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GARLAND, Texas — A 16-year-old girl was arrested for manslaughter after shooting her 18-year-old friend, while the two were live-streaming, Garland Police said Thursday.
On July 5, officers responded to an apartment in the 1700 block of Apollo Road. That’s when they found the victim, who they identified as Princess Omobogie, suffering from a gunshot wound.
Garland police said their investigation revealed Omobogie was using a cell phone to live-stream her friend, who was displaying two handguns. One of the two guns discharged, striking Ombogie, police said.
Omobogie initially survived and was transported to a local hospital, but died of her injuries just two days later.
Police are not naming Omobogie’s friend because she’s a minor. She was transported to the Dallas County Juvenile Detention Center.
Detectives obtained a copy of the live-stream video and the investigation is ongoing. | https://www.kens5.com/article/news/local/teen-arrested-for-shooting-friend-while-live-streaming/287-794e26f5-fa73-44e8-9a4c-29eba48ef916 | 2022-07-08T16:58:05 | 1 | https://www.kens5.com/article/news/local/teen-arrested-for-shooting-friend-while-live-streaming/287-794e26f5-fa73-44e8-9a4c-29eba48ef916 |
SAN ANTONIO — Two people are dead after a shooting on the city's northeast side, the San Antonio Police Department says.
San Antonio Police Chief William McManus held a news conference around 11:50 a.m. on Friday.
The shooting happened in the 10400 block of Perrin Beitel.
He said the situation is still being investigated, however, two homeless people were found shot to death.
On Tuesday, two men were found dead in a field in the 9900 block of Perrin Beitel, not far from Friday's incident. "I know what it looks like. I agree it looks like that. But I'm not going to say that officially," Chief McManus said when he was asked if these two incidents are connected.
On Tuesday, oe man was found dead inside a car, while a second man was discovered dead in the field nearby. Shell casings were found at the scene, police said.
He said investigators need to look more into the cases to make that determination if they are connected. | https://www.kens5.com/article/news/local/two-people-dead-following-shooting-in-northeast-san-antonio/273-4cdca4a1-1252-4b46-bb83-be2d1b5a6d9d | 2022-07-08T16:58:12 | 0 | https://www.kens5.com/article/news/local/two-people-dead-following-shooting-in-northeast-san-antonio/273-4cdca4a1-1252-4b46-bb83-be2d1b5a6d9d |
CHARLESTON, WV (WBOY) – The West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources (DHHR) announced that it has identified the first probable case of monkeypox in West Virginia.
The case is a resident of Berkeley County, but no other information will be released, due to patient privacy.
The United States is currently experiencing a monkeypox outbreak with over 600 cases confirmed nationwide, according to the DHHR. A release from the DHHR also said that West Virginia will likely see more cases in the coming weeks.
DHHR’s Office Laboratory Services conducted the initial testing that identified this probable case, and the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is conducting further tests to confirm. The Bureau for Public Health and the Berkeley County Health Department are working to identify others who may have been exposed.
“The threat to West Virginians from monkeypox is extremely low,” said Dr. Ayne Amjad, Commissioner of DHHR’s Bureau for Public Health. “Monkeypox is much less contagious than COVID-19 and is containable particularly when prompt care is sought for symptoms.”
According to the DHHR, Monkeypox can spread through close, prolonged contact with an infected person, including:
- Contact with skin lesions or body fluids
- Sharing clothes or other materials that have been used by an infected person
- Inhaling respiratory droplets during prolonged face-to-face contact
Vaccines to prevent or lessen the severity of illness are available through the CDC for high-risk contacts of persons infected with monkeypox, as is antiviral treatment for patients with monkeypox.
“Over the past month, BPH has raised awareness of monkeypox among higher-risk populations, alerted medical professionals, and informed local health departments throughout the state to monitor for cases,” noted Dr. Amjad.
Symptoms include fever, swollen glands and a new rash. West Virginians who are concerned that they might be infected should contact their health care provider for evaluation. For more information, click here. | https://www.wowktv.com/news/local/dhhr-says-west-virginia-has-first-probable-monkeypox-case/ | 2022-07-08T17:01:26 | 1 | https://www.wowktv.com/news/local/dhhr-says-west-virginia-has-first-probable-monkeypox-case/ |
FLOYD COUNTY, KY (WOWK)—Following the funerals of the three officers killed in the line of duty on July 1 in Floyd County, Kentucky, another memorial will take place on Friday to honor a K-9 that was also killed in the ambush.
The Floyd County Sheriff’s Department says that K-9 Drago will begin his journey back to Prestonsburg from London at around 3:00 p.m. on Friday. He will be transported along Route 80 to the Mountain Arts Center where a memorial will take place.
The memorial will start at 6:00 p.m., and it will be a pet-friendly event. | https://www.wowktv.com/news/local/memorial-to-honor-fallen-prestonsburg-k-9/ | 2022-07-08T17:01:32 | 0 | https://www.wowktv.com/news/local/memorial-to-honor-fallen-prestonsburg-k-9/ |
KANAWHA COUNTY, WV (WOWK)—A vacant building burned to the ground on Friday morning.
Cedar Grove Fire Chief Gordy Coleman tells 13 News that a building on Hughes Creek Rd. was destroyed by the time crews arrived on the scene.
No injuries have been reported. | https://www.wowktv.com/news/local/vacant-home-burns-to-ground-in-cedar-grove/ | 2022-07-08T17:01:38 | 1 | https://www.wowktv.com/news/local/vacant-home-burns-to-ground-in-cedar-grove/ |
CLEARWATER, Fla. — Police arrested a man who they say shot another man to death Wednesday at an apartment complex.
Stuart Beck, 21, is charged with first-degree murder in the death of 20-year-old Michael Conrad at the Bay Cove Apartments on U.S. Highway 19 North, according to a Clearwater Police Department news release.
Police say Beck broke down the front door of a unit and shot Conrad, who later died at Morton Plant Hospital. The two reportedly were involved in a relationship with the same woman.
The department earlier called the shooting a domestic-related incident.
An investigation into the shooting continues, police said. | https://www.wtsp.com/article/news/local/pinellascounty/clearwater-bay-cove-apartments-shooting-death/67-e468cdbb-9aa0-4964-83bb-b9a713aad2ef | 2022-07-08T17:05:33 | 0 | https://www.wtsp.com/article/news/local/pinellascounty/clearwater-bay-cove-apartments-shooting-death/67-e468cdbb-9aa0-4964-83bb-b9a713aad2ef |
COLUMBUS, Ohio — An investigation is underway after each of the Ohio GOP senators were mailed feces; however, the envelopes were intercepted Thursday before reaching the lawmakers.
The Statehouse mail room received most of the excrement-filled letters, but the Cleveland and Akron post offices intercepted a few. The return addresses were fake, Senate GOP spokesperson John Fortney said.
“We’re assuming human,” Fortney said, after being asked by statehouse reporter Morgan Trau if the feces came from a human or an animal.
The whole situation is ridiculous, he added.
“I’m really angry about it,” Fortney said. “These are a bunch of little scared, little cowards that wouldn’t say s*** or a thing to you face-to-face, right, they would rather send it in the mail.”
The U.S. Postal Inspector is investigating this federal crime, he added.
“The OHP has been notified, and as always, the safety of all 33 members of the Senate, their staff and statehouse employees remains a priority,” he said.
There were no certain public policy issues, like abortion or gun access, written in the letter, Fortney said, but he doesn’t know if there were any threats or expletives targeting the legislators.
State Sen. Kristina Roegner, a Republican from Hudson, said she trying to be understanding.
“There are other things going on and I don’t want to make myself seem like a victim,” she said. “I understand that people are very passionate right now.”
A few Republicans said they are assuming the feces envelopes line up with Roegner’s six-week abortion ban going into effect.
“This is a highly charged and emotional issue, there’s passion on both sides,” the lawmaker continued. “But we need to engage in civil discourse.”
This calls into consideration the safety of not only the elected members of the Senate, but their staffers and every employee of the Ohio Statehouse, Fortney said.
It reminded the spokesperson of when anthrax attacks happened through the mail after 9/11.
“You’re talking about any type of biohazard, and also, what if this had been blood that was contaminated with hepatitis C or some other contaminant and people were exposed to it?” he said. “It was just uncalled for.”
There are some companies online that let anyone send feces through the mail discreetly, but Fortney didn’t know if they were looking into that.
The Statehouse team is determining if there will be heightened security measures for the staff.
As of right now, only the senators received the feces, not the representatives, Fortney said. That would probably take a lot more time and be a lot more expensive.
Follow statehouse reporter Morgan Trau on Twitter and Facebook.
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Monroe woman, 75, dies after being struck by car in parking lot
Charles E. Ramirez
The Detroit News
Monroe — A 75-year-old woman has died after being struck by a car Thursday as she crossed a parking lot, police said.
The victim, a Monroe resident, died from her injuries sustained in the crash, officials said Friday.
Officers were called at about 2:25 p.m. to the parking lot of Family Farm and Home in the 200 block of North Telegraph near North Custer for a report of a crash involving a pedestrian that resulted in serious injuries.
Investigators said the driver of the vehicle in the crash is a 78-year-old Monroe woman. They said she is cooperating with the police.
It does not appear intoxicants were a factor in this crash.
Anyone with information about the crash should call the Monroe Police Department at (734) 243-7500. | https://www.detroitnews.com/story/news/local/michigan/2022/07/08/monroe-woman-75-dies-after-being-struck-car-parking-lot/10012647002/ | 2022-07-08T17:11:48 | 1 | https://www.detroitnews.com/story/news/local/michigan/2022/07/08/monroe-woman-75-dies-after-being-struck-car-parking-lot/10012647002/ |
CROWN POINT — Lake County Prosecutor Bernard Carter urged residents Thursday to take precautions when meeting up with someone to make a purchase arranged online.
Buyers who arrange on social-media platforms to meet a seller should remember they're dealing with a stranger, he said.
"If you're gong to meet an online vendor, meet during the day where there is high visibility and likelihood that there will be other people around," Carter said. "There is safety in numbers, so don't go alone."
Buyers should let someone know where they're going and when they'll return.
If something doesn't seem right, stay home, Carter said.
Buyers also should avoid last-minute changes, especially if the meeting is moved to a more secluded space.
Bring a fully charged phone, and arrange to meet in a public place such as a police department where video surveillance cameras are installed. Anyone who finds themselves in need of help should call 911 immediately.
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"Remember to be vigilant to your surroundings," Carter said. "Look around before you step out of your vehicle. Keep your car doors closed and locked when needed."
The following police departments maintain a safe spot in their parking lots (those with asterisks also permit exchanges to be made in their lobbies):
• Cedar Lake Police Department, 7408 Constitution Ave.*
• Crown Point Police Department, 124 N. East St.*
• Dyer Police Department, 2150 Hart St.* (outer vestibule open 24 hours)
• East Chicago Police Department, 2301 E. Columbus Drive*
• Gary Police Department, 555 Polk St.*
• Griffith Police Department, 115 N. Broad St.*
• Hammond Police Department, 509 Douglas St. (east side of parking lot only)
• Highland Police Department, 3333 Ridge Road* (lobby open from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m.)
• Hobart Police Department, 705 E. Fourth St.* (lobby open 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.)
• Lake County Sheriff's Department, 2293 N. Main St.* (check in at security desk door J2)
• Lake Station Police Department, 1969 Central Ave.* (lobby open 24 hours)
• Lowell Police Department, 1333 E. Commercial Ave.* (lobby open 24 hours)
• Merrillville Police Department, 7820 Broadway* (lobby open 24 hours)
• Munster Police Department, 1001 Ridge Road*
• New Chicago Police Department, 122 Huber Blvd.*
• Schererville Police Department, 25 E. Joliet St.* (lobby open 24 hours)
• St. John Police Department, 11033 W. 93rd Ave.*
• Whiting Police Department, 1914 Schrage Ave. (use front of station including walkway)
• Winfield Police Department, 10645 Randolph St. | https://www.nwitimes.com/news/local/crime-and-courts/prosecutor-urges-safety-during-meet-ups-for-purchases-arranged-online/article_45bb8ade-763b-5fd2-aa59-9f827a058842.html | 2022-07-08T17:14:27 | 0 | https://www.nwitimes.com/news/local/crime-and-courts/prosecutor-urges-safety-during-meet-ups-for-purchases-arranged-online/article_45bb8ade-763b-5fd2-aa59-9f827a058842.html |
HOBART — The City Council is backing Hobart Police Department’s “Stop the Urge to Merge” campaign.
The council on Wednesday unanimously approved a resolution supporting the department’s efforts to fight channel realignments within Lake County’s E-911 system.
Each councilman signed the resolution, and copies will be sent to all Lake County Council members and Commissioners.
Mayor Brian Snedecor said Hobart also is reaching out to Lake County E-911 Executive Director Mark Swiderski to ask him to attend a City Council meeting in August to “come and explain to us what his logic is (and) why this a good idea to move forward because it does affect our community as a whole.”
Hobart Police Chief Garrett Ciszewski said one dispatcher currently handles calls involving Hobart, Lake Station and New Chicago police departments, but the departments talk on different groups.
He said Swiderski plans to merge the Hobart, Lake Station and New Chicago police dispatch channels onto one frequency. A similar plan is proposed to combine the Merrillville and Crown Point police dispatch channels onto another frequency.
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The channel realignments, which are expected to take effect after Labor Day, would allow dispatchers to monitor a single channel instead of listening to one channel in an earpiece and a second from a speaker on their desks.
“We understand it is stressful the way it is having to listen to us in one ear and Lake Station and New Chicago on the other,” Ciszewski said.
Although changes are needed, Hobart councilmen said they believe merging groups wouldn’t enhance public safety.
“In a job where seconds matter, we’re tying up a channel,” Councilman Chris Wells said of the merger plan. “That just doesn’t make any sense to put that much talk on a channel.”
Ciszewski said Hobart has school resource officers in every school. Those officers don’t talk on radios frequently, but they’re always listening to their radios in case there is a need to lock down a school if an emergency is happening nearby.
“When you tie up the airways more, you’re not going to hear that as much,” Ciszewski said. “There’s going to be more traffic.”
Restricting unnecessary radio traffic
He said Hobart officers already take steps to avoid unnecessary radio traffic by using their in-car computers frequently.
As Hobart reviews options regarding the channel realignment, Ciszewski said he believes Swiderski doesn’t have the authority to enact the dispatch merger plan.
Ciszewski said the interlocal agreement signed in 2014 for the county’s E-911 consolidation indicates action taken by the E-911 director for operations must increase public safety.
“Myself and the other chiefs affected by this have also asserted that this is not going to increase public safety, so he’s acting outside of his scope of what all the communities signed on for the interlocal agreement,” Ciszewski said.
Swiderski has advocated since he joined the E-911 Center in 2016 for the proposed realignment because asking one dispatcher to monitor separate channels creates a public-safety risk.
"This realignment is happening because we want the dispatcher to manage the one channel, not have to bounce back and forth through these different talk groups," he said. "Because that's how mistakes happen."
Ciszewski believes it should be up to the Lake County Public Safety Communications Commission to decide how to move forward.
He believes a remedy to enhance communication requires more dispatchers to be hired, and he wants the Lake County Public Safety Communications Commission to consider a request for Hobart and Merrillville police to have their own talk and dispatch groups by January 2023.
“Communication is vital, it’s what we live by,” Ciszewski said. “When we need help, we want to be able to use that radio. Things turn quick fast.”
Swiderski has said the E-911 Center, like many Region police departments, has faced some challenges in hiring since the coronavirus pandemic began.
The E-911 Center is budgeted for 105 employees, but currently has a staff around 71. Six new employees were expected to be released from training recently, and another five in training could begin by September. | https://www.nwitimes.com/news/local/hobart-council-supports-police-through-resolution/article_81b3b7ee-47f1-59ee-a518-fcc69aec530f.html | 2022-07-08T17:14:29 | 1 | https://www.nwitimes.com/news/local/hobart-council-supports-police-through-resolution/article_81b3b7ee-47f1-59ee-a518-fcc69aec530f.html |
CROWN POINT — The city and the Crown Point Community School Corp. have partnered to bring a new concession stand and locker-room building to Bulldog Park.
While the idea of working on a joint construction project at Bulldog Park "had been out there for a while," Superintendent Todd Terrill said the project really started to gain traction in the fall of 2021.
“Being that we are both taxing entities, so often we are just exchanging tax dollars," Terrill said. "We wanted to find a way to really work together to provide better services for our constituents.”
The city and the school corporation have partnered on things like the implementation of School Resource Officers and various traffic control measures instituted at school drop-off and pick-up, and Terrill said he believes teaming up for a construction project will further "strengthen that partnership.”
The two-story building will sit between Bulldog Park and the Col. John Wheeler Middle School track and football field, near the current concession stand.
The school corporation and the city are currently working to finalize designs before putting the project out for bid.
“We’re really at the very beginning stages,” Terrill said.
While the ultimate size and cost of the project has not been determined, the intent is to have the school use the first floor and Bulldog Park use the second. Terrill said the first floor would include a concession stand, bathrooms and storage space.
The second floor will be a locker room and will have walkways that connect to Bulldog Park. Terrill said the structure will "intentionally match to the current building at Bulldog Park and also complement the brick at Col. Wheeler."
Eventually, the existing concession stand located at Wheeler Middle School will be demolished.
Opened in 2007, Wheeler Middle School is slated to undergo major construction in the near future. Located at 401 W. Joliet St., the school sits next to the Crown Point Learning Center. The School Corp. has plans to build an auditorium that would connect the two buildings, replacing the current driveway.
The addition is scheduled to be completed in 2024.
To ready the site, Terrill said the storage barn that formerly sat on the property has been removed to make space for parking, which is why the additional storage space included in the concession stand building is key.
The school corporation is juggling a few other capital improvement projects, including the construction of a new Taft Middle School and a new administrative building as well as expansions at MacArthur, Timothy Ball, Eisenhower and Jerry Ross elementary schools.
Because the district has so many construction projects on the horizon, part of the deal struck with the city is that all building permit fees be waived. The cost of the fees, which Terrill said is about $1 million, will be the school corporation's contribution to the Bulldog Park project.
“We saw this project as an opportunity to upgrade our facilities at little to no cost,” Terrill said, adding that he hopes the project will be completed sometime in the fall of 2023.
“I think it is something that can really benefit both groups," Terrill said, adding that the building will give the Crown point community an opportunity to see the school corporation and the city "work together in a visual way.”
The Crown Point School Corp. and the city are partnering on a construction project at Bulldog Park. The planned building will be two stories; the first story will be used as a concession stand and storage area for Col. Wheeler Middle School and the second story will be a locker room for Bulldog Park. | https://www.nwitimes.com/news/local/lake/crown-point/crown-point-schools-city-team-up-for-building-project-at-bulldog-park/article_07707a0e-41b1-512f-900b-b52764716edc.html | 2022-07-08T17:14:30 | 1 | https://www.nwitimes.com/news/local/lake/crown-point/crown-point-schools-city-team-up-for-building-project-at-bulldog-park/article_07707a0e-41b1-512f-900b-b52764716edc.html |
Henrico County’s GreenCity project is set to break ground early next year, according to developers.
The $2.3 billion mixed-use “ecodistrict” is set to include office and retail space, over 2,000 housing units, two hotels, a 17,000-seat arena and extensive park space. A little more than 200 acres of land north of East Parham Road at the Interstate 95 interchange and extending north to Interstate 295 will be used, according to the master plan.
The project is being headed by developers Susan Eastridge, CEO of Concord Eastridge, and Michael Hallmark, founder of Future Cities. The two came together to form GreenCity, a joint venture for the project.
“It's a district-wide approach to sustainability,” Hallmark said.
GreenCity is being privately funded through a Community Development Authority created by the county. Taxes generated from the site will pay off the cost of the project. Once the bonds are retired, the money generated from GreenCity will go back into the county’s general fund.
“So this is an economic development initiative on their [Henrico’s] part,” Eastridge said. “They believe in GreenCity overall, but it’s a component that will be a tourism attractor, it'll be an economic development, job creator – all of that.”
The two developers also were involved in the Navy Hill redevelopment project, a $1.5 billion mixed-use project in downtown Richmond. The City Council in 2020 rejected that plan after concerns were raised about the financing for the project and projected economic impact.
The GreenCity proposal was submitted for approval in Henrico County in 2021. The county Planning Commission approved the request in September, and the Board of Supervisors voted in favor of the project the following month.
“We’re talking about a new kind of community that is intricately planned, inclusive for all and thoughtfully designed to be not only livable but also to set new standards for environmental sustainability,” Henrico County Manager John A. Vithoulkas said at the announcement of the proposal.
GreenCity will be organized into three sections, with the former Best Products Co. Inc. headquarters becoming the first ground-breaking site. The building and surrounding area, formerly known as Best Products Plaza, will be repurposed into sustainable office space, fashioned with environmentally friendly features like an atrium and space for green rooftops.
Cari Tretina, chief of staff to the county manager, said GreenCity will show companies how development can be sustainable and resilient, but also an economic driver.
“We have a very business-friendly environment and are always looking for new opportunities to diversify our economy,” Tretina said.
Project will span 12-13 years
The long-term project is set to span the course of 12 to 13 years, Tretina said, with the first phases of construction beginning in 2023.
The Best Products building renovation will also be part of the Living Building Challenge governed by the International Living Future Institute. Living Buildings are defined as being self-sufficient, connecting occupants to nature and creating “a positive impact on the human and natural systems that interact with them.”
“The Best Products building, when it's completed [and monitored for a year] with 300,000 square feet, will be the largest commercial Living Building Challenge project in the world,” Hallmark said, surpassing the PAE Living Building in Portland, Oregon, at 58,000 square feet.
Sherrell M. Rivera, 32, conducted multiple Google searches on her cell phone about the liquid uses of the drug and its side effects, including a search of whether the addictive substance would "slow breathing," according to the prosecution's summary of evidence.
Eastridge said that in addition to an arena that could hold future NCAA March Madness games to new opportunities for housing and retail growth, the sustainability aspect is what really gets people interested in wanting to come to GreenCity.
“So, we’re really going to be marketing to those types of people and that’s a growing population – a growing demographic,” she said.
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Small and midsize metros building the most new housing | https://richmond.com/business/local/2-3-billion-henrico-county-ecodistrict-breaking-ground-next-year/article_b665e5a7-723e-5572-b946-56d5c6d0670a.html | 2022-07-08T17:14:31 | 0 | https://richmond.com/business/local/2-3-billion-henrico-county-ecodistrict-breaking-ground-next-year/article_b665e5a7-723e-5572-b946-56d5c6d0670a.html |
TEMPE, Ariz. — At 13 years old, Alena Analeigh is making history as the youngest Black person to ever get accepted into a medical school in the United States.
In just one year, Alena has already finished two and a half years of college by taking a full course load at Arizona State University and Oakwood University.
“I really want to leave my mark on the world. And lead a group of girls that know what they can do,” Alena said.
12 News talked with Alena last year when she got accepted to ASU’s engineering program at only 12 years old with dreams of one day working for NASA.
But another passion took over shortly after: biology.
“It actually took one class in engineering, for me to say this is kind of not where I wanted to go,” she said.“I think viral immunology really came from my passion for volunteering and going out there engaging with the world."
She was inspired by a trip to Jordan and The Brown STEM Girl foundation.
“What I want from healthcare, is to really show these underrepresented communities that we can help that we can find cures for these viruses,” Alena said.
If everything goes as planned Alena will be 18 when she becomes a doctor.
“I want to inspire the girls. I want them to see that there are no limits,” she said.
Alena will attend the University of Alabama at Birmingham Heersink School of Medicine.
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Featured artwork chosen for 2022 Venetian Festival
CHARLEVOIX — For Charlevoix residents, the month of July is a time when one's thoughts often rest on preparations for the much anticipated event that brings thousands of people to town and a big boon to the local economy — the Venetian Festival.
This year's eight-day extravaganza includes a lineup of live music events, carnival rides and more; officially starting with Aquapalooza on July 16 and ending with the fireworks show on Saturday, July 23.
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In this current pre-Venetian haze of early July, the 2022 festival artwork was recently unveiled to the public. An oil painting by Kurt Anderson of Harbor Springs has been chosen. It is an impressionistic colorscape inspired by a photograph taken by Charlevoix's Tim Salmonson.
The image will be emblazoned on festival t-shirts, bags, brochures, posters and everything in between; serving as a visual place-maker for attendees who would like to commemorate their memories of this particular summer.
There have been 21 paintings chosen over the years — starting in 2000 and only skipping one year for the COVID-19 pandemic. Long-time Charlevoix resident and Venetian Festival Board Member Anne Golski is the brains behind this annual artistic tradition — one that has become one of the most visually recognizable aspects of the festival each year.
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If you would like the chance to own a piece of Venetian history, Anderson's original 2022 Venetian Festival painting will be auctioned at 7 p.m. on Friday, July 22. To place a bid on the artwork, call Golski at (231) 675-2164 by 6 p.m. on the same day.
Anderson was raised in Detroit during the 1960s, which he said greatly influenced his love of the arts. This September, he will show at the Charlevoix Circle of Arts in collaboration with 2012 Venetian artist Kevin Barton.
To learn more about Anderson, visit www.kurtbriananderson.com.
