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ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. – Investigative documents show all three of the Orange County residents accused of illegally voting in the 2020 elections, this week, thought their right to vote had been restored.
Gov. Ron DeSantis, R-Fla., announced the charges against 20 Florida residents on Thursday.
He claimed they had been convicted of violent felonies in the past, such as murder and sexual assault, and they did not have the right to vote restored under Amendment 4.
Florida voters passed Amendment 4 in 2018, which granted voting rights to people who had been convicted of felony crimes. Later legislation whittled that down, prohibiting those who had been convicted of violent crimes while requiring the rest to pay all court fees and fines before their voting rights could be restored.
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On Wednesday, three Orange County residents were arrested and charged with false affirmation and voting as an unqualified elector.
Both charges are third-degree felonies.
Jerry Foster, 72, of Orlando, served prison time for sexual battery on a child in 2009.
According to his arrest report on Wednesday, Foster told investigators he registered to vote in September of 2020.
“Foster heard on the news in 2020 that Gov. DeSantis ‘blessed’ all convicted felons the right to vote except for convicted murderers and sexual offenders,” the report reads. “Foster called the Orange County Sheriff’s Office resident deputy assigned to sexual offenders and inquired about voting and the deputy reportedly told him that he could vote.”
Michelle Stribling, 52, of Eatonville, served prison time for second-degree murder.
According to her arrest report on Wednesday, Stribling told investigators she could not read or write very well and did not understand the question on the voter registration application.
“Stribling asked a representative that offered the voter registration applications for assistance with completing the application and the individual would not assist her,” the report read.
She said she checked the statement that indicated she was not a convicted felon.
Peter Washington, 59, or Orlando, served 10 years in prison for attempted sexual battery.
He said he attended assimilation classes as he approached his release date, where he was told by an unknown probation officer that his civil rights would be automatically restored upon his release.
Nine years passed before Washington registered to vote in Orange County after he received an application in the mail from the Orange County Supervisor of Elections.
According to his arrest report, he received a voter registration card, and he also reported for jury duty three times after receiving summons.
“Washington and his wife went to their precinct polling location and voted during the 2020 general election,” the report read. “Washington advised he truly believed his civil rights had been restored.”
If convicted, all three face a maximum of five years in prison and a $5,000 fine. | https://www.clickorlando.com/news/local/2022/08/19/3-arrested-for-voter-fraud-in-orange-county-believed-their-voting-rights-had-been-restored/ | 2022-08-19T20:24:24 | 0 | https://www.clickorlando.com/news/local/2022/08/19/3-arrested-for-voter-fraud-in-orange-county-believed-their-voting-rights-had-been-restored/ |
THE VILLAGES, Fla. – A third resident of The Villages has admitted to voting twice during the 2020 election, court records show.
Joan Halstead, 73, entered a pretrial intervention program Wednesday that will allow her to avoid potential prison time if she successfully completes court-ordered requirements such as performing community service and attending a civics class.
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Halstead acknowledged her guilt as part of her agreement with prosecutors.
“The parties agree that the first step in rehabilitation is to the admission of her wrongdoing,” the written contract states.
“I have no comment about this. Thank you very much, though,” Halstead told News 6 when reached by phone Thursday.
Two other residents of The Villages accused of voting twice, Charles Barnes and Jay Ketcik, signed similar pretrial intervention contracts earlier this year.
All three were facing a maximum of five years in prison if a jury convicted them of the third-degree felony.
A fourth resident of the sprawling retirement community, John Rider, is still awaiting trial. Rider has pleaded not guilty.
Under the pretrial intervention contracts, prosecution of Halstead, Barnes and Ketcik will be deferred for a period of 18 months, with the possibility that it will be permanently deferred if they successfully complete the court-ordered requirements.
Those requirements include refraining from violating any laws, possessing firearms without permission, and changing their residence or employment without permission, records show.
Halstead, Barnes and Ketcik must also complete a 12-week adult civics class based on the textbook “We the People; the Citizen and the Constitution” and receive a grade of C or better, the agreement states.
Rider, Ketcik and Halstead were registered as Republicans at the time of the 2020 election, state records show. Barnes was not affiliated with any political party.
Florida’s Secretary of State first learned about three of the alleged double voting cases after receiving anonymous emails from a self-described “citizen election integrity analyst” who used the pseudonym “Totes Legit Votes,” News 6 discovered.
The anonymous tipster claims to have provided Florida elections officials with nearly 300 examples of potential double voting, but a spokesperson for Florida’s Secretary of State has not confirmed that figure and has not answered questions first submitted by News 6 in December inquiring about the state’s response to the anonymous emails.
Barnes’ alleged crime was uncovered by an elections official in Connecticut who found evidence of his double votes while using a system provided by the Electronic Registration Information Center, or ERIC, a nonprofit organization that helps states improve the accuracy of America’s voter rolls.
State leaders have never responded to questions from News 6 inquiring why Connecticut elections officials may have uncovered Barnes’ alleged crime before Florida officials did, despite both states being ERIC members.
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ST. JOHNS COUNTY, Fla. – A judge announced Friday that he is giving Aiden Fucci’s defense team more time to prepare for trial in a case that is sure to garner daily attention when it finally hits a courtroom, according to News 6 partner WJXT.
Fucci, the St. Johns County teenager accused of killing 13-year-old Tristyn Bailey, is now slated to stand trial for her brutal murder in February.
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Judge Lee Smith announced a decision on that and several other motions the teen’s attorney had filed in the case during a hearing on Friday.
Fucci is charged with first-degree murder in the death of Bailey, his schoolmate. She was found stabbed to death on Mother’s Day last year in Durbin Crossing, less than a half-mile from Fucci’s home in the neighborhood where Bailey also lived. He was arrested in the early morning hours the next day.
Fucci is being tried as an adult, although he was 14 at the time of his arrest. If convicted, he could spend the rest of his life in prison. As a juvenile when the offense occurred, he is not eligible for the death penalty.
Fucci’s public defender, Rosemarie Peoples, filed a motion late last month, asking to move her client’s trial to next year because she needs more time to talk to witnesses and work on the case. The trial had been slated for November.
Peoples is also working on a death penalty case that is scheduled to go to trial in September. That case involves Mark Wilson Jr., who’s accused of killing his girlfriend’s two nephews with a hammer and a knife in August 2020.
“The defense is in trial in Putnam County which would interfere with our ability to get the remaining depositions done for the trial. The Putnam County case is taking up the month of October and then a good portion of September,” Peoples said.
Smith granted Peoples’ motion Friday, pushing the trial date back for Fucci’s case.
Bailey’s family released a statement after the judge’s decision:
With this morning’s decision on the continuance, we now set our eyes toward a February trial. While we’re disappointed we have to continue to wait, our hearts go out to the loved ones of the Putnam County victims for their day in court. We take solace in this morning’s proceedings for the clarity that all parties involved are making efforts to ensure everything is done correctly during trial.
Peoples had filed multiple other motions, most of which revolve around evidence and the high-profile nature of the case.
Peoples’ request that the court bar the state’s more than 150 witnesses from discussing the case with anyone other than attorneys was denied, along with a motion that sought to prohibit emotional outbursts in the courtroom.
In that motion, Peoples wrote, “the decedent’s family may create a spectacle that draws the attention of jurors.”
Peoples withdrew requests that news media and the public be barred from future pre-trial hearings and that cameras be kept out of jury selection. News outlets, including News4JAX, had been prepared to fight those motions in court Friday.
Another motion about whether to allow autopsy and other “defined photos” will be discussed later, Judge Smith decided.
Earlier this week, a report from the Florida Department of Law Enforcement said a portion of a knife recovered from Bailey’s body matched one that was pulled from a lake by investigators. Belkis Plata, a defense attorney not affiliated with the case, says the public release of evidence could give Fucci’s defense team more ammunition if they request a change of venue.
“I saw the survey that the defense attorney sent out,” Belkis said. “Trying to find out who in this community knows about this. I think everybody knows about it.”
As the case moves forward, Tristyn Bailey’s family still grieves. Last week, a family member wrote on social media:
“Such a hard day … as this week you would have started high school. All of the milestones we thought you would have accomplished have been taken away. Gut wrenching.”
Fucci is being held in the Duval County jail in Jacksonville while he awaits his trial because St. Johns County’s jail does not have a juvenile wing.
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ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. – A reward for information leading to an arrest is being offered after a man was killed when his vehicle was struck by gunfire on State Road 408 in Orlando, according to the Orlando Police Department.
The department said on Friday that Crimeline is offering a reward up to $5,000 that could lead to the suspects who shot at Tremain Hepburn, 46, who was driving west on SR-408 on July 14.
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Police said Hepburn crashed into a tree as he exited at Mills Avenue. He was taken to Orlando Regional Medical Center, where he was pronounced dead.
The department said Hepburn “recovered his white Dodge Challenger Hellcat in Sanford, Florida and unidentified suspects then shot and killed him.”
The man’s family said he was a father of six and a new grandfather. His wife, Germaine Kates-Hepburn, told News 6 earlier this month she continues to mourn the loss of her husband. She said they’ve been together for nearly 14 years and got married in April 2021.
Kates-Hepburn said one of her happiest memories is when she walked down the aisle on their wedding day.
“He just had this look on his face, that I finally made him happy because he asked me to marry him a while ago,” she said.
Anyone with information is asked to call the department at 321-253-5300 or Crimeline at 1-800-423-8477.
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COCOA BEACH, Fla. – Florida beachgoers know there are sharks in the water, but it might be a little unsettling to know that, at times, they might move in herds.
Garrett Zendek, a drone photographer from Virginia, woke up early on Aug. 14 to capture the sunrise on his drone on Cocoa Beach, but instead he captured a herd of sharks swimming along.
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Zendek spoke with WTSP and said he first saw one shark, and then two, and then followed them with his drone only to see a herd of sharks swimming along the coast.
The sharks were within about 1,000 feet of the shoreline, Zendek said.
The drone footage left Zendek shocked, he said.
In the video you can clearly see a lot of sharks with the water being so clear that day. At one point you can see a large school of fish with several sharks making their way through them.
Zendeck was just in the area visiting friends, according to WTSP, and he’ll be leaving with proof of an unforgettable memory.
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CHARLESTON, WV (WOWK)–The Kanawha County Board of Education confirmed it will pay $5 million to the families of four children who attended Horace Mann Middle School in Kanawha City.
The settlement follows a spate of lawsuits against the district, following the arrests of four special needs educators suspected of abusing the children. Two of those educators have pled guilty and have been sentenced to jail.
Officials at KCSD say the money will be paid by their insurer, the West Virginia Board of Risk & Insurance Management.
Special needs teacher Anthony Wilson and his two aides, Lillian Branham and Walter Pannell, faced abuse allegations stemming from incidents alleged by the families. In September of 2021, an attorney for the victims said that security footage documented 110 instances of abuse over the course of three months.
Pannell pled guilty to battery charges and was sentenced to one year in jail.
Another aide at the school, James Lynch, was sentenced to two years in prison on two battery charges.
“The families are pleased that the civil litigation was amicably resolved,” said an attorney for the families, Ben Salango. “They continue to watch the remaining criminal cases with interest.” | https://www.wowktv.com/news/local/5-million-to-be-paid-to-horace-mann-families/ | 2022-08-19T20:29:47 | 1 | https://www.wowktv.com/news/local/5-million-to-be-paid-to-horace-mann-families/ |
MASON COUNTY, WV (WOWK) — An investigation is underway for any potential misconduct by former leaders of a town that was dissolved in Mason County.
The West Virginia State Auditor’s office confirms that the search is happening in the former town buildings in the community of Henderson.
The Mason County Commission dissolved the town following a public hearing on August 11.
West Virginia State Auditor’s Public Integrity and Fraud Unit, along with the West Virginia State Police and the Mason County Sheriff’s Office are all a part of the search, according to the auditor’s office.
In a statement, officials from the Auditor’s office said, “Today, investigators from the West Virginia State Auditor’s Public Integrity and Fraud Unit, along with the West Virginia State Police and the Mason County Sheriff’s Office conducted a search of the former town hall for the town of Henderson. The town was recently dissolved by order of the Mason County Commission and state officials will begin the process of winding down the finances for the town and investigating for any potential misconduct by former officials.”
13 News is working to find out more information. | https://www.wowktv.com/news/local/dissolved-henderson-west-virginia-communitys-finances-under-investigation/ | 2022-08-19T20:29:53 | 1 | https://www.wowktv.com/news/local/dissolved-henderson-west-virginia-communitys-finances-under-investigation/ |
RIPLEY, WV (WOWK) – WVU Medicine Jackson General Hospital broke ground on a new hospital wing this afternoon, Friday, Aug. 19, 2022.
Hospital officials say the new wing will include a new emergency department, new surgery department and new inpatient unit. The goal of the new wing is to modernize Jackson General Hospital’s abilities to provide healthcare to patients in the community.
During the construction process, the hospital has continued to remain fully operational. | https://www.wowktv.com/news/local/jackson-general-hospital-breaks-ground-on-new-wing/ | 2022-08-19T20:29:59 | 0 | https://www.wowktv.com/news/local/jackson-general-hospital-breaks-ground-on-new-wing/ |
CHARLESTON, WV (WOWK)—West Virginia Governor Jim Justice announced on Friday that he has appointed Andrew Anderson to represent the 35th District in the state’s House of Delegates.
Anderson will fill the vacancy created when Larry Peck resigned earlier in August, and he will serve the remainder of the unexpired term.
“Andrew is a rising star with real-world business experience who wants to continue building on the progress we’ve made in making West Virginia the best place to live and raise a family,” Gov. Justice said. “I know that he is going to work hard representing the people of the 35th District, and I look forward to seeing him continue to deepen his roots in West Virginia.”
The 35th District covers part of Kanawha County.
Gov. Justice’s appointment letter can be read here. | https://www.wowktv.com/news/local/justice-appoints-andrew-anderson-to-fill-larry-pecks-seat-in-the-west-virginia-house-of-delegates/ | 2022-08-19T20:30:05 | 1 | https://www.wowktv.com/news/local/justice-appoints-andrew-anderson-to-fill-larry-pecks-seat-in-the-west-virginia-house-of-delegates/ |
DeLeon Springs residents share thoughts on FDOT's plans for roundabout, widening on US 17
DELEON SPRINGS — For at least a couple of decades, the U.S. 17 corridor has been of concern to area residents.
Construction efforts by the Florida Department of Transportation to alleviate those concerns are slated to begin next summer.
"We've needed the roundabout at Spring Garden Ranch Road and 17 for a long time because it's a very dangerous intersection," said Amy Munizzi, president of the nonprofit DeLeon Springs Community Association Inc.
The posted speed limit within the project's confines is 55 mph.
In addition to the roundabout and a segmented construction schedule, the collaborative work of the community association and local government officials resulted in FDOT incorporating a traffic light at Ponce Deleon Boulevard and Baxter Street, the intersection adjacent to Louise S. McInnis Elementary School.
A few dozen of the region's residents, as well as a couple of local government officials, attended the in-person informational meeting on the project late Thursday afternoon at the Calvary Full Gospel Church.
Large boards with illustrations of FDOT's plans to take the 1.55-mile stretch of road, which saw more than 55 crashes from 2018 through this July, from two lanes to four were posted throughout the meeting room.
"I’m proud that we were able to get this project renewed," Barb Girtman, the current vice chair of the Volusia County Council and the District 1 representative, said.
The project plans also call for:
- A multi-use trail from Spring Garden Avenue to Lake Winona.
- Median closures at Spring Street, West Baxter Street and across from the school.
- New entrance into the local Department of Forestry station.
- Three new drainage ponds.
- New bridge over Deep Creek and wildlife crossing culvert
This particular project is a portion of FDOT's project development and environment study of U.S. 17 from Ponce Deleon Boulevard to north of State Road 40, which was produced about 16 years ago.
The project was proposed for funding over the years, but dollars kept getting pushed around to other projects.
"Working with Amy Munizzi and the DeLeon Springs Association, we were able to get it back on," Girtman said.
DeLeon Springs residents spoke up at the meeting
During the meeting, residents shared their thoughts on the plans with FDOT officials.
Todd and Stacy Salmon, who live across the street from the church, had mixed feelings about the plans, which they said they hadn't heard of until learning of the meeting that day.
"We love the fact they’re trying to slow (vehicles) down," Todd Salmon said. "The problem is we just found out they’re going to put this huge median in the middle of the road."
As a result, if the couple is northbound on 17, they'll have to travel past their home and take the roundabout to access their driveway.
Shelley ChinQuee, the design project manager, said adding another access point to the project's median would go against FDOT's access management plan.
However, ChinQuee said the matter could still be raised with the higher-ups.
Munizzi said residents have also suggested that parents picking up children from the elementary school use Baxter Street to exit the pickup lane instead of the other way around, which is currently how it's done.
FDOT's project isn't the only significant change coming to the area.
Earlier this year, the Volusia County Council approved items that will bring central water and sewer to the corridor that runs through the town's center.
Construction began this summer and is expected to take 14 months.
"It’s really an opportunity to reenvision DeLeon Springs and allow them to get their businesses going, slow down the traffic in front of the school and bring new life to the area," Girtman said. | https://www.news-journalonline.com/story/news/local/volusia/2022/08/19/deleon-springs-residents-see-fdot-plans-us-17-widening-roundabout/10316576002/ | 2022-08-19T20:30:08 | 1 | https://www.news-journalonline.com/story/news/local/volusia/2022/08/19/deleon-springs-residents-see-fdot-plans-us-17-widening-roundabout/10316576002/ |
Bicyclist killed near Radium Springs
LAS CRUCES – A bicyclist was killed near Radium Springs this week, according to the Doña Ana County Sheriff’s Office.
According to DASO Sgt. Dason Allen, a midsized pickup truck struck John Velez, 36, on Wednesday, Aug. 17 as he rode a bicycle on Highway 185 near Radium Springs. Allen said the incident occurred around 6:13 a.m. He said that DASO believes Velez was traveling in the roadway, not using reflective gear, when a Dodge pickup struck his rear tire.
Allen said the driver stayed on the scene with Velez and tried to help before Velez succumbed to his injuries. Allen said that the driver is not facing any charges or citations.
Justin Garcia covers crime, courts and public safety. He can be reached via email at JEGarcia@lcsun-news.com.
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Crash shuts down I-25, hospitalizes driver
Justin Garcia
Las Cruces Sun-News
LAS CRUCES - A two-vehicle crash shut down all southbound lanes of Interstate 25 for several hours Friday morning. All lanes have since reopened.
According to a New Mexico State Police Spokesperson, two vehicles collided around 9:52 a.m. on the southbound lanes of I-25 near the Radium Springs exit. The spokesperson said one person was taken to an area hospital with unknown injuries.
Keep reading: | https://www.lcsun-news.com/story/news/local/2022/08/19/crash-shuts-down-i-25-hospitalizes-driver/65411234007/ | 2022-08-19T20:31:02 | 1 | https://www.lcsun-news.com/story/news/local/2022/08/19/crash-shuts-down-i-25-hospitalizes-driver/65411234007/ |
Las Cruces City Council approves Community of Hope master plan
LAS CRUCES — The city has formally approved a master plan for the future development and expansion of the Mesilla Valley Community of Hope.
The plan, which defines an "ultimate buildout" for the city-owned property at 999 West Amador Avenue, was approved unanimously at the Las Cruces City Council’s regular meeting Aug. 15.
The city contracted with the Las Cruces-based Huitt-Zollars, Inc. to create the draft plan alongside Architectural Research Consultants, Inc. and Real Estate Advisors. Along with the master plan, an evaluation of the Community of Hope campus' facilities and recommendations for its management structure were done.
The groups recommended a conceptual site plan, amendments to leases and subleases, an improved maintenance request process, full-time dedicated maintenance staff and new infrastructure and facilities. An assessment conducted by the planning team revealed the Community of Hope campus is badly in need of “major renovations” and capital improvements.
The MVCH is an alliance of nonprofits which assists people who are unhoused or housing insecure, and its campus includes Camp Hope, a transitional community with temporary shelter for the unhoused; Amador Health Center, El Caldito Soup Kitchen, Jardín de Los Niños, a child daycare service; and Casa de Peregrinos, a food bank.
Amador Health, Jardín, El Caldito and CdP all sublease their spaces from MVCH, which serves as the lead agency. The city-owned land is leased by MVCH.
On June 6, the plan was reviewed and approved by the city's Development Review Committee, a workgroup consisting of representatives from the Las Cruces Public Works Department, Community Development Department, Las Cruces Utilities, Las Cruces Fire Department, Facilities, Metropolitan Planning Organization, Parks and Recreation Department and Transit.
The master planning group identified $26.1 million in capital improvements that could take place at the campus over the next five years and beyond, including HVAC system improvement, landscaping, erosion control and accessibility for people with disabilities.
“Our goal is to begin to really beautify the campus, which should have been done a long time ago,” said Lorenzo Alba, the executive director of CdP.
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Michael McDevitt is a city and county government reporter for the Sun-News. He can be reached at 575-202-3205, mmcdevitt@lcsun-news.com or @MikeMcDTweets on Twitter. | https://www.lcsun-news.com/story/news/local/2022/08/19/las-cruces-city-council-approves-community-of-hope-master-plan/65410233007/ | 2022-08-19T20:31:08 | 1 | https://www.lcsun-news.com/story/news/local/2022/08/19/las-cruces-city-council-approves-community-of-hope-master-plan/65410233007/ |
$2.5 billion surplus: Oil, gas revenues drive New Mexico's projected budget windfall
CHAMA — Projected revenues for the next budget year are expected to deliver another windfall to New Mexico’s coffers.
New estimates released Wednesday by legislative and executive economists during a meeting of the Legislative Finance Committee in Chama show lawmakers will have a projected $2.5 billion in new money. That's the difference between current spending levels and expected revenues in the next fiscal year.
Some lawmakers say the budget windfall represents an opportunity for New Mexico to change is trajectory and avert the big swings between spending growth followed by cuts that have been common over the past decade. However, other lawmakers and top budget officials cautioned that the recent revenue growth will likely not be sustainable in the long term.
Rep. Patricia Lundstrom, a Gallup Democrat who chairs the committee, said year-over-year spending growth should be kept in line with the state’s annual average over the past decade.
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State spending already has increased by about 30% over the past three-plus years. Democratic Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham, who is running for reelection, signed off this year on a $8.5 billion spending plan that included raises for teachers and state police officers and tax rebates for state residents.
This latest revenue surge could prompt a feeding frenzy in a state with high Medicaid enrollment levels, roads and bridges in need of repair, and a public school system that for years has been among the worst-ranked in the nation.
Sen. George Muñoz, also from Gallup and chair of the Senate Finance Committee, said the top priority should be revamping the state’s tax structure.
"If we want to really change, for once and for all, and keep our commitment to reducing tax rates, lowering the (gross receipts tax and) making New Mexico competitive with other states, this is one of the greatest opportunities we could have,” he said.
The state also is expected to see a budget surplus of nearly $3.8 billion for the current fiscal year and about $2.6 billion is set to flow into a state early childhood trust fund.
But Finance and Administration Secretary Debbie Romero warned lawmakers that they will have to consider supply chain issues, a possible economic recession and volatility in the global energy market as risks to the state’s revenue forecast.
Spending growth under Lujan Grisham has drawn criticism from Republican gubernatorial candidate Mark Ronchetti, who has said he would push to use surplus funds for annual rebates and tax cuts if elected.
Lujan Grisham sought to take credit for the record-high revenue levels, saying they were the result of her administration's policies and "the healthy economic climate we are fostering.”
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Oil production concentrated in the state’s corner of the Permian Basin is driving the boom. Roughly two-thirds of the projected revenue growth for the coming budget year is expected to come directly from oil and natural gas receipts.
Ismael Torres, the committee's chief economist, said New Mexico is the only state that has recovered to pre-pandemic levels of oil production. The state is projected to produce 590 million barrels of oil during the current budget year.
While oil and gas is New Mexico's biggest source of income, other sectors also are projected to flourish in the next fiscal year. Manufacturing, for example, is expected to grow 41%, and economists are forecasting a 27% increase in leisure and hospitality services.
State economists also noted that inflation is driving up gross receipts tax collections as a result of rising costs for food, construction materials and other goods and services, as well as personal income taxes linked to higher wages. | https://www.lcsun-news.com/story/news/local/new-mexico/2022/08/19/oil-gas-revenues-drive-new-mexicos-projected-budget-windfall/65411070007/ | 2022-08-19T20:31:14 | 0 | https://www.lcsun-news.com/story/news/local/new-mexico/2022/08/19/oil-gas-revenues-drive-new-mexicos-projected-budget-windfall/65411070007/ |
SOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. — When you're watching the Little League World Series, you're probably tuning in to see the players. But if you're here before and after games or even between innings, you might catch a glimpse of the grounds crew.
"We've seen a lot of teams, we've seen a lot of umpires, we've seen a lot of people, big crowds," said Jeff Fowler, a member of the grounds crew.
Fowler lives in the Pittsburgh area and is part of the volunteer grounds crew at the Little League World Series. Volunteers from the nonprofit Sports Field Management Association have been coming here for 25 years to help with the fields. They maintain the two playing fields and three practice fields.
"We help maintain them and help make them safe for play so that not only do the fields look good, but they also are safe for the young people that are here playing on."
Most of the volunteers do this type of work all year round.
Chris Lessig lives in Daytona, Florida, and manages three sports complexes.
"It's just something that's near and dear to me. We like to do this for the kids, and that's my part of giving back."
The volunteers say they are happy to be here.
"These are the best of the best in Little League, so they deserve the best of the best on a field, so we want to give them the best fields possible," Lessig said.
The volunteers we spoke with estimate that over the last 25 years, they've helped prepare these fields for more than 800 games. | https://www.wnep.com/article/news/local/lycoming-county/down-to-earth-little-league-volunteers-keep-fields-groomed-lamade-volunteer-stadium-world-series/523-d8304697-e184-4b3e-a9b6-1cee23a21701 | 2022-08-19T20:31:14 | 0 | https://www.wnep.com/article/news/local/lycoming-county/down-to-earth-little-league-volunteers-keep-fields-groomed-lamade-volunteer-stadium-world-series/523-d8304697-e184-4b3e-a9b6-1cee23a21701 |
FLINT, Mich. (WJRT) - Most of the details contained in an agreement allowing Genesee County Judge Joseph Farah to retire after a sexual assault investigation likely will remain a secret.
The Michigan Judicial Tenure Commission, which holds judges accountable for misconduct, legally is required to keep much of its business a secret.
"Deliberately, much of what the commission does is not transparent," said Lynn Helland, the executive director and general counsel for the commission.
A Michigan State University investigation determined that Farah sexually harassed a former intern, Grace Ketzner. She also filed a complaint with Genesee County Circuit Court, which was forwarded to the judicial tenure commission.
"He told me he would not be able to control himself if he was in a dark room with me," Ketzner said.
The commission apparently brokered a private deal that allows Farah to retire effective Nov. 9. Elizabeth Kelly, chief judge for Genesee County Circuit Court, removed Farah from all in-person proceedings last week through his retirement date.
Farah was appointed a circuit court judge in 1998. Kelly said the complaint from Ketzner was forwarded to the State Court Administration Office and referred to the Judicial Tenure Commission.
"It was created by the Michigan Constitution to investigate ethical concerns about Michigan's judges," Helland said of the commission.
The commission's investigation against Farah -- and most allegations it receives -- never are made public. Helland could not discuss details of Farah's case, but he offered insight into the commission's procedures.
"There is a court rule, in fact, that mandates that everything that the commission does be confidential," he said.
Helland said the nine commission members and staff take their jobs "really seriously" even though their work often remains behind closed doors. The governor appoints two members while the rest are attorneys and judges chosen by their colleagues.
"We look at every complaint aggressively and every concern about judicial misconduct and deal with it appropriately, whether or not that's visible," he said.
Complaints are only made public when the commission determines that the allegations to involve serious ethical violations and misconduct. | https://www.abc12.com/news/local/deal-allowing-judge-farah-to-retire-amid-allegations-may-remain-secret/article_747a8e0a-1fdd-11ed-9d8d-3b1cb8d28451.html | 2022-08-19T20:31:31 | 1 | https://www.abc12.com/news/local/deal-allowing-judge-farah-to-retire-amid-allegations-may-remain-secret/article_747a8e0a-1fdd-11ed-9d8d-3b1cb8d28451.html |
BAY CITY, Mich. (WJRT) - A large flagship is docking in Bay city this week as it holds tours over the weekend.
The Nao Trinidad is a floating museum and a replica of a ship captained by explorer Ferdinand Magellan. Visitors can visit the ship until Sunday as it makes it way to a new port every week.
Crew members say it is always interesting when they set sail on the massive replica. This ship has sailed to many different ports across the Mediterranean Sea and the Atlantic European Coast as a training vessel and floating museum.
Tickets are $15 for people over 12 and admission is free for kids 5 or younger. | https://www.abc12.com/news/local/large-replica-of-centuries-old-flagship-docked-in-bay-city-open-for-tours/article_919a37a2-1fe1-11ed-87b4-c758b4bbf1ca.html | 2022-08-19T20:31:37 | 1 | https://www.abc12.com/news/local/large-replica-of-centuries-old-flagship-docked-in-bay-city-open-for-tours/article_919a37a2-1fe1-11ed-87b4-c758b4bbf1ca.html |
BRIGANTINE — A 28-year-old woman saved by first responders July 13 after almost drowning while trying to save her two small children in the ocean visited them Thursday to thank them.
Police identified her only as Kassandra and said she presented members of the Police and Fire departments and the Beach Patrol with handmade wooden flags as a token of her appreciation.
Kassandra was taken to the hospital in critical condition after the incident, but her two children were not injured.
Public safety personnel told her it was her quick actions that saved her children, and it was police Officer Joseph Sweet who saved Kassandra, along with members of the Beach Patrol and Fire Department.
Another person on the beach saw Kassandra struggle and go under and alerted members of the Beach Patrol who were training nearby.
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Officer Julianna Rote and dispatcher Elizabeth Huenke were commended for taking Kassandra's children into their care for several hours until other family members were located.
Police and firefighters responded to a 911 call at 9:28 a.m. July 13 for a swimmer in distress. Lifeguards do not come on duty until 10 a.m.
The Beach Patrol arrived and rescued two young children and their mother, Kassandra, from the water. Police did not specify where on the beach the rescue took place.
First responders performed lifesaving measures on Kassandra before she was taken to AtlantiCare Regional Medical Center, City Campus.
Beaches are guarded from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. Waders and swimmers are encouraged to do so only at guarded beaches and between the flags designating swimming areas. | https://pressofatlanticcity.com/news/local/brigantine-first-responders-reunite-with-woman-they-saved-from-drowning/article_2988f864-1fdd-11ed-b98b-2bdfc038d612.html | 2022-08-19T20:33:36 | 0 | https://pressofatlanticcity.com/news/local/brigantine-first-responders-reunite-with-woman-they-saved-from-drowning/article_2988f864-1fdd-11ed-b98b-2bdfc038d612.html |
A Brigantine woman has been charged with vehicular homicide after her car fatally struck a man in the city last year.
Bao “Joanna” Huynh is additionally charged with reckless and careless driving, the Atlantic County Prosecutor's Office said Friday in a news release.
Huynh, then 34, was driving a Honda Civic on June 26, 2021, when she struck Hector Salgado, 54, also of Brigantine, on Brigantine Boulevard. Salgado was loading a van on Brigantine Boulevard when he was hit, the Prosecutor's Office said.
Huynh was impaired by drugs when the crash happened, the Prosecutor's Office said, citing investigation results.
Brigantine police assisted the Prosecutor's Office in the crash investigation. | https://pressofatlanticcity.com/news/local/crime-and-courts/brigantine-woman-charged-in-fatal-2021-pedestrian-crash/article_40733eb2-1ff7-11ed-8066-ff93da9fd697.html | 2022-08-19T20:33:42 | 0 | https://pressofatlanticcity.com/news/local/crime-and-courts/brigantine-woman-charged-in-fatal-2021-pedestrian-crash/article_40733eb2-1ff7-11ed-8066-ff93da9fd697.html |
PENSACOLA, Fla. — Two people have died – including a man reportedly from Dallas – of a bacterial infection after eating raw oysters in Florida, according to the Associated Press.
Both cases involved oysters from Louisiana.
The Pensacola News Journal identified the Dallas man as Rodney Jackson, who was the director of business engagement at Studer Community Institute.
Jackson was well known in North Texas. He spent a lifetime in banking and continued to help minority-business owners when he moved to Pensacola.
"Difference makers are hard to find, and people without agendas are even rarer to find," said Pastor James Hutchins, of New Life Community Church in Frisco.
The Jacksons had attended the Frisco church before leaving for Jackson's home-state of Florida.
"We don't know how we're going to do it without Rodney. It's going to be very hard. But we have to do it because it's important work, and and we have to do it to honor his memory," said Rachael Gillette, executive director at Studer.
Friends told WFAA that Jackson was a self-described "foodie."
Gillette told WFAA that Jackson was in his element if he was grilling in his backyard while smoking a cigar.
"He could tell you about food on any scale. He was an expert in food," said Hutchins.
But the pastor said Jackson's real impact was helping minority-business owners navigate the banking and business world.
"Rodney was about giving insight beyond spending. Losing the good ones always hurts more," he said.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) said Vibrio bacteria doesn’t make an oyster look, smell, or taste any different. The agency added that about 80,000 people get vibriosis in the U.S. each year, and about 100 people die from it.
The Florida Department of Health told the Associated Press that, in 2022, 26 people have become infected with the bacteria and six of them later died after eating raw shellfish, including oysters. In 2021, 34 people became sick and 10 of those died. In 2020, there were seven deaths among the 36 who became ill.
According to the Pensacola News Journal, Jackson was in Pensacola on Aug. 3 and purchased oysters Maria's Fresh Seafood Market. The newspaper also reported that Jackson's family does not blame the seafood market for his illness.
Jackson originally suffered mild symptoms, but he did not go to the hospital until Sunday, Aug. 7 after he started having trouble breathing, the newspaper reported.
Jackson's obituary says he died on Tuesday, Aug. 9, and his service was scheduled for Thursday afternoon.
For more about the restaurant's response and the Florida's procedures on preparing oysters, read the Pensacola News Journal here.
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DALLAS — Dallas police found a tiger cub caged inside of an Oak Cliff house while serving a warrant to Dallas rapper Trapboy Freddy on Wednesday afternoon.
Yes, a tiger cub.
Police told WFAA that officers were assisting federal officials with the U.S. Marshals Service, the United States Drug Enforcement Administration and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives to serve a warrant and make an arrest at around 2 p.m. at a house on the 2700 block of Meadow Gate Lane in southern Oak Cliff near Highway 67 and Interstate 20.
The 30-year-old Trapboy Freddy, born Devarius Dontez Moore, was taken into custody on weapons charges.
This is not Moore's first high-profile run-in with the law.
