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BEDFORD COUNTY, Va. – A man will serve an 8-year prison sentence in connection to a DUI crash that left a Bedford County couple and their newborn baby hurt.
The incident happened back in November 2021 on Route 122 just north of Joppa Mill Road.
In the crash, Nathan Everson, his wife and their three-week-old baby were hit head-on by a suspected drunk driver, who was later identified as Brandon Bateman, of Goodview, according to our previous reporting.
Those involved were flown to Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital, with one taken there in an ambulance.
In March 2022, Batemen was found guilty on all four charges against him in relation to the incident, which include:
- 2 counts of maiming
- DWI, his fourth within 10 years
- Driving on a revoked license in Virginia (DUI-related)
Bateman has been sentenced to 22 years with 14 years suspended.
He was also ordered to pay $10,000 in restitution. | https://www.wsls.com/news/local/2022/08/03/man-to-serve-8-years-for-dui-crash-that-left-bedford-county-couple-and-their-newborn-baby-hurt/ | 2022-08-03T14:06:12 | 1 | https://www.wsls.com/news/local/2022/08/03/man-to-serve-8-years-for-dui-crash-that-left-bedford-county-couple-and-their-newborn-baby-hurt/ |
Saturday events in Muncie to offer free family fun, school supplies
MUNCIE, Ind. — Families can join in two big local events this weekend. The annual Tools For School giveaway and the new Fire Up DWNTWN festival are very different in most respects, except for these: they're both Saturday, Aug. 6, and they're both free to participants.
Need help with school supplies?
The day will begin with Hearts and Hands United's Tools for School backpack and shoe giveaway 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at the Delaware County Fairgrounds.
Backpacks filled with school supplies will be given out at Heartland Hall, while shoes will be given out at the Memorial Building. Families attending should line up at the side of each building.
Survey:Parents expect to spend double on school supplies, half need help
All Delaware County students are eligible for the giveaway. Those attending should provide identification, proof of residence or school IDs at the event; proof of current address is advisable.
A parent or legal guardian must accompany all children through eighth grade; students in grades 9-12 may attend without an adult if they present a school ID.
Family-friendly festival heats up downtown
Downtown Muncie will heat up for Fire Up DWNTWN: A Summer Streetfest, sponsored by Ivy Tech — Muncie, on Saturday.
Pre-festivities actually kick off at 7 p.m. Friday, Aug. 5, when Par Tee, the golf ball-shaped hot air balloon will be inflated in The Clubhouse At Accutech parking lot, 115 S Walnut St. The Clubhouse will be open, offering family entertainment and food and drink.
On Saturday, Walnut Street will transform into a pedestrian-only street festival between Main Street and Canan Commons and Mulberry to Charles. Beginning at 1 p.m., the event will feature family-friendly attractions, ribs, food vendors, hot rods and live music. There is no entry fee to attend, according to a release from Muncie Downtown Development Partnership.
Stages at the Ivy Tech Plaza and Canan Commons will offer live music. The parking lot at Casa Del Sol will host Freaky Tiki Friday “On Saturday” with music performances featuring Doc Peterson and Friends.
The HotSpot children’s area will feature hot air balloon twinkle baskets with burners, a lava slide, Harley the mechanical pig, a children’s train, Mr. Daniels show and much more. Downtown retailers, restaurants and bars will offer signature food and beverage and event-only deals.
Craft vendors, artisans, and other attractions will set up along the downtown sidewalks. Muncie police and firefighters will go head-to-head in a rib-eating contest, water ball duel and MRAP pull.
In the early evening, special shape hot air balloons will be inflated in parking lots and open spaces around downtown. At 7 p.m., seven hot air balloons will fly over Canan Commons, where attendees can also enjoy tethered balloon rides 7-10 p.m. at $20 per person. At dusk, the special shape hot air balloons will perform a 90-minute illumination show followed by a fireworks finale.
Event parking will be available in the Northwest Bank parking lot at the corner of Mulberry and Charles Streets, Ivy Tech’s Red and Blue lots on Franklin Street, and the public parking garage on Liberty Street.
MITS buses will offer park-and-ride service between 1 and 6 p.m. from the STAR Bank building on High Street and tyhe corner of Charles and Walnut streets.
Here's how various streets downtown will be affected by the festival from 8 a.m. Saturday to noon Sunday, Aug. 7:
- Walnut Street will be closed from Main Street to the Canan Commons Roundabout.
- Adams and Charles streets will be closed from High Street to Mulberry Street.
- Mulberry Street will be closed from the roundabout to Charles Street.
- Main and Jackson streets will remain open to traffic.
- High Street will remain open with access to Walnut Street South.
- Vehicles south of the Walnut roundabout needing to go northeast will be detoured on Willard Street.
- Vehicles south of Walnut roundabout needing to travel northwest will be detoured on Victor Street.
- City parking lots will remain open.
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AUSTIN, Texas — The company that owns and runs the South Terminal at Austin's airport is trying to stop the City from taking control of it.
Lonestar Airport Holdings filed a lawsuit against the City.
In June, City officials approved a plan to use eminent domain to take over the South Terminal, so it can add more gates to the main Barbara Jordan Terminal.
But the South Terminal owners argue they've invested tens of millions of dollars in that property. They had a 40-year contract with the City.
KVUE reached out to the City for a comment, but the City has not responded yet.
The City previously offered to take over operation of the terminal, but the company refused the $1.95 million offer, calling it "offensive."
"Closure of the South Terminal will kill ultra-low-cost carrier service from Austin, challenged by higher operating fees and inadequate capacity at the main terminal. Options for price sensitive travelers will disappear in our market," said Jeff Pearse, CEO of LoneStar Airport Holdings. "The airport’s pursuit of eminent domain ignores the 40-year lease obligation to LoneStar and will result in years of expensive, time-consuming litigation, delaying expansion plans even further and sending a signal to every business in Austin that making major investments alongside the city is a dangerous bet. This isn’t eminent domain. It is the taking of a business."
The South Terminal opened in 2017. Low-cost carriers Allegiant and Frontier operate out of it. So far this year, the two airlines have carried more than 100,000 passengers from AUS, according to the latest airport data.
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AUSTIN, Texas — The Austin Police Department is looking for a suspect in a July 16 hit-and-run incident.
The collision occurred just before midnight when a car hit two people at the intersection of Lavaca Street and West Cesar Chavez Street. The driver reportedly fled the scene without rendering aid.
The two victims were taken to the hospital with severe injuries. Their current condition is unknown.
Police said the driver went north on Lavaca Street before turning east onto West Fourth Street and continuing north on Congress Avenue, running red lights and going around pedestrians in the process.
The driver's car is described as a dark, four-door sedan that possibly has a disabled placard hanging from the window.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Crime Stoppers at 512-472-TIPS.
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AUSTIN, Texas — The Biden administration has approved $26 billion in student loan forgiveness. But high inflation rates are becoming another added expense when it comes to college tuition costs.
Inflation is affecting many Americans. From buying groceries to paying high gas prices, everyone has had to adjust. But inflation can also take a toll on college students who don't really have an income to begin with.
College comes with a lot of extra costs. College financial expert Jennifer Finetti said one challenge families could be facing due to high inflation is having less money to support their students.
Families may have tried budgeting six months to a year ago, but now because everyone is paying more for everything else, money is tight. If you take out a student loan, that can factor into an additional cost.
Finetti said the way student loans work is the rate students pay in interest is set on July 1 of the year that they'll be taking out a loan.
The interest rates for new undergraduate student loans are set to increase by nearly 5% this year, up from a little over 3% last year and 2.75% in 2020 to 2021.
The current loans taken out for this upcoming school year for undergraduates are at a rate of 4.99%. For grad students, it's 6.54%. And for parent plus loans, which are loans that parents take out if they choose, it's 7.54%
Experts say the best things students can do is increase their income and reduce their expenses.
"For example, if there was a loan taken out five years ago and let's say at the time the loan was 4%, it's still going to stay that way. So, at least those rates will not be increasing just because everything else is increasing. But, of course, when all of your other costs increase, you have less money to spend on your student loan payments," Finetti said.
Ways to get a little extra cash includes getting a full-time job over the summer and during the school year. Students should try to work at least 10 to 15 hours a week. Experts also recommend students to start their classes before buying their books.
"Colleges know about the rising cost of tuition and textbooks, so many colleges are now encouraging professors to reduce relying on books. Renting books instead of buying is also a cheaper option," Finetti said.
In November 2019, the University of Texas at Austin approved a 2.6% increase for undergraduate students at all of its campuses for the next two years. The reason was to match the 2.6% inflation rate at the time.
UT said those tuition rates will stay the same for this upcoming year.
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AUSTIN, Texas — Layoffs at Oracle Corporation in Austin allegedly impacted at least a dozen local workers in marketing and customer experience, the Austin Business Journal reported.
The layoffs seemingly took place nationwide, according to some Austin employees' social media posts. One employee told the Austin Business Journal that the layoffs were "organizational restructuring" while others pointed to "widespread layoffs" at various Oracle Corp. branches.
Oracle moved its headquarters to Austin in 2020 and boasts around 2,500 local employees, making it "one of the 15 largest tech employers in the Texas capital," the Journal said.
Overall job postings in the nation's tech hubs, which includes Austin, were down 8.4% in the four weeks before July 28, according to an Indeed report cited by the Austin Business Journal.
Read the full report here.
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LEANDER, Texas — All sorts of things can be found at Texas Pawn and Jewelry in Leander, and lately with the U.S. seeing record high-inflation, all kinds of people can be found there too.
“Definitely individuals that are just trying to make it from paycheck to paycheck, for sure,” shared Andrea Farr, who owns Texas Pawn and Jewelry, with stores in Leander, Hutto and Liberty Hill.
People can either sell items or leave their item at the store and get loaned money. Then, the customer either pays them and gets their item back, or it goes up for sale after two months.
“I think for us, our average loan is about $150,” said Farr. “Nationally, it's about $180.”
These smaller loans show people are just trying to make ends meet.
“People are definitely feeling the increase in gas prices and food prices and rent and everything else,” shared Farr. “So, we're definitely seeing people come in and talk about that.”
Farr said with the current economic situation, they have seen a 30% increase in loans in just the past six months. Jonathon Hatten, who manages the Leander store, has seen that firsthand.
“With the increase of everything going on in the economy, we are seeing a lot of new customers come in,” said Hatten. “And who knows if they will come back and pick those items up? It's always a gamble.”
He said right now more and more people are willing to part ways with different items, to keep up with their bills and other finances.
“Lately we're seeing a lot of tools and a lot of jewelry, which are both items that people have a lot of,” said Hatten. “You know, so all that stuff is just flying in.”
Sometimes people have to part with really sentimental items, just to keep up.
“Jewelry is probably the classic example of, you know, maybe that was a grandmother's ring and they just got on hard times and they needed to get a small loan,” said Farr.
Although pawn shops are known to be places that have all sorts of goods, right now it is a place where many people are finding some extra help.
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SAN ANTONIO — San Antonio City Council on Tuesday voted to pass a resolution aimed at safeguarding abortion rights in the city, concluding a lengthy special meeting that included input from various residents.
It passed 9-2, with Manny Pelaez and Clayton Perry representing the nay votes.
The resolution prevents city funds from being used to keep record of reports of abortion, miscarriage or other reproductive healthcare acts that may be used to pursue a criminal investigation.
On a broader level, the resolution affirms the city's "commitment to protecting the right of its residents to make reproductive health decisions, including abortion care, for themselves."
District 5 councilwoman Teri Castillo introduced the resolution to protect abortion rights. Castillo held a news conference last week announcing the resolution.
This special session comes more than a month after the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe vs. Wade—the decision allowing a trigger law in Texas that bans abortion.
When proceedings got underway at the meeting Tuesday, speakers on both sides of the issue spoke during public comment. One speaker is a young woman who said through tears that her abortion "improved her life immeasurably."
“These claims that abortions hurt women are wrong and are ignorant and blanket statements that fail to recognize the complexity of varying experiences and belief systems. My abortions did not hurt me, they lifted me up and as a result I was able to lift up the people around me including the children in my life," Rachel Rabbani said during the start of the meeting.
Another speaker, the president of the UTSA Students for Life chapter, questioned why the city council was getting involved in directing the Bexar County District Attorney on what cases to prosecute.
Several groups against abortion including the San Antonio Coalition for Life also spoke out against the resolution.
“The statements in this resolution which cite the health and wellbeing of residents and the protection of human rights are in contradiction to the health and wellbeing and rights of the pre-born in San Antonio. Whether or not the city council agrees with the laws, its their responsibility to uphold them,” Dr. Catherine Nix said.
The law makes it a crime to aid or perform an abortion, and allows the attorney general to bring forth a lawsuit and seek a penalty of no less than $100,000 per performed abortion.
That law goes into effect on August 25.
The city says they can’t tell San Antonio Police or the chief of police which laws to enforce, but they can give a police recommendation not to criminalize women.
"It has very little if any, legal force. Again, it doesn't change state law in any way. It doesn't decriminalize the trigger law," city attorney Andy Segovia said.
"What it does do is give some guidance and some recommendations to the city manager in terms of how some city resources are going to be used for gathering information about abortion and enforcement," Segovia said.
Councilman Perry said he voted against the resolution because it doesn't change the trigger law.
"I don't support allowing the DA or the Sheriff to have a free pass on upholding their oath of office," Perry said.
This resolution is similar to the Grace Act which the city of Austin passed a few weeks ago. Their law directs the city manager to designate abortion as the lowest possible priority for a criminal investigation. Segovia says San Antonio could not make that addition in the ordinance.
"It was not put in there because under our framework, under the city charter, we cannot direct the city manager to prioritize certain crimes over another. That's why it was taken out," Segovia added.
Part of the resolution includes making abortion access a priority in the city’s legislative agenda for the state legislative session next year. | https://www.kvue.com/article/news/local/texas/city-council-to-hold-special-session-discussing-abortion-rights-news/273-4578421b-d222-4c7b-b140-24bfa28b7c7c | 2022-08-03T14:10:58 | 1 | https://www.kvue.com/article/news/local/texas/city-council-to-hold-special-session-discussing-abortion-rights-news/273-4578421b-d222-4c7b-b140-24bfa28b7c7c |
GEORGETOWN, Texas — Two popular swimming attractions in Hays County are now closed for swimming: both Jacob's Well and now Blue Hole.
The Garcia family from McAllen was one of the few who pulled into the parking lot at Blue Hole Regional Park Tuesday to see find out it was closed.
"It’s kind of a disappointment," said Julissa Popovich-Garcia.
She said they are staying in Central Texas for the next four days.
"We are going to look for something else," she said.
A few miles away, Jacob's Well is also closed for swimming. There is no water flowing downstream at Cypress Creek. The conditions there are caused by the drought. Richard Shaver, director of Parks and Recreation with the City of Wimberley, said that is the same water that flows to Blue Hole.
"It’s more than a bummer,” said Shaver.
He said they closed swimming because of higher levels of bacteria.
"Whatever kind of parallels that we would be seeing from there, would be happening here as well. So, algae growth, higher levels in bacteria. This is first time we had to close Blue Hole during a swimming season, to my knowledge," he said.
There will be no swimming for at least two weeks, causing 2,000 cancelations.
"We can see over 60,000 people visit in a short three months. And with closing for pretty much, maybe the entire rest of the swim season, it is not going to help us out," said Shaver.
That impact can trickle down to local businesses. According to the Wimberley Valley Watershed Association, between Jacob's Well and Blue Hole Regional Park, thousands of people come to the area in the summer to swim. Normally, it brings in million of dollars to the local economy.
Cheyenne Jowers is the manager at yogurt shop The Wooden Spoon in Downtown Wimberley.
"A lot of wet bathing suits track through here. A lot of kids who come in after they've just got swimming, actually a lot of families too, big groups of families that have gone to Jacob's Well or Blue Hole will come through here," said Jowers.
Jowers said that could impact their sales with no swimmers, but she is hoping people who visit Downtown Wimberley for shopping will make up for it.
Hiking remains open at both parks.
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WASHINGTON, USA — The Justice Department on Tuesday filed a lawsuit that challenges Idaho’s restrictive abortion law, arguing that it conflicts with a federal law requiring doctors to provide pregnant women medically necessary treatment that could include abortion.
The federal government brought the lawsuit seeking to invalidate the state’s “criminal prohibition on providing abortions as applied to women suffering medical emergencies," Attorney General Merrick Garland said.
The announcement is the first major action by the Justice Department challenging a state trigger law since the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade in June. The court’s decision has led some states to enact restrictive abortion laws and is likely to lead to abortion bans in roughly half the states in the U.S.
The Justice Department brought the suit because federal prosecutors believe Idaho’s law would force doctors to violate the Emergency Medical Treatment and Labor Act, a federal law that requires anyone coming to a medical facility for emergency treatment to be stabilized and treated, Garland said.
“Idaho’s law would make it a criminal offense for doctors to provide the emergency medical treatment that federal law requires,” Garland said.
Idaho, like many Republican-led states, has several anti-abortion laws on the books, creating a legal quagmire now that the U.S. Supreme Court has overturned the landmark abortion rights case Roe v. Wade.
The law targeted by the Justice Department criminalizes all abortions, subjecting anyone who performs or attempts to perform an abortion to a felony punishable by between two and five years in prison.
People who are charged under the law could defend themselves against the criminal allegations by arguing that the abortion was done to save a pregnant person from death, or that it was done after the pregnant person reported that they were a victim of rape or incest to a law enforcement agency — and provided a copy of that report to the abortion provider.
“Under the Idaho law, once effective, any state or local prosecutor can subject a physician to indictment, arrest, and prosecution merely by showing that an abortion has been performed, without regard to the circumstances,” the Department of Justice wrote in the lawsuit. “The law then puts the burden on the physician to prove an ‘affirmative defense’ at trial.”
Advocates for sexual assault survivors have said the rape and incest exception is essentially useless, because Idaho’s public record law doesn’t allow law enforcement agencies to release reports when a case is still under investigation — a process that generally takes weeks or months.
Dr. Caitlin Gustafson, a family physician, and a regional Planned Parenthood organization have already sued over the abortion ban and two other anti-abortion laws in the Idaho Supreme Court, which is expected to hear arguments in the case on Wednesday. In the lawsuit, Gustafson contends that the exception for medical emergencies is vague and impossible to interpret.
“It would be very difficult, if not impossible, for me to implement the medical exception and provide care to a pregnant person whose life may be at risk,” wrote Gustafson, noting that some serious pregnancy-related medical conditions like preeclampsia can cause death though it is not guaranteed to do so.
Idaho Gov. Brad Little, a Republican, said the U.S. Supreme Court gave states the ability to regulate abortion, “end of story.” He promised to work with the state's attorney general, Lawrence Wasden, to defend the law.
“The U.S. Justice Department's interference with Idaho's pro-life law is another example of Biden overreaching yet again,” Little said in a prepared statement.
Wasden, also a Republican, said the lawsuit was “politically motivated” and said the Justice Department should have reached out to Idaho some time over the past six weeks work out the issue.
“Instead of complying with the requirements of this provision," Wasden said, referencing the Emergency Medical Treatment and Labor Act, "or even attempting to engage Idaho in a meaningful dialogue on the issue, the federal government has chosen to waste taxpayer dollars on an unnecessary lawsuit.”
Idaho Democratic Party Chair Lauren Necochea praised the Justice Department's lawsuit in a prepared statement, saying the state's Republican politicians “would rather let a pregnancy kill a person than allow them to receive an abortion.”
“Idaho's radical abortion ban gives health care providers an impossible choice: withhold medically necessary care or face prison time," Necochea said. “In states where these bans have gone into effect, providers are waiting for medical conditions to worsen before assisting their pregnant patients, increasing the risk of sepsis and other life-threatening complications. This is immoral.”
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services last month informed hospitals that they must provide abortion services if the life of the mother is at risk, saying federal law on emergency treatment guidelines preempt state abortion bans if the bans don't have adequate exceptions for medical emergencies.
In response, the state of Texas sued the federal government, contending that the guidance from the Biden administration is unlawful and that the Emergency Medical Treatment and Labor Act does not cover abortions. That case is still pending.
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HAYS COUNTY, Texas — Multiple departments are responding to a large wildfire on RM 165 in Hays County on Tuesday.
According to the Texas Department of Transportation, RM 165 is closed between FM 2325 and US 290 due to the fire.
The Blanco County Emergency Management office reported that the fire is estimated at around 800 acres and is 30% contained.
The Texas A&M Forest Service has named the fire the Smoke Rider fire. The fire is moving north, the Hays County Office of Emergency Management said.
Evacuations have also been issued in the area as the fire continues moving north/northwest and has crossed US 290.
No injuries have been reported.
A shelter has been opened at Blanco United Methodist Church, located at 61 Pecan St.
The PAWS Shelter of Central Texas reported that its Dripping Springs campus had to be evacuated. All animals are being moved to its Kyle campus, Firehouse Animal Health Center in Belterra and Stay-N-Play Pet Ranch.
Pedernales Falls State Park is also closed due to the fire. Roads leading to the park have been impacted by smoke and first responders are using them to stage.
Three helicopters, including two National Guard Blackhawk helicopters, are dropping water on small hot spots. Fixed-wing aircrafts are assisting with water and retardant.
Drivers are asked to avoid the area if possible.
Meanwhile, officials are also reporting a brush fire in eastern Travis County.
According to the Texas A&M Forest Service, this is the Blue Bluff fire that has flared up again after being 100% contained.
As of Tuesday at 5:10 p.m., the fire was 80% contained. The Austin Fire Department said crews were working hard to get the 100-acre fire under control.
No structures were damaged and no injuries were reported, AFD said. Crews were monitoring for downwind embers in a nearby trailer park.
FM 973 at FM 969 and Decker is closed, but no further information was immediately available.
The forest service also reported a fire burning northeast of Fredericksburg on Tuesday afternoon off of Eckert Road, near Big Sky Drive and Foster Ranch Road.
That fire was estimated at around 1,400 acres. The forest service is referring to it as the Big Sky fire. As of Wednesday morning, the fire is about 25% contained.
For a map of fire activity around Texas, click here.
This is a developing story. Check back for updates.
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Coconino Community College announced its selection for an interim president Tuesday.
Christal Albrecht will serve in the interim role while the search is still underway for a president.
CCC’s current president, Colleen Smith, announced her retirement in March. She held to position since 2016. Albrecht was selected by the college’s district governing board after a review of four candidates for the role suggested by CCC’s search consultant, the Association of Community College Trustees.
“The board found her experience, educational philosophy and enthusiasm met our exceptionally high expectations set by the legacy of Dr. Colleen Smith,” board Chair Nat White said in the announcement.
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According to the announcement, Albrecht will be on CCC's campus for the next two weeks and is in the process of establishing a temporary residence in Flagstaff with her husband.
She recently retired after seven years as president of Alvin Community College in Texas, and her previous experience includes being campus president at Florida State College and Pima Community College.
Albrecht's degrees include a doctorate in Allied Health Education and Administration, a master’s degree in Medical Technology and Laboratory Science and a bachelor’s in Medical Technology, as well as an associate’s degree from SUNY Jefferson Community College in New York.
“I am honored to be selected as the interim president at CCC,” Albrecht said. “I can’t wait to get started. Although I will be with the college only a few months, my goals are to exceed the board’s expectations and to ensure a smooth transition for the next president.”
The announcement also said CCC’s search for a full-time president is progressing, with the plan to declare its next president in early November.
The board is accepting applications through Aug. 19 for the president position and will select seven to nine semifinalists in late August, narrowing to three or four finalists by mid-September. Finalists will visit the campus and meet with the college and community in the first week of October, with the final selection announced by early November.
The new president would then be expected to start in January 2023.
“Please know our highest priority is to select the very best president with the help of the college and members of the communities CCC serves,” White said. “If the board senses the selection process needs more time to accomplish this, then we will make that happen.”
More about CCC’s presidential search can be found at coconino.edu/president-search. | https://azdailysun.com/news/local/albrecht-selected-as-coconino-community-college-interim-president/article_1228b4f0-1283-11ed-95c0-6f3c72957f2f.html | 2022-08-03T14:18:21 | 0 | https://azdailysun.com/news/local/albrecht-selected-as-coconino-community-college-interim-president/article_1228b4f0-1283-11ed-95c0-6f3c72957f2f.html |
The offseason is in full swing for the Summit Gymnastics competitive team, but the athletes aren't taking a break. The 11-person roster is practicing five days and about 20 hours per week.
The competitive gymnastics season is relatively short, starting in January and ending in April. But the offseason is a crucial period of time for gymnasts to work their routines on the bars, floor beams and vault.
“The offseason has to be a fair balance,” said coach Bernie Rede. “Summertime gives gymnasts a chance to work on difficult, repetitive skills, and I think that excites them.”
Rede recognizes the challenges of maintaining a good offseason regime -- it’s a long period of time that requires mental focus. Girls can’t lose hope in themselves and must keep working toward the upcoming season.
That’s why Rede believes the system of levels can be an effective way to push girls to work hard. Each gymnast on the team is assigned a level of six to nine according to their skill level. Girls can test into each level as they progress in their routines. Each gymnast is using the offseason to try to get to the next level.
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Rede, who’s been coaching for over 24 years, said the biggest factor of success during the competitive season is simply hard work.
“It pays off; hard work everyday will pay off,” Rede said. “And the girls have seen it with past teammates who have come in everyday and put the work in and had great success.”
Each gymnast works on something different. Caliah King-Valdez, a level eight gymnast who took second place on the vault during last season’s regional meet in Salt Lake City, has been working her routine. Marissa Cadieux, level nine, meanwhile, has been working to improve her routine on the bars.
“It's a full-time job for them,” coach Caleb Skolnik said. “Obviously they all have their bad days and sometimes they have really good days. But regardless of that, they're putting in a lot of hours here.”
Once the school season starts, gymnasts will be in the gym six days each week. Skolnik said the amount of time the girls work at the gym is invaluable because it allows them to gain the confidence that they can compete at a high level.
“Going into meets, the gymnasts are definitely nervous, but they aren’t sent in blind-sided,” Skolnik said. “They know what they're stepping into because of the amount of work they put in at the gym.”
Skolnik, a former gymnast himself, said he understands the discipline it takes to be a full-time gymnast. Time management, a strong work ethic and learning from mistakes are some traits Skolnik said gymnasts must possess in order to be successful.
Once those traits are learned, that’s when both Rede and Skolnik agree that gymnasts are ready for competition.
Rede said his goal as a coach is to train girls to be successful both now and in the foreseeable future, especially because many of the girls will think about going to college in the upcoming years.
“I want to give these kids the opportunity to do college gymnastics,” Rede said. “The window for that gets smaller and smaller as you get older, so it's really hard to make it to that level.”
Rede wants to keep his girls motivated to continue working hard and compete at a high level.