A schedule of Venetian Festival activities can be found at www.venetianfestival.com.
Contact reporter Annie Doyle at adoyle@charlevoixcourier.com | https://www.petoskeynews.com/story/entertainment/local/2022/07/08/kurt-andersons-oil-painting-selected-2022-venetian-festival/7816917001/ | 2022-07-08T17:19:16 | 1 | https://www.petoskeynews.com/story/entertainment/local/2022/07/08/kurt-andersons-oil-painting-selected-2022-venetian-festival/7816917001/ |
Judge dismisses waterfront development lawsuit against Hayes Township
CHARLEVOIX — For now, the legal battle surrounding a proposed Lake Charlevoix waterfront development is over.
Last week, 33rd Circuit Court Judge Roy C. Hayes III made the decision to dismiss the lawsuit against Hayes Township officials alleging lack of due process and conflict of interest surrounding the construction of a boathouse and private marina on a residential property owned by Scott and Debra Law off the coastline at 10034 Anglers Cove.
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With support from Tip of the Mitt Watershed Council and other environmental groups concerned with watershed protection, plaintiff (and neighbor) LuAnne Kozma and her husband and legal representation Ellis Boal — whose family has owned a cottage on the lake since 1912 — have been actively trying to stop the shoreline project. The project had received a since-expired conditional approval from the township in 2019.
However, the recent lawsuit before Judge Hayes wasn’t about environmental impact. It was about township administration — or the alleged lack thereof.
An improper position on the zoning board of appeals from a previous township employee (ex-deputy supervisor Roy Griffitts), a lack of membership on the zoning board of appeals and the improper noticing of public hearings were included in the plaintiff’s lawsuit.
Hayes dismissed each of Kozma and Boal's allegations against the township across the board, stating they were “moot” points that had already been remedied by the township and not the jurisdiction of the court to intervene upon.
“I don’t find the lawsuit to have a proper basis at this time,” said Hayes during his dismissal of the case.
“I don’t think this lawsuit should have been brought,” he added, agreeing with the assessment from Hayes Township’s attorney Todd Millar that the suit was “devoid of arguable legal merit.”
Despite this, Judge Hayes stopped short of determining the plaintiff’s lawsuit to be frivolous, which could result in sanctions. Stating, “There were legitimate complaints the plaintiff had with Mr. Griffitts' service on the ZBA ... and while some of those might have been overblown or unfounded, it’s probably a half step too far for today’s purposes for me to say this entire lawsuit was frivolous.”
During the hearing, Millar said, "The absurdity of their positions in this case, your honor, are highlighted by their argument that appears to be that I have to give all my legal advice and council to my client (Hayes Township) in a public meeting and only when a full board is present.”
Millar did admit there was an error in the public noticing of the April zoning board of appeals meetings (it was announced for Feb. 20 instead of April 20), but it was corrected in the next newspaper cycle.
Boal said the township provided false information to the public by publishing the statement that “any member of the public could stop by the township hall to review of the copy of the papers during normal business hours.”
“The township doesn’t have normal business hours,” said Boal. "You can only go there if you make an appointment. You cannot just stop by. That is an untruthful statement in a public notice in the newspaper."
Judge Hayes also noted there was no action taken for him to make a determination on regarding the Law’s proposed development.
“The court doesn’t have oversight or review the actions of other governmental entities until there is a final appealable decision in which the court has specific jurisdiction and standing to consider the issues,” he said.
“I have serious concerns about whether the plaintiff in this case would have standing as an aggrieved party to complain about the township’s actions or inaction — whatever the result may be in regards to the Law property. But because the development itself is not properly before the court, there is no final action by the township that would even be appealable. The township has not taken any final appealable action regarding the Law property,” Hayes said.
“The claims are dismissed with prejudice ... if the township wants to pursue sanctions we can have a brief evidentiary hearing on that topic and I’ll make a final determination at that point,” Hayes concluded.
At the end of the hearing, Boal expressed his desire for the township’s ZBA meeting to be scheduled sooner than later, preferably this summer and to not be postponed.
Judge Hayes interrupted Boal's comments saying, “That is not an issue that’s before the court and not a proper use of the court’s time.”
The originally scheduled April ZBA meetings calling for a reinterpretation of the zoning ordinance regarding the Lake Charlevoix shoreline development had been canceled due to the pending litigation from the plaintiffs.
Contact reporter Annie Doyle at adoyle@charlevoixcourier.com | https://www.petoskeynews.com/story/news/local/charlevoix/2022/07/08/judge-hayes-dismissed-lawsuit-brought-against-hayes-township-officials/7816933001/ | 2022-07-08T17:20:04 | 1 | https://www.petoskeynews.com/story/news/local/charlevoix/2022/07/08/judge-hayes-dismissed-lawsuit-brought-against-hayes-township-officials/7816933001/ |
EMS director proud to follow in Gaylord's Der Buergermeister tradition for Alpenfest
GAYLORD — Except for when he attended college and served in the Army, Jon Deming has lived in Otsego County and can't imagine being anywhere else.
Even though he doesn't have family here anymore, Deming doesn't plan on relocating anytime soon.
"My wife is from Frankenmuth and our house is here and we are part of the community. We also like to boat and ski. I am not the type to get up and move because I don't know if we could find another community like this," he said.
Deming, Otsego County's emergency manager and director of the emergency medical service, will serve as the "Der Buergermeister" for the 57th version of Gaylord's annual Alpenfest, which runs July 12-16.
The Der Buergermeister title — which translates as The Mayor in German — is an honorary title awarded to an individual who has impacted the community by giving their time, energy, heart and soul in making the community a better place to live. The honor is intended for someone who adds great value by sharing their ideas and leadership skills to help others become successful to their cause.
"I was shocked but it also was a very proud moment, too. It's a nice honor to be among the others and it says a lot," Deming said.
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Like last year's Der Buergermeister, Bobby McNamara, Deming is continuing a family legacy as his father, Jack Deming, was named Der Buergermeister in 1987.
"He would be proud, but I don't think he ever saw me doing this. He was a businessman and I have been in government and seldom do they cross over like that," Deming said.
Deming grew up in Vanderbilt and recalls attending Alpenfest years ago.
"It changes over the years. When it started it was different because it came right after the (National) Cherry Festival (in Traverse City). People change but the volunteers manage to keep it going year after year and it has weathered a lot of ups and downs," said Deming, who served on the Alpenfest board in the 1980s.
Deming said Alpenfest means as much to those who used to live in the area as it does to those who reside here now.
"It has become a part of this community and you would feel it if we didn't have it," he added. "It's anticipated and homecomings and reunions are held during Alpenfest. It's the one time you will see people you might not see again for a long time."
Deming has been through a lot the past two years, as he suffered from a bout with COVID-19, then watched as the disease nearly took half of his EMS staff out of service at one time.
On May 20, a tornado ripped through the area, resulting in two deaths, 44 injuries and property damage in the millions.
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Deming acknowledges the toll the storm took, but saw firsthand the caring that the community can show in a time of need.
"There was a sad part, but there also was a good part. The outpouring of volunteers — at one point, 1,500 worked on Sunday to help the community get back on its feet," he said.
During the week of Alpenfest, Gaylord Mayor Todd Sharrard will ceremoniously hand over leadership reins of the city to Deming beginning with the opening ceremony for Alpenfest.
Previous recipients of the Der Burgermeister designation:
- 1980: Jim Mongeau*
- 1981: Harold Elgas*
- 1982: Tom Gill*
- 1983: Ted Engel Jr.*
- 1984: Sam Titus*
- 1985: Edward Calkins*
- 1986: Curtis Toms*
- 1987: Jack Deming*
- 1988: Shirley Bates*
- 1989: Ed Strolle*
- 1990: Willis Wegmeyer*
- 1991: Ernie Grocock*
- 1992: Al Kassuba*
- 1993: Katheryn Lemp*
- 1994: Bob McNamara*
- 1995: Keith Gornick
- 1996: Jim Mathis
- 1997: Dick Beachnau*
- 1998: Ron Chavey*
- 1999: Gerald Campbell*
- 2000: Daune Weiss*
- 2001: Gladys Solokis
- 2002: Betty Moore
- 2003: Gordon Everett*
- 2004: Pat and Chuck Nelson
- 2005: Bob Harden*
- 2006: Mary Sanders
- 2007: Howard Cheney
- 2008: Jim Grisso
- 2009: Barb and Gene Fleming
- 2010: Alma Harrison
- 2011: Bill Granlund*
- 2012: Rudi Edel
- 2013: Maureen Derenzy
- 2014: Matt Barresi
- 2015: Judi Doan
- 2016: Rosie Warner
- 2017: Tim Granahan
- 2018: Sheila Simpson
- 2019: Paul Gunderson
- 2021: Bobby McNamara
*Deceased | https://www.petoskeynews.com/story/news/local/gaylord/2022/07/08/der-buergermeister-awarded-individual-who-has-impacted-community/7788779001/ | 2022-07-08T17:20:10 | 0 | https://www.petoskeynews.com/story/news/local/gaylord/2022/07/08/der-buergermeister-awarded-individual-who-has-impacted-community/7788779001/ |
Summer reading program underway for area students
GAYLORD — In June, PoWeR! Book Bags completed its School Vacation Literacy Giveaway Program for the 2021-22 school year, allowing students in Gaylord elementary schools, Johannesburg-Lewiston Area Schools and the Vanderbilt Area School to choose two books to take home and enjoy throughout their vacation.
These books are theirs to keep as they expand their home libraries, explore new worlds and develop their reading skills. Additionally, each student received two create-your-own story booklets designed to encourage them to continue to write down their own tales, ideas, and feelings throughout the summer.
“We are so excited to kickstart the summer reading adventures of the children we serve,” says Kara Gregory, executive director and founder of PoWeR! Book Bags. “Reading just four books per summer can prevent the ‘Summer Slide,’ helping children retain the knowledge that they have gained in the school year. We are grateful for our collaboration with these wonderful schools and for our own tireless volunteers who work so hard to make this program possible. We invite students to submit their stories to us to share online with others at our website.
PoWeR! Book Bags expressed thanks to their sponsors, donors, and grantors, including Gaylord Community Schools, the Community Foundation for Northeast Michigan, Otsego County United Way RSVP Program, ITC, private donors and the Barbara and Frank Rock Family Foundation, a fund of the Otsego Community Foundation.
Founded in 2016, PoWeR! Book Bags is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization whose mission is to increase children’s experiences with language, literacy, and human interactions in order to prepare them for a brighter future. | https://www.petoskeynews.com/story/news/local/gaylord/2022/07/08/otsego-county-students-obtain-books-part-summer-reading-program/7809824001/ | 2022-07-08T17:20:16 | 1 | https://www.petoskeynews.com/story/news/local/gaylord/2022/07/08/otsego-county-students-obtain-books-part-summer-reading-program/7809824001/ |
Michigan Manufactured Housing Association matching donations to Gaylord tornado relief fund
GAYLORD — The trade group for the modular home industry in Michigan has decided to donate in support of tornado relief efforts in Gaylord.
In the wake of the devastation caused by the May 20 tornado, members of the Michigan Manufactured Housing Association (MMHA) submitted a financial donation to the community.
Starting July 5, every $1 donated to the Otsego Community Foundation’s Tornado Response Fund will be matched, up to $20,000, by the MMHA. To make a donation go to the Tornado Response Fund webpage at https://give.otsegofoundation.org/campaign/tornado-response/c409192
“The Michigan Manufactured Housing Association members knew we had to do something to support this community,” John Lindley, president and CEO of the Michigan Manufactured Housing Association said in a statement. “I’m proud of how our industry family came together, not just financially but also with industry knowledge and guidance, to help those in need.”
Contributions came in from across the state from the different sectors of the manufactured and modular home industry. The association noted special thanks to those able to give, including AJR Development, Inc; Atwell, LLC; Cadgewith Farms; Cambio Communities; Cedarfield 55+ Community; Derby Sales, LLC; Klines Resort; Michigan Mobile Home Supply, Inc.; Michigan Manufactured Housing, RV, and Campground Association; Orchard Hills Village MHP, LLC; Sun Communities; Swistak Levine P.C.; and Yes! Communities.
In addition to the financial donation, MMHA worked with local leaders and elected officials to address some barriers in Otsego County on the redevelopment of the community, including a measure related to age restrictions on manufactured homes.
“We hope the continued support will help the community move forward for its residents,” Lindley added. | https://www.petoskeynews.com/story/news/local/gaylord/2022/07/08/otsego-foundations-tornado-relief-fund-benefit-donation-matches/7813467001/ | 2022-07-08T17:20:22 | 0 | https://www.petoskeynews.com/story/news/local/gaylord/2022/07/08/otsego-foundations-tornado-relief-fund-benefit-donation-matches/7813467001/ |
Thomas Ericksen, a former Northwoods Wisconsin priest convicted of abusing young boys, is up for parole
A former Northwoods priest convicted of sexually assaulting boys could be released on parole this summer, after serving about 4 years of a 30-year sentence.
Thomas Ericksen will go before the Wisconsin Parole Commission in August, according to Department of Corrections, but a date has not yet been set.
Ericksen, 75, was sentenced to 30 years in prison in 2019 on two charges of sexually assaulting boys while stationed at St. Peter's Catholic Church in Winter in the 1980s. He is also registered as a sex offender for life.
He was given 20 years on one charge and 10 years on the other. He was credited with 314 days of time served in jail since his arrest, both in Minnesota before he was extradited and in Wisconsin. He is currently being held in the Jackson Correctional Institution in Black River Falls.
The sentence was described as an "indeterminate" prison term, meaning the judge didn't have control over how long Ericksen would actually serve before he's paroled. He was eligible for parole as early as December 2019, just three months after he was sentenced. He was also eligible in 2020 but waived his opportunity to go before the Parole Commission.
At least 11 men claimed that the former priest abused them as children or teens in multiple different counties across the Northwoods of Wisconsin, either by filing reports with police or in speaking with USA TODAY NETWORK-Wisconsin reporters. The former priest was arrested in November 2018, nearly a decade after victims first began sharing their stories with Sawyer County investigators.
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The Parole Commission will take into consideration statements from victims about how Ericksen's abuse affected their lives. Oliver Buchino, a records associate with the Department of Corrections, said there are already several impact statements on file that will be taken into consideration as the Parole Commission members deliberate.
Parole consideration is given only for inmates who committed a crime before Dec. 31, 1999. That was before Wisconsin enacted what's known as a "truth in sentencing" law, which means inmates generally must serve the entire sentence given to them by the court, with some exceptions for early release.
Because Ericksen committed the crimes before that law passed, his prison term is up to the Parole Commission based on his behavior while incarcerated.
Generally, inmates serving indeterminate sentences must serve at least a quarter of their sentence and must be released after two-thirds of their sentence, according to a State Bar of Wisconsin publication. Using that framework, Ericksen would be required to serve at least 7.5 years in prison and would be released after 20 years.
When Ericksen's parole hearing is scheduled could be affected by the fact that the Parole Commission is currently lacking a chairman, after John Tate II resigned in early June. The Commission does not have a meeting scheduled for the month of July, but commissioners have recommended a new chair, Buchino said.
Laura Schulte can be reached at leschulte@jrn.com and on Twitter at @SchulteLaura. | https://www.jsonline.com/story/news/local/wisconsin/2022/07/08/thomas-ericksen-ex-priest-wisconsin-convicted-abusing-boys-up-parole/10012871002/ | 2022-07-08T17:23:51 | 1 | https://www.jsonline.com/story/news/local/wisconsin/2022/07/08/thomas-ericksen-ex-priest-wisconsin-convicted-abusing-boys-up-parole/10012871002/ |
SACO, Maine — Violet Cormier met her late husband, Ken Cormier, when she was just 12 years old.
She said she always knew he was the one, but the two made things official by tying the knot in 1952. Violet was 17. Ken was 20.
Three kids and several years later, the Cormiers were presented with an unexpected opportunity.
"My wonderful mom, who I was very close to, said to me, 'If I put $100,000 in your hands, can you start a business?'" Cormier said. "I looked at her and I said, 'You've got to be kidding.'"
In 1959, the pair used the money to buy land off of US Route 1 in Saco. Ken's brother had opened a mini-golf course right across the street. Then, the couple opened Marvel Drive-In shortly after. They served hot food and ice cream.
"We figured people would play mini golf, and then they'll be hungry and cross over to buy a snack," Cormier said. "[It was] before Burger King and McDonald's. There were not that many outdoor take out [spots], so we were one of the few, and this part of the area was a dead zone."
It wasn't long after until the Cormiers added batting cages, archery, and more.
By 1967, the couple's dream of creating an amusement park sparked, and little by little, they made it happen.
Funtown USA opened in 1967 and in 1996, the Cormiers bought 'Cascade Water and Amusement Park.' The park was then renamed Funtown Splashtown USA.
"It was never a blueprint of 'we're going to build a park' — that was the farthest thing from my mind, actually," Cormier said. "We didn't know what we were doing; we didn't even know what we were starting — it just evolved in time and it's like a puzzle: 'After a few years we'll do this, we'll do that.' We kept adding things and this is what it is. It's not Disney by [any] means, but it's my baby Disney."
Funtown Splashtown USA has grown into one of Maine and New England’s largest amusement parks.
Violet calls it a labor of love, but it’s also something else, a family affair. Every single one of Violet’s children works at the park alongside her grandchildren. They are in charge of everything from hand-painting signs to performing maintenance on rides.
"And once my great-grandson starts high school, he has a job lined up already, wanting it or not, you’re going to work," Cormier said laughing. "That’s something I did with my kids. They had to work because we spent our time building it up. 'Building it up' means we couldn't be on the golf course or on the beach. We had to be here and... don't mind being here. We kind of love being here because we're proud of what we've done over all these years."
Throughout her ownership, Violet has stopped and thought about her time at the park… and whether or not the life she and her husband built was worth the sacrifice that came with it. That was until a few years ago when Violet said she met a young boy while she was working at the main gate.
"I grabbed his arm to put a bracelet on and I noticed all his fingers were stuck in dirt. They were tight together, and I thought to myself, 'It's good that he comes to the park, this will be good for this little kid.' His sneakers were all worn — you could tell that he wasn't in a good place, and then suddenly he looked at me and he said, 'This is going to be the best day of my life,'" Cormier said. "I said God, I belong here... All these doubts and thoughts in my head, this young kid had the answer. This seven-year-old put me in my place."
You can still find Violet at the park every day. Most days, she is at the main gate greeting visitors, strolling through the park, or sitting at her favorite bar that oversees the pools at Splashtown.
She even leads orientation for new employees. Her motto: Treat every day like it's a party.
"Prepare to come to work and be at a party. You're the host, and I count on you to greet my guests with the best smile and the best interaction you can give them so that they enjoy the park," Cormier said. "You don't come just to a job, you come to a party and they understand that."
Coming to work is something she has looked forward to since she was just 24 years old, and it's the little moments along the way that keeps her and her family looking toward the future.
"I have friends who own boats; I have friends with summer camps and they enjoy the summer," Cormier said. "The season is very short and we choose to do this. Why? Because we love it. It's a labor of love. To see hundreds, sometimes we have three four five thousand people in the park at the end of the day, and they're smiling and they're having fun. That's the rewarding part of why we're here." | https://www.newscentermaine.com/article/news/local/207/treat-every-day-like-its-a-party-even-at-87-owner-of-funtown-splashtown-usa-shows-no-signs-of-slowing-down-maine/97-e2c73c5e-3d91-4fd5-a76d-c9efea599f0f | 2022-07-08T17:28:05 | 0 | https://www.newscentermaine.com/article/news/local/207/treat-every-day-like-its-a-party-even-at-87-owner-of-funtown-splashtown-usa-shows-no-signs-of-slowing-down-maine/97-e2c73c5e-3d91-4fd5-a76d-c9efea599f0f |
A fire suspected to have been ignited by a lightning strike caused extensive damage to a row of connected garages at a north Lincoln apartment complex Thursday night, according to authorities.
All 22 garages at the Northridge Heights Apartments, 6035 Meridian Drive, were damaged by fire, smoke, water or Lincoln Fire and Rescue crews who had to cut into the structure as they battled the blaze around 9:30 p.m. Thursday, Capt. Nancy Crist said.
Firefighters did not enter the garages as they battled the blaze due to fears of a structure collapse, Crist said; the roof was sagging before crews even arrived on scene.
No one was injured in the fire. Inspectors were still totaling the damage caused as of Friday morning.
Crist said residents had used space in the garages' rafters to store personal belongings, which fueled the fire.
The fire department's response to the scene was delayed by high waters that consumed some of Lincoln's roadways amid Thursday's night's storm, Crist said.
Water rescue crews were on standby — and multiple vehicles stalled in high water near 48th and Benton streets — but no one had to be rescued from rising waters.
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Steven A. Alexander was arrested Tuesday morning on suspicion of first-degree assault, manslaughter and use of a deadly weapon to commit a felony in connection with the fatal stabbing of 26-year-old Austin Gress on Friday.
19-year-old Alexandor Eskra was driving a Subaru east in the inside lane of O Street near 37th Street around 9:30 p.m. Saturday when a westbound Ford Focus crossed the raised median and collided with Eskra's vehicle, according to police.
The 21-year-old initially told police he was confident everyone at the rural Fillmore County party was of legal age to drink. But investigators later found at least 50 attendees were under 21, according to court filings.
The woman had been driving near 12th and A streets around 3:30 p.m. Sunday when she noticed a white sedan following her, the police said. An occupant of the sedan fired a gun at the woman's car, leaving six bullet holes.
Christopher Gardner had been traveling north on 27th Street near Arbor Road around 7:30 p.m. Tuesday when he ran the stop sign at the T-intersection and entered the bean field, Sheriff Terry Wagner said.
Fire investigators determined the fire started in a garbage can and crept up the side of the house, entering the attic and causing damage to the siding of a neighboring residence, according to a city housing complaint. | https://journalstar.com/news/local/crime-and-courts/fire-damages-row-of-garages-at-north-lincoln-apartment-complex-amid-storm-officials-say/article_71600fb5-2b4a-5ef1-900a-f13f31aa0bc8.html | 2022-07-08T17:28:12 | 0 | https://journalstar.com/news/local/crime-and-courts/fire-damages-row-of-garages-at-north-lincoln-apartment-complex-amid-storm-officials-say/article_71600fb5-2b4a-5ef1-900a-f13f31aa0bc8.html |
Police are investigating after a cabinet of free books that had been posted outside a northeast Lincoln church was burned in a suspected arson, according to authorities.
Lincoln Police Sgt. Chris Vollmer said officers responded to the Northeast United Church of Christ around 1:30 p.m. Wednesday after a pastor at the church called to report the arson.
The fire, which was set inside the Little Free Library at 6200 Adams Street, burned sometime overnight Tuesday and caused about $100 in damage, Vollmer said.
Fire inspectors told police the incident wasn't fireworks related. An investigation is going. | https://journalstar.com/news/local/crime-and-courts/little-free-library-outside-northeast-lincoln-church-burned-in-arson-police-say/article_de2bf70b-7b09-5fd9-a446-7cdfdfb3c073.html | 2022-07-08T17:28:18 | 1 | https://journalstar.com/news/local/crime-and-courts/little-free-library-outside-northeast-lincoln-church-burned-in-arson-police-say/article_de2bf70b-7b09-5fd9-a446-7cdfdfb3c073.html |
A café for military veterans will open its doors to the community with an open house Saturday.
Walkin’ In My Shoes CEO and founder Jo Wynne has announced the launch of The Bunker Coffee House in the community. It is located 2211 50th St.
"It's a new, first-of-its-kind coffee house program for veterans in Kenosha," she said.
Invited to attend Saturday's event, which is free and open to the public, are local service man and women. Expected to attend is Gov. Tony Evers, who will met with the veterans starting at 11 a.m.
"We are very pleased to be able to provide many program services exclusively for our veterans and their families, five days a week, “ Wynne said.
She had a vision to create a café that would provide free breakfasts, lunches, coffee, computer access and assistance to veterans who need help applying for benefits.
“I wanted to do this as a way to create something that I know they will love and appreciate,” Wynn said. “It’s going to be veterans helping veterans.”
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With rising food insecurity among military families, lack of access to benefits and resources, and issues concerning veterans. The coffee house was designed to combat the lack of community care to reduce the most essential need all families deserve, that of adequate food.
"It is now critical that we provide these services to help make access to fresh fruit and vegetables and other services become widely available to all veterans any day of the week; which ensures that all veterans have a “safe space” and open guarantee they are our No. 1 priority we want to serve," Wynne said.
The new coffee house is exclusively for veterans; and offers a free program to support veterans, active-duty Personnel, their families, and veterans who are homeless obtain weekly food, daily continental breakfast, lunch or snacks, and computer access to apply for VA benefits or Social Security benefits.
It's all an effort to assist and serve those who have selflessly served our country honorably," Wynne said.
Those attending are asked to bring any perishable food and nonperishable food items in support of the organization's “Helping Hands” Veterans “Great Choice” Food Basket Program.
Veterans program services will begin on Monday, July 11.
Walkin’ in my Shoes is a nonprofit organization that aims to serve the under-served homeless populations in Kenosha.
