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WASHINGTON COUNTY, Ore. (KOIN) — A man was arrested on suspicion of driving intoxicated in Washington County, after a truck was found in the middle of a busy road.
The Washington County Sheriff’s Office said deputies were called to Southwest Schools Fetty Road, near Southwest Hillsboro Highway, related to a vehicle parked in the roadway and were told the driver was slumped over.
When the first deputy arrived, said the Sheriff’s Office in a Facebook post, he saw a Ford F150 pickup truck blocking the southbound lane and noticed the driver appeared to be asleep.
Deputies say they knocked on the truck’s windows.
When the driver began to slowly awake, authorities added they saw signs that led them to believe the driver was intoxicated. The driver’s vehicle was still in gear and attempted to get away, added the post.
The Sheriff’s Office said other arriving deputies placed their patrol cars in front of and behind the truck so the driver could not drive away. As the driver tried to flee, it rammed one of the patrol cars, causing minor damage, said the announcement.
“Deputies had to break the truck’s driver’s door window to gain access and stop the driver,” the Washington County Sheriff’s Office said in the post. “After deputies gained access, they put the truck in park and had the driver step out.”
The driver was arrested and lodged in the Washington County Jail for several crimes, including driving while under the influence of intoxicants and reckless driving.
The Sheriff’s Office did not release the suspect’s identity.
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Where to find infant formula in Knoxville: Which stores have it and why the low supply
Parents across Knoxville and the country continue their search for a much-needed supply of baby formula.
In recent months, the supplies of formula have dwindled leaving parents and caregivers scrambling to find any in their nearby stores. Shortages on this essential good started in November 2021, but with the shutting of a Michigan facility in February demand is far outreaching supply.
The Knoxville area has also been hit but there are some stores reporting having formula in stock or available to order online. While some store shelves are empty, there are still places reporting having a supply available.
Baby formula available near me
A quick internet search helped to find some stores reporting that formula is in stock in the Knoxville area.
During the search national chains, like Walgreens, have messages under opening times stating that formula is available at certain locations. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has also compiled a list of numbers and sites that people can visit to help them find formula or one that is similar to what they require.
And while many large chain grocery stores and pharmacies have bare shelves, there are other places that may have a supply of formula. Take a look at some of the places around or near Knoxville that may have formula or could be ordered online:
- Amazon: Amazon has a large selection of baby formula listings, along with predicted ship dates.
- Bed, Bath and Beyond: Bed, Bath and Beyond carries brands like Similac and Enfamil in store.
- BuybuyBaby: BuybuyBaby carries several brands of baby formula for both in-store and shipping.
- Costco: Warehouse giant Costco has brands like Enfagrow available for shipping and in store.
- CVS: Pharmacy chain CVS stocks baby formula in powder and liquid form both in- store and online.
- Food Lion: Food Lion has a few brands available in stock online.
- Kroger: Kroger’s has a selection of baby formula online and in-store.
- Office Max and Office Depot: The office supply stores (which share a parent company) stock a limited amount of formula in select stores.
- Piggly Wiggly: Piggly Wiggly is a supermarket center located American Southern and Midwestern regions, and carries brands like Similac and Enfamil.
- Publix: Florida-based grocery chain Publix has different kinds of baby formula like powder, concentrated liquid or milk-based.
- Sam’s Club: Walmart-owned Sam’s Club has baby formula for shipping and in-store.
- Save A Lot: Discount supermarket Save A Lot offers online ordering through Instacart in addition to in-store shopping.
- Target: Target carries all major brands of formula and ships nationally. Target also shows visibility into its stock by store, and offers buy online, pick up in-store capability.
- Walgreens: The nationwide pharmacy chain offers a number of baby formula in stock for shipping, pick up and same-day delivery.
- Walmart: Walmart carries a wide selection of formula and ships nationally.
- Whole Foods: Whole Foods stocks a variety of organic baby formula in stock and is available for same-day shipping with Amazon Prime.
8 tips to keep your baby fed:Baby formula shortages: Here is how to keep your baby healthy and fed
Why is there a shortage of baby formula?
Abbott Nutrition recalled their Similac, Alimentum and EleCare formulas back in February after four infants fell ill and two infants died, leading to concerns about bacterial contamination in the Michigan facility.
The plant was shut down by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and remains closed — although Abbott announced on Monday that it had reached an agreement with the FDA to reopen the plant, with new product expected to start arriving in stores in six to eight weeks.
USA Today contributed to this report.
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DALLAS (KDAF/STACKER) — The work week is hours from being over and that means the weekend is within our grasp North Texas! Did you know that Friday, May 20 is National Rescue Dog Day? So, the weekend just might be the perfect time to add a new furry friend to the family!
When looking at the makeup of American families today, it’s rare to see a home where a pet isn’t part of the family. According to the most recent data from the APPA National Pet Owners Survey, 67% of households—or around 85 million homes—own a pet. Of these households, dogs and cats top the list of most popular pets, with 63.4 million and 42.7 million households owning dogs and cats, respectively.
In exploring the history of animal shelters and rescue organizations in the country, nothing proves as problematic as the lack of a centralized reporting system to collect data on these organizations. Most of the shelter statistics that are available and accepted today are estimates based on several period surveys, including the aforementioned APPA National Pet Owners Survey along with the AVMA U.S. Pet Ownership & Demographics Sourcebook. Without a nationally codified and streamlined process for collecting, organizing, and reporting on shelter data, there has been a grave lack of transparency around the country’s shelters. That makes it difficult not only to pinpoint accurate statistics regarding sheltered animals in America but also to understand the true state of animal welfare in the country, which is the first step to improving that welfare.
If you’ve been considering bringing home a furry companion, be sure to keep reading. Stacker compiled a list of dogs available for adoption in Dallas, Texas on Petfinder, ranging in age, breed composition, temperament, and needs. It’s important to note that pet adoption is a huge responsibility and requires available savings for emergency and routine veterinary care, a day-to-day routine and game plan for coverage if the pup needs to be left at home during the day (i.e. hiring a dog walker), and time and attention devoted to training your newest family member. Be sure to do due diligence on breed research to see what kind of dog will be the best fit for your lifestyle.
Without further ado, here are adoptable dogs in your home city.
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Farrah
– Gender: Female
– Age: Adult
– Breed: Pit Bull Terrier, German Shorthaired Pointer (mixed)
– Read more on Petfinder
MADDY
– Gender: Female
– Age: Adult
– Breed: German Shepherd Dog, Mixed Breed (mixed)
– Read more on Petfinder
ROMEO
– Gender: Male
– Age: Baby
– Breed: Pit Bull Terrier
– Read more on Petfinder
Mercury
– Gender: Male
– Age: Adult
– Breed: Pit Bull Terrier, Mixed Breed (mixed)
– Read more on Petfinder
AKILA
– Gender: Female
– Age: Young
– Breed: Belgian Shepherd / Malinois
– Read more on Petfinder
BAILEY
– Gender: Female
– Age: Young
– Breed: Belgian Shepherd / Malinois
– Read more on Petfinder
TRAKER
– Gender: Female
– Age: Young
– Breed: German Shepherd Dog
– Read more on Petfinder
RED
– Gender: Male
– Age: Baby
– Breed: Pit Bull Terrier, Mixed Breed (mixed)
– Read more on Petfinder
Tigger
– Gender: Male
– Age: Adult
– Breed: Chow Chow, German Shepherd Dog (mixed)
– Read more on Petfinder
Diego
– Gender: Male
– Age: Adult
– Breed: Mixed Breed
– Read more on Petfinder
BOBBY
– Gender: Male
– Age: Young
– Breed: Schnauzer, Mixed Breed (mixed)
– Read more on Petfinder
COOKIE
– Gender: Female
– Age: Young
– Breed: German Shepherd Dog, Mixed Breed (mixed)
– Read more on Petfinder
GRIS
– Gender: Female
– Age: Young
– Breed: Pit Bull Terrier, Mixed Breed (mixed)
– Read more on Petfinder
AUTURO
– Gender: Female
– Age: Young
– Breed: Labrador Retriever
– Read more on Petfinder
LOLA
– Gender: Female
– Age: Adult
– Breed: Golden Retriever
– Read more on Petfinder
Kowalski
– Gender: Male
– Age: Senior
– Breed: Hound, Mixed Breed (mixed)
– Read more on Petfinder
Goldie
– Gender: Female
– Age: Adult
– Breed: Basset Hound, Beagle (mixed)
– Read more on Petfinder
Winston
– Gender: Male
– Age: Young
– Breed: Rottweiler (mixed)
– Read more on Petfinder
Sugar
– Gender: Female
– Age: Adult
– Breed: Basset Hound, Beagle (mixed)
– Read more on Petfinder
TRIXIE MATTEL
– Gender: Female
– Age: Adult
– Breed: Pit Bull Terrier
– Read more on Petfinder
Guava
– Gender: Female
– Age: Baby
– Breed: Mixed Breed
– Read more on Petfinder
Sahana
– Gender: Female
– Age: Baby
– Breed: Mixed Breed
– Read more on Petfinder
Peach
– Gender: Female
– Age: Baby
– Breed: Mixed Breed
– Read more on Petfinder
BENTLEY
– Gender: Male
– Age: Adult
– Breed: Pit Bull Terrier
– Read more on Petfinder
DULCE
– Gender: Female
– Age: Young
– Breed: Pit Bull Terrier
– Read more on Petfinder
BELLA
– Gender: Female
– Age: Adult
– Breed: Pit Bull Terrier
– Read more on Petfinder
Blanche
– Gender: Female
– Age: Young
– Breed: Chihuahua
– Read more on Petfinder
Dr. Dumpling
– Gender: Female
– Age: Senior
– Breed: American Bulldog, Mixed Breed (mixed)
– Read more on Petfinder
Dr. Dumpling
– Gender: Female
– Age: Senior
– Breed: American Bulldog, Mixed Breed (mixed)
– Read more on Petfinder
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DALLAS (KDAF) — Harry Styles has released his newest album Harry’s House on Friday, May 20 and he is doing a special promotion to celebrate the occasion.
This weekend, Harry Styles pop-up shops are opening up in select locations in the U.S. and Europe, and Dallas was lucky enough to be one of the cities he selected in America.
From May 20 to Sunday, May 22, his shop will be at 2117 Commerce Street in Downtown Dallas. Here are the times the shop will be open:
- May 20 — 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. (American Express Members get Early Access Shopping from 3 p.m. to 4 p.m.)
- May 21 — 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. (American Express Members get Early Access Shopping from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m.)
- May 22 — 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. (American Express Members get Early Access Shopping from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m.)
For more information, go to his website.
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DALLAS (KDAF) — Love Stranger Things? We’ve got some news that will make you excited.
An official Stranger Things pop-up store will open in Grapevine this weekend, Saturday, May 21st. The location will be located in the Grapevine Mall (3000 Grapevine Mills Pkwy).
Experience what it’s like to the world of one of the biggest television shows in Netflix’s history. The location allows people to:
- Walk through a truly immersive shopping experience set in the universe
- Explore the show’s most iconic locations
- Browse through exclusive merchandise only available for purchase in-store
- Enjoy stunning photo ops, interactive elements and more
You do have to purchase a ticket to enter the store, which you can do by clicking here.
This store will be open for a limited time only. According to the official website, you can purchase a ticket to enter the store from now until June 26.
They’re open from:
- Mondays through Thursdays: 11 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.
- Fridays and Saturdays: 10 a.m. to 8:30 p.m.
- Sundays: 11:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.
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A former Coquille High School teacher is behind bars on a $200,000 bond after a Coos County granny jury indicted him on 30 felony counts of child sex abuse.
Kory Sturgess, who was fired by the Coquille School District when he was arrested in October, is facing 15 charges of encouraging child sex abuse in the first degree and 15 counts of encouraging child sex abuse in the second degree. The first degree charge is a Class B felony while the second-degree charge is a Class C felony.
The grand jury handed down the indictments May 10, and the Coquille Police Department began searching for Sturgess three days later after an arrest warrant was signed and finalized.
The same day, officers with the Coquille Police Department worked with officers from the Springfield Police Department to find and arrest Sturgess. He was returned to Coos County and booked into the Coos County Jail, where he remained as of Tuesday.
According to an earlier report in The World, Sturgess was arrested in October after an investigation by the Coquille Police Department revealed Sturgess was involved in manufacturing photos depicting children in sexually explicit manners.
Police served a search warrant at his home, and which time Sturgess was arrested.
At the time of his arrest, Sturgess was a geometry and algebra teacher at Coquille High School. At the time, police said there was no indication Sturgess had done anything improper with local children.
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YORK, Pa. — Ryan J. Caufman, principal of Central York High School, has been named the 2022 Principal of the Year by the Pennsylvania Principals Association.
As a state winner in the National Association of Secondary School Principals’ (NASSP) Principal of the Year Program, Caufman will be under consideration to be named the National Secondary Principal of the Year.
Caufman will be honored by both the Pa. Principals Association and NASSP at special award ceremonies in the fall.
“We congratulate Ryan Caufman, an exceptional leader and principal, for being named the 2022 Secondary Principal of the Year," Eric C. Eshbach, executive director of the Pa. Principals Association said. "He was selected to receive this esteemed award by a committee of his peers from the Pa. Principals Association for his leadership and outstanding contributions to his school, his students and his community."
"Additionally, he was instrumental in the creation and implementation of numerous programs at Central York High School which have had a significant impact on school culture and helped many students," Eshbach continued. "We are extremely proud to have him represent our association and secondary principals across Pennsylvania.”
Caufman has been an educator for 24 years, including 14 as principal at Central York High School. Previously, he was a secondary mathematics teacher and assistant principal in the West Shore School District.
Before he became principal of Central York High School, Caufman served for two years as an assistant principal. In addition, he is an officer in the Pennsylvania Army National Guard, serving proudly for the past 21 years.
“I am truly honored to have been selected as the Pa. Principal Association’s Principal of the Year," Caufman said in a statement. "There are so many amazing principals in Pa., and right here in York County, that I am grateful to have been chosen."
Under Caufman’s leadership, numerous programs and initiatives have been developed and implemented in his school. A direct result of his efforts is the customization of the High School Educational Program.
“I am proud of the hard work that administrators and teachers have done to develop a variety of learning experiences, allowing students to learn at different rates, in a variety of styles, while engaging in areas of interest that prepare them for their preferred future,” Caufman said.
Another program that has had tremendous success with some of their most at-risk students is the Panther Pathways program. This school-wide program provides struggling learners the opportunity to complete credit recovery, while providing group and individual counseling through a partnership with a private agency.
“Panther Pathways has helped 116 at-risk students overcome their obstacles and graduate from high school," Caufman said.
In addition, the implementation of the Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps (JROTC) has had a significant impact on Central York’s school culture and has provided a community for many students who were not engaged in other co-curricular activities.
“This program provides students with true leadership opportunities," Caufman said. "Students are responsible to lead all activities and events under the mentorship of their instructors. It is an amazing program."
Central York School District Superintendent Dr. Peter Aiken hailed Caufman's selection for the award.
“In my 15 years in school administration, I have not encountered a stronger leader than Mr. Caufman," he said. "Mr. Caufman has deftly navigated tumultuous times to keep his faculty focused on doing what is best for kids. He takes tremendous pride in the culture and climate of his building...and works tirelessly to do what is best for kids."
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Dr. Fauci warns Roger Williams University graduates about 'normalization of untruth'
BRISTOL — Americans must reject the "normalization of untruth" or face the prospect of decline into "a way of life where veracity becomes subservient to propaganda rather than upheld as a guiding principle for creating and sustaining a just social order."
That was Dr. Anthony Fauci's concluding advice as he delivered the commencement address to graduates of Roger Williams University on Friday morning. With a family obligation preventing him from traveling to Rhode Island, Fauci, chief medical adviser to President Joe Biden, delivered his roughly 11-minute address virtually.