Success can be largely dependent on how gymnasts are coached, and Skolnik believes that his style of coaching is effective.
“The way I coach is both hands-on and autonomous,” Skolnik said. “Sometimes I need to be hands-on with those kids so they gain the confidence to do these skills. But there's other times where I have to take a step back and give them autonomy so they can have the competence to do it on their own.”
Though the offseason may be long, having coaches like Skolnik and Rede can help the gymnasts maintain focus and motivation for the upcoming season.
Both Skolnik and Rede are excited to see what’s next for the team, thankful for the character of the team's gymnasts.
If the team continues to work hard at the pace it is now, it will be ready to take on their first meet in January.
“Both (Rede) and I believe in all of these girls, and we know that they're going to do great at competition,” Skolnik said. “They just have to make sure they keep their heads up high and just show off what we've been learning this whole time.” | https://azdailysun.com/sports/local/flagstaff-gymnasts-focus-on-offseason-training/article_975a479a-129e-11ed-863d-fff6ea3a3de5.html | 2022-08-03T14:18:37 | 1 | https://azdailysun.com/sports/local/flagstaff-gymnasts-focus-on-offseason-training/article_975a479a-129e-11ed-863d-fff6ea3a3de5.html |
Home-Grown Jam has new time, date
CEDAR FALLS — Home-Grown Jam has a new time. The event will take place from 1:45 to 4:45 p.m. Aug. 13 at the Cedar Falls Community Center, 524 Main St.
Home-Grown Jam is a group of musicians who play the second Saturday of each month at the community center. A variety of music from the 1920s to the 1970s is played. A light lunch is served around 2:30 p.m.
The jam and the refreshments are free, although donations are encouraged to help cover building rental and food costs.
Donation upgrades Wapsie Valley security
FAIRBANK — Oran Mutual Telephone Company donated $50,000 to Wapsie Valley Community Schools to improve the security on each campus.
At all buildings, the donation covered upgrades to the video surveillance storage systems and the duress alarm system as well as installation of additional exterior and interior high definition cameras.
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Along with those ijmprovements, the Junior/Senior High School will have the door access controls installed on the building’s remaining eight exterior doors.
The improvements will be in place for the 2022-23 school year. | https://wcfcourier.com/news/local/met-briefs/article_29664e52-8d24-5ce8-b7d2-b7a0383fc32b.html | 2022-08-03T14:22:31 | 1 | https://wcfcourier.com/news/local/met-briefs/article_29664e52-8d24-5ce8-b7d2-b7a0383fc32b.html |
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Southern Arizona communities are appalled at the level of racism and abject lies around migration, and specifically our US-Mexico border, being displayed by campaigns for political office. As members of community organizations, faith-based, labor and social justice groups, we are deeply alarmed and concerned with the hate, bigotry and violence against our immigrant communities that have become a “must-go-to” political scapegoat.
Campaigns for elective office are expected to be about how to better our lives, from the ongoing drought and other impacts of the changing climate, to the urgencies facing the public schools, yet these political campaigns have decided that migrant and Mexican-bashing is the key to their election.
Without actual knowledge about the border nor of the rich, yet painful, history around the establishment of our current border, these narratives that demonize migrants and Mexicans have filled our television screens for over two months in the run-up for the primaries in August. Resorting to outright lies that we are being invaded, to frightening imagery, these political TV and sign ads have continued to poison the political discourse, damaging our community and our entire state. From the image of a woman locking her door in dark shadows while the narrator compares it to our border and eliciting fear, to shadowy imagery of people rushing the border, and the newest signs stating “no trespassing zone, violators will be prosecuted,” all elicit fear based on lies and xenophobia.
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We call for an acknowledgment of the historic and continuing contributions made by immigrants who have answered the call for cheap labor for generations, providing the economic lifeline and cultural diversity that have enriched all of us. The heroic DACA recipients are the latest to make such great contributions to our country.
We call on those who are running for office to speak out against bigotry and racism, and show respect for human rights to everyone including our immigrant communities.
We call on our elected officials in the city, county and state offices to speak out as well and show their respect and support of immigrant communities, including the full protection of civil and labor rights. It is also very important that they oppose the continued militarization of our borderlands that causes great damage to the environment, harms Indigenous Peoples and directly causes hundreds of migrant deaths every year.
We call on people of conscience and those who care about justice in our community to rise up and resist the culture of hate, racism and bigotry and join us to organize and work for equality, justice and true democracy.
The Rev. Bart Smith is pastor of St. Mark’s Presbyterian Church. Isabel Garcia is an attorney and longtime human rights activist in Tucson. They recently helped form a collective using the general motto of Stop the Hate Ads. To endorse their statement fill out the form at https://tinyurl.com/NoHateAds | https://tucson.com/opinion/local/local-opinion-political-campaigns-must-stop-their-overt-racism-in-their-ads/article_c2110ad4-127e-11ed-a93d-2b7f320d1060.html | 2022-08-03T14:23:07 | 0 | https://tucson.com/opinion/local/local-opinion-political-campaigns-must-stop-their-overt-racism-in-their-ads/article_c2110ad4-127e-11ed-a93d-2b7f320d1060.html |
DES MOINES, Iowa — Editor's note: The above video originally aired in April 2022.
Gov. Kim Reynolds and the Department of Management Office of the Chief Information Officer released a map showing broadband across the state Tuesday.
The new map will show a more detailed view of which homes and businesses across Iowa currently have access to broadband internet.
“We are making important progress to connect all Iowans to high-speed broadband, but many communities remain unserved,” Reynolds said in a press release.
Locations with slower broadband speeds – defined by the Federal Communications Commission as slower than 100 upload/20 download – may be eligible for future grant funding opportunities from the Empower Rural Iowa Broadband Program.
“Today, I’m asking all Iowans to visit the broadband map and let us know if the broadband service reported at their location is inaccurate. This feedback will help us to direct resources to areas with the greatest need for broadband investment in the future," Reynolds said.
Starting Aug. 2, the public, broadband providers and communities across Iowa have 30 days to submit any corrections to the OCIO.
Instructions on how to challenge the map's contents are available here. You can also e-mail ociogrants@iowa.gov for assistance and questions. | https://www.weareiowa.com/article/news/local/iowa-broadband-high-speed-internet-access-map/524-f7fb7598-28ca-4fe1-9cce-13bbcee3ba28 | 2022-08-03T14:23:15 | 0 | https://www.weareiowa.com/article/news/local/iowa-broadband-high-speed-internet-access-map/524-f7fb7598-28ca-4fe1-9cce-13bbcee3ba28 |
RUSH, KY (WOWK) – The high water last week took a toll on many eastern Kentucky communities, leaving behind death and destruction.
The heartbreaking sight many are having to deal with has caught the attention of the off-road recreational group Rush Cartel based out of Boyd County, Kentucky.
Members of the group usually spend their free time out of the trails but whenever they hear someone is in need of help, they’re quick to step in.
In 2021, when a tornado hit the western part of Kentucky, the group partnered with donors in Boyd County to fill a school bus. The event was so successful they had to bring in two additional trailers to haul in donations.
On Aug. 7, 2022, they’ll be hosting a similar event outside of the Cannonsburg Walmart, hoping for the same turnout.
Member Roy Woody Wilburn says they’re accepting a little bit of everything.
“Water, cleaning supplies, toothpaste, soap, anything, and everything will actually help those people,” Wilburn says.
Members will be dropping off the donations in Hindman, Kentucky. This is a more than 100-mile journey, but Wilburn says the distance doesn’t matter, it’s about helping those in need.
The donation drive will be set up from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. | https://www.wowktv.com/news/local/community-doesnt-mean-local-off-road-group-helps-flood-victims/ | 2022-08-03T14:23:59 | 0 | https://www.wowktv.com/news/local/community-doesnt-mean-local-off-road-group-helps-flood-victims/ |
Ohio (WKBN) – With Ohio’s tax-free weekend coming up, there are many questions about what it applies to and how to use it. Below is everything you need to know in order to take advantage of the Sales Tax Holiday this weekend.
When is the Sales Tax Holiday in Ohio?
Ohio’s Sales Tax Holiday will be from Aug. 5 at 12 a.m. through Aug. 7 at 11:59 p.m.
What items will be tax-free?
Any clothing item $75 or less, school supplies $20 or less and school instructional materials $20 or less will be exempt from sales tax.
Does the tax-free weekend apply to online shopping?
Yes, qualifying items purchased by mail, telephone, e-mail, or Internet will qualify for the sales tax exemption if the consumer orders and pays for the item and the retailer accepts the order during the exemption period for immediate shipment. This applies even if delivery is made after the exemption period.
However, if the order and payment were made before the sales tax holiday, even if the item was delivered during the sales tax holiday, it would not qualify for the exemption.
Is there a limit on how much I can buy?
There is no limit on the amount of the total purchase. The qualification is determined item by item.
What is not included in the tax-free weekend?
- Cosmetics
- Hair accessories
- Handbags
- Jewelry
- Sunglasses
- Umbrellas
- Wallets
- Wigs
- Sewing materials
- Fabric
- Sports equipment
- Trade or business items
Does “Buy one get one free” qualify?
The total price of items advertised as “buy one, get one free” or “buy one for a reduced price” cannot be averaged to qualify both items for the exemption. The exemption depends on the actual price paid for each item. For example, if a consumer buys one clothing item at $80 and receives another item for free, the purchase would be subject to sales tax.
Can I use coupons or discounts for the tax-free weekend?
Yes, if a retailer offers a discount to reduce the price of an eligible item to $20 (applies to school supplies) or less or $75 (applies to clothing) or less, the item will qualify for the exemption. This applies to all discounts. However, it does not apply if a retailer accepts a coupon that entitles the retailer to third-party reimbursements, such as a manufacturer’s coupon, the discount provided by the coupon does not reduce the item’s sales price for purposes of determining whether the item is eligible for the exemption.
It also does not apply to rebates.
Does tax-free weekend apply to layaway?
Yes, qualifying items placed on or picked up from layaway during the sales tax holiday are exempt from sales tax.
Can I exchange items I bought during the tax-free weekend?
If you bought an item during the tax-free weekend and it was not taxed, you can later exchange it for the same item in a different size or color, and not be charged sales tax even if the exchange is made after the end of the sales tax holiday.
If you return an item after the tax-free holiday weekend for store credit, the retailer must charge sales tax on the sale of the newly purchased item, even if it would have been eligible for the exemption during the sales tax holiday.
If you buy an eligible item before the holiday period, but return the item during the sales tax holiday period and receive credit on the purchase of a different item of eligible property, no sales tax is due on the sale of the new item. The retailer must provide the consumer credit for both the purchase price and sales tax paid on the item being returned.
Can a store choose not to participate in Ohio’s tax-free weekend?
No, the tax-free holiday weekend is set by law and vendors must comply. | https://www.wowktv.com/news/local/everything-to-know-about-ohios-tax-free-weekend/ | 2022-08-03T14:24:03 | 1 | https://www.wowktv.com/news/local/everything-to-know-about-ohios-tax-free-weekend/ |
CHARLESTON, WV (WOWK) — From the Mountaineers beating Florida to 2022’s Basketball Tournament, if you follow basketball in the Charleston area, you’ve probably seen Matt Shock courtside.
He’s been a huge part of Charleston high school and college basketball games for more than 20 years.
“I started doing the games with my grandpa when I was probably 9 or 10 years old,” Matt Shock explained.
And he’s been courtside at some of the best basketball games in Charleston ever since, including last week’s The Basketball Tournament in Charleston.
Shock has run the clock or scoreboard at thousands of basketball games, including the state high school basketball tournaments, for more than 20 years.
“I’ve seen some great games at the Civic Center when the Mountaineers beat Florida, all the West Virginia, Marshall games over the last 20 years when they played there. High school state championship games,” he said.
His love for basketball came from his grandfather, Kenny Shock.
Kenny had a heart attack and died during the 2002 girls’ high school state basketball tournament in Charleston. Matt says his grandfather died doing what he loved.
“He did it for, gosh, 30, 40 years, so I kind of feel obligated to keep doing it for him,” he said.
Shock also runs the clock at University of Charleston (UC) men’s and women’s basketball games.
Dr. Bren Stevens is Vice President and Director of Athletics at UC and has known Shock for 20 years.
“He is a gem, first of all, and I would say it’s so important to us because he gets all our table workers,” Stevens said.
Shock graduated from UC, so every game is a homecoming of sorts.
Shock also has a pretty important day job. He’s the principal at Winfield Middle School and he’s been doing it for six years.
As you can imagine, on school days when there are also UC games at night, things get very busy for him.
“So, we get out of school around 3:30 here, by the time you take care of things, you go home, take care of what you need to at home and get up the road so it’s a non-stop job whenever you have games at night,” Shock said.
Dr. Stevens said Shock makes her job easier and said the officials have great respect for him.
“He enjoys working the games, he loves our athletes and coaches so it’s a win-win for both of us,” Stevens said.
“It’s just a good atmosphere and something I enjoy doing,” Shock said.
Shock said he’s watched kids play games over the years that have now become coaches.
Dr. Stevens says Shock has a contract for life at UC for as long as he wants to keep doing the games. | https://www.wowktv.com/news/local/ive-seen-some-great-games-wv-principal-has-worked-basketball-games-for-more-than-20-years/ | 2022-08-03T14:24:04 | 0 | https://www.wowktv.com/news/local/ive-seen-some-great-games-wv-principal-has-worked-basketball-games-for-more-than-20-years/ |
SOUTH CHARLESTON, WV (WOWK) – Crews are on the scene of a two-vehicle crash in South Charleston involving a Kanawha County Sheriff’s deputy.
Metro 911 dispatchers say the crash happened around 8:32 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 3, 2022 in the 4400 block of MacCorkle Avenue SW near the Sheetz gas station. The Kanawha County Sheriff’s Office confirmed that a deputy was involved.
MacCorkle Ave. is currently down to one lane of traffic in each direction. One person has been transported from the scene with non-life-threatening injuries.
This is a developing story and we will update you as more details are released. | https://www.wowktv.com/news/local/kanawha-county-deputy-involved-in-south-charleston-crash/ | 2022-08-03T14:24:04 | 1 | https://www.wowktv.com/news/local/kanawha-county-deputy-involved-in-south-charleston-crash/ |
Margaret Reist is a recovering education reporter now writing about local and county government and the people who live in the city where she was born and raised.
The mayor’s proposed biennial budget – the subject of a public hearing Monday where climate change, no-fare busing and a home visitation program for new moms drew many speakers – also includes a host of fee increases.
Those fee increases apply primarily to businesses – from restaurants and food trucks to tattoo parlors and child care centers – and city officials say regular increases are common in most budgets.
They caught the eye of Lincoln City Councilman Richard Meginnis, the only Republican on the council, who said he has concerns and questions about the increases.
“I hope the public will look at the fee increases the mayor is proposing in the budget,” he said. “They do need to examine those a little closer. Do they match up with the department’s needs?"
Many of the fee increases come from the Lincoln-Lancaster County Health Department, which is raising fees an average of 3%. Permits for body art businesses, for instance, will increase between $5 and $15. For food trucks, permit fees will increase $5.
The proposed fee hikes also include pollution control fees charged to some businesses, open burning permits and permits for salvage and recycling businesses, restaurants and catering businesses.
Some of those increases, such as landfill fees, could be passed onto customers from haulers. Landfill fees will increase by $1.40 per ton beginning in 2023 and by another $1.45 per ton in 2024. The occupation tax on haulers would increase by 90 cents per ton.
There’s a fee for a variance from the noise ordinances (guessing these don’t apply to those pounding bass speakers on the cars cruising O Street, though the ordinance doesn’t actually say, just that the variance can’t exceed 15 days).
Fees are increasing for swimming pool permits, water wells and wastewater treatment systems.
There are a couple proposed increases that will be reflected in people’s water bills. Lincoln Water's rate schedule is increasing 5% and Lincoln Wastewater's 6%. Increases to water bills will depend on water usage.
The wastewater rate increase for 2022 will generate an estimated $3.7 million in revenue over the next two years. The 2022 water rate increase will generate $4.2 million over two years.
The planning department is raising rates for application fees for zoning changes, vacating right of ways or amending the comprehensive plan – all fees developers generally pay.
They are based on the consumer price index, which in 2020-21 resulted in a 1.7% increase. Today's inflation means the increase would be 9.5%. The city decided instead to propose a 5% increase each year.
The fees help cover costs to process and implement the requests.
The City Council will vote Aug. 22 on the budget – and these fee increases.
Wilderness Crossing concerns lead to study
The $100,000 City Councilwoman Sãndra Washington asked to have added to the proposed budget for an environmental impact study was prompted by concerns raised by opponents of the planned Wilderness Crossing development adjacent to Wilderness Park near First Street and Pioneers Boulevard.
The city approved zoning changes and annexations that will allow the housing development to go forward despite concerns about flooding and the effect on wildlife and native habitat raised by environmental advocates.
Opponents are appealing the City Council's action to the Board of Zoning Appeals.
Washington's colleagues approved the budget addition, which would be added to the capital improvement plan. The study would look at the effects on the Salt Creek watershed if the development goals of the 2050 Comprehensive Plan are realized. The upper watershed covers the part of the creek that runs through southwest Lincoln.
The study is called "scenario planning" to assess the impact of development both inside the city and beyond, and what Lincoln can do to mitigate that impact on environmentally important areas, Washington said. The city also will review the Wilderness Park Master Plan, she said.
"It was very clear to me during the Wilderness Crossing public hearing that there was a great amount of love or high value placed on Wilderness Park and the Salt Creek watershed and flooding in Lincoln," she said. "I thought, how do we get to that? ... How do we actually make actions or policies (addressing those issues)."
Swimming and reading and summer
If you’re into numbers, here’s a few to characterize summer in Lincoln:
* 16,405 children, teens and adults registered for the city Library’s summer reading challenge (18 more than 2019).
* 7 million minutes of reading those children, teens and adults exceeded during that reading challenge.
* 4,000 people in the reading challenge redeemed the free Saltdogs ticket they got for registering and 1,395 reading challenge finishers celebrated with another Saltdogs game.
* 114,318 guests visited Lincoln’s pools through July 24 (a similar number in 2021 and 2019), although the lifeguard shortage plaguing Lincoln (and the nation) means Star City Shores will close Aug. 8-11. It'll reopen Aug. 12 for the final week.
* 26,272 summer food service program meals provided by the Food Bank of Lincoln, the USDA and other community partners.
Margaret Reist is a recovering education reporter now writing about local and county government and the people who live in the city where she was born and raised.
In this week's City Hall column, Margaret Reist looks at why supporters of a fairness ordinance in Lincoln aren't simply satisfied by a mayor's executive order.
Lincoln -- like cities around the country -- are battling a lifeguard shortage; advocates want to keep StarTran rides free; and Lincoln has a new director of the Lincoln Commission on Human Rights.
Customers wait for their food at a food truck in the Haymarket on an evening in June. Food truck licenses are among the fees that the city has proposed increasing. | https://journalstar.com/news/local/govt-and-politics/city-hall-lincoln-city-budget-includes-lots-of-fee-increases/article_4d63fb9d-a900-5ce0-8c6a-c569493d7ae6.html | 2022-08-03T14:26:58 | 1 | https://journalstar.com/news/local/govt-and-politics/city-hall-lincoln-city-budget-includes-lots-of-fee-increases/article_4d63fb9d-a900-5ce0-8c6a-c569493d7ae6.html |
Kolby Nash, a 13-year-old from Weeping Water, just might be the catfish whisperer.
He began casting his line at 3 years old, pulling keepers from his neighborhood creek. Today, he knows all the best fishing spots in town — the parts of the pond that catch the “big ones” — and he uses his array of state-of-the-art poles to reel them in.
But Kolby's secret, more than his equipment and decade of experience, is his tried-and-true fish bait: a sticky red concoction that he mixes by hand in his kitchen.
Known as “Catfish Kolby” by the locals, he began selling his bait at local gas stations three years ago. It started with a couple of jars. Then dozens. Then hundreds.
Now, his product is in 30 stores in three states, including the Lincoln Scheels.
Why is Catfish Kolby’s Cut Bait making such a sudden splash? The boy puts it simply.
“‘Cuz it works,” he said.
The young fisherman had no intention of starting a business when he created his first jar.
When he was 10, Kolby was enjoying a routine afternoon casting and catching when he realized he was out of bait.
So, he went home and scoured the cabinets for ingredients he knew the fish would find tasty, combining them in a mixing bowl.
The first go ‘round, not much happened. But the hiccup didn’t deter Kolby.
The next day, he added a few ingredients to the original recipe. And when he went back to the pond with his father, Brandon Nash, something strange happened.
“As fast as we could put it on him and his friend's hook, we were pulling catfish off,” Brandon Nash said.
Catfish Kolby had found the recipe for success. One of Brandon Nash’s friends suggested the young boy sell the product at the Weeping Water Express Lane. The five jars he provided sold out in an hour.
They swung by the next day to deliver more, and those sold out.
Local fishermen began buzzing about the 10-year-old boy from town with the magic bait — so much so that other stores in the area began to call the phone number printed on the back of Kolby’s jars.
Louisville State Recreation Area, Wolf Tackle Shop, Casey’s General Store and Branched Oak Marina all picked up the product. Last year, Catfish Kolby sold close to 3,000 jars.
Even with his Scheels deal, his son doesn’t realize what he's building, Brandon Nash said.
“He doesn't understand how big that is being 13,” Brandon Nash said. “I don't think he’ll ever understand that until he's older.”
The teen’s entrepreneurial venture has earned him local celebrity status.
He has 3,000 followers on Facebook and gets recognized around town. Strangers point at the boy, who used to have a distinct 14-inch mullet, and say, "That’s Catfish Kolby!"
With the mullet gone — he donated it to Wigs for Kids — he gets recognized less frequently. But kids around town still wear Catfish Kolby gear, and his loyal fans love to support his business.
But Kolby doesn’t want to be famous. He just wants to go fishing.
“It weirds him out that people know who he is, and he doesn’t know who they are,” Brandon Nash said.
His neighbor and business advisor, Brittany Westover, said Kolby is a hardworking, humble teen.
“He's the kid that is always looking out for other kids, always caring about other people and how they're feeling,” Westover said. “He’s an all-around great, unique kid.”
She and her husband are business owners themselves and have given the Nashes advice as they’ve taken on the growing venture. The family friends have helped them learn how to market their product and expand into other stores, but the product works so well it hasn’t taken much convincing, she said.
She’s seen Catfish Kolby transform from a few jars at a roadside shop into an established business. The Nashes all work together to package and ship the jars. Sometimes Kolby enlists a few friends in exchange for some Catfish Kolby gear.
“The growth so far has been incredible,” Westover said. “I don't see it slowing down.”
When it comes to his newfound success, Westover said there is no one more deserving than outdoorsy, down-to-earth Kolby Nash.
“I don't know another 13 year old that works as hard as he does,” she said.
Jenna Thompson is a news intern who has previous writing and editing experience with her college paper and several literary journals. She is a senior at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln pursuing degrees in English and journalism.
In court records, police said two men beat, tortured and branded a 26-year-old Lincoln man in a warehouse, later tying him to a tree and threatening to kill him.
Lancaster County Sheriff's Investigator Jeremy Schwarz said they still are exploring the motive and the possibility that others may have been involved and are asking anyone with information or evidence to contact them.
Lauren Vlach moved to Lincoln after losing more than $1,000 to a fraudulent company. She believes she was the victim of a moving scam, something that's becoming increasingly more common.
A Lincoln orthopedic surgeon was sentenced to probation in federal court Tuesday for writing fraudulent prescriptions to a patient, then buying back thousands of painkillers.
Mensah L. Gozo, 59, was charged with first-degree child sex assault and child enticement for his alleged role in the seemingly random crime, which began around 10 a.m. Sunday when the girl was reported missing.
"It was at that moment ... I saw him with the gun in his hand," State Patrol Trooper Adam Strode said according to a transcript. "I honestly thought I was going to be shot."
Fifth grader Sage Stanley was struck in a crosswalk in front of Saratoga Elementary School when a car ran a red light. The crash has prompted officials to make changes to the school zone.
Kolby Nash, known as “Catfish Kolby” by the locals, began selling his bait at gas stations three years ago. Now, his product is in 30 stores in three states, including Scheels in Lincoln.
Kolby Nash has 3,000 followers on Facebook and gets recognized around his hometown of Weeping Water. Strangers point at the boy, who used to have a distinct 14-inch mullet, and say, "That’s Catfish Kolby!" | https://journalstar.com/news/local/nebraska-teenager-catfish-kolby-catches-store-deals-with-fish-bait-product/article_7180fd61-fb12-546a-8311-4113cc7e33bc.html | 2022-08-03T14:27:04 | 0 | https://journalstar.com/news/local/nebraska-teenager-catfish-kolby-catches-store-deals-with-fish-bait-product/article_7180fd61-fb12-546a-8311-4113cc7e33bc.html |
Testimony in death penalty trial gives new information in SC execution protocols, raises more questions
Day two of the trial challenging the constitutionality of South Carolina's execution methods began with opening statements from the attorneys representing four men sitting on death row and lawyers for the South Carolina Department of Corrections.
"It does are not guarantee a painless death," said Daniel Plyler, attorney for SCDC, during his opening statement regarding the revised statue that made the electric chair the default method of execution and a firing squad a third option. "Just like none of us in this courtroom or in this state are guaranteed a painless death."
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Following opening statements, SCDC director Bryan Stirling and Colie Rushton, SCDC's director of security and emergency operations, testified. They mainly spoke about their knowledge of execution protocols.
An expert witness for the plaintiffs, John Wikswo, a professor from Vanderbilt University with expertise in molecular physiology and biomedical engineering, also testified.
Here are some key takeaways:
- SCDC Director Bryan Stirling was the first witness to testify Tuesday. Greenville attorney Joshua Kendrick, representing the death row inmates, asked about his knowledge of the operation of the state's electric chair. The chair was purchased in 1912 and eventually placed in Broad River Correctional Institute in Columbia in 1988. Its last use was June 20, 2008.
- Kendrick asked Stirling how old the chair was, to which Stirling responded, "I'd be speculating... it's been around for a long time." According to prior reporting for The Greenville News in June, the chair is maintained and has been "recently tested," according to Chrysti Shain, spokeswoman for SCDC. However, during his testimony, Stirling said he did not have any involvement in any testing and did not direct it to take place.
- Detailed information for execution protocols remains under a confidentiality order, but voltage sequencing was described as a three-phase sequence, starting at 2,000 volts for four-and-a-half seconds, 1,000 volts for eight seconds and 120 volts for 120 seconds. When asked if they had any idea why the specific voltage and timing sequence was used, both Rushton and Stirling responded they did not know.