Questions about the program can be directed to info@walkininmyshoes.org or phone 262-577-5218. | https://www.kenoshanews.com/news/local/a-kenosha-caf-for-military-veterans-to-open-its-doors-saturday-gov-evers-expected-to/article_6925fd3e-fec5-11ec-9de5-bf3010cb594e.html | 2022-07-08T17:28:40 | 0 | https://www.kenoshanews.com/news/local/a-kenosha-caf-for-military-veterans-to-open-its-doors-saturday-gov-evers-expected-to/article_6925fd3e-fec5-11ec-9de5-bf3010cb594e.html |
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — Little Rock police are searching for 16-year-old Isaiah Young, who was said to have ran away from his home on June 27.
Young is described as roughly 5'4" and weighing around 180 pounds. He was reportedly last seen wearing a white t-shirt, blue jeans, and no shoes.
Police ask for those with information on Young's location to contact them at 501-371-4829 or 501-404-3037.
We will update this article as more information becomes available. | https://www.thv11.com/article/news/local/missing-persons-reports/little-rock-police-missing-16-year-old-search/91-f4057553-d683-4efb-9b6f-6a3326da9298 | 2022-07-08T17:43:30 | 0 | https://www.thv11.com/article/news/local/missing-persons-reports/little-rock-police-missing-16-year-old-search/91-f4057553-d683-4efb-9b6f-6a3326da9298 |
BREVARD COUNTY, Fla. – A man was arrested Thursday after being clocked driving a stolen car 100 mph along a 35 mph road near Cocoa, according to the Brevard County Sheriff’s Office.
Jahmari Parker, 22, reportedly passed a Brevard County deputy on Lake Drive traveling 65 mph over the speed limit, “driving extremely recklessly in wanton disregard” of other drivers, a probable cause affidavit states.
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After the deputy attempted a traffic stop, Parker drove away “recklessly and at high speeds” before he turned north onto Country Lane Drive and bailed out of the car, according to the affidavit. The vehicle was still in motion and had two other occupants inside of it, deputies said.
Deputies said Parker attempted to run away, but was taken into custody. In the affidavit, deputies said the vehicle Parker drove was stolen.
Parker was arrested after fleeing the traffic stop, exiting the moving vehicle while passengers were still inside and attempting to run on foot, according to deputies.
Parker faces charges of driving with a suspended license with knowledge (2nd offense), resisting an officer without violence, reckless driving and fleeing and eluding a law enforcement officer at high speed.
He was booked on Brevard County jail on a $16,500 bond and later released on Friday.
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MELBOURNE, Fla. – Police are searching for a man who attempted to rob a Wells Fargo bank near Melbourne Square Friday morning.
The Melbourne Police Department shared surveillance pictures of the man, who officers said walked directly up to a clerk and demanded cash before running away when the employee immediately called for help.
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Pictures show the man entered the bank wearing a gaiter, sunglasses, a Bass Pro Shop ballcap and a sportscoat.
The man did not take any money from the store, located at 1970 W. New Haven Ave.
Anyone with information that could help Melbourne police identify the man is urged to call the department at (321) 608-6731, or Crimeline at 1 (800) 423-TIPS (8477) to remain anonymous.
No other details were shared.
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AUSTIN, Texas — An 11-year-old transgender girl from Texas who has advocated for others like herself for most of her life is leaving the state.
Kai Shappley and her mother, Kimberly Shappley, have been vocal in their activism for years, pushing against legislation that has targeted the Texas transgender community and transgender children in particular.
In April 2021, Kai Shappley told state lawmakers that she moved from Pearland, Texas, to Austin for a "more welcoming environment," as she urged them to reconsider a bill that would make gender-affirming care illegal for minors. In March 2022, she was present at an event proclaiming Austin a safe city for transgender families.
But it seems the Shappley family no longer feels safe in Texas, in Austin or otherwise. On July 4, Kai Shappley tweeted a photo of a garage sale sign with the caption, "My mom sold our home & everything that doesn't fit in our car because the state I was born in is not safe for trans kids. Anyways... happy Independence Day to everyone who gets to celebrate that."
On a GoFundMe page she created, Kimberly Shappley wrote that her goal is to get her daughter and her son, Kaleb, "out of Texas and into a safe state."
For her reasoning, she referenced a June Vogue article written about Kai Shappley, which discussed in part a February order from Gov. Greg Abbott, directing the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services to investigate parents who provide gender-affirming care for their transgender children.
Kimberly Shappley wrote that "it's not just trans kids Texas is harming by scapegoating them for political purposes," saying that Kaleb regularly expresses fear that he will be taken from his mother by state agents and fear for the "irreparable damage he knows would be caused to his sister were she forced to de-transition."
"When states target trans kids, their parents, and their doctors, there is collateral damage – so I'm looking for a new state where my daughter will be allowed to be a kid, and my youngest son will no longer have to worry about being taken from me or his sister," Kimberly Shappley wrote.
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JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (WJHL) – Drivers on Interstate 26 should expect delays over the weekend, according to BrightRidge.
A release from BrightRidge states that on Sunday, July 10, rolling roadblocks will be conducted between the Unaka Avenue and North Roan Street exits. More specifically, the roadblocks will occur between mile markers 20 and 21.
BrightRidge contractors plan to “pull new conductor and static wire across the interstate” from 7 a.m. until 3:30 p.m.
During a rolling roadblock, traffic will still move behind a control vehicle at a slower pace.
BrightRidge encourages drivers to plan ahead and account for any delays the work may cause. | https://www.wjhl.com/news/local/brightridge-announces-i-26-rolling-roadblock-planned-for-sunday/ | 2022-07-08T17:51:17 | 0 | https://www.wjhl.com/news/local/brightridge-announces-i-26-rolling-roadblock-planned-for-sunday/ |
NAMPA, Idaho — This article originally appeared in the Idaho Press.
Citing potential First Amendment violations, the American Civil Liberties Union of Idaho has filed a public records request with the Nampa School District for communications related to the board’s decision to remove 22 books from the district’s libraries and classrooms.
“We certainly believe that these books should be returned to the shelves, and that I think is the goal of many members of the community, too, and that there be a fair and regular process for then reviewing those books,” said Aadika Singh, legal director for the ACLU of Idaho, during a phone interview.
The Nampa School District Board voted to remove 22 books permanently from district libraries and schools on May 9, even though committees of parents, teachers and staff were in the process of reviewing the books, as previously reported. In subsequent meetings, trustees have expressed interest in creating and following a formal review process for challenged books, potentially leading to some of those removed being returned to shelves.
The school district did not provide a comment for the story on Wednesday afternoon, and representatives of the school board did not immediately return a request for comment.
The records request, submitted Wednesday morning, seeks materials that explain the events leading up to the decision to remove the books and justifications for doing so, according to a press release from the organization.
“Early evidence suggests that the Trustees used an ad hoc process and ignored the advice of librarians and teachers and removed these books because they express ideas related to race, gender, and sexuality and contain views by authors and characters who are members of racial or sexual minority groups,” Singh said in the release. “If that’s true, the Trustees have abused their power and are likely violating the First Amendment of the United States Constitution.”
The ACLU of Idaho was notified of the board’s vote the evening that it happened, and wanted to investigate further, Singh said. Colleen Smith, a litigation associate with Stris and Maher, LLP, said she has watched each public meeting in which challenged books are discussed, including the January board meeting in which a parent raised the issue of challenging books, she said.
A few key points concern Singh and Smith about the decision to remove the books. Parents have a right to structure and control what their children consume at school, but they do not have the right to control what other children have access to, Singh said.
The trustees appear to have been swayed by one parent speaking out against the materials, she said.
“The school board trustees seem to have adopted that dislike, discomfort,” Singh said. “That’s what the First Amendment is concerned with and is worried about: local school boards cannot remove books from school libraries based on their dislike or discomfort based on the ideas that are expressed in those books.”
If trustees did remove books because they relied on a single parent’s views rather than a review process, that would have violated students’ First Amendment right to access information, Singh said.
There is a legal precedent for this. In a case that came before the U.S. Supreme Court, Island Trees School District v. Pico, a school district that had removed books from school libraries without following a formal process and without listening to the advice of “literary experts” was found to have violated student’s rights to receive information, according to the American Library Association.
Student First Amendment rights protect their access to information so that they may learn about different perspectives and eventually become an active member of a diverse society, Singh said.
Smith said it was “troubling” to see the Nampa School District Board’s decision seemingly driven by one parent’s voice, which prompted the ACLU’s interest in researching the incident.
It is also concerning that the books in question in the district were removed from school shelves during the district’s initial review process, Smith said.
“That’s problematic under the law, for example, because if there isn’t a good (review) process in place, any parent could challenge a book, have it removed from the library shelves, and who knows how long the process would be to decide that that book gets to go back on the shelves,” Smith said.
Singh also noted the optics of the board’s vote to remove the books given that four of the five trustees were just a few months into a four-year term. The board voted 3-2 to remove the books from libraries and classrooms, with all three votes in favor cast by trustees whose terms began in January 2022, or who were appointed later. The two dissenting votes were cast by Mandy Simpson, who has served on the board since January 2020, and Brook Taylor, whose term began in January 2022.
Singh said it is a problem if the trustees are “just doing what they want” without following process. She also said parents have shared an interest in the district tackling more pressing issues, such as mental health, gun violence, and disproportionate discipline against students of color, she said.
“(The book ban) is not addressing real problems and real concerns of parents,” Singh said. “This is, you know, a fabricated problem, and board members really need to be spending their time addressing these core challenges to education in the Nampa School District.”
Ultimately, the ACLU of Idaho could sue the district to get the books back on shelves, Singh said.
“If there’s another way to resolution short of litigation, through the board doing the right thing on their own, or through continued pressure from the community, we would welcome that,” Singh said.
This article originally appeared in the Idaho Press, read more on IdahoPress.com.
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Manatee County deputies investigate possible drowning at Marshall's Landing in Bradenton
Melissa Pérez-Carrillo
Sarasota Herald-Tribune
Manatee County deputies were investigating a possible drowning in Bradenton on Friday.
Deputies are at Marshall's Landing at the 5400 Block of 56 Court East, the Sheriff's Office said in a tweet.
More information was not immediately available. | https://www.heraldtribune.com/story/news/local/2022/07/08/manatee-county-deputies-investigate-reported-drowning-bradenton-florida/10014179002/ | 2022-07-08T17:55:30 | 1 | https://www.heraldtribune.com/story/news/local/2022/07/08/manatee-county-deputies-investigate-reported-drowning-bradenton-florida/10014179002/ |
NAMPA, Idaho — The Latino and Hispanic population in Idaho is growing, and making sure their health is taken care of is a top priority for Nuestra Gente Wellness Center in Nampa.
Owner of Nuestra Gente Wellness Center, Thelma Lopez-Barajas says, “I want to do more for our people. We don't always feel comfortable going to the doctor, going to the ER, and I wanted to provide a safe space.”
Hispanics are more likely to report they are in fair or poor health and overweight. That’s according to a study from the Idaho Commission on Hispanic Affairs. There are also barriers that discourage some Latinos to seek medical attention in the U.S.
"The lack of access, or means, or resources to sometimes go to the hospital and go to the ER and pay thousands of dollars," Lopez-Barajas said, "or go to a specialist and pay hundreds of dollars, and then not know if you're going to get a solution.”
Instead many Hispanic and Latinos rely on relatives to help heal using a traditional system also known as curanderismo.
"If you're Latino and you got sick and went to your mom and if she didn't know what to do, we call the aunts or the comadre, the friend, the neighbor, grandmother, or the gal that lives down the road that has been handed down for generations for 100s of years,” said Lopez-Barajas.
Lopez-Barajas says her facility sees more Latina women for preventative care and as they are more likely to seek extra healing methods when needing care. She also says Latino and Hispanic men are even less likely to seek out help.
"I think partly it's just that tenaciousness; we've been brought up to work hard. To get to work. I don't know if it's just ego or if it's just 'no I'm tough, I got this, don't you worry about me',” said Lopez-Barajas.
To help change that, Nuestra Gente Wellness Center offers a combination of traditional and conventional healing.
"It's not in mainstream health care and so I think one it's something they are used to and comfortable with and pave that road or make that call," said Lopez-Barajas. "We do have conventional medicine, we do have complimentary, we do have spiritual, we do have sobadoras and things like that.”
Thelma says she hopes everyone from all different backgrounds take advantage of this unique form of healing.
"We have all of our materials in English, Spanish, and we are starting to put some together in Arabic. So we just want to be very welcoming to all cultures,” said Lopez-Barajas.
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Swim advisory lifted for Palma Sola South
After being closed for more than a week, the Palma Sola South beach area was reopened on Friday.
Bacteria levels at the beach have dropped to an "acceptable level" and the beach is now open to the public, according to a report from the Department of Health of Manatee County.
The beach had been graded as poor quality since June 27 and closed since June 29. Palma Sola South rated poor quality in 10 of 32 water quality tests for 2022, according to the department's website.
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The health department is a participant of the Healthy Beaches Program and collects water samples at select beaches each week. The samples are sent to labs and tested for levels of enteric bacteria which can cause human disease, infections and rashes.
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ODESSA, Texas — The City of Odessa will be holding its "Movie in the Park" event on July 8 at Lawndale Park.
Addams Family 2 will be featured film of the event. Different movies throughout the summer will be shown at different parks in Odessa.
The next movie will be Space Jam- A New Legacy on July 22 at McKinney Park. | https://www.newswest9.com/article/news/local/city-of-odessa-to-hold-movie-in-the-park-event/513-35c50d5b-77ef-476c-8f21-79fcafe7fcac | 2022-07-08T18:00:27 | 0 | https://www.newswest9.com/article/news/local/city-of-odessa-to-hold-movie-in-the-park-event/513-35c50d5b-77ef-476c-8f21-79fcafe7fcac |
AUSTIN, Texas — On Thursday, Gov. Greg Abbott issued an executive order that authorizes the Texas National Guard and the Texas Department of Public Safety to apprehend immigrants in the country illegally and return them to the border.
In a press release announcing the new order, Gov. Abbott blamed the Biden Administration's recent decision to end Title 42 expulsions and the remain in Mexico policy for "historic levels of illegal crossings." Abbott's office said 5,000 migrants were apprehended over the Fourth of July weekend and that there is an ongoing crisis that has "overrun communities" at the border and across the state.
"While President Biden refuses to do his job and enforce the immigration laws enacted by Congress, the State of Texas is once again stepping up and taking unprecedented action to protect Americans and secure our southern border," said Gov. Abbott. "The cartels have become emboldened and enriched by President Biden's open border policies, smuggling in record numbers of people, weapons and deadly drugs like fentanyl."
The Texas Democratic Party called Abbott's order "unlawful" and "bigoted," with Chairman Gilberto Hinojosa releasing the following statement Thursday evening.
"Today's bad-faith, unlawful political stunt of the day from Gov. Abbott is just as bigoted as all his others. The key difference is that today he's dabbling with the word 'invasion' – the same racist concept that fueled the 2019 El Paso shooter who drove hundreds of miles to specifically gun down Latinos.
"We need real leadership in this state ASAP: leadership that will work with Washington to create an orderly system of immigration that reflects our values, not buck the law in the hopes of getting a positive Fox News evening segment.
“Greg Abbott will continue to cower to the 4chan demands of the day just to shore up a few more votes from the Proud Boys in his next election. For the well-being of our state, and for the sake of the humanity of migrants seeking refuge in the United States – we must retire Greg Abbott this fall. We cannot afford to see how much more desperate and extreme his stunts will become.”
Austin-based immigration attorney Kate Lincoln-Goldfinch agrees the order seems to be political grandstanding.
"This executive order says nothing about the federal law that is already in existence. My guess is we're not actually going to see a lot of activity based on this order," Lincoln-Goldfinch said. "This is just something to get a lot of attention, and we probably will see maybe a few actions along the border, but not a lot of activity."
The attorney added the order itself is fairly vague, leaving her with many questions.
"The order doesn't specify the limit to which the state will go or the National Guard will go to apprehend immigrants. Are they going to be knocking on people's doors and visiting people in the interior of Texas? Are they going to remain within a certain mile set of miles from the border, or are they going to work with Border Patrol, or are they going to complicate things for Border Patrol like they have done in the past," Lincoln-Goldfinch said.
She also argued any enforcement may come down to racial profiling.
"The order doesn't specify where these immigrants will be coming from," she continued. "It seems like there is no way that it can be implemented without racially profiling people and specifically picking out people who look like they are immigrants and probably are people of color, people who look like they're from Central America."
Abbott's announcement comes one day after reports that the U.S. Department of Justice has launched an investigation into alleged civil rights violations under his border operation, Operation Lone Star.
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TEXAS, USA — The Texas Juvenile Justice Department (TJJD) confirmed to WFAA on Thursday that the state's juvenile detention facilities have stopped taking in youth due to critical staffing shortages.
The TJJD said the paused intake started last week. In a letter from the TJJD interim executive director to facility chiefs, the department said all five state secure facilities are implementing variations of their emergency operation planning.
The TJJD leader said the staffing problem is so severe it could lead to an “inability to provide even basic supervision for youth locked in their rooms.”
“This could cause a significantly impaired ability to intervene in the increasing suicidal behaviors already occurring by youth struggling with the isolative impact of operational room confinement,” the letter read.
As of May, the population hovered at around 570 youth – one of the lowest levels in the last decade, according to state records. A department spokesperson told WFAA on Thursday that there was 140 committed youth on the waitlist to come to TJJD.
"TJJD is staying in close contact with Juvenile Probation Departments, to keep them apprised of the situation. The agency regrets that it had to take this action and recognizes that many county facilities also are struggling with staffing shortages reflective of the national staffing crisis," the TJJD spokesperson said in a statement.
TJJD said it is working to resolve the underlying issues and resume intakes as soon as possible.
On June 22, Interim Executive Director of TJJD Shandra Carter testified before the Sunset Advisory Commission that children within TJJD are facing lockdowns that last 22 hours due to lack of staffing.
"Our youth are spending up to 22 hours each day in their rooms during lockdowns," Carter testified. "These lockdowns are necessary because we just don't have the available staff to safely supervise the youth when outside of their rooms."
The Sunset Advisory Commission audits state departments to ensure they're being run efficiently.
The commission has noted that staffing is the biggest problem facing TJJD.
Carter testified that staff needs to be paid more and that current staffing levels are shouldering massive amounts of overtime.
Per the Sunset Commission, the TJJD had a 71% turnover rate in the fiscal year 2021.
The next state legislature in 2023 will ultimately decide if the TJJD sticks around.
Juvenile attorney and former prosecutor Lisa Herrick for the Sparks Law Firm is representing 40 juveniles currently in DFW.
She's defended kids in Dallas, Tarrant, Parker, Johnson, and Denton counties since 2016.
She says that the entire situation is a problem.
"It's an absolute mess," Herrick said.
The worst-case scenario, Herrick said, is for juveniles who receive an 'indeterminate' disposition for their cases and waiting to be picked up by TJJD.
An indeterminate disposition means that the juvenile stays with TJJD to be rehabilitated. The agency determines when they should be released after being offered several rehabilitative services within TJJD like schooling, job training, and even drug treatment services.
However, if kids can't get picked up by TJJD for that evaluation -- the juveniles languish in detention facilities and miss out on rehabilitative services.
The same goes for 'determinate' cases, where judges order juveniles to TJJD for a certain amount of time.
However, the time they spend in county detention services would count as time served, yet those juveniles would also miss out on rehabilitative services.
"The faster the system intervenes with a child who has committed an offense; the faster rehabilitative services are offered, the more likely they are to be rehabilitated," Herrick said.
"If they're not being offered those rehabilitative services until they get to TJJD, which might be weeks or months after they're sentenced, the likelihood of them being fully rehabilitated is less," Herrick continued.
Herrick also said if a teen turns 19 before going to TJJD, they can also miss out on services.
"If a child is still in their local detention center on their 19th birthday, they will be released without ever having stepped into TJJD," Herrick said. "They just miss the opportunity."
In Tarrant County, a juvenile judge told WFAA that 23 juveniles are waiting to be transferred to TJJD.
Four of those juveniles are 18 and are being housed at the Tarrant County jail.
The longest a juvenile has waited to be picked up by TJJD? 118 days. The next longest wait time was 89 days.
The judge also said there are 27 pending juvenile homicide cases in Tarrant County. The judge said the most he's seen in the county was roughly 10.
TJJD also enacted a 15% pay increase for all direct-care staff. Direct care staff include youth development coaches (juvenile correctional officers), team leaders (dorm supervisors), case managers and case manager supervisors, cooks, food service managers, youth safety managers and parole officers and parole supervisors. This raise will increase the starting annual pay for Youth Development Coaches (JCOs) from $36,238 to $41,700. To apply, click here.
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With the Supreme Court recently placing a limit on the Environmental Protection Agency can regulate, former Chairman with the Permian Basin Petroleum Museum explains what this means for us in the Basin.
“They ruled that the EPA was overstepping it’s boundaries by putting in National federal mandates into states where they had no jurisdiction,” said Edwards.
Meaning the Supreme Court is wanting this power to remain to the states when it comes to regulations.
"Because what the Supreme Court is saying is hey it’s up to Texas to decide what’s best for Texas it’s up to California to decide what’s good for California as for as EPA regulations go as far as clean air and water regulations," said Edwards.
He says this ruling can be a good thing for those in oil and gas.
"I think all of the people in the oil and gas industry were very happy that the Supreme Court ruled how they did, which is pass it down to the states let the states decide how they want to hand things operate in their own state," Edwards said. | https://www.newswest9.com/article/news/local/what-the-supreme-courts-epa-decision/513-85c947f5-76ab-4092-8a9c-e300261f3579 | 2022-07-08T18:00:53 | 0 | https://www.newswest9.com/article/news/local/what-the-supreme-courts-epa-decision/513-85c947f5-76ab-4092-8a9c-e300261f3579 |
Two men were gunned down in Philadelphia's West Oak Lane neighborhood Thursday night.
The shooting took place along the 1900 block of 68th Avenue before 11 p.m., Philadelphia Police Chief Inspector Scott Small said.
Police officers arrived to find both men bleeding heavily on the sidewalk right next to eat other, Small said. Medics pronounced them dead on the scene.
On Friday, police identified the men as 21-year-old Tyheim Tucker and 20-year-old Justin Robert Smith. Both young men lived nearby.
Investigators found evidence that at least 12 shots were fired, Small said. Some of the shell casings were found just inches and feet away from where the men died.
"It appears that the shooter or shooters were standing very close to these two victims when the shots were fired," Small said.
Police did not reveal a motive for the shooting and the search for their killer(s) continued Friday.
To date, there have been 280 homicides in Philadelphia in 2022, according to police data. That's down just 2% from the same time last year, which ended up being the deadliest year on record. | https://www.nbcphiladelphia.com/news/local/double-homicide-philly/3294139/ | 2022-07-08T18:12:25 | 0 | https://www.nbcphiladelphia.com/news/local/double-homicide-philly/3294139/ |
WICHITA, Kan. (KSNW) – The Wichita Ice Center is experiencing mechanical issues, the City of Wichita says.
The City of Wichita and Rink Management are working hard to rectify the issues. However, the mechanical problems will not impact Saturday’s scheduled Wichita Force Football game.
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The New Jersey State Police arrested eight suspects who allegedly operated a "horrific" human trafficking ring in which victims were "lured to this country under the promise of a better life.”
Eight people between 28 and 55 years old were arrested and face charges ranging from third-degree maintaining a house of prostitution to first-degree human trafficking and conspiracy.
Detectives led a four-month-long investigation where they discovered that the suspects smuggled female victims and forced them into prostitution, state police said in a news release.
Through their investigation, detectives identified a 43-year-old suspect as the ringleader of the human trafficking network that operated out of a number of residences in Trenton.
Acting Attorney General Matthew Platkin commented on the investigation saying, “The trafficking of human beings is horrific, particularly when it involves the sexual exploitation of vulnerable women and girls lured to this country under the promise of a better life.”
Colonel Patrick J. Callahan, superintendent of the New Jersey State Police, said that the investigation shows the department’s dedication to bringing criminals to justice to dismantling “operations that create life-long, damage to victims."
The search began Friday, January 21. State Police Missing Persons and Human Trafficking unit detectives gained information of a minor being trafficked around a Hudson Street property in Trenton.
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Afterward, on the same day, those detectives – along with officials from the state police T.E.A.M.S. Unit, K-9 Unit, Crime Suppression Central Unit, Trenton Police Department and Immigration and Customs Enforcement – performed a search with warrant at the Hudson Street property. Those involved in the search found two female victims and arrested two suspects, 39 and 55 years old, both Trenton residents.
One of the victims revealed that she was smuggled from Mexico to Texas under the notion she would be working at a restaurant. However, she was forced into a human sex trafficking operation, eventually being trafficked into New Jersey as a prostitute before being moved to Trenton, the state police said.
On Wednesday, May 11, detectives and other officials executed search warrants for multiple residences in Trenton. Nine more female victims were located, and evidence was found that described a false pretense that they would be smuggled into the United States and be provided actual employment.
Two suspects remain on the loose, while the others are being housed at the Mercer County Jail pending detention hearings, police said.
Anyone who is a victim of human trafficking or knows a victim is encouraged to call the New Jersey State Police at 855-END-NJ-HT. Every tip remains anonymous.