"During the COVID-19 pandemic, I have experienced firsthand something that has troubled and saddened me: a deepened divisiveness in our nation," Fauci said. "Unfortunately, differences of opinion or ideology are sometimes propped up by deliberate distortions of reality to the point of fabrications, conspiracy theories and outright lies.
"Segments of our society have grown increasingly inured to such falsehoods, yet the outrage in dissent against this alarming trend has been relatively muted and mild. And so if you remember nothing else of what I say today, I appeal to you, please remember this: It is our collective responsibility to not tacitly accept the normalization of untruth because if we do, we invite danger to ourselves, our families, our communities and our country."
'A major failing in our society'
Fauci began his address describing health inequities, an issue he said "aligns" with what he has learned about Roger Williams, the founder of the Colony of Rhode Island after whom the Bristol university is named – a man, Fauci said, who professed "passionate advocacy for justice and equity."
Fauci said: "The COVID-19 pandemic has made painfully obvious a major failing in our society: Namely, health inequities. This was glaringly obvious to me just weeks into the pandemic. Longstanding disparities have been exposed that undermine the physical and emotional health of racial and ethnic minorities, particularly African-Americans, Hispanics, American Indians and Alaska Natives."
The presidential adviser noted that "people in minority groups infected with the coronavirus are more likely to develop severe health consequences due to elevated prevalence of underlying medical conditions such as hypertension, diabetes and obesity, among others, that increase their risk of hospitalization and death. Importantly, these risks are not genetically determined by race.
"Nearly all of these conditions are closely related to social determinants of health experienced since birth such as housing instability, limited availability of a healthy diet, lack of access to healthcare and, tragically," the effects of "the undeniable racism that still persists."
A call to action
With that, Fauci issued a call to action to the Roger Williams graduates, saying:
"Let not our collective memory of the health inequities revealed during this pandemic fade. Rather, let it motivate us to undertake the long-term commitment that will be required to address the root causes of health disparities. I strongly urge you to be part of that effort. Together we must draw on our wisdom, courage, empathy and ingenuity to tackle entrenched elements of injustice manifested in so many subtle and overt ways to help heal this cultural disease and its downstream negative effects on health."
During his address, Fauci also lauded what he described as the decades-long "interdisciplinary collaboration" among scientists and others that led to the development and availability of COVID vaccines in less than a year from confirmation of coronavirus cases in the U.S. -- "a truly unprecedented accomplishment," the physician said, that has "already saved tens of millions of lives worldwide."
The message in this, according to Fauci?
"In the words of a famous African proverb, 'If you want to go fast, go alone. If you want to go far, go together.' Please consider this wisdom as you leave this fine university."
Fauci was introduced by Sen. Jack Reed and was awarded an honorary degree, as were Rachel S. Rollins, United States attorney for the District of Massachusetts; Justice Francis X. Flaherty, retired associate justice of the Rhode Island Supreme Court; and Chief Judge John N. McConnell, Jr., chief judge of the United States District Court of Rhode Island.
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CLANTON, Ala (WIAT) — The Alabama Education Association has said that a judge will enter a temporary restraining order against Chilton County’s school superintendent.
In a press conference in front of the Clanton County courthouse, lawyers for the AEA said that the order will prevent Superintendent Jason Griffin from changing or garnishing employee pay pending action by the court.
The announcement comes after the professional organization announced that it will sue the superintendent over letters sent to employees demanding they repay tens of thousands of dollars in money they were allegedly overpaid for years due to accounting errors.
Shellie Smith, the wife of school board member Chris Smith, is one of the two employees represented by the AEA in the suit.
Smith said that opening the letter from the school system demanding payments was “sickening.”
The letter sent to Smith and signed by the superintendent demanded that the employee of 19 years repay over $33,000 they said she was overcompensated as a result of repeated payroll errors.
Christie Payne, a lunchroom manager at Verbena High School also represented in the lawsuit, was told she owes $23,465.40, dating back to the 2016-2017 school year.
A lawyer for the AEA said at the press conference that the superintendent’s actions are “absolutely illegal.”
The employees represented by AEA in the lawsuit are not the only individuals to receive letters demanding repayments.
A bus driver who’s worked for the school system for two decades was also sent a letter. He said he has no plans to respond to the letter or repay the money.
“It’s their mistake,” he said. “Why do the little people have to pay for it?”
Efforts to reach Jason Griffin for comment on this story were unsuccessful, but the superintendent has said that he believes the system is legally required to try and recoup the alleged overpayments.
Stay with CBS 42 for updates to this story.
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BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — The Birmingham City Council has approved an additional $6.6 million to be used for emergency rental assistance across the city.
The priority of these monies will be used to fulfill outstanding approved applications that were put on hold in February due to the exhaustion of funds.
“It was heartbreaking to tell residents that we had no money left, but we were committed to finding a way,” Mayor Randall Woodfin said in a statement. “These additional monies will ensure that our Birmingham families have a lifeboat, and we are grateful to announce that help is on the way.”
Last year, ERA funds were distributed to 2,046 Birmingham residents, for a total of over $10.2 million in both rental and/or utility assistance, or $5,006 per household. When all the monies were distributed, there were still several hundred approved applicants waiting for support.
For those who were approved but not funded, log onto the Neighborly application portal to check the status of your application. You will need your case ID number. Approved applicants can also call 205-778-2091 only if they have already completed an application in Neighborly. A case ID number is required.
First-time applications will be accepted between June 13 and July 29. Residents should remember that several documents are required to complete the application process. Applications will not be considered ready for review unless they are complete. Click here for details.
“The ERA program and staff are committed to ‘Putting People First’ to make sure the citizens remain stably housed during these unprecedented times,” said Wendy Hicks, deputy director of Community Development.
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CLANTON, Ala. (WIAT) — Now is the time where peaches are good to pick and back on the shelves.
The peach season started around mid-May and those selling peaches in Clanton are excited, but say it’s been tough due to the inflation.
Durbin Farms Market and Peach Park say peaches may cost a little more this year and it’s not just one thing raising the price.
“Its just hard to get anything anymore,” said Mark Gray, owner of Peach Park. “If you can get it, its usually twice the price that its use to be and you know you have to pass that along.”
Durbin Farms Market manager Colby Jones said it’s not just diesel prices that have risen, but also fertilizer and even plastic containers. Jones said the peaches this season are just right and people are using them for many different treats.
“Half the people, their going to the beach and their saying oh were going to make daiquiris, homemade ice cream or we just get something for the kids to throw in the cooler,” Jones said. “I think that even us here even ourselves our excess is going into our ice cream next door, pies, cobblers nothing gets wasted here it always a different mode that you can put something into.”
Peach season can last as long as September.
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The first of several funerals for 10 Black people massacred at a Buffalo supermarket was planned for Friday, one day after victims' families called on the nation to confront the threat of white supremacist violence.
A private service was scheduled Friday morning for Heyward Patterson, who was a beloved deacon at a church not far from Tops Friendly Market in Buffalo's Black community. The family requested that the funeral service be closed to the press.
Patterson, 67, offered an informal taxi service to help people get home from the market with their grocery bags. Pastor Russell Bell of State Tabernacle Church of God in Christ said Patterson had been assisting someone with their groceries when he was shot and killed on Saturday.
Tirzah Patterson, the deacon's ex-wife and mother of their 12-year-old son, described Heyward Patterson as a good father. “He took care of him. Anything he asked for, he got it,” she said in a Thursday press conference with civil rights leader Rev. Al Sharpton and family attorney Ben Crump.
Jaques “Jake” Patterson, the deacon's son, bared his grief at the news conference, covering his face with his hands as his mother spoke. Once she finished, Jake collapsed into Sharpton's arms and cried silently, using his T-shirt to wipe his tears.
“His heart is broken,” Jake's mother said, adding that her son was having trouble sleeping and eating.
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“As a mother, what am I supposed to do to help him get through this?” she said.
A wake was also scheduled to begin Friday afternoon for Roberta Drury, the youngest of the people slain at the Buffalo market. The 32-year-old had walked to Tops to pick up groceries, said her mother, Dezzelynn McDuffie, with whom Drury had recently returned home to live.
Drury's funeral service will be held Saturday at Assumption Church in Syracuse, about 152 miles east of Buffalo. Her family has also requested that the service be closed to the press.
Funerals for five other Buffalo shooting victims were scheduled throughout next week.
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The NBC 4 New York apps for iOS and Android have been updated in May. The new version includes new features and bug fixes that affected the user experience.
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Former President Donald Trump has paid the $110,000 in fines he racked up after being held in contempt of court for being slow to respond to a civil subpoena issued by New York’s attorney general.
Trump paid the fine Thursday but must still submit additional paperwork in order to have the contempt order lifted, the office of Attorney General Letitia James said Friday.
A message seeking comment was left Friday with Trump’s lawyer.
A Manhattan judge declared Trump in contempt of court on April 25 and fined him $10,000 per day for not complying with a subpoena in James’ long-running investigation into his business practices.
Judge Arthur Engoron agreed May 11 to lift the contempt order if, by Friday, Trump paid the fines and submitted affidavits detailing efforts to search for the subpoenaed records and explaining his and his company’s document retention policies.
Engoron also required a company hired by Trump to aid in the search, HaystackID, finish going through 17 boxes kept in off-site storage, and for that company to report its findings and turn over any relevant documents. That process was completed Thursday, James' office said.
Engoron told Trump to pay the money directly to James’ office and for the attorney general to hold the money in an escrow account while Trump’s legal team appeals the judge's original contempt finding.
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Engoron stopped the fine from accruing May 6, when Trump’s lawyers submitted 66 pages of court documents detailing the efforts by him and his lawyers to locate the subpoenaed records. He warned that he could reinstate it, retroactive to May 7, if his conditions weren't met.
James, a Democrat, has said her three-year investigation uncovered evidence that Trump’s company, the Trump Organization, misstated the value of assets like skyscrapers and golf courses on financial statements for over a decade.
Trump, a Republican, denies the allegations. He has called James’ investigation “racist” and a politically motivated “witch hunt.” James is Black. Trump’s lawyers have accused her of selective prosecution. Trump is also suing James in federal court, seeking to shut down her probe.
Last week, a lawyer for James' office said Friday that evidence found in the probe could support legal action against the former president, his company, or both.
The lawyer, Andrew Amer, said at a hearing in Trump’s lawsuit against James that “there’s clearly been a substantial amount of evidence amassed that could support the filing of an enforcement proceeding,” although a final determination on filing such an action has not been made.
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Nebraska's unemployment rate dropped below 2% in April.
The state reported a preliminary rate for April of 1.9%, which it reports is the lowest ever. Rates of 1.7% originally reported in December and 1.7% reported in November were eventually revised upward.
The 1.9% rate, which was down from 2% in March and 2.6% in April 2021, also tied for the lowest rate in the U.S. in April and the lowest ever reported for any state, the Labor Department said in a news release. The national unemployment rate in April was 3.6%, nearly double Nebraska's rate.
A main factor driving the decline in the unemployment rate is the number of people working. The Labor Department reported 1,028,675 filled jobs in April, 10,000 more than in March and 25,000 more than in April 2021.
“The number of employed workers in the labor force has been at historically high levels since July of 2021,” said Commissioner of Labor John H. Albin. “The Omaha metro reached a record high employment level at nearly half a million in April, and the Lincoln metro has seen record highs for two straight months.”
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Gov. Pete Ricketts said in a news release that Nebraska leads the nation in per capita employment, with 69 out of 100 adults actively working. That compares with a national rate of 60 out of 100 adults employed.
The April unemployment rate in the Lincoln Metropolitan Statistical Area, which includes Lancaster and Seward counties, was 1.8%, down from 1.9% in April.
Most common jobs 150 years ago in Nebraska
Most common jobs 150 years ago in Nebraska
#1. Farmers and planters
#2. Agricultural laborers
#3. Laborers (not specified)
#4. Carpenters and joiners
#5. Domestic servants
#6. Soldiers (United States Army)
#7. Employees of railroad companies (not clerks)
#8. Clerks in stores
#9. Draymen, hackmen, teamsters, &c
#10. Traders and dealers (not specified)
#11. Blacksmiths
#12. Masons, brick and stone
#13. Teachers (not specified)
#14. Painters and varnishers
#15. Restaurant-keepers
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DALLAS, Texas — Eli Davila was on the clock this past Mother's Day.
He hadn't forgotten a gift for his mom, but an expecting mother in labor needed his help big time.
Davila works for Medical City Dallas as a security guard. Security footage from Mother's Day shows him taking a wheelchair out to an entrance as Betzabeth Perez pulls up.
Perez, a mother of three, was expecting her fourth child and going into labor.
In the video, you see Davila using his Radion and hurrying the family to get Perez inside.
"Anytime we have a big issue, we call it out on the radio," Davila told Medical City Dallas in an interview. "I was like, there's no time for this; we gotta go!"
Security footage inside the hospital captures the next frantic moments. Perez is wheeled inside by Davila near the elevators.
In her face, you can see her grimacing. Per Medical City Dallas, the baby was crowning, and Davila could be seen frantically pushing buttons to get an elevator to their floor.
The pair is seen going inside, but a lot happens on this elevator ride to make it unforgettable.
Security footage from the next floor shows Perez exiting the elevator holding her newborn baby girl Mia as Davila wheels her where she needs to go.
Davila told the hospital he had to deliver the baby inside the elevator in under a minute.
"No medical training whatsoever; it was just one of those things where you watch all this TV, and you just put it into practice right now," Davila said.
"The baby started crying, and the mom got calm, and I told them everything was going to be fine and that the worst was over."
Perez and Mia are doing just fine now, but it will undoubtedly be an unforgettable elevator ride for Davila.
"Bringing a baby into this world and having a part in it--it's just really crazy," Davila said.
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ATLANTA -- A Civil War heritage preservation group has the right to sue Henry and Newton counties over the removal or planned removal of Confederate monuments, a lawyer for the Sons of Confederate Veterans told the Georgia Supreme Court.
Legislation the General Assembly passed in 2019 authorized "any person, group or legal entity" to challenge any acts in violation of the law, which prohibited the desecration or removal of historic monuments from public property.
Kyle King, representing the SCV, also cited Georgia's Open Meetings Law, which allows citizens to sue government entities over violations without having to prove they suffered any direct harm.
"That's essentially what's being done here," King said.
But the Georgia Court of Appeals didn't see it that way when it ruled last year that the SCV lacked legal standing to sue the two counties because its members could not show removing the monuments harmed them directly.
The SCV then appealed to the state Supreme Court.
Patrick Jaugstetter, a lawyer representing Newton County, argued the Open Meetings Law should not be used as a precedent in the SCV case because the lawsuit seeks to recover damages -- the costs to repair and replace a removed monument.
In lawsuits involving the Open Meetings Law, plaintiffs seek a civil penalty to enforce a "public right," he said.
"Damages exist only to address injury," Jaugstetter said. "These plaintiffs have not established [an injury]."
The Confederate monument in downtown McDonough was removed in July 2020 following a vote by the Henry County Commission.
It was part of a nationwide trend to remove statues honoring the Confederacy and Confederate leaders during a summer of street protests following the murder of George Floyd, a black man from Minnesota, by a white Minneapolis police officer.
The Newton County Commission voted at about the same time to remove the Confederate monument from historic Covington Square. But it remains standing pending the outcome of the court case.
This story is available through a news partnership with Capitol Beat News Service, a project of the Georgia Press Educational Foundation.
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YUBA COUNTY, Calif. — A structure fire turned into a small vegetation fire in the Tahoe National Forest in Yuba County.
The fire broke out just south of Camptonville and east of New Bullards Bar Reservoir on Friday morning, according to the Yuba County Office of Emergency Services. The U.S Forest Service said the fire started as a structure fire and spread into vegetation, crossing over Highway 49. Firefighters say about 12 acres have burned so far and one structure has been damaged, the structure where the fire originated.
