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DALLAS — An investigation is open as the Texas Department of Public Safety looks into a deadly crash from early Saturday morning.
According to a DPS sergeant, the accident happened shortly after 2:30 a.m. on the President George Bush Turnpike near Midway Road.
Texas DPS identified the victim as 23-year-old Kyra Richardson.
The department says Richardson and another driver were going west on the turnpike. According to the sergeant, the second driver was in the farthest right lane and Richardson was in the left lane next to it.
The DPS sergeant says Richardson stopped in her lane after passing the exit to Midway Road. Allegedly, she then backed up and turned right into the far right lane to exit the turnpike.
Texas DPS says that's when the other driver struck Richardson's vehicle. The impact caused her vehicle to hit a guardrail on the right side and roll over.
Richardson was pronounced dead at the scene by paramedics, according to the DPS.
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SPOKANE, Wash. — A family of eight was displaced following an early morning fire in the Garry Park neighborhood.
According to a press release from the Spokane Fire Department (SFD), the fire occurred around 1:30 a.m. on May 8.
The first arriving units found a single-story home with heavy fire showing from the front door and living room window along with reports of several people potentially still inside.
Firefighters made an aggressive interior attack on the fire, with crews simultaneously performing ventilation operations and locating victims under serious smoke conditions.
The fire was quickly brought under control and contained to the original residence. One person received a minor injury and was treated by paramedics before being taken to a local hospital. No other injuries from civilians or fire personnel were reported.
The displaced family are currently staying with relatives in the area. The cause of the fire is under active investigation, according to officials.
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OBERAMMERGAU, Germany (AP) — Almost 400 years ago, the Catholic residents of a small Bavarian village vowed to perform a play of “the suffering, death and resurrection of our Lord Jesus Christ” every 10 years, if only God would spare them any further losses from the plague known as the Black Death.
Legend has it that ever since 1634, when the villagers of Oberammergau first performed their passion play, no more residents died of that pestilence or any other plagues — until 2020, when the world was hit by a new plague, the coronavirus pandemic. Oberammergau, like so many places worldwide, suffered some COVID-19 deaths, though residents who confirmed that were unsure how many.
Another consequence: The villagers could not fulfill their vow to stage the play after a 10-year interval. It was set to open in the spring of 2020, but was postponed due to the pandemic.
Now, after a two-year delay, the famous Oberammergau Passion Play is finally opening on May 14 — the 42nd staging since its long-ago debut. Almost half of the village’s residents — more than 1,800 people, including 400 children — will participate in the play about the last five days before Christ’s crucifixion.
It’s a production modernized to fit the times, stripped of antisemitic allusions and featuring a diverse cast that include refugee children and non-Christian actors.
The play will be one of the first major cultural events in Germany since the outbreak of the pandemic, with almost half a million visitors expected from Germany and all over the world, notably from the United States.
“Just a few weeks ago, many could not believe that the Passion Play would premiere,” said director Christian Stueckl, who was born in Oberammergau and has been in charge of the play for more than 30 years.
“We don’t know what COVID-19 will do, if there will be another wave,” he said. “But we have an endless desire to bring our passion play back to the stage and we are highly motivated.”
All the actors tested themselves for the virus before every rehearsal and will continue to do so for all 103 performances which run through Oct. 2, Stueckl said. They have all been letting their hair grow — and the men letting beards grow — for over a year, as tradition dictates.
With Russia’s invasion of Ukraine still underway, themes such as war, hunger, persecution and displacement play prominent roles in this year’s production — showing the timelessness of human suffering from 2,000 years ago and from today.
The play — which for hundreds of years reflected a conservative, Catholic outlook — has received a careful makeover to become reflective of Germany’s more diverse society. It includes a leading Muslim actor for the first time and has been purged of the many notorious antisemitic plot lines which drew widespread criticism.
“The history of the Oberammergau Passion Play as being one which manifests these antisemitic tropes — Jews as villainous, Jews as deceptive, Jews as bloodthirsty, Jews as manipulative, Jews as Christ killers — was always part of the story,” Rabbi Noam Marans told The Associated Press in a recent interview in Oberammergau.
Marans, the director for interreligious and intergroup relations for the American Jewish Committee in New York, has been advising Stueckl together with a team of Christian and Jewish American experts for several years on how to rid the play of antisemitic content.
It’s been a success story. The play no longer depicts the Jews as Christ’s killers, and shows clearly that Jesus was a Jew himself. It places the story of Jesus’ last days in historical context, with all its intra-Jewish tensions and the Jews’ oppression by the Romans.
The male performers wear yarmulkes, making them clearly recognizable as Jews. Of course, there are many Christian elements as well, such as the famous choir and orchestra whose musical compositions go back to the early 19th century.
The mix of Christian and Jewish influences on the current performance is vividly illustrated during the depiction of the Last Supper, when a huge Menorah is lit on the table and the disciples of Jesus recite both Hebrew prayers and the Christian Lord’s Prayer.
“Let there be no doubt: in Oberammergau, in the play, antisemitism has no place, and it has no place in the lives of the performers either,” Stueckl said.
Along with tackling the play’s antisemitism, Stueckl made it a more inclusive performance overall.
Until the 1990s, when Stueckl took over as director, performers had to belong to one of the two major German churches, Roman Catholic or Lutheran. These days, people who have left the church, atheists, Muslims, and members of any other religious affiliation are welcome to participate as long as they are residents of Oberammergau.
Judas is played by Muslim actor Cengiz Gorur. The deputy director, Abdullah Karaca, is the son of Turkish immigrants. And several children of refugees from Africa and elsewhere, who only recently arrived in Oberammergau after fleeing their home countries, were invited to perform.
When it comes to women, there’s still some work to be done. Stueckl called the play “very male-dominated” — all leading roles are male, with the exception only of Jesus’ mother, Mary, and Mary Magdalene.
Asked whether he could imagine a future performance in which women played leading male roles, Stueckl shook his head.
“I don’t think I will live to see Jesus being played by a woman — or Mary by a man,” he said. Then he paused for a moment, smiled, and added: “Even though the world would not come to an end because of that.”
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Associated Press religion coverage receives support through the AP’s collaboration with The Conversation US, with funding from Lilly Endowment Inc. The AP is solely responsible for this content.
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NEW YORK (AP) — One of the more striking pieces of journalism from the Ukraine war featured intercepted radio transmissions from Russian soldiers indicating an invasion in disarray, their conversations even interrupted by a hacker literally whistling “Dixie.”
It was the work of an investigations unit at The New York Times that specializes in open-source reporting, using publicly available material like satellite images, mobile phone or security camera recordings, geolocation and other internet tools to tell stories.
The field is in its infancy but rapidly catching on. The Washington Post announced last month it was adding six people to its video forensics team, doubling its size. The University of California at Berkeley last fall became the first college to offer an investigative reporting class that focuses specifically on these techniques.
Two video reports from open-source teams — The Times’ “Day of Rage” reconstruction of the Jan. 6, 2021, Capitol riot and the Post’s look at how a 2020 racial protest in Washington’s Lafayette Square was cleared out — won duPont-Columbia awards for excellence in digital and broadcast journalism.
The Ukraine radio transmissions, where soldiers complained about a lack of supplies and faulty equipment, were verified and brought to life with video and eyewitness reports from the town where they were operating.
At one point, what appears to be a Ukrainian interloper breaks in.
“Go home,” he advised in Russian. “It’s better to be a deserter than fertilizer.”
The Times’ visual investigations unit, founded in 2017 and now numbering 17 staff members, “is absolutely one of the most exciting areas of growth that we have,” said Joe Kahn, incoming executive editor.
The work is meticulous. “Day of Rage” is composed mostly of video shot by protesters themselves, in the heady days before they realized posting them online could get them into trouble, along with material from law enforcement and journalists. It outlines specifically how the attack began, who the ringleaders were and how people were killed.
Video sleuthing also contradicted an initial Pentagon story about an American drone strike that killed civilians in Afghanistan last year. “Looking to us for protection, they instead became some of the last victims in America’s longest war,” the report said.
“There’s just this overwhelming amount of evidence out there on the open web that if you know how to turn over the rocks and uncover that information, you can connect the dots between all these factoids to arrive at the indisputable truth around an event,” said Malachy Browne, senior story producer on the Times’ team.
“Day of Rage” has been viewed nearly 7.3 million times on YouTube. A Post probe into the deaths at a 2021 Travis Scott concert in Houston has been seen more than 2 million times, and its story on George Floyd’s last moments logged nearly 6.5 million views.
The Post team is an outgrowth of efforts begun in 2019 to verify the authenticity of potentially newsworthy video. There are many ways to smoke out fakes, including examining shadows to determine if the apparent time of day in the video corresponds to when the activity supposedly captured actually took place.
“The Post has seen the kind of impact that this kind of storytelling can have,” said Nadine Ajaka, leader of its visual forensics team. “It’s another tool in our reporting mechanisms. It’s really nice because it’s transparent. It allows readers to understand what we know and what we don’t know, by plainly showing it.”
Still new, the open-source storytelling isn’t bound by rules that govern story length or form. A video can last a few minutes or, in the case of “Day of Rage,” 40 minutes. Work can stand alone or be embedded in text stories. They can be investigations or experiences; The Times used security and cellphone video, along with interviews, to tell the story of one Ukraine apartment house as Russians invaded.
Leaders in the field cite the work of the website Storyful, which calls itself a social media intelligence agency, and Bellingcat as pioneers. Bellingcat, an investigative news website, and its leader, Eliot Higgins, are best known for covering the Syrian civil war and investigating alleged Russian involvement in shooting down a Malaysian Airlines flight over Ukraine in 2014.
The Arab Spring in the early 2010s was another key moment. Many of the protests were coordinated in a digital space and journalists who could navigate this had access to a world of information, said Alexa Koenig, executive director of the Human Rights Center at the University of California at Berkeley’s law school.
The commercial availability of satellite images was a landmark, too. The Times used satellite images to quickly disprove Russian claims that atrocities committed in Ukraine had been staged.
Other technology, including artificial intelligence, is helping journalists who seek information about how something happened when they couldn’t be on the scene. The Times, in 2018, worked with a London company to artificially reconstruct a building in Syria that helped contradict official denials about the use of chemical weapons.
Similarly, The Associated Press constructed a 3D model of a theater in Mariupol bombed by the Russians and, combining it with video and interviews with survivors, produced an investigative report that concluded more people died there than was previously believed.
AP has also worked with Koenig’s team on an investigation into terror tactics by Myanmar’s military rulership, and used modeling for an examination on the toll of war in a neighborhood in Gaza. It is collaborating with PBS’ Frontline to gather evidence of war crimes in Ukraine and is further looking to expand its digital efforts. Experts cite BBC’s “Africa Eye” as another notable effort in the field.
As efforts expand, Koenig said journalists need to make sure their stories drive the tools that are used, instead of the other way around. She hears regularly now from news organizations looking to build their own investigate units and need her advice — or students. Berkeley grad Haley Willis is on the team at The Times.
It feels, Koenig said, like a major shift has happened in the past year.
Browne said the goal of his unit’s reporting is to create stories with impact that touch upon broader truths. A probe about a Palestinian medic shot by an Israeli soldier on the Gaza strip was as much about the conflict in general than her death, for example.
“We have similar mandates,” the Post’s Ajaka said, “which is to help make sense of some of the most urgent news of the day.”
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LONDON (AP) — Ncuti Gatwa will take the mantle from Jodie Whittaker on “Doctor Who,” the BBC announced Sunday, ending speculation over the iconic Time Lord’s next regeneration.
“Sometimes talent walks through the door and it’s so bright and bold and brilliant, I just stand back in awe and thank my lucky stars,” returning showrunner Russell T Davies said in the broadcaster’s release. “Ncuti dazzled us, seized hold of the Doctor and owned those TARDIS keys in seconds.”
Gatwa, whose first name is pronounced ‘SHOO-tee, currently stars in Netflix’s high school comedy-drama “Sex Education”as the effervescent Eric Effiong, who is openly gay but from a highly religious family.
The Rwanda-born, Scotland-raised Gatwa, 29, will be the first Black actor to helm the quintessential British sci-fi show, but he won’t be the first Black Doctor — Jo Martin has played “Fugitive Doctor” in several episodes.
Whittaker became the 13th Doctor — and the first woman to play the central galaxy-hopping, extraterrestrial Time Lord who regenerates into new bodies — in 2017, when she took over from Peter Capaldi.Her last episode of “Doctor Who” is expected to air later this year.
The original run of “Doctor Who” spanned 1963 to 1989. Since the show was revived in 2005, the Doctor has been played by Christopher Eccleston, David Tennant and Matt Smith, in addition to Capaldiand Whittaker. Other stars, like Karen Gillan and Billie Piper, have made their names on the show as the Doctor’s “companion.”
“This role and show means so much to so many around the world, including myself, and each one of my incredibly talented predecessors has handled that unique responsibility and privilege with the utmost care. I will endeavor my utmost to do the same,” the release quoted Gatwa — who described his emotions as “a mix of deeply honored, beyond excited and of course a little bit scared” — as saying.
In addition to seeing the start of Gatwa’s tenure, next year also marks Davies’ return to “Doctor Who” after more than a decade’s absence.
“Russell T Davies is almost as iconic as the Doctor himself and being able to work with him is a dream come true,” Gatwa said.
The writer and producer ran the reboot until 2009, and has worked on shows like“A Very English Scandal” and “It’s A Sin” in the interim. He promises a “spectacular” 2023.
“Unlike the Doctor, I may only have one heart but I am giving it all to this show,” Gatwa added.
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LONDON (AP) — Previously-unseen home movies from Queen Elizabeth II’s personal archive — including footage capturing the monarch as a young mother and her beaming at her engagement ring — will be shown in a new documentary, the BBC said Sunday.
The queen granted the broadcaster unprecedented access to hundreds of home movies shot by her, her parents and her late husband Prince Philip, as part of celebrations for her upcoming Platinum Jubilee, honoring her 70 years on the throne.
The videos record the queen’s life from when she was a baby in a pram to her coronation in 1953.
One clip captured the first extended visit of Philip to Balmoral Castle in Scotland in 1946, before his engagement to Elizabeth was made public. The footage depicts a beaming Princess Elizabeth showing off her engagement ring to the camera.
Philip and Elizabeth wed in November 1947 and were married for 73 years, until Philip’s death last April just a few months before his 100th birthday.
Simon Young, the BBC’s commissioning editor for history, said the broadcaster was honored to have access to the queen’s personal film collection.
“This documentary is an extraordinary glimpse into a deeply personal side of the royal family that is rarely seen, and it’s wonderful to be able to share it with the nation as we mark her Platinum Jubilee,” he said.
“Elizabeth: The Unseen Queen” will air in the U.K. on May 29, ahead of a week of national celebrations to mark the queen’s 70 years on the throne.
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TRUCKEE, Calif. — Two bear cubs have been reunited with their mother after being found by police hiding behind a Redbox stand at a Truckee shopping center.
On Friday morning, officers with the Truckee Police Department found the two three-month-old cubs hiding behind the Redbox stand in front of a CVS. The cubs would not come out of their hiding spot, according to police.
As the businesses in the area began to open up, the parking lot became busy which is why police say they called the Bear League.
One at a time, a representative with the Bear League and two Truckee Police officers wrestled the cubs into a kennel as a crowd began to gather and cheer, the Bear League says.
Officials drove the cubs to an area where the forest meets the shopping center's parking lot and placed the kennels in front of a large tree. Bear League representatives say the cubs were screaming, which alerted their mother who was nearby.
After officials opened the doors of the kennels, the cubs climbed up the large tree and their mother began to approach the scene, eventually joining her cubs by climbing up the tree.
With campgrounds in the Sierra such as Fallen Leaf, Kaspain, Meeks Bay, Nevada Beach and William Kent opening on Friday, the U.S. Forest Service posted to Facebook Saturday asking people to be aware of bears.
Watch More from ABC10: Parent of Jesuit High School student one of the two killed in a Bay Area small plane crash
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SACRAMENTO, Calif. — 2 p.m. Update:
The Sacramento Police Department is asking for the public's help in the search for missing 15-year-old Iysis Cotton who is considered at-risk due to her age.
Initially, police believed Cotton may have been with another 15-year-old who was also reported missing, however, police now say the other teenager has been found safe.
Cotton, who has black hair, was last seen at school on Friday wearing a red sweater, blue jeans and black crocs with her hair in a bun.
Those with information on the teen's whereabouts are asked to call the Sacramento Police Department at 916-808-5471.
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The Sacramento Police Department is asking for the public's help in the search for two missing teenagers considered at-risk due to their age.
According to police, 15-year-olds Inez Rodriguez and Iysis Cotton were last seen at their South Sacramento school on Friday in the 6300 block of Ehrhardt Avenue.
The whereabouts or destination of the two teens are unknown, Sacramento Police officers say. Authorities believe Rodriguez and Cotton may be together.
Rodriguez, who has long black hair, was last seen wearing a burgundy and grey "Pink" brand zip-up sweatshirt, light blue jeans and a white tank top.
Cotton, who also has black hair, was last seen wearing a red sweater, blue jeans and black crocs with her hair in a bun.
Those with information on the teens' whereabouts are asked to call the Sacramento Police Department at 916-808-5471.
Watch More from ABC10: Parent of Jesuit High School student one of the two killed in a Bay Area small plane crash
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An Ohio man who police said was kicked off a passing Amtrak train in Lincoln this weekend apparently took out his anger on vehicles parked in the West Hamarket.
Anthony Williams, 22, of Cincinnati was arrested for felony criminal mischief after using a shovel to smash windows in 11 vehicles parked near the Lincoln Amtrak station on Saturday afternoon, Lincoln police said.
The damage was estimated at $7,500.
Tom Casady's list of the 10 most infamous crimes in Lincoln history
Crimes of the times
This is simply one man’s perspective from the early 21st century (first written in 2010). I had to make a decision about crimes that occurred at locations that are inside the city today, but were outside our corporate limits at the time they occurred. I chose the latter.
Before beginning, though, I have to deal with three crimes that stand apart: the murders of three police officers in Lincoln. I’m not quite sure how to place them in a list. They all had huge impacts on the community, and on the police department in particular. Because these are my colleagues, I deal with them separately and in chronological order.
Patrolman Marion Francis Marshall
Shot in the shadow of the new Nebraska State Capital, Gov. Charles Bryan came to his aid and summoned additional help.
Lt. Frank Soukup
Marion Marshall was technically not a Lincoln police officer, so Lt. Soukup was actually the first Lincoln police officer killed on duty. One of his colleagues who was present at the motel and involved in the gunbattle, Paul Jacobsen, went on to enjoy a long career and command rank at LPD, influencing many young charges (like me) and leaving his mark on the culture of the agency.
Lt. Paul Whitehead
In the space of a few months, three LPD officers died in the line of duty. Frank Soukup had been murdered, and George Welter had died in a motorcycle crash. Paul Whitehead's partner, Paul Merritt, went on to command rank, and like Paul Jacobsen left an indelible mark at LPD and the community.
No. 1: Starkweather
The subject of several thinly disguised movie plots and a Springsteen album, the Starkweather murders are clearly the most infamous crime in Lincoln’s history — so far. One of the first mass murderers of the mass media age, six of Charles Starkweather’s 11 victims were killed inside the city of Lincoln, and the first was just on the outskirts of town. I didn’t live in Lincoln at the time, but my wife was a first-grader at Riley Elementary School and has vivid memories of the city gripped by fear in the days between the discovery of the Bartlett murders and Starkweather’s capture in Wyoming.
The case caused quite an uproar. There was intense criticism of the police department and sheriff’s office for not capturing Starkweather earlier in the week after the discovery of the Bartletts' bodies. Ultimately, Mayor Bennett Martin and the Lancaster County Board of Commissioners retained a retired FBI agent, Harold G. Robinson, to investigate the performance of local law enforcement. His report essentially exonerated the local law officers and made a few vanilla recommendations for improving inter-agency communication and training.
Now I know that many readers are mumbling to themselves “how obvious.” Hold your horses, though. It’s not quite as obvious as you might think. I had two experiences that drove this fact home to me. The first was a visit by a small group of journalism students. Only one member of the class had any idea, and her idea was pretty vague. You need to remember that the Starkweather murders were in 1957 and 1958 — before the parents of many college students were even born.
The second experience was a visit by a Cub Scout den. I was giving the kids a tour of the police station one evening. We were in the front lobby waiting for everyone to arrive. As I entertained the boys, I told the moms and dads that they might enjoy looking in the corner of the Sheriff’s Office display case to see the contents of Starkweather’s wallet — discovered a couple of years ago locked up in the Lancaster County Sheriff’s Office safe. After a few minutes, one of the confused fathers asked me who Starkweather was, and why it was significant.
No. 2: Lincoln National Bank
On the morning of Sept. 17, 1930, a dark blue Buick carrying six men pulled up in front of the Lincoln National Bank at the northwest corner of 12th and O streets. Five of the men entered the bank, while a sixth stood outside by the Buick, cradling a machine gun. Observing the unusual events, a passerby called the police. The officer who responded, Forrest Shappaugh, was casually instructed by the machine-gun-toting lookout to just keep going, which he wisely did. Returning with reinforcements, he found that the robbers had already made good on their getaway, netting $2.7 million in cash and negotiable securities.
Ultimately, three of the six suspects were arrested. Tommy O’Connor and Howard Lee were convicted and sentenced. Jack Britt was tried twice but not convicted by a hung jury. Gus Winkeler, a member of Al Capone’s gang, winged a deal with County Attorney Max Towle to avoid prosecution in exchange for orchestrating the recovery of $600,000 in bearer bonds. The following year, Winkeler was murdered in Chicago, the victim of a gangland slaying. The final two robbers were never identified.
The Lincoln National Bank robbery stood as the largest cash bank robbery in the United States for many decades. It precipitated major changes at the Lincoln Police Department. Chief Peter Johnstone was rapidly “retired” after the robbery, the department’s fleet was upgraded to add the first official patrol cars, the full force was armed and a shotgun squad was organized. Forty-four years later when I was hired at LPD, the echo of the Lincoln National Bank robbery was still evident in daily bank opening details, and in the Thomspon submachine guns and Reising rifles that detectives grabbed whenever the robbery alarm sounded at headquarters.
No. 3: The Last Posse
My first inkling about this crime came when I was the chief deputy sheriff. One of my interns, a young man named Ron Boden (who became a veteran deputy sheriff), had been doing some research on Lancaster County’s only known lynching, in 1884. I came across a reference in the biography of the sheriff at the time, Sam Melick, to the murder of the Nebraska Penitentiary warden and subsequent prison break. Melick had been appointed interim warden after the murder and instituted several reforms.
Several years later, a colleague, Sgt. Geoff Marti, loaned me a great book, Gale Christianson’s "Last Posse," that told the story of the 1912 prison break in gory, haunting and glorious detail.
To make a long story short, convict Shorty Gray and his co-conspirators shot and killed Warden James Delahunty, a deputy warden and a guard on Wednesday, March 13, 1912. They then made their break — right into the teeth of a brutal Nebraska spring blizzard. Over the course to the next few days, a posse pursued. During the pursuit, the escapees carjacked a young farmer with his team and wagon. As the posse closed in, a gunfight broke out and the hostage was shot and killed in the exchange, along with two of the three escapees.
There was plenty of anger among the locals in the Gretna-Springfield vicinity about the death of their native son, and a controversy raged over the law enforcement tactics that brought about his demise. Lancaster County Sheriff Gus Hyers was not unsullied by the inquiry, although it appears from my prospect a century later that the fog of war led to the tragedy.
Christianson, a professor of history at Indiana State University who died earlier this year, notes the following on the flyleaf:
“For anyone living west of the Mississippi in 1912, the biggest news that fateful year was a violent escape from the Nebraska state penitentiary planned and carried out by a trio of notorious robbers and safe blowers.”
Bigger news on half the continent than the sinking of the Titanic during the same year would certainly qualify this murder-escape as one of the most infamous Lincoln crimes in history.
No. 4: Rock Island wreck
The Aug. 10, 1894, wreck of a Rock Island train on the southwest outskirts of Lincoln was almost lost in the mist of time until it was resurrected in the public consciousness by author Joel Williams, who came across the story while conducting research for his historical novel, "Barrelhouse Boys."
The wreck was determined to be the result of sabotage to the tracks, perhaps an attempt to derail the train as a prelude to robbery. Eleven people died in the crash and ensuing fire, making this a mass murder, to be sure. G.W. Davis was arrested and convicted of the crime but later received a full pardon. The story was told in greater detail earlier this year by the Lincoln Journal Star.
A historical marker is along the Rock Island Trail in Wilderness Park, accessible only by foot or bike from the nearest trail access points about a half-mile away at Old Cheney Road on the north, or 14th Street on the south.
Here’s the big question that remains unanswered: Was there really significant evidence to prove that George Washington Davis committed the crime, or was he just a convenient scapegoat? The fact that he received a gubernatorial pardon 10 years later leads me to believe that the evidence must have been unusually weak. If he was railroaded, then my second question is this: who really pried loose the tracks with the 40-pound crowbar found at the scene?
No. 5: Commonwealth
On Nov. 1, 1983, the doors to Nebraska’s largest industrial savings and loan company were closed and Commonwealth was declared insolvent. The 6,700 depositors with $65 million at stake would never be fully compensated for their loss, ultimately receiving about 59 cents on the dollar for their deposits, which they all mistakenly believed were insured up to $30,000 through the Nebraska Depository Insurance Guaranty Corporation, which was essentially an insurance pool with assets of only $3 million.
The case dominated Nebraska news for months. The investigation ultimately led to the conviction of three members of the prominent Lincoln family that owned the institution, the resignation of the director of the State Department of Banking and the impeachment of the Nebraska attorney general and the suspension of his license to practice law. State and federal litigation arising from the failure of Commonwealth drug on for years.
At the Lincoln Police Department, the Commonwealth failure led to the formation of a specialized white-collar crime detail, now known as the Technical Investigations Unit. At the time, municipal police departments in the United States had virtually no capacity for investigating financial crime and fraud of this magnitude, and we quickly became well known for our expertise in this area. The early experience served LPD very well in the ensuring years.
No. 6: Candice Harms
Candi Harms never came home from visiting her boyfriend on Sept. 22, 1992. Her parents reported her as a missing person the following morning, and her car was found abandoned in a cornfield north of Lincoln later in the day. Weeks went by before her remains were found southeast of Lincoln.
Scott Barney and Roger Bjorklund were convicted in her abduction and murder. Barney is in prison serving a life term. Bjorklund died in prison in 2001. Intense media attention surrounded the lengthy trial of Roger Bjorklund, for which a jury was brought in from Cheyenne County as an alternative to a change of venue. I have no doubt that the trial was a life-changing event for a group of good citizens from Sidney, who did their civic duty.
I was the Lancaster County sheriff at the time, involved both in the investigation and in the trial security. It was at about this time that the cellular telephone was becoming a consumer product, and I have often thought that this brutal crime probably spurred a lot of purchases. During my career, this is probably the second-most-prominent Lincoln crime in terms of the sheer volume of media coverage.
No. 7: Jon Simpson and Jacob Surber
A parent’s worst nightmare unfolded in September 1975 when these two boys, ages 12 and 13, failed to return from the Nebraska State Fair. The boys were the victims of abduction and murder. The case was similar to a string of other murders of young boys in the Midwest, and many thought that these cases were related -- the work of a serial killer. Although an arrest was made in the case here in Lincoln, the charges were eventually dismissed. William Guatney was released and has since died.
No. 8: John Sheedy
Saloon and gambling house owner John Sheedy was gunned down outside his home at 1211 P St. in January 1891. The case of Sheedy, prominent in Lincoln’s demiworld, became the talk of the town when his wife, Mary, and her alleged lover and accomplice, Monday McFarland, were arrested. Both were acquitted at trial. The Sheedy murder is chronicled in a great interactive multimedia website, Gilded Age Plains City, an online version that builds upon an article published in 2001 by Timothy Mahoney of the University of Nebraska.
