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Motorcycle rider, 32, dies after crash in Pontiac
Charles E. Ramirez
The Detroit News
Pontiac — A White Lake Township man is dead after crashing his motorcycle Sunday, the Oakland County Sheriff's Office said.
Officials identified the man as Andrew Joseph Haines, 32.
The crash happened at about 4 p.m. on northbound Gingell Court near Chamberlain in Pontiac, according to a preliminary investigation.
Police said Haines was operating his 2022 Kawasaki motorcycle on Gingell Court when he lost control of the machine, exited the roadway and drove into the deck of a house on Chamberlain. They said Haines was wearing a helmet at the time of the crash.
Medics pronounced him dead at the scene.
Investigators said it is not known if drugs or alcohol were factors in the crash. | https://www.detroitnews.com/story/news/local/oakland-county/2022/07/25/motorcycle-rider-32-dies-after-crash-pontiac/10143520002/ | 2022-07-25T17:23:22 | 1 | https://www.detroitnews.com/story/news/local/oakland-county/2022/07/25/motorcycle-rider-32-dies-after-crash-pontiac/10143520002/ |
A bright meteor was seen burning up the Texas sky Sunday night, with sightings reported in Houston, Austin and San Antonio.
A Twitter user from Hutto, which is about 28 miles northeast of Austin, posted a 9-second video showing a fireball streaking through the sky.
There were more than 200 reports of the burning object and a sonic boom from Texans, according to the American Meteor Society, a nonprofit dedicated to scientific research into astronomy. In total, the organizations said there were 219 reports.
According to the organization, a computer model shows that the meteor entered the atmosphere over Cistern, Texas, 90 miles northeast of San Antonio, and ended just west of Austin. There was also an accompanying sonic boom.
A meteor enters Earth's atmosphere as a streak of light before breaking up into smaller pieces, known as meteorites, that hit the ground, according to AMS. Meteorites are usually the size of pebbles. AMS said the meteor probably entered the Earth's atmosphere as the size of a car.
The fireball appeared to burn a green color, with the brightness likely due to the fact that "even the slowest meteors are still traveling at 10 miles per second," AMS wrote.
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Pieces of San Antonio’s African American heritage have disappeared over the years.
Many of the hotels, gas stations and other San Antonio businesses listed in a 1930s “green book” as safe places for Black travelers to visit no longer exist. The original foundation of the St. James African Methodist Episcopal Church, one of the oldest Black churches in Texas, was discovered near San Pedro Creek only two years ago.
But the city is launching a three-year effort to identify, preserve and protect cultural resources tied to local Black history. It will hold a public meeting at 6 p.m. Aug. 11 at the Little Carver Theatre, 226 N. Hackberry St., to give residents a chance to share their own thoughts and experiences and provide guidance on the project. Three university scholars also will discuss “identity and nomenclature” dating to the Spanish colonial period.
An online survey available through Aug. 15 also allows the community to submit information on people, places, stories and events that should be recognized. Photos can be uploaded on the online survey form.
Shanon Shea Miller, director of the city’s Office of Historic Preservation, said her office has begun gathering stories, photos, videos and family reunion books at community meetings. Seventy people scheduled appointments to give oral histories.
“We’d love to hear from as many people as possible,” Miller said.
The five-year-old San Antonio African American Community Archive and Museum is providing guidance on the initiative, with its CEO and director, Deborah Omowale Jarmon, serving on an advisory committee. Although SAAACAM is focused on preserving stories of people of African descent — including those with Mexican, Carribbean or Indigenous lineage — the city’s process is important to the nonprofit community archive’s mission.
“When we look at growing SAAACAM and sustaining SAAACAM, we recognize these policies need to be in place to help to honor those stories,” Jarmon said.
Jarmon encourages people to get involved in the process.
“They are initiatives that complement each other,” she said. “The city’s is to drive policy. SAAACAM’s is to ensure that our history doesn’t go away. We take pride in stewarding the stories of African descendants in San Antonio.”
The city recently secured $50,000 in federal funds through the National Park Service’s Underrepresented Community Grant Program to develop an inventory of historical African American sites and resources in neighborhoods within a three-mile radius of downtown that remain intact, largely unaffected by urban renewal and modern development.
Neighborhoods with schools, churches, homes and other places connected to Black history dating to the 1800s include West Side communities around West End Baptist Church and St. James African Methodist Episcopal Church, along with areas near the historic Baptist Settlement on the near East Side.
The federal grant program was created to diversify nominations to the National Register of Historic Places.
The city also has a $30,000 grant from the Texas Historical Commission that is being matched locally with a National Trust for Historic Preservation grant awarded to the Conservation Society of San Antonio to identify historic structures, places and historical assets.
Possible results of the work include historic landmark designations, historical markers, naming of streets and public places and designation of heritage trails.
Using archival directories and insurance maps, the preservation office tracked a dramatic increase in Black churches built from post-Civil War Reconstruction to the early 20th century, when segregated schools were added in those neighborhoods. Many of those structures have since been demolished.
The historical resource survey supports the city’s strategic historic preservation plan, which seeks to: preserve and protect historic buildings and districts, landscapes, viewsheds, archaeology and culture; use new information to identify additional historic districts and landmarks; and create an “early warning” system to protect structures at risk of neglect or demolition. The initiative also will explore intangible heritage — food, music, festivals and forms of spiritual expression that are important to San Antonio’s African American community.
In the online survey, Anthony Gordon of San Antonio identified the Rev. Samuel Horace “S.H.” James Jr., a Baptist pastor and San Antonio’s first Black city councilman, who served from 1965-1971, as “instrumental in the eventual desegregation of the city.” But Gordon felt acknowledgment also should be extended to the reverend’s daughter, Angela James, who was “bussed from the East Side to Jefferson High School” in the late 1950s when schools in San Antonio were desegregated. She died in 2007.
“She was only 12 years old when she entered as a freshman and graduated at 16” at Jefferson, Gordon wrote in comments posted on the survey.
The project is expected to wrap up in spring 2025. The advisory panel of scholars and community members also includes Gregory Hudspeth, Maria Greene, Nettie Hinton, Everett Fly, Charles Gentry, Carey Latimore, Pamela Walker and D.L. Grant.
People can also send comments to ohp@sanantonio.gov; call 311; or write to the Office of Historic Preservation at P.O. Box 839966, San Antonio, Texas, 78238.
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ROSEVILLE, Calif. — Circus Vargas is heading to Roseville at the Westfield Galleria from July 29 through August 14.
Some of the performers include aerialists, acrobats, comedic characters, and more. This year's theme follows the characters as they board a train and work together to spread joy.
"We have been so grateful to welcome audiences back under the Big Top since the pandemic, it is only possible because of the support of our fans. Our goal has always been to bring joy and laughter to people of all ages, and it means even more to be able to do so after being closed for over a year. We are especially happy to be back in Northern California for the first time in 3 years and excited to bring our incredible new production, The Circus Vargas, Express to Roseville," Emily Lavender White, the Marketing Director for Circus Vargas said in an email to ABC10.
The show lasts two hours, according to the Circus Vargas website. It will be located at 1173 Galleria Boulevard.
Pricing and Seating Options
Prices for children apply to people between two and 10-years-old. Children under 2 are free. People ages 11 and up must buy an adult ticket and those 60 and older can buy senior tickets.
- VIP experience: $65-75
- Ringside Reserved: $49-59
- Arena Front : $39-49
- Arena Side : $29-39
- Back Arena: $19-29
Find more information and tickets here.
Watch more on ABC10: Rocklin Community Theatre offers teen actors scholarships | https://www.abc10.com/article/news/local/roseville/circus-vargas-roseville/103-6be8bb75-f71c-461c-98b9-caaab8af681e | 2022-07-25T17:31:40 | 1 | https://www.abc10.com/article/news/local/roseville/circus-vargas-roseville/103-6be8bb75-f71c-461c-98b9-caaab8af681e |
ODESSA, Texas — A spike in covid-19 cases has been happening around the country and now monkeypox cases have been going up.
Monkeypox is not new and has been around for decades.
Covid-19 can be spread easily from person to person through breathing the air of someone with COVID-19 or being in contact with droplets of someone with COVID-19.
"The same tools that work for preventing up from getting any sort of infection, any sort of viruses will also work for covid-19 as well, hand washing very important hygiene very important if you're sick don't go out to that big event that you we're planning to, if you go out please where a mask, get tested because now we have testing available we didn't have that before," said Dr. Sara Safarzadeh, Chief Medical Officer at ORMC.
In Contrast to COVID-19, Monkeypox is only spread through very close contact such as intimate physical touch or being in contact with an infectious rash or scab according to the CDC.
Covid-19 and Monkeypox both have vaccines, which is important in stopping the spread of both viruses.
If you believe you have Monkeypox or have been in contact with someone with monkeypox, call your health care provider and stay isolated.
If you have covid-19 symptoms make sure to isolate yourself and get tested. | https://www.newswest9.com/article/news/local/covid-19-and-monkeypox-cases-up/513-d9f916d4-b41f-4150-8ec9-fe5ff8d6279a | 2022-07-25T17:31:41 | 0 | https://www.newswest9.com/article/news/local/covid-19-and-monkeypox-cases-up/513-d9f916d4-b41f-4150-8ec9-fe5ff8d6279a |
MIDLAND, Texas — Sunley was born with a rare heart condition, and has been in and out of Texas children's hospital.
However, thanks to the talented medical team, she has received extraordinary care and now her family and people across the country are doing what they can to make sure others like Sunley can get the care they need.
Filling up cups for a cause to raise money for a clinic at Texas Children's that would help people like Sunley who need specialized care for extremely rare conditions.
"I'm Sunley's grandmother, she has Hypoplastic Right Heart Syndrome she was born four years ago and she had her diagnosis at 20 weeks and so we all dove headfirst into the hear community at Texas Children's," said Cathy Oestmann.
Texas Children's has made tremendous strides when it comes to people with conditions like Sunley's.
"We've just been so amazed at the progress they've made with her and her half hearted buddies," Oestmann said.
On Friday and Saturday, people from all across the country held lemonade stands to raise money for the hospital, started by Sunley's mom, Elizabeth.
"She just put it out there if you'd like to host a lemonade stand July 22nd or 23rd or both and people just started signing up and we had someone in Alaska that was Elizabeth's volleyball coach when she was in high school and we have relatives, church friends, heart friends," Oestmann said.
People showed up to offer their support via donations in Midland, Odessa and throughout the country for kids and families that are going through something extremely difficult.
"There's also times that it's difficult because she's seen so many of her heart friends children's not survive and probably once a week someone just doesn't wake up," Oestmann said.
The goal of the write with light project is to help these families, and that takes research and medical advancements.
"They are learning so much everyday, it's moving so fast and they work with other hospitals they talk to other doctors, we've just seen great corporation and thinking outside the box," Oestmann said.
The write with light project hopes to have this event again next year. If you couldn't make it out to the lemonade stand today but would like to donate you can find out more here. | https://www.newswest9.com/article/news/local/lemonade-stands-throughout-the-country-inspired-by-girl/513-99dff67e-5c64-440c-b137-cf7686363d6e | 2022-07-25T17:31:44 | 0 | https://www.newswest9.com/article/news/local/lemonade-stands-throughout-the-country-inspired-by-girl/513-99dff67e-5c64-440c-b137-cf7686363d6e |
GAINES COUNTY, Texas — One person has been killed in a fatal crash that occurred on July 13 in Gaines County.
34-year-old Faustino Garcia of Roswell, New Mexico was officially pronounced dead on July 21 after succumbing to his injuries in the hospital.
The initial investigation revealed that Garcia was traveling southbound on State Highway 214. The other vehicle involved, a 2015 Peterbilt truck, was on the shoulder of SH-214 when it attempted to pull onto the roadway and eventually was struck by Garcia.
Garcia was immediately transported to UMC in Lubbock. Eight days later, Garcia was pronounced dead due to his injuries. Garcia was not wearing a seatbelt at the time of the crash. The other person involved in the crash was not injured.
We will continue to update this story as we receive more information. The investigation is still ongoing. | https://www.newswest9.com/article/news/local/one-dead-after-a-fatal-crash-in-gaines-county/513-1e61eec9-6493-4e61-9be4-b97bc3cccfb7 | 2022-07-25T17:31:49 | 1 | https://www.newswest9.com/article/news/local/one-dead-after-a-fatal-crash-in-gaines-county/513-1e61eec9-6493-4e61-9be4-b97bc3cccfb7 |
DALLAS — One person was taken to a hospital after a officer-involved shooting inside of the Dallas Love Field airport in Dallas on Monday morning, police officials and sources confirmed to WFAA.
Police confirmed at around 11:30 a.m. they were responding to reports of shots fired inside the airport. Sources have since told WFAA that a female suspect had been shot and was being taken to a hospital.
Sources additionally confirmed the incident was an officer-involved shooting. More details were not yet available.
Dallas Police Chief Eddie Garcia confirmed to WFAA that officers were investigating reports of a shooting at the airport.
The Federal Aviation Administration issued a ground stop at Love Field at 11:11 a.m. "due to security." More information from aviation officials was not released.
At least part of the airport was being evacuated during the incident on Monday morning, a North Texas police chief reported.
Rockwall Police Chief Max Geron, a former Dallas Police Department commander, tweeted about 11:20 a.m. that he "just got evacuated of Love Field after an apparent shooting."
"Family is safe," Geron tweeted. "TSA did a great job."
Video shared on social media in the wake of the reported shooting incident showed people crouching inside of the airport and taking cover after apparently being told to "run."
Additional video shared to social media revealed a similar scene outside of the airport, with would-be passengers crouching in an area between the airport and the tarmac.
This is a breaking news story. Check back for more information as it develops. | https://www.newswest9.com/article/news/local/texas/shots-reportedly-fired-at-dallas-love-field-airport-dallas-police-say/287-a0fa0c01-dca6-40d9-bb00-bf244b4b13ed | 2022-07-25T17:31:50 | 0 | https://www.newswest9.com/article/news/local/texas/shots-reportedly-fired-at-dallas-love-field-airport-dallas-police-say/287-a0fa0c01-dca6-40d9-bb00-bf244b4b13ed |
TWIN FALLS — Two men face multiple charges after being apprehended Sunday morning after an attempted break-in at a Twin Falls house, police say.
A person inside the house, on the 1200 block of 6th Avenue East, made the call to law enforcement at about 10 a.m., said Lt. Craig Stotts of the Twin Falls Police Department.
When officers arrived, they found two men — Justin Brian Smith, 39, of Buhl, and Casey D. Criger, 33, of Hansen, trying to gain access inside the house, Stotts said. Smith eluded initial attempts by police to detain him, fought officers, and fled, Stotts said. He was captured a few blocks away on 8th Avenue East.
Smith repeatedly gave police false information about his identity, Stotts said.
Smith faces multiple charges, including battery of a law officer, aggravated assault, possession of a controlled substance, unlawful entry, obstruction and giving false information to police. He also had a warrant for a misdemeanor. Criger faces charges of resisting arrest and obstruction.
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DALLAS — A 37-year-old woman fired off several rounds with a handgun near a ticket counter at Dallas Love Field airport at 10:59 a.m. on Monday before being shot by Dallas Police officers and taken to Parkland Hospital to have her injuries treated, police said.
In a press conference shortly after noon on Monday, Dallas Police Chief Eddie Garcia said the woman changed clothes in a restroom before approaching a ticket counter and firing a gun. It's not clear where the woman was aiming with her shots, or what her motive might have been, Garcia said.
Shortly after firing her weapon, Garcia said a Dallas Police officer shot the woman in her lower body. Garcia reported no other injuries from the shooting at the time of his press conference.
Video shared on social media in the wake of the reported shooting incident showed people crouching inside of the airport and taking cover after apparently being told to "run."
Sources tell WFAA that there may have been additional injuries in the chaos that ensued in those moments. Ambulances could be seen arriving at the airport at around 12:30 p.m.
At 11:11 a.m., the Federal Aviation Administration issued a ground stop at Love Field over security concerns. More information from aviation officials was not released. As of 12:30 p.m., the stop was still in place for arriving flights.
At least part of the airport was evacuated in the wake of the incident, a North Texas police chief reported. Rockwall Police Chief Max Geron, a former Dallas Police Department commander, tweeted about 11:20 a.m. that he "just got evacuated of Love Field after an apparent shooting."
"Family is safe," Geron tweeted. "TSA did a great job."
Additional video shared to social media revealed would-be passengers taking cover and crouching in an area between the airport and the tarmac.
This is a breaking news story. Check back for more information as it develops. | https://www.kcentv.com/article/news/local/shots-reportedly-fired-at-dallas-love-field-airport-dallas-police-say/287-a0fa0c01-dca6-40d9-bb00-bf244b4b13ed | 2022-07-25T17:44:49 | 0 | https://www.kcentv.com/article/news/local/shots-reportedly-fired-at-dallas-love-field-airport-dallas-police-say/287-a0fa0c01-dca6-40d9-bb00-bf244b4b13ed |
Coos County commissioners are leaning toward asking voters whether to allow psilocybin to be manufactured in the county.
During its regular meeting Tuesday, commissioners hosted a public hearing for Ordinance 2027, which would send the question of psilocybin manufacturing and licensing to the voters in November.
Psilocybin is a naturally occurring compound in more than 200 species of fungi that is psychedelic, but also has many medical uses. Known by many as magic mushrooms, psilocybin is consumed and has hallucinogenic effects. It is also known to trigger changes in perception, mood and thought.
Voters in Oregon approved the manufacture of psilocybin but gave counties the ability to option out. Voters in each county must approved the ability to option out. If passed by voters, the vote would only apply to the unincorporated areas of the county.
During the public hearing, two members of the public spoke about the ordinance. Pam Lewis said she was concerned because psilocybin is a strong psychedelic.
"I happened to do a tiny bit of research," Lewis said. "Psilocybin is a substance for, No. 1, in the medical category that is psychedelic and is the worst case to monitor. It is the most damaging to the brain and lasts for hours and hours."
Rob Taylor also spoke out, saying the county should consider changing the rules related to many drugs.
"My understanding has always been that psilocybin is not a particularly dangerous substance," Taylor said. "It's not that I advocate for its use, just wondering. I also wonder if we're considering the more dangerous substances? Has the county considered stronger penalties for substances that are much more dangerous like methamphetamines and opioids. I was just wondering if there's any plans to address that."
Taylor was referring to another vote by Oregon voters, where the possession and use of almost all drugs was decriminalized. Under the new law, possession and use of most drugs is now a civil offense, with monetary fines rather than criminal fines.
Commissioner Melissa Cribbins explained that the vote to decriminalize most drugs failed in Coos County, but passed statewide. She said referring the psilocybin decision to the voters was the right choice.
"We really don't have the rules from from the Oregon Health Authority on how this will be implemented," Cribbins said. "I know people have different opinions on psilocybin. I just think it's a strong feeling that voters should have a say on this. It was on the ballot at the same time as Measure 110, which decriminalized most drugs, and I think it got overshadowed by that."
Commissioners will have a second public hearing on the issue before commissioners vote on the ordinance and decide whether to send the issue to voters. | https://theworldlink.com/news/local/county-leans-toward-having-voters-weigh-in-on-psilocybin/article_437d264e-08a1-11ed-b636-4371b101779e.html | 2022-07-25T17:57:23 | 1 | https://theworldlink.com/news/local/county-leans-toward-having-voters-weigh-in-on-psilocybin/article_437d264e-08a1-11ed-b636-4371b101779e.html |
DALLAS (KDAF) — A Heat Advisory is yet again in place for parts of North Texas including Bowie, Graham, Mineral Well, Denton, Fort Worth and Dallas, according to the National Weather Service center in Fort Worth.
Along with this Heat Advisory on Monday are some rain chances in the northeast portion of the region mainly in Sherman, Paris and Greenville.
Highs will exceed 103 degrees in the areas where the Heat Advisory is in effect while highs around the other parts of North Texas will range from 98 to 102. Some afternoon rain showers are possible across Northeast Texas (10% chance).
NWS Fort Worth says, “A Heat Advisory is in effect for portions of North Texas today where high temperatures will exceed 103 degrees. Highs elsewhere will range from 98 to 102. A couple of afternoon rain showers are possible across Northeast Texas.” | https://cw33.com/news/local/heat-advisory-for-parts-of-north-texas-on-monday-along-with-low-rain-chances-in-northeast-portion-of-region/ | 2022-07-25T17:57:46 | 0 | https://cw33.com/news/local/heat-advisory-for-parts-of-north-texas-on-monday-along-with-low-rain-chances-in-northeast-portion-of-region/ |
DALLAS (KDAF) — As the North Texas heat continues during the work week some much-needed and wanted rain could return over the weekend Friday-Saturday.
NWS Fort Worth reports a weak cold front will be approaching the Red River which in turn will bring some low rain chances to the region. “Low rain chances will return to North Texas at the end of the week as a weak cold front approaches the area. The greatest chances will be on Friday and Saturday,” the center said.
Some locations in the region have the potential to see some decent rainfall, others could miss out as the rain will be scattered in nature, the center adds. “Temperatures should return to near normal values with aid from increased cloud cover.”
Lastly, NWS Fort Worth said, “For both DFW and Waco, 2022 is among the driest years on record through July 24. DFW has cracked the top 10 with no measurable rainfall since June 3. For Waco, only 1925 is drier for the year to date.” | https://cw33.com/news/local/rain-chances-return-over-north-texas-weekend-as-july-ends/ | 2022-07-25T17:57:52 | 0 | https://cw33.com/news/local/rain-chances-return-over-north-texas-weekend-as-july-ends/ |
2 dead after New Mexico Rail Runner strikes vehicle
Associated Press
SANTA FE — Two people were killed Sunday in a crash involving a Rain Runner commuter train and a vehicle on State Road 313, according to New Mexico State Police.
The names and ages of the two people who died weren't immediately released.
According to a Rail Runner spokesperson, a southbound train leaving Santa Fe struck a vehicle crossing the tracks at a private crossing.
They said all 90 passengers onboard the train were being bussed to their destination.
Rio Metro Regional Transit District said train service was stopped for the day due to the crash. | https://www.lcsun-news.com/story/news/local/new-mexico/2022/07/25/2-dead-after-new-mexico-rail-runner-strikes-vehicle/65381926007/ | 2022-07-25T17:57:53 | 0 | https://www.lcsun-news.com/story/news/local/new-mexico/2022/07/25/2-dead-after-new-mexico-rail-runner-strikes-vehicle/65381926007/ |
DALLAS (KDAF) — To celebrate 100 years of Wright Brand Bacon, the city of Vernon, Texas, will officially change its name to Bacon City, USA for one weekend only.
According to the brand’s official website, this bacon brand, known for its thick-sliced hickory bacon, has roots in Texas. Wright Brand Bacon was conceived in the back of a small grocery store in Vernon Texas.
Officials say, Egbert Eggleston, his son Fay and son-in-law Roy Wright set out to concoct a thicker slice of bacon with a fuller flavor, so they got to work.
They hand-selected every pork belly that came through their grocery store, trimmed it, cured it and smoked each piece over real hickory wood. The end result speaks for itself.
To celebrate its roots, the City of Vernon will be officially renamed Bacon City, USA from Sept. 16-17 and Wright Brand is looking for a mayor to preside over Bacon City. Think you got what it takes?
If so, here’s how to become the mayor:
- Submit a one-minute video detailing your unique qualification and why you deserve to be the mayor
- Officials say they would love to see creativity, such as ballads, dances, raps, poems, or any other kind of performance
- Applications will be accepted through July 31
For more information, and to submit your application, click here. | https://cw33.com/news/local/texas-town-renaming-itself-bacon-city-usa-for-one-weekend-only-heres-how-to-apply-to-be-its-mayor/ | 2022-07-25T17:57:58 | 1 | https://cw33.com/news/local/texas-town-renaming-itself-bacon-city-usa-for-one-weekend-only-heres-how-to-apply-to-be-its-mayor/ |
Embattled New Mexico Children, Youth and Families Department outlines changes
ALBUQUERQUE — The embattled state agency that oversees child welfare in New Mexico said Friday it is retraining its front-line investigators and creating new critical review teams as part of an effort to once again overhaul a department that has struggled with child fatalities and critical incidents.
The latest measures were prompted by an outside review of the Children, Youth and Families Department and by mounting public criticism. The department had kept the report under wraps for months after it was completed by a national firm despite public record requests.
The 27-page report was released Friday as the agency detailed its initiatives.
Department Secretary Barbara Vigil, a retired New Mexico Supreme Court justice, said she wanted to immediately find ways to improve the system when she took over last fall, noting that the agency deals with 20,000 families every year.
“This report highlights many of the challenges we are already addressing and further illuminates opportunities for improvement — and how we tackle them,” she said in a statement.
The agency also underwent massive reforms in 2014, when then-Gov. Susana Martinez, a Republican, rolled out policy changes and directives changing the way child abuse cases were investigated in New Mexico. Still, problems have persisted under Democratic Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham's administration.
Maralyn Beck, founder and executive director of New Mexico Child First Network, called the current number of child abuse fatalities a public health crisis, saying immediate action is needed. She noted that the latest report comes to the same conclusions as a handful of other reports, task force recommendations, court rulings and other memos published over the last five years.
While advocates agree that the culture at the agency creates less than ideal working conditions, Beck and others said they're concerned that half of the latest recommendations are aimed at making improvements after the next critical incident or child death, rather than taking steps to prevent such an outcome.
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Christi Boomer, a foster parent and advocate, said multiple administrations have made promises to make improvements.
“Things have only continued to worsen for the children in this state,” she said.
Nashville, Tennessee-based Collaborative Safety LLC was hired in January to provide a systemic analysis and make recommendations to reduce critical cases experienced by the agency over the past year.
Vigil ordered the review following the November 2021 death of a 1-month-old boy in Valencia County who had blunt force trauma injuries to his head and face. Sheriff's officials had said the boy's mother one week earlier had called them to say she was concerned that she may hurt her children. She now is facing charges.
The review looked at turnover within the agency, high caseloads, a culture of fear among employees and the limits of an assessment tool that is used by case workers to score whether a child is in a safe environment.
According to the review, training conducted by an independent agency placed a strong focus on teaching about the tool, rather than focusing on its practical application. In some cases, staff were using the tool but had never been trained and there was inconsistency in how the tool was being used around the state.
The review said turnover and workload create a “reinforcing feedback loop” in which stress increases the likelihood that staff will leave their positions, subsequently increasing the workload for the remaining workers.
“It is understood that there are no quick fixes within the child welfare system and careful thought and planning must be considered prior to their implementation,” the report said.
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Since January, the department said more than 240 investigators and other workers have been retrained on practices that include building strong relationships between case workers and families.
All front-line investigators and supervisors also will receive specialized training over the next two months.
As for the new critical incident teams, they will be charged with interviewing families, law enforcement, doctors and others to better understand how the system worked or didn’t and how it can be improved to prevent future incidents. | https://www.lcsun-news.com/story/news/local/new-mexico/2022/07/25/embattled-new-mexico-child-welfare-agency-outlines-changes/65381957007/ | 2022-07-25T17:57:59 | 0 | https://www.lcsun-news.com/story/news/local/new-mexico/2022/07/25/embattled-new-mexico-child-welfare-agency-outlines-changes/65381957007/ |
DALLAS (KDAF) — North Texans got the opportunity to witness the World’s Biggest Coconut in Dallas this past weekend.
Photos courtesy Vita Coco Former Bachelor Matt James spends time in Dallas with local residents and Vita Coco for World’s Biggest Coconut. Photo courtesy Preston Saunders Photos courtesy Vita Coco
Coconut water beverage brand Vita Coco unveiled the World’s Biggest Coconut in Dallas to celebrate the launch of its newest product Vita Coco Coconut Juice.
Vita Coco Coconut Juice is a ‘delicious blend of coconut water packed with electrolytes, nutrients, and a burst of tropical flavor.’
They were located in the Bishop Arts District, located at 707 N. Zang Boulevard 75208 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on July 22-24.
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There were also local food vendors, outdoor games and refreshments courtesy Vita Coco. | https://cw33.com/news/local/watch-worlds-biggest-coconut-stops-through-dfw-this-past-weekend/ | 2022-07-25T17:58:04 | 1 | https://cw33.com/news/local/watch-worlds-biggest-coconut-stops-through-dfw-this-past-weekend/ |
Southern New Mexico city to install safe haven 'baby box'
HOBBS, N.M. — Hobbs city commissioners took a step toward saving the lives of unwanted newborns at a recent meeting by voting to install a baby box in the southeastern New Mexico community.
The vote was spurred by the case of Alexis Avila, who was caught on surveillance camera in early January throwing her infant — who was tied in a plastic bag — into a dumpster behind a retail shopping mall in near freezing weather. Dumpster divers found the newborn — six hours later, and still alive.
Due to that incident, commissioners approved a resolution in support of installing a surrender safety device at Hobbs Fire Station 1, otherwise known as the “Safe Haven Site,” and authorizing the city to seek funding for the installation and maintenance of the device from the state.
“We’d like to have the box here as soon as possible,” Hobbs Mayor Sam Cobb said. “As soon as we see what’s coming down from the state and other partners we might find. We hope to do something here within the next couple of months.”
Commissioners in February had made amendments to the Hobbs Safe Haven for Infants Act, the Hobbs News-Sun reported. Those changes allowed for the surrendering of infants, 90 days or less in age, to be surrendered via a “safety device” or “baby box” without parental fear of criminal prosecution.
According to Hobbs Fire Chief Barry Young, the Safe Haven baby box is a much needed asset for Hobbs and surrounding areas.
“The whole baby box concept really hit home here locally when we had the incident with the baby thrown in the dumpster,” Young said. “There was a lot of discussion as to what can be done on the part of the city and prevent it from happening again. Prior to that incident, I don’t know of any incidents as such, especially in my 20 year career.
“My opinion is, if it can save one baby, it’s definitely worth the cost.”
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New Mexico Sen. David Gallegos, R-Eunice, agrees.
According to Gallegos, who has been an advocate of the baby box since “Baby Sal” was found in the dumpster. While it has been a slow, uphill climb, he said, cities across New Mexico are taking steps in the right direction to continue to offer more options to mothers who feel they have no other choice than to give up their child.
“Loving and Carlsbad have both contacted me about having a box installed in their cities,” Gallegos said. “In order for a city to have a box, they have to have a 24-hour fire station so we may end up with about 30 of these boxes statewide. The thought is, if we have at least one per county in the state, then we can offer more options to these women.
“This next year, I intend to make adjustments because the bill still leaves some liability with the mother and we want to make sure, in the overall scheme, when the child is placed in the box, there is no liability for the mother. We also want to make sure that if the grandparents or father want the child, they have to the right to go and do a DNA test to be able to get the child back from CYFD. This is the first step and I’m really proud of Hobbs.”
Young said the approval on Monday night’s consent agenda is only the first step in the process. It allows the city to establish an account where it can start funneling money from donations. There also will be an annual $300 service fee for the company that provides the box.
Young said the process isn’t as simple as some might believe.
According to the consent agenda, $18,500 must be raised for the installation and fees of the box. Of that, $11,000 is the initial fee for the box itself.
Gallegos said a portion of the cost to the city has been pledged to be covered by Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham, who offered in February to cover the cost of five baby boxes to be placed around the state, with Hobbs following the first in Española.
“This will give women options that they didn’t have before. This is an anonymous option that has never been given to women in the country before,” Safe Haven Baby Box founder Monica Kelsey told the News-Sun. “It is pivotal to give women options. We can prevent those incidents from happening like the case that happened in January. It’s sad that it took that case to provide an option for the community there. I am thankful that baby survived and they are moving forward.”
Kelsey said the company already has 98 baby boxes in five states, with New Mexico being the sixth.
In Indiana, where Kelsey is from, two to three babies a year were found dead before installing the boxes. After the installation, zero infants have been found dead, and a record number of babies have been recovered in the boxes, she said.
“We’ve literally changed the tide. We’ve turned it around in Indiana and Arkansas. We’ve had a total of 14 babies (recovered) in the last three years in our boxes and we’ve had 115 women surrender at fire stations,” said Kelsey. “Our program doesn’t just revolve around women going to boxes, it revolves around giving women options.
“We’ve had almost 130 babies, moms and dads, come through our program in a little under three years.”
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Cobb agrees a baby box will provide options for people struggling with how to handle an unwanted newborn.
“This box indicates that we (Hobbs) care about children and we also care about the people that are struggling with some of the issues related to having children and not knowing what to do. We hope that this gives them an opportunity to feel like they can take the child and put it in a safe environment and not make poor decisions,” Cobb said.
According to Kelsey, after the money is raised and the contract is signed, it will take about two to three months to build, deliver and install a box. | https://www.lcsun-news.com/story/news/local/new-mexico/2022/07/25/hobbs-southern-new-mexico-city-to-install-safe-have-baby-box/65381940007/ | 2022-07-25T17:58:05 | 1 | https://www.lcsun-news.com/story/news/local/new-mexico/2022/07/25/hobbs-southern-new-mexico-city-to-install-safe-have-baby-box/65381940007/ |
Rio Grande reduced to a trickle in Albuquerque. Here's why river managers are bracing for more drying
BERNALILLO — Triple digit temperatures and a fickle monsoon season have combined with decades of persistent drought to put one of North America's longest rivers in its most precarious situation yet.
Islands of sand and gravel and patches of cracked mud are taking over where the Rio Grande once flowed. It's a scene not unlike other hot, dry spots around the western U.S. where rivers and reservoirs have been shrinking due to climate change and continued demand.
Local and federal water managers on Thursday warned that more stretches of the beleaguered Rio Grande will be drying up in the coming days in the Albuquerque area, leaving endangered silvery minnows stranded in whatever puddles remain.
The threat of having the river dry this far north has been present the last few summers due to ongoing drought, officials with the Bureau of Reclamation and one of the largest irrigation districts on the river said. But, this could be the year that residents in New Mexico's most populated region get to witness the effects of climate change on a grander scale.
It’s not uncommon to have parts of the Rio Grande go dry in its more southern reaches, but not in Albuquerque.