According to the U.S. Forest Service, Hwy. 49 between Marysville and Ridge Roads is closed because of the smoke. The U.S Forest Service is asking people to stay out of the area.
According to Yuba County OES, an evacuation center has oepend at Alcouffe Center in Oregon house for those who have been displaced because of the fire.
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- Zone YUB-012A: North of Highway 49 and Yearling Lane; South of Marysville Road; East of Yearling Lane; West of Highway 49
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- Zone YUB-097: North of Marysville Road and Rush Street; South of Bullards Bar; East of Emerald Cove; West of Sunflower Lane
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According to Cal Fire, the 2021 fire season started earlier than previous years, but also ended earlier, as well. January 2021 saw just under 1,200 acres burned from nearly 300 wildfires. Fires picked up in the summer when the Dixie Fire burned in five Northern California counties — Butte, Plumas, Shasta, Lassen and Tehama. The Dixie Fire started on July 13 and wasn't contained until Oct. 25, burning nearly 1 million acres. It has since become the second-largest wildfire in state history and the largest non-complex fire.
Overall, 2.5 million acres were burned in 2021 from 8,835 wildfires. Over 3,600 structures were destroyed and 3 people killed.
If you live in a wildfire-prone zone, Cal Fire suggests creating a defensible space around your home. Defensible space is an area around a building in which vegetation and other debris are completely cleared. At least 100 feet is recommended.
The Department of Homeland Security suggests assembling an emergency kit that has important documents, N95 respirator masks, supplies to grab with you if you’re forced to leave at a moment’s notice. The agency also suggests signing up for local warning system notifications and know your community’s evacuation plans best to prepare yourself and your family in cases of wildfires.
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BLOOMINGTON — Game lovers could soon have twice the space to shop and play in downtown Bloomington — and a long-vacant vacant property could see new use.
Red Raccoon Games owners Jamie and Kelly Mathy reached an agreement with the City of Bloomington on an incentive package that will allow them to remodel and move into the Main Plaza building at 301 N. Main St., which is next to the game store's current premises at 309 N. Main St.
“The last couple of years have been a crazy ride of just trying to keep up with people's expectations,” Jamie Mathy said, noting the game industry grew by 31% in 2021 as people rediscovered the fun in games during the pandemic.
“Main Plaza came onto the market at the perfect time. This summer is the store’s 15th anniversary, and we’re bursting at the seams.”
Since the Mathys bought the store in 2014 and rebranded Gryfalia’s Aeire to Red Raccoon Games, the staff has gone from just Jamie Mathy and “one high school kid who came in after school” to a full staff of 13.
“It’s been fun,” Mathy said. “I love having a job where I’m happy every day to get up and go to work.”
Remodeling the Main Plaza building will allow the shop’s retail space to grow from about 2,000 square feet to 3,200 and the in-store game play area to grow from 1,200 square feet to 3,500, Mathy told The Pantagraph.
The agreement, which includes a package with rebates on sales and property taxes dependent on the business’ performance, will come before the Bloomington City Council on Monday for approval.
Mathy said the Main Plaza building has been empty for 13 years and it’s been even longer since it had a substantial remodel.
The biggest challenges of the renovation will be updating the sprinkler system and the elevator that will make the 8,500-square-foot basement ADA accessible, Mathy said.
Bloomington’s economic development department used the same third party evaluation processor that is used for every development project, the store owner said.
“When it became clear that even evaluating the project could be a conflict under Illinois law, Mathy stepped down from his role as Ward 1 alderman the same day he was notified,” according to a news release from Red Raccoon.
“For 9 years I put the residents and city first in so many things. This time I had to put my family and employees first,” Mathy said of the decision to resign from the council.
City Manager Tim Gleason said it's great to see a local business expanding.
“The added bonus is that it’s creating a true downtown destination, while bringing new life to a long vacant downtown space,” he said.
Mathy said some of the problem with attracting businesses to downtown is the size of available spaces — “for a long time there were a lot of 2,000 square foot spaces but the next jump was 9,000 square foot.”
He said they are hopeful that by beginning this remodel and taking 9,200 square feet, the remaining space at Main Plaza will give other businesses an opportunity to join downtown.
Red Raccoon is working with Catalyst Construction, with the goal of moving into Main Plaza in late January or early February 2023.
“We’ve been working toward this for a long time,” Mathy said. “It’s been great doing this in partnership with our customers and of course our employees. I couldn’t do any of it without them.”
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This home has been in the family for years and ready for new owners. The HUGE lot used to be two parcels but is now conjoined into one. Single attached garage stall with an additional 20 x 30 pole barn! The home features a main level bedroom and 2 upstairs bedrooms. The full bathroom and kitchen feature newer cabinetry. High efficiency HVAC that was top of the line when installed. Plenty of storage. Windows are newer vinyl frames. Efficient utilities and recently pumped septic system.
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Ranch living with no stairs! Laminate wood floors throughout most of home. Vinyl in kitchen and bath. Washer and Dryer hookups on main floor. Private driveway next to home. Large, spacious backyard. Extra storage room on north side of home. Updates include: New furnace 2004. Roof replaced approximately 12 years ago. Laminate wood floors 2016. Would make a great first time homebuyer home or rental. Whole house fan is not operational.
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Very clean & well maintained one bedroom, one story home. Same owner over 30 years. There is a very large living room area that could fit a dining table. Kitchen has space for a small table. There is a very nice closed-in porch/patio (12 x 17) and a fenced in backyard. Clean one car garage w/ a garage door opener & 2 remotes. Bedroom has a walk-in closet. Carpets in house were just shampooed. New roof to be installed in May! Great home for a first time homebuyer or investor!
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Have a piece of history in Minier. Home offers plenty of space with mostly hardwood floors, 3 bedrooms, one and one-half bathroom, and additional room in the basement. Home as a New furnace (2021) and mostly new replacement windows. Property includes a 2 story 2 car garage. Main floor of garage also has a rough in for a kitchen area, laundry, bath, and 3 additional rooms. Upstairs garage apt. includes a living room, bedroom, and bathroom. Garage measures at 38x38 Many opportunities here as an apartment, office, or in-law suite. The garage/ apartment has been used as a veterinarian's office in the pasat. Features its own AC / Furnace / Appliances (not warranted). New igniter in furnace. Located 3 blocks from Olympia West and 3 blocks from the new walking trail in Minier. Elbow grease will go a long way with this one!
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Butterfly in the sky, I can go twice as high, take a look, it's in a nook, the town of LeRoy! Bring your own reading rainbow to this fabulously updated ranch home with 3 bedrooms and one full bath. New carpeting lines the hallway from the living room through all of the bedrooms. A nice eat in kitchen features beautiful stainless appliances including a washer and dryer around the corner in its own room. The attached one car garage is deeper than a philosopher's conversation but as accommodating as Grandma after your parents kick you out. Follow the light through the sliding glass door onto the 16X12 deck handcrafted just a few years ago by a local decksmith. Property is in an estate and being sold as-is, BUT....all new within the past 5-7 years: Siding, windows, roof, furnace, ac, flooring, appliances, deck, and a really nice concrete pad.
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Charming home on large lot. The roof and gutters new in 2018. The sewer and water lines replaced in 2019. The furnace rebuilt in 2020 and the ac installed in 2021. The Home is in estate and being sold AS-IS
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In the heart of the Hornets' nest your small-town dreams shall be answered. Centrally located within a stone's throw of the Hometown Proud IGA. Step into this lovely 3-bedroom two story home and take in the natural light beaming into every room. Fresh new carpet softens the vibe in the cozy living room leading into the bright eat-in kitchen. First floor bedroom option with laundry has a private entrance and huge floor to ceiling windows. The main floor bathroom has been recently painted. Upstairs you find two spacious bedrooms both complete with generous closets. A private deck off the back of the home opens up to a SUPER deep, fenced in park of a backyard. Fill the neighborhood with the aroma of Johnsonville brats while the kids get all jacked up on Mt. Dew and run laps around the huge backyard. Property is sold as-is. The roof is scheduled for replacement in addition to the removal of solar panels and towers the week of 5/9. Nice home to enjoy for yourself or to build your investment profile as a rental property.
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BLOOMINGTON — Illinois Wesleyan University students will soon benefit from a high-tech finance lab, including 12 Bloomberg Terminals and two live stock tickers.
Officials dedicated the Greg Yess ’82 Bloomberg Finance Lab on Thursday evening. Yess, who works in finance and lives in St. Louis, donated the funds for the lab. He approached Bob Murray, another 1982 grad who now works in advancement at IWU, about three years ago with a desire to give a donation that would make a real impact on what he said is a campus that already excels.
“This lab is just adding a little bit more to that, to a school that is already phenomenal,” Yess said.
Yess had four interviews for a first job after graduating from IWU with a degree in accounting, and he got four offers, he said. He credits that not to himself but to the university and the quality of education it provides.
“I think that speaks highly of Wesleyan and the accounting program,” he said.
The Bloomberg Terminal is a software system from Bloomberg L.P. that allows for real-time monitoring of market data, analytics and news. Along with the software, they also use a specialized keyboard that provides better shortcuts for the terminal.
The deep array of information the terminals provide makes them powerful tools that will be useful to other students beyond finance classes, IWU President Georgia Nugent said.
“For our students to be able to have this state-of-the-art facility, it’s very cool,” she said.
While Yess declined to put a number figure on the donation amount, he said it was enough to create an endowment that will continue paying for the licensing fees for terminals. Bloomberg Terminals are licensed on a yearly basis, like a subscription, rather than being a one-time purchase.
Finance majors will now receive a Bloomberg Certificate when they graduate, an additional certification they can include on their resume showing proficiency in using a Bloomberg Terminal, Yess and Nugent said.
The lab will also specifically benefit students in the Portfolio Management Class, where the students manage almost $4.5 million, with advice from a board of 12 alumni and friends of the university. Part of the portfolio is withdrawn each year to fund some scholarships.
Clay Anderson, a junior, was in that class this past year. He repeated his final presentation to the audience Thursday night. In it, he advocated for increasing the portfolio’s number of shares in Boeing, increasing it from 2% of the portfolio to 3%. He is sticking to his advice, despite shares tumbling since he gave the presentation, after a worse-than-expected quarterly report from the company.
He also had a lot of thanks to Yess for the donation that made the lab possible. The students had been working with a single Bloomberg Terminal, scheduling limited time slots.
“Having this open area will really allow us to do as much digging as we want to do,” Anderson said. “(…)It’s just really great to see all these people giving back to the students.”
Having the lab, with its 12 terminals, helps set IWU apart, as most schools its size might have a terminal or two but not a full lab’s worth, Nugent said. Most other schools also do not have students managing a portfolio of real money.
Using a terminal is an essential part of a business curriculum, said Corey Schieler, a 1997 graduate and chair of the student portfolio management board. He now works as a director at State Farm. He compared the learning the terminals would provide to compound interest, where investments earn interest on previously earned interest.
“The power of compound learning is going to be seen here for a long time to come,” he told the audience on Thursday.
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From the minute Sara Williams met Leah Marlene — now a top 14 contestant on "American Idol" — the Normal West teacher knew she was looking at a musician.
Regional Office of Education 17 plans to launch a new program for students who might be hospitalized or have been discharged from a hospital, with most students expected to be those experiencing mental health concerns.
Clay Anderson speaks on Thursday during a tour of the Bloomberg Lab at Illinois Wesleyan University. Located in Room 101 of State Farm Hall, the Bloomberg Lab includes 12 licensed terminals and two live stock tickers.
Greg Yess speaks on Thursday during a dedication ceremony at the Bloomberg Lab in State Farm Hall on the campus of Illinois Wesleyan University. The event included a tour of the lab, reception and remarks from Yess, Wesleyan President Georgia Nugent, and Cory Schieler, director of venture capital at State Farm.
Illinois Wesleyan University President Georgia Nugent speaks on Thursday during a dedication ceremony at the Bloomberg Lab in State Farm Hall. The event included a tour of the lab, reception and remarks from donor and alumnus Greg Yess, Nugent, and Corey Schieler, director of venture capital at State Farm.
Clay Anderson speaks on Thursday during a tour of the Bloomberg Lab at Illinois Wesleyan University. Located in Room 101 of State Farm Hall, the Bloomberg Lab includes 12 licensed terminals and two live stock tickers.
President Georgia Nugent speaks on Thursday during a dedication ceremony at the Bloomberg Lab at Illinois Wesleyan University. The event included a tour of the lab, reception and remarks from donor and alumnus Greg Yess, Nugent, and Corey Schieler, director of venture capital at State Farm.
Clay Anderson speaks on Thursday during a tour of the Bloomberg Lab at Illinois Wesleyan University. Located in Room 101 of State Farm Hall, the Bloomberg Lab includes 12 licensed terminals and two live stock tickers.
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Air Force Materiel Command (AFMC), a major Air Force command headquartered at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, is playing a key, behind-the-scenes role in helping Ukraine defend itself against Russia’s invasion, a high-ranking civilian AFMC executive told members of a Dayton-area defense trade organization Friday.
“I can’t talk a lot about it,” said Arthur “Art” Huber, deputy director of the Air, Space and Cyberspace Operations Directorate at AFMC. “But I can tell you in a sort of reassurance fashion that we are a big part of the equation.”
Huber told a Dayton Defense luncheon at the Wright State University Nutter Center Berry Room that the command is doing plenty to support Ukraine, which has surprised military and political observers at its robust and nimble defense since the start of the Feb. 24 invasion.
Russian forces have been pushed back from the Ukrainian capital of Kyiv. Today, Ukrainian forces are working to slow Russian attempts to advance in the east of the country.
“I’m proud to be part of that,” Huber said. “This is more than just kind of what you see on the news. There is a lot of effort that is below the sight line that is going on to make sure that the Russians don’t succeed — and it goes (across) the complete spectrum.”
AFMC is assisting with everything from munitions movements, new systems procurement, supply of spare parts and more, he said.
“You can be proud of what your folks here and throughout the AFMC enterprise are doing to support that,” he said.
In his Air Force career, in which he attained the rank of colonel, Huber served multiple assignments at Wright-Patterson. Today, he is acting director of a directorate which has all-encompassing responsibilities, from overseeing testing and evaluations of new airplanes to cyber defense to monitoring and defending against drones around Air Force installations and much more.
While the command is concerned with Russia today, the focus also remains firmly on China, Huber told listeners.
“What you hear from my colleagues is ‘China, China, China,’” he said. “We are very much engaged in addressing that threat and deterring it.”
While Huber is in the role of acting director of the directorate, Air Force Brig. Gen. Scott Cain is the inbound director.
All told, AFMC is responsible for a third of the Air Force budget.
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CARTER COUNTY, Tenn. (WJHL) — Competitors from countries around the world will be arriving in Northeast Tennessee in June for a series of three bicycle races.
The 15th Carter County Omnium will be held June 4-5 and consist of the following races:
- The Carter County Roan Groan
- The Ballad Health Time Trial
- The Carter County Bank Criterium
A release from Omnium Race Director Reneau Dubberley states that the events are expected to bring 700 people, including races from 25 states and Australia.
The winner of the pro men’s Omnium in 2020 and 2021, Stephen Bassett will not be defending his title due to his racing schedule overseas.
The 2021 Omnium drew 338 races from half the states in the U.S., and Dubberley says that early registration is indicating that those numbers should repeat themselves. The race has also drawn international competitors like Devraj Grewal from Australia.
For more information on the races, click here.
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LEE COUNTY, Va. (WJHL) — The Lee County Sheriff’s Office (LCSO) announced the agency will repurpose 24 old bulletproof vests by donating them to Ukrainians as Russian forces continue to invade the country.
On Thursday, the sheriff’s office stated in a Facebook post that the department’s initiatives came in conjunction with a partnership between the DAAR Charitable Foundation and SigmaBleyzer’s Stand with Ukraine Fundraiser.
The efforts aim to provide Ukrainians with safety equipment and other useful resources as they continue to defend their country.