No. 9: Patricia McGarry and Catherine Brooks
The bodies of these two friends were found in a Northeast Lincoln duplex in August 1977. Their murderer, Robert E. Williams, was the subject of a massive Midwest manhunt during the following week. Before his capture, he committed a third murder in Sioux Rapids, Iowa, and raped, shot and left for dead a victim who survived in Minnesota. He is the last man to be executed in Nebraska, sent to the electric chair in 1997.
No. 10: Judge William M. Morning
District Court Judge William Morning was murdered in February 1924. He was shot on the bench by an unhappy litigant in a divorce case. His court reporter, Minor Bacon, was also shot, but a notebook in his breast pocket deflected the bullet and saved his life.
Many other crimes
Choosing Lincoln's 10 most infamous crimes was a challenge. Although the top two were easy, the picture quickly became clouded. We tend, of course, to forget our history rather quickly. Many of the crimes I felt were among the most significant are barely remembered today, if not completely forgotten.
Some readers will take issue with my list. In choosing 10, here are the others I considered, in no particular order. They are all murders:
-- Mary O'Shea
-- Nancy Parker
-- Charles Mulholland
-- Victoria Lamm and Janet Mesner
-- Martina McMenamin
-- Regina Bos (presumably murdered)
-- Patty Webb
-- Marianne Mitzner
I also thought about the five murder-suicides in which a mother or father killed multiple family members before taking their own life. Though tragic, these crimes did not command the same kind of attention as the others, perhaps because there was no lengthy investigation, no tantalizing whodunit, no stranger-killer, nor any of the details that come out in the coverage of a major trial.
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Despite final exams that begin Monday, Lafayette College sophomore Emily Mackin dropped everything last week to plan a protest in response to a leaked draft opinion showing Supreme Court justices apparently ready to overturn Roe v. Wade.
Around 100 people — mostly women, and mostly Lafayette College students — joined her Sunday afternoon at Scott Park in Easton for the reproductive rights rally she organized with the club Lafayette for Reproductive Autonomy, Justice and Empowerment.
The protesters showed their support for abortion rights, and anger at the draft decision, which if it were enacted would end the nationwide right to legal abortion. It would have no immediate effect in Pennsylvania, but would end legal abortion in much of the country.
Many held posters with messages like “Keep abortion safe and legal,” “Keep your laws off my body” and “Reproductive rights=Human rights.”
Easton resident Peggy Palmer, 71, was among those rallying Sunday. She said she grew up hearing stories from her parents talking about women going to back alleys and taking unsafe measures to get abortions. She said abortion was a topic accompanied by shame.
Palmer said she and her husband no longer travel to any state that does not support legal abortion — they’ve stopped their trips to Florida, where a 15-week abortion ban that does not make exceptions for cases of incest, rape or human trafficking was signed into law last month.
“We will put our money where our mouth is,” Palmer said.
Palmer said she has written to and made calls to politicians advocating for reproductive rights.
Mackin said she and other L-RAJE members’ preparation for the protest began Tuesday morning, just hours after Politico published its report on the draft opinion.
“It has been a very quick turnaround,” she said.
The club, which has more than 100 members, is focused on educating and fighting for reproductive justice and menstrual health rights.
The event included speeches from students and local politicians, including Tara Zrinski, who is running to represent the 14th District in the state Senate, and Easton City Council member Taiba Sultana.
L-RAJE organizers led the crowd in chants and provided free period products, pregnancy tests, contraceptives and urinary tract infection kits for anyone to take.
L-RAJE member Charlotte Vierling, a sophomore, helped in the planning.
“When we saw this horrible, violent abuse of human rights that we’re seeing with the draft to overturn Roe vs. Wade, we kind of sprung into action and we thought that if our club exists for anything, it’s fighting for this fundamental right,” Vierling said.
Vierling also has finals in the upcoming week.
“This is so much more important than getting an A,” she said.
First Call
Lafayette College junior Sophia Graham also attended. She said she had to do a lot of work for finals but believes reproductive rights are really important, prompting her to prioritize the protest.
“I think it’s really great to see a lot of Lafayette students here as well, because it shows that we’re a community, we all are trying to fight for the same issue,” Graham said.
Clare Fonstein is a freelance writer for The Morning Call.
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NAPLES, Fla. — A man crashed into a canal near the 800 block of 8th St NE in Naples after fleeing from deputies amid a domestic dispute investigation.
The man identified as 52-year-old Daniel Gomez was pursued by deputies and reached speeds of 105 mph after fleeing during a traffic stop, according to the report.
Gomez reportedly ran over a road sign and a portion of a chain fence before crashing into a canal, the Collier County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) stated.
According to CCSO, Gomez is in custody at this time.
Gomez was transported to North Collier hospital, according to the report.
Hospital staff stated that Gomez had a blood alcohol level of .240.
Gomez currently faces charges of eluding police, battery, DUI and damage of property, according to the report.
CCSO currently has not released any further information.
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SANIBEL, Fla. — The Sanibel Fire Rescue District (SFRD), U.S Coast Guard (USCG) and Sanibel Police Department (SPD) helped rescue a pair of kayakers who capsized in windy water conditions on Saturday.
According to Sanibel Fire Rescue District Administrator Samantha Quinn, one person was hanging by the kayak while the other hung onto a buoy.
Quinn stated winds were about 20 mph with 2-3 foot seas.
USCG assisted the kayakers to a boat ramp where Sanibel Fire and Lee County EMS evaluated them.
Further information on the rescue is unknown at this time.
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A 25-year-old man has died on Rikers Island, the fourth inmate to die in custody since the start of the year inside the New York City jail.
An investigation has launched into the death of Dashawn Carter, who died shortly after 5 p.m. at the Anna M. Kross Center, according to the Department of Corrections.
Carter had been at the jail complex for two days facing burglary charges. His cause of death, while not officially known, has been reported as a suicide.
The head of the DOC, Louis Molina, promised a full and immediate investigation into Carter's death.
“Any death in custody is a tragic event and an impactful loss. We are truly heartbroken for this person’s family and loved ones and we wish to express our deepest condolences," Molina said.
The commissioner is facing a fast-approaching deadline to address the ongoing crisis at the nation's second-largest jail system to avert a federal takeover.
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MERIDIAN, Idaho — One person was transported to the hospital Saturday after colliding with a Meridian police officer's vehicle.
According to the Ada County Sheriff's Office, officers with the Meridian Police Department (MPD) were responding to reports of a prowler in a Meridian residence Saturday around 8:15 p.m.
One MPD patrol car traveling north on North Meridian Road collided with a vehicle turning left from East State Avenue. Officials said the Meridian police officers were responding to the report with their patrol car lights and sirens on.
The driver of the vehicle was taken to the hospital with serious injuries following the collision. The sheriff's office said the officer with MPD sustained minor injuries.
The Ada County Sheriff's Office is investigating Saturday's collision.
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The Pennsylvania SPCA is searching for a woman who they say was caught on video stealing a puppy from the group’s Philadelphia headquarters on Sunday.
Investigators say the unidentified woman was inside the PSPCA headquarters on 350 East Erie Avenue around 2:20 p.m. when she stole a small, white terrier mix out of a kennel and placed the puppy in her purse. She then exited the building.
The stolen puppy had been adopted by a family and had remained in the shelter for her spay surgery which was scheduled for Monday.
The PSPCA released surveillance video and photos of the woman accused of stealing the puppy as well as a second woman who was with her. If you recognize either woman, please call 911.
“If you are one of the people responsible you should immediately bring the puppy back as her new family is heartbroken,” a PSPCA spokesperson wrote. “Leniency may be considered if the puppy is returned to the shelter immediately and in a safe manner.”
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PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — The Keizer Pride Fair has been canceled after organizers said they were concerned for attendees’ safety following recent events in the city.
“That was a really, really horrible decision to have to make,” organizer Claire Snyder told KOIN 6 News. “But I also see the damage that has been done to my children being in a public school and being harassed and being bullied because they’re queer. And I just didn’t feel OK organizing and bringing together people with the possibility of exposing them to that.”
As reported by the Keizertimes, the Pride Fair’s first-ever event in June 2021 was disrupted when demonstrators from an anti-LGBTQ+ group showed up to protest and fair attendees confronted them, leading to an exchange between the groups for about 20 minutes until police convinced the demonstrators to leave.
Keizer Pride Fair organizers said the city hasn’t done enough to ensure this year would turn out any differently. On an announcement to their website about the cancellation, Snyder alleged that despite having escorted protesters away, members of local law enforcement told them they privately support their views.
In addition, Snyder said “a group of aggressors” had leaked her personal information online and used it to demonize and threaten her, including a photo of her children.
Snyder also referenced the Reawaken America Tour rally that took place April 1 and 2 as further reason for canceling the event.
As reported by the Statesman Journal, about 4,000 people attended the political rally at Volcano Stadium in Keizer to hear from election and COVID-19 conspiracy theorists and key political figures, including former President Donald Trump’s son Eric Trump and the pardoned former national security advisor Michael Flynn.
Keizer police said officers were at the event to maintain order, but the largest concern at the time had been traffic congestion. Counter-protesters arrived at that event, although a security guard told a KOIN 6 News crew everything remained peaceful.
Snyder said groups there echoed “the anti-queer rhetoric of last year’s intruders” and “were welcomed into Keizer.”
“Groups known for harmful and exclusionary religious practices were not only present, but have since been invited to the Mayor’s prayer breakfast,” she said.
She said she had been “wrestling with” canceling the event for months, but a gut feeling led her to pause the festivities.
“As the organizer of this event, a queer, Black resident of Keizer, the parent of two trans youth, I do not feel that I can in good conscience risk exposing my beautiful queer community to any possible harm or hate,” Snyder said on the website’s announcement.
Keizer mayor responds
Keizer Mayor Cathy Clark told KOIN 6 News said she attended the 2021 Pride event but acknowledged “a group of people from an organization based in Rogue Valley came and behaved in a disruptive and intimidating manner. Keizer Police intervened.”
Clark also said Snyder later commended police for their efforts to de-escalate the situation.
“To my knowledge, issues with doxxing and other bullying and intimidation were handled between Ms. Snyder and the Keizer Police Department and I have not been advised of any issues with follow up. The city of Keizer condemns any and all acts of bullying and intimidation,” Clark said.
She also said that Snyder contacted the city earlier this year about her fear over the “Reawaken America” event.
“Our police and other law enforcement agencies worked together to ensure peaceful assembly in compliance with Oregon and US Constitutional requirements,” the mayor said.
“Last year’s Pride Fair was one way in which an individual community member made a difference and created an opportunity to bring understanding through a celebration of our diversity,” Clark said. “I hope that anyone who would like to host events in our city will do so and find an environment of welcome in Keizer.”
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One injured in Sunday afternoon house fire
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Wichita Falls firefighters rushed to the scene of a house fire on Hines Boulevard Sunday.
Around 2:30 p.m., firefighters responded to a structure fire in the 1900 block of Hines. They found smoke coming from the door of the home and quickly contained the fire. One person was transported by ambulance for smoke inhalation.
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According to WFFD assistant marshal Eddie Mawson, the cause is under investigation but said the fire was possibly started by someone smoking in bed. No other injuries were report.
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A baby fox is currently recovering at Yggdrasil Urban Wildlife Rescue in Potrero Hill after construction crews discovered the animal lodged in a pipe at the Mission Rock development site near Oracle Park over the weekend.
Rescue efforts began at around 1:28 p.m. on Saturday, San Francisco Fire Department spokesperson Jonathan Baxter told SFGATE. The night before, crews on site heard noises coming from an uninstalled pipe and found the fox’s head peeking out from one end. A security guard placed a french fry next to the pipe in an attempt to lure the fox out, but realized that the animal appeared to be trapped, San Francisco Animal Care and Control spokesperson Deb Campbell said.
They called the agency the next morning, but Meagan Clarke, one of the officers on duty, realized they needed special tools to free the fox and contacted the fire department for backup. Once they arrived, Rebecca Fenson, another officer with Animal Care and Control, said they used baby oil to aid in freeing the fox and took turns pushing and pulling as they tried to safely get her out.
The removal of the animal — no larger than a kitten at about 6 weeks old — took approximately half an hour, Baxter said.
After her rescue, Yggdrasil Urban Wildlife Rescue director Lila Travis said she had to give the animal three baths to completely remove the dirt and oil from her fur while she examined her body for any abrasions or injuries.
“She is emaciated and dehydrated but doing surprisingly well considering. Our job is to get her stabilized, hydrated and eating on her own, which she is making easy,” Travis told SFGATE on Sunday afternoon, noting that the fox is currently being fed a recovery diet that includes hard boiled eggs and berries as well as thawed frozen mice to replicate her usual meals in the wild.
More information is needed before the fox can be safely released from the volunteer-run wildlife hospital. Travis said she recently learned the pipes the animal was trapped in had been shipped to San Francisco within the last few days from an undetermined storage location, and knowing where they originated from is vital.
“California has several species of foxes that are endangered and we want to make sure that she is returned to an area that has her species of fox,” Travis said. “We are in the process of trying to get that information from the company.”
If the pipes were shipped in from the Sacramento area, the fox could be an endangered Sacramento Valley red fox, which are strikingly similar to the gray foxes that are native to San Francisco. Travis also suspects that the animal could be a San Joaquin kit fox, another endangered variety, but because of her age, it’s nearly impossible to tell.
“She could be from a different state altogether,” Travis said. “My guess would be that this baby got separated from her mom and ran into the pipe for shelter. Then the pipe was shipped to San Francisco for the construction project and the baby was trapped and tried to get out through the tiny port but got stuck.”
Reports of red and gray fox sightings are becoming more common around San Francisco, Campbell said, noting a recent Nextdoor thread in which one individual said they found a fox living in their yard.
“They called us to see if they should do anything in particular, or if we thought it was sick. It looked like a relaxed and happy fox enjoying a nice backyard,” Campbell said. “We always tell people not to feed them, just like with any wildlife.”
This is a developing story and will be updated with more information as it becomes available.
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SACRAMENTO, Calif. — The Capitol Mall will be transformed into a bustling night market on May 13 in Sacramento's first-ever Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Night Market.
Instead of holding their annual installation gala, organizers with the Sacramento Asian Pacific Chamber of Commerce decided to host the marketplace to celebrate, discover and enjoy the richness of AAPI culture in the region.
More than 30 delicious food and drink vendors, local merchants and live music will fill the lineup.
Here's what to know.
When and where is it?
The first AAPI Night Market in Sacramento will be held one day only on May 13. It runs from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m.
You'll need a ticket to get into the event. General admission is $25 and kids ages six and younger get in for free. Student and senior citizen tickets are available for $20. For rundown on prices and fees, click HERE.
Who'll be there
The night market will host more than 30 vendors ranging from food and drink to local merchants. There's also be a full lineup of live entertainment, including headline P-Lo and the VFW Post 8358 Chung Mei lion dance troupe.
ABC10 also caught up with a few of the more than 30 vendors. Checkout their stories below.
King Cong Brewery
Tapping into community and culture, this Vietnamese-owned brewery is making North Sacramento a destination for craft beer.
King Cong Brewing Company founder, Cong Nguyen, said he ditched plans to become a dentist and took a leap of faith to follow his passion for beer and enrolled in UC Davis's master's brewing program in 2014.
King Cong has been bringing energy to Del Paso Boulevard since 2017.
He says community support helped them power through the pandemic.
"We created a culture and a hub for people to come and be able to enjoy themselves and just be able to get away from all the problems in their lives,"
Nguyen said.
Chay Corner
Chay Corner is on a mission to bring more Asian flavors to Sacramento's plant-based community.
Owner Brandon Dinh said he became a vegan nine years ago and found himself craving Vietnamese and Chinese dishes from childhood.
So, he began cooking meatless meals and found joy in sharing his culture with others. Chay, pronounced in Vietnamese sounds like "jai". It means vegan. Chay Corner began as a pop-up and is planning a brick-and-mortar location in Arden-Arcade. Dinh said his grandmother is his inspiration in starting his food business.
"The way she cooks, it just kind of like really awes me. It's so simple," Dinh said. "The way she cooks, it's still flavorful. It's not complicated at all, but it's just capturing all those authentic flavors from my childhood and being able to serve it to other people."
Chay Corner plans on presenting a unique menu for the AAPI Night Market.
Wind Macrame
Turning to macrame as a hobby during the pandemic, Jenny Estrada, a military mom, found a way to tie Hmong culture into her creations. The process brought her so much joy that she opened an online storefront, Wind Macrame.
It's a name inspired by her Hmong name, Cua, which means wind. Some of her works are inspired by traditional Hmong Xauv necklaces. It is pronounced like "sao" and translates to mean "lock."
The jewelry piece served as a reminder of a time when minority Hmong people were enslaved and forced to wear lock necklaces for identification in Imperial China. Over time, Hmong people reclaimed ownership and turned it into a symbol of pride and preserve. Estrada said Hmong makers like her hold that history dear.
"We want to continue to keep art alive within our community, and especially with our embroidery, it's something- it's an addition to add to... the dresses and outfits that we have," Estrada said. "I think that macrame is really transitioning into everyone's culture."
Sweet Dozen
This Lao family-owned donut shop is a multi-generational, 30-plus year staple in Sacramento.
Each rolling pin on their North Highland shop's wall represents each shop the Sweet Dozen has opened. The donut business has been rolled out to siblings, Nuny and Jeremy, who are now putting their creative spin on their parent's legacy. Their parents, Outhay & Sengkeo, were refugees from Laos and had stayed in a camp in Thailand before coming to the U.S.
"My dad had experience when he was over at the camps in doing baked goods and stuff and so that was kind of what he was working in at the grocery store, was in the bakery department doing like breads, and that kind of evolved into doughnuts and pastries. And with that, he kind of had this entrepreneurial mindset of opening up his own business," said Nuny Cabating, who oversees their traveling Sweet Dozen trailer.
Sweet Dozen will be creating off-menu doughnuts with Asian flavors like mango rice pudding, matcha and ube for the AAPI Night Market.
Tuk Tuk Box
Tuk Tuk Box is the country's first and only Southeast Asian food subscription box, and it was founded right here in Northern California.
Tuk Tuk Box is named after rickshaws commonly seen in Southeast Asia.
Founders, Christy Innouvong-Thornton and Beatriz Aurelio-Saguin, said it's their vehicle to deliver community stories and products.
They say for some Asian American purveyors, their Asian products don't make it more than 10 miles of their shops.
Oftentimes, with data on the AAPI community lumped into a monolithic group, disparities among southeast Asian communities are lost. Southeast Asian subgroups such as Lao and Hmong have the lowest economic earned dollar in the United States. As a result, according to statistics poverty rates are as follows: Hmong, 37.8%; Cambodian, 29.3%; Laotian, 18.5%; Vietnamese, 16.6%. These groups are significantly underrepresented in policy, advocacy and in leadership spaces.
As former workers in the non-profit sector, Tuk Tuk Box's founders said they wanted to uplift their communities through food.
"That is the thing that we use as our love language in the Asian culture. You can be completely you know, mad or sad and we always just use food to uplift but also to bring together- and we feel that food can break down those barriers," Innouvong-Thornton said.
"It is a way to bring storytelling to people's doorsteps but also a way to create social change," Beatriz Aurelio-Saguin added.
Mak&Grille
Mak&Grille was built by two South Sacramento dads looking to fuse their families' cultures together.
Taking a bit of inspiration from their diverse backgrounds, Mak&Grille marries Mien, Chinese and Vietnamese flavors.
Co-founder, Hong Tran, said it started with their signature hot sauce which made popular appearances at large, diverse family gatherings. He said, at their parties, it was important to always have more than enough food to feed everybody.
They fired up a hot sauce business less than a year ago and evolved into a food business and landed one of three coveted spots as a "Street Food Sacramento" grant recipient through the Midtown Association.
"We make sure we show how, where we are, who we are and where we came from - like we're from Vietnam but we're Chinese. So we bring little Vietnamese spice with the Chinese cooking style together," Tran said.
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The Concord Mall in Wilmington, Delaware, was closed on Sunday after a reported bomb threat.
An employee was inside the mall on 4737 Concord Pike around 2:30 p.m. when they received a text message from an unidentified person. Police said that person was posing as a former employee and threatened to blow up the store.
The threat caused panic among some people inside the mall who then knocked objects to the ground, creating loud banging noises. Those noises were mistakenly reported as gunshots.
Delaware State troopers responded to the scene and evacuated the mall. After searching they didn’t find anything suspicious or out of the ordinary. The mall will remain closed for the rest of the night however.
Police continue to investigate. Anyone with information on the incident or anyone who witnessed anything suspicious should call Sergeant Pezzuto of the Troop 2 Criminal Investigative Unit at 302-365-8397. Information may also be provided by sending a Private Facebook Message to the Delaware State Police, by contacting Delaware Crime Stoppers at 1-800-TIP-3333, or via the internet at www.delawarecrimestoppers.com.
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SEBASTIAN COUNTY, Ark. — Three people are dead including one minor after a crash in Sebastian County Saturday, May 7 afternoon.
According to the Arkansas Department of Public Safety, a minor driving a 2014 Land Rover was heading west on State Hwy 22 and crossed the center turn lane striking a 2002 GMC Yukon head-on, driven by Krystal Jones, 34, of Charleston as she was heading east.
Jones died in the crash along with Sherrie Mccutcheon, 54, and an unidentified minor. Three other minors in the Yukon were reported injured.
The minor driving the Land Rover was also injured during the crash. No further details were released.
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LITTLE ROCK, Ark — It's officially National Nurses Day, which means that the weeklong celebration for our healthcare heroes has now kicked off.
In honor of that celebration, we wanted to share the journey of one Arkansas nurse who went from patient to caregiver.
From an early age, Taylor Slaughter always had a vision for her future.
"I always knew since I was a little girl that I wanted to be a nurse," she said.
That dream became a reality in 2015 when Slaughter got accepted into UAMS' nursing program. This was great news for her, but following her acceptance, life had other plans.
"I started chemo the day I got my acceptance letter to nursing school. I decided, all right, this gives me something to fight for," she said.
One month before Slaughter got her acceptance letter, the 20-year-old was diagnosed with lymphoma cancer following countless doctor appointments trying to diagnose the issue.
"It was almost like, okay, now we know what's wrong finally. Now, let's see what we can do about it," she said. "I tried to always have a positive attitude and never question why? I just knew that this was my journey and I needed to do what I had to do to get through it."
Slaughter's journey took her to Houston, where she went through intense high-dose chemotherapy.
After completing her last day of therapy, Slaughter never questioned getting back into her scrubs and finishing what she started.
"My diagnosis just showed me right then and there, you can do this. You just went through it, so you can do it. You can help and assist those other patients going through their hard times," she said.
Now, 7 years later, that's exactly what Slaughter does each day as a nurse at the UAMS Cancer Institute. Slaughter admits that working with patients who are going through what she went through isn't always easy.
"I will say at first, you do have survivor's guilt. It's really hard. You wonder 'why me? Why not this patient?' But at the end of the day, I just have to remember that was my journey and that this is theirs," she said.
Slaughter isn't just helping these patients with medicine and infusions, she's also helping them by using her own story and experience.
"Sometimes I have patients, women specifically, that are nervous about losing their hair. I sit down and show them my Instagram photos of this is me with no hair, and I even had a mohawk when I first shaved my head," she said.
With survivor imprinted on Slaughter's arm, this healthcare hero is reminded every day of what she went through and wakes up every morning ready to fight that same fight by her patients' sides.
"It made me to be a better nurse today," she said.
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LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — Nearly 60 students received their graduate degrees from the Clinton School of Public Service Saturday with a ceremony of presidential proportions.
For many, crossing the graduation stage is a huge milestone.
With every name called at the school's commencement ceremony, comes a different story of how they got there.
One of those students is Demetrious Jordan.
"I've been homeless a lot of times in my life. As a child, with my mom," Jordan said.
He continued to persevere through the hardships and, with the help and support of friends, he was granted an opportunity to become a student at the Clinton School.
"I came here thinking public service meant, you know, community service and things of that nature. It looks a lot of different ways and I intend to take that knowledge and take into the real world," Jordan said.
In his commencement speech to graduates, former president Bill Clinton also emphasized that importance when it comes to helping others.
It's work that graduate Lea Metz said she's been doing for quite some time.
"I have 20 years of experience, but I've really realized how much I don't know," Metz said.
That's a big reason why she started classes back in March 2020, coincidentally the first week of the pandemic.
"It was a lot of growing pains," Metz said.
She had to work hard through COVID stressors to get to where she is today.
"I want to continue to build upon that, so that I can go out and do greater work and be more mindful and thoughtful," Metz said.
That's a mentality that's also seen in Brentia Clayton, who has been making a difference in children's lives for years as a teacher.
"I've started to realize that the problem was on a deeper and bigger level," Clayton said. "I saw some of the punitive discipline systems, how African American children were being treated."
Her journey outside the classroom begins today.
She's hoping to work in public policy to make sure every voice in the school system is heard.
"If we can come together to make the lives of children better, then we can do anything," Clayton said.
Stepping across that stage leads to a path into their next journey.
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FAYETTEVILLE, Ark — The Fayetteville Police Department is searching for a missing woman that has been missing since Thursday, May 5.
Police say 28-year-old Shelby Ratliff was last seen leaving the entertainment district at approximately 2 a.m. on Thursday. Shelby was dropped off by a local rideshare service at a local apartment complex according to police.
Shelby was last seen wearing a beige shirt with mushrooms, brown and red flannel shirt, cut-off jean shorts, and white Dr. Martens.
No further details were released. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Fayetteville Police Department at (479) 587-3555.
Missing: Shelby Ratliff, 28
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SPRINGDALE, Ark. — The Springdale Police Department responded to Motas Auto Service located at 3200 S. Thompson Ste. #5 on Sunday, May 8 for a male breaking the windows of a car with a large rock.
Police say this happened around 12:25 p.m. When officers arrived a physical altercation took place and at some point during the altercation, officers fired shots at the male.
Officers attempted life-saving measures until paramedics arrived. The male was transported to a local hospital where he died from his injuries according to police.
The two officers that were on the scene during the time of the shooting were also taken to a local hospital to be treated. The use of deadly force by the officers is being investigated by the Washington County Sheriff's Office.
Both officers were placed on paid administrative leave and the names will be released at a later time.
The investigation is ongoing and no further details were released.
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ARKANSAS, USA — The general election matchup for Arkansas Governor is shaping up to be Republican Sarah Huckabee Sanders and Democrat Chris Jones, according to a new survey from Talk Business & Politics and Hendrix College.
The surveys, conducted May 2, 2022, tested opinions of GOP and Democratic primary voters for the seat held by term-limited Gov. Asa Hutchinson.
Among 802 likely Republican primary voters, the results were:
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72.5% – Sarah Huckabee Sanders
16.5% – Francis “Doc” Washburn
11% – Undecided
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Over many years, Emma Schlenker has furnished her apartments with items from a Habitat ReStore location, and when the time was right, donated items back to the store that otherwise might have been thrown away.
That experience brought Schlenker to the Habitat ReStore's new Lincoln location on Saturday.
Habitat ReStore opened the doors to its new Lincoln location at Edgewood Shopping Center on Saturday.
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"I’m really excited to finally see what they have," she said.
Habitat ReStore hosted its grand reopening Saturday, the culmination of a frenzied two-week move from its location on Y Street to new space at the Edgewood Shopping Center near 56th Street and Nebraska 2.
Habitat ReStore sells donated home improvement items, including cabinets, furniture, appliances and much more. The new, larger location -- it has four times the space -- was chosen because of its location near hardware stores and garden centers. It's also conveniently located near many of the people who donate items when tackling their own home improvement projects.
“We tell people that we’re not a one-stop shop, we’re your first-stop shop. Stop here first, see if we have what you need and then check out the other places nearby," said Jeremy Trujillo, operations director.
All proceeds from the store go to Habitat for Humanity of Lincoln to build affordable houses for local families and residents.
Habitat ReStore depends on donations from community members to keep the store stocked. Because new donations are constantly coming in, the store is frequently updated with new items.
People can drop off donations at the donation dock on the south side of the building Tuesday-Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. The store itself is open Tuesday-Saturday from 10 to 6.
Habitat ReStore resells donated home improvement items, including furniture, cabinets and appliances.