Like a monument, the river courses through the city, flanked by a forest of cottonwood and willow trees. It's one of the few ribbons of green to cut through the arid state, providing water for crops and communities.
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“This is almost the sole source of water in the central part of New Mexico and we’re not trying to save it just for the fish,” said Andy Dean, a federal biologist. “It’s our job as the Fish and Wildlife Service to prevent the extinction of this animal, but this water is also for everybody in the valley. We’re trying to save it for everybody and if the fish is that piece that helps us do that, then that’s what we have to use."
The Bureau of Reclamation will be releasing what little supplemental water it has left in upstream reservoirs along the Rio Grande. Over the last 20 years, the agency has leased about 700,000 acre-feet — or 228 billion gallons — of water to supplement flows through the middle Rio Grande for endangered and threatened species.
Biologists aren’t sure this latest release will be enough to make a difference for the endangered minnow.
Crews already have been rescuing stranded minnows in the San Acacia and Isleta areas and will continue as the river dries. So far, they've been lucky to net about 50 fish a day, but Dean said those numbers are just a fraction of what has been rescued in past years.
“It doesn’t look like there’s a lot of minnows out there currently. Our population monitoring is reflecting that as well,” he said.
Dean said scooping up minnows in Albuquerque will be new territory for the crew as they have never had to do such work that far north.
With a series of dams and interstate water-sharing agreements governing the Rio Grande's flows, local, state and federal officials have been successful in previous years reaching resolutions that allow for extra water to be leased and released so that flows could be boosted in times of need.
This year is different. New Mexico has been unable to store any extra runoff in upstream reservoirs because it owes Texas water as part of an interstate compact. With the outstanding debt and no water in the bank, New Mexico has nothing other than the hope of rain to recharge the system during the monsoon season.
Jason Casuga, the chief engineer for the Middle Rio Grande Conservancy District, which serves farmers throughout the Middle Rio Grande Valley, said it should serve as a wake-up call for the public and water management agencies.
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“There’s a lot of infrastructure on this river that was built for a purpose and that was during a period of time when water was plentiful," he said. "I’m hoping that’s the silver lining that comes out of this, that people start re-envisioning the way we can use that existing infrastructure.”
Congressional legislation would be needed in some cases. In others, it would require agreements with federal water and wildlife agencies that would allow for more flexibility.
“The longer this drought stays around, I think people are going to recognize we’ve got to find balance,” Casuga said.
The irrigation district and state officials have been pushing more farmers to participate in voluntary fallowing programs. Farmers would leave their fields unplanted for a season in order to save water and increase what flows across the border to Texas as a way to chip away at the debt. | https://www.lcsun-news.com/story/news/local/new-mexico/2022/07/25/rio-grande-reduced-to-a-trickle-in-albuquerque/65381913007/ | 2022-07-25T17:58:11 | 1 | https://www.lcsun-news.com/story/news/local/new-mexico/2022/07/25/rio-grande-reduced-to-a-trickle-in-albuquerque/65381913007/ |
The chief financial officer of a Long Island private school allegedly stole more than $8 million from the school, which he used to buy five houses on Fire Island and a fleet of cars for himself and his family, the Suffolk County District Attorney's Office said Monday.
David Ostrove, 51, also ran technology and operations for the Schechter School in Williston Park, where he worked for 11 years.
Prosecutors allege that from March 2014 to April 2022 he used school accounts to transfer money into his personal accounts, and then moved other funds to accounts he controlled to cover up the theft.
The DA's office alleges that Ostrove bought five houses on Fire Island from 2018 to 2021 using shell companies, then used purportedly stolen money to renovate them as rental properties. He allegedly made more than $600,000 in rental income as a result.
Prosecutors also claim that Ostrove bought four cars (including a 1965 Mustang), jewelry, limo rides, sports memorabilia and collectible coins. In addition, they allege he used the stolen funds to pay his daughter's college tuititon.
Ostrove was arraigned Monday on grand larceny and money laundering charges and ordered held on bail of $500,000 cash or $2 million bond. He faces up to 25 years in prison. | https://www.nbcnewyork.com/news/local/crime-and-courts/private-school-official-stole-8-million-bought-5-houses-on-fire-island-da/3793312/ | 2022-07-25T18:02:07 | 1 | https://www.nbcnewyork.com/news/local/crime-and-courts/private-school-official-stole-8-million-bought-5-houses-on-fire-island-da/3793312/ |
NORTH FORT MYERS, Fla. – A 19-year-old Lehigh Acres truck driver has been killed after a crash led to a dump truck being overturned this morning in North Fort Myers.
The accident happened around 8:00am near Del Prado Boulevard. A tow truck, traveling east on Mellow Drive, crossed over the center line and made contact with an approaching dump truck hauling dirt. The dump truck then became engulfed in flame before coming to a rest.
All lanes of the road are blocked as authorities are dealing with a diesel fuel spill clean up. The Lee County Sheriff’s Office, Florida Highway Patrol and Lee County EMS were all present on scene.
Trust NBC 2 to bring you the latest details as they become available. | https://nbc-2.com/news/local/2022/07/25/driver-killed-following-north-fort-myers-dump-truck-crash/ | 2022-07-25T18:06:43 | 1 | https://nbc-2.com/news/local/2022/07/25/driver-killed-following-north-fort-myers-dump-truck-crash/ |
CARMEL, Ind. — Carmel Mayor Jim Brainard accepted the resignation of Carmel Police Chief Jeff Horner Monday.
Horner was appointed in January 2022.
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Last week, Horner removed Deputy Chief Joe Bickel from his role after what the city described as "multiple allegations of inappropriate behavior."
The allegations against Bickel include the following claims:
- Groping a female employee's breast
- Attempting to forcibly kiss a different female employee
- Kissing the hand and neck of another female employee at a work-related event
- Using his position of authority within the department to influence an employee to violate a departmental standard operating procedure for the benefit of a family member.
After learning of the allegations, Brainard immediately ordered an external investigation, and Bickel was suspended.
Brainard appointed retired Carmel Police Chief Jim Barlow to serve as interim police chief until a permanent replacement is chosen.
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ATLANTA — A mass shooting early Sunday morning at a northwest Atlanta gas station was just one of several incidents police in the city responded to from Saturday to Sunday.
There were at least 15 people shot in various incidents -- including eight Sunday morning in a drive-by at a Shell gas station near the Diamond Club off Northside Drive.
In that incident, police said a car pulled into the station around 1 a.m. and began firing at a group of people. Six were stable and two are in critical condition. The victims range in age from 16 to 21. No suspects are in custody.
On Saturday, just before 3 a.m., officers responded to Grady Memorial Hospital for a report of a person shot that had been dropped off at the emergency room. Police say the victim was taken into surgery and the circumstances that led to the shooting are unknown.
Also on Saturday, around 3:10 a.m., a 16-year-old boy said he was walking to a gas station at 1981 Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard in northwest Atlanta when he heard gunshots and realized he was wounded. He was taken to the hospital in stable condition. No suspects were named in that case.
Around 5:40 a.m., police responded to a shooting where two women and a young child were hurt at an apartment off McDaniel Street in northwest Atlanta following a domestic situation. Investigators said a man was kicked out of the home and began firing shots from outside. All three victims are expected to be okay.
A 17-year-old boy was also killed Saturday following a dispute that escalated to gunfire, police said. Around 8:15 p.m., officers responded to 183 Mount Zion Road on a report of a person shot. The unnamed teen was taken to the hospital where he later died.
On Sunday, around 8:55 p.m., an adult man was shot in the area of 300 Wilson Mill Road in southwest Atlanta. The victim was alert when he was transported to the hospital and investigators are working to learn more about what led to the shooting. | https://www.11alive.com/article/news/local/atlanta-mass-shooting-crime/85-ba4b0372-c825-4a06-8f4b-0e6f932a0862 | 2022-07-25T18:14:56 | 1 | https://www.11alive.com/article/news/local/atlanta-mass-shooting-crime/85-ba4b0372-c825-4a06-8f4b-0e6f932a0862 |
LAWRENCEVILLE, Ga. — There's a new show coming to town, and it's sure to blow you away.
Flip Circus will be at Sugarloaf Mills in Lawrenceville from July 29-Aug. 15.
From the imaginations of the Vazquez Family, Flip Circus is a new and exciting show with a modern, yet vintage feel. Inside the iconic red and white tent, it's an intimate show that gives spectators an up-close and personal interaction with the artists.
There are shows everyday. This is the perfect event to get the whole family together for before summer ends.
Enter to win a Family Pack of tickets to Flip Circus at Sugarloaf Mills. Each family pack consists of two adult and two children tickets. Twelve winners will be selected. Enter to win here!
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9. Sponsor. The sweepstakes is sponsored by WXIA. The decisions of Sponsor regarding the selection of winners and all other aspects of the Sweepstakes shall be final and binding in all respects. Sponsor will not be responsible for typographical, printing or other inadvertent errors in these Official Rules or in other materials relating to the Sweepstakes. For a list of winners (available after November 29, 2022) or a copy of these Official Rules, visit 11Alive.com/contests or send a self-addressed, stamped envelope to “Winners List/Official Rules", 11Alive Sweepstakes, 1 Monroe Place Atlanta, GA 30324. If you have any questions regarding this Sweepstakes, please contact (amcquade@11alive.com) or at (404) 892-1611. | https://www.11alive.com/article/news/local/contests/enter-to-win-family-pack-of-tickets-to-flip-circus/85-4c6ff761-f923-4beb-806a-46124955c475 | 2022-07-25T18:15:02 | 1 | https://www.11alive.com/article/news/local/contests/enter-to-win-family-pack-of-tickets-to-flip-circus/85-4c6ff761-f923-4beb-806a-46124955c475 |
Someone in North Texas just became a multi-millionaire.
An Arlington resident claimed a $7.25 million annuitized jackpot prize for the Lotto Texas drawing held on June 25. The ticket was purchased at a Circle K in Irving.
The winner, who decided to remain anonymous, opted to receive the cash value when they purchased the ticket. They will collect $4,632,166.56 before taxes.
The winning ticket matched all six numbers (7-10-23-34-46-47).
What is Lotto Texas?
Lotto Texas is played by choosing six numbers from one to 54 and offers multi-million-dollar jackpots.
Drawings are held Monday, Wednesday and Saturday at 10:12 p.m. CT.
For $1 more per play, a player can select the Extra! add on feature and win up to $10,000 more on non-jackpot prizes.
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Family Dollar is issuing a voluntary recall of more than 400 products that were improperly stored and inadvertently shipped to the company's retail stores around the country.
According to a notice published Thursday by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, the recalled products were "stored outside of labeled temperature requirements" and shipped to stores on around May 1 through June 10.
Among the recalled items are brand-named toiletry products like Degree and Arm & Hammer deodorants, Crest toothpaste, Aveeno moisturizer, Purell hand sanitizer and Coppertone sunscreen. It also includes medicines such as Dayquil, Motrin Children's Bubblegum Syrup and Robitussin DM. See below for a full list of products, or click here.
Family Dollar has not received any consumer complaints or reports of illness related to the recall. The company has notified the affected stores and asked them to remove the affected products from shelves.
This recall does not apply to retail stores in Delaware, Alaska and Hawaii, as they did not receive any of the products subject to the recall.
Recall Alert
Customers with questions regarding this recall may contact Family Dollar Customer Service at 844-636-7687 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET. Customers should contact their physician or health care provider if they have experienced any problems that may be related to using these products. | https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/local/recall-alert/family-dollar-recalls-more-than-400-brand-name-products-due-to-improper-storage/3030901/ | 2022-07-25T18:15:18 | 1 | https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/local/recall-alert/family-dollar-recalls-more-than-400-brand-name-products-due-to-improper-storage/3030901/ |
What to Know
- Gunfire was reported inside Dallas Love Field Airport just after 11 a.m.
- A woman was transported from the scene by Dallas Fire-Rescue after police say she fired several rounds inside the airport.
- Rockwall Chief of Police Max Geron was in the TSA security line and told NBC 5 he heard several shots near a ticket counter.
A woman pulled out a gun inside Dallas Love Field Airport late Monday morning and began shooting toward the ceiling, Dallas police say. The woman was confronted and shot by officers. No other injuries have been reported.
Dallas Chief of Police Eddie Garcia said the woman, identified only as a 37-year-old, was dropped off at the airport just before 11 a.m. and that once inside she went into a restroom and changed clothes.
Garcia said the woman exited the restroom wearing a hoody, pulled out a gun and started firing several shots. Most of the shots, Garcia said, appeared to be directed toward the ceiling.
"At this point we don't know where exactly the individual was aiming, from what we are seeing she was aiming at the ceiling," Garcia said. " There are several rounds that were found."
Officers inside the airport confronted the woman and shot her in her lower extremities. The woman was taken to Parkland Memorial Hospital in an unknown condition. No further information about her or the motivation behind the shooting or who dropped her off at the airport is known.
Cell phone video shared with NBC 5 showed travelers on the ground, behind chairs at the gates and sheltering in place while the shooting unfolded.
The investigation is ongoing and Garcia said he expects elements to change as more is learned about what happened. Agents with the Dallas FBI's field office were seen at the airport along with Dallas Police. The FAA told NBC 5 that the incident is a police matter.
WITNESS SAYS SHOOTER SAYS HUSBAND WAS CHEATING
A man who spoke with NBC 5 Monday afternoon said he was standing nearby when the woman pulled out a gun and started shooting.
The man said the woman said she had an announcement to make and said something about her husband cheating.
"She basically said her announcement, talking about her husband was cheating or something. And she basically said she was about to blow this sucker up. After she said that she pulled out a gun. She fired the first shot in the air and basically, everybody scattered," the man said. "We were running. There were 10-12 more shots after that."
DALLAS LOVE FIELD SHOOTING
ROCKWALL CHIEF PASSING THROUGH SECURITY WHEN SHOTS WERE FIRED
Max Geron, Chief of Police in Rockwall, told NBC 5 in a phone interview Monday morning that he and his family were going through security when they heard gunshots.
Geron said a number of shots were heard near a baggage or ticket counter area. He said he grabbed his kids and that the TSA agents responded quickly by shuffling travelers into secure areas.
He said the TSA then got word that "the shooter was down" and they were evacuated out of the airport and sequestered in an outdoor location.
GROUND STOP AT DALLAS LOVE FIELD
All flights inbound to Dallas Love are currently being held at their departure location until 1:30 p.m., per the FAA.
Planes that landed in the hour or so after the incident were being held on the apron and were not proceeding to gates.
Southwest Airlines issued the following statement early Monday afternoon saying they "paused all departures and arrivals as we wait for additional information from authorities" and that "there’s no greater priority for us than the safety of our employees and customers, all of which are reportedly safe."
Lynn Lunsford, with the FAA, told NBC 5 after noon Monday that there was no estimate on the number of flights diverted due to the incident.
Travelers are encouraged to check the status of their flight before heading to the airport.
This story is developing. Check back and refresh the page as some of the elements may change. NBC 5's Scott Friedman, Scott Gordon, Sophia Beausoleil and David Goins contributed to this report.
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EAST CHICAGO — A Gary man was killed in a shootout late Friday that also wounded a second man, officials said.
Douglas Jackson, 20, and the man were involved in a shooting about 11 p.m. in the 3500 block of Pennsylvania Avenue in East Chicago's Harbor section, according to police and the Cook County medical examiner's office.
Jackson died Saturday morning at the University of Chicago Medical Center, a medical examiner's release said.
Anyone with information is asked to call East Chicago detectives at 219-391-8318. To remain anonymous, call 219-391-8500.
Gallery: Recent arrests booked into Lake County Jail
Kyra Willis
Age : 29
Residence: Chicago, IL
Booking Number(s): 2206110
Arrest Date: July 15, 2022
Offense Description: RESISTING
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Jonathan Thien
Age : 38
Residence: Crown Point, IN
Booking Number(s): 2206094
Arrest Date: July 14, 2022
Offense Description: OPERATE VEH AFTER BEING HABITUAL TRAFFIC OFFENDER; POSSESSION - METHAMPHETAMINE
Highest Offense Class: Felonies
Kevin Rodriguez
Age : 36
Residence: Lowell, IN
Booking Number(s): 2206098
Arrest Date: July 14, 2022
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Thomas Silaj
Age : 34
Residence: Highland, IN
Booking Number(s): 2206096
Arrest Date: July 14, 2022
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
David Moore III
Age : 47
Residence: St. John, IN
Booking Number(s): 2206095
Arrest Date: July 14, 2022
Offense Description: BATTERY - SIMPLE - TOUCH W/NO INJURY
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Arionn Parent
Age : 52
Residence: Hobart, IN
Booking Number(s): 2206108
Arrest Date: July 14, 2022
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Christopher Philbin
Age : 34
Residence: Dyer, IN
Booking Number(s): 2206105
Arrest Date: July 14, 2022
Offense Description: BATTERY - AGGRAVATED - W/MODERATE BODILY INJURY
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Germon Jones
Age : 26
Residence: Crown Point, IN
Booking Number(s): 2206101
Arrest Date: July 14, 2022
Offense Description: INTIMIDATION
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Nicole McGregor
Age : 30
Residence: Lake Station, IN
Booking Number(s): 2206078
Arrest Date: July 14, 2022
Offense Description: DEALING - METHAMPHETAMINE
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Courtney Johnson
Age : 39
Residence: Chicago, IL
Booking Number(s): 2206112
Arrest Date: July 14, 2022
Offense Description: FRAUD - DECEPTION - IDENTITY
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Jeff Henderson Jr.
Age : 40
Residence: Gary, IN
Booking Number(s): 2206090
Arrest Date: July 14, 2022
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Christopher Dukes
Age : 37
Residence: Merrillville, IN
Booking Number(s): 2206083
Arrest Date: July 14, 2022
Offense Description: POSSESSION - FIREARM - BY A SERIOUS VIOLENT FELON
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Michael Edwards Jr.
Age : 39
Residence: Merrillville, IN
Booking Number(s): 2206082
Arrest Date: July 14, 2022
Offense Description: THEFT - PROPERTY - POCKET-PICKING - $750 TO $50,000
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Jasmine Clayton
Age : 32
Residence: Hammond, IN
Booking Number(s): 2206079
Arrest Date: July 14, 2022
Offense Description: INTIMIDATION
Highest Offense Class: Felony
James Ballard
Age : 58
Residence: Merrillville, IN
Booking Number(s): 2206092
Arrest Date: July 14, 2022
Offense Description: SEX OFFENDER RESIDENCY VIOLATIONS
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Dawn Burton
Age : 56
Residence: Calumet City, IL
Booking Number(s): 2206091
Arrest Date: July 14, 2022
Offense Description: SEX OFFENDER REGISTRATION VIOLATION
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Tre'Vion Carlisle
Age : 24
Residence: Gary, IN
Booking Number(s): 2206086
Arrest Date: July 14, 2022
Offense Description: ROBBERY
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Jeremy Asfall
Age : 33
Residence: Sacramento, CA
Booking Number(s): 2206106
Arrest Date: July 14, 2022
Offense Description: RESISTING
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Juan Aguero Jr.
Age : 53
Residence: Hammond, IN
Booking Number(s): 2206081
Arrest Date: July 14, 2022
Offense Description: CONFINEMENT
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Brian Suckey
Age : 36
Residence: LaPorte, IN
Booking Number(s): 2206045
Arrest Date: July 13, 2022
Offense Description: POSSESSION - METHAMPHETAMINE
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Simona Trajceski
Age : 27
Residence: Portage, IN
Booking Number(s): 2206050
Arrest Date: July 13, 2022
Offense Description: BATTERY - AGAINST LAW ENFORCEMENT OR PUBLIC SAFETY OFFICIAL
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Andrew Stover
Age : 35
Residence: Steger, IL
Booking Number(s): 2206068
Arrest Date: July 13, 2022
Offense Description: DOMESTIC BATTERY - SIMPLE
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
David Storey Jr.
Age : 24
Residence: Hobart, IN
Booking Number(s): 2206047
Arrest Date: July 13, 2022
Offense Description: BATTERY - AGGRAVATED - STRANGULATION; DOMESTIC BATTERY - SIMPLE; DEALING - COCAINE OR NARCOTIC DRUG
Highest Offense Class: Felonies
Jason Sivak
Age : 43
Residence: Crown Point, IN
Booking Number(s): 2206067
Arrest Date: July 13, 2022
Offense Description: BURGLARY - PROPERTY
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Annette Roberts
Age : 48
Residence: Chicago, IL
Booking Number(s): 2206060
Arrest Date: July 13, 2022
Offense Description: THEFT - PROPERTY - POCKET-PICKING - $750 TO $50,000
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Joseph McLeroy
Age : 48
Residence: Hobart, IN
Booking Number(s): 2206066
Arrest Date: July 13, 2022
Offense Description: BATTERY - AGGRAVATED - STRANGULATION; DOMESTIC BATTERY - SIMPLE
Highest Offense Class: Felony; Misdemeanor
Kewon Price
Age : 21
Residence: Chicago, IL
Booking Number(s): 2206073
Arrest Date: July 14, 2022
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Jonathan Huemmer
Age : 23
Residence: Crown Point, IN
Booking Number(s): 2206041
Arrest Date: July 13, 2022
Offense Description: RESISTING LAW ENFORCEMENT - VEHICLE
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Dontrell Henderson Jr.
Age : 24
Residence: Merrillville, IN
Booking Number(s): 2206054
Arrest Date: July 13, 2022
Offense Description: BATTERY - AGGRAVATED - STRANGULATION
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Tamika Graves
Age : 42
Residence: Chicago, IL
Booking Number(s): 2206058
Arrest Date: July 13, 2022
Offense Description: HOMICIDE - MURDER (ATTEMPTED)
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Malik Gross
Age : 26
Residence: Gary, IN
Booking Number(s): 2206059
Arrest Date: July 13, 2022
Offense Description: BATTERY - AGGRAVATED - W/SERIOUS BODILY INJURY; BURGLARY - PROPERTY - RESIDENTIAL ENTRY - BREAKING AND ENTERING - W/NO INTENT OF FELONY THEFT
Highest Offense Class: Felonies
Jamey Goin
Age : 44
Residence: Valparaiso, IN
Booking Number(s): 2206051
Arrest Date: July 13, 2022
Offense Description: RESISTING LAW ENFORCEMENT - VEHICLE
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Antonio Collins
Age : 46
Residence: Gary, IN
Booking Number(s): 2206071
Arrest Date: July 14, 2022
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Brigida Fortoso Gomez Rodriguez
Age : 49
Residence: Lowell, IN
Booking Number(s): 2206056
Arrest Date: July 13, 2022
Offense Description: BATTERY - STRANGULATION - AGAINST A PREGNANT WOMAN
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Missy Buhrmester
Age : 30
Residence: Linden, IN
Booking Number(s): 2206049
Arrest Date: July 13, 2022
Offense Description: POSSESSION - METHAMPHETAMINE
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Geno Carta
Age : 29
Residence: Cedar Lake, IN
Booking Number(s): 2206075
Arrest Date: July 14, 2022
Offense Description: BURGLARY - PROPERTY
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Glorivette Bonilla
Age : 45
Residence: Gary, IN
Booking Number(s): 2206063
Arrest Date: July 13, 2022
Offense Description: POSSESSION - COCAINE OR NARCOTIC DRUG
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Benjamin Seramur
Age : 31
Residence: Hebron, IN
Booking Number(s): 2206013
Arrest Date: July 12, 2022
Offense Description: RESISTING LAW ENFORCEMENT - FORCIBLY RESISTING
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Vashon Sherman
Age : 33
Residence: Indianapolis, IN
Booking Number(s): 2206020
Arrest Date: July 12, 2022
Offense Description: POSSESSION - FIREARM - BY A FELON
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Hannah Wagner
Age : 25
Residence: Gary, IN
Booking Number(s): 2206039
Arrest Date: July 13, 2022
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Jessica Whitlow
Age : 31
Residence: Hobart, IN
Booking Number(s): 2206015
Arrest Date: July 12, 2022
Offense Description: DOMESTIC BATTERY - SIMPLE
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Santiago Reyes
Age : 34
Residence: Chicago, IL
Booking Number(s): 2206018
Arrest Date: July 12, 2022
Offense Description: INTIMIDATION
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Bradley Schulten
Age : 38
Residence: Chicago, IL
Booking Number(s): 2206029
Arrest Date: July 12, 2022
Offense Description: POSSESSION - COCAINE OR NARCOTIC DRUG
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Kenneth Plucinski
Age : 49
Residence: Lowell, IN
Booking Number(s): 2206021
Arrest Date: July 12, 2022
Offense Description: THEFT - PROPERTY - SIMPLE - < $750
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Jonathan Popa
Age : 40
Residence: Highland, IN
Booking Number(s): 2206009
Arrest Date: July 12, 2022
Offense Description: BATTERY - AGAINST LAW ENFORCEMENT OR PUBLIC SAFETY OFFICIAL
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Alan Hughes
Age : 41
Residence: Gary, IN
Booking Number(s): 2206010
Arrest Date: July 12, 2022
Offense Description: POSSESSION - COCAINE OR NARCOTIC DRUG
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Jonathan Johnson
Age : 41
Residence: Hobart, IN
Booking Number(s): 2206011
Arrest Date: July 12, 2022
Offense Description: DEALING - METHAMPHETAMINE
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Melissa Johnston
Age : 39
Residence: Hobart, IN
Booking Number(s): 2206031
Arrest Date: July 12, 2022
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Stafford Henderson
Age : 64
Residence: Gary, IN
Booking Number(s): 2206016
Arrest Date: July 12, 2022
Offense Description: SEX OFFENDER REGISTRATION VIOLATION
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Vincent Banks
Age : 55
Residence: Gary, IN
Booking Number(s): 2206019
Arrest Date: July 12, 2022
Offense Description: MOTOR VEHICLE THEFT
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Nicole Bowersox
Age : 26
Residence: Lake Station, IN
Booking Number(s): 2206023
Arrest Date: July 12, 2022
Offense Description: DOMESTIC BATTERY - SIMPLE
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Francisco Flores
Age : 32
Residence: South Holland, IL
Booking Number(s): 2206035
Arrest Date: July 12, 2022
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Stewart Foley IV
Age : 49
Residence: Gary, IN
Booking Number(s): 2206037
Arrest Date: July 13, 2022
Offense Description: CONFINEMENT
Highest Offense Class: Felony
John Kryda
Age : 32
Residence: Crown Point, IN
Booking Number(s): 2205991
Arrest Date: July 11, 2022
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Kyle Hanaway
Age : 30
Residence: Medaryville, IN
Booking Number(s): 2205988
Arrest Date: July 11, 2022
Offense Description: MOTOR VEHICLE THEFT
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Derek Johnson
Age : 60
Residence: Gary, IN
Booking Number(s): 2205999
Arrest Date: July 11, 2022
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Favian Juarez
Age : 25
Residence: East Chicago, IN
Booking Number(s): 2206005
Arrest Date: July 12, 2022
Offense Description: BATTERY - AGAINST LAW ENFORCEMENT OR PUBLIC SAFETY OFFICIAL
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Jason Haddock
Age : 42
Residence: Valparaiso, IN
Booking Number(s): 2206000
Arrest Date: July 11, 2022
Offense Description: POSSESS HYPODERMIC SYRINGE OR NEEDLE
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Ryan Dobos
Age : 29
Residence: Schererville, IN
Booking Number(s): 2205998
Arrest Date: July 11, 2022
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Mary Granter
Age : 31
Residence: Hobart, IN
Booking Number(s): 2205986
Arrest Date: July 11, 2022
Offense Description: POSSESS HYPODERMIC SYRINGE OR NEEDLE; POSSESS LEGEND DRUG OR PRECURSOR
Highest Offense Class: Felonies
Charles Barber
Age : 42
Residence: Schererville, IN
Booking Number(s): 2206003
Arrest Date: July 12, 2022
Offense Description: RESISTING LAW ENFORCEMENT DEFENDANT USES A VEHICLE; BATTERY - AGAINST LAW ENFORCEMENT OR PUBLIC SAFETY OFFICIAL
Highest Offense Class: Felonies
Michael Warren
Age : 62
Residence: Beecher, IL
Booking Number(s): 2205965
Arrest Date: July 10, 2022
Offense Description: POSSESSION - METHAMPHETAMINE
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Jereyl Willis
Age : 29
Residence: Gary, IN
Booking Number(s): 2205977
Arrest Date: July 10, 2022
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Zeondre Shenault
Age : 22
Residence: Gary, IN
Booking Number(s): 2205978
Arrest Date: July 11, 2022
Offense Description: POSSESSION - METHAMPHETAMINE
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Mark Stovall Jr.
Age : 35
Residence: Merrillville, IN
Booking Number(s): 2205973
Arrest Date: July 10, 2022
Offense Description: POSSESSION - COCAINE OR NARCOTIC DRUG
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Tasha Barnes
Age : 42
Residence: Gary, IN
Booking Number(s): 2205982
Arrest Date: July 11, 2022
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Eugene Golston
Age : 52
Residence: Merrillville, IN
Booking Number(s): 2205980
Arrest Date: July 11, 2022
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Charlene Sandoval
Age : 60
Residence: Crown Point, IN
Booking Number(s): 2205974
Arrest Date: July 10, 2022
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Lamarr Thompson
Age : 51
Residence: Gary, IN
Booking Number(s): 2205959
Arrest Date: July 10, 2022
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Dyron Wash
Age : 36
Residence: Gary, IN
Booking Number(s): 2205963
Arrest Date: July 10, 2022
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Edward Zurawski
Age : 35
Residence: Portage, IN
Booking Number(s): 2205956
Arrest Date: July 10, 2022
Offense Description: POSSESSION - METHAMPHETAMINE
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Marcus Lucio
Age : 29
Residence: Gary, IN
Booking Number(s): 2205955
Arrest Date: July 9, 2022
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Angelee Luick
Age : 28
Residence: Lake Station, IN
Booking Number(s): 2205947
Arrest Date: July 9, 2022
Offense Description: FRAUD - DECEPTION - IDENTITY; NEGLECT OF DEPENDANT/CHILD VIOLATIONS; INTIMIDATION; BATTERY - AGAINST LAW ENFORCEMENT OR PUBLIC SAFETY OFFICIAL
Highest Offense Class: Felonies
Gilbert Ortiz
Age : 40
Residence: Hammond, IN
Booking Number(s): 2205951
Arrest Date: July 9, 2022
Offense Description: CONFINEMENT
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Jesus Perez Jr.
Age : 28
Residence: Dyer, IN
Booking Number(s): 2205946
Arrest Date: July 9, 2022
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Carmella Lawrence
Age : 55
Residence: Chicago, IL
Booking Number(s): 2205948
Arrest Date: July 9, 2022
Offense Description: POSSESSION - COCAINE OR NARCOTIC DRUG
Highest Offense Class: Felony
James Gilliam
Age : 47
Residence: Grant Park, IL
Booking Number(s): 2205957
Arrest Date: July 10, 2022
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Orlando Guerra
Age : 47
Residence: Schererville, IN
Booking Number(s): 2205954
Arrest Date: July 10, 2022
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Rondell Johnson
Age : 23
Residence: Rockford, IL
Booking Number(s): 2205950
Arrest Date: July 9, 2022
Offense Description: BATTERY - AGGRAVATED - W/INJURY
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Joshua Bennett
Age : 28
Residence: Calumet City, IL
Booking Number(s): 2205943
Arrest Date: July 9, 2022
Offense Description: BATTERY - AGAINST LAW ENFORCEMENT OR PUBLIC SAFETY OFFICIAL
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Jonathan Bermingham
Age : 38
Residence: Gary, IN
Booking Number(s): 2205952
Arrest Date: July 9, 2022
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Veronica Quijano
Age : 29
Residence: Chicago, IL
Booking Number(s): 2205913
Arrest Date: July 8, 2022
Offense Description: FRAUD - DECEPTION - IDENTITY
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Alantae Thornton
Age : 29
Residence: East Chicago, IN
Booking Number(s): 2205908
Arrest Date: July 8, 2022
Offense Description: POSSESSION - FIREARM - BY A FELON
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Armaun McKenzie
Age : 33
Residence: Hammond, IN
Booking Number(s): 2205927
Arrest Date: July 8, 2022
Offense Description: DOMESTIC BATTERY - AGGRAVATED - MODERATE BODILY INJURY
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Robert McKenzie Jr.
Age : 27
Residence: Gary, IN
Booking Number(s): 2205920
Arrest Date: July 8, 2022
Offense Description: FAMILY OFFENSE- INVASION OF PRIVACY
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Sharita Parks
Age : 38
Residence: Chicago, IL
Booking Number(s): 2205911
Arrest Date: July 8, 2022
Offense Description: FRAUD - DECEPTION - IDENTITY
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Angelos Lujano
Age : 21
Residence: Hammond, IN
Booking Number(s): 2205918
Arrest Date: July 8, 2022
Offense Description: POSSESSION - FIREARM - HANDGUN - W/NO PERMIT
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Jeffrey Lambert
Age : 49
Residence: Lake Station, IN
Booking Number(s): 2205898
Arrest Date: July 8, 2022
Offense Description: INTIMIDATION
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Paris Larkin Jr.