The LCSO revealed the Board of Supervisors recently purchased new vests for the agency, making the donation possible.
DAAR, according to the LCSO, has charitable connections and work in Ukraine that has spanned 20 years.
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PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — A person suffered minor smoke inhalation when a large shop went up in flames in rural Lebanon early Friday morning, according fire officials.
Lebanon Fire District was called to the blaze on SW 5th Street around 2 a.m. Friday.
Once there, officials said crews tried to limit the fire from spreading until a water supply was set up. Firefighters reportedly hauled in water on tenders and set it up so water could be dumped quickly.
Fire officials said the blaze was under control nearly an hour after crews received the intial report of the fire.
One person was treated on scene for smoke inhalataion but were not taken taken in an ambulance, according to LFD.
An investigation us underway to find the cause of the fire.
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PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — Secretary of State Shemia Fagan has requested a plan from Clackamas County elections officials after significant technical issues have resulted in continued delays in reporting Tuesday’s primary results.
Fagan reassured voters Friday, saying “every vote will be counted.” The prepared statement from her office comes after an estimated two-thirds of ballots in Clackamas County were printed with defective barcodes and were unable to be read by the machines that count them, requiring officials to hand copy them over.
Officials told KOIN 6 News that some elections workers had to count ballots by hand and manually send the data to the secretary of state’s website, which kept them from reporting results on Election Night.
In a statement issued just before 11 p.m. that night, Fagan called the delays “unacceptable, but said the process was secure.
The Clackamas County Board of Commissioners held an emergency meeting Wednesday to discuss the issue, and officials said hundreds more workers were needed to finish counting ballots.
“We call this our elections wildfire,” Clackamas County Elections Clerk Sherry Hall said during the emergency meeting as she vowed to accept help from other counties and the state. “We can’t wait until it is out.”
To combat the shortfall, county officials said they were reassigning up to 200 county employees to work in the elections office to help with the ballot count.
Fagan previously offered up elections workers from other counties to help with counting. Now, the Secretary of State wants a plan.
On Friday, she blamed county elections officials for not acting with “appropriate urgency” ahead of the election and requested a written explanation how the county plans to use the extra resources and a detailed timeline.
“Unfortunately, Clackamas County Elections did not respond to this crisis with appropriate urgency during the past two weeks,” Fagan said in the statement. “Voters and candidates deserve timely and predictable results, which we have not seen so far.”
Hall said on Wednesday the elections office is quickly working to get the ballots counted by election certification day on June 13.
Voters concerned about the tallying process are invited to observe the proceedings.
Fagan’s statement released Friday can be read below in full:
“I know there are a lot of questions about the timing of elections results in Clackamas County. I want to reassure Oregonians that the process in Clackamas is accurate, secure and transparent.
“As your Secretary of State, I assure you that every vote will be counted. Every voice will be heard.
“Unfortunately, Clackamas County Elections did not respond to this crisis with appropriate urgency during the past two weeks. Voters and candidates deserve timely and predictable results, which we have not seen so far.
“County election officials have taken steps to staff up their operation on Wednesday and Thursday. We thank County Administrator Gary Schmidt and the County Commissioners for prioritizing this issue and making staff available to the county’s election division. My office has requested a written plan from the County Clerk showing how these extra resources will be used and a detailed timeline showing that the work will be completed on time.
“I am ready and eager to provide additional support as needed.”
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POCATELLO, Idaho — High winds or crosswinds are blamed for at least two crashes that occurred Thursday afternoon in eastern Idaho.
Idaho State Police troopers are investigating a crash that occurred at about 4:15 p.m. Thursday on Interstate 15 south of Downey, which is in Bannock County.
ISP said a 21-year-old man from American Falls was driving a 2014 Dodge Ram pickup pulling a 28-foot Wells Cargo trailer south on I-15 when severe crosswinds blew the empty trailer over. The pickup and trailer then jack-knifed, and the pickup struck the guardrail before overturning.
The driver was wearing a seat belt, and no injuries were reported.
The pickup and trailer both came to rest in travel lanes, completely blocking traffic for about 40 minutes, and partially blocking traffic for an additional hour and 20 minutes, ISP said.
Idaho State Police in eastern Idaho also reported another trailer was blown over Thursday afternoon on U.S. Highway 26 near Clark Hill in Bonneville County.
Idaho State Police urge drivers, especially those driving high-profile vehicles, to exercise caution in strong winds.
If you have travel plans, be sure to check the latest road conditions from Idaho 511, available by calling 511 or online via KTVB.
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CALDWELL, Idaho — Caldwell Mayor Jarom Wagoner has announced his recommendation for the city's next police chief, to succeed Frank Wyant, who is retiring effective May 31.
A committee that recently interviewed candidates for the chief position submitted three choices to Wagoner, who decided to recommend Jason Kuzik to the city council.
Kuzik is a 25-year law enforcement veteran who currently serves as a captain with the police department in Henderson, Nevada, which is about 15 miles southeast of Las Vegas.
A City of Caldwell news release describes Kuzik as a "strong advocate of community policing, accountability at all levels, procedural justice, mentorship, officer wellness, community engagement, progressive ideas, victim assistance and continual development."
Like Caldwell, the city where Kuzik currently serves has seen rapid growth in recent years. Henderson's population in the 2020 Census was 317,610 -- up from ten years earlier, when the 2010 Census put Henderson's population at 257,729. When Kuzik started with the police department there, about 175,000 people lived in Henderson.
"I found Caldwell to have similarities to Henderson with a focus on community, family, and public safety. Before this exciting opportunity came about, my wife, Sandy, and I already decided that Caldwell would be our home after my eventual retirement from the Henderson Police Department in a few years," Kuzik said. "Though there have been some recent challenges within CPD, I believe the department is strong, resilient, and very capable."
If he's confirmed, Kuzik would succeed Wyant as an FBI investigation continues into allegations of misconduct by some officers in the Caldwell P.D. Street Crimes Unit. Also, former Caldwell Police Lt. Joseph Hoadley, who was fired May 3, is awaiting trial on two federal felony charges: destruction, alteration, or falsification of records in a federal investigation, and deprivation of rights under color of law. Hoadley has pleaded not guilty to both charges. His trial is scheduled for September 19.
Mayor Wagoner will present Kuzik as his choice for police chief at a special City Council meeting scheduled for 5 p.m. Wednesday, May 25, in the Caldwell Police Department Community Room. You may attend in person or watch the meeting on the City of Caldwell YouTube page.
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CARTER COUNTY, Tenn. (WJHL) — Carter County Director of Schools Dr. Tracy McAbee announced Friday that Richard Church will take on the assistant director role immediately.
A release from school leaders stated that Church has worked 22 years in education, including 10 years of administrative experience as both an elementary and high school principal. Church has also served as the human resources director within his district at Carter County Schools for the past year.
He will manage the assistant director position while keeping his current position in human resources.
The transition comes as McAbee anticipates taking on a new school director role in Middle Tennessee. Candidates have until May 31 to submit an application to be considered as the new director of schools, with the vote set for June 16.
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JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (WJHL) — The Washington County, Tennessee Animal Shelter took to Facebook on Thursday to announce that an influx of kittens and cats has overwhelmed the facility as it attempts to accommodate them.
The shelter took in 33 kittens and cats — mostly kittens, the animal haven noted — in the past two days. To make way for more that will inevitably end up at the shelter’s doors, leaders encouraged the community to consider fostering kittens.
Anyone who has an extra room or space that can house kittens can complete a form to foster the felines that outlines how long they are able to foster the kittens and if they are willing to bottle feed them.
As kitten season remains in full swing, the shelter continues to search for those who are able to open their doors to a kitten or a few. To adopt a new furry family member, click here. For more information about the shelter as a whole, click here.
The animal shelter is located at 3411 N. Roan St. from 1-6 p.m. every day except Sunday and Wednesday.
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LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — At one point, becoming a real estate agent was only a dream for Cason Barnhill. It took a pandemic for the former software engineer to ditch the computer and move into real estate.
Barnhill made the career switch in June of 2020, during the height of the coronavirus pandemic-- a time when many people were forced to reexamine their lives and how they paid their bills.
“Essentially put me in a position to have to make a decision of whether it was to continue in software or to pursue a passion," Barnhill said.
From layoffs, to parents looking for work-from-home options so they could take care of their children, the real estate industry drew a lot of people from other career fields.
"One of the reasons the pandemic kind of sparked a rush is that furlough and people had time, so then they had time to explore," said Stephanie Guinn with the National School of Real Estate. "Then the state opened up the possibility of online education through Zoom and live stream, so now not only could they do it on furlough, they could do it on furlough from their homes."
Two years after the pandemic began, and Guinn is still teaching students both in person and virtually.
Currently, Arkansas has more than 15,000 total real estate licensees, the highest number on record since 2007. More than 4,000 of those have happened from the time the pandemic began to now.
"I don't really think I’m that surprised by it, especially for Arkansas because we've been a state that is a little insulated from a lot of the activities that happen in bigger cities," Guinn said. "So we have a real low inventory of houses, which means our houses stayed really strong for a long time and that low inventory keeps prices up, keeps buyers excited."
Now before you get any ideas and maybe consider quitting your current job, there is a lot you need to consider.
Among a list of things, you need to complete 60 hours of real estate education, pass the licensure exam, apply for your license, and complete post-license education.
It sounds like a lot of steps, but Guinn said with a good work ethic, a little patience and a lot of planning, it can become a lucrative career field.
"If you're willing to put in the work and you're disciplined and you have a plan, there's a lot of success to be had," she said.
She's not the only one who thinks that either, Barnhill agrees and said that he's still happy that he made the change.
"It's definitely been the best career decision I’ve been lucky enough to take advantage of," Barnhill said.
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FORT SMITH, Ark. — Routine maintenance to the Garrison Avenue Bridge in Fort Smith will cause some lane closures next week.
The lane closures will be from Monday, May 23 through Thursday, May 26.
Weather permitting, crews will work in the eastbound lanes from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Once the work is complete, crews will switch to the westbound lanes and the closure will be from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Drivers should expect signage and orange cones when they pass through the work zone.
The Arkansas Department of Transportation (ARDOT) reminds drivers to be cautious and slow down when moving through a work zone. ARDOT also reminds drivers using a phone in a work zone is against the law and can result in citations and doubled fines.
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WASHINGTON COUNTY, ARKANSAS, Ark. — Overcrowding has been an issue for Washington County jails for the last eight years.
In 2020, the Springdale Police Department closed their jail, increasing the over-population issue at the Washington County Detention Center.
Before the closing of the Springdale jail, the Washington County Sheriff’s Office proposed a 700-bed expansion to the Quorum Court in 2018. That plan was denied.
In 2021, talks of expansion again arose using federal funding from the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) to mitigate the spread of COVID. The Phase I COVID Mitigation Project had plans to expand the Washington County Detention Center’s medical treatment areas, kitchen, intake and release areas and include constructing enough beds for detainees.
Today, they are learning that using ARPA funds for expansion was denied again. Sheriff Tim Helder is asking the Quorum Court to let voters decide on the $60 million expansion project.
“I think it’s my job, it’s incumbent upon me constitutionally, to bring this before the voters and let them weigh in on this issue,” said Helder.
However, the Arkansas Justice Reform Coalition (AJRC) disagrees. Sarah Moore, the executive director and co-founder of the AJRC, says putting this on the ballot is to do so without due diligence.
“The public deserves the opportunity to weigh in on that, to have robust conversations about how they might be taxed for many years to come,” said Moore. “This is something that our children will inherit, so I think it’s something we shouldn’t rush into making a decision to add this to the ballot.”
Sheriff Helder noted in a public statement that the denial to use the ARPA funding will “intentionally exclude our detention center.” In an interview with 5NEWS, Helder said the biggest issue facing the jail is overcrowding. “If we truly want to save society, we have to have, as part of our vibrant criminal justice system, a facility that can hold the people that need to be in jail.”
The AJRC says they aren’t opposed to the use of funding for alternative solutions and suggest using ARPA funds for an expansion is “illegal” and beyond the scope of what the money was allocated for. Moore says the money could be used for alternative options that save taxpayers money and keep the community safe. Moore hopes the Quorum Court and elected officials are “really looking at solutions like robust pre-trial services, things that have been around for years in other jurisdictions that have high success rates.”
At this time, the Quorum Court will decide if the expansion will be passed to voters. 5NEWS will provide any updates as they are made available.
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ASHBURN, Va. — The Loudoun County School Board has asked for a temporary injunction that would halt the work of a grand jury convened as part of an ongoing state investigation into the district.
“Loudoun County Public Schools remains ready and willing to cooperate with any lawful inquiry by the Virginia Attorney General. However, we believe that the scope of the Attorney General’s investigation is overly broad and holds significant potential to invade the privacy of our students, staff, and families. LCPS also believes the investigation violates our locally elected School Board’s constitutional authority to govern,” the district said in a statement provided Friday to The Associated Press.
GOP Gov. Glenn Youngkin issued an executive order on his first day in office authorizing an investigation of the school district by Attorney General Jason Miyares. Both men campaigned on a promise to investigate the district’s handling of the case of a student found guilty of sexually assaulting classmates at two separate schools.
A school district spokesman acknowledged to local news outlets in April that the grand jury had been convened and said the system would cooperate with “lawful requests.”
The complaint argues that Youngkin’s executive order was unlawful and that the authority to empanel a special grand jury is limited to the local commonwealth’s attorney and her designees.
A spokeswoman for Attorney General Jason Miyares said the district’s filing was a “waste of taxpayer money” and the investigation will continue.
“Asking for an injunction is just the latest in a series of efforts to prevent the citizens of Loudoun from learning the truth about conditions existing in Loudoun County public schools that promote criminal activity, proving this investigation is warranted and necessary,” Victoria LaCivita said.
Macaulay Porter, a spokeswoman for Youngkin, said the school board had “failed to address sexual assault incidents” and “continuously let down students and parents.”
“It comes as no surprise that they now want to end the very mechanism designed to investigate and expose their misconduct,” she said.
According to the filing, records and testimony have been subpoenaed regarding the district’s transgender policy, Title IX, Facebook posts, and educational accommodations for students with exceptional needs, the station reported.
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Coast Guard continues search for missing Vero Beach man whose boat washed up in Melbourne Beach
U.S. Coast Guard officials continued to search throughout the day Friday for a Vero Beach man after his boat washed up in Melbourne Beach Wednesday afternoon with its engine still running.
Dale Hossfield, 68, of Vero Beach left for a solo boat trip from Fort Pierce Inlet at about 2 p.m. Wednesday, according to Coast Guard officials. The Coast Guard was alerted that his 29-foot boat had washed ashore in Melbourne Beach without him at 5:45 p.m. that evening.
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Indian River County records show Hossfield lives at an address just southwest of Vero Beach city limits and owns a rental home in the county.
Thursday, Indian River County sheriff's deputies went to Hossfield's home.
No one answered a TCPalm reporter's knocks on Hossfield's door, and neighbors nearby did not answer knocks at their doors either.
The Coast Guard's search began Wednesday night and has continued through Friday, with Florida Fish and Wildlife and Brevard County Sheriff's Office assisting, said Petty Officer Jose Hernandez.
Friday, the Coast Guard had two cutters, a small boat and an aircraft searching near Melbourne Beach, Hernandez said.
He said they're focusing their efforts near Melbourne Beach, but, because they will be adapting their search with any new information, the area being searched is constantly changing.
He did not have a specific timeframe for how long they will continue searching and said they will search until they have "exhausted all resources."
Hossfield retired from Metropolitan Transportation Authority in New York City. Records from New York show he has long enjoyed the outdoors. He owned at least one boat there, and he had a fishing license there as of 2014.
Anyone with information about Hossfield's whereabouts is being asked to contact Coast Guard Sector Miami command center at 305-535-4472.
TCPalm/Treasure Coast Newspapers reporter Lamaur Stancil contributed to this report.