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A 51-year-old on-duty USPS worker was randomly attacked by a stranger as he delivered mail in Manhattan on Wednesday, authorities say.
According to the NYPD, the USPS employee was in uniform when the stranger approached him near Third Avenue and East 48th Street around 4 p.m. that day.
Unprovoked, the stranger punched the USPS worker in the head multiple times, police said. He then ran off in an unknown direction. No words were apparently exchanged.
The USPS employee was taken to a hospital and is expected to be OK.
Anyone with information is asked to call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-577-TIPS.
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SPRINGFIELD — Gov. JB Pritzker announced $30.3 million in grants will be going to 87 local park projects that will help communities acquire open space and improve recreational facilities throughout Illinois.
McLean County will receive $64,700 for Centennial Park playground and improvements in Heyworth. Tazewell County will receive $400,000 for the Levee Park Phase III spray pad and amphitheater in East Peoria.
The grants are through the state's Open Space Land Acquisition and Development program, administered by the Illinois Department of Natural Resources. The grants can provide up to half of a project's funds and, when combined with the investment of local matching funds, will support more than $56 million in local park development projects and land acquisitions statewide.
The program began in 1987 and has invested $433.5 million in 1,816 local park projects. The program receives dedicated funding from a percentage of the state's Real Estate Transfer Tax.
Other counties receiving funding include Brown, Champaign, Clark, Clinton, Cook, Dekalb, DuPage, Effingham, Franklin, Greene, Jefferson, JoDaviess, Kane, Knox, Lake, Madison, McDonough, McHenry, Moultrie, Ogle, Perry, Piatt, Randolph, Saline, Sangamon, Shelby, Union, Will and Winnebago. | https://pantagraph.com/news/local/parks-in-mclean-tazewell-counties-awarded-state-grants/article_ef2e625a-fed8-11ec-b82f-679f3aca824b.html | 2022-07-08T18:31:59 | 1 | https://pantagraph.com/news/local/parks-in-mclean-tazewell-counties-awarded-state-grants/article_ef2e625a-fed8-11ec-b82f-679f3aca824b.html |
The Three Rivers Festival executive director said it was surreal to officially start the 53rd annual festival Friday morning.
"We spent so long planning it,” Justin Shurley said. “It’s one of those things where you don’t think it’s ever going to come, and then it’s there.”
Shurley kicked off the festival Friday morning with a ribbon-cutting ceremony at Junk Food Alley. He was joined by the event’s board president, John Nichter, Ruoff Home Mortgage CEO Mark Music, and City Councilman Geoff Paddock, D-5th.
Paddock is also executive director of Headwaters Alliance – the local nonprofit that manages Headwaters Park, the main location for the Three Rivers Festival.
“I’m very pleased as director of Headwaters Park to again welcome the Three Rivers Festival here,” Paddock said. “We’ve worked very hard to provide a good venue (this year).”
Shurley said he is expecting record-breaking numbers this year, with almost 300,000 people attending the eight-day event.
"People are excited,” Shurley said, “especially with the parade back. From everything we’ve seen, people want to get out.”
This is Shurley’s second year as executive director but his first time planning the event. He was hired for the position nine days before the festival began last year.
Nichter said he’s excited to see the community’s response to this year’s festival.
“It’s just great to see everyone down here having fun,” Nichter said. “That’s why we’re here. We put on this festival to celebrate Fort Wayne.”
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Greater:SATX — the public-private organization in charge of recruiting and retaining local businesses — is launching a fund to draw more nonstop flights to San Antonio International Airport.
A lack of direct flights has long been cited as a roadblock to bringing more companies to the city — and a frequent complaint of travelers.
Greater:SATX so far has raised $3 million from the private sector, which will be used to attract flights to Europe, Canada and domestic destinations.
“We want to try and capture an opportunity to incentivize an airline to want to do business with us,” Airport Director Jesus Saenz said Friday. “It’s an excellent opportunity for us to work collectively together as a team to continue to grow the San Antonio opportunity, not only in air service, but in economic development as well.”
The fund could be used to subsidize seats, for marketing or other enticements, he said. Passengers can travel nonstop to over 40 domestic cities and Mexico with existing service.
The funding comes as the airport — which is often criticized as drab and small — is in the midst of a $2.5 billion facelift over the next 20 years aimed at expansion and modernization.
Generating private-sector muscle to lure more flights was one of the goals Greater:SATX set when the organization was retooled last year.
“We’ve benchmarked our region’s needs as well as successful funding mechanisms in other markets to launch a comprehensive Air Service Development Fund that can support the continued growth of SAT to best serve the San Antonio region and beyond,” Jenna Saucedo-Herrera, President and CEO of Greater:SATX, said in a statement.
Along with the airport, the fund will work with Visit San Antonio and the largest companies headquartered in the region.
H-E-B President Craig Boyan, an officer and former executive committee chairman at Greater:SATX, said the San Antonio company is “committed to investing in our airport.”
“It’s time for us to leverage our resources from across the region to reach the next level,” Boyan said in a statement. “This initiative can help our greater San Antonio region attract more business investment that ultimately provides more jobs for San Antonians.”
Political and business leaders in San Antonio have long contended the airport is a hindrance to the city’s progress.
The primary example: AT&T moved its headquarters from San Antonio to Dallas in 2008, in part because of the airport. Dallas had “more convenient, time-efficient and cost-effective airports,” the company’s then-CEO Randall Stephenson said at the time.
As San Antonio’s population swells, demand for flights is expected to increase. More than 10 million passengers fly in and out of the airport annually, a figure that could surge to 18 million in the next 20 years.
The airport is continuing to recover from the coronavirus pandemic, which upended travel. About 814,300 people flew through the airport in May, an increase of nearly 19 percent from the same month last year.
In 2018, Mayor Ron Nirenberg set up a 21-member commission to consider options for improving airline service. It developed a multiphase master plan, which the City Council approved last year.
One of the projects in the first stage is Terminal C, which could open to travelers by 2028.
Circa-1984 Terminal A, which has one of the narrowest concourses among large U.S. airports, will get a redo. A ground transportation center, a new parking garage, “smart restrooms” and a larger security checkpoint in Terminal B are also in the works.
Several gates are under construction and expected to open this year. The airport could have as many as 37 gates when the makeover is done to provide for increases in demand through 2040, up from 23 now.
The airport’s overhaul will be the city’s biggest, priciest capital undertaking in decades, and federal money and airport revenue bonds are expected to cover the cost.
The city plans to seek up to $150 million per year over the next five years through the $1.2 trillion infrastructure package President Joe Biden signed last year.
The Biden administration announced Thursday it will award almost $1 billion to 85 airports for terminal upgrades. Saenz said the San Antonio airport was not included in that round.
For the revenue bonds, passenger fees, concessions, airline rents and other items would pay off the debt.
Last year, Greater:SATX set a goal of raising $38.5 million over five years for 10 different initiatives, including the airport master plan.
That would boost its annual budget from about $4 million to $7.7 million.
Its other initiatives include regional economic development, corporate recruitment, business retention and expansion, military growth and training and education programs.
Manufacturing, aerospace, finance, bioscience and technology are among the industries Greater:SATX is targeting.
The organization also opted to take a regional approach to economic development and focus on eight counties in the San Antonio area: Atascosa, Bandera, Bexar, Comal, Guadalupe, Kendall, Medina and Wilson.
To reflect that, it changed its name from the San Antonio Economic Development Foundation to Greater:SATX Regional Economic Partnership, or more simply, Greater:SATX.
Staff reporter Megan Stringer contributed to this report.
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You may need to hold your nose during your next visit to the San Antonio Zoo.
The corpse flower, or titan arum, is expected to bloom in about 10 days, the zoo said. The world's largest — and smelliest — flower is known for its rotting odor once it blooms. Its odor is often described as that of rotting flesh.
The plant is native to the rainforests of Sumatra in Indonesia and can take more than 10 years to bloom for the first time.
"Get your nostrils ready," Tim Morrow, the zoo's president and CEO, said in a statement. "Our team estimates the plant could bloom in the next 10 days."
It is believed that this is the first time a corpse flower will bloom in San Antonio.
On Friday, it was moved near the whooping crane habitat for public viewing. It is expected to remain in bloom for between one and four days.
Corpse flowers can grow up to 8-feet tall and generate their own heat, allowing for the flower's stench to travel further. More than 30 chemicals produce the smell, which attracts pollinators like carrion beetles and flesh flies.
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"Its unusual way of attracting pollinators — its odor — makes this flower special, but it is also the largest unbranched inflorescence in the plant kingdom," Ariana Duffey, a conservation technician with zoo's Center for Conservation & Research wrote in an email.
It is estimated that there are fewer than 1,000 individual flowers in the wild, and they are considered endangered by the International Union for Conservation of Nature. Logging and the conversion of the plant's native habitat to oil palm plantations are to blame, according to the United States Botanic Garden.
The flower blooms only a limited number of times during its life cycle and only once a sufficient amount of energy has been accumulated, which can take anywhere from a few years to more than a decade.
The zoo's corpse flower is 20 years old and has never bloomed, according to Cyle Perez, a spokesman for the zoo.
The Huntington Library, Art Museum and Botanical Gardens in California gifted the flower to the zoo earlier this year.
"We are excited to study this species up close," Duffey wrote, adding that the zoo hopes to develop a much larger collection of rare and endangered plants.
Recently, the zoo said it has noticed indicators that the flower is ready to bloom.
"It can be possible to distinguish between a leaf and a flower early on when it’s a bud, and based on its current anatomy, we know it will flower," Duffey said. "Comparing our plant’s size and growth pattern with those of other plants, we can predict it will open very soon."
Zoo visitors can view the flower with standard admission.
"There's something about the environment here that the flower seems to enjoy," Perez said. "It will be an exciting and historic moment when it does bloom."
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Police Chief William McManus took to Twitter this week to criticize the “low bail” set by magistrate judge in the case of a San Antonio man accused of threatening to shoot up a local Amazon delivery station.
Rodolfo Aceves, 19, was arrested last week and charged with making a terroristic threat. Authorities say he threatened to attack an Amazon location on the South Side and a school.
Aceves, an Amazon subcontractor, also said he considered Salvador Ramos, the 18-year-old who shot and killed 19 students and two teachers at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, an idol.
“Officers wasted no time arresting a man who not only planned to carry out a mass shooting at an Amazon warehouse, but also openly sung the praises of the Uvalde gunman,” McManus said on Twitter. “He was given a low bail and was released right after he was arrested.”
“All the mass shootings that have happened recently, and we’ve got a guy who’s threatening to do the same and he’s back out on the street?” he said.
After Aceves was arrested on June 27, Magistrate Judge Marilisa Janssen set bail at $50,000. That means Aceves likely only had to pay about 10 percent — or $5,000 — through an agreement with a bail bondsman to be released from jail. Some bail bondsmen require even less.
Alternatively, he could have paid the bail amount in full.
As a condition of Aceves’ bond, Janssen required him to be placed on house arrest, wear a GPS monitor, and submit to regular drug and alcohol testing, according to court records. She also prohibited him from possessing any firearms or weapons.
While he was in jail, Janssen required that Aceves be placed in the “Special Needs Unit” because his father told police that he had a history of mental illness.
Magistrates take a variety of factors into consideration when setting a person’s bail, including recommendations from prosecutors, the circumstances of the case, the suspect’s criminal history, the suspect’s ability to pay and the risk the suspect poses to the community. Aceves did not have a criminal history in Bexar County, court records show.
McManus did not single out Janssen in his comments — instead focusing on how many magistrate judges, he believes, set bail too low.
Janssen did not respond to a request for comment.
Christian Henricksen, chief of litigation for the Bexar County District Attorney’s Office, said prosecutors originally recommended setting Aceves’ bail at $65,000. They also recommended the slew of bond conditions, such as house arrest and GPS tracking, that the judge ended up requiring.
However, Henricksen said magistrate judges are limited in how high they can set a suspect’s bail. Under state law, a judge can’t set bond so high that the defendant can’t get out.
The purpose of bail is to ensure a person facing charges will return for their trial or hearing.
“The gut reaction when someone commits a violent offense in particular is that they shouldn’t get out in general,” Henricksen said. “The law doesn’t allow for that. Unless there’s a change in the law, people will bond out pretrial, as long as people are willing to pay.”
‘Disturbing’ remarks
According to an affidavit for his arrest, police were dispatched to the Amazon delivery station on the South Side on June 27 after another employee reported that Aceves had made “disturbing” remarks about committing a mass shooting.
During a fire drill three days earlier, Aceves told an employee it would “be a good idea to pull the fire alarm and have all the employees exit the building and to commit a mass shooting,” the affidavit said. Aceves allegedly followed the statement by saying he would commit such an atrocity.
When the employee told Aceves that she had to pick up her children from school, he allegedly said he would follow her so that he would know which school to shoot up, the affidavit said.
The employee didn’t immediately report Aceves because he had recently purchased a handgun and a rifle, and she feared retaliation, according to the affidavit.
Police interviewed Aceves’ father, who said that his son suffered from mental illness. He also said he was worried that Aceves had purchased weapons, the affidavit said.
While Aceves did not have a criminal history, McManus said his bail should have been higher. He said there are other cases where suspects do have criminal histories and yet their bail is low.
“People often ask what’s causing an increase in violent crime,” McManus said on social media. “We’ve got people that we’re arresting, and re-arresting, and re-arresting again. To say that SAPD is not doing their job — that’s simply not true.”
Cash vs risk-based bail
In Bexar County, judges have not relied on a bond schedule, or a set guidelines to determine a suspect’s bond, for several years — due in part to a federal ruling in 2018 regarding similar practices in Harris County.
As a result of that case, misdemeanor defendants awaiting trial in Harris County are no longer jailed simply because they can’t afford bail. A similar case regarding felony suspects is currently pending.
Henricksen said the federal ruling shows that you can’t have a “one-size fits-all approach for bail.”
“If you have two people charged with the same crime, if one guy’s poor and another guy is rich, the bond shouldn’t be the same,” Henricksen said. “If they have money, they are probably going to post bond. If they don’t, they probably are going to sit in jail. It doesn’t help public safety. It doesn’t create an equitable justice system.”
He said an indigent defendant could be held in jail on a misdemeanor criminal trespassing charge for many months — simply because he doesn’t have the $20 or $30 to post bail through a bail bondsman. But a capital murder defendant, held on a $1 million bail, might have the resources to pay.
Any reforms of the bail system would be up to the Texas Legislature because state law dictates many bond practices.
Under one potential reform, judges could hold a suspect before their trial if that person posed a significant risk to the community.
If judges had had that option in Aceves’ case, would prosecutors have sought to keep Aceves behind bars ahead of his trial?
“I don’t want to comment specifically on this case,” Henricksen said. “But if we have a good reason to believe that a person is going to shoot up a school or any sort of public place, then that person is dangerous. If the law was risked-base, instead of money-based, then the judge would have the ability to make that determination.”
He also balked at the idea — that McManus articulated — that suspects in Bexar County don’t fear consequences. He said the Bexar County jail’s population is the highest it’s been in five years.
“Our prosecutors are in court, all day every day, trying to make sure, particularly on violent crimes, that suspects are being held accountable,” he said. “They are burning the midnight oil.”
Staff Writer Taylor Pettaway contributed to this report.
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Two men were found shot to death behind an abandoned gas station Friday morning on the Northeast Side, San Antonio police said.
Chief William McManus said during a news conference that officers responded to the 10000 block of Perrin Beitel at around 11 a.m. after someone reported seeing the bodies.
Both men were shot and appeared to be homeless, McManus said. Police suspect one man is in his 50s but are unsure how old the other man is.
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McManus said details are limited as homicide detectives are just beginning their investigation.
The bodies were discovered in a lot marked as private property and owned by North East Independent School District. The lot’s north side runs against Wurzbach Parkway and the southern border is across the street from a United States Post Office.
By noon on Friday, police tape lined the lot and there was a heavy police presence along the fenceline shared with an old Chevron gas station.
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TEMPE, Ariz. — At 13 years old, Alena Analeigh is making history as the youngest Black person to ever get accepted into a medical school in the United States.
In just one year, Alena has already finished two and a half years of college by taking a full course load at Arizona State University and Oakwood University.
“I really want to leave my mark on the world. And lead a group of girls that know what they can do,” Alena said.
12 News talked with Alena last year when she got accepted to ASU’s engineering program at only 12 years old with dreams of one day working for NASA.
But another passion took over shortly after: biology.
“It actually took one class in engineering, for me to say this is kind of not where I wanted to go,” she said.“I think viral immunology really came from my passion for volunteering and going out there engaging with the world."
She was inspired by a trip to Jordan and The Brown STEM Girl foundation.
“What I want from healthcare, is to really show these underrepresented communities that we can help that we can find cures for these viruses,” Alena said.
If everything goes as planned Alena will be 18 when she becomes a doctor.
“I want to inspire the girls. I want them to see that there are no limits,” she said.
Alena will attend the University of Alabama at Birmingham Heersink School of Medicine.
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SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Gov. Gavin Newsom announced Thursday California is going to make its own insulin as part of the $308 billion budget he signed on July 1.
In a video posted to Twitter, Newsom said some people pay for insulin out of pocket anywhere from $300-500 per month.
"The budget I just signed sets aside $100 million so we can contract and make our own insulin at a cheaper price, close to at-cost, and to make it available to all," said Newsom.
Of the $100 million, $50 million will go toward the development of low-cost insulin products, and an additional $50 million will go towards a California-based insulin manufacturing facility. This facility will also provide high-paying jobs and a stronger supply chain for the drug, according to Newsom.
Newsom said the cost of insulin would, at minimum, be cut in half by developing and manufacturing the drug in the state.
In California, about 3.2 million people have been diagnosed with diabetes, according to the American Diabetes Association. Every year nearly 273,000 people are diagnosed with diabetes.
Also, people with diabetes pay around 2.3x more in medical expenses than those without diabetes. Diagnosed diabetes costs about $39.5 billion in California each year.
Here are tips from The California Department of Public Health to prevent and maintain diabetes symptoms.
Read about the more than $300 billion state budget, which includes money to cover abortions, health care for undocumented immigrants, and inflation relief payments.
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CALIFORNIA, USA — This story was originally published by CalMatters.
What a difference $1 billion makes.
An estimated 3,800 more college students will soon have affordable campus housing after state lawmakers and Gov. Gavin Newsom agreed to pump a portion of California’s $300 billion budget into a student program to ease a residential crisis gripping the state’s public universities and community colleges.
All told, $1.4 billion is heading to 26 public campuses this year to build or expand dorms, a tripling of the original plan to send $470 million to just nine campuses. Once the structures are complete — some of which are scheduled to open in two years — about 7,300 students will have access to beds at ultra-low rents.
Yet the extra beds represent a pittance of the true need for students battling unstable housing, given that hundreds of thousands of college learners in California experience homelessness, couch surf, change addresses often or struggle to pay rent — all major impediments to thriving in school. Meanwhile, California’s public universities annually report thousands of students on waiting lists for campus housing.
Still, even more affordable units may be on the way. The budget deal between Newsom and lawmakers calls for spending another $750 million on housing development grants next year, but the money would have to appear in next year’s budget. Also in the budget deal is a promise to fund $1.8 billion in interest-free loans that the state would issue to campuses to build student and employee housing, an idea that’s been long in the making. The plan is for lawmakers to approve $900 million next year and again the year after that for the loan program to take off.
That lawmakers are interested in financing student housing at all is new. Last year was the first time they approved major state funding to build students homes and ensure that campuses keep the rents low. The building splurge adds to the hundreds of millions in new spending on financial aid that lawmakers approved over the past two years, including:
- A down payment on a debt-free grant for University of California and California State University students.
- Up to $8,000 in cash support for some community college students.
- A major expansion of how many community college students get that cash support and tuition waivers to attend a UC or Cal State school.
Where will the beds be?
The housing projects funded this year are in rural and urban areas at UCs, Cal States and community colleges up and down the state.
College of the Siskiyous, the northernmost public campus in California, will build enough housing for about 252 affordable beds at a cost of $32 million in state grants. Fresno State is receiving $31 million from taxpayers for 175 affordable beds; the campus only has 1,100 campus beds for its 25,000 students, most of whom are low-income. UC San Diego will use $100 million in state funds for 1,100 beds that’ll have a rent of about $832 a month — or roughly half of what similar rents go for off-campus, university documents state.
The construction costs for the 25 discounted-rent projects range in price from $91,000 per bed to more than $600,000 per bed.
The definition of an “affordable bed” will vary by campus. That’s because the housing program funding the construction projects requires annual rent not to exceed 15% of a county’s median wage for a single person. In Los Angeles and San Diego, that means rents of roughly $800 to $930 a month, respectively, in 2022. At UC Berkeley, it’s closer to $1,250 a month.
Beyond enjoying cheaper rents, students living on campus have slightly higher chances of remaining enrolled in college and are more likely to interact with professors and their peers than students who live beyond walking distance from campus, according to academic studies.
In some cases, the state grant money will supplement a larger campus housing project. For example, UC San Diego is using its $100 million in grant funds toward its already planned $365 million dorm complex that will eventually provide 1,300 beds — 1,100 of which will be affordable through the grant.
How we got here
The affordable housing money is all tied to a student housing grant program lawmakers introduced last year. The grant funding replaces money campuses would otherwise have to borrow from financial institutions and repay with interest, which in turn leads to savings for campuses that are then passed onto students in the form of cheaper rent.
Lawmakers initially created a $500 million pot to go toward building new student beds this year through a competitive application process. But interest in the program far outstripped available funds last year, with 42 colleges and universities seeking $2.8 billion in construction grants. In March, the Department of Finance proposed awarding nine campuses a share of that $500 million — even after the agency determined another 17 campuses had valid applications.
At least one lawmaker representing the jilted schools bristled at losing out to the competitive grant process. “There’s none there for the Inland Empire,” said Jose Medina, a Democrat assemblymember from Riverside, during an April legislative hearing to review the Department of Finance’s recommended list of projects to fund.
Ultimately, Newsom and lawmakers decided to fund the 17 campuses with valid applications — plus the nine initially approved in March, bringing the pot of money up to $1.4 billion. Unfortunately for Medina and Riverside, the 2022-23 budget deal still doesn’t finance any construction project from the Inland Empire.
With Newsom and lawmakers signaling that more student housing construction dollars will appear in future state budgets, UC Riverside and the other passed-over campuses may get additional chances to secure money to expand their stock of affordable beds.
But legislation for the program suggests the state will only accept UC and Cal State applications next year if a new round of grant funding is approved. An official at the Department of Finance told CalMatters the intent is for campuses to apply by this October so that they’re approved in time for next year’s budget deal.
CALmatters.org is a nonprofit, nonpartisan media venture explaining California policies and politics.
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PLACER COUNTY, Calif. —
Placer County has seen little change in its homeless population based on the most recent point-in-time count conducted in February.
A point-in-time count is a snapshot from a single day and is typically seen as an undercount of a community's homeless population, according to Placer County. Homelessness service providers, law enforcement and community volunteers work together to conduct the federally mandated count.
A total of 750 people experiencing homelessness were counted from Roseville to North Lake Tahoe in 2022, compared to 744 people from a count in 2020.
Of the 750 people counted, 46% were sheltered and 54% were unsheltered the night the count was conducted. Almost half of the people surveyed have lived in Placer County for more than five years, or are originally from Placer County.
“That we haven’t seen the dramatic increase in homelessness that other communities have in the past few years shows the value of the collective investments we’ve made in preventing and addressing it,” said Placer County Board of Supervisors Chair and District 5 Supervisor Cindy Gustafson in a statement. “We have a lot of work ahead of us but by maintaining the lowest rate of homelessness in Northern California we’ve built a strong foundation for continued progress toward the quality of life we’ve come to expect in our community.”
Meanwhile, other counties in Northern California, like Sacramento County, have seen an increasing population of unhoused people. Sacramento County's unhoused population reached record highs over the past three years, even surpassing San Francisco.
“We’ve been doubling down on efforts to encourage folks to use the array of available services,” said Health and Human Services Director Dr. Rob Oldham in a statement.
The Placer County Grand Jury also recently released a report that investigated homelessness in Placer County.
The current funding for Health and Human Services HHS is $243,065,397, which is 24% of the total county budget. This amount is then spread among nine departments within HHS. According to the report, no county official could tell the grand jury how much was directly spent on homeless programs.
The grand jury report says even though Placer County has a low percentage of unhoused people compared to other areas, it is still a visible problem in the county.
"The grand jury’s investigation uncovered the fact that there is no single owner or leader in county staff overseeing the homeless issue. The lack of information from HHS made it difficult to compile specific facts and figures needed to accurately report the number of homeless currently residing in Placer County," according to the grand jury report.
Furthermore, the grand jury found because there is no "single owner" it could lead to possible overlap and duplication of services, "resulting in wasted energy, time, and money,"
Jazmin Breaux is a board member of the Housing Resource Council of the Sierras (HRCS). HRCS is a nonprofit that works toward preventing and ending homeless in Placer and Nevada County.
A point-in-time count is one indicator of how a community has made progress in addressing homelessness, but it's not the only data the county uses, according to Breaux, who is also a program manager with Health and Human Services for Placer and Nevada County.
