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ALBANY -- For those who have written the COVID-19 pandemic off as past history ... don't be so quick to toss out those masks that were such an integral part of your lives for an extended period.
Recent increases in COVID-19 infections and hospitalizations in southwest Georgia are leading to new safety guidelines at all Phoebe Putney Health System facilities, Phoebe officials announced.
“Throughout the pandemic, our top priority has been the safety of our patients, visitors and employees," Health System President/CEO Scott Steiner said in a news release. "Based on changing conditions, we have updated our visitation and masking rules multiple times, and we feel it is now necessary to do so again."
Beginning Thursday, only one visitor at a time will be allowed with each patient. Exceptions and other details of the visitation rules are available at phoebehealth.com/coronavirus.
Also beginning Thursday, visitors and employees at all Phoebe locations will be required to double mask, wearing a surgical mask covered by a well-fitting cloth mask.
“We were able to ease our double mask requirement during the recent lull in COVID transmission, but infections and hospitalizations have increased significantly over the last few weeks,” Health System Chief Medical Officer Dr. Dianna Grant said. “The current dominant strain of COVID is the most immune-evasive to date, and we need to take extra steps to avoid infection. The science is clear: double-masking offers much better protection than a single mask, and it is a simple way to reduce your risk."
New numbers released by the health system show that 37 COVID patients are now hospitalized at Phoebe facilities in Albany, Americus and Sylvester.
As of Wednesday morning, these were Phoebe’s COVID-19 numbers:
-- Total COVID-19 patients in Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital: 31;
-- Total COVID-19 patients in Phoebe Sumter Medical Center: 4;
-- Total COVID-19 patients in Phoebe Worth Medical Center: 2;
-- Total inpatients recovered: 4,336;
-- Total COVID-related deaths at Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital: 461;
-- Total COVID-related deaths at Phoebe Sumter: 125;
-- Total COVID-related deaths at Phoebe Worth: 1;
-- Total vaccines administered: 80,842.
Grant encouraged southwest Georgians to stay up to date on their vaccines by getting a booster when they are eligible, practicing social distancing, washing their hands often and wearing a mask in public, indoor settings.
“Many of us have let our guard down and stopped practicing some of these simple actions," she said. "The truth is, they really work, and during a time of increasing COVID activity, we need to get back in the habit of taking these precautions."
Last month, COVID vaccines were approved for children as young as 6 months of age. Phoebe recommends, and is now offering, those pediatric vaccines for babies and young children.
“Research shows the vaccines are safe for children," Grant said. "If parents have any questions or concerns, they should talk to their family pediatrician. We also encourage everyone who is eligible to get vaccinated or boosted to do so."
To schedule a vaccination appointment at a Phoebe clinic, call (229) 312-MYMD. | https://www.albanyherald.com/local/covid-surge-leads-to-tighter-visitation-mask-requirements-at-phoebe/article_109924ec-0380-11ed-ba67-af34a90d7b9a.html | 2022-07-14T16:36:01 | 1 | https://www.albanyherald.com/local/covid-surge-leads-to-tighter-visitation-mask-requirements-at-phoebe/article_109924ec-0380-11ed-ba67-af34a90d7b9a.html |
PHOENIX — New laws signed by Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey could affect Phoenix's efforts to boos accountability from law enforcement by limiting how government agencies can investigate cases of police misconduct.
House Bill 2721 requires those investigating police misconduct to have at least two-thirds of its members consist of certified law enforcement personnel.
These law enforcement members must be "from the same department or agency as the law enforcement officer who is the subject of the investigation or disciplinary action," according to the bill's language.
State Rep. John Kavanagh, the bill's sponsor, suggested earlier this year HB 2721 was introduced in response to Phoenix's establishment of its Office of Accountability and Transparency (OAT), which is intended to provide independent, civilian oversight of the city's police department.
When it was created in 2021, the office was tasked with monitoring or investigating use of force, in-custody deaths, and other community complaints involving Phoenix police.
The ordinance establishing OAT specifically excludes members of law enforcement or their relatives from working for the Phoenix office.
Now city officials are reviewing how the legislation could affect Phoenix's original intentions for how the accountability office will operate.
Gov. Doug Ducey signed HB 2721 last week after it passed through the Arizona Legislature with little support from Democrats.
"When police police themselves, it simply does not work," said Democratic Sen. Martin Quezada of District 29 before voting against the bill.
Opponents of the legislation argued it defies recent efforts to reform how communities oversee local law enforcement and prevents independent investigations of misconduct.
"This goes into direct contradiction to those efforts to have civilian oversight," Quezada added. "It takes away all of the 'civilian' out of 'civilian oversight.'"
Supporters of HB 2721 have said that it attempts to have oversight agencies replicate other regulatory boards that provide oversight for a specific profession.
Joe Clure of the Arizona Police Association said agencies or boards regulating the conduct of doctors, lawyers, or realtors are often made up mostly of members of those professions.
"They all have boards that oversee their conduct," Clure told lawmakers during a Senate hearing. "Those boards consistently are made up of three-fourths of practitioners and 25% are civilian citizen members."
The City of Phoenix was listed as being opposed to HB 2721 before it was signed by the governor, arguing the bill took away local control from Arizona cities.
Phoenix had been attempting to improve community relations with law enforcement after the Department of Justice opened an investigation into Phoenix police last August.
A city spokesperson said this week that the legislative changes created by HB 2721 do affect the ordinance that established the accountability office.
"OAT is moving forward in compliance with the parts of the City ordinance that are unaffected by the bill," the spokesperson said. "Additionally, City leadership is evaluating the bill’s final language and its impact on OAT to determine the appropriate next steps."
Phoenix has not yet elaborated on how OAT may operate differently under the legislative changes.
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ALBANY – Bruce Mattos, corporate director of talent acquisition for Phoebe Putney Health System, has been named one of the top 100 most influential thought leaders in talent acquisition by TAtech. TAtech is the trade association for the worldwide community of organizations that provide technology-based tools for recruiting.
Mattos joined the Phoebe Family during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic in July 2020, bringing more than 25 years of experience in recruitment and talent acquisition.
“I am honored to be recognized by TAtech as a top talent acquisition influencer,” Mattos said. “Since joining the Phoebe Family, our team has worked hard to implement innovative ways to better serve candidates and improve hiring outcomes.”
Since joining Phoebe, Mattos developed an outbound recruitment team, created in-house executive search capability, implemented new employment branding and SEO (search engine optimization) to increase Phoebe’s presence and leveraged websites such as LinkedIn and Indeed to help find potential candidates. Over the last year, hiring at Phoebe has increased 25%. And, recently Mattos’ recruitment team completed a campaign hiring 100 nurses in 100 days to help meet staffing shortages.
“We try to take a proactive approach to recruitment," Mattos said. "While we think Phoebe has a lot to offer candidates, nursing is a competitive industry. Instead of waiting for candidates to come to us, our recruiters are actively searching, contacting and offering jobs to candidates. Talent acquisition is always evolving, which means we are constantly changing how we recruit and are always looking for new and innovative ideas to promote the many opportunities available here at Phoebe."
Phoebe currently has a variety of clinical and non-clinical career opportunities available. Anyone interested in joining the Phoebe Family is encouraged to go to careers.phoebehealth.com for a complete listing of open positions and to learn more about benefits the health system has to offer.
TAtech’s 100 Most Influential Talent Acquisition leaders celebrates people who are setting the agenda for innovation and understanding in talent acquisition strategy and management and technology. Each is making an important contribution to such mission-critical areas as improving the effectiveness and efficiency of recruiting operations, implementing state-of-the-art talent acquisition tools, and continuously optimizing the candidate experience.
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Congressman Sanford Bishop Jr., D-Ga., announced Thursday that the Federal Aviation Administration has awarded $135,424 to the Southwest Georgia Regional Airport through its Airport Improvement Program.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Sanford Bishop Jr., D-Ga., announced Thursday that the Federal Aviation Administration has awarded $135,424 to the Southwest Georgia Regional Airport through its Airport Improvement Program. This money helps complete the new passenger boarding bridge project at the Albany airport.
“Our local and regional airports help residents quickly and safely travel across the country and welcome the tourists that visit us," Bishop said in a news release. "These airports also help our farmers and local businesses bring in the supplies they need as well as sell their goods far and wide.
“With tens of thousands of flights, and airport operations of all sorts each year, Southwest Georgia Regional Airport is buzzing with activity. These federal funds will help the airport continue to be a vibrant gateway to our community. As a senior member of the House Appropriations Committee, I worked hard to robustly fund the Airport Improvement Program so that communities like Albany can realize necessary improvements that are vital to growing the local economy.”
“We appreciate Congressman Bishop's efforts to provide funding for the Southwest Georgia Regional Airport.” Albany City Manager Steven Carter said. “We recognize that this is no small feat. These funds will complete the capital stack used to purchase and install the passenger boarding bridge, which aids in the safety and comfort of our flying customers.”
Southwest Georgia Regional Airport operates three daily flights to Atlanta's Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport. The airport is used for a range of commercial purposes, including UPS operations, and welcomes numerous private jets bringing visitors who come to enjoy everything southwest Georgia has to offer. The airport also supports U.S. military operations throughout the year.
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If you're in the Delaware area this July, you might want to stop in Harrington for "Summer Nights & Carnival Lights" at the Delaware State Fair from Thursday, July 21 through Saturday, July 30.
The annual 10-day fair is bringing back its highly anticipated Summer Concert Series, the fairgrounds with games and rides, competitive exhibitors, free entertainment and some exciting new additions to the yearly traditions.
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The Summer Concert Series kicks off Thursday night at the M&T Bank Grandstand with country music star Sam Hunt.
The series also includes performances from Hank Williams Jr., Nelly and ZZ Top. Check the full line-up of performers during the fair here.
There will be live entertainment for free during the fair, too, including family friendly comedy shows, pig racing, circus and camel shows, livestock extravaganzas -- the list goes on.
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Unlimited ride wristbands are available for the thrill-seekers online at a discount before the fair opens. On July 25, enjoy $2 rides and $2 select food and beverages for Monday Fun-day.
As you wander the grounds, you will be able to check out the several exhibits throughout the fair. Flower, garden vegetable, culinary, needlework, arts and crafts, children's and 4-H competitive exhibits will be around the grounds.
Aside from all these amazing offerings of the state fair, there are some new oddities and exciting events to look into adding to your to-do list.
3 Must-See New Attractions at the Fair in the 302
- Safari Sam and Oscar the Awesome Ostrich
Safari Sam will be roaming around the fairgrounds. If you need a way to spice up your social media profile, a picture with the very photogenic Oscar the Ostrich may be the perfect addition to your page. - The Butter Sculptor
New to the fair this year is the butter sculptor. Head inside the air-conditioned Exhibit Hall to take a break from the heat and watch the progression of the artwork. Follow along in the sculpture's progress daily during carving time between 1 p.m. and 9 p.m. - BMX Freestyle Team
If you're looking for highly energetic and thrilling shows, this is one to see. Robert Castillo's BMX Freestyle Team will be performing stunts at the fair for the first time in 2022.
For complete information about ticket prices and all the Delaware State Fair has to offer this July, see here. | https://www.nbcphiladelphia.com/news/local/you-wont-want-to-miss-these-events-at-the-delaware-state-fair/3298251/ | 2022-07-14T16:37:39 | 0 | https://www.nbcphiladelphia.com/news/local/you-wont-want-to-miss-these-events-at-the-delaware-state-fair/3298251/ |
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — A Bordetella, more commonly known as kennel cough, outbreak has veterinary clinics across the city on high alert.
Kennel cough is the result of both a viral and bacterial upper respiratory disease and is contagious for dogs since it spreads through the air. Even if your dog is vaccinated against the disease, there is still a chance of infection.
Dr. Andy Sokol with the Caldwell Mill Animal Clinic said that an outbreak is usually isolated to one place, but this time has spread to several facilities throughout the southern part of Birmingham.
Symptoms of kennel cough include a hacking cough, runny nose, sneezing, loss of energy or appetite, fever and spitting up white foam.
If your pet is showing any of these symptoms call your veterinarian immediately to discuss treatment plans.
To learn more about kennel cough, watch the full interview in the media player above. | https://www.cbs42.com/news/local/outbreak-of-kennel-cough-affecting-dogs-throughout-birmingham-metro/ | 2022-07-14T16:41:21 | 1 | https://www.cbs42.com/news/local/outbreak-of-kennel-cough-affecting-dogs-throughout-birmingham-metro/ |
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — Colorful chalk art is coming to life in the heart of downtown Hillsboro this weekend.
La Strada dei Pastelli is a fun summer event bringing together more than two dozen professional artists.
Chalk Art Festival organizer Leina’ala Voss with Tualatin Valley Creates shares a preview. | https://www.koin.com/local/chalk-it-up-to-fun-chalk-festival-comes-to-hillsboro/ | 2022-07-14T16:41:46 | 0 | https://www.koin.com/local/chalk-it-up-to-fun-chalk-festival-comes-to-hillsboro/ |
PARKERSBURG, WV (WOWK)—A man is dead after a reported shooting in Parkersburg early Wednesday morning.
Parkersburg PD say they responded to the 1000 block of Lynn St. to investigate the reported shooting. There they found 27-year-old Kevin Mason who was suffering from multiple gunshot wounds.
They say Mr. Mason was pronounced dead at WVU Medicine Camden Clark.
Police say they have found all involved parties and do not believe there is an immediate threat to the community.
No charges have been filed, and the incident is still under investigation.
Police ask anyone with information about this incident to contact Detective C.M. Richards at 304-424-1058 or Detective J.M. Zimmerman at 304-424-1072. | https://www.wowktv.com/news/local/man-dead-after-parkersburg-shooting/ | 2022-07-14T16:45:00 | 1 | https://www.wowktv.com/news/local/man-dead-after-parkersburg-shooting/ |
The Humane Society of Greater Dayton has announced it will adopting out beagles rescued from a recently closed facility that bred animals for laboratory testing.
The humane society said it took in a dozen beagles out of 4,000 rescued from the Envigo facility in Virginia.
Before rescue, the humane society said they were living in confined and unsanitary conditions with little to no socialization with humans, though they did not have any testing done on them before rescue.
The four adult beagles and eight puppies have been with foster homes, where they are being socialized and cared for, the humane society said. This weekend, the puppies will be available for adoption at two local PetSmart locations as part of the store’s National Adoption Weekend event.
Four puppies will be available for adoption from noon to 3 p.m. Saturday, July 16 at the PetSmart at 2028 Miamisburg Centerville Road in Miami Twp. The other four will be available from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday, July 17 at the PetSmart at 4333 Feedwire Road in Sugarcreek Twp.
The humane society said that one of the adult beagles already has found a forever home, but the other three will be available for adoption soon at the Humane Society of Greater Dayton.
Anyone interested in adopting any of the beagles or any other animals at the human society should visit the humane society’s website to fill out an adoption application.
The Human Society of Greater Dayton said that it hopes to work with the Humane Society of the United States to transfer more beagles to its shelter, but first has to find homes for those that it has.
“We are happy any time we can partner with a group to help save animals in need,” said Brian Weltge, president and CEO of the Humane Society of Greater Dayton. “The dogs were very scared and confused when they first arrived to our shelter, but they have really opened up with our fosters and our staff and are doing so much better now that they are experiencing proper care and receiving lots of love and attention.”
Inotiv Inc., the parent company of Envigo, announced in June it would close the facility after a May lawsuit alleging Animal Welfare Act violations at the facility, including inadequate veterinary care, insufficient food, unsanitary conditions, and that some dogs had been “euthanized” without first receiving anesthesia.
The Humane Society of the United States is coordinating the removal of the beagles at the facility and sending them to its network of shelter and rescue partners over the next 60 days.
“These dogs have lived their lives in a massive breeding facility riddled with Animal Welfare Act violations,” said Miguel Abi-hassan, chief animal rescue, care and sanctuary officer for the Humane Society of the United States. “We are so grateful for the opportunity to work with our shelter and rescue partners to give these beagles a new life.”
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The National Transportation Safety Board preliminary report has determined that the 13-year-old boy was not behind the wheel during the fatal crash involving golfers from the University of the Southwest.
After reviewing the DNA testing results provided by the Texas Department of Public Safety, the NTSB report states that the 38-year-old father was actually the one behind the wheel on March 15.
NTSB's post-crash toxicological testing also revealed that the father behind the wheel had the presence of methamphetamine in his blood.
On March 17, NTSB initially stated that the driver of the pickup truck that caused the crash was the 13-year-old boy based on information provided at that time.
The crash resulted in the death of both the 13-year-old boy and 38-year-old father as well as seven members of the University of the Southwest golf team (one coach and six players). Two other golfers were seriously injured.
NTSB will be holding a virtual media press conference with the NTSB Director of Highway Safety Dr. Robert Molloy on July 14 at 2:00 p.m. E.T.
The crash is still under investigation. | https://www.wfaa.com/article/news/local/ntsb-dna-testing-shows-13-year-old-boy-was-not-behind-the-wheel-in-usw-crash/513-0d6dc609-5a92-42ec-a807-910b9991abc1 | 2022-07-14T16:53:21 | 0 | https://www.wfaa.com/article/news/local/ntsb-dna-testing-shows-13-year-old-boy-was-not-behind-the-wheel-in-usw-crash/513-0d6dc609-5a92-42ec-a807-910b9991abc1 |
Republican Eric Doden of Fort Wayne has raised a total of $2.7 million since announcing his campaign for governor just more than a year ago.
Doden announced Thursday he has raised more than $1.4 million in the current fundraising period.
Doden has more than $6 million in total financial commitments for the campaign and will also report more than $2.4 million cash on hand.
“Since day one, we have run this campaign at an historic pace. We laid out a bold vision for our state and now we have the resources needed to communicate that vision with voters all across Indiana," Doden said in a statement Thursday.
"The responses we have received to our agenda of enacting zero-cost adoption, revitalizing our Main Streets and Regional Cities 2.0 have been tremendously positive, and have helped build enormous momentum for our campaign.”
Doden has also spent much of the past year on a 92 county Main Street Tour, where he said he has held 684 meetings in 41 counties with business and community leaders, conservative organizations and voters from all walks of life.
"Maci and I continue to be honored by the overwhelming support we have received from people in communities large and small who share our commitment to tackling Indiana’s toughest challenges," Doden said. | https://www.journalgazette.net/local/doden-has-raised-2-7-million-for-gubernatorial-campaign/article_4d28eafa-0385-11ed-82e7-4bc5fcf5abd7.html | 2022-07-14T16:55:17 | 0 | https://www.journalgazette.net/local/doden-has-raised-2-7-million-for-gubernatorial-campaign/article_4d28eafa-0385-11ed-82e7-4bc5fcf5abd7.html |
Allen County Republicans will be running unopposed in November for most of the main offices that represent the county.
Political parties had until July 5 to nominate candidates if no one ran for those offices during the May primary elections.
Mike McAlexander will be the next Allen County prosecutor as no Democrats will challenge him in November. Current Prosecutor Karen Richards is not seeking a sixth term
County Commissioner Therese Brown is also unopposed after defeating Lisa Bobay-Somers in the Republican primary.
Other Republicans who are unopposed are County Auditor Nick Jordan, Assessor Stacy O'Day, Clerk Christopher Nancarrow, District 3 County Councilman Paul Lagemann and Nicole Keesling, who is running for recorder. She is the daughter of Fort Wayne City Clerk Lana Keesling.
Republican state legislators representing the county who are running unopposed are Reps. Martin Carbaugh, Christopher Judy, Bob Morris and Dave Heine and Sens. Liz Brown and Travis Holdman. | https://www.journalgazette.net/local/republicans-unopposed-in-main-county-races/article_6ab669a0-0301-11ed-878a-c31dd7d8ee27.html | 2022-07-14T16:55:23 | 0 | https://www.journalgazette.net/local/republicans-unopposed-in-main-county-races/article_6ab669a0-0301-11ed-878a-c31dd7d8ee27.html |
Starting around 8 a.m., volunteers from Fort Wayne Community Schools and local businesses worked to spruce up 11 area schools.
Volunteers worked outside the schools, mostly mulching and painting. Tim Captain, director of student, family and community engagement, said the Day of Caring was sponsored by the United Way.
The organization hosts two Days of Caring, Captain said, one for the city of Fort Wayne and one for FWCS.
"We're super thankful," Captain said. "Our maintenance and operations department does a great job of keeping the grounds up ... but it's nice to give back and to help our schools look better and more welcoming for the first day of school."
The school year begins Aug. 10 | https://www.journalgazette.net/local/volunteers-work-during-fwcs-day-of-caring/article_a4f9e48c-0385-11ed-8a2f-cb20db28e639.html | 2022-07-14T16:55:29 | 1 | https://www.journalgazette.net/local/volunteers-work-during-fwcs-day-of-caring/article_a4f9e48c-0385-11ed-8a2f-cb20db28e639.html |
A New Jersey teenager was spared jail time, instead being sentenced to a two-year probation term for bringing a loaded handgun to a high school earlier this year, according to the local prosecutor.
Middlesex County Prosecutor Yolanda Ciccone and Director Robert Hubner of the Woodbridge Police Department announced the probation sentence for the 16-year-old boy in connection to a March 28 incident in Woodbridge.
On that day, according to the prosecutor, police responded to JFK High School in Woodbridge following a report of a student with a gun. When police arrived, they were told that school staff received a tio that the 16-year-old was carrying a gun in school inside his fanny pack.
Staff subsequently stopped and questioned the teen when he arrived to school that morning and found a loaded 9mm gun when he was searched, prosecutors say,
Following an investigation, the 16-year-old was charged with acts of juvenile delinquency for offenses which if committed by an adult would constitute third-degree possession of a weapon in an educational institution, second-degree unlawful possession of a firearm, and second-degree possession of a firearm for an unlawful purpose.
On June 24, the teen plead guilty to unlawful possession of a weapon. Although prosecutors argued for a two-year prison sentence, he was sentenced to two years of probation. | https://www.nbcnewyork.com/news/local/nj-teen-gets-probation-for-bringing-loaded-gun-to-high-school-in-fanny-pack/3774740/ | 2022-07-14T16:59:58 | 0 | https://www.nbcnewyork.com/news/local/nj-teen-gets-probation-for-bringing-loaded-gun-to-high-school-in-fanny-pack/3774740/ |
PASCO COUNTY, Fla. — A baby girl was killed and two other children were injured in an overnight crash along Interstate 75 in Pasco County, Florida Highway Patrol said.
It happened just after midnight Thursday along I-75 near State Road 52.
Trooper say a Ford Fusion driving south on I-75 had gotten a low or flat tire, causing them to stop. Two adults got out of the car and tried to flag traffic over and away from the car as it continued driving slowly down the interstate.
At the same time, a tractor-trailer car hauler was driving south on I-75 in the outside lane. The hauler ended up crashing into the car, FHP said.
A 6-month-old girl inside the Ford died at the scene of the crash. Two other children, ages 8 months and 3 years, were also hurt; troopers added their injuries were minor. FHP reports none of the children were restrained in a car seat or by a seatbelt when the crash happened.
The hauler didn't stop and continued going south down I-75 and took the State Road 52 exit. The driver, identified as 31-year-old Aramis Ramirez, then stopped the hauler and checked for any damages, FHP said. He then reportedly continued driving down SR-52 before going south along Old Pasco Road.
Eventually, however, the hauler "became disabled," which allowed Pasco County Sheriff's Office deputies to locate the car, troopers said. Ramirez was arrested for leaving the scene of a traffic crash involving death, FHP said. | https://www.wtsp.com/article/news/local/pascocounty/pasco-county-i75-deadly-crash-man-arrested/67-f1de3e19-f4b0-461d-8082-056054cbfadb | 2022-07-14T17:02:49 | 1 | https://www.wtsp.com/article/news/local/pascocounty/pasco-county-i75-deadly-crash-man-arrested/67-f1de3e19-f4b0-461d-8082-056054cbfadb |
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Higher food and gas prices are impacting Feeding the Fosters Inc., a local non-profit started by a Pinellas County Schools student that provides hot meals to foster families.
Co-founder Laura Kopec, 16, a 12th grader at Palm Harbor University High School, says she’s seen about a 30 to 50% drop in meal deliveries to foster families, depending on the week.
According to Kopec, families who receive two or more meals a week now receive one.
Three years ago, Kopec and her older sister started Feeding the Fosters with the goal to teach the local community about how foster families can often struggle to have enough food. The project also helped her get the volunteer hours she needed for a Bright Futures Scholarship.
“We (my sister and I) recognized food insecurity in a group home in our neighborhood when we were younger and decided to start cooking for the family weekly,” Kopic said. “Now, we’ve extended it to include other private foster families.”
Feeding the Fosters has become a true labor of love.
“It really makes us happy seeing the other kids happy and being able to help out the foster parents,” Kopic said.
It’s grown tremendously— feeding 65 foster families total and 30 currently. The organization has provided more than 40,000 meals since 2019.
Feeding the Fosters relies on its volunteers to cook and deliver meals for families.
“We do cook about one to two times a week personally,” Kopic said. “Other people can sign up to cook, as well.”
The food used is either bought by the volunteers themselves or donated by local restaurants.
Feeding the Fosters hopes to raise funds for Thanksgiving and Christmas meals for 35 local foster families. To achieve this goal, Kopec has organized a virtual auction through Bidding Owl. The auction will run from July 14-28. A total of $10,000 in donated items—ranging from TVs to hotel stays—have been collected to auction off.
If you'd like to participate in this auction or serve as a volunteer, you can visit the Feeding the Fosters website for more information. | https://www.wtsp.com/article/news/local/pinellascounty/feeding-the-fosters-pinellas-county-laura-kopec/67-005184d3-f131-44d0-b1c7-f9984581f243 | 2022-07-14T17:02:55 | 1 | https://www.wtsp.com/article/news/local/pinellascounty/feeding-the-fosters-pinellas-county-laura-kopec/67-005184d3-f131-44d0-b1c7-f9984581f243 |
INDIAN SHORES, Fla. — There's no cause for alarm: Communities along the Gulf coast will be testing a new early warning siren system this week.
The test is scheduled to run from 3 p.m. to 4 p.m. Friday, according to the town of Indian Shores' website. Officials say the siren will be heard from North Indian Rocks Beach to Treasure Island and parts of Seminole.
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration is predicting yet another above-average hurricane season — the seventh consecutive year — heading into the 2022 Atlantic hurricane season.
NOAA, the government agency that oversees the NHC and other environmental-related entities, forecasts 14-21 named storms with winds of at least 39 mph, or tropical storm strength, this season. This is above the average of 14 named storms. | https://www.wtsp.com/article/news/local/pinellascounty/indian-shores-siren-test-emergency-warning/67-3bc7776f-24d1-46e4-8f34-22cfd671754e | 2022-07-14T17:03:01 | 1 | https://www.wtsp.com/article/news/local/pinellascounty/indian-shores-siren-test-emergency-warning/67-3bc7776f-24d1-46e4-8f34-22cfd671754e |
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — St. Pete's Dali Museum is looking to expand on the city's waterfront, but it needs approval from the city first.
The expansion proposal includes a multi-level addition on the southwest side of the existing building, according to Thursday's city council agenda. Plans for the new addition include space for education, conferences, events, galleries and a restaurant and terrace that looks out on the downtown yacht basin.