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Saturday's grand opening at the new location brought a lot of traffic to the store, which also featured a furniture rehab competition where three contestants were each given a piece of furniture to update.
“I am blown away by this turnout," said Deanna Walz, the local Habitat chapter's director of development. "We know that people are passionate about this store, but this is just tremendous. To see a line at the register after being open for 25 minutes is just really, really wonderful."
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Lincoln’s Yu Sato (left) skates past Waterloo’s James Hong during a first-round playoff game, Monday, April 25, 2022. at the Ice Box. JAIDEN TRIPI, Journal Star
JAIDEN TRIPI Journal Star
Firefighters battle a fire in condensed cardboard at 440 J St. on Monday, April 25, 2022. JUSTIN WAN, Journal Star
JUSTIN WAN Journal Star
University of Nebraska - Lincoln students move through a scene of spring colors on Wednesday, April 27, 2022, on UNL's city campus. GWYNETH ROBERTS, Journal Star
GWYNETH ROBERTS Journal Star
A dying ray of light catches Nebraska starting pitcher Dawson McCarville as he delivers a pitch against Omaha during the first inning at Haymarket on Wednesday, April 27, 2022, in Lincoln. KENNETH FERRIERA, Journal Star
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Lincoln High's Dajaz DeFrand runs during prelims of the 200-meter dash at the LPS Championships on April 27, 2022, at Beechner Athletic Complex. KENNETH FERRIERA, Journal Star
KENNETH FERRIERA Journal Star
The game between Iowa and Nebraska gets reflected in the glasses of a fan Friday at Haymarket Park. JAIDEN TRIPI, Journal Star
JAIDEN TRIPI Journal Star
Defendant Kolton Barnes looks to the jury as he testifies in his murder trial Thursday, April 28, 2022, in Saunders County District Court in Wahoo. GWYNETH ROBERTS, Journal Star
GWYNETH ROBERTS Journal Star
Chris Vargas (left) and Xavier Vargas, 5, walk through the crowd after completing the 35th annual Mayor’s Run on Saturday, April 30, 2022, in Lincoln. JAIDEN TRIPI, Journal Star
JAIDEN TRIPI Journal Star
A cloud of dust obscures the vision of Malcolm's Hayden Frank as he slides in safely after stealing second base during the fourth inning against Raymond Central on Tuesday, April 26, 2022, in Malcolm. KENNETH FERRIERA, Journal Star
KENNETH FERRIERA Journal Star
Items are being unpacked and stored in the warehouse at Food Bank of Lincoln's new building at 1221 Kingbird Road on Wednesday, April 27, 2022. GWYNETH ROBERTS, Journal Star
GWYNETH ROBERTS Journal Star
Athletes' shadows stretch along the stadium wall as fans watch the 200 meter dash at Beechner Athletic Complex on Thursday, April 21, 2022. KENNETH FERRIERA, Journal Star
KENNETH FERRIERA Journal Star
Nebraska's Keonilei Akan dives for a short serve during the fourth set against Kansas at the Heartland Events Center on Saturday, April 23, 2022, in Grand Island, Nebraska. KENNETH FERRIERA, Journal Star
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Lincoln Southwest's Taiyo Takahashi (bottom) and Cam Newell nearly collide with one another after a popfly in the fifth inning during a semifinal game of the Spartan Invitational at Sherman Field on Friday, April 22, 2022. KENNETH FERRIERA, Journal Star
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The first group of runners round the second turn during the girls 1600 meter run at Beechner Athletic Complex on Thursday, April 21, 2022. KENNETH FERRIERA, Journal Star
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Volunteer mechanics, Tom Langston (from left), Gabriel Bruguier, and Aaron Mack work on bike repairs on Thursday, April 21, 2022, at the Bike Kitchen. JAIDEN TRIPI, Journal Star
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The lobby of the new Scarlet Hotel, which recently opened, on UNL's Innovation Campus on April 20, 2022. KENNETH FERRIERA, Journal Star
KENNETH FERRIERA Journal Star
A duo of bikers brave a ride in the rail underneath The N street bridge over the Rock Island Trail on Wednesday, April 20, 2022. KENNETH FERRIERA, Journal Star
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Speaker of the Legislature Sen. Mike Hilgers cheers as his family is introduced on the last day of the legislature, Wednesday, April 20, 2022, at the Capitol. JUSTIN WAN, Journal Star
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Josh Vinson Jr., 5, winner of the first Josh Fight, sports a crown in his hair done by his dad, Josh Sr., on Monday, April 18, 2022, at Culture Cutz. GWYNETH ROBERTS, Journal Star
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Nebraska’s Caitlynn Neal (from left), Peyton Glatter, Ava Bredwell and Camyl Armendariz make their way to the dugout after Glatter hits a grand slam during a softball game Sunday between Minnesota and Nebraska at Bowlin Stadium. JAIDEN TRIPI, Journal Star
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BYU's Brock Watkins jumps over Nebraska baserunner Cam Chick as he steals second base off an overthrown ball during the ninth inning at Haymarket Park on April 16, 2022. KENNETH FERRIERA, Journal Star
KENNETH FERRIERA, Journal Star
Adrian Saure rides his scooter through a small obstacle course during a bike safety event at Fredstrom Elementary School on April 14, 2022, in Lincoln, Nebraska. KENNETH FERRIERA, Journal Star
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Sen. Lou Ann Linehan (right), chairwoman of the Revenue Committee, shares a smile with Speaker Mike Hilgers (left) over their signed copies of LB873 as Sen. Mike Jacobson watches on Wednesday, April 13, 2022, in the Capitol Rotunda. GWYNETH ROBERTS, Journal Star
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A field is darkened after a wildfire, Tuesday, April 12, 2022, near Arapahoe, Neb. JUSTIN WAN, Journal Star
JUSTIN WAN, Journal Star
Waverly’s Millie Waldo collapses to the ground after her race in the girls 800 finals during the Waverly Invitational Monday at Waverly High School. JAIDEN TRIPI, Journal Star
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Construction crews move portions of a crane tower into place at the Atmosphere Lincoln development site on Monday, April 11, 2022, at North Ninth and P Streets. GWYNETH ROBERTS, Journal Star
GWYNETH ROBERTS, Journal Star
Lincoln Southeast's Immanuel Wayoro runs to the sideline to celebrate with his team after scoring against Lincoln High School the second half Seacrest Field on March 30, 2022, in Lincoln, Nebraska. KENNETH FERRIERA, Journal Star
KENNETH FERRIERA Journal Star
Benjamin Bradley (center) and his brother Timothy (right) are pushed on the swings by Chloe Hoffman at Roberts Park on April 4, 2022, in Lincoln, Nebraska. As the moth of April begins, weather in Lincoln has slowly begun to warm up. Temperatures on Tuesday reached into the mid 60s. Lincoln residents took the warm afternoon to get out and spend their time outside or simply enjoy the sun. KENNETH FERRIERA, Journal Star
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Majdal Elias (second left) stands trial for the death of 15-year-old Ali Al-Burkat, on the first day of the trial on April 4, 2022, in Lincoln, Nebraska. KENNETH FERRIERA, Journal Star
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Dressed as the Easter Bunny, Jody Schmale opens their arms to embrace a very excited Kinsley Graves during an Easter egg hunt held at the the National Guard East Campus Readiness Center on April 2, 2022, in Lincoln, Nebraska. Operation Hidden Egg had kids searching high and low for goddies early Saturday. KENNETH FERRIERA, Journal Star
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(L-R) Landyn Nolan and his brother Caedyn Nolan use their RC Rock Crawlers to clear a rocky outcrop placed at Trago Park on April 1, 2022, in Lincoln, Nebraska. The RC Rockcrawlers that the brothers bought are a popular hobby. KENNETH FERRIERA, Journal Star
KENNETH FERRIERA Journal Star
Nebraska head coach Rhonda Revelle embraces Courtney Wallace after the final out of the game against Rutgers at Bowlin Stadium on April 2, 2022, in Lincoln, Nebraska. KENNETH FERRIERA, Journal Star
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Waverly's Lqndon Oelke celebrates after batting in two runs and being safe on third during the eighth inning against Beatrice at Lawson Field on April 1, 2022, in Waverly, Nebraska. KENNETH FERRIERA, Journal Star
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LINCOLN, NEB. - 04/09/2022 - Nebraska's Jarrett Synek (16) celebrates his touchdown during the second half of the Red-White Spring Game, Saturday, April 9, 2022, at Memorial Stadium. JUSTIN WAN, Journal Star
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LINCOLN, NEB. - 04/09/2022 - Nebraska's quarterback Casey Thompson looks to make a throw during the Red-White Spring Game, Saturday, April 9, 2022, at Memorial Stadium. JUSTIN WAN, Journal Star
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LINCOLN, NEB. - 04/06/2022 - Harrison Barnette (left), 16, a sophomore at Bridgeport, and Briana Johnson, 16, a sophomore at Boone Central, play a round of Connect Four during FFA convention, Wednesday, April 6, 2022, at East Campus. JUSTIN WAN, Journal Star
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LINCOLN, NEB. - 04/05/2022 - Children observe the Nebraska Legislature discussing LB873, a bill for tax cut package, Tuesday, April 5, 2022, at Nebraska State Capitol. JUSTIN WAN, Journal Star
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LINCOLN, NEB. - 04/09/2022 - Nebraska’s Jatrett Synek (16) (left) runs past Simon Otte for the touchdown during the Red-White Spring Game, Saturday, April 9, 2022, at Memorial Stadium. JAIDEN TRIPI, Journal Star
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LINCOLN, NEB. - 04/09/2022 - Nebraska’s Broc Bando (73) (middle) and his team enter to the field for the Red-White Spring Game, Saturday, April 9, 2022, at Memorial Stadium. JAIDEN TRIPI, Journal Star
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LINCOLN, NEB. - 04/08/2022 - Nebraska’s Luke Sartori dives for the ball to get the out during a baseball game Friday between. Rutgers and Nebraska at Haymarket Park. JAIDEN TRIPI, Journal Star
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LINCOLN, NEB. - 04/08/2022 - Rutgers’ Jared Kollar (47) pitches the ball during a baseball game Friday between. Rutgers and Nebraska at Haymarket Park. JAIDEN TRIPI, Journal Star
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LINCOLN, NEB. - 04/06/2022 - Lincoln East’s Molly Ruff (6) (left) and Lincoln Southwest’s Kayla Hassler jump for the header during a soccer game Wednesday between Lincoln East and Lincoln Southwest at Seacrest Field. JAIDEN TRIPI, Journal Star
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LINCOLN, NEB. - 04/01/2022 - Nebraska’s Mya Felder (left to right), Sydney Gray, Peyton Glatter, and Billie Andrews greet their teammate Brooke Andrews (back) after hitting a home run during the softball game Friday between Rutgers and Nebraska at Bowlin Stadium. JAIDEN TRIPI, Journal Star
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Lincoln, NE - 4/8/2022 - Ron Schultz (right), owner of Racquet Corner at 3119 O Street, restrings tennis racquets along with his dad Bob Schultz on Friday, April 8, 2022. GWYNETH ROBERTS, Journal Star
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Lincoln, NE - 4/7/2022 - University of Nebraska Board of Regents members listen as Mark Riley (foreground), Associate Dean for research in the college of engineering, gives a tour of Othmer Hall on Thursday, April 7, 2022. GWYNETH ROBERTS, Journal Star
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Lincoln, NE - 4/4/2022 - Lincoln Christian's Andrew Johnson (3) turns a double play after forcing out Maxwell-St. Pat's Isaac Irish (14) as teammate Tysen Workman provides backup in the second inning on Monday, April 4, 2022, at Lincoln Christian. GWYNETH ROBERTS, Journal Star
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Lincoln, NE - 3/30/2022 - Kay, a one-month-old female giraffe, is fed Shadow Brook Farm goat milk from a bottle by giraffe keeper Jake Beiermann on Wednesday, March 30, 2022, at Lincoln Children's Zoo. GWYNETH ROBERTS, Journal Star
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A man and woman were killed while at least four people were hurt in three separate shootings in Philadelphia in a two-hour span on Mother’s Day.
The first shooting occurred at the intersection of Kensington Avenue and Clearfield Street Sunday at 4:18 p.m.
A 25-year-old woman was shot once in the head while a 40-year-old man was shot once in the right thigh. Police told NBC10 the man was an innocent bystander and was walking in the area.
Both victims were taken to Temple University Hospital. The woman is in critical condition while the man is stable.
The second shooting occurred on the 900 block of East Schiller Street at 5:40 p.m.
A 21-year-old man was shot multiple times throughout his body, an 18-year-old man was shot once in the right leg and a 26-year-old man was shot once in the upper left thigh.
The 21-year-old man was taken to Temple University Hospital where he was pronounced dead at 6:08 p.m. The 18-year-old was taken to Temple and is in stable condition. Finally, the 26-year-old man was taken to Jefferson-Frankford Hospital and is in stable condition.
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The third shooting occurred at 5:44 p.m. on the 900 block of West Girard Avenue. A 36-year-old woman was shot at least five times throughout her lower body. She was taken to Jefferson University Hospital where she was pronounced dead at 6:12 p.m.
No arrests have been made in any of the shootings and police have not released information on any suspects.
As of Saturday night, there were 161 homicides in Philadelphia, down 10 percent from the same time last year which was ultimately the deadliest on record.
There are additional resources for people or communities that have endured gun violence in Philadelphia. Further information can be found here.
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PORTLAND, Ore. — A state program that offers paid time off to most working Oregonians, including the state's lowest-paid employees, is set to launch in 2023.
The Oregon Employment Department's (OED) Paid Leave Oregon program will let workers take up to 12 weeks of paid time off for family, medical and "safe" leave.
Employers will begin making payroll contributions in January 2023, and workers will be able to apply for benefits starting September 2023, the OED said.
"I think it's very exciting that Oregon is a trendsetter in this area, and we are one of the first states to be implementing paid leave," said Paid Leave Oregon director Karen Humelbaugh.
"Safe leave" applies to victims of sexual assault, domestic violence, harassment or stalking. Brandy Selover, executive director of the nonprofit Sexual Assault Resource Center, said she thinks it's unfortunate that it has taken so long for policies like this to be implemented.
"It really takes that burden off of folks' shoulders to know that they are going to, it's not going to be a leave that they are to take that is unpaid, or they could potentially lose their job," Selover added.
If workers have been with their employer for more than 90 days, their job is protected while on paid leave.
The program is funded by a trust fund. Humelbaugh said both workers and employers will contribute to the fund through payroll taxes.
"The maximum contribution rate would be 1% of gross payroll and then that shared contribution where the business would make 40% of the contribution and the individual would pay 60%," Humelbaugh said.
All employers except federal and tribal governments are required to participate in the program.
"It's so important for us to make sure that we are equalizing the playing field and really addressing generational poverty that has occurred for people who aren't able to take time off."
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PORTLAND, Ore. — A post-pandemic glut of delayed cases has exposed shocking constitutional landmines impacting defendants and crime victims alike in Oregon, a state with a national reputation for progressive social justice.
An acute shortage of public defenders means at any given time at least several hundred low-income criminal defendants don’t have legal representation, sometimes in serious felony cases that could put them away for years.
Judges have dismissed nearly four dozen cases in in the Portland area alone — including a domestic violence case with allegations of strangulation — and have threatened to hold the state in contempt.
“We’re overwhelmed. The pandemic is exposing all the problems that we have,” said Carl Macpherson, executive director of Metropolitan Public Defender, a large Portland nonprofit public defender firm. “It just became abundantly clear that we are broken.”
Public defenders warned the system was on the brink of collapse before the pandemic and some staged a walkout in 2019. But lawmakers didn’t act and then COVID-19 shut down the courts. Now, the system is “buckling before our eyes,” said Kelly Simon, legal director for the Oregon American Civil Liberties Union.
The crisis in Oregon, while extreme, reflects a nationwide reckoning on indigent defense, as courts seek to absorb a pandemic backlog of criminal cases with public defender systems that have long been underfunded and understaffed. From New England to New Mexico to Wisconsin, states are struggling to keep public defender services running.
Maine this month earmarked nearly $1 million to hire that state’s first five public defenders, with a focus on rural counties, after relying entirely on contracts with private attorneys until now.
In New Mexico, a recent report found the state was short 600 full-time public defenders. In New Hampshire, where an estimated 800 defendants were without attorneys, state lawmakers in March approved more than $2 million to raise public defenders’ salaries. And in Wisconsin, where starting pay for public defenders is $27 an hour, there’s a shortage of 60 attorney positions statewide.
“This is America’s dirty little secret: Thousands of people in courtrooms all across the country go to jail every single day without having talked to a lawyer,” said Jon Mosher, deputy director of the nonprofit Sixth Amendment Center.
An American Bar Association report released in January found Oregon has 31% of the public defenders it needs. Every existing attorney would have to work more than 26 hours each week day to cover the caseload, the authors found.
“It’s horrifying. I don’t want to mince words about this. I am not going to make excuses for this,” said state Sen. Elizabeth Steiner Hayward, who co-chairs the state Legislature’s Ways and Means committee. ”That being said, we can’t manufacture attorneys out of thin air.”
For victims, the situation is devastating and it’s hurting the most vulnerable.
Cassie Trahan, co-founder and executive director of an Oregon nonprofit that works with teen and young adult victims of sex trafficking, said trust in the judicial system is fading, especially in minority and immigrant communities. Victims no longer want to come forward when they see cases being dismissed or ending in weak plea bargains to relieve pressure on the courts.
One such victim in a pending trafficking case “lives in constant fear that it’s going to be dismissed,” Trahan said.
Prosecutors can get an indictment from a grand jury when cases are dismissed for lack of a public defender and police will re-arrest the alleged perpetrator — but that’s small consolation to victims.
“In her mind, it’s like, ‘Now I’ve outed myself, now I’ve talked against him and what’s going to happen if he gets off?’” Trahan said of the victim. “That’s what we’re seeing more of, especially in communities of color and groups that don’t trust the judicial system anyway.”
The Legislature recently approved $12.8 million in one-time funding for the four hardest-hit counties, as well as a suite of legislative reforms. New contracts coming this summer will institute lower attorney case caps. And lawmakers are withholding $100 million from the agency’s budget until shows good faith on numerous reforms, including restructuring, financial audits and performance metrics.
A working group of all three government branches will convene this month to begin tackling a “comprehensive and structural modernization” of the system.
Autumn Shreve, government relations manager for the state Office of Public Defense Services, said the pandemic finally forced the hand of state lawmakers who haven’t taken a close look at public defenders in nearly 20 years.
“It’s been a rag tag group of people trying to cover the caseloads year-to-year and because of that there’s been a lot of past papering over of problems,” she said.
Meanwhile, the situation in the state’s courtrooms is dire.
Often those going without attorneys are charged with heinous crimes that come with hefty prison sentences if convicted, making it even harder to find public defenders qualified to handle such complex cases. And those who handle misdemeanors are often young attorneys carrying 100 cases or more at a time.
“You can’t keep everything in your head when you have that many clients at the same time. Even things like, you know, ‘What’s your current plea offer?’ I can’t remember that for 100 people. Or I can’t remember, ‘What exactly does the police report say?’ said Drew Flood, a public defender at Metropolitan Public Defender.
“This is the scariest thing they have going on in their life,” he said.
Other public defender services, including private investigators and legal advisors, have also reached a breaking point.
Renardo Mitchell, who is jailed on attempted murder charges, chose to represent himself after he said he didn’t hear from his public defender for five months. The legal advisor assigned by the court to help him hire expert witnesses and file motions died suddenly in February and he’s been without legal counsel since then.
Two years after his arrest, he still hasn’t seen all the discovery in his case, said Mitchell, 37. His public private investigator — Mitchell’s only connection to his proceedings — recently had to petition the court to get more paid hours developing evidence for his defense.
“We’re all innocent until proven guilty. Nothing has been proven yet — I haven’t been found guilty,” said Mitchell, who faces more than 22 years in prison if convicted. “Even if I did those things that they allege, I still have a right to due process of law. ”
The chief prosecutor in Portland has become an outspoken advocate of public defender reform for that very reason.
“The most important thing is everybody has a right to an attorney, it’s a constitutional right,” said Multnomah County District Attorney Michael Schmidt.
“It’s an ecosystem, like a coral reef. If you take away one aspect of this system, then all the other aspects fall apart."
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Associated Press writers David Sharp in Portland, Maine; Todd Richmond in Madison, Wisconsin; and Kathy McCormack in Concord, New Hampshire contributed to this report.
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DALLAS — Under a destroyed bridge in the Ukrainian town of Irpin, it’s easy to spot the Texan. Wearing a cowboy hat and with a paintbrush in hand is Roberto Marquez.
Marquez is a Mexican-born, Dallas artist who watched images of the war in Ukraine and needed to act.
“It’s morally right. It’s part of my duty,” he said. “I said, 'I’m going to go and maybe I can do something with my paintbrush.'”
Surrounded by crosses for those who have fallen, he began painting a sprawling recreation of "Guernica," one of Pablo Picasso’s masterpieces and an anti-war depiction of the Nazi bombing of the Spanish town in 1937.
Marquez didn’t arrive in the country with a gun. The ammo belt across his chest holds brushes.
“I feel that this weapon is as powerful as the Russians,” Marquez said. “Maybe more, way more.”
Power isn’t always about force, and to Marquez, the painting provides peace and hope.
“This here is an emotional site,” Marquez said. “People come and tell me their experience and that information is what I use as a mental image.”
Another canvass a few feet away is of the Ukrainian flag, with a note next to it, telling those in the town or passing by to share the names of those lost to the conflict.
A few people already have.
“I didn’t know it was going to be this catastrophic,” he said.
The names painted on the flag, the shoes and children’s toys under the bow-wrapped crosses are all reminders that beyond the images of a war-torn country are individual lives ripped apart themselves.
Under a collapsed bridge may be the last place to find art, but surrounded by the destruction of war, it’s also where beauty and inspiration are needed.
“We’re here to help,” Marquez said. “Maybe in a little way, but it’s real sad, and it’s a catastrophic thing that is happening and maybe hopefully more people will come to help.”
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Former Volusia County Councilman Andy Kelly among new entrants into 2022 county election
With just a little more than a month to go before the June 17 qualifying date, new layers of intrigue have emerged in two Volusia County Council races and one school board contest as new candidates have filed.
Andy Kelly, who twice won terms to the Volusia County Council, has brought the field of candidates for the at-large seat to four. He joins Sherrise Boyd, Jake Johansson and Doug Pettit in the race.
Kelly served on the council from 2006 to 2012. In 2012, he ran for supervisor of elections, losing to Ann McFall. He then lost a 2014 County Council race to Pat Patterson by less than one-half of 1%.
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He has since been elected to the Volusia County Soil & Water Conservation District Board.
A native of Volusia County, he lives in unincorporated DeLand and works as an accountant.
The last five years have been personally challenging for Kelly, whose mother, father, brother and sister-in-law have all died. But he said some people urged him to try once more to return to the County Council and he wants to "do something about this runaway growth."
Kelly said Volusia County is blessed with its natural resources. "We don't want to lose any more than we've already lost," he said.
"I will just say no to unrestrained, sprawl development. Our major growth should be infill," he said. "We need more affordable housing."
Biology teacher challenges Danny Robins
In another County Council race, Susan Sigler of New Smyrna Beach filed to run against incumbent District 3 Councilman Danny Robins. The district covers Southeast Volusia.
Sigler, a Volusia County Schools teacher for the past 26 years, grew up in New Smyrna Beach and said she is looking for “another way to help out with the community,” by making changes.
“Growth management is huge, especially in our area, Southeast Volusia. It’s not that I’m against growth, but there’s been a lot of growth that has been not-so-much smart growth,” she said.
Her other priorities, she said, include improving infrastructure and protecting the environment, particularly the wildlife corridor and drinking water. As a biology teacher at DeLand High, she said she has a science background that will lend a valuable perspective to the council.
School board attracts 2 more candidates
An already intriguing three-person race to replace outgoing Volusia County School Board member Linda Cuthbert picked up two additional candidates in the last week.
Emmanuel Swift, principal of Putnam Edge Charter High School, and health care professional Wendy Weisheimer entered the School Board District 3.
Swift, who lives in Port Orange, has three children, two in Volusia County schools and one in pre-K.
He graduated from Bethune-Cookman University and has lived in Volusia County since 2006.
Prior to his current role as principal, Swift worked for a network of charter schools and had educational quality assurance responsibilities for 23 schools across the state.
"A community's schools are at their best when they are sharply focused on specific, mission-oriented outcomes, such as empowering all students to become successful readers, and when they are consistently successful in delivering on the mission," Swift wrote on his website.
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In an interview, he said his aims include graduating students with tangible skills.
"We need to make sure we are making decisions based on data and that we are really doing our taxpayers a service when we're making these educational decisions," Swift said.
Weisheimer, executive director of the Neuroscience Institute at AdventHealth, is a New Smyrna Beach resident.
She has lived with her family, including four children, in Volusia County since 2005.
Weisheimer started as a nurse and earned a master’s degree in leadership and management at the University of Central Florida before completing a post-graduate degree in family practice, qualifying her to become a nurse practitioner. Her role includes responsibilities at 18 hospitals.
“The reason I’m joining (the race) so late is I needed time to think about it, to deliberate and look at the issues we’re facing and to make the commitment. It is a huge commitment,” she said. “People put their lives in my hands every day and I take that very seriously. I do believe I have the business expertise, for sure, as well as being very well-versed on mandates, regulatory issues and compliance, to help the school board navigate the complexities of health policy.”
She also touted her experience as a mom and cited her husband, Clifford, a New Smyrna Beach High School teacher, as being influential in her platform: “quality of education.”
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GREENSBORO, N.C. — On Sunday, many mothers were celebrated.
One mom showed her children that no matter what is thrown at you in life, you can succeed.
WFMY News 2's, Amber Lake, spoke to a nearly 40-year-old college graduate who didn’t let a diagnosis keep her from a degree.
A couple of days ago, some UNCG students walked across the stage to grab their diplomas.
Among the graduates, 39-year-old Irene Richardson.
Back in 2015, Richardson was diagnosed with something called Neuromyelitis Optica which is a disease that impacts the nervous system and doesn’t have a cure.
“I was on a business trip, and I woke up and I couldn't move my arms from my legs, I use my voice recognition to call for help. The doctors at first thought that it was just fatigue and exhaustion stress from working too many hours working too hard," she explained.
Richardson said she felt defeated and didn't know what her future would look like. The nurses that helped treat her inspired her and it was that inspiration that drove Richardson to change careers.
“I just wanted to follow in their footsteps and maybe be that change for someone else to help them through their difficult times, we will all go through something at some point. And I knew that having the right people on your side can make a huge difference,” Richardson said.
In the middle of a pandemic, nursing shortage, and tough diagnosis Richardson decided that since her nurses changed her life, she now wanted to change the life of someone else as a nurse.
She said, "we've been watching what nurses are going through. And we want them to know that they inspired us. And we're coming to reinforce them and support them."
So Richardson took on the task of a full-time nursing student, all while being a full-time wife, and mom, working a full-time job, and also dealing with a full-time disease that takes no days off.
From walking into Atrium Health, Wake Forest Baptist to receive her diagnosis, to walking into the lab at Cone Health for work every day, and now walking across the stage at UNCG, grabbing the diploma that will help her help others.
"I just want people to realize that you can do, you can have the life that you dreamed of your diagnosis isn't a definition of you, you can do things because of a not in spite of disability.”
Richardson will start working in the emergency department at Duke hospital at the end of July.
She goes and gets a chemotherapy agent and infusions every few months to manage her disease.
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LINCOLN, Calif. — An afternoon shopping trip at the Lowe's Home Improvement store in Lincoln quickly turned into a nightmare for David and Sharon Smith last Thursday.
The Bay area couple was in town visiting their daughter and grandkids and brought their five-year-old miniature poodle named Mick to the store, placing him in their cart.
"They came to look at umbrellas for their table," said Sarah Oates, their daughter. "There was an end display with a gentleman working on it and they couldn't get their cart through, so for a brief moment, they walked around the corner."
When the couple walked back to their cart, Mick was nowhere to be found, according to Oates.