A range of services are needed to accommodate a spectrum of people who are experiencing homelessness, and understanding what situations people are experiencing helps the county understand what services are needed.
Breaux said the Tahoe and Truckee region where she is based does not have long-term shelters like in western Placer County.
Service providers in the Tahoe and Truckee region recommend services in other parts of the county that may be able to accommodate longer-term shelters, but Breaux said it doesn't work for everyone.
"The environment in the higher density areas like Auburn and Roseville doesn't work for them," Breaux previously told ABC10. "And also a lot of people that are unhoused in our community have lived here for many many years and so to leave a community that they are part of and that they love to go to a place that is crowded and they don't know anyone — and you know a lot of people don't want to leave and they figured out ways to live up here."
Resources
- Homeless Resource Helpline Nevada County: Call 2-1-1
- Homeless Resource Helpline Placer County: Call 2-1-1 or call (833) 375-2237
- North Auburn shelter operation-related questions: Call 530-885-8108
- Learn more about housing vouchers in Placer County HERE
- Learn more about housing programs in Placer County HERE
- Learn more about whole-person care HERE
Watch more on ABC10 | https://www.abc10.com/article/news/local/roseville/placer-county-homeless/103-c9df9fad-ebe4-4b1a-8de4-9102ae8bf399 | 2022-07-08T18:38:06 | 1 | https://www.abc10.com/article/news/local/roseville/placer-county-homeless/103-c9df9fad-ebe4-4b1a-8de4-9102ae8bf399 |
UTICA, N.Y. – Local hotels are booked up for Boilermaker weekend as runners and families come from across the country to compete in the iconic road race.
The Delta Hotels by Marriott in downtown Utica is full Saturday with increased occupancy on Friday and Sunday.
General Manager Lee Arthur says the hotel has some additional amenities for the weekend.
"We add some extra specials going on in the restaurant, like pasta dinners, and early breakfast on Sunday. People are out the door like 5 a.m., so, we'll have early breakfast ready to go, maybe send them with some free water and fruit and everything so we're ready to make sure they have a great experience this weekend,” Arthur said.
The employees at the hotel are also versed in the schedule of events over the weekend so they can provide information and directions to guests. | https://www.wktv.com/news/local/many-utica-hotels-booked-for-boilermaker-weekend/article_aa2f060e-fede-11ec-9648-b73ffbe247f8.html | 2022-07-08T18:38:10 | 0 | https://www.wktv.com/news/local/many-utica-hotels-booked-for-boilermaker-weekend/article_aa2f060e-fede-11ec-9648-b73ffbe247f8.html |
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — The City of Sacramento is offering cannabis businesses up to $4,000 to purchase new or upgraded security systems.
According to the City of Sacramento, starting July 7, cannabis businesses could begin applying for the rebate from the Office of Cannabis Management. Businesses are able to use this rebate to purchase new or upgraded security systems to comply with the city's new cannabis security requirements.
City officials say the funding is available for approximately 250 rebates of $4,000 each. The rebate program will remain open until all funds have been distributed.
“Thank you to the Department of Cannabis Control for making these funds available so local cannabis businesses can more easily meet local and state security compliance,” said City Cannabis Manager Davina Smith. “These rebates will help keep our local cannabis businesses safe and will support the City’s equity program by supporting a quicker path to obtaining local permits and annual state licensing.”
More information on the rebate program requirements, eligibility, and submittal forms can be found on the Office of Cannabis Management's website.
Watch more from ABC10: Are cannabis plants thirstier than other plants? What about illegal cannabis? | Why Guy | https://www.abc10.com/article/news/local/sacramento/sacramento-cannabis-business-rebate/103-a98b993e-c506-440f-9efd-412db9303cfd | 2022-07-08T18:38:12 | 1 | https://www.abc10.com/article/news/local/sacramento/sacramento-cannabis-business-rebate/103-a98b993e-c506-440f-9efd-412db9303cfd |
STOCKTON, Calif. — The Stockton Police Department is investigating three homicides that happened between Thursday evening and early Friday morning.
Airport Way and Mormon Slough
The first happened around 5:30 p.m. Thursday at the intersection of Airport Way and Mormon Slough.
According to the Stockton Police Department, a 40-year-old woman and 35-year-old man were inside a tent when it was set on fire.
Police say the man and the woman were transported to local hospitals. The unidentified man died from his injuries at the hospital.
Kermit Lane
The second happened at a park in the 5600-block of Kermit Lane around 12:30 a.m. Friday.
According to the Stockton Police Department, a 35-year-old man was shot at the park. He was taken to the hospital, where he died from his injuries.
According to police, "at this time, there is no motive or any releasable suspect information."
Police are offering a reward of up to $10,000 for any information that leads to an arrest.
Lindsay Street and Union Street
The third happened near the intersection of Lindsay and Union streets around 1:30 a.m. Friday.
Police say a man was shot by an unknown suspect, and he was pronounced dead at the scene.
Anyone with information in any of the cases can call the Stockton PD non-emergency number at (209) 937-8377 or the Investigations Division at (209) 937-8323.
STOCKTON CRIME IN CONTEXT
The increase in homicide cases in Stockton during the early months of 2022 came on the heels of a decline in 2021, where police reported fewer homicides ending the year with a total of 38 cases.
While that’s not the lowest number the department has dealt with in the past 12 years, it is below the annual average of 40 homicide cases per year since 1995.
In response to the rise in homicides, community groups held prayer vigils and outreach events meant to unite Stockton residents against violence.
Activists have called on the community to show up to such events and work with local organizations such as Advance Peace, Faith in the Valley, Lighthouse of the Valley and the Office of Violence Prevention to discourage crime and help impacted communities heal.
Click here for a map of crime statistics.
In an interview with ABC10 in March, Stockton City Manager Harry Black said the Stockton Police Department is trying to prevent more deaths by working more on intelligence gathering and cooperating with federal partners such as the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives and the U.S. Marshall's Service.
The city is also working to improve its crime prevention, intervention and fighting strategy, Black said. Representatives with the city's Office of Violence Prevention are working to be more present in communities impacted by crime. The office's 'peacekeepers program' places mediators and mentors in high crime areas.
Watch the full interview: Stockton City Manager Harry Black talks recent crime in the city | Extended Interview | https://www.abc10.com/article/news/local/stockton/stockton-police-investigating-3-homicides/103-868a82b0-40cd-4c02-9eff-501557650da7 | 2022-07-08T18:38:18 | 0 | https://www.abc10.com/article/news/local/stockton/stockton-police-investigating-3-homicides/103-868a82b0-40cd-4c02-9eff-501557650da7 |
A recent rise in COVID-19 cases in North Dakota attributed to highly contagious coronavirus mutations continued over the past week, and the virus transmission risk in Burleigh and Morton counties jumped from low to high.
The state Health Department's coronavirus dashboard on Friday showed 1,583 confirmed cases in the past seven days, the most since the state went to weekly reporting in mid-March. The previous week's total was 1,411. A month ago, the weekly total was 1,084.
The case count for Burleigh and Morton counties this week was 289, up from 271 the previous week and up from 138 a month ago.
County-level COVID-19 risks determined by the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention can be found at https://bit.ly/3Clifrq. Burleigh and Morton counties both went from low to high this week, bypassing medium. Five other counties also are at high risk -- Golden Valley, Billings, Dunn, Stark and Wells. Twenty counties are at medium risk, and 26 are at low.
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New COVID-19 hospital admissions statewide totaled 93, a sharp rise from 49 the previous week. Coronavirus patients made up about 3.5% of occupied inpatient beds -- up from 2.4% last week -- and 4% of intensive care unit beds statewide, up from half a percent last week.
Federal data showed no virus-related deaths over the week, leaving North Dakota's pandemic total at 2,296. County-level death data is not available. There have been 251,876 confirmed COVID-19 cases in North Dakota during the pandemic that began in March 2020.
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Federal data shows that North Dakota continues to have some of the lowest COVID-19 vaccination rates in the country: 66.8% of adults in the state are fully vaccinated, with the rate for all vaccine-eligible people -- age 5 and older -- at 60.4%. The national averages are 76.9% and 71.2%, respectively.
COVID-19 booster shots are recommended for people 12 and older. North Dakota's first booster rate is 45.7%, compared to 49.5% nationally. Second booster doses are available for three main groups of people:
- All adults 50 years and older.
- All people 12 years or older who are moderately to severely immunocompromised.
- Adults 18 to 49 years who received two doses of the Johnson and Johnson vaccine.
State Health Department guidance and resources for businesses is at https://bit.ly/3w0DpKj.
Go to https://www.ndvax.org or https://bit.ly/3N3IMxb or call 866-207-2880 to see where COVID-19 vaccine is available. Information on free public testing and free test kits is at health.nd.gov/covidtesting. More detailed pandemic information is at www.health.nd.gov/coronavirus and https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/index.html. | https://bismarcktribune.com/news/local/health/burleigh-morton-counties-jump-from-low-covid-19-risk-to-high-statewide-cases-up-again/article_61858d92-fed4-11ec-9bb2-87ee13f3bc59.html | 2022-07-08T18:49:08 | 0 | https://bismarcktribune.com/news/local/health/burleigh-morton-counties-jump-from-low-covid-19-risk-to-high-statewide-cases-up-again/article_61858d92-fed4-11ec-9bb2-87ee13f3bc59.html |
Pictured from left are the Atlantic City Free Public Library's Kate Rowland, digital archives assistant; Director Robert Rynkiewicz; Jacqueline Silver-Morillo, archivist and exhibit co-curator; and Libbie Wills, Board of Trustees president.
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Former sharecropper Fannie Lou Hamer talked in 1964 about traveling 26 miles to register to vote to become “first-class citizens,” being met by police, and ultimately being evicted for her efforts. She asked, in the speech, “Is this America, the land of the free and the home of the brave, where we have to sleep with our telephones off of the hook?”
ATLANTIC CITY — The Atlantic City Free Public Library opened its “Summer of Freedom” exhibit Wednesday at the Atlantic City Experience in the lobby of Jim Whelan Boardwalk Hall.
The exhibit is about the 1964 Democratic National Convention, which was held in Atlantic City. It focuses on the delegates from the Mississippi Freedom Democratic Party who were advocates for civil rights and voting rights for African Americans. The Freedom delegates, including Fannie Lou Hamer, demanded they be seated at the convention over the delegates from the segregationist Mississippi Democratic Party. Artifacts and photographs from the convention are on display at the exhibit, with the collection curated to emphasize the fight for equality, library officials said in a news release.
Councilman Kaleem Shabazz recalled being a high school sophomore when the convention came to Atlantic City. He said he was involved in demonstrations in support of the Mississippi Freedom Democratic Party and their struggle against segregation. Shabazz said the exhibit gives people an opportunity to learn more about the Civil Rights Movement in Atlantic City and throughout the country.
“This is an educational, informative, exciting display, and I hope we will get people to come see it — especially young people — to get a feel for what happened,” said Shabazz, who also is the president of the Atlantic City NAACP.
ATLANTIC CITY — One organizer of this year’s national NAACP convention was here when the res…
The Atlantic City Experience, or ACX, opened in 2019 and was initially funded by the Casino Reinvestment Development Authority but is now presented by the library. It is meant to showcase the heritage and history of Atlantic City to the public. Many of the items that ACX displays are from the Atlantic City Heritage Collections at the library and the former Atlantic City Historical Museum, which the library ran from 2012 to 2016. The “Summer of Freedom” event was largely funded by the library and its foundation.
The exhibit comes a week before the 113th NAACP Convention, which is taking place this year in Atlantic City. The “Summer of Freedom” exhibit was timed to celebrate the arrival of the convention, according to organizers.
Atlantic City historian Vicki Gold Levi and Atlantic City Library Archivist Jacqueline Silver-Morillo are the curators of the “Summer of Freedom” exhibit.
“When I first saw the completed exhibit, standing here in the empty wing, I was in awe of seeing people who look like me on a wall for all the world to see,” Silver-Morillo said. “It made me want to cry to see where we have been and where we still need to go.”
The Atlantic City Experience is open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays, and admission is free. The exhibit may be closed during special occasions at Boardwalk Hall.
For more information, visit acexperienceexhibit.org or call Silver-Morillo at 609-345-2269, ext. 3063.
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Pictured from left are the Atlantic City Free Public Library's Kate Rowland, digital archives assistant; Director Robert Rynkiewicz; Jacqueline Silver-Morillo, archivist and exhibit co-curator; and Libbie Wills, Board of Trustees president.
Former sharecropper Fannie Lou Hamer talked in 1964 about traveling 26 miles to register to vote to become “first-class citizens,” being met by police, and ultimately being evicted for her efforts. She asked, in the speech, “Is this America, the land of the free and the home of the brave, where we have to sleep with our telephones off of the hook?” | https://pressofatlanticcity.com/news/local/atlantic-city-library-opens-summer-of-freedom-exhibit-at-boardwalk-hall/article_24f4b90c-fed9-11ec-8706-6ba742887b20.html | 2022-07-08T18:52:33 | 0 | https://pressofatlanticcity.com/news/local/atlantic-city-library-opens-summer-of-freedom-exhibit-at-boardwalk-hall/article_24f4b90c-fed9-11ec-8706-6ba742887b20.html |
A portion of Washington Avenue straddling the Egg Harbor Township/Pleasantville border will be closed next week to allow for the removal and replacement of a railroad crossing, the state Department of Transportation said Friday.
From 7 a.m. Monday to 7 a.m. July 19, Washington will be closed in both directions between Devins Lane in Pleasantville and Harding Avenue in EHT. This will allow contractor Trac Capital Program Managment to reconstruct the crossing and approaches, NJDOT said in a news release.
Access will be maintained for local traffic, but the following detour will be in place:
From Washington Avenue eastbound, motorists will be directed to turn right onto Fire Road, left onto the Black Horse Pike, left onto Doughty Road back to Washington.
From Washington Avenue westbound, motorists will be directed to turn left onto Doughty Road, right onto the pike, right onto Fire Road back to Washington.
The existing crossing will be replaced with new concrete crossings and asphalt approaches, NJDOT said. The department repairs, upgrades or removes about 50 crossings each year statewide.
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VINELAND — Police are looking for a missing 14-year-old girl last seen Thursday.
Michelle Munoz is 4-foot-9 and 115 pounds with hazel eyes and brown hair, according to a description provided by police. She was last seen wearing a red tank top, black shorts, red sneakers and brown glasses.
Anyone with information can call police at 856-696-1212 or 911. | https://pressofatlanticcity.com/news/local/vineland-police-seek-missing-14-year-old-girl/article_229a1666-fede-11ec-aaa7-df85e5a8ef17.html | 2022-07-08T18:52:41 | 1 | https://pressofatlanticcity.com/news/local/vineland-police-seek-missing-14-year-old-girl/article_229a1666-fede-11ec-aaa7-df85e5a8ef17.html |
One volunteer on the Capitol steps stood out from the crowd at a Reclaim Idaho event on Wednesday, and not just because she was wearing a rainbow tie-dye skirt and rainbow tie-dye Chaco sandals.
Anise Welty, who spoke at the large gathering, is just 13 years old and a rising freshman in the Boise School District. Along with her mother, she collected signatures for Reclaim Idaho’s Quality Education Act ballot initiative over the past year.
Reclaim Idaho — the group that was responsible for putting a Medicaid expansion initiative before voters, who passed it — started this effort to expand funding for public schools. The initiative’s language is that it would restore the corporate tax rate to 8% from 6.5%, and raise taxes by about 4.5% on individuals making more than $250,000 a year and couples making more than $500,000 a year.
“Anise has a special stake in the future of our public schools,” said Reclaim Idaho co-founder and executive director Luke Mayville as he introduced the teenager.
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Anise, her mom and dozens of other volunteers presented more than 100,000 signatures to be certified by Secretary of State Lawrence Denney’s office. If that happens, the measure will be on the November ballot.
“Reclaim Idaho’s initiative will encourage teachers to stay where we need them,” Anise said in her speech. “We need teachers to educate our future generations.”
Idaho per-pupil school funding remains last in nation
Leah Jones is a second-grade teacher in Twin Falls who said she often has to buy her own school supplies because of underfunding.
“Some years I’ve spent over $4,000 of my own money in my classroom to buy supplies for me and my students,” she told the crowd. “I have to buy shelves, staplers, staples. I buy pencils, glue and scissors, and if I don’t buy those things, my students will go without.”
The Twin Falls School District spends less than $7,000 per student, Mayville said. This is below both the national and Idaho averages.
Idaho ranks dead last among states in terms of per-pupil funding and its schools receive the least amount of funding in the nation.
Former Boise School District superintendent Don Coberly said Idaho class sizes, meanwhile, are the seventh largest in the country.
“The most effective way to reduce class sizes is to hire more teachers, and that’s one reason why the quality education initiative is so important,” Coberly said. “This will provide funds to hire and retain teachers at more competitive salaries.”
Idaho teachers are paid significantly less than their peers in neighboring states. Jones said teachers in Idaho are paid an average of $27,000 less than those in Washington, $16,000 less than Oregons and $8,000 less than Wyoming’s. She said low pay has forced educators to consider leaving the state or the profession altogether.
Mayville cited a statistic indicating that 51% of teachers in Idaho have considered leaving the career.
Quality Education Act expected to appear on the ballot
After the speeches, volunteers formed a line from the front steps of the Capitol to the Secretary of State’s Office. They passed dozens of brightly colored backpacks full of signatures along the line, bucket-bridgade style.
Each backpack featured the name of an Idaho county or a message promoting public school funding. Reclaim Idaho said it collected signatures from all 44 counties in Idaho. To get an initiative on the ballot requires gathering signatures from 6% of registered voters from at least 18 legislative districts, and from 6% of total voters statewide.
Backpacks filled with signature forms from Idaho counties lined the steps of the Capitol during a press conference by
When all the backpacks reached their destination in Denney’s office, the group cheered. Mayville led a chant of, “When I say vote, you say yes!” that resounded throughout the rotunda.
Mayville told the Idaho Statesman that the signatures have all been verified by their individual counties, but it will take Denney’s office a week to 10 days to certify them for the whole state.
He said he does not expect any certification problems.
“The Quality Education Act gives the people of Idaho a chance to reclaim a principle that the founders of our state declared 132 years ago that every Idaho child deserves a quality education,” said Mayville. | https://magicvalley.com/news/local/reclaim-idaho-turns-in-education-initiative-signatures-voters-could-decide-in-november/article_49d2d250-fd84-11ec-a0cc-efe7e15f8d73.html | 2022-07-08T18:52:52 | 0 | https://magicvalley.com/news/local/reclaim-idaho-turns-in-education-initiative-signatures-voters-could-decide-in-november/article_49d2d250-fd84-11ec-a0cc-efe7e15f8d73.html |
HEYBURN — An unrelenting July sun turned the dirt to powder at Prime Line Academy’s pole yard on Wednesday as 10 students ages 18 to 38 eagerly donned 35-pound tool belts and safety gear and scaled 45-foot-tall poles to hone skills for a new career.
Linemen are trained to build, maintain and repair the electrical transmission grids that crisscross the county or the lines owned by municipalities, local power companies and co-ops.
It’s grueling work with long hours that sometimes stretch for days. It’s not uncommon for linemen to be summoned to work at night or during the worst storms.
The job — which requires linemen to scale power poles up to 300 feet tall and handle lines surging with up to 750,000 volts of electricity — can also be deadly.
When Prime Line Academy owner Wylee Douglas started his career, a lineman’s job was much riskier and they would “free climb” with no safety gear.
“I had no idea what I was getting into,” he said. “The safety equipment is much better now.”
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As part of the industry standard, all linemen use a tie-off belt now, he said, but the risk of falls and electrocution remain.
Douglas, formerly of Tremonton, Utah, owns the company with his wife Kylee Douglas, who grew up in the Albion-Yost area, and he spent 20 years as a contract lineman.
“I saw a need for a different type of line school,” he said about why the couple launched the business.
Student Braxton Teichert, 18, of Tremonton, Utah, said originally he wanted to pursue a career as an electrician.
Two of his buddies went through the Prime Line Academy during its first class.
“They really liked it and I liked the idea of traveling and having cool experiences and there always being something new,” Teichert said.
The 12-week-long class provides the students with the needed certifications and readies them for a 3.5- to 4-year-long apprenticeship as an electrical journeyman lineman.
The current class is the second one offered by the business, which opened its doors on Feb. 22. The first class graduated 12 students.
Some companies, Douglas said, are churning out hundreds of students with much higher student-to-instructor ratios. Often, those students are unprepared for what it is really like as a lineman.
Lead instructor Terry Hutchison says Prime Line has three instructors and the classes are small. The students about 90% of their time in the pole yard.
They are also trained as heavy equipment operators and earn their Class A CDL certification, said instructor Dwight Parish.
Each student is vetted for their physical, mental and social fitness to make sure they are a good fit for the profession.
Many who hire on with one company stay there for an entire career, said Douglas, who retired from Raft River Electric.
“We want to make sure they can really make it,” he said.
Other qualifications for the job are a willingness to travel, the ability to work as a team and good communication skills.
“If they don’t want to travel, we don’t accept them,” Douglas said. More often than not, it’s part of the job.
“You miss a lot of birthdays, holidays and Christmases. You will never be your son’s baseball coach,” Douglas said.
A lineman also has to socially meld with workmates, who rely on each other to stay safe and get the job done, and they have to be able to communicate well.
“Being able to get along with other people is a critical aspect,” Hutchison said. “Their lives depend on it.”
Some applicants find out they are not really suited for the job, Douglas said, and during the first two weeks of class the school offers a 100% tuition refund.
The school costs $11,500 in tuition and another $2,000 for the CDL certification.
“When I send 10 students to an employer, I want them to love all 10,” he said.
According to the Idaho Department of Labor, the average salary range for a lineman in Idaho is $79,000 a year, but it ranges from $78,000 to $87,000.
Students who go to work for Mountain States Line Constructors can expect $80,000 to $100,000 their first year as an apprentice, Douglas said.
Most journeymen top out at about $55 per hour, he said, which is just shy of $114,000 a year.
For candidates who can endure the rigors of the job, the rewards — good pay, a chance to work with a close-knit group of co-workers and the knowledge they are restoring vital services for people during hardship — are well worth it.
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ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — The Florida Department of Health issued a health alert Friday, warning of harmful blue-green algal toxins in part of Pinellas County.
A June 30 water sample revealed the toxins at Maximo Park near Sunshine Skyway Lane and Pinellas Point Drive South in St. Pete.
While blue-green algae is naturally-occurring and frequently found in Florida, the bacteria can accumulate rapidly and lead to floating smelly mats and water that changes color. Blooms are more frequently found in the warmer summer months. They can threaten the health of people and pets.
"The public should exercise caution in and around the water at Maximo Park," the health department wrote in an email. "Warning signs will be posted around the park to alert visitors."
The health department urged people in the area to consider the following precautions:
- Do not drink, swim, or boat in the waters where the algal bloom is visible
- Wash your hands and clothing with soap and water if you come into contact with water that is smelly, discolored or covered in algae
- Keep pets away from the water
- Avoid cooking with the affected water or cleaning dishes with it. Boiling the water will not eliminate this type of toxin.
- Any fish caught in the region should be filleted, rinsed well with tape or bottled water and cooked well. Do not eat the guts.
- Avoid eating shellfish from the water where the bloom is found.
City leaders in St. Pete are monitoring the bloom conditions, along with the state. Water samples continue to be taken.
Resources can be found below:
- To report a bloom to the Florida Department of Environmental Protection, call 855-305-3903.
- To report a fish kill to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Research Institute, call 1-800-636-0511.
- To report symptoms from exposure to an algal bloom, call the Florida Poison Information Center at 1-800-222-1222.
- If you believe your pet may have come into contact with contaminated water, call your veterinarian right away.
- To ask questions about blue-green algae blooms, contact the Department of Health in Pinellas County at 727-507-4336.
- To ask questions about local remediation efforts, call St. Pete's Water Resources Department at 727-893-7261.
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York County man found dead along the Susquehanna River
A York County man was discovered dead Wednesday along the Susquehanna River near the Holtwood bridge in Lancaster County, according to state police.
The Lancaster County coroner has identified the man as Jerry Reynolds, 63, of Airville, according to Lancaster Online. An autopsy is scheduled for Friday.
State police are investigating Reynolds' death. He was found along the riverbank in the area of Holtwood and River roads in Martic Township, Lancaster County, according to a police news release.
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It appeared that Reynolds had been in that location for some time, the release states. He was possibly homeless and living in the area.
State police believe Reynolds had communication with the public several days prior to his death.
Anyone who had contact with him is asked to call the state police criminal investigations unit in Lancaster County with any information. The phone number is (717) 299-7650.
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LOS ANGELES — Larry Storch, the rubber-faced comic whose long career in theater, movies and television was capped by his “F Troop” role as zany Cpl. Agarn in the 1960s spoof of Western frontier TV shows, died Friday. Storch was 99.
Although “F Troop” lasted only two seasons on ABC, from 1965 to 1967, it became a cult favorite in reruns. Its devoted fans could recite almost all of the adventures of the incredibly incompetent soldiers of Fort Courage and the members of the nearby Native American tribe who only pretended to be at war with them.