However, for this to happen, a referendum to change the museum's current 99-year lease is required. The strip of waterfront property the museum would like to expand on is controlled by the city, and council members have some concerns about the expansion.
Construction could impact the Mahaffey Theater, which shares the waterfront property known as the "Duke Energy Center for the Arts" with the museum. Parking and theater access could be impacted. The city council agenda also suggests that construction could unexpectedly cause a loss of power that could force cancellation of a show at the Mahaffey Theater and lead to a loss in ticket revenue.
Therefore, the expansion plan must allow the Mahaffey Theater to continue operating regularly before, during and after the construction.
There's also worries that the expansion could affect the Grand Prix that is held each year around the Center for Arts.
Portions of the property leased by the museum are used for the Grand Prix operations, and construction of a new addition could affect these operations.
So in order for the amended lease to be approved, the city says the Grand Prix race cannot be impacted in any way before, during and after construction.
St. Pete City Council meets Thursday afternoon and will discuss the lease amendment. If approved, St. Pete residents will be able to vote on the plan in the general election on Nov. 8. | https://www.wtsp.com/article/news/local/pinellascounty/st-pete-dali-museum-expansion-general-election-city-council/67-61ebe0cf-bd34-40a6-a6a8-b4b92729f507 | 2022-07-14T17:03:07 | 1 | https://www.wtsp.com/article/news/local/pinellascounty/st-pete-dali-museum-expansion-general-election-city-council/67-61ebe0cf-bd34-40a6-a6a8-b4b92729f507 |
From poetry to comedy to cats, there's something for everyone this week in Bloomington
Gain some refinement with poetry and prose readings or let loose and laugh at Bloomington's annual comedy festival. This week there also are events where you can learn about Bloomington's LGBTQ+ students' lives, watch a compliation of cat videos or hear an old-time string band. Of course, there's another free outdoor summer movie at Switchyard Park.
Poetry and Prose among the books
Women Reading for (a) Change will offer poetry and prose from Rebecca Kaiser Gibson, Merle Bachman and Laura Lasuertmer 6:30-7:30 p.m. Thursday at Morganstern's Bookstore & Cafe. Proceeds go to the local chapter of Women Writing for (a) Change. Join them at the bookstore at 849 S. Auto Mall Road.
Laugh, give your input at 14th Annual Bloomington Comedy Festival
Audience members decide the winner at the Bloomington Comedy Festival, which is currently in the second round of comedic acts. This crazy-fun event is back and already bringing tears (of laughter). Watch the acts at 8 p.m. Thursday at the Comedy Attic, up the steps at Fourth and Walnut streets. Get tickets at comedyattic.com/events/58772 for $10. Wear a mask to enter and arrive at least 20 minutes before the show. The second round comedy will continue July 20 and 21, as well.
Fest offers fierce feline footage
Come to the Buskirk-Chumley Theater for what's being called the world’s #1 cat video festival. It's at 2 p.m. Saturday for $8 per person, $6 for students. Curators have selected high-quality cat videos from many hours of submissions and animations, music videos and traditional internet sources. CatVideoFest is available only in theaters and raises funds for cats in need with 10% benefiting the Monroe County Humane Association.
Doors open at 1:30 p.m. for the general admission event. The show lasts about 90 minutes. Wearing a mask indoors is strongly encouraged. The theater is at 114 E. Kirkwood Ave.
Lost Dog Street Band performs at The Bluebird
Friday at 8 p.m. enjoy the music of an old-time string band — with fiddle and banjo — that started as buskers. Lost Dog Street Band’s new album "Glory" is about resolve and recovery. Songwriter Benjamin Tod and his wife, fiddler Ashley Mae, front for the group. The Bluebird is at 216 N. Walnut St., https://thebluebird.ws. Get tickets for $25 at https://bit.ly/3Rw1twX.
Explore history of LGBTQ+ student life in Bloomington
Now through July 29, see the exhibition “An Army of Lovers Cannot Be Conquered” as part of Exploring the History of LGBTQ+ Student Life in Bloomington. It's at the Herman B Wells Library, room E460, 1320 E. 10 St. For hours, go to https://bit.ly/3AI58lr. The display comes from the University Archives and has images, objects and stories.
Wait until dusk: Switchyard Park to show "A League of Their Own"
As dusk descends Friday, arrange your chairs and blankets in Switchyard Park to watch "A League of Their Own" (1992). The movie is about a a professional all-female baseball league in the Midwest. There's no charge to watch the movie at1601 S. Rogers St. | https://www.heraldtimesonline.com/story/news/local/2022/07/14/bloomington-fun-includes-comedy-festival-lost-dog-street-band-week/10046505002/ | 2022-07-14T17:07:48 | 0 | https://www.heraldtimesonline.com/story/news/local/2022/07/14/bloomington-fun-includes-comedy-festival-lost-dog-street-band-week/10046505002/ |
At the library: Swap houseplants in Ellettsville or play board games in Bloomington
Monroe County Public Library provides opportunities for local residents to read, learn, connect and create. The downtown library is located at 303 E. Kirkwood Ave. and the Ellettsville branch is at 600 W. Temperance St. All events are free of charge. Event funding is provided by the Friends of the Library Foundation.
Intro to Warhammer mini painting and gaming
The library has the minis, paints and know-how. Try your hand at miniature painting and learn how to play Warhammer. All skill levels are welcome. Ages 12-19. It’s 3:30-5 p.m. Friday in Ellettsville meeting room A. Please register at mcpl.info/calendar.
Saturday family storytime
The whole family is invited. Books, puppets, music, movement, crafts and more encourage early literacy skills. Ages birth-6. It’s 10:30-11:30 a.m. Saturday in the children’s program room at the downtown library. Drop in.
Dine Out for the library at Southern Stone
Prepare for a journey of tastes inspired by Southern Midwest and Southern cuisine at Southern Stone. Drop by 9 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Saturday or 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Tuesday and Southern Stone will donate 20% of your tab to the Friends of the Library to make library programs possible. Download your flyer at mcpl.info/dineout. Southern Stone is at 405 W. Patterson Drive, near the B-Line Trail.
Summer houseplant swap
Have a houseplant that you are willing to trade or cuttings to share? Bring them by, meet fellow plant enthusiasts, and find a new plant for your home. Don't have a plant to swap? No problem! The library will have extras to share. All plants should be healthy, labeled (if possible), and can be in soil or rooted cuttings in water. Please only bring pots you are willing to part with. Age 16 and up. It’s 1-4 p.m. Saturday in Ellettsville meeting room A/B combo. Drop in.
Read to a dog
Registered therapy dogs listen to your child read aloud, aiding in the development of reading skills and encouraging a regular habit of reading for fun. This is great for readers of all abilities but especially helpful for reluctant or struggling readers. Ages 5-12. It’s 2-3:30 p.m. Sunday in the children’s program room at the downtown library. Drop in.
Super Smash Bros. tournament
Think you have what it takes to be a Super Smash Bros. champion? Drop in and find out! Ages 12-19. It’s 2-5 p.m. Sunday in The Ground Floor teen space.
Teen Artist Club: Mermaid Crowns
Are you a teen artist looking to hang with others? Join the library to make fun stuff, show off your work, chat and relax. Ages 12-19. It’s 3:30-4:30 p.m. Monday in The Ground Floor teen space at the downtown library or 3:30-4:30 p.m. Wednesday in the Ellettsville teen space. Drop in.
Video game conversation group: ”Gone Home”
Enjoy video games and want to talk with other people about them? Join the library as they discuss “Gone Home” and talk about game design, stories, art and everything else. It's just like a book club, but with video games! The game will be available to play each month on the second floor of the downtown library near the video game collection. It’s 6:30-8 p.m. Monday in meeting room 2A at the downtown library.
Preschool storytime
Join in the fun with stories, songs, puppets and more that encourage the development of early literacy skills! For ages 3-6 and caregivers. It’s 10-10:30 a.m. Tuesday in the auditorium at the downtown library. Drop in.
Little makers
Explore your creativity with different materials and techniques at this fun, open-ended art experience. Dress to mess. For ages 3-6 and their families. It’s 10:30-11:15 a.m. Tuesday in the children’s program room at the downtown library. Drop in!
Beat Saber tournament
Think you have what it takes to be a Beat Saber champion? Drop in and find out. Ages 12-19. It’s 3-5 p.m. Tuesday in The Ground Floor teen space at the downtown library.
Board game night
It's game night! Join the library and the Game Preserve to chat and play a fun selection of board games out in the community at Hopscotch Kitchen. All ages. It’s 6-9 p.m. Tuesday at Hopscotch Kitchen located at 235 W. Dodds St., Bloomington. Drop in.
Tuesday Night Music Club: “Sign o' the Times”
Join other music fans to discuss classic albums virtually. This week, it's Prince's “Sign o' the Times”. Listen before the meeting, then come share your reaction. Participants will also listen to select songs as a group. The albums are available for streaming and download on Freegal with your library card. Age 18 & up. It’s 6:30-8 p.m. Tuesday on Zoom. Please register at mcpl.info/calendar.
Wonderful 1s and Terrific 2s
Families with kids from infants to age 3 can play, sing, read and talk together with other little ones — then enjoy toy time. It’s 9:30-10:15 a.m. (infants-18 months) and 10:30-11:15 a.m. (18 months-3 years) Wednesday in the children’s program room at the downtown library. Please register at mcpl.info/calendar.
D&D crafts
Drop by for some RPG-inspired crafts! In July you'll design your own miniatures using 3D printing software. All skill levels are welcome. Ages 12-19. It’s 3:30-4:30 p.m. Wednesday in The Ground Floor teen space at the downtown library. Drop in.
Evening family storytime
Stories, songs and rhymes get your preschooler talking, singing, and playing with books and words! For ages 3-6 and caregivers, but all are welcome. It’s 6-6:30 p.m. Wednesday in Ellettsville meeting room B. Please register at mcpl.info/calendar. Please note, the content of this storytime may be repeated in the next morning's Thursday storytime.
Preschool storytime and discovery
At preschool storytime, stories, songs and rhymes get your preschooler talking, singing and playing with books and words, followed by preschool discovery — fun, open-ended art experiences, STEAM adventures and letter exploration. It’s 10-10:25 a.m. and 10:30-11:15 a.m. Thursday, July 21, in Ellettsville meeting rooms A and B. For ages 3-6 and caregivers. Register at mcpl.info/calendar.
Baby play
Play, learn and get to know other parents at this low-key event. The library will have sensory toys and other manipulatives to facilitate a fun time for all. There will also be an opportunity to talk about baby health, safety, postpartum care and literacy with Tandem Birthing Center's Blythe Angle. Ages birth-2. It’s 1-2:30 p.m. Thursday, July 21, in the Baby Space at the downtown library. Drop in.
Teen video game conversation group: ”Stardew Valley”
Enjoy video games and want to talk with other people about them? Join the library to chat about a game, game design, stories, art and everything else. In July you’ll dive into “Stardew Valley”. The games will be available to play each month on The Ground Floor gaming PC. Ages 12-19. It’s 3:30-4:30 p.m. Thursday, July 21, in The Ground Floor teen space at the downtown library. Drop in.
More events online
This is a sampling of this week’s library events. For the full calendar, visit mcpl.info/events. | https://www.heraldtimesonline.com/story/news/local/2022/07/14/library-events-include-houseplant-swap-and-board-games-game-preserve/10030131002/ | 2022-07-14T17:07:51 | 0 | https://www.heraldtimesonline.com/story/news/local/2022/07/14/library-events-include-houseplant-swap-and-board-games-game-preserve/10030131002/ |
SAN ANTONIO — The Seguin Police department is looking for two women who they say stole from a nurse while visiting a loved one in the hospital.
The department says while the two women were visiting the Guadalupe Regional Medical Center on June 30th, they took some belongings from a nurse's backpack which included the keys to her vehicle. From there, they broke into her vehicle and stole her debit card from inside of it, police say.
The two suspects then went to Walmart and used the nurse's debit card to make fraudulent purchases, the police department said.
If you recognize the two suspects in the photo, you are asked to call (830) 379-2123 or make an anonymous tip at Guadalupe County Crime Stoppers. | https://www.kens5.com/article/news/local/two-women-steal-from-nurse-while-inside-of-hospital-police-say-crime/273-56ce2e9f-fa17-4638-aefe-bb56d02fb546 | 2022-07-14T17:10:43 | 0 | https://www.kens5.com/article/news/local/two-women-steal-from-nurse-while-inside-of-hospital-police-say-crime/273-56ce2e9f-fa17-4638-aefe-bb56d02fb546 |
SAN ANTONIO — The Woodlawn Theatre will be relocating to the Wonderland of the Americas, the theatre announced Wednesday.
The theatre is currently in the Deco District where it has been for the last ten years. The theatre is expected to move to the former Bijou theatre where it will be turned into the performing arts venue.
The organization's youth program will also be based in the Wonderland of the Americas where it will continue to provide musical theatre educational programs, the theatre said.
"Making this change after a successful ten-year run is what we feel our organization needs to do to help grow our existing programming for the next few years,” states Woodlawn Theatre Executive/Artistic Director Chris Rodriguez. “Change is never easy, but we are eager and excited about the challenge."
The Balcones Heights mayor is also excited for the move.
"The City of Balcones Heights is so excited to have the Woodlawn Theater join the arts and entertainment offerings at Wonderland of the Americas,” exclaims Balcones Heights Mayor Suzanne de Leon. “The Woodlawn joins Dave & Buster’s, the Balcones Heights Jazz Festival, several existing entertainment-themed tenants, and a host of special events at Wonderland of the Americas. As we say, there is always something happening at Wonderland of the Americas.”
There's also more! A new name will be announced for the organization soon.
"For the last 77 years the Woodlawn Theatre building has housed a variety of entertainment companies and we want to make sure the building will continue to have a rich history for our community,” says Rodriguez. “Our new rebranding and name change will help ensure there is no confusion with any new tenants that make this their home. With the new rebranding, be assured that we will continue to serve our community with the same mission of sustaining the arts in our city like we always have." | https://www.kens5.com/article/news/local/woodlawn-theatre-relocating-to-wonderland-of-the-americas-rebrand-on-the-way-events/273-19f9d170-fe84-46a6-bb66-e66d038cbb21 | 2022-07-14T17:10:49 | 0 | https://www.kens5.com/article/news/local/woodlawn-theatre-relocating-to-wonderland-of-the-americas-rebrand-on-the-way-events/273-19f9d170-fe84-46a6-bb66-e66d038cbb21 |
Brevard commissioners approve increase in trash disposal rates to fund landfill expansion
Trash disposal rates for residents and businesses in unincorporated Brevard County will be increasing during each of the next three years, under a plan unanimously approved this week by the County Commission.
For residential customers, the current disposal fee of $57 a year will increase to $62.13 in the budget year that begins Oct. 1. In the following budget years, the annual fee will rise to $66.48, then to $69.80.
For commercial customers, the fee will rise from the current $164.51 a year to $179.32, then to $191.87 and $201.46.
Money the county gets from the higher rates will be used to help pay for the Brevard County Solid Waste Management Department's capital projects, primarily increasing the capacity of the county landfills.
Brevard County Solid Waste Management Department Director Tom Mulligan said this will include projects at county-operated facilities in Cocoa, Melbourne and Titusville.
The approved increase affects only county charges for waste disposal — and not Waste Management's charges for trash collection, which are set through a separate contract between the company and the county.
The disposal fees will show up on property tax bills mailed to residential and commercial property owners in unincorporated Brevard.
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Properties in Brevard's 16 cities and towns are not affected by the County Commission action, because the municipalities each have their own trash fee procedures and contracts.
In commenting on the disposal fee increase during Tuesday's County Commission meeting, Commissioner John Tobia said: "I'm put in a position where I don't like it, but the alternative is worse" — namely, much-higher costs to the county to truck and dispose of trash at a private landfill outside the county.
Tobia said the cost for the county to develop new landfill facilities has been rising sharply, while commissioners debated how to expand landfill capacity.
"I wish we would have done this before, but that ship has passed," Tobia said. "We have to move forward."
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Vice Chair Curt Smith agreed that the best alternative is to develop new landfill space locally.
Smith said trucking trash to another county for disposal is "one huge expense that would be far greater than" the fee increase commissioners approved.
Smith told speakers who addressed the commission with concerns about the disposal fee increase that "we have your pocketbooks in mind, because we pay these fees, too."
In his agenda report to county commissioners explaining the disposal fee increases, Mulligan wrote that, in order to fund his department’s five-year capital improvement program, along with a "significant rise in operating, equipment and construction costs, the department has proposed to finance the next five-year CIP through a combination of incremental increases to the annual non-ad valorem solid waste disposal assessment rate and municipal financing. This is necessary in order to maintain sufficient solid waste disposal capacity in Brevard County to support solid waste disposal operations."
Mulligan added that "it is also anticipated that the construction costs and the cash-flow timing associated with these CIP projects will require significant staff effort, as well as input from both the county’s bond counsel and the financial adviser, to appropriately develop the best options to accomplish the needed financing" for its landfill expansion projects.
Dave Berman is business editor at FLORIDA TODAY. Contact Berman at dberman@floridatoday.com. Twitter: @bydaveberman.
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NAPLES, Fla. — A groundbreaking ceremony is happening, July 14, for the brand new Great Wolf Lodge in Naples.
The resort is not set to open until 2024 and will bring hundreds of jobs to the area.
The new resort will be on City Gate Boulevard in Naples, right next to the new paradise sports complex near Collier Blvd and I-75.
It will have 500 suites and it’s estimated to bring 250 to 500 construction and trade jobs with 600 full and part-time jobs available.
This has been in the works for more than a year.
Great Wolf Lodge will include a 2-acre water park, indoor adventure park, convention center, restaurants, and more.
The resort is also anticipated to bring $5 billion dollars in net spending to Southwest Florida.
The resort will sit on 20 acres of land in Collier County.
It’ll take anywhere from 18 to 24 months to build. | https://nbc-2.com/news/local/2022/07/14/groundbreaking-event-to-be-held-for-great-wolf-lodge-in-naples/ | 2022-07-14T17:22:15 | 0 | https://nbc-2.com/news/local/2022/07/14/groundbreaking-event-to-be-held-for-great-wolf-lodge-in-naples/ |
LEHIGH ACRES, Fla. – Lehigh residents, get excited and get ready for some new upgrades at Lehigh Park.
County commissioners recently approved the expansion of the park!
The expansion consists of 41 acres of land which will include a few new amenities that you should like.
“We’re really trying to make sure that the community of Lehigh as it grows knows that we’re trying to take care of the infrastructure out their so that it can support the growing community,” says Lee County Commissioner Brian Hamman.
When it’s all said and done, there will be three football fields with lighting, a disc golf course, an improved paved parking lot and, for all of you walkers, a few nature trails.
You will also be able to play a few games of pickle ball on four courts, along with swinging at a few balls in the new batting cage.
“Everything needs to be refreshed as it gets older but on top of that, when you look at the rapid growth out in Lehigh acres, they’re going to need this as we plan for the future,” says Hamman
Commissioners tell me the total cost for the project is $14.1 million dollars.
“Growth is happening but we have to plan for it and this is one of those ways we plan for it to make sure there’s enough park space for all the future residents that are coming as well as the ones that are already there,” says Hamman.
You can expect to see crews working at the park, later this Fall for about 18 months.
Count on NBC2 to keep you updated on this project. | https://nbc-2.com/news/local/2022/07/14/lehigh-park-approved-for-expansive-upgrades/ | 2022-07-14T17:22:21 | 1 | https://nbc-2.com/news/local/2022/07/14/lehigh-park-approved-for-expansive-upgrades/ |
BUCHANAN COUNTY, Va. – The Buchanan County Sheriff is set to give an update on the severe flooding in the area. All people are accounted for.
To watch the full update, click here or watch below:
BUCHANAN COUNTY, Va. – The Buchanan County Sheriff is set to give an update on the severe flooding in the area. All people are accounted for.
To watch the full update, click here or watch below:
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WICHITA, Kan. (KSNW) – A jury will decide Cornell McNeal’s fate. McNeal is charged with capital murder. He is accused of raping, beating and setting Letitia Davis on fire in 2014. She died days after the attack.
On Thursday morning, the prosecution and defense presented closing arguments.
The prosecution opened up with one of Letitia’s final words, “I was raped, beaten and set on fire.”
Sedgwick County District Attorney Marc Bennett ran through witness testimonies and how they aligned with the standards needed to convict McNeal of capital murder.
Meanwhile, the defense reminded the jury that they must presume McNeal is not guilty, adding if there is a single reasonable doubt, they must acquit him of the charge.
“He didn’t document a single injury anywhere on his body and told you five days later, injuries won’t heal; that’s reasonable doubt. How does this woman get hurt this bad and fight back this hard and not leave a mark on Cornell McNeal. That’s reasonable doubt,” defense attorney Peter Conley said.
“You’ve heard all of the evidence no woman consents to the injuries she sustained and that the killing was done in the condition of or subsequent to such rape. He had to kill her. He left his DNA behind,” District Attorney Marc Bennett.
If guilty of capital murder, McNeal could fact the death penalty. However, the jury does have the option to acquit McNeal of any or all charges. The verdict could come at any time.
KSN News will continue to follow the latest developments in the trial online. Read about the coverage here. | https://www.ksn.com/news/local/jury-begins-deliberations-in-capital-murder-for-cornell-mcneal/ | 2022-07-14T17:25:22 | 1 | https://www.ksn.com/news/local/jury-begins-deliberations-in-capital-murder-for-cornell-mcneal/ |
Detroit man to spend decades in prison in 2020 slaying of Bloomfield Hills hair stylist
A Detroit man convicted last month of second-degree murder will spend 45-60 years in prison in the 2020 slaying of a prominent hairstylist on Detroit's east side.
Jimmy Jermaine Pickett, 24, was sentenced Wednesday by Judge Thomas Hathaway for the Feb. 11, 2020, beating death of Bashar Kallabat of Bloomfield Hills at the JZ Motel in the 14700 block of East Eight Mile near Gratiot.
Kallabat died as a result of at least a dozen blows to the head, Wayne County Deputy Chief Medical Examiner Leigh Hlavaty said during a preliminary examination for Pickett in March 2020.
Pickett was arrested at his job in February 2020 with Kallabat's iPad and iPhone in his possession. When police searched a personal phone allegedly belonging to Pickett, they found pictures of Kallabat on it.
Assistant Wayne County prosecutor LaDonna Logan prosecuted the case for the Fair Michigan Justice Project. The project is a collaboration between the Wayne County Prosecutor's Office and the Fair Michigan Foundation, an organization dedicated to helping solve crimes against members of the LGBTQ community.
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Feds indict former Madison Heights school leader, pal in bribery scandal
Detroit — A federal grand jury has filed a new indictment against Albert Morrison, former president of the Madison Heights District Public Schools Board of Education, alleging he received more than $560,000 in bribes and spent the money on personal luxuries, including Florida vacations and a boat slip.
The indictment, filed Thursday, accuses Morrison, 60, and Emergency Restoration contractor John David of conspiring in a bribery scheme that lasted from 2014-18. During Morrison's reign as president, David's company was awarded more than $3.1 million in school district contracts, prosecutors alleged and, in return, David, 64, of Troy issued checks to the school board president totaling $561,667, according to the indictment.
Morrison is the latest public official charged with wrongdoing during a prolonged crackdown on public corruption. In recent years, federal prosecutors in southeast Michigan have charged more than 110 people with corruption crimes.
"Children and their parents deserve a school system free of corruption,” U.S. Attorney Dawn Ison said in a statement. “Today’s indictment demonstrates our commitment to ensure that our educational systems put the interests of our kids first.”
Morrison's lawyer, Rhonda Brazile, did not respond immediately to a message seeking comment. A lawyer for David is not listed in court files.
"David admitted he had to 'pay to play' in the school district, and David’s companies received approximately $3,167,275 from the Madison District during the bribery conspiracy," according to the indictment.
The indictment was filed three months after prosecutors originally charged Morrison with tax crimes for failing to report more than $500,000 in income from the school contractor.
Morrison and David are charged with bribery conspiracy and three counts of bribery concerning programs receiving federal funds. The conspiracy charge is punishable by up to five years in federal prison and the bribery charge is a 10-year felony. Morrison also is facing four counts of tax evasion — a five-year felony — and four counts of failing to file tax returns, each punishable by up to one year in prison.
“It is important that contracts funded by our school systems be awarded through a fair and transparent process, not through deals funded by bribes to those in positions of power,” said James Tarasca, special agent in charge of the FBI’s Detroit office.
Morrison tried to keep the payments a secret, prosecutors alleged.
He was confronted during a board meeting but denied having any ties to David or the contractor's company, prosecutors alleged. The duo also failed to disclose the payments to state auditors, according to the indictment.
Morrison failed to declare the bribery income to the IRS from 2014-18 and did not file tax returns for several years, according to the government. As a result, Morrison avoided paying approximately $118,200 in taxes.
rsnell@detroitnews.com
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Man missing in Lake Michigan; 4 likely drownings in 1 day
South Haven – Authorities on Thursday searched for a man who disappeared in Lake Michigan while trying to save a child, likely the fourth drowning on the same day in western Michigan.
“Unfortunately a lot of folks don’t pay attention to the red flags,” Van Buren County Sheriff Dan Abbott said. “You’ve got to stay out of the water when it’s rough like this and a lot of times it’s people who are not from the community. They don’t understand the undertow.”
A 7-year-old boy drowned at South Haven on Wednesday. Abbott said searchers were looking for a man who tried to help the boy.
Separately, the body of a 60-year-old man was recovered from the Grand River channel to Lake Michigan in Ottawa County.
A 16-year-old boy drowned at another park along the lake in Ottawa County. | https://www.detroitnews.com/story/news/local/michigan/2022/07/14/man-missing-lake-michigan-4-likely-drownings-1-day/10059756002/ | 2022-07-14T17:25:59 | 1 | https://www.detroitnews.com/story/news/local/michigan/2022/07/14/man-missing-lake-michigan-4-likely-drownings-1-day/10059756002/ |
JOHNSON COUNTY, Tenn. (WJHL) – The Johnson County Sheriff’s Office is asking for help finding a missing woman.
A release from the sheriff’s office states Carol Walker, 65, was last seen at her home on Crackers Neck Road around 10 p.m. Wednesday.
Walker is described as being a white woman with brown hair and eyes. She is 5-feet 8-inches tall and weighs roughly 180 pounds. Police did not have a clothing description available.
Anyone with information related to Walker’s whereabouts is asked to call the sheriff’s office at 423-727-7761. | https://www.wjhl.com/news/local/police-searching-for-missing-johnson-county-woman/ | 2022-07-14T17:29:46 | 0 | https://www.wjhl.com/news/local/police-searching-for-missing-johnson-county-woman/ |
BRISTOL, Tenn. (WJHL) — Police from multiple agencies lined State Street earlier Thursday morning in front of a business near West State Street and 16th Street.
News Channel 11 had a crew at the scene that saw officers and agents with the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), United States Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) and Bristol, Tennessee Police Department.
During a video taken by News Channel 11 viewer Matthew Webb, several loud bangs and smoke can be heard and seen. An announcement claiming to be from the FBI can be heard in a second video posted on social media.
The details surrounding the incident are not clear at this time. News Channel 11 has reached out to the following agencies and officials for information — all who could not comment:
- Bristol, Tennessee Police Department
- Tennessee Bureau of Investigation
- District 2 Attorney’s Office
- Federal Bureau of Investigation
The FBI referred News Channel 11 to the DEA, which has yet to respond to an inquiry.