Age : 26
Residence: Park Forest, IL
Booking Number(s): 2205915
Arrest Date: July 8, 2022
Offense Description: DEALING - COCAINE OR NARCOTIC DRUG
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Kemetka Leftridge
Age : 44
Residence: Chicago, IL
Booking Number(s): 2205894
Arrest Date: July 8, 2022
Offense Description: FRAUD - OBTAINING PROPERTY - BY CREDIT CARD
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Deauntre Lester
Age : 34
Residence: East Chicago, IN
Booking Number(s): 2205919
Arrest Date: July 8, 2022
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Michael Kaufman
Age : 25
Residence: Valparaiso, IN
Booking Number(s): 2205897
Arrest Date: July 8, 2022
Offense Description: INTIMIDATION
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Cordarryl Jones
Age : 35
Residence: Chicago, IL
Booking Number(s): 2205914
Arrest Date: July 8, 2022
Offense Description: FRAUD - FORGERY
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Olivia Justice
Age : 18
Residence: Lowell, IN
Booking Number(s): 2205904
Arrest Date: July 8, 2022
Offense Description: POSSESSION - COCAINE OR NARCOTIC DRUG
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Pamela Jenkins Reynolds
Age : 51
Residence: Indianapolis, IN
Booking Number(s): 2205901
Arrest Date: July 8, 2022
Offense Description: FRAUD - FORGERY
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Timothy Irvin
Age : 44
Residence: Sauk Village, IL
Booking Number(s): 2205909
Arrest Date: July 8, 2022
Offense Description: THEFT - PROPERTY - SHOPLIFTING - < $750
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Nedal Hamed
Age : 40
Residence: Hobart, IN
Booking Number(s): 2205895
Arrest Date: July 8, 2022
Offense Description: BURGLARY; ROBBERY
Highest Offense Class: Felonies
Quinton Hicks
Age : 36
Residence: Chicago, IL
Booking Number(s): 2205910
Arrest Date: July 8, 2022
Offense Description: COUNTERFEITING AND APPLICATION FRAUD
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Cortney Dixon
Age : 36
Residence: East Chicago, IN
Booking Number(s): 2205923
Arrest Date: July 8, 2022
Offense Description: DOMESTIC BATTERY - AGGRAVATED - SERIOUS BODILY INJURY
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Brian Agee
Age : 26
Residence: Ford Heights, IL
Booking Number(s): 2205912
Arrest Date: July 8, 2022
Offense Description: RESISTING LAW ENFORCEMENT - VEHICLE
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Paul Brown Jr.
Age : 43
Residence: Cedar Lake, IN
Booking Number(s): 2205902
Arrest Date: July 8, 2022
Offense Description: BATTERY - AGGRAVATED - W/MODERATE BODILY INJURY
Highest Offense Class: Felony
David Buczek
Age : 32
Residence: Hobart, IN
Booking Number(s): 2205903
Arrest Date: July 8, 2022
Offense Description: DOMESTIC BATTERY - SIMPLE
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Lamont Walls
Age : 48
Residence: Gary, IN
Booking Number(s): 2205861
Arrest Date: July 7, 2022
Offense Description: POSSESSION - COCAINE OR NARCOTIC DRUG
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Rickey Washington
Age : 31
Residence: Danville, IL
Booking Number(s): 2205862
Arrest Date: July 7, 2022
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Jessica Sanchez
Age : 24
Residence: Cicero, IL
Booking Number(s): 2205878
Arrest Date: July 7, 2022
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Monique Smoot
Age : 39
Residence: Gary, IN
Booking Number(s): 2205874
Arrest Date: July 7, 2022
Offense Description: DOMESTIC BATTERY - SIMPLE
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Davion Torry
Age : 21
Residence: Griffith, IN
Booking Number(s): 2205854
Arrest Date: July 7, 2022
Offense Description: DOMESTIC BATTERY - SIMPLE - PRESENCE OF CHILD < 16 YEARS OLD
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Anthony Kirkland
Age : 37
Residence: Gary, IN
Booking Number(s): 2205853
Arrest Date: July 7, 2022
Offense Description: PUBLIC INDECENCY - PROMOTING PROSTITUTION
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Amber Mackey
Age : 23
Residence: Merrillville, IN
Booking Number(s): 2205855
Arrest Date: July 7, 2022
Offense Description: POSSESSION - METHAMPHETAMINE
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Daniel McGraw
Age : 36
Residence: Rensselaer, IN
Booking Number(s): 2205875
Arrest Date: July 7, 2022
Offense Description: BATTERY - AGAINST LAW ENFORCEMENT OR PUBLIC SAFETY OFFICIAL
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Gerald Purkey
Age : 34
Residence: Hobart, IN
Booking Number(s): 2205871
Arrest Date: July 7, 2022
Offense Description: POSSESSION HYPODERMIC SYRINGE OR NEEDLE; POSSESSION - METHAMPHETAMINE
Highest Offense Class: Felonies
Marta Rodriguez
Age : 43
Residence: East Chicago, IN
Booking Number(s): 2205869
Arrest Date: July 7, 2022
Offense Description: NEGLECT OF DEPENDANT/CHILD VIOLATIONS; FALSE REPORTING - REPORT, CRIME, OR COMPLAINT
Highest Offense Class: Felonies
Nyia Hunter
Age : 22
Residence: Riverdale, IL
Booking Number(s): 2205881
Arrest Date: July 8, 2022
Offense Description: NEGLECT OF DEPENDANT/CHILD VIOLATIONS
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Stacy Gorgas
Age : 44
Residence: Cedar Lake, IN
Booking Number(s): 2205856
Arrest Date: July 7, 2022
Offense Description: SEX OFFENDER REGISTRATION VIOLATION
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Andrei Guta
Age : 19
Residence: Baltimore, MD
Booking Number(s): 2205872
Arrest Date: July 7, 2022
Offense Description: THEFT - PROPERTY - SIMPLE - < $750
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Adam Garcia
Age : 25
Residence: Schererville, IN
Booking Number(s): 2205852
Arrest Date: July 7, 2022
Offense Description: CRIMINAL RECKLESSNESS - SIMPLE
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Dustin Freely
Age : 54
Residence: DeMotte, IN
Booking Number(s): 2205868
Arrest Date: July 7, 2022
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Matthew Creekbaum
Age : 39
Residence: Porter, IN
Booking Number(s): 2205873
Arrest Date: July 7, 2022
Offense Description: MOTOR VEHICLE THEFT; RESISTING - ESCAPE
Highest Offense Class: Felonies
Saya Dhiman
Age : 22
Residence: Palatine, IL
Booking Number(s): 2205891
Arrest Date: July 7, 2022
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Andrea Brown
Age : 30
Residence: Gary, IN
Booking Number(s): 2205867
Arrest Date: July 7, 2022
Offense Description: BATTERY - SIMPLE - TOUCH W/NO INJURY
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Jason Clark
Age : 44
Residence: Grffith, IN
Booking Number(s): 2205860
Arrest Date: July 7, 2022
Offense Description: DOMESTIC BATTERY - AGGRAVATED - MODERATE BODILY INJURY
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Anthony Bonner
Age : 37
Residence: Merrillville, IN
Booking Number(s): 2205850
Arrest Date: July 7, 2022
Offense Description: DOMESTIC BATTERY - SIMPLE - W/PRIOR AN UNRELATED CONVICTION REFERENCE SAME PERSON
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Brian Stewart Jr.
Age : 26
Residence: Hammond, IN
Booking Number(s): 2206122
Arrest Date: July 15, 2022
Offense Description: THEFT - PROPERTY - POCKET-PICKING; OWI
Highest Offense Class: Felony; Misdemeanor
Elijah Harris
Age : 24
Residence: Gary, IN
Booking Number(s): 2206344
Arrest Date: July 21, 2022
Offense Description: CRIMINAL RECKLESSNESS
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Kenyata Williams
Age : 32
Residence: Fort Wayne, IN
Booking Number(s): 2206247
Arrest Date: July 19, 2022
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Shaquille Nailon
Age : 27
Residence: Hammond, IN
Booking Number(s): 2206141
Arrest Date: July 16, 2022
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Ryan Scott
Age : 35
Residence: Munster, IN
Booking Number(s): 2206236
Arrest Date: July 19, 2022
Offense Description: BATTERY - SIMPLE - AGAINST A PERSON < 14 YEARS OLD
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Kenshawn Anderson
Age : 35
Residence: Hammond, IN
Booking Number(s): 2206279
Arrest Date: July 20, 2022
Offense Description: BURGLARY - PROPERTY - RESIDENTIAL ENTRY - BREAKING AND ENTERING
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Lamont Wilkerson Jr.
Age : 19
Residence: Gary, IN
Booking Number(s): 2206301
Arrest Date: July 20, 2022
Offense Description: POSSESSION - FIREARM - BY A FELON; RESISTING
Highest Offense Class: Felonies
Robert Conner
Age : 32
Residence: Evanston, IL
Booking Number(s): 2206334
Arrest Date: July 21, 2022
Offense Description: ARSON
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Benjamin Terry
Age : 25
Residence: Lake Station, IN
Booking Number(s): 2206225
Arrest Date: July 19, 2022
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Davon Jones
Age : 18
Residence: Hammond, IN
Booking Number(s): 2206254
Arrest Date: July 19, 2022
Offense Description: HOMICIDE - MURDER
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Henry Meadows III
Age : 43
Residence: Merrillville, IN
Booking Number(s): 2206191
Arrest Date: July 18, 2022
Offense Description: POSSESSION HYPODERMIC SYRINGE OR NEEDLE
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Adrian Duran
Age : 22
Residence: East Chicago, IN
Booking Number(s): 2206212
Arrest Date: July 18, 2022
Offense Description: BATTERY - AGGRAVATED - W/BODILY INJURY
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Amber Mazoch
Age : 31
Residence: Muskego, WI
Booking Number(s): 2206331
Arrest Date: July 21, 2022
Offense Description: BURGLARY - PROPERTY - RESIDENTIAL ENTRY - BREAKING AND ENTERING
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Lindsey Delgado
Age : 37
Residence: Portage, IN
Booking Number(s): 2206119
Arrest Date: July 15, 2022
Offense Description: POSSESSION HYPODERMIC SYRINGE OR NEEDLE
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Skarlet Cooper
Age : 38
Residence: Portage, IN
Booking Number(s): 2206288
Arrest Date: July 20, 2022
Offense Description: BATTERY - AGAINST LAW ENFORCEMENT OR PUBLIC SAFETY OFFICIAL; PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION - OBSTRUCTION OF JUSTICE
Highest Offense Class: Felonies
Emanuel Barnes
Age : 27
Residence: Dolton, IL
Booking Number(s): 2206229
Arrest Date: July 19, 2022
Offense Description: BATTERY - AGGRAVATED - STRANGULATION; BATTERY - AGAINST LAW ENFORCEMENT OR PUBLIC SAFETY OFFICIAL
Highest Offense Class: Felonies
Laquette Cain-Allison
Age : 32
Residence: Milwaukee, WI
Booking Number(s): 2206193
Arrest Date: July 17, 2022
Offense Description: THEFT - PROPERTY - SIMPLE - < $750
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Abel Moreno
Age : 32
Residence: Hammond, IN
Booking Number(s): 2206333
Arrest Date: July 21, 2022
Offense Description: HOMICIDE - RECKLESS
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Anthony Cooper
Age : 50
Residence: Gary, IN
Booking Number(s): 2206337
Arrest Date: July 21, 2022
Offense Description: THEFT - PROPERTY - SHOPLIFTING - < $750
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Erich Boone
Age : 46
Residence: Gary, IN
Booking Number(s): 2206314
Arrest Date: July 20, 2022
Offense Description: BURGLARY - PROPERTY; - SEX OFFENDER REGISTRATION VIOLATION
Highest Offense Class: Felonies
Darion Key
Age : 20
Residence: Gary, IN
Booking Number(s): 2206348
Arrest Date: July 21, 2022
Offense Description: INTIMIDATION
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Sarah Morden
Age : 29
Residence: Dyer, IN
Booking Number(s): 2206248
Arrest Date: July 19, 2022
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Sommer Nicholson
Age : 36
Residence: Chicago, IL
Booking Number(s): 2206125
Arrest Date: July 15, 2022
Offense Description: CASINO GAMBLING VIOLATIONS
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Trenton Terry
Age : 42
Residence: Chicago, IL
Booking Number(s): 2206124
Arrest Date: July 15, 2022
Offense Description: CASINO GAMBLING VIOLATIONS
Highest Offense Class: Felony
David Freeborn
Age : 36
Residence: Lansing, IL
Booking Number(s): 2206268
Arrest Date: July 20, 2022
Offense Description: POSSESSION - COCAINE OR NARCOTIC DRUG; RESISTING - ESCAPE
Highest Offense Class: Felonies
Clarion Phillips
Age : 32
Residence: Burnham, IL
Booking Number(s): 2206186
Arrest Date: July 17, 2022
Offense Description: BATTERY - SIMPLE - TOUCH W/NO INJURY
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Darnell Turner
Age : 53
Residence: Lansing, IL
Booking Number(s): 2206207
Arrest Date: July 18, 2022
Offense Description: INTIMIDATION
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Reginald Ryals
Age : 22
Residence: Dolton, IL
Booking Number(s): 2206237
Arrest Date: July 19, 2022
Offense Description: BATTERY - AGGRAVATED - STRANGULATION
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Mathew Demakas
Age : 39
Residence: Portage, IN
Booking Number(s): 2206118
Arrest Date: July 15, 2022
Offense Description: INTIMIDATION
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Dwayne Fields
Age : 57
Residence: Milwaukee, WI
Booking Number(s): 2206335
Arrest Date: July 21, 2022
Offense Description: THEFT - PROPERTY - SHOPLIFTING - < $750
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Kenneth Peterson
Age : 51
Residence: East Chicago, IN
Booking Number(s): 2206130
Arrest Date: July 15, 2022
Offense Description: ROBBERY
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Emanuel England
Age : 32
Residence: Merrillville, IN
Booking Number(s): 2206218
Arrest Date: July 18, 2022
Offense Description: ROBBERY
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Durell Rhymes
Age : 36
Residence: Gary, IN
Booking Number(s): 2206241
Arrest Date: July 19, 2022
Offense Description: POSSESSION - FIREARM - HANDGUN - W/NO PERMIT; OWI; SEX OFFENDER REGISTRATION VIOLATION
Highest Offense Class: Felonies
Samantha Cardenas
Age : 26
Residence: East Chicago, IN
Booking Number(s): 2206180
Arrest Date: July 17, 2022
Offense Description: FRAUD - DECEPTION - IDENTITY
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Hannah Kuckuck
Age : 26
Residence: Fort Myers, FL
Booking Number(s): 2206340
Arrest Date: July 21, 2022
Offense Description: POSSESSION - COCAINE OR NARCOTIC DRUG
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Samuel Sledge
Age : 21
Residence: Decatur, IL
Booking Number(s): 2206246
Arrest Date: July 19, 2022
Offense Description: CHILD MOLESTATION - STATUTORY RAPE
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Rebecca White
Age : 31
Residence: Rensselaer, IN
Booking Number(s): 2206142
Arrest Date: July 16, 2022
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Patrick Nuttall
Age : 20
Residence: Gary, IN
Booking Number(s): 2206137
Arrest Date: July 15, 2022
Offense Description: DOMESTIC BATTERY - SIMPLE
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Sammie Garrett Jr.
Age : 54
Residence: Chicago Heights, IL
Booking Number(s): 2206274
Arrest Date: July 20, 2022
Offense Description: THEFT - PROPERTY - POCKET-PICKING - < $750
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Scott Porta II
Age : 22
Residence: Gary, IN
Booking Number(s): 2206179
Arrest Date: July 17, 2022
Offense Description: BURGLARY - PROPERTY - RESIDENTIAL ENTRY - BREAKING AND ENTERING; RESISTING - ESCAPE
Highest Offense Class: Felonies
Leroy Williams
Age : 35
Residence: Gary, IN
Booking Number(s): 2206312
Arrest Date: July 20, 2022
Offense Description: BURGLARY - PROPERTY
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Jorie Fink
Age : 26
Residence: Schererville, IN
Booking Number(s): 2206139
Arrest Date: July 15, 2022
Offense Description: FRAUD - OBTAINING PROPERTY - BY CREDIT CARD
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Takyra Cunningham
Age : 26
Residence: Chicago, IL
Booking Number(s): 2206273
Arrest Date: July 20, 2022
Offense Description: BATTERY - AGGRAVATED - W/BODILY INJURY
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Denise Houldieson
Age : 23
Residence: Hammond, IN
Booking Number(s): 2206171
Arrest Date: July 17, 2022
Offense Description: DEALING - METHAMPHETAMINE
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Clark Smith
Age : 27
Residence: Lowell, IN
Booking Number(s): 2206252
Arrest Date: July 19, 2022
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Lakethia Johnson
Age : 31
Residence: Gary, IN
Booking Number(s): 2206275
Arrest Date: July 20, 2022
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Lawrence Galia II
Age : 42
Residence: Crown Point, IN
Booking Number(s): 2206214
Arrest Date: July 18, 2022
Offense Description: INTIMIDATION; CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE - POSSESSION - SCHEDULE I
Highest Offense Class: Felonies
Cynthia Peach
Age : 47
Residence: Dyer, IN
Booking Number(s): 2206132
Arrest Date: July 15, 2022
Offense Description: DOMESTIC BATTERY - SIMPLE - PRESENCE OF CHILD < 16 YEARS OLD
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Kristy Gibson-Miller
Age : 32
Residence: Hammond, IN
Booking Number(s): 2206345
Arrest Date: July 21, 2022
Offense Description: BURGLARY - PROPERTY - RESIDENTIAL ENTRY - BREAKING AND ENTERING
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Jeremiah Parker
Age : 44
Residence: Portage, IN
Booking Number(s): 2206357
Arrest Date: July 22, 2022
Offense Description: POSSESSION - COCAINE OR NARCOTIC DRUG
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Maurice Farley
Age : 24
Residence: Calumet City, IL
Booking Number(s): 2206251
Arrest Date: July 19, 2022
Offense Description: BATTERY - AGGRAVATED - W/PERMANENT INJURY OR DISFIGUREMENT
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Aubrey Wilson
Age : 22
Residence: Portage, IN
Booking Number(s): 2206271
Arrest Date: July 20, 2022
Offense Description: POSSESS HYPODERMIC SYRINGE OR NEEDLE
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Ellery Williams
Age : 49
Residence: Gary, IN
Booking Number(s): 2206189
Arrest Date: July 17, 2022
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Victor Hernandez
Age : 30
Residence: Hammond, IN
Booking Number(s): 2206199
Arrest Date: July 18, 2022
Offense Description: HOMICIDE - MURDER
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Robert Hudson Jr.
Age : 31
Residence: Gary, IN
Booking Number(s): 2206183
Arrest Date: July 17, 2022
Offense Description: POSSESSION - FIREARM - HANDGUN - W/NO PERMIT; RESISTING - ESCAPE
Highest Offense Class: Felonies
John Davis
Age : 71
Residence: Gary, IN
Booking Number(s): 2206291
Arrest Date: July 20, 2022
Offense Description: POSSESSION - COCAINE OR NARCOTIC DRUG; RESISTING
Highest Offense Class: Felonies
Ramon Jones
Age : 28
Residence: Gary, IN
Booking Number(s): 2206296
Arrest Date: July 20, 2022
Offense Description: RESISTING; CRIMINAL RECKLESSNESS
Highest Offense Class: Felonies
Maximilian Aldridge
Age : 25
Residence: Sauk Village, IL
Booking Number(s): 2206272
Arrest Date: July 20, 2022
Offense Description: RESISTING
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Cameron Bush
Age : 23
Residence: Lansing, IL
Booking Number(s): 2206354
Arrest Date: July 21, 2022
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Lorenzo Padilla
Age : 20
Residence: Calumet City, IL
Booking Number(s): 2206276
Arrest Date: July 20, 2022
Offense Description: DEALING - SCHEDULE I, II, OR III
Highest Offense Class: Felony
David Wilson
Age : 32
Residence: St. John, IN
Booking Number(s): 2206318
Arrest Date: July 21, 2022
Offense Description: RESISTING; PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION - OBSTRUCTION OF JUSTICE; OPERATING A VEHICLE AFTER DRIVING PRIVILEGES ARE SUSPENDED
Highest Offense Class: Felonies
Tonya Negele
Age : 47
Residence: Gary, IN
Booking Number(s): 2206299
Arrest Date: July 20, 2022
Offense Description: POSSESSION - METHAMPHETAMINE
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Julian Sanchez
Age : 23
Residence: Crestwood, IL
Booking Number(s): 2206332
Arrest Date: July 21, 2022
Offense Description: INTIMIDATION
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Timothy Gorman Jr.
Age : 40
Residence: Schererville, IN
Booking Number(s): 2206328
Arrest Date: July 21, 2022
Offense Description: SEXUAL BATTERY
Highest Offense Class: Felony
DeSean Goings
Age : 25
Residence: Sauk Village, IL
Booking Number(s): 2206200
Arrest Date: July 18, 2022
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Bobby Hall
Age : 41
Residence: Indianapolis, IN
Booking Number(s): 2206259
Arrest Date: July 19, 2022
Offense Description: DEALING - METHAMPHETAMINE; DEALING - SCHEDULE I, II, OR III
Highest Offense Class: Felonies
Keith Davis
Age : 49
Residence: Chicago, IL
Booking Number(s): 2206277
Arrest Date: July 20, 2022
Offense Description: DOMESTIC BATTERY - SIMPLE
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Jack Hampton
Age : 42
Residence: Hammond, IN
Booking Number(s): 2206127
Arrest Date: July 15, 2022
Offense Description: RESISTING LAW ENFORCEMENT - VEHICLE
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Michael Voigt
Age : 24
Residence: Highland, IN
Booking Number(s): 2206255
Arrest Date: July 19, 2022
Offense Description: POSSESSION - COCAINE OR NARCOTIC DRUG
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Daveontay Clark
Age : 22
Residence: Merrillville, IN
Booking Number(s): 2206351
Arrest Date: July 21, 2022
Offense Description: DOMESTIC BATTERY - SIMPLE - PRESENCE OF CHILD < 16 YEARS OLD
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Mandi Powers
Age : 40
Residence: Chicago Heights, IL
Booking Number(s): 2206265
Arrest Date: July 20, 2022
Offense Description: MOTOR VEHICLE THEFT
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Gregory Jackson
Age : 30
Residence: Calumet City, IL
Booking Number(s): 2206182
Arrest Date: July 17, 2022
Offense Description: RACKETEERING - CORRUPT BUSINESS INFLUENCE
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Jermani Keys
Age : 20
Residence: Portage, IN
Booking Number(s): 2206286
Arrest Date: July 20, 2022
Offense Description: BATTERY - AGAINST LAW ENFORCEMENT OR PUBLIC SAFETY OFFICIAL
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Jamal Smith
Age : 21
Residence: Hobart, IN
Booking Number(s): 2206304
Arrest Date: July 20, 2022
Offense Description: DOMESTIC BATTERY - SIMPLE
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Marshall Alfred
Age : 36
Residence: Gary, IN
Booking Number(s): 2206311
Arrest Date: July 20, 2022
Offense Description: RESISTING - ESCAPE
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Arthur Stueber Jr.
Age : 33
Residence: Merrillville, IN
Booking Number(s): 2206338
Arrest Date: July 21, 2022
Offense Description: BATTERY - SIMPLE - TOUCH W/NO INJURY
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Anthony Carns
Age : 38
Residence: Crown Point, IN
Booking Number(s): 2206224
Arrest Date: July 19, 2022
Offense Description: POSSESSION HYPODERMIC SYRINGE OR NEEDLE; POSSESSION - METHAMPHETAMINE
Highest Offense Class: Felonies
Jefforey Winn
Age : 43
Residence: East Chicago, IN
Booking Number(s): 2206175
Arrest Date: July 17, 2022
Offense Description: OPERATE VEHICLE AFTER BEING HABITUAL TRAFFIC OFFENDER
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Douglas Ferguson
Age : 41
Residence: Crown Point, IN
Booking Number(s): 2206266
Arrest Date: July 20, 2022
Offense Description: INTIMIDATION
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Benjarmin Jeffries
Age : 19
Residence: Gary, IN
Booking Number(s): 2206245
Arrest Date: July 19, 2022
Offense Description: INTIMIDATION
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Devon Mitchell
Age : 27
Residence: Chicago, IL
Booking Number(s): 2206126
Arrest Date: July 15, 2022
Offense Description: DOMESTIC BATTERY - SIMPLE
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Edward Norton
Age : 24
Residence: Richport, IL
Booking Number(s): 2206267
Arrest Date: July 20, 2022
Offense Description: UNLAWFUL GAMBLING
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Tywann Wilkerson
Age : 26
Residence: Gary, IN
Booking Number(s): 2206233
Arrest Date: July 19, 2022
Offense Description: BURGLARY - PROPERTY - RESIDENTIAL ENTRY - BREAKING AND ENTERING
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Christopher Walden
Age : 52
Residence: Gary, IN
Booking Number(s): 2206289
Arrest Date: July 20, 2022
Offense Description: BATTERY - AGAINST LAW ENFORCEMENT OR PUBLIC SAFETY OFFICIAL; OWI
Highest Offense Class: Felony; Misdemeanor
Nicholas Nash
Age : 30
Residence: Indianapolis, IN
Booking Number(s): 2206196
Arrest Date: July 18, 2022
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Jordan Greer
Age : 23
Residence: Highland, IN
Booking Number(s): 2206202
Arrest Date: July 18, 2022
Offense Description: SEX CRIME - CHILD EXPLOITATION
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Torrey Allen Jr.
Age : 20
Residence: Portage, IN
Booking Number(s): 2206290
Arrest Date: July 20, 2022
Offense Description: BATTERY - AGAINST LAW ENFORCEMENT OR PUBLIC SAFETY OFFICIAL
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Sandra Rose
Age : 33
Residence: Kingsville, OH
Booking Number(s): 2206240
Arrest Date: July 19, 2022
Offense Description: THEFT - PROPERTY - SHOPLIFTING - < $750
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Lamont Murdaugh
Age : 22
Residence: Schererville, IN
Booking Number(s): 2206197
Arrest Date: July 18, 2022
Offense Description: BATTERY - AGAINST LAW ENFORCEMENT OR PUBLIC SAFETY OFFICIAL
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Michael Seabrook
Age : 27
Residence: Highland, IN
Booking Number(s): 2206303
Arrest Date: July 20, 2022
Offense Description: BURGLARY - PROPERTY
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Marc McCollum
Age : 31
Residence: Munster, IN
Booking Number(s): 2206355
Arrest Date: July 22, 2022
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Gregory Cox
Age : 44
Residence: Griffith, IN
Booking Number(s): 2206136
Arrest Date: July 15, 2022
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Felony
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A Rensselaer native and Valparaiso University Law School graduate who represented parts of Northwest Indiana in Congress from 1993 to 2011 was charged with insider trading Monday by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.
Former U.S. Rep. Steve Buyer, a 63-year-old Republican now living in Noblesville, Indiana, is accused of using nonpublic information to buy more than $1.5 million in stocks that immediately jumped in value.
Specifically, the SEC alleges in March 2018 Buyer learned through his consulting business of T-Mobile's planned merger with Sprint about a month before details about the combining of the two mobile phone companies were publicly available.
Buyer began purchasing Sprint securities the next day and ultimately acquired a total of $568,000 of Sprint common stock in his own personal accounts, a joint account with his cousin and an acquaintance's account, according to the SEC.
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After news of the merger leaked in April 2018, Buyer saw an immediate profit of more than $107,000, the SEC said.
According to the SEC, Buyer also purchased $1 million in Navigant Consulting, Inc. securities ahead of the public announcement it would be acquired by a Buyer consulting client, Guidehouse LLP.
Buyer again spread the purchases across several accounts, including his own accounts, joint accounts with his wife and son, his wife’s personal account, and the same acquaintance’s account involved in the Sprint trading, the SEC claimed.
Then, on the day that the Navigant acquisition was publicly announced in August 2019, Buyer sold nearly all the shares he'd acquired across the various accounts and profited more than $227,000, according to the SEC.
"When insiders like Buyer — an attorney, a former prosecutor, and a retired congressman — monetize their access to material, nonpublic information, as alleged in this case, they not only violate the federal securities laws, but also undermine public trust and confidence in the fairness of our markets," said Gurbir Grewal, director of the SEC Enforcement Division.
"We are committed to doing all we can to maintain and enhance public trust by leveling the playing field and holding Buyer accountable for illegally profiting from his access."
The SEC's complaint, filed at the federal district court in New York City, seeks disgorgement of Buyer's ill-gotten gains plus interest, penalties, a permanent injunction, and an officer and director bar against Buyer. The complaint also seeks disgorgement from Buyer's wife, Joni Lynn Buyer, who profited when Buyer executed unlawful trades in her brokerage account.
The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of New York also is expected to soon announce related criminal charges against Buyer, according to the FEC.
Court records do not currently list Buyer's attorney for these matters.