As Agarn, Storch was the wild-eyed partner and protege of Forrest Tucker’s wily Sgt. O’Rourke, who often schemed with Frank DeKova’s Chief Wild Eagle to fleece unsuspecting visitors. Ken Berry’s Capt. Parmenter was Fort Courage’s clueless commander.
While “F Troop” brought him lasting fame, Storch appeared in scores of films and TV shows both before and after the show. He also enjoyed a long career in theater and as a comic at resorts in New York State’s Catskill Mountains area.
He never regretted being best known for the series, his manager said.
“He embraced it. He loved being Agarn” and relished working with his co-stars, said Beckoff. Storch was the “kindest, sweetest person,” who always had time for autograph-seekers and was generous to people in need, he said.
Storch’s credits included “Funny Valentine,” “Sweet 16,” “Sex and the Single Girl,” “S.O.B.,” “Airport,” “Treasure Island” and “Oliver Twist.” On TV, he guest-starred on such shows as “Married... With Children,” “Archie Bunker’s Place,” “Trapper John, M.D.,” “Fantasy Island,” CHiPS,” “The Love Boat,” “Get Smart,” “Love American Style,” “Gilligan’s Island” and “Car 54 Where Are You?”
His many theater appearances ranged from a brutal detective in a 1983 Broadway revival of “Porgy and Bess” to Chief Sitting Bull in the 2000 revival of “Annie Get Your Gun” with Reba McEntire.
Storch said in a 1998 interview that he was surprised to be considered for an Army comedy such as “F Troop,” with it being well known that he served in the Navy during World War II. “All I knew about horses was that they give milk and can bite from both ends,” he quipped.
Indeed, it was his Navy service that had greatly boosted his career. During the war, he had met a radio operator in the Marshall Islands named Bernie Schwartz who had told him, “I’m going to be a movie star.” Storch, already a seasoned comic on the resort circuit, had tried to talk him out of it, warning him that the business could be tough.
They met again after the war, and Schwartz, who by now had changed his name to Tony Curtis, remembered the funny guy from the islands. Storch went on to appear in eight of Curtis’ movies, including “Captain Newman,” “Who Was That Lady?” and “The Great Race.”
Laurence Samuel Storch was born in New York City where, he recalled proudly, he went on to become class clown at DeWitt Clinton High School and “was invited not to come back.”
He practiced his comedy in Harlem theaters for $2 a night before graduating to the famed training ground for comedians of his era, the Catskills.
His first big break came on TV in the early 1950s with “The Cavalcade of Stars,” with Jackie Gleason. That led to “The Larry Storch Show,” a 1953 summer series. Regular movie and TV work followed.
Storch was married to Norma Greve from 1961 until her death in 2003.
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MELBOURNE, Fla. – Animal care staff at Brevard Zoo excitedly shared news Friday that a second of their endangered Grévy’s zebras had given birth to a foal.
The latest new mother, 11-year-old Iggy, delivered in the early hours of June 30, the zoo said.
About a month prior on June 1, animal care staff said their 8-year-old zebra Lauren gave birth to Brevard Zoo’s first-ever baby zebra, another foal, according to an earlier news release.
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Both news releases describe how the mothers and their foals are spending time behind the scenes in order to bond, mimicking the behavior of wild Grévy’s zebras which typically separate from the herd with their own offspring. The yet unnamed baby boys appear healthy, both weighing between 80-90 pounds and covered head to hoof in the species’ characteristic narrow stripes.
Grévy’s zebra is an endangered species due to hunting, habitat loss and competition for resources from domesticated livestock, the zoo said. According to the African Wildlife Foundation, the species has undergone a more than 50% population decline in its last three generations, decreasing from an estimated 5,800 wild Grévy’s zebras in the 1980s to about 2,800 now.
While animal care staff said they considered all zoo births important, the arrival of these foals has reportedly made zookeepers “especially excited” due to the species’ worrisome conservation status.
The foals were conceived as part of a Species Survival Plan breeding program for zoos accredited by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums. In this case, both were sired by a 9-year-old Grévy’s zebra named Bakari who arrived at Brevard Zoo in 2020, animal care staff said.
The zoo promised to keep interested parties updated on the critters, who will eventually be viewable with their mothers in Expedition Africa.
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PALM BAY, Fla. – A former U.S. Army soldier who was convicted of murder in the 2007 killings of unarmed Iraqi detainees has returned the ceremonial flag that Mayor Rob Medina gave him during a Fourth of July public event, according to News 6 partner Florida Today.
Medina presented the folded flag to Joseph P. Mayo during the city’s annual Independence Day celebration at Eastern Florida State College’s Palm Bay campus.
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But Thursday night, the Palm Bay City Council voted 3-2 to adopt new criteria for its newly created flag program — and ask Mayo to return the flag.
Mayo returned the flag to City Hall on Friday morning, City Clerk Terese Jones said.
“You cannot be court-martialed and serve in Leavenworth and receive a dishonorable discharge and call yourself a veteran. You don’t meet the criteria, in my opinion,” Council Member Randy Foster said during Thursday’s meeting.
Foster, who introduced the list of criteria and moved to get the flag back, voted yes, as did Deputy Mayor Kenny Johnson and Councilman Donny Felix. Medina and Councilman Peter Filiberto voted no.
Foster initially asked City Manager Suzanne Sherman to ask Mayo to return the flag. However, Medina volunteered to contact Mayo instead, citing Mayo’s post-traumatic stress disorder.
Medina said he awarded the flag as a healing and restorative gesture. He said Mayo suffered from PTSD and sleep deprivation during his multiple combat deployments, and he earned a Bronze Star and Purple Heart.
“It’s OK to attack me. But don’t attack this soldier. Don’t attack Joseph Mayo. He deserves more than that,” Medina said.
“This is on me. And if I did offend you, it was not my intention,” he told the audience.
A voicemail left at a phone number associated with Mayo was not returned.
In 2009, Mayo, an Army sergeant first class, was sentenced to 35 years in prison for murdering four Iraqi detainees in Baghdad. He had been convicted by a court martial of premeditated murder and conspiracy to commit premeditated murder, the BBC reported.
Mayo and two other officers, Master Sgt. John Hatley and Sgt. Michael Leahy, killed the blindfolded detainees, according to international news reports. Subsequent testimony showed they feared the prisoners would soon be released and attack their fellow troops.
“I thought it was in the best interests of my soldiers,” Mayo told the military court, the BBC reported.
Mayo is on parole after his early release from military prison in Fort Leavenworth, Kansas.
Palm Bay’s new flag program guidelines were approved on June 2 when the City Council authorized $2,000 to bestow American-made flags honoring first responders, military personnel, veterans, and those who have served and lived in the community.
Each council member can nominate up to three recipients per year. Flags are raised at City Hall and flown for one day or less. Afterward, flags are lowered, folded and presented to the recipient or family members with a certificate.
Thursday’s vote added new parameters to the program:
- All nominees will be submitted for consideration via City Council vote.
- First-responder nominees shall be in good standing with their employer, which shall be confirmed in writing by the agency head or designee.
- Military personnel nominees shall be active duty and not under investigation or discipline under the Uniform Code of Military Justice, which shall be confirmed in writing by the individual’s superior officer.
- Veteran nominees shall be defined by U.S. Code as someone who was discharged or released under conditions other than dishonorable. A DD Form 214 shall be provided for proof of veteran status.
Medina introduced the flag program, and Foster said Thursday that it was a great idea. Medina is a U.S. Marine Corps veteran who works as director of community and military relations for U.S. Rep. Bill Posey, R-Rockledge. Messages seeking comment were left with Posey’s office.
Foster served as a U.S. Army and U.S. Air Force military police officer, and he is a retired veteran with the 175th Maryland Air National Guard.
A handful of veterans in Thursday’s crowd shared differing opinions on the flag controversy.
Palm Bay resident Butch Orend, a retired U.S Air Force master sergeant who served from 1968-91, told council members he saw action “from the jungles of Vietnam to the skies of Baghdad.” He served as an OV-10 Bronco aircraft mechanic and spotter near Pleiku during the Vietnam War, then served at a command post in Saudi Arabia during Operation Desert Storm.
“The first city flag, honor flag, whatever you want to call it, was presented to a convicted felon that spent time in Fort Leavenworth military prison. It was an insult to all present and former military members, living and dead,” Orend told council members.
“I think the mayor had a good heartfelt reason for doing it — but I think that this council needs to sanction him. I have nothing against you, mayor. You’re a decent man. But that was a bad choice,” he said.
Melbourne resident Scott Robinson supported Mayo from the public-comment podium Robinson said he served in battle in Iraq as Mayo’s platoon leader from 2004-05 near Tikrit, the birthplace of Saddam Hussein. Robinson said Mayo suffers from severe PTSD.
“Joe Mayo has really done a lot. He’s seen a lot of real combat. He’s been through a lot of crazy stuff,” Robinson said outside City Hall after the vote.
“One time, an (improvised explosive device) took off the whole front end of his truck. And he got that thing towed back, picked up a new truck, and went back out on his mission — still bleeding from his ears.”
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ST PAUL, Minn. — Former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin was sentenced to 21 years in prison on federal charges that he violated George Floyd's civil rights at the time of his death in May 2020.
The judge gave Chauvin credit for the seven months he already served, bringing his sentence moving forward to 245 months, or just over 20 years.
Chauvin pleaded guilty to the federal charges back in December, admitting for the first time that he kept his knee on Floyd’s neck — even after he became unresponsive — resulting in Floyd's death.
George Floyd's brother, Philonise, appeared in the courtroom to deliver a victim impact statement, and a written statement was read from Floyd's girlfriend, Courteney Ross, who said she misses the life she had with George Floyd, and that she and her children are still adjusting to their "new reality."
"Mr. Chauvin, I do not hate you. I am still working to forgive you," Ross said in her statement to the court.
Derek Chauvin's mother also spoke to the court, saying her son often put the Minneapolis Police Department before his family, and asked the judge to send Chauvin to a nearby federal facility.
Chauvin himself spoke briefly at the sentencing hearing, where he told George Floyd’s family that he “wishes all the best” for Floyd’s children, though he did not issue a direct apology.
Before handing down the sentence, Judge Paul Magnuson spoke to Chauvin directly. "I really don’t know why you did what you did. But to put your knee on another person’s neck until they expire is simply wrong and for that conduct you must be substantially punished."
John Pope also spoke at the hearing. As part of his federal plea deal, Chauvin admitted to using excessive force against Pope when he was 14 years old in 2017.
The plea deal called for Chauvin to serve his federal and state sentences at the same time and to be transferred from a Minnesota state prison to a federal prison, where experts say he likely will be safer and may be held under less restrictive conditions.
"Chauvin showed that he had no conscience, he showed no empathy," Philonise Floyd told reporters after the sentencing hearing. "He showed no compassion. I just don't understand, in this world, why? I want to be able to ask him, 'Why? Why did he do that?'"
Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison, who led Chauvin's prosecution in state court, called the sentence "another step of accountability on the road to justice," in a statement released Thursday afternoon.
He also thanked the U.S. Attorney's Office and Department of Justice for prosecuting Chauvin's case, writing "it was appropriate and right that they stepped in."
“In no uncertain terms, George Floyd should be alive today,” said Assistant Attorney General Kristen Clarke for the Justice Department’s Civil Rights Division in a statement. “Chauvin’s use of excessive force and his failure to provide medical care resulted in Mr. Floyd’s senseless murder. Chauvin’s unlawful actions in a separate incident also resulted in injury to a 14-year-old child ... While no amount of prison time can reverse the tragic consequences of Derek Chauvin’s violent actions, we hope that this sentence provides some small measure of justice for the families and communities impacted.”
“Derek Chauvin abandoned his sworn oath to uphold the sanctity of life when he callously took George Floyd’s life and when he violently assaulted a 14-year-old child. Chauvin’s actions constituted a grave abuse of police authority and a clear violation of these individuals’ civil rights,” said U.S. Attorney Andrew M. Luger in a statement. “To the victims, their families, and to the broader community: although the harm that Chauvin caused will never be erased, today’s sentence of more than 20 years in prison represents a measure of justice and accountability.”
In April 2021, a state jury found Chauvin guilty of second-degree manslaughter, second-degree murder and third-degree murder in Floyd’s death, making him the first white police officer to be found guilty of murdering a Black man in Minnesota. Hennepin County Judge Peter Cahill handed down a 22 1/2 year sentence on those counts.
For his own safety, Chauvin, 46, had been held since his conviction in “administrative segregation” at the state's maximum security prison at Oak Park Heights. He's been largely confined to a 10-by-10-foot room, which he’s been allowed to leave for an average of one hour a day for exercise.
If Chauvin were in the general population of a Minnesota state prison, he'd be at risk of running into inmates he had arrested or investigated when he was a Minneapolis officer, said Rachel Moran, another law professor at St. Thomas. While he can’t totally escape his notoriety in a federal prison elsewhere, she said, he’s unlikely to encounter inmates with such a direct, personal grudge.
State prison populations are heavy on violent offenders, including people convicted of murder, robbery and rape, Heffelfinger said. Federal prisons also hold inmates with violent backgrounds, he added, but they're more likely to house nonviolent drug dealers, white-collar criminals and the like.
Assuming the bureau decides Chauvin is safe enough in the general population, he’ll have more chances to move about, to work and to participate in programming. Those opportunities would vary with the security level and the individual facility.
The three other former officers charged in connection to Floyd's murder, Tou Thao, J. Alexander Kueng and Thomas Lane, were all found guilty in federal court in Feb. 2022 on civil rights charges related to Floyd's death.
Lane has also pleaded guilty to a state count of aiding and abetting manslaughter, while Thao and Kueng face an October trial on state charges of aiding and abetting both second-degree murder and second-degree manslaughter.
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SAN ANTONIO — A woman in her 80s was shot and killed by her husband inside a hospital, the San Antonio Police Department said.
The incident happened around 10:30 a.m. on Friday at a local hospital in the 7000 block of Floyd Curl.
Authorities said this was not an active shooter, and at no point were hospital employees, visitors or patients in any danger.
Police said they believe the husband, who was also in his 80s, shot his wife and then turned the gun on himself. This information is preliminary, but authorities said it is a "very tragic situation."
The homicide unit is now conducting their investigation.
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UVALDE, Texas — Uvalde Mayor Don McLaughlin is speaking out over what he says are inaccuracies in the report by the Advanced Law Enforcement Rapid Response Training Center (ALERRT) about what happened at Robb Elementary School on May 24.
"No Uvalde police department officer saw the shooter on May 24 prior to him entering the school," said Mayor McLaughlin. "No Uvalde police officers had any opportunity to take a shot at the gunman. A Uvalde Police Department officer saw someone outside, but was unsure of who he saw and observed children in the area as well. Ultimately, it was a coach with children on the playground, not the shooter."
The related video above was originally published June 22, 2022.
The mayor went on to add that the ALERRT report and the timeline given by Texas DPS after the Senate hearing were incorrect. He added that DPS troopers were onsite and at the door of Robb Elementary School about three minutes after the shooter entered the building on that tragic day. He said there were also dozens of DPS troopers onsite by the time of the breach in the classroom.
"’I've said it once and will say it again, the premature release of piecemeal information or anything related to the May 24 Department of Public Safety (DPS)/Texas Rangers investigation is a disservice to families who lost children or parents because the true facts need to come out once all investigations/reviews, which the City expects will be thorough and fair, are complete," said Mayor McLaughlin. "I firmly believe it is imperative the families are provided with complete, unbiased, and comprehensive information about this incident. I will continue to advocate for comprehensive information to be provided to the families and citizens of Uvalde and to make every effort that something like this does not happen again."
Read the statement from the mayor here
The mayor's office, the Uvalde County District Attorney and the Texas DPS have requested the city to not release any City records related to the Robb Elementary School investigation.
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A litter of mulefoot hogs were born at Coop's Mound Mulefoots in Carlinville on May 30, and one male was chosen to make the two-hour drive to his new home at Miller Park Zoo, where he arrived July 5.
Mulefoot hogs are a breed of domestic pig named for their intact and uncloven hooves, which are similar to mules' hooves. As of 2006, there are fewer than 200 purebred hogs documented, according to the Livestock Conservancy.
Miller Park Zoo's hog will make his public debut in August, but first, the zoo wants the community to help name him.
Name suggestions were made on the zoo's Facebook page and staff narrowed submissions down to their top three choices: Cricket, Morty or Rupert.
In exchange for a donation to the zoo — which can be as low as $1 — the public can vote for their favorite name online or in person at the Miller Park Zootique. Voting runs through July 31.
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Kim Schoenbein, Tracy Patkunas, Tyler Cox, Jennifer and Jeff Mroz
Kim Schoenbein, Annie Swanson, Dan Adams
Melissa Isenburg Tremper, Mark Tremper
Phyllis and Hans Rasmussen
Dennis and Cathy Wentworth, Roger Finney
Shane and Angie Starkey, Lucy and Dick Meads, Paula Pratt
Rick and Kim Percy
Vanessa Campos, Chad Bevers, Kiel Macewan, Patty Young
Mike and Wendy Dwinal, Mega and Scott Novotney
Eleanor and Will Nave
Jeannie Higdon, Brendan O’Neill, Chris McConnell
Dan Adams
John Street, Steve and Julie Sturm, Christine Street
Maggie Stolfa
Linda Simkins, Alan Novick
J Balmer
Jonell Kehias, Brad Glenn
Carla Orr, Tonya Rut
Karen and Robert Starckovich, Frank and Angie Hoffman
Stephon T. Carter, 33, is charged with possession of a stolen vehicle, criminal trespass of a restricted landing area at an airport and two counts of criminal damage to property.
Brennen M. Whiteside, 33, is accused of reaching into a man’s car Thursday at a gas station in the 600 block of West Raab Road in Normal and punching the man in the face, causing a bloody cut.
Over 300 people attended a rally Monday in Withers Park and marched through downtown Bloomington to protest the U.S. Supreme Court's reversal of Roe v. Wade.
The nonprofit organization that has taken the lead in advocating for downtown Bloomington for 25 years has dissolved, with remaining funds set to be divided among other groups.
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WATERLOO — A Waterloo man who accidentally blasted a neighbor’s garage with a shotgun while he was on probation for robbery has been sentenced to prison.
Judge C.J. Williams on Friday sentenced Seyveion Marchelle James Hayes, 22, to two years and three months in federal prison on a charge of felon in possession of a firearm.
The sentence is to run consecutive to any sentence handed down in the probation revocation hearing.
Authorities allege Hayes was at a friend’s house at 1818 Mulberry St. on May 23, 2020, and was looking at his friend’s guns – a 7.62 mm Russian Mosin Nagant bolt-action rifle, a 7.62 mm Century Arms VSKA military-style rifle and a 12-gauge Stevens 320 shotgun.
He was also handling the shotgun in the backyard and accidentally triggered the weapon, which damaged the neighbor’s garage, according to court records.
Court records also show that police allegedly found Hayes with another gun just over a year later. On Sept. 8, Hayes ran from a traffic stop in Waterloo and police found a stolen 9 mm Taurus PT111 pistol in his backpack. State weapons trafficking charges in connection with the stop were later dismissed in favor of the federal charges, according to court records.
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WAVERLY — Rebecca Neiduski will be inaugurated as the 18th president of Wartburg College at 2:30 p.m. Oct. 14 in Neumann Auditorium during the college’s Homecoming & Family Weekend.
A committee has been assembled to develop the schedule of activities for inauguration weekend. The full schedule will be released later this summer.
Committee co-chairs are Debora Johnson-Ross, vice president of academic affairs and dean of the faculty, and Christine DeVries, associate professor of chemistry. Other members include:
The Rev. Halcyon Bjornstad, interim dean of spiritual life
Emily Christensen, chief communication officer and assistant director of marketing and communication
Ellen Engh, director of alumni and parent engagement
Gordy Field, 2022-23 student body president
Marty Johnson, director of dining services
Lee Nelson, professor of music and Zahn chair in choral conducting
Joy Skinner, administrative assistant, president's office
Janeen Stewart, executive administrator for the president's office and secretary, Board of Regents
Keith Strand, director of maintenance and cleaning
Kristin Teig Torres, director of community engagement
Neiduski, who started July 1, was announced as the next president of Wartburg College in March. She comes to Wartburg from Elon (N.C.) University in Elon, where she served as the dean of the School of Health Sciences.
The first female president in the college’s 170-year history, Neiduski earned a bachelor’s degree in movement and sport science from Purdue University and a master’s degree in occupational therapy from Washington University in St. Louis. She later earned a Doctor of Philosophy in education from St. Louis University.
"It is an honor to become part of the Wartburg family at such an exciting time in this institution's history," Neiduski said in a news release. "With the theme of Ubuntu, 'I am because we are,' as our shared commitment, I look forward to working with our campus community, alumni, board and supporters to continue to build an inclusive community and execute our strategic plan."
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Sophomore Jacob Schoer pitches the ball in the fourth inning of a win over the Janesville Wildcats, Thursday.
Wapsie Valley junior Keegon Brown sends a pitch toward home plate after relieving Jacob Schoer in the fourth inning of a recent win over Janesville, Thursday.
Junior Justus Kelley and sophomore Tucker Ladeburg celebrate Kelley's walk off RBI single while Jacob Schoer looks on following a win over Janesville, Thursday.
Janesville freshman Dawson Graham makes contact with the butt end of the bat in the top half of the seventh during a loss to the Wapsie Valley Warriors, Thursday.
Sophomore Jacob Schoer pitches the ball in the fourth inning of a win over the Janesville Wildcats, Thursday.
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Wapsie Valley sophomore Traeton Sauerbrei swings on a pitch during a win over Janesville, Thursday.
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Wapsie Valley eighth grader Blake Hesse singles during a recent win over the Janesville Wildcats, Thursday.
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Wapsie Valley junior Keegon Brown sends a pitch toward home plate after relieving Jacob Schoer in the fourth inning of a recent win over Janesville, Thursday.
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Wapsie Valley junior Austin Klink tries to beat out the throw while Janesville freshman Gabe Meaney makes the catch, Thursday.
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Wapsie Valley Aidan Shannon retreats to first as the Wildcats attempt to pick off the sophomore during the fifth inning, Thursday.
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Wapsie Valley sophomore Jacob Schoer celebrates a walk off win over the Janesville Wildcats, Thursday.
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Junior Justus Kelley and sophomore Tucker Ladeburg celebrate Kelley's walk off RBI single while Jacob Schoer looks on following a win over Janesville, Thursday.
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Janesville senior Jared Hoodjer pitches the ball during the seventh inning of a loss to the Wapsie Valley Warriors, Thurs day.
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Janesville freshman Dawson Graham makes contact with the butt end of the bat in the top half of the seventh during a loss to the Wapsie Valley Warriors, Thursday.
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Janesville freshman Gabe Meaney makes contact during a seventh inning at-bat in a one-run loss to the Wapsie Valley Warriors, Thursday. | https://wcfcourier.com/news/local/education/neiduski-to-be-inaugurated-as-wartburgs-18th-president-oct-14/article_4cd9496f-b05f-501b-b5c6-76388d6b99cb.html | 2022-07-08T19:27:06 | 1 | https://wcfcourier.com/news/local/education/neiduski-to-be-inaugurated-as-wartburgs-18th-president-oct-14/article_4cd9496f-b05f-501b-b5c6-76388d6b99cb.html |
HARRISBURG, Pa. — The 2022-23 State Budget passed the Senate Friday and now moves to Governor Wolf's desk for final approval.
Across the midstate, reactions poured in from lawmakers and advocacy groups on its passage.
Senator Doug Mastriano (R-33) voted in favor of the budget and released the following statement:
We held the line on the governor’s prior budget proposals that would have inflated the budget and hiked taxes. That’s why we’re in position today to put forward a budget that improves education, cuts taxes, fully funds our law enforcement, and takes care of our veterans and our elderly.
This budget makes crucial investments in our commonwealth without jeopardizing our financial future and transfers $2.1 Billion to the Rainy-Day Fund, bringing the total balance to $5 billion. I`m also pleased that several of the proposals I spearheaded were passed as part of the final budget.
State Senator Scott Martin (R-13) released the following statement:
This budget holds the line on tax increases and invests responsibly in our children, families and our economic future. A reduction in corporate net income taxes will spur economic growth and competitiveness and bring more job investments into Pennsylvania over the next decade, helping to reverse a migratory trend that’s undermined our state’s prosperity for many years.
This budget aligns with my commitment to steward taxpayer money sensibly and discourage reckless spending. It places Pennsylvania in a strategic budget position in preparation for the economic uncertainty that lies ahead, and competitively positions the Commonwealth for economic and demographic growth in the years to come.
Representative Mike Jones (R-York) called the state budget too big, too costly, and not responsible, as released in the following statement:
While there are many worthy components to this budget, such as modestly cutting taxes on large job creators, expansion of the Educational Improvement Tax Credit, and much-needed investments in senior care, childcare and mental health services, this budget is too big, too costly and not responsible. There are serious economic challenges facing Pennsylvania taxpayers, and with economic forecasts projecting declining revenues and potential recession, exercising more discipline in controlling spending would have been prudent.
This budget totals out at $42.8 billion. State spending last year was $38.5 billion. That’s an 11% increase, and no matter how you look at it, that’s not a good deal for taxpayers, and that is why, in spite of the many positives in the budget, I was obligated to vote ‘no’ on this budget.