- Rushton, who's worked at SCDC for almost 49 years and started in his current position in 2007, developed the firing squad protocol for SCDC. During his testimony, Kendrick asked if he researched how the U.S. military historically conducted firing squad executions or looked into its use in other countries. Rushton said his research included information from the state of Utah — one of four other states that use the firing squad — and the internet.
- During testimony, Rushton confirmed .308 Winchester TAP Urban ammunition, a fragmented bullet, would be used during firing squad executions, a detail not previously disclosed about the process. Rushton explained his research showed this ammunition would cause more instantaneous death.
- John P. Wikswo was submitted as an expert witness by the plaintiffs to provide detail on how electricity impacts the human body. Wikswo has testified in other death penalty cases in the past. Wikswo maintained that, from his research, there is no scientific evidence electrocution causes instantaneous or painless death.
- "The animal husbandry community, after intense work, has concluded that they would not do to an animal in the slaughterhouse what is done in South Carolina in the death penalty," Wikswo said of physiological research conducted into how cattle react to electricity.
- Plyler spent cross examination questioning Wikswo's reliability and recollection of his previous statements in his deposition. The judge did comment Wikswo gave contradicting testimony; however, he maintained he believes "there is no proof that judicial electrocutions, botched or not, do not provide instantaneous death" after Plyler's questioning.
Wednesday's testimony will include the plaintiff's final expert witness, forensic pathologist Dr. Jonathan Arden, and witnesses from the state, some of who will participate virtually.
Kathryn Casteel is an investigative reporter with The Greenville News and can be reached at KCasteel@gannett.com or on Twitter @kathryncasteel. | https://www.greenvilleonline.com/story/news/local/south-carolina/2022/08/03/south-carolina-death-penalty-trial-raises-more-questions-state-execution-protocols/10218688002/ | 2022-08-03T14:38:57 | 0 | https://www.greenvilleonline.com/story/news/local/south-carolina/2022/08/03/south-carolina-death-penalty-trial-raises-more-questions-state-execution-protocols/10218688002/ |
DALLAS (KDAF) — It is a hotel focused on WINE! It also happens to be Grapevine’s only boutique hotel. Tom Santora, Managing Director from Hotel Vin in Grapevine takes Inside DFW host Jenny Anchondo on a tour of the property!
Hotel Vin is a stunning 120-room boutique hotel located in the heart of historic Grapevine. Paying homage to the history of the region, the hotel boasts an exceptional culinary and wine program highlighted by an extensive list of national and international wines.
Hotel Vin plays host to events for foodies and oenophiles alike, including wine education events, live music, celebrations of international cuisine and more. WATCH the video player above for a full tour.
For more information, visit hotelvin.com. | https://cw33.com/news/local/an-inside-tour-at-grapevines-hotel-vin/ | 2022-08-03T14:49:33 | 1 | https://cw33.com/news/local/an-inside-tour-at-grapevines-hotel-vin/ |
DALLAS (KDAF) — The weather, sarcastically surprising, will remain hot in North Texas as Heat Advisories, and hot and dry weather continue in the region through the end of the work week before some possible rain chances over the weekend.
The National Weather Service center in Fort Worth says a Heat Advisory is in place until 8 p.m. Thursday as hot and dry weather continue without break during the work week. “A Heat Advisory is in effect until 8 PM Thursday for a majority of the region, except the far southwestern counties. Afternoon highs between 103-106 OR heat indices of up to 107 are expected in the advisory area. Make sure to practice heat safety this week by drinking plenty of water, avoiding excess time outdoors, and to always look before you lock.”
Wednesday will be hot, hot, hot, as NWS Fort Worth puts it. North Texans are encouraged to remain aware of the ongoing heat and drink plenty of water, wear lightweight, light-colored, loose clothing and take frequent breaks from the sun if outside. “It will be another hot and dry day across North and Central Texas with highs in most areas at or above 100 degrees. Heat indices will range from 100 to around 107. Make sure to practice heat safety, as well as avoiding any outdoor activities that could produce fire starts as elevated fire weather concerns persist.”
As Thursday rolls around elevated fire weather continues along with the Heat Advisory while highs will range from 100-105 degrees with heat index for some will reach between 105-110 degrees. “South winds 10 to 20 mph will promote rapid spread of any fire starts. Please be careful with open spark or flame, and remember to limit strenuous activity outdoors during peak heating hours and stay hydrated. Never leave anyone or any pets in locked cars, as it can be deadly!”
The weekend is not too far away and getting your weekend plans together is always important; knowing the weather is a huge part of the plan-making. Low chances for rain do return as some see breeze-induced storms are possible during the afternoon hours in the southeast.
“The heat will persist over the weekend, though not as extreme as previous days. Isolated to scattered, mainly sea breeze-induced showers and thunderstorms will be possible each day in the eastern and southeast parts of the area. Highs will continue to peak in the mid-upper 90s and triple digits, as it is early August in North and Central Texas. Elevated concerns will continue mainly along and west of I-35, where lack of wetting rainfall and hotter and more breezy conditions occur. Make sure to avoid outdoor activities that could produce fire starts,” NWS Fort Worth says.
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Be sure to help prevent fires and stay safe during this intense heat:
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Tenderloin, strip, rib eye, porterhouse—the words alone of the choicest cuts of cow, aged to tenderized perfection and served under bordelaise, béarnaise, or au poivre, are enough to get a meat lover salivating and making their next reservation for a night at a steakhouse. Dry aged for weeks or months and carefully prepared by chefs, the steaks at steakhouses achieve a tenderness and flavor that’s difficult, if not impossible, to achieve at home. Every city has its own list of storied steakhouses and every suburb has an Outback Steakhouse. Stacker compiled a list of the highest-rated steakhouses in Dallas on Tripadvisor. Tripadvisor rankings factor in the average rating and number of reviews. Some restaurants on the list may have recently closed.
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#28. Charco Broiler Steak House
– Rating: 4.0 / 5 (40 reviews)
– Detailed ratings: Food (4.0/5), Service (4.0/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (3.0/5)
– Type of cuisine: American, Steakhouse
– Price: $
– Address: 413 W Jefferson Blvd, Dallas, TX 75208-4638
– Read more on Tripadvisor
#27. Fogo de Chao Steakhouse
– Rating: 4.0 / 5 (64 reviews)
– Detailed ratings: Food (4.0/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (3.5/5)
– Type of cuisine: Steakhouse, Brazilian
– Price: $$$$
– Address: 2619 McKinney Avenue Suite 150, Dallas, TX 75204
– Read more on Tripadvisor
#26. Dunston’s Steakhouse on Lovers Lane
– Rating: 3.5 / 5 (138 reviews)
– Detailed ratings: Food (3.5/5), Service (3.5/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (3.5/5)
– Type of cuisine: American, Steakhouse
– Price: $$ – $$$
– Address: 5423 W Lovers Ln, Dallas, TX 75209-4217
– Read more on Tripadvisor
#25. 12 Cuts Brazilian Steakhouse
– Rating: 4.5 / 5 (10 reviews)
– Detailed ratings: not available
– Type of cuisine: Steakhouse, Brazilian
– Price: $$ – $$$
– Address: 18010 Dallas Pkwy, Dallas, TX 75287-7103
– Read more on Tripadvisor
#24. Saltgrass Steak House
– Rating: 4.0 / 5 (104 reviews)
– Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.0/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
– Type of cuisine: American, Steakhouse
– Price: $$ – $$$
– Address: 4101 LBJ Freeway, Dallas, TX 75244
– Read more on Tripadvisor
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#23. Nick and Sam’s Grill
– Rating: 4.0 / 5 (130 reviews)
– Detailed ratings: Food (4.0/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (3.5/5), Atmosphere (4.5/5)
– Type of cuisine: American, Steakhouse
– Price: $$$$
– Address: 8111 Preston Rd, Dallas, TX 75225-6331
– Read more on Tripadvisor
#22. Salt Grass
– Rating: 4.5 / 5 (102 reviews)
– Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.5/5), Atmosphere (4.5/5)
– Type of cuisine: American, Steakhouse
– Price: $$ – $$$
– Address: 4101 Lyndon B Johnson Fwy, Dallas, TX 75244-5704
– Read more on Tripadvisor
#21. Al Biernat’s North
– Rating: 4.0 / 5 (68 reviews)
– Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.0/5), Value (3.5/5)
– Type of cuisine: American, Steakhouse
– Price: $$$$
– Address: 5251 Spring Valley Rd, Dallas, TX 75254-3007
– Read more on Tripadvisor
#20. The Grill on the Alley
– Rating: 4.5 / 5 (215 reviews)
– Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.5/5)
– Type of cuisine: American, Steakhouse
– Price: $$$$
– Address: 13270 Dallas Pkwy, Dallas, TX 75240-1569
– Read more on Tripadvisor
#19. Ruth’s Chris Steak House
– Rating: 4.0 / 5 (190 reviews)
– Detailed ratings: Food (4.0/5), Service (4.0/5), Value (3.5/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
– Type of cuisine: American, Steakhouse
– Price: $$$$
– Address: 17840 Dallas Pkwy, Dallas, TX 75287
– Read more on Tripadvisor
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#18. Dunston’s Prime Steak House
– Rating: 4.0 / 5 (156 reviews)
– Detailed ratings: Food (4.0/5), Service (4.0/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
– Type of cuisine: American, Steakhouse
– Price: $$ – $$$
– Address: 8526 Harry Hines Blvd, Dallas, TX 75235-3013
– Read more on Tripadvisor
#17. Knife Dallas
– Rating: 4.0 / 5 (300 reviews)
– Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.0/5), Value (3.5/5), Atmosphere (4.5/5)
– Type of cuisine: American, Steakhouse
– Price: $$$$
– Address: 5300 E Mockingbird Ln, Dallas, TX 75206-5108
– Read more on Tripadvisor
#16. Dallas Chop House
– Rating: 4.0 / 5 (311 reviews)
– Detailed ratings: Food (4.0/5), Service (4.0/5), Value (3.5/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
– Type of cuisine: American, Steakhouse
– Price: $$$$
– Address: 1717 Main St Ste 100, Dallas, TX 75201-4612
– Read more on Tripadvisor
#15. Corrientes 348 Argentinian Steakhouse
– Rating: 4.5 / 5 (65 reviews)
– Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5)
– Type of cuisine: Steakhouse, Argentinean
– Price: $$ – $$$
– Address: 1807 Ross Ave Suite 200, Dallas, TX 75201-8002
– Read more on Tripadvisor
#14. Del Frisco’s Double Eagle Steakhouse
– Rating: 4.0 / 5 (176 reviews)
– Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (3.5/5)
– Type of cuisine: American, Steakhouse
– Price: $$$$
– Address: 2323 Olive St, Dallas, TX 75201
– Read more on Tripadvisor
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#13. Texas de Brazil
– Rating: 4.5 / 5 (287 reviews)
– Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.5/5)
– Type of cuisine: Steakhouse, Brazilian
– Price: $$$$
– Address: 2727 Cedar Springs Road, Dallas, TX 75201-1320
– Read more on Tripadvisor
#12. Morton’s The Steakhouse
– Rating: 4.5 / 5 (250 reviews)
– Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
– Type of cuisine: American, Steakhouse
– Price: $$$$
– Address: 2222 McKinney Ave Suite 200, Dallas, TX 75201-1805
– Read more on Tripadvisor
#11. Nick & Sam’s
– Rating: 4.0 / 5 (688 reviews)
– Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (3.5/5), Atmosphere (4.5/5)
– Type of cuisine: American, Steakhouse
– Price: $$$$
– Address: 3008 Maple Ave An Uptown Steakhouse, Dallas, TX 75201-1200
– Read more on Tripadvisor
#10. Town Hearth
– Rating: 4.5 / 5 (155 reviews)
– Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5)
– Type of cuisine: American, Steakhouse
– Price: $$$$
– Address: 1617 Market Center Blvd, Dallas, TX 75207-3915
– Read more on Tripadvisor
#9. SER Steak + Spirits
– Rating: 4.0 / 5 (365 reviews)
– Detailed ratings: Food (4.0/5), Service (4.0/5), Value (3.5/5), Atmosphere (4.5/5)
– Type of cuisine: American, Steakhouse
– Price: $$$$
– Address: 2201 North Stemmons Freeway Floor 27, Dallas, TX 75207
– Read more on Tripadvisor
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#8. Saltgrass Steak House
– Rating: 4.0 / 5 (361 reviews)
– Detailed ratings: Food (4.0/5), Service (4.0/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
– Type of cuisine: American, Steakhouse
– Price: $$ – $$$
– Address: 13561 N Central Expressway, Dallas, TX 75243
– Read more on Tripadvisor
#7. The Capital Grille
– Rating: 4.5 / 5 (447 reviews)
– Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.5/5)
– Type of cuisine: American, Steakhouse
– Price: $$$$
– Address: 500 Crescent Ct, Dallas, TX 75201
– Read more on Tripadvisor
#6. Perry’s Steakhouse & Grille – Park District
– Rating: 4.5 / 5 (670 reviews)
– Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.5/5)
– Type of cuisine: American, Steakhouse
– Price: $$$$
– Address: 2100 Olive St, Dallas, TX 75201-1954
– Read more on Tripadvisor
#5. Bob’s Steak & Chop House
– Rating: 4.5 / 5 (425 reviews)
– Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
– Type of cuisine: American, Steakhouse
– Price: $$$$
– Address: 4300 Lemmon Ave, Dallas, TX 75219-2705
– Read more on Tripadvisor
#4. Al Biernat’s
– Rating: 4.5 / 5 (803 reviews)
– Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.5/5)
– Type of cuisine: American, Steakhouse
– Price: $$$$
– Address: 4217 Oak Lawn Ave, Dallas, TX 75219-2313
– Read more on Tripadvisor
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#3. Bob’s Steak & Chop House
– Rating: 4.5 / 5 (415 reviews)
– Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.5/5)
– Type of cuisine: American, Steakhouse
– Price: $$$$
– Address: 555 S Lamar St, Dallas, TX 75202-1961
– Read more on Tripadvisor
#2. YO Ranch Steakhouse
– Rating: 4.5 / 5 (1,262 reviews)
– Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
– Type of cuisine: Seafood, American
– Price: $$$$
– Address: 702 Ross Ave, Dallas, TX 75202
– Read more on Tripadvisor
#1. Pappas Bros. Steakhouse
– Rating: 4.5 / 5 (1,590 reviews)
– Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.5/5)
– Type of cuisine: American, Steakhouse
– Price: $$$$
– Address: 10477 Lombardy Ln, Dallas, TX 75220-4349
– Read more on Tripadvisor | https://cw33.com/news/local/highest-rated-steakhouses-in-dallas-according-to-tripadvisor-2/ | 2022-08-03T14:50:00 | 1 | https://cw33.com/news/local/highest-rated-steakhouses-in-dallas-according-to-tripadvisor-2/ |
DALLAS (KDAF) — DIY is all the rage. All over TikTok are stories of people buying secondhand items and giving them some love. The result is something that looks brand new.
But this idea of upcycling is not new in real estate. People have been buying inexpensive homes and renovating them for years. If you want to try your hand at a fixer-upper project, a new report from StorageCafe is saying that Dallas is the place to do it.
StorageCafe compared 50 of the biggest cities in the nation on which cities were the best and worst cities for fixer-upper homes and Dallas ranked 7th in the nation.
Here are the reasons why officials say Dallas is such a good city for fixer-uppers:
- Fixer-uppers in Dallas represent about 9% of the existing homes for sale.
- The fixer-upper discount represents about 44% of the listing price, a more than hefty saving, as compared to Austin for example (ranked 49th) where fixer-uppers are priced 13% lower than typical homes.
- In fact, buying a fixer-upper shaves approximately $260K off the price of a turnkey home here.
- In line with national trends, fixer-uppers are 24% smaller than standard homes in Dallas.
Here are the 10 best cities for fixer-uppers:
- Milwaukee
- Philadephia
- Detroit
- Memphis
- Baltimore
- Jacksonville
- Dallas
- Louisville
- Miami
- Fresno
For the full report, click here. | https://cw33.com/news/local/study-says-dallas-is-the-7th-best-city-in-us-to-buy-a-fixer-upper-home/ | 2022-08-03T14:50:06 | 1 | https://cw33.com/news/local/study-says-dallas-is-the-7th-best-city-in-us-to-buy-a-fixer-upper-home/ |
HUTCHINSON, Kan. (KSNW) – Hutchinson firefighters were busy battling three separate fires within 10 hours. The fires happened Tuesday into Wednesday.
The first fire started around 3:50 p.m. on 2 Nelson Street at a residential duplex. Crews quickly attacked the fire and contained it to the room of origin.
The second fire happened in the 600 block of W. 22nd Street around 8:41 p.m. It was sparked by grease and contained in the kitchen.
Then, early this morning, around 1:35 a.m., firefighters went to a home on West Blanchard Avenue and found a heavy fire in a garage. Three people made it out of the home. Crews kept the fire from spreading inside. However, the house is uninhabitable due to roof trusses that collapsed over the garage. The cause of the fire is under investigation. | https://www.ksn.com/news/local/hutchinson-firefighters-battle-3-blazes-in-10-hours/ | 2022-08-03T14:51:12 | 0 | https://www.ksn.com/news/local/hutchinson-firefighters-battle-3-blazes-in-10-hours/ |
MERIDIAN, Idaho — Joni Pursell has been riding her motorcycle for many years now. She decided to take a long 8,000-mile ride in May.
"I wasn't thinking that big. I was just thinking I want to go to Maine and have lobster,” Pursell said.
Joni’s long adventure was much more than just another ride. She says the people she met along the way made her trip worth the journey.
"It was really exciting to be a part of something bigger than me. What was life changing were the little kids and people,” she said.
Pursell rode for the many people who suffer from Parkinson’s disease including the grandfather of Blake Simmons, the manager of Simmon’s Fine Jewelry in Meridian.
"Parkinson's is a disease that starts with tremors. It takes your mobility. It really affects your body and really robs you of your freedom to do as you choose,” Simmons said. "It basically put him in a wheelchair to where he was hunched over and couldn't do much of anything on his own. It was a miserable experience to watch him go through that.”
That’s why Blake proposed the idea for Simmons Fine Jewelry to sponsor Pursell's ride with the goal of raising money and awareness for Parkinson’s disease.
"We wanted to make it really accessible for people to donate, to learn about the cause, and really to give her an extra sense of purpose behind what she was doing on this incredible journey,” Simmons said.
After learning about Blake’s grandfather and her friend with Parkinson’s disease, Joni says she accepted without hesitation.
"You accept the risk because the passion is so big. People are curious by nature. So, this gave them the opportunity to with all the wraps gave them the opportunity to have a conversation and you learn how many people struggle with this in their family or themselves,” she said.
"Parkinson’s really doesn't have a cure. There is care for it, but there is no cure. All these funds that we're raised and all the people that made donations the funds have been donated to local hospitals and foundations where we can help,” Simmons said.
Pursell says the money will go to St. Luke’s Parkinson center and the YMCA’s Kick Boxing program. She says this is the start of many more rides in the future.
"You don't know, but you're touching so many lives because it wasn't a lot of big money. It was small amounts and we still raised a tremendous amount,” she said.
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TAMPA, Fla. — A body was found Wednesday morning at Centennial Park in Tampa.
Police were dispatched just before 7 a.m.
Responding officers found a man dead with trauma to his upper body. The preliminary investigation suggests he was killed by somebody he knew – and that this was no random act, according to law enforcement.
"Detectives are currently working to develop additional leads in the case," the Tampa Police Department wrote in an email.
Authorities have not yet publicly offered any information about what they believe led up to the homicide or who the killer might be.
Anyone with information that might help investigators was urged to call TPD at 813-231-6130.
This is a developing story. Check back for updates. | https://www.wtsp.com/article/news/local/hillsboroughcounty/tampa-police-homicide/67-b0d85199-0726-48b9-b223-9ddfe1f167c6 | 2022-08-03T14:55:41 | 0 | https://www.wtsp.com/article/news/local/hillsboroughcounty/tampa-police-homicide/67-b0d85199-0726-48b9-b223-9ddfe1f167c6 |
LAKE WALES, Fla. — Police officers and sheriff's office deputies responded Wednesday morning to a neighborhood in Lake Wales for an undetermined investigation.
Video from the Sky 10 helicopter showed authorities in the area of West Seminole Avenue and Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard.
The Polk County Sheriff's Office confirmed with 10 Tampa Bay it is assisting the Lake Wales Police Department in the investigation but could not immediately detail the situation.
Crime scene tape was seen wrapped around telephone poles, and a patrol car appeared parked next to a railroad track.
This is a developing story. Check back for updates. | https://www.wtsp.com/article/news/local/polkcounty/lake-wales-investigation-police-response/67-32295534-734f-47f8-b05b-38a0037ff813 | 2022-08-03T14:55:43 | 0 | https://www.wtsp.com/article/news/local/polkcounty/lake-wales-investigation-police-response/67-32295534-734f-47f8-b05b-38a0037ff813 |
Two people are injured and property is damaged after a car landed on top of several parked vehicles during a Fort Worth crash on Tuesday night.
According to the Fort Worth Police Department, the incident occurred when a car was speeding near 6036 Brentwood Stair Road at approximately 9:30 p.m.
Police said the driver lost control of the vehicle, crashed through an apartment fence, and landed upside down on several parked cars in the parking lot.
One of the wheels flew off of the vehicle during the crash and smashed through the first floor balcony wall of the apartment, police said.
According to police, both occupants inside the vehicle were transported to an area hospital.
Police said the male driver was responsive following the crash while the female passenger was non-responsive.
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- Yaser Abdel Said, 65, is accused of killing his teenage daughters in 2008 in what prosecutors have called an "honor killing."
- Said spent six years on the FBI's 10 Most Wanted List before he was arrested in Justin in August 2020.
- The death penalty is not an option in this case. If convicted of capital murder, Said would automatically be sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole.
The capital murder trial of Yaser Abdel Said, a 65-year-old cab driver from Lewisville accused of murdering his two teenage daughters in a purported "honor killing," began Tuesday in Dallas.
The girls' bodies were found in their father's taxi cab outside the Omni hotel in Irving, both of them had been shot multiple times. Before she died, Sarah called 911 and told the operator, "Help, my dad shot me! I'm dying, I'm dying!"
Said disappeared and had not been seen for 12 years until his arrest in Justin by the FBI in August 2020.
Said entered a not guilty plea Tuesday and faces an automatic life sentence if convicted.
During opening statements on Tuesday, prosecutor Lauren Black said Said was "obsessed with possession and control."
About a week before the two teens were killed, they fled with their mother from their home in Lewisville to Oklahoma to get away from their father, Black said.
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The sisters had become "very scared for their lives," and the decision to leave was made after Said "put a gun to Amina's head and threatened to kill her," the prosecutor said.
According to Black, in another act of "control" and "manipulation" by Said, he told his wife and daughters that he had changed, and he convinced them to return home.
The evening the sisters were shot, their father wanted to take just the two of them to a restaurant, Black said.
In a letter written to the judge overseeing the case, Said said he was not happy with his kids' "dating activity" but denied killing his daughters.
Defense attorney Joseph Patton said in his opening statement that the evidence would not support a conviction, that police were too quick to focus on Said, who was born in Egypt, and suggested that anti-Muslim sentiment played into that focus.
More than 58 people are expected to be called to testify, including the girls' mother as well as local and federal investigators and experts on Muslim culture.
The judge is also allowing prosecutors to tell jurors about allegations that Said sexually abused his own daughters, who later recanted.
Yaser Said, who had been sought on a capital murder warrant since the slayings, was placed on the FBI's most-wanted list. In August 2020 Said was arrested in Justin and two relatives were arrested in Euless. The relatives were identified by the Dallas FBI as Said's brother Yassein and his son Islam.
Both men were charged with harboring a known fugitive and are now serving time in federal prison.
The death penalty is not an option in Yaser Said's case. If convicted of capital murder, he would automatically be sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole. | https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/local/watch-live-trial-of-former-most-wanted-fugitive-accused-of-killing-his-teen-daughters-enters-second-day/3038894/ | 2022-08-03T15:11:32 | 0 | https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/local/watch-live-trial-of-former-most-wanted-fugitive-accused-of-killing-his-teen-daughters-enters-second-day/3038894/ |
INDIANAPOLIS — Butler University and the University of Indianapolis are hosting the Collegiate Live Mascot Conference.
Butler Blue IV and Grady the Greyhound will welcome mascots and their handlers from all over the country.
Their team will explore topics like branding and costumes.
The conference, which is not open to the public, is taking place Wednesday, Aug. 3 and Thursday, Aug. 4 at Butler University, located at 4600 Sunset Ave.
The following schools' mascots are attending the conference:
- Arkansas Tech University
- Auburn University
- Baylor University
- Butler University
- Drake University
- Fresno State University
- Georgia Southern University
- University of Indianapolis
- University of Texas
- University of Oklahoma
- University of Southern California
- University of Washington
- Yale University
- West Texas A&M University
- Western Illinois University
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SACRAMENTO COUNTY, Calif. — A woman is dead after a shooting early Wednesday morning at a gas station in Natomas.
Officers with the Sacramento Police Department responded to reports of a shooting after midnight at a Speedway gas station at West El Camino Avenue and Gateway Oaks Drive. A woman was found in the area who had been shot at least once. She died at the scene.
Detectives are investigating the shooting. The identity of the woman has not been released. The corner of West El Camino Avenue turning onto Gateway Oaks Drive is blocked.
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MINNESOTA, USA — Much of California is in a severe drought.
In Riverside County, where Palm Springs is, leaders say they're dealing with the fourth-driest season in 128 years.
And starting this month, people who live there will be charged a pretty big penalty if they use too much water.
So, why are we talking about this in Minnesota?
Well, some of those people have their eyes on our 10,000 lakes — and the Mississippi River.
Is our water the solution to their drought? It might sound unrealistic, but there could actually be some reason to it.
Frederick Melo recently wrote an in-depth article about these interesting ideas being floated around in Palm Springs.
"Letters have been coming into the Desert Sun in Palm Springs, kind of a small daily newspaper,” Melo explains.
“The first letter came out in June and that kind of started all of this. It came from a resident of Las Vegas who said, you know, 'Wouldn't it be great if we just diverted some water from the Mississippi River through canals and aqueducts, send it over to the Colorado River and basically start irrigating the Southwest?"
Melo says that first letter to the Desert Sun drew in 75,000 hits to its website, which isn't bad for a paper with a circulation of 20,000 to 50,000 copies.
But then other letters came in with similar ideas and it snowballed from there.
"In July, they had a letter that got picked up by Google Feed that had 475,000 hits,” Melo says. "There is a lot of enthusiasm on that letters page. And it's been going from June into July with folks thinking about different ways with railroad, canals.”
But not everyone is on board with the idea, especially Minnesotans. Many of them have also sent letters back to the newspaper down in Palm Springs.