"He's a well-trained dog, he never jumps out of anything, he obeys off-leash commands," said Oates. "My dad came outside and whistled, (and) my mom was going through the store asking for help. The employees pulled up (surveillance) video, and that's when they saw that it was indeed a theft from a woman."
ABC10 spoke to a store manager who said he's aware of the incident and also reached out to Lowes’ corporate offices for more information. For now, Oates is offering a $2,000 cash reward for Mick's return and said her parents have filed a report with the Lincoln Police Department.
"I just hope that if the person who took him sees this, they'll realize how much they've hurt our family," said Oates. "We just want our dog back."
ABC10 also reached out to the Lincoln Police Department but have not received a response yet.
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MCMINN COUNTY, Tenn. — Harvey Tallman has noticed the rising cost of food. The Consumer Price Index from the Federal Government said cooking food at home has gotten 10% more expensive in 2022 over 2021.
"The price of food has gone to the point where you can't afford to buy it," Tallman said. "It's either put gas in the car or eat."
Because the price of fish got so high, Tallman got a 1,000 gallon water tank, and put it in his yard. He bought 100 bluegills and stocked the tank.
"When you go to the store, check on the price of fish," Tallman said. "It's almost $9 a pound. It's ridiculous."
He hopes the fish will grow to 3 pounds by September, when they'll be large enough to eat.
"I put 100 in there, five are dead," Tallman said.
Aside from the fish, Tallman grows much of the food he eats. His garden includes asparagus, tomatoes, broccoli, potatoes, to name a few.
"I have been harvesting asparagus now for almost a month," Tallman said. "When you're really low on groceries, you've got fresh asparagus."
He has four chickens he hopes will deliver fresh eggs.
"Eggs are going up to $3 a dozen or higher," Tallman said.
Tallman raises bees to harvest wax and honey. He built their hive himself.
Tallman is a survivalist, he tries to remain self sufficient incase all of the power goes out in America.
"I have been a survivalist since I was six years old," Tallman said.
Now, he's trying to survive inflation.
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FAYETTEVILLE, Ark — The Fayetteville Police Department is searching for a missing woman that has been missing since Thursday, May 5.
Police say 28-year-old Shelby Ratliff was last seen leaving the entertainment district at approximately 2 a.m. on Thursday. Shelby was dropped off by a local rideshare service at a local apartment complex according to police.
Shelby was last seen wearing a beige shirt with mushrooms, brown and red flannel shirt, cut-off jean shorts, and white Dr. Martens.
No further details were released. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Fayetteville Police Department at (479) 587-3555.
Missing: Shelby Ratliff, 28
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FLOYD COUNTY, Ga. — Justus Edwards made great strides recovering from what should have been a paralyzing spinal injury while playing football -- and on Saturday, he was able to walk toward the next stage of his life.
After being told he may not be able to walk again after suffering a spinal cord injury in 2018, Edwards, with a little help, walked across the Berry College stage to get his degree.
The new college graduate was awarded a Bachelor of Science degree in Exercise Science in December and attended his commencement ceremony at Berry College in his cap, gown and braces.
Edwards called it a "very fruitful day," while celebrating his new accomplishment.
He can now stand with just a walker and is walking on the anti-gravity treadmill without assistance. Edwards credits his faith and God for giving him a second quarter.
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SPRINGDALE, Ark. — The Springdale Police Department responded to Motas Auto Service located at 3200 S. Thompson Ste. #5 on Sunday, May 8 for a male breaking the windows of a car with a large rock.
Police say this happened around 12:25 p.m. When officers arrived a physical altercation took place and at some point during the altercation, officers fired shots at the male.
Officers attempted life-saving measures until paramedics arrived. The male was transported to a local hospital where he died from his injuries according to police.
The two officers that were on the scene during the time of the shooting were also taken to a local hospital to be treated. The use of deadly force by the officers is being investigated by the Washington County Sheriff's Office.
Both officers were placed on paid administrative leave and the names will be released at a later time.
The investigation is ongoing and no further details were released.
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The National Weather Service reported another 100-degree day on Sunday.
The high temperature at Midland International Airport reached 100 degrees around 3 p.m., giving Midland its second 100-degree day in 2022. Sunday was another day with a low relative humidity, temperatures 14 degrees above normal and wind gusts topping out at 37 mph.
Much of the same is expected Monday with a high temperature near 100, sunny and hot conditions and gusts as high as 25 mph.
The NWS expects the best chance for showers – 30 percent -- comes on Tuesday. Some storms in the region could be severe.
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CAMARILLO, Calif. — The average U.S. price of regular-grade gasoline jumped 15 cents over the past two weeks to $4.38 per gallon.
Industry analyst Trilby Lundberg of the Lundberg Survey said Sunday that the current price sits just a nickel below the highest average price in history — $4.43, set on March 11.
The average price at the pump is $1.36 higher than it was one year ago.
Nationwide, the highest average price for regular-grade gas is in the San Francisco Bay Area, at $5.85 per gallon. The lowest average is in Tulsa, Oklahoma, at $3.80 per gallon.
According to the survey, the average price of diesel soared 43 cents over two weeks, to $5.58 a gallon.
So as prices soar, you may be on the lookout for the cheapest gas in your area. If this search has left you wondering why the price is different at some locations, you're not alone.
Why do prices vary at gas stations in different areas?
American Automobile Association (AAA) Spokesperson Nick Chabarria said there are many factors that play a role when looking at gas stations within the same town.
"The difference in those prices are really going to come from the distribution and marketing costs that those gas stations incur," Chabarria said.
So for example, some gas stations are part of larger companies that have bigger storage facilities nearby.
Quicker access for them, means cheaper distribution costs, which could save consumers a few extra cents at the pump.
Chabarria said that's different for smaller fueling stations though.
"Other gas stations may be independently owned and are going to have to pay a distributor to deliver fuel," Chabarria said.
Chabarria added that drivers shouldn't always expect to find cheaper gas in rural areas.
"Costs are gonna vary based on how far stations are from fuel terminals. You know, how much it costs to transport that fuel to the gas station," Chabarria said.
Chabarria said the current crisis in Ukraine and crude oil costs are other key factors that are fueling rising prices.
"The spike in prices is a response to the announcement from the European Union that they're going to look for ways to begin to ban Russian crude oil imports."
A big thing to remember as prices have increased, there really hasn't been a decline in people traveling.
Now that we are entering the summer travel season, Chabarria said to expect the costs to continue to fluctuate.
Tips to save money on fuel
In the meantime, there are some tips AAA recommends you do to try and save money on fuel:
- Slow down and drive the speed limit. Higher speeds result in more aerodynamic drag.
- Avoid “jackrabbit” starts and hard accelerations. These actions greatly increase fuel consumption.
- Use cruise control on the highway to help maintain a constant speed and save fuel. However, never use cruise control on slippery roads because a loss of vehicle control could result.
- Minimize your use of air conditioning.
- Avoid extended idling to warm up the engine, even in colder temperatures. It’s unnecessary and wastes fuel.
- Maintain your car according to the manufacturer’s recommendations. Regular service will ensure optimum fuel economy.
- Make sure your tires are properly maintained and inflated to the correct level.
- When driving in town, adjust your speed to “time” the traffic lights. This reduces repeated braking and acceleration that consume additional fuel.
- When approaching a red light or stop sign, take your foot off the gas early and allow your car to coast down to a slower speed until it is time to brake.
For those interested, you can find the average price of fuel in your state here.
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GARLAND, Texas — Two suspects have been arrested in connection to a Saturday night shooting at a home in Garland, police say.
According to Garland police, officers and paramedics reported to a call on Magnolia Drive at around 11:45 p.m. Saturday. Police said the shooting started as an altercation near a parked car on the street.
WFAA spoke to the victim’s mom, Blanca Garcia, on Mother’s Day. She can’t stop crying for her son, who was shot and killed at a party in Garland.
“He was a really good boy. He’s the youngest of six brothers,” said Lizbeth Perez, the victim’s sister-in-law.
Damien Garcia wanted to celebrate his 18th birthday with friends and asked his mom if he can go out. She gave him permission and told him to come home by a certain time.
Garcia and his 17-year-old friend were fatally shot by two men who police arrested on scene.
“Something happened outside by their vehicle to the point of gunfire,” said officer Matt Pesta with the Garland Police Department.
Two other people who were shot will survive, according to police.
Garland police are going through neighbors' surveillance video systems, trying to piece this together. Police are also asking neighbors to do their part and report anything they saw.
The family is demanding answers, as they were getting ready to celebrate Mother’s Day with everyone.
The family said the 18-year-old had dreams to go back to Mexico to see his father, who he hadn't seen in six years.
“His dad is heartbroken. He didn’t get that chance,” said Perez.
Damien's older brother, Armando Garcia, was left shattered and is holding onto memories.
“Look, this is his hat. You could see his blood, that’s his blood,” said Armando Garcia.
The victim’s mother said she baked cakes for a living, and her son worked in construction to help put food on the table. Now, the family is at a loss and doesn’t know how they will bury their loved one.
They’ve set up an online fundraising campaign, hoping it will help pay for funeral expenses.
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AUSTIN, Texas — In the May 7 election on Saturday, Austinites voted to pass a proposition decriminalizing marijuana and banning no-knock warrants.
This ballot item was spearheaded by a group known as Ground Game Texas, which launched the initiative to get the proposition at the ballot box by gathering signatures around the area.
A total of 85% of voters cast their ballots in favor of decriminalizing marijuana and banning no-knock warrants while 15% voted against it.
Below is how the proposition appeared on residents' ballots:
"Shall an initiative ordinance be approved to (1) eliminate enforcement of low-level marijuana offenses and (2) ban the use of ‘no knock’ warrants by Austin police?"
It’s important to note that Saturday’s vote does not make marijuana use 100% legal in the city of Austin.
Instead, the measure ultimately forbids police officers from ticketing and arresting people on low-level marijuana offenses, like possession of small amounts of weed or related paraphernalia, unless tied to a more severe crime. Austin would also not pay to test substances suspected to be marijuana, which is an important step in substantiating drug charges.
According to the Austin ordinance, Austin officers will not be allowed to issue citations for most Class A or Class B misdemeanor possession offenses. In Texas, a Class A misdemeanor is possession of 4 ounces or less but more than 2 ounces. A Class B misdemeanor is possession of 2 ounces or less.
The ordinance goes into effect immediately.
The Austin Police Department officially ended most arrests and ticketing for personal marijuana possession in July 2020. So, although these practices have widely been adopted in Texas, Saturday’s results solidify them across the city.
No-knock warrants have also been a popular topic after the death of Breonna Taylor in Louisville, Kentucky. According to Time Magazine, her death was credited to a no-knock warrant served at an apartment where she was staying with her boyfriend. She was shot eight times, sparking a nationwide push to remove the police tactic that allows police to enter residences unannounced.
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PORTLAND, Ore. — In Southeast Portland at Woodstock Park, a group of moms spent Mother's Day demanding action from the state of Oregon. They want the state to do more for their children and others who suffer from addiction.
A group of about 30 people from Oregon Moms for Addiction Recovery gathered along Southeast Steele Street on the edge of Woodstock Park and held signs with phrases like, "recovery is possible" and "fight like a mother."
"We're tired of this. We're tired of Oregon not doing what they need to do," said Kelly Hernandez, whose son Trevor, 27, is homeless and currently battling an addiction to fentanyl.
Each person who stood along Steele Street had a connection to someone who is battling addiction or in recovery.
Some have even lost a loved one to the disease.
"My son is an amazing human who has been struggling with addiction, meth and fentanyl for five years," said one woman named Audrey.
"I am fortunate that I am in long-term recovery and my children have not followed me down the path of addiction, thank goodness. I pray everyday," another woman said.
"I'm here with a friend of mine's mom who lost her daughter two years ago to alcoholism," a third woman said.
Kelly Hernandez said her son Trevor is always on her mind.
"I worry about him every second of every day. I wake up in the middle of the night worrying about him," she said.
Trevor's addiction started at the age of 19 after he contracted meningitis and was prescribed Percocet. The addiction has progressed to fentanyl in the years since.
Hernandez said Trevor came to her at 22 asking for help. She said he went through a 30-day treatment program but relapsed two days after it ended.
"He's my baby and fentanyl is a deadly drug," she said. "I don't think addiction is a moral failure. I think addiction is a disease, and I think that the symptoms of that disease are crime and homelessness."
Oregon ranks last in the nation when it comes to accessing treatment. Oregon also has the highest percentage of population that is addicted to illegal drugs. If you add legal substances like alcohol, Oregon is second.
After Gov. Kate Brown declared addiction a public health crisis in 2018, she tasked the Alcohol and Drug Policy Commission (ADPC), an independent state agency, with developing a comprehensive approach to improving prevention, treatment and recovery.
The 89-page plan was finished in early 2020.
Voters also approved Measure 110 that would make almost $300 million available to make treatment more accessible.
Some say little has been done since.
To make their message heard, the group of moms walked from Woodstock Park to Gov. Kate Brown's home in Portland just a few blocks away.
The group placed flags outside the home bearing the names of people who have died from an addiction. The group stood in a circle and remembered a personal connection they had to someone that had either died or was still battling the disease.
"This has got to improve," one woman was heard saying. "The governor and the elected have to do something. My son is a gifted writer, he was an amazing slam poet. One of the winners of Verselandia."
Cathy McInnis' daughter, Katie Buckle, died from heart disease in March 2020, after a decade-long battle with alcohol addiction. Buckle was 28 years old.
"You hit it on the head when you said no child ever wants to grow up to be an alcoholic, an addict or homeless," McInnis told another member of the group.
Kelly Hernandez said she will never give up on her son Trevor and hopes the state doesn't either.
"Moms are powerful, they're powerful women and we want something to change for our kids."
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Amber Alert issued for 1-year-old Orlando boy missing since Saturday
A Florida Amber Alert was issued on Sunday for a 1-year-old boy who has been missing since Saturday, according to the The Missing Endangered Persons Information Clearinghouse.
Marcus Lyles was last seen in the area of the 2500 block of Turkey Lake Road in Orlando. He may be in the company of Kira Lawson, 20, from Orlando, according to MEPIC.
In other news:Here's your hurricane to-do list for large trees on the Space Coast
He was last seen wearing a black "Adidas" onesie, and they may be traveling in a 2011, blue Hyundai Sonata with a Florida tag number QXYF78. The vehicle may have tinted windows and black rims.
For any information regarding the whereabouts of this boy, contact FDLE or the
Orange County Sheriff's Office at 407-254-7233 or 911.
Oscar Santiago Torres is a digital producer for the USA TODAY Network - Florida. Follow him on Twitter at @osantiagotorres.
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TEXAS, USA — Mothers Day at the Briggles home is already a special occasion.
Amber normally gets to relax, while Adam, her husband, does all the cooking and cleaning. But Mother's Day plans changed after a call they received a week and a half ago from Beto O'Rourke's office.
O'Rourke said he wanted to cook dinner for the family on Sunday.
"It's the one night it saved me from cooking so I'm pretty happy about it," laughed Adam Briggle.
The Democratic candidate for Texas governor showed up at the home with hands full of groceries to make burgers with broccoli and potatoes.
O'Rourke told WFAA he wanted to visit with the family to discuss a topic they are passionate about: trans rights.
"We're not really used to politicians being nice to us," said Amber Briggle.
The Briggles have been fighting for years for their transgender child. WFAA spoke with the family earlier in the year when Gov. Greg Abbott directed the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services to investigate parents of transgender children.
Abbott says gender-transitioning procedures or gender-affirming care could constitute "child abuse."
"Because the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services is responsible for protecting children from abuse, I hereby direct your agency to conduct a prompt and thorough investigation of any reported instances of these abusive procedures in the State of Texas," read the governor's letter. "To protect Texas children from abuse, DFPS and all other state agencies must follow the law as explained in OAG Opinion No. KP-0401."
More than a month after the announcement, Amber Briggle told WFAA they were being actively investigated by CPS.
"These attacks, they're gonna keep happening unless someone stands up and stops them," she said.
O'Rourke did most of all the cooking. He used a home recipe to cook burgers, broccoli and potatoes. He said another reason he wanted to be at the Briggles' home is so that the state of Texas can see their story.
"If the most powerful man in the state of Texas is saying they are child abusers or bad people, I found they are the exact opposite," said O'Rourke. "We need the people of Texas to support this family. Being here tonight and shining a light on their story helps them to live their best lives."
The Briggles are used to company. It was at their very same table six years ago that Attorney General Ken Paxton was over for dinner to discuss trans rights.
The family says things have only gotten worse since that meeting. They say Sunday night's dinner with O'Rourke was very different.
"Few people have as much at stake in his campaign as we do. It's as simple as if he wins we get to keep our lives here," said Adam Briggle.
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IRVING, Texas — At Paraiso Flower Shop in Irving, owner Blanca Romero’s workflow didn't slow down leading up to Mother’s Day.
“Today is very busy,” Romero said on Sunday afternoon.
It wasn’t just completing a large amount of orders she was worried about.
Romero told WFAA that inflation and supply chain issues have been crippling in the days leading up to one of the busiest days of the year.
“This year is high,” Romero said.
Romero said the cost of flowers she purchases from wholesalers has spiked drastically.
According to statistics from the Labor Department, indoor plants and flower prices are up 14% from 2020.
Florists like Romero are increasing prices to cover flower costs.
“My price to deliver is more than last year it’s $5 more, they say 'why?' That’s because it’s the price for the gas, flowers, driver, everything is high!” Romero said.
The National Retail Federation estimated that this Mother’s Day, consumers are expected to spend an average of $245 on mother’s day, a record amount.
Mother’s Day spending is expected to total $31.7 billion this year, up $3.6 billion from 2021’s record spending, according to NRF.
When it comes to the flower industry, even delivery drivers are dealing with higher costs of doing business.
Deliver driver Sir Gardner told WFAA he’s paying more for gas this year, and it’s making deliveries more costly.
“It’s crazy. It’s real crazy,” Gardner said.
Gardner said the increase in gas prices is getting passed down to customers this year.
“The price goes up on gas, then the price goes up on delivery,” Gardner said.
Despite inflation and supply chain issues, Romero said her business is going strong. On Sunday, she showed customers a selection of vases and teddy bears to choose from. The merchandise currently in her store took two months to arrive due to supply chain issues.
Since she had to raise her prices this year, a majority of her customers opted for small arrangements.
“People don’t wanna spend a lot this year,” Romero said.
Despite higher prices, pre-ordered arrangements covered every corner of her shop.
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BOISE, Idaho — Homes in 97% of U.S. cities are overvalued, according to financial services company Moody's Analytics.
In Boise, Moody’s found homes are 73% overvalued, making it the most overpriced city in the nation. The study comes as mortgage rates hit its highest level since 2009, adding another hurdle for anyone trying to buy a house in our growing Idaho.
“We've seen rates rise quite a bit these last couple of months,” Jared Cook, State Manager for Mortgage at Zions Bank, said.
Earlier this week, the Federal Reserve increased the 30-year mortgage rate to 5.27%, up from 5.1% in the previous week, making it the highest it’s been in 13 years; compare that to a year ago when the average rate stood at 2.96%. The increase is part of an effort to battle the worst inflation in 40 years. Cook told KTVB that, as a result, Zions has seen some of its borrowers now look to switch from a 30-year fixed mortgage to an adjustable rate, just to help them qualify for a home easier.
“Meaning the interest rates are quite a bit lower on an adjustable rate mortgage compared to a 30-year fixed,” Cook said. “For every 1% the interest rate rises, you can expect to pay approximately $300 more a month on a $500,000 mortgage.”
Making things even tougher for those who are trying to buy a house in an already tough housing market.
“More than ever, they need to know where their credit score is, make sure that they're paying down debt, maybe save for a little bit more of a down payment. that way, they're going to get the best rate possible and be able to afford more of a home mortgage,” Cook said.
He also encourages prospective home buyers to talk to at least three different loan officers and really shop around in this market because banks and mortgage companies have different products and rates. Cook adds, whatever they say they can do for you-- make sure to get it in writing.
“A lot of people are just trying to decide whether it's good time to buy a home or not, and I’d recommend that they go and lock in their rate now and find their home because the federal reserve is saying that they're going to continue to raise interest rates for the rest of this year,” Cook said.
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ARKANSAS, USA — The general election matchup for Arkansas Governor is shaping up to be Republican Sarah Huckabee Sanders and Democrat Chris Jones, according to a new survey from Talk Business & Politics and Hendrix College.
The surveys, conducted May 2, 2022, tested opinions of GOP and Democratic primary voters for the seat held by term-limited Gov. Asa Hutchinson.
Among 802 likely Republican primary voters, the results were:
Governor
72.5% – Sarah Huckabee Sanders
16.5% – Francis “Doc” Washburn
11% – Undecided
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LITTLE ROCK, Ark — As a mother and daughter walked into Chic Nails & Spa in Little Rock on Sunday afternoon, they were both excited for the chance to get pampered for a few hours on Mother's Day.
Mother and daughter duo, Laquisha Anderson and Dasia Bradley stepped into the salon. They even had a special guest-- Bradley's 1-year-old daughter, Kali.
RELATED: NBA player, Little Rock native, Bobby Portis offers free nail appointments for Mother's Day
They came to the nail salon as part of the Bobby Portis Foundation's 2nd Annual ‘Mother’s Day of Pampering,' an event where mothers are catered to free of charge on their special day.
"We’ll be hosting at Chic Nails in Little Rock from 2:00-5:00 p.m. All mothers can come out for some pampering, relaxation, and refreshments sponsored by my foundation. Happy Mother’s Day to all,” Portis said in a social media post Saturday.
Bradley and Anderson were ironically enough greeted by Portis' mother Tina Edwards, who helps out with his foundation.
The three women all have something sacred in common, and that's motherhood.
Bradley and Anderson said motherhood isn't always glamourous, which is why the spa treatment meant so much to them.
Despite those challenges, they said that motherhood is a great feeling.
"Being a mom is kind of challenging, it's a lot of sacrifices. I love being a mom though. It's no better feeling," Bradley said. "This is a wonderful feeling. I love to get pampered, and on Mother's Day I really deserve it."
Bradley's statements were echoed by her own mom, Laquisha Anderson, who shared that motherhood is a job that you never complete.
"A mom's job is never done, no matter how young they are, or how old they get. For what the Bobby Portis Foundation is doing, that's really amazing and breathtaking because somebody cares," Anderson said.
Anderson highlights how many mothers try to be strong for their kids, so at times children don't even realize how much their mothers go through.
She said some moms are working two or three jobs to provide for their children. With that in mind, they said it's nice to be not only recognized for Mother's Day, but also having the ability to relax a little.
The event brought many moms in the capital city together, whether they arrived by themselves, or with their children.
Victoria Daley was brought to the event by her daughter.
She said she loves all that the Bobby Portis Foundation offered because she doesn't get it too often.
While getting pampered, she shared what motherhood means to her.
"Motherhood is being there for your child no matter what. Being a mom is 24/7. Before you leave home, you're working. You go to work, you come home, and you're working," said Daley.
Despite the struggles that may come, for all of the mothers who were in attendance, Mother's Day is everyday.
They all agreed that the best part about holding the title of mother is giving the type of love that only a mother can.
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How a Shreveport man continues to fight for those affected by Jim Crow jury convictions
Until 2020, Louisiana has been an outlier among states allowing people to be convicted of serious offenses without the unanimous consent of a jury.
In 2020, the U.S. Supreme Court deemed non-unanimous juries unconstitutional in Ramos v. Louisiana. This case eliminated non-unanimous jury convictions for felony cases after 2019 in Louisiana.
However, this did not apply to those who were already incarcerated under these verdicts. Non-unanimous jury convictions have left more than 1,500 Louisianans imprisoned, most are serving life sentences without the possibility of parole.
These verdicts, which would have resulted in a mistrial in every other state except Oregon, left families to grapple with the fallout.
More:What was the case that ended Jim Crow juries in Louisiana and why are people still in jail?
Mollie Peoples spent 25 years navigating the world with a son incarcerated on a 10-2 jury verdict.
"The jury came back with a verdict and I had a massive stroke," Peoples said.
In 1997, Brandon Jackson, 49, was convicted of armed robbery after his alleged involvement in a holdup at the Applebee's in Bossier City. This conviction sentenced Jackson to life in prison.
"My priority in life after I retired was to be there for him," Peoples said. "I didn't want him to think that he was forgotten. I knew I had to be in the courtroom every time he went to court."
Jim Crow Juries
For more than 120 years, Louisiana maintained a practice that allowed individuals to be convicted of crimes and sentenced to life in prison even though two jurors dissented.
These convictions were nicknamed “Jim Crow Jury” convictions because of the role that they played in implicitly working to maintain white supremacy in Louisiana.
"The Jim Crow jury scheme is a racist, unconstitutional method depriving Louisianans of their right to a jury trial. We are hopeful that the Louisiana Supreme Court will heal Louisiana of the self-inflicted wound on our justice system," said Claude-Michael Comeau, Attorney with The Promise of Justice Initiative.
Read:Attorney in 'Jim Crow jury' cases discusses impact of Louisiana Supreme Court move
More than 80% of people with Jim Crow Jury verdicts were Black.
"The impact of Black enslavement remains clearly visible in Louisiana's high incarceration. And the legislation has had its knee on not only my neck but every prisoner's neck," said Jackson. "We have been dehumanized since slavery in every aspect of that word. Even though Ramos helped a lot to regain their freedom, it wasn't a victory shared by all."
On Feb. 11, Jackson was released on parole. When he was released Peoples said in a prior interview, "25 and half years of waiting. I can sleep with some peace."
Life after prison
Jackson has been out of prison for three months and during that time he has been working toward experiencing a life he missed.
Peoples said his nieces recently came into town and he got to play Jenga for the first time with them.
"It just amazes you the little things that we take for granted that when they have been in prison and get out it is really something for them," said Peoples. "We take the little game for granted, it was a marvel to him."
More:Louisiana man sentenced to life in 1997 by Jim Crow jury practice granted parole
Jackson is out of prison on parole after serving 25 years in prison. Over the past two years, Jackson has filed a post-conviction retrial but upon every court date, the judge stayed the decision.
In the first court hearing in Oct. 2021, Judge Michael Nerren denied Jackson’s post-conviction relief stating that he wanted the Louisiana Supreme Court’s opinion before deciding.
On Feb. 3, Judge John Robinson stayed the case until July 28, stating this case ultimately needs to be seen by the Louisiana Supreme Court.
Jackson is free now but he is still fighting for his justice.
"I haven't stopped fighting for the ones that still are being oppressed by this racist law," said Jackson.
Since Jackson's release, he has been steadily working to help formerly incarcerated individuals create a brighter future.
In recent weeks Jackson has made a trip to the state capital hill to discuss the importance of non-unanimous juries and the effect it has had on so many people.
Makenzie Boucher is a reporter with the Shreveport Times. Contact her at mboucher@gannett.com.
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SACRAMENTO, Calif. — This weekend, set to be the Sacramento Philharmonic and Opera’s rescheduled 2020 performance of "Barber of Seville," was nearly sidelined by COVID-19 again.
Executive Director Giuliano Kornberg said six of seven performers tested positive for COVID-19. He said the cluster was contained only to the cast.
“The four lead roles for the production tested positive for COVID within 24 hours before the show," he said.
In his role for only 3 months and leading a small staff of less than a dozen, Kornberg said they jumped into action to find understudies to fill roles and avoid cancelling the show a second time.
“The last one came from Modesto at 6:45 p.m., like an hour and 15 before showtime," he said with a relieved laugh.
Kornberg said it was another cancelation averted. More than 2,000 guests enjoyed a concert-style opera and the audience was strongly encouraged to mask up.
The comeback concert was a close call, but Kornberg said it was a lesson to have backup plans in place as communities continue to learn how to live with the virus.
“I think the name of the game right now is flexibility," Kornberg said.
More than 40 states and territories are seeing an increase of 10% or more COVID cases in the last week. According to state data, the average 7-day case rate nearly tripled between mid-March and early May.
Though cases and hospitalizations are ticking back up, daily death rates are falling, which the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said proves vaccines and boosters are working.