Here are the new Indiana laws to know that took effect July 1
Animals
The owner of a lion, tiger, leopard, snow leopard, jaguar, mountain lion or bear must prevent all direct physical contact between the animal and a member of the general public, no matter the age of the animal. Violations are subject to a $1,000 fine for each person who comes into contact with the animal. (House Enrolled Act 1248 )
The owner of a lion, tiger, leopard, snow leopard, jaguar, mountain lion or bear must prevent all direct physical contact between the animal and a member of the general public, no matter the age of the animal. Violations are subject to a $1,000 fine for each person who comes into contact with the animal. (House Enrolled Act 1248)
John J. Watkins, file, The Times
Annexation
The Aberdeen subdivision may seek to officially become part of Valparaiso, even though the neighborhood is not currently contiguous to the city. A pre-annexation financial study must be completed so Aberdeen residents know the fiscal impact of being voluntarily annexed by Valparaiso. (House Enrolled Act 1110 )
Doug Ross, file, The Times
Ag equipment
Counties, cities or towns can designate agricultural zones as Economic Revitalization Areas (ERA) on the same basis as outdated business districts or distressed residential neighborhoods. New farm equipment or new agricultural improvements located in an ERA are eligible for a property tax abatement for up to five years. The exemption does not apply to farmland. (Senate Enrolled Act 119 )
AP file photo
Bone marrow
The Indiana Department of Health is authorized to establish and promote a bone marrow donor recruitment program to find eligible Hoosiers willing to donate bone marrow to individuals fighting leukemia, lymphoma and other blood cell conditions. (Senate Enrolled Act 398 )
John Luke, file, The Times
Campus speech
State colleges and universities cannot designate outdoor areas of campus where First Amendment activities are prohibited. Higher education institutions may impose reasonable and content-neutral time, place and manner restrictions on other campus speech that's narrowly tailored to serve a significant interest of the school. (House Enrolled Act 1190 )
John J. Watkins, file, The Times
Caregivers
An adult relative caring for a child after the child has been removed from a dangerous home situation is entitled to directly participate in court hearings concerning services needed by the child, or terminating the parent-child relationship. Previously, only state-licensed foster parents had a statutory right to intervene in legal proceedings pertaining to abused or neglected children. (Senate Enrolled Act 410 )
Times file photo
Catalytic converters
A catalytic converter is redefined as a "major component part" of a motor vehicle and only licensed automobile salvage recyclers are permitted to buy or sell used catalytic converters. Automobile salvage recyclers also must keep the same records for catalytic converters as valuable metal dealers and cash payouts for detached catalytic converters are capped at $25 per transaction per day. (Senate Enrolled Act 293 )
Jonathan Miano, file, The Times
Coerced abortion
A new crime of "coerced abortion" punishes anyone who knowingly or intentionally coerces a pregnant woman to have an abortion with up to 2 1/2 years in prison. State law already required "the voluntary and informed consent of the pregnant woman" prior to obtaining an abortion. (House Enrolled Act 1217 )
AP file photo
Data breach
Businesses, banks and similar entities that suffer a data breach must notify their customers within 45 days of the breach being discovered, instead of simply providing notification "without unreasonable delay." (House Enrolled Act 1351 )
AP file photo
Dementia training
Home health aides who provide care to individuals with symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease, dementia or a similar cognitive disorder must complete at least six hours of dementia care training within 60 days of hire. Current home health aides with at least one year of experience must participate in at least three hours of dementia training. (Senate Enrolled Act 353 )
Joe Ruffalo, file, The Times
Double voting
The penalty for fraudulently casting more than one ballot in the same election is set at up to 2½ in prison and a fine of up to $10,000. The penalty does not apply to individuals casting a valid replacement ballot as permitted by law. (Senate Enrolled Act 328 )
AP file photo
Expungement
Individuals charged with crimes who either are acquitted following a trial or the charges are dismissed will have their court records automatically expunged within 60 days of disposition, unless the county prosecutor requests a one-year expungement delay. Any non-prosecution of criminal charges within 180 days following an arrest must be expunged immediately. (Senate Enrolled Act 182 )
Jonathan Miano, file, The Times
Foreign land purchases
Foreign business entities are barred from purchasing Indiana agricultural or timber land, with certain exceptions. Businesses organized under Russian law or controlled by Russian nationals are prohibited from acquiring any real estate in Indiana. (Senate Enrolled Act 388 )
AP file photo
Health officers
The Indiana Department of Health no longer is entitled to remove a local health officer on the basis of intemperance. Health officers still may be removed for failing to collect vital statistics, follow rules, keep records, make reports, respond to official inquires or for neglect of official duty. (House Enrolled Act 1169 )
Provided
Handguns
Adults age 18 and up legally entitled to possess a handgun are not obligated to obtain a state permit to carry a handgun in public. Indiana carry permits remain available for out-of-state reciprocity purposes. Handguns continue to be prohibited in schools, courthouses, and any residence or business that chooses to bar handguns. (House Enrolled Act 1296 )
AP file photo
Housing shortage
A 13-member Housing Task Force is directed to study issues relating to housing and housing shortages in Indiana. The task force must submit recommendations for policy changes to the General Assembly and the governor no later than Nov. 1. (House Enrolled Act 1306 )
Tony V. Martin, file, The Times
Hunting
The holder of an archery hunting permit is allowed to use a bow and arrow or a crossbow. Previously, crossbow hunters were required to obtain a separate license. (Senate Enrolled Act 186 )
Times file photo
Inmate calls
The in-state rate for telephone calls placed by inmates at Indiana Department of Correction facilities drops to 12 cents per minute from 24 cents per minute. County jail telephone rates are capped at 21 cents per minute statewide, instead of ranging from 22 cents per minute to $4.70 per minute. (House Enrolled Act 1181 )
Times file photo
Lead testing
Beginning Jan. 1, 2023, doctors must offer a blood lead screening test to the parents of children between nine months and six years old if the child has not previously been tested for lead poisoning. Parents are not required to have their children tested for lead. (House Enrolled Act 1313 )
John J. Watkins, file, The Times
Low-level felons
Judges once again may sentence level 6 felony offenders to state prisons operated by the Indiana Department of Correction, replacing a mandate that individuals found guilty of minor felony crimes only serve their six-month to 2 1/2-year sentences in county jails. (House Enrolled Act 1004 )
Provided by Indiana State Prison
Lowell investment
The town of Lowell is authorized to segregate its recent water utility sale proceeds from other town funds, contract with an investment adviser, and deploy the funds in most kinds of investments offering higher returns than fixed-income securities, except corporate stock and other equity securities. (House Enrolled Act 1011 )
Kale Wilk, file, The Times
Medicaid
Pregnant individuals whose family incomes are less than 208% of the federal poverty level are entitled to receive low- or no-cost health coverage through Indiana Medicaid for the duration of their pregnancy, and up to 12 months after giving birth. (House Enrolled Act 1140 )
AP file photo
Nuclear power
The Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission is directed to adopt rules by July 1, 2023, permitting small modular nuclear reactors to be used to generate electricity in the Hoosier State. The law does not mandate any utilities switch to nuclear power but opens the door by putting in place the regulations that would guide its development and use. (Senate Enrolled Act 271 )
AP file photo
Pregnant inmates
Restraints used on a prison inmate in her second or third trimester of pregnancy need to be the least restrictive restraints necessary. A pregnant inmate must be unrestrained while in labor, delivering a baby and during the immediate post-delivery period, unless she is an immediate danger to herself or others, or a substantial flight risk. (House Enrolled Act 1294 )
Connor Burge, file, The Times
Property tax
The $3,000 property tax deduction for mortgaged property is eliminated beginning Jan. 1, 2023, and the homestead deduction is increased to $48,000 from $45,000. The senior citizen tax deduction may be claimed on homes worth up to $240,000, instead of a maximum of $200,000. (House Enrolled Act 1260 )
Photo provided
Public comment
School boards must allow any person physically present at a school board meeting to address the board if the person is interested in doing so in accordance with the board’s public comment rules, including any time limits. Boards still can take "reasonable steps to maintain order in a meeting," including "removal of any person who is willfully disruptive of the meeting." (House Enrolled Act 1130 )
Dan Carden, file, The Times
Rape
The definition of rape is expanded to include a person who disregards the other person's attempts to physically, verbally, or by other visible conduct refuse the person's sexual acts. Rape in Indiana also consists of the use of force, or imminent threat of force, to compel sexual conduct; sex with a person unaware sexual conduct is occurring; or sex with a person unable to consent to sex due to mental disability. (House Enrolled Act 1079 )
Times file photo
Semiquincentennial
A 23-member commission is established to organize events and commemorations across the state celebrating the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 2026. (Senate Enrolled Act 12 )
Library of Congress
Simulated child porn
The production, distribution, possession or viewing of a video or image depicting obscene sexual conduct involving a person who appears to be less than 18 years old — even if the person is over 18, or doesn’t exist — is the legal equivalent of child exploitation, possession of child pornography and similar felony crimes. (House Enrolled Act 1363 )
John J. Watkins, file, The Times
State fossil
The mastodon is designated as the official fossil of Indiana. Dozens of mastodon fossils have been found throughout Indiana, including the bones of at least five mastodons now held by the Indiana State Museum that were discovered in 2005 by workers digging a pond in the Porter County town of Hebron. (House Enrolled Act 1013 )
Provided
Tax cuts
The utility receipts tax, a 1.46% charge paid by businesses and consumers on a portion of their electricity, natural gas, water, steam, sewage and telephone bills, is eliminated July 1. Beginning Jan. 1, 2023, the state income tax rate drops to 3.15% from 3.23%, with the possibility of future reductions to 2.9%. (House Enrolled Act 1002 )
Doug Ross, file, The Times
Tourism
The definition of "agritourism" is expanded beyond agricultural activities to include camping, canoeing, kayaking, river tubing and winter sports activities. An agritourism participant release form may be signed electronically, instead of only on paper. (Senate Enrolled Act 343 )
Connor Burge, file, The Times
Township trustees
A township trustee who fails to perform the duties of his or her office is subject to removal by court order if the removal is endorsed by the township board, county commissioners and county council, and other conditions are met. (Senate Enrolled Act 304 )
Dan Carden, The Times
Trans sports
All children assigned male at birth are barred from participating in any elementary, middle or high school athletics designated as a "girls" or "female" sport — no matter the child's gender identity or physical characteristics. (House Enrolled Act 1041 )
John J. Watkins, file, The Times
Tribal law enforcement
A police officer employed by the Pokagon Band of Potawatomi in South Bend may exercise law enforcement authority anywhere in the state, so long as the officer meets the standards of the Indiana Law Enforcement Academy and the tribe consents to statewide police powers. (Senate Enrolled Act 347 )
Turn signal
A mandate that drivers signal all turns or lane changes at least 200 feet ahead of time, or 300 feet if the vehicle is traveling in excess of 50 mph, is deleted on Jan. 1, 2023, in favor of a requirement that motorists signal all turns and lane changes "a reasonable time" before completing them. (House Enrolled Act 1167 )
John J. Watkins, file, The Times
University gifts
Public and private colleges and universities in Indiana must report to the state, and disclose on their website, all gifts from foreign entities that already must be reported to the federal government upon receipt. (Senate Enrolled Act 388 )
Kale Wilk, file, The Times
Vaping taxes
A tax of 15% is imposed on the wholesale price of closed system cartridges used for vaping. Under a 2021 law, the tax rate was scheduled to be 25%. An additional tax of 40 cents per ounce is assessed on alternative nicotine products, such as electronic cigarettes. (Senate Enrolled Act 382 )
Richard Vogel, file, Associated Press
Virtual instruction
Public schools may only hold up to three student-directed virtual instruction days during the 180-day school year absent extraordinary circumstances and a waiver approved by the Indiana Department of Education. (House Enrolled Act 1093 )
John Luke, file, The Times
Youth ag
A public school or school corporation may purchase up to $10,000 in food each year from a youth agricultural program, up from the former annual maximum of $7,500. (House Enrolled Act 1320 )
AP file photo
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VALPARAISO — Some voters casting ballots early this spring turned in blank ballots. The Porter County Board of Elections and Registration is looking for a way to prevent that from recurring.
On Election Day, ballots are put into a tabulation machine. Poll workers are alerted if the ballot is blank. But for early voting, ballots are put into an envelope and not opened until Election Day. No one is able to catch the error then.
On the last screen, voters have to select “print” or their choices won’t be recorded. It’s not a receipt, which Indiana doesn’t offer, but the actual ballot.
“The problem is people don’t read the machines,” County Clerk Jessica Bailey said. A warning pops up when people don’t select three candidates in “vote for 3” races like township board, but the warning can be ignored. Voters don’t have to select three candidates in those races — and can skip races entirely — if they want to.
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Voting a straight ticket — all Democrats or all Republicans — can be a problem with this system, because some of the “vote for 3” races have more than three candidates. School board races are nonpartisan, too, so voting just for Democrats or Republicans means not voting for school board races.
Voters need to read the screens to see what the alert is warning them about before hitting another button.
The election board members contemplated turning off the warnings, but that would be confusing, too.
“I like keeping the guardrails in place rather than just fully taking them off,” member Ethan Lowe said.
Porter County Republican Chairman Mike Simpson said he doesn’t want people skipping someone they intended to vote for, which could happen if the warnings were eliminated.
Simpson said he feels sorry for election judges and inspectors needing to do extra work to assist voters, but “that’s what they’re there for, to help.”
“If they see someone obviously struggling, they can go over and ask,” Bailey said, but there’s a fine line between trying to be helpful and being accused of influencing a person’s vote.
“At one point it’s up to the voter to know their ballot,” Elections and Registration Office Director Sundae Schoon said.
Bailey said the elections staff will work on additional signage at each location as well as a video to help explain how the process works.
A county in Texas has a website that addresses the issue. “We are going to take their lead and kind of copy their script," she said.
In other business, the board is looking into how to force candidates to file corrected versions of their campaign finance reports after the candidates have already paid the maximum fine allowed by state law.
Here are the new Indiana laws to know that took effect July 1
Animals
The owner of a lion, tiger, leopard, snow leopard, jaguar, mountain lion or bear must prevent all direct physical contact between the animal and a member of the general public, no matter the age of the animal. Violations are subject to a $1,000 fine for each person who comes into contact with the animal. (House Enrolled Act 1248 )
The owner of a lion, tiger, leopard, snow leopard, jaguar, mountain lion or bear must prevent all direct physical contact between the animal and a member of the general public, no matter the age of the animal. Violations are subject to a $1,000 fine for each person who comes into contact with the animal. (House Enrolled Act 1248)
John J. Watkins, file, The Times
Annexation
The Aberdeen subdivision may seek to officially become part of Valparaiso, even though the neighborhood is not currently contiguous to the city. A pre-annexation financial study must be completed so Aberdeen residents know the fiscal impact of being voluntarily annexed by Valparaiso. (House Enrolled Act 1110 )
Doug Ross, file, The Times
Ag equipment
Counties, cities or towns can designate agricultural zones as Economic Revitalization Areas (ERA) on the same basis as outdated business districts or distressed residential neighborhoods. New farm equipment or new agricultural improvements located in an ERA are eligible for a property tax abatement for up to five years. The exemption does not apply to farmland. (Senate Enrolled Act 119 )
AP file photo
Bone marrow
The Indiana Department of Health is authorized to establish and promote a bone marrow donor recruitment program to find eligible Hoosiers willing to donate bone marrow to individuals fighting leukemia, lymphoma and other blood cell conditions. (Senate Enrolled Act 398 )
John Luke, file, The Times
Campus speech
State colleges and universities cannot designate outdoor areas of campus where First Amendment activities are prohibited. Higher education institutions may impose reasonable and content-neutral time, place and manner restrictions on other campus speech that's narrowly tailored to serve a significant interest of the school. (House Enrolled Act 1190 )
John J. Watkins, file, The Times
Caregivers
An adult relative caring for a child after the child has been removed from a dangerous home situation is entitled to directly participate in court hearings concerning services needed by the child, or terminating the parent-child relationship. Previously, only state-licensed foster parents had a statutory right to intervene in legal proceedings pertaining to abused or neglected children. (Senate Enrolled Act 410 )
Times file photo
Catalytic converters
A catalytic converter is redefined as a "major component part" of a motor vehicle and only licensed automobile salvage recyclers are permitted to buy or sell used catalytic converters. Automobile salvage recyclers also must keep the same records for catalytic converters as valuable metal dealers and cash payouts for detached catalytic converters are capped at $25 per transaction per day. (Senate Enrolled Act 293 )
Jonathan Miano, file, The Times
Coerced abortion
A new crime of "coerced abortion" punishes anyone who knowingly or intentionally coerces a pregnant woman to have an abortion with up to 2 1/2 years in prison. State law already required "the voluntary and informed consent of the pregnant woman" prior to obtaining an abortion. (House Enrolled Act 1217 )
AP file photo
Data breach
Businesses, banks and similar entities that suffer a data breach must notify their customers within 45 days of the breach being discovered, instead of simply providing notification "without unreasonable delay." (House Enrolled Act 1351 )
AP file photo
Dementia training
Home health aides who provide care to individuals with symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease, dementia or a similar cognitive disorder must complete at least six hours of dementia care training within 60 days of hire. Current home health aides with at least one year of experience must participate in at least three hours of dementia training. (Senate Enrolled Act 353 )
Joe Ruffalo, file, The Times
Double voting
The penalty for fraudulently casting more than one ballot in the same election is set at up to 2½ in prison and a fine of up to $10,000. The penalty does not apply to individuals casting a valid replacement ballot as permitted by law. (Senate Enrolled Act 328 )
AP file photo
Expungement
Individuals charged with crimes who either are acquitted following a trial or the charges are dismissed will have their court records automatically expunged within 60 days of disposition, unless the county prosecutor requests a one-year expungement delay. Any non-prosecution of criminal charges within 180 days following an arrest must be expunged immediately. (Senate Enrolled Act 182 )
Jonathan Miano, file, The Times
Foreign land purchases
Foreign business entities are barred from purchasing Indiana agricultural or timber land, with certain exceptions. Businesses organized under Russian law or controlled by Russian nationals are prohibited from acquiring any real estate in Indiana. (Senate Enrolled Act 388 )
AP file photo
Health officers
The Indiana Department of Health no longer is entitled to remove a local health officer on the basis of intemperance. Health officers still may be removed for failing to collect vital statistics, follow rules, keep records, make reports, respond to official inquires or for neglect of official duty. (House Enrolled Act 1169 )
Provided
Handguns
Adults age 18 and up legally entitled to possess a handgun are not obligated to obtain a state permit to carry a handgun in public. Indiana carry permits remain available for out-of-state reciprocity purposes. Handguns continue to be prohibited in schools, courthouses, and any residence or business that chooses to bar handguns. (House Enrolled Act 1296 )
AP file photo
Housing shortage
A 13-member Housing Task Force is directed to study issues relating to housing and housing shortages in Indiana. The task force must submit recommendations for policy changes to the General Assembly and the governor no later than Nov. 1. (House Enrolled Act 1306 )
Tony V. Martin, file, The Times
Hunting
The holder of an archery hunting permit is allowed to use a bow and arrow or a crossbow. Previously, crossbow hunters were required to obtain a separate license. (Senate Enrolled Act 186 )
Times file photo
Inmate calls
The in-state rate for telephone calls placed by inmates at Indiana Department of Correction facilities drops to 12 cents per minute from 24 cents per minute. County jail telephone rates are capped at 21 cents per minute statewide, instead of ranging from 22 cents per minute to $4.70 per minute. (House Enrolled Act 1181 )
Times file photo
Lead testing
Beginning Jan. 1, 2023, doctors must offer a blood lead screening test to the parents of children between nine months and six years old if the child has not previously been tested for lead poisoning. Parents are not required to have their children tested for lead. (House Enrolled Act 1313 )
John J. Watkins, file, The Times
Low-level felons
Judges once again may sentence level 6 felony offenders to state prisons operated by the Indiana Department of Correction, replacing a mandate that individuals found guilty of minor felony crimes only serve their six-month to 2 1/2-year sentences in county jails. (House Enrolled Act 1004 )
Provided by Indiana State Prison
Lowell investment
The town of Lowell is authorized to segregate its recent water utility sale proceeds from other town funds, contract with an investment adviser, and deploy the funds in most kinds of investments offering higher returns than fixed-income securities, except corporate stock and other equity securities. (House Enrolled Act 1011 )
Kale Wilk, file, The Times
Medicaid
Pregnant individuals whose family incomes are less than 208% of the federal poverty level are entitled to receive low- or no-cost health coverage through Indiana Medicaid for the duration of their pregnancy, and up to 12 months after giving birth. (House Enrolled Act 1140 )
AP file photo
Nuclear power
The Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission is directed to adopt rules by July 1, 2023, permitting small modular nuclear reactors to be used to generate electricity in the Hoosier State. The law does not mandate any utilities switch to nuclear power but opens the door by putting in place the regulations that would guide its development and use. (Senate Enrolled Act 271 )
AP file photo
Pregnant inmates
Restraints used on a prison inmate in her second or third trimester of pregnancy need to be the least restrictive restraints necessary. A pregnant inmate must be unrestrained while in labor, delivering a baby and during the immediate post-delivery period, unless she is an immediate danger to herself or others, or a substantial flight risk. (House Enrolled Act 1294 )
Connor Burge, file, The Times
Property tax
The $3,000 property tax deduction for mortgaged property is eliminated beginning Jan. 1, 2023, and the homestead deduction is increased to $48,000 from $45,000. The senior citizen tax deduction may be claimed on homes worth up to $240,000, instead of a maximum of $200,000. (House Enrolled Act 1260 )
Photo provided
Public comment
School boards must allow any person physically present at a school board meeting to address the board if the person is interested in doing so in accordance with the board’s public comment rules, including any time limits. Boards still can take "reasonable steps to maintain order in a meeting," including "removal of any person who is willfully disruptive of the meeting." (House Enrolled Act 1130 )
Dan Carden, file, The Times
Rape
The definition of rape is expanded to include a person who disregards the other person's attempts to physically, verbally, or by other visible conduct refuse the person's sexual acts. Rape in Indiana also consists of the use of force, or imminent threat of force, to compel sexual conduct; sex with a person unaware sexual conduct is occurring; or sex with a person unable to consent to sex due to mental disability. (House Enrolled Act 1079 )
Times file photo
Semiquincentennial
A 23-member commission is established to organize events and commemorations across the state celebrating the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 2026. (Senate Enrolled Act 12 )
Library of Congress
Simulated child porn
The production, distribution, possession or viewing of a video or image depicting obscene sexual conduct involving a person who appears to be less than 18 years old — even if the person is over 18, or doesn’t exist — is the legal equivalent of child exploitation, possession of child pornography and similar felony crimes. (House Enrolled Act 1363 )
John J. Watkins, file, The Times
State fossil
The mastodon is designated as the official fossil of Indiana. Dozens of mastodon fossils have been found throughout Indiana, including the bones of at least five mastodons now held by the Indiana State Museum that were discovered in 2005 by workers digging a pond in the Porter County town of Hebron. (House Enrolled Act 1013 )
Provided
Tax cuts
The utility receipts tax, a 1.46% charge paid by businesses and consumers on a portion of their electricity, natural gas, water, steam, sewage and telephone bills, is eliminated July 1. Beginning Jan. 1, 2023, the state income tax rate drops to 3.15% from 3.23%, with the possibility of future reductions to 2.9%. (House Enrolled Act 1002 )
Doug Ross, file, The Times
Tourism
The definition of "agritourism" is expanded beyond agricultural activities to include camping, canoeing, kayaking, river tubing and winter sports activities. An agritourism participant release form may be signed electronically, instead of only on paper. (Senate Enrolled Act 343 )
Connor Burge, file, The Times
Township trustees
A township trustee who fails to perform the duties of his or her office is subject to removal by court order if the removal is endorsed by the township board, county commissioners and county council, and other conditions are met. (Senate Enrolled Act 304 )
Dan Carden, The Times
Trans sports
All children assigned male at birth are barred from participating in any elementary, middle or high school athletics designated as a "girls" or "female" sport — no matter the child's gender identity or physical characteristics. (House Enrolled Act 1041 )
John J. Watkins, file, The Times
Tribal law enforcement
A police officer employed by the Pokagon Band of Potawatomi in South Bend may exercise law enforcement authority anywhere in the state, so long as the officer meets the standards of the Indiana Law Enforcement Academy and the tribe consents to statewide police powers. (Senate Enrolled Act 347 )
Turn signal
A mandate that drivers signal all turns or lane changes at least 200 feet ahead of time, or 300 feet if the vehicle is traveling in excess of 50 mph, is deleted on Jan. 1, 2023, in favor of a requirement that motorists signal all turns and lane changes "a reasonable time" before completing them. (House Enrolled Act 1167 )
John J. Watkins, file, The Times
University gifts
Public and private colleges and universities in Indiana must report to the state, and disclose on their website, all gifts from foreign entities that already must be reported to the federal government upon receipt. (Senate Enrolled Act 388 )
Kale Wilk, file, The Times
Vaping taxes
A tax of 15% is imposed on the wholesale price of closed system cartridges used for vaping. Under a 2021 law, the tax rate was scheduled to be 25%. An additional tax of 40 cents per ounce is assessed on alternative nicotine products, such as electronic cigarettes. (Senate Enrolled Act 382 )
Richard Vogel, file, Associated Press
Virtual instruction
Public schools may only hold up to three student-directed virtual instruction days during the 180-day school year absent extraordinary circumstances and a waiver approved by the Indiana Department of Education. (House Enrolled Act 1093 )
John Luke, file, The Times
Youth ag
A public school or school corporation may purchase up to $10,000 in food each year from a youth agricultural program, up from the former annual maximum of $7,500. (House Enrolled Act 1320 )
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PORTLAND, Ore. — The Pacific Northwest is bracing for a major heat wave, with temperatures forecast to top 100 degrees Fahrenheit (37.8 Celsius) in some places this week as climate change fuels longer hot spells in a region where such events were historically uncommon.
“To have five-day stretches or a weeklong stretch above 90 degrees is very, very rare for the Pacific Northwest,” said Vivek Shandas, professor of climate adaptation at Portland State University.
Local officials and residents have been scrambling to adjust to longer, hotter heat waves following last summer's deadly “heat dome.” In late June and early July 2021, about 800 people died across Oregon, Washington and British Columbia during the days-long extreme heat event, which saw record temperatures soar to 116 degrees F (46.7 C) in Portland and smash heat records in cities and towns across the region. Many of those who died were elderly and lived alone.
While temperatures aren’t expected to reach those highs next week, the number of consecutive hot days has officials on guard. Portland, Oregon, could top 100 degrees F (37.8 C) on Tuesday and wide swaths of western Oregon and Washington are predicted to be well above historic averages throughout the week.
“It’s nothing we haven’t seen before in terms of the magnitude, but the duration of the event is fairly unusual,” said John Bumgardner, a meteorologist at the National Weather Service office in Portland.
“We’re trying to message that people who don’t have AC might have a harder time near the end of the event,” said Bumgardner, adding there may be an “accumulation” of sleep deprivation if it doesn’t cool off sufficiently at night. Overnight temperatures may not dip below the 70s in some areas.
Much of the U.S. saw above-average warmer temperatures in June, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. The NOAA estimates that weather and climate disasters, including tornados, hail and extreme drought, have cost at least $9 billion in damage across the nation so far this year.
Portland’s Bureau of Emergency Management is opening cooling centers in public buildings and installing misting stations in parks. Officials hope outreach efforts will help those facing the greatest risk from heat, including people who are older, people who live alone, those with disabilities, low-income households without air conditioning and the unhoused.
“Unfortunately there’s this intersection of our climate crisis and our housing emergency,” said Jonna Papefthimiou, Chief Resilience Officer for the Portland Bureau of Emergency Management, adding that unhoused people “face the greatest risk from all kinds of severe weather.”
Last year’s deadly heat dome prompted the city of Portland and the state of Oregon to take action. The Portland Housing Bureau will require newly constructed subsidized housing to have air conditioning. A new state law will require housing built after April 2024 to have air conditioning in at least one room, and prevents landlords from restricting tenants from installing cooling devices in most cases.
Portland also launched a heat response program to provide heat pumps and cooling devices to vulnerable residents. It aims to distribute 15,000 units over the next five years.
Some 3,000 cooling units have been ordered but only around 750 have been installed so far, according to figures from Earth Advantage, the nonprofit overseeing the program’s purchases and logistics. This is partly due to supply chain shortages amid growing demand for air conditioners, according to Jaimes Valdez, the Organizational, Development and Policy Manager for the Portland Clean Energy Fund, which oversees the initiative.
“This equipment is in high demand, not just in the region but globally,” said Valdez, citing recent heat waves in Europe. “We do see a lot of need and this program is ramping up.”
Portland Parks and Recreation and Human Access Project, a nonprofit working to increase access to and recreation in the city’s Willamette River, are promoting six recommended swimming areas in the river ahead of the heat wave.
“The Willamette River is owned by the citizens of Oregon and it’s a free accessible resource,” said HAP’s Willie Levenson, who added that taking a dip in the river can help “mitigate extreme heat.”
To reduce emissions and adapt to climate change in the long term, experts say cities will have to improve urban design standards as well as buildings’ insulation, weatherization and heating and cooling systems.
PSU’s Shandas says the Pacific Northwest has “tipped over into a new normal.”
“The ecology is not prepared for it, our infrastructure’s not prepared for it, and certainly the communities are just now trying to figure out what to do about it,” he said.
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Claire Rush is a corps member for the Associated Press/Report for America Statehouse News Initiative. Report for America is a nonprofit national service program that places journalists in local newsrooms to report on undercovered issues. Follow her on Twitter. | https://www.kgw.com/article/news/local/heat-wave-hit-pacific-northwest-year-after-deadly-event/283-efaea09a-b1d8-49b8-9086-e4b65ddefd3c | 2022-07-25T18:19:37 | 1 | https://www.kgw.com/article/news/local/heat-wave-hit-pacific-northwest-year-after-deadly-event/283-efaea09a-b1d8-49b8-9086-e4b65ddefd3c |
SALEM, Ore. — Organizations across the region are gearing up to make sure the homeless are hydrated and stay safe during the forecasted heat wave.
On Sunday, a team with the Mid-Willamette Valley Community Action Agency (MWVCAA) was already scouting areas and making the rounds early ahead of the high temperatures expected this week.
Part of the agency’s work encompasses helping the homeless.
"The plan today is really just getting out into the community and connecting with those that are experiencing homelessness," said Robert Marshall, the emergency manager with The Arches Project, a division of the agency which is dedicated to addressing housing instability and homelessness.
"We have these five-gallon water containers and so half of these are filled with Gatorade beverages and half of them are filled up with water," Marshall said as he motioned to the supplies in the back of a van.
KGW caught up with Marshall and his team as they were headed to Geer Community Park in Northeast Salem.
"We saw quite a few people that looked like they might be in need of some services," Marshall said.
The goal throughout the week is to spread information about cooling centers and resources while also handing out Gatorade, water and other supplies to people living on the street.
Marshall said last year’s historic heat wave caught the team a little off guard. They were still able to help people stay hydrated and get other help, but said this year, the team made sure to plan ahead.
"This year we now have a comprehensive plan in place," said Marshall. "If the temperatures are this, then we're gonna do this and this is how much staff that we need for it."
"If somebody's in a state of distress because of heat exhaustion, or heatstroke, we'll call 911 and we'll get emergency services out there. So, it's a pretty broad operation and it'll go on for the next several days," said Jimmy Jones, the executive director of MWVCAA, which encompasses The Arches Project.
"We have to review our maps to check where everybody is and where the highest density locations are at a moment," Jones said.
In Portland, the Blanchet House was also preparing for a busy week. On top of their regular meal services, the Blanchet House’s executive director, Scott Kerman, said the organization will be extra vigilant this week, offering water, clean shirts and hygiene kits to people experiencing homelessness.
Kerman said the team will be distributing large amounts of water and checking in on community members to make sure they’re okay. In an effort to keep water cool, they also plan to freeze water bottles.
Back in Salem, people who are homeless said they are grateful for the help.
"I am grateful because I know what it’s like to be by myself," said a man named Xavier.
"They bring us water, helps me lot. Makes me feel like somebody cares," a woman named Tina said.
Another woman, Kristy, said she believes the work the team is doing is important.
Jones said there are anywhere between 1,800 to 2,500 homeless people in Marion and Polk counties, so anything anyone can do is helpful — even if that’s just checking in on a stranger, directing them to a cooling station, or handing a bottle of water or electrolyte drink to someone standing on the street. | https://www.kgw.com/article/news/local/heat-wave-preparations-homeless/283-d3a0714c-83a2-4724-a917-eb1db26d3418 | 2022-07-25T18:19:43 | 0 | https://www.kgw.com/article/news/local/heat-wave-preparations-homeless/283-d3a0714c-83a2-4724-a917-eb1db26d3418 |
CHARLESTON, WV (WOWK)—An effort to clarify a centuries-old abortion law will now be made by the West Virginia State Legislature.
In a press release, Gov. Jim Justice announced that he issued a proclamation amending his call to the West Virginia State Legislature. In addition to discussing Gov. Jim Justice’s proposed personal income tax cut, the legislature is now being asked to “clarify and modernize the abortion laws currently existing as part of the West Virginia Code, to ensure a coherent, comprehensive framework governing abortions and attendant family services and support to expecting mothers to provide the citizens of this State more certainty in the application of such laws.”
On June 29, West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey said that West Virginia’s abortion law from the 1800s, which would make it a felony to obtain or perform an abortion in the state, was indeed enforceable. But on July 18, a Kanawha Couty Circuit judge granted an injunction to block the law from taking effect.
Morrisey then filed a motion with the Supreme Court of Appeals of West Virginia for a stay in the Kanawha County judge’s ruling.
The special session will start at 12:00 p.m. on Mondaay.
To read the full amendment to the call, click here. | https://www.wowktv.com/news/local/justice-asks-west-virginia-legislature-to-clarify-abortion-law-during-special-session/ | 2022-07-25T18:25:48 | 1 | https://www.wowktv.com/news/local/justice-asks-west-virginia-legislature-to-clarify-abortion-law-during-special-session/ |
CHARLESTON, WV (WOWK)—West Virginia state offices are still dealing with a mainframe outage that disrupted services at the DMV, DHHR and more state agencies last week.
The West Virginia Department of Administration says that Park Place Technologies, the state’s third-party vendor, is working to repair a physical hardware error and that IBM and Ensono have joined in to support the state.
The West Virginia Office of Technology says that service restoration will take 48 to 72 hours.
The DMV announced on Thursday that drivers can now renew their licenses or vehicle registrations online or at kiosks, but other systems are still affected by the outage.
A spokesperson from Gov. Justice’s administration says that the cause of the mainframe outage was a physical hardware failure and not the result of any outside attack. The spokesperson tells 13 News that it was a failure of a fiber card. Parts had to be overnighted, and technicians had to fly in because the system is antiquated, and only a few specialists understand how to fix it.
The West Virginia DMV is asking customers to visit their website to check for updates before visiting one of their regional offices. | https://www.wowktv.com/news/local/mainframe-outage-still-affecting-west-virginia-state-agencies/ | 2022-07-25T18:25:54 | 1 | https://www.wowktv.com/news/local/mainframe-outage-still-affecting-west-virginia-state-agencies/ |
WATERLOO — Police are investigating several reports of gunfire that damaged homes over the weekend and early Monday.
No injuries were reported, and investigators said they haven’t determined if the incidents are related.
Neighbors called authorities around 12:40 a.m. on Sunday after hearing shots, and officers found a home at 665 Kern St. had been struck by numerous bullets while the resident was inside, according to police.
Gunfire began to pick up again on Sunday night when a home at 744 Conger St. was struck in a shooting. A few hours later, at 1:55 a.m. Monday, a home at 739 W. Mullan Ave. was hit by gunfire.
Around 2:20 a.m. Monday, patrol officers reported hearing shots in the area of Franklin Street and East Mullan Avenue but were unable to locate any damage or other evidence. | https://wcfcourier.com/news/local/crime-and-courts/houses-hit-in-overnight-gunfire-in-waterloo/article_aa93d035-578f-5590-9948-458b86bc7d81.html | 2022-07-25T18:39:05 | 0 | https://wcfcourier.com/news/local/crime-and-courts/houses-hit-in-overnight-gunfire-in-waterloo/article_aa93d035-578f-5590-9948-458b86bc7d81.html |
CEDAR FALLS — The mother of a Nebraska man suspected of killing a Cedar Falls couple and their daughter while camping at Maquoketa Caves State Park said her son gave no indication that anything was wrong prior to the shooting.
Authorities continue to investigate what transpired before Tyler Schmidt, 42, Sarah Schmidt, 42, and Lula Schmidt, 6, all of Cedar Falls, were shot and killed. All three were found dead at their campsite at the park on Friday morning, according to the Iowa Department of Public Safety.
The Schmidts’ 9-year-old son, Arlo, survived the attack.
Anthony Orlando Sherwin, 23 – who was also camping at the park with his parents and had no connection to the Schmidts – was later found dead of an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound near the park.
Cecilia Sherwin, Anthony Sherwin’s mother, told the Omaha World-Herald in an email Saturday that the family refuses “to believe the news.”
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Cecilia Sherwin said they were camping at the park Friday morning when she heard yelling and two gunshots. A young boy ran up to the Sherwins’ campsite yelling for help and told her that a man wearing black had shot his family, she said.
Cecilia Sherwin said her son was wearing green, not black, and no black clothing was found in the area. She also said they were legally traveling with a gun, which was located in a secure container.
“We think (Anthony) might have sensed trouble and grabbed the gun for safety,” Cecilia Sherwin said. “We refuse to believe the news. We are deeply saddened as he had so much to live for and gave us no indication that anything was wrong.”
A review of Nebraska criminal justice records found no signs that Sherwin had a criminal history.
Cecilia Sherwin said in a second email that the family "cooperated fully with the police and investigative team from the get-go." They informed authorities that Anthony was missing and that they feared he had been killed by the man the young boy had described.
"I didn't think we had any tears left but we still find ourselves breaking down and care deeply for the little boy and the loss of his family," she said.
Cecilia Sherwin reiterated that her son "gave us no warning that he was planning anything of this sort."
"Anthony was not capable of this sort of violence," she said.
Officials did not say if Anthony Sherwin had a firearm permit, the Associated Press reported, noting that Iowa allows people with permits to carry firearms virtually anywhere in the state. Officials provided no information about the firearm that was used to kill the Schmidts, the AP reported.
Law enforcement was called at 6:23 a.m. Friday for a reported shooting at the park campground, according to the Iowa Department of Public Safety. Officers discovered the bodies and eventually determined that Sherwin was unaccounted for.
After searching the area, law enforcement located Sherwin’s body. He appeared to have suffered a self-inflicted gunshot wound, according to the Department of Public Safety.
Anthony Sherwin was a La Vista, Nebraska, resident.
Mitch Mortvedt, assistant director of the Department of Public Safety’s division of criminal investigation, told the AP on Saturday that the motive for the attack was still unknown.
“We don’t know what led up to this, what precipitated it,” he said, adding that so far, “the investigation has not revealed any early interaction between the Schmidt family and him.”
Autopsies on the Schmidts are expected to take place over the weekend, according to the Department of Public Safety, and those findings will be released to the public. The state medical examiner also will perform an autopsy on Sherwin. | https://wcfcourier.com/news/local/crime-and-courts/mother-of-suspected-state-park-shooter-said-hes-not-capable-of-this-sort-of-violence/article_72c51784-af6b-5f63-b071-98f677533547.html | 2022-07-25T18:39:11 | 1 | https://wcfcourier.com/news/local/crime-and-courts/mother-of-suspected-state-park-shooter-said-hes-not-capable-of-this-sort-of-violence/article_72c51784-af6b-5f63-b071-98f677533547.html |
LaPORTE CITY — A Marion woman who was injured in a rollover crash in rural LaPorte City on Sunday has died.