Finch Walker is a Breaking News Reporter at FLORIDA TODAY. Contact Walker at 321-290-4744 or fwalker@floridatoday.com. Twitter: @_finchwalker
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Police are investigating the death of an 18-year-old Bismarck man whose body was found May 14 in an East Main Avenue automotive shop.
Authorities do not believe there is any danger to the public.
Steven Ramos-Carballo was found just before 5 p.m. when officers were called to the 1400 block of East Main, according to Lt. Luke Gardiner. The department launched an investigation into the death because it was not witnessed and took place outside a medical facility, he said.
The Police Department on Friday issued a statement saying it had become aware of “unsubstantiated information” regarding Ramos-Carballo’s death. Rumors about the death have circulated on social media.
Gardner said video footage and evidence collected by the county coroner will be part of the investigation. He asked for the public’s patience and understanding about what goes into that process.
“Investigations take time, and the Bismarck Police Department uses facts, science, and evidence to come to investigative conclusions,” the lieutenant said.
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Police “want to give the family of Steven answers, which will come in due time, but unsubstantiated claims hinder our ability to do that,” Gardiner said.
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Another coronavirus mutant descended from the omicron variant is present in North Dakota.
The Health Department over the past week confirmed the first case of BA.5, which was first detected in South Africa and is starting to emerge in other parts of the world, according to state Medical Services Section Chief Kirby Kruger.
"We are still learning about this variant, but preliminary information suggests that symptoms and disease severity are similar to that of the BA.2 subvariant," he said. "Reinfections may be more common with BA.5. Early information also suggests that vaccination with boosters appears to reduce the risk of severe illness and hospitalizations."
Total confirmed cases of the omicron's BA.2 mutation in North Dakota have risen by about 100, to 386. The state also has identified 13 cases of BA.2.12.1, another omicron descendant that was first detected in North Dakota two weeks ago.
"Overall, since omicron was first confirmed in North Dakota on Dec. 19, 2021, there have been 7,077 sequenced samples reported and 5,883 (83%) have been omicron," Kruger said, referring to the "sequencing" process the State Lab puts positive COVID-19 test samples through to determine variants. "Of the specimens collected on or after April 17 that have been sequenced and determined to be omicron, 98.5% were BA.2."
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BA.2 remains the dominant omicron subvariant circulating both in the U.S. and in the region that includes North Dakota, though BA.2.12.1 is closing in, according to data from the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Last week BA.2 accounted for about 51% of new cases nationally and nearly 56% regionally. BA.2.12.1 accounted for about 48% of new infections nationally and 44% regionally.
Omicron and its descendants spread more easily than earlier variants including delta, but they generally cause less-severe disease than previous variants, according to the CDC.
Delta, which appears to no longer be present in the state, led to 386 confirmed hospitalizations and 87 deaths in North Dakota, compared to 115 omicron hospitalizations and 26 deaths, according to state data.
Weekly data
There were 903 newly confirmed COVID-19 cases in North Dakota over the past week, according to the state Health Department's coronavirus dashboard. It's the seventh straight time that the weekly total has risen. The weekly total for Burleigh-Morton counties was 117, compared with 67 the previous week.
"Cases continue to increase in North Dakota, hospitalizations have increased; fortunately these increases have been small," Kruger said.
Forty-two people with COVID-19 were admitted to North Dakota hospitals during the week, compared with 31 the previous week. Coronavirus patients continue to make up a low percentage of hospital patients -- taking up less than 4% of occupied inpatient beds and intensive care unit beds statewide.
The two hospitals in Bismarck on Friday had a total of 17 staffed adult and pediatric inpatient hospital beds available, and three adult and pediatric ICU beds open.
There have been 243,345 confirmed COVID-19 cases in North Dakota during the pandemic that began in March 2020. Federal data shows 2,275 virus-related deaths in the state, up three from last week. County-level death data is not available.
"Although disease severity appears to be less than what we saw with the delta variant, the omicron lineage is still capable of causing severe disease and death," Kruger said. "We continue to encourage people to talk with their health care providers regarding vaccinations and boosters."
More information
Federal data shows that North Dakota continues to have some of the worst COVID-19 vaccination rates in the country: 66.4% of adults in the state are fully vaccinated, with the rate for all vaccine-eligible people -- age 5 and older -- at 60%. The national averages are 76.4% and 70.7%, respectively.
COVID-19 booster shots are recommended for people 12 and older. North Dakota's booster rate is 44.6%, compared to 48.2% nationally.
County-level COVID-19 risks determined by the CDC can be found at https://bit.ly/3Clifrq. Burleigh and Morton counties both are considered at low risk, as is much of the rest of the state.
State Health Department guidance and resources for businesses is at https://bit.ly/3w0DpKj.
Go to https://www.ndvax.org or call 866-207-2880 to see where COVID-19 vaccine is available. Information on free public testing and free test kits is at health.nd.gov/covidtesting. More detailed pandemic information is at www.health.nd.gov/coronavirus and https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/index.html.
Reach News Editor Blake Nicholson at 701-250-8266 or blake.nicholson@bismarcktribune.com.
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In another life, Jonathan Searle would be charging the fictional, childhood version of himself with a crime on Martha's Vineyard.
Searle, who had a minor role in the 1975 blockbuster "Jaws" as one of the Amity pranksters who placed a fake shark fin in the panicked waters, has been named police chief in the town of Oaks Bluff on the island.
The story was first reported by the Vineyard Gazette. The board of selectmen voted in favor of Searle, 3-1, with one member recusing themselves because he is a police sergeant in Edgartown on the Vineyard.
Searle appeared along with his brother in the Steven Spielberg film which was set on a fictional town on Long Island but filmed on the Vineyard, where a great white shark was wreaking havoc on beachgoers.
Searle has been on the force on the Vineyard since 1986, according to the Gazette.
In 2008, Searle charged a man with disorderly conduct for, incredibly, almost exactly what he'd done in the movie: Lying and telling beachgoers he'd seen a pair of great whites off the island.
"I'm clearly elated and and I'm humbled and honored to have been offered the position," Searle told the Gazette. "It’s something I've been working toward my whole career."
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In another life, Jonathan Searle would be charging the fictional, childhood version of himself with a crime on Martha's Vineyard.
Searle, who had a minor role in the 1975 blockbuster "Jaws" as one of the Amity pranksters who placed a fake shark fin in the panicked waters, has been named police chief in the town of Oaks Bluff on the island.
The story was first reported by the Vineyard Gazette. The board of selectmen voted in favor of Searle, 3-1, with one member recusing themselves because he is a police sergeant in Edgartown on the Vineyard.
Searle appeared along with his brother in the Steven Spielberg film which was set on a fictional town on Long Island but filmed on the Vineyard, where a great white shark was wreaking havoc on beachgoers.
Searle has been on the force on the Vineyard since 1986, according to the Gazette.
In 2008, Searle charged a man with disorderly conduct for, incredibly, almost exactly what he'd done in the movie: Lying and telling beachgoers he'd seen a pair of great whites off the island.
"I'm clearly elated and and I'm humbled and honored to have been offered the position," Searle told the Gazette. "It’s something I've been working toward my whole career."
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Man dies after being shot in Phoenix, investigation ongoing
A man is dead after he was found laying on a road with a gunshot wound near Black Canyon Access and Hazelwood Street Thursday night.
Officers responded to a "shooting call" around 6:30 p.m. where they found the man with a gunshot wound.
The unidentified man was transported to a hospital and was later pronounced dead.
According to Phoenix police, detectives are looking for witnesses and evidence of what led up to the shooting.
An investigation is ongoing. Anyone with information is asked to call the Phoenix Police Department or Silent Witness at 480-WITNESS or 480-TESTIGO for Spanish.
Reach breaking news reporter Haleigh Kochanski at hkochanski@arizonarepublic.com or on Twitter @HaleighKochans.
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DALLAS — The suspect in the killing of a prominent Dallas lawyer stalked the victim through a hole in a fence at his home and then attacked him in his garage, assaulting and burning him to death, according to a police arrest warrant affidavit obtained by WFAA on Friday.
Steven Aubrey, 61, was indicted Wednesday on a charge of capital murder in the 2016 death of Ira Tobolowsky.
Tobolowsky, who was representing Aubrey's mother in a civil case against her son, was found dead in his burned garage on Kenshire Lane in North Dallas.
Aubrey was initially named as a person of interest by police. But for years, the case went without an arrest.
Then, last month, on April 27, police announced that Aubrey, who now lives in Florida, was arrested in Tobolowsky's killing.
The affidavit released by officials Friday pieced together the police investigation that led to Aubrey's arrest.
Initial court battle
Aubrey came to know Tobolowsky during a court battle with his mother, who removed Aubrey from her will in 2013, the affidavit said.
Aubrey "was not doing well in the court proceedings and turned his anger towards Mr. Tobolowsky," Dallas police detective Brian Fillingim wrote in the affidavit.
Aubrey then began sending anti-Semitic emails to Tobolowsky, who was Jewish, and also created "bogus web pages with defamatory blogs" about Tobolowsky, the affidavit said.
This led to Tobolowsky filing a defamation lawsuit against Aubrey.
As the defamation lawsuit was pending, Aubrey and his spouse moved from Austin to Dallas in February 2016, about three months before Tobolowsky was killed.
The affidavit included a text message Aubrey allegedly sent to someone about moving to Dallas: "I hate to move but that's where I can make the most money and deal with Ira."
In April 2016, Aubrey and Tobolowsky attended a deposition in the defamation lawsuit, and the meeting "escalated" to the point that Tobolowsky threatened to call police if Aubrey and his spouse didn't leave, the affidavit said.
About five weeks later, on May 13, 2016, Tobolowsky went to his garage around 7:45 a.m. and walked to his vehicle.
As he got close to his vehicle, the suspect -- identified by police as Aubrey -- assaulted him, doused him in gasoline and set him on fire, the affidavit said.
Tobolowsky's death was ruled a homicide by the Dallas County Medical Examiner's Office, which concluded he died of thermal burns, smoke inhalation and blunt force trauma.
Tobolowsky had fractures on his cervical spinal column, left clavicle and ribs, according to the medical examiner.
Dallas Fire-Rescue crews responded to Tobolowsky's home and put out the fire, finding Tobolowsky dead near the driver door of his vehicle. Also in the garage, according to the affidavit, was a bottle of Ocean Spray cranberry juice that contained gasoline.
A person of interest
Aubrey "quickly became a person of interest in the case," according to the affidavit, but Aubrey declined to speak to investigators.
His spouse did agree to an interview.
When asked by detectives if he drank cranberry juice, Aubrey's spouse said he only drank the Costco brand, the affidavit said.
Aubrey's spouse also told investigators that he and Aubrey would not get a fair trial due to media coverage, according to the affidavit.
While Aubrey declined to give an interview, he later signed consent forms to search his vehicle, phone and computers.
On the same day, May 19, Tobolowsky's family found a hole drilled in their back fence. The hole was "painted over to look like a natural knot in the wood," the affidavit said, but it gave an alley view of the Tobolowskys' garage.
"It is believed that the hole was created to watch Mr. Tobolowsky and learn his daily routine," detective Fillingim wrote in the affidavit.
Police then searched Aubrey's two apartments in Dallas and found a drill, drill bits and paint "believed to be used in creating the hole in the Tobolowsky fence," the affidavit said.
Police also searched a laptop at Aubrey's home. The laptop contained Google Maps searches for Tobolowsky's address, his law firm and his synagogue, the affidavit said.
The affidavit also had Google searches for "Walmart tracfone," "burner phone," and "alibi definition," according to the affidavit.
At another apartment owned by Aubrey, detectives found propane torches and clothing that contained "ignitable liquid residue," Fillingim wrote in the affidavit.
New look at the case
While Aubrey was considered a person of interest, no arrests were made, and Aubrey and his spouse moved to Florida later that year.
In 2017, a D Magazine story revisited the case and revealed that Tobolowsky's son had received an anonymous letter from someone claiming they committed the murder.
Police learned that the author of the letter was a friend of Aubrey's, but evidence proved the friend was not involved in the killing, according to the affidavit.
Fillingim got assigned to the case in July 2021. He began reviewing case photos initially taken at Aubrey's apartment in 2016.
In the photos, Fillingim noted a book on Aubrey's nightstand titled "Future Crimes, which had "at least four references to cell phone GPS tracking and locations," he wrote in the affidavit.
Fillingim concluded that Aubrey used the book "to educate himself and turn off various apps that could track his movements or simply left his phone at home during the commission of the murder."
Fillingim also noticed a picture of Aubrey's pantry, which held a bottle of cranberry juice from Kroger, differing from his spouse's claim that he only drank Costco brand juice.
In the affidavit, Fillingim also included a text message from Aubrey's friend from the day Tobolowsky died. The text told Aubrey that he hoped he had his alibi ready, the affidavit said.
Aubrey had reached out to another friend for legal advice, according to police searches of Aubrey's phone and Gmail account.
When Aubrey shared a news story about Tobolowsky's death to the friend, the friend responded that Aubrey "took it to a whole nother level when ya dun threw gas on his a-- and torched the mother------," the affidavit said.
Another communication from the same friend told Aubrey to "keep me abreast of developments, and don't kill anyone...again," the affidavit said.
Fillingim also found an email exchange between Aubrey and the reporter for D Magazine in which Aubrey referenced the height of the hole in Tobolowsky's fence, the affidavit said.
To that point, according to the affidavit, the hole had not been referenced publicly.
Fillingim also reviewed Aubrey's alibi. According to the affidavit, Aubrey claimed he woke up at his personal apartment around 8 a.m. on the day of the killing; Tobolowsky was killed around 7:45 a.m.
Aubrey claimed he was at his apartment until around 9 a.m. and then went grocery shopping.
But when Fillingim checked Oncor power records at Aubrey's business apartment, where police later seized propane torches, there was slight power surge around 6 a.m., the affidavit said. The detective noted a larger power surge at the apartment around 7:45-8 a.m.
When Fillingim checked with the apartment's maintenance staff, he didn't see any documents about work being done
"The only explanation is that [Aubrey], himself, entered the [business] apartment" on the day of Tobolowsky's killing, the affidavit said.
Fillingim later interviewed Ed Nordskog, a fire death scene expert, about a burn on Tobolowsky's thigh that "does not match the fuel packages and fire progression at the crime scene," the affidavit said.
Nordskog said the thigh burn was more consistent "with results of a torch on the skin," Fillingim wrote.
In his affidavit, Fillingim noted that "not all case details have been included in this report."
But the detective concluded that Aubrey waited in Tobolowsky's alley, "stalking him until the opportune time to act on his plan of attack."
Police said they had enough evidence to arrest Aubrey this April.
Aubrey has not been extradited to Texas yet. He remains in the Broward County Jail in Florida, where his bail is set at $2 million.
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WARSAW, Poland – The three-year-old was too sick to leave his hotel room.
Stanislav Iskra has had congenital heart disease since he was born. A second surgery was already planned for when he turned three.
Then the war started.
Now, as the young Ukrainian lay in his hotel bed 500 miles from home, his oxygen levels dipped dangerously low. His pulse raced. He’d spent the night feverish and throwing up. His lips and fingertips had turned purple.
Downstairs, a volunteer doctor hustled from patient to patient in the hotel storage room being used as a makeshift doctor’s office. As Dr. Mary Tao listened to children’s lungs and doled out cough syrup, a volunteer told her about Stanislav.
Could Dr. Tao visit his room?
The California physician was expecting to see dehydration or stomach flu, like she had in other shelters filled with families who had fled the war. Volunteers knew Stanislav was sick, but they hadn’t heard about his heart defect.
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When the doctor entered the ninth-floor room and saw Stanislav, she knew: The boy’s heart needed treatment now.
The 5.4 million Ukrainians who have fled the country since Russia’s attack arrived in places like Poland needing food, shelter, and safety.
But, once hundreds of them reached their temporary destination — this hotel where most of the rooms are rented by Nebraskans for Ukrainian refugees — they also needed medical care.