Police at the scene did not provide comment to News Channel 11’s crew.
This is a developing story. News Channel 11 will provide updates as we receive them on-air and online at WJHL.com. | https://www.wjhl.com/news/local/watch-heavy-police-activity-loud-bangs-in-bristol/ | 2022-07-14T17:29:52 | 0 | https://www.wjhl.com/news/local/watch-heavy-police-activity-loud-bangs-in-bristol/ |
TEXAS, USA — Extreme Texas heat brings more than just sweat and high demand for AC: it also brings dangerous smog levels that impact ozone concentrations.
If ozone concentrations are high enough, the Environmental Protection Agency considers them unhealthy. Texas has experienced 43 days of unhealthy ozone concentrations "somewhere in the state" since the beginning of the year and as of Tuesday, according to a report from The Texas Tribune.
These 43 days mark not only "the most in the period of January to mid-July since 2012," but a doubling of the same types of bad ozone days at this time in 2021.
The Tribune reported that heat and climate change worsens smog and, by extension, ozone conditions. Ozone can contribute to lung irritation and inflammation, difficulty breathing, asthma attacks, chronic bronchitis and greater susceptibility to COVID-19.
Amid these unhealthy smog conditions, Texas politicians and agencies are pushing back against a proposed Environmental Protection Agency policy called the "good neighbor" rule. This rule "would require require about two dozen states, including Texas, to cut ozone pollution from power plants and industrial sources" that add to ozone pollution in surrounding states," according to the Tribune.
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton said the "good neighbor" rule goes beyond federal authority and would affect the Texas electric grid. Other groups pushing back against the rule include the Public Utility Commission of Texas, the Electric Reliability Council of Texas and Texas Commission on Environmental Quality.
These challengers want "the EPA to instead approve its plan for ozone, which concluded that Texas emissions were not significantly contributing to ozone pollution in neighboring states," the Tribune reported. However, earlier this year, the EPA said it aims to deny that plan, and both the EPA and other environmental groups say Texas' emissions are impacting surrounding states.
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A new National Park Service report shows that 692,000 visitors to Idaho national parks spent $37.6 million in the state in 2021. That spending supported 535 jobs and created a cumulative economic output of $50.8 million.
The national parks in Idaho included in the 2021 report are City of Rocks National Preserve, Craters of the Moon National Monument and Preserve, Hagerman Fossil Beds National Monument, Minidoka National Historic Site, and Nez Perce National Historical Park.
“National parks are a vital part of our nation’s economy, especially for park gateway communities where millions of visitors each year find a place to sleep and eat, hire outfitters and guides and make use of other local services that help drive a vibrant tourism and outdoor recreation industry,” said Regional Director Frank Lands. “Visitors to Idaho can find exciting new recreational opportunities and learning experiences in and around our national parks.”
The peer-reviewed visitor spending analysis conducted by economists at the National Park Service and the U.S. Geological Survey shows $20.5 billion of direct spending by more than 297 million park visitors in communities within 60 miles of a national park. This spending supported 322,600 jobs nationally; 269,900 of those jobs were found in those gateway communities. The report shows that national parks created a cumulative benefit to the U.S. economy of $42.5 billion.
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National visitor spending shows the lodging and restaurant sectors contribute the greatest direct economic effects at $7 billion and $4.2 billion, respectively, in national economic output.
Users can explore the report using an interactive tool to learn more about visitor spending, jobs, labor income, value added, and output effects by sector for national, state, and local economies. Users can also view year-by-year trend data. The interactive tool and report can be accessed at nps.gov/subjects/socialscience/index.htm | https://magicvalley.com/news/local/national-park-tourism-in-idaho-creates-50-8-million-in-economic-output/article_4ea06c60-02f3-11ed-90bf-9bcbc0207152.html | 2022-07-14T17:34:13 | 1 | https://magicvalley.com/news/local/national-park-tourism-in-idaho-creates-50-8-million-in-economic-output/article_4ea06c60-02f3-11ed-90bf-9bcbc0207152.html |
October 16, 1951—June 4, 2022
In loving memory of Kathleen (Kazara) West: After a long illness, Kazara passed away in her home on June 4, 2022. She was born October 16, 1951 to her parents Phillip and Eileen West. A Celebration of Life is T.B.A. At her request, her ashes will be set free in the mountains.
Leaving her loving dog Lindsey and furball cat Kaleb, Kazara is survived by her niece Hillary West and brother Phillip West. She loved Leon Russell, horses, muscle cars, San Francisco and the mountains. She was a caring, gracious, passionate and inquisitive woman who was well-versed in many subjects.
Her dear friend and Trustee Rose Jones had the honor of helping and taking care of her during the last six years: “I love her and she will be missed.” Friends were quite sad to hear that she had passed away.
We want to thank Hospice Visions for their care and compassion during her last days. Also, thank you to a few friends who helped take care of her and her animals. Lindsey and Kaleb were adopted and now live on 37 acres of land. Kazara is dancing with the animals and rolling in the hills.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to People For Pets Twin Falls Animal Shelter. | https://magicvalley.com/news/local/obituaries/kathleen-kazara-west/article_98818148-00f6-588f-a720-31e36fc7750f.html | 2022-07-14T17:34:19 | 1 | https://magicvalley.com/news/local/obituaries/kathleen-kazara-west/article_98818148-00f6-588f-a720-31e36fc7750f.html |
PAUL — A team of seventh- and eighth-graders from West Minico Middle School won an all-expense paid trip to the Kennedy Space Center last week after placing first in the nation in the middle school division during a science challenge.
West Minico Middle School teacher Brandi Milliron said it was her first year participating in a mission for the NESSP (Northwest Earth and Science Sciences Pathways) which is a NASA partnership program.
“STEM is one of my favorite subjects and Mrs. Milliron is one of my favorite teachers,” student Andrew Ashcraft, 14, said.
Ashcraft said because there were so many students interested in the program Milliron had them each write a paper on why they wanted to participate before choosing the eight students to form the team.
Along with Ashcraft, the team consisted of students Avery Haynes, Brody Williams, Nautika Dubose, Ayden Hunter, Wesley Meyers, Clark Cundick and Tiana Frei. They worked together between 70 and 80 hours outside of their regular classes to complete several challenges for the mission, called ROADS (Rover Observation and Drone Survey) on Icy Worlds.
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Seven of the students were able to take the trip to Cape Canaveral, Milliron said.
“We are very proud of their accomplishments,” Minidoka County School District Superintendent James Ramsey said. “Mrs. Milliron went above and beyond to provide this opportunity for these students.”
The students were challenged to learn about Europa, one of Jupiter’s moons because NASA is launching the Europa Clipper in 2024 that will orbit and collect data.
The team performed yeast experiments to determine the characteristics of life, built a 3D model of Europa and estimated what the core and outside of the moon might look like, created a 5-by-8 map of the surface and used a drone to drop payloads of samples that a coded rover collected.
They also created a mission development log to document their activities, which were combined into Google slides and a video was recorded and edited for the final submission.
At least 50 teams from across the country competed.
After winning in their division, the team traveled to the Space Center earlier this month.
“The trip was really fun and I learned a lot about space and the program,” Ashcraft said.
At Cape Canaveral the students participated in a simulation of a shuttle launch and watched Falcon 9 SpaceX launch live, he said, among other adventures.
“To have young people from Idaho go to the Space Center and have that kind of experience is fantastic,” Ramsey said. | https://magicvalley.com/news/local/west-minico-students-travel-to-kennedy-space-center-after-national-stem-win/article_e212a5e4-0389-11ed-a09a-3fc6496319cd.html | 2022-07-14T17:34:25 | 0 | https://magicvalley.com/news/local/west-minico-students-travel-to-kennedy-space-center-after-national-stem-win/article_e212a5e4-0389-11ed-a09a-3fc6496319cd.html |
BELLMEAD, Texas — Editor's Note: The video above is of a separate story.
A Bellmead City water well went down late Wednesday evening and strict water conservation measures are now in place within the city.
City Manager Yost Zakhary says the next two to three days will be critical in restoring water levels. In a release, the city has announced the following restrictions that are effective immediately:
- No outside water usage will be permitted
- The splash pad at Brame Park will be closed
- Utilize major appliances (washing machine, dishwasher) after 7:00 pm
- Car wash hours will be restricted to 10:00 am – 2:00 pm
Zakhary notes that violators are subject to fines up to $2,000. | https://www.kcentv.com/article/news/local/bellmead-issues-strict-water-restrictions-following-water-well-loss/500-caf9df30-a98e-4b36-ab1d-2b14be28b224 | 2022-07-14T17:35:59 | 0 | https://www.kcentv.com/article/news/local/bellmead-issues-strict-water-restrictions-following-water-well-loss/500-caf9df30-a98e-4b36-ab1d-2b14be28b224 |
TEMPLE, Texas — Editor's Note: The video above is of a separate story.
Temple Police say the only person involved in a single-vehicle accident early Thursday morning has died.
44-year-old Carl Roberts Jr. was found after officers say he lost control of his vehicle on Old Waco Rd and hit a tree just after midnight.
When police found him, Roberts was already in critical condition. He was taken to a nearby hospital where later died.
Old Waco Rd. was closed briefly overnight while the accident was being investigated. | https://www.kcentv.com/article/news/local/man-dies-after-single-vehicle-accident-in-temple/500-92c4ca94-375f-4368-88ac-12c209e33735 | 2022-07-14T17:36:06 | 1 | https://www.kcentv.com/article/news/local/man-dies-after-single-vehicle-accident-in-temple/500-92c4ca94-375f-4368-88ac-12c209e33735 |
DELL CITY, Texas — Guadalupe Mountains National Park will begin to start issuing wilderness use permits again on July 15.
All of the other restrictions involving precautionary camp stove use and smoking restrictions are rescinded, which were initially put into effect in April.
The Dog Canyon developed area will still remain closed due to a water system leak. If hikers are accessing areas trails near the Dog Canyon area, there is no water currently available.
For more information, people can visit the Guadalupe Mountains National Park website. | https://www.newswest9.com/article/news/local/guadalupe-mountains-national-park-to-resume-issuing-wilderness-use-permits-for-overnight-camping-on-july-15/513-b79f0d23-c88c-4198-918c-4951df0eef2d | 2022-07-14T17:40:57 | 1 | https://www.newswest9.com/article/news/local/guadalupe-mountains-national-park-to-resume-issuing-wilderness-use-permits-for-overnight-camping-on-july-15/513-b79f0d23-c88c-4198-918c-4951df0eef2d |
ANDREWS COUNTY, Texas — The National Transportation Safety Board preliminary report has determined that the 13-year-old boy was not behind the wheel during the fatal crash involving golfers from the University of the Southwest.
After reviewing the DNA testing results provided by the Texas Department of Public Safety, the NTSB report states that the 38-year-old father was actually the one behind the wheel on March 15.
NTSB's post-crash toxicological testing also revealed that the father behind the wheel had the presence of methamphetamine in his blood.
On March 17, NTSB initially stated that the driver of the pickup truck that caused the crash was the 13-year-old boy based on information provided at that time.
The crash resulted in the death of both the 13-year-old boy and 38-year-old father as well as seven members of the University of the Southwest golf team (one coach and six players). Two other golfers were seriously injured.
NTSB will be holding a virtual media press conference with the NTSB Director of Highway Safety Dr. Robert Molloy on July 14 at 2:00 p.m. E.T.
Additionally, the NTSB says it has not found any evidence of sudden or rapid loss of tire air pressure or any other indicators of catastrophic failure of the truck's front left tire at this time.
A determination of probably cause for the crash will be released at a later date when the final report is completed.
The crash is still under investigation and information is subject to change as the NTSB continues its investigation. | https://www.newswest9.com/article/news/local/ntsb-dna-testing-shows-13-year-old-boy-was-not-behind-the-wheel-in-usw-crash/513-0d6dc609-5a92-42ec-a807-910b9991abc1 | 2022-07-14T17:41:03 | 1 | https://www.newswest9.com/article/news/local/ntsb-dna-testing-shows-13-year-old-boy-was-not-behind-the-wheel-in-usw-crash/513-0d6dc609-5a92-42ec-a807-910b9991abc1 |
HOUSTON — People who have lived in Houston for a while expect hot summers, but this one has been next level.
Now, the head of ERCOT has admitted to a Houston newspaper they did not expect it to be as hot as it is.
The power grid operator has a chart online that shows projected supply and demand in real time.
Look at later on Wednesday, the blue dotted line that represents demand is neck and neck – even passes – the purple supply line between 1:30 and 11 p.m.
It’s been like this all week.
In that interview, ERCOT Interim CEO Brad Jones says he is concerned about some of the state's older power generators keeping up with the record demand for power this summer.
Jones said the extreme heat scenario for this summer estimated that demand could reach above 81,000 megawatts, which was the original forecast for Monday. Originally, forecasters gave that a 5 percent chance of happening, according to Jones.
"The 81,500 (megawatts) was the extreme, but those numbers are in the system. We just start with what we think the expected case is, and in early May, the expected case was 77,500" megawatts, he said.
But he’s hopeful that they’ll be able to keep everyone’s lights on.
So far, there haven’t been significant outages. ERCOT says one reason is because requests for people to conserve energy have worked.
KHOU 11 News has received several questions from viewers asking if big companies that use the most power are required to conserve energy when there’s a threat of outages in the state.
The answer is no. It’s optional for businesses just like the rest of us.
ERCOT says it hopes big businesses comply with requests.
As of this morning, the grid operator has not called for anyone to conserve energy the rest of the week. | https://www.newswest9.com/article/news/local/texas/ercot-ceo-texas-record-heat/285-0ff58602-9491-4cc2-a8ed-74e3559e3f03 | 2022-07-14T17:41:09 | 1 | https://www.newswest9.com/article/news/local/texas/ercot-ceo-texas-record-heat/285-0ff58602-9491-4cc2-a8ed-74e3559e3f03 |
MIDLAND, Texas — Starting on July 18, Neely Avenue will be closed on the west side for concrete roadway improvement purposes.
The project will take about four weeks long. Drivers are encouraged to plan ahead and look for detours in that area.
Local business access will still be maintained at all time from either side of the closure. | https://www.newswest9.com/article/news/local/traffic-alert-neely-avenue-to-be-closed-starting-on-july-18/513-f02046d4-5941-400f-8b5a-938ca4970f86 | 2022-07-14T17:41:15 | 1 | https://www.newswest9.com/article/news/local/traffic-alert-neely-avenue-to-be-closed-starting-on-july-18/513-f02046d4-5941-400f-8b5a-938ca4970f86 |
DELAND, Fla. – Volusia County Schools held its Summer 2022 Job Fair this week as the district seeks to fill hundreds of positions ahead of the school year.
The recruitment at DeLand High School Thursday was focused on support professionals, which is a critical need for the district.
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“Support staff is the backbone of everything we’re doing,” said recruitment coordinator Christy Mahaney. “A lot of times, the focus is in the classroom, but these great things can’t happen without the support staff backing it up.”
The district is looking to hire ESE paraprofessionals, bus operators/attendants, maintenance and facilities workers, Extended Day Enrichment Program (EDEP) workers, and support staff for School Way Café.
All new hires will begin at a minimum wage of $15 an hour.
“We’re looking for some great professionals out there who are looking to work with students, work in schools and support our district,” Mahaney said.
Pat Ripard and her husband were coming out of retirement to seek positions during Thursday’s job fair.
“We saw this as a way, with an increase in the minimum wage of $15 an hour, to come back and get a good job,” Ripard said.
With increasing home insurance costs, Ripard said getting a job will help with bills, while also filling a need for the school district.
“They want to hire people. They’re doing everything they can to get people hired,” Ripard said. “I want to go and help these children and the school district with the support that they need.”
Anyone interested in a position with Volusia Schools can complete an application at https://bit.ly/VCSApplicationLink.
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PALATKA, Fla. – Gov. Ron DeSantis will hold a news conference in Putnam County on Thursday, according to a news release.
The governor will be joined by Secretary Dane Eagle from the Department of Economic Opportunity for the news conference at 2:15 p.m.
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The conference will be held at Corky Bell’s Seafood at Gator Landing.
This is a developing story. | https://www.clickorlando.com/news/local/2022/07/14/watch-live-at-145-pm-gov-ron-desantis-speaks-in-putnam-county/ | 2022-07-14T17:41:42 | 0 | https://www.clickorlando.com/news/local/2022/07/14/watch-live-at-145-pm-gov-ron-desantis-speaks-in-putnam-county/ |
FLAGLER COUNTY, Fla. – The Flagler County Sheriff’s Office is set to offer an update on a monthslong investigation that has led to numerous arrests, according to a news release.
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Sheriff Rick Staly is expected to speak at 2 p.m. from the sheriff’s office headquarters in Bunnell, 1769 E. Moody Blvd.
The news conference will be streamed in the media player at the top of this story. | https://www.clickorlando.com/news/local/2022/07/14/watch-live-at-2-pm-flagler-county-sheriff-to-speak-on-months-long-investigation/ | 2022-07-14T17:41:48 | 1 | https://www.clickorlando.com/news/local/2022/07/14/watch-live-at-2-pm-flagler-county-sheriff-to-speak-on-months-long-investigation/ |
SCOTT TOWNSHIP, Pa. — Things are heating up this summer at Lakeland Orchard & Cidery with a brand new event just for the month of July.
"We're between growing seasons right now. We finished strawberries a couple of weeks ago, and our veg and flowers won't come on until about the end of July, so we had this in-between time period here. So we knew we needed to add an event," Jeff Roba said.
"Summer Fest" it is, the Roba family said.
"There's three unique aspects to Summer Fest this year. We brought in outside lumberjacks to come perform on the weekends, every Saturday and Sunday at 12, 2, and 4. We also brought in outside wineries and breweries to serve beer and wine on Saturdays and Sundays. And the third is right here - blueberry treats," he said.
"Everything from donuts, all the way to slushies, and ice cream," Jennifer Roba said.
Last weekend was the first go-around for Summer Fest. There are only two more chances.
"Everyone seems to love it so far. Hopefully we'll be very busy this weekend. I know lots of people are coming. Everybody was excited about the lumberjacks!" Jennifer said.
Although the lumberjacks will leave at the end of the month, there will still be plenty to do here throughout the summer and into the fall.
Lakeland Orchard & Cidery itself is relatively new. It was formerly Roba Family Orchard. The owners renamed and revamped the place in 2019 while expanding the cider garden, adding live music, and the highly popular ax throwing.
"Summers have been good. We've slowly been extending our season through the summer and into the spring. And all of our new events have been going well. Every year there's a little more attendance. So yeah, we're happy to see it doing well," Roba said.
Summer Fest runs through July 24. You can buy tickets online here or in person.
See news happening? Text our Newstip Hotline. | https://www.wnep.com/article/news/local/lackawanna-county/summer-fest-at-lakeland-orchard-cidery-ax-throwing-lackawanna-scott-township-lumberjacks/523-16efdb14-617c-47fa-a3f6-022751d4b17f | 2022-07-14T17:42:35 | 1 | https://www.wnep.com/article/news/local/lackawanna-county/summer-fest-at-lakeland-orchard-cidery-ax-throwing-lackawanna-scott-township-lumberjacks/523-16efdb14-617c-47fa-a3f6-022751d4b17f |
WATERLOO — Police responded shortly before 8 p.m. Wednesday to a report of a stabbing victim in the vicinity of Greenbelt Lake's parking lot.
The victim was transported to a local hospital by Waterloo-Fire Rescue for what Police Sgt. Rob Camarata called a “non-life-threatening cut to an extremity.” The lake, in the 900 block of Martin Road, is part of the Katoski Greenbelt.
About five police cars were on scene in response to the call, and multiple officers were seen investigating after the ambulance had left the scene.
The other person involved was being questioned by police, according to Camarata.
Details regarding what led to the injury were not immediately known. | https://wcfcourier.com/news/local/one-transported-for-non-life-threatening-stab-wound-near-waterloos-greenbelt-lake/article_c5e630f1-1e64-5e8b-9e9d-69c8e66339d3.html | 2022-07-14T17:43:16 | 1 | https://wcfcourier.com/news/local/one-transported-for-non-life-threatening-stab-wound-near-waterloos-greenbelt-lake/article_c5e630f1-1e64-5e8b-9e9d-69c8e66339d3.html |
CAMP HILL, Pa. — A Cumberland County man recently hauled in what could be a world record-setting stingray while bowfishing in the Delaware Bay.
Jeremy Gipe, 40, of Camp Hill, was on a charter boat fishing trip on June 30 when he caught a massive, 222.54-pound butterfly stingray.
The fish is believed to be a record-breaker, according to Brossman Boys Bowfishing, the boat Gipe chartered for the trip. The current record holder weighs in at 222.1 pounds, according to Brossman Boys Bowfishing.
The record will become official once the paperwork Brossman Boys Bowfishing submitted is processed.
In an account of his catch provided to the Philadelphia Inquirer, Gipe said he was the first to strike the fish with an arrow, but it takes more than one arrow to land such a massive fish.
So Corey and Aaron Brossman, the charter owners and friends of Gipe's, also shot arrows into the ray.
After a long fight, he said, they finally landed it.
Bowfishing is a combination of fishing and bowhunting where the hunter uses a harpoon-like arrow attached to the bow with a fishing line to spear and catch a fish.
Stingrays are plentiful in the Delaware Bay, and hunting them eases the strain on other gamefish, like striped bass and red drum.
Butterfly rays are prized for their meat. The Brossmans told the Inquirer that they turned Gipe's catch into about 70 pounds of fillets and preserved the rest for crab bait.
Gipe told the Inquirer the stingray is far and away the largest fish he’s ever taken.
“I haven’t shot a whole lot of them,” he said, “but this was a real thrill.” | https://www.fox43.com/article/news/local/cumberland-county/camp-hill-man-lands-possible-record-setting-stingray-while-bowfishing-in-delaware-bay/521-d69558b8-e75d-414f-9c12-0a2d6539396e | 2022-07-14T17:43:32 | 0 | https://www.fox43.com/article/news/local/cumberland-county/camp-hill-man-lands-possible-record-setting-stingray-while-bowfishing-in-delaware-bay/521-d69558b8-e75d-414f-9c12-0a2d6539396e |
FORT INDIANTOWN GAP, Pa. — The Pennsylvania National Guard said Thursday it has resolved a pay issue that affected members of the 56th Stryker Brigade Combat Team.
According to National Guard Deputy State Public Affairs Officer Brad Rhen, a "system interface issue" caused some members of the team to not receive their pay on time.
The 56th Stryker Brigade Combat team is currently completing a 30-day training exercise at the National Training Center at Fort Irwin, California.
Rhen said there about 2,500 Guard members participating in the exercise, and the pay issue affected approximately 250.
Due to interface failures, Rhen said, many orders needed to be republished and the soldiers manually paid.
Most of the affected soldiers have already received the pay they're due, he added.
"These soldiers have been working hard for months preparing for this exercise and have put in great work over the past month," Rhen said in a statement. "Leadership, from the 56th SBCT all the way up to Pennsylvania National Guard senior leadership, has been looking into this pay issue since they found out about it. We will ensure that every soldier gets every penny he or she earned."
The Pennsylvania Army National Guard, through its Soldier Services Division, is able to assist Soldiers who experience a financial hardship due to this issue. If a Soldier demonstrates a legitimate financial emergency , SSD has a network of community partner resources they can tap into.
More information and contact numbers can be found at this link https://www.pa.ng.mil/Offices-Programs/Soldier-Services-Division/. | https://www.fox43.com/article/news/local/pa-national-guard-pay-issue-resolved/521-6cda7515-9727-42a7-96c8-58dc2d4f5720 | 2022-07-14T17:43:38 | 0 | https://www.fox43.com/article/news/local/pa-national-guard-pay-issue-resolved/521-6cda7515-9727-42a7-96c8-58dc2d4f5720 |
DALLAS — A Texas man, not his 13-year-old son, was driving the pickup truck that crossed into the oncoming lane and struck a van carrying New Mexico college golfers, killing nine people, and he had methamphetamine in his system, investigators said Thursday.
The National Transportation Safety Board said two days after the March 15 collision that its preliminary findings suggested that the 13-year-old was driving the pickup that struck the van carrying University of the Southwest students and coaches back to New Mexico from a golf tournament. But the NTSB said Thursday that DNA testing confirmed that the father, 38-year-old Henrich Siemens, was driving and that toxicological testing showed the presence of methanphetamine in the Siemens' blood.
Siemens and his son died in the crash along with six members of the men's and women's golf teams and their coach.
The collision happened in Andrews County, which is about 30 miles east of Texas' border with New Mexico. Although it's a rural area, the roads there can often be busy with traffic related to agriculture and oil and gas development.
Check back for updates on this developing story. | https://www.newscentermaine.com/article/news/local/13-year-old-boy-not-was-driving-truck-that-hit-golfers-van/285-99b4ec23-7937-4e5c-aa80-32424dc9b8d6 | 2022-07-14T17:48:12 | 0 | https://www.newscentermaine.com/article/news/local/13-year-old-boy-not-was-driving-truck-that-hit-golfers-van/285-99b4ec23-7937-4e5c-aa80-32424dc9b8d6 |
WARREN, Maine — The Maine Department of Corrections on Wednesday confirmed the death of Maine State Prison resident Jeffrey Sibley.
Sibley, 66, died around 2:30 a.m. Wednesday, and medical personnel were present at the time, according to a news release from the MDOC. The MDOC did not provide further information about the nature of Sibley's death.
The Office of the Attorney General and the Office of the State Medical Examiner were notified, which is standard practice.
In July 1998, Sibley was sentenced to 35 years for murder in the 1996 shooting death of Aaron White of Exeter, New Hampshire, on Interstate 95 near Kittery, the Bangor Daily News reported.
Sibley was born in Massachusetts, according to the MDOC. | https://www.newscentermaine.com/article/news/local/maine-state-prison-resident-serving-murder-sentence-dies-jeffrey-sibley/97-c0794543-eaf5-4ee9-8759-b561f71fcb9f | 2022-07-14T17:48:17 | 1 | https://www.newscentermaine.com/article/news/local/maine-state-prison-resident-serving-murder-sentence-dies-jeffrey-sibley/97-c0794543-eaf5-4ee9-8759-b561f71fcb9f |
AVALON — Police are searching for five suspects accused of stealing "high-end motor vehicles" in the borough earlier this week.
Police did not say what types of vehicles were stolen.
Police received reports of four stolen vehicles Tuesday. The suspects were later found on surveillance footage, police said.
AVALON — Owen Pricket became the borough’s newest police officer during Wednesday’s Borough …
The public is asked not to approach the suspects, as they're considered dangerous, police said.
While the hunt is on for the suspects, police are asking the public to secure their vehicles and leave valuables obscured from open view or remove them from inside.
Anyone with information about the thefts can call the Detective Division at 609-967-5909. Additionally, anyone who sees suspicious activity is urged to call the Police Department at 609-967-3411 or dial 911. | https://pressofatlanticcity.com/news/local/crime-and-courts/avalon-police-warning-public-after-high-end-motor-vehicle-thefts/article_e713580c-0377-11ed-893a-7b32eea06698.html | 2022-07-14T17:49:39 | 0 | https://pressofatlanticcity.com/news/local/crime-and-courts/avalon-police-warning-public-after-high-end-motor-vehicle-thefts/article_e713580c-0377-11ed-893a-7b32eea06698.html |
WILDWOOD — A grant-funded project will bring brighter lights to downtown Pacific Avenue while using less energy, city officials said Wednesday.