"There are a lot of snowbirds in that area and some of them are like, ‘You can't have our water; never have our water.’ There's practical reasons, but there's also this general territorial sense that this is ours, hands off," Melo says.
It's not the first time an idea like this has come up.
Melo says a few years ago a company in Lakeville had plans to do this on a very big scale.
"They had drawn up a request for a permit to do about 500 million gallons a year to the southwest. They were actually going to take it by railroad,” Melo says.
But it never happened.
And according to the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR), it may never happen.
In a statement, the agency says siphoning water would have negative impacts, and Minnesota does not inherently have an overabundance of water.
Case in point: last year's drought that affected most of the state.
Plus, Melo says per state law, the DNR can't issue a permit to send more than a million gallons of water further than 50 miles.
So, contrary to what some in Palm Springs might think, the water here in Minnesota is here to stay — at least for the foreseeable future.
"We have farms; we have waterways with endangered species that have to be maintained. We have all kinds of issues here that we need to be aware of,” Melo says.
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A gunman in a white van drove by a Philadelphia SEPTA station and wounded two men who were standing in a stairwell, leading to a police chase Wednesday morning, police said.
A 29-year-old was in critical condition from a gunshot to the chest and a 19-year-old was stable after getting shot in leg as the gunman opened fire while passing the station on Frankford Avenue and Arrott Street in the Frankford neighborhood, Philadelphia Police Department Capt. John Walker said.
Police officers in the area saw the shooting unfold around 12:20 a.m. and initiated a pursuit that also included a police helicopter, Walker said. After about eight minutes, the van finally stopped and the man and woman inside were taken into custody, he said.
“This is one of the busier transportation hubs for SEPTA, so we’re very fortunate to have only two people injured at this point,” Walker said. “And, again, we’re very happy that our officers didn’t get hurt during the course of the pursuit, nor did anybody in the public.”
Officers never lost sight of the van during the chase, meaning one of the occupants was probably the shooter, the captain said.
Elsewhere, a 20-year-old man was shot multiple times while he slept in his bedroom in West Philadelphia.
The man was shot throughout his body, including his face and chest, after someone broke into the home on the 800 block of North 43rd Street around 2 a.m., Philadelphia Police Department Chief Inspector Scott Small said.
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The man was in critical condition at an area hospital. There were nine other people inside at the time, including five children, but no one else was hurt, Small said.
Investigators discovered six spent shell casings in the victim’s bedroom, the chief inspector said. The shooting is being investigated as a home invasion, and police officers were checking cameras to see if they could find a trace of the gunman, Small said.
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JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (WJHL) — After announcing plans to fire women’s basketball head coach Simon Harris for alleged Title IX violations, East Tennessee State University (ETSU) updated its athletics website to include an acting head coach.
The current acting head coach for the women’s basketball team is Jackie Alexander, who has been with the university’s basketball program since April 2021 after working as an assistant coach at Eastern Kentucky University.
EKU finished with the fourth-best single-season turnaround in NCAA Division 1 during the 2019-2020 season as Alexander led the recruiting coordination, on-court instruction and team travel and equipment.
She launched her career in college basketball as the video coordinator for the United States Air Force Academy in the Mountain West Conference during the 2017-2018 season.
The Brodhead, Kentucky native played one season at Army West Point during the 2010-2011 school year before transferring to the University of the Cumberlands, where she was a three-year letter-winner on the women’s basketball team. She was team captain her junior and senior years and also earned All-Mid South Conference selection twice and is a two-time NAIA Academic All-American.
She graduated from the Unversity of the Cumberlands in 2014 with a bachelor’s degree in biology and double minors in Spanish and military science. Upon graduation, she actively served in the U.S. Army from 2014 to June 2017, reaching the rank of captain. She served at Fort Campbell in Kentucky and deployed to Iraq in 2016. | https://www.wjhl.com/news/local/etsu-names-acting-head-coach-for-womens-basketball-team/ | 2022-08-03T15:16:02 | 0 | https://www.wjhl.com/news/local/etsu-names-acting-head-coach-for-womens-basketball-team/ |
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WJHL) — A Johnson City man died in a Chattanooga shooting over the weekend, according to the Chattanooga Police Department.
Christopher Harris, 22, had been shot near 2500 O’Rear Street on Sunday. He went to a nearby hospital, Erlanger East, where he died. Hospital staff notified police at 4:17 p.m. that day.
Police have not yet made any arrests, and the details surrounding the shooting remain under investigation. Anyone with information is urged to call Chattanooga Police at 423-643-5100 or submit a tip on the Atlas One App. Those who submit tips can remain anonymous.
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HONDO, Texas — The Hondo City Council voted in a tense meeting Monday night to revoke the rental agreement for an upcoming NRA fundraiser.
The Associated Press reports the council vote was 4-1 to revoke the agreement for the August 6 event, which was to be held at Medina County Fair Hall.
A flyer circulating on Facebook advertised the upcoming fundraiser, which was to be hosted by the Medina Area Friends of NRA. The fundraiser was going to include a chance to win an AR-15 rifle, the same type of weapon used in the Uvalde massacre. Hondo is a small town about 40 miles away from Uvalde.
The Facebook page for Medina Area Friends of NRA read that "all net proceeds from Friends of NRA events are allocated to The NRA Foundation, the leading charitable organization in support of the shooting sports." The plan for the fundraiser struck a nerve with people affected by the recent school school shooting.
One of the groups that opposed the fundraiser was Uvalde Strong for Gun Safety. The organization's Facebook group has more than 2,000 members and meets on the third Wednesday of each month at Southwest Texas Junior College. The group was founded by pediatrician Dr. Roy A. Guerrero.
"I think the overall feeling from our community is that if this would have happened in Hondo, you wouldn't be having this meeting at this point in time," Guerrero said in an interview last week, before Monday's city council meeting. "Just because it wasn't in your community, doesn't make you immune to it being disrespectful."
KENS 5 reached out to Medina Area Friends of NRA on Facebook and over the phone, as well as the NRA, for a response. We're waiting to hear back.
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SAN ANTONIO — A man is in the hospital after he was found stabbed overnight in a possible burglary, deputies said.
It happened just before 2:00 a.m. on Gardner Road in far southeast Bexar County.
When deputies got to the scene, they found a man stabbed twice, in his back and side, inside the home.
He was taken to the hospital in critical condition.
China Grove police also responded to the scene. Officers could be seen going through the home taking pictures and trying to collect evidence.
Officials are still investigating what led up to the stabbing, but believe it could have been a burglary of some sort. However, a sergeant at the scene said the victim and suspect or suspects may know each other.
The sergeant also tells us they’ve detained several people for questioning to try and figure out what took place.
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EL PASO, Texas — On Aug. 3, 2019, a gunman opened fire at a Walmart store in El Paso, Texas, leaving 22 people dead.
Prosecutors said Patrick Crusius targeted Mexicans in hopes of scaring Latinos into leaving the U.S., and that he had outlined the plot in a screed published online shortly before the attack.
The related video above was originally published August 5, 2019.
A man who was wounded in the shooting died in April 2020 after months in the hospital, raising the death toll to 23.
Crusius has pleaded not guilty to state murder charges; he also faces federal hate crime and gun charges.
A memorial was created outside the Walmart to honor the victims. The 30-foot tall golden obelisk called the “Grand Candela,” or “Big Candle. You can see photos of that memorial below.
Photos: Memorial honors the victims of El Paso mass shooting
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CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — The U.S. Senate has passed the landmark Honoring Our PACT Act, which is a sweeping health care bill for veterans exposed to toxic burn pits.
The successful vote Tuesday night follows almost a week long sit-in staged on the capitol grounds for the co-founder of Robstown based Burn Pits 360, veterans and other supporters of the bill.
Senate majority leader Chuck Schumer on the floor called the passage "a wonderful moment, especially for all the people who made this happen."
The president took to his social media platforms Tuesday night to express his gratitude over the bill's passage.
"The congress has just passed the Burn Pits legislation. Finally, finally, finally we're going to do justice those who we lost, as well as those who are still suffering from being exposed to the burn pits," said President Joe Biden.
Monday night, 3NEWS spoke to Rosie Torres from Burn Pits 360 on the steps of the capitol as she pleaded with lawmakers to support the bill and stand by our veterans. Tuesday, the group just crossed its biggest hurdle.
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SAN ANTONIO — A veterinarian at the San Antonio Zoo has been named one of five finalists for a national veterinarian award, The Hero Veterinarian, by American Humane.
The zoo is asking the public to show their support for the zoo's Assistant Director of Veterinary Care, Dr. Tarah Hadley, by voting online. You can vote once per day at herovetawards.org/vote until 2:00 p.m. Central Time, September 15, when the poll closes, and a winner is announced.
American Humane was founded in 1877, and is the nation's first national humane organization committed to ensuring animal safety, welfare, and well-being. The ninth annual Hero Veterinarian and Hero Veterinary Nurse Awards honor veterinary professionals dedicated to the betterment of the health and welfare of animals and the promotion of the human-animal bond. This year, the award received over 500 nominations of the country's top veterinarians and veterinary nurses. Dr. Hadley is the third individual from San Antonio Zoo to be named as a finalist for a national American Humane award.
"We are extremely proud of Dr. Tarah Hadley being one of the few finalists for this prestigious award," said Tim Morrow, President & CEO of San Antonio Zoo. "Dr. Hadley is an exceptional example of a heroic veterinarian who has uplifted many lives. Her transformational leadership, unwavering commitment to wildlife, and positive outlook have helped make San Antonio Zoo the #1 in Texas. I hope our community votes often for our very own Dr. Tarah Hadley!"
Dr. Hadley helps lead an 18-person team at San Antonio Zoo and was instrumental in setting up protocols to protect endangered species during the COVID-19 pandemic. She paved the way with grace by ensuring the zoo's at-risk species, including lions, tigers, and primates, were at the front of the line to receive vaccinations for the SARS-CoV-2 virus. With Dr. Hadley's help, San Antonio Zoo was one of the first in the nation to administer COVID vaccines to their animals. In 2021, during the winter storm that disrupted the power grid, Dr. Hadley and her team acted fast to evaluate and temporarily rehome hundreds of animals. Dr. Hadley also provided free veterinary care to injured and orphaned wildlife at AWARE Wildlife Center and recently aided the homeless pet population in San Antonio.
"The world's animals depend on veterinarians and veterinary nurses, and we are honored to recognize their achievements in saving lives, conducting groundbreaking research, and working on the front lines of animal welfare," said Dr. Robin Ganzert, president and CEO of American Humane. "Congratulations to this year's incredible finalists! We encourage every animal lover to join us in giving them our heartfelt thanks by voting in this year's campaign."
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This image released by the Richmond Police Department on July 6 shows firearms that authorities say are tied to a threatened mass shooting on Independence Day. Two men have been arrested.
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(L-R, middle) Julio Cesar Alvarado-Dubon and Rolman A. Balacarcel, both charged with felony possession of a firearm by an illegal alien, stand with defense attorneys Jose Aponte, left, and Samuel Simpson during a preliminary hearing before Judge David M. Hicks Wednesday, August 3, 2022.
A Richmond judge withdrew two firearm charges Wednesday against two Guatemalan immigrants in connection with an alleged mass shooting planned for July 4 at the request of a Richmond prosecutor, who disclosed both men now face federal charges.
Julio Alvarado-Dubon was indicted Tuesday by a federal grand jury on a charge of possession of a firearm by a non-U.S. citizen, his attorney, Jose Aponte said.
Rolman Balcarcel Ac was charged in a federal criminal complaint with entering the U.S. illegally, said his attorney, Samuel Simpson, who added he hasn’t yet seen the paperwork.
In another development, Assistant Commonwealth’s Attorney Clint Seal, in response to a question from Richmond General District Court Judge David Hicks, said prosecutors had no evidence to present that the alleged mass shooting was planned for July 4 at Dogwood Dell.
However, Seal said there was evidence of a planned shooting but not at a specific location.
Hicks raised the issue because he said in comments from the bench that two of his sons were at Dogwood Dell on July 4, and if there was evidence the shooting was planned for that location, he would have a conflict of interest and must recuse himself from hearing the case.
"As you all know, nearly every city in our nation is experiencing a rise in gun violence. And Richmond is no exception," said Mayor Levar Stoney on Tuesday.
It is asking the Supreme Court of Virginia to uphold a lower court's dismissal of fired teacher Peter Vlaming’s lawsuit against the West Point School Board.
Heather Huffman, 52, has pleaded guilty to defrauding the Virginia Employment Commission and other agencies out of COVID-19-related benefits intended for unemployed workers.
"As you all know, nearly every city in our nation is experiencing a rise in gun violence. And Richmond is no exception," said Mayor Levar Stoney on Tuesday.
Commonwealth's Attorney Colette McEachin in a statement said: “There is no criminal liability or culpability for any individual office who appropriately followed an order in the chain of command that was lawful but, with hindsight, in error.”
This image released by the Richmond Police Department on July 6 shows firearms that authorities say are tied to a threatened mass shooting on Independence Day. Two men have been arrested.
(L-R, middle) Julio Cesar Alvarado-Dubon and Rolman A. Balacarcel, both charged with felony possession of a firearm by an illegal alien, stand with defense attorneys Jose Aponte, left, and Samuel Simpson during a preliminary hearing before Judge David M. Hicks Wednesday, August 3, 2022. | https://richmond.com/news/local/crime-and-courts/prosecutor-says-no-evidence-dogwood-dell-was-target-of-planned-shooting-duo-face-federal-charges/article_79eb10a2-3721-5749-9aea-c36922b3558b.html | 2022-08-03T15:27:44 | 0 | https://richmond.com/news/local/crime-and-courts/prosecutor-says-no-evidence-dogwood-dell-was-target-of-planned-shooting-duo-face-federal-charges/article_79eb10a2-3721-5749-9aea-c36922b3558b.html |
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The superintendent of Hanover schools is apologizing about the district using a logo on T-shirts and other materials that resembles a swastika.
The logo was used in a Hanover County Public Schools professional learning conference this week. After an uproar of criticism from the community and beyond, Superintendent Michael Gill issued an apology Wednesday morning.
“One of our teachers designed the logo intending for it to represent four hands and arms grasping together – a symbol of unity for our all-county professional learning conference. Nothing more,” Gill wrote in a message to families and staff. “While we are confident that the logo was created without any ill-intent, we understand that this has deeply upset members of our staff and community who see the logo as resembling a swastika.”
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Gill said the administration has stopped distributing the T-shirts that include the logo, and staff are working to remove the logo from all conference materials.
“We are deeply sorry for this mistake and for the emotions that the logo has evoked by its semblance to a swastika and, by extension, to the atrocities that were committed under its banner,” Gill wrote. “Unquestionably, we condemn anything associated with the Nazi regime in the strongest manner possible.” | https://richmond.com/news/local/education/hanover-superintendent-apologizes-for-logo-resembling-swastika/article_85ffc252-dc84-59d8-85d2-be7482983668.html | 2022-08-03T15:27:53 | 0 | https://richmond.com/news/local/education/hanover-superintendent-apologizes-for-logo-resembling-swastika/article_85ffc252-dc84-59d8-85d2-be7482983668.html |
Richmond has made USA Today's Readers' Choice '10 Best' list for Best Arts District.
Richmond ranked number 10 on the list, which also included Minneapolis, Minn., Milwaukee, Wisc., and Cleveland Ohio.
The article said that an inspiring arts district features "revitalized and renewed urban spaces in once derelict neighborhoods, big-name museums with architecture as impressive as the art housed within, or streets lined with small galleries and studios interspersed with trendy cafes...[which] culturally enrich their cities and those who visit."
In the write-up, USA Today said that "Richmond's Arts District comprises parts of the Monroe and Jackson Ward neighborhoods between the Institute for Contemporary Art and the Virginia State Capitol. The neighborhood is home to numerous galleries and shops, as well as the Richmond Symphony, Theater IV, Quirk Gallery, Ghost Print Gallery and a couple of recording studios."
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The initial nominees were selected by a panel of experts and 10Best editors with the top 10 winners determined by popular vote.
Surprisingly, Richmond was not picked for USA Today's "10 Best" cities for street art (we're offended!) and Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden didn't win for best botanical garden, an award it took home in 2019. Although Lewis Ginter did win Best Botanical Holiday Light display last year.
Kayakers, rejoice. Richmond won the number three spot for Best Urban Kayaking Spot, with Roanoke taking the number one spot. | https://richmond.com/news/local/richmond-makes-usa-todays-10-best-list-for-best-arts-district-urban-kayaking/article_8d2f4c1c-635c-5d56-8aec-d4a4aaae6cf9.html | 2022-08-03T15:27:59 | 1 | https://richmond.com/news/local/richmond-makes-usa-todays-10-best-list-for-best-arts-district-urban-kayaking/article_8d2f4c1c-635c-5d56-8aec-d4a4aaae6cf9.html |
A 5-year-old girl and her dad's 36-year-old girlfriend, along with three dogs, died when a fire broke out at a high-rise apartment building in Manhattan early Wednesday, authorities say.
Authorities responding to a blaze at the NYCHA-owned Jackie Robinson Houses on 129th Street around 2:40 a.m. found three people -- the 5-year-old, her 46-year-old dad and the girlfriend -- hurt in the sixth-floor apartment where the blaze erupted, officials say.
The girl and her father were taken to NYC Health & Hospitals/Harlem, where the child was pronounced dead. Her father is in critical condition. His girlfriend was pronounced dead at another hospital, officials said.
No details on the victims were immediately available. Fire officials say the blaze was contained to their apartment.
The investigation remains ongoing. No possible cause of the fire was immediately released by officials Wednesday. | https://www.nbcnewyork.com/news/local/5-year-old-girl-among-2-dead-in-manhattan-high-rise-fire/3807370/ | 2022-08-03T15:32:49 | 0 | https://www.nbcnewyork.com/news/local/5-year-old-girl-among-2-dead-in-manhattan-high-rise-fire/3807370/ |
What to Know
- An arrest has been made in connection to the death of a 39-year-old woman found shot to death inside her luxury Long Island apartment after a welfare check over the weekend, authorities announced Wednesday.
- Mark Small, 55, was arrested and charged with second degree murder and criminal possession of a weapon in the death of Marivel Estevez, Nassau Police say.
- Neighbors said that Estevez worked in the building, The Allure of Mineola. It is unclear how, or if, Estevez and Small knew each other.
An arrest has been made in connection to the death of a 39-year-old woman found shot to death inside her luxury Long Island apartment after a welfare check over the weekend, authorities announced Wednesday.
Mark Small, 55, was arrested and charged with second degree murder and criminal possession of a weapon in the death of Marivel Estevez, Nassau police say.
Attorney information for Small was not immediately known.
Neighbors said that Estevez worked in the building, The Allure of Mineola, and would often give tours of the facility to new residents. She lived in a fifth-floor apartment in the complex.
Cops found her body Saturday during a wellness check, officials said, though it's unclear who asked police to conduct it.
The Allure of Mineola is described on its website as a five-star building with hotel-inspired features, but it was grief and concern among neighbors that filled the hallways after the woman's death.
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Resident Eric Greenberg said the woman was "so sweet, so nice" and said it was horrible to learn of her death.
"She was just a warm presence in this building," Greenberg said.
Those who live in The Allure said the victim was listed as working in the building's marketing department and that she planned events. Detectives were seen leaving the complex Monday with bags of possible evidence in hand.
A spokesperson for Allure says the company is cooperating with police and will continue to do so as the investigation unfolds.
Police have not said anything about a possible motive or any suspects, telling residents the woman's death was an isolated incident. But with so few details, some residents find little solace in their assurances.
"I don't know how safe I feel living over here right now. We definitely need more security," said one resident.
Another said that there have been "issues of people getting robbed in the parking lot."
An investigation into the death is ongoing.
It is unclear how, or if, Estevez and Small knew each other. | https://www.nbcnewyork.com/news/local/arrest-made-in-womans-murder-at-luxury-long-island-apartment-building-cops/3807786/ | 2022-08-03T15:33:08 | 0 | https://www.nbcnewyork.com/news/local/arrest-made-in-womans-murder-at-luxury-long-island-apartment-building-cops/3807786/ |
Emergency crews are responding to a boom truck collapse at a construction site near The Green-Wood Cemetery in Brooklyn, according to preliminary information from NYC buildings officials and an aerial view from Chopper 4.
The Department of Buildings confirmed a boom truck delivery vehicle, not a crane, as social media initially indicated it might be, collapsed into a building at 36th Street and Fifth Avenue in Sunset Park. It said it had no initial reports of injuries in connection with the 9:30 a.m. collapse. Buildings department officials say they are heading to the scene.
Details on the nature of the construction project, including the operator, weren't immediately clear.
Chopper 4 showed a large boom crane collapsed sideways in the middle of a debris-filled alleyway. It wasn't clear how many neighboring buildings could be affected or whether evacuations were ordered.
From another angle, Citizen app footage shows yellow caution tape stretching across a chunk of residential sidewalk at 36th Street and Fifth Avenue. Workers in hard hats are seen appearing to direct pedestrian traffic in the area, while some large truck -- apparently the boom -- was partially wedged inside a building. Debris was seen scattered over the scene.
No other details were immediately available.
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Two sisters in their late teens died when a raging fire engulfed a Southampton home that a group of at least five people had apparently been renting for a summer vacation, authorities say.
It wasn't immediately clear if the group was comprised of relatives or included friends. They were staying at a home on Spring Lane in Noyack, on Long Island's South Fork, when flames broke out around 3:30 a.m. Wednesday, police said.
Officers responded and encountered a home fully ablaze -- with three people who had already escaped standing helplessly outside as they watched it burn. Crews learned two people -- two females in their late teenage years -- were unaccounted for and believed to be inside the home. Fire teams from five communities ultimately responded to extinguish the fire.
The victims were found once the flames were out. Both were taken to hospitals, with CPR being performed on the way, but the sisters died of their injuries. No information was released about their identities.
The three people who escaped were taken to a hospital for treatment of injuries described to be non-life-threatening, Suffolk County police said.
Authorities said an ongoing water emergency in the area did not impact the response. The cause of the fire is under investigation. | https://www.nbcnewyork.com/news/local/sisters-die-in-vacation-rental-home-fire-in-noyack-southampton/3807787/ | 2022-08-03T15:33:44 | 1 | https://www.nbcnewyork.com/news/local/sisters-die-in-vacation-rental-home-fire-in-noyack-southampton/3807787/ |
ROANOKE, Va. – As the weather gets nice and you hit the water with your family or friends, Appalachian Power wants you to keep safety top of mind.
Starting Wednesday, water downstream of Claytor and Leesville dams on the New and Roanoke rivers could rise rapidly, creating a potentially dangerous situation for visitors, according to officials.
Appalachian Power warns that water levels below the Claytor dam could increase up to two feet in mere minutes. In addition, water levels below the Leesville dam could increase by as much as eight feet over the span of seven hours.
Those who plan on visiting the previously mentioned rivers soon can visit AEP’s website for more information. | https://www.wsls.com/news/local/2022/08/03/aep-warns-of-rising-water-levels-downstream-of-claytor-and-leesville-dams/ | 2022-08-03T15:37:13 | 0 | https://www.wsls.com/news/local/2022/08/03/aep-warns-of-rising-water-levels-downstream-of-claytor-and-leesville-dams/ |
ROANOKE, Va. – Those looking to enjoy their favorite alcoholic beverage outdoors in downtown Roanoke will now have until late September to do so.
Downtown Roanoke, Inc. announced in a Facebook post that its Designated Outdoor Refreshment Area has been extended through Sept. 25.
It was initially set to end on July 31, but people liked it so much that officials decided to let it last a bit longer.
The Refreshment Zone ABC license allows visitors 21 and older to walk and shop in the designated outdoor refreshment zone while enjoying a drink from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays.
See the Refreshment Zone and participating businesses below: | https://www.wsls.com/news/local/2022/08/03/downtown-roanoke-refreshment-zone-extended-until-sept-25/ | 2022-08-03T15:37:29 | 1 | https://www.wsls.com/news/local/2022/08/03/downtown-roanoke-refreshment-zone-extended-until-sept-25/ |
FORT MYERS, Fla. — The Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) has issued a Missing Child Alert for a 6-year-old girl from Fort Myers.
Zainab Hassan was last seen in the area of the 2200th block of Fowler Street in Fort Myers.
Hassan was last seen wearing a turquoise shirt and gray leggings, both with butterflies on them. She also has a scar on her left eyebrow.
Hassan is believed to be in the company of Yassir Hassan and Tammi Gilbert.
Anyone with information is asked to call the Fort Myers Police Department at (239)321-7700 or 911. | https://nbc-2.com/news/local/2022/08/03/florida-missing-child-alert-issued-for-6-year-old-girl-from-fort-myers/ | 2022-08-03T15:45:21 | 1 | https://nbc-2.com/news/local/2022/08/03/florida-missing-child-alert-issued-for-6-year-old-girl-from-fort-myers/ |
MARCO ISLAND, Fla. — A garbage truck caught fire on Marco Island early Wednesday morning.
Battalion 50 and Engine 52 were called out to the scene just after 6:30 a.m.
The quick action of the driver dumping the load in the Winn-Dixie parking lot assisted fire crews in extinguishing the fire, according to Marco Island Fire Rescue. | https://nbc-2.com/news/local/2022/08/03/garbage-truck-catches-fire-on-marco-island/ | 2022-08-03T15:45:25 | 1 | https://nbc-2.com/news/local/2022/08/03/garbage-truck-catches-fire-on-marco-island/ |
LEE COUNTY, Fla. — Many families in Lee County are struggling to pay their bills, so Lee County Commissioners are doing what they can to provide some much-needed assistance.
They just approved two million dollars in funds that will be used through September to assist households with past-due water bills with an income below 150% of the federal poverty level.
“We understand right now the inflation from the federal government is just crushing everybody. Prices on everything are going up, and this is a good program that we thought we should take advantage of for our residents,” said Lee County Commissioner Brian Hamman.
You can check the chart below to see if you qualify and are eligible to receive assistance.
An example of those who qualify would be a family of four, who brings home 48 thousand dollars a year.
Hamman said the goal is to help people with these bills before they experience homelessness.
“It only takes a 30-second glance that even just your Facebook or social media feed to see your neighbors are hurting,” said Hamman. “People’s power bills, some are going up over $100 a month right now, and you can see where a family could get in trouble real quick and start to fall behind on their bills.”
If you and your family qualify, you can head online or go to the human & veteran services building to fill out an application.
The county says applications will be made available on August 15. | https://nbc-2.com/news/local/2022/08/03/lee-county-commissioners-to-provide-water-bill-assistance-to-low-income-families/ | 2022-08-03T15:45:25 | 0 | https://nbc-2.com/news/local/2022/08/03/lee-county-commissioners-to-provide-water-bill-assistance-to-low-income-families/ |
ATLANTIC CITY — Joe Lupo, who has helped two of Atlantic City's most successful casinos thrive through years of market turbulence, will run the Mirage Hotel & Casino once Hard Rock buys the Las Vegas property from MGM Resorts International, his company said Wednesday.