After serving multiple prison stints throughout his younger years, Moore was arrested by two DPD officers in 2018 on charges of evading arrest with a previous conviction relating to outstanding warrants in his name in Cedar Hill and DeSoto. He then publicly accused DPD of using excessive force during his arrest, which prompted an internal DPD review of the incident.
In March of this year, Moore was then arrested following a traffic stop in Kaufman County on charges of unlawful possession of a weapon by a felon and the possession of more than two ounces of marijuana.
It is not yet clear if those charges from earlier this year are related to Moore's arrest this week.
News of Moore's arrest on Wednesday quickly spread across social media in large part due to rumors surrounding it that related to a tiger roaming the streets of Oak Cliff.
Police confirmed to WFAA that authorities found the tiger cub while serving the warrant for Moore's arrest and called animal control. They also said the cub was caged the entire time and did not become loose on the streets.
Still, the Dallas Zoo had to clarify on social media Wednesday that a tiger did not escape from the zoo and that the cub didn't even belong to them.
"We are aware of a rumor that is circulating - we want to assure everyone our tigers are all accounted for and safe here at the zoo," the Dallas Zoo said in a statement on Twitter. "We saw messages online and heard from concerned local neighbors and wanted to set minds at ease about your Dallas Zoo!"
In a statement, the department said: "Dallas Animal Services responded to the address and secured the tiger, which is currently being held in protective custody at an undisclosed location."
Keeping tigers as pets is illegal in Dallas, according to police.
It's not yet clear if Moore will face charges relating to his alleged possession of the tiger. | https://www.newswest9.com/article/news/local/texas/oak-cliff-tiger-cub-seized-dallas-police/287-b0cbd583-108b-4ddb-a2f6-5dbb840c2f4d | 2022-08-19T20:33:55 | 0 | https://www.newswest9.com/article/news/local/texas/oak-cliff-tiger-cub-seized-dallas-police/287-b0cbd583-108b-4ddb-a2f6-5dbb840c2f4d |
Rising interest rates and rising prices continue to have an impact on home sales this summer, as that key economic Indicator continued to slow down across Dayton, Ohio and the nation in July.
Dayton-area sales of single-family homes and condominiums fell by more than 9% in July compared to the same month last year, the Dayton Realtors trade group reported this week.
Billie Duncan-Hart, who is serving as president of Dayton Realtors this year, agreed that higher interest rates and prices are simply part of the real estate landscape today.
“We’ve definitely not seeing the multiple offers on everything,” Duncan-Hart said.
Some homes are lingering on the market today, while several months ago competing offers might have pushed that same home toward a sale far faster, she said.
Prices continued an upward trajectory as supply was squeezed, with July’s average sales price reaching $250,226, surpassing last year’s average by 11%, the organization said. The median price was also up, reaching $223,500, up more than 17% from last year, the group said.
Despite the lower number of sales, the 1,551 transactions recorded in July produced a cumulative sales volume of more than $388 million, a nearly 0.8% increase from last July.
“The year-to-date figures also shined a light on the realities of the current economy,” Dayton Realtors said.
The number of sales year-to-date continued to fall, as they have since February. The 9,395 units sold dropped 3% from 2021 year-to-date figures at the same point.
But the January-July average sales price increased over 11% to $242,250, while the median price rose 10% to $205,000. Cumulative sales price rose 8% to $2.2 billion.
Supply of listings remains an issue. Listings submitted in July fell, with 1,892 entries, falling 12% from last July’s 2,165 units on the market. For the January-July period, 11,786 listings were entered, which Dayton Realtors described as “relatively flat” compared to last year.
Still, nice homes and homes with in-ground pools remain prized by home shoppers, Duncan-Hart said.
“It is slowing down a bit,” she said.
Statewide, the number of homes sold in July dropped 10.4% from the pace set in July 2021, according to Ohio Realtors.
And nationwide, the situation is no better. In July, existing-home sales were down 5.9% from June and 20.2% from one year ago, the National Association of Realtors (NAR) reported.
“The ongoing sales decline reflects the impact of the mortgage rate peak of 6% in early June,” said NAR Chief Economist Lawrence Yun. “Home sales may soon stabilize since mortgage rates have fallen to near 5%, thereby giving an additional boost of purchasing power to home buyers.”
Ohio officials said the change is making things more normal.
“July 2022′s housing stats are showing signs of a market that is beginning to normalize,” Ohio Realtors President John Mangas said in his own statement. “With rising mortgage rates now plateauing and more inventory becoming available, we should see improved opportunities for both homebuyers and home sellers.”
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FOLSOM, Calif. — Inga Buckendorf, an El Dorado Hills resident of nearly 30 years, says Folsom roads are getting busier. She frequently drives through the area to shop and visit her mother-in-law.
There's one spot on East Bidwell at Iron Point where she sees illegal U-turns despite the signage. She says people heading northbound on East Bidwell turn around to get back onto Highway 50.
"They are still proceeding to make a U-turn so the people that are turning right to get back onto the freeway in front of Fat's don’t see them coming and they're slamming right into one another," said Buckendorf.
A couple years ago, the city installed four signs at the intersection of Iron Point and East Bidwell to improve traffic flow. Buckendorf believes this helped, but still sees people disobeying the law.
She’s hoping for more enforcement there to keep the roads safer for herself, Folsom residents, and her mother-in-law who lives nearby.
"We've told her by no means is she to get on the freeway, just because of that corner. We said, 'When you leave your place, you go in the middle lanes. Don't get in the left lane, don't get in the right lane to get on the freeways,'" said Buckendorf.
The city says they communicate any changes on roadways in advance so people know what to expect. Often, city planners will work hand-in-hand with police to educate people and enforce those changes. Lt. Chris Emery with the Folsom Police Department says they will also monitor problem spots.
"We do look at our crash stats for areas that are higher than normal or where we see more collisions and we try to put a presence out there," said Lt. Emery.
City engineer Zach Bosch says they’re implementing new traffic technologies to improve safety, and using and testing a number of new traffic technologies like video detection and signal controllers.
Folsom is working on two new big projects, one at the intersection of Iron Point and East Bidwell.
"We’re going to add an additional westbound left turn lane coming down from Costco and create another auxiliary onramp lane to Highway 50 westbound," said Bosch.
They're working with Caltrans, designing ways to improve the intersection of Iron Point Road and East Bidwell. A spokesperson with the city says this will help reduce traffic along Iron Point Road where there are shopping centers.
The second project is at the Empire Ranch interchange, working with the community and Caltrans to improve the intersection and onramp to reduce congestion.
The Folsom Traffic Safety Committee meets once a month to work with the city and residents to improve traffic and roadways overall.
If you want to submit a concern or request enforcement in one particular spot in Folsom, there's a form on the city of Folsom website or you can call the Folsom non-emergency line at 916-461-6400.
Watch more on ABC10: Construction starts for new Roseville roundabout set to improve traffic, safety | https://www.abc10.com/article/news/local/folsom-orangevale/folsom-traffic-improvements-east-bidwell-iron-point-road/103-90d4c223-552e-45f6-94dd-8d8f1a5bd800 | 2022-08-19T20:42:26 | 0 | https://www.abc10.com/article/news/local/folsom-orangevale/folsom-traffic-improvements-east-bidwell-iron-point-road/103-90d4c223-552e-45f6-94dd-8d8f1a5bd800 |
ROSEVILLE, Calif. — About 4,870 customers in Roseville are without power on Friday afternoon.
According to an outage map from the city, the outage is centered around Vernon Street between 3rd and 6th Street. The outage started around 12:55 p.m. and power is expected to be restored around 5 p.m. Friday.
To view the outage map, click here.
Watch more on ABC10 | https://www.abc10.com/article/news/local/roseville/roseville-power-outage-ca-utilities/103-8f65f91a-24a0-4653-b584-7ab0ba7e2a6a | 2022-08-19T20:42:32 | 1 | https://www.abc10.com/article/news/local/roseville/roseville-power-outage-ca-utilities/103-8f65f91a-24a0-4653-b584-7ab0ba7e2a6a |
STOCKTON, Calif. — The Stockton Metropolitan Airport says travelers may experience delays at check-in from Aug. 22-25 while the latest generation of security screening technology is being installed.
The current checkpoint X-ray is being replaced with a new high-tech 3D imaging.
“We're installing a computed tomography X-ray scanner to screen the carry-on property of departing travelers,” TSA spokesperson Lorie Dankers said. “In doing so, it's going to give additional capabilities for our officers when screening carry on luggage.”
Computed Technology (CT) provided by Analogic's Checkpoint Security Screening Systems (CPSS) will allow for advanced explosives detection capabilities by applying a algorithm to generate a 3D image of the contents in carry-on bags.
The CT scanner technology enables officers to detect dangerous concealed objects without requiring passengers to remove electronics, food or travel-sized liquids from carry-on bags. This will help reduce the number of bag checks as TSA can resolve any potential security threats on-screen, according to TSA.
Due to the complexity of the software, TSA estimates it may take about a week to get the machine fully installed and ensure officers are properly trained to use them.
“When we're doing any type of equipment installation, that can disrupt the usual security screening process and there's nothing travelers can do to stop the delays that may occur,” Dankers said. “But what they can do, is they can come prepared for that period of time when the installation is taking place.”
TSA and Allegiant Air, the only airline currently flying out of Stockton Airport, suggest departing passengers arrive for flights extra early during that week.
“Before it becomes fully operational, our officers there will go through a classroom training on how to operate the technology to learn about its capabilities and then they're going to do an on the job training portion to be able to use it,” Dankers said. “So when travelers come through the security checkpoint, you might see that process going on – please be patient.”
Stockton Metropolitan Airport will be among the first half of the 440 federalized airports in the U.S. to receive this upgraded security, and more units will continue being put in place across the country.
“More than 165 airports nationwide have this type of technology,” Dankers said. “Many of those have had this technology installed throughout the summer because we are rolling these out to all airports of all sizes and so the number of airports that have this technology in place is growing."
According to Dankers, it's not uncommon for a small airport such as Stockton to have this type of security as it's standardized just as critically as any larger TSA regulated location.
“This is a state-of-the-art type of security equipment, and so we're pleased to have it in Stockton,” Dankers said.
Along with the number of high-tech security advantages the new CT scanners will offer, it will also relieve some of the congestion typically experienced at airports.
“They're much more compact, and that's why we're excited to have them in the checkpoint,” Dankers said. “We've been waiting for the technology to advance in such a way that they would become smaller units so that they can fit in that restricted area of the checkpoint and we're at that stage right now, so it's an exciting time for TSA.”
Due to the compact nature of the CT scanners, the tunnel opening is slightly smaller than on a traditional X-ray unit. TSA advises departing passengers to not force larger items into the tunnel and limit carry-ons to smaller bags and personal items.
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WICHITA, Kan. (KSNW) — The Sedgwick County Board of County Canvassers will conduct the Recount Canvass for the “Value Them Both” amendment on Saturday at 8 a.m.
Sedgwick County began a partial hand recount, along with eight other counties this week, after two anti-abortion advocates provided credit cards to pay for the nearly $120,000 cost to pay for the recount, according to the secretary of state’s office.
County officials say they have finished the recount and are compiling the information in preparation for the vote canvass tomorrow. It should not take more than 15 minutes.
A larger than expected turnout of voters on Aug. 2 rejected a ballot measure that would have removed protections for abortion rights from the Kansas Constitution and given the Legislature the right to further restrict abortion or ban it. It failed by 18 percentage points or 165,000 votes statewide.
The canvass will be held in the Early Vote Room of the Election Office on the first floor of the Historic Courthouse, 510 N. Main. St. | https://www.ksn.com/news/local/value-them-both-recount-finished-canvass-to-be-held-saturday-in-wichita/ | 2022-08-19T20:46:15 | 1 | https://www.ksn.com/news/local/value-them-both-recount-finished-canvass-to-be-held-saturday-in-wichita/ |
CASCADE, Idaho — The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has approved the use of federal funding at Idaho's request to help fight the Four Corners Fire, which is threatening homes, power lines and even the city of Cascade.
The funds will cover 75% of the state's costs to battle the fire, according to a FEMA news release. FEMA Region 10 administrator Willie G. Nunn determined that the Four Corners Fire threatened to cause "such destruction as would constitute a major disaster."
This is the first use of the grant to help fight Idaho wildfires.
The Four Corners Fire is currently 0% contained. Residents in the Cascade area are evacuating due to the possible threat of the fire breaching their properties.
The FEMA grants are provided through the President's Disaster Relief Fund and are made available by FEMA to assist in fighting fires that threaten to cause such a major disaster, it said.
According to the release, items that are eligible to be covered under the grant include expenses for equipment use, repair, replacement, mobilization and demobilization activities, tools, materials and supplies. However, the grants do not provide assistance to home and business owners and do not cover other infrastructure damage caused by the fire, it said.
An extra $786,522 will be accessible to Idaho through the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program after the fire is contained for the mitigation of future wildfires and related disasters. | https://www.ktvb.com/article/news/local/four-corners-fire-fema-authorizes-federal-funds-for-firefighting-costs-idaho/277-a732eb8c-2229-4c08-807c-9a98beb5b29a | 2022-08-19T20:46:26 | 1 | https://www.ktvb.com/article/news/local/four-corners-fire-fema-authorizes-federal-funds-for-firefighting-costs-idaho/277-a732eb8c-2229-4c08-807c-9a98beb5b29a |
The Federal Emergency Management Agency has developed a new strategy to better engage with hundreds of Native American tribes as they face climate change-related disasters, the agency announced Thursday.
FEMA will include the 574 federally recognized tribal nations in discussions about possible future dangers from climate change. It has earmarked $50 million in grants for tribes pursuing ways to ease burdens related to extreme weather. Tribal governments will be offered more training on how to navigate applying for FEMA funds. The new plan calls for tribal liaisons to give a yearly report to FEMA leaders on how prepared tribes are.
“We are seeing communities across the country that are facing increased threats as a result of climate change," FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell said in a conference call with media. “What we want to do in this strategy is make sure that we can reach out to tribal nations and help them understand what the potential future threats are going to be.”
In recent years, tribal and Indigenous communities have faced upheaval dealing with changing sea levels as well as an increase in floods and wildfires. Tribal citizens have lost homes or live in homes that need to be relocated because of coastal erosion. Some cannot preserve cultural traditions like hunting and fishing because of climate-related drought.
Lynda Zambrano, executive director of the Snohomish, Washington-based National Tribal Emergency Management Council, said tribes historically had to make do with nobody to guide them. For example, over 200 Native villages in Alaska have had to share one FEMA tribal liaison. Or different tribes were told different things. So, nonprofits like the council tried to fill in gaps with their own training, she said.
“The way that I equate it to people is that they built the highway, but they never created the on ramps,” Zambrano said. “If FEMA is just now getting around to building the ramps, well, that’d be a good thing. But there needs to be very clear policy and procedure and direction—and it has to be consistent.”
Tribes have historically been disproportionately impacted by natural disasters because they are in high-risk areas and have little infrastructure, she added. They will only continue to be vulnerable.
It was only in 2013 under the Sandy Recovery Improvement Act that federally recognized tribes obtained the ability to directly request emergency and disaster declarations. Before, they had to apply for disaster funding through the states.
The new strategy emphasizes making sure tribes know of every FEMA grant program and how to apply for it. The hope is this will give them an equitable chance at getting funding. The agency hopes to find ways to get around barriers like FEMA cost share, or the portion of disaster or project funding that the federal government will cover. In some cases, tribes simply can't afford to pay their share.
“In those areas where we can’t, what we want to do is to be able to work with the tribes to help them find other funding sources to help them stitch together the different funding streams that might be out there," Criswell said.
However, FEMA’s new strategy to engage Native tribes seems specifically aimed at those with federal recognition. That would seem to leave out tribes that only have state recognition or no recognition. In a place like Louisiana that nuance could leave out many Native Americans most affected by climate change.
When Hurricane Ida came ashore in 2021, it devastated a large swath of southeast Louisiana that has been home to Native Americans for centuries. With climate change, hurricanes are expected to get stronger and wetter. But the tribes most affected by Ida say not having federal recognition has stymied their ability to prepare for and recover from storms.
Cherie Matherne is the cultural heritage and resiliency coordinator for the Pointe-au-Chien Indian Tribe. Upon hearing about FEMA’s announcement, she said she wished the changes would also be applied to tribes without federal recognition like hers.
“It’s an oversight if they don’t work with state-recognized tribes,” said Matherne, who is living in a trailer next to her gutted home in southeastern Louisiana. “If there are grants for tribal nations and tribal people that would be very helpful information for people to know.”
FEMA will continue to work with state and local governments to ensure state-recognized tribes are getting assistance, agency officials said.
Another change under the new strategy is more FEMA staff meeting tribes on their land, a request the agency got from multiple tribes. This will include anything from in-person technical assistance in small, rural communities to appearing at large national or regional tribal events.
Bill Auberle, co-founder of the Institute for Tribal Environmental Professionals at Northern Arizona University, said this focus on regular interactions on tribal land is an immense development. More intimate discussions such as workshops, roundtables and webinars are “exceedingly important to tribes.”
“It's one thing to send out a notice and say ‘We would like your response,'" Auberle said. “Some of those tribes are small but have very serious needs. FEMA can certainly appreciate that.”
In addition to making more funds available to tribes, FEMA could also help by providing things like technical support as tribes prepare for and adapt to climate change, Auberle said.
The push to ensure all tribes fully understand how to access FEMA assistance or other related grants will be done with webinars, tribal consultations or regular meetings with FEMA regional staff.
Agency workers will get trained as well, learning a historic and legal overview about tribal sovereignty and cultural sensitivities.
Zambrano, of the National Tribal Emergency Management Council, hope this leads to every tribal nation getting funding for an emergency management program.
“Our tribal nations are a good 30 years behind the curveball in developing their emergency management programs,” she said. “Nobody is better at being able to identify, mitigate, prepare and respond to a disaster in Indian Country than the people that live there.”
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LONDON • A smaller dose of the monkeypox vaccine appears to still be effective and can be used to stretch the current supply by five times, the European Medicines Agency said Friday, echoing a recommendation made earlier this month by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
The EU drug regulator said in a statement that injecting people with just one fifth the regular dose of the smallpox vaccine made by Bavarian Nordic appeared to produce similar levels of antibodies against monkeypox as a full dose.
The approach calls for administering Bavarian Nordic's vaccine with an injection just under the skin rather than into deeper tissue, a practice that may stimulate a better immune response. People still need to get two doses, about four weeks apart.
The EMA said national authorities could decide, "as a temporary measure" to use smaller doses of the vaccine to protect vulnerable people during the ongoing monkeypox outbreak.
EU health commissioner Stella Kyriakides said the decision would allow the vaccination of five times as many people with the continent's current supply.
"This ensures greater access to vaccination for citizens at risk and healthcare workers," she said in a statement.
Earlier this month, the U.S. FDA authorized a similar plan to extend the country's monkeypox vaccine stocks. The technique has previously been used to stretch supplies of vaccines during other outbreaks, including yellow fever and polio.
The unusual recommendations from both regulators acknowledge the extremely limited global supplies of the Jynneos vaccine, originally developed against smallpox. Bavarian Nordic is the only company that makes it and it expects to have about 16 million doses available this year. On Thursday, the U.S. also announced a new agreement with a Michigan manufacturer to help speed production of 5.5 million vaccine vials recently ordered by the government.
The EMA authorized the vaccine in July based on experimental data that suggested it would work; the World Health Organization has estimated the shot is about 85% effective at preventing monkeypox.
Globally, there are more than 40,000 cases of monkeypox, of which about half are in Europe. Earlier this week, WHO chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said there has been a 20% increase in cases reported in the last two weeks and that nearly all infections have been reported in men who are gay, bisexual or have sex with other men.
Tedros said WHO was in talks with vaccine manufacturers and countries to see if any might be willing to share doses. Africa has reported the highest number of suspected monkeypox deaths and although the disease has been endemic in parts of central and west Africa for decades, it has only a small supply of vaccines being used as part of a research study.
About 98% of monkeypox cases beyond Africa have been reported in men who are gay, bisexual or have sex with other men. WHO said there is no sign of sustained transmission beyond men who have sex with men, although a small number of women and children have also been sickened by the disease.
Monkeypox spreads when people have close, physical contact with an infected person's lesions, their clothing or bedsheets. Most people recover without needing treatment, but the lesions can be extremely painful and more severe cases can result in complications including brain inflammation and death.
In the U.K., which at one point had the biggest outbreak outside Africa, officials said earlier this week they have seen signs the outbreak is slowing down.
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TINKER AIR FORCE BASE, Okla. • A Tupelo native is serving in the U.S. Navy as part of the nation’s nuclear deterrence mission at Strategic Communications Wing One (STRATCOMMWING ONE). Its TACAMO ("Take Charge and Move Out") mission provides airborne communication links to nuclear missile units of U.S. Strategic Command.
Airman Robert Toole, a 2018 Tupelo High School graduate, joined the Navy two years ago.
“I joined the Navy for some good life structure and to get some real life experiences in a valuable career field,” Toole said. "I really wanted to better myself."
Toole uses skills and values similar to those found in Tupelo to succeed in the Navy.
“My hometown taught me how to work hard and have a genuine respect for others,” Toole said. "Whether it's manual or mental labor, we learned to put in the work."
Toole has family back home to thank for their support.
"I am really grateful for the help I've gotten from my family and others to help me get this far,” he said.
The Navy's presence aboard an Air Force base in the middle of America may seem like an odd location given its distance from any ocean; however, the central location allows for the deployment of aircraft to both coasts and the Gulf of Mexico on a moment’s notice. This quick response is key to the success of the nuclear deterrence mission.
The Navy command consists of a Wing staff, the Center for Naval Aviation Technical Training, and three Fleet Air Reconnaissance Squadrons: The "Ironmen" of VQ 3, the "Shadows" of VQ 4 and the “Roughnecks” of VQ 7.
Toole serves as an aviation electronics technician with VQ 4.
“I definitely enjoy learning about advanced wiring and how everything is interconnected,” said Toole.
STRATCOMMWING One employs more than 1,300 active-duty sailors and 100 contractors to provide maintenance, security, operations, administration, training and logistic support for the Boeing E-6 Mercury aircraft fleet, an airborne command post and communications relay based on the Boeing 707.
Their mission stems from the original 1961 Cold War order known as ‘Take Charge and Move Out!’ Adapted as TACAMO and now the command’s nickname, the men and women of TACAMO continue to provide a survivable communication link between national decision makers and the nation’s nuclear weapons.
The commander-in-chief issues orders to members of the military who operate nuclear weapons aboard submarines, aircraft or in land-based missile silos. Sailors aboard TACAMO E-6 Mercury aircraft provide the one-of-a-kind and most-survivable communication needed for this critical mission.
With more than 90% of all trade traveling by sea, and 95% of the world’s international phone and internet traffic carried through fiber optic cables lying on the ocean floor, Navy officials continue to emphasize that the prosperity and security of the United States is directly linked to a strong and ready Navy.
Serving in the Navy means Toole is part of a team that is taking on new importance in America’s focus on rebuilding military readiness, strengthening alliances and reforming business practices in support of the National Defense Strategy.
Toole and the sailors they serve with have many opportunities to achieve accomplishments during their military service.
“I'm proud of all the equipment I've learned to work on and the qualifications I've earned,” Toole said. "I'm continuing my education and working hard to be a plane captain someday."
As Toole and other sailors continue to perform missions, they take pride in serving their country in the United States Navy.
“Serving in the Navy means hard work, appreciating the efforts of others and trying your best to fill in the shoes of those who have come before you,” Toole said. "Sometimes, that means stepping up to the plate when others won't."
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A late-night argument turned shooting on a New York City street hospitalized one of the involved parties as well as a 61-year-old bystander who authorities say happened to be walking by at the time.
Police are now looking for the gunman responsible for shooting the 27-year-old man in the forehead and leg, as well as the bystander twice his age, who was also shot in the leg.
The shooting occurred around 11 p.m. on Saturday, along 3rd Avenue in Harlem.
A fight between the 27-year-old and a group of six or seven people started escalating tensions when police said one member of the large group pulled out a gun and fired several bullets. The shooter's intended target was struck twice and taken to Mount Sinai Morningside for treatment, police said.
The 61-year-old, who police call an "innocent bystander," was shot in the left leg and transported to Harlem Hospital.
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Detectives in New Jersey want to know how a man and a woman wound up dead inside a parked vehicle Friday morning.
Officials in Paterson said the two bodies were found around 11:40 a.m. near Elizabeth Street and Getty Avenue inside a dark-colored vehicle parked on the side of the road.
Both of the bodies had apparent gunshot wounds, but it wasn't immediately clear who the gunman was or if there were any outstanding suspects.
Details were limited by Friday afternoon, as investigators combed through the vehicle searching for more clues. Officials said additional information would be released when they had more.
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STEELTON, Pa. — There will be a new traffic pattern around Steelton-Highspire schools when classes resume this year, according to Swatara Township Police.
The police department worked in partnership with the Steel-High School District to create the new traffic pattern, which was made in an effort to increase student safety upon arrival and dismissal from school, the department said.
The new pattern affects Reynders and Spruce streets, according to police.
Spruce Street is now one way (eastbound, going towards Steelton-Highspire Elementary School) beginning at the Swatara Township line and continuing to Reynders Street.
Reynders Street is now one way (northbound) from the Spruce Street intersection and ending at the northern trafficway entrance to the Steelton-Highspire School District property.
Both streets are also posted as “no stopping, standing, or parking zones” and sections of those zones are also posted as “tow away zones," police said. Parents and guardians will not be able to stop along Reynders or Spruce Streets to drop their students off or pick them up.
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JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — The primary election in the state of Florida is next Tuesday, but a Florida teenager is currently in a nationwide election, and he could use your vote!
It's business in the front and party in the back for Hilliard teenager Fisher Monds, who is currently a finalist in the teen division of the USA Mullet Championships.
His cascading curls are strong, but his competitors have some healthy hair salad too.
Cash McCoy is from Ulysses, Kentucky and utilized sunglasses as a prop in his mullet finalist picture. The same could be said for a whole host of other competitors from places like West Virginia, Oklahoma and wherever fine follicle fashion is in vogue.
Rustin is another fierce competitor in the kids division.
He's from Pocahontas, Arkansas and while he's one of the youngest competing in the contest, his remarkably voluminous and shiny hair is sure to skyrocket him to success.
Pride is at stake for the winner, as is the possibility of being included among some of the greatest mullets of all-time.
Oklahoma State football head coach Mike Gundy proudly wears a mullet and calls his "the Arkansas Waterfall".
ESPN hockey analyst Barry Melrose is probably the most recognizable person in hockey with a mullet. He wore one while coaching in the 1990s and still wears one to this day.
We can't forget about founding father Benjamin Franklin; the leading intellectual of his time rocked the rarest of neck warmers with a "skullet" before the first shots of the Revolutionary War were fired.
This all brings us back to Hilliard's Fisher Monds, a young man with a "Louisiana Mud Flap" who wants your vote for best teenage mullet in the United States.
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ARKANSAS, USA — This brother-and-sister duo did a fantastic job at reeling in two giant 'monsters.'
While on a late-night fishing trip on Lake Conway last week, Logan and Haylee Applegate caught two giant flathead fish.
The fish caught by Logan topped 50 pounds, and the fish caught by Haylee was equally as large weighing somewhere between 45-50 pounds as well.
The two huge hauls caught the attention of Arkansas Game and Fish who celebrated the siblings on their latest catch.
The two siblings are always outside with their family whenever they get the opportunity away from work.
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Two people were arrested Wednesday morning after troopers with the Nebraska State Patrol found more than 20 pounds of methamphetamine, three grams of fentanyl and a stolen cattle prod in a field.
Residents of rural Winside, a town of just over 600 people northeast of Norfolk, reported two suspicious people on their property at 6:30 a.m. Wednesday. Troopers responded and located Oscar Villa, 36, and Johana Madrid, 27, both of Los Angeles, on the property.
During the investigation, troopers discovered a bag of suspected methamphetamine, a hand gun and a cattle prod that had been stolen from another farm. The owner of the cattle prod found a second bag containing one-half pound of suspected methamphetamine in the truck where he stored the cattle prod.
Troopers found an additional 20 pounds of methamphetamine buried in a nearby field along with three grams of suspected fentanyl.
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Villa was lodged in the Antelope County jail on suspicion of making terroristic threats, possession of a controlled substance, possession with intent to deliver, possession of a firearm by a prohibited person, use of a firearm to commit a felony and other citations.
Madrid was lodged in the Dakota County jail on suspicion of possession of a controlled substance, possession with intent to deliver, possession of drug paraphernalia and theft.
Lancaster County's biggest drug seizures
I-80 bust turned up $100K, led to 1,830 pounds of drugs, sheriff’s captain says
The Lancaster County Sheriff’s Office says it found $103,194 in suspected drug money and arrested a 25-year-old North Carolina man in a traffic stop on Interstate 80 west of Lincoln shortly before 10 a.m. Friday.
Capt. Ben Houchin said Brandon Montoya, of Charlotte, was stopped in a westbound Toyota Tundra for following too closely and driving on the shoulder. During the stop, Houchin said, the deputy developed suspicions Montoya was involved in illegal activity. A search turned up the money, which was sealed and in a suitcase, and a ledger.
Houchin said deputies reached out to law enforcement in Charlotte, where Montoya lives and rents a storage unit, believing that there was a strong possibility they would find a large amount of narcotics there.
He said the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department took the information, got search warrants and found 1,290 pounds of marijuana and THC edibles in Montoya's storage unit and at his home, tens of thousands of empty and loaded bottles of THC oil, marijuana cigar tubes and THC vape cartridges, 10 pounds of THC wax, 40 pounds of marijuana, packing materials, a 9mm Glock handgun and $90,000 in cash.
Houchin said the drugs added up to 1,831 pounds.
Pair accused of hauling 645 pounds of pot on I-80 through Lincoln area
Two men remained at the Lancaster County jail Thursday, a day after prosecutors charged them in connection with 645 pounds of marijuana found in their rental truck.
Brandon Arrington, 30, of McDonough, Georgia, and Edward Babb of Houston both are facing four felonies: two counts of possession with intent to deliver and two counts of no drug tax stamp.
In an affidavit for their arrests, a Lancaster County Sheriff's deputy said he stopped a GMC Penske rental truck with Virginia plates Tuesday after seeing its passenger side tires cross onto the shoulder of Interstate 80 near the Lincoln Airport exit.
During the traffic stop, the deputy became suspicious the men were involved in criminal activity.
They both denied a request to search the truck, but the deputy deployed his police dog around it after seeing what he believed to be marijuana residue on the floorboard.
The search turned up 645 pounds of marijuana and 4.74 pounds of THC vapor pens in the truck's cargo area inside cardboard boxes wrapped in plastic wrap, according to court records.
On Wednesday, at their first court appearances on the charges, Lancaster County Judge Matt Acton set their bonds at $250,000.
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Lancaster County deputies find 109 lbs of pot in I-80 traffic stop
A California woman was arrested Friday morning after Lancaster County sheriff's deputies found more 100 pounds of marijuana in her vehicle during a traffic stop.
At about 9:30 a.m., Pakou J. Yang, 37, of Oroville, was pulled over on Interstate 80 about three miles east of the Pleasant Dale interchange for following another vehicle too closely.
During the stop, a deputy determined the 2018 Nissan that Yang was driving was a one-way rental, which the deputy described in court records as a common sign of drug trafficking. She also became "extremely nervous" while being questioned by the deputy.
Deputies searched the vehicle after a drug-sniffing dog indicated the presence of drugs. They found 109.5 pounds of vacuum-sealed marijuana in the trunk, according to court records.
Yang was arrested and charged with possession of marijuana with intent to deliver and no drug tax stamp. She remained in jail Friday on $50,000 bail.
Lincoln drug bust nets an estimated $125K in pills, pot, LSD and mushrooms
Investigators with the Lincoln/Lancaster Narcotics Task Force carried a search warrant into a home on the 2800 block of North Third Street on Friday, and they carried out a lot more.
They found more than 4 pounds of marijuana, nearly 3 pounds of psilocybin mushrooms, 3,604 oxycodone pills, 1,281 Alprazolam pills, 855 hits of LSD, 209 THC syringes, nearly $2,300 in cash and four firearms.
The drugs had an estimated street value of about $125,000, Lincoln Police Officer Erin Spilker said Tuesday.
The seizure started just before 9 a.m., when investigators visited the home on a tip that someone was selling drugs out of it, she said.
They contacted three men: 22-year-old Gustav Rockey, his roommate and a 20-year-old visitor.
The visitor had an outstanding warrant — and THC wax in his wallet — and was arrested. Rockey and his roommate each turned over a glass pipe and bags of marijuana and were allowed to leave.
Investigators then applied for the search warrant and found the drugs, guns and cash in the home.
They found Rockey three days later near First Street and Cornhusker Highway and arrested him on three counts of suspicion of possession of drugs with intent to deliver, possession of money while violating a drug law and possession of a firearm with a drug law violation.
They’re still searching for others who live in the house, Spilker said.
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Father and son arrested in cocaine bust, Lincoln police say
A father and son were arrested Thursday by the Lancaster County Narcotics Unit after investigators found 6.8 pounds of cocaine, a pound of marijuana and almost $4,000 in cash at an apartment complex near Capitol Beach.
Police arrested Russell Rucks Sr., 50, and Russell Rucks Jr., 28, on suspicion of possession of cocaine with intent to deliver and money during a drug violation.
Officer Erin Spilker said the Lincoln/Lancaster County Narcotics Task Force served a search warrant at the apartment where both live at 500 Surfside Drive as part of an ongoing drug investigation.
Investigators had been looking for the elder Rucks and ended up arresting both men prior to the warrant being served. Spilker said Rucks Sr. had 8.9 grams of cocaine and over $1,600 cash in his pocket.
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Two years after it was burned down during unrest in 2020, a new facility for the Kenosha Probation & Parole Office, 1212 60th St., is under construction and expected to open before 2023.
The building will be 10,000 square feet, with the Wisconsin Department of Corrections leasing 8,500 square feet of that space.
The additional 1,500 square feet will be used as storage for the site’s owner, and could offer space for DOC operations to expand in the future.
John Beard, director of communications for the Wisconsin Department of Corrections, said construction on the new building began in June, and they hope to move DOC staff in by the end of the year.
Staff that has been working in a temporary location are planning to return to the 60th Street building, with operations remaining the same, albeit in the new building.
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WACO, Texas — No major injuries are being reported after a concrete truck overturned in Waco and caused a large diesel spill, according to the Waco Police Department.
Around 10:30 a.m., the Waco Fire Department tweeted about the incident, saying the truck overturned in the 1500 block of W. Loop 340. Its hazmat crews are now on the scene, cleaning up the spill.
Police say the Bagby exit on West Loop 340 is closed because of the leak.
At this time, no other details were released.
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CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — The remains of a man killed in World War II are coming home to South Texas after 77 years, according to the Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency (DPAA).