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The pandemic had a definite impact on Dayton- and Springfield-area wages, with median pay for eight of the 10 most common jobs in the metro area rising from 2019 to 2021, according to a new study by Policy Matters Ohio.
While that is good news at first glance, Policy Matters Ohio Executive Director Hannah Halbert is quick to add that there are complications.
“It is good news. It’s about time. But the bigger context is: Look at what it took to get to these pay increases,” Halbert said, adding: “The increases are modest at best. I think it’s both good news — and it underscores how far we’ve let wages slip, how neglectful we’ve been in Ohio.”
The sea change from 2019 to 2021, of course, was COVID-19 and the federal government’s response to that.
Policy Matters’ new look at wages across Ohio shows that from 2019 to 2021, employers increased median pay for eight of the 10 most common jobs in the Dayton area. But four of the Dayton area’s 10 most common occupations paid so little that a worker with a family of three would need food aid to get by, the think tank says.
What’s more, today’s high inflation is eating away at what increases workers are able to enjoy, the left-leaning institution says.
“That’s the other complicating factor,” Halbert said. “Inflation is really zeroing out these wage gains.”
Relying on federal data, Policy Matters shows that two of the area’s most common occupations — home health care/personal care aides and general/operations managers — saw wages fall since 2019.
The fastest pay growth since 2019 among local jobs went to registered nurses (whose pay rose $1.75) and retail salespeople ($1.81).
It’s a similar story nationally. Since December 2020, nominal wages and salaries were up 4.5%, marking the fastest increase since 1983, according to a Peterson Institute of International Economics report in January 2022.
Those national increases put nominal wages and salaries 1.2% above their pre-pandemic trend, the institute said in a report by Jason Furman and Wilson Powell III.
But again, inflation is stealing those gains.
Credit: JIM NOELKER
Credit: JIM NOELKER
Jeff Haymond, dean of Cedarville University’s School of Business, said real wages have fallen for nine or 10 months.
“When I say ‘real,’ I mean adjusted for inflation,” he said.
That means less purchasing power, even if the numbers on paychecks are higher. And that phenomenon is affecting less affluent people in particular, Haymond said.
Even at relatively higher wages, employers are still desperate for qualified employees. A Labor Department survey last week showed a record number of job openings, 11.5 million.
Halbert’s policy recommendations are familiar ones: Put recent wage increases as the “floor” in law, with a higher minimum wage, indexed to inflation, she advises.
Said Halbert: “Being an entrepreneur or a business owner doesn’t entitle you to make a profit on the backs of working people. If the key ingredient to making your business work is poverty-level wages, I think we need to take a look at that business model.”
During COVID, the labor market changed. Eight of the 10 most common pre-COVID occupations shed jobs, particularly at restaurants and hotels.
And that’s reflected in a reshuffling of occupations in the top 10, Halbert said. Some fell off the list, like waiters and waitresses, which rank at 15 today. In 2019, that occupation was at No. 9.
Nam Vu, Miami University economics professor, agrees that inflation is important to consider when it comes to wage growth.
“The wages that we have today are pretty much outdated,” Vu said. “Actually, when you have high inflation, wage growth can be negative. And that’s something we’re seeing right now.”
In Ohio, the problem is particularly acute when it comes to hospitality and restaurant workers, and even some manufacturing workers, he said.
He believes current inflation could well be long-lasting, feeding a self-fulfilling “expectation” of higher prices, “which means we could have a persistently negative wage growth,” he said.
“It is a very tricky situation. It very much reminds me of the (19)70s, and there’s no easy answer to that,” Vu said.
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How I wished the community had tried harder to preserve one of the few buildings that remained after the Fire of 1936, and the subject of this story: the high school (first picture) in East Bandon.
An item in the January 19, 1950, Western World talked about a proposal to convert the old high school into a community hall as the students had only recently moved into the "new" high school across town, which was later destroyed in an arson fire in 1974. It was replaced by the high school that stands on the Ninth Street site today.
George Dow, long-time owner of the Bandon Seafood & Cold Storage on First Street (about where The Loft sits today), was president of the chamber of commerce and spearheaded the meeting to talk about turning the school building into a community center.
The paper had this to say about the meeting: "Those who spoke ... indicated agreement on the point that an adequate community building is sorely needed in the Bandon area, but all recognized the lack of sufficient factual data on which to weigh the feasibility of securing and remodeling the old school building for community use.
"The proposal was that perhaps the building could be remodeled to provide a large assembly hall and dance floor on the first floor ... make the basement into more or less permanent meeting rooms for various organizations and use the second floor for meeting rooms and/or offices or some variation of this plan."
Dow read a letter from a Coos Bay architect who had looked at the building. He said he could understand why it had been condemned by the State Board of Education for school purposes, but he did not feel it had been condemned because it was structurally unsound.
The group also said they should take a "straw vote" through the newspaper to see how the community felt about the proposal.
The architect estimated that it could cost between $15,000 and $20,000 to remodel the building.
Among the organizations represented at the meeting were the Bandon Chamber of Commerce, Bandon Grange, Naval Reserve unit, Parkersburg Community Club, Bandon Woman's Civic Club, Westmost Grange, Dew Valley Club, Bandon Game & Fish Club, Boy Scout Troop 17, Bullards Rifle and Pistol Club, Holy Trinity Altar Society, Bandon Golf Club, Bandon Riding Club, BPW Club, Cub Scouts and the Little Theatre group.
The proposal never came to fruition and the building was eventually torn down.
"Bandon Beach -- the summer playground for all of Southern Oregon" read the headline in the Dec. 16, 1915, issue of Western World, referring to my second photo."Vacation pleasures have long since ceased to be a luxury within reach only of the wealthy. Nowadays store and office clerks greatly outnumber millionaires in attendance at the various resorts throughout the summer months.
"Patrons seeking bathing, fishing, hunting, boating, camping and other outdoor pastimes for their own sake, are too few to justify large outlays for dance pavilions, skating rinks and the like. However, localities possessing natural attractions for the few and providing artificial amusements demanded by the man are in a position to reap a golden harvest. No resort on the Pacific coast comes closer to fulfilling this ideal than Bandon-by-the-Sea and in the place of hundreds who have spent their vacations here in the past, the future will see thousands looking upon Bandon as their summer home.
"Possessing the most beautiful beach in the world, this locality has long been heralded as a perfect summer resort, but the lack of proper transportation facilities has retarded its development. Of late years this handicap has been partially overcome by the growing popularity of automobiles and hundreds of motoring parties have taken advantage of the improved summer roads into Coos County to spend their vacations here.
"Several miles of seacoast make up what is generally known as Bandon beach, while locally the different points are designated as Whiskey Run, Merchant's beach, Two Mile and Four Mile.
"Recently a visitor made the remark that were it possible to live on scenery and pure air, Bandon people would find no need to work."
The third picture appeared on the front page of the Western World 65 years ago, on Jan. 5, 1956, titled "Same Old Sign But No Isolation." This sign was at Fillmore and Highway 101, and you can see Chappell's Service Station on what is now a vacant lot across the highway from Face Rock Creamery. On the right side, is the Kay building, owned by Denny and Beulah, and housing several businesses including a beauty parlor and an upstairs apartment. Today the building is owned by Heidi Sause. Next to it is the Coquille Valley Dairy Co-op (now the site of Face Rock Creamery).
Here's what the caption said: "The above picture was taken during the Christmas week-end flood which closed the highway for several days.
"Its presence was familiar to most Bandonians, as well as travelers from Curry county, as it has been more or less an annual occurrence during certain times of the year."This time, however, Bandon and northern Curry were not isolated, thanks to the Bullards Bridge and the Chrome road extending northward, with its cutover to the Seven Devils toward Charleston. "While this route was rough, it was passable, and permitted mail and food trucks to make regular deliveries. Even the Greyhound bus came over the route and kept partially on schedule until the road closure south of Port Orford discontinued service.
"The importance of an alternate route to the north was emphasized on this occasion, according to the Bandon Chamber of Commerce, and it is expected that more permanent improvements will result in the immediate future."
Four years later, the newly constructed Highway 101 between Bandon and Coos Bay was opened, and the annual flooding of the dike east of Coquille was not as disruptive, unless you happened to work in Coquille.
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People are probably wondering why they haven't seen me having coffee at Bandon Baking Co. this week. Believe me, there's a reason. After a weekend filled with big crowds of mostly unmasked people (including an all-day meeting of hospital people, the Bandon Showcase program at the Sprague Friday night, the history program at the museum Saturday, the art show at the hospital Sunday and a budget meeting at city hall Monday night), I tested positive for COVID on Tuesday, and have been isolating since then.
And I wasn't the only one, apparently three others from the museum program also tested positive, and possibly a fifth person. The people I have talked to who tested positive were, like me, fully vaccinated, and most of us basically had nothing more than cold symptoms. I had no fever, no cough or no sore throat, but in spite of feeling fine, I continued to test positive on Sunday, six days after my first positive test, so it looks like it will be a few days before I appear again. Thanks to Zoom, I was able to attend the hospital board meeting Thursday night, and plan to Zoom into the council meeting Monday night. The biggest bummer is the complete loss of taste and smell.
But for those of you on Facebook who are telling each other, COVID is over. Please guess again! My advise remains the same: if you're not vaccinated, please rethink that decision.
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When the announcement was first made recently by the U.S. Department of the Interior, Bandon was one of three areas off the Oregon Coast proposed for offshore wind energy production.
But the latest article, which appeared April 30 in the Oregonian, reduced the two spots to 12 miles offshore at Coos Bay and Brookings as the areas that could potentially host wind farms. The two areas comprise about 1.1 million acres in total.
The Interior is looking at how these wind farms might impact marine life and commercial fishing in those two areas.
The Oregon Coast Anglers will host a discussion regarding the wind farm process and other relative information in a series of coastal meetings. The meeting scheduled for Bandon is set for Saturday, May 28, at the Bandon Community Center "Barn" starting at 1 p.m., according to Steve Godin, president of Oregon Coast Anglers.
Godin can be reached at 541-255-3383.
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A TV report Saturday night said a 27-year-old North Bend man, Ryan Melton, had been arrested for burglary in Bend after being found beneath the bed of a Bend woman, whose home he had broken into.
Police also discovered that Melton had been trespassed from a garage in the Bend area several days earlier and was in possession of a large duffel bag and backpack containing hunting and camping gear, worth $3,000 to $5,000 and suspected to be stolen.
He was on probation for a recent robbery in Coos County.
This is what happens when criminals realize there are few consequences for their actions ...
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I spoke recently with a Reedsport city councilor who told me that the only thing holding up the removal of the controversial "road diet" through his town was a lack of money. He said ODOT agreed that the bottleneck needed to be removed, but he thought they might not have the money to do the work this year, but it is scheduled.
I thank heaven every day (and the many Bandon citizens and business people who urged the city to say no to a Road Diet) that we did not let ODOT talk us into this highway reconfiguration that has turned out to be a traffic nightmare for coastal communities. We opted, instead, for a flashing light at Ninth Street, which is complete but not yet functioning.
The councilor also said the bump-outs (islands) in Florence have been or are being removed.
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The U.S. Small Business Administration 2022 Pacific Northwest Region Small Business Subcontractor of the Year is Native American Technology Corporation in North Bend.
Founded in 1995, Native American Technology Corporation is an award-winning small business providing professional and technical staffing services, primarily in the federal aerospace defense and intelligence sectors. The company’s capabilities include a wide range of disciplines including program management, training support, information technology and professional support services. NATECH provide this diverse portfolio of services across the United States and currently have team members working in Alaska, Washington, Oregon, Colorado, Texas, Oklahoma, Kansas, Virginia, Maryland and Washington DC. NATECH’s federal customers include the US Army, Federal Aviation Administration, Environmental Protection Agency, Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum and National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency.
The Small Business Subcontractor of the Year Award, part of the National Small Business Week celebrations May 2-5, honors small businesses that have provided the government and industry with outstanding goods and services as subcontractors. Award nominees are evaluated on contract performance, overall customer satisfaction, customer support, and innovativeness.
“These entrepreneurs have made significant impacts on their industries and our nation, advancing innovative solutions to global challenges, securing capital to help their firms thrive, or finding creative solutions to strengthen America’s supply chains,” said SBA Administrator Isabella Casillas Guzman. “Their grit, ingenuity, and spirit of service are a powerful example of what the American people can achieve when we invest in entrepreneurs and small business owners from all walks of life and come together to build a better America through entrepreneurship.”
"I am so excited to announce this year's winners of our Pacific Northwest regional awards for National Small Business Week,” said SBA Regional Administrator Mike Fong. “Each of these businesses navigated through the pandemic and worked with our SBA programs to be more resilient and position themselves to thrive into the future. I want to thank all our small business owners and entrepreneurs across the region for what they do each and every day for our communities."
Cori Kelly is the president of NATECH guiding the company's overall strategy and mission. With nearly 200 team members, the company has earned the highest accolades from federal contracting officers for delivering on complex and challenging contracts especially through its partnership with Northrop Grumman.
“We are thrilled to receive this recognition as a result of a strong partnership with one of our large business partners, Northrop Grumman.” said Kelly. “We are committed to delivering excellence to our customers through program management, training, and technical support services to our military and federal customers and are fortunate to work with a company that is so supportive to their small business partners.”
NATECH was recognized as the 2019 SBA Oregon Family-Owned Small Business of the Year which honors a family-owned and operated business which has been passed on from one generation to the next. Kelly’s grandparents, John, and Wanda Williford, founded the company in 1995 and with some help from a number of SBA programs, were able to build a legacy for future generations to build on.
“We've always known that small businesses are a source of strength for our communities,” SBA Portland District Director Martin Golden said. “Small businesses such as NATECH truly display they are the giants they are by serving as the vanguard for America's economic recovery through their service and innovation.”
NATECH is a graduate of the SBA 8(a) Business Development Program as well as being certified through the SBA HUBZone Certification Program. The company received federal contracting assistance from the Procurement Technical Assistance Center (PTAC) through Oregon’s Government Contract Assistance Program (GCAP) which assisted the company as it grew and stabilized.
NATECH has also received mentoring and business training from the Portland SCORE chapter as well as receiving help in crafting a succession/transition plan to help scale the company for its unprecedented growth. The company has been able to fuel this growth and its ability to grow its workforce 40% three years in a row with the help of the SBA Guaranteed Loan Program.
About National Small Business Week
For more than 60 years, the President of the United States has issued a proclamation announcing National Small Business Week, which recognizes the critical contributions of America’s entrepreneurs and small business owners. More than half of Americans either own or work for a small business, and they create about two out of every three new jobs in the U.S. each year. As part of National Small Business Week, the U.S. Small Business Administration takes the opportunity to highlight the impact of outstanding entrepreneurs, small business owners, and others from all 50 states and U.S. territories. Every day, they’re working to grow small businesses, create 21st century jobs, drive innovation, and increase America’s global competitiveness.
To register for National Small Business Week and for other event information, visit www.sba.gov/NSBW.
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Strategic planning for Southern Coos Hospital & Health Center is underway.
An energetic and engaged work session was held April 22 at the Bandon Public Library with the Southern Coos Health District Board of Directors, the hospital’s new CEO Raymond Hino, members of the hospital administration, medical staff, and key community stakeholders.
Participants worked with a professional facilitator who led the group through the strategic planning process and identified strengths and weaknesses facing Southern Coos Hospital as an organization and the Bandon community at large regarding health care needs.
Community members who were present in the planning process included Linda Maxon, Chief Executive Officer of Coast Community Health Center, Joseph Bain, owner of Bain Insurance Co., and Margaret Pounder, Bandon Chamber of Commerce Executive Director, all well-known and key influencers in the South Coast area.
Participants agreed that collaboration among local and regional health care providers going forward is a key objective, with the goal of keeping business as local as possible, and recruiting and retaining providers.
The group envisioned ideas and strategies to continue to move the hospital forward in terms of quality, services and profitability, and to ensure Southern Coos Hospital & Health Center is the hospital and employer of choice in the Southern Coos Health District and beyond.
“I was very pleased with the strategic planning process, as led by our facilitator and the energy that every participant brought to the table,” CEO Hino said. “We, as a group, acknowledged that Southern Coos Hospital has lost some community trust over the past several years. But we were unanimous in our agreement that with new leadership, it is critically important that we win back that trust.
“Our commitment is to make Southern Coos Hospital & Health Center the hospital of choice for the residents, guests, health professionals and health care workers in Bandon and Southern Coos County.”
“I am most proud of the fact that this is a plan that has accountabilities by name of each individual who is leading an initiative and deadline dates and milestones, so that we can keep track of progress, until we are done,” Hino added.
The next steps in strategic planning will involve the hospital’s executive team working with hospital and clinic managers to produce a timeline with measurable goals and outcomes, specifics of which will be shared with the public in due time.
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Midland's Mark Nicholas remembers the first time he visited a prison and hearing the door lock behind him.
Even a prison ministry volunteer can get nervous.
“You give up your freedom if just for a short time once inside,” Nicholas wrote.
But the founder of Nicholas Consulting Group found a cause he believes in. That why, seven years after his first experience, he makes the trip to Lynaugh Unit in Fort Stockton twice a week as a representative of Kairos Prison Ministry.
“There is nothing in the Bible that says some need a little Jesus and others need more Jesus,” Nicholas wrote before adding, “It is also important to note that some of the incarcerated men will never be released from prison. They are just as worthy and maybe more needy for the Good News.”
The following is a question and answer with Nicholas, who was born in Midland, attended Lee High School and earned Engineering degrees from the University of Texas.
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Reporter-Telegram: How long have you been involved with prison ministry?
Please see Nicholas' op-ed about the Prison Chapels project on C1.
Nicholas: My first experience with prison ministry was attending a Kairos closing ceremony seven years ago.
Reporter-Telegram: What was the attraction?
Nicholas: I don’t think anyone is attracted to prison ministry unless they have been affected by incarceration. Several friends were involved with Kairos, and they spoke highly about their experiences. Those people included Dr. Gene Spires, Dave Pearcy, Robert Winkler, Harold Howard, Roy Nelson and Sue Hannaman. I was already involved with multiple non-profit boards and put them off claiming I didn’t have time. Looking back, it is clear God had a plan. First Baptist Church in Midland had a bus taking people to a Kairos closing ceremony at the Lynaugh Unit in Fort Stockton. I decided to join the group. Roy Nelson was on that bus and talked about his experiences inside the prison. You realize it is a two-hour trip from Midland to the prison. Roy talked about his experiences and the impact Kairos made on the inside. This got me thinking more about what Christ calls us to do. It was a call to get out of the pew and go to work.
Reporter-Telegram: What was your first trip into a prison like?
Nicholas: I was a little nervous on the first visit. It was a completely new experience going through security, being searched, and having the doors locked behind you. You give up your freedom if just for a short time once inside. My “knowledge” was based on what we see in movies and drama documentaries. In so many ways we tend to think of the world around us in terms of us and them. It is easy to classify people inside prison where all the inmates wear white and free world volunteers don’t.
Reporter-Telegram: How has your experience changed over the years?
Nicholas: I am comfortable going into the prison now. Some of that is becoming familiar with how things work and being aware of good and bad things that go on inside. Much like going to a foreign country you must be aware of your surroundings. The Men in White are very appreciative of the volunteers. Most of their days are spent with other inmates and correctional officers. Those aren’t what we experience as normal relationships. Volunteers become a connection to the real world. We help fill an important void. It is fun to share an inmate’s excitement for a son that scored a winning touchdown in a high school football game. There is also pain. I sat with a man when he talked to his dad for the last time before his dad died. I have prayed with men that lost other loved ones and could not attend the funeral. This is the same pain I felt when each of my parents died. The isolation of incarceration causes pain for the inmates and their families. A volunteer becomes part of the needed support group.
Now I can go just about anywhere in the prison. Many of the programs are offered in the gym. One of the classes I teach is in a housing unit with 80 men. When time allows, I’ll go visit and pray with men in segregated isolation. That means praying with fingertips touching through the window of a locked door.
I think it is because of this experience of loss and isolation the men on the inside are receptive to the Good News. My personal understanding of God’s grace through Jesus has grown. None of us are perfect and we all fall short. All of us are saved by what Jesus did on the cross. There is nothing in the Bible that says some need a little Jesus and others need more Jesus. This has been a powerful faith experience for me. One that has expanded my understanding of who God loves and who He calls his children. Believe it or not many of these men don’t know about Jesus and how much they are loved, something they never experienced at home.
Working in a prison is a stressful occupation. Prison ministry includes ministry to the correctional officers and staff as well. We help with the annual officer appreciation luncheons. The most recent one was this week. We routinely provide prayer support and resources to the staff.
Reporter-Telegram: Is there any evidence that prison ministry helps reduce the recidivism rate?
Nicholas: There aren’t any consistent metrics for measuring recidivism. Groups involved in prison ministry all show a positive impact. The Texas Department of Criminal Justice encourages volunteers to get involved. We fit in with their mission by offering programs that promote positive change in offender behavior and reintegrate offenders into society. The impact we see locally are the men who are released, get jobs, stay out of trouble and join us with the Kairos Prison Ministry. A significant number of the Kairos volunteers are former inmates living productive and faithful lives in the free world. When a former inmate speaks at a meeting the inmates move forward in their seats and pay attention. They all want to know how to make it back in the free world and stay out of prison.
It is also important to note that some of the incarcerated men will never be released from prison. They are just as worthy and maybe more needy for the Good News.
Reporter-Telegram: How often do you go to Fort Stockton or other units across the state?
Nicholas: I usually go to Fort Stockton twice a week. On Tuesday I lead life skills classes in the morning and afternoon in the gym. The morning class is for medium custody inmates. The afternoon is for general population. Those classes are aimed at men nearing release. On Friday I lead an anger management class in the faith-based dorm and later that afternoon we have a Kairos meeting.
Reporter-Telegram: In your op-ed, you write that “A few years ago, I became a certified volunteer chaplain assistant with the TDCJ. A lot has been learned about life in the process.” What did you learn about yourself?
Nicholas: I have learned how fortunate I was, like most of my friends, to be raised in a home with two loving parents. I took that for granted. Dad was a geologist for Humble Oil and Mom stayed home. My parents set the example of how to live and serve others. Many of the men on the inside come from single-parent homes. Now their families are being raised by a single parent. Incarceration carries on from generation to generation. It does not appear that incarceration is a deterrent to all crimes. Many of the men have brothers and sisters in prison. For some it is a rite of passage. It is through various prison ministries that this cycle can come to an end. The men need new direction for their lives.
Before being involved with prison ministry my Christian experience could best be described as comfortable. Prison ministry has opened my eyes to the significance of Jesus. Jesus loved and served the outcasts and forgotten. He healed bodies, minds and hearts. He shared a message of God’s love for everyone regardless of their status. Jesus didn’t call us to be comfortable. Jesus said in John 13:35 “By this everyone will know that you are my disciples, if you love one another.”
Reporter-Telegram: What else would you like to add about serving in prison ministry?
Nicholas: I don’t have any special religious training and many folks know their Bible better than me. I don’t think the biggest impact comes from what we say. The biggest impact is just showing up. It is a ministry of presence. The men know and appreciate that we drive two hours one way to meet with them.
Most volunteers will say they got involved in prison ministry because they wanted to help somebody. They continue to be involved because they experience God in powerful and unexpected ways inside the prison. God is at work in this community of volunteers and inmates. We are growing together. One of the volunteers said they wanted to be where God was at work. So, do I.
Several years ago, the Soul Sisters, a ladies Bible study at Grace Presbyterian Church, started sending birthday cards to the men inside. It was the first birthday card some of the men had ever received. The group has expanded their ministry to include Easter and Christmas cards. That simple ministry has a powerful impact inside. For some it is the only mail they receive. The group is beyond excited when they receive a thank you letter from one of the men.
It is literally a captive audience in prison. An audience hungry to hear and receive the Good News.
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Bio: Mark Nicholas was involved in the engineering and construction of facilities for the oil and gas industry. He worked for Ortloff and Ref-Chem before founding Nicholas Consulting Group in 1996. That company was sold to Culberson Construction in 2021. Mark served on the boards of many nonprofits in the Midland Odessa area. Mark continues to consult for that company and invests time in prison ministry.
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Salisbury man pleads guilty to federal charges in $1.8 million theft scheme
A Salisbury man pleaded guilty to wire fraud conspiracy and aggravated identity theft in connection with the theft of more than $1.8 million from a local appliance business.
Between mid-September 2016 and March 2020, 47-year-old Duane G. Larmore was part of a conspiracy to steal from Salisbury-based Shore Appliance Connection, which sells household appliances, mattresses and bedding, according to the Maryland U.S. Attorney's Office.
Larmore was a Shore Appliance employee at the time and was responsible for maintaining the company's books and records, among other duties.
Federal prosecutors said Larmore and his co-conspirators stole more than $1 million from Shore Appliance to use for their own purposes.
One of those co-conspirators is Stephen L. Franklin, who was the CEO of Accurate Optical, a now-closed optometry chain headquartered in Salisbury, as well as CEO and part owner of East Coast Optometric, with locations in South Carolina.
A federal indictment stated Larmore and Franklin used portions of the money they stole from Shore Appliance Connection to make investments and pay business expenses for Accurate Optical and East Coast Optometric.
Background:Theft of $900,000 from Salisbury store involves Accurate Optical's ex-CEO: Indictment
Larmore caused $171,548.67 in losses by transferring funds to his co-conspirator or their companies, prosecutors said.
A U.S. Department of Justice news release showed Larmore used $739,295.28 of Shore Appliance's funds without the officers and owners knowledge or consent to invest in fraudulent schemes that never paid any money back.
Larmore assumed the identities of Shore Appliance's owners to enter into factoring contracts so that he could conceal how much money had been taken, according to prosecutors. That included providing the owners’ details, such as dates of birth, Social Security numbers and Maryland drivers' licenses,
Factoring lets a business obtain cash quickly by leveraging accounts receivable, which is the balance customers owe the company. The business can sell those accounts to third-party companies known as factors in exchange for upfront cash.
These agreements between Shore Appliance Connection and various factoring companies provided cash deposits to Shore Appliance's bank accounts, but required payments and interest of more than $725,000, according to prosecutors.
Larmore also signed over authority of Shore Appliance's bank accounts to draw on the company's lines of credit with two financial institutions to access another $200,000 in cash to cover up use of the business' money.
The company lost $731,250.07 in fees and other payments to factors and factoring brokers, according to prosecutors, and Shore Appliance had to pay $208,395 in extra interest after Larmore drew on its bank lines of credit.
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Between the factoring agreements and advances on Shore Appliance's lines of credit, the company lost $939,645, prosecutors said, and the business still owed factors close to $270,000 as of March 2020.
The Maryland U.S. Attorney's Office said Larmore's actions resulted in $1,850,488.94 in actual cash losses, with intended losses totaling $2,137,674.74.
He faces a maximum sentence of 20 years in federal prison for wire fraud conspiracy and a mandatory two-year sentence for aggravated identity theft. His sentencing is scheduled for July 29.
Larmore's plea agreement also requires he pay back the company's $1,850,488.94 in losses as restitution.
Franklin faces one count of conspiracy to commit wire fraud, seven counts of wire fraud and two counts of identity theft. His case is still ongoing.
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An 18-year-old mother who was found dead inside a Brooklyn home on Friday was brutally sexually assaulted before her boyfriend allegedly snapped her neck while she was unconscious, killing her, according to a criminal complaint.
Dylan Diaz, 26, was taken into custody at a West Sixth Street home in Bensonhurst that law enforcement sources say belongs to him in connection with the Friday killing of Damaris Maravilla.
Maravilla was discovered unconscious, face up in bed, by officers responding to a 911 call that morning. She was pronounced dead at the scene.
The dead woman and Diaz shared a 6-month-old baby together, the law enforcement sources said. He now faces a second-degree murder charge.
According to the complaint, Diaz allegedly wrapped his arm around Maravilla's neck and squeezed until she lost consciousness. He viciously sexually assaulted her, then grabbed her by the neck and snapped her neck, all while she was still blacked out, court documents allege.
Diaz was remanded to prison after a hearing Sunday night. It wasn't immediately clear if he entered a plea. An email request for comment to his attorney record wasn't immediately returned Monday morning.