A $200,000 grant from the state Department of Community Affairs will help light up the business district, the city said in a news release.
It comes to the Pacific Avenue Neighborhood Preservation Program through a Community Capital Needs grant, one of 13 grants totaling $3.75 million throughout the state.
The combined $364,017 in additional funding from the city’s 2022 Urban Enterprise Zone Assistance Funds, the Wildwood Business Improvement District and the City of Wildwood will go toward the project in keeping with the goal of "leveraging NPP funding to expand the resources and impact on the community,” reads the announcement from the city.
WILDWOOD — City commissioners have approved a contract that will begin closing the Back Bay …
The Pacific Avenue Neighborhood Preservation Program District forms a rectangle from East Taylor Avenue on the south, New Jersey Avenue on the west, East Oak Avenue on the north and Pacific Avenue on the east. The district includes Byrne Plaza, more than 50 businesses and numerous residences.
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The proposal calls for 143 light poles to be replaced with new LED fixtures. The new poles will include arms for banners for future marketing efforts. The current fixtures are described as obsolete. The new fixtures will be far more efficient and better simulate daylight, the city said.
“Without this grant, this lighting project would never have become a reality,” said Mayor Pete Byron. “This gave us the opportunity to complete a vital project that our community told us they wanted, but for which we had no imminent funding. The CCN NPP grant will go a long way in moving this project and our community forward.”
The project is scheduled to be completed next June. | https://pressofatlanticcity.com/news/local/new-street-lights-coming-to-pacific-avenue-in-wildwood/article_24e17628-02fb-11ed-9933-8baf67debf3e.html | 2022-07-14T17:49:46 | 0 | https://pressofatlanticcity.com/news/local/new-street-lights-coming-to-pacific-avenue-in-wildwood/article_24e17628-02fb-11ed-9933-8baf67debf3e.html |
Toddler drowns in swimming pool in Hayes Township on July 6
GAYLORD — Troopers from the Michigan State Police Gaylord Post on July 6 responded to a report of a 1-year old male who was found unresponsive in a swimming pool by his mother.
The residence in Hayes Township has an above-ground pool and the toddler gained access by climbing the ladder. The toddler was outside with other children while the mother was inside the home. The other children were on the trampoline and did not see the toddler enter the pool. When the mother realized the toddler was missing, she found him floating, unresponsive in the pool.
The last time the toddler was seen before entering the pool was estimated at between 10 and 25 minutes. The child was taken to Munson Otsego Memorial Hospital and flown to Helen DeVos Children’s Hospital in Grand Rapids, where he was pronounced dead.
This is the third child to die from an accidental drowning in Otsego County in less than one month. The state police and Michigan Department of Health and Human Services' Children’s Protective Services unit urge parents and guardians to take proper precautions when a child is near a body of water or there is a pool on the property.
To learn more about what you can do to reduce the risk of a child drowning visit www.childrenssafetynetwork.org. | https://www.petoskeynews.com/story/news/local/gaylord/2022/07/14/toddler-drowns-swimming-pool-hayes-township-july-6/10057122002/ | 2022-07-14T17:52:51 | 1 | https://www.petoskeynews.com/story/news/local/gaylord/2022/07/14/toddler-drowns-swimming-pool-hayes-township-july-6/10057122002/ |
Judge dismisses murder charge in former Las Cruces police officer Christopher Smelser's trial
LAS CRUCES – Christopher Smelser is a free man.
After half an hour of contentious arguments, 3rd Judicial Judge Douglas Driggers dismissed a second-degree murder charge via a directed verdict. The move ends a trial for the former police officer accused of killing 40-year-old Antonio Valenzuela on February 29, 2020.
Smelser and officer Andrew Tuton chased Valenzuela after he ran from a traffic stop. Smelser and Tuton eventually caught up to Valenzuela and after a brief altercation, Smelser put his arms around Valenzuela's neck until Valenzuela was unconscious. Valenzuela died an hour later.
A grand jury indicted Smelser later in 2020.
For three days in 2022, Smelser, 29, faced a jury tasked to determine if he was guilty of murder in the death of Valenzuela. The testimony primarily focused on the night Valenzuela was killed. Police officers delivered nearly all of the testimony this week, each telling the jury that they were sympathetic to Smelser’s situation.
The facts presented in the case led Smelser’s attorneys, Amy Orlando and Mark Pickett, to question the validity of the second-degree murder charge. Specifically, Pickett argued that the state Attorney General's Office, which prosecuted the case, had failed to meet one of the key elements in a second-degree murder charge. The state is required to prove that Smelser knew his actions were dangerous and created a risk of death or great bodily harm to Valenzuela.
Two people testified Wednesday that they believed Smelser’s actions was more of a chokehold, cutting off Valenzuela’s airway, instead of a vascular neck restraint, which cuts the blood to the brain causing someone to pass out. While both testified to that point, neither could point any physical evidence to support the claim.
“He was trying to do the VNR and he was trying to do the VNR correctly,” Pickett said.
Pickett added that Smelser told investigators after the incident that he tried to use the VNR to prevent anyone from getting hurt.
Additionally, Pickett questioned whether Smelser even killed Valenzuela. He said that the amount of methamphetamine in Valenzuela’s body, as testified to by a medical examiner, raised questions about the cause of death. The medical examiner couldn’t say that if the methamphetamine was removed from the equation Valenzuela would still have died.
Prosecutors Mark Probasco and Zack Jones argued against dismissal to no avail. They said the facts of the case showed Smelser knew the VNR he applied failed but kept trying to make it work. Probasco also added that Smelser was highly trained and knew the techniques and risks they presented.
“We’re not talking about a fight between two boys in the backyard,” Probasco said.
Probasco added that the court shouldn’t take into account Smelser’s admission that he didn’t want to hurt anybody. Additionally, Probasco said that Smelser’s choice to put his knee on Valenzuela’s back showed that Smelser didn’t care about Valenzuela's wellbeing. Instead, Valenzuela was Smelser’s hunting trophy, he said.
Driggers ultimately fell on Smelser’s side. He said there was insufficient evidence for continuing and dismissed the case.
This is a developing story.
More from the trial:
- Smelser trial begins with opening arguments and juror dismissal
- Four officers testify in Smelser case, say speaking against fellow cop 'difficult'
- State rests its case
Justin Garcia is a public safety reporter for the Las Cruces Sun-News. He can be reached via email at JEGarcia@lcsun-news.com | https://www.lcsun-news.com/story/news/local/courts/2022/07/14/judge-dismisses-murder-charge-in-christopher-smelser-trial/65373410007/ | 2022-07-14T17:54:09 | 0 | https://www.lcsun-news.com/story/news/local/courts/2022/07/14/judge-dismisses-murder-charge-in-christopher-smelser-trial/65373410007/ |
ATLANTA — Atlanta Police are investigating a shooting on Huff Road that has left one man dead.
At this time, details are limited. However, police have told us that they responded to the scene around 10:09 a.m., where they found the man who appeared to have been shot.
They add that he was pronounced dead at the scene by EMS.
According to the address given by police, the location appears to be the Apex West Midtown apartment complex.
Police also noted that the shooter remained on the scene and investigators are currently meeting with him.
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The National Transportation Safety Board is holding news conference today at 1 p.m. CT to discuss the findings of the report and answer questions. Check back and refresh this page for the latest information. As details unfold, elements of this story may change.
National Transportation Safety Board investigators have reviewed DNA results and now say that the driver of the pickup truck involved in the fatal March 15 crash in West Texas that killed nine was not the 13-year-old boy in the truck, but his 38-year-old father, Henrich Siemens.
The NTSB said toxicological testing revealed the presence of methamphetamine in Siemens' blood.
During a briefing on March 17, the NTSB said that it was a 13-year-old boy who was driving when the truck crashed head-on into the van carrying a New Mexico golf team, killing six students and the coach who was driving the van. The boy and his father also died in the fiery crash.
The fatal crash happened in Andrews County when a Dodge pickup truck, occupied by a driver and one passenger, crossed the centerline on Farm-to-Market Road 1788 and collided head-on with a Ford transit van carrying a driver and eight passengers.
The van carried men's and women's golf team members from the University of the Southwest located in Hobbs, New Mexico. The team was traveling from a tournament at Midland College, about 315 miles west of Dallas.
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Both vehicles burst into flames upon collision, investigators said. Victims of the crash included the boy and his father, the coach of the golf team, and six student-athletes including a golfer from the North Texas town of Nocona.
Two student passengers sustained serious injuries but ultimately survived.
NTSB said the information in the report is preliminary and subject to change as the investigation continues. Any conclusions and the probable cause will come at a later date when the final report is completed, NTSB said.
The preliminary report is available online here. | https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/local/texas-news/ntsb-father-not-13-year-old-boy-was-driver-in-deadly-march-crash-that-killed-9/3014330/ | 2022-07-14T17:58:24 | 0 | https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/local/texas-news/ntsb-father-not-13-year-old-boy-was-driver-in-deadly-march-crash-that-killed-9/3014330/ |
A Uvalde police officer criticized over video of him checking his phone during the massacre at Robb Elementary School is the husband of a teacher who was killed in the classroom and who had contacted him after being shot, according to a Texas lawmaker investigating the shooting.
Texas state Rep. Joe Moody (D-El Paso) came to the defense of Uvalde CISD police officer Ruben Ruiz after he was singled out online by some users on social media as an example of the bewildering inaction by law enforcement during the May 24 attack.
Roughly 80 minutes of surveillance video published this week by the Austin American-Statesman showed Ruiz as one of the first officers to arrive in the hallway after the shooting began. He checks his phone moments before officers closer to the classroom run back down the hallway after shots are fired.
Moody tweeted Wednesday that the officer was the husband of Eva Mireles, one of two teachers killed along with 19 children in the fourth-grade classrooms. Moody is part of a Texas House committee that has spent weeks investigating the shooting and plans to release its findings Sunday.
"I'd not planned to speak publicly until the report was released, but I couldn't say nothing seeing this man, who's lost everything, maligned as if he was indifferent or actively malicious. Context matters," Moody tweeted.
The hallway video shows Ruiz quickly glancing at his phone around 11:36 a.m. while holding a position at the end of the hallway. Three minutes earlier, the gunman is seen walking down the hallway and entering the classroom.
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Authorities have previously said that body camera footage later showed Ruiz at 11:48 a.m. entering the building through the west door and telling officers, "She is shot."
"What happened to (Ruiz) is he tried to move forward into the hallway, he was detained and they took his gun away from him and they escorted him from the scene," Texas Department of Public Safety Director Steve McCraw told lawmakers at a hearing on June 21.
McCraw has called it an "abject failure" that police ultimately waited more than an hour before confronting the gunman.
"We'll have much to say about the police response, but no criticism of this officer," Moody tweeted. | https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/local/texas-news/officer-maligned-after-uvalde-video-is-husband-of-slain-teacher/3014409/ | 2022-07-14T17:58:30 | 1 | https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/local/texas-news/officer-maligned-after-uvalde-video-is-husband-of-slain-teacher/3014409/ |
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A man was shot on a subway platform near Philadelphia City Hall Thursday afternoon, police said.
The shooting happened in the area of Market and North 15th Streets, the Philadelphia Police Department said. The 19-year-old victim was struck one time each in the chest, stomach and right hand, the PPD said. A police officer at the scene told NBC10 he was talking.
The man was rushed to Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, where he was listed in critical condition, according to the PPD.
It was unclear what prompted the shooting. Police did not immediately announce any arrests.
The shooting at SEPTA's 15th Street station happened around 12:24 p.m., just across the street from City Hall in an area with high foot traffic, the PPD said.
"All trains are bypassing 15th Street Station due to police activity. All trains between 8th Street and 13th Street Station are boarding from the westbound platforms," SEPTA said in a tweet.
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A man wanted for allegedly shooting and killing a 76-year-old man out for a morning stroll at random in Philadelphia last month and in two stabbings in Boston may be in New England, Boston police said Thursday.
Wagner Ernesto Tejada-Pena should be considered armed and dangerous, police said. He may be in Boston's Roslindale neighborhood; Lawrence, Massachusetts; or in Rhode Island.
Tejada-Pena shot and killed Loi Nguyen on L Street in Philadelphia on June 21, Philadelphia police said, shortly after he tried to shoot at two other people, only for his gun to malfunction.
“Loi was walking down the back driveway, seemingly minding his business with his hands in his pocket,” Philadelphia Police Chief Inspector Frank Venore said after the shooting. “An individual wearing a red hooded sweatshirt runs directly by him.”
The search for Tejada-Pena now covers multiple states.
He is also wanted in Boston in two stabbings, according to police, and recently threatened to kill members of his family.
Anyone who sees him is asked to call 911 right away, and anyone with information is asked to call 617-343-4468 or send an anonymous tip in by calling 1-800-494-TIPS or texting "TIP" to CRIME (27463).
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The driver of the pickup truck involved in a fatal March head-on collision between the pickup truck and a transit van carrying college student athletes near Andrews was not the 13-year-old boy in the truck but his 38-year-old father, according to a preliminary report issued today.
During an on-scene media briefing on March 17, the National Transportation and Safety Board stated that the driver of the pickup truck that crashed into the transit van was the 13-year-old boy, based on information available at the time. In addition to the DNA test results identifying the father as the pickup truck driver, NTSB postcrash toxicological testing revealed the presence of methamphetamine in the pickup truck driver’s blood.
The fatal collision on March 15 happened when a 2007 Dodge pickup truck, occupied by a driver and one passenger, crossed the centerline on Farm-to-Market Road 1788 and crashed head-on into a 2017 Ford transit van occupied by a driver and eight passengers. The van carried golf team members from the University of the Southwest, located in Hobbs, New Mexico. The van driver was their coach. As a result of the crash, both pickup truck occupants died. The driver and six student passengers in the transit van were also killed, and two student passengers were seriously injured.
The information in the report is preliminary and subject to change as the NTSB’s investigation progresses. To date, the investigation has not found evidence of a sudden or rapid loss of tire air pressure or any other indicators of catastrophic failure of the pickup truck’s front left tire. The crash remains under investigation, and analysis of the crash facts, along with conclusions and a determination of probable cause, will come at a later date, when the final report on the investigation is completed.
Parties to the investigation include the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, Texas Department of Transportation, and Texas Department of Public Safety. | https://www.mrt.com/news/local/article/DNA-tests-show-13-year-old-wasn-t-driving-in-17305197.php | 2022-07-14T18:08:06 | 1 | https://www.mrt.com/news/local/article/DNA-tests-show-13-year-old-wasn-t-driving-in-17305197.php |
The Crown Point Community Foundation is accepting grant applications online.
Grants from the CPCF’s Unrestricted Funds will be made to nonprofit organizations and community projects which serve the South Lake County area.
Fields of interest which will be considered for funding include Animal Related, Arts and Culture, Community Improvement, Economic Development, Education, Environmental, Food/Nutrition/Agriculture, Health and Human Services, Housing and Shelter, Public Safety, Recreation, Religion Related, and Youth Development.
“The Crown Point Community Foundation is interested in funding projects that will improve the quality of life for citizens in the South Lake County area,” said Mary Nielsen, President of the CPCF.
Eligible organizations may apply for grants on the CPCF online grant platform. Grant applications will be accepted through Sept. 1. To apply for a grant visit: cpcfgrants.communityforce.com.
The Crown Point Community Foundation (CPCF) awards grants from the unrestricted community grant-making funds held at the CPCF three times a year. The three application cycles are Feb. 1, June 1 and Sept. 1.
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Only one grant application per organization or agency will be eligible within a 12-month period. The CPCF Grant Committee reviews all applications. | https://www.nwitimes.com/news/local/applications-available-for-community-foundations-next-grant-cycle/article_27f56dfd-b042-526c-93a5-567b9269bff3.html | 2022-07-14T18:10:52 | 0 | https://www.nwitimes.com/news/local/applications-available-for-community-foundations-next-grant-cycle/article_27f56dfd-b042-526c-93a5-567b9269bff3.html |
MICHIGAN CITY — One person is in custody following a fatal shooting Wednesday, police said.
Michigan City police said they were called out shortly after 8 p.m. for a person suffering multiple gunshot wounds in the 1600 block of East Michigan Boulevard.
Officers arrived on scene to find 53-year-old Michigan City resident Jimmy Brown inside a vehicle with multiple life-threatening injuries.
Medical care was provided to Brown at the scene before he and a passenger were taken to Franciscan Health Michigan City hospital, where Brown later died, police said. His passenger was treated.
Police said they learned of an additional crime scene in the 100 block of Butler Street where a person of interest was detained.
"Numerous articles of evidence were collected while processing these crime scenes and multiple witnesses were interviewed," police said. "Detectives continue to interview witnesses, search for video surveillance and collect additional evidence."
The LaPorte County prosecutor's office is reportedly conducting a probable cause review of the investigation.
Anyone with information about the incident is encouraged to contact Michigan City Police Detective Mark Galetti at 219-874-3221, extension 1088 or by email at mgaletti@emichigancity.com.
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The former owner of Hometown Appliances agreed to pay a total of about $35,350 in restitution, with some of the money to be paid to his 18 victims upfront and some in installments during the next year.
"The loss prevention officer also told the officer that the suspect shown in the surveillance images may have committed similar check frauds at other locations in Northwest Indiana," police said.
A Lake Criminal Court jury must decide whether 8-month-old Maci Moor was shaken to death by her 32-year-old babysitter, Trisha Woodworth, or died of a stroke from accidental falls.
Porter County police said they responded around 11:30 p.m. Saturday to a report of the rollover crash on North Calumet Avenue, near the intersection with E. 632 North in Liberty Township. | https://www.nwitimes.com/news/local/crime-and-courts/one-in-custody-following-fatal-region-shooting-police-say/article_326333a7-4209-5a86-812f-4e4d11133769.html | 2022-07-14T18:10:58 | 1 | https://www.nwitimes.com/news/local/crime-and-courts/one-in-custody-following-fatal-region-shooting-police-say/article_326333a7-4209-5a86-812f-4e4d11133769.html |
VALPARAISO — Porter County is rare among its Indiana peers in making so much of its American Rescue Plan Act money available for uses outside county government, according to the Board of Commissioners.
The commissioners gave initial approval to the $33 million plan this week.
Many counties spent their entire ARPA grant on county government needs, Commissioner Jim Biggs, R-North, said.
“The reason we did what we did, and were able to do, is the way we’ve run this county,” Board of Commissioners President Jeff Good, R-Center, said.
“This is what I hoped for,” Vice President Laura Blaney, D-South, said. “I think we are funding some great things” because of the public’s involvement.
The county’s ARPA steering committee and four subcommittees devoted 25 meetings and more than 80 hours to the process of reviewing requests for funding, county Auditor Vicki Urbanik said.
The county received $24 million more in requests than could be granted — far more than was available — after it began seeking public input in February, she said.
In all, about 26 projects were funded, including more than 20 organizations outside county government.
“There is a great deal of enthusiasm for these projects,” some of which are game changers for the organizations, Urbanik said.
The commissioners approved a written agreement with Morgan Township for the first ARPA grant to a subrecipient. The township is using $11,000 for protective medical clothing for the township’s firefighters.
Good asked who would be on the hook if the federal government changes its final rule for determining how ARPA funding can be spent. The county would be held responsible, Urbanik said.
Urbanik is in her final year as auditor, unable to seek reelection because of term limits. “My goal is to have a real thorough and real thoughtful audit for each project,” she said, so her staff is gathering the appropriate information now rather than scrambling for the necessary records when it’s audit time.
The commissioners are set to vote on the ordinance again Aug. 2. The County Council also must approve the plan.
In other business, the county approved a $24,920 contract with Junkluggers to clean up a property at 143 N. 250 West, the first time the county has taken this kind of action.
There is so much debris on the property it will take an estimated 18 to 22 truckloads to haul it all away, county attorney Scott McClure said.
“This has been a long four years trying to kick this guy into compliance,” Good said. “I’m finally dealing with this now.”
Five years ago, the county began diverting money from fees charged for decks and other accessories into an unsafe building fund, which had $100,000 in it this year. The pandemic stopped the county from enforcement the past two years, Good said.
The commissioners also approved rezoning land for Heirloom subdivision, which would have Valparaiso sewer and water lines extended to it, despite neighbors’ objections.
Biggs cast the lone vote against the project. “I’ve got over 300 residents asking me not to do this. I’ve got one petitioner asking me to do this. To me, it’s a no-brainer,” he said.
Biggs had called for a delay until the next meeting, but that would have been past the deadline to make a decision, McClure said. Without the commissioners’ veto, the Plan Commission’s recommendation would have been final.
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Effort to curb CEO pay failed, IU study finds
A new study found an effort by Congress to curb CEO pay has failed.
Professors from Indiana University, the University of Chicago Booth School of Business and University of Texas examined a provision in the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 that repealed an exemption allowing companies to deduct significant amounts of performance-based pay.
The legislation was supposed to shift the pay of top executives away from stock and performance bonuses "that can lead to a myopic emphasis on short-term results." The hope was to incentivize companies to implement cash-based fixed compensation instead.
But the study found the change in law ultimately had little effect. CEO compensation either stayed the same or grew.
"It's very politically amenable right now to say they're going to tax these corporations and these executives and it's going to reduce income inequality, but our research — and that of others — suggests that taxes are just not a big enough stick to change the structure or the magnitude of executive compensation," said Bridget Stomberg, associate professor of accounting and a Weimer Faculty Fellow at the IU Kelley School of Business. "We found no statistical effects, which is counter to what Congress intended. We looked very hard and see no evidence of a reduction in CEO pay."
The journal Contemporary Accounting Research published the article, entitled "Examining the Effects of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act on Executive Compensation." It was researched and written by Stomberg, University of Texas Associate Professor of Accounting Lisa De Simone and Booth Assistant Professor of Accounting Charles McClure. De Simone and McClure co-host the "Taxes for the Masses" podcast.
Their study looked at CEO pay before and after the tax policy change. It found no substantive differences in compensation mix, pay-performance sensitivity or total compensation.
Publicly traded companies were able to deduct up to $1 million in C-suite pay from their taxes since 1994, unless it was linked to company performance.
When Congress slashed the corporate tax rate from 35% to 21% in 2017, it got rid of that exemption. The study looked at CEO pay when the new tax rules took effect in 2017 and 2018 and then in 2019 and 2020.
"Even three full years after the law took effect, we didn't see any evidence of a reduction in CEO pay," she said.
The authors concluded tax regulation likely would not be effective at limiting executive compensation and reducing income inequality, a policy strategy pursued in cities like Portland and San Francisco.
"If Congress' fundamental assumption about the relative importance of taxes in the design of executive compensation is overstated, its ability to shift current compensation practices through changes in tax policy is also likely overstated," the authors said. "Our results and those from prior studies suggest increases in firms' cost of executive compensation do little to reduce its amount."
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NWI Business Ins and Outs: Glorious Coffee and Teas, Jamba, craft brewery and Esca Kitchen open
Effort to curb CEO pay failed, IU study finds
A new study found an effort by Congress to curb CEO pay has failed.
Professors from Indiana University, the University of Chicago Booth School of Business and University of Texas examined a provision in the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 that repealed an exemption allowing companies to deduct significant amounts of performance-based pay.
The legislation was supposed to shift the pay of top executives away from stock and performance bonuses "that can lead to a myopic emphasis on short-term results." The hope was to incentivize companies to implement cash-based fixed compensation instead.
But the study found the change in law ultimately had little effect. CEO compensation either stayed the same or grew.
"It's very politically amenable right now to say they're going to tax these corporations and these executives and it's going to reduce income inequality, but our research — and that of others — suggests that taxes are just not a big enough stick to change the structure or the magnitude of executive compensation," said Bridget Stomberg, associate professor of accounting and a Weimer Faculty Fellow at the IU Kelley School of Business. "We found no statistical effects, which is counter to what Congress intended. We looked very hard and see no evidence of a reduction in CEO pay."
The journal Contemporary Accounting Research published the article, entitled "Examining the Effects of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act on Executive Compensation." It was researched and written by Stomberg, University of Texas Associate Professor of Accounting Lisa De Simone and Booth Assistant Professor of Accounting Charles McClure. De Simone and McClure co-host the "Taxes for the Masses" podcast.
Their study looked at CEO pay before and after the tax policy change. It found no substantive differences in compensation mix, pay-performance sensitivity or total compensation.
Publicly traded companies were able to deduct up to $1 million in C-suite pay from their taxes since 1994, unless it was linked to company performance.
When Congress slashed the corporate tax rate from 35% to 21% in 2017, it got rid of that exemption. The study looked at CEO pay when the new tax rules took effect in 2017 and 2018 and then in 2019 and 2020.
"Even three full years after the law took effect, we didn't see any evidence of a reduction in CEO pay," she said.
The authors concluded tax regulation likely would not be effective at limiting executive compensation and reducing income inequality, a policy strategy pursued in cities like Portland and San Francisco.
"If Congress' fundamental assumption about the relative importance of taxes in the design of executive compensation is overstated, its ability to shift current compensation practices through changes in tax policy is also likely overstated," the authors said. "Our results and those from prior studies suggest increases in firms' cost of executive compensation do little to reduce its amount."
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NWI Business Ins and Outs: Glorious Coffee and Teas, Jamba, craft brewery and Esca Kitchen open
Effort to curb CEO pay failed, IU study finds
A new study found an effort by Congress to curb CEO pay has failed.
Professors from Indiana University, the University of Chicago Booth School of Business and University of Texas examined a provision in the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 that repealed an exemption allowing companies to deduct significant amounts of performance-based pay.
The legislation was supposed to shift the pay of top executives away from stock and performance bonuses "that can lead to a myopic emphasis on short-term results." The hope was to incentivize companies to implement cash-based fixed compensation instead.
But the study found the change in law ultimately had little effect. CEO compensation either stayed the same or grew.
"It's very politically amenable right now to say they're going to tax these corporations and these executives and it's going to reduce income inequality, but our research — and that of others — suggests that taxes are just not a big enough stick to change the structure or the magnitude of executive compensation," said Bridget Stomberg, associate professor of accounting and a Weimer Faculty Fellow at the IU Kelley School of Business. "We found no statistical effects, which is counter to what Congress intended. We looked very hard and see no evidence of a reduction in CEO pay."
The journal Contemporary Accounting Research published the article, entitled "Examining the Effects of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act on Executive Compensation." It was researched and written by Stomberg, University of Texas Associate Professor of Accounting Lisa De Simone and Booth Assistant Professor of Accounting Charles McClure. De Simone and McClure co-host the "Taxes for the Masses" podcast.
Their study looked at CEO pay before and after the tax policy change. It found no substantive differences in compensation mix, pay-performance sensitivity or total compensation.
Publicly traded companies were able to deduct up to $1 million in C-suite pay from their taxes since 1994, unless it was linked to company performance.
When Congress slashed the corporate tax rate from 35% to 21% in 2017, it got rid of that exemption. The study looked at CEO pay when the new tax rules took effect in 2017 and 2018 and then in 2019 and 2020.
"Even three full years after the law took effect, we didn't see any evidence of a reduction in CEO pay," she said.