The DPAA said remains of Army Air Forces Sgt. Herald R. Boyd, a San Patricio County native, were positively identified on July 8, 2022, through "anthropological analysis, as well as circumstantial evidence."
Boyd was serving as a gunner on a B-17G Flying Fortress bomber on Feb. 3, 1945, when his aircraft was hit by a ground rocket immediately after dropping bombs on the Tempelhof marshalling yard in Berlin, according to witnesses from other aircrafts.
"The pilot tried to save the plane, but he was unsuccessful, and it crashed in a residential area of Berlin," a release from the DPAA said. "Seven of the nine crew members were killed. The other two were captured and became prisoners of war."
German records did not list Boyd among the bodies recovered from the crash site, though a surviving crew member confirmed Boyd died in the crash. The War Department issued a report of death on Jan. 12, 1946, and memorial services were held shortly after in Sinton.
South Texas World War II hero's remains identified after 77 years
After the war ended, the the American Graves Registration Command (AGRC) began to investigate and recover missing American personnel in Europe. 115 sets of remains were recovered from Döberitz cemetery in Berlin near the end of 1946.
By 1956, six of the seven missing crew members were positively identified, but not Boyd's. Investigators believed Boyd was associated with a set of remains designated Unknown X-4804 Neuville, but this could not be proven, and X-4804 was buried at Ardennes American Cemetery, an American Battle Monuments Commission cemetery in Belgium, in 1957.
DPAA historians then began to conduct comprehensive research on the remains. The remains were disinterred in June 2018 and sent to the DPAA laboratory at Offutt Air Force Base, Nebraska, for examination and identification.
Boyd's remains were finally positively identified through DNA testing on July 8, 2022. He will now be buried in Corpus Christi on Sept. 12, 2022 at the Coastal Bend State Veterans Cemetery, Boyd's family told 3NEWS. There is no set time yet, but we will post the time here when we are notified.
Boyd received the Purple Heart and Air Medal for his service.
Boyd’s name is recorded on the Walls of the Missing at Margraten American Cemetery, an American Battle Monuments Commission site in the Netherlands, along with the others still missing from World War II. A rosette will be placed next to his name to indicate he has been accounted for, DPAA officials said. | https://www.kcentv.com/article/news/local/south-texas-airman-that-died-in-world-war-ii-identified/503-a5e720f5-b17b-480e-b0d7-6387cfc91c3f | 2022-08-19T21:05:50 | 1 | https://www.kcentv.com/article/news/local/south-texas-airman-that-died-in-world-war-ii-identified/503-a5e720f5-b17b-480e-b0d7-6387cfc91c3f |
Stayton makes last-minute move to put psilocybin ban on Nov. 8 ballot
Stayton became the final city in the state to give its voters the option of banning psilocybin-related businesses in the Nov. 8 general election.
After a contentious emergency city council meeting Friday, the last day possible to get the measure on the ballot, the council voted 3-2 to put the measure on the ballot. That followed a vote — the second in five days — to ban psilocybin-related businesses, though that ordinance won’t take effect unless it is approved by voters.
Voters in Oregon approved the manufacture and therapeutic use of psilocybin – which is found in a strain of mushrooms – when they approved Measure 109 in the 2020 general election. It was the first state to do so.
The Oregon Health Authority has set temporary rules for the product. Under the temporary rules, people ages 21 and over will only be able to purchase and take psilocybin at licensed service centers.
Other ballot measures:Oregon cities, counties rush to put psilocybin mushroom bans on 2022 November ballot
Cities and counties are being allowed to send the option of banning psilocybin manufacture and the service centers to voters. About a dozen cities in the Mid-Valley — including Aumsville, Sublimity and Turner — have decided to let their residents vote on the issue, as did Marion County for unincorporated parts of the county.
When voters in Oregon approved the 2020 ballot measure, those in Stayton voted against it by 13%.
“Looking back at how Stayton voted on this particular situation, it just really points out that our community is different than the overall community in Oregon and I’m happy that we actually get a say in this and that our voters get a say in this because we don’t have a lot of that,” City Councilor Jordan Ohrt said.
The council voted Aug. 15 to ban the substance in Stayton. City Manager Julia Hajduk said the city’s charter requires the council to formally ban the substance prior to putting the issue to voters.
But because it did so with a non-unanimous vote — Councilors Ben McDonald and Paige Hook voted against it — that issue had to come back to the council for a second vote in order for it to take effect, per the city’s rules.
“You don’t have the ability to ban it until the voters agree with you,” Hajduk said.
Hook said she was uncomfortable with a ban, but her proposal to change it to a moratorium didn’t get the required votes to go forward.
Had the council on Friday not approved sending the issue to voters, it would have had to wait until the 2024 general election to try again.
The Oregon Health Authority isn't expected to have permanent rules in place until Dec. 31, well after the election.
“One of the questions probably should be how much do we trust down in our heart of hearts for the OHA to make the best decisions?” Stayton Mayor Henry Porter said.
Bill Poehler covers Marion County for the Statesman Journal. Contact him atbpoehler@StatesmanJournal.com | https://www.statesmanjournal.com/story/news/local/stayton/2022/08/19/stayton-oregon-put-psilocybin-shrooms-psychedelic-mushrooms-ban-november-2022-ballot/65406989007/ | 2022-08-19T21:07:04 | 0 | https://www.statesmanjournal.com/story/news/local/stayton/2022/08/19/stayton-oregon-put-psilocybin-shrooms-psychedelic-mushrooms-ban-november-2022-ballot/65406989007/ |
The Boise Police Department, Downtown Boise Association and Boise City Councilmember Holli Woodings are looking to crack down on one of the city’s long-standing traditions – the street cruise, which circles a primary portion of downtown typically on Friday and Saturday evenings.
According to an email from Downtown Boise Association Executive Director Jenn Hensley to residents who live near Idaho and 14th streets, Boise police executed a meter hooding effort to break “gathering patterns” pertaining to the cruise last weekend.
This weekend, BPD is hooding parking meters in the area near Idaho Street from 13th to 14th streets, 14th Street from Idaho to Main streets, and Main from 14th to 13th streets, according to the email.
Hensley’s email also said there will be a town hall meeting to discuss the issue on Wednesday at 2 p.m. at Boise Centre. A BPD neighborhood contact officer and city council representative along with other policy makers will be in attendance, the email said.
When contacted by phone on Friday, Woodings said that downtown businesses are becoming increasingly concerned with the cruise. She added that it also is a noise and safety concern.
The cruise is a popular event at which people drive loud high-performance vehicles through downtown in front of gatherings, spectators, businesses and apartment complexes. It can stretch from Fifth to 14th streets to the east and west and Main to Idaho streets to the south and north.
“It’s been incredibly disruptive to downtown businesses,” Woodings said. “We’ve done so much work to build this wonderful, vibrant downtown with these thriving businesses that are the backbone of our downtown.”
Woodings acknowledged the tradition of the cruise, but also pointed out that Boise has changed a lot over the years.
“Boise is a city now,” she said. “We have a lot more users than folks just cruising downtown.”
Aside from the town hall, Woodings said that Boise city council will host a work session in September to continue discussing the issue and find a resolution.
Hensley and the Boise Police Department did not immediately return a request for comment.
This story will be updated.
Teddy Feinberg is the Managing Editor at the Idaho Press. He can be reached at 208-465-8110. Follow him on Twitter: @TeddyFeinberg | https://www.idahopress.com/news/local/boise-city-leaders-look-to-regulate-long-standing-downtown-street-cruise/article_8b9e8ffe-8aaa-5b25-8b0e-6a6ec5204acf.html | 2022-08-19T21:07:26 | 1 | https://www.idahopress.com/news/local/boise-city-leaders-look-to-regulate-long-standing-downtown-street-cruise/article_8b9e8ffe-8aaa-5b25-8b0e-6a6ec5204acf.html |
BOISE — The Treasure Valley is expected to break the record for triple-digit heat on Sunday with 21 days of 100-plus-degree temperatures. The previous record was established in 2003 with 20 days of triple-digit weather, and the valley is currently tied with that record. The good news is, according to meteorologist Korri Anderson, the area has only hit 100 degrees in September twice.
“Eventually, the sun’s angle won’t get us as warm, so this won’t last forever,” Anderson said. “It really starts to fall off in September. But, it looks like we're gonna still be pretty hot for the next few weeks.”
According to Michael Toole, regional airshed coordinator at the Idaho Department of Environmental Quality, the wildfire smoke in the air could keep things cooler.
“A couple of days ago, we had a shift in the weather,” Toole said Thursday. “What happened is we have wildfires burning in the central Idaho area and for the most part that smoke's been transported or ventilated away from the Treasure Valley.”
The increase in wildfire smoke from central Idaho fires has acted like a cloud, blocking some of the sun's heat.
“It actually works to cool us during the day. It kind of filters the sun,” Anderson said. “If we get thick smoke, then we will be less likely to hit the record.”
But as of Thursday, Treasure Valley has been experiencing yellow air quality.
According to Ann Weiss, a physician and clinical supervisor at Primary Health, wildfire smoke causes irritation to eyes, nose, throat and lungs. Some people have been experiencing allergy-like symptoms from the smoke, in addition to heat rash or cramps from the hot weather.
Sensitive populations, including children, the elderly and anyone with a preexisting respiratory or cardiac condition should pay particularly close attention to the smoke in the air, Toole said.
“If you have sensitivities, really the best thing to do is just limit your exposure to the outside, both duration and time of day,” Toole said. “If you have asthma that can be triggered by allergens or wildfire smoke, maybe don't go on a strenuous jog, maybe just take a shorter walk, or something of that nature. Everybody's gonna be different.”
But the smoke is not permanent. Toole said there are enough wildfires in the region that it all depends on where the smoke goes. People should expect smoke coming in and out of the Treasure Valley, depending on wind flow.
Weiss encouraged residents in the valley to be careful in the hot and smoky weather. Every year, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, around 660 people die from heatstroke — a preventable disease.
“A lot of people don't understand what heatstroke really is. It's a life-threatening disorder,” Weiss said. “It can lead to your organs shutting down.”
According to Weiss, heart racing, nausea, dizziness and lightheadedness are warning signs for heatstroke. Treatment is taking in a lot of water, sports drinks or snacks to replace the water and salt that is lost in sweat.
“Don't exercise when it's between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Don't go running. Drink plenty of fluids and stay out of the sun. And don't leave young children and pets unattended in vehicles,” Anderson said. | https://www.idahopress.com/news/local/treasure-valley-approaching-record-breaking-triple-digit-heat-but-wildfire-smoke-may-keep-us-cool/article_ab631484-83cf-5fa1-9018-fdb9af723720.html | 2022-08-19T21:07:27 | 1 | https://www.idahopress.com/news/local/treasure-valley-approaching-record-breaking-triple-digit-heat-but-wildfire-smoke-may-keep-us-cool/article_ab631484-83cf-5fa1-9018-fdb9af723720.html |
The West Nile virus has been detected in Canyon County for the first time this year.
The virus was found in mosquitos collected Thursday near Middleton, the Canyon County Mosquito Abatement District announced Friday.
The West Nile virus has been detected in Canyon County for the first time this year.
The virus was found in mosquitos collected Thursday near Middleton, the Canyon County Mosquito Abatement District announced Friday.
The district set traps at more than 100 locations in Canyon County and has tested more than 750 mosquitos, a press release said.
“With the increased risk of West Nile virus we encourage people to take appropriate precautions to protect themselves from mosquito bites,” Jim Lunders, Director of the Canyon County Mosquito Abatement District, said in the release.
In the Treasure Valley, West Nile virus has also been detected in Ada, Elmore, Gem and Payette counties this year.
Lunders offered the following precautions people can take to reduce their risk of exposure to West Nile virus:
• Eliminate all sources of standing water that can be a breeding ground for biting mosquitoes such as flooded fields, wading pools, clogged gutters and old tires. If it holds water for seven days it can produce mosquitoes.
• Flush or change water in water troughs and bird baths weekly.
• Avoid overwatering which causes runoff to city storm drains and other areas that hold water.
• Avoid outdoor activities at dusk and dawn when mosquitoes are most active.
• Wear long-sleeve shirts and long pants when in mosquito-infested areas.
• Use mosquito repellents containing DEET, oil of lemon eucalyptus, IR3535 or Picaridin, making sure to follow the directions on the container.
• Make sure all screen doors and windows are in good repair and fit tightly.
• Notify the Canyon County Mosquito Abatement District at 208-461-8633 if you have a site that is too large to be eliminated so it can be properly treated.
Additional information on West Nile Virus is online by visiting the websites for the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Idaho Department of Health and Welfare, and Canyon County Mosquito Abatement District.
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Right-wing influencer Nick Fuentes on Friday denied any affiliation with a San Antonio man charged with threatening to violently attack a conservative group in Florida.
Alejandro Richard Velasquez Gomez, 19, appeared to be a fan of Fuentes, according to the Wagner High School graduate’s social media posts.
The FBI’s Joint Terrorism Task Force charged Velasquez earlier this month with allegedly threatening to carry out a mass attack on the Turning Point USA Student Action Summit in Tampa, Fla., in July.
Velasquez also is charged with one count of making threatening interstate communications along with possession of child pornography related to three images found on his phone.
“For the record, Alejandro Velasquez had nothing to do with me or America First,” Fuentes posted on the Telegram social media platform. “As far as I'm aware he attended CPAC Dallas last year where I briefly made an appearance. Claims on social media that he was part of our team in any way are completely untrue.”
Velasquez, 19, was ordered held without bail this week after a terrorism task force officer testified that his post on Instagram so alarmed Turning Point USA organizers that they reported it to law enforcement.
No weapons were found during a search of Velasquez's home. Nevertheless, agents took the matter seriously because Velasquez had booked a round-trip ticket to the summit, the agent testified. Velasquez canceled the July 22 flight the night before, said Homeland Security Investigations agent Freddie Miller.
Agents here found that his Instagram page featured the warning, “July 22 is the day of retribution the day I will have revenge against all of humanity which all of you will pay for my suffering.”
In court records and testimony, agents linked Velasquez to the extremist “incel” movement, short for “involuntarily celibate,” online groups of mostly men who believe they can’t enter into sexual relationships.
Velasquez used the online names “LatinoZoomer” and “MestizoZoomer,” according to the Joint Terrorism Task Force. His social media posts sounded similar to those of Elliot Rodger, an incel follower who killed six people and injured more than a dozen in California in 2014.
Miller also testified this week that agents had concerns because they found posts on Velasquez’s cellphone in which he referred to himself as the “LatinoGroomer” — references to grooming underage girls for sex.
Miller said Velasquez also sent an explicit image to a 14-year-old girl in an attempt to try to get her to have sex with him.
Velasquez was denied bond.
Velasquez lived at home, a block from Candlewood Elementary, raising concerns that he had access to children, Miller said.
His mother told a reporter on Friday that she had no comment.
guillermo.contreras@express-news.net | https://www.expressnews.com/news/local/article/Right-wing-influencer-Nick-Fuentes-disavows-San-17385255.php | 2022-08-19T21:13:48 | 0 | https://www.expressnews.com/news/local/article/Right-wing-influencer-Nick-Fuentes-disavows-San-17385255.php |
St Luke Lutheran Church in Nora Springs will be hosting an ice cream social on Aug. 28.
From 5 p.m. to 7 p.m., enjoy pulled pork sandwiches, cheesy hash browns, green beans, pie, ice cream and beverages. Cost of the meal is $10.
Drive-thru and take out is available. There will be outdoor seating if the weather permits.
Leftovers will be sold immediately following the event.
Abby covers education and entertainment for the Globe Gazette. Follow her on Twitter at @MkayAbby. Email her at Abby.Koch@GlobeGazette.com | https://globegazette.com/news/local/ice-cream-social-at-st-luke-lutheran-church-on-aug-28/article_67f44369-7fca-5e93-8197-c8304ecf368e.html | 2022-08-19T21:14:16 | 0 | https://globegazette.com/news/local/ice-cream-social-at-st-luke-lutheran-church-on-aug-28/article_67f44369-7fca-5e93-8197-c8304ecf368e.html |
There's an upcoming road closure in Mason City.
Starting on Monday, Aug. 22, and lasting until Friday, Aug. 26 the O&M Utility Crew will close Ninth Street NE between Federal and Delaware avenues.
The closure is necessary to replace the water main to a fire hydrant according to a press release. If Mason City residents have any questions, contact the O&M Utility Division at 641-421-3677.
Abby covers education and entertainment for the Globe Gazette. Follow her on Twitter at @MkayAbby. Email her at Abby.Koch@GlobeGazette.com | https://globegazette.com/news/local/road-closure-in-mason-city-starting-aug-22/article_eddef0c9-501c-5b2e-9cde-dac3b257fc97.html | 2022-08-19T21:14:22 | 1 | https://globegazette.com/news/local/road-closure-in-mason-city-starting-aug-22/article_eddef0c9-501c-5b2e-9cde-dac3b257fc97.html |
There's some Mason City spots receiving weed treatment soon.
Pending favorable weather conditions, the City of Mason City will be fertilizing and treating weeds at the following locations on Sunday, Aug. 21:
- Ray Rorick Soccer Fields
- Georgia Hanford Softball Field
- Fredrick Hanford Softball Fields
Residents are asked to avoid these areas until the treatment flags are removed according to a press release. Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) for the product to be applied are available in the City Administrator’s office located on the 1st Floor of City Hall.
Abby covers education and entertainment for the Globe Gazette. Follow her on Twitter at @MkayAbby. Email her at Abby.Koch@GlobeGazette.com | https://globegazette.com/news/local/weed-treatments-in-mason-city-on-aug-21/article_8663dc46-dbd9-5067-8f25-8ca2a1eab79a.html | 2022-08-19T21:14:28 | 0 | https://globegazette.com/news/local/weed-treatments-in-mason-city-on-aug-21/article_8663dc46-dbd9-5067-8f25-8ca2a1eab79a.html |
Judge tells Whitmer kidnap jury: It's not entrapment if you're already willing
At the request of the defense, the judge on Friday instructed the jury in the Gov. Gretchen Whitmer kidnap trial about what entrapment means — though his instructions on what it doesn't mean may help the prosecution.
At issue: Did the defendants show any reluctance, the judge noted, or were they already willing participants?
"The crucial question in entrapment cases is whether the government persuaded a defendant who was not already willing to commit the crime to go ahead and commit it," U.S. District Judge Robert Jonker told jurors, who are set to begin deliberations next week in the retrial of Adam Fox and Barry Croft Jr. on charges they plotted to kidnap Whitmer out of anger over her handling of the pandemic.
More:Defense blasts judge in Whitmer kidnap retrial: You're favoring the feds in front of jury
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Sometimes an agent must 'pretend to be a criminal'
Fox and Croft have long argued that they were set up by rogue undercover FBI agents and informants who they allege hatched the kidnapping plan and ran the whole show. The prosecution says the defendants were armed, eager and willing to kidnap the governor, never showed reluctance and discussed snatching a governor long before the FBI got involved.
In court Friday, Jonker explained to the jurors the following elements about entrapment:
- It's not entrapment if someone is already willing to commit the crime.
- Even if the government provides someone with a favorable opportunity to commit the crime, it's not entrapment if that person is already willing to commit the crime.
- If an FBI agent persuades someone to commit a crime, it's not entrapment if that person is already willing.
"It is sometimes necessary for a government agent to pretend to be a criminal," Jonker told the jury, noting there are some key questions to consider about defendants when deciding an entrapment claim:
"Did they show reluctance? And if they did, were they overcome by persuasion? If yes, how much persuasion did the government use?" Jonker said.
To prove entrapment, the defendants must show that the kidnapping idea and momentum for the crime was introduced by the FBI, and that they were not already willing or predisposed to commit the crime — a point Jonker stressed repeatedly.
Jonker named two vital aspects to the entrapment defense — the government had to have taken action to push the defendants to take actions toward the crime, and the defendants had to be at least initially unwilling to commit the crime.
More:Scrutinized FBI informant in Whitmer kidnap plot: I didn't do it for the money
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Judge: Don't be swayed by my actions
Jonker's jury instructions touched on many themes and controversies that unfolded during the trial — including the defense accusing him of favoring the prosecution.
Jonker repeatedly interrupted the defense lawyers during their cross-examination of government witnesses, cut short their questioning, scolded them for what he viewed as redundant and irrelevant questioning, and, by the end of the trial, imposed a time limit: The defense could only take as long with witnesses as the prosecution did.
At one point during trial, with the jury present, he told a defense lawyer: "Start focusing on what the important issues are, before this trial stretches into Thanksgiving."
During jury instructions, Jonker urged the panel to decide the case only on the facts — not on anything he did or said.
"Nothing I have done was meant to influence your decision about the facts in any way," Jonker said, stressing only witness testimony and exhibits approved by the court are to be considered.
"Nothing else is evidence," Jonker said. "Not the lawyers' statements or arguments, nor ... my legal rulings"
Jonker said that if he sustained an objection, or ruled that the jury couldn't see something, or struck something from the record, the jury is not to speculate about what that means. Only the witness testimony matters, he said, and the evidence that was allowed in.
"Please don’t interpret my rulings as to suggesting one way or another," Jonker said. "Don’t let it influence your decision."
What about the rogue actors?
The jury also heard numerous names during trial, including the names of controversial FBI informants and agents who were kicked off the case in 2020 for various reasons — one was accused of being a double agent — and did not testify at trial. The names of the defendants who were acquitted at the last trial were also mentioned numerous times, though their acquittals were not disclosed.
Jonker instructed the jury to base its decision only on facts involving Fox and Croft.
"Whether someone else should be charged is not for you to consider. It's only about these defendants," Jonker said. "Don’t let the possible guilt of others affect your decision."
Lawyers for Fox and Croft have long argued their clients were merely frustrated with COVID-19 restrictions and talked a tough game, but they would have never gotten as far along in any plot if it weren't for overzealous FBI informants and undercover agents.
In the first trial, which ended in no convictions, jurors were also given the definition of entrapment. That jury found defendants Daniel Harris and Brandon Caserta not guilty, but couldn't reach a verdict on Fox or Croft.
Caserta and Harris did not testify in the second trial as they both opted to exercise their Fifth Amendment right against self-incrimination. Their acquittals were never mentioned to the jury.
Doesn't matter if kidnapping was 'impossible' to pull off
Jonker also explained to the jury the crime of conspiracy, which is what Fox and Croft Jr. are charged with as the kidnapping never actually occurred. The FBI arrested five men in a sting in the fall of 2020, alleging fears grew that the group was close to acquiring explosives to blow up a bridge to slow down cops during the kidnapping. Fox and four others were arrested in the sting outside a Ypsilanti warehouse. Croft was arrested at a gas station in New Jersey.
Jonker explained that to prove conspiracy, the government must show the following: two or more people agreed to commit a crime, even if they never achieved their goal. They also must have knowingly and voluntarily joined the plan, and that a conspirator did one or more overt act to advance the plan.
It doesn't have to be a formal agreement, Jonker said, nor does everyone have to agree to meet the legal standard for conspiracy.
However, Jonker said, people "simply meeting from time to time" is not enough to establish a criminal agreement. This is what the defense argued repeatedly at trial — that the defendants were merely a group of big-talking pot smokers who hung out at a campfire, drank beer, got high and vented about the government.
More:Prosecutor asserts Crumbleys' 'toxic' family life turned their son into a killer
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The prosecution counters they did a lot more than vent. They also took action, they said, including: They cased the governor's house twice, built shoot-houses and practiced breaking and entering into make-believe rooms, drew maps, bought night goggles and communicated in encrypted chats to hide from law enforcement.
Jonker said the government must show "there was a mutual understanding to cooperate with each other to commit the crime of kidnapping. This is essential."
During trial, Jonker reminded the jury that it didn't matter if the alleged kidnapping plan was a good plan, or a bad plan. There just had to be a plan, he said.
The defense has argued that any alleged kidnapping plans discussed by the defendants were high-talk by men engaged in fantasy play, such as abandoning Whitmer in a boat on Lake Michigan, or whisking her away in a helicopter.
The judge, however, told the jury on Friday: "You may find them guilty, even if it was impossible for them to successfully complete the crime."
In closing, Jonker stressed to the jury that it cannot hold it against the defendants that they did not testify, noting they are presumed innocent under the law and that the burden is entirely on the government to prove its case.
He also told the jury that a defendant not testifying cannot be considered or discussed during deliberations, stressing it is not up to the defendant to prove they are innocent.
Second trial much shorter
The first trial, which had four defendants, lasted six weeks and took another five days for the jury to deliberate. This time around, the trial of two defendants lasted just over two weeks as the prosecution trimmed a lot of fat from the case, hoping to salvage the historical domestic terrorism case that highlighted the growth of extremism in America.
Fox, of Potterville, is charged with conspiracy to commit kidnapping and conspiracy to use a weapon of mass destruction. Croft, a trucker from Delaware, is also charged with the two conspiracies, as well as a third charge for possession of an unregistered destructive device.
The jury will hear closing arguments from both sides and begin deliberations on Monday.
If found guilty, both face up to life in prison.
Contact Tresa Baldas: tbaldas@freepress.com | https://www.delawareonline.com/story/news/local/michigan/2022/08/19/gretchen-whitmer-kidnap-jury-instructions-entrapment-judge/7841645001/ | 2022-08-19T21:16:05 | 1 | https://www.delawareonline.com/story/news/local/michigan/2022/08/19/gretchen-whitmer-kidnap-jury-instructions-entrapment-judge/7841645001/ |
KINGSPORT, Tenn. (WJHL) – The Kingsport Police Department was crowned the overall winner of the Tennessee Highway Safety Office’s 18th Annual Law Enforcement Challenge. Multiple Northeast Tennessee law enforcement agencies were also awarded in the competition.
In the 46-75 Officers Category, the Greene County Sheriff’s Office took second place, following only the Cumberland County Sheriff’s Office. The Bristol, Tennessee Police Department also took home silver in the 76-100 Officers Category.
The Kingsport Police Department not only won the 101-200 Officers Category but was also named the Highest Scoring Police Department and Overall Winner by the THSO.
In addition to police departments and the sheriff’s offices, branches of the Tennessee Highway Patrol also competed in their own category. Northeast Tennessee’s Fall Branch division finished second in that category.
You can view all of the winners and placements in the document below:
Press Release – LEC Award Winners 2022 by Murry Lee on Scribd | https://www.wjhl.com/news/local/kingsport-pd-named-overall-winner-of-tenn-highway-safety-office-competition/ | 2022-08-19T21:17:21 | 0 | https://www.wjhl.com/news/local/kingsport-pd-named-overall-winner-of-tenn-highway-safety-office-competition/ |
MORRISTOWN, Tenn. (WJHL) – The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation (TBI) has issued a Silver Alert for a missing Morristown woman.
According to a release from the Morristown Police Department, investigators are currently searching for Mary Ann Sampson, 55, of Morristown. Family members stated she is homeless and has not been seen or heard from since Sunday.
Sampson is a white female, 5 feet 6 inches tall and weighs around 150 pounds with auburn hair and brown eyes. She was last seen wearing black leggings, a t-shirt and may be wearing glasses.
The TBI states that Sampson has a medical condition that may impair her ability to return safely without assistance.
Anyone with information on her whereabouts is encouraged to contact the police department immediately at 423-585-2701. | https://www.wjhl.com/news/local/morristown-police-searching-for-missing-woman-2/ | 2022-08-19T21:17:27 | 1 | https://www.wjhl.com/news/local/morristown-police-searching-for-missing-woman-2/ |
KINGSPORT, Tenn. (WJHL) — Citing supply chain and staffing issues, CSX announced Friday that this year’s Santa Train will continue to take place with a drive-thru toy distribution format rather than running a physical train.
This will mark the third year without Santa Claus riding the rails of Appalachia and tossing out toys along the way as in years past. Due to the pandemic, organizers decided not to run the train in 2020 or 2021 and instead held drive-thru toy distribution events along the Santa Train’s traditional route.
This year’s event will have the same format.
“Several months of planning goes into bringing the Santa Train to life each year, meaning we are faced with making decisions as early as possible,” said Bryan Tucker, vice president of Corporate Communications at CSX. “Due to current supply chain and ongoing staffing challenges across our network, all of CSX’s resources and personnel are needed to help serve our customers and keep the nation’s economy moving. Because of this, we came to the difficult decision that it is not feasible for us to run the train in 2022.”
CSX says it will work with local partners to distribute 5,000 gift backpacks full of toys and winter accessories at locations along the Santa Train’s traditional route.
More information, including gift pickup locations, is expected to be announced soon.
The annual tradition is now in its 80th year. Prior to 2020, the Santa Train traditionally ran along a 110-mile route from Pikeville, Kentucky to Kingsport on the Saturday before Thanksgiving. | https://www.wjhl.com/news/local/santa-train-will-continue-with-drive-thru-format-as-event-enters-80th-year/ | 2022-08-19T21:17:33 | 0 | https://www.wjhl.com/news/local/santa-train-will-continue-with-drive-thru-format-as-event-enters-80th-year/ |
JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (WJHL) — The distance between Buchanan County, Va. and central Ukraine is smaller than one might think — and it’s being bridged to Ukrainians’ benefit by a new non-profit centered in local coal country.
United Coal Co., headquartered in Johnson City and with mines in Southwest Virginia, West Virginia and Eastern Kentucky, is owned by Metinvest, Ukraine’s dominant coal company.
With a massive logistical infrastructure in the war-torn country and lots of warehouse space, Metinvest quickly took action to respond to humanitarian and medical needs following Russia’s invasion in late February.
Within weeks, United established its own domestic 501(c)3 non-profit in the U.S. (unitedcoalfoundation.org) and began soliciting donations from people interested in a direct way to help the war-torn country.
“There’s four key main activities of the (Metinvest) foundation over there provides that we’re associated with,” United CEO John Schroder said from his office in Beckley, W. Va.
Those include humanitarian aid kits, primarily in the form of food packages for adults, children, retirees and disabled people. They’re purchased and then assembled by people who work for Metinvest, some of whom have been idled from their regular jobs due to impacts of the war.
Other activities in the giant warehouses and other logistical centers include intake and distribution of medicines for Ukrainian hospitals, which are severely strained by the increased number of wounded people, and medical equipment for those same hospitals.
“Even in eastern Ukraine, which is under heavy fire right now,” Schroder said. “They receive a large influx of victims.”
Finally, the foundation is also providing rehabilitation centers to aid the thousands of Ukrainian soldiers and civilians who are trying to recover both physically and psychologically.
Schroder said people from the Ukrainian-based portion of the company have built an infrastructure to aid civilians since 2014, following Russia’s annexation of the Crimean peninsula and the beginning of a protracted war in eastern Ukraine.
“They’ve got experience in this, they’re experts in the logistics part of getting things distributed throughout the country and being able to handle large-scale stuff,” Schroder said.
“Working with steel products, iron ore, all their main workflows over there, they can also kind of let this flow into moving humanitarian aid stuff as well.”
On the local front, donations to the United Coal Foundation are tax-deductible. Schroder said the foundation is targeting its vendors and business partners, but he believes it’s an excellent way for individuals to help Ukraine with smaller-dollar donations.
“We’ve had a lot of support from our employees; they’ve pitched right in and donated.”
Schroder said the leverage that Metinvest’s buildings, infrastructure and workers are bringing to the effort makes donations an effective way to be sure people’s money is directly helping Ukrainians impacted by the war. He also hopes the effort will help keep people from completely losing focus as the war, now nearing the six-month mark, drags on.
“It’s no longer the top headline, but there is still a lot that we need to do to help those great people over there,” he said. “That’s our concern is just making sure we’re continuing to get the word out there, continuing to help.”
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New DEM staff member tasked with increasing, diversifying hunting population in RI
Dan Lehman learned to love hunting and the outdoors as a kid with his father in California. Now he's moving across the country to share that love with the people of Rhode Island.
Lehman, 57, who spent 30 years working for the California Department of Fish and Wildlife, was hired by the Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management to get more Rhode Islanders involved in hunting and trapping.
Filling a new position, Lehman started Aug. 1 as the hunter recruitment, retention and reactivation specialist in the DEM's Division of Fish and Wildlife. With the number of hunters dwindling across the country, the so-called R3 effort is a nationwide initiative to increase participation, mainly because the fees and taxes hunters pay for equipment, licenses and permits help fund conservation of land and preservation of species.
He has a lifelong connection to hunting
"I grew up hunting and fishing," Lehman said. "I had a great mentor, my father."
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Mentoring kids will be among Lehman's first tasks in Rhode Island. On Oct. 29, the DEM will partner with several others to sponsor its eighth annual Youth Waterfowl Training and Mentored Hunt. The event includes an Oct. 2 training session where participants can shoot clay targets.
The event is open to youths 12 to 15 years old who have completed a hunter-education class. Space is limited, so potential participants must fill out an application and also submit a writing assignment on the importance of being a youth leader and role model. Participating hunters must have a Rhode Island hunting license and a Harvest Information Program permit. Applications are due Aug. 25. For more information and to apply, visit www.dem.ri.gov/waterfowl.
"Programs like the youth mentored hunt create positive hunting experiences for kids, while teaching individuals and their families the importance of sustainability, firearm safety, conservation and outdoor ethics," Lehman said in a news release announcing the hunt.
Kids aren't the only people Lehman plans to introduce to hunting. He wants to encourage more women, families, millennials and people of color to get involved. He wants Rhode Island's hunting population to reflect the state's population as a whole.
RI selling fewer hunting licenses
Like other states, Rhode Island has seen a decline in hunting. For example, the state sold 8,800 hunting licenses last year, down from the peak of 11,600 in 2000, according to the DEM. The drop in revenue has followed the national trend, according to the Wildlife Management Institute and Council to Advance Hunting and the Shooting Sports.
In 2016, the groups developed the National Hunting and Shooting Sports Action Plan, which will serve as a guide for Lehman. The plan says, "Hunters and shooting-sports enthusiasts provide 80% of funding for all wildlife species," but participation in hunting and shooting sports have been declining since the 1980s, "resulting in less funding for conservation."
Lehman sees a lack of time as the biggest obstacle to getting and keeping people involved in hunting. "We're competing with computers and phones," he said. Travel sports also eat up a lot of time for kids and families, he noted. Participation ticked up during the COVID pandemic, possibly because people had more time and also because they were worried about getting food on their tables, Lehman says.
Working remotely until September
Lehman hasn't yet moved to Rhode Island but is waking up at 4:30 a.m. Pacific Time to begin his day. He's been reaching out to people and groups to develop a plan for getting more people involved in the outdoor pursuits here.
"I need to have input from everybody, all the citizens of Rhode Island, to make this work," he said. "It's not my plan. It's Rhode Island's plan."
Lehman will fly to Rhode Island next month. His wife and one of his three adult children will follow in a car. He will arrive in time to work with youths in October training and on the mentored hunt.
In the California Department of Fish and Wildlife, Lehman retired as an assistant chief, having worked as a game warden and also running hunter-education programs. Teaching was a great job, he said, because "it was the first time I got thanked all the time."