Hard Rock told The Associated Press that Lupo will become president of the casino once the sale is completed and approved by Nevada gambling regulators.
The job is among the highest-profile casino leadership positions in the country.
He is currently president of Hard Rock's Atlantic City casino, which has become one of the city's top-performing casinos since opening in 2018. He formerly worked as senior vice president of the city's market-leading Borgata casino.
“The last four years in Atlantic City have been such a rewarding experience for me,” Lupo said. “I feel humbled and excited to be appointed as the new president of the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Las Vegas project, and to return home to my family.”
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Hard Rock chairman Jim Allen said Lupo “has achieved amazing results” in his four years leading the company's Atlantic City property.
“Thanks to his dedication and expertise, financial results continue to outperform expectations, while our team members share an unmatched commitment to guest service and satisfaction,” Allen said. “I am confident Joe Lupo will achieve even greater success at the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Las Vegas.”
An Ohio native, Lupo has history in Las Vegas, having worked at various Boyd Gaming properties there and in Laughlin, Nevada, including the former Stardust Hotel & Casino Las Vegas, where he was the director of the race and sportsbook.
He also served as president of the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Tampa, Florida.
Lupo will be succeeded as president at Hard Rock Atlantic City by the casino's general manager, Anthony Faranca, on Sept. 1.
“I’m thrilled to lead this incredible team and confident that we will continue to accomplish great things in Atlantic City,” he said.
Lupo currently serves as president of the Casino Association of New Jersey, the trade association for Atlantic City's nine casinos. The group is expected to announce a successor soon. | https://pressofatlanticcity.com/news/local/casinos/atlantic-citys-joe-lupo-to-run-mirage-casino-for-hard-rock/article_c505bd44-1336-11ed-9d55-c37b38886a02.html | 2022-08-03T15:50:04 | 0 | https://pressofatlanticcity.com/news/local/casinos/atlantic-citys-joe-lupo-to-run-mirage-casino-for-hard-rock/article_c505bd44-1336-11ed-9d55-c37b38886a02.html |
BRIDGETON — Police arrested a city man on Tuesday who reportedly chased a woman with a machete.
After speaking with the woman, police charged Edgar R. Escalante-Perez, 43, with contempt, harassment, unlawful possession of a weapon and possession of a weapon for an unlawful purpose.
He was then taken to the Cumberland County jail, police said on Wednesday.
Escalante-Perez also had outstanding warrants when he was arrested, police said. | https://pressofatlanticcity.com/news/local/crime-and-courts/bridgeton-police-arrest-machete-wielding-man/article_8da1e172-132a-11ed-aea6-779ddd250f8e.html | 2022-08-03T15:50:10 | 1 | https://pressofatlanticcity.com/news/local/crime-and-courts/bridgeton-police-arrest-machete-wielding-man/article_8da1e172-132a-11ed-aea6-779ddd250f8e.html |
LOWER TOWNSHIP — Police are looking for a runaway teenage girl that left home on Monday night.
Gianna Spivey, 15, was last seen around 10:30 p.m., police said.
She is described as 5-feet, 10-inches tall and weighs about 170 pounds. She may have fled to Millville, police said.
Anyone with information about Spivey's location is urged to contact township police, at 609-886-2711.
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Canal Fulton City Council hears resident's ideas to improve city
Canal Fulton City Council
Tuesday meeting
KEY ACTION: Heard a written statement from Tom Leeser of East Market Street, who pointed out an “erosion of natural and historic elements that make Canal Fulton unique.”
DISCUSSION: Leeser cited as examples the loss of trees and overflowing trash bins downtown, advertising banners at the amphitheater, asphalting over brick streets, and turning the former Canal Fulton Elementary School lot into a gravel parking lot. He asked council what its vision was for the city and made a number of suggestions to improve the community so it doesn’t "turn into Anywhere, USA." Among the suggestions were adding flower boxes on the bridge, repairing instead of paving over brick streets, removing ads from the park, planting small trees downtown, and getting the St. Helena III canal boat operating again. The boat has been in dry dock for repairs for several weeks. While council had little response, Mayor Joe Schultz did note that the banners at the amphitheater help pay for the entertainment and events held at the park.
OTHER ACTION:
- Approved a purchase order for $13,320 to ANS Steel Building LLC for a new roof for the amphitheater at St. Helena Heritage Park. The funds were donated by Bill and Wanda Kroft. Wanda was incorrectly identified as Wilma at the July 19 council meeting.
- Agreed to set up a designated smoking area at Heritage Park for concerts in the park. Non-smoking concert-goers have complained to council members about both the unpleasantness and health issues caused by smokers at the concerts.
- Heard that the Fire Department will be required to pick up the yearly usage fees for 34 radios beginning Jan. 1. The fees for the use of the Multi-Agency Radio Communication System (MARCS) were paid for by a grant to the Stark County commissioners over the last four years. The total cost to the department will be $4,080 at $120 for each radio.
- Schultz swore in Jason Gohlike as a police officer. Gohlike had worked for the Massillon Police Department. He will also serve as a school resource officer beginning in January.
- Adjourned to executive session to discuss the purchase or sale of real estate. No action was taken upon reconvening.
UP NEXT: Will meet at 6 p.m. Aug. 16 at the Safety Center. The meeting will begin with a work session to discuss the Republic Waste Services contract for trash collection throughout the city. Council meetings and work sessions may be viewed in real time on the city’s website.
Joan Porter | https://www.cantonrep.com/story/news/local/2022/08/03/canal-fulton-city-council-hears-residents-ideas-improve-city/10223295002/ | 2022-08-03T15:50:20 | 1 | https://www.cantonrep.com/story/news/local/2022/08/03/canal-fulton-city-council-hears-residents-ideas-improve-city/10223295002/ |
DALLAS — With summer in full swing, the Texas heat poses a serious threat for heat-related illnesses and, unfortunately, calls for kids being left in hot cars.
On average, 38 children die every year nationwide from heat-related deaths after being trapped inside vehicles, and Texas leads the nation with 146 total child hot car deaths from 1990 to 2021.
MedStar told WFAA that its crews have responded to nine incidents where a child was left in a hot car since May 1. All of those children were under 6 years old, officials said.
This is significantly higher than years past. MedStar said there have been more incidents this year (nine) than the previous three years combined in the same timeframe (eight total for 2019-2021).
Here is a breakdown of the kids in hot car calls that MedStar has responded to (from May 1 to Aug. 3 each year):
By year:
- 2022: 9 incidents, average age 28 months
- 2021: 1 incident, average age 36 months
- 2020: 2 incidents, average age 9 months
- 2019: 5 incidents, average age 12 months
By zip code:
- 76040: 1 (2022)
- 76104: 1 (2020)
- 76105: 1 (2019)
- 76106: 1 (2019)
- 76107: 2 (Both in 2019)
- 76111: 1 (2022)
- 76114: 1 (2022)
- 76115: 3 (All in 2022)
- 76116: 1 (2022)
- 76119: 2 (1 in 2020, 1 in 2022)
- 76120: 1 (2021)
Tips to help keep kids safe:
- Create a reminder to check the back seat.
- Put something you'll need like your cell phone, handbag, employee ID or brief case, etc., in the back seat so that you have to open the back door to retrieve that item every time you park.
- Keep a large stuffed animal in the child's car seat. When the child is placed in the car seat, put the stuffed animal in the front passenger seat. It's a visual reminder that the child is in the back seat.
- Keep car keys and remote openers out of reach of children.
- Use technology
- Apps like WAZE have child reminders when you arrive at a destination you used a phone-based GPS to get to
- If you see a child alone in a vehicle, get involved. Call 911 immediately. If the child seems hot or sick, get them out of the vehicle as quickly as possible.
You can find more kids in hot cars prevention information online here.
More Texas headlines: | https://www.wfaa.com/article/news/local/dallas-texas-call-kids-in-hot-car-deaths-2022/287-1e180934-2ba0-4967-89d2-375b96a2780b | 2022-08-03T15:54:19 | 0 | https://www.wfaa.com/article/news/local/dallas-texas-call-kids-in-hot-car-deaths-2022/287-1e180934-2ba0-4967-89d2-375b96a2780b |
TITUSVILLE, Fla. – In Titusville, the Playhouse’s the thing and it’s ready to welcome you to its 58th season with shows full of frivolity, fairy tales and fabulous drag queens.
The productions being put on at the Brevard theatre are divided between two stages: the MainStage and the outdoor tented Shuler stage, which was created during the pandemic to house “more risky” projects, like ones involving sex tips and buckets of blood.
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“MainStage has more traditional... like musical theater fare,” said Steven J. Heron, the executive and artistic director of the Titusville Playhouse. “The Shuler stage is a little rowdier... like a music concert vibe.”
But Heron assures there’s something for everyone in the slew of shows offered—from experimental risks, like CULTober special “Evil Dead, The Musical,” to traditional classics, like “White Christmas.”
Then there are those weird stepsister shows that hold a place in the hearts of both straight-laced and spontaneous crowds, like “Jimmy Buffett’s Escape to Margaritaville” or “The SpongeBob Musical,” seaside spectaculars only a beachfront town like Titusville could pull off.
“I pride ourselves in our theater on presenting a diverse collection of shows,” Heron said. “So whether you are someone who is very family-oriented, there’s shows in our season that appeal to you. If you’re a little more wilder, there’s shows in our season that appeal to you.”
Heron’s got “something new, something old, something borrowed, (and) something blue” this season, serving up a mix of new fare and classics.
Showtimes at MainStage shows are at 8 p.m. on Fridays, Saturdays and select Thursdays and 2 p.m. on Sundays and select Saturdays, while showtimes on the Shuler stage, which go on rain or shine unless staff notifies audience members otherwise, are at 7:30 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays and at 2:30 p.m. on Sundays. On both stages, lobby doors open and seating begins 30 minutes before showtime. Late seating is not allowed except at the house manager’s discretion.
Find more information about the productions featured this season on MainStage below:
The SpongeBob Musical
Runs: Aug. 5-28, 2022
Rating: G
About: This underwater musical inspired by the hit Nickelodeon cartoon “SpongeBob SquarePants” sees all of Bikini Bottom face the possible end of their undersea world as they know it. Just as everything is seemingly doomed, an optimistic hero rises. He’s ready.
Ain’t Misbehavin’
Runs: Sept. 9- Oct. 2, 2022
Rating: PG-13
About: Thomas “Fats” Waller dazzled with his swing music during the Golden Age of the Cotton Club and this strutting, strumming and singing cast are putting on a show in his honor. Inspired by Waller’s career, humor and energy, the show takes audiences on a journey through the many clubs and concert stages where Waller performed.
Hedwig and the Angry Inch (Special CULTober event)
Runs: Sept. 30- Oct. 2, 2022
Rating: R
About: This outdoor production promises a genre-bending, fourth-wall-smashing musical sensation with characters that electrify and astound. Written by John Cameron Mitchell and Stephen Trask, “Hedwig and the Angry Inch” is sure to evoke laughter and heartbreak all in one show.
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Evil Dead, The Musical (Special CULTober event)
Runs: Oct. 7-16, 2022
Rating: R
About: This outdoor-specific site production takes all the elements of cult classics “The Evil Dead,” “Evil Dead 2” and “Army of Darkness” and wraps it up into one bloody, crazy and funny show. This production skips the scares and gore in favor of comedy and music that comes with five college students venturing out to an abandoned cabin and getting turned into demons.
The Rocky Horror Show (Special CULTober event)
Runs: Oct. 21-30, 2022 (includes two midnight performances)
Rating: R
About: This cult classic written by Richard O’Brien is back and better than ever. The musical follows innocent couple Brad and Janet as they encounter an assortment of crazy characters in a mysterious old castle.
White Christmas
Runs: Nov. 18-Dec. 18, 2022
Rating: G
About: Inspired by the Christmas classic, this musical follows the successful song-and-dance act started by veterans Bob Wallace and Phil Davis after World War II. The two pursue a pair of sisters to their Christmas show in a Vermont lodge and song, dance and romance ensue. The score features “Blue Skies,” “I Love A Piano,” “How Deep Is the Ocean,” and of course, the titular track.
Jimmy Buffett’s Escape to Margaritaville
Runs: Jan. 13-Feb. 12, 2023
Rating: PG-13
About: Waste away in Margaritaville with this musical comedy inspired by the soundtrack of island escapism’s own Jimmy Buffett. “Cheeseburger in Paradise”, “Margaritaville,” “It’s Five O’Clock Somewhere,” “Fins” and “Volcano” are just a few of the tracks Parrot Heads will be swaying to at this show.
Priscilla Queen of the Desert
Runs: March 3-26, 2023
Rating: PG-13
About: Based on the beloved film, this musical takes the audience on a journey to the Australian outback alongside friends Tick, Bernadette and Adam, a glamorous Sydney-based performing trio. They hop on a battered bus, nicknamed Priscilla, and take the audience through dancefloor diamonds like “It’s Raining Men,” “I Will Survive,” “Hot Stuff,” “Boogie Wonderland,” “Go West,” “Girls Just Wanna Have Fun” and “I Love The Nightlife.”
Into The Woods
Runs: April 7-30, 2023
Rating: PG-13
About: This musical explores five Grimm fairy tales while following the trials of a Baker and his barren wife. Audiences will encounter everyone from Cinderella, Rapunzel, Little Red Riding Hood and Jack the Giant Killer as the couple searches for their happily ever after and perfect family.
Sunday in the Park With George
Runs: May 12-June 4, 2023
Rating: PG-13
About: Ever wonder what the life of Georges Seurat was like in the months leading up to the completion of his most famous painting, “A Sunday Afternoon on the Island of La Grande Jatte”? Well, wonder no more as this show details it all.
Find more information about the productions featured this season on the Shuler Stage below:
Who’s Holiday!
Runs: Dec. 9-18, 2022
Rating: R
About: Cindy Lou Who is all grown up and recounts the Christmas Eve she first met the Grinch. This comedy is branded for adult ears only.
The Marvelous Wonderettes
Runs: Feb. 17-26, 2023
Rating: PG
About: This off-Broadway hit takes you to the 1958 Springfield High School prom, where we meet Betty Jean, Cindy Lou, Missy and Suzy: four girls with hopes and dreams as big as their skirts. We learn about their lives, and later catch up with them at their 10-year reunion, all while they croon the ‘50′s and ‘60′s hits.
Sex Tips for Straight Women from a Gay Man
Runs: March 17-26, 2023
Rating: R
About: No misdirection here. This show is all about the advice and audience members should gear up for a night of pertinent “pointers” on all things sex.
Queens of the Night
Runs: March 10-25, 2023
Rating: No rating listed
About: This late-night drag show, hosted by Jordyn Linkous, promises to keep the fun going all night long.
Forget Your Troubles…The Music of Judy Garland
Runs: April 21-30, 2023
Rating: PG
About: Melissa Minyard stars as the legend herself, Judy Garland. This shows whisks you away with Garland’s greatest hits.
The Brevard theatre also offers comedy and cabaret nights. Improvisers will take to the stage for 8 p.m. comedy shows on Nov. 5, 2022, Feb. 11, 2023 and April 8, 2023. More information about the cabaret performances is expected to come soon.
For more information on all the shows featured this season and to view season or individual ticket prices, click here. | https://www.clickorlando.com/news/local/2022/08/03/fairy-tales-fright-nights-fabulous-drag-queens-titusville-playhouses-58th-season-has-it-all/ | 2022-08-03T15:58:18 | 1 | https://www.clickorlando.com/news/local/2022/08/03/fairy-tales-fright-nights-fabulous-drag-queens-titusville-playhouses-58th-season-has-it-all/ |
FORT MYERS, Fla. – The Florida Department of Law Enforcement has issued a missing child alert for a missing Fort Myers child.
Six-year-old Zainab Hassan was last seen July 1, in the 2200 block of Fowler Street. She has black hair and brown eyes, and was last seen wearing a turquoise shirt with butterflies and gray leggings with butterflies.
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Zainab also has a scar on her left eyebrow.
Officials believe she might be with Yassir Hassan, 56, and Tammi Gilbert, 48.
If you see any of them, or have any information on where they might be, you are asked to call the Fort Meyers Police Department at 239-321-7700 or 911.
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— FDLE (@fdlepio) August 3, 2022 | https://www.clickorlando.com/news/local/2022/08/03/missing-child-alert-issued-for-missing-fort-myers-6-year-old/ | 2022-08-03T15:58:20 | 0 | https://www.clickorlando.com/news/local/2022/08/03/missing-child-alert-issued-for-missing-fort-myers-6-year-old/ |
ORLANDO, Fla. – Orlando police on Wednesday identified the family of five killed in a murder-suicide inside a Lake Nona home.
Investigators believe the father of the children, Donovan Michael Ramirez, 45, killed his wife — Stephanie Renee Ramirez, 39 — and their children: Alyssa Berumen, 22; Sunny Ramirez, 11; and Shelby Rose Ramirez, 7, before killing himself.
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Police said a gun was found at the scene, but the medical examiner will still have to determine the cause of each death.
Officers were called to the home Tuesday afternoon to conduct a well-being check. Police said they found the victims dead inside the home on Lake District Lane, near Moss Park Road and State Road 417.
Neighbors told News 6 the family began renting the house about two months ago.
Police have not said what led to the killings, only calling it an act of domestic violence.
There are resources available 24 hours a day for anyone who may be a victim of domestic violence.
- Harbor House of Central Florida 24-hour confidential crisis hotline: (407) 886-2856
- Victim Service Center of Central Florida 24/7 helpline: (407)-500-HEAL
- National Domestic Violence Hotline 24/7 and in English and Spanish: 1-800-799-7233
- United Way of Central Florida 211 services: Call or text 211 for confidential domestic abuse support, and other services.
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BREVARD COUNTY, Fla. – A woman who was driving a golf cart on Interstate 95 faces a DUI charge after troopers said they found an open bottle of liquor in her purse.
Florida Highway Patrol troopers arrested Diane Hawk, 58, on Saturday.
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Troopers said they were called to mile marker 167 on I-95 in Sebastian for a report of a golf cart driving on the highway.
Investigators said they found a semitrailer pulled over the side of the road near a golf cart. The driver of the semi said she spotted Hawk in the golf cart and saw the woman pass out behind the wheel, according to the arrest report.
The driver of the semi said she was able to guide the golf cart to the shoulder of the highway and remove the keys before troopers arrived, records show.
Troopers said Hawk was combative, smelled of alcohol and had difficulty providing them with an ID, first handing them a restaurant card and then a credit card. She said she was driving on I-95 because she needed to get State Road 528, according to officials.
Investigators said they attempted to get Hawk to sit inside a cruiser for her own safety, but she refused until she was given her purse. Troopers said they looked inside her bag and found an open bottle of Jack Daniel’s Tennessee Fire.
Hawk then began resisting arrest but was ultimately cuffed and taken to the Brevard County jail.
Hawk faces charges of driving under the influence and resisting without violence.
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The lane restrictions on Broadway between Lavina Street and Swinney Avenue have been extended until Aug. 10, the city of Fort Wayne said today.
The lane closure is needed for part of the Electric Works project, the city's traffic engineering department said in a statement.
For questions or to report problems, contact the city's right of way department at 427-6155. | https://www.journalgazette.net/local/broadway-lane-restrictions-extended/article_fcaeedae-1333-11ed-9db5-3b73b87a6152.html | 2022-08-03T16:03:24 | 1 | https://www.journalgazette.net/local/broadway-lane-restrictions-extended/article_fcaeedae-1333-11ed-9db5-3b73b87a6152.html |
Property managers have requested the Allen County Department of Environmental Management remove the recycling trailers located at Southgate Plaza, 281 Pettit Ave., the department has announced.
As a result, Saturday will be the last day Allen County residents can recycle their household recyclables at that location, including paper, plastic, cardboard, glass and cans, the department said in a statement.
"With our partner, Republic Services, we are dedicated to finding another location to service this area of Allen County,” said Tom Fox, the department's director, in the statement.
In the meantime, residents can recycle their household items at 2509 E. Pontiac St., the statement said. Hours of operation are from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. weekdays and 8 a.m. to noon Saturdays.
In addition, other remaining sites throughout Allen County are available to all residents:
- Northwest, near 2 Fort Recovery Road;
- Leo-Cedarville, 14701 Schwartz Road;
- Monroeville, 110 W. South St.
For more information about recycling in Allen County, community recycling drop-off locations and the most up-to-date hours of operation, visit the website at acwastewatcher.org and the department's Facebook page at acwastewatcher. | https://www.journalgazette.net/local/southgate-plaza-recycling-location-to-close/article_07436dc6-1339-11ed-8ae2-c3725a111dcb.html | 2022-08-03T16:03:30 | 0 | https://www.journalgazette.net/local/southgate-plaza-recycling-location-to-close/article_07436dc6-1339-11ed-8ae2-c3725a111dcb.html |
Fairgoers will no longer see thoroughbred or quarter-horse racing during the Van Wert County Fair, it was announced Wednesday.
The Van Wert County Agricultural Society Board of Directors decided to postpone indefinitely the racing after a new safety requirement that would force the fair to purchase safety equipment for everyone working in the paddock and starting gate area, according to a press statement.
In addition, it said, rising fuel costs have created a challenge to get both horses and jockeys to travel for the one-day event, and the disparity in purses between the fair and commercial tracks, which are paying three to four times what the fair can offer, has limited participation.
The Van Wert County Fair has hosted the races for 126 years of its 166-year history. The board said it would continue to look for answers on how to continue the tradition.
The fair will offer harness racing, which will take place Sept. 5. The fair runs from Aug. 30 through Sept. 5. | https://www.journalgazette.net/local/van-wert-fair-to-end-126-year-history-of-thoroughbred-racing/article_4030f37a-1338-11ed-8738-e3b274f66f5b.html | 2022-08-03T16:03:36 | 1 | https://www.journalgazette.net/local/van-wert-fair-to-end-126-year-history-of-thoroughbred-racing/article_4030f37a-1338-11ed-8738-e3b274f66f5b.html |
Mandan’s preliminary 2023 budget calls for about a $1 million increase in spending over last year but does not raise the city mill levy.
The City Commission approved the preliminary budget Tuesday evening. The commission will hold a public hearing at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 20, at City Hall, before considering final approval.
The preliminary budget is estimated at $33.4 million with a general fund budget of $14.3 million. The 2022 budget is $32.4 million with a general fund budget of $14 million. Proposed expenses are $986,000 higher than last year, according to the city. Without the city sales tax, the 64 mill property tax levy would need to increase by about 18 mills.
The city is taking several steps to balance the budget, including using $490,000 from the street utility fund to complete an LED street lights replacement project and $560,000 from the water and sewer utility fund to purchase a vacuum tanker truck that will be used for various water and sewer work.
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“It’s tough to balance providing city services without overly burdening taxpayers,” Mayor Tim Helbling said in a statement. “But the city is using fund reserves to help lessen the burden on our residents.”
A residential property valued at $100,000, with no valuation increase, would not see an increase in property taxes in 2023. If a similar property sees a 9.6% increase in value -- which was the average for Mandan homes in 2022 -- residents would see an increase in property taxes of $27. This excludes any special assessments.
A home using eight units of water per month would see a $1.39 monthly increase for utility charges, totaling $17 annually. If a residential property sees a 9.6% increase in value, the total annual increase for property taxes and utility bills would be $44.
Mandan's budget impacts only a portion of a city property owner's tax bill. Property valuations and the budgets for Morton County, the park district and the school district also impact property taxes.
Mandan's proposed budget includes a 4% salary increase for employees, with five police department promotions. The city plans to use savings from vacant positions to boost pay for hard-to-fill positions.
The city received $2.9 million of federal CARES Act coronavirus pandemic aid, and began using the funds in 2022 with plans to use $1.1 million in 2023 to help finance general fund operations. Finance Director Greg Welch said the city will be able to use the remaining $1.5 million in the 2024 and 2025 budgets. | https://bismarcktribune.com/news/local/mandan/mandan-city-commission-approves-33-4-million-preliminary-2023-budget-hearing-set-in-september/article_573ada70-1272-11ed-a1bf-6f8463a3821a.html | 2022-08-03T16:06:12 | 0 | https://bismarcktribune.com/news/local/mandan/mandan-city-commission-approves-33-4-million-preliminary-2023-budget-hearing-set-in-september/article_573ada70-1272-11ed-a1bf-6f8463a3821a.html |
Average daily flows
Snake River at Heise 11,329 cfs
Snake River at Blackfoot 4,394 cfs
Snake River at American Falls 10,596 cfs
Snake River at Milner 0 cfs
Little Wood River near Carey 131 cfs
Jackson Lake is 41% full.
Palisades Reservoir is 52% full.
American Falls Reservoir is 24% full.
Upper Snake River system is at 40% of capacity.
As of August 2. | https://magicvalley.com/news/local/average-daily-streamflows/article_21a01568-1274-11ed-a904-df225c4c643b.html | 2022-08-03T16:07:01 | 1 | https://magicvalley.com/news/local/average-daily-streamflows/article_21a01568-1274-11ed-a904-df225c4c643b.html |
Kyle Chapman, a man with a racist record that includes a pattern of hate speech and violent assaults, has moved to Idaho.
As the Idaho Statesman’s Nicole Blanchard reported last weekend, Chapman chose Idaho to escape minorities — and he’s encouraged others to follow him.
“Some cry ETHNOSTATE!! I say ‘Idaho,’ ” Chapman wrote on social media.
What makes Chapman think he’s wanted here?
Have you looked at the people running the Gem State?
Discrimination isn’t just unfortunate in Idaho; it’s the law.
With the exception of a dozen cities — including Moscow and Lewiston — and Latah County, where local ordinances apply, it is legal in Idaho to deny people employment, housing, education and public accommodations if they are members of the LGBTQ community.
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For 16 years, lawmakers have refused to add the words “sexual orientation” and “gender identity” to Idaho’s Human Rights Act. The closest they came was seven years ago. But after listening to one heart-felt story after another during 21 hours of testimony, all 13 Republican members of the House State Affairs Committee voted no.
Even the brutal and fatal beating of Steven Nelson of Boise near Lake Lowell in 2016 for the simple reason that Nelson was gay did not move Idaho lawmakers to fill a gap in the state’s 1983 hate crime statute.
Sen. Melissa Wintrow, D-Boise, who was serving in the Idaho House in 2017, shopped a bill around. Republican lawmakers would not even extend her the courtesy of a hearing:
“... I have been stopped at every turn, even in the shadow of the murder of Steven Nelson,” she wrote in 2017.
Nor is it enough for Idaho to simply stand still in the course of human events.
It’s been taking deliberate steps against minorities.