Some were dehydrated and exhausted after fleeing home and walking dozens of miles. Others needed treatment for chronic conditions: Diabetes. Dementia. Heart failure.
And one little boy arrived suffering from a congenital heart defect.
Stanislav and his mother, Nataliia, are staying at the Best Western Hotel Felix Warsaw, the de facto headquarters of Operation Safe Harbor Ukraine, a Nebraska-led effort to raise funds and shelter refugee families.
For the sick boy and others in the hotel, the stopgap solution has become a cobbled-together network of volunteer doctors and nurses from Los Angeles, Chicago, Pennsylvania and Nebraska, too. They use donated medicines and supplies the doctors and nurses bring with them from across the world. They dispense over-the-counter medicines bought by Operation Safe Harbor funds at pharmacies around Warsaw.
In this spare room on the hotel’s eighth floor, volunteers, including some from Nebraska, all cross paths as they work to keep Ukrainian families healthy. It’s where, on any given day, they do whatever they can to manage the myriad health crises that unfold.
On a recent Friday, volunteer Dr. Anastasia Shnitser, born in Ukraine and now living in Pennsylvania, treated 15 patients in two hours. While Shnitser visited with patients, Nebraska volunteers managed the line of mothers and children waiting to be seen: “Are you here for the doctor? She is with someone, but please wait in the hall,” they said, using a translation app on their phones.
Nebraska-born nurses Kathleen “Nene” DeRoos Nolan and Margaret Mundy Hageman spent their days in the hotel piecing together a list of every room. Who’s staying there? What medications do they take? What illnesses and pains are they dealing with?
The pair started instituting regular room visits, checking on the medications of older patients, making sure they weren’t taking too much or too little of something. They referred people to nearby Polish clinics when an illness needed a prescription medication.
And then there’s the day when Tao and Dr. Yelena Kolezeva visited. A string of sick children awaited them in the hallway. And then they learned of Stanislav upstairs, urgently needing care.
Tao, the LA-based doctor, needed to convince his mother that a trip to the hospital was necessary and wouldn’t cost a fortune. Volunteers needed to find someone who could translate both Polish and Russian when the ambulance arrived at the hospital. And they needed to rein in their own emotions — Lincoln resident and volunteer Mandy Haase-Thomas, the operations director at the Lincoln Children’s Museum, held back tears as she figured out how to get Stanislav care.
When Stanislav and his mother arrived in Warsaw, they were told it would take at least a year to see a cardiologist, regardless of the 3-year-old’s diagnosis. Had they stayed in Ukraine, he possibly could have gotten surgery, his mother thinks. But it was too big a risk — shells frequently fly over the Kiev-area clinic where he would have been treated, and emergency rooms are overrun with the wounded, she said.
In both Ukraine and Poland, shelters and clinics need medical supplies. Tao and her team brought with them dozens of checked suitcases and rolling bags that they pulled off the baggage claim and lugged to their hotel. They shipped a pallet loaded with supplies that made a byzantine trip through customs before arriving in Warsaw.
In all, they delivered about 1,000 pounds of medicines and supplies, most of it they eventually drove into Ukraine. Tao put $30,000 of her own savings and loans toward making the deliveries possible.
The American doctors hosted clinics in Ukrainian churches and orphanages, where lines snaked out the doors and people waited hours to be seen.
Through her nonprofit, Agape Blessings Cure, Tao is working on establishing more telehealth resources for people still in Ukraine to alleviate pressure on a healthcare system strained by war. She’s trying to buy at-home medical exam kits — handheld devices that let patients check vitals and exams from home, using an app to connect them with doctors abroad.
A shipment of the handheld machines did arrive in Kiev earlier in the war. They were destroyed by Russian shells before Tao could get to them.
In the hotel, a stockpile of donated medicines and supplies fill up a corner of the eighth-floor room. Before, Operation Safe Harbor had a cardboard box filled with a random assortment of over-the-counter medicines. Now, the supplies take up large plastic drawers, each labeled in both Russian and English in Shnitser’s doctor’s scrawl.
DeRoos Nolan, the Omahan who works for the Department of Veterans Affairs, said it feels like the lessons she’s learned from each step in her career have come together as she’s helped refugee families.
She spent years working in home rehab, visiting multiple houses a day and treating different medical needs in each. She spent time working in the ICU, prioritizing needs and problem solving as quickly as possible.
Now, she specializes in infectious disease prevention — a fitting skill set for the hotel. With so many people living in close quarters, the spread of colds, flus and COVID-19 is inevitable.
Mundy Hageman, the Omaha native who now lives in a Minneapolis suburb, spent most of her career focusing on mental health with young children. She hoped to hold a group therapy session for the mothers in the hotel. But the two nurses were spread too thin, and lacked the ability to translate sessions.
At the moment, keeping families physically healthy is somewhat manageable, the two said during a Zoom interview in mid-May. Volunteers keep an ongoing supply of medicine flowing into the hotel. They’ve learned more about the Polish health care system, and know the location of all the closest pharmacies and clinics.
But in a hotel filled with stories of trauma, they’re worried about the families’ mental health needs. At a clinic in Warsaw, Nolan asked if there were any mental health supports for refugee families.
No, clinic staff said. But they offered sessions for those aiding refugees.
There’s also the fear that volunteer support will start to dwindle the longer the war goes on.
Tao only crossed paths with Stanislav and his mother because the doctor missed her flight out of Warsaw that morning — she and her team had been stuck in the miles-long line of cars leaving Ukraine, after spending a week hosting clinics throughout the country.
An hour after Tao visited Stanislav in his hotel room, the 3-year-old was being raced to the hospital in an ambulance.
He left the hospital with a pneumonia diagnosis, antibiotics and a referral for a cardiac surgeon.
His mother was told someone would call to set up an appointment. It’s been a week and she hasn’t heard back.
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A 51-year-old Lincoln man who had been the subject of a narcotics investigation was caught Thursday with nearly a pound of suspected methamphetamine, according to police.
Lincoln-Lancaster County Narcotics Task Force investigators contacted Jesse Cervantes at a grocery store near 17th and Washington streets around 9:17 p.m. Thursday, Lincoln Police Sgt. Chris Vollmer said.
Investigators served a search warrant on the 51-year-old's car and found 444.5 grams of suspected meth, Vollmer said.
He was arrested on suspicion of possession of methamphetamine with intent to deliver and taken to the Lancaster County jail.
Tom Casady's list of the 10 most infamous crimes in Lincoln history
Crimes of the times
This is simply one man’s perspective from the early 21st century (first written in 2010). I had to make a decision about crimes that occurred at locations that are inside the city today, but were outside our corporate limits at the time they occurred. I chose the latter.
Before beginning, though, I have to deal with three crimes that stand apart: the murders of three police officers in Lincoln. I’m not quite sure how to place them in a list. They all had huge impacts on the community, and on the police department in particular. Because these are my colleagues, I deal with them separately and in chronological order.
Patrolman Marion Francis Marshall
Shot in the shadow of the new Nebraska State Capital, Gov. Charles Bryan came to his aid and summoned additional help.
Lt. Frank Soukup
Marion Marshall was technically not a Lincoln police officer, so Lt. Soukup was actually the first Lincoln police officer killed on duty. One of his colleagues who was present at the motel and involved in the gunbattle, Paul Jacobsen, went on to enjoy a long career and command rank at LPD, influencing many young charges (like me) and leaving his mark on the culture of the agency.
Lt. Paul Whitehead
In the space of a few months, three LPD officers died in the line of duty. Frank Soukup had been murdered, and George Welter had died in a motorcycle crash. Paul Whitehead's partner, Paul Merritt, went on to command rank, and like Paul Jacobsen left an indelible mark at LPD and the community.
No. 1: Starkweather
The subject of several thinly disguised movie plots and a Springsteen album, the Starkweather murders are clearly the most infamous crime in Lincoln’s history — so far. One of the first mass murderers of the mass media age, six of Charles Starkweather’s 11 victims were killed inside the city of Lincoln, and the first was just on the outskirts of town. I didn’t live in Lincoln at the time, but my wife was a first-grader at Riley Elementary School and has vivid memories of the city gripped by fear in the days between the discovery of the Bartlett murders and Starkweather’s capture in Wyoming.
The case caused quite an uproar. There was intense criticism of the police department and sheriff’s office for not capturing Starkweather earlier in the week after the discovery of the Bartletts' bodies. Ultimately, Mayor Bennett Martin and the Lancaster County Board of Commissioners retained a retired FBI agent, Harold G. Robinson, to investigate the performance of local law enforcement. His report essentially exonerated the local law officers and made a few vanilla recommendations for improving inter-agency communication and training.
Now I know that many readers are mumbling to themselves “how obvious.” Hold your horses, though. It’s not quite as obvious as you might think. I had two experiences that drove this fact home to me. The first was a visit by a small group of journalism students. Only one member of the class had any idea, and her idea was pretty vague. You need to remember that the Starkweather murders were in 1957 and 1958 — before the parents of many college students were even born.
The second experience was a visit by a Cub Scout den. I was giving the kids a tour of the police station one evening. We were in the front lobby waiting for everyone to arrive. As I entertained the boys, I told the moms and dads that they might enjoy looking in the corner of the Sheriff’s Office display case to see the contents of Starkweather’s wallet — discovered a couple of years ago locked up in the Lancaster County Sheriff’s Office safe. After a few minutes, one of the confused fathers asked me who Starkweather was, and why it was significant.
No. 2: Lincoln National Bank
On the morning of Sept. 17, 1930, a dark blue Buick carrying six men pulled up in front of the Lincoln National Bank at the northwest corner of 12th and O streets. Five of the men entered the bank, while a sixth stood outside by the Buick, cradling a machine gun. Observing the unusual events, a passerby called the police. The officer who responded, Forrest Shappaugh, was casually instructed by the machine-gun-toting lookout to just keep going, which he wisely did. Returning with reinforcements, he found that the robbers had already made good on their getaway, netting $2.7 million in cash and negotiable securities.
Ultimately, three of the six suspects were arrested. Tommy O’Connor and Howard Lee were convicted and sentenced. Jack Britt was tried twice but not convicted by a hung jury. Gus Winkeler, a member of Al Capone’s gang, winged a deal with County Attorney Max Towle to avoid prosecution in exchange for orchestrating the recovery of $600,000 in bearer bonds. The following year, Winkeler was murdered in Chicago, the victim of a gangland slaying. The final two robbers were never identified.
The Lincoln National Bank robbery stood as the largest cash bank robbery in the United States for many decades. It precipitated major changes at the Lincoln Police Department. Chief Peter Johnstone was rapidly “retired” after the robbery, the department’s fleet was upgraded to add the first official patrol cars, the full force was armed and a shotgun squad was organized. Forty-four years later when I was hired at LPD, the echo of the Lincoln National Bank robbery was still evident in daily bank opening details, and in the Thomspon submachine guns and Reising rifles that detectives grabbed whenever the robbery alarm sounded at headquarters.
No. 3: The Last Posse
My first inkling about this crime came when I was the chief deputy sheriff. One of my interns, a young man named Ron Boden (who became a veteran deputy sheriff), had been doing some research on Lancaster County’s only known lynching, in 1884. I came across a reference in the biography of the sheriff at the time, Sam Melick, to the murder of the Nebraska Penitentiary warden and subsequent prison break. Melick had been appointed interim warden after the murder and instituted several reforms.
Several years later, a colleague, Sgt. Geoff Marti, loaned me a great book, Gale Christianson’s "Last Posse," that told the story of the 1912 prison break in gory, haunting and glorious detail.
To make a long story short, convict Shorty Gray and his co-conspirators shot and killed Warden James Delahunty, a deputy warden and a guard on Wednesday, March 13, 1912. They then made their break — right into the teeth of a brutal Nebraska spring blizzard. Over the course to the next few days, a posse pursued. During the pursuit, the escapees carjacked a young farmer with his team and wagon. As the posse closed in, a gunfight broke out and the hostage was shot and killed in the exchange, along with two of the three escapees.
There was plenty of anger among the locals in the Gretna-Springfield vicinity about the death of their native son, and a controversy raged over the law enforcement tactics that brought about his demise. Lancaster County Sheriff Gus Hyers was not unsullied by the inquiry, although it appears from my prospect a century later that the fog of war led to the tragedy.
Christianson, a professor of history at Indiana State University who died earlier this year, notes the following on the flyleaf:
“For anyone living west of the Mississippi in 1912, the biggest news that fateful year was a violent escape from the Nebraska state penitentiary planned and carried out by a trio of notorious robbers and safe blowers.”
Bigger news on half the continent than the sinking of the Titanic during the same year would certainly qualify this murder-escape as one of the most infamous Lincoln crimes in history.
No. 4: Rock Island wreck
The Aug. 10, 1894, wreck of a Rock Island train on the southwest outskirts of Lincoln was almost lost in the mist of time until it was resurrected in the public consciousness by author Joel Williams, who came across the story while conducting research for his historical novel, "Barrelhouse Boys."
The wreck was determined to be the result of sabotage to the tracks, perhaps an attempt to derail the train as a prelude to robbery. Eleven people died in the crash and ensuing fire, making this a mass murder, to be sure. G.W. Davis was arrested and convicted of the crime but later received a full pardon. The story was told in greater detail earlier this year by the Lincoln Journal Star.
A historical marker is along the Rock Island Trail in Wilderness Park, accessible only by foot or bike from the nearest trail access points about a half-mile away at Old Cheney Road on the north, or 14th Street on the south.
Here’s the big question that remains unanswered: Was there really significant evidence to prove that George Washington Davis committed the crime, or was he just a convenient scapegoat? The fact that he received a gubernatorial pardon 10 years later leads me to believe that the evidence must have been unusually weak. If he was railroaded, then my second question is this: who really pried loose the tracks with the 40-pound crowbar found at the scene?
No. 5: Commonwealth
On Nov. 1, 1983, the doors to Nebraska’s largest industrial savings and loan company were closed and Commonwealth was declared insolvent. The 6,700 depositors with $65 million at stake would never be fully compensated for their loss, ultimately receiving about 59 cents on the dollar for their deposits, which they all mistakenly believed were insured up to $30,000 through the Nebraska Depository Insurance Guaranty Corporation, which was essentially an insurance pool with assets of only $3 million.
The case dominated Nebraska news for months. The investigation ultimately led to the conviction of three members of the prominent Lincoln family that owned the institution, the resignation of the director of the State Department of Banking and the impeachment of the Nebraska attorney general and the suspension of his license to practice law. State and federal litigation arising from the failure of Commonwealth drug on for years.
At the Lincoln Police Department, the Commonwealth failure led to the formation of a specialized white-collar crime detail, now known as the Technical Investigations Unit. At the time, municipal police departments in the United States had virtually no capacity for investigating financial crime and fraud of this magnitude, and we quickly became well known for our expertise in this area. The early experience served LPD very well in the ensuring years.
No. 6: Candice Harms
Candi Harms never came home from visiting her boyfriend on Sept. 22, 1992. Her parents reported her as a missing person the following morning, and her car was found abandoned in a cornfield north of Lincoln later in the day. Weeks went by before her remains were found southeast of Lincoln.
Scott Barney and Roger Bjorklund were convicted in her abduction and murder. Barney is in prison serving a life term. Bjorklund died in prison in 2001. Intense media attention surrounded the lengthy trial of Roger Bjorklund, for which a jury was brought in from Cheyenne County as an alternative to a change of venue. I have no doubt that the trial was a life-changing event for a group of good citizens from Sidney, who did their civic duty.
I was the Lancaster County sheriff at the time, involved both in the investigation and in the trial security. It was at about this time that the cellular telephone was becoming a consumer product, and I have often thought that this brutal crime probably spurred a lot of purchases. During my career, this is probably the second-most-prominent Lincoln crime in terms of the sheer volume of media coverage.