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PUTNAM COUNTY, (WOWK) – A four-vehicle crash backed traffic up for several miles this afternoon on I-64.
The crash happened around the Teays Valley exit near mile-marker 42 on Friday, Aug. 19, 2022.
While there were no injuries reported, the crash caused a traffic jam all the way to the Nitro-St. Albans Bridge near mile-marker 45.
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HUNTINGTON, WV (WOWK) – The Marshall University Foundation has received a $25,000 grant for need-based scholarships.
The grant was awarded from the Truist West Virginia Foundation. The funds will help support qualifying scholarship recipients at Marshall University. Those eligible include full- or part-time students who are West Virginia residents and meet the Office of Student Financial Assistance’s determined need requirements.
“We’re pleased to support the Marshall University Foundation,” said Jacqueline Keene, executive director for the Truist West Virginia Foundation. “Truist is committed to our purpose to inspire and build better lives and communities, and we believe the Truist West Virginia Foundation contribution to Marshall University will help make a difference in the lives of many.”
According to university officials, with the Marshall Rises comprehensive campaign in place, scholarship aid has increased by 44% over the last several years with more than 500 students receiving aid each year through the campaign.
The Marshall University Foundation works to help students receive financial support by soliciting, receiving, investing and administering private financial gifts for scholarships.
“We are grateful for the long-standing partnership between the Marshall University Foundation and the Truist West Virginia Foundation,” said Dr. Ron Area, chief executive officer of the Marshall Foundation. “Increasing scholarship aid is a top priority for the university, and this grant will ease the financial burden for a number of students.”
Truist and Truist West Virginia Foundation’s have had a long-standing partnership with Marshall and a history of supporting scholarship grants for students. The organization has also provided the university with a 10-year commitment to establish what is now known as the Truist center for Leadership at the Lewis College of Business and Brad D. Smith Schools of Business. | https://www.wowktv.com/news/local/marshall-university-foundation-gets-25k-grant-for-scholarships/ | 2022-08-19T21:28:09 | 0 | https://www.wowktv.com/news/local/marshall-university-foundation-gets-25k-grant-for-scholarships/ |
Islamic State ‘Beatle’ gets life term for Kayla Mueller, 3 other US hostage deaths
ALEXANDRIA, Va.— British national El Shafee Elsheikh was sentenced to life in prison Friday for his role in an Islamic State scheme that took roughly two dozen Westerners hostage a decade ago.
Elsheikh’s hostages gave him a somewhat whimsical nickname — he was dubbed a “Beatle” along with other English-accented captors — but the moniker belied the viciousness of his conduct.
“This prosecution unmasked the vicious and sadistic ISIS Beatles,” said First Assistant U.S. Attorney Raj Parekh, noting that Elsheikh and the other Beatles always wore masks when they appeared in front of their hostages.
He is the most notorious and highest-ranking member of the Islamic State group to ever be convicted in a U.S. Court, prosecutors said Friday at his sentencing hearing in U.S. District Court in Alexandria. The life sentence was a foregone conclusion after a jury convicted him of hostage-taking resulting in death and other crimes earlier this year.
The convictions revolved around the deaths of four American hostages: James Foley, Steven Sotloff, Peter Kassig, and Kayla Mueller. All but Mueller were executed in videotaped beheadings circulated online. Mueller was forced into slavery and raped multiple times by Islamic State leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi before she was killed.
They were among 26 hostages taken captive between 2012 and 2015, when the Islamic State group controlled large swaths of Iraq and Syria.
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The convictions carried a mandatory life sentence. The U.S. agreed not to pursue a death sentence as part of a deal that ensured the extradition of Elsheikh and his friend, Alexanda Kotey, who has already been sentenced to life.
Parekh said it was difficult to convey the brutality of Elsheikh’s actions. “We lack the vocabulary of such pain,” he said, paraphrasing Dante’s Inferno.
Still, victims of Elsheikh and the Beatles testified at Friday’s hearing and gave voice to what they experienced. Danish photographer Daniel Rye Ottosen, who was released after paying a ransom, said the worst moments were times of silence during and after captivity when he was alone with his thoughts.
He said when Elsheikh and the Beatles beat him up, it was almost a relief.
“Now I knew I could only concentrate on my pain, which is much easier than being alone with your thoughts,” he said.
Ottosen was particularly close to Foley, and memorized a goodbye letter that Foley wrote to his family so he could dictate it to Foley’s parents when he was released.
Foley’s mother, Diane Foley, said holding Elsheikh accountable at trial sends a message of deterrence to other would-be hostage takers.
“Hatred truly overwhelmed your humanity,” she told Elsheikh on Friday, which was the eighth anniversary of James Foley’s beheading.
At trial, surviving hostages testified that they dreaded the Beatles’ appearance at the various prisons to which they were constantly shuttled and relocated. Elsheikh and the other Beatles played a key role in the hostage negotiations, getting hostages to email their families with demands for payments.
They also routinely beat and tortured the hostages, forcing them to fight each other to the point of passing out, threatening them with waterboarding and forcing them to view images of slain hostages.
Elsheikh did not speak during Friday’s hearing. His lawyer, Zachary Deubler, said Elsheikh will appeal his conviction. Elsheikh’s lawyers had argued that his confessions should have been ruled inadmissible because of alleged mistreatment after he was captured by Kurdish-led Syrian Defense Forces in 2018.
At Friday’s hearing, Deubler confined his arguments to a request that Elsheikh not be sent to the supermax prison facility in Florence, Colorado, where he would face solitary confinement for the rest of his life. Deubler said a designation to Florence is almost a certainty unless the judge recommends otherwise.
Judge T.S. Ellis III declined to make any recommendation to the Bureau of Prisons.
“The behavior of this defendant and his co-defendant can only be described as horrific, barbaric, brutal, callous and, of course, criminal,” Ellis said. | https://www.azcentral.com/story/news/local/arizona/2022/08/19/islamic-state-beatle-gets-life-term-kayla-mueller-hostage-deaths/7846034001/ | 2022-08-19T21:29:10 | 1 | https://www.azcentral.com/story/news/local/arizona/2022/08/19/islamic-state-beatle-gets-life-term-kayla-mueller-hostage-deaths/7846034001/ |
School bus crash in Gilbert injures 3 students, 2 adults
Three students and their bus driver were injured Friday morning in a crash involving a Chandler School District bus and a passenger van.
The collision occurred on Higley Road between Chandler Heights and Riggs Road in Gilbert, according to a Twitter thread from the Gilbert Police Department.
The crash happened just before 8:30 a.m., according to Gilbert police public information officer Brenda Carrasco. Higley Road was closed in both directions between Chandler Heights and Riggs Road, but Gilbert police tweeted the roadway was open as of 10:10 a.m.
Gilbert police said the school bus was transporting 59 children at the time of the collision. Three children and the bus driver were evaluated at the scene of the crash for minor injuries, while the passenger van’s driver was “transported for treatment of injuries,” Carrasco said.
As of 10 a.m., the Gilbert police department did not provide any more information on the incident. Carrasco said the investigation is still ongoing.
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Forrest Anderson will donate free A/C unit to 'military hero' in metro Phoenix
Forrest Anderson Plumbing and Air Conditioning first organized a free A/C unit giveaway for veterans in 2016.
Audrey Monell, the company's president, said they surprised the winner’s wife at their home while her husband was away for active duty. After that experience, Monell knew it would be an annual event.
Now, Forrest Anderson Plumbing and Air Conditioning is gearing up to host its seventh annual Military Hero A/C giveaway, where they will gift one metro Phoenix veteran, retired servicemember or active-duty servicemember a free air conditioning unit along with a $500 cash gift card.
Beginning Sept. 1, Forrest Anderson will be accepting military hero nominations through its website, according to its news release.
Monell said she started the yearly giveaway in 2016 because she and other members of the company wanted to find a way to give back to the communities they live in.
She chose veterans as she said she felt they are an undervalued population, and in part to honor her grandfather, Forrest Anderson, the family-owned company’s founder who served in the U.S. Navy during World War II.
“He was very proud to serve his country and he even did some of his service on the [U.S.S.] Arizona,” Monell said.
The giveaway is very important to her personally, Monell said. She said she feels that despite political and religious differences that have divided the community, honoring military servicemen and women with the free unit was “one thing that everybody is able to come together on and agree it's a good thing.”
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Monell recalled her experience doing the first giveaway in 2016.
“I really didn't understand the impact that this type of giveaway would have until she answered the door and just started crying,” Monell said. “They don't always feel appreciated in the community, and this small gesture brought her to tears, she was so grateful. I'll never forget the feeling going to her door.”
Monell said after that experience, she knew she wanted the giveaway to be annual. The whole Forrest Anderson team looks forward to the two months a year they run the giveaway, Monell said.
Nominations will be open until Sept. 28, at which point a Forrest Anderson staff panel will select up to five finalists. The nomination form requires a name, contact information and the city and state in which the nominee lives. Additionally, there is space to upload a photo of the nominee and explain how they served in the military.
Then, voting will open to community members from Oct. 14-28 on the company’s website and Facebook page, where Forrest Anderson will share the finalists’ service stories.
The free A/C unit also waives all installation fees and includes a $500 cash gift card, which is donated by Razor Thin Media President Cameron Davis, according to the news release. Forrest Anderson also partners with MORSCO HVAC/Bush Supply, who donates the A/C unit and sheet metal, and Smiley Crane Service, who provide the crane service if necessary to the installation, Monell said.
“I feel so lucky that our company is in a position where, financially, we're able to do this,” Monell said. “We are very fortunate to have those people backing us so we can continue this every year.”
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U.S. Marshals shoot and arrest man at Tempe Marketplace
Members of the U.S. Marshals Arizona Task Force shot and arrested a man who they say is a fugitive accused of multiple crimes in Washington state at Tempe Marketplace on Thursday evening.
According to a news release from the U.S. Marshals Service, the shooting happened near McClintock Drive and Rio Salado Parkway when officials tried to arrest a man accused of robbery, assault, burglary, and theft in King and Lewis counties in Washington, and has a Washington State Department of Corrections warrant for escape.
The identity of the suspect was not released by authorities.
According to the news release, the suspect was in the driver's seat of his vehicle when the U.S. Marshals members approached him. The suspect allegedly took out a handgun from the backseat, and officials started firing at him.
The suspect was taken into custody and received first aid treatment at the location before being transported to a hospital, officials said.
No officers or other people were injured during the incident.
According to the U.S. Department of Justice, further investigation is being done by the Tempe Police Department.
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AUSTIN, Texas — If there's one thing Austinites know how to do, it's entertain. One way to give the gift of entertainment is through an Extragram – a variation on old-school singing telegrams, performed by a local drag queen.
Extragrams was born out of necessity during the pandemic but now serves as an unconventional way for people to support Austin's drag community. Founder Kerry Lynn joined KVUE Daybreak to explain how the service came to life and how it works.
Yvonne Nava: You offer drag queen telegrams and drag queen entertainment right to your doorstep or your backyard. But this was born out of necessity in March of 2020, at the start of the pandemic. Tell us about that.
Kerry Lynn: "Yes. So, when everything closed, when the clubs closed, and meanwhile, people were looking for ways to celebrate each other and we were all having milestones, birthdays, getting engaged, I thought, 'What way can we kind of celebrate people and get performers to work?' And so, I thought of the old-school singing telegram and I thought, 'Let's resurrect this, let's make it extra.' And what better way to do that than with drag queens?"
Nava: If people are interested in booking, how does it work?
Lynn: "So, you can go to our website, ExtragramsATX.com. We have a cute little form there that collects all the information, and you can request any drag queen that we work with."
Nava: And as far as times when when are they available, when can you book anybody to come?
Lynn: "We work from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m., sometimes a little bit earlier, sometimes a little bit later. Hard to get the girls up earlier. We have late-night gigs."
Nava: Why is it so important that you offer this fabulous entertainment for anyone and everyone who wants to enjoy it?
Lynn: "I think it's really fun way to just create a moment. We're creating memories, and we're making it super personal. So when someone tells us about the person, what the reason that they're celebrating, we curate it and we make the drag queen performance and the song so that it's special for that person. So it creates a very big moment and a really special memory."
Nava: When it comes to just booking or anything like the time frames, it could be ranged from what time to what time as far as the performance length?
Lynn: "We have like, a standard drag queen telegram where we do a performance, we take photos, we have a cute little crown, you can add glitter bomb cupcakes and balloons. And we're also starting to do a lot more of like, pop-up performances. So backyard parties where we'll show up, we'll do two performances plus audience participation games. It's a whole lot of fun."
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The roughly 50-year international headquarters for the globally known Allen Organ Company is fated for demolition. Developers plan to build apartment buildings in its place.
The new development, proposed from Woodmont Properties and approved by the Lower Macungie Township Board of Commissioners Thursday night, would consist of eight apartment buildings and two mixed-use apartment/commercial buildings on roughly 14 acres at PA Route 100 and Woodmont Circle, according to township documentation.
Allen Organ president Steven Markowitz, who is also the son of the company’s founder Jerome Markowitz, said the company was switching to a new facility that would be constructed at 150 Locust St. in the borough of Macungie late this year or early next year.
He said the deal came about because Allen wanted a state-of-the-art facility compared to the current one at 3370 PA Route 100. That one was was built in the 1970s.
The new facility would be more efficient in terms of energy use. And it would be closer to the company’s manufacturing facility.
“Any time a building comes down, there is some nostalgia, of course,” Steven Markowitz said. “But I have to focus on what is the best for my customers and my employees.”
Founded in 1937, Allen Organ has more than 80,000 organ installations in over 70 countries, according to its website. The company has provided organs for papal Masses in the U.S. and other countries, including in 2015 at Madison Square Garden in New York City during Pope Francis’ U.S. visit.
The company managed to celebrate its 50th anniversary of the company creating the first digital organ last year. The museum detailing the company’s history at the current facility, the Jerome Markowitz Memorial Museum, would also be moved over to the new facility, Steven added.
The total number of apartment units to replace the headquarters, which make up the second phase of Woodmont Valley apartments, would be 120, and the number of parking spaces would be 377.
The plan would also come with a walking path, a dog run and storm water basins.
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The Indiana Democratic Party on Friday announced plans for a caucus to nominate their candidate in the Indiana 2nd Congressional District special election.
The election will be held concurrently with the general election Nov. 8. Gov. Eric Holcomb called the special election earlier this month following the death of Rep. Jackie Walorski and two staff members in a car crash Aug. 3.
Democratic precinct committee people from the pre-redistricting 2nd District will meet at 7 p.m. Tuesday at Operating Engineers Local 150 in Lakeville, a small town south of South Bend.
There will technically be two races in November: the special election to serve the remaining two months of the current term, and the general election to serve a two-year term in the U.S. House beginning in January.
Paul Steury, the Democratic candidate in the general election, announced Friday on Twitter he had filed for the special election, according to the website of the Indiana Election Division. No other candidates had filed for the Democratic primary as of Friday afternoon.
Meanwhile, the Republican Party will hold caucuses in both races at Grissom Middle School on Saturday. More than a dozen candidates have already filed, including former state Attorney General Curtis Hill, former state Rep. Christy Stutzman and outgoing state Rep. Curt Nisly.
Indiana Democratic Party Chairman Mike Schmuhl criticized the GOP candidates in a statement Friday.
“An accused sex offender and extremist wackos headline a group of Republicans vying to replace an established member of Congress,” Schmuhl said. “I join a number of 2nd District residents when I share my concern that Indiana Republicans could nominate someone who puts the desire to be relevant or powerful ahead of the interests of the people of north-central Indiana.” | https://www.journalgazette.net/local/local-politics/political-notebook/democrats-schedule-2nd-district-caucus/article_86ed9f76-1fee-11ed-872e-0fe07da998ce.html | 2022-08-19T21:37:32 | 1 | https://www.journalgazette.net/local/local-politics/political-notebook/democrats-schedule-2nd-district-caucus/article_86ed9f76-1fee-11ed-872e-0fe07da998ce.html |
Purdue University student and Fort Wayne native Matt Stachler was one of more than 500 young people across the U.S. recognized by the Congressional Award Foundation this month.
The foundation held its annual Gold Medal Celebration on Aug. 5, honoring the foundation's largest-ever class.
"In earning my Congressional Award Gold Medal, I learned the value of serving my community and following through on long-term goals," Stachler said in a statement. "I enjoyed volunteering at my church, school, soup kitchens and at the mayor’s office, and went on an exploration trip to Poland in 2018. I overcame many challenges and achieved my goals along the way. I’m grateful to the Congressional Award and to Congressman Jim Banks for this opportunity."
According to a news release, the Gold Medal takes at least two years to earn, and participants must complete at least 400 hours of public service, 200 hours of personal development and 200 hours of physical fitness. They are also required to take part in a five-day, four-night expedition.
Medalists will also have the opportunity to participate in various networking events, according to the release.
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Walmart, the nation’s largest employer, is expanding its abortion coverage for employees after staying largely mum on the issue for months following the Supreme Court ruling that scrapped a nationwide right to abortion.
In a memo sent to employees on Friday, the company said its health care plans will now cover abortion for employees “when there is a health risk to the mother, rape or incest, ectopic pregnancy, miscarriage or lack of fetal viability.”
The new policy will also offer “travel support” for workers and dependents covered under their health care plans so they can access services that are not available within 100 miles of their locations, Donna Morris, the retailer’s chief people officer, said in the memo.
Walmart employs nearly 1.6 million people in the U.S. In Arkansas, where the company is based, abortion is banned under all circumstances unless the procedure is needed to protect the life of the mother in a medical emergency. There are no exceptions for rape or incest.
A Walmart spokesperson did not immediately reply for a request for comment on whether the company's health plan — or travel support — will cover elective abortions.
Previously, the company’s benefits plan had covered abortion only in cases “when the health of the mother would be in danger if the fetus were carried to term, the fetus could not survive the birthing process, or death would be imminent after birth,” according to a copy of the policy viewed by The Associated Press but not confirmed by Walmart.
Many companies — including Meta, American Express and Bank of America — have said they will cover travel costs for their employees in the aftermath of the high court ruling that tossed out Roe v. Wade. But dozens of others corporations, and organizations that represent some of the nation’s most powerful companies. have continued to stay quiet.
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A press conference with state and city officials is planned Monday at the 380 E. Washington St. site.
The building, constructed in 1973, has faced various code violations and legal issues as it has fallen into disrepair. It was sold to C.A. Harrison Companies and Virginia Hotel Group in 2018.
The city is getting $2.6 million to demolish and redevelop the site and two adjacent parcels.
The General Assembly approved financing the project.
“I can’t wait until it comes down,” said Del. Kim Taylor, R-Dinwiddie, who worked with Sen. Joe Morrissey, D-Richmond, to secure financing for the demolition. “We need more tourism and business to come to Petersburg. Tearing down this eyesore is the first step in transforming and preparing the City for economic development. My mission, from day one, is to make sure our city draws business and keeps residents.”
A 19-year-old Henrico County man was sentenced to serve eight years in prison last week in the shooting death of his 18-year-old girlfriend, whose body was found partially propped up against the back door of an apartment where they were temporarily staying. Whether the shooting was intentional or accidental was never resolved. | https://richmond.com/business/local/abandoned-petersburg-hotel-to-be-demolished/article_1238ccfa-d15e-5c8b-a1a5-87f45fc5d0db.html | 2022-08-19T21:43:55 | 1 | https://richmond.com/business/local/abandoned-petersburg-hotel-to-be-demolished/article_1238ccfa-d15e-5c8b-a1a5-87f45fc5d0db.html |
Richmond’s favorite historic movie palace is closed for a deep clean through Aug. 25.
“We don’t know when it was last deep cleaned like this,” Lisa Robertson, a spokesperson for the theater, said. The Byrd opened to the public is 1928.
Workers will be putting down new carpet, hand-cleaning the marble, and steam cleaning many areas of the vintage theater including the bathrooms.
Workers will also be cleaning and abating the newly uncovered pressed metal ceiling of the marquee, as well as removing the over-paint from the mahagany doors and frames and 1928 artisan tiles.
“We've wanted to do this for a while,” Robertson said.
Stacy Shaw, the executive director, has been wanting to do a deep clean ever since she started two years ago.
Shaw has been working with the staff and the board to “change the budget focus and commit an operating budget line item to building maintenance,” Robertson said. “She's been able to make it a higher priority than it's ever been before. She's also developed relationships with donors to help fund this line item as well.”
Beyond the deep cleaning, the Byrd will also be replacing the carpet in the auditorium and lobby areas. More information at https://byrdtheatre.org/showtimes/.
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GALLOWAY TOWNSHIP — Spencer's and Spirit Halloween are helping Stockton University bolster both a scholarship fund and its business school with a $250,000 endowment.
The Egg Harbor Township-based chain of novelty gift stores and seasonal Halloween shops is giving Stockton the money as a way to give back to the university, the company said Friday in a statement.
Stockton alumni throughout the years have worked for the retailer, Spencer's said.
More than 100 Stockton graduates and current interns are working at the township offices on the Black Horse Pike, CEO Steven Silverstein said Friday.
“We are proud to support Stockton University’s School of Business through a $250,000 commitment that will support high-quality, affordable education for students in our community,” Silverstein said.
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Through the gift, $200,000 will be used for an endowed scholarship for computer science and marketing students.
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The remaining $50,000 will support the university's School of Business initiatives, specifically:
- The Summer Entrepreneurship and Business Academy for area high school students
- The Dean’s Distinguished Lecture Series
- The Dean’s Excellence Fund
- The Annual School of Business Awards
“This is a financial win for students who need the extra help funding their education, and they provide so many employment opportunities for students and graduates,” Stockton MBA student Michael Cogossi, of Atlantic City, said of Spencer's.
New Jersey’s casinos, horse tracks that offer sports betting and the online partners of both types of gambling outlets won over $480 million in July, an increase of 6.7% from a year ago. But the resort's nine casinos continue to struggle to return to pre-pandemic levels in terms of the amount won from in-person gamblers, with five of them winning less in July 2022 than they did in July 2019, before the coronavirus pandemic began. Figures released Tuesday by the New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement show that the casinos collectively won just under $299 million from in-person gamblers.
Rifat Mahmud, of Bellmawr, Camden County, knows firsthand how a scholarship can change lives.
“Stockton University Foundation scholarships allowed me to continue my education in the Master of Business Administration program after earning a bachelor’s in Business Studies in May,” Mahmud said.
Stockton said the donation is an example of its working relationship with Spencer's as a conduit for career opportunities for future students.
“When our students get the opportunity to intern and get jobs at a company like Spencer’s or Spirit Halloween, you have changed their lives, their families’ lives and their futures,” Stockton President Harvey Kesselman said. | https://pressofatlanticcity.com/news/local/education/spencers-awards-250-000-for-stockton-scholarship-business-school/article_5be75a6c-1fec-11ed-90af-7b37190d3b2b.html | 2022-08-19T21:55:31 | 1 | https://pressofatlanticcity.com/news/local/education/spencers-awards-250-000-for-stockton-scholarship-business-school/article_5be75a6c-1fec-11ed-90af-7b37190d3b2b.html |
New Jersey regulators have approved a water and sewer rate increase for New Jersey American Water, about half the amount the utility initially requested. A typical residential water bill will increase $2.92 a month, or 4.7%, on Sept. 1.
The New Jersey Board of Public Utilities on Wednesday approved a settlement between the company, the BPU staff, the New Jersey Rate Counsel or public advocate, and several intervenors.
New Jersey American, which has 660,000 water customers and 50,000 sewer customers, is the state's largest private water company with service to all but three of New Jersey's 21 counties.
For water customers, the typical monthly bill for a customer using 5,520 gallons a month will increase from $62.39 to $65.31, or 4.7%, Denise Venuti Free, a company spokeswoman, said in an email Thursday. The company has several rate zones with different charges, depending upon when it took over service in those municipalities.
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For sewer customers, who are located in 11 of the state's 21 counties, the average monthly residential bill will increase by $3.75, or 5.8%, from $64.34 to $68.09. Average sewer bills are also based on average water usage of 5,520 gallons a month.
Detailed rates will be spelled out in a tariff that New Jersey American says it will post on its website Sept. 1, when the new rates go into effect.
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The new rates will generate $45.5 million more in annual revenue, or less than half the $94.7 million New Jersey American sought in its January rate filing.
The rate boost amounts to a 5.7% increase in the company's current $803 million in annual revenues, according to the BPU's order, down from 11.7% in the initial request.
In its filing with state regulators, the company said the rate increase was primarily driven by its investment of $985 million in infrastructure improvements through the end of 2022, including $454 million during the 12 months ending June 30, 2022, and $272 million more for the final six months of this year.
"We are proud of the level of investment we are able to make into our systems to continue to provide high-quality, reliable service, even through extreme weather and other challenges including the pandemic, while maximizing efficiencies to balance the impact to customers," Mark McDonough, the president of New Jersey American, said in a statement.
The approved $45.5 million rate increase is based on a return on equity of 9.6% on the company's total "rate base" or investment of $4.15 billion. That's the same return on equity that New Jersey American was awarded in its last rate increase, in 2020, the company said in a filing with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. | https://pressofatlanticcity.com/news/local/for-many-new-jersey-residents-water-bills-will-increase-sept-1/article_b171f524-1fdc-11ed-a7a9-13ac3044681b.html | 2022-08-19T21:55:37 | 1 | https://pressofatlanticcity.com/news/local/for-many-new-jersey-residents-water-bills-will-increase-sept-1/article_b171f524-1fdc-11ed-a7a9-13ac3044681b.html |
ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. – A plane made an emergency landing on the road in Orange County, just west of the campus of the University of Central Florida, according to Orange County Fire Rescue.
The plane came down in the area of University Boulevard and N. Econlockhatchee Trail.
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Firefighters said no one was injured, but there is debris in the roadway. Drivers are being advised to avoid the area.
A search of the plane’s tail number shows that the plane, a 1956 Cessna 182, is owned by Aerial Messages Leasing Co. in Longwood.
The owner of the company, Remy Colin, told News 6 the plane was on a maintenance flight at the time of the hard landing but did not say what may have forced the plane down. Colin also said he was in the plane at the time of the crash.
Investigators said there was no one other than the pilot in the plane when it went down.
Investigators have not said what caused the plane to initiate an emergency landing.
The National Transportation Safety Board and the Federal Aviation Administration are now investigating what brought the plane down.
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— OCFire Rescue (@OCFireRescue) August 19, 2022
This is a developing story and will be updated as more information becomes available.
#AircraftEmergency: Intersection of University Blvd and N Econlockhatchee Tr. Small aircraft down in the roadway. No injuries reported. Debris on roadways. Please avoid the area.
— OCFire Rescue (@OCFireRescue) August 19, 2022
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ORLANDO, Fla. – Ikea’s U.S. Community Foundation, in partnership with the African American Chamber of Commerce of Central Florida, recently donated $75,000 to Black businesses in Orlando, according to a statement from the company.
The release also said the initiative was part of a $3 million effort by the company and foundation to support Black equity across the country.
“The IKEA U.S. Community Foundation’s Black Business Initiative is focused on making a tangible impact to support racial equity and inclusion in our workplace and society. Through local relationships, our ambition is to build a connection with neighboring businesses, entrepreneurs, and organizations that support economic empowerment and equity for the Black community,” John Achillea, Market Manager, said.
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Local IKEA stores will also build relationships with grant recipients and local organizations to follow the impact of the awarded funds and build relationships with the organizations that work to support social justice, education initiatives, and economic empowerment in Black communities.
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A passerby notified authorities of a house on fire at 309 E. Second St. shortly before 7 a.m. on Friday, Aug. 19. Firefighters pulled one person from the home.
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A passerby notified authorities of a house on fire at 309 E. Second St. shortly before 7 a.m. on Friday. Firefighters pulled one person from the home.
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A passerby notified authorities of a house on fire at 309 E. Second St. shortly before 7 a.m. on Friday, Aug. 19, 2022. Firefighters pulled one person from the home.
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Authorities are investigating a fire at 309 E. Second St., Waterloo, that sent one person to the hospital on Friday, Aug. 19, 2022.
Jeff Reinitz
Authorities are investigating a fire at 309 E. Second St., Waterloo, that sent one person to the hospital on Friday, Aug. 19, 2022.
Jeff Reinitz
Authorities are investigating a fire at 309 E. Second St., Waterloo, that sent one person to the hospital on Friday, Aug. 19, 2022.
WATERLOO — A Sumner man has been arrested in connection with a fatal fire in Waterloo Frida morning.
Waterloo police arrested John Walter Spooner, 59, on a charge of first-degree arson.
Details weren’t available, but a passerby notified crews at the downtown fire station after seeing smoke coming from 309 E. Second St.
“Someone said ‘Hey, there is a house on fire.’ It was pretty close to Station 1,” said Fire Chief Pat Treloar.
Several people were inside, and one person had jumped from a window to safety, Treloar said.
Firefighters found one person inside the home and carried him out. He was taken to a local hospital where he was later pronounced dead. His identity hasn’t been released.
Spooner was found walking in the area, and witnesses said he was seen near the home shortly before the blaze, according to police.
A passerby notified authorities of a house on fire at 309 E. Second St. shortly before 7 a.m. on Friday, Aug. 19. Firefighters pulled one person from the home.
A passerby notified authorities of a house on fire at 309 E. Second St. shortly before 7 a.m. on Friday, Aug. 19, 2022. Firefighters pulled one person from the home. | https://wcfcourier.com/news/local/crime-and-courts/update-one-arrested-in-fatal-morning-fire/article_0bc8b87b-7db1-5d0b-af3e-f1d978c2d699.html | 2022-08-19T22:01:05 | 1 | https://wcfcourier.com/news/local/crime-and-courts/update-one-arrested-in-fatal-morning-fire/article_0bc8b87b-7db1-5d0b-af3e-f1d978c2d699.html |
WqATERLOO -- Waterloo Ward 2 City Councilor Jonathan Grieder will hold a constituent meeting from 5:15-6:15 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 24, in Meeting Room A at the Waterloo Public Library. This constituent is forum open to all residents of Waterloo. Grieder and Planning and Development Director Noel Anderson will be on hand to answer any questions, concerns or comments that people may have about Waterloo.
Counties with the highest unemployment rate in Iowa
Counties with the highest unemployment rate in Iowa
Unemployment rates, while significantly lower than the alarming pandemic peak of 14.7% experienced in April 2020, remain a subject of concern, notably as economic experts bandy around the idea of a potential recession by 2023. The last economic recession—the Great Recession of 2008-2010—sent rates up to 10% as of October 2009. It was not until the spring of 2019 that unemployment finally went down to the same level it sits at now.
As of May of this year, national unemployment is at 3.6%—as it was in both March and April, marking a three-month stagnation—following a steady drop since that aforementioned COVID-affected peak. Seasonally adjusted unemployment rates by state demonstrate a rather sizable spectrum , ranging from just 1.9% in Nebraska and Utah, to 5.3% in New Mexico and 5.8% in the District of Columbia. Further breakdown by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics shows yet another county-based spectrum within each state.
To that end, Stacker compiled a list of counties with the highest unemployment rate in Iowa using data from the BLS . Counties are ranked by unemployment rate in April 2022, which as of this writing is the most current Bureau data.