Idaho lawmakers have gone out of their way to target the transgender community.
Two years ago, Idaho became the first state in the union to ban trans athletes from participating in women’s sports — despite opposition from some of Idaho’s largest employers, the advice of Attorney General Lawrence Wasden, the lack of any conflicts within the state of Idaho and strict policies modeled after the NCAA and International Olympic Committee standards already in place.
At the same time, the state openly defied federal court rulings by attempting to stop transgender people from amending gender markers on their birth certificates — a move the courts swiftly blocked.
But for the stalwart Sen. Patti Anne Lodge, R-Caldwell, throwing sand in the legislative gears earlier this year, House members might have had their way by criminalizing medical treatment — authorized by parents — for children suffering from gender dysphoria.
But it’s not only the transgender community that has come in for legislative animosity.
More than three years ago, lawmakers — led by Idaho Freedom Foundation acolyte Rep. Barbara Ehardt, R-Idaho Falls — tore into newly arrived Boise State University President Marlene Tromp because her institution was trying to encourage more diversity on campus.
When the diversity programs did not shrivel up, the House insisted — and the Senate acquiesced — on cutting the college and university budgets by $2.5 million in 2020. Boise State lost $1 million. University of Idaho and Idaho State University each lost $500,000.
And as a recent ProPublic and Chronicle for Higher Education study found, the message was received.
“I lost a lot of faith in Boise State,” BSU doctoral student Melanie Fillmore said. Her convocation speech to incoming freshmen about the treatment of Native Americans in the Treasure Valley was canceled in 2020.
If that’s not clear enough to minorities in Idaho and elsewhere, then consider the Idaho House’s refusal in 2020 — by a 30-32 vote — to even allow motorists to purchase a vanity license plate with the slogan “Too Great for Hate.”
“Well, clearly, it wasn’t about license plates,” said the sponsor, Sen. Cherie Buckner-Webb, D-Boise, who was then Idaho’s only Black legislator.
Throw in anecdotes such as Rep. Heather Scott, R-Blanchard, posing with the Confederate battle flag in 2015 or Gov. Brad Little’s less than robust response to 31 members of the white nationalist group Patriot Front getting arrested before they could implement their plan to transform Coeur d’Alene’s June 11 LGBTQ pride event into a riot.
Should there be any doubt why Chapman and people who share his views find Idaho so attractive?
“The welcome mat is down,” Wintrow says. “We need to take the initiative to demonstrate we are not this kind of state. We have to put in place policies that communicate our values.”
Here’s hoping Wintrow’s optimism about Idaho values is warranted.
But these elected officials have not been operating in a vacuum.
This just may be who we really are. | https://magicvalley.com/news/local/govt-and-politics/idaho-view-idaho-puts-out-a-welcome-mat-to-bigots/article_d3c5d30e-12a6-11ed-8c0d-a3b5238589a5.html | 2022-08-03T16:07:08 | 1 | https://magicvalley.com/news/local/govt-and-politics/idaho-view-idaho-puts-out-a-welcome-mat-to-bigots/article_d3c5d30e-12a6-11ed-8c0d-a3b5238589a5.html |
The 11th annual Magic Valley Beer Festival is almost upon us.
The beer fest, sponsored by the Twin Falls Rotary Club, will take place from 1 to 6 p.m., Saturday at the Twin Falls City Park.
Tickets for the event are $30 and include samples of beers, ciders and hard seltzers.
The event will also include food trucks, a silent auction and live music.
The live music will be performed by local bands, Front Porch Flavor, Heath Clark Band and Shenanigans.
All attendees who plan to sample the beer should make sure they have a safe way to get home.
Designated driver tickets are available for $10 for anyone who wishes to attend but does not plan on sampling the beer.
Other safe ways of transportation include rides from Snake River Yellow Cab, Ride Away Taxi and Uber. | https://magicvalley.com/news/local/the-11th-annual-magic-valley-beer-festival-is-almost-here/article_a0fa7a8a-1277-11ed-9eb3-4b2da5489e94.html | 2022-08-03T16:07:14 | 1 | https://magicvalley.com/news/local/the-11th-annual-magic-valley-beer-festival-is-almost-here/article_a0fa7a8a-1277-11ed-9eb3-4b2da5489e94.html |
Man's body found in truck, which was likely swept away during Mohave County monsoon
Mohave County authorities have recovered the body of a man who died after their truck was swept away by swift water during monsoon storms Sunday night.
The Mohave County sheriff's search and rescue team recovered the body from an upside down white Chevrolet pickup after a call made just after 10 a.m. Monday by all-terrain vehicle riders who came across the man and vehicle in a wash, according to a Facebook post from the agency.
The man was identified as John Craig Johnson, 69, of Golden Valley, according to the Sheriff's Office. Johnson's body was taken to the Mohave County Medical Examiner’s Office, the agency said.
An investigation found the truck had been swept down the wash during monsoon rains, the Sheriff's Office said.
There were multiple calls about people in vehicles in distress reported that night, including a rescued family of four in an SUV, but no reports of a vehicle at this location, the Sheriff's Office detailed.
"The swift waters created by the monsoon rains are very dangerous, and oftentimes recede quickly. Search and rescue wants to remind everyone when encountering flooded roadways, please 'turn around – don’t drown,'" a statement from the Sheriff's Office said.
The Arizona Emergency Information Network issued a similar warning, advising motorists that 18 inches of fast-moving water can carry away most vehicles.
"Avoid low water crossings and areas that are already flooded. Never drive around barricades or attempt to cross streets with flowing water," the government website states.
Reach breaking news reporter Jose R. Gonzalez at jose.gonzalez@gannett.com or on Twitter @jrgzztx.
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Will Kyrsten Sinema see the new climate and inflation bill as a good deal for Arizona?
In Washington, it's being touted as a "breakthrough," as the nation's "most consequential climate policy yet" and even as a long-overdue response to the recent rash of devastating not-so-natural disasters.
Others view it as a "climate suicide pact" that will still not be enough to stem the raging tide of climate change, fulfill President Biden's global warming pledge or reach the goal set by international scientists of keeping average temperature rise below 1.5 degrees Celsius.
News broke late last Wednesday about a surprise agreement between Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) and Sen. Joe Manchin III (D-W.Va.) on a new, 725-page bill that addresses the Democrats' demands for climate action while appeasing GOP demands for a balanced energy portfolio. The announcement came just hours after The Republic had published a story noting the lack of political progress on a climate plan.
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In short, the bill would put the United States on a trajectory to reduce climate-warming greenhouse gas emissions 40% by 2030 compared to 2005 levels. Climate experts hail every fraction of a degree of warming prevented as a victory for humanity. But the cuts still do not live up to Biden's April 2021 pledge to reduce emissions by 50-52%, which is also the amount scientist members of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) have calculated would be necessary worldwide to stave off life-threatening conditions that may exceed our ability to adapt.
The plan would accomplish the proposed reductions largely through tax credits for the purchase of electric vehicles and the manufacturing of solar panels, wind turbines and batteries designed to hasten the transition to renewable energy. It also aims to limit methane emissions by providing incentives for oil and gas companies to better monitor and mitigate leaks at drilling sites.
But the bill falls far short of catalyzing the complete shift from fossil fuel reliance by 2050 that the IPCC recommended in its latest report, released in April. Instead, critics lament that it will "fan the flames of climate disasters" by locking in a certain, if reduced, degree of fossil fuel reliance, and thus additional warming.
It does this, in sections of the bill the Center for Biological Diversity says are buried near the end, by mandating new offshore oil and gas lease sales in Alaska and the Gulf of Mexico and stipulating that millions of acres of public lands must be made available for oil and gas leasing before new solar and wind energy projects can be pursued.
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These concessions to the oil and gas industry have been credited to Manchin, whose resistance to the limits on fossil fuel energy development proposed in Biden's Build Back Better Act tanked that initial attempt to put $555 billion toward climate action.
With a razor-thin Democratic majority in the Senate, many felt Manchin was holding life-saving action on the climate crisis hostage to pander to fossil fuel interests, the energy status quo and the coal and gas-based economy of his home state.
Now, Schumer and Manchin's new Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 would invest $369 billion to clean up domestic energy production and reduce emissions. If it passes into law, it would be the largest investment in the climate fight in U.S. history.
Whether that is likely is currently a matter of heated national debate, with one Arizona name popping up frequently in deliberations: Sen. Kyrsten Sinema.
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A moderate Democrat, Sinema is thought to represent a risk for the deal's future because of her history of rejecting the type of taxes that have been proposed to fund it.
The speculation hinges on the $14 billion Schumer and Manchin aim to pull in by closing the carried interest loophole, which was dropped from the previous House bill after opposition from Sinema.
It's a relatively small portion of the proposed funding plan, which would net $313 billion by raising the corporate minimum tax rate, $124 billion by bolstering IRS tax enforcement and $288 billion through prescription drug pricing reform. (In addition to the $369 billion proposed for energy and climate action, the Inflation Reduction Act budgets $64 billion for extending the Affordable Care Act.) Still, Manchin has stated that he's determined to keep the carried interest provision in the bill.
So far, Sinema's office has been mum regarding her reaction to the revenue plan. She was also absent from last Thursday's meeting to discuss the bill among Senate Democrats, furthering suspicion that it may not have her full support.
In the latest episode of the Center for Western Priorities' podcast, The Landscape, the nonpartisan conservation organization's deputy director, Aaron Weiss, called Sinema a "wild card" on the Democratic side of the Senate. He noted that "her office is being characteristically squirrely over whether Senator Sinema will be on board with this deal."
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In response to a request for insight into her perspective on the bill and intentions on how to vote, The Arizona Republic received the following from Sinema's office in an email reply early Tuesday:
"Senator Sinema does not have comment as she’s reviewing the text and will need to see what comes out of the parliamentarian process."
After months of Manchin holding up progress on a global existential crisis that waits for no one, climate activists worry about the merry-go-round of inaction continuing now with Sinema at the helm. Already in 2022, President Biden has declared 27 "natural" disaster events, including flooding, landslides and megafires, which scientists are certain have been worsened by climate change.
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Nine of these disasters have already run the federal response tab up over $10 billion for the year, already nearing the amount sought for climate mitigation in the new bill by closing the carried interest loophole that Sinema may oppose. In the meantime, scientists expect the pace and cost of climate disasters to pick up, at a rate that may soon dwarf any and all other budget lines in Congress.
Local energy advantage and action may prevail
While the nation holds its breath for Sinema as she reviews the 725 pages of bill text behind closed doors in her D.C. office, some in-state climate activists predict she will come out in favor of the plan due to its many advantages for Arizonans.
"She has indicated that she was supportive of the climate provisions that were in the Build Back Better Act," said Sandy Bahr, director of the Sierra Club's Grand Canyon Chapter. "And so, while this is pared down, we think she'll see that on balance (this) is a really good bill for Arizona."
Elements of the Inflation Reduction Act that would benefit Arizona, according to Bahr, include the individual and manufacturing tax credits for electric vehicles and solar energy, air pollution provisions related to transportation electrification, energy and water efficiency advances and tribal resiliency projects. Each of these proposed measures may have an outsized impact in Arizona given recent manufacturing trends, solar energy potential, drought challenges and the number of local tribes.
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In February, for example, The Republic reported the expansion of high-end electric vehicle manufacturing in Arizona, with Lucid Motors ramping up production and doubling its local factory workforce after it won a "car of the year" award from MotorTrend. And in May 2021, Salt River Project, Arizona's second-largest electric utility, announced plans to double its reliance on solar energy over the next four years.
Federal incentives to expand affordable green energy projects benefit Arizona two-fold, Bahr says, by facilitating this economically advantageous local manufacturing trend and by giving Arizonans "an opportunity to leave more (utility bill) dollars in their wallets and address that energy burden that is so heavy in the summertime."
Prioritizing solar initiatives could also generate local revenue, in addition to an estimated 24,000 jobs, if production reaches a level where the state can reduce reliance on energy from fossil fuel plants, which all get the fuel from out of state, and instead become a provider of solar-generated energy across state lines. Experts have repeatedly referred to Arizona's sunshine as an underutilized local resource. And without significant local oil and gas activity, maintaining the fossil fuel status quo does nothing for the state's economy.
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Cleaning up the local energy grid could also clear up Arizona's air pollution problem, another cause the Sierra Club's Grand Canyon Chapter has taken on. The Arizona Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ) recently released a State Implementation Plan to address haze-causing pollution from various facilities around the state, including fossil-fuel-burning power plants, to comply with federal requirements outlined by the Clean Air Act.
The agency is currently reviewing submitted public comments, which include the Sierra Club's assertions that the draft plan does not do nearly enough to regulate climate-warming and health-threatening emissions.
"Having provisions that help to reduce those emissions not only helps with the climate but also helps us all breathe a little bit easier," Bahr said. "This is not a perfect bill though. There are things in it that we don't like. And I am quite sure that there are things in here that Senator Sinema doesn't like either. But if you look at it on balance, it's a very good thing for Arizona. And it's critical for moving us toward our climate goals."
Even if the new bill passes, state-led efforts like ADEQ's regional haze plan will also need to play a role in rolling back the pace of warming and natural disasters. In its April celebration of Earth Day, Arizona State University held a conference on "Democracy and Climate Change" during which experts concluded that, given the rigidity of the U.S. Constitution, changing the way states respond to the growing climate crisis may be a more effective strategy.
Activists emphasize that this option, however, depends on locals holding their representatives accountable and getting involved to make sure that state plans like the recent one from ADEQ address the climate crisis aggressively from the start, rather than getting stalled in endless rounds of revisions and lawsuits over differing interpretations of environmental laws.
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This kind of work is exactly what keeps Sandy Bahr busy. On Tuesday, she and members of other local groups including Moms Clean Air Force, Mi Familia Vota, Arizona Interfaith Power and Light, Poder Latinx and Defend Our Future delivered a petition signed by 560 Arizonans to the Phoenix offices of Sinema and Sen. Mark Kelly. It asked them to vote "yes" on the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022, which the groups called the "largest package of investments ever in clean energy, environmental justice, and climate action."
That's not to say Bahr doesn't think Congress could do more. Even as other environmental groups like the Extinction Rebellion label the fossil fuel provisions of the bill "a death sentence for humanity and for the Earth," Bahr thinks that passing the deal would be a vital step. Once people see the benefits locally and nationally to the economy and health, she says, it may make it easier to come back and do more. She intends to make sure it's easy for Sinema to see that too.
“She has said she wants to hear from Arizonans, so we’re trying to make sure she does.”
Joan Meiners is the Climate News and Storytelling Reporter at The Arizona Republic and azcentral. Before becoming a journalist, she completed a doctorate in Ecology. Follow Joan on Twitter at @beecycles or email her at joan.meiners@arizonarepublic.com.
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Phoenix to pave roads, will close Glendale Avenue exits on SR 51
Valley commuters may have to make some adjustments this week as Phoenix will close down off-ramps on State Route 51 starting Wednesday for paving work.
The north and southbound exit ramps on SR 51 at Glendale Avenue are scheduled for closure from 9 a.m. through 3 p.m. Wednesday through Friday and then again the following week from Monday through Wednesday, according to the Arizona Department of Transportation.
During those times, the city will conduct pavement preservation work along the avenue.
Access to the on-ramps at Glendale Avenue will remain open, ADOT said, and lane restrictions will be implemented closer to the freeway interchange.
Drivers looking for alternate routes should use other exits, including those found at Indian School Road, Highland Avenue, Colter Street, Bethany Home Road and Northern Avenue, according to ADOT.
This schedule may be affected by weather conditions and real-time conditions can be found on ADOT's website at az511.gov or can be obtained by calling 511. The agency's Twitter account, @ArizonaDOT, also has updated information.
Reach criminal justice reporter Gloria Rebecca Gomez at grgomez@gannett.com or on Twitter @glorihuh.
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Manatee County officials warn of private company overcharging residents for copies of deeds
Manatee County Clerk and Comptroller's officials are warning of a solicitation mailer that could end up costing residents more than what they pay for.
According to a news release sent out by officials Tuesday, Manatee County officials are warning of a private company that is overcharging residents for copies of their recorded deeds.
Officials were alerted to the mailer by a Manatee County resident after they received an official-looking letter in the mail informing them that they could receive a copy of their deed for $89, the news release states.
The letters are being sent to new homeowners by private companies, the news release states, and contain instructions on filling out a document and returning it along with a check or money order for $89 to Property Records Office LLC.
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“While the service this company provides is not illegal, it is unnecessary,” the news release states.
Homeowners can get a copy of their deed by contacting the Manatee County Clerk and Comptroller’s Office by calling 941-741-4045 and stopping by the office. Hard copies of documents cost $1 per page and $2 for certification.
Homeowners can also visit the website, www.ManateeClerk.com, and download a free copy of their deed through the public records hub.
Officials encourage homeowners and property owners to also sign up for property fraud alerts while online, which is a service provided for free by the clerk’s office. The property fraud alerts notify residents whenever a declaration, lease, mortgage or lien is recorded in the official records for the county, the news release stated.
Gabriela Szymanowska covers the legal system for the Herald-Tribune in partnership with Report for America. You can support her work with a tax-deductible donation to Report for America. Contact Gabriela Szymanowska at gszymanowska@gannett.com, or on Twitter. | https://www.heraldtribune.com/story/news/local/2022/08/03/manatee-county-copy-of-deed-company-mail-solicitation-overcharging/10211486002/ | 2022-08-03T16:11:54 | 1 | https://www.heraldtribune.com/story/news/local/2022/08/03/manatee-county-copy-of-deed-company-mail-solicitation-overcharging/10211486002/ |
DICKSON CITY, Pa. — The goal isn't just to fill the box at the school supply drive but to have it overflowing with school supplies by the end of the month.
"Notebooks, pencils, pens, folders, anything you think the child might need for a successful school year. Specifically, clear backpacks if they're available because a lot of the schools are asking for clear backpacks," Rosemary Bohenek said.
The school supply drive is at a place where you might already be doing some back-to-school shopping. The Viewmont Mall hosts the effort every year, but this might be its most important one to date.
"With the cost of living the way it is, the average family can't afford to go all out with school supplies," Bohenek said. "So we hope to help them out with that."
The mall is partnering with the Boys and Girls Club of NEPA to distribute the back-to-school basics to kids who might not otherwise have access to them.
According to the National Retail Federation, a third of parents surveyed said they're cutting back in other areas so they can send their kids to school with the right supplies.
"There are so many needy families out there, and the Boys and Girls Club is such a great organization that helps the kids," Bohenek said.
You can drop off donations in the boxes located inside the center court at the Viewmont Mall now through Sept. 6.
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WILKES-BARRE, Pa. — A train and a tractor-trailer collided Wednesday morning in Wilkes-Barre.
It happened around 8:30 a.m. on Conyngham Avenue.
No one was injured.
Some fuel from the tractor-trailer spilled onto the road.
Officials tell us they do not expect to file any charges after the crash.
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SCHUYLKILL COUNTY, Pa. — A tractor-trailer crash has part of a highway closed in Schuylkill County.
The southbound lanes of Interstate 81 between the Route 61 exit (124) and the Highridge Park Road exit (119) near Frackville are closed because of the wreck.
PennDOT has not said how long the lanes will be shut down.
There is no word on what led to the crash.
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A 21-year-old Omaha woman is in jail nearly nine months after she allegedly ran over a woman she had been fighting with in north Lincoln before fleeing the scene, police said in court records.
Witnesses told police that India Wells and a then-18-year-old woman had first been arguing and then fighting "in the middle of the street" near North Ninth and Benton streets around 9 p.m. Dec. 8, Lincoln Police Officer Anna Strien said in the affidavit for Wells' arrest.
After screaming at and punching one another, witnesses said the two women separated and the 18-year-old sat down in a front yard in the 800 block of Benton.
That's when Wells, who was 20 at the time, stepped into a Chevrolet sedan and allegedly drove through a residential driveway and into the grass, striking the 18-year-old and running her over before fleeing westbound, Strien said in the affidavit.
The 18-year-old was transported to Bryan West Campus with non-life-threatening injuries. She later told police that the dispute between her and Wells originated when Wells, her partner, demanded she turn over her cellphone that night, Strien said.
A Lancaster County judge signed a warrant for Wells' arrest in March, formally charging her with second-degree assault. She was booked at the county jail Tuesday.
A Kansas City, Missouri, native, Andrew Wegley joined the Journal Star as breaking news reporter after graduating from Northwest Missouri State University in May 2021.
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A motorist was taken by helicopter to a local hospital Wednesday morning after suffering serious but not-life-threatening injuries in a head-on crash south of Lincoln, according to the Lancaster County sheriff's office.
Capt. John Vik said deputies responded to the crash, near 38th Street and Saltillo Road, around 7:25 a.m. Wednesday after an eastbound Honda Accord struck a dump truck that had been headed west on Saltillo.
Vik said the Accord had partially crossed the roadway's center line in the moments before the crash.
The dump truck's driver wasn't injured, Vik said, but the Honda's driver was taken by StarCare to a Lincoln hospital.
An investigation into the crash is ongoing. Saltillo Road reopened just before 10 a.m. Wednesday, Vik said.
A Kansas City, Missouri, native, Andrew Wegley joined the Journal Star as breaking news reporter after graduating from Northwest Missouri State University in May 2021.
In court records, police said two men beat, tortured and branded a 26-year-old Lincoln man in a warehouse, later tying him to a tree and threatening to kill him.
Lancaster County Sheriff's Investigator Jeremy Schwarz said they still are exploring the motive and the possibility that others may have been involved and are asking anyone with information or evidence to contact them.
A Lincoln orthopedic surgeon was sentenced to probation in federal court Tuesday for writing fraudulent prescriptions to a patient, then buying back thousands of painkillers.
Mensah L. Gozo, 59, was charged with first-degree child sex assault and child enticement for his alleged role in the seemingly random crime, which began around 10 a.m. Sunday when the girl was reported missing.
"It was at that moment ... I saw him with the gun in his hand," State Patrol Trooper Adam Strode said according to a transcript. "I honestly thought I was going to be shot."
The contents of the fire extinguisher are considered a skin irritant, forcing store employees to destroy the merchandise affected in the incident, which happened Sunday evening inside Gateway Mall.
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In a pair of crimes that bear striking resemblance to one another, police say two men entered Lincoln gas stations in the early-morning hours this week and grabbed entire display cases of e-cigarette cartridges before fleeing.
In the first instance, two men entered the U-Stop near 27th and F streets around 2 a.m. Tuesday, Lincoln Police Sgt. Chris Vollmer said. One man held the door open as the other removed the display of vape cartridges, worth $950, Vollmer said.
A similar crime played out around 4:30 a.m. Wednesday, when two men walked into the U-Stop at 33rd Street and Cornhusker Highway, where one man asked the clerk for ice while the other made off with the display of cartridges, Vollmer said.
In Wednesday's instance, Vollmer said the pair took approximately 90 cartridges, worth $700.
"It sure sounds like" the cases are related, he said. An investigation is ongoing.
A Kansas City, Missouri, native, Andrew Wegley joined the Journal Star as breaking news reporter after graduating from Northwest Missouri State University in May 2021.
In court records, police said two men beat, tortured and branded a 26-year-old Lincoln man in a warehouse, later tying him to a tree and threatening to kill him.
Lancaster County Sheriff's Investigator Jeremy Schwarz said they still are exploring the motive and the possibility that others may have been involved and are asking anyone with information or evidence to contact them.
A Lincoln orthopedic surgeon was sentenced to probation in federal court Tuesday for writing fraudulent prescriptions to a patient, then buying back thousands of painkillers.
Mensah L. Gozo, 59, was charged with first-degree child sex assault and child enticement for his alleged role in the seemingly random crime, which began around 10 a.m. Sunday when the girl was reported missing.
"It was at that moment ... I saw him with the gun in his hand," State Patrol Trooper Adam Strode said according to a transcript. "I honestly thought I was going to be shot."
The contents of the fire extinguisher are considered a skin irritant, forcing store employees to destroy the merchandise affected in the incident, which happened Sunday evening inside Gateway Mall.
Michael McNeil is accused of robbing a bank in north Lincoln earlier this month is a suspect in a bank robbery in Geneva in June and an attempted bank robbery in York in May. | https://journalstar.com/news/local/crime-and-courts/two-men-steal-cases-of-vape-cartridges-from-pair-of-lincoln-gas-stations-police-say/article_8a556986-5941-543c-8a8a-7049d017fb21.html | 2022-08-03T16:24:33 | 1 | https://journalstar.com/news/local/crime-and-courts/two-men-steal-cases-of-vape-cartridges-from-pair-of-lincoln-gas-stations-police-say/article_8a556986-5941-543c-8a8a-7049d017fb21.html |
What to know about back-to-school tax-free weekend in New Mexico and Texas
LAS CRUCES – It’s time for the annual Back-to-School tax holiday weekend — even if Las Cruces, Gadsden and other surrounding school district students are already in the classroom.
Tax-free shopping is set for Saturday and Sunday, Aug. 5-6, in both New Mexico and Texas. The weekend, recognized annually, gives shoppers a break from paying taxes on common back-to-school items, such as clothes and electronics.
In New Mexico, shoppers don't have to pay gross receipts taxes, which can be anywhere from 5% to about 9% of purchases, depending on location, according to a news release from the New Mexico Taxation and Revenue Department. In Texas, the weekend is a waiver of the state’s sales tax.
Items that qualify for the tax holiday in New Mexico include clothes and shoes priced less than $100 per unit, computers under $1,000, related computer hardware under $500 and school supplies under $30 per unit. School supplies count if they are used in general education classrooms.
In Texas, clothing, footwear and school supplies must be priced below $100. Cloth and disposable facemasks are among the items that are exempt from the tax.
The New Mexico Tax and Revenue Department stated that, “many merchants also absorb the tax on non-qualifying items," though they are not required to do so.
Purchases of qualifying items made online will also benefit from the tax holiday.
“At a time when many New Mexicans are struggling with higher prices, this is a great opportunity for New Mexicans to save some money on clothes and other things they need for their families,” said Stephanie Schardin Clarke, the state's tax and revenue secretary.
The department estimated that New Mexico shoppers save roughly $4 million each year due to tax-free weekend. Texas’ Comptroller of Public Accounts noted in a news release that shoppers will save an estimated $112 million in state and local sales over the weekend.
Whether you head to Las Cruces or El Paso stores, tax-free weekend begins at 12:01 a.m. Aug. 5 and ends at midnight Aug. 7. Comprehensive lists of exempt and taxable items are available online at www.tax.newmexico.gov/news-alerts/tax-holiday and comptroller.texas.gov/taxes.
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Southern NM ranchers looking for help with Gila rehab and property damage
Blaze’s destruction could add up to millions in repairs
This story was originally published by Source New Mexico.