A neighbor said he was shocked, but not surprised by the young woman's death. He said there was a history of domestic violence involving the couple. And that he wishes he had stepped in sooner.
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"I knew he would beat her up one day really bad," the neighbor said Sunday. "I just saw her yesterday. I told her if the baby needs anything, let me know. If you want to get away from this guy, I can help you, put you in a hotel, a shelter system."
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Two police officers were hurt after another car sped past them as they responded to a job, sending their vehicle into a pole before it caught fire, authorities say.
The officers weren't said to have been badly hurt in the crash, which happened near 64th Street and Eighth Avenue in Brooklyn around 10:45 p.m. Sunday.
According to police, a woman was driving the vehicle that authorities allege caused the accident. She allegedly failed to yield to the police vehicle as it responded to a scene. The cruiser ended up slamming into a pole and burst into flames.
The officers had only minor injuries, officials said. The 39-year-old woman behind the wheel of the other vehicle initially fled the scene but later returned, police said.
She was taken into custody for leaving the scene of an accident resulting in injury.
No other details were immediately available.
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Kalmar Township, Minn. - One person is dead and another is in custody following a fatal shooting.
Sunday night around 10:45 P.M. Olmsted County deputies responded to a shooting in the 5000 block of County Road 105 in Kalmar Township.
Police say a man went out to check on a suspicious vehicle on his property and was shot at least once in the upper body by an unknown suspect.
The suspect ran away and police set up a perimeter to contain them.
During the search, authorities found a gun in an unoccupied structure near the initial scene. A suspect was then located and taken into custody.
Although the man who was shot at the scene received immediate medical attention, he was pronounced dead at the scene.
The Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension has been requested to assist with the investigation.
Police say there is no further threat to the public and have not released any names of the victim or the suspect.
Rochester Police Department, Kasson Police Department K9, Goodhue County Sheriff K9, and Minnesota State Patrol arrived on scene. Byron Fire and Mayo Clinic Ambulance Service also responded to assist.
In a statement, the Olmsted County Sheriff's Office says, "Our deepest condolences go out to the family who have lost their loved one in this tragedy. We are not releasing any names at this time, as this is an ongoing investigation and more details will be given once we are able to do so."
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BOSTON (AP) — Celebrity chef Mario Batali’s pandemic-delayed trial on sexual misconduct allegations opens Monday in Boston.
Batali pleaded not guilty to a charge of indecent assault and battery in 2019, stemming from accusations that he forcibly kissed and groped a woman after taking a selfie with her at a Boston restaurant in 2017. The woman says Batali noticed her photographing him and invited her to take one together, then touched and kissed her repeatedly without her consent.
If convicted, Batali could face up to 2 1/2 years in jail and be required to register as a sex offender. He’s expected to be in court throughout the proceedings, which should last about two days once jury selection is complete, said Suffolk County District Attorney Kevin Hayden’s office.
Lawyers for Batali didn’t comment ahead of the start of jury selection Monday in Boston Municipal Court. The chef’s lawyers have previously said the charge is without merit.
His accuser has also filed a civil lawsuit against Bataliseeking unspecified damages for “severe emotional distress” that’s still pending in Suffolk County Superior Court in Boston. Her lawyer didn’t respond to emails Friday.
Batali is among a number of high-profile men who have faced a public reckoning during the #MeToo social movement against sexual abuse and harassment in recent years.
The 61-year-old was once a Food Network fixture on shows like “Molto Mario” and “Iron Chef America.” But the ponytail- and orange Croc-wearing personality’s high-flying career crumbled amid sexual misconduct allegations.
Four women accused him of inappropriate touching in 2017, after which he stepped down from day-to-day operations at his restaurant empire and left the since-discontinued ABC cooking show “The Chew.”
Batali has offered an apology, acknowledging the allegations “match up” with ways he has acted.
“I have made many mistakes and I am so very sorry that I have disappointed my friends, my family, my fans and my team,” he said in an email newsletter at the time. “My behavior was wrong and there are no excuses. I take full responsibility.”
Last year, Batali, his business partner and their New York City restaurant company agreed to pay $600,000 to resolve a four-year investigation by the New York attorney general’s office into allegations that Batali, restaurant managers and other workers sexually harassed employees.
In Boston, he opened a branch of the popular Italian food marketplace Eataly in the downtown Prudential Center in 2016 as well as a Babbo Pizzeria e Enoteca in the city’s Seaport District in 2015.
Batali has since been bought outof his stake in Eataly, which still has dozens of locations worldwide including in Boston, and the Babbo restaurant in the city has since closed.
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MIAMI (AP) — Humans don’t know what they’re missing under the surface of a busy shipping channel in the “cruise capital of the world.” Just below the keels of massive ships, an underwater camera provides a live feed from another world, showing marine life that’s trying its best to resist global warming.
That camera in Miami’s Government Cut is just one of the many ventures of a marine biologist and a musician who’ve been on a 15-year mission to raise awareness about dying coral reefs by combining science and art to bring undersea life into pop culture.
Their company — Coral Morphologic — is surfacing stunning images, putting gorgeous closeups of underwater creatures on social media, setting time-lapsed video of swaying, glowing coral to music and projecting it onto buildings, even selling a coral-themed beachwear line.
“We aren’t all art. We aren’t all science. We aren’t all tech. We are an alchemy,” said Colin Foord, who defies the looks of a typical scientist, with blue hair so spiky that it seems electrically charged. He and his business partner J.D. McKay sat down with The Associated Press to show off their work.
One of their most popular projects is the Coral City Camera, which recently passed 2 million views and usually has about 100 viewers online at any given time each day.
“We’re going to actually be able to document one year of coral growth, which has never been done before in situ on a coral reef, and that’s only possible because we have this technological connection right here at the port of Miami that allows us to have power and internet,” Foord said.
The livestream has already revealed that staghorn and other corals can adapt and thrive even in a highly urbanized undersea environment, along with 177 species of fish, dolphins, manatees and other sea life, Foord said.
“We have these very resilient corals growing here. The primary goal of us getting it underwater was to show people there is so much marine life right here in our city,” Foord said.
McKay, meanwhile, sounds like a Broadway producer as he describes how he also films the creatures in their Miami lab, growing coral in tanks to get them ready for closeups in glorious color.
“We essentially create a set with one of these aquariums, and then obviously there’s actors — coral or shrimp or whatever — and then we film it, and then I get a vibe, whatever might be happening in the scene, and then I soundtrack it with some ambient like sounds, something very oceanic,” McKay explained.
Their latest production, “ Coral City Flourotour, ” will be shown on the New World Center Wallscape this week as the Aspen Institute hosts a major climate conference in Miami Beach. Foord is speaking on a panel about how the ocean’s natural systems can help humans learn to combat impacts of climate change. The talk’s title? “The Ocean is a Superhero.”
“I think when we can recognize that we’re all this one family of life and everything is interconnected, that hopefully we can make meaningful changes now, so that future generations don’t have to live in a world of wildfires and melted ice caps and dead oceans,” Foord told the AP.
Their mission is urgent: After 500 million years on Earth, these species are under assault from climate change. The warming oceans prompt coral bleaching and raise the risk of infectious diseases that can cause mass die-offs in coral, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Stronger storms and changes in water chemistry can destroy reef structures, while altered currents sweep away food and larvae.
“Climate change is the greatest global threat to coral reef ecosystems,” NOAA said in a recent report.
That gets at the second part of Coral Morphologic’s name. “What does it mean to be morphologic? It really means having to adapt because the environment is always changing,” Foord said.
The staghorn, elkhorn and brain coral living in Government Cut provide a real-world example of how coral communities can adapt to such things as rising heat and polluted runoff, even in such an unlikely setting as the port of Miami. Their video has documented fluorescence in some of the coral, an unusual response in offshore waters that Foord said could be protecting them from solar rays.
“The port is a priceless place for coral research,” Foord said. “We have to be realistic. You won’t be able to return the ecosystems to the way they were 200 years ago. The options we are left with are more radical.”
Beyond the science, there’s the clothes. Coral Morphologic sells a line of surf and swimwear that takes designs from flower anemones and brain coral and uses environmentally sustainable materials such as a type of nylon recycled from old fishing nets.
“We see the power of tech connecting people with nature. We are lucky as artists, and corals are benefitting,” Foord said.
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Jackson reported from Miami and Anderson from St. Petersburg, Florida.
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City of Bloomington: Annexation opponents failed to collect enough signatures
In response to a lawsuit filed by County Residents Against Annexation, the city of Bloomington argues annexation opponents did not file enough remonstrance petitions to stop the city’s expansion, according to newly filed court documents.
The city also said Monroe County Auditor Catherine Smith, who counted the petitions, overstepped her authority and counted defective filings.
“The Auditor failed to act as a neutral and unbiased decision maker as required by due process and law,” the court document, signed by City Attorney Mike Rouker, reads. “Therefore the remonstrance is invalid.”
Rejected:Bloomington annexation fails in 5 of 7 areas
The city has been trying since 2017 to expand its physical boundaries, but state intervention and opposition from affected residents have delayed the process.
The opponents argued, among other things, that they should not be annexed because the areas do not meet population density requirements and the city failed to meet notice and public hearing requirements.
How did the city of Bloomington respond?
In its response, filed Friday, the city denied the allegations and said the opponents cannot challenge the annexation for reasons including that they did not file enough petitions, in part because the auditor counted “defective petitions.”
The city wrote that some of the petitions had ineligible signatures, while others were improperly notarized or not delivered and processed on time.
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The city also said the auditor erroneously counted petitions from people whose properties had a remonstrance waiver attached to them. Property owners just outside a city usually sign such waivers in return for the city providing them with water and/or sewer service. Such waivers prohibit property owners from filing a remonstrance petition to stop annexation.
Smith “inappropriately disregarded provisions of sewer extension contracts containing a provision through which remonstrators waived their right to execute a remonstrance petition in exchange for municipal sewer service,” the city said.
Smith said last week that she was impartial and had to follow the law.
While Smith has said she had to follow a 2019 law that invalidated waivers older than 15 years, the city argues the law violates the state and federal constitutions, which prohibit legislators from enacting laws that retroactively alter independently negotiated contracts.
The annexation plan
The city planned to annex four areas on the city’s north, west, southwest and southeast sides and three “islands” on the city’s west side. Mayor John Hamilton has said the expansion represented an effort to “right-size” the city, whose boundaries have not changed in nearly 20 years despite significant population growth.
Property owners in annexed areas would see their property taxes increase by an average of $513 per year if they have a homestead deduction, according to an analysis from a consultant hired by the city. Some residents in the annexation areas have said they did not want to pay higher property taxes for few, if any, services they would find useful.
Residents file remonstrance petitions to stop annexation
During a remonstrance period that ended early this year, property owners in all but two areas filed enough petitions — by Smith’s count — to stop the annexation attempt. Property owners in the remaining two areas, in the city’s west and southwest sides, filed enough petitions to challenge the city’s annexation in court.
Those two areas, 1a and 1b, have a combined 8,553 residents. In mid-March, more than two dozen county residents from those areas sued the city, Hamilton, the city council and the county auditor to stop the annexation.
Attorneys:Legal fight between Bloomington, state would answer fascinating questions
The city has said the 2019 law retroactively voided 80% of the city’s sewer extension contracts, meaning it significantly increased the number of people who could file remonstrance petitions. Based on information provided by the auditor and the city, the law turned the outcome of the remonstrance drive on its head: Without the law, the remonstrance efforts in all but two of the annexation areas would have failed, meaning those areas would be annexed.
The city also cited legal maxims that should bar opponents from stopping annexation, including the unclean hands doctrine: The city argues the 2019 law that invalidates older waivers should not be applied to the city’s annexation attempt because it was started in 2017 and delayed only through an unconstitutional action of the tate Legislature.
Margaret Clements, president of County Residents Against Annexation, one of the plaintiffs, said she simply disagrees with most, if not all, of the city’s arguments.
“We’re proud of the auditor for following the law and we just disagree with these bullying tactics by the city,” she said.
You can read all filings in the case here: tinyurl.com/3eenb399.
Boris Ladwig is the city government reporter for The Herald-Times. Contact him at bladwig@heraldt.com.
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Another weekend of Lehigh Valley high school proms is in the books, and The Morning Call was there once again to take photos of the big night.
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FORT MYERS, Fla. — A 24-year-old Indiana man died Sunday from a single vessel boating accident on the Caloosahatchee River in Fort Myers, officials said.
On Sunday, May 8, around 5:30 p.m., the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) received a report about the accident that occurred.
A paddle craft was being operated by the 24-year-old when he fell into the water. When responders arrived at the scene, he was recovered but was found deceased.
At the time of the accident, he was not wearing a floatation device, according to FWC.
The FWC, Lee County Sheriff’s Office, and Iona McGregor Fire Department all responded to the scene.
The identity of the individual has not yet been released.
This is an active investigation. Count on NBC2 to bring you more information as soon as it has been released.
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LEHIGH ACRES, Fla. — A Naples man died in a dirt bike crash in Lehigh Acres on Sunday.
The 23-year-old was riding south along the grass dirt shoulder of Sunshine Boulevard, north of 46th street Southwest, approaching a canal. He crossed the canal edge, went airborne, and landed on the opposite side of the canal.
According to Florida Highway Patrol, he was not wearing a helmet.
The driver was taken to Lehigh Regional Hospital where he was pronounced deceased.
The crash is still under investigation.
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Substantial reward increases for the Northern Pikeminnow Sport Reward Fishery make it potentially more profitable for anglers participating in the 2022 season.
Opening day for the northern pikeminnow sport reward season is May 1 and this year anglers will earn $6, $8 or $10 – up from $5, $6 and $8 – for each pikeminnow that is at least nine inches long. It’s the first reward increase since 2015. The more fish caught, the more each pikeminnow is worth. Specially tagged northern pikeminnow released by state fish and wildlife biologists into the Columbia and Snake rivers are each worth $200 to $500.
In addition to increasing reward amounts, program managers are making it easier to participate. Online registration and an app are expected to debut early in the 2022 season.
“These tools will make it more convenient for people to participate, particularly those who don’t live near a pikeminnow registration station,” said Eric Winther, Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife, Columbia River Predator Control Program project leader. “Currently, people have to drive to a station and fill out paperwork before heading out to fish. Registering online or through the app means they can go directly to the river, spend more time fishing and make one trip to the station to turn in their catch.”
Eighteen full-time stations will operate during the five-month season, with two to four additional satellite stations available later in the season. These satellite stations offer anglers additional pikeminnow harvest opportunities in areas with good fishing during short windows of time. Interested anglers are encouraged to get the most up-to-date information on the program website, www.pikeminnow.org, before heading out.
Northern pikeminnow consume millions of young salmon and steelhead each year. Since 1990, anglers paid through the program have removed nearly 5 million pikeminnow from the Columbia and Snake rivers. The program is funded by the Bonneville Power Administration and administered by the Pacific States Marine Fisheries Commission in cooperation with the Washington and Oregon departments of fish and wildlife. It has reduced predation from pikeminnow on young salmon and steelhead by approximately 40% since it began.
Details on how to register for the program and applicable state fishing regulations are also available on the program website.
Anglers will find resources on the site, including maps, how-to videos and free fishing clinics, to help boost their fishing game.
For more information about the 2022 Northern Pikeminnow Sport Reward Fishery visit www.pikeminnow.org, or call 800-858-9015.
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PEARLAND, Texas — A single mother is grateful after receiving what she calls a life-changing gift on Mother's Day.
Kristin Johnson is a single mother with two children. She's had a tough year. She escaped a violent relationship, her truck was stolen and her brother and father died within months of each other.
"Some days I feel like breaking down and I can't get through anymore. I have a serious conversation with God and I know my worth and know that I have a greater purpose here than the season of what's going on right now," Johnson said.
That's where the owner of the Greasy Spoon restaurant in Pearland, Max Bozeman II, comes in. He said he's been inspired by many single mothers throughout his life and he wanted to do something for someone in need. He started a giveaway and opened it up for applications. He said he got more than 200 applications for the car, but Johnson's story stood out and she was chosen as the winner.
Johnson said the gift is a new opportunity for her to get her life back on track.
Bozeman is hoping to help even more people next year.
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Evil Genius Beer Co. is expanding into Ohio and Michigan as it significantly ramps up production while eyeing further growth opportunities for the coming years, the Philadelphia Business Journal reports.
The Philadelphia brewery will launch in its two new markets in June, starting with Cleveland and Columbus in Ohio and Detroit and Ann Arbor in Michigan. Its current footprint encompasses Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Delaware, Maryland, Connecticut, Rhode Island and Massachusetts.
Products headed to Ohio and Michigan include the 7.5% alcohol-by-volume “Stacys Mom” Citra IPA, the 6.7% “Purple Monkey Dishwasher” chocolate peanut butter porter, and the 6% “There’s No Crying in Baseball” hazy mango IPA, said co-owner Luke Bowen. Canned brews will be sold at major retailers including Giant Eagle, Whole Foods, Acme Fresh Market and Buehler’s, while draft beers will be available at bars and restaurants throughout the states, too.
Read more about Evil Genius Beer Co.'s expansion plans at PBJ.com.
Get all of your business news at the Philadelphia Business Journal.
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CAMARILLO, Calif. — The average U.S. price of regular-grade gasoline jumped 15 cents over the past two weeks to $4.38 per gallon.
Industry analyst Trilby Lundberg of the Lundberg Survey said Sunday that the current price sits just a nickel below the highest average price in history — $4.43, set on March 11.
The average price at the pump is $1.36 higher than it was one year ago, according to Lundberg.
Average gasoline prices in Indianapolis rose 19.8 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $4.17 per gallon on Monday according to GasBuddy's survey of 653 stations in Indianapolis.
Prices in Indianapolis are 22.3 cents per gallon higher than a month ago and stand $1.20 higher than a year ago.
The price of diesel has risen 22.6 cents nationally in the past week and stands at $5.518 per gallon, according to GasBuddy. According to Lundberg, the average price of diesel soared 43 cents over two weeks, to $5.58 a gallon.
According to GasBuddy price reports, the cheapest station in Indianapolis was priced at $3.89 a gallon on Sunday while the most expensive was $4.89 a gallon - a spread of a whole dollar. That $4.89 was also the highest price in the state, with the lowest price in Indiana Sunday at $3.81.
Nationwide, the highest average price for regular-grade gas is in the San Francisco Bay Area, at $5.85 per gallon. The lowest average is in Tulsa, Oklahoma, at $3.80 per gallon.
"Oil prices continued to climb after the EU signaled its desire to sanction Russian oil," said Patrick De Haan, the head of petroleum analysis at GasBuddy. "In addition, U.S. petroleum inventories saw yet another weekly decline as we near the start of summer driving season."
Diesel prices hit a record high and are at their largest-ever differential to gasoline prices on record. "While motorists filling with gasoline have seen a slight rise in prices, diesel's surge will be a double whammy as diesel prices will soon be passed along to retail channels, further pushing up the cost of goods," DeHaan said.
So as prices soar, you may be on the lookout for the cheapest gas in your area. If this search has left you wondering why the price is different at some locations, you're not alone.
Why do prices vary at gas stations in different areas?
American Automobile Association (AAA) Spokesperson Nick Chabarria said there are many factors that play a role when looking at gas stations within the same town.
"The difference in those prices are really going to come from the distribution and marketing costs that those gas stations incur," Chabarria said.
So for example, some gas stations are part of larger companies that have bigger storage facilities nearby.
Quicker access for them, means cheaper distribution costs, which could save consumers a few extra cents at the pump.
Chabarria said that's different for smaller fueling stations though.
"Other gas stations may be independently owned and are going to have to pay a distributor to deliver fuel," Chabarria said.
Chabarria added that drivers shouldn't always expect to find cheaper gas in rural areas.
"Costs are gonna vary based on how far stations are from fuel terminals. You know, how much it costs to transport that fuel to the gas station," Chabarria said.
Chabarria said the current crisis in Ukraine and crude oil costs are other key factors that are fueling rising prices.
"The spike in prices is a response to the announcement from the European Union that they're going to look for ways to begin to ban Russian crude oil imports."
A big thing to remember as prices have increased, there really hasn't been a decline in people traveling.
Now that we are entering the summer travel season, Chabarria said to expect the costs to continue to fluctuate.
Tips to save money on fuel
In the meantime, there are some tips AAA recommends you do to try and save money on fuel:
- Slow down and drive the speed limit. Higher speeds result in more aerodynamic drag.
- Avoid “jackrabbit” starts and hard accelerations. These actions greatly increase fuel consumption.
- Use cruise control on the highway to help maintain a constant speed and save fuel. However, never use cruise control on slippery roads because a loss of vehicle control could result.
- Minimize your use of air conditioning.
- Avoid extended idling to warm up the engine, even in colder temperatures. It’s unnecessary and wastes fuel.
- Maintain your car according to the manufacturer’s recommendations. Regular service will ensure optimum fuel economy.
- Make sure your tires are properly maintained and inflated to the correct level.
- When driving in town, adjust your speed to “time” the traffic lights. This reduces repeated braking and acceleration that consume additional fuel.
- When approaching a red light or stop sign, take your foot off the gas early and allow your car to coast down to a slower speed until it is time to brake.
For those interested, you can find the average price of fuel in your state here.
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WELD COUNTY, Colo. — The State Veterinarian has issued a quarantine order for poultry in parts of Weld County after a deadly bird disease was detected at a facility there.
According to a report from the Colorado Department of Agriculture, the State Veterinarian's Office received a report of an unusually high number of chickens dying at a commercial egg laying operation in Weld County on April 28.
The detection of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI), a type of bird flu, was confirmed by the National Veterinary Services Laboratory the next day, the report says.
The facility houses 1.36 million birds and produces eggs for food, according to the report. Euthanasia of the chickens began on May 1.
People who don’t directly interact with birds are unlikely to catch the virus and properly cooked poultry is still safe to eat, experts say.
The quarantine order is intended to limit the movement of birds in and out of the area, the report says.
HPAI virus strains are extremely infectious and often fatal to chickens. They can spread rapidly from flock to flock.
It has been detected in four Colorado counties: Weld, Pitkin, Montrose and La Plata. It has affected 1.42 million commercial chickens and 74 backyard poultry, according to the report. Before the Weld County detection, the largest operation to be affected was a 60,000-bird flock in Montrose County.
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) , this avian flu strain can be deadly to humans, but these infections only occur when people have close contact with sick birds, and it’s rare for the disease to spread from human to human. No cases of HPAI in people have ever been reported in the U.S.
The State Veterinarian's Office has asked all poultry and bird owners to take measures to keep the disease out of Colorado's domestic poultry.
Commercial and backyard poultry owners in Weld County are encouraged to report the status of their flocks here.
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TRUCKEE, Calif. — Chain controls are in effect in some areas of the Sierra on Monday.
Snow continues for the Sierra. A Winter Weather Advisory ended Sunday at 11 p.m. But, additional snow through Tuesday may bring as much as a foot of snow over a 3 day period.
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According to California Highway Patrol — Truckee chains are required in some areas.
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MINNEAPOLIS — As the summer travel season approaches, gas prices are rapidly rising again, and predictions say they could end up in record territory.
On March 11, the highest average price for a gallon of regular gas ever recorded in the U.S. was $4.33.
Now, AAA is reporting the national average is back at $4.33, while In Minnesota, it's $4.02. Analysts predict gas prices could hit a new record high. Online app GasBuddy reported Monday that the price per gallon increased 14.4 cents per gallon just in the last week, 18.4 cents higher than a month ago and a whopping $1.31 per gallon more than the same time last year.
In Wisconsin drivers are paying an average of $4.11 per gallon.
After COVID-19 dominated last summer and the holidays, millions of Americans were anxiously anticipating a somewhat typical summer travel season. But with rising gas prices and inflation, some travelers are rethinking plans with options that including ditching long road trips.
Many states and cities rely on the summer travel surge to pump cash into their economies, so there has been some movement to decrease gas prices. Lawmakers in Minnesota have proposed suspending the state's gas tax through the summer months to keep travel and tourism more viable.
"One thing we can do is a gas tax holiday. Suspend the gas tax from Memorial Day to Labor Day, when gas prices are typically at their highest," Rep. Zack Stephenson of Coon Rapids.
This change would require approval by the legislature and Gov. Walz, as it would impact the fund used to repair Minnesota's roads and bridges.
Will rising gas prices even impact how much Americans travel this summer? A survey conducted by AAA in March found that it probably won't.
Of the 52% of Americans planning to take a vacation this summer, 42% said they wouldn't consider changing their travel plans regardless of the price.
But there has to be a limit, right? A gas expert weighs in.
"I think in California that shock and awe happens at $6 a gallon. And I think for the rest of the country, a lot of consumers are probably saying $5 a gallon," said Patrick De Haan with GasBuddy. "Given the fact that the economy is seeing some strength coming out of COVID, I think consumers have a little bit more appetite to hit the road, that is $4 may slow them down, but I think it's the $5 mark, where there's a real sticking point."
Experts say as long as the war in Ukraine continues and crude oil prices increase, there will still be high prices at the pump.
Many experts say a solution to this price hike isn't to switch over to electric vehicles or other green alternatives. Finding fuel rewards programs or using apps to keep track of the best gas prices in your area is a more practical short-term option.
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GRANTVILLE, Pa. — Bella, a 9-year-old Montgomery County girl with congenital heart disease, was granted her wish to become a farmer for a day on Saturday at a South Central Pa. farm.
The Make-A-Wish Foundation teamed up with Batz Farm in Grantville to make Bella's wish come true. She spent the day meeting farm animals and learning what a day on a farm is like.
Erin Borkowski, Bella's mother, said the little girl has always loved animals; anything from a fish to a horse.
Bella and her family finished the day with a picnic in the pasture.
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The neoclassical revival Little-Atwood House at 17th and G was built in the early 1890s, a decade before similar homes appeared in Lincoln. It went on the market last month.
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The carriage house sits north of the 130-year-old Little-Atwood House, considered one of Lincoln’s most historic homes. The home went on the market last month.
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The 130-year-old Little-Atwood House, considered one of Lincoln’s most historic homes, went on the market last month.
Ed Zimmer doesn’t believe the mansion at 17th and G was designed by Frank Lloyd Wright.
But he knows some people do.
“There are those who like to think that,” the city’s retired historic preservation planner said.
Here’s why: The 7,000-square-foot neoclassical revival now known as the Little-Atwood House was built in the early 1890s for Illinois-native Frank Little, who moved to Lincoln to buy the Lincoln Street Railway Company.
At the time it was built, Wright was in his 20s, working for architect Louis Sullivan in Chicago and forbidden from moonlighting.
But he did, and his early work looks nothing like the homes that would later make him famous. One of those bootleg designs — the 1892 George Blossom House in Chicago — bears some similarities to Lincoln’s Little-Atwood House, both with a bowed wall, both with imposing columns in front.
And then there’s this: After Little’s streetcar company went belly up in the Panic of 1893, and after he left Lincoln to reestablish his riches, he hired Frank Lloyd Wright to design a house in Peoria, Illinois. And then he hired Wright to design another near the Twin Cities.
So they had a relationship, though it’s not clear when it started.
Finally, Zimmer has spent 35 years trying to identify the architects of Lincoln’s finer homes, but this one — “the one at the top of my list” — has remained a mystery.
Despite all of that, he’s not among the convinced. “I stick with evidence,” he said. “It’s a step too far to think this could be Wright’s.”
But the architectural historian and author will say this: If he were drafting a list of Lincoln’s top 10 historically significant homes, 740 S. 17th St. would be on it.
For several reasons, starting with its age. It was built in the early 1890s, predating similar homes — there’s a lookalike at 17th and C — by a decade.
He likes the grand entry, the sweeping staircase, the two-story bow on its south side.
“It’s just a big, lovely house that’s still in good condition.”
The 130-year-old house has been updated. It has a fire suppression system and a full living area with its own kitchen on the third floor. The two-car garage, or carriage house, has heated floors and a 700-square-foot condo above.
And it’s for sale. The six-bedroom, seven-bathroom house, around the corner from the Capitol, went on the market in March for $724,900.