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#50. Cedar County
- Current unemployment rate: 2.08%
--- 1 month change: -1.3%
--- 1 year change: -2.1%
- Total labor force: 10,524 (219 unemployed)
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#49. Franklin County
- Current unemployment rate: 2.08%
--- 1 month change: -1.0%
--- 1 year change: -1.8%
- Total labor force: 5,622 (117 unemployed)
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#48. Guthrie County
- Current unemployment rate: 2.10%
--- 1 month change: -1.7%
--- 1 year change: -2.4%
- Total labor force: 5,573 (117 unemployed)
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#47. Clay County
- Current unemployment rate: 2.10%
--- 1 month change: -0.9%
--- 1 year change: -1.7%
- Total labor force: 8,509 (179 unemployed)
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#46. Van Buren County
- Current unemployment rate: 2.11%
--- 1 month change: -1.1%
--- 1 year change: -1.8%
- Total labor force: 3,693 (78 unemployed)
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#45. Union County
- Current unemployment rate: 2.11%
--- 1 month change: -1.5%
--- 1 year change: -2.3%
- Total labor force: 6,147 (130 unemployed)
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#44. Chickasaw County
- Current unemployment rate: 2.13%
--- 1 month change: -1.3%
--- 1 year change: -1.6%
- Total labor force: 6,473 (138 unemployed)
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#43. Appanoose County
- Current unemployment rate: 2.14%
--- 1 month change: -1.3%
--- 1 year change: -2.3%
- Total labor force: 6,088 (130 unemployed)
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#42. Emmet County
- Current unemployment rate: 2.14%
--- 1 month change: -1.4%
--- 1 year change: -2.0%
- Total labor force: 4,914 (105 unemployed)
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#40. Hardin County
- Current unemployment rate: 2.16%
--- 1 month change: -1.6%
--- 1 year change: -1.9%
- Total labor force: 7,900 (171 unemployed)
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#39. Woodbury County
- Current unemployment rate: 2.22%
--- 1 month change: -0.9%
--- 1 year change: -2.3%
- Total labor force: 54,996 (1,223 unemployed)
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#38. Henry County
- Current unemployment rate: 2.27%
--- 1 month change: -1.1%
--- 1 year change: -2.1%
- Total labor force: 9,624 (218 unemployed)
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#37. Polk County
- Current unemployment rate: 2.27%
--- 1 month change: -1.1%
--- 1 year change: -2.6%
- Total labor force: 271,453 (6,155 unemployed)
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#36. Cerro Gordo County
- Current unemployment rate: 2.30%
--- 1 month change: -1.0%
--- 1 year change: -2.5%
- Total labor force: 22,158 (509 unemployed)
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#35. Poweshiek County
- Current unemployment rate: 2.30%
--- 1 month change: -1.1%
--- 1 year change: -2.5%
- Total labor force: 10,664 (245 unemployed)
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#34. Benton County
- Current unemployment rate: 2.31%
--- 1 month change: -1.3%
--- 1 year change: -2.2%
- Total labor force: 12,764 (295 unemployed)
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#33. Butler County
- Current unemployment rate: 2.32%
--- 1 month change: -1.3%
--- 1 year change: -1.5%
- Total labor force: 8,052 (187 unemployed)
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#32. Wright County
- Current unemployment rate: 2.34%
--- 1 month change: -0.9%
--- 1 year change: -1.8%
- Total labor force: 6,709 (157 unemployed)
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#31. Winnebago County
- Current unemployment rate: 2.35%
--- 1 month change: -0.8%
--- 1 year change: -3.8%
- Total labor force: 4,887 (115 unemployed)
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#30. Jasper County
- Current unemployment rate: 2.36%
--- 1 month change: -1.4%
--- 1 year change: -2.1%
- Total labor force: 18,670 (441 unemployed)
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#29. Monona County
- Current unemployment rate: 2.36%
--- 1 month change: -1.3%
--- 1 year change: -2.5%
- Total labor force: 4,440 (105 unemployed)
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#28. Dubuque County
- Current unemployment rate: 2.37%
--- 1 month change: -1.2%
--- 1 year change: -2.3%
- Total labor force: 55,030 (1,305 unemployed)
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#27. Worth County
- Current unemployment rate: 2.40%
--- 1 month change: -1.2%
--- 1 year change: -2.2%
- Total labor force: 4,005 (96 unemployed)
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#26. Hamilton County
- Current unemployment rate: 2.40%
--- 1 month change: -0.9%
--- 1 year change: -1.9%
- Total labor force: 6,959 (167 unemployed)
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#25. Black Hawk County
- Current unemployment rate: 2.42%
--- 1 month change: -1.0%
--- 1 year change: -2.5%
- Total labor force: 68,561 (1,658 unemployed)
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#24. Clarke County
- Current unemployment rate: 2.43%
--- 1 month change: -1.4%
--- 1 year change: -2.0%
- Total labor force: 4,856 (118 unemployed)
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#23. Muscatine County
- Current unemployment rate: 2.44%
--- 1 month change: -1.2%
--- 1 year change: -2.7%
- Total labor force: 20,549 (501 unemployed)
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#22. Webster County
- Current unemployment rate: 2.44%
--- 1 month change: -1.0%
--- 1 year change: -2.3%
- Total labor force: 18,414 (450 unemployed)
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#21. Louisa County
- Current unemployment rate: 2.45%
--- 1 month change: -1.4%
--- 1 year change: -1.7%
- Total labor force: 5,848 (143 unemployed)
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#20. Dickinson County
- Current unemployment rate: 2.45%
--- 1 month change: -1.5%
--- 1 year change: -1.8%
- Total labor force: 10,090 (247 unemployed)
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#19. Floyd County
- Current unemployment rate: 2.47%
--- 1 month change: -1.1%
--- 1 year change: -2.2%
- Total labor force: 8,204 (203 unemployed)
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#18. Madison County
- Current unemployment rate: 2.48%
--- 1 month change: -2.0%
--- 1 year change: -1.9%
- Total labor force: 8,622 (214 unemployed)
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#17. Howard County
- Current unemployment rate: 2.52%
--- 1 month change: -1.7%
--- 1 year change: -1.3%
- Total labor force: 5,201 (131 unemployed)
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#15. Wapello County
- Current unemployment rate: 2.55%
--- 1 month change: -1.0%
--- 1 year change: -2.7%
- Total labor force: 16,934 (432 unemployed)
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#14. Linn County
- Current unemployment rate: 2.56%
--- 1 month change: -1.1%
--- 1 year change: -2.9%
- Total labor force: 117,754 (3,020 unemployed)
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#13. Tama County
- Current unemployment rate: 2.65%
--- 1 month change: -2.0%
--- 1 year change: -2.1%
- Total labor force: 9,223 (244 unemployed)
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#12. Jones County
- Current unemployment rate: 2.65%
--- 1 month change: -1.8%
--- 1 year change: -1.8%
- Total labor force: 10,173 (270 unemployed)
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#10. Scott County
- Current unemployment rate: 2.74%
--- 1 month change: -1.1%
--- 1 year change: -3.3%
- Total labor force: 88,797 (2,430 unemployed)
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#9. Jackson County
- Current unemployment rate: 2.74%
--- 1 month change: -1.6%
--- 1 year change: -2.5%
- Total labor force: 10,718 (294 unemployed)
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#8. Winneshiek County
- Current unemployment rate: 2.79%
--- 1 month change: -1.6%
--- 1 year change: -1.5%
- Total labor force: 11,996 (335 unemployed)
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#7. Clayton County
- Current unemployment rate: 2.82%
--- 1 month change: -3.0%
--- 1 year change: -2.1%
- Total labor force: 9,581 (270 unemployed)
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#6. Clinton County
- Current unemployment rate: 2.87%
--- 1 month change: -1.2%
--- 1 year change: -2.6%
- Total labor force: 22,038 (633 unemployed)
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#5. Allamakee County
- Current unemployment rate: 3.21%
--- 1 month change: -1.9%
--- 1 year change: -1.5%
- Total labor force: 7,111 (228 unemployed)
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#4. Crawford County
- Current unemployment rate: 3.23%
--- 1 month change: -2.3%
--- 1 year change: -1.9%
- Total labor force: 7,956 (257 unemployed)
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#3. Des Moines County
- Current unemployment rate: 3.88%
--- 1 month change: -1.1%
--- 1 year change: -2.7%
- Total labor force: 18,114 (702 unemployed)
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#2. Lee County
- Current unemployment rate: 4.09%
--- 1 month change: -0.3%
--- 1 year change: -2.0%
- Total labor force: 15,243 (624 unemployed)
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GRAND PRAIRIE, Texas — Grand Prairie Fire Department’s swift water rescue team is prepared to handle any potential flash flooding emergencies next week.
Rain chances are in the forecast for next week. But the ground is incredibly dry, which makes it slow to absorb water. In fact, North Texas is on track to record one of the driest years on record.
“It only takes about six inches of moving water to sweep an adult off their feet and carry them down stream,” GPFD Battalion Chief Joe Harvey said.
Harvey added that our area typically sees about 70 flash flood events every year.
GPFD told WFAA its swift water rescue team is made up of around two dozen members and four boats: Two have a motor for rescues in fast moving water and the other two are for emergencies in still, high water.
“It’s unpredictable. The sun can be shining one minute and the next minute, a downpour. So that’s the most difficult thing. But we’re prepared,” Harvey said.
Crews undergo intense training and are ready to respond to emergencies 24/7.
GPFD said drivers should watch out for the area around Cottonwood Creek near Carrier Parkway because it tends to flood.
“We’ve done a lot of work to improve it, but it still floods,” Harvey said.
If you do get caught in an emergency situation, GPFD is encouraging North Texans to stay calm and know their location.
“More people perish in flash flooding than any other severe weather event,” Harvey said.
GPFD encourages residents to sign up for AlertGP to receive notifications regarding severe weather. | https://www.wfaa.com/article/news/local/grand-prairie-fire-department-flash-flooding/287-e85b1a3a-8163-4b37-8f4f-51a82b70bc16 | 2022-08-19T22:02:38 | 1 | https://www.wfaa.com/article/news/local/grand-prairie-fire-department-flash-flooding/287-e85b1a3a-8163-4b37-8f4f-51a82b70bc16 |
NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, Texas — If you're out and about in the North Richland Hills area, you might notice some change from law enforcement officials.
The North Richland Hills Police Department announced Friday it had changed its policy regarding tattoos. Officers within the department will be allowed to show approved tattoos while in uniform. The department said in a Facebook post that they hope it'll not only help with recruiting, but also employees' quality of life.
"As society's views on tattoos have evolved, so has the number of potential qualified and driven applicants who have them," the department said. "Our team remains dedicated to serving with honor and integrity. We are confident that this change will not affect service but will only add to the ability to better connect with our community and the people we serve."
North Richland Hills isn't the only North Texas department with this policy. Arlington Police Department announced a similar policy in May. Arlington police said its officers will also be able to grow and display facial hair within certain guidelines.
Other North Texas police departments have not announced tattoo policy changes.
According to the Dallas Police Department website, officers and applicants are currently not allowed to display tattoos. They must be covered by a long-sleeve uniform shirt. Read more here. And the Irving Police Department has a similar policy in place.
More Texas headlines: | https://www.wfaa.com/article/news/local/north-richland-hills-police-tattoos/287-810ea363-b540-404d-aa6e-977c6830570b | 2022-08-19T22:02:44 | 1 | https://www.wfaa.com/article/news/local/north-richland-hills-police-tattoos/287-810ea363-b540-404d-aa6e-977c6830570b |
On Friday, Gov. Greg Abbott signaled support for a years-long call by women's health care advocates to remove taxes on menstrual products like like tampons, sanitary pads and pantyliners. His statement comes after Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar and state Sen. Joan Huffman, R-Houston, voiced their support from eliminating the "tampon tax" on Thursday.
Hegar and Huffman said they’d support efforts in next year’s legislative session to make such products nontaxable.
Other health care necessities, such as medicine and bandages, are exempt from sales tax in Texas. Advocates have called for the repeal of the tax, arguing that menstrual products should be classified as “wound care dressings,” which prevent bacterial infections and “maintain a moist or dry wound environment.” Given that wound dressings like Band-Aids are exempt from sales tax, supporters of repealing the sales tax on menstrual products argue that taxing them discriminates on the basis of sex.
Menstrual products are already tax-free in 24 states. Texas is among those states where consumers still pay tax on those products.
Previous attempts to repeal the sales tax in Texas have failed and will likely face more hurdles during next year’s legislative session. Proposals to eliminate the sales tax on menstrual products, spearheaded by state Rep. Donna Howard, D-Austin, have come before the legislature every session since 2017. None of those bills have made it to the governor's desk.
If next session's legislation reaches Abbott's desk, he would support eliminating the tax.
“Governor Abbott fully supports exempting feminine hygiene products from state and local sales tax,” Renae Eze, a spokesperson for the governor, told The Texas Tribune in a statement on Friday. “These are essential products for women’s health and quality of life, and the Governor looks forward to working with the legislature in the next session to remove this tax burden on Texas women.”
But Huffman’s support of the measure as the chair of the Senate Finance Committee —that branch’s budget chief — is notable. The 2017 bill to remove the feminine hygiene tax died in that committee.
“Every woman knows that these products are not optional. They are essential to our health and well-being and should be tax-exempt,” she said in a press release Thursday announcing her support.
Hegar pointed to Texas’ strong economy and state revenues in explaining his support for the tax repeal. Given increasing prices and inflation, Hegar said the opportunity to exempt these products from taxation is a critical need for Texans.
“Texas can absorb this lost revenue easily, but for countless Texas women, this will mean significant savings in their personal budgets over time,” Hegar said in a press release. “This is a small amount of money relative to the overall revenue outlook for Texas.”
Hegar’s latest revenue estimate for the next two years, beginning mid-July, projects Texas will generate $27 billion. The sales tax revenue on menstrual supplies over the next two years would represent about 0.1% of that amount.
In Texas and across the country, institutions are working to improve greater access to menstrual products. Over the summer, the Austin Independent School District spent over $150,000 to provide free menstrual products to students in bathrooms.
This story was originally published by The Texas Tribune. | https://www.wfaa.com/article/news/local/texas/texas-tampon-tax-repeal-efforts/285-6c0ae333-aacf-46ed-89aa-58669ee89d6b | 2022-08-19T22:02:50 | 0 | https://www.wfaa.com/article/news/local/texas/texas-tampon-tax-repeal-efforts/285-6c0ae333-aacf-46ed-89aa-58669ee89d6b |
Northwest Indiana residents and visitors heading to the beach at Indiana Dunes State Park no longer will be permitted to go swimming in Lake Michigan, beginning Saturday.
The Indiana Department of Natural Resources said Friday it doesn't have a sufficient number of lifeguards to allow state park visitors to continue swimming in the lake.
The state agency requires lifeguards always be present when park visitors are swimming because of the frequently changing conditions of the lake bottom and the unpredictability of dangerous rip currents that can occur along the shoreline.
DNR officials said state park visitors still can engage in beach activities and wade up to waist-deep in Lake Michigan, but cannot swim in the lake or go into deeper waters.
Indiana conservation officers and park staff will be on hand to monitor safety and compliance.
Individuals planning to visit Indiana Dunes State Park next weekend, or over the Labor Day holiday, are urged to visit the park's Facebook page for updates on swimming opportunities.
Swimming in Lake Michigan continues to be available at Indiana Dunes National Park and numerous other recreation areas along Indiana's publicly owned Lake Michigan shoreline.
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Pokagon Band of Potawatomi conduct wild ricing experiment at Indiana Dunes
Jennifer Kanine, left, and Diana Ramirez examine grains of wild rice while doing research at the Indiana Dunes National Park. The goal of the research is to determine what conditions the rice does best in.
Pokagon Band of Potawatomi conduct wild ricing experiment at Indiana Dunes
Jennifer Kanine, director of the Pokagon Band of Potawatomi's Department of Natural Resources, began researching mnomen at the Indiana Dunes National Park in 2016.
Pokagon Band of Potawatomi conduct wild ricing experiment at Indiana Dunes
Diana Ramirez, left, and Jennifer Kanine are conducting research on wild rice in the Indiana Dunes National Park. The research project began in 2016 after the Pokagon Band of Potawatomi launched efforts to reintroduce the plant. Decades of development and the loss of wetlands have caused wild rice numbers to dwindle.
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Pokagon Band of Potawatomi conduct wild ricing experiment at Indiana Dunes
Jennifer Kanine, left, and Diana Ramirez examine grains of wild rice while doing research at the Indiana Dunes National Park. The goal of the research is to determine what conditions the rice does best in.
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Pokagon Band of Potawatomi conduct wild ricing experiment at Indiana Dunes
Jennifer Kanine, director of the Pokagon Band of Potawatomi's Department of Natural Resources, began researching mnomen at the Indiana Dunes National Park in 2016.
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Pokagon Band of Potawatomi conduct wild ricing experiment at Indiana Dunes
Diana Ramirez, left, and Jennifer Kanine are conducting research on wild rice in the Indiana Dunes National Park. The research project began in 2016 after the Pokagon Band of Potawatomi launched efforts to reintroduce the plant. Decades of development and the loss of wetlands have caused wild rice numbers to dwindle.
John J. Watkins, The Times
Pokagon Band of Potawatomi conduct wild ricing experiment at Indiana Dunes
Wild rice is an important keystone species and a valuable source of fiber and antioxidants.
John J. Watkins, The Times
Pokagon Band of Potawatomi conduct wild ricing experiment at Indiana Dunes
Jennifer Kanine researches wild rice at the Indiana Dunes National Park.
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Pokagon Band of Potawatomi conduct wild ricing experiment at Indiana Dunes
Jennifer Kanine shows grains of wild rice while doing research at the Indiana Dunes National Park.
The appeals court said a 1981 Indiana law authorizing the council to take over the county's purchasing from the commissioners remains valid, even though the council waited nearly 40 years to do so.
"Congressman Mrvan has been instrumental in securing funding and appropriations for his district," said Col. Paul Culberson of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.
"Copi is a great name: Short, crisp and easy to say. What diner won’t be intrigued when they read Copi tacos or Copi burgers on a menu?" asked Colleen Callahan, director of the Illinois DNR.
"We're going to make this a mission," said Vincent Balbo, chief of the sheriff's police. "The acute need for a public safety purchase of a boat is still a priority for the sheriff's department."
A federal appeals court has declined to disturb an Indiana Supreme Court ruling declaring the shoreline of Lake Michigan is, and always has been, owned by the state for the enjoyment of all Hoosiers. | https://www.nwitimes.com/news/local/govt-and-politics/swimming-no-longer-allowed-at-indiana-dunes-state-park-beginning-saturday/article_d6ba6886-9ef4-52ef-8839-417dd6c2b5bb.html | 2022-08-19T22:04:41 | 0 | https://www.nwitimes.com/news/local/govt-and-politics/swimming-no-longer-allowed-at-indiana-dunes-state-park-beginning-saturday/article_d6ba6886-9ef4-52ef-8839-417dd6c2b5bb.html |
TRAIL CREEK — A LaPorte police officer has resigned following his arrest for allegedly engaging in sexual activity beside a vehicle in a parking lot outside a bar.
Brandon Wilkerson, 35, of Trail Creek is charged with Class A misdemeanor public indecency and Class B misdemeanor public intoxication. His resignation Monday came three days after the arrest.
A woman involved in the incident has also been charged with public indecency.
According to court documents, a Trail Creek Police officer was patrolling at Evergreen Plaza on U.S. 20 about 6 a.m. Aug. 12 when he observed the activity that led to Wilkerson's arrest. Police said his blood alcohol level was tested at nearly twice the legal limit.
LaPorte Police Chief Paul Brettin said Wilkerson was placed on five days of automatic suspension without pay before he resigned. Brettin said Wilkerson was off duty and driving his own personal vehicle at the time of his arrest.
He had been with the department since September of 2013, and in June received the Medal of Distinguished Service for safely disarming a man who walked outside and pointed a loaded rifle at officers during a domestic dispute.
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The resolution also calls for full removal of 2 million cubic yards of historic fill containing coal ash at the power plant. The fill is being held in place by an aging seawall.
The public has until Aug. 10 to offer written comments. The hearing, held last week, was in regard to a rate increase NIPSCO is requesting to help pay for the cleanup.
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 more people are carrying handguns.
The charging stations are being put in by a group of eight Indiana utilities, including NIPSCO, through a grant from the Volkswagen Environmental Mitigation Trust. | https://www.nwitimes.com/news/local/laporte/michigan-city/laporte-cop-resigns-after-arrest/article_6e75a593-b3a8-5b54-9710-10758e627a0c.html | 2022-08-19T22:04:48 | 1 | https://www.nwitimes.com/news/local/laporte/michigan-city/laporte-cop-resigns-after-arrest/article_6e75a593-b3a8-5b54-9710-10758e627a0c.html |
CAPE MAY — Sebastian Marra seemed just fine at a City Council meeting this week, despite what his father, Nick Marra, described as an “ill-advised gumball at the five and dime” followed by the longest 15 minutes of his life.
The incident took place June 28 on Washington Street, and the police officer and emergency responders who helped in Sebastian’s rescue were honored this week, including EMTs and paramedics. The rescuers each said how good it was to see Sebastian alive and well.
“He’s over there smiling today, so that’s the biggest award we could all have,” said Joshua Vandermark, a firefighter and EMT with the city.
Sebastian, 12, and his family were visiting Cape May from West Milford in Passaic County, according to fire Chief Alex Coulter.
Colt Gibson, a Cape May police officer, was on duty nearby, working with another officer on a project encouraging young people to wear helmets. He was the closest to the scene when the call came for a medical emergency. He found a boy who was choking, unable to breathe.
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“It was scary, I’ll tell you guys that,” Gibson said. “It went to 100 real fast.”
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Gibson called for more help and worked to clear the boy’s airway.
The details of the rescue weren’t discussed, but officials said the gum was “deeply lodged.”
Gibson praised the rescue team, but like Sebastian’s father, described a stressful time waiting to find out whether Sebastian was going to be OK.
Gibson started with the Cape May Police Department in 2019, after about 10 years as an officer in Millville.
Also honored were David Jackson, Jackson Pyle, Kyle Quirk and Vandermark, who are each firefighters and EMTs with the Cape May Fire Department, along with AtlantiCare paramedics Brian Allegretto and Thomas “TJ” Baldt.
Coulter presented the lifesaving awards, joined by several members of the Police Department. Coulter said the paramedics were the ones who cleared the obstruction.
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“This is the first time I’ve ever received an award for doing my job,” Allegretto said.
He said he loves his work.
“Sebastian is one of the reasons why. When I get to make a difference, you can’t describe the words,” he said. “To receive this, it’s the highlight of my career.”
Two ambulances responded, and police blocked traffic to give the ambulance a fast route out of town.
“We did what we needed to do, and Sebastian’s still here,” Gibson said. | https://pressofatlanticcity.com/news/local/cape-may-rescuers-honored-for-saving-12-year-old-choking-on-gumball/article_3d31f920-1ffa-11ed-83a7-e710f7a4053a.html | 2022-08-19T22:05:53 | 0 | https://pressofatlanticcity.com/news/local/cape-may-rescuers-honored-for-saving-12-year-old-choking-on-gumball/article_3d31f920-1ffa-11ed-83a7-e710f7a4053a.html |
A multistate E. coli outbreak that has sickened 19 people in Ohio may be linked to lettuce at a fast-food restaurant chain.
There are now 37 people infected with this strain across four states, including Michigan with 15 cases, Indiana with one case and two cases in Pennsylvania, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported Friday evening. That number increased by eight from the original 15 cases in Michigan and 14 in Ohio reported Wednesday. The nine hospitalizations have not changed and there have been no deaths reported.
A specific food has not been confirmed as the source of the outbreak, but 22 of 26 people interviewed so far reported eating a sandwich with romaine lettuce at a Wendy’s restaurant in the week before their illness started, according to the CDC.
As a precaution, Wendy’s is removing the romaine lettuce used in sandwiches from restaurants in that region. Wendy’s uses a different type of romaine lettuce for salads. The CDC is not advising that people avoid eating at Wendy’s or to stop eating romaine lettuce.
Investigators are working to confirm whether romaine lettuce is the source of this outbreak, and whether romaine lettuce served at Wendy’s restaurants was served or sold at other businesses.
Escherichia coli are bacteria found in the environment, foods and intestines of people and animals. Most strains of E. coli are harmless but others can make people sick.
Symptoms of Shiga toxin-producing E. coli infection vary, but often include severe stomach cramps, diarrhea (often bloody), vomiting and possibly a fever, typically less than 101 degrees. Most people get better within five to seven days. Some infections are mild, but others are severe or even life-threatening. The onset of symptoms for most is three to four days after eating or drinking something that contains the bacteria. However, illnesses can start anywhere from one to 10 days after exposure, according to the CDC.
Anyone experiencing severe E. coli symptoms is urged to immediately call a health care provider.
If you have E. coli symptoms, to help public health officials solve the source of the outbreak, write down what you ate in the week before you got sick, report your illness to your local or state health department and answer public health officials’ questions about your illness.
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Tarrant County cities are on the verge of entering "state one" of the emergency drought plan which would bring additional water restrictions to residents and businesses.
Fort Worth is already limiting outdoor watering to just twice a week with no watering allowed on Mondays or any day between the hours of 10 a.m. and 6 p.m.
Smart water meters installed by the city of Fort Worth collect and send data about water usage and officials said they've noticed a high number of people not following the rules.
Because of low lake levels, city officials said they'll be keeping a close eye on next week's rainfall and that even a few cloudy days could help reduce water consumption.
"You've got to realize that the loss to surface water to lakes is not only from use, but It's also from evaporation. So, if you have rainfall you have clouds. So, you're reducing evaporation. Even if no rain falls, the clouds will reduce the evaporative loss in the lakes," said Mary Gugliuzza, with the Fort Worth Water Department.
Cloud cover even makes people use less water in their grass or in their pools, bringing down water usage as a whole. | https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/local/fort-worth-watching-water-use-as-drought-lingers-on/3052895/ | 2022-08-19T22:10:58 | 1 | https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/local/fort-worth-watching-water-use-as-drought-lingers-on/3052895/ |
BLOOMINGTON — A Chicago woman has been charged in McLean County court with aggravated battery after prosecutors say she punched a Normal police officer.
Aaliyah J. Gray, 22, is said to have hit the officer in the chest on Friday. She appeared in bond court also on Friday and faces charges of aggravated battery, a Class 2 felony, battery, a Class A misdemeanor, and resisting a peace officer, a Class A misdemeanor. All the charges stem from the same incident.
Bond for Gray was set at $10,000 personal recognizance, meaning she does not have to post any amount to be released. Her next court appearance is Sept. 16 for arraignment.
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Aaron J. Zielinski
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Aaron Parlier
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Ade A. McDaniel
Ade A. McDaniel , 40, of North Miami Beach, Florida, is charged with one count of unlawful delivery of a controlled substance, a Class 1 felony.
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Aikee Muhammad , 19, is charged with two counts of aggravated discharge of a firearm, two counts of aggravated unlawful use of a weapon, possession of a stolen motor vehicle and resisting a peace officer.
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Albert F. Matheny
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Alexis S. Williams
Alexis S. Williams, 24, of Bloomington, was sentenced to 180 days in jail and 30 months on probation. She pleaded guilty to one count of unlawful delivery of methamphetamine. All other charges were dismissed.
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Alicia L. Rodriguez, 19, of Bloomington, is charged with aggravated battery and domestic battery.
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Amari M. McNabb
Amari M. McNabb , 23, of Country Club Hills , was sentenced to 28 years in prison for murder and mob action for his involvement in the 2019 fatal shooting of Juan Nash, 25, in Bloomington. He was found guilty in a jury trial of those charges, but the jury found him not guilty of discharge of a firearm.
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Amari S. Buchanon
Amari S. Buchanon, 25, of Normal, was sentenced to 16 days in jail. She earned credit for eight days served in jail. She pleaded guilty to one count of possessing a firearm without a valid Firearm Owner's Identification Card. All other charges were dismissed.
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Andre D. Seals
Andre D. Seals , 37, of Champaign, is charged with aggravated battery.
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Andrew L. Stanley
Andrew L. Stanley , 39, of Bloomington, was sentenced to four years on probation for one count of arson. He pleaded guilty to setting his home on fire while a woman and a teenage girl were inside. One count of aggravated arson was dismissed in a plea agreement.
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Anthony R. Fairchild
Anthony R. Fairchild , 51, of Bloomington, is charged with one count each of burglary and theft.
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Antonio R. Ross
Antonio R. Ross , 28, of Springfield, was sentenced March 24 to two and a half years in prison after pleading guilty to two counts of retail theft. All other charges were dismissed. He also was ordered to pay $7,305 in restitution. Ross earned credit for previously serving 239 days in jail.
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Ashley R. Schneiderheinze
Ashley R. Schneiderheinze, 32, is charged with unlawful possession of:
15 to 100 grams of cocaine with the intent to deliver (Class X felony) 15 to 100 grams of cocaine (Class 1 felony) 15 to 100 grams of meth with the intent to deliver (Class X felony) 15 to 100 grams of meth (Class 1 felony) Less than 15 grams of alprazolam (Class 4 felony) Less than 15 grams of clonazepam (Class 4 felony) 30 to 100 grams of cannabis (Class A misdemeanor) She also is charged with two counts of permitting the unlawful use of a building.
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Austin S. Waller
Austin S. Waller, 20, of Bloomington, is charged with one count of burglary at a Bloomington smoke shop. He is separately charged with three counts of burglary at the Corn Crib.
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Billy J. Braswell
Billy J. Braswell , 39, of Wapella, is charged with three counts of unlawful possession of methamphetamine with the intent to deliver and four counts of methamphetamine possession.
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Brandon E. Reynolds
Brandon E. Reynolds, 35, of LeRoy, was sentenced to 180 days in jail and 30 months on probation for a charge of grooming.
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Brandon E.J. Frieburg
Brandon E.J. Frieburg, 29, of Bloomington, is charged with unlawful possession of 100 to 400 grams of meth with the intent to deliver and unlawful possession of 15 to 100 grams of meth (Class X felonies).
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Brandon J. Black
Brandon J. Black, 33, of Decatur, is charged with child pornography (Class X felony), attempt to produce child pornography (Class 3 felony), sexual exploitation of a child and grooming (Class 4 felonies).
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Brenden P. Cano
Brenden P. Cano , 23, of LeRoy, was sentenced to eight years in prison. He pleaded guilty to one count of child pornography production.
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Brennen M. Whiteside
Brennen M. Whiteside, 33, of Bloomington, is charged with one count each of vehicular invasion and aggravated battery.
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Brettais J. Lane
Brettais J. Lane, 30, of Bloomington, was sentenced to nine years in prison after pleading guilty to unlawful delivery of a controlled substance in a public park and ulawful possession of a weapon by a felon.
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Brian D. Stewart
Brian D. Stewart, 48, of Bloomington, is charged with unlawful possession of 1-15 grams of cocaine with the intent to deliver (Class 1 felony) and unlawful possession of less than 15 grams of cocaine (Class 4 felony).
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Caleb W. Collier
Caleb W. Collier, 20, of Bloomington, is charged with two counts of unlawful possession of a controlled substance with the intent to deliver (Class 1 and 2 felonies). He is accused of possessing between 1 and 15 grams of cocaine and less than 1 gram of cocaine.
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Calvin E. Young
Calvin E. Young , 30, of Bloomington, was sentenced to five years in prison after pleading guilty to one count of unlawful delivery of cocaine.
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Carlos L. Hogan
Carlos L. Hogan , 33, of Decatur, was sentenced to four years in prison. He pleaded guilty to one count of unlawful delivery of 30-500 grams of cannabis. All other charges were dismissed.
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Carrie Funk
Carrie Funk , 54, of Bloomington, is charged with one count of criminal neglect of an elderly person.
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Cedric J. Haynes
Cedric J. Haynes , 21, of Bloomington, is charged with nine counts of unlawful delivery of less than 1 gram of cocaine, a Class 2 felony.
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Charles L. Bell
Charles L. Bell , 33, of Bloomington, is charged with aggravated battery (Class X felony), two counts of aggravated discharge of a firearm (Class 1 felonies), aggravated unlawful use of a weapon (Class 2 felony), unlawful possession of a weapon by a convicted felon (Class 2 felony), and violation of the Illinois Firearm Identification Card Act (Class 3 felony).
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Chester Johnson
Chester Johnson, 69, of Chicago, was sentenced to four years in prison after pleading guilty to one count of unlawful possession of firearm ammunition by felon.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Christina D. Noonan
Christina D. Noonan , 42, of Bloomington, is charged with two counts of controlled substance trafficking (Class X felonies), two counts of unlawful possession of a controlled substance with the intent to deliver charged as Class X felonies and one count of unlawful possession of a controlled substance with the intent to deliver as a Class 3 felony.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Christina E. Dickey
Christina E. Dickey, 37, of Bloomington, is charged with two counts of unlawful delivery of a controlled substance (Class 2 felonies).
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Christopher A. Johnson
Christopher A. Johnson, 29, of Bloomington, is charged with unlawful possession of 5 to 15 grams of meth (Class 2 felony), possession of less than 5 grams of meth (Class 3 felony) and unlawful possession of less than 15 grams of a controlled substance (Class 4 felony).
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Christopher Garza
Christopher O. Garza, 35, of Bloomington, was sentenced to 30 days in jail and 30 months on probation. He pleaded guilty to one count of domestic battery.
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Christopher L. Anderson
Christopher L. Anderson, 40, of Downs, was sentenced to 167 days in jail and 30 months on probation. He pleaded guilty to one count of domestic battery.
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Clinton A. Page
Clinton A. Page , 29, of Normal, was sentenced to 180 days in jail and 24 months on probation. He pleaded guilty to one count of aggravated battery of a peace officer.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Connor M. Mink
Connor M. Mink, 18, of Bloomington is charged with unlawful:
Possession of 5-15 grams of methamphetamine with the intent to deliver (Class 1 felony) Possession of less than 5 grams of meth with the intent to deliver (Class 2 felony) Possession of 5-15 grams of meth (Class 2 felony) Possession of less than 5 grams of meth (Class 3 felony) Possession of 1-15 grams of cocaine with the intent to deliver (Class 1 felony) Possession of less than 1 gram of cocaine with the intent to deliver (Class 2 felony) Possession of less than 15 grams of cocaine (Class 4 felony) Possession of less than 15 grams of alprazolam (Class 4 felony) Possession of 30-500 grams of cannabis with the intent to deliver (Class 3 felony) Possession of 10-30 grams of cannabis with the intent to deliver (Class 4 felony)
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Cordaiz J. Jones
Cordaiz J. Jones, 35, was sentenced to 142 days in jail in June 2022 for aggravated battery to a peace officer. He was originally charged with two counts of aggravated battery (Class 2 felonies), stalking (Class 4 felony) and two counts of misdemeanor resisting a peace officer.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Corey B. Dowell
Corey B. Dowell , 24, of Bloomington, is charged with failure to report an accident or injury.
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Corey K. Butler
Corey K. Butler , 19, of Champaign, is charged with possession of a stolen firearm and two counts of aggravated unlawful use of a weapon.
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Corey W. Elizondo
Corey W. Elizondo, 31, of Peoria, is charged with possession of a stolen or converted stolen vehicle and theft.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Courtney A. Boyd
Courtney A. Boyd, 27, of Normal, is charged with unlawful possession of a controlled substance with the intent to deliver and unlawful possession of a controlled substance.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Craig O. Harrington
Craig O. Harrington , 23, of Chicago, was sentenced to 30 months on probation after pleading guilty to one count of burglary.
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Daniel Wilcox
Daniel Wilcox, 22, of New Concord, Kentucky, is charged with five counts each of criminal sexual assault (Class 1 felonies) and criminal sexual abuse, which are charged as Class A misdemeanors.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Darrius D. Robinson
Darrius D. Robinson , 29, of Normal, is charged with possession of a stolen motor vehicle.
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Darrius J. Heard
Darrius J. Heard, 21, of Clarksville, Tennessee, was sentenced to six days in jail and 30 months on probation. He pleaded guilty to one count of unlawful delivery of less than 5 grams of methamphetamine.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
David L. Hendricks
David L. Hendricks, 44, of Clearwater, Florida, is charged with unlawful possession of a controlled substance with the intent to deliver (Class X felony), unlawful possession of a controlled substance (Class 1 felony) and unlawful possession of cannabis with the intent to deliver (Class 2 felony).
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
David S. Fry
David S. Fry , 70, of Normal, is charged with 45 counts of child pornography. Sixteen of the charges are a Class 2 felony and 29 charges are a Class 3 felony.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
David W. Kallal
David W. Kallal, 36, of Bloomington, is charged with unlawful possession of 15-100 grams of meth with the intent to deliver (Class X felony), 5-15 grams of meth with the intent to deliver (Class 1 felony), possession of 15-100 grams of meth (Class 1 felony), and possession of 5-15 grams of meth (Class 2 felony).
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
David W. Kallal
David W. Kallal , 36, of Bloomington, is charged with unlawful possession of between 15 and 100 grams of methamphetamine with the intent to deliver and unlawful possession of methamphetamine.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Davis W. Hopkins
Davis W. Hopkins , 25, of Chenoa, is charged with one count of unlawful delivery of between 15 and 100 grams of methamphetamine, a Class X felony.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Demarcus J. Heidelberg
Demarcus J. Heidelberg, 24, of Belleville, is charged with unlawful possession of 1-15 grams of cocaine with the intent to deliver (Class 1 felony) and unlawful possession of a controlled substance (Class 4 felony).
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Deon K. Moore
Deon K. Moore, 26, of Bloomington, is charged with two counts of unlawful possession of a weapon by a felon (Class 2 felony).
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Derail T. Riley
Derail T. Riley , 35, of Normal, is charged with one count of aggravated domestic battery, a Class 2 felony, and five counts of Class 4 felony domestic battery.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Destinee M. Nuckolls
Destinee M. Nuckolls, 23, of Bloomington, is charged with unlawful possession of 1-15 grams of cocaine with the intent to deliver, unlawful possession of less than 15 grams of cocaine and permitting unlawful use of a building.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Destiny D. Brown
Destiny D. Brown , 39, of Bloomington, is charged with three counts of unlawful possession of methamphetamine with the intent to deliver, three counts of methamphetamine possession and one count of methamphetamine delivery.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Dexter D. McCraney
Dexter D. McCraney , 38, of Normal, is charged with one count each of unlawful possession of a controlled substance with the intent to deliver and unlawful possession of a controlled substance.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Donna Osborne
Donna Osborne, 52, of Decatur, is charged with two counts of burglary (Class 2 felonies) and one count each of retail theft (Class 3 felony) and theft (Class 4 felony).