The authors concluded tax regulation likely would not be effective at limiting executive compensation and reducing income inequality, a policy strategy pursued in cities like Portland and San Francisco.
"If Congress' fundamental assumption about the relative importance of taxes in the design of executive compensation is overstated, its ability to shift current compensation practices through changes in tax policy is also likely overstated," the authors said. "Our results and those from prior studies suggest increases in firms' cost of executive compensation do little to reduce its amount."
NWI Business Ins and Outs: Den Asian Bistro, Bankquet pop-up restaurant, Spenga Fitness Center, Encore Car Wash, Potato Express opening; Consider the Lilies closing
NWI Business Ins and Outs: Glorious Coffee and Teas, Jamba, craft brewery and Esca Kitchen open
Effort to curb CEO pay failed, IU study finds
A new study found an effort by Congress to curb CEO pay has failed.
Professors from Indiana University, the University of Chicago Booth School of Business and University of Texas examined a provision in the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 that repealed an exemption allowing companies to deduct significant amounts of performance-based pay.
The legislation was supposed to shift the pay of top executives away from stock and performance bonuses "that can lead to a myopic emphasis on short-term results." The hope was to incentivize companies to implement cash-based fixed compensation instead.
But the study found the change in law ultimately had little effect. CEO compensation either stayed the same or grew.
"It's very politically amenable right now to say they're going to tax these corporations and these executives and it's going to reduce income inequality, but our research — and that of others — suggests that taxes are just not a big enough stick to change the structure or the magnitude of executive compensation," said Bridget Stomberg, associate professor of accounting and a Weimer Faculty Fellow at the IU Kelley School of Business. "We found no statistical effects, which is counter to what Congress intended. We looked very hard and see no evidence of a reduction in CEO pay."
The journal Contemporary Accounting Research published the article, entitled "Examining the Effects of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act on Executive Compensation." It was researched and written by Stomberg, University of Texas Associate Professor of Accounting Lisa De Simone and Booth Assistant Professor of Accounting Charles McClure. De Simone and McClure co-host the "Taxes for the Masses" podcast.
Their study looked at CEO pay before and after the tax policy change. It found no substantive differences in compensation mix, pay-performance sensitivity or total compensation.
Publicly traded companies were able to deduct up to $1 million in C-suite pay from their taxes since 1994, unless it was linked to company performance.
When Congress slashed the corporate tax rate from 35% to 21% in 2017, it got rid of that exemption. The study looked at CEO pay when the new tax rules took effect in 2017 and 2018 and then in 2019 and 2020.
"Even three full years after the law took effect, we didn't see any evidence of a reduction in CEO pay," she said.
The authors concluded tax regulation likely would not be effective at limiting executive compensation and reducing income inequality, a policy strategy pursued in cities like Portland and San Francisco.
"If Congress' fundamental assumption about the relative importance of taxes in the design of executive compensation is overstated, its ability to shift current compensation practices through changes in tax policy is also likely overstated," the authors said. "Our results and those from prior studies suggest increases in firms' cost of executive compensation do little to reduce its amount."
NWI Business Ins and Outs: Den Asian Bistro, Bankquet pop-up restaurant, Spenga Fitness Center, Encore Car Wash, Potato Express opening; Consider the Lilies closing
NWI Business Ins and Outs: Glorious Coffee and Teas, Jamba, craft brewery and Esca Kitchen open
Effort to curb CEO pay failed, IU study finds
A new study found an effort by Congress to curb CEO pay has failed.
Professors from Indiana University, the University of Chicago Booth School of Business and University of Texas examined a provision in the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 that repealed an exemption allowing companies to deduct significant amounts of performance-based pay.
The legislation was supposed to shift the pay of top executives away from stock and performance bonuses "that can lead to a myopic emphasis on short-term results." The hope was to incentivize companies to implement cash-based fixed compensation instead.
But the study found the change in law ultimately had little effect. CEO compensation either stayed the same or grew.
"It's very politically amenable right now to say they're going to tax these corporations and these executives and it's going to reduce income inequality, but our research — and that of others — suggests that taxes are just not a big enough stick to change the structure or the magnitude of executive compensation," said Bridget Stomberg, associate professor of accounting and a Weimer Faculty Fellow at the IU Kelley School of Business. "We found no statistical effects, which is counter to what Congress intended. We looked very hard and see no evidence of a reduction in CEO pay."
The journal Contemporary Accounting Research published the article, entitled "Examining the Effects of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act on Executive Compensation." It was researched and written by Stomberg, University of Texas Associate Professor of Accounting Lisa De Simone and Booth Assistant Professor of Accounting Charles McClure. De Simone and McClure co-host the "Taxes for the Masses" podcast.
Their study looked at CEO pay before and after the tax policy change. It found no substantive differences in compensation mix, pay-performance sensitivity or total compensation.
Publicly traded companies were able to deduct up to $1 million in C-suite pay from their taxes since 1994, unless it was linked to company performance.
When Congress slashed the corporate tax rate from 35% to 21% in 2017, it got rid of that exemption. The study looked at CEO pay when the new tax rules took effect in 2017 and 2018 and then in 2019 and 2020.
"Even three full years after the law took effect, we didn't see any evidence of a reduction in CEO pay," she said.
The authors concluded tax regulation likely would not be effective at limiting executive compensation and reducing income inequality, a policy strategy pursued in cities like Portland and San Francisco.
"If Congress' fundamental assumption about the relative importance of taxes in the design of executive compensation is overstated, its ability to shift current compensation practices through changes in tax policy is also likely overstated," the authors said. "Our results and those from prior studies suggest increases in firms' cost of executive compensation do little to reduce its amount."
Doug Ross, an award-winning writer, has been covering Northwest Indiana for more than 35 years, including more than a quarter of a century at The Times.
The goals of the proposed opera house renovation and addition are to preserve and restore the Memorial Opera House, built in 1893, and the 1860 sheriff’s residence next door.
The Shorewood Forest projects come with an estimated price of nearly $10 million. Drainage projects needed for New South Haven, Coventry and Salt Creek Commons add up to nearly $25 million.
Porter County Auditor Vicki Urbanik, who led the county's American Rescue Plan steering committee, tells the Board of Commissioners where the money would go if the board and the County Council approve the steering committee's recommendations. | https://www.nwitimes.com/news/local/porter/porter-county-commissioners-approve-arpa-spending-proposal/article_c02f7c50-472f-57df-88f9-b4619f2af226.html | 2022-07-14T18:11:04 | 0 | https://www.nwitimes.com/news/local/porter/porter-county-commissioners-approve-arpa-spending-proposal/article_c02f7c50-472f-57df-88f9-b4619f2af226.html |
VALPARAISO — Police say mechanical issues are the cause of a stalled train blocking most of the crossings Thursday morning in the heart of the city and causing traffic congestion.
The train is blocking Canadian National crossings from Silhavy Road west, Valparaiso police Capt. Joe Hall said.
"Please understand there is no emergency, as the train is stopped due to a mechanical issue that is being addressed as quickly as possible," he said.
Hall was unsure how long it would be before the train begins moving again.
Alternative routes include Ind. 49, Ind. 2 at Evans Avenue, and Campbell Street.
"The Campbell St. bridge crossing is also experiencing heavy traffic and utilizing an eastern alternative may be a preferred route," Hall said. "Please be safe and patient as the traffic delays are being corrected."
A spokesman for Canadian National said he was looking into the situation and would provide an update.
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The single-vehicle crash took place at 11 p.m. Saturday on Calumet Avenue just north of Johnson Drive in Liberty Township, according to the Liberty Township Fire Department.
Teams of archaeology students and other volunteers — about 16 total — excavated a series of rectangular holes last month, sifting for historical and prehistorical clues to life in previous centuries.
The goals of the proposed opera house renovation and addition are to preserve and restore the Memorial Opera House, built in 1893, and the 1860 sheriff’s residence next door.
It’s a Tuesday tradition, from noon to 1 p.m., for pro-life protesters to stand on the northwest corner of the courthouse lawn while pro-choice protesters stand a block away, offering an opposing view. | https://www.nwitimes.com/news/local/porter/update-stalled-train-nearly-cutting-valpo-in-half-mechanical-issues-blamed/article_ba96c6c1-f1b4-528b-b6e2-c778e2563695.html | 2022-07-14T18:11:10 | 0 | https://www.nwitimes.com/news/local/porter/update-stalled-train-nearly-cutting-valpo-in-half-mechanical-issues-blamed/article_ba96c6c1-f1b4-528b-b6e2-c778e2563695.html |
Hoosiers Feeding the Hungry has received a $5,000 gift from a private foundation in Northwest Indiana to support its “Meat” the Need initiative.
According to Feeding America, more than 830,000 residents of Indiana regularly struggle with food insecurity – over 230,000 of which are children. Debra Treesh, Executive Director of Hoosiers Feeding the Hungry, said the funds received will be used to pay processing fees on over 3,700 pounds of donated livestock and deer, with the meat being given to agencies serving food-insecure residents within Lake and Porter counties.
“Food banks, pantries and soup kitchens work to protect the most vulnerable and under-served in our communities and these agencies continue to face increased demand due to the lasting effects of the 2020 pandemic," said Katie DeForest, Fund Development Director of Hoosiers Feeding the Hungry.
“Protein is one of the most important nutrients for brain and body development. Sadly, it is also the hardest commodity for food banks to obtain, especially now with the rising cost of groceries.”
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Treesh said the generous gift will allow Hoosiers Feeding the Hungry to continue and expand on its mission of hunger relief by providing nearly 15,000 more meals through local hunger relief agencies located in Lake and Porter counties.
"We are so grateful for the continued support of our efforts in responding to the needs of those in the community facing hunger," she said.
To donate, farmers and hunters just need to take their livestock or deer to a local participating meat processor (call ahead to schedule livestock). After processing, local food banks and pantries are called to pick up the donation. There is absolutely no charge to the livestock and deer donors. For a list of participating meat processors, visit www.HoosiersFeedingtheHungry.org. | https://www.nwitimes.com/news/local/private-foundation-donates-5-000-for-hunger-relief-efforts/article_610d49fa-a814-5b15-861c-8ab3025d8181.html | 2022-07-14T18:11:16 | 1 | https://www.nwitimes.com/news/local/private-foundation-donates-5-000-for-hunger-relief-efforts/article_610d49fa-a814-5b15-861c-8ab3025d8181.html |
DALLAS (KDAF) — Driving on the highways, local roads, tollways and everything outside and in between can be stressful even with the best of drivers and especially the worst of them.
QuoteWizard has put together a ranking of the best and worst drivers by U.S. cities, “We’ve all seen them: the slow driver crawling along in the left lane, the two-spot parker at the crowded grocery store, the person sipping coffee while texting at a light that turned green long ago. Every city may think they have the worst drivers in the country, but our annual report identifies the ones that actually do.”
It’s really simple cities with the most dangerous driving accidents are among the worst and if cities have fewer dangerous driving accidents they’re rated as the best. So, let’s start with the worst and if you live in California, you might be one of the worst.
- Bakersfield
- Sacramento
- Baton Rouge
- Los Angeles
- San Francisco
- San Diego
- Fresno
- Riverside
- Richmond
- Jacksonville
Now, for the best drivers; funny enough two of Texas’ major cities have cracked this list at the No. 6 and 9 spots:
- Louisville
- Hartford
- Little Rock
- Oklahoma City
- Tulsa
- Dallas
- Pittsburgh
- Detroit
- Houston
- Chicago
For the full study and rankings from QuoteWizard, click here! | https://cw33.com/news/local/2-major-texas-cities-ranked-among-u-s-cities-with-best-drivers/ | 2022-07-14T18:15:10 | 1 | https://cw33.com/news/local/2-major-texas-cities-ranked-among-u-s-cities-with-best-drivers/ |
Housing has been in short supply for much of the last decade in the U.S. — though with interest rates rising and demand from buyers cooling quickly, that could change.
Across the country, sellers are hesitant to bring list prices down despite their homes sitting on the market longer than they were a year ago. The number of total homes sold in May nationwide was down 8.6% year over year, according to the National Association of Realtors.
May also saw the U.S. median home price cross the $400,000 threshold for the first time.
Some of the hottest markets from the pandemic-era housing boom are the same ones seeing inventories loosen up, according to an analysis from The Washington Post. Listings are up more than 30% in some California markets, for example, including Sacramento and Oakland as well as in the Denver and Austin metros, according to Redfin data.
To get a better sense of where housing inventory remains tight, Stacker compiled a list of cities in the Fort Worth metro area with the least available housing inventory as of May 2022, according to Redfin‘s months of supply metric. The number indicates how long it would take for all inventory to be purchased if no new homes were made available for sale.
#9. Watauga, TX
– Months of supply: 0.6
– Median listing price: $298,250
#9. White Settlement, TX
– Months of supply: 0.6
– Median listing price: $232,750
#9. Benbrook, TX
– Months of supply: 0.6
– Median listing price: $359,000
#9. Edgecliff Village, TX
– Months of supply: 0.6
– Median listing price: $330,000
#6. Pelican Bay, TX
– Months of supply: 0.5
– Median listing price: $170,000
#6. Blue Mound, TX
– Months of supply: 0.5
– Median listing price: $210,000
#6. Bedford, TX
– Months of supply: 0.5
– Median listing price: $369,900
#4. River Oaks, TX
– Months of supply: 0.4
– Median listing price: $304,997
#4. Forest Hill, TX
– Months of supply: 0.4
– Median listing price: $297,500
#1. Cool, TX
– Months of supply: 0.3
– Median listing price: $384,000
#1. Sansom Park, TX
– Months of supply: 0.3
– Median listing price: not available
#1. Everman, TX
– Months of supply: 0.3
– Median listing price: $219,900 | https://cw33.com/news/local/cities-with-least-home-inventory-in-fort-worth-metro-area/ | 2022-07-14T18:15:16 | 1 | https://cw33.com/news/local/cities-with-least-home-inventory-in-fort-worth-metro-area/ |
DALLAS (KDAF) — Dunkin’ along with the Dunkin’ Joy in Childhood Foundation made a huge donation to Children’s Health in Dallas, donating $7,500 to the medical center.
This donation was made possible in part due to the $1.8 million raised during Dunkin’s Ice Coffee Day. This past May 25, $1 from every iced coffee purchased at participating Dunkin’ restaurants nationwide supported the Dunkin’ Joy in Childhood Foundation.
100% of the funds raised will be granted locally to children’s hospitals across the nation.
Officials with Dunkin’ in Dallas/Fort Worth and the Dunkin’ Joy in Childhood Foundation presented the check to Children’s Health on Wednesday, July 13. | https://cw33.com/news/local/dunkin-donates-7500-to-childrens-health-in-dallas/ | 2022-07-14T18:15:22 | 1 | https://cw33.com/news/local/dunkin-donates-7500-to-childrens-health-in-dallas/ |
DALLAS (KDAF) — It’s the summer and now is the perfect time to make some extra cash.
Parents, if you have a bored teenager with a lot of time on their hands, now may be a good time for them to get a job. However, some places make it easier to find a summer job than others.
WalletHub has released a new study looking at the best and worst cities for summer jobs in the nation. Officials look at more than 180 markets in the nation and compared them across 22 different key metrics, including employment outlook, affordability and downtime-friendliness.
So, how did North Texas do? Here’s how these North Texas cities ranked, out of a list of 182 cities:
- Irving – 64th
- Grand Prairie – 97th
- Plano – 99th
- Dallas – 142nd
- Garland – 168th
- Fort Worth – 176th
- Arlington – 177th
Here’s how other cities in Texas ranked:
- Austin – 41st
- San Antonio – 105th
- Houston – 149th
- Amarillo – 166th
- El Paso – 169th
- Corpus Christi – 172nd
- Laredo – 174th
- Brownsville – 175th
- Lubbock – 182nd
For the full report, visit WalletHub. | https://cw33.com/news/local/new-study-ranks-best-worst-cities-for-summer-jobs-where-does-north-texas-rank/ | 2022-07-14T18:15:29 | 1 | https://cw33.com/news/local/new-study-ranks-best-worst-cities-for-summer-jobs-where-does-north-texas-rank/ |
DALLAS (KDAF) — Being a bit extra weather aware on Thursday in North Texas might prove wise as some afternoon and evening storms could be in store for the region.
NWS Fort Worth explains thunderstorm chances increase during the afternoon as an upper-level disturbance moves in from the east. “The best storm chances will be across Central Texas, but there will be at least a slight chance of storms as far north as the Highway 380 corridor.”
If/when thunderstorms pop up, some of them are capable of producing strong downburst winds and brief heavy rain. “Activity will move to the southwest, eventually exiting the region around sunset. Otherwise, it will be hot and steamy with highs in the 90s to triple digits, and heat index values at or above 105.”
Those potential downburst winds will also cause increased danger for boaters on Thursday. “These strong winds can spread out over open lakes and catch boater off guard where winds rapidly increase with little notice.”
Another day, another Ozone Action day in store for parts of North Texas on Thursday as ozone concentrations will be high again. “Ozone levels steadily rise during the day and peak during the late afternoon and evening. Without sunlight, ozone no longer develops, and a separate chemical reaction reduces the ozone concentrations over the course of the night,” NWS Fort Worth explains. | https://cw33.com/news/local/what-north-texans-need-to-know-about-afternoon-evening-storm-chances-thursday/ | 2022-07-14T18:15:35 | 1 | https://cw33.com/news/local/what-north-texans-need-to-know-about-afternoon-evening-storm-chances-thursday/ |
DALLAS (KDAF) — Dallas Canadian diner Maple Leaf Diner is feeling extra generous this month.
The diner will be celebrating Canada Day throughout the month of July, bringing some of the best foods Canada has to offer right here in North Texas.
As a part of the celebration, Maple Leaf Diner officials say that you can have a chance to win $1,000. From now until July 31, do the following steps and you could win:
- Share an in-feed Instagram post of your favorite Maple Leaf Diner Canadian dish during the month of July
- Tag @mapleleafdiner and use the hashtag #MLDSummerWeekendNights to be entered into the giveaway
The winner will be announced on Aug. 1. For more information, and to book you next meal with Maple Leaf Diner, click here. | https://cw33.com/news/local/you-could-win-1000-from-dallas-canadian-diner-maple-leaf-dinerthis-month-heres-how/ | 2022-07-14T18:15:41 | 0 | https://cw33.com/news/local/you-could-win-1000-from-dallas-canadian-diner-maple-leaf-dinerthis-month-heres-how/ |
BLOOMINGTON — A Bloomington man was sentenced on Thursday to three years in prison on felony domestic battery charges.
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Robert E. Brice pleaded guilty Thursday morning to two Class 2 felony domestic battery charges. The severity of the charges were increased because Brice, 44, has four or more prior convictions for domestic battery.
Prosecutors said the charges stemmed from a July 2021 incident in which Brice got into an argument with a woman, pushed her down on a couch, jumped on her, shoved his elbow into her face and grabbed her by the neck.
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Tyson Brown
Tyson Brown is charged with burglary and forgery for attempting to cash a stolen check at CEFCU in Normal.
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Zachary J. Williamson
Williamson
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Stephon T. Carter
Carter
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Richard L. Kletz
Kletz
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Brennen M. Whiteside
Brennen M. Whiteside, 33, of Bloomington, is charged with one count each of vehicular invasion and aggravated battery.
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Xavier M. Moreau
Xavier M. Moreau, 19, of Bloomington, is charged with unlawful possession of a firearm by a felon and violation of the Firearm Owner’s Identification Card Act.
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Corey W. Elizondo
Corey W. Elizondo, 31, of Peoria, is charged with possession of a stolen or converted stolen vehicle and theft.
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Joshua A. Lindsey
Joshua A. Lindsey, 33, of Bloomington, is charged with the following:
Two counts of unlawful possession of methamphetamine with the intent to deliver (15 to 100 grams and 5 to 15 grams of meth) Two counts of unlawful possession of a controlled substance with the intent to deliver (15 to 100 grams and 5 to 15 grams of MDMA) Two counts of unlawful possession of meth (15 to 100 grams and 5 to 15 grams of meth) Unlawful possession of a controlled substance (less than 15 grams of MDMA) Unlawful possession of a controlled substance with the intent to deliver (amphetamine) Four counts of unlawful possession of a controlled substance (less than 15 grams of amphetamine, less than 15 grams of clonazepam, less than 15 grams of lorazepam, less than 15 grams of cocaine) Unlawful possession of cannabis with the intent to deliver (30 to 500 grams) Unlawful possession of cannabis (30 to 500 grams)
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Ronnie Cannon
Ronnie Cannon, 43, of Chicago, is charged with possession of a stolen firearm, aggravated unlawful use of a weapon and unlawful possession of a weapon by a felon.
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Duane K. Martin
Duane K. Martin, 34, of Bloomington is charged with unlawful possession of 15-100 grams of cocaine with the intent to deliver, three counts of unlawful delivery of 1-15 grams of cocaine and four counts of unlawful delivery of less than 1 gram of cocaine.
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Destinee M. Nuckolls
Destinee M. Nuckolls, 23, of Bloomington, is charged with unlawful possession of 1-15 grams of cocaine with the intent to deliver, unlawful possession of less than 15 grams of cocaine and permitting unlawful use of a building.
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Tyler C. Neely
Tyler C. Neely, 21, of Bloomington, is charged with four counts of aggravated discharge of a firearm (Class X and Class 1 felonies), reckless discharge of a firearm (Class 4 felony) and methamphetamine possession (Class 3 felony).
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Brandon E.J. Frieburg
Brandon E.J. Frieburg, 29, of Bloomington, is charged with unlawful possession of 100 to 400 grams of meth with the intent to deliver and unlawful possession of 15 to 100 grams of meth (Class X felonies).
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Rhiannan O. Keith
Rhiannan O. Keith, 23, of Bloomington, is charged with unlawful possession of 100 to 400 grams of meth with the intent to deliver and unlawful possession of 15 to 100 grams of meth (Class X felonies).
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George E. Wisehart
George E. Wisehart, 44, of Bloomington, is charged with two counts of unlawful possession of 5 to 15 grams of meth with the intent to deliver and two counts of meth possession.
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Christopher A. Johnson
Christopher A. Johnson, 29, of Bloomington, is charged with unlawful possession of 5 to 15 grams of meth (Class 2 felony), possession of less than 5 grams of meth (Class 3 felony) and unlawful possession of less than 15 grams of a controlled substance (Class 4 felony).
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Kelyi G. Kabongo
Kelyi G. Kabongo, 21, of Bloomington, is charged with unlawful possession 5 to 15 grams of meth and less than 5 grams of meth with the intent to deliver, possession of 5 to 15 grams of meth and possession of less than 5 grams of meth.
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Tyrone L. McKinney
Tyrone L. McKinney, 30, of Bloomington, was sentenced to eight years in prison. He pleaded guilty to one count of unlawful possession of 1 to 15 grams of cocaine with the intent to deliver.
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Terrance T. Jones
Terrance T. Jones, 34, of Chicago, is charged with armed robbery (Class X felony), aggravated battery causing great bodily harm (Class 3 felony), and two counts of unlawful possession of a weapon by a felon (Class 2 and 3 felonies).
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Noel R. Castillo
Noel R. Castillo, 48, of Bloomington, is charged with two counts of unlawful vehicular invasion, aggravated battery, theft, criminal damage to government supported property and resisting a peace officer.
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Kerrigan T. Spencer
Kerrigan T. Spencer, 18, of Normal, is charged with two counts of burglary.
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Austin S. Waller
Austin S. Waller, 20, of Bloomington, is charged with one count of burglary at a Bloomington smoke shop. He is separately charged with three counts of burglary at the Corn Crib.
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Jacob S. Upton
Jacob S. Upton, 20, of Bloomington, is charged with one count of burglary.
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Franklin P. Roberts
Franklin P. Roberts, 50, of Bloomington, is charged with threatening a public official (Class 2 felony) and domestic battery (Class 4 felony).
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Ashley R. Schneiderheinze
Ashley R. Schneiderheinze, 32, is charged with unlawful possession of:
15 to 100 grams of cocaine with the intent to deliver (Class X felony) 15 to 100 grams of cocaine (Class 1 felony) 15 to 100 grams of meth with the intent to deliver (Class X felony) 15 to 100 grams of meth (Class 1 felony) Less than 15 grams of alprazolam (Class 4 felony) Less than 15 grams of clonazepam (Class 4 felony) 30 to 100 grams of cannabis (Class A misdemeanor) She also is charged with two counts of permitting the unlawful use of a building.
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Brandon E. Reynolds
Brandon E. Reynolds, 35, of LeRoy, was sentenced to 180 days in jail and 30 months on probation for a charge of grooming.
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Hannah J. Jackson
Hannah J. Jackson , 21, of Bloomington, is charged with unlawful possession of 15-100 grams of cocaine with the intent to deliver, unlawful possession of 1-15 grams of cocaine with the intent to deliver, unlawful possession of 15-100 grams of cocaine and unlawful possession of less than 15 grams of cocaine.
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Jason M. Harris
Jason M. Harris , 33, of Bloomington, is charged with aggravated arson (Class X felony), residential arson (Class 1 felony) and two counts of arson (Class 2 felonies).
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Michael S. Parkerson
Michael S. Parkerson, 54, is charged with unlawful possession of methamphetamine (Class 2 felony) and possession of drug paraphernalia (Class A misdemeanor).
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Kerry M. Huls
Kerry M. Huls, 47, of Bloomington is charged with unlawful delivery of 5 to 15 grams of meth, unlawful delivery of less than 5 grams of meth, unlawful possession of 5 to 15 grams of meth, and unlawful possession of less than 5 grams of meth.
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Randy M. Turner
Randy M. Turner, 39, of Danville, is charged with two counts of disarming a peace officer, five counts of aggravated battery, unlawful possession of a weapon by a felon, attempted possession of a stolen motor vehicle, criminal damage to government supported property and driving under the influence of drugs.
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Malik A. Wilson
Malik A. Wilson, 23, of Chicago, is charged with two counts of attempted armed robbery and aggravated discharge of a firearm, possession of a stolen motor vehicle and aggravated unlawful use of a weapon.
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Jaren K. Jackson-Coates
Jaren K. Jackson-Coates, 24, of Peoria, is charged with unlawful possession of cannabis with the intent to deliver and unlawful possession of cannabis.
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Jawarren L. Clements
Jawarren L. Clements, 25, of Peoria, is charged with unlawful possession of cannabis with the intent to deliver and unlawful possession of cannabis.
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Hunter A.W. Williamson
Hunter A.W. Williamson, 23, of Heyworth, is charged with cannabis trafficking and unlawful possession of cannabis with the intent to deliver (Class X felonies).
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Mason A. Artis
Mason A. Artis, 22, of Shirley, is charged with possession of a stolen license plate, unauthorized use of a license plate and three counts of theft. He is separately charged with unlawful possession of 15 to 100 grams of methamphetamine with the intent to deliver (Class X felony) and unlawful possession of 15 to 100 grams of meth (Class 1 felony).
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Kenyatta C. Chissell
Kenyatta C. Chissell, 40, of Bloomington, was sentenced to eight years in prison after pleading guilty to one count of unlawful delivery of heroin.
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Shanarra S. Spillers
Shanarra S. Spillers , 36, of Normal, is charged with aggravated unlawful use of a weapon and reckless discharge of a firearm (Class 4 felonies).