According to the Black Hawk County Sheriff’s Office, 70-year-old Barbara Wallig lost control on the gravel road in the 10200 block of Main Road around 4:05 p.m. on Sunday.
The vehicle entered a ditch and rolled several times, and Wallig died from injuries sustained in the accident, according to the sheriff’s office.
No other vehicles were involved in the crash, and there were no other passengers in the vehicle.
Deputies were assisted on this call by the La Porte City Police, Fire, and EMS responders.
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Waterloo Police announced Thursday a third person had been arrested last week on felony money laundering charges related to the two-year investigation. | https://wcfcourier.com/news/local/marion-woman-dies-in-rural-laporte-city-crash/article_a8a49cb4-b94b-57e7-af04-cb72d24a3354.html | 2022-07-25T18:39:17 | 1 | https://wcfcourier.com/news/local/marion-woman-dies-in-rural-laporte-city-crash/article_a8a49cb4-b94b-57e7-af04-cb72d24a3354.html |
BEXAR COUNTY, Texas — The Bexar County Sheriff's Office said a detention deputy was arrested for an assault on a family member.
Noe Avila, 43, faces a charge of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon/serious bodily injury-family/dating, a 1st degree felony.
Investigators say the victim reported a verbal altercation began at their home, which escalated and Avila hit the victim multiple times. BCSO says he then threatened the victim with a gun. The victim ran to a neighbors house to call 911.
Avila reportedly took off in his vehicle before deputies responded to the scene. He was later arrested during a traffic stop in Atascosa County.
He was a 19-year veteran of the Bexar County Sheriff's Office.
BCSO says a "proposed termination" was issued to Avila in accordance with Bexar County Civil Service Rules, and he has effectively been placed on unpaid administrative leave.
The Public Integrity Unit is conducting a separate but concurrent criminal investigation, while BCSO Internal Affairs is handling the administrative investigation.
Additionally, all BCSO property to include credentials, uniforms, and weapons were removed from Avila’s residence and the BCSO has revoked his Texas peace officer’s license.
Bexar County Sheriff Javier Salazar issued the following statement:
“I’m absolutely disgusted by the behavior in this case. This suspect showed no mercy to his victim, and this administration will show no mercy to him in the handling of the case. I have zero tolerance for family violence and I am equally committed to working with the District Attorney to ensure criminal accountability, but more importantly ensure justice for the victim. I have all intentions of removing him from this agency as soon as allowable in the disciplinary process.” | https://www.kens5.com/article/news/local/bcso-deputy-charged-with-assaultfamily-violence-detention-deputy/273-0f0444dc-29b4-4a72-ab73-2a8fcbaa01f2 | 2022-07-25T18:44:31 | 0 | https://www.kens5.com/article/news/local/bcso-deputy-charged-with-assaultfamily-violence-detention-deputy/273-0f0444dc-29b4-4a72-ab73-2a8fcbaa01f2 |
DALLAS — A 37-year-old woman fired off several rounds with a handgun near a ticket counter in Dallas Love Field airport at 10:59 a.m. on Monday before being shot by a Dallas Police officer and taken to Parkland Hospital to have her injuries treated, police said.
In a press conference shortly after noon on Monday, Dallas Police Chief Eddie Garcia said the woman was dropped off at the airport and changed clothes in a restroom before approaching a ticket counter and firing a handgun.
It's not clear where the woman was aiming with her shots, or what her motive might have been, Garcia said, noting that the woman's shots did not strike anyone else in the airport.
Shortly after firing her weapon, Garcia said a Dallas Police officer shot at the woman and struck her in her lower body.
Garcia reported no other injuries from the shooting at the time of his press conference.
Video shared on social media in the wake of the reported shooting incident showed people crouching inside of the airport and taking cover after apparently being told to "run."
Sources tell WFAA that there may have been additional injuries in the chaos that ensued in those moments. Ambulances could be seen arriving at the airport at around 12:30 p.m.
At 11:11 a.m., the Federal Aviation Administration issued a ground stop at Love Field over security concerns.
The Transportation Security Administration shortly before 12:30 p.m. reported that Love Field agents had evacuated everyone from the airport and were "in the process of rescreening all travelers through airport security checkpoint."
Around 1 p.m., Dallas Love Field tweeted that all flight operations had been suspended, and the airport asked passengers to "refrain from coming to Dallas Love Field."
Travelers were being asked to check with their airline for the latest updates on their flight status.
The TSA also asked passengers to be patient as the number of passengers at security "has just increased exponentially."
At least part of the airport was evacuated in the immediate wake of the shooing, a North Texas police chief reported. Rockwall Police Chief Max Geron, a former Dallas Police Department commander, tweeted about 11:20 a.m. that he "just got evacuated of Love Field after an apparent shooting."
"Family is safe," Geron tweeted. "TSA did a great job."
Additional video shared to social media revealed would-be passengers taking cover and crouching in an area between the airport and the tarmac.
This is a breaking news story. Check back for more information as it develops. | https://www.kens5.com/article/news/local/shots-reportedly-fired-at-dallas-love-field-airport-dallas-police-say/287-a0fa0c01-dca6-40d9-bb00-bf244b4b13ed | 2022-07-25T18:44:37 | 0 | https://www.kens5.com/article/news/local/shots-reportedly-fired-at-dallas-love-field-airport-dallas-police-say/287-a0fa0c01-dca6-40d9-bb00-bf244b4b13ed |
FORREST CITY, Ark. — (Eds. note: The video attached is from a Nov. 2021 report on a lawsuit settlement regarding Arkansas State Police and the use of PIT maneuvers.)
A 19-year-old Kentucky man died after his car landed in a farm field following a PIT maneuver by an Arkansas State trooper.
John Bomar was reportedly being pursued by an Arkansas State Police trooper that began in Forrest City on Sunday, July 24.
The pursuit began around 4:35 p.m. after the trooper tried to pull over Bomar for a "traffic violation," who then exited I-40 and turned north onto Arkansas Highway 1.
Police say he was driving faster than 100 miles per hour during the chase.
Near the line of St. Francis and Cross counties, the trooper used a PIT maneuver on Bomar's car which caused it to "exit the highway" and land in a farm field.
Troopers and other officials attempted to save the life of Bomar, but he was pronounced dead at a Wynne hospital.
Arkansas State Police called the use of the PIT maneuver "legal intervention" to stop the vehicle "which was being operated recklessly and endangering other motorists."
The incident is being investigated by the Arkansas State Police and the prosecuting attorney of that jurisdiction will "decide whether the use of deadly force" was consistent under state law.
In November 2021, Arkansas State Police settled a lawsuit after a trooper used the PIT maneuver on a woman's vehicle. The policy to use the maneuver was changed to say that a trooper could utilize it when they believe "it is objectively reasonable" to protect people or an officer from "imminent death or serious physical injury."
We will update this article with more information as it becomes available. | https://www.thv11.com/article/news/local/19-year-old-dies-arkansas-state-trooper-pit-maneuver/91-c90ef81a-4870-4edc-99eb-def9d85fee1a | 2022-07-25T18:46:04 | 0 | https://www.thv11.com/article/news/local/19-year-old-dies-arkansas-state-trooper-pit-maneuver/91-c90ef81a-4870-4edc-99eb-def9d85fee1a |
SAN ANTONIO — For some people, a trip to the nail salon is an ideal way to relax and pamper themselves. But if you're short on time and money, there's another option from California that recently popped up in Texas.
It's called the Clockwork "Mini-cure." It's a fully autonomous robot that uses 3D cameras to take a picture of each nail. Then, it uses artificial intelligence to quickly and accurately paint them.
Clockwork Chief Marketing Officer Mara McCune said this tiny robot can paint your nails in just 10 minutes for under $10.
“And the second that that robot starts painting your nails? It is just a wow moment," McCune said. "It is incredible to see this technology really revolutionizing the beauty space."
According to Clockwork's website, the average woman spends 3,120 minutes a year on her nails. McCune said this device is meant to save you time and money.
“We are creating new occasions for people to give themselves the gift of time," McCune said. "It's a little luxury that fits into your day. It's 10 minutes, just under $10 and you can treat yourself and then love having your nails done for the next week.”
McCune said they're not trying to compete with regular nail salons. Their service is offered as more of an alternative.
“There is a huge demand for people who still want to go to the salon, get pampered, get their nails shaped and filed and cuticles push back, and that there's a role for that," McCune said. "And we think we can live alongside them for a fast manicure. That is a different experience. And so we see us partnering with nail salons and really being able to live simultaneously."
To get your Clockwork "Mini-cure," You just book and pay online before showing up. Right now, Clockwork can be found inside several Target stores in California and Minnesota. In May, Clockwork made it to Target stores in Texas. There's currently one machine in Dallas and two in Fort Worth.
Clockwork is still fairly new. It launched its first pop-up in 2021. Now McCune's team is focused on establishing more permanent locations.
“Our Texas fans are loving the experience and we're seeing them come back multiple times,” McCune said. “And so as we set out to revolutionize Express Beauty, we're excited to explore a variety of different formats and locations. And yes, we hope to be in San Antonio soon.”
She said while they have eyes on San Antonio, you can tell them you want to see Clockwork here too at https://www.likeclockwork.com/neighborhood. | https://www.thv11.com/article/news/local/a-tiny-robot-gives-10-minute-manicures-for-under-10-in-dallas-and-fort-worth/273-38e079c0-e25e-48f3-a8e8-05ea8375af09 | 2022-07-25T18:46:07 | 0 | https://www.thv11.com/article/news/local/a-tiny-robot-gives-10-minute-manicures-for-under-10-in-dallas-and-fort-worth/273-38e079c0-e25e-48f3-a8e8-05ea8375af09 |
BREMEN, Ga. — A Georgia 2-year-old boy has tragically passed away days after his firefighter dad tried to save him from drowning.
The Ingram family previously shared their story to 11Alive's Kaitlyn Ross to urge other parents to make sure they know how to do CPR.
Briggs' father Josh, who is a firefighter in Bremen, Georgia, pulled his 2-year-old son from the water and immediately started performing CPR. The family is not sure how long Briggs was in the water. Briggs had wandered off while they were packing up to go home from Lake Martin in Alabama last Sunday.
The fire department in Polk County is holding a fundraiser for the Ingram family Sunday, July 24 at the Kroger in Cedartown at 730 N Main Street from 11:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
"We are heartbroken for our brother firefighter and friend Captain Josh Ingram and his entire family for the loss of their son on Friday," the fire department said.
Polk County Fire said the community is welcome to come out and support the Ingram family but also asks for the family's privacy. The fire department also said a GoFundMe page has been set up for the family: Ingram Family Warrior Fund to help with medical and other expenses.
"On behalf of the Ingram family we ask that everyone will continue to keep Briggs and his family in their thoughts in prayers as they go through this tough and trying time," the fire department said. | https://www.thv11.com/article/news/local/georgia-firefighter-2-year-old-dies-drowning/85-771aaad0-ef97-48f0-a6ef-bbf0b83f1b64 | 2022-07-25T18:46:13 | 1 | https://www.thv11.com/article/news/local/georgia-firefighter-2-year-old-dies-drowning/85-771aaad0-ef97-48f0-a6ef-bbf0b83f1b64 |
ANOKA, Minnesota — As a labor and delivery nurse at Mercy Hospital, Amie Page helps people for a living.
"She's the kind of person," her daughter Emma Currie said, "who wants to go above and beyond for everybody."
Early Friday morning, around 6:30 a.m., Page was on her way to work at the hospital when she noticed a troubling situation unfolding at the busy Anoka intersection of Main and Ferry. It appeared that a motorcyclist had been rear-ended by a vehicle, vaulting him onto the trunk of a car in front of him.
Using her nurse instincts, Amie pulled over.
"When my sister saw this, she thought she really wanted to go over there and help," Amie's brother Ryan Meyer said. "She tried crossing the intersection but a car came through and hit her at a pretty good speed."
Verifying the sequence of events, Anoka Police said they were the first agency on scene Friday morning. Both the motorcyclist and Amie were taken to the hospital with various injuries, and both have since been released.
Amie suffered multiple broken bones in her face, including a fracture of her skull near the eye, along with many bruises. She's home now, but cannot work for the foreseeable future.
"She needs to focus on recovering and she doesn't have any temporary disability," daughter Emma said. "So that's why we decided to make the GoFundMe."
That GoFundMe, posted publicly on Saturday, has already passed the halfway point of the family's $10,000 target. "Hospital bills and temporary lack of work will cause a great financial burden for Amie and her family. Each and every dollar and prayer mean the world to us," Emma wrote on the GoFundMe.
"I feel very thankful there are so many friends and family, even strangers on community pages, that have reached out to help," Emma told KARE 11 in an interview. "I'm thankful the motorcyclist is okay, I'm thankful that she's only as hurt as she is, and I think there's definitely an angel there with her helping her out because it could have been much, much worse."
Emma said that her mom coincidentally ended up on the same floor at Mercy Hospital with the injured motorcyclist, and that the two have even become friends after the incident.
Amie will be back working at Mercy Hospital soon enough, but until then, the family will be helping taking care of her at home.
"I think it's going to be hard for her to not want to work herself too hard," Emma said. "We're going to have to tell her to keep it calm for awhile!"
Amie's family said the driver who hit her in Anoka stopped, called 911, and fully cooperated. Anoka Police said no charges will be filed in this incident.
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HUTCHINSON, Kan. (KSNW) — A fire destroyed a gun club clubhouse north of Hutchison Monday morning. The Hutchinson Fire Department (HFD) got a call about smoke in the 7800 block of N. Lorraine Street around 8:20 a.m.
When they got to the location, they found a metal pole barn type of building with heavy smoke at the rear of the place. It was the clubhouse for the Central Kansas Gun Club.
The HFD upgraded the alarm in order to bring in additional help. The firefighters had to battle the blaze from the outside since part of the roof collapsed.
Once the fire was out, the crews tried to save anything that was salvageable, but they say the building is a total loss.
The Central Kansas Gun Club posted a message on its Facebook page, saying that the north range is closed until further notice.
The HFD fire marshal is investigating the cause of the fire.
Other agencies that helped include Hutchinson/Reno County Emergency Communications, Reno County Emergency Medical Services, Reno County Sheriff’s Office, and Evergy. | https://www.ksn.com/news/local/fire-destroys-central-kansas-gun-club-clubhouse/ | 2022-07-25T18:48:08 | 0 | https://www.ksn.com/news/local/fire-destroys-central-kansas-gun-club-clubhouse/ |
BRIGANTINE — Reversing its decision to postpone dredging to the island's St. George's Thorofare until next year, the state Department of Transportation is squeezing the work in this year.
As part of the plan, portions of The Cove are expected to be closed beginning next month, officials said last week.
The waterway has been in dire need of dredging while sediment has piled up near its mouth at the Absecon Inlet making the area hazardous.
“The DOT was very understanding of our concerns and came up with a great plan to complete the project while keeping a majority of The Cove beach open,” Mayor Vince Sera said in a recent statement .
The dredging would hamper some access to The Cove, a popular beach in summer often filled with cars and bathers on the weekends.
The project should begin in early August and be completed in stages. Equipment should be moved into place by Saturday, city officials said, without stating the project's cost.
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The timeframe for the project could be adjusted depending on circumstances, officials said.
NJDOT, after meeting in March with Sera, state Sen. Vince Polistina, R-Atlantic, and a representative of U.S. Rep. Jeff Van Drew, R-2nd, had said the project would have to wait until 2023, given the year's dredging projects for the year had already been prepared.
NJDOT told the city the entire Cove would need to be off limits while crews dispose of the piled-up sentiment, but it has formulated a plan where the beach will be closed in sections.
Acknowledging the spot's value to summer crowds, the city passed on having the project done in 2021, taking a chance on DOT being able to return in 2022.
Why NJDOT changed its mind about the project's timeframe is unclear.
An NJDOT spokesperson directed questions to a press officer via email, but one did not immediately respond to a request for comment Monday.
The beach will also have its sand replenished as part of the project, officials said.
The project is expected to take between four and six weeks, as long as the weather doesn't hinder the process, officials said.
Boaters are being notified that they'll likely be barred from passing through the Thorofare between early August and possibly mid-September while the sediment is being removed, officials said.
The city found itself in a unique situation with having the project completed because the Thorofare is known to be home to a protected bird, in which state Department of Environmental Protection regulations only allow the work to be done in summer, when the island is its busiest.
"The city understands that the timing of this project is not ideal, but due to the DEP regulations on when dredging can be done and the schedule of the contractor, we have no other choice but to allow the DOT to do the project now," Sera said. | https://pressofatlanticcity.com/news/local/state-oks-august-start-for-brigantine-dredging-project/article_1706deec-0c26-11ed-9cd8-7fe2464f667a.html | 2022-07-25T18:49:58 | 0 | https://pressofatlanticcity.com/news/local/state-oks-august-start-for-brigantine-dredging-project/article_1706deec-0c26-11ed-9cd8-7fe2464f667a.html |
GETTYSBURG, Pa. — Editor's note: The above video is from July 3.
Little Round Top, one of the most iconic locations in the Gettysburg National Military Park battlefield, will close Tuesday as workers begin an 18-month rehabilitation project, the U.S. National Park Service announced.
The $13 million project is designed to address overwhelmed parking areas, poor accessibility, and related safety hazards, "significant" erosion, and degraded vegetation at Little Round Top, the NPS said.
"The scope of the project will reestablish, preserve, and protect the features that make up this segment of the battlefield landscape," NPS said in a statement. "This project will also enhance the visitor experience with improved interpretive signage, new accessible trail alignments, and gathering areas. These improvements will allow visitors to better immerse themselves into the historic landscape that is essential to understanding the three-day Battle of Gettysburg."
The closure affects the entire area around Little Round Top, NPS said. South Confederate Avenue (just past the Picnic Area exit), Sykes Avenue, Warren Avenue, and Wright Avenue will be closed to all automobiles during the project, and all monuments in the area, including the 20th Maine monument, will be inaccessible.
South Confederate Avenue will remain open for visitors to walk, hike, and ride their bikes from the Picnic Area to near the four-way intersection of South Confederate Avenue, Warren Avenue, Sykes Avenue, and Wright Avenue according to NPS.
All walking trails in this area will also remain open, NPS said.
New auto tour maps, which will include a detour around the roads closed by the project, will be distributed at the National Museum and Visitors Center and throughout the Gettysburg area. The detour map is also available online.
While the Little Round Top area is closed, there is still a virtual tour of the area available online and viewable below.
A similar rehabilitation project that closed the Devil's Den area of the battlefield in March is scheduled to be completed by the end of September, though a full or partial re-opening of the area will be tied to social trail re-vegetation results, NPS said. | https://www.fox43.com/article/news/local/adams-county/little-round-top-gettysburg-battlefield-closure/521-0a3c466d-25d3-4baf-9f07-5f1794e336a7 | 2022-07-25T18:56:50 | 1 | https://www.fox43.com/article/news/local/adams-county/little-round-top-gettysburg-battlefield-closure/521-0a3c466d-25d3-4baf-9f07-5f1794e336a7 |
LITTLESTOWN, Pa. — An Adams County woman has been charged with endangering the welfare of a child and other offenses after State Police say they discovered a 14-year-old malnourished child in her care.
Stacey Lynn Myers, 48, of Littlestown, is accused of neglecting the victim, physically abusing him, allowing him to live in an unheated basement, and using a Taser device on him, according to State Police.
She is also charged with endangering the welfare of a person for whom they're responsible, simple assault, and possession and use of an offensive weapon, according to a criminal complaint affidavit filed against her on July 21.
Police began investigating in March 2021, when they received a tip from a caseworker with Adams County Children & Youth Services (CYS), who reported a case of suspected neglect. The caseworker reported that Myers did not allow them inside her home to check on the welfare of the child, the complaint states.
Adams County CYS obtained a court order to enter Myers' home, and returned to the home, accompanied by State Police, the complaint says. They took the alleged victim outside to discuss his living conditions.
According to police, the victim's room was found in the basement of the home, which appeared to be unheated. A surveillance camera was found in the room, and adult diapers were found outside. Myers later told police the victim wore adult diapers 24 hours a day, police said.
The victim told police he weighed 77.1 pounds, according to the complaint. He also said he had recently stopped drinking Pedialyte because insurance no longer covered it.
The victim also stated he "does not really go outside much," according to the complaint.
Police contacted EMS to take the victim to a hospital for treatment of suspected malnutrition, the complaint states. Doctors told police the victim was suffering from severe neglect, and it was a serious case, police say.
The victim began weekly trauma therapy sessions following his hospitalization, police say. During these sessions, the victim reported Myers would grab him by the neck and throw him down the stairs to his room, strike him with her hands, hit him with a board, and use a taser device on various parts of his body.
Police later recovered the taser device from Myers' kitchen cabinet, according to the complaint. | https://www.fox43.com/article/news/local/adams-county/stacey-myers-child-endangerment-arrest/521-1a2362fb-e4b4-4eeb-a55a-130b20fef105 | 2022-07-25T18:56:56 | 1 | https://www.fox43.com/article/news/local/adams-county/stacey-myers-child-endangerment-arrest/521-1a2362fb-e4b4-4eeb-a55a-130b20fef105 |
A man wanted in a fatal shooting at an apartment complex is dead in an apparent suicide.
Kristoffer David Seeger, 29, was named a suspect in the killing of 27-year-old Cody Seth Hinsley early Saturday morning at a midtown apartment complex, Tucson police said.
Around 3 a.m., multiple reports came in about a shooting at the complex, 4100 E. 29th St. There, police found Hinsley dead.
Police learned that Hinsely was in an ongoing disagreement with a group prior to the shooting and identified Seeger as the suspect.
On Sunday, just before 9 p.m., Tucson police were called to an east-side home for a report of a shooting. They found Seeger with an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound.
He was taken to a hospital where he died shortly thereafter.
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No additional suspects are being sought in the case.
An 18-year-old was arrested in the fatal shooting of a 25-year-old man on Tucson's south side earlier this month.
The 51-year-old inmate was found unresponsive with injuries prison officials say are consistent with being beaten inside his shared housing unit.
A 29-year-old man was killed after he drove through concrete pillars and rolled his Jeep several times in the desert southeast of Tucson, officials said.
A call about a person in the road about 4:30 a.m. led deputies to the area of West Bopp Road and South Irene Boulevard, near South San Joaquin Road. | https://tucson.com/news/local/crime-and-courts/man-wanted-in-tucson-shooting-dead-in-apparent-suicide/article_8241fb6a-0c35-11ed-a1cf-3b36fb03e5ba.html | 2022-07-25T18:59:29 | 1 | https://tucson.com/news/local/crime-and-courts/man-wanted-in-tucson-shooting-dead-in-apparent-suicide/article_8241fb6a-0c35-11ed-a1cf-3b36fb03e5ba.html |
An 18-year-old is facing a second-degree murder charge in the killing of a 25-year-old man outside of a convenience store on Tucson's south side.
Antonio Dario Varela was arrested Friday in connection with the fatal July 20 shooting of Francisco Javier Espriu at a Circle K near South Park Avenue and East Irvington Road.
Just after 10 p.m., police were called to the store about a shooting. Espriu was pronounced dead at the scene, Tucson police said.
Police learned that he was in a verbal confrontation with unknown people that turned physical and Espriu was shot.
Varela was later identified as a suspect and taken into custody. He was booked at the Pima County jail on a $250,000 bond, where he remained on Monday. | https://tucson.com/news/local/crime-and-courts/teen-arrested-in-deadly-shooting-at-tucson-circle-k-store/article_df224f7a-0c39-11ed-85b1-8b39920891f4.html | 2022-07-25T18:59:35 | 1 | https://tucson.com/news/local/crime-and-courts/teen-arrested-in-deadly-shooting-at-tucson-circle-k-store/article_df224f7a-0c39-11ed-85b1-8b39920891f4.html |
A man was killed in a rollover crash on Tucson's southeast side after leaving a domestic dispute.
Troy Allred, 29, was reportedly driving at a high rate of speed Saturday night on northbound Davidson Road near Costello Ranch Place when he drove through several concrete-filled pillars into a desert and rolled his Jeep multiple times.
That evening around 8:15 p.m., Pima County Sheriff's deputies were called to a domestic dispute in the 1500 block of North Branding Place, near Sonoita Highway and Andrada Road, a news release said.
Deputies learned that Allred left the home before they arrived and utilized a phone application to identify his location.
Upon arriving in the area of Davidson Road and Costello Ranch Place, deputies were waved down by a homeowner who directed them to the crash in the desert near a home.
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Allred had been ejected from the vehicle and was taken to a hospital where he died, the Sheriff's Department said. | https://tucson.com/news/local/crime-and-courts/tucson-man-leaving-domestic-dispute-killed-in-rollover-crash/article_535dbb70-0c37-11ed-a05b-c387100c6ae4.html | 2022-07-25T18:59:41 | 1 | https://tucson.com/news/local/crime-and-courts/tucson-man-leaving-domestic-dispute-killed-in-rollover-crash/article_535dbb70-0c37-11ed-a05b-c387100c6ae4.html |
A new brewery is expected to open this fall in what was once a Chinese-run market, just south of the University of Arizona.
Screwbean Brewing is working its way through the permitting process but Owner Matthew Taylor hopes to have it up and running by October at 103 N. Park Ave.
The address has been home to many businesses over the years, including the Lim You Market, which served the community from that location for several decades starting in the late 1920s, according to Star archives.
The name Screwbean comes from the screwbean mesquite tree, one of the species of mesquite trees native to the Sonoran desert.
The brewery will be running a seven-barrel brewhouse with six to 10 beers on tap at any given time.
The taproom will also double as a cafe space, with a full coffee and espresso menu in the mornings.
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“We hope to be a real local kind of gathering place during the day, as well as in the evenings,” Taylor said.
Taylor, a native Tucsonan, was working as a math teacher at Sky Islands Public High School when he decided on his new career path two years ago, not long after the start of the COVID-19 pandemic.
“Pandemic teaching was very difficult,” Taylor said. “Teaching virtually was just no fun for anyone.”
An avid homebrewer, Taylor sought to take his passion to the next level. He hired a couple of brewing consultants and began looking for a property.
After an exhaustive search, he found himself at 103 N. Park Ave., which most recently served as the Good Eye Living furniture and gift shop.
“We were actually almost about to sign a lease at another location when this space came on the market,” Taylor said. “It is a beautiful building in an underutilized area.”
Taylor said the brewery will run the gamut when it comes to beer options.
“I really like easy drinking beers,” he said. “We’ll have lots of lagers and Pilsners and blonde ales; IPAs, Hazy IPAs, stouts, ambers.”
Pre-packaged snacks will also be available.
This will be the first brewery to launch since MotoSonora Brewing Company, 1015 S. Park Ave., opened its doors in the spring of 2020.
Taylor would like to see Screwbean Brewing eventually become a go-to spot for the community.
“We hope to have strong neighborhood support,” he said. “That is a big part of it.”
Restaurants and bars that have opened in the Tucson area in 2022
Nattha's Bann Thai Asian
6970 E. 22nd St.
Nattha's Bann Thai Asian Restaurant and Bar (natthasbannthai.com)
Nattha’s Bann Thai Asian, located at 6970 E. 22nd St., opened around June and serves up Thai and Cantonese dishes from mussaman curry to Pad Thai.
Rudy’s “Country Store” & Bar-B-Q
2130 E Ajo Way
520-908-7397
Rudy’s specializes in all things barbecue from their popular brisket to smoked turkey breast, chicken, ribs and pulled pork. Meat is sold by the half-pound — ranging from $6.99 for sausage links to $10.99 for brisket — and sides are a la carte.
By the Bucket
2130 N. Kolb Road
(520) 771-6917
By the Bucket sells hot spaghetti to go in a bucket, meatballs, meatball subs, deserts and cold drinks.
Peace, Love and Pops
814 E University Blvd
(520) 372-7805
Home | Peace, Love, and Pops – Handcrafted Frozen Treats Tucson (peaceloveandpops.com)
Tooley's Cafe
299 S. Park Ave
The restaurant at 299 S. Park Ave. will reopen, after a six-year closure, on Friday, June 3, with the original breakfast and lunch menu that dates back to 1989.
Texas Burrito Company
1570 E. Tucson Marketplace Blvd
Suite 100
520-367-6050
This new restaurant on Tucson's south side is run by Jason Scott, who incorporates his Texan roots and barbecue into traditional Sonoran food.
Ren Bakery and Espresso Bar
4320 N. Campbell Ave., #43
520-389-8926
10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Mondays through Fridays and from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays.
Baked goods from muffins and danish to scones and cinnamon rolls that are used in Ren Coffeehouse nearby, and of course, espresso.
Tanna's Botannas
4426 S. Sixth Ave.
520-445-5875
Spicy candies and snacks are on the menu.
Squared Up Pizza
5870 E Broadway
520-519-2000
This pizza spot presents Sicilian pies like you get in New York. Their pies are in the traditional Sicilian square, with a thicker base and crunchy crust.
Frida's Cafe
5526 E Grant Road
520-367-4711
Menu items are inspired by the famous painter couple, Frida Kahlo and Diego Rivera.
The Monica
40 E. Congress St.
520-645-1924
The Monica opened as an offshoot of El Charro Café. It is named for El Charro's founder Monica Flin and includes a market along with the restaurant.
BoSa Donuts
6872 E. Tanque Verde Road
520-526-2341
BoSa Donuts serves more than donuts and coffee. You can get lunch there with sandwiches and other drinks.
Bun Dock Vietnamese Noodle
3225 N. Swan Road, Suite 111
520-274-7419
The restaurant specializes in Vietnamese Bún (Vermicelli Salad Bowls)
Cruda Mariscos & Oyster Bar
31 N. Scott Ave.
520-207-0589
Cruda is the newest in a slew of opulent, Mexican-influenced restaurants across Tucson. It was opened by Danny Cordova in the space left when his first downtown venture, La Chingada, moved into the former location of the now-closed restaurant Cafe Poca Cosa.
Fullylove's
994 E. University Blvd.
520-534-7896
This lunch to late-night munchies spot has classic and vegan burgers and sandwiches and sides and a considerable dessert menu.
Guadalajara Grille
5955 W. Arizona Pavilions Drive
520-296-4221
This Mexican restaurant at 5955 W. Arizona Pavilions Drive is the third location for chef-owner Seth Holzman, which include Guadalajara Grill Mexican, 4901 E. Broadway, and Guadalajara Grill Fiesta, 750 N. Kolb Road. It has the same menu of classic Mexican food.
Midtown Vegan Deli and Market
5071 E. Fifth St.
520-849-5553
Tanya Barnett started her deli and market out of a desire to make veganism more accessible — for meat eaters and die-hard vegans alike. She asked vegans what ingredients they needed to find and placed them on her first order.
Ni Hao Tea
2800 N. Campbell Ave.
Ni Hao Tea, with this new location, serves Boba tea and smoothies.
The Century Room at Hotel Congress
311 E. Congress St.
520-622-8848
hotelcongress.com/family/century-room
Tucson's only jazz club, The Century Room borderlands jazz club and mezcal tasting lounge, is in the former Copper Hall banquet space at at Hotel Congress.
The Delta
135 S. Sixth Ave.
520-524-3400
The Delta officially opened on New Year’s Day. It is the downtown sister project of local favorite The Parish.
Tucsonans might recognize The Parish as a restaurant that transforms an Oro Valley strip mall into a shot of New Orleans. The Delta will feature the same Southern Hospitality it will be a bar with a grill menu instead of the Parish's gumbo.
Bata
35 E. Toole Ave.
Bata is owned by Tyler Fenton, who, with two siblings, also owns Reilly Craft Pizza and Drink. The menu will consist of foods touched by fire, whether being grilled, charred, flame dried or burned (on purpose).
Pacaws Wings & Things
6255 E. Golf Links Road
520-526-2857
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Opened March 17.
Ceres owner's 'second wild child' fresh pasta restaurant Noodies is NOW OPEN
Editor's note: This story was originally published on March 8, 2022. Noodies opened on April 15, 2022.
Noodies! When owner Carolyn O’Connor says the word out loud, it sounds like a party, a celebration.
The name belongs to her new pasta restaurant, opening later this month, in the space formerly occupied by Bentley’s House of Coffee and Tea. Carolyn is totally re-imagining the place, complete with a mural painted by a friend who happens to experiment with abstract noodle shapes. There isn’t a better word for it than “fun.”
Noodies is a Tucson inheritance. But its lineage, like sister restaurant Ceres, comes from all over. If Ceres is inspired by the pastries and pasta of northern Italy, Noodies draws material from the checkered-tablecloth Italian-American of Syracuse, with some help by way of Hong Kong.
Syracuse is Carolyn’s hometown. It’s where she was pregnant, scrolling Pinterest, when the algorithm realized she needed more brightly-colored images of cha chaan teng — American-style diners in Hong Kong, where you can get condensed-milk French toast and macaroni soup. Those hues inspire the setting of Noodies today, if not the menu.
Though both restaurants share the foundation of Carolyn’s handmade pasta, Carolyn is clear that each restaurant is its own concept. “Ceres always felt like my baby. The first time going into something, everything was really new. Because of that everything feels so precious … Noodies felt almost like having a second child … Noodies is colorful; the food is a little more gluttonous and cheesy. I see it as a wild second child or something.”
While you will be able to get your favorite sauces from Ceres at Noodies — the tomato basil, the bolognese, the cacio e pepe — Noodies’ larger kitchen allows Carolyn to expand the menu. You’ll be able to add Italian sausage, meatballs and burrata to your order. Unlike Ceres’ lunch counter, Noodies will have both indoor and outdoor seating. Their menu will also offer sandwiches Carolyn misses from her hometown, like meatball subs and Italian grinders.
Though Carolyn never thought she would go into the restaurant business — her parents are in academics — her mother’s hospitality inspires Carolyn’s restaurants.
“My mom, she’s a really good cook, and she loves having a real dinner. She sets the table, puts out napkins, does all this stuff, makes a whole beautiful meal and a pie, tea and coffee, so she creates this whole experience for people, and it makes people feel so loved and appreciated. It’s also a legacy in my own family, taking care of people through food,” she said.