Jack Jurgens, an agent for BancWise Realty, called the chance to sell one of Lincoln’s historic mansions “once-in-a-lifetime.”
“These don’t come onto your table very often,” he said.
Most prospective buyers have been interested in using it as a short-term vacation rental, or for some other business purpose. But at least one family he showed it to was considering making it their home.
And that would return it to its original use. After Frank and Mary Little moved out — just a couple of years after they moved in — the house was bought by Samuel Atwood, a stone mason, and his wife, Myrtle.
But in the decades since, it’s also served as an apartment building, a collection of offices, a showcase for interior design events, the Lighthouse’s first home, a longtime bed and breakfast, a sorority and a fraternity.
“It’s a very unique place,” Jurgens said. “It’s got some great curb appeal, but when you get inside, you feel what 7,000 square feet really feels like.”
"I've gone full Elon Musk," said Paul Holt, who has owned Lincoln's embattled former Holidome since 2013. "I've literally said, 'OK, everything's just gonna ride or die on this thing.'"
The state said the killing was first-degree murder. That Barnes kicked his way into the house, just as he'd threatened to do in texts later deleted, after she told him their relationship was over and not to come home.
Steven M. Sipple's byline may disappear, but his column catchphrase – one used literally hundreds of times – will live on for at least for today. It’s a fitting way to say farewell and to frame the future.
The company alleged the man stole 6,000 pounds of copper wire and a flatbed trailer, wrongfully used the company's credit card, submitted false timesheets and directed employees to work at his Pleasant Dale home on the clock.
Police in November said the 36-year-old had a contusion on his head and labeled his death "suspicious," but his death has now been ruled accidental in nature.
Preeta Bansal, a Lincoln native who was a law clerk for Justice John Paul Stevens in 1990, was attending his memorial service at the Supreme Court on Monday, the same day that a controversial draft opinion was leaked.
The district contracted with the Lincoln-based design firm Clark & Enersen to draft plans for the pre-K-12 school, which would be built on 52 acres of land along U.S. 136 just north of the existing high school.
An Ohio man caused $7,500 in damage to vehicles parked near the Lincoln Amtrak station on Saturday afternoon after police said he was booted from a train.
The 33-year-old showed up uninvited to a small house party shortly after midnight Jan. 1 and stayed until every other guest left, leaving only him and the tenant alone in the hours before the attack, police said.
The neoclassical revival Little-Atwood House at 17th and G was built in the early 1890s, a decade before similar homes appeared in Lincoln. It went on the market last month.
The 130-year-old Little-Atwood House, considered one of Lincoln’s most historic homes, went on the market last month. It has six bedrooms and seven bathrooms.
The carriage house sits north of the 130-year-old Little-Atwood House, considered one of Lincoln’s most historic homes. The home went on the market last month.
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KALMAR TOWNSHIP, Minn. - A 31-year-old Kasson man is facing a murder charge after a 70-year-old man was shot and killed Sunday night after checking his property.
The Olmsted County Sheriff's Office said William Shillingford, believed to be from Kasson, shot and killed the man in the 5000 block of County Road 105 in Kalmar Township.
Authorities do not believe the suspect and the victim knew each other. The name of the victim has not been released.
Authorities say the victim went out to check on a suspicious vehicle on his property and was shot at least once in the upper body by an unknown suspect.
The suspect ran away and police set up a perimeter to contain them.
During the search, authorities found a gun in an unoccupied structure near the initial scene. A suspect was then located and taken into custody.
Although the man who was shot at the scene received immediate medical attention, he was pronounced dead at the scene.
The Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension has been requested to assist with the investigation.
Police say there is no further threat to the public and have not released any names of the victim or the suspect.
Rochester Police Department, Kasson Police Department K9, Goodhue County Sheriff K9, and Minnesota State Patrol arrived on scene. Byron Fire and Mayo Clinic Ambulance Service also responded to assist.
In a statement, the Olmsted County Sheriff's Office says, "Our deepest condolences go out to the family who have lost their loved one in this tragedy. We are not releasing any names at this time, as this is an ongoing investigation and more details will be given once we are able to do so."
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Celebrating its 75th anniversary, the NSB airport is set to receive a fuel-capacity upgrade
NEW SMYRNA BEACH — At the start of World War II, the New Smyrna Beach Municipal Airport was simply a grass strip in the middle of an orange grove.
Around that time, the U.S. Military was keen on securing airfields across the country where pilots could train. The location in the city then became the Navy Outlying Field New Smyrna Beach, which served as an auxiliary field to advanced naval flight training operations.
Remembering this piece of history at the City Commission meeting on April 26, New Smyrna Beach mayor Russ Owen and commissioners took a moment to celebrate not only the airport’s rich war history and its 75th anniversary, but also to approve a fuel-capacity upgrade project as high demand continues to pose challenges.
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“The New Smyrna Beach Airport’s mission is to enhance and promote safety and ensure security, while promoting economic development for future growth to make the airport self-sufficient,” Owen said.
The airport’s interim manager, Arvin Weese, highlighted in an email to The News-Journal the importance of local, general aviation airports to their communities.
“It’s an opportunity to celebrate what the airport has offered and continues to offer the local community,” Weese said. “General aviation airports are an often overlooked yet critical part of the transportation infrastructure of our state and nation.”
He said that general aviation airports can serve many purposes that “support vital heath, emergency services, safety and disaster relief, just to name a few.”
“An example of disaster relief is the recent hurricane (Dorian) that caused so much damage in the Bahamas (in 2019),” he said. “General aviation airports and their users scrambled to send much needed supplies by private aircraft to those in need. General aviation aircraft go where larger, commercial aircraft cannot go.”
New fuel tank and capacity challenges
The New Smyrna Beach Municipal Airport is self-funded — it is fully sustained by revenue generated by the users, tenants and customers of the airport.
The airport does receive, however, development grants from the federal government, specifically from the Florida Department of Revenue and the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). The latter requires airports that receive development grants to conduct periodic updates to their future development plan.
During the meeting in April, the City Commission approved a project that aims to upgrade the airport’s current fuel farm.
In a document prepared to the City Commission, airport staff said that "this project will provide design and bidding for the project to upgrade and rehabilitate the existing aviation fuel facility, and the addition of a new, 12,000-gallon Avgas (aviation gasoline) aboveground storage tank."
Airport staff added that “while the existing fuel facility has been regularly maintained, the airport faces significant capacity issues. Based on usage, and the lead times for re-fueling/fuel delivery, we often find ourselves nearly running out of fuel on a twice weekly basis.”
Weese said that the New Smyrna Beach airport is recognized by the Florida Department of Transportation as the second-busiest general aviation airport in the state of Florida in terms of local flight activity.
“Although significant progress has been made in introducing alternative fuels into the market, Avgas is currently the most widely used fuel for piston engine aircraft,” Weese said. “The majority of aircraft refueling at (the city’s airport) are purchasing Avgas, and our current weekly fuel is approximately 8,500 gallons.”
The 8,500 gallons correspond to the amount a fuel hauler can transport at a time. Due to the ever-increasing costs of freight — the fuel usually comes from terminals in Tampa — it’s cost effective to order a full load of fuel, Weese said.
“Our lead time for ordering fuel is 48 hours prior, and since we can only hold 12,000 gallons of fuel, it is very difficult to time the delivery of a fuel load,” he added. “Thus, we find ourselves often teetering between not having enough room to receive a fuel load or running out of fuel altogether. Having another fuel tank will increase our capacity and ability to ensure we always have an adequate supply of fuel for our valued customers.”
The scope of the work for the airport’s fuel facility, staff said, includes “mechanical, electrical, structural, and civil/site upgrades to modernize the facility and its supporting infrastructure.”
The Florida Department of Transportation (which often participates in developments like this, Weese said) awarded the airport a $64,000 grant for the fuel farm upgrade project, with the remaining $16,000 of the cost covered by the airport.
Continuing to serve the community after 75 years
The airport, Owen said at the meeting, “provides aviation services to all the residents of southeast Volusia County with an average of 145,000 annual operations.”
By 1945, the Navy Outlying Field New Smyrna Beach was in full operations and contained “five barracks buildings, a mess hall, pump house, armory, administration building, officer’s quarters, a recreation building and a radio transmitter tower,” the mayor said.
With the creation of the War Assets Administration to dispose of government-owned surplus material and property from the war, the airport was deeded to the city on April 10, 1947, and has been operated by the city since then.
Since 2005, the New Smyrna Beach Airport has been named Jack Bolt Field in honor of Jack Bolt — a retired colonel and long-time resident of New Smyrna Beach, who earned the heroic accomplishment of being one of only seven men to become an ace fighter pilot in both World War II and the Korean War, Owen remembered.
And, to this day, the only Marine Corp jet ace, he added.
With both its historic and current significance to the community considered, Weese said that the airport is always working to improve its infrastructure for those who use it.
The fuel farm upgrade project has been in the works since the airport’s 2019 Master Plan, whose purpose is to “create a 20-year development program that will maintain a safe, efficient, economical and environmentally acceptable airport facility,” Weese said.
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The projects identified and being considered for the next few years include “the building of a new airport administration building, increasing ramp space for aircraft parking, rehabilitating taxiways and runways, among many others,” Weese said.
“The airport has been here for over 75 years, and with the proper care and planning, can be here for another 100 years to serve the growing needs of our city and metropolitan area.”
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New Orange City Police Chief Wayne Miller sworn in following Peter Thomas' retirement
ORANGE CITY — Throughout his lengthy career in law enforcement, Wayne Miller has always set goals.
The biggest was realized on Friday as he was sworn in as the city's new police chief.
"This is a challenging time for law enforcement, and I am more than ready to embrace it, not only with an open heart but more importantly with an open mind," Miller said Friday morning at Mill Lake Park. He was chosen as the city's ninth police chief following the retirement of Peter Thomas who served as the department's top cop for 11 years.
Miller joined the Port Orange Police Department at the age of 19 and worked his way through the ranks until retiring from his role as assistant chief in 2015; he became Orange City's deputy chief the next day.
Following his swearing-in, Miller told the few dozen people in attendance that he'd asked Thomas if he would follow a similar trajectory by taking another leadership role immediately after retiring.
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Miller said Thomas responded with two words: "Royal Caribbean."
After relaying the light-hearted moment, he told his department he needs their help.
"A police chief can't be successful without the input of officers and staff members at every level of the agency," Miller said.
He said he would continue to ensure his officers were "properly trained, equipped and supported," and he was proud to stand with them.
"What I do expect from you all in return is integrity, courage, commitment, compassion, restraint and respect for each other, for yourselves, this department, the Orange City community and everyone you come in contact with every time you put that uniform on," Miller said. "We owe this to everyone we serve; you all are as responsible for the morale and reputation of this police department as I am."
City Manager Dale Arrington thanked Miller, who lives in DeLand, for taking the position of chief.
"It was an easy selection for me to make, not only because of your knowledge and experience but, more importantly, because of your personal character," Arrington said.
The crowd also heard comments from Mike Carroll, senior associate pastor at First Assembly DeLand, Mayor Gary Blair, State Attorney R.J. Larizza and Stephan Dembinsky, public safety director for Daytona Beach Shores and the current president of the Florida Police Chiefs Association.
Larizza said that while Orange City was "losing a great chief in Peter Thomas," they wouldn't find a better person to step in and take the helm than Miller, calling him a man of integrity and character who cares about his community, his officers and justice.
"A lot of people talk about justice; a lot of people think they know what justice means," Larizza said. "I'll tell you something, folks, justice is accountability, and Wayne Miller is gonna hold the offenders accountable, he's gonna hold the officers accountable, and you can hold him accountable."
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KEIZER, Ore. — The Keizer Pride Fair will not return in 2022, with the organizer citing personal and community safety concerns.
Claire Snyder put together the first community Pride event in 2021 with about three weeks preparation.
"It grew very quickly," Snyder said.
Hundreds gathered at Chalmers Jones Park to celebrate LGBTQIA+ inclusion. The event included resources for families to foster youth who not be supported by their own families.
To Snyder, the mission of acceptance and inclusion is personal.
"I have two trans children," she explained.
However, a group from southern Oregon came to last year's event with signs condemning LGBTQ+ people. The hateful language resulted in pushback and Keizer police officers arrived to move demonstrators away.
Then, Snyder began receiving worse messages online.
"Personal threats against me and my children," she told city council members through tears in June 2021.
Mayor Cathy Clark and other members of council condemned such attacks and voiced support of the Pride Fair.
"It was wonderful," Clark said. "I enjoyed my time there as well."
However, Snyder has grown increasingly uneasy over the last few months.
"The action's just not matching the words," she explained.
She said the city has not done enough to push back against anti-LGBTQ and racist presenters coming to the Salem-Keizer area, including some speakers with the Reawaken America tour last month.
In an online post, Snyder noted groups known for exclusionary speech attended the mayor's prayer breakfast.
In a statement, the mayor told KGW the prayer breakfast was hosted by the Keizer Chamber of Commerce, without use of city funds, and tickets were available to any member of the public to purchase.
Snyder contends the bigger picture is that the city has not taken sufficient action against hate speech.
Mayor Clark's full statement emphasized the city's support of diversity and inclusion:
In 2021, Claire Snyder created and hosted a Pride Fair event. Public facilities such as Chalmers Jones Park are available for any community members to host gatherings and events. The forms for using public facilities are at this link https://www.keizer.org/event-forms.
During the event, a group of people from an organization based in Rogue Valley came and behaved in a disruptive and intimidating manner. Keizer Police intervened. After the event, Ms. Snyder and attendees commended Keizer police in public testimony at city council for their work of de-escalation.
To my knowledge, issues with doxxing and other bullying and intimidation were handled between Ms. Snyder and the Keizer Police Department and I have not been advised of any issues with follow up. The city of Keizer condemns any and all acts of bullying and intimidation.
The 2021 Pride event, which I attended, was a community celebration which was enjoyed by many from Salem and Keizer.
I have not been contacted by Ms. Snyder about an event for 2022. Since the event permit is pretty standard, there would be no action needed by the Council in order for her to host her event once again or for any other individuals or organizations to do the same.
Earlier this year, Ms. Snyder contacted the city regarding her feelings of fear due to the "Reawaken America" event. Our police and other law enforcement agencies worked together to ensure peaceful assembly in compliance with Oregon and U.S. Constitutional requirements.
Last week, the Keizer Chamber of Commerce hosted the annual Mayor's Prayer Breakfast, as they have done for decades. No city resources sponsored the event and any member of the public could purchase a ticket.
Keizer is a diverse community. Events of all types occur in and at public facilities year round. Last year's Pride Fair was one way in which an individual community member made a difference and created an opportunity to bring understanding through a celebration of our diversity.
I hope that anyone who would like to host events in our city will do so and find an environment of welcome in Keizer.
Snyder ultimately canceled the Pride Fair, fearing LGBTQ+ opponents are more emboldened to retaliate. To those opponents, Synder said she did not wish to force a change in their opinions, but rather have them back off and give space for inclusion.
"Think of something you're born with, you appreciate about yourself. And imagine someone flying a flag outside your door [that says] 'blue eyes suck,' [and] 'if you don't want to see my flag, stay in your house.' You can't change your blue eyes. You can't just walk outside your house and ignore what's in your face. All I'm asking is to be seen as a human, for my children to be seen as human beings that exist here and deserve to celebrate their life and who they are," Snyder said. "Safety is not just that I'm not murdered, that I'm not beaten, that blood is not coming out of my body. Safety is knowing that my neighbor, rather than threatening me, is willing to stand next to me and say you're a human too and you deserve to be here."
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PORTLAND, Ore. — A post-pandemic glut of delayed cases has exposed shocking constitutional landmines impacting defendants and crime victims alike in Oregon, a state with a national reputation for progressive social justice.
An acute shortage of public defenders means at any given time at least several hundred low-income criminal defendants don’t have legal representation, sometimes in serious felony cases that could put them away for years.
Judges have dismissed nearly four dozen cases in in the Portland area alone — including a domestic violence case with allegations of strangulation — and have threatened to hold the state in contempt.
“We’re overwhelmed. The pandemic is exposing all the problems that we have,” said Carl Macpherson, executive director of Metropolitan Public Defender, a large Portland nonprofit public defender firm. “It just became abundantly clear that we are broken.”
Public defenders warned the system was on the brink of collapse before the pandemic and some staged a walkout in 2019. But lawmakers didn’t act and then COVID-19 shut down the courts. Now, the system is “buckling before our eyes,” said Kelly Simon, legal director for the Oregon American Civil Liberties Union.
The crisis in Oregon, while extreme, reflects a nationwide reckoning on indigent defense, as courts seek to absorb a pandemic backlog of criminal cases with public defender systems that have long been underfunded and understaffed. From New England to New Mexico to Wisconsin, states are struggling to keep public defender services running.
Maine this month earmarked nearly $1 million to hire that state’s first five public defenders, with a focus on rural counties, after relying entirely on contracts with private attorneys until now.
In New Mexico, a recent report found the state was short 600 full-time public defenders. In New Hampshire, where an estimated 800 defendants were without attorneys, state lawmakers in March approved more than $2 million to raise public defenders’ salaries. And in Wisconsin, where starting pay for public defenders is $27 an hour, there’s a shortage of 60 attorney positions statewide.
“This is America’s dirty little secret: Thousands of people in courtrooms all across the country go to jail every single day without having talked to a lawyer,” said Jon Mosher, deputy director of the nonprofit Sixth Amendment Center.
An American Bar Association report released in January found Oregon has 31% of the public defenders it needs. Every existing attorney would have to work more than 26 hours each week day to cover the caseload, the authors found.
“It’s horrifying. I don’t want to mince words about this. I am not going to make excuses for this,” said state Sen. Elizabeth Steiner Hayward, who co-chairs the state Legislature’s Ways and Means committee. ”That being said, we can’t manufacture attorneys out of thin air.”
For victims, the situation is devastating and it’s hurting the most vulnerable.
Cassie Trahan, co-founder and executive director of an Oregon nonprofit that works with teen and young adult victims of sex trafficking, said trust in the judicial system is fading, especially in minority and immigrant communities. Victims no longer want to come forward when they see cases being dismissed or ending in weak plea bargains to relieve pressure on the courts.
One such victim in a pending trafficking case “lives in constant fear that it’s going to be dismissed,” Trahan said.
Prosecutors can get an indictment from a grand jury when cases are dismissed for lack of a public defender and police will re-arrest the alleged perpetrator — but that’s small consolation to victims.
“In her mind, it’s like, ‘Now I’ve outed myself, now I’ve talked against him and what’s going to happen if he gets off?’” Trahan said of the victim. “That’s what we’re seeing more of, especially in communities of color and groups that don’t trust the judicial system anyway.”
The Legislature recently approved $12.8 million in one-time funding for the four hardest-hit counties, as well as a suite of legislative reforms. New contracts coming this summer will institute lower attorney case caps. And lawmakers are withholding $100 million from the agency’s budget until shows good faith on numerous reforms, including restructuring, financial audits and performance metrics.
A working group of all three government branches will convene this month to begin tackling a “comprehensive and structural modernization” of the system.
Autumn Shreve, government relations manager for the state Office of Public Defense Services, said the pandemic finally forced the hand of state lawmakers who haven’t taken a close look at public defenders in nearly 20 years.
“It’s been a rag tag group of people trying to cover the caseloads year-to-year and because of that there’s been a lot of past papering over of problems,” she said.
Meanwhile, the situation in the state’s courtrooms is dire.
Often those going without attorneys are charged with heinous crimes that come with hefty prison sentences if convicted, making it even harder to find public defenders qualified to handle such complex cases. And those who handle misdemeanors are often young attorneys carrying 100 cases or more at a time.
“You can’t keep everything in your head when you have that many clients at the same time. Even things like, you know, ‘What’s your current plea offer?’ I can’t remember that for 100 people. Or I can’t remember, ‘What exactly does the police report say?’ said Drew Flood, a public defender at Metropolitan Public Defender.
“This is the scariest thing they have going on in their life,” he said.
Other public defender services, including private investigators and legal advisors, have also reached a breaking point.
Renardo Mitchell, who is jailed on attempted murder charges, chose to represent himself after he said he didn’t hear from his public defender for five months. The legal advisor assigned by the court to help him hire expert witnesses and file motions died suddenly in February and he’s been without legal counsel since then.
Two years after his arrest, he still hasn’t seen all the discovery in his case, said Mitchell, 37. His public private investigator — Mitchell’s only connection to his proceedings — recently had to petition the court to get more paid hours developing evidence for his defense.
“We’re all innocent until proven guilty. Nothing has been proven yet — I haven’t been found guilty,” said Mitchell, who faces more than 22 years in prison if convicted. “Even if I did those things that they allege, I still have a right to due process of law. ”
The chief prosecutor in Portland has become an outspoken advocate of public defender reform for that very reason.
“The most important thing is everybody has a right to an attorney, it’s a constitutional right,” said Multnomah County District Attorney Michael Schmidt.
“It’s an ecosystem, like a coral reef. If you take away one aspect of this system, then all the other aspects fall apart."
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Associated Press writers David Sharp in Portland, Maine; Todd Richmond in Madison, Wisconsin; and Kathy McCormack in Concord, New Hampshire contributed to this report.
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The man behind the wheel of the car that barreled through crowds of pedestrians in New York City’s Times Square, killing a woman and injuring 22 other people, is finally headed to trial after various delays over five years, including pandemic-induced court shutdowns.
Opening statements are expected Monday in the trial of Richard Rojas, a 31-year-old U.S. Navy veteran who told police after his arrest that he had been smoking marijuana laced with the hallucinogenic drug PCP before plowing through helpless tourists in 2017 at the Manhattan landmark known as “the crossroads of the world.”
Alyssa Elsman, an 18-year-old from Portage, Michigan, on an annual family trip was killed. Her 13-year-old sister, Ava, was among the injured. Jessica Williams, of Dunellen, New Jersey, was so badly hurt that her mother had to accept the diploma at her high school graduation while she remained in the hospital.
Rojas’ trial, in state court in Manhattan, is expected to take several months.
Prosecutors say Rojas drove his car from the Bronx, where he lived with his mother, through Times Square on May 18, 2017, then made a U-turn, steered his car onto a sidewalk, and roared back up the sidewalk for three blocks before he crashed his car into protective barriers.
Photographers snapped pictures of a wild-eyed Rojas after he climbed from the wrecked car and ran through the street waving his arms. PCP, or phencyclidine, can cause users to become delusional, violent or suicidal, according to the National Drug Intelligence Center.
According to prosecutors, Rojas said he wanted to “kill them all.”
Rojas pleaded not guilty at an arraignment in 2017 and has since been jailed at New York City’s notorious Rikers Island jail complex. His lawyer said at the time that it was a “terrible thing that happened” in Times Square.
“But how we handle this type of a case will determine how civilized of a society we are,” said defense attorney Enrico DeMarco.
Rojas has several prior criminal cases that paint a picture of a troubled man. Days before the Times Square incident he pleaded guilty to a harassment charge in the Bronx for pulling a knife on a notary in his home and accusing the person of trying to steal his identity.
He also had two previous drunken driving cases.
Rojas enlisted in the Navy in 2011 and served for part of 2012 aboard the USS Carney, a destroyer. Rojas spent his final months in the Navy at the Naval Air Station in Jacksonville, Florida.
In 2012, he was arrested and accused of beating a cab driver whom he said had disrespected him by trying to charge too much, according to the arrest report. The arresting officer said Rojas screamed, “My life is over!” as he was being detained. After his arrest, Rojas told the officer he was going to kill all police and military police he might see after his release from jail, the Jacksonville sheriff’s office report stated.
Alan Ceballos, an attorney who represented Rojas in that case, said the state charges were dropped after the military stepped in to take jurisdiction over the criminal case. Navy records show that in 2013 Rojas spent two months at a naval prison in Charleston, South Carolina. He was discharged in 2014 as the result of a special court martial, a Navy official said.
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A last-minute change to Monday's Wordle answer may have players seeing different puzzles, with one of them apparently linked to a controversy gripping the nation.
The new owners of the highly popular online game removed "fetus" from the daily puzzle in an effort to keep Worlde "distinct from the news." It comes on the heels of a leaked draft opinion that suggests the Supreme Court will strike down Roe v. Wade.
"Today, for example, some users may see an outdated answer that seems closely connected to a major recent news event. This is entirely unintentional and a coincidence — today’s original answer was loaded into Wordle last year," the New York Times said in a statement Monday morning.
Game organizers discovered the coincidence last week and swapped out the answer to Monday's puzzle -- but any players who didn't refresh their browser could still see the previous answer, the Times explained.
"At New York Times Games, we take our role seriously as a place to entertain and escape, and we want Wordle to remain distinct from the news," the company's statement read.
Last week, a draft opinion was published in a Politico report suggesting the U.S. Supreme Court will overturn the landmark Roe v. Wade case. The court has since confirmed the draft, with its chief justice vowing to investigate the leak.
The Supreme Court is expected to rule on the case before its term ends in early summer.
The New York Times purchased the puzzle game from Josh Wardle more than three months ago as the craze over the daily puzzle reached peak frenzy.
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Supreme Court memo leak reignites abortion debate in Stark County
CANTON – The debate over abortion experienced a jolt last week after a report emerged that an opinion memo leaked from the U.S. Supreme Court appears to indicate that the court is preparing to overturn Roe v. Wade.
Paul Crowley, an anti-abortion activist from Waynesburg who regularly pickets the Planned Parenthood clinic at 2663 Cleveland Ave. NW, said he's heartened by the possibility that Roe v. Wade may be overturned, which would give states authority over legalizing abortion.
The Canton clinic does not perform abortions.
More:How many abortions are actually performed in the US? Rates have declined for decades.
More:If Roe v. Wade is overturned, here's how abortion laws in each state will stand
"I'm glad the news is good," Crowley said. "As far as how it came out, I'm disgusted."
On Friday, Crowley and a small band of protesters stood in the rain, including Christy Ballor of Alliance, regional director of Silent No More, who carried a sign: "I regret my abortion. Ask me."
Ballor said she had an abortion in 1973 when she was 17 to keep her family from knowing that she was sexually active.
"I would not have had it if it had been illegal," she said. "My boyfriend encouraged me. We went to New York. The Planned Parenthood in Canton didn't do abortions but they made all the arrangements. It was legal in Ohio but there were no facilities available."
Abortions decline in Ohio
According to the Ohio Department of Health's Bureau of Vital Statistics, abortion in the state has been in a steady decline since 1977. The high point was 50,000 procedures in 1982. In 2020, that figure stood at 20,000.
In 2020, the latest year that statewide statistics are available, 579 Stark County residents had an abortion. It was the highest number since 2014 when there were 615.
Ballor's regret was immediate.
"I knew it wasn't a clump of cells like they told me," she said. "I knew I had lost my baby forever."
Ballor said she turned to drugs to assuage her guilt.
"It wasn't until I got down on my knees and asked God to help me; I had a profound conversion," she said.
'The vast majority of people of faith support access to abortion care.'
The Rev. Jennifer Butler, CEO of Faith in Public Life, a national network of clergy which has members in Ohio, said access to abortion must remain intact.
"The vast majority of people of faith support access to abortion care," Butler said in a statement. "We believe that decisions about starting or growing a family are personal, moral, nuanced and should not be subject to the approval of any court or politician.
"And whatever our perspective on abortion care, we can all agree that respect for the pregnant person's moral autonomy must guide our policies about abortion care and that no one should be criminalized for seeking the care they need. ... Abortion care is still legal today and must remain so — and it must be accessible to all, without barriers."
Anti-abortion protester Gary Cerrone, who gathered with Crowley and Ballor, said he's sympathetic to parents of unwanted babies, and that support should be given to women in a crisis pregnancy, from counseling to adoption services.
"Having a child is an incredible challenge, with eternal consequences," he said. "I don't want to force any woman or man to be a parent, but they already are parents. They are from the moment their child is conceived."
According to a new poll published by the Pew Research Center: "The survey found 61% of Americans believe abortion should be legal in most or all cases, while 37% said it should be illegal most or all of the time. Most of the public, however, has at least somewhat mixed feelings on the matter: Only 19% said it should be legal in all cases, and a minuscule 8% said it should be illegal in all instances."