No. 7: Jon Simpson and Jacob Surber
A parent’s worst nightmare unfolded in September 1975 when these two boys, ages 12 and 13, failed to return from the Nebraska State Fair. The boys were the victims of abduction and murder. The case was similar to a string of other murders of young boys in the Midwest, and many thought that these cases were related -- the work of a serial killer. Although an arrest was made in the case here in Lincoln, the charges were eventually dismissed. William Guatney was released and has since died.
No. 8: John Sheedy
Saloon and gambling house owner John Sheedy was gunned down outside his home at 1211 P St. in January 1891. The case of Sheedy, prominent in Lincoln’s demiworld, became the talk of the town when his wife, Mary, and her alleged lover and accomplice, Monday McFarland, were arrested. Both were acquitted at trial. The Sheedy murder is chronicled in a great interactive multimedia website, Gilded Age Plains City, an online version that builds upon an article published in 2001 by Timothy Mahoney of the University of Nebraska.
No. 9: Patricia McGarry and Catherine Brooks
The bodies of these two friends were found in a Northeast Lincoln duplex in August 1977. Their murderer, Robert E. Williams, was the subject of a massive Midwest manhunt during the following week. Before his capture, he committed a third murder in Sioux Rapids, Iowa, and raped, shot and left for dead a victim who survived in Minnesota. He is the last man to be executed in Nebraska, sent to the electric chair in 1997.
No. 10: Judge William M. Morning
District Court Judge William Morning was murdered in February 1924. He was shot on the bench by an unhappy litigant in a divorce case. His court reporter, Minor Bacon, was also shot, but a notebook in his breast pocket deflected the bullet and saved his life.
Many other crimes
Choosing Lincoln's 10 most infamous crimes was a challenge. Although the top two were easy, the picture quickly became clouded. We tend, of course, to forget our history rather quickly. Many of the crimes I felt were among the most significant are barely remembered today, if not completely forgotten.
Some readers will take issue with my list. In choosing 10, here are the others I considered, in no particular order. They are all murders:
-- Mary O'Shea
-- Nancy Parker
-- Charles Mulholland
-- Victoria Lamm and Janet Mesner
-- Martina McMenamin
-- Regina Bos (presumably murdered)
-- Patty Webb
-- Marianne Mitzner
I also thought about the five murder-suicides in which a mother or father killed multiple family members before taking their own life. Though tragic, these crimes did not command the same kind of attention as the others, perhaps because there was no lengthy investigation, no tantalizing whodunit, no stranger-killer, nor any of the details that come out in the coverage of a major trial.
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A grandfather politely ties himself to a bank door to protest fossil fuel investments
Troy Horton booked a 3 p.m. appointment at a Wells Fargo branch in Tempe to discuss “the future of his children.”
With four children, seven grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild, Horton, who's 68, felt he had much to discuss.
Except his intent wasn’t to meet with a financial advisor to speak about a college savings fund or estate planning. Horton wanted to talk about matters that would affect his children, but also, in his view, everyone else’s children as well: climate change.
And more specifically, Wells Fargo’s role in funding fossil fuel emissions.
Over about an hour, Horton spoke with a bank manager, tied himself to the front door of the building and was finally arrested and taken away by police. He spent the night in jail and was scheduled for a court hearing Friday morning. He's expected to be released later.
Horton's group plans more protests as a way of drawing attention to investments in fossil fuels, especially investments by banks.
How much does Wells Fargo invest in fossil fuels?
Wells Fargo is the third-largest investor in fossil fuels and the second largest investor in fracking, according to a fossil fuel finance report authored by several environmental groups.
Four large U.S. banks dominate global fossil fuels financing, making up a quarter of the world’s fossil fuels financing.
Wells Fargo invested $272 billion into fossil fuels from 2016 to 2021, behind JPMorgan Chase, which invested $382 billion, and Citibank, which invested $285 billion. Bank of America came in fourth, investing $232 billion.
Wells Fargo also invested heavily into fracked oil and gas last year, the report showed, spending about $8.5 billion and funding producers like Diamondback Energy and pipeline companies like Kinder Morgan.
The report determined those numbers by using data on banks’ corporate lending and underwriting transactions, and some data on project finance where it was available.
Last year, several banks committed to transitioning their portfolios to net zero by 2050 or sooner, including Wells Fargo. But the report noted that Wells Fargo and JPMorgan Chase both increased their fossil fuels financing in 2021.
Horton said Phoenix’s chapter of the Extinction Rebellion, a global climate action group, chose to protest Wells Fargo instead of JPMorgan Chase or Citibank because of what they viewed as the bank’s other transgressions, including creating fake customer accounts and suppressing whistleblowers from a few years ago.
Horton said he also believes Wells Fargo is the most vulnerable of the four large U.S. banks. He said Wells Fargo is more concerned with losing customers than JPMorgan Chase, which depends less on the average customer for income.
In an email to The Arizona Republic, LiAna Enriquez, a spokesperson for Wells Fargo, said Wells Fargo has committed to supporting the goals of the Paris climate agreement.
“To this end, last year, we set a goal of net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050 — including client emissions attributable to our financing,” Enriquez wrote. “We intend to support clients through the low-carbon transition through financing to support their respective transitions and by supporting the innovation ecosystem that is bringing new low-carbon technologies and business models to market.”
More protests to come
What happened Thursday was the first of a planned series of protests by the Extinction Rebellion chapter at local bank branches, not limited to Wells Fargo, members said. The group suggested people should instead place their money in credit unions or smaller banks.
Nine protesters showed up to the Wells Fargo branch in downtown Tempe. Most of them cited their children and grandchildren as a reason for attending; the average age of the protesters was about 44.
Kathy Mohr-Almeida, a psychotherapist from Mesa, said she was concerned about her daughter’s future with an increasing climate and the devastating impacts that come with it.
“I got other things I could be doing, but that’s why I’m here,” she said.
A majority of the protesters banked with credit unions, apart from one, who has Wells Fargo accounts but plans to close them.
While the rest of the protesters waited outside the building, Horton walked into the branch with another woman, identified as Rachel.
In a very polite exchange, Horton and Rachel spoke with two bank employees.
“Well, I will be locking myself to your door. Just wanted to let you know that,” Horton told them.
One of the employees asked Horton if he was familiar with other Wells Fargo branches. The employee also pointed out that other banks invest in fossil fuels.
After a short conversation, Horton left and used a metal wire to tie himself to the front doors of the building that housed the bank, although a back entrance made it possible for anyone to leave.
The bank employees called police. Soon four officers arrived.
When a police officer first initiated a conversation with Horton, he doubled down, shifting the wire from his hand and re-tying it around his abdomen, right below his belly button.
“You definitely can’t tie yourself to the door... does that make sense?” the officer asked Horton.
The officer untied the metal wire and led Horton to a police car. Another officer told The Republic Horton was arrested for trespassing. He spent the night in jail and is expected to be released later.
Horton’s said he’s been arrested four times before, once for protesting an oil and gas terminal in Washington and the others for protesting the Iraq War. He knew there was a good chance he would get arrested that day.
He said he wasn’t afraid to get arrested again. But he’s turning 69 next week and hopes he won’t have to spend his birthday in jail.
Zayna Syed is an environmental reporter for The Arizona Republic/azcentral. Follow her reporting on Twitter at @zaynasyed_ and send tips or other information about stories to zayna.syed@arizonarepublic.com.
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A former Coquille High School teacher is behind bars on a $200,000 bond after a Coos County grand jury indicted him on 30 felony counts of encouraging child sex abuse.
Kory Sturgess, who was fired by the Coquille School District when he was arrested in October, is facing 15 charges of encouraging child sex abuse in the first degree and 15 counts of encouraging child sex abuse in the second degree. The first degree charge is a Class B felony while the second-degree charge is a Class C felony.
The grand jury handed down the indictments May 10, and the Coquille Police Department began searching for Sturgess three days later after an arrest warrant was signed and finalized.
The same day, officers with the Coquille Police Department worked with officers from the Springfield Police Department to find and arrest Sturgess. He was returned to Coos County and booked into the Coos County Jail, where he remained as of Tuesday.
According to an earlier report in The World, Sturgess was arrested in October after an investigation by the Coquille Police Department revealed Sturgess was involved in manufacturing photos depicting children in sexually explicit manners.
Police served a search warrant at his home, and which time Sturgess was arrested.
At the time of his arrest, Sturgess was a geometry and algebra teacher at Coquille High School. At the time, police said there was no indication Sturgess had done anything improper with local children.
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The police blotter is a public record of incidents as reported by law-enforcement agencies. All individuals arrested or charged with a crime are innocent until proven guilty. The information printed is preliminary and subject to change.
Friday, 5/13/2022:
North Bend
4:18 am, 1900 block of Meade Avenue, report of criminal trespass which resulted in warrant service. A 32 year old male was cited.
4:21 am, 3200 block of Tremont Avenue, report of bike theft.
11:41 am, 1600 block of Meade Avenue, report of possible dispute. An 18 year old male was charged with harassment domestic, strangulation and transported to Coos County jail.
2:58 pm, Newmark and Broadway, report of traffic signal malfunction.
3:10 pm, Maine and Broadway, traffic stop. A 27 year old male was cited.
5:10 pm, 1200 block of Virginia Avenue, report of ID theft. Subjects in possession of stolen check.
Coos Bay
6:42 am, 700 block of N 10th Street, report of disorderly conduct. Subject bothering patron, possibly impaired.
7:30 am, 1500 block of Pennsylvania, report of mail theft.
8:15 am, 1900 block of Woodland Drive, report of fraud. Victim of phone scam, claiming to be border patrol.
8:37 am, 200 block of E Johnson Avenue, report of unlawful entry into motor vehicle. Vehicle entered and items taken.
9:49 am, 3111 Ocean Boulevard, report of attempt to pass counterfeit money.
10:58 am, 1000 block of W Ingersoll Avenue, report of assault.
11:10 am, Seagate Avenue, report of criminal trespass. A 52 year old male was charged with criminal trespass 2, offensive littering and transported to Coos County jail.
1:24 pm, Puerta Vista Drive, traffic stop. A 31 year old male was cited for driving while suspended.
4:26 pm, 1000 block of S 1st Street, report of hit and run accident. To parked vehicle.
4:44 pm, 100 block of S 9th Street, report of unauthorized use of motor vehicle. Stolen vehicle.
5:27 pm, 100 block of Hall Avenue, report of burglary. Entry into impound yard and items taken from a vehicle.
10:05 pm, 600 block of N Morrison Street, report of illegal fireworks. A 34 year old male was cited for possession of illegal fireworks.
11:26 pm, 1600 block of Minnesota Avenue, traffic stop which resulted in probation violation. A 46 year old female was charged with probation violation detainer and transported to jail. A 38 year old male was cited.
Coquille
9:23 am, Sanford Heights, report of suspicious conditions.
5:05 pm, 100 block of N Vernon Street, report of theft.
7:21 pm, 400 block of W 4th Street, report of dispute.
8:28 pm, Highway 101 and mile post 249, report of suspicious conditions.
Reedsport
2:19 am, 400 block of Camellia Court, report of domestic disturbance.
9:43 am, Highway 101 and mile post 213, report of animal problem.
1:29 pm, Recreation Station, report of civil dispute.
3:37 pm, 900 block of S Hill Drive, report of harassment.
4:36 pm, 1200 block of Hawthorne Avenue, report of fraud.
4:55 pm, RV Masters of Oregon, report of animal problem.
11:28 pm, Tides Inn Bar and Grill, report of animal problem.
Saturday, 5/14/2022:
North Bend
10:11 am, 400 block of Newmark Street, report of theft.
12:20 pm, Marion Street, report of littering. RV possible dumping sewage on street.
9:13 pm, 1400 block of Sherman Avenue, report of vicious dog.
9:19 pm, 1700 block of Hamilton Avenue, report of criminal mischief to vehicle.
9:32 pm, Kinney and Ash, report of prowler.
Coos Bay
8:09 am, 1100 block of Newmark Avenue, report of criminal trespass. Transients sleeping on back porch.
11:54 am, 200 block of E Johnson Avenue, report of criminal trespass which resulted in warrant service on a 58 year old male.
12:10 pm, Subway and S 1st Street, traffic stop. A 46 year old male was cited.
12:47 pm, Mingus Park, report of two in parking lot in a dispute.
2:59 pm, 1900 block of Newmark Avenue, report of attempted theft of gas.
3:49 pm, Newmark and Norman, traffic stop. A 24 year old male was cited.
4:06 pm, 2000 block of Newmark Avenue, report of criminal trespass. Two subjects trespassed from Walmart by loss prevention.
4:43 pm, 500 block of Newmark Avenue, report of criminal trespass. Subject refusing to leave bathroom. Subject was transported to Coos County jail.
6:17 pm, 2500 block of N 12th Street, report of dispute. A 26 year old male was charged with assault 4 and transported to Coos County jail.
11:52 pm, Bayshore Chevron, report of gas theft.
Coquille
8:16 pm, 400 block of N Central Boulevard, report of shoplifter. A 27 year old male was charged with theft 3 and criminal trespass 2.
Reedsport
2:12 pm, Safeway, report of disturbance.
9:36 am, 1700 block of Greenwood Avenue, report of runaway.
6:17 pm, 100 block of E Railroad Avenue, report of animal problem.
11:35 pm, 200 block of Ranch Road, report of a disturbance.
Sunday, 5/15/2022:
North Bend
12:54 am, 3200 block of Tremont Street, report of theft from vehicle.
7:43 am, 2300 block of Oregon Avenue, report of unlawful entry into motor vehicle.
3:35 pm, 1100 block of Virginia Avenue, report of fuel theft.
5:47 pm, 3400 block of Scott Court, report of violation of restraining order. A 37 year old male was charged with violation of restraining order, burglary I and probation violation; Subject was arrested and transported to Coos County jail.
6:37 pm, 1600 block of Virginia Avenue, report of disorderly conduct. A 41 year old subject was charged with burglary 2, two counts assault 4, disorderly conduct 2, and criminal trespass I. Subject transported to Coos County jail.
7:26 pm, 3600 block of Broadway Street, report of theft of mislaid property.
Coos Bay
7:43 am, 50 block of E Central Avenue, report of violation city code. A 52 year old male was cited for criminal trespass 2.
10:07 am, Morrison and Salmon, traffic stop. A 24 year old male was cited.
10:54 am, Newmark and Norman, warrant service. A 34 year old male was cited.
10:53 am, 1000 block of S 1st Street, report of theft of services.
1:03 pm, 5th and D, traffic stop. A 41 year old male was arrested for violation of restraining order and transported to Coos County jail.
2:41 pm, 800 block of S Empire Boulevard, report of animal complaint. Dog trapped on roof of residence.
5:43 pm, 7th and Marshfield Jr. High, report of dog at large. Dog running in roadway.
5:48 pm, Broadway behind Uhaul, traffic stop. A 19 year old female was cited for driving while suspended.
6:59 pm, 500 block of S 4th Street, report of criminal trespass. A 31 year old was cited for criminal trespass 2.
Coquille
10:53 am, 100 block of N Birch Street, report of illegal camping. A 27 year old male was cited.
11:25 am, 100 block of E 1st Street, report of criminal trespass/shoplifter. A 27 year old male was cited for theft 3.
11:43 am, 100 block of E 1st Street, arrest. A 59 year old male was transported to Coos County jail.
1:42 pm, 400 block of N Central Boulevard, report of shoplifter. A 54 year old female was cited for theft 3.
Reedsport
10:20 am, N 14th Street and Highway Avenue, report of juvenile problem.
10:30 pm, Edgewood Apartments, report of disorderly conduct
10:46 pm, 1500 block of Ranch Road, report of civil dispute.
11:17 pm, 7-Eleven, report of disturbance.
Monday, 5/16/2022:
North Bend
6:30 am, 1500 block of Union Avenue, report of utility trailer theft.
6:14 pm, 3200 block of Tremont Avenue, report of unlawful entry into motor vehicle. A female subject was cited.