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Enrique D. Sosa
Enrique D. Sosa, 55, of Spanish Fork, Utah, is charged with theft, financial institution fraud, wire fraud and two counts of computer fraud.
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Caleb W. Collier
Caleb W. Collier, 20, of Bloomington, is charged with two counts of unlawful possession of a controlled substance with the intent to deliver (Class 1 and 2 felonies). He is accused of possessing between 1 and 15 grams of cocaine and less than 1 gram of cocaine.
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Jahda R. Davis
Jahda R. Davis, 20, of Normal, is charged with aggravated battery and resisting a peace officer.
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Roosevelt Williams
Roosevelt Williams, 43, of Bloomington, is charged with home invasion, criminal trespass to a residence and battery.
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Mark A. Carter
Mark A. Carter, 35, of Bloomington, is charged with unlawful delivery of a controlled substance (Class 1 felony).
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Corey B. Dowell
Corey B. Dowell , 24, of Bloomington, is charged with failure to report an accident or injury.
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Joshua V. Wilburn
Joshua V. Wilburn, 33, of Bloomington, is charged with burglary and retail theft.
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Alicia L. Rodriguez
Alicia L. Rodriguez, 19, of Bloomington, is charged with aggravated battery and domestic battery.
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Christina E. Dickey
Christina E. Dickey, 37, of Bloomington, is charged with two counts of unlawful delivery of a controlled substance (Class 2 felonies).
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David L. Hendricks
David L. Hendricks, 44, of Clearwater, Florida, is charged with unlawful possession of a controlled substance with the intent to deliver (Class X felony), unlawful possession of a controlled substance (Class 1 felony) and unlawful possession of cannabis with the intent to deliver (Class 2 felony).
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Kenneth R. McNairy
Kenneth R. McNairy, 32, of Bloomington, is charged with two counts of unlawful possession of a controlled substance with the intent to deliver (Class X and Class 1 felonies), and two counts of unlawful possession of a controlled substance (Class 1 and Class 4 felonies).
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Christopher Garza
Christopher O. Garza, 35, of Bloomington, was sentenced to 30 days in jail and 30 months on probation. He pleaded guilty to one count of domestic battery.
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Emmitt A. Simmons
Emmitt A. Simmons, 21, of LeRoy, is charged with indecent solicitation of a child (Class 2 felony).
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Joshua K. Wilson
Joshua K. Wilson, 39, of Normal, was sentenced to 152 days in jail and 24 months on conditional discharge after pleading guilty to one count of domestic battery.
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Kavion J. Anderson
Kavion J. Anderson, 18, of Hazel Crest, was sentenced to 180 days in jail and 30 months on probation. He earned credit for 197 days served in jail. Anderson pleaded guilty to one count of vehicular hijacking.
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Elizabeth A. Johnson
Elizabeth A. Johnson, 40, of Bloomington, is charged with unlawful possession of 5-15 grams of meth with the intent to deliver (Class 1 felony), unlawful possession of 5-15 grams of meth (Class 2 felony), and unlawful possession of less than 15 grams of meth (Class 3 felony).
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Jonathon P. Keister
Jonathon P. Keister, 38, of Bloomington, is charged with unlawful possession of 5-15 grams of meth with the intent to deliver (Class 1 felony), unlawful possession of 5-15 grams of meth (Class 2 felony), and unlawful possession of less than 15 grams of meth (Class 3 felony).
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Brettais J. Lane
Brettais J. Lane, 30, of Bloomington, was sentenced to nine years in prison after pleading guilty to unlawful delivery of a controlled substance in a public park and ulawful possession of a weapon by a felon.
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Jessica N. Huff
Jessica N. Huff, 35, of Peoria, was sentenced to seven years in prison. She pleaded guilty to one count of unlawful delivery of 15 to 100 grams of methamphetamine.
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Craig O. Harrington
Craig O. Harrington , 23, of Chicago, was sentenced to 30 months on probation after pleading guilty to one count of burglary.
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Brandon J. Black
Brandon J. Black, 33, of Decatur, is charged with child pornography (Class X felony), attempt to produce child pornography (Class 3 felony), sexual exploitation of a child and grooming (Class 4 felonies).
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Ricky A. Smith
Ricky A. Smith , 30, 0f Urbana, is charged with unlawful possession of methamphetamine with the intent to deliver, possession of a controlled substance with the intent to deliver (Class X felonies), unlawful possession of meth and possession of a controlled substance (Class 1 felonies).
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Jesse S. Duncan
Jesse S. Duncan, 28, of Bloomington, was sentenced to two and a half years in prison. He pleaded guilty to criminal damage to property with a value of between $500 and $10,000.
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Rhonda L. Davis
Rhonda L. Davis , 41, of Bloomington, was sentenced to four days in jail and 30 months on probation. She pleaded guilty to one count of unlawful delivery of a controlled substance.
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Brenden P. Cano
Brenden P. Cano , 23, of LeRoy, was sentenced to eight years in prison. He pleaded guilty to one count of child pornography production.
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Dujuan L. Enos
Dujuan L. Enos, 48, of Normal, was sentenced to 14 years in prison. He pleaded guilty to one count of unlawful delivery of between 15 and 100 grams of fentanyl.
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Chester Johnson
Chester Johnson, 69, of Chicago, was sentenced to four years in prison after pleading guilty to one count of unlawful possession of firearm ammunition by felon.
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James Canti
James Canti, 48, of Bloomington, was sentenced to 10 years in prison. He pleaded guilty to one count of unlawful delivery of between 15 and 100 grams of heroin.
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Justin A. Atkinson
Justin A. Atkinson , 39, of Bloomington, was sentenced to one year in prison. He pleaded guilty to one count of unlawful restraint.
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Connor M. Mink
Connor M. Mink, 18, of Bloomington is charged with unlawful:
Possession of 5-15 grams of methamphetamine with the intent to deliver (Class 1 felony) Possession of less than 5 grams of meth with the intent to deliver (Class 2 felony) Possession of 5-15 grams of meth (Class 2 felony) Possession of less than 5 grams of meth (Class 3 felony) Possession of 1-15 grams of cocaine with the intent to deliver (Class 1 felony) Possession of less than 1 gram of cocaine with the intent to deliver (Class 2 felony) Possession of less than 15 grams of cocaine (Class 4 felony) Possession of less than 15 grams of alprazolam (Class 4 felony) Possession of 30-500 grams of cannabis with the intent to deliver (Class 3 felony) Possession of 10-30 grams of cannabis with the intent to deliver (Class 4 felony)
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Mark A. Thrower
Mark A. Thrower, 40, of Vinton, Louisiana, is charged with:
Eight counts child pornography (Class X felonies) Two counts aggravated criminal sexual abuse of a minor (Class 2 felonies) Two counts grooming (Class 4 felonies) Indecent solicitation of a child (Class 3 felony) Traveling to meet a minor (Class 3 felony)
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Kayala D.C. Huff
Kayala D.C. Huff, 23, of Normal, is charged with aggravated battery, domestic battery and resisting a peace officer.
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Rebecca Y. Choi
Rebecca Y. Choi, 32, of Wheaton, is charged with unlawful possession of 1-15 grams of cocaine with the intent to deliver (Class 1 felony), possession of less than 15 grams of cocaine (Class 4 felony), possession of less than 15 grams of amphetamine (Class 4 felony), and possession of drug paraphernalia (Class A misdemeanor).
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David W. Kallal
David W. Kallal, 36, of Bloomington, is charged with unlawful possession of 15-100 grams of meth with the intent to deliver (Class X felony), 5-15 grams of meth with the intent to deliver (Class 1 felony), possession of 15-100 grams of meth (Class 1 felony), and possession of 5-15 grams of meth (Class 2 felony).
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Javon T. Murff
Javon T. Murff, 19, of Normal, is charged with two counts aggravated discharge of a firearm (Class 1 felony), robbery (Class 2 felony), possession of a stolen firearm (Class 2 felony), two counts aggravated unlawful use of a weapon (Class 4 felony), two counts reckless discharge of a firearm (Class 4 felony).
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Demarcus J. Heidelberg
Demarcus J. Heidelberg, 24, of Belleville, is charged with unlawful possession of 1-15 grams of cocaine with the intent to deliver (Class 1 felony) and unlawful possession of a controlled substance (Class 4 felony).
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Deon K. Moore
Deon K. Moore, 26, of Bloomington, is charged with two counts of unlawful possession of a weapon by a felon (Class 2 felony).
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Cordaiz J. Jones
Cordaiz J. Jones, 35, is charged with two counts of aggravated battery (Class 2 felonies), stalking (Class 4 felony) and two counts of misdemeanor resisting a peace officer.
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Christopher L. Anderson
Christopher L. Anderson, 40, of Downs, was sentenced to 167 days in jail and 30 months on probation. He pleaded guilty to one count of domestic battery.
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Darrius J. Heard
Darrius J. Heard, 21, of Clarksville, Tennessee, was sentenced to six days in jail and 30 months on probation. He pleaded guilty to one count of unlawful delivery of less than 5 grams of methamphetamine.
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Latele Y. Pinkston
Latele Y. Pinkston , 29, was sentenced to five years in prison. Pinkston pleaded guilty to unlawful delivery of a controlled substance.
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Daniel Wilcox
Daniel Wilcox, 22, of New Concord, Kentucky, is charged with five counts each of criminal sexual assault (Class 1 felonies) and criminal sexual abuse, which are charged as Class A misdemeanors.
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Kaveior K. Thomas
Kaveior K. Thomas, 32, of Normal, is charged with unlawful possession of a controlled substance with the intent to deliver (Class X felony), unlawful possession of a controlled substance (Class 1 felony), two counts of unlawful possession of a weapon by a felon, and violation of the Illinois FOID Card Act (Class 3 felonies).
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Courtney A. Boyd
Courtney A. Boyd, 27, of Normal, is charged with unlawful possession of a controlled substance with the intent to deliver and unlawful possession of a controlled substance.
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Jodi M. Draper
Jodi M. Draper, 55, of Bloomington, is charged with unlawful possession of 1-15 grams of cocaine with the intent to deliver (Class 1 felony) and unlawful possession of less than 15 grams of cocaine (Class 4 felony).
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Brian D. Stewart
Brian D. Stewart, 48, of Bloomington, is charged with unlawful possession of 1-15 grams of cocaine with the intent to deliver (Class 1 felony) and unlawful possession of less than 15 grams of cocaine (Class 4 felony).
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Lonnie L. Kimbrough
Lonnie L. Kimbrough , 36, of Peoria, was sentenced to 24 months on conditional discharge and four days in jail. He pleaded guilty to one count of unlawful cannabis possession.
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Amari S. Buchanon
Amari S. Buchanon, 25, of Normal, was sentenced to 16 days in jail. She earned credit for eight days served in jail. She pleaded guilty to one count of possessing a firearm without a valid Firearm Owner's Identification Card. All other charges were dismissed.
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Donna Osborne
Donna Osborne, 52, of Decatur, is charged with two counts of burglary (Class 2 felonies) and one count each of retail theft (Class 3 felony) and theft (Class 4 felony).
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Juls T. Eutsey
Julian T. Eutsey, 21, of Bloomington, was sentenced to 24 months on probation. She pleaded guilty to one count of criminal sexual abuse.
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Megan J. Duffy
Megan J. Duffy, 27, of Bloomington, was sentenced to 102 days in jail and 30 months on probation. She pleaded guilty to one count of unlawful possession of 5 to 15 grams of methamphetamine with the intent to deliver.
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Qwonterian V. Ivy
Qwonterian V. Ivy, 24, of Bloomington, was sentenced to four years in prison. He pleaded guilty to one count of aggravated discharge of a firearm at an occupied building.
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Madison A. Knight
Madison A. Knight , 20, of Rutland, was sentenced to 120 days in jail and 30 months' probation for unlawful possession of 15-100 grams of methamphetamine.
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Dexter D. McCraney
Dexter D. McCraney , 38, of Normal, is charged with one count each of unlawful possession of a controlled substance with the intent to deliver and unlawful possession of a controlled substance.
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Thomas J. Davis
Thomas J. Davis , 27, of Bloomington, was sentenced to six years in prison. He pleaded guilty to one count of unlawful delivery of 1-15 grams of cocaine. All other charges were dismissed.
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Christina D. Noonan
Christina D. Noonan , 42, of Bloomington, is charged with two counts of controlled substance trafficking (Class X felonies), two counts of unlawful possession of a controlled substance with the intent to deliver charged as Class X felonies and one count of unlawful possession of a controlled substance with the intent to deliver as a Class 3 felony.
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Wesley M. Noonan
Wesley M. Noonan , 48, of Bloomington, is charged with two counts of controlled substance trafficking (Class X felonies), two counts of unlawful possession of a controlled substance with the intent to deliver charged as Class X felonies and one count of unlawful possession of a controlled substance with the intent to deliver as a Class 3 felony.
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Kenyatta L. Tate
Kenyatta L. Tate , 46, of Bloomington, is charged with two counts each of unlawful possession of between 15-100 grams and 1-15 grams of cocaine with the intent to deliver (Class X and Class 1 felonies) and unlawful delivery of a controlled substance (Class 2 felonies).
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Quacy L. Webster
Quacy L. Webster , 43, of Bloomington, is charged with one count each of unlawful delivery of a controlled substance (Class 2 felony) and unlawful possession of less than 15 grams of cocaine (Class 4 felony).
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Jalen A. Davis
Jalen A. Davis , 21, of Bloomington, is charged with six counts of child pornography possession (Class X felony).
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Lazaro Flores
Lazaro Flores , 34, of Streator, was sentenced to seven years in prison for aggravated driving under the influence of alcohol causing death.
Mohamed N. Thiam
Mohamed N. Thiam , 19, of Bloomington, was sentenced to three years in prison after pleading guilty to one count of aggravated battery with a deadly weapon.
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Lorenzo Sims
Lorenzo Sims, 30, of Chicago, is charged with five counts of unlawful delivery of a controlled substance (Class 2 felonies).
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Laycell D. Wright
Laycell D. Wright , 32, of Rantoul, is charged with unlawful possession of 15-100 grams of methamphetamine (Class 1 felony). He also is charged with unlawful possession of 100-500 grams of cannabis (Class 4 felony) and 30-100 grams of cannabis (Class A misdemeanor).
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Richard S. Bjorling
Richard S. Bjorling , 54, of Peoria Heights, was sentenced to seven years in prison for unlawful possession of 15-100 grams of methamphetamine with the intent to deliver.
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Tyler D. Vidmar
Tyler D. Vidmar , 23, of Clinton, is charged with one count of unlawful delivery of methamphetamine.
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James E. Chase
James E. Chase , 52, of Bloomington, is charged with three counts of unlawful delivery of a controlled substance.
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Melissa J. Piercy
Melissa J. Piercy , 38, of Normal, is charged with unlawful delivery of meth (Class 2 felony), unlawful possession of 15-100 grams of meth with the intent to deliver (Class X felony) and unlawful possession of 5-15 grams of meth with the intent to deliver (Class 1 felony).
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Charles L. Bell
Charles L. Bell , 33, of Bloomington, is charged with aggravated battery (Class X felony), two counts of aggravated discharge of a firearm (Class 1 felonies), aggravated unlawful use of a weapon (Class 2 felony), unlawful possession of a weapon by a convicted felon (Class 2 felony), and violation of the Illinois Firearm Identification Card Act (Class 3 felony).
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Wilmer A. Marquez-Ayala
Wilmer A. Marquez-Ayala , 35, of Bloomington, is charged with six counts of aggravated criminal sexual abuse of a minor family member (Class 2 felonies) and three counts of predatory criminal sexual assault of a victim under 13 years old (Class X felonies).
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Joshway C. Boens
Joshway C. Boens , 41, of Chicago, was sentenced to 143 days in jail and 30 months on probation. He pleaded guilty to one count of domestic battery.
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Seth A. Kindred
Seth A. Kindred , 31, of Ellsworth, was sentenced March 30 to six years in prison. He pleaded guilty to one count of unlawful possession of between 15 and 100 grams of methamphetamine with the intent to deliver.
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Matthew D. Nunley
Matthew D. Nunley , 33, of Eureka, was sentenced to four years in prison for one count of unlawful delivery of less than 5 grams of methamphetamine. All other charges were dismissed.
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Clinton A. Page
Clinton A. Page , 29, of Normal, was sentenced to 180 days in jail and 24 months on probation. He pleaded guilty to one count of aggravated battery of a peace officer.
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Loren M. Jepsen
Loren M. Jepsen , 34, was sentenced to eight years in prison after pleading guilty to one count of home invasion causing injury (Class X felony). All other charges were dismissed.
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Calvin E. Young
Calvin E. Young , 30, of Bloomington, was sentenced to five years in prison after pleading guilty to one count of unlawful delivery of cocaine.
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Jason R. Roof
Jason R. Roof , 46, of Heyworth, was sentenced March 28 to five and a half years in prison for unlawful possession of a firearm by a felon.
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James L. Fields
James L. Fields , 24, of Bloomington, was sentenced to eight years in prison after pleading guilty to aggravated discharge of a firearm at an occupied vehicle and unlawful delivery of a controlled substance.
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Michelle E. Mueller
Michelle E. Mueller , 32, of Normal, was sentenced to 180 days in jail and 30 months on probation. She pleaded guilty to one count of burglary. All other charges were dismissed.
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Telly H. Arrington
Telly H. Arrington , 24, of Normal, is charged with four counts of unlawful delivery of a controlled substance.
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Antonio R. Ross
Antonio R. Ross , 28, of Springfield, was sentenced March 24 to two and a half years in prison after pleading guilty to two counts of retail theft. All other charges were dismissed. He also was ordered to pay $7,305 in restitution. Ross earned credit for previously serving 239 days in jail.
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Carlos L. Hogan
Carlos L. Hogan , 33, of Decatur, was sentenced to four years in prison. He pleaded guilty to one count of unlawful delivery of 30-500 grams of cannabis. All other charges were dismissed.
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David W. Kallal
David W. Kallal , 36, of Bloomington, is charged with unlawful possession of between 15 and 100 grams of methamphetamine with the intent to deliver and unlawful possession of methamphetamine.
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Kent D. Johnson
Kent D. Johnson , 34, of Bloomington, is charged with aggravated domestic battery.
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Andre D. Seals
Andre D. Seals , 37, of Champaign, is charged with aggravated battery.
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Tyler S. Burns
Tyler S. Burns, 31, of Chenoa, was sentenced to 170 days in jail and 30 months probation. He earned credit for the 170 days previously served in jail. Burns pleaded guilty to one count of burglary.
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Carrie Funk
Carrie Funk , 54, of Bloomington, is charged with one count of criminal neglect of an elderly person.
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Anthony R. Fairchild
Anthony R. Fairchild , 51, of Bloomington, is charged with one count each of burglary and theft.
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Inez J. Gleghorn
Inez J. Gleghorn, 39, of Bloomington, was sentenced to seven years in prison. He pleaded guilty to one count of aggravated battery causing great bodily harm in connection to an April 2021 stabbing in Bloomington. Other battery charges were dismissed.
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Alexis S. Williams
Alexis S. Williams, 24, of Bloomington, was sentenced to 180 days in jail and 30 months on probation. She pleaded guilty to one count of unlawful delivery of methamphetamine. All other charges were dismissed.
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Nayeon A. Teague
Nayeon A. Teague , 21, of Normal, was sentenced to 180 days in jail and 30 months on probation. He pleaded guilty to one count of unlawful delivery of a controlled substance.
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Frankie L. Hutchinson
Frankie L. Hutchinson , 21, of Chicago, is charged with one count of aggravated unlawful possession of stolen vehicle parts, two counts of unlawful possession of stolen vehicle parts, two counts of aggravated fleeing a peace officer and two counts of criminal damage to property.
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Joseph L. McLeod
Joseph L. McLeod , 40, of Peoria, is charged with two counts of burglary, two counts of theft, and one count each of forgery and deceptive practices.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Lanee R. Rich
Lanee R. Rich , 18, of Heyworth, is charged with two counts each of unlawful possession of a controlled substance with the intent to deliver and unlawful possession of a controlled substance.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Corey K. Butler
Corey K. Butler , 19, of Champaign, is charged with possession of a stolen firearm and two counts of aggravated unlawful use of a weapon.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Darrius D. Robinson
Darrius D. Robinson , 29, of Normal, is charged with possession of a stolen motor vehicle.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Jacob Z. Kemp
Jacob Z. Kemp , 32, is charged with three counts of aggravated battery.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Jonathan A. Jamison
Jonathan A. Jamison , 44, of Normal, was sentenced to 14 years in prison for unlawful delivery of a controlled substance and unlawful delivery of less than 5 grams of methamphetamine.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Jonathon K. Campbell
Jonathan K. Campbell , 43, Jonathan K. Campbell, 43, of Bloomington, was sentenced to 180 days in jail and 48 months on probation. He pleaded guilty to one count of domestic battery causing bodily harm.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Geno A. Borrego
Geno A. Borrego , 23, of Pontiac, is charged with two counts of criminal sexual assault.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Jaylin M. Caldwell
Jaylin M. Caldwell , 21, of Bloomington, was sentenced to seven years in prison. He pleaded guilty to one count of unlawful delivery of 1-15 grams of cocaine. All other charges were dismissed.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Joshua D. Rials
Joshua D. Rials , 28, of Bloomington, is charged with two counts of armed violence, Class X felonies, four counts of unlawful possession of a firearm and firearm ammunition by a convicted felon, Class 2 felonies. He was charged March 1 with two counts each of unlawful possession of a firearm by a felon and of firearm ammunition by a felon.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Jamakio D. Chapell
Jamakio D. Chapell , 28, of Montgomery, Alabama, is charged with four counts of Class 2 felony aggravated battery, misdemeanor resisting a peace officer and 11 traffic charges, including driving under the influence of alcohol.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Thomas E. Dolan
Thomas E. Dolan , 22, of Bloomington, is charged with unlawful possession of between 500 and 2,000 grams of cannabis with the intent to deliver, unlawful cannabis possession, battery and unlawful restraint.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Jordyn H. Thornton
Jordyn H. Thornton , 22, of Bloomington, was convicted of first-degree murder in the Oct. 30, 2018, shooting death of Trevonte Kirkwood, 27, of Bloomington, in the 1300 block of North Oak Street in Bloomington.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Ty W. Johnson
Ty W. Johnson , 36, of Bloomington, is charged with criminal sexual assault, robbery and possession of a stolen motor vehicle.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Kyle D. Kindred
Kyle D. Kindred , 23, of Shirley, is charged with cannabis trafficking, two counts of unlawful possession of cannabis with the intent to deliver and two counts of unlawful possession of cannabis.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Lorel M. Johnson
Lorel M. Johnson , 41, of Bloomington, is charged with two counts of aggravated battery and two counts of aggravated domestic battery.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Kimberlee A. Burton
Kimberlee A. Burton , 29, of Bloomington, is charged with two counts of child endangerment, Class A misdemeanors.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Kevin C. Knight
Kevin C. Knight , 40, of Bloomington, is charged with one count of unlawful delivery of less than 5 grams of methamphetamine, a Class 2 felony.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Derail T. Riley
Derail T. Riley , 35, of Normal, is charged with one count of aggravated domestic battery, a Class 2 felony, and five counts of Class 4 felony domestic battery.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Ade A. McDaniel
Ade A. McDaniel , 40, of North Miami Beach, Florida, is charged with one count of unlawful delivery of a controlled substance, a Class 1 felony.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Jahni A. Lyons
Jahni A. Lyons , 19, of Bloomington, is charged with aggravated discharge of a firearm and aggravated unlawful use of a weapon.
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Destiny D. Brown
Destiny D. Brown , 39, of Bloomington, is charged with three counts of unlawful possession of methamphetamine with the intent to deliver, three counts of methamphetamine possession and one count of methamphetamine delivery.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Billy J. Braswell
Billy J. Braswell , 39, of Wapella, is charged with three counts of unlawful possession of methamphetamine with the intent to deliver and four counts of methamphetamine possession.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Mitchell A. Rogers
Mitchell A. Rogers , 37, of Peoria, is charged with two counts of unlawful possession of methamphetamine with the intent to deliver and two counts of unlawful possession of methamphetamine.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Matthew D. Stone
Matthew D. Stone , 22, of Normal, is charged with one count of aggravated battery, a Class 2 felony.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Tyler A. Guy
Tyler A. Guy , 25, of Towanda, is charged with one count of Class 2 felony aggravated battery.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Gordan D. Lessen
Gordan D. Lessen , 36, of Bloomington, is charged with one count of domestic battery as a subsequent offense, a Class 2 felony.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Steven M. Abdullah
Steven M. Abdullah , 31, of Heyworth, is charged with two counts of harassment of jurors, Class 2 felonies, 11 counts of communication with jurors, Class 4 felonies, and one count of attempted communication with a juror, a Class A misdemeanor.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Ryan D. Triplett
Ryan D. Triplett , 27, of Decatur, is charged with aggravated domestic battery-strangulation, a Class 2 felony, and domestic battery as a subsequent offense felony, a Class 4 felony.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Pedro A. Parra
Pedro A. Parra , 40, is charged with two counts of burglary, Class 2 and Class 3 felonies, and misdemeanor theft.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Gregory A. Spence
Gregory A. Spence , 39, of Bartonville, is charged with three counts of burglary, Class 2 felonies.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Justin A. Leicht
Justin A. Leicht , 41, of Downs, is charged with three counts of burglary, Class 2 felonies.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Edward L. Holmes
Edward L. Holmes , 50, of Bloomington, is charged with the following:
Controlled substance trafficking of between 400 and 900 grams of cocaine Unlawful possession of between 400 and 900 grams of cocaine with the intent to deliver Controlled substance trafficking of between 100 and 400 grams of cocaine Unlawful possession of between 100 and 400 grams of cocaine with the intent to deliver Methamphetamine trafficking of between 100 and 400 grams of a substance containing meth Unlawful possession of between 100 and 400 grams of meth with the intent to deliver Methamphetamine trafficking of between 15 and 100 grams of meth Unlawful possession of between 15 and 100 grams of meth with the intent to deliver
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Latoya M. Jackson
Latoya M. Jackson , 31, of Bloomington, is charged with one count of possession of a stolen or converted motor vehicle, a Class 2 felony.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Shaquan D. Hosea
Shaquan D. Hosea , 26, of Bloomington, is charged with residential burglary, a Class 1 felony, and aggravated unlawful use of a weapon, a Class 4 felony.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Jaccob L. Morris
Jaccob L. Morris , 20, of Bloomington, was sentenced to 180 days in jail and 30 months on probation after pleading guilty to burglary.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Dontel D. Crowder
Dontel D. Crowder , 35, of Bloomington, is charged with two counts of unlawful possession of a weapon by a convicted felon, Class 2 felonies, and harboring a runaway, Class A misdemeanor.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Donnell A. Taylor
Donnell A. Taylor , 29, of Bloomington, is charged with two counts of unlawful delivery of a controlled substance and one count of unlawful possession of a controlled substance with the intent to deliver.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Eric E. Seymon
Eric E. Seymon , 19, of Bloomington, is charged with eight counts of unlawful delivery of a controlled substance and one count of unlawful possession of a controlled substance with the intent to deliver.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Aikee Muhammad
Aikee Muhammad , 19, is charged with two counts of aggravated discharge of a firearm, two counts of aggravated unlawful use of a weapon, possession of a stolen motor vehicle and resisting a peace officer.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
William M. McCuen
William M. McCuen , 33, of Atlanta, is charged with one count of unlawful delivery of less than 5 grams of methamphetamine, a Class 2 felony.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Meontay D. Wheeler
Meontay D. Wheeler , 23, of Bloomington, is charged with aggravated battery causing great bodily harm and torture, a Class 1 felony, aggravated domestic battery, a Class 2 felony, and aggravated domestic battery involving strangulation, a Class 2 felony.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Fenwrick M. Bartholomew
Fenwrick M. Bartholomew , 51, of Normal, was sentenced to three years in prison. He pleaded guilty to one count of unlawful possession of a weapon by a felon.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Javares L. Hudson
Javares L. Hudson , 21, of Bloomington, is charged in federal court with possession of a machine gun. He was initially charged in McLean County court with two counts of unlawful use of a weapon-machine gun parts. One charge is a Class X felony and the other is a Class 2 felony.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Tommy L. Jumper
Tommy L. Jumper , 60, of Bloomington, was sentenced to 30 months on probation and 96 days in jail for one count of unlawful delivery of a controlled substance.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
David S. Fry
David S. Fry , 70, of Normal, is charged with 45 counts of child pornography. Sixteen of the charges are a Class 2 felony and 29 charges are a Class 3 felony.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Logan T. Kendricks
Logan T. Kendricks , 35, was sentenced to five years in prison. He pleaded guilty to one count of aggravated domestic battery.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Davis W. Hopkins
Davis W. Hopkins , 25, of Chenoa, is charged with one count of unlawful delivery of between 15 and 100 grams of methamphetamine, a Class X felony.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Tony Robinson
Tony Robinson , 38, of Chicago, is charged with unlawful possession of between 15 and 100 grams of cocaine with the intent to deliver, a Class X felony; unlawful possession of between 15 and 100 grams of cocaine, a Class 1 felony; unlawful possession of a weapon by a convicted felon, a Class 2 felony; unlawful possession of firearm ammunition by a convicted felon, a Class 2 felony; unlawful possession of less than 5 grams of methamphetamine, a Class 3 felony.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Rochelle A. McCray
Rochelle A. McCray , 37, of Chicago, is charged with unlawful possession of between 15 and 100 grams of cocaine with the intent to deliver, a Class X felony; unlawful possession of between 1 and 15 grams of cocaine with the intent to deliver, a Class 1 felony; unlawful possession of between 15 and 100 grams of cocaine, a Class 1 felony; unlawful possession of less than 15 grams of cocaine, a Class 4 felony.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Dontae D. Gilbert
Dontae D. Gilbert , 31, of Bloomington, was sentenced to 180 days in jail and 36 months on probation. He pleaded guilty to one count of aggravated domestic battery-strangulation.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Stefan A. Mangina
Stefan A. Mangina , 32, is charged with three counts of unlawful delivery of methamphetamine, unlawful possession of meth with the intent to deliver and unlawful possession of a controlled substance with the intent to deliver.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Michael J. Owen
Michael J. Owen , 30, of Stanford, pleaded guilty to one count of unlawful delivery of between 1 and 15 grams of cocaine. He was sentenced to 180 days in jail and 30 months on probation.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Cedric J. Haynes
Cedric J. Haynes , 21, of Bloomington, is charged with nine counts of unlawful delivery of less than 1 gram of cocaine, a Class 2 felony.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Jonathan Wiley
Jonathan Wiley , 30, of Chicago, is charged with attempted possession or sale of stolen car parts, a Class 2 felony, and resisting a peace officer, a Class A misdemeanor.