Kellie Copeland, executive director of Pro-Choice Ohio, said the organization is mobilizing Ohioans to ensure that abortion remains legal.
"We are mobilizing pro-choice voters to turn out to vote in record numbers in November," she said. "Everyone should be able to access abortion in their community without shame, stigma, or delay. It’s going to take all of us to taking action to protect and expand abortion care in Ohio."
In response to the argument by abortion-rights advocates that having an abortion is based on a woman having autonomy over her own body, Crowley replied, "There's another person inside of her."
"If a woman wants to get a piercing or a tattoo, that's up to her," he said. "The baby inside her has its own DNA, its own fingerprints. It's not so much as a religious issue; I follow the science."
The Rev. David Ryan, senior pastor at Grace Baptist Church in Plain Township, said pregnancy changes things.
"I think this argument is off balance too often because it is mixing in a hard crisis with a needed, thoughtful conviction about the nature and gift of life," he said. "Thankfully, no one's life is valuable only to themselves, but God created us for relationship and to flourish in a relationship with him and each other. A pregnancy is not private, personal, or autonomous is it? It involves at least two people and really many more than that considering all the related family and friends involved with the parent(s)."
Copeland strongly disagrees.
"If not her then who does?" she asked. "No one has ever told a man that he does not have autonomy over his body. I would also note that the people who make that argument are the same people who have refused to support paid family leave, coverage for diapers through WIC or SNAP benefits, or funding to help families get quality affordable housing and childcare."
Why was the memo leaked?
People on both sides of the issue seem to agree there should be consequences for whoever leaked the memo.
Ballor said whoever did it should be disbarred and prosecuted.
"I think it was a political ploy to get the justices to change their minds," she said. "This was never a decision that should have been made by seven men. This is a decision that should be made by the people in the state legislatures."
Copeland argues that the leak overshadows a much bigger issue.
"Government should be transparent about decisions surrounding health care, but what’s far more important than this leaked document is the threat that it represents," she said.
She also contends that if Roe v. Wade is overturned, anti-choice politicians won't stop at abortion and that attempts will be made to unravel other privacy rights such as same-sex marriage.
Butler said the memo is an attack on fundamental freedoms that the Supreme Court must uphold.
"If enacted, politicians in dozens of states will outlaw abortion care altogether, placing countless lives in jeopardy and most severely harming people already pushed to the margins: Black, brown, Native, immigrant and LGBTQ communities," she said.
Ryan rejects those claims.
"I think this question confuses the discussion by throwing in an element of fear and does not help us to focus on the more fundamental questions of this situation," he said. "The more fundamental question is the legitimacy of authority and proper function of each branch of government given by our Constitution and the proper balance given between federal and state laws."
Reach Charita at 330-580-8313 or charita.goshay@cantonrep.com
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ODOT announces new restrictions, ramp closures for $13.7 million project in Stark County
PLAIN TWP. – Motorists and businesses relying on U.S. Route 62 will experience more changes in their commute this week.
The Ohio Department of Transportation announced additional restrictions and ramp closures for a $13.7 million project between Market Avenue and Harrisburg Road in the Canton-Plain Township area.
More:ODOT's 2022 construction season kicks off this week
Through late fall 2022, these changes go into effect tonight:
- Route 62 between Marke (state Route 43) and Harrisburg will be reduced to a single lane in both directions.
- The ramp from Route 62 westbound to Market Avenue/30th Street exit will be closed. The detour will be Route 62 west to the Cleveland Avenue/30th Street exit.
The project began in early April. ODOT already closed the Route 43/Market ramp to Route 62 eastbound due to the construction work.
ODOT spokesman Ray Marsch said the project is designed to improve safety and reduce crashes on Route 62 by relocating a stretch of the highway north between Market and the Nimishillen Creek.
He also said the project includes the reduction of movement to three Route 62 intersections — creating cul-de-sacs at Gibbs Avenue, Rowland Avenue and Gross Avenue, and traffic signals at Saint Elmo Avenue.
Right-in and right-out access at Maple Avenue also will be installed, Marsch said.
The project has been in the works for several years.
More:Here's what to know about Stark County's biggest road construction project this year
Victor Haidet, owner of Haidet's Glass Co., said businesses were notified of ODOT's plans. His company, which started in 1957, has been a fixture on the north side of Route 62.
"It will have a drastic effect on what it looks like over here," he said Friday.
For example, Haidet said the relocation will result in less access into neighborhoods. The construction will "be quite disruptive" but he doesn't believe it will impact his business too much.
"We've been at the same location for over 40 years," Haidet said. "So hopefully people will know where we are at. I think we'll be alright."
The project is scheduled to be done by fall 2024.
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Thurman Munson: What the famous catcher means to his children after all these years
Thurman Munson's children were 4, 7 and 9 when they lost him.
At the ages of 46, 50 and 52, they remember him in their separate ways and, as a family, with bittersweet joy.
Mike, the youngest, operates a neighborhood pub overlooking Meadowlake Golf Course. Its name is Tugboat's. The appetizers are creative, and there are amusing little boat-themed decorations.
"Tugboat" was one of Thurman Munson's nicknames when he captained the New York Yankees teams to World Series in 1976, 1977 and 1978. Tugboat's is about a mile from the home Diana and Thurman Munson built so their children could go to school in Stark County.
On a Yankees day off in 1979, Thurman was about to head home when his private jet crashed short of a runway at the Akron-Canton airport.
"My dad was an incredible family person who loved his wife and loved his kids," Mike said recently. "He literally bought a plane just to fly back and see his family."
Mike's overview of his father got shaped far beyond what he remembers as a little boy.
"I experience him on a day-to-day basis," he said. "When I open the pub, his picture's all over it. A lot of people are curious what he was like. Somebody new will come in and tell me a story.
"In one sense I'm very lucky because I get to hear about my dad almost daily, No. 1 because of who he was.
"Sometimes when you're having a tough day, remembering him ... you get a little sad. There's no way around that. People keep bringing it up, and it does get tough, at times. But 95% of the time I love hearing the stories.
"People who were close to him say we were everything to him, to the point I've heard many times he wanted to be traded to Cleveland."
Thurman Munson was American League Rookie of the Year in 1970, league MVP in 1976, and a World Series champion in 1977 and '78. He spent his entire MLB career in New York.
Tugboat's is ringed by TVs that get worn out showing Cleveland games. One screen off to a side plays the Yankees. Most people know why. New customers tend to find out who the guy watching the Yankees is.
"I really enjoy going to work every day," Mike said. "I know all the regulars. It's a fun little neighborhood bar, exactly what I was hoping it would become.
"I still pull for the Yankees like my dad is still part of the team. Of course all my friends are Indians fans."
Mike has used every resource there is to find game action of his dad. His anecdotal knowledge is a tapestry of a thousand talks, with people who knew Thurman, watched Thurman, played with Thurman, played against him.
Some of the stories make Mike laugh.
He played along when asked to give a serious scouting report.
"Dad was gritty ... obviously a little cocky ... clutch," he said. "He had a toughness and a loyalty that would make me want to be his teammate. His teammates say, to a man, there's no one they would have wanted to follow more."
Mike and his wife, Michelle, have a daughter, Bella. An interview with Mike coincided with the rededication of Thurman Munson Memorial Stadium, which is in the late stages of a $5 million renovation.
Mike played in the stadium several times. The first time was with GlenOak High School.
"That game was very emotional," he said. "It was also the coolest thing. I was playing center field. I ran out and touched that No. 15 at the base of the center field fence."
Thurman Munson's No. 15 was retired by the Yankees in the days after he died.
"Geeze, he was so young," Mike Munson said. "I'm 14 years older than he was.
"I do have dreams that he shows up in. That's always neat. He can visit any time."
Kelly Munson was born in December of 1971, the year her father made the first of seven straight trips to All-Star games. In the first several years of her life, the family had a house in Norwood, N.J., within 20 miles of Thurman's workplace.
Yankee Stadium became her playground.
"My mom took us to the stadium frequently," Kelly recalls. "We would run through the stands with the kids of all the other ballplayers. When you heard Bob Sheppard announce that your dad was up, everybody would pause and watch him bat. Then we'd go back to running and playing.
"I would always get goosebumps when Bob Sheppard announced my dad's name. After the games we would wait for dad to come out, then we would all join hands as we walked out of the stadium."
Thurman and Diana Munson agreed they wanted their growing family to go through school back home. The kids' in-season address changed from New Jersey to Stark County.
"I remember playing in the backyard at our current house in Canton," Kelly Munson said. "We were playing whiffle ball. I caught a fly ball ... the first time I ever caught a fly ball. My father put me up on his shoulders.
"When you lose a parent young, there's an immediate change to your life and to everything you know. A parent walks out the door and doesn't come back. You come to understand that the people that you love can not come back one day. It changes your perspective."
Baseball is one of Kelly's loves. She keeps her dad with her. She recalls the aroma of his mitt. She regards Diana Munson as a hero in the hard transition to life without Thurman.
"We had a great role model," she said. "We had a mom who forged ahead. We had expectations on us. We all have a lot of our dad in us as well.
"We understood we had an expectation to be certain kinds of people ... to be kind, to be caring. to contribute back into society. We had guiding principles our mother and father gave us, and a lot of support.
"I had a lovely growing up. I had a lot of opportunities. I would have rather had my dad there. You have people who come into your life and offer support in different ways."
Kelly lives in Tampa, Florida with her husband and three children. She has a long job title — president, Aetna Medicaid at Aetna, a CVS Health Company — and a simple life plan. Move home.
"Dad really, really loved his hometown," Kelly said. "He really wanted us to grow up in it. Here I am after my travels and my years later, itching to get back.
"I'm actually building a house next to my sister's property. It's been an adventure to live away the last 10 years, but you find at the end of the journey that all you really want is be with family. I am 100% coming home because my mom, sister and brother are there."
Tracy Munson, like Kelly Munson, is the mother of three children. For years, Tracy was reluctant about her kids being too closely identified as Thurman Munson's grandkids.
"I'm pretty quiet," said Tracy, who works for the City of North Canton and lives in Plain Township. "I kept it pretty quiet. I wanted to shield them from some things as much as I could."
Tracy, Kelly and Mike regularly joined Diana Munson at Yankee Stadium for Old Timers Day, where families of former players are made welcome. Eventually Tracy took her kids to Old Timers Days.
"It hit them that Old Timers Day in New York is a pretty big deal," she said. "When they saw so many people walking around in Munson jerseys, I think it was a surprise to them."
Tracy's memories of her father waft to Lucia's, a Canton steakhouse that was close to the Cook Park ball field where Thurman basically became a catcher. Lucia's, since relocated to Belden Village, also was next to the Canton Zoo. Yes, there used to be a Canton Zoo.
"Lucia's was his favorite restaurant," Tracy said. "He was great friends with Carl, the owner. We would go twice a week and sit in the first booth, in the bar area, where it was kind of quiet.
"Sometimes people would know he was there. He was always good about signing autographs, but he wouldn't do it during dinner. If someone came over he would say, 'You know what, I'm eating with my family right now, but if you wait in the lobby I'll sign whatever you want.'
"And that's what he did. He would go sign afterward, and we would wait in the car. As a kid, it kind of annoyed me, but when you look back as an adult, I appreciate the way he handled it.
"He was always different at home than he was when we were out in pubic. He was just very silly. He was always singing. He would listen to music on his headphones when he wanted to relax.
"He loved board games. He was cut-throat. In Parcheesi, he would make a roadblock and keep it there the entire time until he got all of his people around."
The house in Canton (actually, Plain Township) had a pool.
"We would have diving contests," Kelly said. "He would always judge them.
"When the Yankees played at Cleveland we would always take a big group. It was nice because you knew he was be driving home that night.
"Lots of times he would have some of the players stay at our house. They would swim all night long."
The siblings appreciate the renovation and rededication of the stadium named after their dad.
"He really loved his hometown," Kelly Munson said. "What they're doing is a lovely tribute."
Mike Munson says, "I think my dad would be blown away."
Tracy Munson glances at the stadium every time she passes it on a certain stretch of I-77.
"I had a job just south of the stadium for a while," she said. "I would drive over and eat my lunch in the parking lot."
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Numerous social media posts from people and media outlets today are reporting Adreian Payne, a former Dayton high school basketball standout who played at Michigan State and in the NBA, has died.
The Dayton Daily News is seeking to confirm how Payne died.
Hate the news i received this morning…. Rest Easy to my brother/Teammate @Adreian_Payne
— Jared Sullinger Sr. (@Jared_Sully0) May 9, 2022
Confirmed the former MSU star big man has died. He was 31. https://t.co/a9SkZvicHH
— Chris Solari (@chrissolari) May 9, 2022
Payne, a 6-foot-10 center, was born in Dayton in 1991. He graduated from Jefferson High School in 2010. He helped lead the team to a Division IV state championship as a senior.
Payne played for Michigan State from 2010-14. He was a three-year starter who scored 1,232 points in his career.
The Atlanta Hawks drafted Payne with the No. 15 pick in the first round of the NBA Draft in 2014. He played four seasons in the NBA (2014-18) and appeared in 107 games with the Hawks, Minnesota Timberwolves and Orlando Magic.
Payne’s basketball career continued overseas through 2021. He played in Greece, China, Turkey and Lithuania.
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DALLAS — Students graduating from a historically Black college in East Texas were told at their commencement ceremony that an anonymous donor had paid their balances, officials said.
Wiley College said in a news release that over 100 students were gathered for graduation Saturday when the school's president, Herman J. Felton Jr., made the announcement, informing graduates they "do not owe the college a penny."
"If you have a balance, you had a balance," Felton Jr. said. "You no longer have a balance."
The college said in the news release that the estimated total for the balances owed to the college by the graduating class of 2022 was about $300,000.
“We are constantly communicating with donors to assist students in these ways so that they can begin their after-college experience with less debt,” Felton Jr. said.
The 2007 movie “The Great Debaters” starring Denzel Washington was inspired by debate in 1935 in which Wiley prevailed over the University of Southern California's nationally-known, powerhouse team at a time when the nation was heavily segregated.
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The first physical retail outpost of the company formerly known as Facebook is not likely to draw much foot traffic from customers who don’t wear a Meta employee badge. That’s because it’s not located in Union Square or Westfield San Francisco Centre but rather in Burlingame, tucked into the tech giant's waterfront campus just a few feet from an on-site Equator coffee shop. The showroom, which is now open to the public, is roughly the size of a large three-bedroom apartment, like a miniature Apple store with the chrome swapped for blond wood and speckled marble.
The most striking part of the showroom is the demo zone for the Quest 2, a virtual reality headset from Oculus (which Meta bought in 2014 for $2 billion), where users can play virtual reality games like "Beat Saber," "Golf Plus," fitness game "Supernatural" or, if you’re angling for some angling, "Real VR Fishing." A wall-sized video screen shows what’s going on inside the headset, while a team of Meta employees stands by with game play tips and gentle reminders to remove the headset if you feel sick. Jokes about the best place to vomit were received with awkward silence.
Aside from the Quest, the showroom also serves as a place to test-drive two other pieces of technology. Portal is a video conferencing tablet that was released in 2018 and had a moment in the early days of the pandemic. The second gadget, Ray-Ban Stories, does much less than you’d expect, for better or worse. They’re basically slick sunglasses with a hidden camera and tiny speakers. Last year SFGATE columnist Drew Magary gave a pair a test, calling them dystopian and predicting that eventually we’d all own a pair.
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The real reason most people will find themselves at a Meta store is to test the Quest headset.
As someone who was required by their employer to watch Mark Zuckerberg’s entire presentation on the metaverse, I was particularly curious about seeing Facebook’s future through the lenses of a shiny new Quest 2, whose sleek white design comes with a price tag of $299.
I signed up for the demo and waited for a text alerting me it was my turn, functionality clearly intended for locations in proximity to other retail. Meanwhile, I browsed through a list of games on the store’s so-called “wonder wall.” The vertical touchscreen showed demos of big-budget VR titles like “Medal of Honor: Above and Beyond” and “Star Wars: Tales from the Galaxy’s Edge,” plus curiosities like a nightclub emulator and their open-universe metaverse platform called “Horizon Worlds.” Unfortunately none of these titles were available to actually try — true to the display screen’s snappy name, when it came to the quality of these marquee titles, all I could do was wonder.
For my personal demo of the Quest, I choose to try "Supernatural" at the recommendation of the staff, who said it was the most intense game. Once I put on my headset, the workout app transported me to an immersive Icelandic setting where boxing instructor Leanne Pedante gave me a quick tutorial on hooks, jabs and uppercuts while standing in front of a mountain.
Then the game started and a series of floating orbs began flying toward my face. The format should be familiar to anyone who’s played “Dance Dance Revolution” or “Guitar Hero” — just punch the orbs, then punch some more. There were also incoming limbo sticks to duck and weave under, adding a core component to the workout. After five minutes, I felt a little winded, then for the last five I was transported to a volcano in Ethiopia were the pace did indeed become quite intense. I definitely would not want to be forced to do an hourlong session in the company of strangers.
Those looking for an interactive at-home workout experience could do much worse; however, the demo didn’t show me anything new. The four titles available to try were essentially VR ports of Nintendo Wii games. Perhaps it’s due to licensing issues or the unpredictability of an open-world environment like "Horizon Worlds," but gamers interested in testing the limits of this next generation technology will still have to wait.
Meta-morphosis
A Meta representative said that there’s currently no officially announced plans to take the retail concept beyond the company’s campus, but expansion seems like a natural next step from both a sales and marketing standpoint. The opportunity to turn users into customers who pay with more than just their data is obviously huge, but after spending an hour in the store, what struck me most is that selling VR headsets isn’t the real value of Facebook stepping off screens and into stores.
Mark Zuckerberg has always been and will continue to be a figurehead, but other than him, Facebook as an entity has always been a bit, well, faceless. Despite the thousands of employees and small army of contractors moderating content, most users of Meta products don’t ever see or speak with a human who works for the company.
Currently the only public-facing moments associated with the brand take place in congressional courts or on a foil board. A retail shop, wedged between a couple high-end clothing boutiques, gives Meta a physical presence. The company doesn’t have the product line to position itself as a lifestyle brand a la Apple, but it seems inevitable that it’ll enlist its own version of Genius Bar-tenders (Meta-ristas?) as frontline marketing in an attempt to soften a scandal-hardened image.
Is this store something consumers actually need? Right now the answer seems like no, but if they upped the wow factor on the Quest demo and put this in a mall, it could actually be a fun way to kill a few minutes while shopping.
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A group of graduate students at Northern Arizona University (NAU) are trying to raise awareness for Better Hearing and Speech Month (BHSM) in May.
The students are all in the university's master's in Clinical Speech-Language Pathology program. Their hope is to increase understanding of speech and hearing health as well as what speech-language pathologists (SLPs) and audiologists do.
“Communication is such a crucial part of connecting with people and it’s easy to take for granted,” Lindsey Kate Adams said. “You don’t always notice how it plays a role in our lives until you lose it.”
This year’s theme, chosen by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA), is "connecting people." Each week focuses on a different setting for SLP and audiology services: schools, inpatient, outpatient and the home or workplace.
“A lot of people view our field as just speech teachers who work on articulation in schools, and it’s such a bigger picture than that,” Adams said. “Our goal overall is to give people the tools that they want and need in order to participate in life.”
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Being able to communicate is “vital” to a number of situations, Chonnie Echeita added, especially in emergencies.
SLPs work with people at all stages of life on communication, voice and swallowing disorders, language fluency, understanding and hearing, among others. Molly Bouffard listed specifics such as stuttering and articulation and phonological disorders.
NAU’s Speech, Language and Hearing Clinic offers free screenings for 0-5 year olds, and affordable services for all ages, the students said.
“That’s the first step in figuring out if there is more that needs to be done,” Evelyn Rakowski said of the screenings, encouraging people with concerns to use the clinic's services.
People usually come to a career in SLP through personal experience, including many of these students. They had a variety of areas they hoped to focus on after graduating, though none had fully decided yet.
“One of the beautiful things about SLP is, if you choose to go one route, it’s not like medical school, where you’re specialized, that’s your thing,” said Rakowski. “You can always switch, so there’s a lot of variety.”
She studied Biology and Spanish as an undergraduate, initially planning to go to medical school. After a semester studying abroad, she realized she wanted to go in a different direction and met with a family friend who works as a bilingual SLP.
“It was a lightbulb moment,” she said. “...That is exactly what I want to be doing.”
She did an internship shadowing SLPs at a hospital, and said it, like every step she took toward becoming an SLP, “only affirmed [the decision] more.”
Once she graduates, Rakowski hopes to work in a medical setting, focusing on how head and neck cancer can affect people's ability to speak and swallow.
“Every single time I learn about something, I love it,” said Adams. “It’s hard for me to narrow down what do I want to do in my life.”
One throughline she noticed is “the impact that communication has on participation and being included.” She sees SLP as a way she can advocate for others and help them to advocate for themselves.
While she hasn’t fully decided on a setting, she hopes to work in advocacy, possibly with ARSHA (Arizona Speech-Language-Hearing Association) or other local organizations.
“I really see that space in our field,” she said. “Being able to do it on a very practical level, of I’m going to figure out a way for you to tell me your wants and needs and use all of the tools we are learning about and gathering in order to do that.”
When Echeita was thinking about potential careers, she said she kept coming back to SLP. She has personal experience with the field, as she was born with hearing loss and uses hearing aids.
“Infancy and the first few years are such a critical time for exposure to speech sounds and a lot of the sounds in our world and our environment," she said. "I didn’t have any of that experience, so I wasn’t able to talk as much and I wasn’t able to recognize sounds or even hear my parents...Hearing loss has impacted the way I learned to communicate, so I always was close to that field.”
After getting hearing aids, she worked with an SLP for years on things like oral rehabilitation and speech therapy.
Echeita is also still deciding what she wants to do after graduating. She thought she might focus on early identification or work with people with hearing loss.
“That way, I can help other children and other families be able to hear each other,” she said. “To me, that was the most important thing.”
Molly Bouffard learned about SLP after needing help with a voice issue. She has a master’s in music and was initially planning to become a college voice professor.
“I was referred to an SLP and I remember sitting in her office, feeling absolutely hopeless, wondering if I was ever going to sing again,” she said. “She was amazing.”
She’s not yet sure what her focus will be–possibly voice disorders– but wants to be able to help others in the same way.
“I’d like to be that person that can help people out of that feeling of hopelessness that I had in my SLP’s office,” she said. “...How we communicate and how we speak or sing is so much a part of our identity. That’s what I love about this field–helping people discover that or work to improve that.”
As part of BHSM, the students also shared tips for speech and hearing health. Some things Rakowski said to consider were sipping water instead of coughing and using a “confidential voice” rather than a whisper in response to a sore throat.
Echeita encouraged mindfulness about hearing health, such as paying attention to the phone setting that tells if a noise is too loud, taking breaks when listening to music or other loud noises and paying attention to potential difficulties in hearing or understanding speech.
Reading or even just talking to infants and young children is also important, she said, though communication matters at all ages.
“The more exposure they have to language, the better,” she said. “....Even if [you’re reading] the exact same book ten times, just read so much and talk to them, tell them about your day…It’s such a critical part of their lives at such a young age to develop.”
Adams stressed the benefits of bilingualism and asked people to consider those who have trouble communicating, especially during the pandemic.
“Social distancing, masking has impacted everyone and it's really important to consider people with hearing loss or any communication disorders, taking the time to slow down and communicate, because connecting with people really matters and it makes a difference in our lives. Taking the extra time to communicate with someone who struggles with that is invaluable," she said.
More about BHSM can be found at asha.org/bhsm.
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BENTONVILLE, Ark. — Gravette-based healthcare provider Ozarks Community Hospital (OCH) recently opened an outpatient lab in Bentonville.
OCH Benton County Lab is located at 907 S.E. Village Loop, Suite 3. Karen Spout, lab services coordinator, said this is the company’s first outpatient lab site.
“We were currently doing services in the Bentonville area,” Spout said. “We just needed a home base. We currently service nursing homes. I have a traveling processor on-site who travels to nursing homes as well as doing in-lab lab work for walk-ins.”
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MARIN COUNTY, Calif. — The Marin County Sheriff's Office confirmed the names Monday of the two Sacramento residents who died in a plane crash near the Golden Gate Bridge.
The sheriff's office identified Michael Briare, 57, early Monday morning as one of the people who died in the plane crash.
Jennifer Fox, 52, was identified by Jesuit High School in Sacramento. Fox was the mother of a Jesuit High School student, according to a letter posted on the school's website.
"We are saddened to report that the Jesuit community has suffered another loss with the death of Jennifer (JJ) Fox," the school wrote.
The Marin County Sheriff's Office said in a news release the plane was a single-engine Vans RV-10 and it crashed around 12:10 p.m. into the hillside of the Marin Headlands, northwest of the Golden Gate Bridge.
It took around 2 hours to locate the plane, partially because of heavy fog and condensation which hindered visibility. The crash is under federal investigation.
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Eleven people, including a firefighter, were hurt after a fire at an apartment building in the Bronx Sunday night.
The fire broke out shortly before 10:15 p.m. in the basement of a building located on Jerome Avenue.
The FDNY says when they arrived at the six-story building, along Jerome Avenue near West 192nd Street, crews found flames in the basement.
A video from Citizen App shows the scene filled with intense flames and a heavy FNDY presence.
According to the FDNY, 11 people were hurt and six had to be taken to the hospital.
There's no word on the extent of the injuries or what caused the fire.
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A police administrative aide and another woman who went to check on her upstairs neighbor were critically wounded when gunfire erupted inside an apartment in Queens Monday, according to a senior NYPD official and authorities.
The two victims -- the police aide, a 51-year-old woman who was shot in the head, the other a woman in her 40s who was shot in the abdomen and shoulder -- were taken to NYC Health + Hospitals/Elmhurst following what the senior official said appears to be a domestic incident at a home on Fresh Pond Road around 8:30 a.m.
The shooting happened in a third-floor apartment above an electronics store off Palmetto Street. Police say that's where the 51-year-old NYPD administrative assistant was wounded. The other victim, her downstairs neighbor, was shot when she went upstairs to check on the other woman after hearing some commotion.
No description of a possible shooter or motive was immediately available.
The investigation is ongoing. The NYPD is expected to share additional information later Monday.
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A mother crushed between two cars in a violent Mother's Day hit-and-run outside her Queens home has died, a senior police official with direct knowledge of the case said Monday.
Police have been on the hunt since Sunday morning for the driver of the stolen landscaping truck accused of fleeing the South Jamaica street where the 49-year-old woman was left pinned.
Multiple videos captured the horrifying moments the truck driver attempted to turn around in the quiet neighborhood and smashed a parked vehicle, sending it toward three people, including the mother.
The concerned neighbors had approached the erratic driver in an attempt to stop further damage after swiping initially swiping a car. Ignoring their pleas, the driver made a U-turn before striking a silver SUV and sending it toward the group.
The woman was crushed between two cars as the landscaping truck sped off. She was rushed to Jamaica Hospital where the woman spent Mother's Day fighting for her life.
Police found the truck abandoned more than a mile from the scene. Senior police officials said it had been reported stolen two hours before the hit-and-run.
A description of the suspect has not been released, but the senior official said investigators have video of the driver and are working to identify the suspect.
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An apparent love triangle turned deadly outside a popular chain restaurant in a New York suburb, after an off-duty NYPD officer gunned down his wife's boyfriend before turning the gun on himself, law enforcement sources tell News 4.
The officer rammed the boyfriend's vehicle late Sunday, around 10:30 p.m. outside the Buffalo Wild Wings in Middletown, two senior police officials said. The boyfriend jumped out of his car and tried getting away on foot.
Sources said the officer fired 16 rounds at the man, hitting him in the back and the head. The officer then shot himself, dying by suicide, the officials said.
Both men were pronounced dead at the scene by the time first responders arrived.
The officer's wife, who was in a separate vehicle, told police she had been waiting to meet up with the boyfriend. She suspected her husband had been tracking her cellphone location, the sources said.
The sources said the officer was an 10-year veteran of the NYPD stationed in the Bronx.
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