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Donnell A. Taylor
Donnell A. Taylor , 29, of Bloomington, is charged with two counts of unlawful delivery of a controlled substance and one count of unlawful possession of a controlled substance with the intent to deliver.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Dontae D. Gilbert
Dontae D. Gilbert , 31, of Bloomington, was sentenced to 180 days in jail and 36 months on probation. He pleaded guilty to one count of aggravated domestic battery-strangulation.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Dontel D. Crowder
Dontel D. Crowder , 35, of Bloomington, is charged with two counts of unlawful possession of a weapon by a convicted felon, Class 2 felonies, and harboring a runaway, Class A misdemeanor.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Duane K. Martin
Duane K. Martin, 34, of Bloomington is charged with unlawful possession of 15-100 grams of cocaine with the intent to deliver, three counts of unlawful delivery of 1-15 grams of cocaine and four counts of unlawful delivery of less than 1 gram of cocaine.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Dujuan L. Enos
Dujuan L. Enos, 48, of Normal, was sentenced to 14 years in prison. He pleaded guilty to one count of unlawful delivery of between 15 and 100 grams of fentanyl.
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Edward L. Holmes
Edward L. Holmes , 50, of Bloomington, is charged with the following:
Controlled substance trafficking of between 400 and 900 grams of cocaine Unlawful possession of between 400 and 900 grams of cocaine with the intent to deliver Controlled substance trafficking of between 100 and 400 grams of cocaine Unlawful possession of between 100 and 400 grams of cocaine with the intent to deliver Methamphetamine trafficking of between 100 and 400 grams of a substance containing meth Unlawful possession of between 100 and 400 grams of meth with the intent to deliver Methamphetamine trafficking of between 15 and 100 grams of meth Unlawful possession of between 15 and 100 grams of meth with the intent to deliver
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Elizabeth A. Johnson
Elizabeth A. Johnson, 40, of Bloomington, is charged with unlawful possession of 5-15 grams of meth with the intent to deliver (Class 1 felony), unlawful possession of 5-15 grams of meth (Class 2 felony), and unlawful possession of less than 15 grams of meth (Class 3 felony).
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Emmitt A. Simmons
Emmitt A. Simmons, 21, of LeRoy, is charged with indecent solicitation of a child (Class 2 felony).
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Enrique D. Sosa
Enrique D. Sosa, 55, of Spanish Fork, Utah, is charged with theft, financial institution fraud, wire fraud and two counts of computer fraud.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Eric E. Seymon
Eric E. Seymon , 19, of Bloomington, is charged with eight counts of unlawful delivery of a controlled substance and one count of unlawful possession of a controlled substance with the intent to deliver.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Fenwrick M. Bartholomew
Fenwrick M. Bartholomew , 51, of Normal, was sentenced to three years in prison. He pleaded guilty to one count of unlawful possession of a weapon by a felon.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Frankie L. Hutchinson
Frankie L. Hutchinson , 22, of Chicago, was sentenced to 60 days in jail, plus 30 months of probation, after pleading guilty July 2022 to illegal possession of stolen vehicle parts. He was previously charged with one count of aggravated unlawful possession of stolen vehicle parts, two counts of unlawful possession of stolen vehicle parts, two counts of aggravated fleeing a peace officer and two counts of criminal damage to property.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Franklin P. Roberts
Franklin P. Roberts, 50, of Bloomington, is charged with threatening a public official (Class 2 felony) and domestic battery (Class 4 felony).
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Geno A. Borrego
Geno A. Borrego , 23, of Pontiac, is charged with two counts of criminal sexual assault.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
George E. Wisehart
George E. Wisehart, 44, of Bloomington, is charged with two counts of unlawful possession of 5 to 15 grams of meth with the intent to deliver and two counts of meth possession.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Gordan D. Lessen
Gordan D. Lessen , 36, of Bloomington, is charged with one count of domestic battery as a subsequent offense, a Class 2 felony.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Gregory A. Spence
Gregory A. Spence , 39, of Bartonville, is charged with three counts of burglary, Class 2 felonies.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Hannah J. Jackson
Hannah J. Jackson , 21, of Bloomington, is charged with unlawful possession of 15-100 grams of cocaine with the intent to deliver, unlawful possession of 1-15 grams of cocaine with the intent to deliver, unlawful possession of 15-100 grams of cocaine and unlawful possession of less than 15 grams of cocaine.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Hunter A.W. Williamson
Hunter A.W. Williamson, 23, of Heyworth, is charged with cannabis trafficking and unlawful possession of cannabis with the intent to deliver (Class X felonies).
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Hunter C. Kellenberger
Hunter C. Kellenberger , 24, of Pekin, was sentenced to three years in prison after pleading guilty to one count of unlawful delivery of less than 5 grams of methamphetamine. A meth possession charge was dismissed.
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Inez J. Gleghorn
Inez J. Gleghorn, 39, of Bloomington, was sentenced to seven years in prison. He pleaded guilty to one count of aggravated battery causing great bodily harm in connection to an April 2021 stabbing in Bloomington. Other battery charges were dismissed.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Jaccob L. Morris
Jaccob L. Morris , 20, of Bloomington, was sentenced to 180 days in jail and 30 months on probation after pleading guilty to burglary.
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Jacob S. Upton
Jacob S. Upton, 20, of Bloomington, is charged with one count of burglary.
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Jacob Z. Kemp
Jacob Z. Kemp , 32, is charged with three counts of aggravated battery.
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Jahda R. Davis
Jahda R. Davis, 20, of Normal, is charged with aggravated battery and resisting a peace officer.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Jahni A. Lyons
Jahni A. Lyons , 19, of Bloomington, is charged with aggravated discharge of a firearm and aggravated unlawful use of a weapon.
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Jalen A. Davis
Jalen A. Davis , 21, of Bloomington, is charged with six counts of child pornography possession (Class X felony).
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Jamakio D. Chapell
Jamakio D. Chapell , 28, of Montgomery, Alabama, is charged with four counts of Class 2 felony aggravated battery, misdemeanor resisting a peace officer and 11 traffic charges, including driving under the influence of alcohol.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
James Canti
James Canti, 48, of Bloomington, was sentenced to 10 years in prison. He pleaded guilty to one count of unlawful delivery of between 15 and 100 grams of heroin.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
James E. Chase
James E. Chase , 52, of Bloomington, is charged with three counts of unlawful delivery of a controlled substance.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
James L. Fields
James L. Fields , 24, of Bloomington, was sentenced to eight years in prison after pleading guilty to aggravated discharge of a firearm at an occupied vehicle and unlawful delivery of a controlled substance.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Jaren K. Jackson-Coates
Jaren K. Jackson-Coates, 24, of Peoria, is charged with unlawful possession of cannabis with the intent to deliver and unlawful possession of cannabis.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Jason M. Harris
Jason M. Harris , 33, of Bloomington, is charged with aggravated arson (Class X felony), residential arson (Class 1 felony) and two counts of arson (Class 2 felonies).
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Jason R. Roof
Jason R. Roof , 46, of Heyworth, was sentenced March 28 to five and a half years in prison for unlawful possession of a firearm by a felon.
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Jason S. Russell
Jason S. Russell , 22, of Chicago, is charged with attempted possession or sale of stolen car parts, a Class 2 felony, and resisting a peace officer, a Class A misdemeanor.
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Javares L. Hudson
Javares L. Hudson , 21, of Bloomington, is charged in federal court with possession of a machine gun. He was initially charged in McLean County court with two counts of unlawful use of a weapon-machine gun parts. One charge is a Class X felony and the other is a Class 2 felony.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Javon T. Murff
Javon T. Murff, 19, of Normal, is charged with two counts aggravated discharge of a firearm (Class 1 felony), robbery (Class 2 felony), possession of a stolen firearm (Class 2 felony), two counts aggravated unlawful use of a weapon (Class 4 felony), two counts reckless discharge of a firearm (Class 4 felony).
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Jawarren L. Clements
Jawarren L. Clements, 25, of Peoria, is charged with unlawful possession of cannabis with the intent to deliver and unlawful possession of cannabis.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Jaylin M. Caldwell
Jaylin M. Caldwell , 21, of Bloomington, was sentenced to seven years in prison. He pleaded guilty to one count of unlawful delivery of 1-15 grams of cocaine. All other charges were dismissed.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Jerail M. Myrick
Jerail M. Myrick , 26, of Springfield, is charged with one count of unlawful delivery of less than 1 gram of cocaine, a Class 2 felony.
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Jesse S. Duncan
Jesse S. Duncan, 28, of Bloomington, was sentenced to two and a half years in prison. He pleaded guilty to criminal damage to property with a value of between $500 and $10,000.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Jessica N. Huff
Jessica N. Huff, 35, of Peoria, was sentenced to seven years in prison. She pleaded guilty to one count of unlawful delivery of 15 to 100 grams of methamphetamine.
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Jodi M. Draper
Jodi M. Draper, 55, of Bloomington, is charged with unlawful possession of 1-15 grams of cocaine with the intent to deliver (Class 1 felony) and unlawful possession of less than 15 grams of cocaine (Class 4 felony).
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Jonathan A. Jamison
Jonathan A. Jamison , 44, of Normal, was sentenced to 14 years in prison for unlawful delivery of a controlled substance and unlawful delivery of less than 5 grams of methamphetamine.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Jonathan Wiley
Jonathan Wiley , 30, of Chicago, is charged with attempted possession or sale of stolen car parts, a Class 2 felony, and resisting a peace officer, a Class A misdemeanor.
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Jonathon K. Campbell
Jonathan K. Campbell , 43, Jonathan K. Campbell, 43, of Bloomington, was sentenced to 180 days in jail and 48 months on probation. He pleaded guilty to one count of domestic battery causing bodily harm.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Jonathon P. Keister
Jonathon P. Keister, 38, of Bloomington, is charged with unlawful possession of 5-15 grams of meth with the intent to deliver (Class 1 felony), unlawful possession of 5-15 grams of meth (Class 2 felony), and unlawful possession of less than 15 grams of meth (Class 3 felony).
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Jordan P. Gillespie
Jordan P. Gillespie , 27, of LeRoy, was sentenced to 15 years in prison for residential burglary and unlawful possession of a firearm by a convicted felon.
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Jordyn H. Thornton
Jordyn H. Thornton , 22, of Bloomington, was convicted of first-degree murder in the Oct. 30, 2018, shooting death of Trevonte Kirkwood, 27, of Bloomington, in the 1300 block of North Oak Street in Bloomington.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Joseph L. McLeod
Joseph L. McLeod , 40, of Peoria, is charged with two counts of burglary, two counts of theft, and one count each of forgery and deceptive practices.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Joshua A. Lindsey
Joshua A. Lindsey, 33, of Bloomington, is charged with the following:
Two counts of unlawful possession of methamphetamine with the intent to deliver (15 to 100 grams and 5 to 15 grams of meth) Two counts of unlawful possession of a controlled substance with the intent to deliver (15 to 100 grams and 5 to 15 grams of MDMA) Two counts of unlawful possession of meth (15 to 100 grams and 5 to 15 grams of meth) Unlawful possession of a controlled substance (less than 15 grams of MDMA) Unlawful possession of a controlled substance with the intent to deliver (amphetamine) Four counts of unlawful possession of a controlled substance (less than 15 grams of amphetamine, less than 15 grams of clonazepam, less than 15 grams of lorazepam, less than 15 grams of cocaine) Unlawful possession of cannabis with the intent to deliver (30 to 500 grams) Unlawful possession of cannabis (30 to 500 grams)
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Joshua D. Rials
Joshua D. Rials , 28, of Bloomington, is charged with two counts of armed violence, Class X felonies, four counts of unlawful possession of a firearm and firearm ammunition by a convicted felon, Class 2 felonies. He was charged March 1 with two counts each of unlawful possession of a firearm by a felon and of firearm ammunition by a felon.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Joshua K. Wilson
Joshua K. Wilson, 39, of Normal, was sentenced to 152 days in jail and 24 months on conditional discharge after pleading guilty to one count of domestic battery.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Joshua V. Wilburn
Joshua V. Wilburn, 33, of Bloomington, is charged with burglary and retail theft.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Joshway C. Boens
Joshway C. Boens , 41, of Chicago, was sentenced to 143 days in jail and 30 months on probation. He pleaded guilty to one count of domestic battery.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Juls T. Eutsey
Julian T. Eutsey, 21, of Bloomington, was sentenced to 24 months on probation. She pleaded guilty to one count of criminal sexual abuse.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Justin A. Atkinson
Justin A. Atkinson , 39, of Bloomington, was sentenced to one year in prison. He pleaded guilty to one count of unlawful restraint.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Justin A. Leicht
Justin A. Leicht , 41, of Downs, is charged with three counts of burglary, Class 2 felonies.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Kaveior K. Thomas
Kaveior K. Thomas, 32, of Normal, is charged with unlawful possession of a controlled substance with the intent to deliver (Class X felony), unlawful possession of a controlled substance (Class 1 felony), two counts of unlawful possession of a weapon by a felon, and violation of the Illinois FOID Card Act (Class 3 felonies).
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Kavion J. Anderson
Kavion J. Anderson, 18, of Hazel Crest, was sentenced to 180 days in jail and 30 months on probation. He earned credit for 197 days served in jail. Anderson pleaded guilty to one count of vehicular hijacking.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Kayala D.C. Huff
Kayala D.C. Huff, 23, of Normal, is charged with aggravated battery, domestic battery and resisting a peace officer.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Kelyi G. Kabongo
Kelyi G. Kabongo, 21, of Bloomington, is charged with unlawful possession 5 to 15 grams of meth and less than 5 grams of meth with the intent to deliver, possession of 5 to 15 grams of meth and possession of less than 5 grams of meth.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Kenneth R. McNairy
Kenneth R. McNairy, 32, of Bloomington, is charged with two counts of unlawful possession of a controlled substance with the intent to deliver (Class X and Class 1 felonies), and two counts of unlawful possession of a controlled substance (Class 1 and Class 4 felonies).
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Kent D. Johnson
Kent D. Johnson , 34, of Bloomington, is charged with aggravated domestic battery.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Kentre A. Jackson
Kentre A. Jackson, 26, of Ypsilanti, Mich., was sentenced to 30 months of conditional discharge. He was charged as of June 9, 2020, with unlawful possession of 500 to 2,000 grams of cannabis and unlawful possession of 500 to 2,000 grams of cannabis with the intent to deliver. The latter charge was dismissed.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Kenyatta C. Chissell
Kenyatta C. Chissell, 40, of Bloomington, was sentenced to eight years in prison after pleading guilty to one count of unlawful delivery of heroin.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Kenyatta L. Tate
Kenyatta L. Tate , 46, of Bloomington, is charged with two counts each of unlawful possession of between 15-100 grams and 1-15 grams of cocaine with the intent to deliver (Class X and Class 1 felonies) and unlawful delivery of a controlled substance (Class 2 felonies).
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Kerrigan T. Spencer
Kerrigan T. Spencer, 18, of Normal, is charged with two counts of burglary.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Kerry M. Huls
Kerry M. Huls, 47, of Bloomington is charged with unlawful delivery of 5 to 15 grams of meth, unlawful delivery of less than 5 grams of meth, unlawful possession of 5 to 15 grams of meth, and unlawful possession of less than 5 grams of meth.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Kevin C. Knight
Kevin C. Knight , 40, of Bloomington, is charged with one count of unlawful delivery of less than 5 grams of methamphetamine, a Class 2 felony.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Kimberlee A. Burton
Kimberlee A. Burton , 29, of Bloomington, is charged with two counts of child endangerment, Class A misdemeanors.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Kyle D. Kindred
Kyle D. Kindred , 23, of Shirley, is charged with cannabis trafficking, two counts of unlawful possession of cannabis with the intent to deliver and two counts of unlawful possession of cannabis.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Lanee R. Rich
Lanee R. Rich , 18, of Heyworth, is charged with two counts each of unlawful possession of a controlled substance with the intent to deliver and unlawful possession of a controlled substance.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Latele Y. Pinkston
Latele Y. Pinkston , 29, was sentenced to five years in prison. Pinkston pleaded guilty to unlawful delivery of a controlled substance.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Latoya M. Jackson
Latoya M. Jackson , 31, of Bloomington, is charged with one count of possession of a stolen or converted motor vehicle, a Class 2 felony.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Laycell D. Wright
Laycell D. Wright , 32, of Rantoul, is charged with unlawful possession of 15-100 grams of methamphetamine (Class 1 felony). He also is charged with unlawful possession of 100-500 grams of cannabis (Class 4 felony) and 30-100 grams of cannabis (Class A misdemeanor).
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Lazaro Flores
Lazaro Flores , 34, of Streator, was sentenced to seven years in prison for aggravated driving under the influence of alcohol causing death.
Logan T. Kendricks
Logan T. Kendricks , 35, was sentenced to five years in prison. He pleaded guilty to one count of aggravated domestic battery.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Lonnie L. Kimbrough
Lonnie L. Kimbrough , 36, of Peoria, was sentenced to 24 months on conditional discharge and four days in jail. He pleaded guilty to one count of unlawful cannabis possession.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Lorel M. Johnson
Lorel M. Johnson , 41, of Bloomington, is charged with two counts of aggravated battery and two counts of aggravated domestic battery.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Loren M. Jepsen
Loren M. Jepsen , 34, was sentenced to eight years in prison after pleading guilty to one count of home invasion causing injury (Class X felony). All other charges were dismissed.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Lorenzo Sims
Lorenzo Sims, 30, of Chicago, is charged with five counts of unlawful delivery of a controlled substance (Class 2 felonies).
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Madison A. Knight
Madison A. Knight , 20, of Rutland, was sentenced to 120 days in jail and 30 months' probation for unlawful possession of 15-100 grams of methamphetamine.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Malik A. Wilson
Malik A. Wilson, 23, of Chicago, is charged with two counts of attempted armed robbery and aggravated discharge of a firearm, possession of a stolen motor vehicle and aggravated unlawful use of a weapon.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Mark A. Carter
Mark A. Carter, 35, of Bloomington, is charged with unlawful delivery of a controlled substance (Class 1 felony).
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Mark A. Thrower
Mark A. Thrower, 40, of Vinton, Louisiana, is charged with:
Eight counts child pornography (Class X felonies) Two counts aggravated criminal sexual abuse of a minor (Class 2 felonies) Two counts grooming (Class 4 felonies) Indecent solicitation of a child (Class 3 felony) Traveling to meet a minor (Class 3 felony)
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Mason A. Artis
Mason A. Artis, 22, of Shirley, is charged with possession of a stolen license plate, unauthorized use of a license plate and three counts of theft. He is separately charged with unlawful possession of 15 to 100 grams of methamphetamine with the intent to deliver (Class X felony) and unlawful possession of 15 to 100 grams of meth (Class 1 felony).
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Matthew D. Nunley
Matthew D. Nunley , 33, of Eureka, was sentenced to four years in prison for one count of unlawful delivery of less than 5 grams of methamphetamine. All other charges were dismissed.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Matthew D. Stone
Matthew D. Stone , 22, of Normal, is charged with one count of aggravated battery, a Class 2 felony.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Megan J. Duffy
Megan J. Duffy, 27, of Bloomington, was sentenced to 102 days in jail and 30 months on probation. She pleaded guilty to one count of unlawful possession of 5 to 15 grams of methamphetamine with the intent to deliver.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Melissa J. Piercy
Melissa J. Piercy , 38, of Normal, is charged with unlawful delivery of meth (Class 2 felony), unlawful possession of 15-100 grams of meth with the intent to deliver (Class X felony) and unlawful possession of 5-15 grams of meth with the intent to deliver (Class 1 felony).
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Meontay D. Wheeler
Meontay D. Wheeler , 23, of Bloomington, is charged with aggravated battery causing great bodily harm and torture, a Class 1 felony, aggravated domestic battery, a Class 2 felony, and aggravated domestic battery involving strangulation, a Class 2 felony.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Michael J. Owen
Michael J. Owen , 30, of Stanford, pleaded guilty to one count of unlawful delivery of between 1 and 15 grams of cocaine. He was sentenced to 180 days in jail and 30 months on probation.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Michael S. Parkerson
Michael S. Parkerson, 54, is charged with unlawful possession of methamphetamine (Class 2 felony) and possession of drug paraphernalia (Class A misdemeanor).
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Michelle E. Mueller
Michelle E. Mueller , 32, of Normal, was sentenced to 180 days in jail and 30 months on probation. She pleaded guilty to one count of burglary. All other charges were dismissed.
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Mitchell A. Rogers
Mitchell A. Rogers , 37, of Peoria, is charged with two counts of unlawful possession of methamphetamine with the intent to deliver and two counts of unlawful possession of methamphetamine.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Mohamed N. Thiam
Mohamed N. Thiam , 19, of Bloomington, was sentenced to three years in prison after pleading guilty to one count of aggravated battery with a deadly weapon.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Nathaniel A. Butler
Nathaniel A. Butler , 20, of Bloomington was sentenced Jan. 4, 2022, to seven years in prison. He pleaded guilty to aggravated discharge of a firearm into an occupied building and two counts of unlawful possession of a firearm without a valid firearm owners identification card.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Nayeon A. Teague
Nayeon A. Teague , 21, of Normal, was sentenced to 180 days in jail and 30 months on probation. He pleaded guilty to one count of unlawful delivery of a controlled substance.
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Noel R. Castillo
Noel Ramirez-Castillo, 48, of Bloomington, is charged with two counts of unlawful vehicular invasion, aggravated battery, theft, criminal damage to government supported property and resisting a peace officer.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Pedro A. Parra
Pedro A. Parra , 40, is charged with two counts of burglary, Class 2 and Class 3 felonies, and misdemeanor theft.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Penny S. Self
Penny S. Self , 59, of Ashland, is charged with possession of a stolen motor vehicle, a Class 2 felony.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Quacy L. Webster
Quacy L. Webster , 43, of Bloomington, is charged with one count each of unlawful delivery of a controlled substance (Class 2 felony) and unlawful possession of less than 15 grams of cocaine (Class 4 felony).
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Qwonterian V. Ivy
Qwonterian V. Ivy, 24, of Bloomington, was sentenced to four years in prison. He pleaded guilty to one count of aggravated discharge of a firearm at an occupied building.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Randy M. Turner
Randy M. Turner, 39, of Danville, is charged with two counts of disarming a peace officer, five counts of aggravated battery, unlawful possession of a weapon by a felon, attempted possession of a stolen motor vehicle, criminal damage to government supported property and driving under the influence of drugs.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Rebecca L. Gormley
Rebecca L. Gormley , 35, of Bloomington, is charged with unlawful delivery of less than 5 grams of methamphetamine, a Class 2 felony.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Rebecca Y. Choi
Rebecca Y. Choi, 32, of Wheaton, is charged with unlawful possession of 1-15 grams of cocaine with the intent to deliver (Class 1 felony), possession of less than 15 grams of cocaine (Class 4 felony), possession of less than 15 grams of amphetamine (Class 4 felony), and possession of drug paraphernalia (Class A misdemeanor).
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Rhiannan O. Keith
Rhiannan O. Keith, 23, of Bloomington, is charged with unlawful possession of 100 to 400 grams of meth with the intent to deliver and unlawful possession of 15 to 100 grams of meth (Class X felonies).
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Rhonda L. Davis
Rhonda L. Davis , 41, of Bloomington, was sentenced to four days in jail and 30 months on probation. She pleaded guilty to one count of unlawful delivery of a controlled substance.
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Richard L. Kletz
Kletz
MCLEAN COUTNY JAIL
Richard S. Bjorling
Richard S. Bjorling , 54, of Peoria Heights, was sentenced to seven years in prison for unlawful possession of 15-100 grams of methamphetamine with the intent to deliver.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Ricky A. Smith
Ricky A. Smith , 30, 0f Urbana, is charged with unlawful possession of methamphetamine with the intent to deliver, possession of a controlled substance with the intent to deliver (Class X felonies), unlawful possession of meth and possession of a controlled substance (Class 1 felonies).
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Rochelle A. McCray
Rochelle A. McCray , 37, of Chicago, is charged with unlawful possession of between 15 and 100 grams of cocaine with the intent to deliver, a Class X felony; unlawful possession of between 1 and 15 grams of cocaine with the intent to deliver, a Class 1 felony; unlawful possession of between 15 and 100 grams of cocaine, a Class 1 felony; unlawful possession of less than 15 grams of cocaine, a Class 4 felony.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Ronnie Cannon
Ronnie Cannon, 43, of Chicago, is charged with possession of a stolen firearm, aggravated unlawful use of a weapon and unlawful possession of a weapon by a felon.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Roosevelt Williams
Roosevelt Williams, 43, of Bloomington, is charged with home invasion, criminal trespass to a residence and battery.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Ryan D. Triplett
Ryan D. Triplett , 27, of Decatur, is charged with aggravated domestic battery-strangulation, a Class 2 felony, and domestic battery as a subsequent offense felony, a Class 4 felony.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Samuel Harris
Samuel Harris , 21, of Chicago, was sentenced to 22 days in jail and 30 months on probation after pleading guilty to one count of possession of a stolen motor vehicle.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Sarah E. Myers
Sarah E. Myers, 39, is charged with aggravated battery (Class 2 felony) after she knowingly made physical contact of an insulting or provoking nature by spitting upon a correctional officer, court documents said.
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Seth A. Kindred
Seth A. Kindred , 31, of Ellsworth, was sentenced March 30 to six years in prison. He pleaded guilty to one count of unlawful possession of between 15 and 100 grams of methamphetamine with the intent to deliver.
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Shanarra S. Spillers
Shanarra S. Spillers , 36, of Normal, is charged with aggravated unlawful use of a weapon and reckless discharge of a firearm (Class 4 felonies).
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Shaquan D. Hosea
Shaquan D. Hosea , 26, of Bloomington, was sentenced July 13, 2022, to 68 days in jail and 30 months of probation after pleading guilty to residential burglary, a Class 1 felony.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Stefan A. Mangina
Stefan A. Mangina , 32, is charged with three counts of unlawful delivery of methamphetamine, unlawful possession of meth with the intent to deliver and unlawful possession of a controlled substance with the intent to deliver.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Stephon T. Carter
Carter
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Steven M. Abdullah
Steven M. Abdullah , 31, of Heyworth, is charged with two counts of harassment of jurors, Class 2 felonies, 11 counts of communication with jurors, Class 4 felonies, and one count of attempted communication with a juror, a Class A misdemeanor.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Telly H. Arrington
Telly H. Arrington , 24, of Normal, is charged with four counts of unlawful delivery of a controlled substance.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Terrance T. Jones
Terrance T. Jones, 34, of Chicago, is charged with armed robbery (Class X felony), aggravated battery causing great bodily harm (Class 3 felony), and two counts of unlawful possession of a weapon by a felon (Class 2 and 3 felonies).
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Thomas E. Dolan
Thomas E. Dolan , 22, of Bloomington, is charged with unlawful possession of between 500 and 2,000 grams of cannabis with the intent to deliver, unlawful cannabis possession, battery and unlawful restraint.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Thomas J. Davis
Thomas J. Davis , 27, of Bloomington, was sentenced to six years in prison. He pleaded guilty to one count of unlawful delivery of 1-15 grams of cocaine. All other charges were dismissed.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Tommy L. Jumper
Tommy L. Jumper , 60, of Bloomington, was sentenced to 30 months on probation and 96 days in jail for one count of unlawful delivery of a controlled substance.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Tony Robinson
Tony Robinson , 38, of Chicago, is charged with unlawful possession of between 15 and 100 grams of cocaine with the intent to deliver, a Class X felony; unlawful possession of between 15 and 100 grams of cocaine, a Class 1 felony; unlawful possession of a weapon by a convicted felon, a Class 2 felony; unlawful possession of firearm ammunition by a convicted felon, a Class 2 felony; unlawful possession of less than 5 grams of methamphetamine, a Class 3 felony.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Trevon J. Triplett
Triplett
MCLEAN COUTNY JAIL
Ty W. Johnson
Ty W. Johnson , 36, of Bloomington, is charged with criminal sexual assault, robbery and possession of a stolen motor vehicle.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Tyler A. Guy
Tyler A. Guy , 25, of Towanda, is charged with one count of Class 2 felony aggravated battery.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Tyler C. Neely
Tyler C. Neely, 21, of Bloomington, is charged with four counts of aggravated discharge of a firearm (Class X and Class 1 felonies), reckless discharge of a firearm (Class 4 felony) and methamphetamine possession (Class 3 felony).
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Tyler D. Vidmar
Tyler D. Vidmar , 23, of Clinton, is charged with one count of unlawful delivery of methamphetamine.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Tyler S. Burns
Tyler S. Burns, 31, of Chenoa, was sentenced to 170 days in jail and 30 months probation. He earned credit for the 170 days previously served in jail. Burns pleaded guilty to one count of burglary.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Tyrone L. McKinney
Tyrone L. McKinney, 30, of Bloomington, was sentenced to eight years in prison. He pleaded guilty to one count of unlawful possession of 1 to 15 grams of cocaine with the intent to deliver.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Tyson Brown
Tyson Brown is charged with burglary and forgery for attempting to cash a stolen check at CEFCU in Normal.
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Wesley M. Noonan
Wesley M. Noonan , 48, of Bloomington, is charged with two counts of controlled substance trafficking (Class X felonies), two counts of unlawful possession of a controlled substance with the intent to deliver charged as Class X felonies and one count of unlawful possession of a controlled substance with the intent to deliver as a Class 3 felony.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
William M. McCuen
William M. McCuen , 33, of Atlanta, is charged with one count of unlawful delivery of less than 5 grams of methamphetamine, a Class 2 felony.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
William R. Carter
William R. Carter , 23, of Bloomington, was sentenced to 11 years in prison for sexual assault, attempted residential arson and unlawful restraint.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Wilmer A. Marquez-Ayala
Wilmer A. Marquez-Ayala , 35, of Bloomington, is charged with six counts of aggravated criminal sexual abuse of a minor family member (Class 2 felonies) and three counts of predatory criminal sexual assault of a victim under 13 years old (Class X felonies).
BLOOMINGTON POLICE
Xavier M. Moreau
Xavier M. Moreau, 19, of Bloomington, is charged with unlawful possession of a firearm by a felon and violation of the Firearm Owner’s Identification Card Act.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Zachary J. Williamson
Williamson
MCLEAN COUTNY JAIL
Cierra A. Hazlett
Cierra A. Hazlett, 26, is charged with unlawful possession of meth with the intent to deliver (Class X felony) as well as six other related charges across two separate cases.
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Edin O. Portillo-Lopez
Edin O. Portillo-Lopez, 37, is charged with 30 counts each of criminal sexual assault (Class 1 felonies) and child pornography (Class 2 felony).
BLOOMINGTON POLICE DEPARTMENT
Matthew T. Huett
Matthew T. Huett, 40, was arrested Wednesday after multiple bills of indictments were signed by a McLean County grand jury. He was charged with two counts of predatory criminal sexual assault of a victim under 13 years old (Class X felonies) and four counts of aggravated criminal sexual abuse of a minor family member (Class 2 felonies).
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Tyson S. Moore
Tyson S. Moore, 40, is charged with aggravated battery (Class 2 felony) after he knowingly made physical contact of an insulting or provoking nature by pushing a corrections officer, court documents said.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Jeremiah D. Bivens
Jeremiah D. Bivens, 47, is charged with aggravated domestic battery (Class 2 felony) and domestic battery as a subsequent offense (Class 4 felony) on Aug. 9.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Chemier M. Lewis-Sangster
Chemier M. Lewis-Sangster, 18, of Bloomington, is charged with three counts of armed violence, a class 3 felony, and one count of unlawful possession of methamphetamine, a class 2 felony.
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Tye Z. Thomas
Tye Z. Thomas, 24, of Bloomington is charged with multiple counts related to drug possession, possession with the intent to sell, and unlawful possession of a firearm by a felon.
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Angela R. Oss
Angela R. Oss, 43, is charged with unlawful possession of more than one gram but less than 15 grams of cocaine (Class 1 felony) and unlawful delivery of cocaine (Class 2 felony).
MACON COUNTY JAIL
Tabu H. Triplett
Tabu H. Triplett, 53, is charged with two counts of unlawful delivery of more than one gram of cocaine and two counts of unlawful delivery of less than one gram.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Izaiah N. Lemos
Izaiah N. Lemos, 18, is charged with two counts of armed violence for possessing a loaded firearm while in possession of and attempting to deliver cannabis and methamphetamine.
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BLOOMINGTON — A McLean County grand jury has indicted a Normal woman on charges of stealing from Bed Bath & Beyond.
The indictments say Samantha A. Selburg, 44, entered the store on July 26 and stole more than $300 in merchandise. She faces a charge of burglary, a Class 2 felony, and a charge of retail theft, a Class 3 felony, as the alleged amount is more than $300.
Assistant State's Attorney Cecilia Blue told the court that Selburg additionally has three other burglary and retail theft charges pending in McLean County, as well as a history of 17 failures to appear.
Bond was set as laid out in the warrant at $10,000 as a 10% bond, meaning she needs to post $1,000 plus processing to be released. She also has a no-contact order with Bed Bath & Beyond.
Selburg's next court appearance, which will be for multiple of the pending charges, is Sept. 6.
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Aaron J. Zielinski
Aaron J. Zielinski, 28, of Plainfield, was sentenced to four years on probation for unlawful possession of between 15 and 100 grams of methamphetamine. A charge of unlawful possession of meth with the intent to deliver was dismissed.
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Aaron Parlier
Aaron M. Parlier , 40, was sentenced Jan. 14 to 450 years in prison after he was found guilty in a bench trial of 10 counts of predatory criminal sexual assault of a minor and 10 counts of child pornography production.
Ade A. McDaniel
Ade A. McDaniel , 40, of North Miami Beach, Florida, is charged with one count of unlawful delivery of a controlled substance, a Class 1 felony.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Aikee Muhammad
Aikee Muhammad , 19, is charged with two counts of aggravated discharge of a firearm, two counts of aggravated unlawful use of a weapon, possession of a stolen motor vehicle and resisting a peace officer.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Albert F. Matheny
Albert F. Matheny , 35, of Bloomington, was sentenced Jan. 10 to six years in prison. He pleaded guilty to one count of unlawful delivery of less than five grams of methamphetamine.