On a ride through the eastern Gila, laughter dwindled to silence as southern New Mexico ranchers saw Black Fire destruction on their land for the first time. Shocked and saddened, they took in blackened trees, flooded areas and cows wandering beyond burnt fences.
The second-largest blaze recorded in the state’s history consumed much of the Gila National Forest, charring federal land, as well as the acres where the ranchers live and work.
Jack Diamond, whose family has owned Diamond Bar Ranch since 1967, is grappling with the aftermath of the fire that’s now largely out. He said people don’t understand the extent of the harm the fire did to southern New Mexico.
He is looking for help to rehabilitate the land and restore his property, he said, but he doesn’t even know who to ask.
The Black Fire didn’t just hurt the ranchers living and working in the forest, Diamond pointed out. Recreationalists like tourists and hunters will also be feeling the effects of the fire for years to come.
“There’s a lot of people that use this,” Diamond said. “And there’s a lot of rehab that needs to get done. It’s just not getting done.”
The bumpy road to forest recovery
Amid a landscape of trees with leaves and needles charred to a dead orange color, newly sprouting grass shocks the dark soil, and fallen limbs on the ground sprout fresh green growth in some areas.
But what the land needs now is reseeding, especially grass, Diamond said.
One of Diamond’s neighbors and rancher Matt Schneberger said the U.S. Forest Service already missed the best time to reseed. “They’ve missed it. They can never come in here and rehab this,” he said. But Diamond said there’s still a chance, even if the best opportunity has already passed.
Diamond also encouraged salvage logging, using the dead trees for timber, so they won’t act as a hazard if floods drag them down to roads or trails. He said logging can prevent future fires from blazing out of control as well, since there would be fewer trees to ignite.
Not everything about the fire was bad, Diamond said, pointing out areas of the forest that were thinned out in a healthy way. Nearer to the edges of the Gila, green sprouts covered everything in view.
But the landscape changes deeper in the forest. Partially burned bark with green leaves becomes singed trunks. Then all color is eventually gone, leaving only massive dead trees towering over lifeless soil.
Those trees, he said, won’t grow back. And some of the soil is what the ranchers call “moonscaped,” because the white ash makes it look like the moon. That earth won’t be able to produce anything for a while in those patches and is essentially sterile, he said.
“I think what we can do is just show people that there was a lot of damage done here,” Diamond said. “I think they kind of forgot just how bad it really was.”
Repairs could add up to millions of dollars
Diamond and his wife Kaye are in the process of assessing all their losses and the repairs that are needed, he said, which could take many more months, even if other people came to help them look every day.
The Schnebergers, who have been ranchers for generations, were also hit by the fire and are looking at what’s been destroyed around their property too. They probably have it worse than anyone, Diamond surmised.
The U.S. Forest Service lit a lot of intentional fires — backburns — on the Schneberger’s property in an effort to prevent the out-of-control blaze from consuming fuels and going further. The backburns incinerated all of their pastures and destroyed a lot of their fences. Those pastures are growing back now, generating feed for their cows again, but there aren’t enough fences to keep the cows contained.
Cows from the Schnebergers’ ranch have wandered over to the Diamonds’ property to eat their grass since broken fencing isn’t holding them in anymore, but the couple understands. Miles and miles of fence became useless after being charred to nothing or near-nothing.
“Nobody can keep their cattle where they’re supposed to be because all the fences are burned up,” Kaye Diamond said.
That may mean losing more cows, too. “And there goes our year’s income,” Laura Schneberger said. As they drove around the Gila on Thursday, she felt some relief as she saw some of her cows for the first time since the fire started, calling out their names from the four-wheeler.
Jack Diamond guessed his ranch has about 10 miles of scorched fences, but since he hasn’t seen everything, he said he isn’t certain. Between all the ranches, maybe around 20 miles of fencing burned up, he estimated, but Matt Schneberger said anywhere from 30 to 60 miles total could’ve been lost.
To replace just one mile can cost around $20,000 to $30,000, so they could be looking at needing nearly a million dollars just to fix the fencing alone.
Flooding can be costly, too. That’s a threat that will continue for years, Diamond said, and while he doesn’t think it’s a deadly threat in the south, he said there is a possibility of getting stranded somewhere.
Special vehicles are needed just to navigate the roads and trails that are full of rocks, tree limbs and other debris carried down by floods. Some areas have huge divots filled with sitting water and other material. The Forest Service is working to clean up these paths every day, he said.
Kaye Diamond surmised that flooding broke a well, something else they need to get fixed. The water also deteriorated one of their ponds, a small reservoir with dirt walls that collects rainwater for livestock to drink. The walls were mostly knocked out by the rain and floods, and silt crept in.
Where does help come from?
The goal is to get the forest back to where it was before, Jack Diamond said, and that will take help.
Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham requested on Thursday, July 28 that the U.S. Department of Agriculture give funds to ranchers dealing with damages from fires throughout the state, although no response has been received yet.
The ranchers don’t like handouts but just want to see both the federal forest and their own land recover, Diamond said.
“We just want it rehabbed,” he said. “And it seems like they’re doing it up north, but it’s not happening down here.”
All of the money from the Burned Area Rehabilitation fund is going to the Hermits Peak-Calf Canyon Fire. A lot of attention and funding has been focused on the aftermath in the north, he said, which makes sense because of how many people have been suffering up there — but damage was done down here too.
Jack Diamond said he has close ties with Sierra County Commissioner Jim Paxon, who recently spoke to a legislative panel about aid for the ranchers. He was also seeking funding for the U.S. Forest Service. He said although others are frustrated with the Forest Service because of destruction from backburns and lack of recovery funds for the ranchers, he’s not because he knows they want to help but just don’t have the money to do it.
“The Forest Service needs to come up with the dollars, and they’re trying to,” Diamond said. “They just can’t seem to get the dollars right now, but hopefully it will come about.”
The Natural Resources Conservation Service might provide funding, Matt Schneberger said, but the organization is still trying to get a sense of all the damage done. Diamond said he’s already shown them around some of his property.
“It’s hard to really think about trying to start your everyday life again, because everything’s gone,” Kaye Diamond said. “I mean, we can’t reseed it. We can’t build all of our fences. We just can’t afford it.”
‘We can’t start over’
The Diamonds have only recently started coming to terms with what’s happened because so much of their land — and the harm done to it — was inaccessible while the fire was still blazing.
“It’s worse now than what it was when it was burning because you see what needs to be done,” Jack Diamond said.
“And we can’t do it,” Kaye finished. “We can’t do it all.”
The fire didn’t look that big at first, she said. She and her husband started doing prep work around their land, like removing pine needles or creating fire barriers, about a week before the blaze got to them in addition to regularly taking care of their cattle. They haven’t stopped working since, she said.
It’s overwhelming, she said, and stress about the devastated forest and their property has been getting to both of them emotionally.
“We can’t start over,” she said. “We’re not young anymore.”
The Schnebergers, shocked at the state of their land, are outraged at the damage from intentional fires the U.S. Forest Service lit trying to keep the wildfire at bay. They lost one of their cows from a backburn.
Looking at all the harm done to the forest and their property, Laura Schneberger said she’ll never get over it. “Anything that we didn’t have burned naturally, they burned,” she said.
The fire created chaos, she said. Now, the future may be uncertain on top of an already risky business.
“You start wondering where you’re going to be in a year,” she said.
Megan Gleason is a reporter for Source New Mexico.
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SHIPPENSBURG, Pa. — The remains of a woman reported missing in Shippensburg earlier this year have been found in Florida, and her death is being investigated as a possible homicide, according to State Police.
Jasmine Lynn Forbes, 31, was reported missing on Feb. 23, according to Pennsylvania State Police Trooper Megan Frazer.
Forbes' remains were found at a property in Pasco County, Florida, after an extensive search by investigators with the county sheriff's office, Frazer said Wednesday.
State Police contacted authorities in Florida after their investigation determined Forbes may have traveled there, Frazer said.
The investigation led Pasco County authorities to the property, where they believed Forbes might have been harmed, according to Frazer.
Investigators eventually found human remains that were later identified as Forbes, Frazer said.
State Police are continuing to work with investigators in Florida. Forbes' death is believed to be a homicide, according to Frazer.
At the time of her disappearance, police said Forbes may have been endangered.
Anyone with information regarding the case is asked to contact State Police at (717) 249-2121 or the Pasco County Tip Line at (800) 706-2488.
Tips can also be emailed to pascosheriff.com/tips. | https://www.fox43.com/article/news/local/cumberland-county/human-remains-discovered-florida-shippensburg-woman-jasmine-forbes/521-4a6136ef-5e66-4289-b9a4-2b447a380d5c | 2022-08-03T16:38:27 | 0 | https://www.fox43.com/article/news/local/cumberland-county/human-remains-discovered-florida-shippensburg-woman-jasmine-forbes/521-4a6136ef-5e66-4289-b9a4-2b447a380d5c |
FRANKFORT, KY (WOWK) – Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear says those who lost some important documents in the devastating floods that tore through eastern Kentucky last week will soon be able to get them replaced.
The governor says he has signed an emergency order to help make it easier for victims of the floods in 13 counties to replace essential documents such as driver’s licenses and titles for free by waiving the fees required for duplicates of the documents. Those counties include Breathitt, Clay, Floyd, Johnson, Knott, Leslie, Letcher, Magoffin, Martin, Owsley, Perry, Pike and Wolfe counties. He says the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet will deploy driver licensing staff to help the area with a full range of licensing services.
Pop-up locations for the licensing services will be available at the following locations between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. on the designated days with no appointment needed:
- Friday, August 5: Jenny Wiley State Resort Park, 75 Theatre Court, Prestonsburg, Ky. 41653
- Monday, August 8: Pine Mountain State Resort Park, 1050 State Park Road, Pineville, Ky. 40977
- Tuesday, August 9: Buckhorn State Resort Park, 4441 Ky Hwy. 1833, Buckhorn, Ky. 41721
According to the governor, the death toll from the floods remains at 37 Kentuckians. Beshear says the fatalities include eight in Breathitt County, two in Clay County, 17 in Knott County, three in Letcher County and seven in Perry County.
Beshear says the Kentucky State Police has completed over 1,000 wellness checks that “went incredibly well,” but missing persons cases have been opened for three women in Breathitt County. The governor says the number is from reports into the KSP posts and doesn’t take into account reporting to other local agencies.
The governor also says between the Kentucky National Guard, West Virginia National Guard and Tennessee National Guard, more than 1,300 rescues have been completed in the area.
On Monday, Gov. Beshear ordered all state offices to lower their flags to half-staff beginning at sunrise on Tuesday, Aug. 2 and ending at sunset on Sunday, Aug. 7 to recognize the loss that so many Kentuckians have been through. He also said he would light the Capitol dome and the Governor’s mansion green, the color of compassion, as he did during the peak of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Yesterday, Beshear announced that Floyd and Pike counties were now included among those eligible for FEMA assistance. Eligibility had already been granted to Breathitt, Clay, Knott, Letcher and Perry counties.
Those who sustained losses in the designated counties can apply for assistance at DisasterAssistance.gov or by calling 1-800-621-FEMA (3362).
Mobile FEMA registration centers will be open to help with applications for federal assistance and provide information about other disaster recovery resources. Here are the registration centers:
Kentucky Power said approximately 23,000 customers lost power due to the storms. As of today, Wednesday, Aug. 3, the company says power has been restored for around 78% of those customers. According to the outage map, approximately 5,431 outages are still in need of repair throughout the region.
According to Kentucky Power, terrain and poor conditions are making the remaining restoration efforts “extremely difficult and time consuming.” The company says many of the areas are not accessible by truck and crews are manually hand-setting poles as well as walking, climbing and using ATVs to reach those areas.
Despite the difficulties, Kentucky Power says they anticipate having most restorations completed by the end of the week.
Due to extreme heat in the forecast, cooling stations have been opened in eight counties, including:
- Breathitt County – Breathitt Library located at 1024 College Ave. in Lost Creek
- Floyd County – Floyd Community Center located at 7199 KY-80 in Langley
- Johnson County – City of Paintsville Recreation Center located at 232 Preston Street in Paintsville
- Knott County – Knott County Sportsplex located at 450 Kenny Champion Loop in Leburn
- Letcher County – Letcher County Central High School located at 435 Cougar Drive in Whitesburg
- Perry County – Perry County Community Center located at 354 Perry Park in Hazard
- Pike County – Valley Elementary School located at 162 Douglas Parkway in Pikeville
- Wolfe County – Senior Center located at 76 Marion Street in Campton
To report a missing person in the floods:
According to the Kentucky State Police, if you want to report someone in Magoffin, Johnson, Martin, Floyd or Pike counties, contact Post 9 Pikeville at 606-433-7711.
If you want to report someone missing in Breathitt, Perry, Knott, Letcher or Leslie counties, contact Post 13 Hazard at 606-435-6069.
If you want to report someone missing in Jackson, Owsley or Lee counties, contact Post 7 Richmond at 859-623-2404.
If you want to report someone missing in Wolfe or Morgan counties, contact Post 8 Morehead at 606-784-4127.
If you want to report someone missing in Harlan County, contact Post 10 Harlan at 606-573-3131. | https://www.wowktv.com/news/local/beshear-gives-update-on-eastern-kentucky-floods/ | 2022-08-03T16:40:04 | 1 | https://www.wowktv.com/news/local/beshear-gives-update-on-eastern-kentucky-floods/ |
CHARLESTON, WV (WOWK) — Dolly Parton is coming to Charleston, West Virginia, in August to celebrate the success of her library program that provides books to Mountain State children.
Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library is a partnership program through Marshall University’s June Harless Center and the West Virginia Department of Education (WVDE). Once a month, the program provides a high-quality, age-appropriate book to enrolled children from birth to 5 years old — at no cost.
“Early childhood literacy is the foundation of academic achievement and success,” the WVDE said in a press release. “Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library has become the pre-eminent early childhood book-gifting program and is built on decades of research demonstrating that having books in the home supports a love of reading and literacy skills.”
Over 3 million books have been given to West Virginia children since 2007. Last year, the WVDE announced the Imagination Library was active in all 55 Mountain State counties. Parton promised to visit West Virginia once all counties were onboard, making it one of 11 states in the U.S. with the distinction.
Parton’s Charleston visit will not be open to the public, but the event will be viewable through West Virginia Public Broadcasting television channels and social media streams starting at 5:30 p.m. Parton will sing two songs and participate in a fireside chat.
“An evening with Dolly: Celebrating Imagination Library in West Virginia,” will be at the Clay Center for Arts and Sciences in Charleston on Aug. 9 at 5:30 p.m.
To learn more about Parton’s Imagination Library or to enroll a child, visit the June Harless Center website or the WVDE website. | https://www.wowktv.com/news/local/dolly-parton-visiting-charleston-on-aug-9-to-celebrate-imagination-librarys-success/ | 2022-08-03T16:40:10 | 0 | https://www.wowktv.com/news/local/dolly-parton-visiting-charleston-on-aug-9-to-celebrate-imagination-librarys-success/ |
One year after Grand Prairie officials warned residents about a missing venomous cobra, the snake still has yet to be found.
The cobra’s owner, 23-year-old Lawrence Matl, was arrested six months ago in connection to the snake's disappearance, according to the Grand Prairie Police Department.
Matl, 23, was arrested on a warrant for violating Parks and Wildlife Code 43.853, which says that “a person may not intentionally, knowingly, recklessly, or with criminal negligence release or allow the release from captivity” of a venomous nonindigenous snake.
Matl reported the West African Banded Cobra missing from his home in the 1800 block of Cherry Street on Aug. 3, 2021, telling Animal Services officers that he noticed the snake was missing from its enclosure.
Matl and a snake apprehension professional searched for the cobra inside and outside of the residence, but the snake was never found.
There have been no sightings of the snake since.
Several months after the cobra was first reported missing, NBC 5 revisited the snake's disappearance after several viewers asked for updates.
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"Did they ever find that missing cobra snake? I saw the report where it was missing but nothing after that," asked Lance.
"Concerned that no one is actively looking for this deadly Cobra Snake," said Jo. "Isn't ANYONE CONCERNED?"
NBC 5 asked Grand Prairie officials for an update on the snake's whereabouts in December 2021.
"There is no update - still missing," said Grand Prairie Public Information Officer Mark Beseda. "If there ever is an update, I will notify the media with a press release."
Authorities tell residents if they see any type of reptile similar to the cobra that disappeared to not approach it and immediately call 911.
Area hospitals are also prepared with safety protocols on how to treat this type of snakebite in the event of someone comes into contact with the cobra.
“This could be deadly for an adult. It’s an extremely dangerous snake if you’re bitten,” said Randall Kennedy of Dallas Fort Worth Wildlife Control.
Kennedy also said the species of cobra tends to be very aggressive only when approached or provoked.
“First they’ll kind of stand up and show you their hood and try to warn you to get back,” said Kennedy. “Unfortunately, if you were bit by it, it’s very devastating. Lots of tissue damage immediately. You can go into a coma. It can attack the nervous system.”
Grand Prairie Police said Matl did have a valid state-issued license to own the venomous cobra.
“The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department did issue him a permit for this type of snake. He did have that permit granted by the state,” Officer Beseda said at the time of the snake's disappearance. “We’re looking into that permit. What does it take to get that permit, why is the permit granted in a residential area?”
However, Matl admits that he made a mistake.
“There were simple protocols that could have, five screws could’ve stopped this. It just gives a bad look for the community and I’m sorry too to the reptile community and my local community,” Matl told NBC 5.
Matl said he believes the snake likely slithered into his walls or attic and died in the heat.
He is currently being held at the Grand Prairie Detention Center with a bond of $10,000.00. | https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/local/one-year-later-venomous-cobra-missing-in-grand-prairie-still-has-not-been-found/3038999/ | 2022-08-03T16:42:59 | 0 | https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/local/one-year-later-venomous-cobra-missing-in-grand-prairie-still-has-not-been-found/3038999/ |
The skateboard facility at Pulaski Park in Hammond will reopen Thursday after being closed a month ago due to continued vandalism and graffiti, the city has announced.
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The skateboard facility at Pulaski Park in Hammond will reopen Thursday after being closed a month ago due to continued vandalism and graffiti, the city has announced.
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The skateboard facility at Pulaski Park in Hammond will reopen Thursday after being closed a month ago due to continued vandalism and graffiti, the city has announced.
HAMMOND — The skateboard facility at Pulaski Park will reopen Thursday after being closed a month ago due to continued vandalism and graffiti, the city has announced.
"With ongoing requests to reopen the park and after thousands of dollars was spent in employee hours and supplies to clean the park and repair the vandalism, the park will reopen," Hammond Mayor Thomas McDermott Jr. said.
"I want everyone to know that our community cares a lot about this park," he said. "There is a group of people that doesn't and we want them to know that we aren't going to stand by and just let this continue to happen,."
The north Hammond park had been the target of vandals for a couple of weeks before its closing, officials said.
"With each instance of vandalism, the Hammond Park Department has simply fixed the problem, hoping that it would eventually go away," McDermott said in a social media post at the time.
The mayor ordered the park department to indefinitely close the skateboard facility until the most recent vandals are turned in or otherwise brought to justice.
"We have spent millions on rebuilding Hammond's parks into some of the nicest around NWI," McDermott had said. "I’m not going to sit back, as Hammond's mayor, and watch vandals destroy something we worked so hard to build."
"If the kids of north Hammond cannot take care of their skateboard park, I'll move it to another part of Hammond that will take care of it," he said.
Upon announcing the reopening, McDermott said, "We're counting on the community to assist in monitoring what's happening at the skate park. I love to see kids using our parks and skate parks. They are what it’s all about and why we have these great amenities in the city."
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"If the kids of north Hammond cannot take care of their skateboard park, I'll move it to another part of Hammond that will take care of it," the mayor said.
The skateboard facility at Pulaski Park in Hammond will reopen Thursday after being closed a month ago due to continued vandalism and graffiti, the city has announced.
The skateboard facility at Pulaski Park in Hammond will reopen Thursday after being closed a month ago due to continued vandalism and graffiti, the city has announced.
The skateboard facility at Pulaski Park in Hammond will reopen Thursday after being closed a month ago due to continued vandalism and graffiti, the city has announced. | https://www.nwitimes.com/news/local/crime-and-courts/hammond-park-to-reopen-with-hope-community-will-help-stem-vandalism/article_091700ff-82b4-515f-bd59-25a9347fba0c.html | 2022-08-03T16:44:10 | 0 | https://www.nwitimes.com/news/local/crime-and-courts/hammond-park-to-reopen-with-hope-community-will-help-stem-vandalism/article_091700ff-82b4-515f-bd59-25a9347fba0c.html |
MICHIGAN CITY — Police Chief Dion Campbell is asking residents for their help in addressing crime in the city.
“It is essential that we come up with solutions for our city,” Campbell said last week in a public safety meeting at New Hope Missionary Baptist Church.
“We’re here tonight to hear from you” and see how to partner with the community, Assistant Chief Jillian Ashley said. “Some things that police officers do not even think of, you all do.”
Mayor Duane Parry said there is a "tremendous problem in our town, and we are going to overcome this problem."
Campbell outlined statistics for the first half of the year. Calls for service are down compared to the first half of 2021, but total arrests are up, from 827 to 1,135. Of this year’s arrests, 154 were juveniles and 981 were adults.
“Just making more arrests does not solve the problem,” Campbell said. “You cannot arrest away the issue.”
“This is a heart problem, a community problem,” he said.
The number of nonfatal shootings this year, 12, is triple that of the same period last year. The number of firearms seized jumped from 79 to 176. “That means that more and more people are carrying handguns,” Campbell said.
Crime data also details what neighborhoods see the most violent crime. Some residents tried to make that a race issue, but it isn’t, he said. “All people do not like criminals, and all people do not like shots fired in their neighborhood.”
“This paints a picture of where violent crime is and where (police response is) needed the most,” Campbell said.
Wes Scully, president of LaPorte County’s NAACP chapter, agreed. “It may not be a black/white situation. I think it’s more of an economic situation,” he said. “I know economics plague our community greatly.” Michigan City’s poverty rate is about 30%.
Campbell made the case for beefing up the police force. It’s currently budgeted at 84. “I would like to see our department reach about 100 officers total,” he said. “We’re probably going to have 2,000 to 3,000 more citizens in the next couple of years, and we have to be proactive.”
He hopes to develop a Street Hawk team to focus on areas where the most crime is occurring.
“I came to one of these meetings two years ago, and it has gotten worse,” one resident said. He heard 30 gunshots on the city’s south side and 20 shots on the east side, all in a single day.
“Those bullets have got to come down,” he said.
Parry touted the license plate readers and gunshot detectors the city is hoping to purchase. “This system raises us to a level of surveillance that we have never had before,” he said.
Campbell stressed the importance of community input on where to place the equipment. “One of the things we have done is fail to communicate effectively with the public,” he said.
The chief also emphasized the importance of families in shaping young people’s lives. “We need to deal with root issues,” he said. “We’ve got to start with the families.”
“We need to get out on our porches and start looking, see who’s coming into our community,” another resident said.
“She really conveys the heart of what I really believe Michigan City is,” Campbell responded.
Doug Ross, an award-winning writer, has been covering Northwest Indiana for more than 35 years, including more than a quarter of a century at The Times.
The state law that says if police and firefighters have adequate transportation to get to work and a reliable phone, they can live as far away as they want. | https://www.nwitimes.com/news/local/laporte/michigan-city/michigan-city-asks-publics-help-with-crime/article_d8dc2167-8e52-574f-9194-b454f85b51b6.html | 2022-08-03T16:44:17 | 0 | https://www.nwitimes.com/news/local/laporte/michigan-city/michigan-city-asks-publics-help-with-crime/article_d8dc2167-8e52-574f-9194-b454f85b51b6.html |
CALHOUN COUNTY, Ala. (WHNT) — A Guntersville woman was among 12 people indicted in what prosecutors call a “drug trafficking ring” in Calhoun County.
According to U.S. Attorney Prim Escalona, the indictment charging 12 people in a methamphetamine trafficking operation in Calhoun County was unsealed Tuesday. Eight of those defendants were arrested Tuesday with four others already in custody, according to Escalona.
Among those arrested was 36-year-old Melissa Sage Goins of Guntersville. The U.S. Attorney’s office said Goins was charged with conspiring to distribute 50 grams or more of methamphetamine.
That charge comes with the possibility of life in prison.
The other people charged in connection to the drug operation include:
- Antonio Franchester Orr, 48, of Eastaboga: Conspiring to distribute 50 grams or more of methamphetamine, distribution of 50 grams or more of methamphetamine, possession with an intent to distribute 500 grams or more of a mixture with a detectable amount of methamphetamine, attempt to possess with the intent to distribute 500 grams or more of a mixture with a detectable amount of methamphetamine
- Brandon Maurice Butler, 34, of Lincoln: Conspiring to distribute 50 grams or more of methamphetamine, possession of a firearm to further a drug trafficking crime
- Thomas Terrel Truss, 50, of Oxford: Conspiring to distribute 50 grams or more of methamphetamine
- Seth Michael Owens, 29, of Ragland: Conspiring to distribute 50 grams or more of methamphetamine, possession with an intent to distribute 500 grams or more of a mixture with a detectable amount of methamphetamine
- Gerod Montario Stripling, 35, of Eastaboga: Conspiring to distribute 50 grams or more of methamphetamine, possession with an intent to distribute 500 grams or more of a mixture with a detectable amount of methamphetamine, possession of a firearm to further a drug trafficking crime
- Jakahri Howard, 22, of Lincoln: Conspiring to distribute 50 grams or more of methamphetamine, possession with an intent to distribute 500 grams or more of a mixture and substance with a detectable amount of cocaine, possession of a firearm to further a drug trafficking crime
- Steven Weed, 50, of Lincoln: Conspiring to distribute 50 grams or more of methamphetamine
- Brian Kenneth Goodwin, 44, of Pell City: Conspiring to distribute 50 grams or more of methamphetamine, possession with an intent to distribute 50 grams or more of methamphetamine
- Michael Edwin Scales Sr., 68, of Anniston: Conspiring to distribute 50 grams or more of methamphetamine
- James Christopher Stanley, 46, of Tuscaloosa: Conspiring to distribute 50 grams or more of methamphetamine
- Charles Alan Calhoun, 57, of Alpine: Conspiring to distribute a substance with a detectable amount of cocaine
Officials say Orr, Stripling, and Stanley were already in custody on separate charges. The U.S. Attorney’s office stated Truss is serving a 20-year sentence for first-degree rape and sodomy.
According to Escalona, agents seized over 20 kilograms of methamphetamine and one kilogram of cocaine during this investigation. | https://www.cbs42.com/news/local/alabama-woman-among-those-charged-in-calhoun-county-drug-ring/ | 2022-08-03T16:46:15 | 1 | https://www.cbs42.com/news/local/alabama-woman-among-those-charged-in-calhoun-county-drug-ring/ |
DALLAS (KDAF) — In the words of the great Harry Styles, “Watermelon sugar high!”