The “also” responds to Noodies’ more apparent legacy: Noodies is taking over the lease of her mother-in-law Jo Schneider’s first restaurant, Bentley’s, which occupied that space for over two decades. If Carolyn’s own mother gave her a love for feeding her community, Carolyn’s mother-in-law inspired her to make service her livelihood.
“Going into the restaurant business or being an entrepreneur was so different than what I expected (for my life). The trust (the Schneider family has) put in me, the support, how they’re always there for me, with anything. It’s such a testament to their kindness and generosity. I think Jo does that for a lot of people in this community, giving people a chance when maybe other people wouldn’t, and let them shine,” she said of Jo, who owns downtown’s LaCo.
At both Ceres and Noodies, Carolyn aspires to be that support system for her own employees. She hosts weekly tasting sessions for staff, where they all sample the specials, the soft-serve flavors and give feedback. “Everyone who works there respects everyone else and works really hard. It’s such a good thing for workplace morale. It’s very collaborative, so everyone feels really listened to,” Carolyn said.
“There’s two staff at Ceres who have been there since the day we opened,” she said. “They now know how to do everything. They’re more or less managing Ceres for the shifts, every day … I really wouldn’t have been able to take on the new project without them.”
Workers at Ceres have to be able to do it all: cook pasta and take orders and make espresso — because the space to work is tiny. Though the larger venue at Noodies allows for more specialization, people working in the front versus the back of house, Carolyn aspires for the restaurants to cross-pollinate.
“I have everyone try cooking lunch. I love it so much. It’s really fast … I think a lot of women, especially, are really intimidated to go into a kitchen and work in a line … I think giving people the chance who wouldn’t maybe necessarily think that’s a good fit for them, the opportunity to cook in a fast-paced place, and realize: I could be really good at this.
“We just started accepting resumes for Noodies. I’m not sure what the kitchen will look like, or the front of house. We wrote that all are welcome to apply. I really hope people will.”
Noodies
Location: 1726 E. Speedway
Hours: 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Friday-Monday.
For more information, check out their Instagram.
Tucson's new food truck park is tucked into a former gas station parking lot — and the food is incredible
Amber Donahue and Chris Frisch were running a thriving sports therapy business, traveling across the United States with elite athletes, when the pandemic hit.
“Overnight, our jobs were obsolete,” Amber said. “So we started thinking about businesses we could do that were pandemic-proof.”
As they traveled for work, through cities like Austin, Texas; Portland and Bend, Oregon; and Nashville, Tennessee, they noticed these cities each had food truck parks. They liked that the concept had a small footprint: it’s simply making a setting to bring together food trucks and the people who love them. And Tucson, the foodie city where their eldest daughter was recently hired as a high school teacher, didn’t have a food truck park yet.
“We thought we could bring something to this town we loved vacationing in so much,” Amber said.
After nearly a year of development, their new food truck park, The Pit, opened last weekend at 7889 E. 22nd St. “The property used to be a haunted Scooby Doo gas station,” Amber said.
“Remember the gas stations you see in the middle of nowhere? That’s what we walked into,” she said. “We gutted the whole thing and kept it bare: we have coolers full of drinks, a few snacks and decorated it with kitschy awkward family photos, just made it a place that is clean and comfortable.”
The station itself is used as a central bar to complement the sizable outdoor space they cleared of debris and turned into seating. They also built a stage for live music on weekends and have plans in the works to install misters and build more shade for the summer. Many of their materials were sourced from community donations, from families and local businesses.
“We want this to be a place people can come in the evening,” Amber said.
The business partners decided on a rotating food truck schedule so people who live in the area can experience a variety of different vendors. Harris Hotstuff, a made-to-order barbecue truck, is only set up on the weekends, while you can get Hermanos Tacos and Lebanese food truck Homemade Mediterranean during the week.
“The woman who runs Homemade Mediterranean is the hardest working person I know,” Amber said.
Amber and Chris will soon be adding a Jamaican food truck, and are looking for a pizza truck and a truck that does Chinese, Japanese, Korean or Filipino noodle dishes.
Though the two divorced seven years ago, they are involved co-parents. Last year, they bought homes near each other, both in the Catalina Foothills School District. “Our success is based on building a legacy for our children, which is something we both agree with, always,” Amber said.
When I visited, every single thing I tried stood out as one of the best meals I’ve eaten all year. I was amazed at the curated selection of food trucks.
When I asked co-owner Chris about it, he said that the park has a special culture. Everyone is super kind and they help each other out. “We open up in the mornings, Homemade Mediterranean locks up at night. Cuppa GoGo helps clean the bathrooms. We all pitch in,” he said.
The result is a tight community of vendors, each with outstanding customer service and even more special food.
The Pit is currently home to six regular trucks, with three more coming soon, and seven visiting trucks. Here’s what you can get:
Homemade Mediterranean
This Lebanese sandwich place, Homemade Mediterranean, is simply amazing. I will be going back to try every item on their curated menu. I ordered their koefte sandwich, which is a vibrantly spiced beef patty tucked into a pita that rivals Tucson’s best flour tortillas: thin and almost laminated in its flakiness, but with a slightly more bready texture. The condiments are also stars: slightly sweet, slightly umami pickle with parsley salsa and tomato.
They had an extra falafel lying around when I stopped by and they let me try that too: perfectly crunchy with a slightly softer inside, with a dusting of sesame seeds. In my humble opinion, Lebanese hummus is the best of the Mediterranean, and I can only imagine how yummy their falafel sandwich with hummus and tahini must be.
I also got a side of fries, which I habitually get alongside Mediterranean food. I need to research why the region has french fries down pat: somehow they get extra crunchy on the outside, with a custardy middle. Heavenly.
Homemade Mediterranean is open 12:30-9 p.m. Wednesday-Saturday and 12:30-6 p.m. Sunday.
Bemo’s Ol’ Joe’s
Stop by Bemo's Ol' Joe's and you might find the now-closed Hog Pit co-owner, Les Baxter, sitting in a folding chair, welcoming you with a big smile. He's teamed up with chef Donald Adkins to bring you a food-truck concept with a pared-down menu, but full-volume flavor. Donald insisted I try the tot-chos, which were over-the-top in exactly the best way.
Tot-chos consist of five layers. The base, of course, are tater tots — fried, not baked. Tots’ signature riced texture and substantial crust will hold up to the hearty toppings: first a layer of melted sprinkle cheese, then a generous portion of melt-in-your-mouth pulled pork, doused in sauce and finished with a serving of slaw. While each ingredient is indulgent, they are in such perfect ratio that each bite is in harmony. I loved this place.
On my way out of The Pit, I saw someone eating a chicken sandwich from Bemo’s. I asked her how she liked it. To my surprise, she puckered her face like she was about to come up with the worst insult she possibly could, and delivered one line: “I wish there was more sauce.”
Bemo’s Ol’ Joe’s is open 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday.
Hermanos Tacos
Trust me when I’ve said, I’ve eaten a lot of carne asada.
Hermanos has the real deal: succulent, a little chewy but tender, with a little crisp on some of the edges. The flour tortillas are thin, stretchy and just substantial enough to deliver the meat, pico and a splash of bright green salsa to your eager taste buds.
The one-man operation also makes impressive-looking raspados, as I witnessed from the woman who ordered in front of me, then hopped back in her truck, raspado in hand. I was so jealous.
This place is cash only, so keep that in mind.
Hermanos Tacos is open 11:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. Monday-Saturday.
Other food trucks on the regular roster:
- Cuppa GoGo — Coffee with syrups and sauces made from scratch, open 6 a.m. to 2 p.m. daily
- Moncho's Mex — Tacos, burros, quesadillas and more Mexican favorites, open 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Friday-Monday
- Harris Hotstuff — Made-to-order barbecue, open 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday-Sunday
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A Bismarck man whose baby suffered injuries that required him to be flown to a Fargo hospital for treatment pleaded guilty on Monday to child abuse under a deal with prosecutors.
South Central District Judge Douglas Bahr said he will not decide whether to accept the plea agreement for Jaydenle Bushard until after the completion of a presentence investigation and mental health evaluation.
Bushard, 23, pleaded guilty to three counts of felony child abuse. Each count carries a maximum 10-year sentence.
Burleigh County State’s Attorney Julie Lawyer said the plea deal calls for Bushard to serve a total of nine years behind bars -- consecutive 10-year sentences with all but three years suspended on each count.
Bismarck police last October responded to a call that Bushard's 1-month-old son was unresponsive. The baby's injuries included scratches, bruising on both legs, a bruise on his chin, and bruising on the right and back left portion of his head, according to a police affidavit. A doctor told police an X-ray also showed healing injuries that could have occurred two weeks earlier.
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Police say Bushard told them he bounced the baby on his leg without supporting the infant's head, and said the baby hit his head on the wall while being bounced. Bushard further said he shook the child for about five seconds after which the infant suffered a seizure, authorities say. Bruising on the child's chin was caused by a bottle dropped from about waist height as the child lay on the floor, Bushard allegedly told police. | https://bismarcktribune.com/news/local/bismarck/bismarck-man-accused-of-injuring-baby-pleads-guilty-to-child-abuse/article_8a8335d4-0c3d-11ed-a598-13ece6db45cd.html | 2022-07-25T19:05:30 | 1 | https://bismarcktribune.com/news/local/bismarck/bismarck-man-accused-of-injuring-baby-pleads-guilty-to-child-abuse/article_8a8335d4-0c3d-11ed-a598-13ece6db45cd.html |
A 6-year-old girl who died when she fell from a parade float just before the start of Mandan's Fourth of July parade might have been reaching to pop a soap bubble when the chair she was sitting in toppled over the side, putting her in the path of the float trailer's wheels.
A police report of the incident released to the Tribune on Monday paints a heartbreaking picture of a little girl -- who wasn't even supposed to be in Mandan on the holiday -- dying a tragic death.
Mabel Askay, a recent kindergarten graduate from Ventura, California, was in town visiting relatives.
"(Mother) Danielle had explained that they had come up for a family vacation and was supposed to be meeting (husband and father) Mike in Montana, but she had delayed leaving Mandan to meet up with him as they had become sick ... and decided to stay in Mandan to wait out their quarantine and mandatory mask time," police Sgt. April Bowman wrote.
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Mabel, whose aunt works at DK Orthodontics, was riding on the business's float atop a double-axle flatbed trailer that was en route to the parade staging area about 9 a.m. on July Fourth when she fell and was killed. Mandan Police Lt. Pat Haug on Friday told the Tribune that an investigation determined no charges are warranted because the death was "just a pure accident."
“Nobody did anything really to cause it,” he said.
Mabel was seated on a "child size red folding chair" at the front of the float trailer, Haug wrote in the police report. Bowman described it as a "camping chair." Officer Trenton Stewart described the chairs on the float as "beach chairs" and said they "were not secured in any fashion to the bed of the trailer."
The man driving the pickup that was towing the float told police that he was at a complete stop because traffic in front of him was stopped, and that as those vehicles began to move forward so did he. He reported not going very fast. A passenger in a semitrailer in line directly behind the float told police that he estimated the speed at about 5 mph. A witness on the float told police the float was "wobbly" when it would stop and start.
Bowman wrote, "The trailer had side rails with signage for DK Orthodontics near the back two sides and rear end of the trailer, just past the wheel axles. The front portion of the float was open on both sides ..."
A DK Orthodontics employee on the float who saw Mabel fall over the side told police that the girl had her arm outstretched immediately beforehand, and another witness said another child on the float had been playing with bubbles and that he thought Mabel might have been trying to pop a bubble.
The police report indicates confusion ensued after Mabel fell. One witness told police she yelled at the pickup driver to back up but that he drove forward instead. The driver reported that he had put the truck in park but heard some people yelling for him to drive forward, so he did, then stopped again.
The driver of the semi behind the float corroborated that some people were yelling at the pickup driver to go forward while others were yelling at him to back up.
Mabel was pronounced dead at a hospital. The cause of death is listed as "blunt force injury of head," and deemed accidental.
'Red-haired tornado'
The Askay family in a statement to the Tribune in the aftermath of Mabel's death said she "lit up every room she ever entered, and our world is now dimmer without her. We know she is with Jesus, but we are having a very difficult time saying goodbye. Please keep our family, including Mabel's older siblings, Fletcher and Matilda, in your prayers as we gather our strength to start the process of moving forward."
Mabel's obituary states she "lived her life like a red-haired tornado that fiercely loved everyone she ever came across. She never met anyone, or any of God's creatures, that she couldn't be friends with." It described her as someone who was "always up for adventure"; a lover of books, animals and cuddling, or as she called it, "cuttlin"; and a child who "loved to dress up and twirl" but also "loved to get sweaty and dirty."
"She was equally comfortable wearing dresses as she was in her beloved baggies," the obituary said.
A GoFundMe account set up for the Askay family had a goal of $10,000 and has raised more than $93,000.
The family in a notice published in a recent Bismarck Tribune Celebrate section thanked the Bismarck-Mandan community “for your love, support, financial contributions, encouraging words, prayers and hugs over the past two weeks as we said goodbye to our Mabel Rae. You held us up while our world crumbled.” | https://bismarcktribune.com/news/local/police-report-details-tragic-death-of-child-in-mandan-parade-float-mishap/article_bf9a2760-0c28-11ed-819a-0fa4d054ec8a.html | 2022-07-25T19:05:36 | 1 | https://bismarcktribune.com/news/local/police-report-details-tragic-death-of-child-in-mandan-parade-float-mishap/article_bf9a2760-0c28-11ed-819a-0fa4d054ec8a.html |
The cost of education is rising for thousands of Penn State students across the state of Pennsylvania.
Penn State University announced in a newsletter Thursday that the school board will be increasing tuition for the 2022-2023 school year. The board met Friday at Penn State York to confirm the increase.
The university says "unprecedented inflationary costs," stagnant funding from the state, tuition freezes, lower revenues and lower enrollment partially due to the COVID-19 pandemic are some of the reasons for the increase.
"As Penn State’s enrollment has increased through the years, the University’s state funding has not grown with it," the university said in a post their website.
“We understand the impact of a tuition increase on our students and families, and we do not take the decision to raise tuition lightly. Unfortunately, the circumstances of our current budget made these increases necessary in order to maintain the highest-quality educational experiences for our students," Neeli Bendapudi, the university president said in the news release.
He continued, "However, consistent with Penn State’s land-grant mission, we have worked to alleviate the effects as much as possible by providing additional aid to support students from lower- and middle-income families.”
Students that come from households with an annual income of $75,000 or less and have filed a Free Application for Federal Student Aid will not be charged an increase, the university said.
Rate Increase:
- Pennsylvania Residents University Park - 5%
- Pennsylvania Residents Commonwealth Campuses - 2%
- Non-Resident Undergraduates University Park - 6%
- Non-Resident Undergraduates, Commonwealth Campuses - 3%
- World Campus Undergraduates - 5%
- All Graduate and Professional Students (regardless of campus) - 6%
Tuition across the Penn State system varies by campus, the current cost for an undergraduate Pennsylvania resident is $18,898 at University Park and $15,586 at other commonwealth campuses.
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For more information on tuition and fees you can visit the universities admissions tuition site. | https://www.nbcphiladelphia.com/news/local/inflation-pandemic-among-reasons-for-penn-state-tuition-increase-of-up-to-6/3314480/ | 2022-07-25T19:11:38 | 1 | https://www.nbcphiladelphia.com/news/local/inflation-pandemic-among-reasons-for-penn-state-tuition-increase-of-up-to-6/3314480/ |
The Lewis-Clark Fraternal Order of Police has endorsed Henderson, Nev., police officer Jason Kuzik to be Lewiston's next chief of police.
Kuzik was one of two finalists for the job who visited with community members in Lewiston last week. The other was Pasadena Police Officer Mark Goodman.
Kuzik's name should be familiar to those in Canyon County, as he was appointed by Caldwell Mayor Jarom Wagoner to be Caldwell police chief in May, only to be turned down by the Caldwell City Council during a public meeting. The position eventually went to Rex Ingram from the Los Angeles Police Department.
Members of the Lewis-Clark Fraternal Order of Police Lodge #10 met with Kuzik and Goodman. On Sunday, FOP President Andrew Fox sent out a letter offering the group's unanimous support for Kuzik.
“While both candidates are highly qualified and have great knowledge of the job, it was a unanimous decision that Jason Kuzik's vision and leadership style aligned with our FOP members,” Fox wrote. “In the last week, many of our officers have found themselves to be inspired and excited at the opportunity to follow under Jason Kuzik's leadership.”
Kuzik has been with the Henderson Police Department for 25 years. He currently serves as captain.
Lewiston Mayor Dan Johnson has the final decision on who gets the chief's job. He's been seeking input from community members, as well as the city council, members of the Lewiston Police Department and other city employees.
“We want to ensure the best fit for the community, so we can be successful and the candidate can be successful,” Johnson said recently.
No matter what Johnson decides, Fox noted that members of the Lewis-Clark Lodge #10 “will continue to serve our community at our highest level, because the citizens of this great city continue to show their support for our officers.” | https://www.idahopress.com/news/local/former-candidate-for-caldwell-police-chief-in-line-for-same-job-in-lewiston/article_590396bb-3874-5db7-93a0-8cb3e7991f43.html | 2022-07-25T19:12:32 | 1 | https://www.idahopress.com/news/local/former-candidate-for-caldwell-police-chief-in-line-for-same-job-in-lewiston/article_590396bb-3874-5db7-93a0-8cb3e7991f43.html |
Fourth District Judge Michael Reardon granted a request Monday to delay sentencing on a felony rape charge against former Rep. Aaron von Ehlinger pending his motion for a new trial or acquittal in the case.
A jury found von Ehlinger guilty of rape in April following a four-day trial, and his sentencing was scheduled to take place Thursday. The charges were related to a night in March 2021 when von Ehlinger, then 39, took a 19-year-old legislative intern to dinner, then back to his apartment, where the former intern said he forced her to perform oral sex and inserted his fingers inside of her without her consent.
Under Idaho Code, he faces between one year and life in prison for the crime.
Von Ehlinger’s attorney, Jon Cox, filed a motion for a new trial or acquittal nearly two weeks after the jury’s verdict and requested a transcript of the jury deliberations to support the motion. According to the Idaho Statesman, von Ehlinger said he could not afford to pay for the transcript and asked Ada County to pick up the tab, which is estimated to be $2,773.
Reardon said he granted the motion to delay sentencing because he did not want to create more distress for the victim in the case by sentencing von Ehlinger and then potentially granting a new trial.
Von Ehlinger represented Lewiston in the Legislature for less than one year. Gov. Brad Little appointed von Ehlinger to the Idaho House of Representatives on June 3, 2020, to fill the seat held by the late Rep. Thyra Stevenson. He resigned from the Legislature following an ethics hearing in the House of Representatives in April 2021. The ethics committee recommended his suspension or expulsion for the alleged conduct.
Reardon said he wants to keep the case moving and set deadlines for Cox to file his completed motion and for the state prosecution to respond. He scheduled a hearing at 3 p.m. on Aug. 25 to consider a new trial or acquittal, and said if that motion is denied, he expects sentencing would take place less than two weeks later. | https://www.idahopress.com/news/local/judge-grants-sentencing-delay-for-former-idaho-legislator-convicted-of-rape/article_bc4c0d46-b316-587a-bdf2-dd6f766cfd27.html | 2022-07-25T19:12:37 | 0 | https://www.idahopress.com/news/local/judge-grants-sentencing-delay-for-former-idaho-legislator-convicted-of-rape/article_bc4c0d46-b316-587a-bdf2-dd6f766cfd27.html |
Originally published July 25 on KTVB.COM.
SALMON, Idaho — A wildfire spotted Sunday on the Salmon-Challis National Forest, has grown to an estimated 35,739 acres — about 56 square miles — as of Monday. The fire still has the potential to reach the Highway 93 corridor north of Salmon.
Nearly 800 firefighters are currently fighting the Moose Fire, which is burning on both sides of the Salmon River and the Salmon River Road between Highway 93 at North Fork and Indianola Guard Station. Fuels include grass, brush and timber — primarily dead and downed fuels — in very steep, rugged terrain about 5 miles southwest of North Fork in Lemhi County. The cause has not been determined.
Fire crews began to show some containment of the fire Sunday in the northern portion, located in the Whiskey Spring area. Crews continue point-protection work along the Highway 93 corridor, as the fire continued to spread down to the Salmon River near Bobcat Gulch and farther south to Napoleon Gulch. Heavy Equipment Task Forces are prepared to build a control line south of the fire from Morning Glory to Leesburg west to Panther Creek and out to the confluence of Panther Creek and the Salmon River.
A community open house regarding the fire is scheduled for Wednesday from 4 to 6 p.m. at the Gibbonsville Improvement Association Building.
A helicopter accident that occurred last Thursday afternoon on the Moose Fire is under investigation. Both pilots on board were killed, the Lemhi County County Sheriff's Office confirmed Friday. They were identified as Thomas Hayes, 41, of Post Falls, Idaho, and Jared Bird, 36, of Anchorage, Alaska. The sheriff's office said they died after being extricated and taken to medical facilities.
The Lemhi County Sheriff's Office has adjusted evacuation orders since the fire broke out. Residents on the west side of Highway 93 from Tower Creek to North Fork, have been placed in a 'GO' evacuation status. The latest updates from the sheriff's office can be found by clicking here.
The fire is affecting access for whitewater rafters to Highway 93 from the Middle Fork of the Salmon River take-out at Cache Bar Boat Ramp and the Main Salmon River launch site at the Corn Creek Boat Ramp.
A pilot car has been escorting drivers through the area in the morning and when fire behavior allows. The U.S. Forest Service said the pilot car will continue escorting traffic Saturday along Salmon River Road between Highway 93 at North Fork, and the Boy Scout Camp, located 1.5 miles west of Indianola Guard Station.
There's also a suggested alternative route: Williams Creek Road to Deep Creek and north at Panther Creek. The route is long and unpaved, and drivers should be prepared for heavy mining and recreation traffic.
Questions on river launches can be answered by emailing middlefork@fs.fed.us. For river access updates, call 208-756-5587.
An emergency area, road and trail closure on the Salmon-Challis National Forest has been implemented in the fire area. More information for the closure can be found by clicking here.
The Idaho DEQ has issued an air quality advisory with restrictions on outdoor burning for Lemhi County due to particulate matter in wildfire smoke. The advisory for the Treasure Valley due to heightened ozone levels no longer includes burn restrictions.
The Great Basin Incident Management Team, a Type I team, is now managing operations on the Moose Fire.
The Central Dispatch Zone, which includes the Salmon-Challis National Forest, on July 19 elevated the fire danger level to Very High for the region.
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The Mega Millions jackpot for the Tuesday night drawing is an estimated $810 million.
It’s the third highest jackpot in the game’s history with a cash payout of more than $470 million.
No one matched all six numbers for the past 28 drawings, which are at 11 p.m. every Tuesday and Friday.
The record Mega Millions jackpot is $1.537 billion, which was won on Oct. 23, 2018, in South Carolina.
Although the jackpot for Tuesday is estimated at $810 million, it could go higher because the excitement that builds around a big Mega Millions jackpot leads to an uptick in sales, Danielle Frizzi-Babb, communications director for the Ohio Lottery, said last week.
Mega Millions has been played in Ohio since May 2002 and includes 45 member states plus the District of Columbia and U.S. Virgin Islands.
The odds of winning the jackpot are 1 in 300 million.
“The odds of winning are the same in Ohio as they are in any other state regardless of how many people are playing or how big the jackpot is. Ohio has had 20 Mega Millions jackpot winners and 46 second-tier $1 million winners since joining the game,” Frizzi-Babb said.
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Watch Live: Protesters gather at the Indiana State Capitol during special session
Clark Wade
Indianapolis Star
Abortion-rights supporters protest in front of the Indiana Statehouse during a special session Monday, July 25, 2022, at the Indiana Statehouse in Indianapolis.
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They met on a flight from Indy to Boston. Years later, they went back to IND to say 'I do'
When they sat next to each other on a flight over four years ago, Stephani and Jeff Hamilton had no idea what was in store for their journey together.
It was a Southwest flight from Indianapolis to Boston, March 18, 2018. Jeff had forgotten to check in for the flight that day, so although he'd typically try to sit in the front of the plane, by the time he arrived, his choices were limited.
Stephani works in higher education and Jeff works at a truck dealership, and the two live in Fort Wayne. But on that day in 2018, they were strangers.
“He was one of the later arrivals to the flight,” Stephani told IndyStar. “And so by the time he got on the plane, he had no choice but to sit in the middle, and he chose to sit next to me.”
Just as Stephani was about to put her headphones in, Jeff asked her why she was going to Boston.
“I'm sure we were super annoying to all the people around us because we talked the entire flight from before it took off until it landed,” Stephani said.
When they arrived in Boston, Stephani offered to drive Jeff to his car.
“We went out to dinner and exchanged phone numbers and we've talked every day since,” he said.
On July 15, Stephani and Jeff were married in the place their love story began: Indianapolis International Airport.
'Everything was right'
Originally, Stephani and Jeff were going to get married at a big ceremony in Fort Wayne in November with friends and family.
But Stephani’s son is in the Air Force and was deployed in June, which would have prevented him from coming home in November.
The couple still wanted to get married this year, so they decided to elope.
They explored the idea of recreating how they met, Jeff said, and that included flying back to New England for the weekend.
“We'll go back to the restaurant we ate the first night,” he said. “We'll visit friends and family and tell them what we did and just kind of go back home to New England.”
The idea evolved, and the thought of getting married in the airport was born.
“As we thought about things, we thought that the airport would be a really great choice, because it's where we met,” Stephani said.
The two were married the morning of July 15 in the Civic Plaza at Indianapolis International Airport.
“It was lovely and it was very quiet and very intimate,” Stephani said.
The airport and airline were accommodating, Jeff said. Airport staff assisted Stephani with getting into her dress to walk up to Jeff, pointed out photo locations and even helped them play their first dance song: "Forever" by KISS.
“We’ve both been married before but this was the first time I felt like everything was right,” Jeff said.
A marriage takes flight
Their flight to Baltimore, their first layover, was scheduled to leave around 10:30 a.m.
Southwest gifted the couple a bottle of champagne, as well as a homemade cake, and they got to board the plane first with upgraded boarding.
Stephani wore her white dress on their first flight, she said.
"After that, I was like, 'I've gotta get out of these shoes,'" she said.
Stephani said it was “the absolute most perfect way” for the two to get married.
“It just ties our whole story together with a beautiful bow,” she said.
Contact IndyStar trending reporter Claire Rafford at crafford@gannett.com or on Twitter @clairerafford. | https://www.indystar.com/story/news/local/indianapolis/2022/07/25/indianapolis-travel-couple-married-at-indianapolis-airport/65379192007/ | 2022-07-25T19:16:26 | 1 | https://www.indystar.com/story/news/local/indianapolis/2022/07/25/indianapolis-travel-couple-married-at-indianapolis-airport/65379192007/ |
Airport delays occurring in Lubbock due to shooting in Dallas
Flights between Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport and Dallas Love Field have been delayed or canceled following a shooting that occurred near a ticket counter in the Dallas airport, the Avalanche-Journal has learned.
Situation
According to the Fort Worth Star-Telegram, Dallas Love Field Airport is being evacuated due to reports of a shooter.
An armed woman was shot and wounded by officers after she open fire inside the airport, the Star-Telegram reports. The 37-year-old woman was transported to Parkland Memorial Hospital in Dallas. No other injuries have been reported.
This is a developing story.
Delays
The Federal Aviation Administration has issued a ground stop at Love Field until at least 1:30 p.m., according to the Star-Telegram.
With the situation ongoing, local inbound and outgoing flights between Dallas and Lubbock have been delayed or canceled.
As of 12:30 p.m., here is a list of canceled or delayed flights to or from Dallas according to Preston Smith International Airport:
- Southwest 1338 - Departing to Love Field has been delayed until 12:53 p.m.
- Southwest 2272 - Departing to Love Field has been delayed until 1:31 p.m.
- American 5797 - Departing to Dallas-Fort Worth International has been canceled.
- Southwest 1241 - Departing to Love Field has been delayed until 5:59 p.m.
- American 4709 - Arriving from Dallas-Fort Worth International has been delayed.
- American 5797 - Arriving from Dallas-Fort Worth International has been canceled.
- Southwest 1240 - Arriving from Love Field has been delayed until 5:14 p.m.
The situation is ongoing and this story will be updated as new information becomes available. | https://www.lubbockonline.com/story/news/local/2022/07/25/delays-occurring-in-lubbock-due-to-shooting-at-dallas-love-field/65382184007/ | 2022-07-25T19:22:59 | 1 | https://www.lubbockonline.com/story/news/local/2022/07/25/delays-occurring-in-lubbock-due-to-shooting-at-dallas-love-field/65382184007/ |
DALLAS (KDAF) — To celebrate 50 years of Aerosmith, the iconic music group is releasing never-before-seen footage from five of the group’s concerts.
They are calling it 50 Years Live!: From the Aerosmith Vaults. This official streaming concert series will feature five deep, archival and unreleased multi-camera live shows from the band’s personal vault.
The series will begin with a stream of Live From The Summit, Houston, TX, 1977, containing footage from a two-night show in Texas dating back to 1977. Officials say the footage will be carefully cleaned, digitized and remastered for HD.
The footage will be streamed live on the band’s YouTube channel on July 29 beginning at 2 p.m. It will be available for one week only.
Click here to be taken to their YouTube channel. | https://cw33.com/news/local/aerosmith-to-release-never-before-seen-footage-of-their-houston-concert-in-1977/ | 2022-07-25T19:29:46 | 1 | https://cw33.com/news/local/aerosmith-to-release-never-before-seen-footage-of-their-houston-concert-in-1977/ |
DALLAS (KDAF) — A climate-forward food company Do Good Foods is launching a new chicken option in North Texas Kroger groceries to help fight food waste.
It’s called Do Good Chicken. Here’s how it helps fight food waste.
Do Good Foods works with grocers to upcycle surplus grocery food. They take unsold grocery food and turn the food into chicken feed. By using fruits, meats, vegetables and bakery items, they are able to create an animal feed option that mimics a chicken’s natural diet; thus cutting down on food waste.
Now, consumers in North Texas will be able to enjoy the delicious chicken that was fed this animal feed option.
“As a climate forward brand, we wanted to partner with a grocery retailer that shared our vision and could help us bring our product to the right audience while being part of the solution to fight food waste and combat climate change,” Justin Kamine, co-CEO and co-Founder of Do Good Foods, said in a news release. “Kroger’s sustainability initiative is totally in line with our mission as a Company, and with this partnership, Kroger is demonstrating its commitment to making an impact on our planet right now.”
Officials say Do Good Chicken brings a “100% natural, high-quality taste with no antibiotics, hormones, or steroids.” Each Do Good Chicken saves about four pounds of surplus groceries from being thrown away.
For more information, click here. | https://cw33.com/news/local/climate-forward-do-good-foods-launches-chicken-option-in-north-texas-kroger-stores-to-help-fight-food-waste/ | 2022-07-25T19:29:53 | 0 | https://cw33.com/news/local/climate-forward-do-good-foods-launches-chicken-option-in-north-texas-kroger-stores-to-help-fight-food-waste/ |
DALLAS (KDAF) — Dallas Love Field Airport is urging passengers to stay away from the airport after a woman walked into the airport and fired multiple gunshots into the ceiling.
Officials tweeted, “FLIGHT OPERATIONS SUSPENDED: Passengers should refrain from coming to Dallas Love Field at this time as flight operations have been suspended. Travelers should check directly with their airline for the latest updates on their flight status. Thank you for your patience.”
Dallas Police Chief Eddie Garcia said a woman was dropped off at the airport and walked into a restroom near ticket counters at around 10:59 a.m. She then left the bathroom in different clothing, pull out a handgun and fired multiple gunshots toward the airport ceiling.
An officer at the airport shot the woman. She was taken into custody and taken to Parkland Hospital in Dallas. No one was injured. For more information, click here. | https://cw33.com/news/local/dallas-love-field-airport-urges-passengers-to-refrain-from-coming-to-airport-after-morning-shooting/ | 2022-07-25T19:29:59 | 0 | https://cw33.com/news/local/dallas-love-field-airport-urges-passengers-to-refrain-from-coming-to-airport-after-morning-shooting/ |
DALLAS (KDAF) — Summertime is here, the sun is shining and the kids are back at home for summer break.
If you’re looking for a way to keep the kiddos entertained this summer, Fair Park has you covered with the Children’s Aquarium Dallas at Fair Park.
And what better excuse to head to the aquarium than to see its new Giant Pacific Octopus. Officials with the aquarium posted on Instagram, “Our newest resident would like to SEA you! We’ll be celebrating the arrival of our Giant Pacific Octopus this weekend and all next week. Come over to learn all about this fascinating animal. Open daily 9 am to 5 pm.”
This reopened aquarium features new interactive and hands-on exhibits, special events and family activities. | https://cw33.com/news/local/theres-a-new-giant-octopus-at-the-childrens-aquarium-at-fair-park/ | 2022-07-25T19:30:05 | 0 | https://cw33.com/news/local/theres-a-new-giant-octopus-at-the-childrens-aquarium-at-fair-park/ |
DALLAS (KDAF) — Two title fights, and one of Texas’ most violent and dangerous MMA fighters will be on the show to be at July 30 in the city of Dallas.
UFC 277 will feature the (arguably) greatest female MMA fighter of all time Amanda Nunes as she attempts to take back her belt from the woman who stole it from her in their last fight, Julianna Pena. The major mixed martial arts event will also showcase Mexican-born Brandon Moreno and one of the top contenders in the Flyweight division Kai Kara-France battling it out for the interim belt that was held by Deiveson Figueiredo.
The main card is also set to feature an excellent light heavyweight matchup between Magomed Ankalaev and Anthony Smith, a Flyweight bout between Alexandre Pantoja and Alex Perez and Houston’s own heavyweight Derrick Lewis as he attempts to climb back up in the rankings against up-and-comer Sergei Pavlovich.