The Pennsylvania State Education Association (PSEA) commended lawmakers on the historic education funding increases included in the state budget. Rich Askey, the President of PSEA released the following statement in a press release:
This is a historic budget that will benefit the students of Pennsylvania. It includes more than $1 billion in state funding increases for public schools, which will go to support educational programs that make a difference in the lives of our state’s 1.7 million students.
Gov. Tom Wolf has made public education his number one priority since the day he took office. In this budget, he made it very clear that a significant funding increase in public schools is necessary to meet the needs of students and educators, improve the availability of mental health services, and keep school buildings safe. Because of his unwavering commitment to public education, that’s exactly what Pennsylvania public schools will get.
We are very pleased that the lawmakers who voted for this budget joined Gov. Wolf in making public education and Pennsylvania students a priority. Our students need all the supports and resources that they can get, especially in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. This budget takes a big step toward putting our students on a path to success.
Policymakers clearly recognized that in order to improve the availability and delivery of mental health services to students, we need more mental health professionals in schools. The internship stipend program will financially support future professionals as they prepare to work in our schools. This is a small but mighty step forward, and one we hope to build on in the future.
Senator John DiSanto (R-Dauphin/Perry) released a statement opposing the "massive spending increases" in the budget:
While the Governor and many legislators are trying to portray this budget proposal as a modest increase, in fact spending is up nearly 11%to $45.2 billion, and the recurring demands mean in a few short years the state, when the federal pandemic money has run out, will be facing multi-billion dollar deficits that require big expenditure cuts or tax increases. The legislature should have passed a budget that provided appropriate support for education and human services while being sustainable over the long term.
DiSanto pointed to a new program as a "particularly egregious example" of excessive government spending, the Whole Home Repairs Program
DiSanto said the program, “is an insult to the low-income homeowner who has worked and saved for years to maintain their home and to the tax-paying family that won’t qualify because they just miss the income cutoff. Rather than creating new welfare programs, we should be using our one-time federal pandemic funds for existing public infrastructure needs, like roads and bridges, for which the Governor is pushing new taxes and tolls.”
All of the public schools in my district will be receiving significant funding increases intended to help them boost student achievement and enhance school safety, and financial support provided to the state-related universities will keep tuition affordable for our state residents. With this additional state subsidy, I expect public schools to do their part and not levy higher property taxes in 2023,” DiSanto said in a press release.
Of the budget package overall, DiSanto said, “While there are certainly fiscally responsible and beneficial components of this budget package that I endorse, such as significant contributions to the state’s Rainy-Day Fund and Educational Improvement Tax CreditProgram, the overall budget will worsen the state’s structural overspending problem and grow the size and scope of state government, and I don’t want to burden future taxpayers with this debt.”
Senator Camera Bartolotta (R-46) voted in favor of the budget and released the following statement:
This budget rightly prioritizes initiatives to benefit Pennsylvania’s workers, who were hurt by Gov. Tom Wolf’s pandemic closures and still have not recovered. From being displaced from their industries to struggling to find affordable child care, people need help. This funding will better position them for long-term success and financial independence.
As chair of the Labor and Industry Committee, I was also pleased to see important investments to boost our workforce. This budget includes more funding dedicated to apprenticeship training to continue a proven job training model that allows individuals to earn while they learn on a pathway to family-sustaining careers. It invests more in New Choices/ New Options, a program designed to help individuals re-enter the workforce.
Senator Ryan Aument (R-36) also voted for the measure and released the following statement:
Positioning Pennsylvanians for growth, upward economic mobility and competitiveness through forward-thinking public policies has long been a priority of mine.
Lowering our Corporate Net Income Tax will bring more high-quality jobs to our state, raise worker wages, elevate home values, and increase economic opportunity for Pennsylvanians in every class, sector, and corner of the Commonwealth.
Likewise, redesigning our education system to align the skills taught in our schools with the future needs of our job market will enable Pennsylvania students to go on to enjoy fulfilling work, stable incomes and lifelong careers.
Every year Senate Republicans fight to put Pennsylvanians first in our state budgets by ensuring the services they rely on can continue without adding to their economic troubles with a tax hike or onerous regulations.
This year is no different – we’ve held the line and prevented tax increases; we’ve increased funding for programs to help our most vulnerable residents during this period of historic inflation; we’ve protected our state from potential future economic downturns by adding money to our Rainy Day fund; and we’ve invested in the future of our Commonwealth and its residents by rejecting inflationary policies and band-aid solutions that don’t target the root causes of the economic troubles facing Pennsylvanians.
In short, this budget plan will give Pennsylvanians relief today and it will position them for success for generations to come.
School districts and communities must have the resources necessary to offer adequate mental health services to their students, especially during the aftermath of negative unintended consequences stemming from the COVID-19 shutdowns and school closures that have only worsened student instances of mental health crises around the country.
In addition to the $100 million to address school-based mental health programs, an additional $100 million of ARPA funds will support mental health services in the broader community through programs administered by the Department of Human Services. | https://www.fox43.com/article/news/local/harrisburg-legislatures-senate-passing-budget-pennsylvania-house-govorner-wolf/521-504aaae5-8168-40e8-ad62-b5d20a3ddb45 | 2022-07-08T19:28:59 | 0 | https://www.fox43.com/article/news/local/harrisburg-legislatures-senate-passing-budget-pennsylvania-house-govorner-wolf/521-504aaae5-8168-40e8-ad62-b5d20a3ddb45 |
EAST PETERSBURG, Pa. — Note: The video is from May 2021.
A Florida truck driver charged in the death of two Lancaster County siblings in a fiery crash in East Petersburg last year will be tried in Lancaster County Court, according to court records.
Cesar Torres, 38, was driving the tractor trailer that struck a pickup at the intersection of Main Street and Graystone Road on May 22, 2021. The occupants of the pickup, Brandie Lee Kasper, 21, and her brother, Christian, 18, both died at the scene.
Torres was not injured.
At a preliminary hearing before District Judge Brian Chudzik Friday morning, Torres was held over for trial on two counts of homicide by vehicle and involuntary manslaughter and one count each of failure to stop at a red light and driving at unsafe speed.
Torres is free on $100,000 bail, according to court records. | https://www.fox43.com/article/news/local/lancaster-county/cesar-torres-vehicular-homicide-trial/521-7e2d5fd7-04f1-48d2-920f-5828584f6798 | 2022-07-08T19:29:05 | 1 | https://www.fox43.com/article/news/local/lancaster-county/cesar-torres-vehicular-homicide-trial/521-7e2d5fd7-04f1-48d2-920f-5828584f6798 |
HARRISBURG, Pa. — The Pennsylvania Senate on Friday approved proposed legislation that would give police new tools to crack down on the illegal operation of dirt bikes and all-terrain vehicles on public roads, according to the bill's author.
Senate Bill 1183 provides for the seizure, forfeiture and disposal of dirt bikes and ATVs operated illegally on public roadways, subject to existing state forfeiture law. The bill would provide local police with a variety of disposal options, including permission to sell the vehicles or destroy them.
The bill passed by a margin of 49-1, according to State Sen. Pat Browne (R-Lehigh).
The bill comes in response to the rise of illegal operation of dirt bikes and ATVs on the Commonwealth’s roadways, often by large groups of riders who engage in speeding and reckless driving, Browne said.
These activities pose an extreme danger to motorists and pedestrians and a grave threat to public safety, he added.
“Through the passage of this legislation, the State Senate is taking aggressive action to combat the growing danger illegal dirt bike and ATV usage is presenting on our roadways,” Browne said. “We have seen countless incidences of property being destroyed, injuries to pedestrians and the tragic loss of life of innocent bystanders due to these reckless actions. I want to thank my colleagues in the Senate for their support to give law enforcement the tools necessary to keep these vehicles off the streets.”
As amended, the bill applies to boroughs and cities of the first, second, second A and third class. Cities covered by the bill include Harrisburg, Lancaster, Lebanon and York, Browne said.
The current penalty for a violation is a summary offense, which is not sufficient to keep these recreational vehicles off public roadways.
The bill will now be sent to the House of Representatives for consideration. | https://www.fox43.com/article/news/local/pa-senate-approves-bill-illegal-dirt-bikes-atvs-1183-pat-browne/521-24194cea-4b85-4d0b-83f7-b16d30e4b0a4 | 2022-07-08T19:29:11 | 0 | https://www.fox43.com/article/news/local/pa-senate-approves-bill-illegal-dirt-bikes-atvs-1183-pat-browne/521-24194cea-4b85-4d0b-83f7-b16d30e4b0a4 |
Facing prosecution? Providence city council candidate accused of campaign finance violations
Providence City Council candidate Gerard Catala has been accused of a slew of campaign finance violations, and may now face prosecution.
On Thursday, the state's Board of Elections announced that an audit conducted by its Campaign Finance Division uncovered the violations and referred the case to the attorney general's office for "consideration and possible prosecution."
"The Board is responsible for enforcing Rhode Island campaign finance laws, and will take whatever actions permissible under law to ensure compliance by candidates and committees," the board said in a statement.
A summary of the audit, which covers January 2018 through June 2021, states that Catala took more than $7,000 from his campaign's bank account over the course of 132 transactions but did not disclose those transactions on his campaign finance reports, and those debits haven't proved to be campaign-related.
The board also found that more than $6,000 in deposits were not disclosed on campaign finance reports, and the source of nearly $4,000 could not be identified.
More than $4,000 worth of campaign spending came from Catala's personal funds -- another violation of campaign finance law, the board said.
Additionally, the board said that in 2018, Catala failed to file four campaign finance reports, and from 2019 into 2021, seven reports falsely reported no contributions or spending. According to the board, three years' worth of copies of his campaign bank account statements from 2018 to 2020 were also not submitted.
In another instance, a $50 check labeled "donation" was put into a personal account, the board reported.
Catala, who is running for the Ward 9 seat currently held by Councilwoman Carmen Castillo, did not immediately reply to a request for comment. However, the board's report contained his response to the findings:
Catala indicated his delay in filing his campaign finance reports for 2018 was due to his desire to submit complete and accurate campaign finance reports that wouldn’t need to be later amended. Catala further indicated his 2018 campaign promotional launch included items such as door hangers, bumper stickers, palm cards, business cards, button stickers and more, which cost over $2,000.00, were paid from his personal funds and not from funds available in his campaign account. Likewise, his campaign headquarters, which cost over $2,000.00, was paid from his personal account and not from funds available in his campaign account. Catala claimed that, to the best of his memory, his campaign was 100% self-financed throughout the entire 2018 campaign; and that he didn’t receive his first contribution until November 1, which was deposited on November 5. | https://www.providencejournal.com/story/news/local/2022/07/08/gerard-catala-providence-city-council-candidate-accused-campaign-finance-violations/10014293002/ | 2022-07-08T19:31:58 | 0 | https://www.providencejournal.com/story/news/local/2022/07/08/gerard-catala-providence-city-council-candidate-accused-campaign-finance-violations/10014293002/ |
Deadly catch: Warning issued over toxic puffer fish caught in Rhode Island waters
The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management and the Rhode Island Saltwater Anglers Association are warning about a potentially deadly catch fishermen are increasingly hauling out of Rhode Island waters.
They say they're receiving "increased reports" of anglers catching smooth puffer fish, which contain toxins that are deadlier than cyanide and have no known antidotes, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
"This member of the puffer family is a serious threat to your health if not cleaned properly," the DEM and anglers group said in a joint press release. "The neurotoxins in puffers responsible for illness and death are Tetrodotoxin and Saxitoxin, which adversely affect the human central nervous system."
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Toxins can be found in all organs of the fish, including intestines and skin, according to the DEM and anglers group.
Anglers that catch smooth puffers are advised to carefully take the fish off the hook and release it. Don't even use the fish for bait or chum, they say.
New England is within the range of smooth puffers, although the fish are more common in southern waters, according to the DEM and anglers.
Another type of puffer fish, the northern puffer, is more common in Rhode Island waters.
"Unlike many other pufferfish species, the flesh of the northern puffer is not poisonous, however, some scientists believe there are low-level toxins in the skin and organs. Anglers are advised to thoroughly clean the Northern puffer of all skin and viscera before eating," the DEM and angler association said.
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On Saturday July 9, the Coquille Chess Club will be hosting the LaVerne Park Chess Tournament and Outdoor Fun. The fee is $5. Lunch is a potluck with hot dogs provided.
Between rounds is squirt gun fun, badminton, Frisbee, other outdoor games and a shallow river to play in. Those who participate are asked to arrive at 9:30 a.m. or preregister at drnancykeller@yahoo.com. Games start at 10 a.m. Prizes are outdoor toys.
Beginner section typically finish in the early afternoon and advanced section can go to 4 p.m.
Bring your brains and your sunscreen. Tournament is NW rated. Questions? Contact Nancy Keller at 541 396-3855 or the above e-mail. | https://theworldlink.com/news/local/laverne-park-chess-tournament-for-all-ages-set-july-9/article_2c5fa686-fd56-11ec-92f4-df9f78bef8e4.html | 2022-07-08T19:34:21 | 1 | https://theworldlink.com/news/local/laverne-park-chess-tournament-for-all-ages-set-july-9/article_2c5fa686-fd56-11ec-92f4-df9f78bef8e4.html |
The League of Women Voters of Coos County has scheduled an informational forum for persons who are interested in running for the positions of mayor or city council member. The forum will include a panel of current or past office holders and city managers from several cities in Coos County, and has been scheduled for Wednesday, July 13, from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at the North Bend City Council Chambers, 835 California Ave. in North Bend.
Panel members at the forum will discuss the job requirements and scope of the offices, challenges and rewards of serving, and the kinds of education and experience that are desirable for the positions. There are open positions for city council and mayor in most cities in Coos County. The filing deadline to run for these positions is in August, and differs by city. The candidates will be on the November 8 ballot.
The public is invited to attend, as well as potential candidates, and the forum will also be recorded and posted on the websites of the League of Women Voters of Coos County, www.my.lwv.org/oregon/coos-county and the websites of the Cities of North Bend and Coos Bay.
The League of Women Voters is a non-partisan political organization with a mission to encourage the active and informed participation of citizens in government. The League never supports or opposes any candidate or political party and aims to stimulate interest and participation in elections.
For information, contact LWVCC Voter Service Chair Abigail Bok at 541-808-3051 or LWVCC President Alice Carlson at 541-756-7290. | https://theworldlink.com/news/local/league-to-host-forum-for-council-mayor-candidates/article_16f3e308-fd6e-11ec-b114-afebd74eb70a.html | 2022-07-08T19:34:27 | 1 | https://theworldlink.com/news/local/league-to-host-forum-for-council-mayor-candidates/article_16f3e308-fd6e-11ec-b114-afebd74eb70a.html |
ROANOKE, Va. – Shelters across the region are filling up, and Roanoke shelters are facing heartwrenching decisions as they begin to fill each and every last cage in their buildings.
On Friday, Angels of Assisi announced that they will be holding an adoption special on Friday and Saturday to clear the shelter and give the dogs new homes.
Angels of Assisi said they can approve applications on the spot, which means that new pet owners can save a life and take home a new furry family member for $50 during the special.
Dayna Reynolds, Director of Community Engagement, said the Angels of Assisi is hoping that the event is a success.
“Angels of Assisi hopes you stop by to meet some incredible dogs; you may even find a new family member,” Reynolds wrote. “The organization asks that the community come together to help find loving homes for these amazing animals.”
The event will be held on Friday and Saturday from 12 p.m. to 6 p.m. at Angels of Assisi in Roanoke, according to the release.
To learn more about Angels of Assisi, visit their website. | https://www.wsls.com/news/local/2022/07/08/angels-of-assisi-hosting-adoption-event-to-clear-the-shelter/ | 2022-07-08T19:35:43 | 0 | https://www.wsls.com/news/local/2022/07/08/angels-of-assisi-hosting-adoption-event-to-clear-the-shelter/ |
RICHMOND, Va. – Spotted lanternflies are invading their way through our region, and experts are putting measures in place to stop them, or at least slow them down.
10 News initially reported on the spotted lanternfly from Lynchburg in April 2021 and discussed the invasion with experts.
While the spotted lanternfly doesn’t necessarily pose a direct threat to your well-being, it could pose a threat to many fruit crops and trees, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture.
And the Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services reported that the spotted lanternfly has the potential to be a serious nuisance pest to homeowners when it is present in high numbers.
In order to slow the spread of the insect, the VDACS announced on Friday that the Virginia Spotted Lanternfly Quarantine has been expanded to more counties across Virginia.
According to the release, the new counties and cities in our area that have been added to the quarantine are:
- Carroll County
- Rockbridge County
- Wythe County
- Buena Vista
- Lexington
- Lynchburg
Businesses in the quarantined area are required to obtain a permit, VDACS said, and they are encouraged to inspect regulated articles to ensure that the articles do not contain any life stage of the insect. Residents and visitors are not required to obtain the permit.
The release said these are the regulated articles that are likely to be considered to be a risk for movement of spotted lanternfly to un-infested areas:
- The spotted lanternfly at any life stage
- Live or dead trees; nursery stock; green lumber; firewood; logs; perennial plants; garden plants or produce; stumps; branches; mulch; or composted or un-composted chips, bark, or yard waste;
- Outdoor industrial or construction materials or equipment; concrete barriers or structures; stone, quarry material, ornamental stone, or concrete; or construction, landscaping, or remodeling waste;
- Shipping containers, such as wood crates or boxes;
- Outdoor household articles, including recreational vehicles; lawn tractors or mowers; grills; grill or furniture covers; tarps; mobile homes; tile; stone; deck boards; or Any equipment, trucks, or vehicles not stored indoors; any means of conveyance utilized for movement of an article; any vehicle; or any trailer, wagon
In addition to checking articles for signs of the insect, the VDACS release encouraged residents to learn how to identify spotted lanternflies and kill the insect when found.
If you see a spotted lanternfly, you can report the sighting here. | https://www.wsls.com/news/local/2022/07/08/spotted-lanternflies-invading-the-region-officials-expand-quarantine-to-slow-the-spread/ | 2022-07-08T19:35:43 | 1 | https://www.wsls.com/news/local/2022/07/08/spotted-lanternflies-invading-the-region-officials-expand-quarantine-to-slow-the-spread/ |
SAN ANTONIO, Texas — First Lady Jill Biden is set to travel to San Antonio on Monday.
Biden will speak at the 2022 UnidosUS Annual Conference, titled "Siempre Adelante: Our Quest for Equity." The conference is described as "the largest gathering of Latino advocates, community and business leaders to tackle issues affecting more than 62 million Latinos across the country," according to a Friday release.
This year's conference is its first in-person event in two years and lasts from July 9 to July 11.
Biden will also attend a Democratic National Committee finance event at 2 p.m.
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WILLIAMSON COUNTY, Texas — The Williamson County Regional Animal Shelter is offering free adoptions now through Sunday in hopes of making more room at the facility.
The free adoptions apply to adult cats and medium-to-large adult dogs.
In a release Friday, the shelter said they are at critical capacity with 217 cats and more than 170 dogs. A total of 106 new animals have arrived just since Tuesday, 90 of which were lost pets.
“We are in desperate need of the community’s assistance right now," animal services director Misty Valenta said in a statement. "When we are asked if we are a no-kill shelter, the response is only with the community’s support."
The shelter is also in need of fosters for their dogs. Foster families can receive supplies from the shelter, depending on availability, and the shelter covers all medical needs that may arise for the foster dog.
While appointments are not required for adoptions, the shelter recommends them in order to lessen wait times. Potential adoptees should email the shelter to schedule an appointment.
The shelter's website offers a look at all of the dogs and cats under the free adoption special.
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JONESBOROUGH, Tenn. (WJHL) — Jonesborough town leaders on Friday announced the recreation department’s Fall 2022 soccer registration schedule.
The youth soccer teams will compete at Persimmon Ridge Park, with games held every day except Wednesdays and Sundays. Times will vary.
A news release listed the following dates for registration:
- July 30 from 10 a.m. through 4 p.m.
- July 31 from 2-4 p.m.
- Aug. 2 and 4 from 6-8 p.m.
- Aug. 6 from 10 a.m. through 4 p.m.
Registration is $45 per child and is non-refundable. The fee includes a shirt, socks and a trophy at the end of the season.
The co-ed teams will be grouped by age, with teams ranging from 3-5 years, 6-7 years, 8-9 years, 10-12 years and 13-15 years.
Practices begin at the start of September, with games beginning the following week. The season ends in November.
For more information, call 423-791-3732 or click here. | https://www.wjhl.com/news/local/jonesborough-announces-fall-soccer-registration/ | 2022-07-08T19:39:55 | 0 | https://www.wjhl.com/news/local/jonesborough-announces-fall-soccer-registration/ |
BRISTOL, Va. (WJHL) — As the Bristol Casino officially opens for the first time, the employment impacts are becoming more and more clear.
Dozens of front-of-house staff show just how many hands have been tapped for the new facility, not to mention the back-of-house team members that keep the food and drinks flowing for hungry customers.
One team member, Danny Jimenez, spoke with News Channel 11 about his time with Hard Rock and associated properties.
“First and foremost, I was in hospitality all my life,” Jimenez, vice president of food and drink for the location, said. “And when you think of Hard Rock, you think of the next-level hospitality service they offer and the growth potential.”
Jimenez first joined the team as a south Floridian at the lower rungs of the company but has since moved to Virginia to participate in the Bristol Casino’s launch.
“I was just a beverage supervisor when I first started and knew minimal about what service was supposed to look like,” Jimenez said, “And Hard Rock really changed things and instilled that in me.”
His start looked quite different from today’s training, but Jimenez said he was happy to see just how hands-on the onboarding process has become.
Part of Bristol Casino’s opening was the training of several brand-new dealers for the floor’s many table games, and Jimenez has high hopes for the class of ’22.
“It was very much a change of lifestyle,” Jimenez said. “You really have to live it. You have to want to do well, and have that Hard Rock mentality.”
For those that join the team, Jimenez said the new job can become a truly global opportunity. With Seminole Gaming locations all across the world, Jimenez said skills learned in the home of country music can be used nearly anywhere.
“There’s such a great foundation, such a great support system,” Jimenez said. “I think this model is going to be great for multiple communities, and it’s going to just energize the foot traffic.”
On-the-job experience makes up a massive part of the team’s training, but as employees progress in their careers, Jimenez said education can become key. With Hard Rock’s tuition reimbursement program, however, team members could gain the skills to take their work to the next level.
“There’s so much growth potential,” Jimenez said. “You’re really only limited by your imagination.”
Looking ahead, Jimenez said he’s excited to see the further hires after the opening shows the community just what Hard Rock has to offer.
“The community’s been great; everyone has been so engaged,” Jimenez said. “They see all the growth potential; they see all the great things we’re doing, and they can see their life inside Hard Rock.”
If that sounds like a match, applicants can find open positions on the company’s website. | https://www.wjhl.com/news/local/whats-it-like-working-at-a-hard-rock-casino/ | 2022-07-08T19:40:01 | 1 | https://www.wjhl.com/news/local/whats-it-like-working-at-a-hard-rock-casino/ |
DALLAS (KDAF) — Former Japan Prime Minister Shinzo Abe was assassinated Friday on a street in western Japan by a gunman during a campaign speech.
Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson responded to the killing and said, “I am stunned by the assassination of former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe. This is an immense tragedy. The city of Dallas stands against this reprehensible violence, and we grieve with our friends in Japan.”
Senator Ted Cruz of Texas also responded on Twitter and said, “I am deeply saddened to hear about the horrific assassination of former Japanese PM Shinzo Abe. I had the pleasure of meeting with him one-on-one a few years ago. Abe was a great friend & ally to the US who stood up to the threats from the Chinese Communist Party & North Korea.”
World leaders also release statements as well:
- U.S. President Joe Biden praised him for “his vision of a free and open Indo-Pacific will endure. Above all, he cared deeply about the Japanese people and dedicated his life to their service.“
- Former German Chancellor Angela Merkel, whose time in office from 2005-2021 largely overlapped Abe’s, said she was devastated by the “cowardly and vile assassination.” Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi declared Saturday to be a day of national mourning for Abe. | https://cw33.com/news/local/dallas-mayor-responds-to-japans-former-prime-ministers-assassination-the-city-of-dallas-stands-against-this-reprehensible-violence/ | 2022-07-08T19:43:59 | 0 | https://cw33.com/news/local/dallas-mayor-responds-to-japans-former-prime-ministers-assassination-the-city-of-dallas-stands-against-this-reprehensible-violence/ |
DALLAS (KDAF) — It’s a Texas staple and whether you’ve been to one or not the hype surrounding H-E-B supermarkets is justified. Now, not only is it dipping its hand into North Texas but it’s hiring for its Frisco and Plano (future) locations!
In Frisco, Saturday the supermarket chain is hosting a hiring fair at 11955 Dallas Parkway Suite 300 for their Frisco and Plano stores. Jobs available include full-time and part-time positions.
- Want to see the job listings/current openings? Click here!
- Ready to apply? Click here!
The fair on Saturday will be from 10-2 p.m. | https://cw33.com/news/local/h-e-b-hiring-for-future-frisco-plano-stores/ | 2022-07-08T19:43:59 | 1 | https://cw33.com/news/local/h-e-b-hiring-for-future-frisco-plano-stores/ |
DALLAS (KDAF) — If you are looking to retire soon, there are plenty of great options to do so in Texas.