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Alexandria S. Macon
Macon
MCLEAN COUTNY JAIL
Alexis S. Williams
Alexis S. Williams, 24, of Bloomington, was sentenced to 180 days in jail and 30 months on probation. She pleaded guilty to one count of unlawful delivery of methamphetamine. All other charges were dismissed.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Alicia L. Rodriguez
Alicia L. Rodriguez, 19, of Bloomington, is charged with aggravated battery and domestic battery.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Amari M. McNabb
Amari M. McNabb , 23, of Country Club Hills , was sentenced to 28 years in prison for murder and mob action for his involvement in the 2019 fatal shooting of Juan Nash, 25, in Bloomington. He was found guilty in a jury trial of those charges, but the jury found him not guilty of discharge of a firearm.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Amari S. Buchanon
Amari S. Buchanon, 25, of Normal, was sentenced to 16 days in jail. She earned credit for eight days served in jail. She pleaded guilty to one count of possessing a firearm without a valid Firearm Owner's Identification Card. All other charges were dismissed.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Andre D. Seals
Andre D. Seals , 37, of Champaign, is charged with aggravated battery.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Andrew L. Stanley
Andrew L. Stanley , 39, of Bloomington, was sentenced to four years on probation for one count of arson. He pleaded guilty to setting his home on fire while a woman and a teenage girl were inside. One count of aggravated arson was dismissed in a plea agreement.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Anthony R. Fairchild
Anthony R. Fairchild , 51, of Bloomington, is charged with one count each of burglary and theft.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Antonio R. Ross
Antonio R. Ross , 28, of Springfield, was sentenced March 24 to two and a half years in prison after pleading guilty to two counts of retail theft. All other charges were dismissed. He also was ordered to pay $7,305 in restitution. Ross earned credit for previously serving 239 days in jail.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Ashley R. Schneiderheinze
Ashley R. Schneiderheinze, 32, is charged with unlawful possession of:
15 to 100 grams of cocaine with the intent to deliver (Class X felony) 15 to 100 grams of cocaine (Class 1 felony) 15 to 100 grams of meth with the intent to deliver (Class X felony) 15 to 100 grams of meth (Class 1 felony) Less than 15 grams of alprazolam (Class 4 felony) Less than 15 grams of clonazepam (Class 4 felony) 30 to 100 grams of cannabis (Class A misdemeanor) She also is charged with two counts of permitting the unlawful use of a building.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Austin S. Waller
Austin S. Waller, 20, of Bloomington, is charged with one count of burglary at a Bloomington smoke shop. He is separately charged with three counts of burglary at the Corn Crib.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Billy J. Braswell
Billy J. Braswell , 39, of Wapella, is charged with three counts of unlawful possession of methamphetamine with the intent to deliver and four counts of methamphetamine possession.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Brandon E. Reynolds
Brandon E. Reynolds, 35, of LeRoy, was sentenced to 180 days in jail and 30 months on probation for a charge of grooming.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Brandon E.J. Frieburg
Brandon E.J. Frieburg, 29, of Bloomington, is charged with unlawful possession of 100 to 400 grams of meth with the intent to deliver and unlawful possession of 15 to 100 grams of meth (Class X felonies).
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Brandon J. Black
Brandon J. Black, 33, of Decatur, is charged with child pornography (Class X felony), attempt to produce child pornography (Class 3 felony), sexual exploitation of a child and grooming (Class 4 felonies).
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Brenden P. Cano
Brenden P. Cano , 23, of LeRoy, was sentenced to eight years in prison. He pleaded guilty to one count of child pornography production.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Brennen M. Whiteside
Brennen M. Whiteside, 33, of Bloomington, is charged with one count each of vehicular invasion and aggravated battery.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Brettais J. Lane
Brettais J. Lane, 30, of Bloomington, was sentenced to nine years in prison after pleading guilty to unlawful delivery of a controlled substance in a public park and ulawful possession of a weapon by a felon.
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Brian D. Stewart
Brian D. Stewart, 48, of Bloomington, is charged with unlawful possession of 1-15 grams of cocaine with the intent to deliver (Class 1 felony) and unlawful possession of less than 15 grams of cocaine (Class 4 felony).
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Caleb W. Collier
Caleb W. Collier, 20, of Bloomington, is charged with two counts of unlawful possession of a controlled substance with the intent to deliver (Class 1 and 2 felonies). He is accused of possessing between 1 and 15 grams of cocaine and less than 1 gram of cocaine.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Calvin E. Young
Calvin E. Young , 30, of Bloomington, was sentenced to five years in prison after pleading guilty to one count of unlawful delivery of cocaine.
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Carlos L. Hogan
Carlos L. Hogan , 33, of Decatur, was sentenced to four years in prison. He pleaded guilty to one count of unlawful delivery of 30-500 grams of cannabis. All other charges were dismissed.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Carrie Funk
Carrie Funk , 54, of Bloomington, is charged with one count of criminal neglect of an elderly person.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Cedric J. Haynes
Cedric J. Haynes , 21, of Bloomington, is charged with nine counts of unlawful delivery of less than 1 gram of cocaine, a Class 2 felony.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Charles L. Bell
Charles L. Bell , 33, of Bloomington, is charged with aggravated battery (Class X felony), two counts of aggravated discharge of a firearm (Class 1 felonies), aggravated unlawful use of a weapon (Class 2 felony), unlawful possession of a weapon by a convicted felon (Class 2 felony), and violation of the Illinois Firearm Identification Card Act (Class 3 felony).
BLOOMINGTON POLICE
Chester Johnson
Chester Johnson, 69, of Chicago, was sentenced to four years in prison after pleading guilty to one count of unlawful possession of firearm ammunition by felon.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Christina D. Noonan
Christina D. Noonan , 42, of Bloomington, is charged with two counts of controlled substance trafficking (Class X felonies), two counts of unlawful possession of a controlled substance with the intent to deliver charged as Class X felonies and one count of unlawful possession of a controlled substance with the intent to deliver as a Class 3 felony.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Christina E. Dickey
Christina E. Dickey, 37, of Bloomington, is charged with two counts of unlawful delivery of a controlled substance (Class 2 felonies).
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Christopher A. Johnson
Christopher A. Johnson, 29, of Bloomington, is charged with unlawful possession of 5 to 15 grams of meth (Class 2 felony), possession of less than 5 grams of meth (Class 3 felony) and unlawful possession of less than 15 grams of a controlled substance (Class 4 felony).
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Christopher Garza
Christopher O. Garza, 35, of Bloomington, was sentenced to 30 days in jail and 30 months on probation. He pleaded guilty to one count of domestic battery.
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Christopher L. Anderson
Christopher L. Anderson, 40, of Downs, was sentenced to 167 days in jail and 30 months on probation. He pleaded guilty to one count of domestic battery.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Clinton A. Page
Clinton A. Page , 29, of Normal, was sentenced to 180 days in jail and 24 months on probation. He pleaded guilty to one count of aggravated battery of a peace officer.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Connor M. Mink
Connor M. Mink, 18, of Bloomington is charged with unlawful:
Possession of 5-15 grams of methamphetamine with the intent to deliver (Class 1 felony) Possession of less than 5 grams of meth with the intent to deliver (Class 2 felony) Possession of 5-15 grams of meth (Class 2 felony) Possession of less than 5 grams of meth (Class 3 felony) Possession of 1-15 grams of cocaine with the intent to deliver (Class 1 felony) Possession of less than 1 gram of cocaine with the intent to deliver (Class 2 felony) Possession of less than 15 grams of cocaine (Class 4 felony) Possession of less than 15 grams of alprazolam (Class 4 felony) Possession of 30-500 grams of cannabis with the intent to deliver (Class 3 felony) Possession of 10-30 grams of cannabis with the intent to deliver (Class 4 felony)
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Cordaiz J. Jones
Cordaiz J. Jones, 35, was sentenced to 142 days in jail in June 2022 for aggravated battery to a peace officer. He was originally charged with two counts of aggravated battery (Class 2 felonies), stalking (Class 4 felony) and two counts of misdemeanor resisting a peace officer.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Corey B. Dowell
Corey B. Dowell , 24, of Bloomington, is charged with failure to report an accident or injury.
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Corey K. Butler
Corey K. Butler , 19, of Champaign, is charged with possession of a stolen firearm and two counts of aggravated unlawful use of a weapon.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Corey W. Elizondo
Corey W. Elizondo, 31, of Peoria, is charged with possession of a stolen or converted stolen vehicle and theft.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Courtney A. Boyd
Courtney A. Boyd, 27, of Normal, is charged with unlawful possession of a controlled substance with the intent to deliver and unlawful possession of a controlled substance.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Craig O. Harrington
Craig O. Harrington , 23, of Chicago, was sentenced to 30 months on probation after pleading guilty to one count of burglary.
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Daniel Wilcox
Daniel Wilcox, 22, of New Concord, Kentucky, is charged with five counts each of criminal sexual assault (Class 1 felonies) and criminal sexual abuse, which are charged as Class A misdemeanors.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Darrius D. Robinson
Darrius D. Robinson , 29, of Normal, is charged with possession of a stolen motor vehicle.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Darrius J. Heard
Darrius J. Heard, 21, of Clarksville, Tennessee, was sentenced to six days in jail and 30 months on probation. He pleaded guilty to one count of unlawful delivery of less than 5 grams of methamphetamine.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
David L. Hendricks
David L. Hendricks, 44, of Clearwater, Florida, is charged with unlawful possession of a controlled substance with the intent to deliver (Class X felony), unlawful possession of a controlled substance (Class 1 felony) and unlawful possession of cannabis with the intent to deliver (Class 2 felony).
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
David S. Fry
David S. Fry , 70, of Normal, is charged with 45 counts of child pornography. Sixteen of the charges are a Class 2 felony and 29 charges are a Class 3 felony.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
David W. Kallal
David W. Kallal, 36, of Bloomington, is charged with unlawful possession of 15-100 grams of meth with the intent to deliver (Class X felony), 5-15 grams of meth with the intent to deliver (Class 1 felony), possession of 15-100 grams of meth (Class 1 felony), and possession of 5-15 grams of meth (Class 2 felony).
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
David W. Kallal
David W. Kallal , 36, of Bloomington, is charged with unlawful possession of between 15 and 100 grams of methamphetamine with the intent to deliver and unlawful possession of methamphetamine.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Davis W. Hopkins
Davis W. Hopkins , 25, of Chenoa, is charged with one count of unlawful delivery of between 15 and 100 grams of methamphetamine, a Class X felony.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Demarcus J. Heidelberg
Demarcus J. Heidelberg, 24, of Belleville, is charged with unlawful possession of 1-15 grams of cocaine with the intent to deliver (Class 1 felony) and unlawful possession of a controlled substance (Class 4 felony).
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Deon K. Moore
Deon K. Moore, 26, of Bloomington, is charged with two counts of unlawful possession of a weapon by a felon (Class 2 felony).
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Derail T. Riley
Derail T. Riley , 35, of Normal, is charged with one count of aggravated domestic battery, a Class 2 felony, and five counts of Class 4 felony domestic battery.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Destinee M. Nuckolls
Destinee M. Nuckolls, 23, of Bloomington, is charged with unlawful possession of 1-15 grams of cocaine with the intent to deliver, unlawful possession of less than 15 grams of cocaine and permitting unlawful use of a building.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Destiny D. Brown
Destiny D. Brown , 39, of Bloomington, is charged with three counts of unlawful possession of methamphetamine with the intent to deliver, three counts of methamphetamine possession and one count of methamphetamine delivery.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Dexter D. McCraney
Dexter D. McCraney , 38, of Normal, is charged with one count each of unlawful possession of a controlled substance with the intent to deliver and unlawful possession of a controlled substance.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Donna Osborne
Donna Osborne, 52, of Decatur, is charged with two counts of burglary (Class 2 felonies) and one count each of retail theft (Class 3 felony) and theft (Class 4 felony).
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Donnell A. Taylor
Donnell A. Taylor , 29, of Bloomington, is charged with two counts of unlawful delivery of a controlled substance and one count of unlawful possession of a controlled substance with the intent to deliver.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Dontae D. Gilbert
Dontae D. Gilbert , 31, of Bloomington, was sentenced to 180 days in jail and 36 months on probation. He pleaded guilty to one count of aggravated domestic battery-strangulation.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Dontel D. Crowder
Dontel D. Crowder , 35, of Bloomington, is charged with two counts of unlawful possession of a weapon by a convicted felon, Class 2 felonies, and harboring a runaway, Class A misdemeanor.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Duane K. Martin
Duane K. Martin, 34, of Bloomington is charged with unlawful possession of 15-100 grams of cocaine with the intent to deliver, three counts of unlawful delivery of 1-15 grams of cocaine and four counts of unlawful delivery of less than 1 gram of cocaine.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Dujuan L. Enos
Dujuan L. Enos, 48, of Normal, was sentenced to 14 years in prison. He pleaded guilty to one count of unlawful delivery of between 15 and 100 grams of fentanyl.
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Edward L. Holmes
Edward L. Holmes , 50, of Bloomington, is charged with the following:
Controlled substance trafficking of between 400 and 900 grams of cocaine Unlawful possession of between 400 and 900 grams of cocaine with the intent to deliver Controlled substance trafficking of between 100 and 400 grams of cocaine Unlawful possession of between 100 and 400 grams of cocaine with the intent to deliver Methamphetamine trafficking of between 100 and 400 grams of a substance containing meth Unlawful possession of between 100 and 400 grams of meth with the intent to deliver Methamphetamine trafficking of between 15 and 100 grams of meth Unlawful possession of between 15 and 100 grams of meth with the intent to deliver
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Elizabeth A. Johnson
Elizabeth A. Johnson, 40, of Bloomington, is charged with unlawful possession of 5-15 grams of meth with the intent to deliver (Class 1 felony), unlawful possession of 5-15 grams of meth (Class 2 felony), and unlawful possession of less than 15 grams of meth (Class 3 felony).
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Emmitt A. Simmons
Emmitt A. Simmons, 21, of LeRoy, is charged with indecent solicitation of a child (Class 2 felony).
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Enrique D. Sosa
Enrique D. Sosa, 55, of Spanish Fork, Utah, is charged with theft, financial institution fraud, wire fraud and two counts of computer fraud.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Eric E. Seymon
Eric E. Seymon , 19, of Bloomington, is charged with eight counts of unlawful delivery of a controlled substance and one count of unlawful possession of a controlled substance with the intent to deliver.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Fenwrick M. Bartholomew
Fenwrick M. Bartholomew , 51, of Normal, was sentenced to three years in prison. He pleaded guilty to one count of unlawful possession of a weapon by a felon.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Frankie L. Hutchinson
Frankie L. Hutchinson , 22, of Chicago, was sentenced to 60 days in jail, plus 30 months of probation, after pleading guilty July 2022 to illegal possession of stolen vehicle parts. He was previously charged with one count of aggravated unlawful possession of stolen vehicle parts, two counts of unlawful possession of stolen vehicle parts, two counts of aggravated fleeing a peace officer and two counts of criminal damage to property.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Franklin P. Roberts
Franklin P. Roberts, 50, of Bloomington, is charged with threatening a public official (Class 2 felony) and domestic battery (Class 4 felony).
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Geno A. Borrego
Geno A. Borrego , 23, of Pontiac, is charged with two counts of criminal sexual assault.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
George E. Wisehart
George E. Wisehart, 44, of Bloomington, is charged with two counts of unlawful possession of 5 to 15 grams of meth with the intent to deliver and two counts of meth possession.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Gordan D. Lessen
Gordan D. Lessen , 36, of Bloomington, is charged with one count of domestic battery as a subsequent offense, a Class 2 felony.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Gregory A. Spence
Gregory A. Spence , 39, of Bartonville, is charged with three counts of burglary, Class 2 felonies.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Hannah J. Jackson
Hannah J. Jackson , 21, of Bloomington, is charged with unlawful possession of 15-100 grams of cocaine with the intent to deliver, unlawful possession of 1-15 grams of cocaine with the intent to deliver, unlawful possession of 15-100 grams of cocaine and unlawful possession of less than 15 grams of cocaine.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Hunter A.W. Williamson
Hunter A.W. Williamson, 23, of Heyworth, is charged with cannabis trafficking and unlawful possession of cannabis with the intent to deliver (Class X felonies).
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Hunter C. Kellenberger
Hunter C. Kellenberger , 24, of Pekin, was sentenced to three years in prison after pleading guilty to one count of unlawful delivery of less than 5 grams of methamphetamine. A meth possession charge was dismissed.
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Inez J. Gleghorn
Inez J. Gleghorn, 39, of Bloomington, was sentenced to seven years in prison. He pleaded guilty to one count of aggravated battery causing great bodily harm in connection to an April 2021 stabbing in Bloomington. Other battery charges were dismissed.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Jaccob L. Morris
Jaccob L. Morris , 20, of Bloomington, was sentenced to 180 days in jail and 30 months on probation after pleading guilty to burglary.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Jacob S. Upton
Jacob S. Upton, 20, of Bloomington, is charged with one count of burglary.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Jacob Z. Kemp
Jacob Z. Kemp , 32, is charged with three counts of aggravated battery.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Jahda R. Davis
Jahda R. Davis, 20, of Normal, is charged with aggravated battery and resisting a peace officer.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Jahni A. Lyons
Jahni A. Lyons , 19, of Bloomington, is charged with aggravated discharge of a firearm and aggravated unlawful use of a weapon.
BLOOMINGTON POLICE
Jalen A. Davis
Jalen A. Davis , 21, of Bloomington, is charged with six counts of child pornography possession (Class X felony).
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Jamakio D. Chapell
Jamakio D. Chapell , 28, of Montgomery, Alabama, is charged with four counts of Class 2 felony aggravated battery, misdemeanor resisting a peace officer and 11 traffic charges, including driving under the influence of alcohol.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
James Canti
James Canti, 48, of Bloomington, was sentenced to 10 years in prison. He pleaded guilty to one count of unlawful delivery of between 15 and 100 grams of heroin.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
James E. Chase
James E. Chase , 52, of Bloomington, is charged with three counts of unlawful delivery of a controlled substance.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
James L. Fields
James L. Fields , 24, of Bloomington, was sentenced to eight years in prison after pleading guilty to aggravated discharge of a firearm at an occupied vehicle and unlawful delivery of a controlled substance.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Jaren K. Jackson-Coates
Jaren K. Jackson-Coates, 24, of Peoria, is charged with unlawful possession of cannabis with the intent to deliver and unlawful possession of cannabis.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Jason M. Harris
Jason M. Harris , 33, of Bloomington, is charged with aggravated arson (Class X felony), residential arson (Class 1 felony) and two counts of arson (Class 2 felonies).
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Jason R. Roof
Jason R. Roof , 46, of Heyworth, was sentenced March 28 to five and a half years in prison for unlawful possession of a firearm by a felon.
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Jason S. Russell
Jason S. Russell , 22, of Chicago, is charged with attempted possession or sale of stolen car parts, a Class 2 felony, and resisting a peace officer, a Class A misdemeanor.
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Javares L. Hudson
Javares L. Hudson , 21, of Bloomington, is charged in federal court with possession of a machine gun. He was initially charged in McLean County court with two counts of unlawful use of a weapon-machine gun parts. One charge is a Class X felony and the other is a Class 2 felony.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Javon T. Murff
Javon T. Murff, 19, of Normal, is charged with two counts aggravated discharge of a firearm (Class 1 felony), robbery (Class 2 felony), possession of a stolen firearm (Class 2 felony), two counts aggravated unlawful use of a weapon (Class 4 felony), two counts reckless discharge of a firearm (Class 4 felony).
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Jawarren L. Clements
Jawarren L. Clements, 25, of Peoria, is charged with unlawful possession of cannabis with the intent to deliver and unlawful possession of cannabis.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Jaylin M. Caldwell
Jaylin M. Caldwell , 21, of Bloomington, was sentenced to seven years in prison. He pleaded guilty to one count of unlawful delivery of 1-15 grams of cocaine. All other charges were dismissed.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Jerail M. Myrick
Jerail M. Myrick , 26, of Springfield, is charged with one count of unlawful delivery of less than 1 gram of cocaine, a Class 2 felony.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Jesse S. Duncan
Jesse S. Duncan, 28, of Bloomington, was sentenced to two and a half years in prison. He pleaded guilty to criminal damage to property with a value of between $500 and $10,000.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Jessica N. Huff
Jessica N. Huff, 35, of Peoria, was sentenced to seven years in prison. She pleaded guilty to one count of unlawful delivery of 15 to 100 grams of methamphetamine.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Jodi M. Draper
Jodi M. Draper, 55, of Bloomington, is charged with unlawful possession of 1-15 grams of cocaine with the intent to deliver (Class 1 felony) and unlawful possession of less than 15 grams of cocaine (Class 4 felony).
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Jonathan A. Jamison
Jonathan A. Jamison , 44, of Normal, was sentenced to 14 years in prison for unlawful delivery of a controlled substance and unlawful delivery of less than 5 grams of methamphetamine.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Jonathan Wiley
Jonathan Wiley , 30, of Chicago, is charged with attempted possession or sale of stolen car parts, a Class 2 felony, and resisting a peace officer, a Class A misdemeanor.
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Jonathon K. Campbell
Jonathan K. Campbell , 43, Jonathan K. Campbell, 43, of Bloomington, was sentenced to 180 days in jail and 48 months on probation. He pleaded guilty to one count of domestic battery causing bodily harm.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Jonathon P. Keister
Jonathon P. Keister, 38, of Bloomington, is charged with unlawful possession of 5-15 grams of meth with the intent to deliver (Class 1 felony), unlawful possession of 5-15 grams of meth (Class 2 felony), and unlawful possession of less than 15 grams of meth (Class 3 felony).
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Jordan P. Gillespie
Jordan P. Gillespie , 27, of LeRoy, was sentenced to 15 years in prison for residential burglary and unlawful possession of a firearm by a convicted felon.
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Jordyn H. Thornton
Jordyn H. Thornton , 22, of Bloomington, was convicted of first-degree murder in the Oct. 30, 2018, shooting death of Trevonte Kirkwood, 27, of Bloomington, in the 1300 block of North Oak Street in Bloomington.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Joseph L. McLeod
Joseph L. McLeod , 40, of Peoria, is charged with two counts of burglary, two counts of theft, and one count each of forgery and deceptive practices.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Joshua A. Lindsey
Joshua A. Lindsey, 33, of Bloomington, is charged with the following:
Two counts of unlawful possession of methamphetamine with the intent to deliver (15 to 100 grams and 5 to 15 grams of meth) Two counts of unlawful possession of a controlled substance with the intent to deliver (15 to 100 grams and 5 to 15 grams of MDMA) Two counts of unlawful possession of meth (15 to 100 grams and 5 to 15 grams of meth) Unlawful possession of a controlled substance (less than 15 grams of MDMA) Unlawful possession of a controlled substance with the intent to deliver (amphetamine) Four counts of unlawful possession of a controlled substance (less than 15 grams of amphetamine, less than 15 grams of clonazepam, less than 15 grams of lorazepam, less than 15 grams of cocaine) Unlawful possession of cannabis with the intent to deliver (30 to 500 grams) Unlawful possession of cannabis (30 to 500 grams)
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Joshua D. Rials
Joshua D. Rials , 28, of Bloomington, is charged with two counts of armed violence, Class X felonies, four counts of unlawful possession of a firearm and firearm ammunition by a convicted felon, Class 2 felonies. He was charged March 1 with two counts each of unlawful possession of a firearm by a felon and of firearm ammunition by a felon.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Joshua K. Wilson
Joshua K. Wilson, 39, of Normal, was sentenced to 152 days in jail and 24 months on conditional discharge after pleading guilty to one count of domestic battery.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Joshua V. Wilburn
Joshua V. Wilburn, 33, of Bloomington, is charged with burglary and retail theft.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Joshway C. Boens
Joshway C. Boens , 41, of Chicago, was sentenced to 143 days in jail and 30 months on probation. He pleaded guilty to one count of domestic battery.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Juls T. Eutsey
Julian T. Eutsey, 21, of Bloomington, was sentenced to 24 months on probation. She pleaded guilty to one count of criminal sexual abuse.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Justin A. Atkinson
Justin A. Atkinson , 39, of Bloomington, was sentenced to one year in prison. He pleaded guilty to one count of unlawful restraint.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Justin A. Leicht
Justin A. Leicht , 41, of Downs, is charged with three counts of burglary, Class 2 felonies.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Kaveior K. Thomas
Kaveior K. Thomas, 32, of Normal, is charged with unlawful possession of a controlled substance with the intent to deliver (Class X felony), unlawful possession of a controlled substance (Class 1 felony), two counts of unlawful possession of a weapon by a felon, and violation of the Illinois FOID Card Act (Class 3 felonies).
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Kavion J. Anderson
Kavion J. Anderson, 18, of Hazel Crest, was sentenced to 180 days in jail and 30 months on probation. He earned credit for 197 days served in jail. Anderson pleaded guilty to one count of vehicular hijacking.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Kayala D.C. Huff
Kayala D.C. Huff, 23, of Normal, is charged with aggravated battery, domestic battery and resisting a peace officer.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Kelyi G. Kabongo
Kelyi G. Kabongo, 21, of Bloomington, is charged with unlawful possession 5 to 15 grams of meth and less than 5 grams of meth with the intent to deliver, possession of 5 to 15 grams of meth and possession of less than 5 grams of meth.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Kenneth R. McNairy
Kenneth R. McNairy, 32, of Bloomington, is charged with two counts of unlawful possession of a controlled substance with the intent to deliver (Class X and Class 1 felonies), and two counts of unlawful possession of a controlled substance (Class 1 and Class 4 felonies).
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Kent D. Johnson
Kent D. Johnson , 34, of Bloomington, is charged with aggravated domestic battery.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Kentre A. Jackson
Kentre A. Jackson, 26, of Ypsilanti, Mich., was sentenced to 30 months of conditional discharge. He was charged as of June 9, 2020, with unlawful possession of 500 to 2,000 grams of cannabis and unlawful possession of 500 to 2,000 grams of cannabis with the intent to deliver. The latter charge was dismissed.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Kenyatta C. Chissell
Kenyatta C. Chissell, 40, of Bloomington, was sentenced to eight years in prison after pleading guilty to one count of unlawful delivery of heroin.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Kenyatta L. Tate
Kenyatta L. Tate , 46, of Bloomington, is charged with two counts each of unlawful possession of between 15-100 grams and 1-15 grams of cocaine with the intent to deliver (Class X and Class 1 felonies) and unlawful delivery of a controlled substance (Class 2 felonies).
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Kerrigan T. Spencer
Kerrigan T. Spencer, 18, of Normal, is charged with two counts of burglary.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Kerry M. Huls
Kerry M. Huls, 47, of Bloomington is charged with unlawful delivery of 5 to 15 grams of meth, unlawful delivery of less than 5 grams of meth, unlawful possession of 5 to 15 grams of meth, and unlawful possession of less than 5 grams of meth.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Kevin C. Knight
Kevin C. Knight , 40, of Bloomington, is charged with one count of unlawful delivery of less than 5 grams of methamphetamine, a Class 2 felony.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Kimberlee A. Burton
Kimberlee A. Burton , 29, of Bloomington, is charged with two counts of child endangerment, Class A misdemeanors.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Kyle D. Kindred
Kyle D. Kindred , 23, of Shirley, is charged with cannabis trafficking, two counts of unlawful possession of cannabis with the intent to deliver and two counts of unlawful possession of cannabis.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Lanee R. Rich
Lanee R. Rich , 18, of Heyworth, is charged with two counts each of unlawful possession of a controlled substance with the intent to deliver and unlawful possession of a controlled substance.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Latele Y. Pinkston
Latele Y. Pinkston , 29, was sentenced to five years in prison. Pinkston pleaded guilty to unlawful delivery of a controlled substance.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Latoya M. Jackson
Latoya M. Jackson , 31, of Bloomington, is charged with one count of possession of a stolen or converted motor vehicle, a Class 2 felony.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Laycell D. Wright
Laycell D. Wright , 32, of Rantoul, is charged with unlawful possession of 15-100 grams of methamphetamine (Class 1 felony). He also is charged with unlawful possession of 100-500 grams of cannabis (Class 4 felony) and 30-100 grams of cannabis (Class A misdemeanor).
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Lazaro Flores
Lazaro Flores , 34, of Streator, was sentenced to seven years in prison for aggravated driving under the influence of alcohol causing death.
Logan T. Kendricks
Logan T. Kendricks , 35, was sentenced to five years in prison. He pleaded guilty to one count of aggravated domestic battery.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Lonnie L. Kimbrough
Lonnie L. Kimbrough , 36, of Peoria, was sentenced to 24 months on conditional discharge and four days in jail. He pleaded guilty to one count of unlawful cannabis possession.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Lorel M. Johnson
Lorel M. Johnson , 41, of Bloomington, is charged with two counts of aggravated battery and two counts of aggravated domestic battery.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Loren M. Jepsen
Loren M. Jepsen , 34, was sentenced to eight years in prison after pleading guilty to one count of home invasion causing injury (Class X felony). All other charges were dismissed.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Lorenzo Sims
Lorenzo Sims, 30, of Chicago, is charged with five counts of unlawful delivery of a controlled substance (Class 2 felonies).
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Madison A. Knight
Madison A. Knight , 20, of Rutland, was sentenced to 120 days in jail and 30 months' probation for unlawful possession of 15-100 grams of methamphetamine.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Malik A. Wilson
Malik A. Wilson, 23, of Chicago, is charged with two counts of attempted armed robbery and aggravated discharge of a firearm, possession of a stolen motor vehicle and aggravated unlawful use of a weapon.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Mark A. Carter
Mark A. Carter, 35, of Bloomington, is charged with unlawful delivery of a controlled substance (Class 1 felony).
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Mark A. Thrower
Mark A. Thrower, 40, of Vinton, Louisiana, is charged with:
Eight counts child pornography (Class X felonies) Two counts aggravated criminal sexual abuse of a minor (Class 2 felonies) Two counts grooming (Class 4 felonies) Indecent solicitation of a child (Class 3 felony) Traveling to meet a minor (Class 3 felony)
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Mason A. Artis
Mason A. Artis, 22, of Shirley, is charged with possession of a stolen license plate, unauthorized use of a license plate and three counts of theft. He is separately charged with unlawful possession of 15 to 100 grams of methamphetamine with the intent to deliver (Class X felony) and unlawful possession of 15 to 100 grams of meth (Class 1 felony).
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Matthew D. Nunley
Matthew D. Nunley , 33, of Eureka, was sentenced to four years in prison for one count of unlawful delivery of less than 5 grams of methamphetamine. All other charges were dismissed.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Matthew D. Stone
Matthew D. Stone , 22, of Normal, is charged with one count of aggravated battery, a Class 2 felony.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Megan J. Duffy
Megan J. Duffy, 27, of Bloomington, was sentenced to 102 days in jail and 30 months on probation. She pleaded guilty to one count of unlawful possession of 5 to 15 grams of methamphetamine with the intent to deliver.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Melissa J. Piercy
Melissa J. Piercy , 38, of Normal, is charged with unlawful delivery of meth (Class 2 felony), unlawful possession of 15-100 grams of meth with the intent to deliver (Class X felony) and unlawful possession of 5-15 grams of meth with the intent to deliver (Class 1 felony).
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Meontay D. Wheeler
Meontay D. Wheeler , 23, of Bloomington, is charged with aggravated battery causing great bodily harm and torture, a Class 1 felony, aggravated domestic battery, a Class 2 felony, and aggravated domestic battery involving strangulation, a Class 2 felony.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Michael J. Owen
Michael J. Owen , 30, of Stanford, pleaded guilty to one count of unlawful delivery of between 1 and 15 grams of cocaine. He was sentenced to 180 days in jail and 30 months on probation.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Michael S. Parkerson
Michael S. Parkerson, 54, is charged with unlawful possession of methamphetamine (Class 2 felony) and possession of drug paraphernalia (Class A misdemeanor).
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Michelle E. Mueller
Michelle E. Mueller , 32, of Normal, was sentenced to 180 days in jail and 30 months on probation. She pleaded guilty to one count of burglary. All other charges were dismissed.
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Mitchell A. Rogers
Mitchell A. Rogers , 37, of Peoria, is charged with two counts of unlawful possession of methamphetamine with the intent to deliver and two counts of unlawful possession of methamphetamine.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Mohamed N. Thiam
Mohamed N. Thiam , 19, of Bloomington, was sentenced to three years in prison after pleading guilty to one count of aggravated battery with a deadly weapon.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Nathaniel A. Butler
Nathaniel A. Butler , 20, of Bloomington was sentenced Jan. 4, 2022, to seven years in prison. He pleaded guilty to aggravated discharge of a firearm into an occupied building and two counts of unlawful possession of a firearm without a valid firearm owners identification card.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Nayeon A. Teague
Nayeon A. Teague , 21, of Normal, was sentenced to 180 days in jail and 30 months on probation. He pleaded guilty to one count of unlawful delivery of a controlled substance.
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Noel R. Castillo
Noel Ramirez-Castillo, 48, of Bloomington, is charged with two counts of unlawful vehicular invasion, aggravated battery, theft, criminal damage to government supported property and resisting a peace officer.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Pedro A. Parra
Pedro A. Parra , 40, is charged with two counts of burglary, Class 2 and Class 3 felonies, and misdemeanor theft.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Penny S. Self
Penny S. Self , 59, of Ashland, is charged with possession of a stolen motor vehicle, a Class 2 felony.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Quacy L. Webster
Quacy L. Webster , 43, of Bloomington, is charged with one count each of unlawful delivery of a controlled substance (Class 2 felony) and unlawful possession of less than 15 grams of cocaine (Class 4 felony).
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Qwonterian V. Ivy
Qwonterian V. Ivy, 24, of Bloomington, was sentenced to four years in prison. He pleaded guilty to one count of aggravated discharge of a firearm at an occupied building.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Randy M. Turner
Randy M. Turner, 39, of Danville, is charged with two counts of disarming a peace officer, five counts of aggravated battery, unlawful possession of a weapon by a felon, attempted possession of a stolen motor vehicle, criminal damage to government supported property and driving under the influence of drugs.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Rebecca L. Gormley
Rebecca L. Gormley , 35, of Bloomington, is charged with unlawful delivery of less than 5 grams of methamphetamine, a Class 2 felony.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Rebecca Y. Choi
Rebecca Y. Choi, 32, of Wheaton, is charged with unlawful possession of 1-15 grams of cocaine with the intent to deliver (Class 1 felony), possession of less than 15 grams of cocaine (Class 4 felony), possession of less than 15 grams of amphetamine (Class 4 felony), and possession of drug paraphernalia (Class A misdemeanor).
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Rhiannan O. Keith
Rhiannan O. Keith, 23, of Bloomington, is charged with unlawful possession of 100 to 400 grams of meth with the intent to deliver and unlawful possession of 15 to 100 grams of meth (Class X felonies).
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Rhonda L. Davis
Rhonda L. Davis , 41, of Bloomington, was sentenced to four days in jail and 30 months on probation. She pleaded guilty to one count of unlawful delivery of a controlled substance.
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Richard L. Kletz
Kletz
MCLEAN COUTNY JAIL
Richard S. Bjorling
Richard S. Bjorling , 54, of Peoria Heights, was sentenced to seven years in prison for unlawful possession of 15-100 grams of methamphetamine with the intent to deliver.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Ricky A. Smith
Ricky A. Smith , 30, 0f Urbana, is charged with unlawful possession of methamphetamine with the intent to deliver, possession of a controlled substance with the intent to deliver (Class X felonies), unlawful possession of meth and possession of a controlled substance (Class 1 felonies).