At American Airlines Center UFC 277 will begin with the Early Prelims at 5 p.m., Prelims at 7 p.m. followed by the main card at 9 p.m. The fight can be purchased to watch on ESPN+. Tickets to the event are still available for purchase on TicketMaster. | https://cw33.com/news/local/ufc-277-takes-on-north-texas-as-dallas-american-airlines-center-plays-host/ | 2022-07-25T19:30:06 | 0 | https://cw33.com/news/local/ufc-277-takes-on-north-texas-as-dallas-american-airlines-center-plays-host/ |
DALLAS (KDAF) — Well, the XFL is back and Texas is going to be at the forefront of its return in more ways than one. Governor Greg Abbott said, “Congratulations to @CityOfArlington, @HoustonTX, and @COSAGOV on being named @XFL2023 host cities! No surprise: Three of the eight host cities are in Texas — home to an unbeatable fan base and the best state for business and jobs in the nation. #XFL2023“
First, the XFL has announced its eight teams along with their head coaches:
- Arlington – Bob Stoops
- Houston – Wade Phillips (former Dallas Cowboys head coach)
- Las Vegas – Rod Woodson
- Orlando – Terrell Buckley
- San Antonio – Hines Ward
- Seattle – Jim Haslett
- St. Louis – Anthony Becht
- Washington D.C. – Reggie Barlow
Secondly, Arlington has been selected as the XFL’s new football operations Hub and according to a press release, “…signing a three-year agreement that will provide a centralized performance facility and multiple practice venues for preseason and in-week training for the League’s eight teams.”
Thirdly, the Hub will include three local practice facilities: Northwest ISD Stadium, Southlake Carroll Dragon Stadium and Vernon Newsom Stadium. Choctaw stadium will also serve as the in-week practice facility for Arlington and Houston XFL teams and will host Arlington’s home games.
“Our new Hub allows us to provide 360° support for our players, both on and off the field. Professional facilities with centralized training, rehabilitation and recovery resources will allow players to continue to sharpen their football skills. Around-the-clock content capture will make our players the center of a unique football ecosystem and unlock a new level of fan engagement never seen before,” said Dany Garcia, Chairwoman and Owner. “Arlington is a football-loving city and we are excited to deepen our roots within the community and strengthen the already dedicated fan base here. We are grateful to be working with Mayor Ross, Choctaw Stadium, REV Entertainment, and other local officials as we make Arlington our League’s new home.”
The XFL held a town hall event in Arlington over the weekend to announce all of the teams’ cities and venues along with season ticket announcements as well. The XFL is set to kick off on Feb. 18, 2023 alongside its broadcast partner, ESPN and The Walt Disney Company.
“The XFL has officially landed in the great football state of Texas,” said Dwayne Johnson. “We are bringing a new kind of football experience to fans, players and partners, harnessing the power of modern technology, content and interactivity to create a new standard for the future of sports and live event entertainment. We are 100% committed to taking care of our players, and our new Texas Hub will ensure that they all receive top-notch training and development while also getting an opportunity to build individual brands and shine.” | https://cw33.com/news/local/xfl-is-back-with-3-texas-teams-names-arlington-new-football-operations-hub/ | 2022-07-25T19:30:13 | 0 | https://cw33.com/news/local/xfl-is-back-with-3-texas-teams-names-arlington-new-football-operations-hub/ |
A 22-year-old Long Island man was arraigned Monday on grand jury indictment charges for allegedly killing three members of a family and injuring another three in an alcohol-fueled high-speed crash earlier this year, prosecutors said.
Dante Lennon was allegedly speeding and too drunk to drive when his Mercedes Benz broadsided a Lincoln Town Car, then rear-ended a parked pickup truck on Jericho Turnpike in New Hyde Park on May 21. The family had just left a Sweet Sixteen.
The force of the impact killed three women -- the grandmother, aunt and cousin of the girl who just celebrated her 16th birthday. Two of the victims, 66-year-old Marlene Liu and 68-year-old Ho Hua, were from the Woodside neighborhood in Queens; the third, 41-year-old Tu Nguyen, was from North Carolina.
The survivors in the Town Car were all men between the ages of 42 and 67, prosecutors said.
Lennon pleaded not guilty at a virtual arraignment at a hospital where he was treated shortly after the crash. He faces up to 25 years in prison if convicted of the top charge. Attorney information wasn't clear.
"It was supposed to be a day of celebration for a family and a young woman turning 16, but the tragic events of that evening will have a ripple effect for generations to come," Nassau County District Attorney Anne Donnelly said in a statement. "The defendant is accused of a dangerous combination of speed and intoxication when he allegedly barreled down Jericho Turnpike and t-boned a car carrying six family members. This is an extraordinary tragedy, and we will aggressively prosecute Dante Lennon for his alleged actions." | https://www.nbcnewyork.com/news/local/extraordinary-tragedy-man-indicted-in-ny-crash-that-killed-3-after-sweet-sixteen/3793478/ | 2022-07-25T19:33:29 | 0 | https://www.nbcnewyork.com/news/local/extraordinary-tragedy-man-indicted-in-ny-crash-that-killed-3-after-sweet-sixteen/3793478/ |
"Georgia O’Keeffe: To See Takes Time," the first ever exhibit to focus on Georgia O’Keeffe’s drawings, will be on display in the Museum of Modern Art beginning on April 9, 2023.
Museum goers will be able to view over 120 works by O'Keeffe spanning more than 40 years, including pieces created with watercolor pastel, graphite, charcoal, among other materials.
Though MoMA’s 1946 Georgia O’Keeffe exhibition was its first retrospective of a female artist, the museum has not featured another exhibition focused on her since.
A key work set for display is No.8 – Special (Drawing No.8) (1916). O’Keeffe named some of her pieces “specials” as an indication of her belief in their success. Other highlights include Evening Star (1917), Evening Star No. III (1917), and Drawing X (1959).
“O’Keeffe’s works on paper are the perfect expression of her belief that ‘to see takes time,’” the museum's associate curator, Samantha Friedman, said in an official statement. “She recognized the necessity of slowing down for her own vision, and, in turn, her sequences of drawings invite us to take time in looking.”
The exhibition will run until August 12, 2023. | https://www.nbcnewyork.com/news/local/moma-sets-2023-exhibit-highlighting-drawings-of-georgia-okeeffe/3786323/ | 2022-07-25T19:33:31 | 0 | https://www.nbcnewyork.com/news/local/moma-sets-2023-exhibit-highlighting-drawings-of-georgia-okeeffe/3786323/ |
Hundreds were still without power Monday morning following severe thunderstorms overnight across the region.
NYSEG reported more than 1,400 ongoing outages as of 12:30 p.m., with more than half of them in Oneonta.
The power is expected to be restored to most customers by 11:30 p.m. | https://www.wktv.com/news/local/nyseg-working-to-restore-power-to-hundreds-in-otsego-county-following-sunday-storms/article_06eea422-0c3a-11ed-a2ff-67de6e551147.html | 2022-07-25T19:33:37 | 1 | https://www.wktv.com/news/local/nyseg-working-to-restore-power-to-hundreds-in-otsego-county-following-sunday-storms/article_06eea422-0c3a-11ed-a2ff-67de6e551147.html |
TREASURE ISLAND, Fla. — Parents are able to take their kids out into the Florida waters with a calm heart now after getting life jackets for them.
The Treasure Island Fire Rescue hosted a life jacket giveaway and touch-a-truck event Monday with Safe Kids Worldwide. Children of all ages were fitted for a free life jacket and given educational material about swimming safety.
After picking up their very own life jacket, the kids were able to meet with some firefighters and explore one of the department's fire trucks.
The Florida Department of Children and Families reports the Sunshine State loses more children under the age of 5 to drowning than any other state in the U.S. The fire agency says it wants to change that statistic by hosting similar events more often.
"Thank you to St. Petersburg Parks & Recreation, Madeira Beach Fire Department, and everyone who came out to show their support," Treasure Island Fire Rescue leaders wrote on Facebook. | https://www.wtsp.com/article/news/local/pinellascounty/treasure-island-fire-rescue-free-life-jackets-children/67-2064363a-59d8-4625-98e1-fa61a60ad9ba | 2022-07-25T19:33:42 | 0 | https://www.wtsp.com/article/news/local/pinellascounty/treasure-island-fire-rescue-free-life-jackets-children/67-2064363a-59d8-4625-98e1-fa61a60ad9ba |
ROME, N.Y. – Members of the Rome community gathered at City Hall Monday morning to raise the Puerto Rican flag in honor of the anniversary of the colony becoming a commonwealth.
The Rev. Maritza Perez and other members of the Maranatha Church in Rome were at Monday’s celebration.
“Today is the celebration of the constitution of Puerto Rico. When Puerto Rico officially became a commonwealth of the United States of America,” said Perez. “Through President Harry Truman the Congress approved that we stop being a colony to become a commonwealth and that was July 25 of 1952.”
Puerto Rico becoming an autonomous commonwealth allows the citizens to retain American citizenship. | https://www.wktv.com/news/local/rome-community-celebrates-anniversary-of-puerto-rico-joining-commonwealth/article_e0a87a88-0c41-11ed-ae02-231a30003fe9.html | 2022-07-25T19:33:43 | 1 | https://www.wktv.com/news/local/rome-community-celebrates-anniversary-of-puerto-rico-joining-commonwealth/article_e0a87a88-0c41-11ed-ae02-231a30003fe9.html |
Paving on Herkimer Road was supposed to begin Monday, but has been postponed by a day.
Crews will work on the road from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday and Wednesday.
The road will be repaved from Sunnybrook Lane to the city line at Schuyler. There will be one-way traffic during the paving periods. | https://www.wktv.com/news/local/traffic-alert-herkimer-road-paving-begins-tuesday/article_e1347c5e-0c3c-11ed-8d6d-1f05b68cfd60.html | 2022-07-25T19:33:50 | 1 | https://www.wktv.com/news/local/traffic-alert-herkimer-road-paving-begins-tuesday/article_e1347c5e-0c3c-11ed-8d6d-1f05b68cfd60.html |
SAN ANTONIO — For some people, a trip to the nail salon is an ideal way to relax and pamper themselves. But if you're short on time and money, there's another option from California that recently popped up in Texas.
It's called the Clockwork "Mini-cure." It's a fully autonomous robot that uses 3D cameras to take a picture of each nail. Then, it uses artificial intelligence to quickly and accurately paint them.
Clockwork Chief Marketing Officer Mara McCune said this tiny robot can paint your nails in just 10 minutes for under $10.
“And the second that that robot starts painting your nails? It is just a wow moment," McCune said. "It is incredible to see this technology really revolutionizing the beauty space."
According to Clockwork's website, the average woman spends 3,120 minutes a year on her nails. McCune said this device is meant to save you time and money.
“We are creating new occasions for people to give themselves the gift of time," McCune said. "It's a little luxury that fits into your day. It's 10 minutes, just under $10 and you can treat yourself and then love having your nails done for the next week.”
McCune said they're not trying to compete with regular nail salons. Their service is offered as more of an alternative.
“There is a huge demand for people who still want to go to the salon, get pampered, get their nails shaped and filed and cuticles push back, and that there's a role for that," McCune said. "And we think we can live alongside them for a fast manicure. That is a different experience. And so we see us partnering with nail salons and really being able to live simultaneously."
To get your Clockwork "Mini-cure," You just book and pay online before showing up. Right now, Clockwork can be found inside several Target stores in California and Minnesota. In May, Clockwork made it to Target stores in Texas. There's currently one machine in Dallas and two in Fort Worth.
Clockwork is still fairly new. It launched its first pop-up in 2021. Now McCune's team is focused on establishing more permanent locations.
“Our Texas fans are loving the experience and we're seeing them come back multiple times,” McCune said. “And so as we set out to revolutionize Express Beauty, we're excited to explore a variety of different formats and locations. And yes, we hope to be in San Antonio soon.”
She said while they have eyes on San Antonio, you can tell them you want to see Clockwork here too at https://www.likeclockwork.com/neighborhood. | https://www.kvue.com/article/news/local/a-tiny-robot-gives-10-minute-manicures-for-under-10-in-dallas-and-fort-worth/273-38e079c0-e25e-48f3-a8e8-05ea8375af09 | 2022-07-25T19:34:08 | 1 | https://www.kvue.com/article/news/local/a-tiny-robot-gives-10-minute-manicures-for-under-10-in-dallas-and-fort-worth/273-38e079c0-e25e-48f3-a8e8-05ea8375af09 |
AUSTIN, Texas — Austin Water is testing its supply for 29 human-made chemicals that contribute to illnesses such as cancer and thyroid disease, the Austin American-Statesman reported.
The chemicals at the center of the testing are per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), found in waterproof makeup products, non-stick cookware and more. These PFAS are thought to be in roughly 97% of Americans' bloodstreams, and the Environmental Protection Agency last month "released a new health advisory for PFAS that lowered the threshold for the level of exposure where illness is not expected to occur.
PFAS, which can also lead to liver damage and fertility problems, often infiltrate drinking water as a result of runoff from firefighting foam used at airports, fire stations and military compounds. According to the Statesman, the Austin-Bergstrom International Airport "is the only known area in Travis County that has groundwater PFAS pollution."
An Austin Fire Department spokesperson told the Statesman that no one currently offers firefighting foams without PFAS.
The Statesman went on to report that PFAS from wastewater treatment plants may also taint crops after seeping into fertilizer and soil.
Austin Water's testing will take place at the collection site for to-be-treated water. The utility company hasn't tested their water in almost a decade, the Statesman reported.
Gary Chauvin, Austin Water's environmental policy program manager, told the Statesman he's "confident" that PFAS from the airport haven't impacted drinking water.
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ST. LOUIS — Members of the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers District 837 have made the motion to strike all three Boeing Co. locations in the St. Louis area following a rejection of Boeing's contract offer for St. Louis-area workers.
A statement from IAM released Sunday, said nearly 2,500 members of the District would be going on strike beginning Aug. 1.
"We cannot accept a contract that is not fair and equitable, as this company continues to make billions of dollars each year off the backs of our hardworking members," the statement said.
"Boeing previously took away a pension from our members, and now the company is unwilling to adequately compensate our members’ 401(k) plan. We will not allow this company to put our members’ hard-earned retirements in jeopardy," it said.
"“It is the bravest decision a union member makes to go on strike, putting their family and loved ones at risk. We do not make this decision lightly or in haste, but do so in order to stand up for working people around the globe and fight for the contract we deserve.”
Boeing sent out a statement in response to IAM's strike announcement, saying: "Boeing is disappointed with Sunday’s vote to reject a strong, highly competitive offer. We are activating our contingency plan to support continuity of operations in the event of a strike."
IAM District 837 members represent workers at the Boeing locations in St. Louis, St. Charles and Mascoutah, Illinois.
Boeing employs nearly 15,000 people at its Missouri facilities, according to data from Boeing.
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PLYMOUTH, Mass. — A whale breached and landed on the bow of a boat Sunday off a popular beach in Plymouth, Massachusetts.
A Facebook post from the town said the whale came out of the water and hit a small 19-foot vessel in the water off White Horse Beach. No one was injured according to reports.
A Harbormaster boat assigned to the area to watch for any potential violations of the Marine Mammal Act responded to check on the vessel occupants, said officials.
The boat's operator reported no injuries and no major damage that affected the seaworthiness of the vessel.
Humpback whales can grow up to 62-feet long and weight up to 53 tons.
They are popular with whale watchers because of their acrobatic displays – including spectacular breachings capable of launching their school bus-sized bodies entirely out of the water and slapping the surface with their pectoral fins or tails.
At the time of Sunday's incident, several boats were around the whale in Plymouth.
Video footage from the scene shows the animal launching its body out of the water and its head slamming onto the front of a nearby boat, tipping the rear of the vessel out of the water as it slid back into the Atlantic Ocean.
Local authorities forwarded all information to the Massachusetts Environmental Police to handle the investigation into the incident.
Photos showed a broken glass hatch in the boat.
Officials said that while this type of incident is rare, it can be dangerous for both boaters and whales. For more information on how to boat safely around whales, head to this website.
White Horse Beach is just south of the recently decommissioned Pilgrim Nuclear Power Station. The beach in that area is open to the public.
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On April 25, Rep. Patrick McHenry, R-N.C., confirmed to Politico that he’ll seek the chairmanship position of the powerful House Financial Services Committee should Republicans take back Congress in November. Almost immediately after making his party leadership desires known, large donations to his re-election campaign flooded in, and from a peculiar place: the Bay Area.
Most noteworthy among the donors are a trio of very wealthy men. Election finance records show Ron Conway, an angel investor and political ally of San Francisco Mayor London Breed, gave McHenry $5,800, the maximum amount allowed for an individual contributor split between the primary and general elections. (Conway, nicknamed the “Godfather of Silicon Valley,” also gave $350,000 to a super PAC that supports “pro-crypto” politicians this cycle.)
Chris Larsen, the billionaire co-founder of Ripple — which touts itself as offering “crypto solutions for business” — maxed out a donation to McHenry, despite Larsen’s usual preference for the Democratic Party establishment (this most recent quarter, he also gave $250,000 to a PAC affiliated with House Majority Leader Nancy Pelosi, and $5,800 to centrist Sen. Mark Warner, D-Va.). And Chris Dixon, a partner at Andreessen Horowitz who was labeled by Fortune as “the world’s top crypto investor,” immediately gave $5,800 to McHenry, too.
They were far from alone among their cadre during the second quarter of 2022, which stretched from April 1 through June 30. SFGATE reviewed thousands of FEC filings to get a better sense of how the Bay Area’s wealthiest are exerting their influence — i.e. who they're dumping bags of money on — in the lead-up to November’s midterm elections. Along the way, we identified a number of newsworthy patterns, which we’ll be reporting on throughout the week.
First up, we’re focusing on the Bay Area tech sector’s burgeoning love affair with a pair of Carolina conservatives: the aforementioned McHenry, and Sen. Tim Scott, R-S.C.
From all indications, some of the Bay Area's wealthiest (some billionaires, some millionaires) are putting out feelers for a Republican presidential candidate who might be deemed slightly more palatable than Donald Trump. Of late, Scott seems to be their choice.
Scott, 56, has been in the U.S. Senate since 2013. He’s one of three Black U.S. senators, and was the first Black senator to be elected to a seat in the South since 1881. He occasionally pushed back against offensive comments made by former President Trump, and is more willing to discuss the possibility of criminal justice reform than many of his colleagues, which leads some to believe he’s a moderate, center-right politician.
In reality, his voting record is reliably far-right. He is strenuously anti-abortion rights; he wants to repeal what’s left of the Affordable Care Act; he’s against equality for the LGBTQ community; he even voted against the watered-down 2021 infrastructure bill that actually managed to get 69 “yes” votes in the usually impenetrable Senate. Multiple analyses list Scott as one of the most ideologically rigid members of his voting body.
Unlike McHenry, who could end up in a position with broad discretion to regulate (or deregulate) Bay Area-based businesses, Scott doesn’t have many obvious Silicon Valley or tech ties. The lone exception is his interest in “opportunity zones,” a tax break incentive program ostensibly designed to encourage individuals to invest in underserved American communities. The program was the brainchild of Sean Parker, the billionaire co-founder of Napster and Facebook’s first president. Scott is technically up for re-election in November, though the outcome of that race isn’t in doubt. He’s almost guaranteed to win, and win easily. He’s not a candidate in desperate need of funding to beat his opponent.
And yet, according to FEC filings, since April, Scott’s campaign, as well as his political action committee, has received significant donations from the following people, all of whom live in the Bay Area. (Unless otherwise noted, all donations below were either $2,900 or a total of $5,800, if they were spread out between the primary and general elections. Billionaires are listed as such.)
-Fred Ehrsam, a 34-year-old billionaire who co-founded crypto companies Coinbase and Paradigm
-William Fisher, billionaire heir to the Gap fortune and brother of Oakland A’s owner John Fisher. (John Fisher himself gave to Scott on March 31, the FEC’s first quarter deadline for donations.)
-Ingrid Hills, widow to Reuben Hills, formerly the president of Hills Bros. Coffee ($3,000)
-William Oberndorf, a billionaire businessman and major backer of the Chesa Boudin recall ($5,000 total)
-John Chambers, former CEO of Cisco Systems and current CEO of JC2 Ventures, a venture capital firm
-Bill Duhamel, CEO of Route One Investment Company, who has a net worth estimated in the hundreds of millions of dollars
-Alana Palmedo, chief operating officer of Paradigm, a crypto investment firm
-Matt Huang, co-founder of Paradigm
-Len Baker, a now-retired, previously longtime partner of the Silicon Valley venture capital firm Sutter Hill Ventures. Len's wife, Mary Anne, also donated to Scott.
-Thomas Stephenson, a venture capitalist, former ambassador to Portugal, and California Republican megadonor ($5,000)
-Daniel O’Day, CEO of Gilead Sciences, a Foster City-based pharmaceuticals company
-Lance Milken, the son of billionaire businessman and pardoned felon Michael Milken
Other rumored Republican presidential candidates for 2024 got far less attention than Scott from Bay Area donors last quarter. Former South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley, South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem, Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, and Sen. Tom Cotton, R-Ark., didn’t nab anywhere near the same number of notable donations from the Bay Area, both in terms of dollars and recognizable names.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis doesn’t have a federal PAC yet, just a statewide one, which is collecting a formidable amount of money, including from real estate developers in Southern California. But in the bay, interest in DeSantis seems much cooler — just two significant donations between April and June, neither from public figures. And of course, there’s Trump, whose various PACs garnered just one decent-sized donation in the Bay Area last quarter — $6,250 from a retired non-public figure in Marin County.
For his part, Scott — like all of the above politicians, save Trump — has remained coy about his 2024 intentions. If he does eventually decide to enter the fray, it looks as though he could count on the coffers of some of the Bay Area’s wealthiest people.
Meanwhile, if McHenry becomes chairman of the House Financial Services Committee, he can set about undoing (or at least halting) the Democratic Party’s stated interest of better regulating cryptocurrency services and online brokerage firms. Rich stakeholders in the Bay Area appear to have taken notice. As SFGATE reported last week, the PAC for the stock trading app Robinhood maxed out a $2,900 donation to McHenry in April. Robinhood’s CEO, Vlad Tenev, also gave $5,800 to McHenry. It should be noted that McHenry has been anti-equality for the LGBTQ community since he took office in 2005, and just last week, he voted “nay” on federal protections for gay marriage, interracial marriage and contraception. (Tenev declined comment on his donation.)
Two months after Robinhood’s PAC and Tenev donated to McHenry, the congressman offered a preview of the services he could provide as a committee chairman. He shot down the House Financial Services Committee’s critical findings from a year-long investigation into Robinhood and other online brokerage firms, writing, "Committee Democrats saw a chance to use partisan conspiracy theories to push an agenda that makes the stock market less accessible. Now, nearly 17 months later, there is still no evidence of collusion between market makers and broker-dealers, and the Democrats continue to ignore the fact that the underlying infrastructure of the market performed well during the meme stock event."
In addition to Conway, Larsen, Dixon and Tenev, here are other notable recent donations to McHenry from Bay Area residents. (Unless otherwise noted, all donations below were either $2,900 or a total of $5,800, if they were spread out between the primary and general elections.)
-Alexandra Parker, a self-identified artist and philanthropist and the wife of billionaire Sean Parker
-George Roberts, net worth $8 billion, who co-founded the private equity firm KKR
-Michael Belshe, CEO of BitGo, a crypto company
-Hunter Horsley and Hong Kim, co-founders of Bitwise, a crypto company
-Emilie Choi, president and chief operating officer of Coinbase, a crypto exchange platform
-Paul Grewal, chief legal officer at Coinbase
-Bart and Bradford Stephens, co-founders of Blockchain Capital
Beyond the individual names, there's this telling statistic: From April through June, McHenry received more large donations (at least $2,000 each) from individual contributors in California than any other state — including, yes, McHenry’s actual home state of North Carolina. Expect even more funding closer to November — no matter how many more anti-equality votes McHenry casts — if the Republicans' fortunes in the House continue to look solid. | https://www.sfgate.com/local/article/bay-area-billionaire-donations-17323003.php | 2022-07-25T19:47:23 | 1 | https://www.sfgate.com/local/article/bay-area-billionaire-donations-17323003.php |
The 14-year-old boy who drowned at a campground pond in Bristol over the weekend has been identified by the Kenosha County Sheriff's Department as Pleasant Prairie resident Aiden F. Braim.
Braim's death comes less than two weeks after the drowning death of a 5-year-old boy in Lake Michigan near Pennoyer Park on July 12, and less than one week after an 8-year-old girl drowned at Powers Lake on July 19.
The Safety Around Water Coalition, which includes representative from the Kenosha YMCA, Kenosha emergency services, Village of Somers, Great Lakes Surf Rescue Project, Kenosha County and more, will be meeting Tuesday to discuss the recent spate of drownings.
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Authorities had been searching for the Pleasant Prairie teen last seen at Happy Acres Kampground, 22230 45th St, Bristol, after he was reported missing by his mother late Saturday.
Deputies were called to the campground at 8:23 p.m. Upon arrival, they spoke with the mother who said her 14-year-old son had been last seen near the pond located on the property at approximately 5 p.m. She said her son was able to swim and was not wearing a flotation device. Deputies checked the area surrounding the pond and the entire campground but did not locate Braim.
Salem Lakes Fire/Rescue arrived on the scene a short time later and assisted with checking the pond using immersion suits. Drone operators from Walworth County and Pleasant Prairie also responded and assisted with checking the surrounding areas of the pond and the campground. The teen could not be located Saturday and the search was called off until Sunday morning.
The search resumed at 8 a.m. Sunday and at about 9 a.m. Salem Fire/Rescue as well as other assisting agencies located the missing boy in the pond using sonar technology. The Kenosha County Medical Examiner responded to the scene and the 14-year-old was pronounced deceased.
Families that may need assistance in dealing with the tragedy are encouraged to contact the Kenosha County Mental Health Resource Center, which is available Monday through Friday, at 262-764-8555 or the 24/7 Crisis Line at 262-657-7188.
The Kenosha County Sheriff’s Department asks anyone with information regarding the incident to contact the department at 262-605-5100.
What do you do when you're drowning? 4 water safety tips from the experts
More common than you think
Dave Benjamin, co-founder and executive director of the Great Lakes Surf Rescue Project, usually starts his water safety classes by talking about fire. “What do you do in case of a fire emergency?” He normally asks the crowd of children. “Stop, drop and roll,” they say.
“What do you do if you’re drowning?” More often than not, the kids stay silent.
A precautionary tale
On July 27, 2013, 15-year-old Matthew Kocher was away from home on a camp trip to New Buffalo City Beach in New Buffalo, Michigan, earning community service hours for school. While standing in the shallow Lake Michigan waters, Kocher got caught in a rip current.
“We were basically pool people, like most people,” John Kocher (pictured in orange), Matthew’s father, said.
The Matthew Kocher Foundation
After Matthew’s funeral, John and his wife, Kathy, set up a foundation in their son’s name. They have since partnered with Benjamin and the GLSRP to sponsor more than 300 water safety talks in Illinois.
The following are the water safety tips they hope will save a life.
1. Know before you go
“Check the weather reports, check the wave reports and check for a rip-current warning. See if any flags are up,” Kocher said.
All of this information can be found on the National Weather Service’s website weather.gov. It is updated each day with watches, warnings and other advisories.
2. Keep an eye on your child
Whether at the beach or pool, the National Drowning Prevention Alliance suggests parents designate a water watcher or water guardian.
“Even if you are with a group of people, have one adult whose main responsibility is to keep an eye on the kids in the water,” Adam Katchmarchi, the executive director of NDPA said.
3. Flip, float, follow
In a water emergency, GLSRP recommends swimmers flip, float and follow.
First flip over onto your back to float. Keep your head above the water, remain calm and conserve energy.
4. Learn to swim
Swimming is an essential skill. However, 64% of African American children, 45% of Hispanic children and 40% of white children cannot swim.
This statistic becomes even more harrowing when it is revealed that of all nonswimming children, 87% plan to visit a beach or pool at least once during the summer. | https://www.kenoshanews.com/news/local/14-year-old-drowning-victim-identified-third-child-drowning-in-kenosha-county-this-month/article_a4c36fc8-0c41-11ed-9c0d-6fe423b3b6f5.html | 2022-07-25T19:51:23 | 0 | https://www.kenoshanews.com/news/local/14-year-old-drowning-victim-identified-third-child-drowning-in-kenosha-county-this-month/article_a4c36fc8-0c41-11ed-9c0d-6fe423b3b6f5.html |
DALLAS — A 37-year-old woman fired off several rounds with a handgun near a ticket counter in Dallas Love Field airport at 10:59 a.m. on Monday before being shot by a Dallas Police officer and taken to Parkland Hospital to have her injuries treated, police said.
Law enforcement has identified the suspect to WFAA as Portia Odufuwa.
In a press conference shortly after noon on Monday, Dallas Police Chief Eddie Garcia said the woman was dropped off at the airport and changed clothes in a restroom before approaching a ticket counter and firing a handgun.
It's not clear where the woman was aiming with her shots, or what her motive might have been, Garcia said, noting that the woman's shots did not strike anyone else in the airport.
Shortly after firing her weapon, Garcia said a Dallas Police officer shot at the woman and struck her in her lower body.
Garcia reported no other injuries from the shooting at the time of his press conference.
Video shared on social media in the wake of the reported shooting incident showed people crouching inside of the airport and taking cover after apparently being told to "run."
Sources tell WFAA that there may have been additional injuries in the chaos that ensued in those moments. Ambulances could be seen arriving at the airport at around 12:30 p.m.
The shooting caused widespread flight and security delays, as the airport had to be evacuated and all travelers had to be re-screened.
At 11:11 a.m., the Federal Aviation Administration issued a ground stop at Love Field over security concerns. As of 1:45 p.m., the ground stop was still in place for Southwest Airlines' inbound flights, the FAA said. Southwest flights bound for Love Field were being held at their departure airports.
Around 1 p.m., Dallas Love Field tweeted that all flight operations had been suspended, and the airport asked passengers to "refrain from coming to Dallas Love Field."
Travelers were being asked to check with their airline for the latest updates on their flight status.
The Transportation Security Administration shortly before 12:30 p.m. reported that Love Field agents had evacuated everyone from the airport and were "in the process of rescreening all travelers through airport security checkpoint."
Around 2 p.m., TSA officials said "normal airport security checkpoint operations have resumed," thought flight operations were still suspended.
At least part of the airport was evacuated in the immediate wake of the shooing, a North Texas police chief reported. Rockwall Police Chief Max Geron, a former Dallas Police Department commander, tweeted about 11:20 a.m. that he "just got evacuated of Love Field after an apparent shooting."
"Family is safe," Geron tweeted. "TSA did a great job."
Additional video shared to social media revealed would-be passengers taking cover and crouching in an area between the airport and the tarmac.
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ROANOKE, Va. – It’s almost time to go back to school, which means making sure students have all the supplies they need to be successful.
School supply drives are being held all around the area, and this year, Roanoke County Public Schools said they are partnering up with Roanoke City Public Schools, Salem City Public Schools, and Craig County Public Schools to Load the Bus for Kids.
On Monday, the Roanoke County Public Schools announced that this year’s Load the Bus event is in full swing and will be held until August 7, the last day of Virginia’s Tax-Free Weekend.
The release said that they are collecting donations at Walmart stores in Bonsack, Clearbrook, Salem, and Valley View.
Roanoke County Public Schools Acting Superintendent Dr. Ken Nicely expressed the importance of the event for student success.
“Each year, thousands of children across the Roanoke Valley begin school without the supplies they need to be successful,” said Nicely. “Walmart is teaming up with area school systems to work together to provide the tools our children need in school. Every single donation will help a student learn and achieve, even as many families continue to recover from the effects created by the pandemic.”
The schools need backpacks, glue sticks, notebooks, 3-ring binders, crayons, colored pencils, notebook paper, pens, pencils, highlighters, rulers, folders, scissors, construction paper, tissues, hand sanitizer, printer paper, dry erase markers, and more, according to the release.
You can find other school supply drive events here. | https://www.wsls.com/news/local/2022/07/25/roanoke-areas-load-the-bus-event-being-held-through-august-7/ | 2022-07-25T19:51:36 | 0 | https://www.wsls.com/news/local/2022/07/25/roanoke-areas-load-the-bus-event-being-held-through-august-7/ |
PHOENIX — The transition ramp from westbound I-17 to I-10 west has reopened following a semi-truck crash Monday morning, Arizona Department of Public Safety officials said.
According to DPS, the crash occurred at 6:09 a.m. on Monday when the driver of a tractor-trailer lost control of his vehicle and slammed into a pillar.
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When troopers arrived on the scene they found the 56-year-old driver being helped by other motorists.
The man was transported to a local hospital but was pronounced dead on arrival.
It is currently unknown why the driver lost control of the vehicle. The ramp has reopened shortly before noon.
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Driving Safety Tips:
The Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT) offers driving tips to help keep people safe on the road.
"There’s always room for improvement when it comes to road safety," the department said on its website.
ADOT's suggestions include:
- Don’t speed or drive aggressively
- Never drive while under the influence of substances
- Avoid distractions while driving
- Wear your seatbelt and make sure all passengers are doing the same
- When an emergency vehicle is on the side of the road, move over
- Stay extra aware in work zones
- Be prepared for weather conditions that make driving dangerous
"Real-time highway conditions are available on ADOT’s Arizona Traveler Information site at az511.gov, by calling 511, downloading the AZ 511 app and through ADOT’s Twitter feed, @ArizonaDOT," the department said. | https://www.12news.com/article/news/local/valley/driver-killed-semi-truck-crash-interstate-17-10-west/75-82772c22-6b9b-4e20-aca4-ab5b2a495964 | 2022-07-25T19:51:42 | 1 | https://www.12news.com/article/news/local/valley/driver-killed-semi-truck-crash-interstate-17-10-west/75-82772c22-6b9b-4e20-aca4-ab5b2a495964 |
BILLINGS, Mont. — The Biden administration on Monday announced plans to replant trees on millions of acres of burned and dead woodlands as officials struggle to counter the increasing toll on the nation's forests from wildfires, insects and other manifestations of climate change.