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Jason S. Russell
Jason S. Russell , 22, of Chicago, is charged with attempted possession or sale of stolen car parts, a Class 2 felony, and resisting a peace officer, a Class A misdemeanor.
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Aaron J. Zielinski
Aaron J. Zielinski, 28, of Plainfield, was sentenced to four years on probation for unlawful possession of between 15 and 100 grams of methamphetamine. A charge of unlawful possession of meth with the intent to deliver was dismissed.
PROVIDED BY MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Albert F. Matheny
Albert F. Matheny , 35, of Bloomington, was sentenced Jan. 10 to six years in prison. He pleaded guilty to one count of unlawful delivery of less than five grams of methamphetamine.
PROVIDED BY MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Hunter C. Kellenberger
Hunter C. Kellenberger , 24, of Pekin, was sentenced to three years in prison after pleading guilty to one count of unlawful delivery of less than 5 grams of methamphetamine. A meth possession charge was dismissed.
PROVIDED BY MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Samuel Harris
Samuel Harris , 21, of Chicago, was sentenced to 22 days in jail and 30 months on probation after pleading guilty to one count of possession of a stolen motor vehicle.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Jordan P. Gillespie
Jordan P. Gillespie , 27, of LeRoy, was sentenced to 15 years in prison for residential burglary and unlawful possession of a firearm by a convicted felon.
PROVIDED BY MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
William R. Carter
William R. Carter , 23, of Bloomington, was sentenced to 11 years in prison for sexual assault, attempted residential arson and unlawful restraint.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Kentre A. Jackson
Kentre A. Jackson, 26, of Ypsilanti, Mich., was sentenced to 30 months of conditional discharge. He was charged as of June 9, 2020, with unlawful possession of 500 to 2,000 grams of cannabis and unlawful possession of 500 to 2,000 grams of cannabis with the intent to deliver. The latter charge was dismissed.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Andrew L. Stanley
Andrew L. Stanley , 39, of Bloomington, was sentenced to four years on probation for one count of arson. He pleaded guilty to setting his home on fire while a woman and a teenage girl were inside. One count of aggravated arson was dismissed in a plea agreement.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Jerail M. Myrick
Jerail M. Myrick , 26, of Springfield, is charged with one count of unlawful delivery of less than 1 gram of cocaine, a Class 2 felony.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Amari M. McNabb
Amari M. McNabb , 23, of Country Club Hills , was sentenced to 28 years in prison for murder and mob action for his involvement in the 2019 fatal shooting of Juan Nash, 25, in Bloomington. He was found guilty in a jury trial of those charges, but the jury found him not guilty of discharge of a firearm.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Aaron Parlier
Aaron M. Parlier , 40, was sentenced Jan. 14 to 450 years in prison after he was found guilty in a bench trial of 10 counts of predatory criminal sexual assault of a minor and 10 counts of child pornography production.
Rebecca L. Gormley
Rebecca L. Gormley , 35, of Bloomington, is charged with unlawful delivery of less than 5 grams of methamphetamine, a Class 2 felony.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Penny S. Self
Penny S. Self , 59, of Ashland, is charged with possession of a stolen motor vehicle, a Class 2 felony.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Nathaniel A. Butler
Nathaniel A. Butler , 20, of Bloomington was sentenced Jan. 4, 2022, to seven years in prison. He pleaded guilty to aggravated discharge of a firearm into an occupied building and two counts of unlawful possession of a firearm without a valid firearm owners identification card.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Contact D. Jack Alkire at (309)820-3275.
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TOWANDA — Norfolk Southern Railroad will close the railroad crossing on Airport Road between 1800 North Road and Old U.S. Route 66 starting at 6 p.m. Sunday and continuing through 6 p.m. Tuesday, weather permitting.
The closure is for maintenance work on the tracks, the railroad told the McLean County Highway Department on Wednesday.
Updates can be found at mcleancountyil.gov/highway.
Contact 309-663-9445 for more information. | https://pantagraph.com/news/local/rail-crossing-on-airport-road-to-close-sunday-through-tuesday/article_74eb976c-02c3-11ed-ba8f-9f162dc7bfc9.html | 2022-07-14T18:19:13 | 1 | https://pantagraph.com/news/local/rail-crossing-on-airport-road-to-close-sunday-through-tuesday/article_74eb976c-02c3-11ed-ba8f-9f162dc7bfc9.html |
Gas leak in Sarasota causes US 41 to be closed. Find alternate routes
Melissa Pérez-Carrillo
Sarasota Herald-Tribune
The Sarasota Police Department is assisting with traffic control due to a gas leak on Thursday.
The gas leak near Ritz Carlton Drive has caused US 41 between Fruitville and Ringling to be closed, the police department said in a tweet.
Drivers coming off the bridge will be directed southbound only.
More from SPD:Sarasota Housing Authority gives hundreds of books to low-income children
The police department is asking drivers to find alternative routes and expect delays. | https://www.heraldtribune.com/story/news/local/2022/07/14/gas-leak-near-ritz-carlton-drive-closes-us-41-select-alternate-routes/10059514002/ | 2022-07-14T18:20:42 | 0 | https://www.heraldtribune.com/story/news/local/2022/07/14/gas-leak-near-ritz-carlton-drive-closes-us-41-select-alternate-routes/10059514002/ |
A mother was hospitalized in critical condition after attempting to rescue her two children in the ocean off of the Jersey Shore Wednesday morning, police said.
The Brigantine Beach Patrol rescued the 28-year-old woman and her two children from the surf around 9:30 a.m., police said in a release on Facebook.
Brigantine police said the kids were swimming in the ocean when, according to a witness, they became overpowered by the current and appeared in distress.
The witness saw the mother run into the ocean to try and save them, but said she then also appeared distressed and disappeared under the water.
The witness then called 911, police said.
The woman was transported to the hospital where she was listed in critical condition. Her children were checked out by emergency personnel and reunited with family, police said.
“Because of the mother’s selfless actions and the witness immediately seeking help, the children were able to be rescued by Brigantine Beach Patrol who were training prior to their shift on a beach nearby,” BPD said.
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Brigantine police said they highly encourage swimmers to go in the ocean at guarded beaches, between flags of designated swimming areas, when lifeguards are on duty between 10 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. | https://www.nbcphiladelphia.com/news/local/mother-critically-injured-trying-to-rescue-kids-off-jersey-shore/3299866/ | 2022-07-14T18:30:26 | 1 | https://www.nbcphiladelphia.com/news/local/mother-critically-injured-trying-to-rescue-kids-off-jersey-shore/3299866/ |
HILLSBORO, Ore. (KOIN) — With temperatures warming up, the Hillsboro Police Department is hoping to cool off the community one popsicle at a time.
HPD announced in a tweet that Popsicle Patrols are back on Thursday, July 14.
The department will be handing out free frozen treats at the Tyson Rec Center, Shadywood, Hamby & Shute Parks, along with some of the neighborhoods around those locations.
“Be watching AND listening for us between 2-4 p.m.,” HPD said. | https://www.koin.com/local/hillsboro-police-bringing-back-popsicle-patrols/ | 2022-07-14T18:30:31 | 0 | https://www.koin.com/local/hillsboro-police-bringing-back-popsicle-patrols/ |
What to Know
- The man accused of shooting up a Buffalo grocery store because of his hatred of Black people has been indicted by a federal grand jury on hate crimes and firearms, the Justice Department says.
- Payton Gendron faces 27 counts including 10 counts of hate crimes resulting in deaths, 3 counts of hate crimes involving an attempt to kill, and 13 counts of using, carrying, or discharging a firearm in relation to a hate crime.
- The Tops Friendly Market grocery store where the shooting took place opened Thursday for the first time since the tragedy. The same day the indictment was announced.
The man accused of shooting up a Buffalo grocery store because of his hatred of Black people has been indicted by a federal grand jury on hate crimes and firearms, the Justice Department says.
Payton Gendron faces 27 counts including 10 counts of hate crimes resulting in deaths, 3 counts of hate crimes involving an attempt to kill, and 13 counts of using, carrying, or discharging a firearm in relation to a hate crime.
Attorney General Merrick Garland says, "the Justice Department fully recognizes the threat that white supremacist violence poses to the safety of the American people and American democracy."
If convicted, Gendron faces up to the death penalty for these charges or life imprisonment.
Gendron is currently in custody on New York State Charges.
The Tops Friendly Market grocery store where the shooting took place opened Thursday for the first time since the tragedy.
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A moment of silence and prayer will be held Thursday at Tops Friendly Market to honor the victims, employees and community impacted by the May 14 mass shooting, with a ceremonial reopening of the overhauled store before customers return Friday, the company said.
Ten Black people were killed when a then-18-year-old gunman wearing body armor and carrying a semi-automatic rifle opened fire on weekend shoppers and employees. Three people were wounded in the massacre.
Investigators say the shooter was motivated by white supremacist beliefs and researched the demographics of the predominantly Black neighborhood where the market is located with the intent of killing as many Black people as possible. He drove for more than three hours from his home in Conklin, New York, to carry out the attack, authorities said.
The decision to reopen, rather than relocate, the store has been met with mixed emotions in the East Buffalo neighborhood that, beset by high poverty, fought for years to get a grocery store. Since opening in 2003, the Tops location remains the only supermarket in the immediate area. Its closure in the wake of the shooting forced many residents to take buses to other locations or rely on stopgap measures like neighborhood giveaways to access fresh food.
“We must go on,” said Tops employee Rosalie Bishop, who has worked at the store for 12 years. She wants the store open again — and never for a moment considered not returning to work with colleagues who she considers family.
“The store is there for a reason. The store is still there for a reason,” said Bishop, 58, who was on her way to work when the shooting happened and said she’s still processing her near miss. “The people will come back. They might not come today or tomorrow, but they will come back.”
Other neighbors say reopening isn’t the best path forward.
Suggestions to local media and on social networks include turning the site into a park or recreational center that would bring the community together, or having several supermarkets that are more dispersed throughout Buffalo’s East Side.
Some simply can’t imagine entering a store where such terrible events took place.
Mayor Byron Brown said he was apprehensive while first touring the remodeled store but believes the overhaul will be helpful to customers.
"I realize that not everyone will feel comfortable returning to the store,” he said in a statement, adding that he is encouraging other retailers to serve the area.
“None of us will ever forget the cruel, racist attack,” Brown said. The reopening is a step toward healing, he said.
Bishop already has returned to the store to help prepare. Her first day went smoothly, but a security drill with flashing lights on the second day sent her home, shaken, mid-shift. Still, she said she is not afraid for her safety.
“I just want peace. I just want peace,” Bishop said. “It’ll never go back to the way it was. We’re not looking for the way it was. But peace.” | https://www.nbcnewyork.com/news/local/crime-and-courts/suspected-buffalo-shooter-indicted-on-hate-crimes-firearms-charges/3775028/ | 2022-07-14T18:33:19 | 0 | https://www.nbcnewyork.com/news/local/crime-and-courts/suspected-buffalo-shooter-indicted-on-hate-crimes-firearms-charges/3775028/ |
New York City will make another 8,200 monkeypox vaccine appointments available at 6 p.m. Friday, as it expands citywide the locations that will deliver the shots.
The appointments will be available through the city's vaccine portal. (Click here to open.)
In addition to the existing monkeypox vaccine clinics located at the city's Chelsea, Central Harlem, and Corona Sexual Health Clinics, another clinic will open at NYC Health + Hospitals/Gotham Health on Vanderbilt Avenue in Staten Island.
As of Sunday there will also be three mass vaccinations sites open for appointments at:
- Aviation High School (45-30 36th Street in Queens)
- Bushwick Education (440 Irving Avenue in Brooklyn)
- Bronx High School of Science (75 W 205th Street in the Bronx)
On top of the 8,200 appointments at vaccination sites, the city said it would make another 4,000 shots available via referral from "community partner organizations serving highest-risk patients."
The expansion comes as cases double here every five days. The city represents more than a quarter of all U.S. infections, according to CDC data, and more than 2% of all current infections worldwide.
But the latest round of vaccine appointments ran out almost immediately on Tuesday after a wave of errors left many people unable to even access the booking website. Mayor Eric Adams, calling the city the "epicenter of the Monkeypox epidemic," said Wednesday he'd asked the CDC and Department of Health and Human Services to ensure more vaccine distribution.
Getting hands on a vaccine has been difficult -- only a few thousand appointments have opened in the past few weeks.
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.
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.
City Hall has now formally asked the Biden Administration to delay those second doses, precisely so it can get more first doses in arms while supply is constrained.
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.
The city is also launching more active messaging, saying people could now receive text alerts about the virus and new appointment openings by texting MONKEYPOX to 692692, or MONKEYPOXESP for alerts in Spanish.
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-to-open-another-8000-monkeypox-vaccine-appointments-friday/3774967/ | 2022-07-14T18:33:25 | 0 | https://www.nbcnewyork.com/news/local/nyc-to-open-another-8000-monkeypox-vaccine-appointments-friday/3774967/ |
The man who died in South Tucson police custody was wanted in connection with a killing in Georgia, officials say.
Terrill Anton Jones died July 11, near South Sixth Avenue and East 36th Street after police officers tried to take him into custody. No cause of death has been released.
Local officials worked with Georgia law enforcement to confirm his identity, a news release from the Pima Regional Critical Incident Team said. The Smyrna Police Department in Georgia had an active warrant against Jones in connection with a homicide, officials said. Details about the Georgia case were not immediately available.
Similarly, details about what led to the encounter between Jones and local police were not released.
Jamie Donnelly covers breaking news for the Arizona Daily Star. Contact her via e-mail at jdonnelly@tucson.com | https://tucson.com/news/local/crime-and-courts/man-who-died-in-south-tucson-police-custody-wanted-in-homicide/article_8974d088-038e-11ed-9f9f-afadd2e63064.html | 2022-07-14T18:34:37 | 0 | https://tucson.com/news/local/crime-and-courts/man-who-died-in-south-tucson-police-custody-wanted-in-homicide/article_8974d088-038e-11ed-9f9f-afadd2e63064.html |
A motorcyclist died Wednesday afternoon after colliding with a tow truck on Tucson’s south side, officials say.
Justin Schultz Cetas, 51 was riding a black 2021 BMW R18 motorcycle in a northbound lanes of South Kino Parkway when a white 2005 Ford F650 tow truck turned left in front of the motorcycle from a business, Tucson police said.
Cetas smashed into the rear passenger side of the tow truck.
Cetas was taken to Banner University Medical Center where he was later pronounced dead, police said.
The driver of the tow truck immediately stopped and cooperated with the investigation, police said. The driver was not impaired at the time of the crash, police said.
Failing to yield while making a left turn by the tow truck is the major contributing factor in the crash, police said. No charges or citations have been issued.
Jamie Donnelly covers breaking news for the Arizona Daily Star. Contact her via e-mail at jdonnelly@tucson.com | https://tucson.com/news/local/crime-and-courts/motorcyclist-dies-in-crash-on-tucsons-south-side/article_a4f9c580-0392-11ed-9987-efc5ca804ac2.html | 2022-07-14T18:34:43 | 1 | https://tucson.com/news/local/crime-and-courts/motorcyclist-dies-in-crash-on-tucsons-south-side/article_a4f9c580-0392-11ed-9987-efc5ca804ac2.html |
Knoxville police officer charged with driving under the influence, investigation pending
A Knoxville police officer has been charged with driving under the influence after he was arrested in Jefferson County early Thursday morning.
Adam Parnell was arrested just after midnight by the Jefferson City Police after a traffic stop. Parnell was off-duty and in his personal vehicle, KPD said in a news release. He refused a breathalyzer test.
Parnell has been with the department since 2008 and works in the patrol division.
His police powers have been suspended and he has been reassigned from patrol to desk duty, Spokesperson Scott Erland said. The Internal Affairs Unit "will conduct an investigation pending the outcome of the criminal proceedings."
UPDATE:Another Knoxville officer charged in separate DUI case, and his passenger was another cop
This is the first known instance where an officer has been charged with a crime since Chief Paul Noel took over in June. Noel is a nationally known advocate for transparency in policing and accountability among officers.
“Police officers take sworn oaths to uphold the laws and, by virtue of that, they should be held accountable to the highest possible standard," Noel said in a statement. "The alleged actions of Officer Parnell fall well short of that standard and the expectations that I have for KPD officers. We are continuing to gather information and will take the appropriate course of action to address this situation as quickly as possible.”
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In an interview with Knox News last month, he spoke about his approach to discipline.
"I think there's a big distinction between mistakes of the mind and mistakes of the heart," he said. "So, if somebody is trying to do the right thing but they make a mistake, they screw up – we all make mistakes. I make mistakes every day. I think that those types of actions – as long as it’s not a consistent pattern – I’m absolutely fine with being lenient. No doubt.
"I don’t want to mistake the accountability piece I’m talking about a lot for being really hard on discipline," he continued. "I’m absolutely not, in general, hard on discipline except for mistakes of the mind, for people who say, "I know what the rule is, but I’m going to defy that rule anyway." | https://www.knoxnews.com/story/news/local/2022/07/14/knoxville-police-officer-charged-driving-under-influence/10058550002/ | 2022-07-14T18:38:15 | 1 | https://www.knoxnews.com/story/news/local/2022/07/14/knoxville-police-officer-charged-driving-under-influence/10058550002/ |
Sevierville and some other Sevier County residents must boil drinking water
Officials in Sevier County have issued a drinking water warning to residents in Sevierville, as well as some other parts of the county.
The severe storms and flash flooding on July 12 carried significant debris to the water treatment plant intake, a city spokesperson said in a release sent Thursday morning.
Residents are advised to boil their drinking water for 3 minutes. The advisory applies to all Sevierville Water System customers, along with Sevier County Water System customers in the following areas: Sims Road, Flat Creek, Allensville, Lane Hollow, Thomas Cross Road, Boyds Creek and Jayell Road.
What happened? What is being done?
The City of Sevierville Water system lost system water pressure, mainly at higher elevations, due to an interruption in treatment plant operations on Wednesday. Debris from flooding caused blockage of intake filters and disrupted plant operation capabilities.
This loss of pressure in the distribution system carries a high potential that fecal contamination or other disease-causing organisms could enter the distribution system, the release stated. These conditions may pose an imminent and substantial health endangerment to persons served by the system.
"Employees have been working diligently to clean the intake filters and restore water service and system pressures," the spokesperson said. "We will inform you when you no longer need to boil your water."
For more information, contact Sevierville Water Systems during normal business hours at 865-453-5522.
What should I do?
The city is warning residents not to drink any water without boiling it first. Bring all water to a rolling boil for at least 3 minutes, and let it cool before using, or use bottled water. Boiled or bottled water should be used for drinking, making ice, brushing teeth, washing dishes and food preparation until further notice. Boiling kills bacteria and other organisms in the water.
All stored water, drinks or ice made recently should be discarded.
"Inadequately treated water may contain disease-causing organisms," the release stated. "These organisms include bacteria, viruses, and parasites which can cause symptoms such as diarrhea, cramps, nausea, headaches or other symptoms. They may pose a special health risk for infants, young children, the elderly and people with severely compromised immune systems."
According to the release, anyone experiencing any of those symptoms should seek medical advice. | https://www.knoxnews.com/story/news/local/2022/07/14/sevierville-sevier-county-residents-must-boil-drinking-water-order/10057290002/ | 2022-07-14T18:38:15 | 0 | https://www.knoxnews.com/story/news/local/2022/07/14/sevierville-sevier-county-residents-must-boil-drinking-water-order/10057290002/ |
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (WIAT) — The Tuscaloosa Police Department has arrested a man accused of stealing at least five vehicles over the past week.
Robert Lee Johnson, 19, was charged with five counts of first-degree theft. The first reported theft occurred on July 6 at a gas station with four more happening at other locations in the following days. According to TPD, all five thefts were very similar as they occurred at gas stations and the vehicles had been left running when the owners went inside the storefronts.
Additional charges are expected to come down against Johnson. Authorities have recovered four of the five vehicles at this time and have information on the whereabouts of the last.
Johnson is now being held at the Tuscaloosa County Jail on a $150,000 bond. | https://www.cbs42.com/news/local/teen-charged-with-stealing-at-least-5-cars-in-tuscaloosa-over-past-week/ | 2022-07-14T18:42:28 | 0 | https://www.cbs42.com/news/local/teen-charged-with-stealing-at-least-5-cars-in-tuscaloosa-over-past-week/ |
CLARKSBURG, WV (WBOY) — The West Virginia First Responder Honor Board Tuesday unanimously voted to submit the names of two fallen Mountain State first responders to be considered as nominees for the Medal of Valor.
Fallen Nicholas County Deputy Thomas Baker and fallen Gassaway Volunteer Firefighter John Forbush were submitted to the legislature for consideration.
After the Board votes, the nominations are referred to the President of the Senate and the Speaker of the House so that each representative body can confirm the awards during the 2023 legislative session.
Firefighter Forbush attempted to save two people from a car after they drove into the Elk River in Sutton, Braxton County. He rushed a mile to the scene and immediately sprang into action, jumping into the river. He was unable to free the mother and daughter from the car and ended up dying at the scene on May 1, 2022, at the age of 24. The incident was later ruled a murder-suicide.
Deputy Baker was responding to a domestic disturbance in Birch River, Nicholas County, the night of June 3 that escalated into a shootout. During the shootout, Baker was killed, another deputy was shot in the leg, and one of the two suspects was killed. “Deputy Baker responded to this call with bravery and courage, and paid the ultimate sacrifice while trying to keep his community safe from harm,” the Board said in a release Wednesday.
The West Virginia First Responder Honor Board held its inaugural meeting on May 25. | https://www.wowktv.com/news/local/2-wv-first-responders-to-be-considered-for-medal-of-valor/ | 2022-07-14T18:42:42 | 0 | https://www.wowktv.com/news/local/2-wv-first-responders-to-be-considered-for-medal-of-valor/ |
CHARLESTON, WV (WOWK) – The Charleston Fire Department is aiming to teach kids about fire safety, and they’re doing so in a unique and creative way with a purchase of an inflatable fire safety house.
The Charleston Fire Prevention Bureau says the purpose of the inflatable house is to educate children about fire safety and what to do in the event of an emergency.
The house involves different simulations, such as a kitchen, house pets, smoke detectors and even fog for children to understand real life scenarios.
Lieutenant Justin Alford with CFD says teaching kids at a young age is critical and there’s no better way than with hands on learning.
“Kids like bounce houses, even the big kids like to go,” Alford said. “Everyone see’s it they have to come and look through it and look at the pictures that we have in there and see what actually takes place. They go through and look at it and then they could jump through a window here at the end and roll off and jump out of the house.”
The house cost the department roughly $9,000, but say is feasible compared to their old smokehouse they previously used that cost $70,000.
They say fire prevention is a continuous effort to reduce the number of fires and to educate adults and children about the key elements of fire safety. | https://www.wowktv.com/news/local/charleston-fire-department-introduces-new-educational-fire-safety-house/ | 2022-07-14T18:42:48 | 0 | https://www.wowktv.com/news/local/charleston-fire-department-introduces-new-educational-fire-safety-house/ |
DALLAS — As Texas went into energy conservation mode this week, some residents might have noticed something odd on their wall: Their thermostat changing the temperature on its own.
They weren't just seeing things.
TXU Energy confirmed to the Fort Worth Star-Telegram that its "Demand Response Program" can remotely change customers' thermostats "by a few degrees for a short time, normally less than an hour" when the power grid is under stress, like on Wednesday.
It was unclear how many homes had thermostats changed Wednesday, though TXU said tens of thousands of customers participate in the program. TXU did not respond to a request for comment from WFAA on Thursday.
In June, The Verge reported that CenterPoint Energy in Houston also has certain remotely-controlled thermostat programs through EnergyHub.
In Texas, the programs are in the form of EnergyHub's rewards program known as "Smart Savers Texas."