According to GOBankingRates.com, “The average monthly Social Security benefit is just about $1,620 — double that for a couple.”
The website did a study looking at 15 places in Texas, where you can live off social security alone. Here is their list:
- Longview
- Average Rent: $888
- College Station
- Average Rent: $843
- San Angelo
- Average Rent: $871
- Abilene
- Average Rent: $838
- El Paso
- Average Rent: $901
- Midland
- Average Rent: $717
- San Antonio
- Average Rent: $1,029
- Victoria
- Average Rent: $865
- Lubbock
- Average Rent: $758
- Killeen
- Average Rent: $747
- Odessa
- Average Rent: $526
- Tyler
- Average Rent: $1,063
- Corpus Christi
- Average Rent: $975
- Sherman
- Average Rent: $902
- Austin
- Average Rent: $1,440
For the full report, visit GOBankingRates.com. | https://cw33.com/news/local/here-are-the-15-best-places-for-a-couple-to-live-only-on-social-security-in-texas/ | 2022-07-08T19:44:12 | 0 | https://cw33.com/news/local/here-are-the-15-best-places-for-a-couple-to-live-only-on-social-security-in-texas/ |
DALLAS (KDAF) — This year marks the 25th anniversary of the largest culinary event in North Texas and the second longest-running restaurant campaign in the country.
Explore tons of cuisines from great restaurants across the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex during DFW Restaurant Week, from Aug. 8-14. About 20% of the cost of each meal enjoyed during this week will be donated to the North Texas Food Bank in the Dallas area or to Lena Pope in Tarrant County.
It looks like we now have an official date for when reservations will open for DFW Restaurant Week. Officials say reservations will open this Monday, July 11. The official list of participating restaurants will also be revealed on this date.
Officials say there will be special offerings in commemoration of the 25th Anniversary of DFW Restaurant Week. Here are the offerings, according to a new release:
- FedEx Office | DFW Restaurant Week Fourth Course – Enjoy a free DFW Restaurant Week Fourth Course, compliments of FedEx Office. Beginning July 11, spend $10 at a local FedEx Office location and receive a certificate for an additional dinner course at participating restaurants!
- DFW Restaurant Week Anniversary Toasting Events presented by Campari RARE; Nestle Premium Waters, featuring Acqua Panna, Perrier and San Pellegrino; and Stella Artois, the official beer of DFW Restaurant Week — Celebrate DFW Restaurant Week with these exclusive VIP events at select restaurants, starting with happy hour at Moxies on Reservation Day, July 11. Watch for details!
- Market Street’s DFW Restaurant Week Recipes with Matt – Extend the festivities to your own kitchen by cooking up delicious recipes created by Market Street Corporate Chef Matt Crowon, capturing the Market Street mission of making Everyday Extraordinary. For every recipe book purchased at its local stores, Market Street will donate $10 to NTFB and Lena Pope.
- DFW Restaurant Week Staff Appreciation Contest presented by Society Insurance – Help us thank the hardworking restaurant staff who make it all happen! Nominate your favorite servers, greeters, chefs, managers, and other restaurant staff for this special recognition. Nominations open Aug. 4, and run throughout the campaign.
For more information, visit dfwrestaurantweek.com. | https://cw33.com/news/local/heres-when-reservations-will-open-for-this-years-dfw-restaurant-week/ | 2022-07-08T19:44:18 | 1 | https://cw33.com/news/local/heres-when-reservations-will-open-for-this-years-dfw-restaurant-week/ |
DALLAS (KDAF) — Are you single and looking/ready for love? Well, if you’re also looking into moving to find this said, love, then you might want to keep reading to find out what metros Zillow has ranked among the 10 best for singles to move to for love.
And yes, in case you were wondering there were several Texas metros that cracked the top 10.
“Remote work has opened up housing possibilities all over the country,” said Amanda Pendleton, Zillow home trends expert. “If untethered from an office, singles can move to places that offer more affordability and a vibrant singles scene. Metro areas like Wichita, where your housing dollar stretches further, are particularly appealing at a time when, nationally, rents are nearly 16% higher than last year.”
Four Texas cities, Austin, Dallas, Houston and San Antonio were listed among the 10 best metros. “Zillow ranked the 100 largest U.S. metros based on factors that included the share of singles, available rental units and rent affordability for singles. The list features a geographically diverse group of metros, with median rents ranging from $966 to $2,788 per month.”
Top 10 Metros:
- Wichita, KS
- Austin, TX
- Milwaukee, WI
- Denver, CO
- San Antonio, TX
- Houston, TX
- Dallas, TX
- Seattle, WA
- Washington, DC
- Boston, MA
For more on Zillow’s findings, click here. | https://cw33.com/news/local/list-zillow-ranks-these-texas-cities-among-best-metros-for-singles-moving-for-love/ | 2022-07-08T19:44:24 | 1 | https://cw33.com/news/local/list-zillow-ranks-these-texas-cities-among-best-metros-for-singles-moving-for-love/ |
DALLAS (KDAF) — Making minimum wage means you probably wouldn’t be able to afford living in these Texas cities as GO Banking Rates has ranked them amongst the 15 least affordable in the U.S. when it comes to making minimum wage.
Here are the cities in North Texas and beyond in the Lone Star State that are some of the least affordable for those making minimum wage:
- Austin: GO Banking Rates said, “A bustling cultural hub, the capital city of Texas has become another city where the cost of living has far outpaced the wages — thanks in part to the $7.25 minimum wage. However, the city has been steadily attracting higher-wage earners, with nearly 200 people relocating there daily.”
- Plano: “With housing almost 30% above the national average, and utilities at 14% higher, Plano was recently determined to be the most affluent city in the U.S. Which makes it hard to get by unless you’re on the higher end of the wage scale.”
- Irving: “Irving, Texas, has costs that edge out the national average by a few percentage points, but similar to other entries, is hindered by a low minimum wage that is outpaced greatly by housing costs. Granted, this part of the larger DFW metroplex in north Texas is home to five Fortune 500 companies and more than 8,000 companies overall.”
- Dallas: “Dallas, Texas, might be a lucrative place to start a business, but this cornerstone to the DFW metroplex is less forgiving to renters on the low end of the wage scale. In the past five years, there’s been a nearly 80% increase in home values, with more than 18% year-over-year growth.”
- Fort Worth: “With an active downtown and popular tourist spots like the Stockyards, Fort Worth is another Texas city where its low wages counter its relatively cheaper housing costs. However, it’s also considered to be one of the most overpriced cities in the U.S.”
Here’s how GO Banking Rates reached their findings, “For this piece GOBankingRates first looked at the biggest cities (in terms of population) that had 2022 one-bedroom rent data as sourced from ApartmentList. With these 100 qualifying cities isolated, GOBankingRates then found the minimum wage and 2022 average rent for a one-bedroom in each city. The hours of work needed to afford one-bedroom rent was also included, and the list was narrowed to the 15 most and least affordable cities.”
For more on this study, click here. | https://cw33.com/news/local/making-minimum-wage-these-texas-cities-among-uss-least-affordable/ | 2022-07-08T19:44:30 | 1 | https://cw33.com/news/local/making-minimum-wage-these-texas-cities-among-uss-least-affordable/ |
AUSTIN (KXAN) — A new statewide program launched this week to help eligible low-income Texas homeowners and renters pay utility bills.
The Texas Utility Help (TXUH) program has over $50 million ready for Texas homeowners and renters in need, according to a press release from the program.
The TXUH program will help distribute federal funding from the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program and the Low Income Household Water Assistance Program, the release said.
Texas homeowners and renters should send an application for Texas Utility Help if their household income is at or below 150% of federal poverty income guidelines. The maximum household income depends on the number of people living in the household. Full eligibility criteria are available at TexasUtilityHelp.com .
How the program works
Applicants can receive help for total past due amounts for electricity, natural gas and propane plus up to $2,400 in prospective payments.
For water and wastewater assistance, applicants can pay off their total past due payments and up to $600 in prospective payments. Payments are sent directly to the utility company on behalf of the applicant.
For more information and questions, the call center is open Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. at 855-566-2057. Help is available in multiple languages. | https://cw33.com/news/local/statewide-program-launches-to-help-low-income-texans-pay-utilities/ | 2022-07-08T19:44:36 | 1 | https://cw33.com/news/local/statewide-program-launches-to-help-low-income-texans-pay-utilities/ |
ARLINGTON (KDAF) — Take me out to the ball game! Over at Globe Life Field the Texas Rangers won’t be the only ones playing nine innings.
The City of Arlington says that the Rangers announced the opening of Oatly Park this week! Oatly Park is a kid-friendly wiffle ball park at Globe Life Field. “Kids 12 and younger will get to take five swings free of charge. Oatly Park opens 30 min before first pitch until the last out.”
The City of Arlington writes, “The Texas Rangers held a ribbon-cutting ceremony officially opening Oatly Park during a media event at Globe Life Field. Rangers Youth Academy athletes were among the first to take swings in the new park and were joined by Texas Rangers players Josh Smith and Joe Barlow, as well as long-time public address announcer and EVP of ballpark, entertainment, promotion and production, Chuck Morgan.”
What you need to know about Oatly Park according to the Texas Rangers
- Located on upper concourse in center field above Grand Slam Team Store
- Dimensions of the new park are 59 feet to center field, 51 feet down the right-field line, and 49 feet down the left-field line
- Oatly Park will be open 30 minutes prior to the game’s first pitch until the game’s final pitch, and operates on a first come, first served basis with no admission necessary
- Each youngster 12 and under will get five swings | https://cw33.com/news/local/texas-rangers-announce-opening-of-kid-friendly-wiffle-ball-park-oatly-park/ | 2022-07-08T19:44:42 | 1 | https://cw33.com/news/local/texas-rangers-announce-opening-of-kid-friendly-wiffle-ball-park-oatly-park/ |
DALLAS (KDAF) — It’s a period of your life you either look forward to or you dread: retirement. If you are looking to retire soon, but you don’t know where to retire, Texas has tons of options.
According to a new report from GOBankingRates.com, eight cities in Texas rank as some of the best cities to retire on just $3,000 per month.
“In addition to looking at the cost of living for each city, GOBankingRates used only cities that scored well for livability and had at least 10% of the population over the age of 65,” as their report states.
Here are the Texas cities that made the ranking:
- Fort Worth – 28th
- Houston – 27th
- Arlington – 14th
- San Antonio – 13th
- Corpus Christi – 9th
- Laredo – 5th
- El Paso – 3rd
- Lubbock – 2nd
For the full report, visit GOBankingRates.com. | https://cw33.com/news/local/these-texas-cities-among-best-places-to-retire-on-3000-per-month-report-says/ | 2022-07-08T19:44:48 | 0 | https://cw33.com/news/local/these-texas-cities-among-best-places-to-retire-on-3000-per-month-report-says/ |
What to Know
- The U.S. is in the midst of its largest-ever monkeypox virus disease outbreak, and New York City accounts for nearly a quarter of cases
- Monkeypox is most often spread through direct contact with a rash or sores of someone who has the virus. It can also spread through contact with clothing, bedding and other items used by a contagious person
- The JYNNEOS vaccine has been approved by the FDA for the prevention of monkeypox in people ages 18 and older; it is given as two doses, at least four weeks apart
New York City health officials added another nearly two dozen presumed monkeypox cases to the burgeoning count on Friday, bringing the total to a widely-believed underreported 160 patients as the largest-ever U.S. outbreak continues to swell.
The additions that city health officials added on Friday mark an 84% increase in presumed monkeypox cases in just the last week and a 310% increase in the last two weeks. New York City now accounts for nearly a quarter of the now 700 -- and climbing -- U.S. monkeypox cases reported to the CDC so far this year, data shows.
While monkeypox is contagious and typically confined to the African continent, health officials say the risk to the general U.S. public is low. They say this isn't COVID all over again because vaccines already exist to treat orthopoxvirus, the family of viruses to which monkeypox and diseases like smallpox and chickenpox belong.
But ensuring a steady supply of the FDA-approved monkeypox vaccine is a problem. And it's causing other headaches, too.
New York City celebrated the arrival of a 6,000 monkeypox vaccine doses earlier this week and pledged to open more appointments, which had been futile without the vials.
An "unfortunate glitch," though, made the appointments available prematurely, prompting a flood of confusion and a flurry of apologies from city health officials as they worked to correct the problem.
All of the 2,500 appointments inadvertently released on Wednesday were scooped up extremely quickly, within 10 minutes. City officials say those will be honored but it won't open more appointments until next week when it receives its next vaccine allotment.
But how does the monkeypox vaccine even work? It's a two-dose vaccination process like many others, though the vaccine supply issue may mean some New Yorkers have to wait an extra week or two to get their next layers of protection against monkeypox.
Meanwhile, officials are scrambling to establish a widely accessible treatment network for a disease that usually doesn't hit the United States -- ever.
One vaccine clinic has already been opened at the Chelsea Sexual Health Clinic on Ninth Avenue in Manhattan, though no appointments have been available. That location, along with another at the Central Harlem Sexual Health Clinic (2238 Fifth Avenue in Manhattan), was open on Thursday for appointments only. A third site, located at the Corona Sexual Health Clinic, is expected to open later this month.
At this point, eligibility in New York City is limited to "gay, bisexual or other men who have sex with men and transgender, gender non-conforming or gender non-binary persons ages 18 and older who have had multiple or anonymous sex partners in the last 14 days," under the guidelines released by the health department. Learn more here.
How Do You Catch Monkeypox?
The CDC recently updated its monkeypox guidance as the number of suspected cases nationwide boomed.
While the CDC says the risk to the general public remains low, people are urged to avoid close contact with those who are sick, including those with skin or genital lesions, as well as sick or dead animals. Anyone displaying symptoms, like unexplained skin rash or lesions, should reach out to their healthcare providers for guidance.
It is also advised to avoid eating meat that comes from wild game or using products (such as creams, powders or lotions) that come from wild animals from Africa.
What Is Monkeypox?
Monkeypox was first discovered in 1958, when outbreaks occurred in colonies of monkeys kept for research -- resulting in its name. (What you need to know about monkeypox.)
The first case in a human was reported in 1970 in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, which still has the majority of infections. Other African countries where it has been found: Cameroon, Central African Republic, Cote d’Ivoire, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Gabon, Liberia, Nigeria, Republic of the Congo and Sierra Leone.
Human symptoms of monkeypox are similar to but milder than the symptoms of smallpox, the CDC says. It presents itself as a flu-like illness accompanied by lymph-node swelling and rash on the face and body.
Monkeypox starts off with fever, headache, muscle aches, and exhaustion. Monkeypox also causes lymph nodes to swell, something that smallpox does not. The incubation period is usually 7−14 days but can range from 5−21 days.
The CDC is urging healthcare providers in the U.S. to be alert for patients who have rashes consistent with monkeypox, regardless of whether they have traveled or have specific risks for monkeypox. See more information from the travel notice here. | https://www.nbcnewyork.com/news/local/nyc-monkeypox-outbreak-drives-1-4-of-us-cases-as-vaccine-demand-skyrockets/3766831/ | 2022-07-08T19:50:48 | 1 | https://www.nbcnewyork.com/news/local/nyc-monkeypox-outbreak-drives-1-4-of-us-cases-as-vaccine-demand-skyrockets/3766831/ |
The Kenosha City Council voted unanimously to approve a resolution providing one of Kenosha’s most iconic men’s stores two temporary parking spaces for its customers.
The City Council voted Wednesday night for the resolution which paves the way for S. J. Crystal’s Men’s Wear, 5701 6th Ave., to have two dedicated parking spaces for its customers just north of the building along 57th Street during business hours.
The store is open Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
The more than 100-year-old store has been struggling in recent months to find parking for its aged or ill customers unable to park blocks away from the store and then walk to it.
At least six parking spaces along Sixth Avenue that would normally be available for parking are currently occupied by temporary outdoor dining areas.
The city allowed some Downtown restaurants and bars to create such extensions during the COVID-19 pandemic to encourage patrons to gather outside and drink socially distanced.
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S. J. Crystals will be allowed the two temporary spaces until Nov. 1, when the outdoor dining extensions are expected to end.
Owner Lewis Aceto said happy with the resolution.
“Just to have those spaces available for our customers will be wonderful,” Aceto said. “Some of our customers just need to park a little bit closer.”
Aceto said he received hundreds of phone calls from concerned area residents after his struggle with parking was made public in the Kenosha News last week.
“We got tons of calls. Immediately they started from everybody. I couldn’t count how many calls. They were all positive. People were even driving past the store and giving us a thumbs up. We got a lot of support from people in the city of Kenosha,” he added. | https://www.kenoshanews.com/news/local/govt-and-politics/kenosha-city-council-approves-temporary-parking-for-s-j-crystals/article_7b3383d6-fedc-11ec-bc19-c7331d5253a2.html | 2022-07-08T19:52:15 | 0 | https://www.kenoshanews.com/news/local/govt-and-politics/kenosha-city-council-approves-temporary-parking-for-s-j-crystals/article_7b3383d6-fedc-11ec-bc19-c7331d5253a2.html |
The Kenosha Pride Festival celebrates its 10-year anniversary with a free Downtown march and festival on Sunday.
The Kenosha Pride march starts in Library Park, 711 59th Place.
Participants will start gathering at 11:30 a.m. for socializing, sign making and a rally.
At noon, organizers will host a welcome, acknowledgement of guests and comments from the Grand Marshal.
The march steps off shortly after the speakers and will go from Library Park to Veterans Memorial Park, 625 52nd St. at the harbor.
The march is free and open to everyone. No registration is required to take part.
Also, Kenosha Pride will have a limited number of flags on sale at the march grounds.
The local event is an LGBTQ+ Pride march and festival held each summer in July.
This event is family friendly.
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The festival starts at 12:30 p.m. in Veterans Memorial Park, with two entertainment stages, a beer tent, a Sober Bar, a pet comfort area (with pet specific vendors), a children’s area with crafts and activities and a marketplace “filled with food and awesome items,” organizers said.
At the Information Tent, Kenosha Pride merchandise, including Pride flags, are available for purchase.
Festival entertainment
Entertainment will include the local band Would You Kindly?
Also performing are the Diva Drag Show, Fresh Faces Drag Show and Next Generatiopn Grad SHow.
Fans can sign up at the Kenosha Pride website for “meet and greet” opportunities with two of the entertainers: Ada Vox and/or Steven Andrade as Cher.
Vox is “the first drag queen to make the Top 10 on ‘American Idol’ and was runner-up on RuPaul’s singing competition ‘Queen of the Universe,’” Kenosha Pride officials said. The meet-and-greet with Fox is 7:30 p.m. Sunday.
Andrade is known as “one of the best Cher impersonators in the United States,” event organizers said. The meet-and-greet with Andrade is 6:45 p.m. Sunday.
The meet-and-greet pass “will get you a meet and greet along with photo” with the entertainer.
For more information, go to kenoshapride.org. | https://www.kenoshanews.com/news/local/kenosha-pride-festival-is-sunday/article_c9eec2c2-fede-11ec-ab40-b7463f97012c.html | 2022-07-08T19:52:21 | 1 | https://www.kenoshanews.com/news/local/kenosha-pride-festival-is-sunday/article_c9eec2c2-fede-11ec-ab40-b7463f97012c.html |
BENTONVILLE, Ark. — Best Friends Lifesaving Center (BFLC) is celebrating National Kitten Day this Sunday, July 10 by waiving adoption fees at their center on 210 Prairie Lane in Bentonville.
BFLC needs the most help as kitten season is in place. Kitten season is the time of year when unspayed female cats have most of their kittens. It reaches its peak in the summer and generally stretches from May to November. Newborn kittens are among the most at-risk animals entering shelters according to BFLC.
BFLC says around 355,000 dogs and cats were killed in shelters in 2021 just because they didn’t have safe places to call home. Nearly 70% of them were cats and kittens.
If you would like to adopt a kitten you can visit the Best Friends Lifesaving Center where adoption fees for all kittens will be waived on Sunday from noon to 4 p.m.
Adoption fees for all kittens will be waived on Sunday from 12-4 p.m.
All pets are fixed, vaccinated, and microchipped. You can view them online by clicking here.
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DES MOINES, Iowa — Walking on the Des Moines skywalk system? Smile, you're on camera. The city installed about two dozen security cameras in skywalks across town this past week, Axios reported.
The additions come three years after a couple was assaulted by two teenagers in a skywalk, leading to calls for increased security.
The new network will be monitored by private skywalk security. The Des Moines Police Department will have access to the footage.
Installing the new camera system has been no small feat. The skywalk system is 4.2 miles long, connecting a total of 55 buildings and 12 parking ramps.
The city of Des Moines and Polk County each originally allocated $25,000 toward the project.
On June 21, county supervisors approved an additional $75,000 to complete the project. The additional funds were necessary "to complete a camera system up to the Iowa Events Center," according to the meeting agenda.
The contribution brought the total costs shared by both local government and businesses to around $277,000. | https://www.weareiowa.com/article/news/local/des-moines-skywalk-security-cameras-new/524-ac3dd02e-d4ac-48f9-8e13-7b375063de26 | 2022-07-08T19:56:06 | 1 | https://www.weareiowa.com/article/news/local/des-moines-skywalk-security-cameras-new/524-ac3dd02e-d4ac-48f9-8e13-7b375063de26 |
PORTLAND, Maine — In the news business, we can handle the stress, the deadlines, the malfunctioning technology, the phone calls that are never returned, and all the other unpleasantness that comes with the job.
But the goodbyes … well, the goodbyes are killers.
On 207 today, we’re saying farewell to Peggy Keyser, a dear friend and colleague who has brightened all our lives with her talent, energy, and good cheer.
She’s leaving television for a job that is—and this is not a hyperbole—the perfect fit. Watch our on-air farewell and you’ll learn where she’s headed and what she’ll be doing.
Her departure stings a bit less because she’s not leaving Maine and we know we’ll be seeing her around. Still, we’re going to miss her keenly.
There’s a reason why, as Sam and Peggy walked onto the 207 set today for Peggy's final appearance, they were both carrying something extra: a box of tissues. | https://www.newscentermaine.com/article/news/local/207/207-says-farewell-goodbye-to-peggy-keyser/97-ca92ad14-77d2-499e-89f9-4d0e3e0d2b1f | 2022-07-08T19:57:45 | 0 | https://www.newscentermaine.com/article/news/local/207/207-says-farewell-goodbye-to-peggy-keyser/97-ca92ad14-77d2-499e-89f9-4d0e3e0d2b1f |
PORTLAND, Maine — The family of a Portland man shot and killed by Portland Police Sgt. Nicholas Goodman in Union Station Plaza in 2017 has settled a wrongful death lawsuit for an undisclosed amount of money.
The mother and grandmother of Chance David Baker, 22, sued Goodman claiming he used excessive force and illegal deadly force when he shot Baker on Feb 10, 2017.
Baker was having a mental health crisis at the time and had a blood alcohol level of at least 0.241, the Portland Press Herald reported. He was holding an air rifle at the time.
Hunter Tzovarras, the attorney for Shantel Baker and Terry Baker, confirmed his clients had reached a settlement. He declined to disclose terms of the settlement.
Goodman was among police who went to Union Station Plaza that day in response to 911 calls about a man walking around with what turned out to be an air rifle. Goodman shot Baker within minutes of arriving.
Goodman argued his use of force was reasonable because he believed Baker posed an immediate threat to police and to the public.
The Maine Attorney General's office ruled the shooting justified that March.
In February, a federal judge denied Goodman immunity from the case and allowed it to proceed. | https://www.newscentermaine.com/article/news/local/portland/family-of-man-shot-and-killed-by-portland-police-settles-wrongful-death-lawsuit-chance-david-baker-nicholas-goodman/97-fa3ed93b-59b1-49a3-a9cf-24556e769d83 | 2022-07-08T19:57:45 | 1 | https://www.newscentermaine.com/article/news/local/portland/family-of-man-shot-and-killed-by-portland-police-settles-wrongful-death-lawsuit-chance-david-baker-nicholas-goodman/97-fa3ed93b-59b1-49a3-a9cf-24556e769d83 |
KIRBY, Texas — The City of Kirby is without water on Friday afternoon after an issue with one of their water wells.
The City sent out a press release, saying the public works department and a contractor have identified the issue and are working to repair the problem. In the meantime, the City says they are working to get their backup well online to service the community.
City leaders have purchased jugs of water that residents may pick up from city hall. To get one, you must show an ID or current water bill.
The fire department is also driving around to distribute water to the elderly and those who are disabled.
The City also said a "rolling spam call" shut down the phone system. IT consultants are working to restore the phones.
"We are aware that both issues are negatively impacting residents and businesses in Kirby, and we apologize. These are emergencies that we could not control."
Updates will be posted on Kirby's website. | https://www.kens5.com/article/news/local/city-of-kirby-without-water-crews-working-to-repair-issue-with-well/273-7e7dbb81-7c1b-49dd-bf3b-ecd6f365149f | 2022-07-08T19:58:37 | 1 | https://www.kens5.com/article/news/local/city-of-kirby-without-water-crews-working-to-repair-issue-with-well/273-7e7dbb81-7c1b-49dd-bf3b-ecd6f365149f |
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