Destructive fires in recent years that burned too hot for forests to quickly regrow have far outpaced the government's capacity to replant trees. That's created a backlog of 4.1 million acres (1.7 million hectares) in need of replanting, officials said.
The U.S. Agriculture Department said it will have to quadruple the number of tree seedlings produced by nurseries to get through the backlog and meet future needs. That comes after Congress last year passed bipartisan legislation directing the Forest Service to plant 1.2 billion trees over the next decade and after President Joe Biden in April ordered the agency to make the nation's forests more resilient as the globe gets hotter.
Much of the administration's broader agenda to tackle climate change remains stalled amid disagreement in Congress, where Democrats hold a razor-thin majority. That's left officials to pursue a more piecemeal approach with incremental measures such as Monday's announcement, while the administration considers whether to declare a climate emergency that could open the door to more aggressive executive branch actions.
“Our forests, rural communities, agriculture and economy are connected across a shared landscape and their existence is at stake,” Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack said in a statement announcing the reforestation plan. “Only through bold, climate-smart actions ... can we ensure their future."
Almost 5.6 million acres have burned so far in the U.S. this year, putting 2022 on pace to match or exceed the record-setting 2015 fire season, when 10.1 million acres (4.1 million hectares) burned. Many forests regenerate naturally after fires, but if the blazes get too intense they can leave behind barren landscapes that linger for decades before the trees come back.
The Forest Service this year is spending more than $100 million on reforestation work. Spending is expected to further increase in coming years, to as much as $260 million annually, under the sweeping federal infrastructure bill approved last year, agency officials said.
Some timber industry supporters were critical of last year’s reforesting legislation as insufficient to turn the tide on the scale of the wildfire problem. They want more aggressive logging to thin stands that have become overgrown from years of suppressing fires.
Congress in 1980 created a reforestation trust that had previously capped funding — which came from tariffs on timber products — at $30 million annually. That's proven far too little as high intensity fires increase.
Insects, disease and timber harvests also contribute to the amount of land that needs reforestation work, but the vast majority comes from fires. In the past five years alone more than 5 million acres were severely burned. | https://www.12news.com/article/news/local/wildfire/us-is-planting-more-trees-as-destructive-wildfires-take-over-forests/507-e61f6102-73a0-47e3-bdc6-a8fe611d8806 | 2022-07-25T19:51:48 | 0 | https://www.12news.com/article/news/local/wildfire/us-is-planting-more-trees-as-destructive-wildfires-take-over-forests/507-e61f6102-73a0-47e3-bdc6-a8fe611d8806 |
DALLAS — A 37-year-old woman fired off several rounds with a handgun near a ticket counter in Dallas Love Field airport at 10:59 a.m. on Monday before being shot by a Dallas Police officer and taken to Parkland Hospital to have her injuries treated, police said.
Law enforcement has identified the suspect to WFAA as Portia Odufuwa.
In a press conference shortly after noon on Monday, Dallas Police Chief Eddie Garcia said the woman was dropped off at the airport and changed clothes in a restroom before approaching a ticket counter and firing a handgun.
It's not clear where the woman was aiming with her shots, or what her motive might have been, Garcia said, noting that the woman's shots did not strike anyone else in the airport.
Shortly after firing her weapon, Garcia said a Dallas Police officer shot at the woman and struck her in her lower body.
Garcia reported no other injuries from the shooting at the time of his press conference.
Video shared on social media in the wake of the reported shooting incident showed people crouching inside of the airport and taking cover after apparently being told to "run."
Sources tell WFAA that there may have been additional injuries in the chaos that ensued in those moments. Ambulances could be seen arriving at the airport at around 12:30 p.m.
The shooting caused widespread flight and security delays, as the airport had to be evacuated and all travelers had to be re-screened.
At 11:11 a.m., the Federal Aviation Administration issued a ground stop at Love Field over security concerns. As of 1:45 p.m., the ground stop was still in place for Southwest Airlines' inbound flights, the FAA said. Southwest flights bound for Love Field were being held at their departure airports.
Around 1 p.m., Dallas Love Field tweeted that all flight operations had been suspended, and the airport asked passengers to "refrain from coming to Dallas Love Field."
Travelers were being asked to check with their airline for the latest updates on their flight status.
The Transportation Security Administration shortly before 12:30 p.m. reported that Love Field agents had evacuated everyone from the airport and were "in the process of rescreening all travelers through airport security checkpoint."
Around 2 p.m., TSA officials said "normal airport security checkpoint operations have resumed," thought flight operations were still suspended.
At least part of the airport was evacuated in the immediate wake of the shooing, a North Texas police chief reported. Rockwall Police Chief Max Geron, a former Dallas Police Department commander, tweeted about 11:20 a.m. that he "just got evacuated of Love Field after an apparent shooting."
"Family is safe," Geron tweeted. "TSA did a great job."
Additional video shared to social media revealed would-be passengers taking cover and crouching in an area between the airport and the tarmac.
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GREENEVILLE, Tenn. (WJHL) — Most events will still go on at the Greene County Fair despite the rainfall and potential flooding in the Tri-Cities region Monday.
The only event canceled as of 2:15 p.m. is the tractor pull, which had been originally scheduled for 7 p.m.
The rainfall did not lead to any other cancellations, however. Events expected to go on Monday include Main Street Jam Group at the Andrew Johnson Bank Pavilion at 6 p.m. and Fairest of the Fair at 8 p.m. The carnival section will also remain open.
The fairgrounds were not the only area to see heavy rains in Greene County. Two lanes in the 1600 block of Snapps Ferry Road were closed as of 2:30 p.m. due to flooding.
The gates will close at 11 p.m.
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KINGSPORT, Tenn. (WJHL) — The second-oldest police K-9 unit in the state introduced its newest K-9 handler — marking the first time a woman has held the position in the department’s history.
The Kingsport Police Department (KPD) announced Monday that Officer Carrie Phillips began her law enforcement career at the Sullivan County Sheriff’s Office as a corrections officer. She later swore in with the KPD in September 2020 and joined the patrol division after graduating from Police Academy and completing the Field Training Program.
Phillips teamed up with the department’s new addition to the team, a 2-year-old Belgian Malinois named Whiskee who is from a breeder in West Virginia that is also known for its training grounds for military and police dogs. The K-9 returned with the KPD with no experience and was trained in-house, undergoing an intensive eight-week program with trainers and handlers.
Phillips and Whiskee were certified through the National Narcotic Detector Dog Association (NNDDA) at the Blount County Sheriff’s Office Regional Law Enforcement Training Academy in Maryville. Whiskee is a certified dual-purpose police dog, meaning he can work general patrol and drug detection cases.
The duo joins three other KPD K-9 teams — Officer Billy Boyd and his partner Reko, Officer Travis Bates and Jimi and Officer Robbie Hughes and Kylo. | https://www.wjhl.com/news/local/kpd-appoints-1st-woman-to-work-as-k-9-handler/ | 2022-07-25T19:57:55 | 1 | https://www.wjhl.com/news/local/kpd-appoints-1st-woman-to-work-as-k-9-handler/ |
JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (WJHL) – After a Trump-appointed federal judge temporarily halted enforcement on a Biden administration Title IX policy, local members of the Tri-Cities’ LGBTQ+ community spoke out about the potential impact of the decision.
Aislinn Bailey, the director of local trans group Tri-Cities Transgender, spoke with News Channel 11 about the decision, calling it “fear mongering.”
“Tri-Cities Transgender is joining other LGBTQ+ organizations in condemning the actions of a federal court in blocking protections for trans students and workers in the US,” Bailey said.
The ruling was part of an ongoing lawsuit between a group of 20 GOP state attorneys general and the Department of Education (DOE) and Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC). Guidance released by the federal agencies named in the lawsuit directed federally-funded schools and EEOC-regulated businesses to extend Title IX protections to transgender and gay employees/students.
Some of the protections offered by DOE guidance allowed trans-student-athletes to compete in leagues based on their identified gender, rather than their sex assigned at birth. With the enforcement blocked, schools are expected to bar transgender athletes from participation in order to receive continued state funding, based on new Tennessee laws.
“Trans women are disproportionately targeted as being predators simply for being themselves,” Bailey said. “This discrimination is not based on facts and reality, but on fear mongering and bigotry.”
The Knoxville-based courthouse released Judge Charles Atchley Jr.’s ruling on July 15, halting DOE enforcement until the lawsuit is resolved or another ruling is made. Bailey said that in the meantime, trans children may be negatively impacted by the ruling.
“The science is clear as are the real world consequences of ignoring the experts; treating trans people, especially children, with respect and giving them access to gender-affirming care results in much more favorable outcome,” Bailey said. “Conversely restricting such care brings about degraded mental health and in far too many instances death.” | https://www.wjhl.com/news/local/local-transgender-group-responds-to-tn-title-ix-lawsuit/ | 2022-07-25T19:58:01 | 1 | https://www.wjhl.com/news/local/local-transgender-group-responds-to-tn-title-ix-lawsuit/ |
Scottsdale massage therapist loses license over sex abuse charges
Jonathan David Riggs, a Scottsdale massage therapist, lost his Arizona massage license Monday after a client alleged he inappropriately touched her breasts and vagina during a massage and he was later convicted of two counts of sexual abuse in Maricopa County Superior Court.
The Arizona State Board of Massage Therapy said they found multiple violations of state law during a formal disciplinary hearing and revoked Riggs' license. The 36-year-old therapist is scheduled to be sentenced later this month in a separate court proceeding.
He had been working at Coyote Bodywork in Scottsdale for about three weeks when he was accused of touching the breasts and vagina of a client during a 90-minute massage in August 2021, according to court records. The client called Scottsdale police, who investigated the allegations.
Riggs initially denied touching the client's breasts and vagina during the $79 massage, according to court records. But records say when police confronted him about DNA evidence taken from the client's body, they said he admitted he touched her vagina for a brief second. He said it was a mistake, and it was because he was getting tired.
On Monday, he told the massage board he felt coerced into making a confession by police.
"These allegations never happened. They are heresy," he said.
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At Monday's board hearing, Riggs told state regulators that he was giving a sports massage to the client and massaging Caesarean scar tissue. He said he believes the client had past trauma in her life, creating an "emotional reaction" during the massage.
"My testimony is I did not intentionally or knowingly engage in sexual contact with (the client's) breast or vagina," he said.
Riggs on Monday repeatedly used the client's first and last name during the formal disciplinary hearing — which was conducted virtually in public session — despite being warned to only use initials to protect her privacy. The client did not take part in the meeting, but her testimony was introduced via court records and a police report.
Riggs was arrested on Aug. 11, 2021, and criminally charged by a grand jury. Massage therapists are required to notify state regulators within 10 working days if they are charged with a felony, and Riggs did not notify the board of the criminal charges until months later, on July 25, according to the massage board's senior investigator David Elson.
When Elson found out about the criminal charges by reading a story on azcentral.com, the board opened an investigation into the allegations and issued a summary suspension of his license in March, meaning he was prohibited from working while the board investigated the allegations. The board uses summary suspensions in instances where state regulators believe the suspension is necessary to protect public health and safety.
Records show Riggs has been licensed in Arizona since 2009. He told police that he estimates he has provided about 10,000 massages.
Board members on Monday took issue with Riggs' characterization that the client didn't display discomfort with the session. Board member Bailey DeRoest, who works with victims of sexual assault and domestic violence, said it's common for victims to freeze during trauma.
The Massage Board's actions on Monday reflect an increasingly aggressive stance against therapists facing complaints of sexual abuse.
Last year, Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey, who appoints members of the Massage Board, replaced the entire board following a five-month investigation by The Arizona Republic that found the licensing board gave therapists second chances when accused of fondling or sexually abusing their clients. This puts customers in danger, and there is very little they can do to protect themselves.
The newly installed board has revoked several licenses as well as issued summary suspensions to prevent therapists from working while the board investigated the allegations. The previous board rarely, if ever, used summary suspensions.
Reach the reporter at anne.ryman@arizonarepublic.com or 602-444-8072. Follow her on Twitter @anneryman.
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3 teens arrested, 1 hospitalized after shooting at El Mirage party
A shooting at a party in El Mirage hospitalized one and led to three arrests.
El Mirage Police Department received a call on 1:50 a.m. Sunday morning about a fight in a neighborhood near Thunderbird Road and Grand Avenue. The 911 callers told police a fight had escalated to a shooting, El Mirage Police Department Lt. Tim Mason said in an emailed statement.
When officers arrived, they found found a party with about 50 attendees, according to Mason. An investigation found that at least three teens had exchanged gunfire. One of was shot and was in stable condition as of Monday morning. The identity of the person who was shot has not been released.
A search warrant was served in El Mirage and another in Tolleson; seven handguns and other evidence was found, Mason said. That search led to the arrest of the three teens.
The investigation was ongoing and the names of the three teens will not be released because they are underage, Mason said.
Reach criminal justice reporter Gloria Rebecca Gomez at grgomez@gannett.com or on Twitter @glorihuh.
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Abortion isn't the only complicated issue on the agenda for Hoosier lawmakers during this year's rare special session of the Indiana General Assembly.
Gov. Eric Holcomb's official reason for convening the mid-summer meeting of state lawmakers, to return a portion of Indiana's $6.1 billion in budget reserves to Hoosiers in the form of $225 payments to eligible taxpayers, may end up being just as divisive.
On Monday, state Rep. Sharon Negele, R-Attica, on behalf of the Republican-controlled House, filed House Bill 1001 to implement the Republican governor's tax rebate plan, as well as to increase state spending on programs and services relating to pregnancy and child care.
The proposal, set for review Tuesday by the House Ways and Means Committee, authorizes spending about $1.1 billion in excess state revenue to provide $225 taxpayer rebate payments to some 4.3 million Hoosiers already in the process of receiving $125 checks linked to unanticipated state revenue growth during the 2021 budget year.
If the measure becomes law, up to 800,000 additional Hoosiers who did not file a recent income tax return would become eligible for the $225 rebate, so long as they file a special affidavit with the Indiana Department of Revenue.
The plan also contains a second tax cut long sought by House Democrats — eliminating the 7% state sales tax on child diaper purchases, which the nonpartisan Legislative Services Agency expects will reduce state revenue by up to $8.3 million a year when fully implemented.
In addition, the legislation increases to $1,600 from $1,500 the per child state income tax exemption, makes the exemption worth $3,200 for a child's first year of life, creates a new $3,000 per year income tax exemption for families with adopted children and sets the maximum state income tax credit for an adopted child at $2,500 per year, up from $1,000.
Backers of the proposal hope it will encourage Hoosier women and families to choose to give birth, or consider adoption, instead of seeking an abortion.
Likewise, the measure appropriates $58.5 million to state agencies and other programs through June 2023 to cover expanded prenatal services, Medicaid birth and delivery costs, child care, contraceptive availability and other anticipated expenses linked to Indiana enacting a near-total abortion ban in Senate Bill 1.
"We share the Senate's goal in increasing protections for Indiana's unborn while also stepping up our investment in wraparound services to better support new and expectant moms, and babies," said House Speaker Todd Huston, R-Fishers.
It's not clear, however, if the Republican-controlled Senate is on board with the tax cuts and spending proposed by the House.
Senate Bill 2, set for review Tuesday by the Senate Appropriations Committee, allocates only $45 million to support various programs focused on maternal and infant health, pregnancy prevention and adoption operated by the Indiana Department of Child Services, Family and Social Services Administration, Department of Health and Department of Homeland Security.
Meanwhile, Senate Bill 3 scuttles the governor's plan for $225 taxpayer rebate checks and instead takes a penny off the state's record-high gasoline tax, suspends the collection of Indiana's 7% sales tax on residential utility bills through the end of the year, sets aside $215 million for future state construction projects and deposits $400 million in Indiana's pension stabilization fund.
"We have had ongoing discussions about what the best way is to provide relief to Hoosiers in this environment of high inflation," said state Sen. Travis Holdman, R-Markle, chairman of the Senate Appropriations Committee.
"By suspending the 7% sales tax on residential utilities, we can provide relief to nearly every Hoosier, with an estimated statewide savings of $260 million. This concept would benefit more people than the proposed taxpayer refund, and all of the savings would go to Indiana households," Holdman said.
The House and Senate currently are planning to end the special legislative session around Aug. 5 and must adjourn, by law, no later than Aug. 14.
Both chambers must approve a tax and spending proposal with identical language prior to those deadlines to send it to the governor to be signed into law or vetoed.
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Some of the more than 50 women, men and children who rallied Sunday at Wicker Memorial Park vowed to keep fighting until the right to abortion is fully restored.
Women's access to abortion largely could be eliminated in Indiana as soon as mid-August under legislation unveiled Wednesday by Republican Senate leaders.
"Politicians are wading into an issue they are not smart enough to understand outside of their Washington talking points," said Ali Brown, a Portage native and Democratic city leader in Indianapolis.
The gas prices Hoosiers pay in August will consist of 80.8 cents per gallon in taxes, including the state sales tax on gasoline, the state gasoline tax, and the 18.4 cents per gallon federal gas tax.
At the request of the governor, the General Assembly will meet July 25 to consider returning $1 billion of the surplus to taxpayers in the form of $225 payments to each eligible adult in the state.
Attorney Jim Bopp, of Terre Haute, said his proposal offers "the best opportunity to protect the unborn" following last month's U.S. Supreme Court ruling rescinding the constitutional right to abortion.
"Hoosiers need sustained relief, and suspending Indiana’s record-high gas tax immediately would accomplish that," said state Rep. Mike Andrade, D-Munster.
"We are elected to do what you want us to do. And right now, 79% of the individuals in our country are against the ban on abortion. ... So let your voices be heard," said state Rep. Carolyn Jackson.
Following Friday’s U.S. Supreme Court ruling, Indiana lawmakers are almost certain next month to enact severe restrictions on abortion access, or outright ban the procedure in the Hoosier State.
Gov. Eric Holcomb on Wednesday issued an official proclamation directing the General Assembly to convene on July 6 “in order to consider and address the current adverse economic conditions."
Competing House and Senate proposals to reduce taxes and increase spending on pregnancy and child care programs may end up being just as divisive among lawmakers as abortion during this year's rare special session of the Indiana General Assembly. | https://www.nwitimes.com/news/local/govt-and-politics/tax-rebate-extra-spending-also-controversial-during-legislatures-special-session/article_44c7a50f-00d5-523e-89a3-11142270cd7f.html | 2022-07-25T20:05:13 | 1 | https://www.nwitimes.com/news/local/govt-and-politics/tax-rebate-extra-spending-also-controversial-during-legislatures-special-session/article_44c7a50f-00d5-523e-89a3-11142270cd7f.html |
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — The paddleboarder who drowned in the Columbia River at Vancouver’s Frenchman’s Bar Park has been identified a week after the tragic incident.
The Clark County Medical Examiner’s office named Jason Karr, a 28-year-old from Hillsboro, as the victim on Monday. The medical examiner confirmed the cause of his death to be an accidental drowning.
The deadly drowning occurred on Monday, July 18. Authorities told KOIN that Karr fell off the paddleboard and was struggling to get to shore around 4 p.m. that day.
Rescue swimmers from the Vancouver Fire Department jumped in — but officials say Karr had already been underwater for several minutes.
A dive team from the Clark County Sheriff’s Office arrived later and recovered his body. Rescue units from Portland and the US Coast Guard also rushed to the scene in a search effort. | https://www.koin.com/local/officials-identify-hillsboro-oregon-man-jason-karr-who-fell-off-paddleboard-drowned-columbia-river-vancouver-washington/ | 2022-07-25T20:05:53 | 0 | https://www.koin.com/local/officials-identify-hillsboro-oregon-man-jason-karr-who-fell-off-paddleboard-drowned-columbia-river-vancouver-washington/ |
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — Two homes in Seaside were completely destroyed after a large fire erupted early Monday morning.
Just before 4:20 a.m., Seaside Fire & Rescue responded to a two-alarm house fire, which officials said spread to a neighboring home on 4th Avenue. City officials said there were at least five propane explosions, which damaged a home across the street.
A KOIN 6 News viewer shared a video showing the property fully engulfed in flames. Once the blaze was out, smoke was seen billowing from the ravaged homes.
The fire shut down 3rd and 4th Avenue between Highway 101 and Holladay Drive.
As crews responded to the scene, city officials said Seaside Police Department arrested a man and woman on outstanding warrants. No additional details were released. | https://www.koin.com/local/oregon-coast/house-fire-erupts-triggers-propane-explosions-in-seaside/ | 2022-07-25T20:05:54 | 1 | https://www.koin.com/local/oregon-coast/house-fire-erupts-triggers-propane-explosions-in-seaside/ |
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — A hazmat team contained an ammonia leak and are working to ventilate the cold storage facility in Forest Grove, fire officials said Monday.
As Forest Grove Fire & Rescue were responding to a report of a possible chemical leak at Lineage Logistics Sunday night, crews said they learned there was an anhydrous ammonia leak. Once on scene, crews quickly set up a safe zone around the facility.
Fire officials confirmed the leak was contained to a single warehouse room but it was unclear how much ammonia had leaked.
After testing the air, a hazmat team with Tualatin Valley Fire & Rescue entered the building to turn off valves to the 20,000-square-foot room. Fire officials said hazmat pushed the ammonia gas out by opening and closing the doors, along with using ventilation fans.
Nearly 12 hours after the leak was first reported, two hazmat teams, a fire crew and an ambulance are still reportedly on scene. An “extremely strong” ammonia odor remains, but officials said it’s not hazardous and they are continuing to take hourly readings of the air.
Residents in the area are not being evacuated; however, officials said anyone experiencing difficulty breathing from the odor is urged to call 911.
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Dawn Cameron, president of the Colebrook Homeowners Cooperative, stands in the co-op with her husband on July XX, days after it was announced the CHC would receive more than $2 million in grants from the U.S. Department of Agriculture-Rural Development to make needed infrastructure improvements there. A separate grant from the Neil and Louise Tillotson Foundation will pay for razing and removing 11 dilapidated residences, including those behind the Camerons.
COLEBROOK -- About half occupied, the 47-lot Colebrook Homeowners Cooperative is supposed to use about 2,000 gallons of municipal water a day, but due to old, leaky pipes, it’s consuming more than that in less than three hours. Federal and local funding will pay for upgrades to improve the system.
Built in the 1960s as a mobile-home park, the cooperative was formed in 2013 and is the northernmost resident-owned community in New Hampshire.
While residents are connected to and pay for town water and sewer services, the connections – and the town’s liability to maintain them – stop at the edge of the cooperative.
Since they were first installed, the cooperative's internal connections have deteriorated to such a level that the cost of repairs would be next to impossible for residents to afford, which is why Dawn Cameron, the president of the CHC, is grateful to both the Neil and Louise Tillotson Foundation and the U.S. Department of Agriculture – Rural Development.
In May, the Tillotson Foundation awarded the cooperative a $100,000 grant to raze and remove 11 abandoned residences, making room for new units. In July, the USDA awarded the cooperative $2,084,000 in funding to upgrade water, sewer, stormwater and electrical infrastructure.
Cumulatively, the private and federal money will make the cooperative a better, safer, more desirable place to live, said Cameron, with the expected added benefit of driving down month “lot rent.”
The lot rent includes the fee paid to the cooperative for a house lot, for sewer service and for water.
“We were literally drowning in our water bills, and still would be,” said Cameron, had the town not given the cooperative several abatements.
But the abatements were a temporary respite from addressing the underlying problem of old water and sewer pipes that had to be replaced, she said, which is why the USDA-Rural Development grants are a godsend.
“We are completely thrilled," Cameron said.
Her husband, Douglas, pointed out that many residents who live in the cooperative are older and live on fixed incomes, which meant that without the grants, there was no way the it could have undertaken all the necessary work.
The cooperative has been fixing leaks in the water and sewer systems as it finds them, according to Dawn Cameron, but there are simply too many leaks, many of which have yet to be discovered.
She thanked the town of Colebrook for being supportive, and gave special kudos to Brian Sullivan, the head of the water and sewer department.
Sarah Waring, the USDA director of Rural Development in Vermont and New Hampshire, said the impacts of the funding are "transformational and timely."
"The Colebrook Homeowners Cooperative is an important and popular affordable-housing option for families and workers in the North Country," she said in a prepared statement. | https://www.unionleader.com/news/local/northernmost-resident-owned-community-in-new-hampshire-receives-over-2-million-for-infrastructure-improvements/article_16c7db6a-cd78-5a1b-992a-2a8da4fd8767.html | 2022-07-25T20:09:01 | 0 | https://www.unionleader.com/news/local/northernmost-resident-owned-community-in-new-hampshire-receives-over-2-million-for-infrastructure-improvements/article_16c7db6a-cd78-5a1b-992a-2a8da4fd8767.html |
LANGLEY, British Columbia — A man who targeted homeless people fatally shot two men in a Vancouver, British Columbia suburb before being shot and killed by police, authorities said Monday.
Police had issued a cellphone alert saying they were at the scene of several shootings “involving transient victims.”
The Royal Canadian Mounted Police said an emergency response team found a suspect not far from where a man was found with a gunshot to his leg.
During an interaction with police, the suspect was shot and pronounced dead at the scene, authorities said.
Two others were wounded — a woman who was in critical condition and the man shot in the leg, police said.
Authorities said most of the shootings were in downtown Langley, a town of 26,000 about 30 miles (48 kilometers) southeast of Vancouver. One reported shooting was in neighboring Langley Township.
Police offered no immediate word on the suspect's motive or identity.
After the shooting began, ambulances and police vehicles converged at a mall. The area was cordoned off with yellow police tape and a major intersection was closed. A black tent was set up over one of the crime scenes.
An unmarked police SUV at one of the shooting scenes had at least seven bullet holes in the windshield and one through the driver’s window.
Police issued a cellphone alert at about 6:30 a.m., telling people to avoid the area and describing the suspected shooter. Another alert later said that the suspect was in custody and was believed to be solely responsible for the attacks.
A homicide team confirmed on social media that its investigators deployed to Langley to help.
Mass shootings are less common in Canada than in the United States. The deadliest gun rampage in Canadian history happened in 2020 when a man disguised as a police officer shot people in their homes and set fires across the province of Nova Scotia, killing 22 people.
The country overhauled its gun-control laws after an attacker named Marc Lepine killed 14 women and himself in 1989 at Montreal’s Ecole Polytechnique college.
It is now illegal to possess an unregistered handgun or any kind of rapid-fire weapon in Canada. To purchase a weapon, the country also requires training, a personal risk assessment, two references, spousal notification and criminal record checks.
This is a developing story. Check back for updates.
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BLOOMINGTON — Hundreds gathered downtown on Monday to celebrate disability pride and diversity.
It was a turnout that delighted organizers of Marcfirst's annual Disability Pride Parade. The Normal-based agency that assists people with disabilities was joined by several other advocacy organizations in a procession north on Main Street, from Washington to Market streets.
"It’s really important to see people with disabilities having fun while representing themselves at the same time," said Jack Pennoyer, Marcfirst transition program coordinator. "Seeing all the people on the sides of the road from the community is neat too."
July is Disability Pride Month, not to be confused with March, which is Disability Awareness Month. Pride month is celebrated every July in recognition of the Americans with Disabilities Act, which was signed into law in July 1990.
Bloomington Police Chief Jamal Simington and Assistant Chief Ken Bays led Monday's procession. "This is good for me," Bays said, smiling. "This is good for my soul."
Simington added, "This is their day, and we're glad to take part in it." He said the parade was an opportunity to "seize the moment, be a part of the community."
Annie Downey, developmental training program director for Marcfirst, said she was pleased with the turnout. "It was so exciting," she said, "because that was something that we were, like, not worried, but also didn't know how many people were going to come out."
Pennoyer said he did not think there would be much of a turnout but was surprised to see everyone show their support and enjoy their morning with a parade downtown.
Despite the overcast skies and the time of the parade, Downey said it was a success. "It's a Monday morning, you don't know how many people are going to come," she said. "So it was great to see community presence."
Downey said Marcfirst has events all month long, including an ice cream social from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. Wednesday at 1606 Hunt Dr. in Normal.
"It's free to the public," Downey said, and they will be serving Carl's Ice Cream.
Mateusz Janik contributed to the reporting.
Photos: Marcfirst Disability Pride Parade marches through downtown Bloomington
Contact D. Jack Alkire at (309)820-3275.
DISABILITY PRIDE MONTH
National celebration in the month of July
Honors the July 1990 signing of the Americans with Disabilities Act
Goal is to end the stigma around disabilities and instead focus on the fact that disability is a natural part of human diversity
A Heartland Community College student is the first recipient of a statewide scholarship named for Gregg Chadwick, the late chair of the Heartland board of trustees.
Marcfirst and education leaders are excited to be taking steps toward moving into a new space and expanding the nonprofit’s behavioral health clinic, they said Tuesday.
The second Chadwick Marcfirst Pediatric Therapy Center will be in the Carle BroMenn Outpatient Center across from Central Illinois Regional Airport. A launch date is projected for sometime this fall.
Marcfirst Pediatric Therapy is quadrupling in size as it relocates to new space in Carle BroMenn Medical Office Building 1, which means more staff is being hired and more children will be served.
The chair of the Heartland Community College Board of Trustees and chief operating officer of Marcfirst was remember Thursday as a man dedicated to community service.
Lucy Tudor, left, and Patty Downey sit on the back of a truck with their dogs Zuko, left, and Zoe for the annual Disability Pride Parade on Monday in downtown Bloomington.
Bloomington Police Chief Jamal Simington, left, and Assistant Chief Ken Bays walk in the annual Marcfirst Disability Pride Parade on Monday in downtown Bloomington. | https://pantagraph.com/news/local/watch-now-disability-pride-parade-marches-in-downtown-bloomington/article_ee4b1afe-0c39-11ed-abb3-e72db41c4937.html | 2022-07-25T20:19:06 | 0 | https://pantagraph.com/news/local/watch-now-disability-pride-parade-marches-in-downtown-bloomington/article_ee4b1afe-0c39-11ed-abb3-e72db41c4937.html |
INDIANAPOLIS — The Indiana Housing and Community Development Authority (IHCDA) is pausing its acceptance of new applications for the Indiana Emergency Rental Assistance (IERA) Program.
The pause will go into effect Friday, July 29 at 5 p.m. ET.
According to the IHCDA, nearly all of the federal emergency rental assistance in Indiana from the U.S. Department of Treasury has been requested. IHCDA estimates it has approximately $80 million left in unobligated funding.
To date, IHCDA has paid $365 million to more than 29,000 Hoosier households.
If eligible for assistance, IHCDA pays qualifying arrearages and late fees, as well as three months of forward-facing rent and utilities, and reserves any remaining months of assistance for that household.
Eligible households can also recertify and receive another three months of forward-facing rent, up to a total of 18 months.
"We are appreciative of the federal dollars that were able to keep thousands of Hoosiers in their homes during the pandemic," said Jacob Sipe, executive director of IHCDA. "IHCDA remains committed to providing housing stability for Hoosiers as we recover from the pandemic."
IHCDA will continue issuing payments to households already approved for an IERA benefit, up to the maximum of 18 months. IHCDA will also continue processing applications currently in queue.
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WILDWOOD — A Pennsylvania man was hospitalized after police say he shot himself on the beach near the city's border with North Wildwood.
Michael Rementer, 25, of Prospect Park, Delaware County, was found on the beach with a self-inflicted gunshot wound to his "lower extremity" on July 21. He was taken to AtlantiCare Regional Medical Center, City Division, after first responders provided medical aid at the scene, police said.
Police did not release information about Rementer's condition.
City police were notified around 11 p.m. by North Wildwood police about a suicidal person armed with a handgun on a beach. Officers then found Rementer based on a matching description provided to law enforcement, police said.
Rementer and the loaded gun were found in a gully on the beach. The gun and shell casing were given to the city police Detective Division, police said.
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Rementer was charged with possession of a handgun and possession of hollow-point ammunition. He was released on a summons, police said.
City police on Monday reminded the public that mental health and crisis assistance is now available through the nationwide 988 number, which connects callers with the National Suicide Prevention Hotline. | https://pressofatlanticcity.com/news/local/crime-and-courts/man-shot-himself-on-wildwood-beach-police-say/article_88c9d354-0c4e-11ed-92f5-432469d45afa.html | 2022-07-25T20:22:42 | 1 | https://pressofatlanticcity.com/news/local/crime-and-courts/man-shot-himself-on-wildwood-beach-police-say/article_88c9d354-0c4e-11ed-92f5-432469d45afa.html |
NICHOLAS COUNTY, WV (WOWK) — A woman has been charged with sexual abuse for allegedly assaulting a baby she was babysitting in 2009.
According to the West Virginia Regional Jail and Correctional Facility Authority, Jennifer Marie Jenkins, 39, was booked in the Central Regional Jail on Thursday.
The criminal complaint for Jenkins says she allegedly assaulted the child in 2009.
The jail’s website says she is being held on a $30,000 surety/cash bond. | https://www.wowktv.com/news/local/babysitter-charged-with-sexually-assaulting-child-in-nicholas-county-in-2009/ | 2022-07-25T20:32:21 | 0 | https://www.wowktv.com/news/local/babysitter-charged-with-sexually-assaulting-child-in-nicholas-county-in-2009/ |
SOUTH CHARLESTON, WV (WOWK) — Metro 911 says the Davis Creek on-ramp from Jefferson Road to Corridor G is shut down after a concrete truck crash.
Dispatchers say the road will be shut down for an extended period of time after a driver rolled over in the truck.
The driver was taken to the hospital as a precaution, emergency officials say. Officials also say the on-ramp will be open again in a few hours.
Responders on the scene include South Charleston Police Department, South Charleston Fire Department and Kanawha County Ambulance Authority. | https://www.wowktv.com/news/local/davis-creek-on-ramp-to-corridor-g-shut-down-for-extended-amount-of-time/ | 2022-07-25T20:32:40 | 1 | https://www.wowktv.com/news/local/davis-creek-on-ramp-to-corridor-g-shut-down-for-extended-amount-of-time/ |
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