It’s watermelon time in North Texas ladies and gentlemen.
Did you know that Aug. 3 is National Watermelon Day? Well, it is and there’s really nothing better to have to tickle your taste buds during the summer heat than a fresh watermelon.
Of course, Dallas is getting in on all of the watermelon fun with the Dallas Farmers Market Watermelon Day! “There’s a-melon reasons to celebrate local agriculture on Watermelon Day! Texas watermelons are in peak season and heading into The Shed by the truckload. Local farmers grow all the favorite varieties and even a few to try for the first time, like sweet Sugar Babies and yellow Desert Kings.”
Over at Watermelon Day, you and the family can sample some watermelons, find some awesome handmade goods, listen to live music, and enjoy some family-friendly activities. For more information about Watermelon Day, click here. | https://cw33.com/news/local/dallas-farmers-market-hosting-watermelon-day-during-first-weekend-of-august/ | 2022-08-03T16:51:04 | 1 | https://cw33.com/news/local/dallas-farmers-market-hosting-watermelon-day-during-first-weekend-of-august/ |
DALLAS (KDAF) — Dallas-based Southwest Airlines hit a special milestone this July.
The airline’s first-ever mother-daughter pilot duo took their first flight together on Saturday, July 23, flying from their hometown of Denver, Colorado to St. Louis Missouri.
“We’re committed to providing our Southwest Family a work environment where they can be themselves and be recognized for the unique perspectives they each bring forward,” the airline said in an official news release.
Captain Holly Petit started her career as a flight attendant. After working as a flight attendant for some time, officials say she wanted to learn the craft of flying planes, so she went to work. Captain Petit went on to get her certifications and became a pilot.
Her daughter, First Officer Keely Petit, naturally picked up an interest in flying growing up in a pilot’s home. From an early age, she realized she wanted to follow her mother’s career path in becoming a pilot herself. First Officer Petit interned at Southwest in the fall of 2017.
“Southwest was always the end goal for me,” First Officer Petit said in a news release. “There was really never any other option.” For more information, read the full report by clicking here. | https://cw33.com/news/local/southwests-first-ever-mother-daughter-pilot-duo-take-their-first-flight-together/ | 2022-08-03T16:51:10 | 1 | https://cw33.com/news/local/southwests-first-ever-mother-daughter-pilot-duo-take-their-first-flight-together/ |
Voters are set to narrow the field of Casper City Council candidates during the Aug. 16 primary.
Before heading to the polls, you need to know which ward you’re in, and who you can vote for.
Ward 1 covers most of central Casper between Poplar and Beverly (north of 21st Street), including downtown and neighborhoods north of the interstate.
Ward 2 includes everything west of Poplar, while Ward 3 covers Casper’s east side starting at Beverly.
This fall, voters will elect two new council members for Ward 3, and one each in wards 1 and 2.
Just two sitting council members are running to retain their seats — Mayor Ray Pacheco in Ward 3 and Jai-Ayla Sutherland, who was appointed to fill a Ward 1 vacancy in September.
The other two spots up for election this year are being left open by council member Shawn Johnson and Vice Mayor Steve Freel, both of whom are running to join the county commission.
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The council is non-partisan, meaning its members don’t run as members of a political party — which many cited as a reason they’re interested in the office.
But voters of any party will still see council candidates on their ballots in the upcoming primary. That first vote narrows the field ahead of the general election in November.
In other words, if you want to have a say in who represents your part of town, you’ll have to vote twice.
The new crop of council members elected this fall will take their posts in January.
Ward 1
Gena Jensen
Gena Jensen already has plenty on her plate — she’s executive director of the National Historic Trails Interpretive Center, sits on the board of the chamber of commerce and the Downtown Casper Business Association, teaches ski lessons at Hogadon and helps plan Casper’s annual Christmas parade.
But she’s running for council in the hopes of being even more involved in the city’s development, Jensen said.
“I love to see Casper grow and develop … and become more diverse,” she said. “And I like to be part of that whole process. I like the inner workings.”
Jensen said if elected, she would focus on promoting Casper to visitors and educating residents more about the decisions the council makes. Having all meetings open and available to watch remotely is a good start, she said, but the tricky part is getting people to engage.
She said she would ask hard questions in meetings, use plain language and look to social media as a way to connect with residents.
“How are we going to translate this so that the general public understands?” she said. “Because they’re not going to understand city terminology a lot of the time.”
John Minchow
John Minchow decided to run for council, he says, because he doesn’t like the direction he sees the city heading in.
“They could spend their money a lot more wisely,” Minchow said. “It’s taxpayers’ money — whether it comes from the state or federal government, it all still comes from taxpayers.”
If Minchow, a longtime Rocky Mountain Power employee, had his way, the city would prioritize streets and other infrastructure projects. City staff have consistently budgeted just enough money to maintain the streets, but haven’t been able to fully fund all the repairs and maintenance they need.
But at the same time, he said, Casper should make sure amenities including city pools stay funded to give families a reason to stay and kids a place to go during the summer.
Though Minchow is running in a ward that includes Casper’s downtown, he said the city’s policies, including the open container area, favor downtown too heavily and often ignore businesses in other parts of town.
“I’m not saying we shouldn’t try to help the downtown,” Minchow said. “But you have a whole city of businesses you have to take care of.”
Jai-Ayla Sutherland
Jai-Ayla Sutherland is the incumbent for the Ward 1 seat — though she’s sat on the council for less than a year.
The council member, who works for a global policy nonprofit, was appointed to fill the seat left open by Khrystyn Lutz last year.
“There’s a big learning curve,” she said. “I’ve learned so much, and there’s still so much more to learn.”
She said her priorities if elected for a full term would be largely the same as the ones she identified when interviewing for her current spot: promoting equity and inclusion in Casper, providing resources for mental and physical health and finding ways to keep young people in the community.
“The world is really hard right now,” she said. “I want (the council) to stick together and not get too divided.”
Dennis Rollins
Dennis Rollins has plenty of credits to his name, but has yet to see it on a ballot.
The filmmaker and longtime Casper resident said he’s running for council on the promise to listen to concerns and complaints from across the city.
If elected, Rollins said he would like to address Casper’s food deserts, including areas north of the interstate where residents don’t have easy access to affordable food.
“I lived in north Casper for five years, and I think that’s a very underserved part of our community,” he said. “Not only with the fact that there’s no grocery stores there.”
He’d also look to increase tourism in the area, diversify the local economy and ensure Casper’s first responders are well funded.
Rollins said he keeps up with council meetings himself, but has heard other residents complain of a lack of transparency from the city. He’d plan to spend time talking to people in neighborhoods across Casper in an effort to educate voters.
“So many times, people just shun politics altogether and say, ‘I don’t want to have anything to do with that,’” he said. “And then oftentimes, those are the people that will complain the loudest about what’s being done.”
Travis Van Hecke
Travis Van Hecke, an account manager for an energy services company, says he wants to see the council do more to bring businesses — and their jobs — to Casper.
“That brings in more money being spent and earned, I think it would be good for everyone,” Van Hecke said. “Do I know how to do that? I don’t right now. ... But I would like to be part of a positive change like that.
Van Hecke doesn’t keep up with the council, but said he occasionally sees issues like potholes and police funding appear on the news.
To encourage more business development, Van Hecke said he’d like to loosen the city’s restrictions on liquor licenses and make it easier for restaurants and bars to operate.
Ward 2
Michael Bond
Michael Bond is no stranger to the public sector. He worked in local schools for decades, as an educator, principal and administrator in Natrona County. But he’s drawn to the city council now — not the school board — as a way to represent Casper residents in a non-partisan forum.
Working at the school district gave him experience with multi-million-dollar budgets, Bond said, and with state and federal grants similar to those the city counts on to cover parts of its annual spending.
Bond said he supports the 1-cent tax, but wants to make sure the city is using the revenue from it to address residents’ top priorities. A recent survey showed those include public safety and streets.
Like many other candidates, Bond said he would hope to improve communication between the council and Casperites if elected.
“I think there are opportunities to get a little creative about how we listen to citizens and get that feedback,” he said, suggesting more city surveys or listening sessions as a possible solution.
Dan Elston
Dan Elston is already a familiar face in City Hall. He’s worked for the city as a supervisor in the building inspections department for 10 years, a post he says he would have to forfeit if elected to the council.
That experience, plus his years working in plumbing and construction before that, makes Elston highly familiar with the city’s codes and ordinances. He also has a hand in updating those codes and making suggestions for the municipal budget each year.
Elston said the most common complaint he hears when talking to residents is the poor street conditions around town.
He would plan to focus on transparency on the council, he said, and hope to foster good relationships with contractors looking to build and bring businesses to Casper.
“Anytime (contractors) do come to Casper and build projects, they are very pleased with the way that we accommodate them,” Elston said. “And the way that we’re able to be more streamlined in our processes … than other places they’ve worked.”
Nikki Green
Nikki Green says she hates downtime.
Green founded a case management agency that works with children and adults with disabilities, inspired by her experience raising her youngest child. She also sits on the city’s Council for People with Disabilities — another attempt at filling any free time she finds herself with, and which has shown her how slowly change happens at the city level.
“I want to push some more of the disability council’s missions, and some of the stuff that the MPO (Casper Area Metropolitan Planning Organization) has been working on as far as making Casper more mobile-friendly,” Green said. “I’m talking for everybody … increasing bike paths and walking lanes, putting sidewalks up instead of having people walk in the narrows.”
She said she would also like to see more of Casper’s police force trained in crisis intervention, to be better equipped to work with people with mental health issues and disabilities.
People Green has talked to on the west side bring up the city’s restrictions on parkway parking, she said, along with the usual concerns over street repairs.
“If that’s a concern, then I want to help voice that concern,” Green said.
Eric Paulson
Eric Paulson, unlike many of his opponents, said there are many issues where he’s not willing to compromise.
At a candidate forum in July, Paulson said he’s against government, including the city council, using terms like “economic development” to justify taxation and subsidies for “nonprofit organizations that do not support our conservative values.”
“I will not work together. I will fight for you,” Paulson told the crowd.
Paulson, who operates rental properties and recently started a small security company, said his work as a landlord allows him to talk to plenty of Casper residents on a regular basis.
Encouraging charter schools and lowering property taxes are at the top of his priority list, he said — though both don’t necessarily fall under the city’s jurisdiction. But Paulson said the city shouldn’t just stand by and say it can’t do anything about schools or property taxes, both of which are administered by the county.
“I do not want to pass the buck anymore,” he said. “I’m going to say, ‘When can I show up at the school board with you?’ Because as a city council member, I feel my word is going to have a little more weight than one person, you know, one vote doesn’t mean a lot.”
Paulson said he’s “not a big fan” of federal grants being used by the city, but said he would be fine accepting the money as long as there are no harmful strings attached.
Ward 3
Ryan Amadio
Ryan Amadio is Casper born and raised, but left for big city life in his 20s. Coming back to Casper, he said, makes him appreciate the city and the family-centric community he’s found here.
“It’s a beautiful city. I love living here. But things are getting a little old, and the roads are always a problem,” he said.
Amadio said he doesn’t follow the council closely, but has lived and owned homes in all three wards before settling on the east side last year. There aren’t any specific issues he’d like to tackle, Amadio said, but he would be looking to bring a conservative viewpoint to city spending if elected. His work as an asset manager — dealing with billing and numbers — could help that goal.
He would be in favor of continuing subsidies for city amenities including Hogadon and the events center, Amadio said.
“Those bring people to the community,” he said. “I think those are things that you can spend money on, because you have to spend money to make money and those generate revenue.”
Brandy Haskins
Brandy Haskins has long been interested in politics — but she doesn’t want to be a politician.
Haskins, a financial manager for Rocky Mountain Infectious Disease, said she saw party politics become too divisive during the pandemic. But the four-hour work sessions and tedious budget work the council does, she says, still appeals to her.
“The city stuff, everything we decide will actually directly affect me and my people,” she said.
Right now, she said, she doesn’t have many specific gripes with the city. The thing she hears most about from constituents in her ward is the city no longer maintaining flowerbeds in a roundabout in Centennial Hills.
If she were to change one thing on the council, Haskins said she would adjust the city’s budget to include street repairs and other infrastructure costs in the general fund rather than the 1-cent tax budget. If she had her way, she said, she would also make the 1-cent tax permanent.
“I want us to have as many things as possible for the kids to do,” she said. “But that requires extra money.”
Trevor Mahlum
Trevor Mahlum has spent his career as an educator, teaching about civics and government. That’s part of the reason he wants to be a part of it, he said.
“I love policy, I love the legal side of things,” he said. “And this community has just been really good to me.”
Mahlum said he would want to weigh in on issues including park maintenance and plans for city buildings such as the soon-to-be new police headquarters downtown.
If elected, he said he would also be interested in expanding the city’s bus services to better connect points of interest and would want to explore options for a city-run curbside recycling service.
“While absolutely, economic diversity is something that this community could benefit from, the council isn’t really able to do too much to change that trajectory,” he said. “What council can do is make living in Casper a draw … anything that will help to improve quality of life, that will help businesses and employees choose to be in the community.”
Ray Pacheco
Ray Pacheco, in his second term as Casper’s mayor and one of just two incumbents running for reelection this year, had to think long and hard before filing for another term.
He’s sat on the council for two terms, and said he’s seen public interest in the council’s dealings rise since he first arrived.
Pacheco said he ultimately decided to go for another term to see high-priority projects including street repairs and water treatment plant maintenance through to completion.
The council’s job has only gotten harder thanks to recent inflation and a shrinking local economy, Pacheco said, which put extra pressure on the already-tough budgeting process.
At a candidate forum, Pacheco emphasized the importance of city subsidies for nonprofits and the events center, which brings money-makers like the College National Finals Rodeo and state sports tournaments to town.
“It is a no-brainer that we continue to do those things,” he said. “It brings millions to the city.”
Woody Warren
Woody Warren is extremely vocal about local politics, he said. So he decided to do something about it.
Warren said he would bring a libertarian approach to the council if elected — he’s opposed to additional taxation, he said, and believes in keeping government out of private business. He ran for a seat on the council in 2020, and found that most people he talked to about it didn’t have a good understanding of what the body actually does.
“People are looking at the big-ticket splash items, instead of looking at the boring, mundane stuff” that has to be taken care of first, Warren said.
He would focus first on helping balance the city’s budget, and looking for ways to save money. The city may be jumping the gun by funding beautification projects, he said, before all of its infrastructure needs have been met.
Warren has worked in retail for more than 20 years, managing stores and their budgets. He says that gives him the experience needed to dig into the weeds of the city’s finances.
“A lot of people that get elected into these positions see themselves as community leaders, instead of community servants,” he said. “Some people want change. They want some fresh voices within the council.” | https://trib.com/news/local/casper/candidates-vie-for-four-open-seats-on-casper-city-council/article_8ad3192a-12b2-11ed-9989-8fcc7bdf8f3a.html | 2022-08-03T16:51:21 | 0 | https://trib.com/news/local/casper/candidates-vie-for-four-open-seats-on-casper-city-council/article_8ad3192a-12b2-11ed-9989-8fcc7bdf8f3a.html |
Homes and structures are flooded near Quicksand, Ky., Thursday, July 28, 2022. Volunteers with Tupelo-based nonprofit Eight Days of Hope will travel to Bear Creek, Kentucky, on Saturday, Aug. 6, for a two-week deployment to aid flooding victims in three counties.
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TUPELO • Tupelo-based nonprofit Eight Days of Hope will respond to the catastrophic flooding in Eastern Kentucky this weekend.
Volunteers with the faith-based organization say they will travel to Bear Creek, Kentucky, on Saturday, Aug. 6, to set up temporary headquarters at Big Creek Missions. From there, they will help residents of three counties recover from last week’s historic flooding, which has killed at least 37 people and destroyed near-countless homes.
“The damage caused by this flood is hard to face,” said Stephen Tybor III, EDOH president and CEO. “Our hearts are breaking for so many who have lost everything and feel hopeless right now. We have to do all we can to help this community see that recovery is possible in the midst of the uncertainty.”
The team will remain deployed for two weeks. They’ll return home on Aug. 20. During this two-week deployment, volunteers will help families recover their belongings and offer assistance as they begin to salvage what is left of their homes.
The Rapid Response team will aid flooding victims with mucking out houses, demo, heavy equipment work, and much more. Their laundry trailer will also be deployed to give the families the opportunity to wash their clothes and save any clothing, bedding, or other items damaged because of the storm.
Volunteers with Eight Days of Hope must be at least 18 years old and no specific skillsets are required. To volunteer or for information about the outreach, visit www.eightdaysofhope.com.
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GRAYS HARBOR COUNTY, Wash. — Andrew Carlson, the father of missing 5-year-old Oakley Carlson, was released from Grays Harbor County jail early Wednesday morning. He has been behind bars since December 2021 on charges unrelated to his daughter’s disappearance.
Oakley Carlson was last seen alive in February 2021, according to Grays Harbor detectives.
Andrew Carlson pleaded guilty in March to two counts of endangerment with a controlled substance for exposing children to methamphetamine and was sentenced to 12 months in prison. He had no previous criminal history, which made him eligible for early release.
Under the endangerment charges, Andrew Carlson was accused of knowingly or intentionally permitting two of his dependent children to be exposed to, ingest, inhale, or have contact with methamphetamine. According to court documents, Oakley's siblings had "extremely high" levels of methamphetamines in their systems, suggesting they had either been exposed to the drug or may have ingested it.
In addition to 12 months in prison, Judge Katherine Svoboda said in March that Andrew Carlson cannot consume controlled substances, including marijuana or THC, without a valid prescription. He must also obtain a chemical dependency evaluation within 45 days of his release, follow up with any treatment recommended and provide proof to the court within six months of release.
Additionally, Andrew Carlson is not allowed to have any firearms or unsupervised contact with anyone under the age of 18, with the exception of his biological children, pending dependency court hearings.
Jordan Bowers, Oakley’s mother, was sentenced to 20 months in prison in April for two charges of child endangerment with a controlled substance. Bowers pleaded guilty to the charges in Grays Harbor County Superior Court after she initially pleaded not guilty.
Bowers had also previously been charged with one count of abandonment, but the charge was dropped as part of the plea deal. The charges, which are both class B felonies, are not related to Oakley's disappearance. Due to her past criminal history, Bowers faced a longer sentence than Andrew Carlson. She is due to be released from jail in January 2023.
Neither Andrew Carlson nor Bowers have been charged in relation to Oakley’s disappearance. She was last seen alive on Feb. 10, 2021.
Jamie Jo Hiles, Oakley’s former foster mom, has been fighting for justice in Oakley’s case. Oakley was sent to live with Erik and Jamie Jo Hiles for more than two years before being returned to her birth parents in 2019.
Hiles told KING 5 her thoughts are with Oakley and the other victims in this case.
“I’m hurt for her siblings because that’s a lot of trauma, and the time that Jordan and Andrew are going to serve in jail and prison is so short in comparison to the lifelong trauma that these kids are going to feel,” Hiles said Wednesday. “That’s where I’m angry, and that’s where I don’t think that Andrew should have gotten out today.”
Hiles said the Washington State Department of Children, Youth, and Families filed a writ of habeas corpus with State Attorney General Bob Ferguson on Oakey's behalf in hopes of getting Andrew Carlson in front of a judge for Oakley’s case and to try to keep him behind bars.
“I’m really frustrated and disappointed,” Hiles explained. “I assume it’s still sitting on his desk, and that’s a shame because that could have kept Andrew [in jail], wondering where is Oakley?”
Police started looking for Oakley in December 2021 when a school principal called and requested a welfare check. The Oakville Elementary School principal called the police after one of Oakley’s siblings told her at a sleepover that “Oakley is no more,” according to court documents.
Investigators said Oakley wasn’t seen during the welfare check and both Bowers and Andrew Carlson were uncooperative.
During a search of the family’s home, police found toys and clothing for all kids, except Oakley. They also found blood on blinds at the home and the front door. Investigators searched the family’s 300-acre property but didn’t find Oakley.
Anyone with information about Oakley's disappearance is asked to contact the Grays Harbor County Sheriff's Office non-emergency number at 360-533-8765 or contact Detective Sgt. Paul Logan at 360-964-1729 or by email at sodetectives@co.grays-harbor.wa.us. | https://www.king5.com/article/news/local/oakley-carlson-father-andrew-carlson-released-grays-harbor-county-jail/281-0472e6ad-a96b-46e5-9ce0-7f889c14b433 | 2022-08-03T17:00:50 | 0 | https://www.king5.com/article/news/local/oakley-carlson-father-andrew-carlson-released-grays-harbor-county-jail/281-0472e6ad-a96b-46e5-9ce0-7f889c14b433 |
A Long Island man who was convicted of hitting Nicki Minaj's father with his car, getting out of the vehicle and looking at the victim, then getting back into the car and driving away, has been sentenced to one year in prison, prosecutors said.
Charles Polevich, of Mineola, pled guilty in May to leaving the scene of an accident without reporting it and tampering with physical evidence, both of which are felonies. Judge Howard Sturim sentenced him Wednesday and fined Polevich $5,000 and suspended his license for six months.
"Given the severity of the defendant’s conduct, the NCDA advocated for a sentence of 1 to 3 years. The court did not impose our recommended sentence and the defendant was sentenced to 1 year in jail. We continue to express our condolences to the family of Robert Maraj," said Nassau County District Attorney's Office spokesperson Brendan Brosh.
According to prosecutors, Polevich hit 64-year-old Robert Maraj at the intersection of Rosyln Road and Raff Avenue on Feb. 12, 2021.
Polevich then exited his 1992 white Volvo, looked at Maraj on the ground, then got back into his Volvo and left the scene. He drove home and hid the car in his garage under a tarp. Maraj was pronounced dead the next day.
The defendant surrendered to authorities on Feb. 17, 2021.
Polevich's attorney, Marc Gann, previously said his client is "remorseful for any role he may have played" in Maraj's death. | https://www.nbcnewyork.com/news/local/ny-man-convicted-of-killing-nicki-minajs-father-and-hiding-his-car-gets-1-year-in-jail/3808100/ | 2022-08-03T17:04:33 | 0 | https://www.nbcnewyork.com/news/local/ny-man-convicted-of-killing-nicki-minajs-father-and-hiding-his-car-gets-1-year-in-jail/3808100/ |
Hy-Vee planning Fishers store on northeast side
Hy-Vee grocery plans to build a grocery on the Northeast Side of Fishers.
The Iowa-based chain applied for a permit to move to a vacant site at 136th Street and Olio Road at the Saxony development in a growing residential area where residents have long complained they need a grocery.
“That area is growing like crazy and this is definitely needed there,” said Fishers City Councilor David Giffel. “It’s a great location for them, close to Interstate.”
The plan is under review by the city’s economic development department and no timetable for construction was available. It would be next to the Towns of Avalon North, a 120-townhouse subdivision, and less than 2 miles from a Kroger, at 116th Street and Olio Road.
Kroger has another store at 116th Street and Cumberland Road and an Aldi grocer is nearby. In 2017, a Marsh at 116th Street and Brooks School Road closed and that site remains vacant.
In January, Hy-Vee announced it planned to build a 150,000-square-foot store in Zionsville at the southwest corner of Whitestown Parkway and South 700 East. The company had announced last year it was preparing a major expansion to open stores in four new states, including Indiana, by 2023.
Officials with Hy-Vee could not be reached immediately for comment.
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BOISE, Idaho — Planned Parenthood has filed a total of three lawsuits against the State of Idaho over laws that would prohibit most abortions in the state. Arguments related to two of those lawsuits take place Wednesday morning in the Idaho Supreme Court.
The hearing will be livestreamed on KTVB.COM, the KTVB YouTube channel and the KTVB+ app for Roku and Amazon Fire.
The first lawsuit brought by Planned Parenthood challenges SB 1309, which the court has put on hold while the lawsuit is pending and which allows relatives of a fetus aborted after six weeks gestation to sue doctors for minimum $20,000 damages. The second challenges Idaho’s “trigger law,” which will make all abortion a felony in Idaho, with just three narrow exceptions, starting in late August, now that the U.S. Supreme Court has overturned Roe v. Wade. That second lawsuit claims the trigger law violates the Idaho Constitution and the Idaho Human Rights Act.
The three key questions the court wants explored:
• Should the court put both laws on hold while the two cases are pending?
• Should the two cases be consolidated into a single one?
• Should either or both of the cases be transferred down to the district court level for trial before being taken up by the high court?
A third lawsuit was filed by Planned Parenthood on July 25, which declares the six-week abortion ban, HB 366, that passed the legislature in 2021 is also unconstitutional. It is also known as the Fetal Heartbeat Protection Act, which SB 1309 amended.
The six-week ban criminalizes the performance of an abortion after a “fetal heartbeat” has been detected, which lawmakers cited as six weeks. This established a different type of trigger law, which would make the ban go into effect in Idaho if a similar law was upheld by a higher court in another state.
This happened in Georgia on July 20. The state's law banning abortion after six weeks from 2019 is now able to take effect after a federal court of appeals upheld the ban.
Planned Parenthood again cited the six-week ban as unconstitutional.
If the trigger ban is upheld, the six-week ban becomes moot.
Alexandra Duggan is at the Idaho Supreme Court to cover the hearing for KTVB. Live updates are posted below.
11:05 a.m.: Intervening attorney Monte Stewart (for Idaho Legislature): If the stay is held, it is "perpetuating the Roe-Casey abortion regime" in Idaho.
10:49 a.m.: Larrondo said we have to look at the framers of the Constitution's original intent -- abortion was illegal so there would be "no way" they would enshrine it as a fundamental right.
10:40 a.m.: Larrondo is citing good faith judgment in medical judgment as a reason the law is not vague. "Not every word needs to be defined," she says.
10:39 a.m.: Megan Larrondo, representing the state, is up now for her arguments. She is saying the law is not vague since the option to provide the abortion is up to the discretion of the healthcare provider.
10:29 a.m.: Moeller said there are scientific citations in the petition and that the court cannot weigh that because Schoenfield laid out that this is based on law, not fact of the matter.
10:23 a.m.: Schoenfield said high courts have already identified a right to privacy (and abortion) and in Idaho. Moeller said that abortion was federally identified in the Constitution but not in Idaho, as it has always been illegal before Roe.
10:15 a.m.: Alan Schoenfield is arguing for Planned Parenthood. He begins by saying the law is vague and no one will know how specific or substantive the risk of death must be to provide an abortion.
10:07 a.m.: Justices take their seats on the bench. Chief Justice G. Richard Bevan speaking.
10:05 a.m.: Justices have not yet entered the courtroom.
9:52 a.m.: We are in the courtroom now.
9:16 a.m.: There is also a Planned Parenthood rally planned for 9:30 a.m.
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