Customers have the choice of opting in to the program by allowing EnergyHub and their energy provider to "remotely access your thermostat to make brief, limited adjustments ... at times of peak electricity demand in the summer," the Smart Savers website said.
When a customer opts in to the program, they are automatically entered into a $5,000 sweepstakes. Customers have to have a so-called smart thermostat, such as Nest, that is connected to the internet.
According to the Smart Savers terms, temperature adjustments would typically happen on weekdays from 1 p.m. to 7 p.m., "but may extend outside of that time window for system testing or rare emergency conditions."
Last summer, some customers in Houston complained when they woke up to warm temperatures and found out their thermostat had been remotely adjusted.
The customers apparently weren't aware they were enrolled in a remotely-controlled program, telling KHOU they unenrolled as soon as they found out.
The Electric Reliability Council of Texas issued a conservation appeal to all Texans on Wednesday, asking homes and businesses to reduce their energy usage from 2-9 p.m.
Scorching hot temperatures have strained the Texas power grid this week; ERCOT also asked Texans to conserve energy on Monday.
On both days, the power grid's energy demand was on the same level as the supply, though no rolling blackouts were reported as a result. | https://www.wfaa.com/article/news/local/ercot-texas-power-grid-thermostat-yes-texas-energy-companies-can-remotely-control-your-thermostat-depending-on-your-plan/287-8e81116b-b734-4b78-957a-df835fd31955 | 2022-07-14T18:46:16 | 1 | https://www.wfaa.com/article/news/local/ercot-texas-power-grid-thermostat-yes-texas-energy-companies-can-remotely-control-your-thermostat-depending-on-your-plan/287-8e81116b-b734-4b78-957a-df835fd31955 |
TEXAS, USA — Texas has seen more days with unhealthy levels of smog pollution this year than it has in a decade, state data shows, as vehicle and industrial emissions react with record-high temperatures, spiking ozone concentrations.
Since the beginning of the year, Texas air monitors have recorded 43 days as of Tuesday when ozone concentrations were high enough somewhere in the state to be considered unhealthy by the Environmental Protection Agency. That’s double the number of unhealthy ozone days recorded by this time last year, and it’s the most in the period of January to mid-July since 2012, air monitoring data maintained by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality shows.
Ground-level ozone, a component of what’s known as smog, irritates and inflames the lungs, leaving them more susceptible to infections such as the coronavirus that causes COVID-19, and making it harder for people to breathe. Ozone can make lung diseases worse, prompt asthma attacks and cause or aggravate chronic bronchitis. The pollutant is especially concerning when combined with extreme heat, experts said.
“Extreme heat is often thought of in this country as an inconvenience rather than a life-threatening danger, but we know that when organ systems in the body are under stress from extreme heat, they’re extremely vulnerable to other assaults from air pollution,” said Vijay Limaye, an epidemiologist and senior scientist at the Natural Resources Defense Council, an environmental advocacy nonprofit.
State regulators have issued dozens of warnings this summer across the state advising people with asthma, older adults and others at risk of lung complications to stay indoors on days when smog levels are projected to be high. Those who do not have a preexisting condition should take caution as well, Limaye said, since ozone can contribute to the development of asthma and other lung conditions.
Heat makes the smog worse: On sunny, hot and stagnant days, sunlight and high temperatures accelerate reactions between volatile organic compounds and nitrogen oxides to form ozone. Climate change — which has increased average temperatures in Texas — has made those conditions even more common.
“We’re beginning to detect this climate change signature on ozone pollution in which we have higher summertime ozone levels because it’s hotter outside,” Limaye said.
More than 79 million Americans live in areas that do not meet national air quality health standards for smog, according to the EPA. In Texas, at least 12 million people live in a county that doesn’t meet the 2008 federal ozone standards, EPA data shows.
High levels of pollution can disproportionately harm Black and Latino children, researchers have found. One 2017 Rice University study showed that 13% of Black children in Houston have an asthma diagnosis compared with 7% of Hispanic children and 4% of white children and Asian children.
But while smog levels spike this summer, Texas politicians and regulatory agencies are fighting the federal government, hoping to block stricter regulations on the pollutant.
In March, the EPA proposed a rule that would require about two dozen states, including Texas, to cut ozone pollution from power plants and industrial sources such as natural gas pipelines and chemical manufacturers that contribute to ozone pollution in neighboring states — strengthening a regulation known as the “good neighbor” rule.
“This ‘good neighbor’ plan will better protect the health of Americans across the country,” EPA Administrator Michael Regan said in a statement when the rule was proposed. “Air pollution doesn’t stop at the state line.”
Texas politicians and state agencies have urged the EPA to withdraw its proposal. At the end of June, Attorney General Ken Paxton argued in a comment on the EPA’s plan that the federal agency had overstepped its authority and that the EPA ignored how the regulations would impact electric grid reliability in Texas.
“The EPA takes on — however poorly — critical reliability issues and ignores the independent nature of the Texas electric grid,” Paxton wrote, stating that it was “inappropriate” for the EPA’s plan to require states to consider shifting electric generation to renewable or lower-emission sources of electricity as a strategy to reduce ozone.
The TCEQ, the Public Utility Commission of Texas and the Electric Reliability Council of Texas have all opposed the federal government’s plan. The agencies argue that the requirements could force power plants to switch sources from natural gas or coal to renewable energy and that such changes are outside of the EPA’s authority and expertise.
The state wants the EPA to instead approve its plan for ozone, which concluded that Texas emissions were not significantly contributing to ozone pollution in neighboring states. The federal agency said earlier this year that it intends to reject Texas’ plan and analysis, finding that Texas emissions did significantly affect other states.
Environmental groups argue that the EPA’s good neighbor plan is necessary because Texas’ emissions are spilling over into neighboring states.
“Texas is a major contributor to not just air pollution in Texas but really all around the country,” said Neil Gormley, a senior attorney at the environmental nonprofit Earthjustice.
He added that he thought the EPA’s proposal appropriately balanced cutting pollution and maintaining electrical reliability because it allows states to choose from a variety of methods to reduce pollution.
The EPA also recently cracked down on the Houston and Dallas regions for violating national ozone standards, seeking to list the metro regions as “severe” violators of 2008 federal ozone pollution standards. A final determination is expected in October. The two major metro regions have struggled to meet federal thresholds in recent years after decades of progress.
The Houston region has had the most days with ozone levels considered unsafe so far this year, according to TCEQ data, followed by the Dallas-Fort Worth and Austin areas.
At the same time, the EPA has also announced that it is considering redesignating parts of the Permian Basin — the West Texas and New Mexico oil field that produces more than 5 million barrels of oil per day — as not meeting federal standards on ozone pollution. Doing so would require Texas to take steps to attain lower levels of ozone in the region.
The EPA began to consider the redesignation after the environmental nonprofit group WildEarth Guardians in 2021 petitioned the EPA to take action. At the end of June, Gov. Greg Abbott sent a letter to President Joe Biden, asking him to stop the EPA from proceeding with the plan.
“This action could result in draconian regulations imposed by the EPA that would directly attack America’s most prolific oil field,” Abbott wrote, arguing that regulations could further increase gasoline prices. He also warned that if Biden didn’t respond by late July, “Texas will take the action needed to protect the production of oil.”
Renae Eze, a spokesperson for Abbott, said in a statement that Biden has not yet responded to the letter from the governor and criticized the president for “feigning concern” about gasoline prices. Eze reiterated that Texas will take “any action necessary to protect [Texas] oil production,” but did not specify further what the governor would do.
In a statement, EPA spokesperson Shayla Powell said that if the agency moves forward, it will send a notification letter to the governor soliciting his input on the redesignation and potential boundaries for the area to be regulated.
Victor Flatt, an environmental law professor at the University of Houston Law Center, said he’s not surprised the EPA is considering designating the Permian Basin as a nonattainment area for ozone given the recorded measurements of other pollutants like methane.
“If they’ve got enough evidence to have to respond [to the WildEarth Guardians petition], my instinct would be that they’re going to do it,” he said.
He said Texas may choose to sue over the Permian Basin designation or the good neighbor ozone plan, which will ultimately slow reductions in smog.
“The EPA never gets to do its work because it’s always going to be challenged politically,” Flatt said. “Some states, like Texas, will sue the EPA no matter what. And it delays things.”
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Todd Rokita says he is looking into Indiana doctor who performed abortion for Ohio 10-year-old
Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita went on Fox News Wednesday night to say he is looking into the Indianapolis obstetrician-gynecologist Caitlin Bernard, who provided a 10-year-old rape victim from Ohio with an abortion.
“We're gathering the evidence as we speak, and we're going to fight this to the end, including looking at her licensure,” Rokita said. “If she failed to report it in Indiana, it's a crime for — to not report, to intentionally not report.”
Previously:Ohio man charged in rape of 10-year-old that led to Indiana abortion
The attorney general also claimed that Bernard has “a history of failing to report,” as a part of his roughly 2-minute appearance on the Fox News show “Jesse Watters Primetime.”
Rokita did not provide any evidence to back up his claims, nor did he immediately respond to an IndyStar request for comment.
Health care providers have to report abortions they perform to the Indiana Department of Health, including whether the patient indicated they were seeking an abortion as a result of being abused, coerced, harassed or trafficked.
IndyStar contacted the Indiana Department of Health to request copies of pregnancy termination reports since Roe v. Wade was overturned and was notified that the department is working to fulfill the request.
State court data shows no criminal charges have been filed against Bernard. The Marion County Prosecutor's Office said it had not received any allegations that she failed to report the case of the 10-year-old.
Prosecutors in Ohio have charged Gerson Fuentes, 27, with rape after he allegedly told police he raped the 10-year-old girl on two occasions. He was arrested Tuesday.
Columbus police said they were made aware of the girl's pregnancy June 22 after her mother reported it to Franklin County Children Services. She received the abortion in Indianapolis June 30.
IndyStar left a message with Bernard's attorney, Kathleen Delaney, for comment.
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Experts respond to Rokita's statements
Marjorie Hershey, a professor emeritus of political science at Indiana University, said that Rokita used his appearance on Fox News as a political move. Rokita is known as a socially conservative firebrand, unafraid to clash with those who are more moderate within his own party, including Gov. Eric Holcomb. Republicans believe he could eventually seek a higher office, such as the governor's office or the Senate.
“This sounds like a part of Mr. Rokita’s next campaign for whatever higher office he has in mind,” Hershey said. “It is a series of talking points from the far-right wing of the Republican party in the guise of comments on a very sad situation.”
During Rokita’s Fox News appearance Thursday, he also railed against what he called “fake news” and called the situation an "illegal immigration" issue because the man who was charged with raping the 10-year-old was not believed to be in the country legally. According to the Columbus Dispatch, a sister paper of IndyStar, the man had lived in Columbus for the past seven years and had a steady job at a café.
Chad Kinsella, a Ball State University political science professor, shared similar sentiments to Hershey in that Rokita used his Fox News appearance to “stand out” in a potentially crowded Republican primary.
“Indiana has become a fairly red state,” Kinsella said. “It could be argued that winning the Republican primary is now the key hurdle to winning a senate or gubernatorial seat. … This is a way to be seen by the social conservatives and pro-life conservatives as a champion.”
Kinsella added that the attorney general position has become a “major way” for people to move forward politically, giving Texas Gov. Greg Abbott as an example.
Andy Downs, a political science professor at Purdue University Fort Wayne, said Rokita’s Fox News appearance may be "on brand" and help him with conservative voters, but could be a liability long term. A 2019 Old National Bank and Ball State University Hoosier Survey found that only 17% of Hoosiers think abortion should be illegal in all cases. Rokita could be appealing to that small group of Hoosiers, but losing support from those who have more nuanced views on abortion, Downs said.
"He may have come out as more violently opposed to the doctor and immigration than he should have been then some would say a prosecuting attorney," Downs said. "Gather the evidence first before you speak too authoritatively. So it may not help him in terms of long-term support."
Short term though, Downs said Rokita's comments could impact the debate at the Statehouse as Indiana lawmakers prepare to restrict abortion access when they convene for a special session on July 25. Legislative leaders have not said how far they'll restrict abortion, but a large point of contention is centered around if there should be exceptions for rape in any sort of abortion ban.
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Massachusetts woman dies after car hits guardrail, pole in Pawtucket
A 33-year-old Massachusetts woman died in a crash on Route 95 in Pawtucket on Wednesday, according to the Rhode Island State Police.
Kristen M. Ehly, of Acushnet, is among at least five people who have died in crashes on Rhode Island roads in the past week.
Ehly was driving on the northbound side of the highway when her vehicle struck a guardrail and a utility pole, the state police said in a news release. She was pronounced dead at the scene.
The crash happened around 5:30 p.m. near Londsdale Avenue.
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The crash is still under investigation, according to the state police.
A week ago, early on the morning of July 7, two teenagers died in a single-car crash on a rural road in Foster. On Tuesday, a 32-year-old Westerly man died in a crash on Weekapaug Road in Westerly. Early Thursday morning, a North Kingstown man died when the motorcycle he was operating collided with a tractor-trailer in Warwick.
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Providence went 320 days without reaching 90 degrees. That's about to change
Providence finally had its first 90-degree day of the year Wednesday, about a month later than usual and almost half way through meteorological summer.
It had also been 320 days between 90-degree days in the city. The last one before Wednesday's was August 27, 2021, according to Rodney Chai, a meteorologist for the National Weather Service in Norton, Massachusetts.
"That's pretty remarkable," Chai said.
Providence typically has its first 90-degree day around the middle of June, according to Chai.
Just one 90-degree day so far this summer also means Providence hasn't had any heat waves, since the Weather Service defines a heat wave as three days in a row of 90-degree or higher temperatures. Last summer, Providence had three heat waves, the first running from June 28 to June 30.
On average, Providence has 10 days where the temperature reaches 90 degrees or higher. In 2020, it reached 90 or higher on 23 days.
Has it been abnormally hot this summer?
Despite the dearth of 90-degree days, the average temperature has been higher than normal for the months of June and July. June had an average temperature of 68.4 degrees, just above the 68.2 normal, according to Weather Service data. Through the first 13 days of July, the average has been 74.4, when normal for the period is 73.8.
A pattern of low humidity has made it seem cooler, Chai notes, with some days feeling September-like, but that pattern appears to be changing with more humid air moving into the region.
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"In the next week or two, it will feel much more like summer," Chai said.
The Weather Service's extended forecast shows highs in the 80s over the next five days with the temperature reaching 90 next Wednesday.
With hot weather comes drought
The hot, humid temperatures could help fuel some thunderstorms, and the region could use the rain. Most of Rhode Island is in moderate drought, according to the U.S. Drought Monitor.
The U.S. Drought Monitor says these are some of the conditions that accompany a moderate drought: Wildfires and ground fires increase, trees and landscaping are stressed, reservoir and lake levels are below normal capacity and voluntary water conservation is requested.
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Providence has had only .24 inches of rain so far this month, when it would normally have 1.17 inches over the period. June was wetter than normal with 4.99 inches, more than an inch above the normal amount of 3.81 inches.
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The search for the HMS Gaspee shipwreck begins Friday. Here's how you can watch.
WARWICK — The latest search for the wreck of the HMS Gaspee is scheduled to begin Friday, and the public is invited to watch the work.
The Rhode Island Marine Archaeology Project will set up a research station on land near Gaspee Point on Friday, as well as position its research vessel, Norlantic, in Warwick that day.
From 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day, project volunteers will be at the research station to hand out literature about the search as well as tell visitors what is going on that day.
All work will be weather-permitting.
The Gaspee was a Royal Navy schooner enforcing British customs regulations in Narragansett Bay in 1772, and, according to Colonists, interfering with legal trade. On the afternoon of June 9, 1772, the Gaspee ran aground on what was then called Namquid Point while chasing the merchant ship Hannah up the Bay from Newport. In the early hours of the following day, a raiding party from Providence, led by the Hannah's owner, merchant John Brown, boarded the Gaspee and burned it to the waterline.
The attack on the Gaspee predated the Boston Tea Party and the Battles of Lexington and Concord in the runup to American independence.
What's left of the ship?
It is not known how much, if any, of the ship remains 250 years later. Several expeditions have searched for the ship, including a 2003 effort led by University of Rhode Island professor Rod Mather, which found 63 "targets" with metal detectors, but little else.
The latest search is led by D.K. Abbass, of the marine archaeology project. In addition to side-scan sonar searches of the sea floor and metal-detecting magnetometers, Abbass's team will employ the latest sub-bottom profiling technology, similar to ground-penetrating radar used on land, to see what lies beneath the silty bottom.
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The project is not expected to collect artifacts, only determine whether any might be there.
In addition to searching in the water, the project will examine land-based sites near Gaspee Point.
The search is sponsored, in part, by the Providence Journal Charitable Legacy Fund.
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Limited parking will be available near the gate on Lane 6, which is the name of a street in Warwick. A project volunteer will be stationed near the gate from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. to direct visitors to the research station.
Abbass cautions boaters to avoid the area because it could interfere with the sensitive equipment used in the search as well as pose a danger to divers examining potential research targets. | https://www.providencejournal.com/story/news/local/2022/07/14/rimap-begins-search-hms-gaspee-july-2022/10047956002/ | 2022-07-14T18:47:18 | 0 | https://www.providencejournal.com/story/news/local/2022/07/14/rimap-begins-search-hms-gaspee-july-2022/10047956002/ |
The man killed was identified as Malachi Lavar Carroll, 20, of Henrico.
The shooting was at about 7:37 p.m. in the 1600 block of Elsing Green Court. Police responded there for a reported domestic-related incident. After entering the residence, officers encountered Carroll, who lived at the home, armed with a knife, police said.
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After speaking with witnesses inside the residence where the shooting occurred, detectives determined that while officers were inside, "Carroll attempted to assault an individual and an officer with a knife," police said. The officer then discharged her weapon, striking Carroll, police said.
He died after being taken to a local hospital with life-threatening injuries.
Police said the officer involved in the shooting, who was not identified, has been employed by the department since June 2020. She has been placed on an administrative assignment pending an investigation, police said.
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The shooting is being investigated by the department's Officer-Involved Investigations Team, which reviews any incident in which an officer discharges their weapon.
The officer's body camera footage is being reviewed, and the department is working closely with the Henrico Commonwealth's Attorney's Office, police said.
"This is a difficult situation for all involved, and our team is working hard to determine the facts of what happened last night," Henrico police Chief Eric English said in a statement.
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“They worked together as a team during a period of segregation, determined to succeed in an unbalanced environment, because there were no other members employed that looked like them at that time and an unspoken culture that endured at the time,” said Petersburg Fire Chief Tina R. Watkins. | https://richmond.com/news/local/crime-and-courts/police-identify-henrico-man-fatally-shot-by-officer-during-confrontation-with-knife/article_c2c5f9ef-1438-5e76-9dc9-10ed97cfbd79.html | 2022-07-14T18:49:27 | 1 | https://richmond.com/news/local/crime-and-courts/police-identify-henrico-man-fatally-shot-by-officer-during-confrontation-with-knife/article_c2c5f9ef-1438-5e76-9dc9-10ed97cfbd79.html |
The first case of monkeypox has been found in central Virginia as the disease continues to spread in the United States.
The Virginia Department of Health announced a presumed case in an adult male who recently traveled out of the state and is now isolating. The health department is monitoring his close contacts.
It's the 40th monkeypox case in Virginia – cases have risen 48% in the past three days and have been identified in all regions of the state. All 40 have sprung up since late May.
"We’re not seeing the kind of transmission other states and other areas of the world are reporting," Dr. Melissa Viray, who was previously the interim health director for Richmond and Henrico, said last week.
The virus has spread across 65 countries. More than 11,000 cases have been identified worldwide, and more than 1,000 have been found in the United States. There have been three deaths reported but none in the U.S.
The majority of cases have occurred in gay and bisexual men. Any person of any sexuality can become infected with monkeypox.
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Patients often develop rash lesions on the genitals, perianal region or oral cavity. Some also develop fever, headache, muscle aches, exhaustion and swelling of the lymph nodes. Sexually transmitted infections have been reported among monkeypox patients.
Symptoms generally appear six to 14 days after exposure and for most people they go away on their own without treatment in two to four weeks. Spread occurs when a person comes in close contact or direct contact with an infected person's body fluids or contaminated materials, such as clothing.
While there is no approved treatment, patients can receive treatment to diminish symptoms, and two vaccines can prevent disease for people who have been exposed.
The health department advises people with symptoms to call their health care providers immediately. | https://richmond.com/news/local/first-monkeypox-case-reported-in-central-virginia/article_71ce5610-f590-5a39-b8e0-2f8d7c651d8f.html | 2022-07-14T18:49:33 | 1 | https://richmond.com/news/local/first-monkeypox-case-reported-in-central-virginia/article_71ce5610-f590-5a39-b8e0-2f8d7c651d8f.html |
FORT SMITH, Ark. — Fort Smith police are investigating after the body of a woman was found just off Rogers Ave. Thursday morning.
According to police, the body of the woman was found near N. 17th Street and Rogers Ave. around 8 a.m. on July 14.
Police are still working to find out her identity at this time.
Foul play is not suspected, but the investigation into the cause of her death is still ongoing.
If you have any information you think may help in this investigation, you're asked to contact officers at 479-709-5000.
Stay with 5NEWS for updates on this developing story.
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TAMPA, Fla. — Tampa Mayor Jane Castor is inviting the public to come view a new student art display at Tampa’s downtown municipal building.
It’s called the “Shine a Light Youth Art“ exhibit.
The contest – and the artwork – are designed to raise awareness about antisemitism in general, including in our area.
Mayor Castor, who was also a judge of the artwork, says she’s moved by the display. The contest was sponsored by the Tampa JCC and Federation.
“We were curious to see what these remarkable students would do if we tasked them with the challenge of helping combat antisemitism through art,” said Jeffrey Berger, president of Tampa JCCs & Federation. “As you can see from the inspired and inspirational artwork on display here, our students were up to the challenge – they did not disappoint! We thank and applaud all of our contest participants for their thoughtful and creative submissions and congratulate the winners for their valuable contributions.”
"We need to remember lessons from history,” said Mayor Castor, "Even in 2022, synagogues, Jewish cemeteries and Jewish people have been attacked. Community projects like Shine A Light help in raising awareness about the human cost of antisemitism."
Students in grades 4-12 were invited to submit entries along with written descriptions of their pieces.
Mayor Castor honored some of the contest winners, whose work aims to raise awareness of antisemitism through the power of art. Images of loss, sadness, inclusiveness and acceptance.
Antisemitism is on the rise around the United States. There were more than 2,700 incidents reported in 2021, a 34% increase over the year before.
Tampa Bay is no exception with acts of vandalism, graffiti and recently antisemitic flyers spread in the Tampa’s Hyde Park neighborhood.
Florida is one of a growing number of states now requiring lessons of the Holocaust be taught in public schools. Art, educators say, can be a powerful medium for learning and expression.
Visitors can see the artwork for themselves. It will be on display in the lobby of Tampa‘s municipal office building through Aug. 8 and then again at Tampa International Airport later this fall.
If you aren’t able to get out to the art display in person but would like to check it out, click here. | https://www.wtsp.com/article/news/local/student-artwork-tampa-city-hall-antisemitism/67-1ba6c669-b4f9-44ee-bcdc-993df713903a | 2022-07-14T18:52:07 | 1 | https://www.wtsp.com/article/news/local/student-artwork-tampa-city-hall-antisemitism/67-1ba6c669-b4f9-44ee-bcdc-993df713903a |
BEDFORD COUNTY, Va. – The Bedford County Sheriff’s Office is mourning the passing of a beloved former sheriff.
Carl Wells served as sheriff from 1974 to 1995 and was deputy sheriff for many years before his election.
He was a life-long resident of Bedford County and “his greatest pleasure was living a life of service to the citizens of Bedford County.”
He was described as a true “working sheriff,” and a pillar of the community.
You can read the full statement from the Bedford County Sheriff’s Office below:
The men and women of the Bedford County Sheriff’s Office are saddened to announce the passing of former Sheriff Carl H. Wells. Sheriff Wells served as Sheriff of Bedford County from 1974 to 1995 and served as a Deputy Sheriff with the Sheriff’s Office for many years prior to his election as Sheriff. Sheriff Wells was a life-long resident of Bedford County, and his greatest pleasure was living a life of service to the citizens of Bedford County. A true “working Sheriff”, Sheriff Wells was a pillar of the community with memberships in numerous civic and fraternal organizations. The Sheriff’s Office mourns his passing, and our thoughts and prayers are with his family during this time.
Bedford County Sheriff's Office | https://www.wsls.com/news/local/2022/07/14/beloved-former-bedford-county-sheriff-passes-away/ | 2022-07-14T18:54:57 | 1 | https://www.wsls.com/news/local/2022/07/14/beloved-former-bedford-county-sheriff-passes-away/ |
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VANSANT, Va. (WJHL) — In a press conference two days after floods in Buchanan County swept away numerous houses and damaged dozens of others, Chief Deputy Eric Breeding announced everyone previously unaccounted for has been found. In addition, no deaths have been reported in connection to the floods.
“Zero people are unaccounted for in the impacted area,” Breeding said. “Crews were all night last night, and there were five crews out this morning reaching to those in the flooded area that were reported missing on our hotline yesterday, and they were all located.”
Breeding also announced no major injuries had occurred. He told media only one flood-related injury had been reported and said it was a snake bite.
The Virginia Department of Emergency Management told News Channel 11 Thursday afternoon that the latest information indicates that around 400 structures were impacted. Damage assessment to find out how extensive that damage is will begin Friday.
For those who can make donations, Breeding said crews need general cleaning supplies, mops, buckets and shovels for the recovery and cleaning effort expected to last throughout the next several weeks along with damage assessment.
Monetary donations can be made to the United Way of Southwest Virginia.
People should stay away from the impacted areas, officials said. Three roads remain closed, including Route 628, Route 635 and Route 715. The latter — Route 715 — will not reopen for an extended time due to the damaged bridge.
The other two are expected to reopen within the next two days.
Breeding voiced officials’ intolerance of looting from damaged homes.
“Looting of any kind will not be tolerated,” he said. “The Virginia State Police and the Buchanan County Sheriff’s Office will be patrolling these areas regularly.”
Billy Chrimes with the Virginia Department of Emergency Management called the two-day rescue a “monumental search effort.”
“We covered approximately 30 road miles worth of area and about 400 structures,” Chrimes said. “That was made possible through the cooperative efforts of the local agencies here in Buchanan County as well as state agencies…”
Crews from as far away as Roanoke, Lynchburg and Salem assisted in the efforts. Several crews remain in the area to check vehicles in the river and similar operations that are expected to wrap up Thursday afternoon.
District 38 Sen. Travis Hackworth, who represents Southwest Virginia, commented at Thursday’s briefing that the flooding was a solemn reminder of those seen in Buchanan County last August.
“,,,It was like deja vu with Hurley last year,” he said. “A lot of the same people showed up, and they have just done an amazing job.”
Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin declared a state of emergency Wednesday in response to the flooding.
The entire briefing can be viewed at the top of this story. | https://www.wjhl.com/news/local/all-found-but-400-buildings-impacted-in-buchanan-county-after-floods/ | 2022-07-14T18:59:02 | 1 | https://www.wjhl.com/news/local/all-found-but-400-buildings-impacted-in-buchanan-county-after-floods/ |
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