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Rochelle A. McCray
Rochelle A. McCray , 37, of Chicago, is charged with unlawful possession of between 15 and 100 grams of cocaine with the intent to deliver, a Class X felony; unlawful possession of between 1 and 15 grams of cocaine with the intent to deliver, a Class 1 felony; unlawful possession of between 15 and 100 grams of cocaine, a Class 1 felony; unlawful possession of less than 15 grams of cocaine, a Class 4 felony.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Ronnie Cannon
Ronnie Cannon, 43, of Chicago, is charged with possession of a stolen firearm, aggravated unlawful use of a weapon and unlawful possession of a weapon by a felon.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Roosevelt Williams
Roosevelt Williams, 43, of Bloomington, is charged with home invasion, criminal trespass to a residence and battery.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Ryan D. Triplett
Ryan D. Triplett , 27, of Decatur, is charged with aggravated domestic battery-strangulation, a Class 2 felony, and domestic battery as a subsequent offense felony, a Class 4 felony.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Samuel Harris
Samuel Harris , 21, of Chicago, was sentenced to 22 days in jail and 30 months on probation after pleading guilty to one count of possession of a stolen motor vehicle.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Sarah E. Myers
Sarah E. Myers, 39, is charged with aggravated battery (Class 2 felony) after she knowingly made physical contact of an insulting or provoking nature by spitting upon a correctional officer, court documents said.
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Seth A. Kindred
Seth A. Kindred , 31, of Ellsworth, was sentenced March 30 to six years in prison. He pleaded guilty to one count of unlawful possession of between 15 and 100 grams of methamphetamine with the intent to deliver.
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Shanarra S. Spillers
Shanarra S. Spillers , 36, of Normal, is charged with aggravated unlawful use of a weapon and reckless discharge of a firearm (Class 4 felonies).
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Shaquan D. Hosea
Shaquan D. Hosea , 26, of Bloomington, was sentenced July 13, 2022, to 68 days in jail and 30 months of probation after pleading guilty to residential burglary, a Class 1 felony.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Stefan A. Mangina
Stefan A. Mangina , 32, is charged with three counts of unlawful delivery of methamphetamine, unlawful possession of meth with the intent to deliver and unlawful possession of a controlled substance with the intent to deliver.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Stephon T. Carter
Carter
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Steven M. Abdullah
Steven M. Abdullah , 31, of Heyworth, is charged with two counts of harassment of jurors, Class 2 felonies, 11 counts of communication with jurors, Class 4 felonies, and one count of attempted communication with a juror, a Class A misdemeanor.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Telly H. Arrington
Telly H. Arrington , 24, of Normal, is charged with four counts of unlawful delivery of a controlled substance.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Terrance T. Jones
Terrance T. Jones, 34, of Chicago, is charged with armed robbery (Class X felony), aggravated battery causing great bodily harm (Class 3 felony), and two counts of unlawful possession of a weapon by a felon (Class 2 and 3 felonies).
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Thomas E. Dolan
Thomas E. Dolan , 22, of Bloomington, is charged with unlawful possession of between 500 and 2,000 grams of cannabis with the intent to deliver, unlawful cannabis possession, battery and unlawful restraint.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Thomas J. Davis
Thomas J. Davis , 27, of Bloomington, was sentenced to six years in prison. He pleaded guilty to one count of unlawful delivery of 1-15 grams of cocaine. All other charges were dismissed.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Tommy L. Jumper
Tommy L. Jumper , 60, of Bloomington, was sentenced to 30 months on probation and 96 days in jail for one count of unlawful delivery of a controlled substance.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Tony Robinson
Tony Robinson , 38, of Chicago, is charged with unlawful possession of between 15 and 100 grams of cocaine with the intent to deliver, a Class X felony; unlawful possession of between 15 and 100 grams of cocaine, a Class 1 felony; unlawful possession of a weapon by a convicted felon, a Class 2 felony; unlawful possession of firearm ammunition by a convicted felon, a Class 2 felony; unlawful possession of less than 5 grams of methamphetamine, a Class 3 felony.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Trevon J. Triplett
Triplett
MCLEAN COUTNY JAIL
Ty W. Johnson
Ty W. Johnson , 36, of Bloomington, is charged with criminal sexual assault, robbery and possession of a stolen motor vehicle.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Tyler A. Guy
Tyler A. Guy , 25, of Towanda, is charged with one count of Class 2 felony aggravated battery.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Tyler C. Neely
Tyler C. Neely, 21, of Bloomington, is charged with four counts of aggravated discharge of a firearm (Class X and Class 1 felonies), reckless discharge of a firearm (Class 4 felony) and methamphetamine possession (Class 3 felony).
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Tyler D. Vidmar
Tyler D. Vidmar , 23, of Clinton, is charged with one count of unlawful delivery of methamphetamine.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Tyler S. Burns
Tyler S. Burns, 31, of Chenoa, was sentenced to 170 days in jail and 30 months probation. He earned credit for the 170 days previously served in jail. Burns pleaded guilty to one count of burglary.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Tyrone L. McKinney
Tyrone L. McKinney, 30, of Bloomington, was sentenced to eight years in prison. He pleaded guilty to one count of unlawful possession of 1 to 15 grams of cocaine with the intent to deliver.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Tyson Brown
Tyson Brown is charged with burglary and forgery for attempting to cash a stolen check at CEFCU in Normal.
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Wesley M. Noonan
Wesley M. Noonan , 48, of Bloomington, is charged with two counts of controlled substance trafficking (Class X felonies), two counts of unlawful possession of a controlled substance with the intent to deliver charged as Class X felonies and one count of unlawful possession of a controlled substance with the intent to deliver as a Class 3 felony.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
William M. McCuen
William M. McCuen , 33, of Atlanta, is charged with one count of unlawful delivery of less than 5 grams of methamphetamine, a Class 2 felony.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
William R. Carter
William R. Carter , 23, of Bloomington, was sentenced to 11 years in prison for sexual assault, attempted residential arson and unlawful restraint.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Wilmer A. Marquez-Ayala
Wilmer A. Marquez-Ayala , 35, of Bloomington, is charged with six counts of aggravated criminal sexual abuse of a minor family member (Class 2 felonies) and three counts of predatory criminal sexual assault of a victim under 13 years old (Class X felonies).
BLOOMINGTON POLICE
Xavier M. Moreau
Xavier M. Moreau, 19, of Bloomington, is charged with unlawful possession of a firearm by a felon and violation of the Firearm Owner’s Identification Card Act.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Zachary J. Williamson
Williamson
MCLEAN COUTNY JAIL
Cierra A. Hazlett
Cierra A. Hazlett, 26, is charged with unlawful possession of meth with the intent to deliver (Class X felony) as well as six other related charges across two separate cases.
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Edin O. Portillo-Lopez
Edin O. Portillo-Lopez, 37, is charged with 30 counts each of criminal sexual assault (Class 1 felonies) and child pornography (Class 2 felony).
BLOOMINGTON POLICE DEPARTMENT
Matthew T. Huett
Matthew T. Huett, 40, was arrested Wednesday after multiple bills of indictments were signed by a McLean County grand jury. He was charged with two counts of predatory criminal sexual assault of a victim under 13 years old (Class X felonies) and four counts of aggravated criminal sexual abuse of a minor family member (Class 2 felonies).
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Tyson S. Moore
Tyson S. Moore, 40, is charged with aggravated battery (Class 2 felony) after he knowingly made physical contact of an insulting or provoking nature by pushing a corrections officer, court documents said.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Jeremiah D. Bivens
Jeremiah D. Bivens, 47, is charged with aggravated domestic battery (Class 2 felony) and domestic battery as a subsequent offense (Class 4 felony) on Aug. 9.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Chemier M. Lewis-Sangster
Chemier M. Lewis-Sangster, 18, of Bloomington, is charged with three counts of armed violence, a class 3 felony, and one count of unlawful possession of methamphetamine, a class 2 felony.
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Tye Z. Thomas
Tye Z. Thomas, 24, of Bloomington is charged with multiple counts related to drug possession, possession with the intent to sell, and unlawful possession of a firearm by a felon.
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Angela R. Oss
Angela R. Oss, 43, is charged with unlawful possession of more than one gram but less than 15 grams of cocaine (Class 1 felony) and unlawful delivery of cocaine (Class 2 felony).
MACON COUNTY JAIL
Tabu H. Triplett
Tabu H. Triplett, 53, is charged with two counts of unlawful delivery of more than one gram of cocaine and two counts of unlawful delivery of less than one gram.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Izaiah N. Lemos
Izaiah N. Lemos, 18, is charged with two counts of armed violence for possessing a loaded firearm while in possession of and attempting to deliver cannabis and methamphetamine.
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BIGGS JUNCTION, Ore. — A pedestrian was hit and killed by a vehicle on Interstate 84, west of Biggs Junction, early Friday morning.
Around 9 a.m. on Aug. 19, an Oregon State Police (OSP) trooper found the pedestrian dead on the westbound lanes of the interstate near milepost 89. According to a preliminary investigation, a vehicle hit the pedestrian, who has not been identified, sometime between 4 a.m. to 5:20 a.m. Troopers located a vehicle in the area belonging to the pedestrian.
A stretch of westbound I-84, about eight miles west of Biggs Junction, was closed for several hours while police investigated. The interstate has since reopened.
OSP asks anyone who may have witnessed the hit-and-run crash, or anyone who traveled through the area and hit what they thought could be an animal, to call 1-800-442-0776 and reference case number SP22-217109.
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WICHITA, Kan. (KSNW) — As some Kansas hospitals struggle to find enough nurses, two Kansas schools are working together to tackle the problem.
Cowley College administrators began brainstorming ways to address the nursing shortage in their area. The school offers a pre-nursing track but not a nursing program.
It reached out to Butler Community College (BCC), which does have a nursing program. It also contacted William Newton Hospital in Winfield and South-Central Kansas Medical Center in Arkansas City.
The result of the collaboration is a new School of Nursing at Cowley’s Winfield Campus without the usual expense of starting a new school. The program is set to launch in the fall of 2023.
“This is a shared commitment to increase Butler’s nursing program by 16 students total, adding eight students per calendar year at Cowley College’s Winfield campus over the next two years,” Dr. Tom Nevill, BCC vice president of Academics, said in a news release.
“This partnership made sense since each year, several of our pre-nursing students attend Butler in El Dorado to complete their Nursing degree,” said Dr. Michelle Schoon, Cowley College vice president of Academic Affairs. “This partnership brings classes to Cowley County, thus opening spots in the El Dorado program for Butler’s local students.”
William Newton Hospital and South-Central Kansas Medical Center will supply clinical experiences for the nursing students.
“We’re bringing high-quality health care training to the area for a fraction of the cost,” Schoon said. “Cowley College doesn’t have to build a new Nursing program, and Butler doesn’t have to build additional facilities for expansion. Really both regions will benefit with students learning locally, which also increases their potential for success.”
BCC says its nursing program ranks in the top five community colleges in Kansas for passing the National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses, NCLEX, for Associate Degree in Nursing, and in the top three for Practical Nursing from 2016 to 2020.
BCC offers Allied Health, EMT and AEMT training. In addition, it has a partnership with the University of Kansas that allows students to earn their associate degree and bachelor’s degree in nursing simultaneously. | https://www.ksn.com/news/local/schools-team-up-to-provide-more-nurses-for-kansas/ | 2022-08-19T22:21:45 | 1 | https://www.ksn.com/news/local/schools-team-up-to-provide-more-nurses-for-kansas/ |
GREENSBORO — Police arrested a 19-year-old Friday in the 2021 killing of a 21-year-old Greensboro woman.
Antoine Marice Reid of Greensboro is charged with first-degree murder, discharging a firearm into an occupied property and felony conspiracy, police said in a news release.
Police say he shot Keyona Deasia Walker on July 25, 2021. Officers responded about 11:30 p.m. that day to the 200 block of East Whittington Street for an aggravated assault and found Walker injured. She died the next day, police said. | https://greensboro.com/news/local/crime-and-courts/police-charge-19-year-old-in-death-of-greensboro-woman-last-year/article_ccd4392c-1ffe-11ed-9410-a75e4fb5f78b.html | 2022-08-19T22:23:48 | 1 | https://greensboro.com/news/local/crime-and-courts/police-charge-19-year-old-in-death-of-greensboro-woman-last-year/article_ccd4392c-1ffe-11ed-9410-a75e4fb5f78b.html |
GREENSBORO — Testing for mold in inmate housing areas at the county jail in Greensboro is continuing, according to a news release from the Guilford County Sheriff's Office.
The sheriff's office announced Aug. 5 that mold was detected in some areas of the Guilford County Detention Center in Greensboro.
As of Wednesday, 14 housing units on the third and fifth floors had been tested for mold, according to a news release issued Friday afternoon. Testing of two other units was scheduled to be completed next week.
The county hired Environmental Solutions Group to assess the areas for mold, the sheriff's office said.
The company performed indoor air quality measurements, moisture meter readings and collected air samples and drywall swab samples for microbial laboratory analysis. It also conducted visual checks for potential air quality and moisture intrusion issues, the sheriff's office said in the release.
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The sheriff's office received written air quality reports with test results, observations, recommendations and photographs from the first nine housing units that were tested. It did not include the 16- to 28-page reports in the release, or provide a summary of their results, but said the reports could be obtained via the county’s public records request system at guilfordcountync.nextrequest.com.
The county was still awaiting results for the remaining housing units at the jail.
Sasser Cos. has completed cleaning housing unit 3D, according to the release. A Sasser subcontractor also cleaned the HVAC ductwork above the ceiling tiles in this unit and a temporary ceiling is in place until ceiling tiles damaged by mold can be replaced, the county said.
Retesting of that unit confirmed the mold remediation was successful.
The county is relocating jail inmates from the most affected units to another housing area while the vacated units are cleaned. All the affected units will be retested after remediation to ensure the mold is gone, the sheriff's office said. | https://greensboro.com/news/local/govt-and-politics/mold-testing-remediation-continues-at-guilford-county-jail-in-greensboro/article_352a9538-1ffb-11ed-b22c-6bf83666b460.html | 2022-08-19T22:23:54 | 1 | https://greensboro.com/news/local/govt-and-politics/mold-testing-remediation-continues-at-guilford-county-jail-in-greensboro/article_352a9538-1ffb-11ed-b22c-6bf83666b460.html |
If you are a military veteran with a story to share, we want to hear from you.
The News & Record is again publishing a special "Honoring Our Veterans" section for Veterans Day.
We’re asking veterans to submit information and photos about their service. All submissions will be included in an online gallery featuring local veterans. Some will be chosen to be profiled in stories and photos in the special section.
The project will focus on living veterans who served in World War II, Korea, Vietnam, the Middle East and other conflicts ranging from the Cold War to military interventions in places like Grenada and Panama.
The intent is to archive the stories of those who served, and who often go unrecognized for their sacrifices and service. This is not a telling of war stories. It’s a tribute.
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Submissions will be accepted through Oct. 21.
Please include the veteran's name, military branch, years of service, rank, hometown at time of service, current city or town of residence, and a short summary of their service up to 150 words. Please also include contact information so we can reach out with any questions or to set up an interview. Contact information will not be published.
For any photos, please indicate if you own the rights to the photo and give the News & Record permission to publish them.
Send information to jennifer.fernandez@greensboro.com with "Honoring Our Veterans" in the subject line. Or mail to Jennifer Fernandez, c/o News & Record, 3001 S. Elm-Eugene St., Greensboro NC 27406 with "Honoring our Veterans" on the envelope. For any photos, please include information identifying who is in the photo and when and where it was taken. | https://greensboro.com/news/local/military-veterans-asked-to-share-their-stories-with-n-r-readers/article_fcacf32a-1fd9-11ed-9c2a-535057cb977a.html | 2022-08-19T22:24:00 | 0 | https://greensboro.com/news/local/military-veterans-asked-to-share-their-stories-with-n-r-readers/article_fcacf32a-1fd9-11ed-9c2a-535057cb977a.html |
A new sprawling pedestrian and cycling trail that will span Dallas to Fort Worth now has a name.
Welcome, DFW Discovery Trail.
Completion of the 66-mile trail, which will link Dallas, Fort Worth, Arlington, Irving and Grand Prairie, is expected in early 2024.
This spring, the North Central Texas Council of Governments narrowed the name to two possibilities — DFW Discovery Trail and DFW Trinity Trail — and asked people to vote online.
In a nail-biter, DFW Discovery Trail won with 51% of the vote.
Click here to read more on the trail from our partners at The Dallas Morning News. | https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/local/long-planned-dfw-super-highway-trail-finally-gets-a-name/3052934/ | 2022-08-19T22:24:02 | 0 | https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/local/long-planned-dfw-super-highway-trail-finally-gets-a-name/3052934/ |
SOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. — A Little League player from Utah continues to recover after suffering a serious head injury.
Easton Oliverson was able to take a few steps down the hospital hallway with help from two nurses.
Easton underwent surgery at Geisinger after falling out of his bunk bed at the Little League complex on Monday.
The doctor we spoke with says Easton's case was about as severe as it gets when it comes to a brain injury.
It's hard not to smile when watching 12-year-old Easton Oliverson take his first steps at Geisinger Janet Weis Children's Hospital, especially knowing just how sick the boy was earlier this week.
Easton was flown to Geisinger early Monday morning after falling out of a bunk bed at the Little League World Series complex.
Geisinger Dr. Frank Maffei is on Easton's care team and says the child's condition was severe.
"He went from ED to the CAT scanner to the OR in literally a matter of 12 to 14 minutes. We believe that's what saved his life. We really did not have much time to spare because he was showing among the worst prognostic features of an epidural hematoma in a child."
Dr. Maffei says Easton had an epidural hematoma, which causes bleeding between the skull and brain.
In Easton's case, every second counted. To put it in perspective, the Glasgow Coma Scale is used to measure a person's level of consciousness after a brain injury.
"Generally, it's graded from 3 to 15, and he was a 3 or 4. It was boding for a very difficult course."
It was all hands on deck to save the boy from Utah.
"You probably would have about 50 individuals that in some way touched this child's life in the first 24 hours."
Dr. Maffei says Easton's condition improved by the hour, and within 24 hours, he was taken off the ventilator.
"What we have seen is a remarkable recovery," Dr. Maffei said. "Truly, a remarkable recovery."
Dr. Maffei stressed the importance of following all recommendations when it comes to bunk beds, making sure they have rails on the top bunk.
A spokesperson for Little League said after this incident, all bunk beds were pulled apart. | https://www.fox43.com/article/news/local/truly-a-remarkable-recovery-doctors-detail-little-leaguers-comeback-little-league-world-series-easton-oliverson-janet-weis-childrens-geisinger/523-992621bd-ee91-4d90-ac67-f719175200d1 | 2022-08-19T22:27:05 | 0 | https://www.fox43.com/article/news/local/truly-a-remarkable-recovery-doctors-detail-little-leaguers-comeback-little-league-world-series-easton-oliverson-janet-weis-childrens-geisinger/523-992621bd-ee91-4d90-ac67-f719175200d1 |
Two men charged in connection with fatal Cadillac Square shooting
Wayne County Prosecutor Kym Worthy has charged two men in connection with a shooting in downtown Detroit's Cadillac Square last month that killed a 19-year-old man and wounded one other man.
Police arrested and charged Lavonte Javon Seaborn, 23, of Detroit this week. On July 7, Montez Dangelo Mapp, 30, of Detroit, was also charged in connection to the shooting, Worthy's office said.
Seaborn is charged with one count of second-degree murder, two counts of assault with intent to murder and three counts of felony firearm.
Mapp is charged with assault with a dangerous weapon and other weapons charges, Wayne County Circuit Court records show.
Demetrion Franklin, 19, of Detroit was killed in the altercation and a 21-year old man was injured. A 22-year-old man was there but uninjured. The other victims were also from Detroit.
At about 3:30 a.m. July 3, Detroit police were dispatched to the 110 block of Cadillac Square for a reported shooting. Officers found Franklin unresponsive after he was shot multiple times. The 21-year-old victim went to the hospital.
The shooting occurred after an argument escalated and Seaborn allegedly fired a handgun into the group, investigators said. | https://www.detroitnews.com/story/news/local/detroit-city/2022/08/19/two-charged-deadly-july-3-downtown-detroit-shooting/7846127001/ | 2022-08-19T22:29:10 | 1 | https://www.detroitnews.com/story/news/local/detroit-city/2022/08/19/two-charged-deadly-july-3-downtown-detroit-shooting/7846127001/ |
State awarded federal grant for railway improvements
The state is being awarded up to $1.6 million in federal grant funding to improve and update its intercity passenger rail service, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer's office and the U.S. Department of Transportation said Friday.
The funds will help to further improve the Detroit/Pontiac to Chicago Accelerated Rail Corridor, Whitmer said in a press release, with the Federal Railroad Administration awarding the Michigan Department of Transportation up to $1.6 million for the Michigan Accelerated Rail Bridge Reconstruction Project.
The project is for preliminary engineering and preparation for National Environmental Policy Act documents to rebuild five deficient bridge structures on the MDOT-owned portion of the rail corridor between Kalamazoo and Dearborn, the state said.
This corridor is used by Amtrak's Wolverine and Blue Water services and Norfolk Southern Railroad freight trains.
“This latest grant is further proof that the federal government recognizes Michigan is making smart investments in its rail system,” said Zach Kolodin, chief infrastructure officer at the Michigan Infrastructure Office, in a statement.
Kolodin added that since 2018, the state has won seven federal grants, totaling more than $85 million to support railways here.
"Investment in rail, one of the most environmentally friendly and economical modes of transportation, is important to residents and travelers in the state of Michigan," said Amtrak CEO Stephen Gardner in a statement. "The advancement of a project like this will not only improve our nation's transportation infrastructure, but will also contribute to the economic competitiveness of the corridor." | https://www.detroitnews.com/story/news/local/michigan/2022/08/19/michigan-receives-grant-funding-improve-rail-service/7846632001/ | 2022-08-19T22:29:16 | 0 | https://www.detroitnews.com/story/news/local/michigan/2022/08/19/michigan-receives-grant-funding-improve-rail-service/7846632001/ |
Southeast Mich. important in plane manufacturing, U.S. defense, state leaders say
Shelby Township — Defense and state leaders stressed the importance of southeast Michigan manufacturing companies at an event Friday in Macomb County highlighting the region's role in manufacturing F-35 fighter planes.
Michigan has about 600 aerospace-related companies and employs more industrial designers than any other state, according to the Michigan Economic Development Corporation.
When the auto industry plummeted in 2008, many manufacturing companies made the switch from making tools and parts for cars to aerospace-related projects, Phil Neale, president of Models & Tools in Shelby Township, said during the event.
Models & Tools, where it was held, is one of the local manufacturing companies helping to create the F-35 plane.
Attendees at the event had the opportunity to "fly" in a F-35 cockpit simulator to demonstrate how service members can carry out their missions and safely return home.
Neale said southeast Michigan has become the largest area for aerospace engineering, generating approximately $800 million in revenue annually and providing 3,000 jobs to manufacturers and suppliers.
Macomb County also is home to Selfridge Air National Guard Base, which has been active for more than 100 years. However, leaders are concerned and mobilizing to secure its future.
Selfridge hosts a fleet of A-10 Warthog planes, which are aging out of use in favor of planes better suited for combat, such as F-35s. Congress has intervened to save the A-10s from retirement at the requests of the military, but Michigan leaders are vying for Selfridge to be named as a planned international F-35 training center.
Selfridge was passed over for the opportunity before in favor of other states, but U.S. Rep. Lisa McClain told The Detroit News on Friday she thinks the visit U.S. Air Force Secretary Frank Kendall III paid the base on July 8 opened his eyes to the state's ability to host more aerospace endeavors.
Businesses like Models & Tools that have expertise in manufacturing since the 1970s are crucial to U.S. defense, said Edward Smith, director of F-35 business development at Lockheed Martin.
Lockheed Martin is the contracting company that makes the F-35 planes.
"We can't find that expertise anywhere else," Smith said.
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Michigan still investigating E. coli illnesses, confirms 43 cases across the state
Michigan health officials on Friday issued a public health alert for illnesses caused by E.coli after confirming 43 cases of the bacteria matched with an outbreak strain.
Some kinds of E. coli cause disease by producing Shiga toxin. "Shiga toxin-producing" E. coli, or STEC, has been connected to the recent increase in infections, state officials have said.
Illnesses started in late July and early August.
Outbreak cases were reported in 18 jurisdictions in the counties of: Allegan, Branch, Clinton, Genesee, Gratiot, Jackson, Kent, Macomb, Midland, Monroe, Muskegon, Oakland, Ogemaw, Ottawa, Saginaw, Washtenaw and Wayne. The city of Detroit also reported cases.
Those affected range in age from six to 94 years old.
Among the cases with available information to date, 56% of those infected have been hospitalized and four cases of hemolytic uremic syndrome, or HUS, a severe complication of STEC infection, have been identified.
More than 55% of the state's cases were connected to food items at Wendy’s fast-food restaurants.
A specific food item has not been identified as the source of illnesses, the state said, but the ongoing investigations are focused on sandwiches with romaine lettuce.
The state is not currently recommending to avoid eating at Wendy’s.
MDHHS is working with local health departments, the Centers for Disease Control and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to find the source of the illnesses.
Residents should seek medical attention if they experience severe stomach cramps, diarrhea, vomiting or other gastrointestinal distress, said Dr. Alexis Travis, senior deputy director of public health administration at MDHHS, in a statement.
Symptoms of E. coli infection typically appear three to four days after exposure.
The state health department announced earlier this week it was investigating a rise in illnesses related to E. coli bacteria in parts of the state. The spike was seen by health departments in Kent, Ottawa and Oakland counties with reports of 98 cases of E. coli infections this month. | https://www.detroitnews.com/story/news/local/michigan/2022/08/19/state-says-e-coli-illnesses-could-connected-wendys/7846836001/ | 2022-08-19T22:29:28 | 0 | https://www.detroitnews.com/story/news/local/michigan/2022/08/19/state-says-e-coli-illnesses-could-connected-wendys/7846836001/ |
A basketball tournament will be held in Duncanville this weekend in honor of a Dallas ISD star student-athlete who was killed in a car crash.
Deshawn Jagwan, 18, was a senior at Woodrow Wilson High School in Dallas at the time of his death in April. Jagwan’s family accepted his diploma weeks later, as he graduated with honors.
“I have to trust that God had a plan for him and believe that. My family, we all do,” his mother Charlotte Stephens said.
Stephens said her son was a talented basketball player and had dreams of playing professionally. He received an offer to play on the collegiate level shortly after his death. This weekend, a tournament will be held at the Duncanville Field House with proceeds benefiting graduating high school seniors.
Stephens said many of the players who are signed up to participate this weekend played with her son over the years.
“He had dreams of playing in college and certainly, the next level, NBA. Just so many high hopes and aspirations that weren’t fulfilled. We’re just going to keep the movement going for him,” she said. “One of the things he wrote in his farewell at Woodrow Wilson was to keep moving. He wanted the players to believe in themselves.”
Stephens said initially, she expected about 10 teams to sign up. As it would turn out, more teams expressed interest in showing their support and she said the deadline to register was extended twice. There are now dozens signed up this weekend, she said.
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“It’s just a testament to who Deshawn was. He was the compassionate, sensitive, caring friend, brother you could have had,” she said. “At his services, we figured we would have only 100 or 200 people there. I’m told it was way over 1,100 people there. I think that’s a testament to who he was at such a young age.”
Shortly after Deshawn’s passing, the family launched the Deshawn Jagwan Athletic Foundation. The foundation has been able to provide student-athletes with scholarship money.
The tournament begins at 10 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 20. | https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/local/basketball-tournament-to-be-held-in-honor-of-late-dallas-isd-star-athlete-student-leader/3052926/ | 2022-08-19T22:32:30 | 1 | https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/local/basketball-tournament-to-be-held-in-honor-of-late-dallas-isd-star-athlete-student-leader/3052926/ |
CANYON COUNTY, Idaho — Missing 80-year-old Charles Kirby Hammond Jr was found safe on Friday afternoon, nearly 10 minutes after an alert was sent out about his disappearance.
In an alert issued Friday by ISP from Canyon County, Hammond was believed to be traveling in a 2013 black Mercedes 350 with California plate 6YHH978. He may have been trying to travel to Roseville, California or Greenville, South Carolina.
Hammond has Alzheimer's, according to his missing person poster.
He is 5'8, 185 lbs. with grey hair and blue eyes.
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Cody Schmick, like many Nebraska residents, has strong German family roots.
And he wants to bring a taste of that German culture — especially beer and food — to Lincoln.
Schmick, whose family owns Kinkaider Brewing, plans to open Bierhaus Maisschaler, an authentic German beer hall, sometime next month in the former Scooter's Coffee space at 151 N. Eighth St.
Maisschaler means corn husker in German, sort of. Literally translated, it means "corn peeler," but close enough.
Schmick said Bierhaus Maisschaler will be, "a mix of that old world pub feel along with that modern American feel," and will serve old-style German beers, cocktails, sausage and pretzels.
Schmick already has a Kinkaider taproom in the Haymarket about two blocks away and a distillery, Sideshow Spirits, at 1640 P St.
But he said Bierhaus Maisschaler won't be comparable to either one.
"Totally different team," he said. "Totally different concept. Totally different menu."
Schmick said he plans to be open seven days a week, with evening hours starting a 4 p.m. Monday-Thursday and longer hours starting at noon Friday-Sunday. He also said he plans to open early on Saturdays during farmers market season.
He also hopes to do events, including an Oktoberfest celebration.
"I think we need a great Oktoberfest in this town, and we don't have one," Schmick said.
He had hoped to be open already but has run into some snags with city permitting on his outdoor seating space and his signs. Schmick is now targeting a mid-September opening, possibly in time for the Nebraska-Oklahoma football game.
Black Hills Energy has opened enrollment for its annual price option for residential customers, which allows them to pay a predetermined price for natural gas during the winter.
Airport Executive Director David Haring said he's already in negotiations with at least one airline and is "optimistic" an agreement could be signed as early as next month. | https://journalstar.com/business/local/kinkaider-plans-3rd-lincoln-concept-in-haymarket/article_032b2df1-fc5d-5c07-9203-93c78f76d025.html | 2022-08-19T22:42:13 | 0 | https://journalstar.com/business/local/kinkaider-plans-3rd-lincoln-concept-in-haymarket/article_032b2df1-fc5d-5c07-9203-93c78f76d025.html |
This Sunday, Lincoln High School will appear in newspapers across the country — not for any academic or athletic achievement, but for its mascot.
The Links will receive a shoutout in Paul Trap's comic "Thatababy," which is syndicated by Andrews McMeel Universal in about 100 papers nationally, including the Omaha World-Herald.
Sunday's strip centers around a pseudo-award show called "The Mascoties," recognizing the best — and perhaps most unusual — high school mascots across the country.
Lincoln High was one of six schools to finish runner-up behind another odd mascot — the Irrigators of Newell, South Dakota. The prize: a signed copy of the comic strip for each principal.
Colorful sports nicknames have been celebrated in "Thatababy" over the years, Trap said in an email this week, but this is the first year he's done "The Mascoties."
His interest in unusual nicknames started at Baseball America Magazine, where Trap is an editorial cartoonist. And as he's traveled to ballparks across the country, he's photographed his son — the titular protagonist of "Thatababy" — with over 150 different mascots.
So how did he stumble upon the Links? Trap has a friend whose son attends Lincoln's oldest high school, and the mascot fit the bill.
"It's tremendous," Trap said. "Nontraditional, projects strength and a fantastic alliteration."
Zach Hammack, a 2018 UNL graduate, has always called Lincoln home. He previously worked as a copy editor at the Journal Star and was a reporting intern in 2017. Now, he covers students, teachers and schools as the newspaper’s K-12 reporter.
The advice raised questions about how Omaha Public Schools — which saw a mass exodus of teachers this summer — was able to use its federal money for bonuses.
The 1,340 Nebraskan borrowers who attended the school from 2005 until its closure in 2016 will have their loans discharged — amounting to $25,100,000 in cancellations.
Students enrolled in the new focus program centered around content creation and digital media are currently at the Science Focus Program's location while renovations wrap up at The Bay.
Kennadi Griffis, a junior environmental science major at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln was part of Team USA's win at the International Soil Judging Competition in Scotland July 26-31. | https://journalstar.com/news/local/education/lincoln-highs-mascot-will-be-featured-in-newspapers-across-the-country/article_3c7926b3-2999-563c-8170-da88a6caa7ce.html | 2022-08-19T22:42:38 | 0 | https://journalstar.com/news/local/education/lincoln-highs-mascot-will-be-featured-in-newspapers-across-the-country/article_3c7926b3-2999-563c-8170-da88a6caa7ce.html |
AUSTIN, Texas — Austin-Travis County EMS (ATCEMS) said a person was found dead in a creek bed Friday afternoon.
ATCEMS said it responded, along with the Austin Fire Department, to a report of a person found in a creek bed "not moving" near the Dell Seton Medical Center parking garage shortly before 3:50 p.m. That's in the 1600 block of Trinity Street.
First responders found the person, identified as an adult, who was then pronounced dead at the scene. No other information was immediately available.
ATCEMS is asking people to avoid the area as they clear the scene.
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WILLIAMSON COUNTY, Texas — Samsung Austin Semiconductor announced Friday that it is donating $1 million to local charitable organizations that serve Taylor, which is the site of its new semiconductor facility.
According to a media release, the donation comes as the one-year anniversary of the City of Taylor and Williamson County approving incentives for the $17 billion site nears.
"Samsung Austin Semiconductor is thrilled to become part of the fabric of Taylor. We have been working during the past year to identify the best way to support our new community," said Corporate Vice President of Public Affairs John Taylor. "This gift will address the increased needs of its citizens, especially those in Eastern Williamson County, around food insecurity, mental health and wellness, and our ongoing commitment to improve the lives and futures of local youth."
The donation was split between four area organizations:
- $250,000 for Taylor ISD to support academic success
- $250,000 for the Boys & Girls Club of Eastern Williamson County to support youth programming
- $250,000 for Shepherd's Heart Food Pantry & Community Ministry to support food access for all Taylor residents
- $250,000 for Bluebonnet Trails to support access to health resources in Taylor
"Among the many reasons the City Council has been supportive of Samsung is the company's track record of being a good corporate citizen," said Taylor Mayor Brandt Rydell.
The $1 million gift is in addition to the previously announced $300,000 charitable investment Samsung makes each year to support tax-exempt organizations that have a civic and community development impact in Taylor.
The $17 billion chip-making facility was officially announced in November 2021. The facility will produce advanced logic chips that power devices for applications such as mobile, 5G and artificial intelligence. The development is expected to create thousands of high-tech jobs in the area and thousands of other indirect jobs along with construction jobs.
In July 2022, new reports indicated Samsung planned to add more land to the Taylor campus, totaling more than 1,200 additional acres. Documents filed showed the tech giant was also considering an additional 11 new chipmaking facilities in the Austin area. Those documents show the move could lead to nearly $200 billion in new investment and create more than 10,000 jobs.
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