6:38 pm, 700 block of Virginia Avenue, report of violation of restraining order. A 45 year old male was charged and transported to Coos County jail.
7:48 pm, 3200 block of Tremont Avenue, caller reported theft of bike parts.
9:37 pm, 2300 block of State Street, report of civil problem over laptop.
Coos Bay
5:39 am, 100 block of N Marple, report of unlawful entry into motor vehicle.
6:05 am, 100 block of D Street, report of line down.
7:29 am, Broadway and Ingersoll, traffic stop. An 18 year old male was cited.
9:52 am, west end Newmark Avenue, traffic stop/warrant service. A 51 year old female was cited for driving while suspended and driving uninsured.
1:57 pm, 700 S Broadway Street, report of criminal trespass. A 31 year old male was cited for criminal trespass 2.
3:55 pm, 1200 block of N Bayshore Drive, report of theft of demo phone. A 46 year old male was charged with theft I, theft II and transported to Coos County jail.
Coquille
12:41 pm, 600 block of E 2nd Street, report of criminal mischief. Side view mirror of vehicle damaged.
7:33 pm, 40 block of S Cedar Street, report of criminal trespass/prowler. A 46 year old male was charged with criminal trespass II, attempted theft II and transported to Coos County jail.
Reedsport
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FARMER CITY — Blue Ridge High School graduation will be at 2 p.m. Sunday, May 22, at the high school.
The valedictorian is Sami Boogren. The salutatorian is Grace Coffey.
Alexis Anglin, Sami Boogren, Payton Burns, Grace Coffey, Wyatt Cole, Alissa Crawford, Hannah Day, Morgan Droz, Brayden Evans, Bradley Flannell
Elena Gebauer, Gabby Gilmore, Emma Hammer, Tray Hardesty, Ava Jamison, Abigail Johnson, Dylan Kelley, Josie Kirby, Shyann Kirby
Joey Leidner, Cameron Lindsay, Jacob Lupton, Tatem Madden, Jesse McKitrick, Farrah Michaels, Henry Mitchell, Angel Morgan, Gabby Ochat, Conner Otto, Hutch Partlow, Jaclyn Pearl, Aalexia Penny, Cameron Phillips
Dawson Raines, Autumn Smith, Aiden Soliday, Lane Spieker, Kallee Steinkamp, Dillon Tarter, Kanylea Torres, Ashlyn Voyles, Ben Wallace IV, Jamie Wanserski, Sarah Whitehosue, Tori Wingett and Alexis Young.
Fastest-growing counties in Illinois
Fastest-growing counties in Illinois
Why do people move from one county or region to another? The usual suspects are jobs, family, significant others, and overall cost of living, but there are other elements at play. For those with children, moving within close proximity of a highly rated school district is a key contributing factor. For younger adults just starting out, living someplace with a vibrant social scene might be a top priority. And for those whose careers have wound down after a lifetime of work, finding retirement-friendly communities is the goal—communities deemed to be safe, offer accessibility to medical resources and leisure activities in equal measure, and be affordable for those on a limited income.
This is, of course, by no means an exhaustive list. People’s reasons for choosing to live where they do are as diverse as people themselves.
As far as why certain counties across the U.S. have experienced growth, relocation is not the sole, or even primary, reason why. While more than 1,800 counties saw population gains in 2021, approximately 73% of all U.S. counties saw what the U.S. Census Bureau characterizes as a natural decrease . This was a significant jump from 2020, when 55.5% of countries experienced such a decrease. According to the Bureau, natural decrease is the simple result of “when there are more deaths than births in a population over a given time period.” In 2021, the conflation of fewer births with an aging population that was also absorbing a higher-than-usual mortality rate due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic led to this “increased decrease.”
Nonetheless, as stated 1,800 counties nationwide have grown larger over the last year, and a sizable percentage of them are in Illinois. Stacker compiled a list of the fastest-growing counties in Illinois using data from the U.S. Census Bureau. Counties are ranked by the highest population growth from 2010 to 2020, based on the U.S. Decennial Census.
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#50. Marshall County
- 2010 to 2020 population change: -898
--- #2,438 among all counties nationwide
- 2010 to 2020 percent population change: -7.1%
--- #74 among counties in Illinois, #2,633 among all counties nationwide
- 2020 population: 11,742
--- #85 largest county in Illinois, #2,297 largest county nationwide
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#49. Clark County
- 2010 to 2020 population change: -880
--- #2,425 among all counties nationwide
- 2010 to 2020 percent population change: -5.4%
--- #57 among counties in Illinois, #2,384 among all counties nationwide
- 2020 population: 15,455
--- #71 largest county in Illinois, #2,064 largest county nationwide
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#48. Warren County
- 2010 to 2020 population change: -872
--- #2,421 among all counties nationwide
- 2010 to 2020 percent population change: -4.9%
--- #52 among counties in Illinois, #2,317 among all counties nationwide
- 2020 population: 16,835
--- #63 largest county in Illinois, #1,979 largest county nationwide
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#47. Clinton County
- 2010 to 2020 population change: -863
--- #2,415 among all counties nationwide
- 2010 to 2020 percent population change: -2.3%
--- #26 among counties in Illinois, #1,890 among all counties nationwide
- 2020 population: 36,899
--- #38 largest county in Illinois, #1,256 largest county nationwide
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#46. White County
- 2010 to 2020 population change: -788
--- #2,379 among all counties nationwide
- 2010 to 2020 percent population change: -5.4%
--- #56 among counties in Illinois, #2,380 among all counties nationwide
- 2020 population: 13,877
--- #76 largest county in Illinois, #2,164 largest county nationwide
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#45. Christian County
- 2010 to 2020 population change: -768
--- #2,369 among all counties nationwide
- 2010 to 2020 percent population change: -2.2%
--- #25 among counties in Illinois, #1,881 among all counties nationwide
- 2020 population: 34,032
--- #43 largest county in Illinois, #1,328 largest county nationwide
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#44. Mercer County
- 2010 to 2020 population change: -735
--- #2,351 among all counties nationwide
- 2010 to 2020 percent population change: -4.5%
--- #46 among counties in Illinois, #2,235 among all counties nationwide
- 2020 population: 15,699
--- #69 largest county in Illinois, #2,048 largest county nationwide
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#43. Boone County
- 2010 to 2020 population change: -717
--- #2,344 among all counties nationwide
- 2010 to 2020 percent population change: -1.3%
--- #21 among counties in Illinois, #1,710 among all counties nationwide
- 2020 population: 53,448
--- #25 largest county in Illinois, #943 largest county nationwide
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#42. Pope County
- 2010 to 2020 population change: -707
--- #2,335 among all counties nationwide
- 2010 to 2020 percent population change: -15.8%
--- #100 among counties in Illinois, #3,062 among all counties nationwide
- 2020 population: 3,763
--- #101 largest county in Illinois, #2,902 largest county nationwide
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#41. Brown County
- 2010 to 2020 population change: -693
--- #2,325 among all counties nationwide
- 2010 to 2020 percent population change: -10.0%
--- #89 among counties in Illinois, #2,864 among all counties nationwide
- 2020 population: 6,244
--- #93 largest county in Illinois, #2,718 largest county nationwide
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#40. Hardin County
- 2010 to 2020 population change: -671
--- #2,303 among all counties nationwide
- 2010 to 2020 percent population change: -15.5%
--- #98 among counties in Illinois, #3,057 among all counties nationwide
- 2020 population: 3,649
--- #102 largest county in Illinois, #2,913 largest county nationwide
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#39. Calhoun County
- 2010 to 2020 population change: -652
--- #2,287 among all counties nationwide
- 2010 to 2020 percent population change: -12.8%
--- #94 among counties in Illinois, #2,987 among all counties nationwide
- 2020 population: 4,437
--- #100 largest county in Illinois, #2,860 largest county nationwide
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#38. Fayette County
- 2010 to 2020 population change: -652
--- #2,287 among all counties nationwide
- 2010 to 2020 percent population change: -2.9%
--- #31 among counties in Illinois, #1,988 among all counties nationwide
- 2020 population: 21,488
--- #55 largest county in Illinois, #1,741 largest county nationwide
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#37. Gallatin County
- 2010 to 2020 population change: -643
--- #2,278 among all counties nationwide
- 2010 to 2020 percent population change: -11.5%
--- #92 among counties in Illinois, #2,947 among all counties nationwide
- 2020 population: 4,946
--- #99 largest county in Illinois, #2,828 largest county nationwide
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#36. Jo Daviess County
- 2010 to 2020 population change: -643
--- #2,278 among all counties nationwide
- 2010 to 2020 percent population change: -2.8%
--- #30 among counties in Illinois, #1,974 among all counties nationwide
- 2020 population: 22,035
--- #53 largest county in Illinois, #1,713 largest county nationwide
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#35. Schuyler County
- 2010 to 2020 population change: -642
--- #2,275 among all counties nationwide
- 2010 to 2020 percent population change: -8.5%
--- #81 among counties in Illinois, #2,751 among all counties nationwide
- 2020 population: 6,902
--- #90 largest county in Illinois, #2,667 largest county nationwide
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#34. Cass County
- 2010 to 2020 population change: -600
--- #2,244 among all counties nationwide
- 2010 to 2020 percent population change: -4.4%
--- #43 among counties in Illinois, #2,226 among all counties nationwide
- 2020 population: 13,042
--- #82 largest county in Illinois, #2,212 largest county nationwide
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#33. Cumberland County
- 2010 to 2020 population change: -598
--- #2,241 among all counties nationwide
- 2010 to 2020 percent population change: -5.4%
--- #58 among counties in Illinois, #2,390 among all counties nationwide
- 2020 population: 10,450
--- #87 largest county in Illinois, #2,382 largest county nationwide
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#32. Stark County
- 2010 to 2020 population change: -594
--- #2,239 among all counties nationwide
- 2010 to 2020 percent population change: -9.9%
--- #88 among counties in Illinois, #2,854 among all counties nationwide
- 2020 population: 5,400
--- #95 largest county in Illinois, #2,786 largest county nationwide
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#31. Wabash County
- 2010 to 2020 population change: -586
--- #2,232 among all counties nationwide
- 2010 to 2020 percent population change: -4.9%
--- #51 among counties in Illinois, #2,312 among all counties nationwide
- 2020 population: 11,361
--- #86 largest county in Illinois, #2,324 largest county nationwide
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#30. Wayne County
- 2010 to 2020 population change: -581
--- #2,231 among all counties nationwide
- 2010 to 2020 percent population change: -3.5%
--- #37 among counties in Illinois, #2,071 among all counties nationwide
- 2020 population: 16,179
--- #66 largest county in Illinois, #2,022 largest county nationwide
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#29. Union County
- 2010 to 2020 population change: -564
--- #2,209 among all counties nationwide
- 2010 to 2020 percent population change: -3.2%
--- #33 among counties in Illinois, #2,026 among all counties nationwide
- 2020 population: 17,244
--- #61 largest county in Illinois, #1,952 largest county nationwide
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#28. Ford County
- 2010 to 2020 population change: -547
--- #2,196 among all counties nationwide
- 2010 to 2020 percent population change: -3.9%
--- #40 among counties in Illinois, #2,146 among all counties nationwide
- 2020 population: 13,534
--- #78 largest county in Illinois, #2,183 largest county nationwide
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#27. Clay County
- 2010 to 2020 population change: -527
--- #2,169 among all counties nationwide
- 2010 to 2020 percent population change: -3.8%
--- #39 among counties in Illinois, #2,134 among all counties nationwide
- 2020 population: 13,288
--- #80 largest county in Illinois, #2,197 largest county nationwide
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#26. Edwards County
- 2010 to 2020 population change: -476
--- #2,120 among all counties nationwide
- 2010 to 2020 percent population change: -7.1%
--- #73 among counties in Illinois, #2,628 among all counties nationwide
- 2020 population: 6,245
--- #92 largest county in Illinois, #2,717 largest county nationwide
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#25. Hamilton County
- 2010 to 2020 population change: -464
--- #2,106 among all counties nationwide
- 2010 to 2020 percent population change: -5.5%
--- #59 among counties in Illinois, #2,404 among all counties nationwide
- 2020 population: 7,993
--- #89 largest county in Illinois, #2,579 largest county nationwide
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#24. Richland County
- 2010 to 2020 population change: -420
--- #2,068 among all counties nationwide
- 2010 to 2020 percent population change: -2.6%
--- #29 among counties in Illinois, #1,941 among all counties nationwide
- 2020 population: 15,813
--- #67 largest county in Illinois, #2,041 largest county nationwide
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#23. Jasper County
- 2010 to 2020 population change: -411
--- #2,054 among all counties nationwide
- 2010 to 2020 percent population change: -4.2%
--- #41 among counties in Illinois, #2,199 among all counties nationwide
- 2020 population: 9,287
--- #88 largest county in Illinois, #2,468 largest county nationwide
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#22. Menard County
- 2010 to 2020 population change: -408
--- #2,049 among all counties nationwide
- 2010 to 2020 percent population change: -3.2%
--- #35 among counties in Illinois, #2,037 among all counties nationwide
- 2020 population: 12,297
--- #83 largest county in Illinois, #2,256 largest county nationwide
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#21. Scott County
- 2010 to 2020 population change: -406
--- #2,048 among all counties nationwide
- 2010 to 2020 percent population change: -7.6%
--- #76 among counties in Illinois, #2,677 among all counties nationwide
- 2020 population: 4,949
--- #98 largest county in Illinois, #2,827 largest county nationwide
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#20. Putnam County
- 2010 to 2020 population change: -369
--- #2,002 among all counties nationwide
- 2010 to 2020 percent population change: -6.1%
--- #67 among counties in Illinois, #2,492 among all counties nationwide
- 2020 population: 5,637
--- #94 largest county in Illinois, #2,768 largest county nationwide
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#19. Moultrie County
- 2010 to 2020 population change: -320
--- #1,940 among all counties nationwide
- 2010 to 2020 percent population change: -2.2%
--- #24 among counties in Illinois, #1,877 among all counties nationwide
- 2020 population: 14,526
--- #74 largest county in Illinois, #2,116 largest county nationwide
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#18. Douglas County
- 2010 to 2020 population change: -240
--- #1,829 among all counties nationwide
- 2010 to 2020 percent population change: -1.2%
--- #19 among counties in Illinois, #1,690 among all counties nationwide
- 2020 population: 19,740
--- #58 largest county in Illinois, #1,831 largest county nationwide
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#17. Woodford County
- 2010 to 2020 population change: -197
--- #1,769 among all counties nationwide
- 2010 to 2020 percent population change: -0.5%
--- #17 among counties in Illinois, #1,574 among all counties nationwide
- 2020 population: 38,467
--- #34 largest county in Illinois, #1,213 largest county nationwide
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#16. Piatt County
- 2010 to 2020 population change: -56
--- #1,571 among all counties nationwide
- 2010 to 2020 percent population change: -0.3%
--- #16 among counties in Illinois, #1,552 among all counties nationwide
- 2020 population: 16,673
--- #65 largest county in Illinois, #1,992 largest county nationwide
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#15. Carroll County
- 2010 to 2020 population change: +315
--- #1,247 among all counties nationwide
- 2010 to 2020 percent population change: +2.0%
--- #7 among counties in Illinois, #1,176 among all counties nationwide
- 2020 population: 15,702
--- #68 largest county in Illinois, #2,047 largest county nationwide
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#14. Effingham County
- 2010 to 2020 population change: +426
--- #1,191 among all counties nationwide
- 2010 to 2020 percent population change: +1.2%
--- #11 among counties in Illinois, #1,298 among all counties nationwide
- 2020 population: 34,668
--- #41 largest county in Illinois, #1,308 largest county nationwide
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#13. Johnson County
- 2010 to 2020 population change: +726
--- #1,080 among all counties nationwide
- 2010 to 2020 percent population change: +5.8%
--- #3 among counties in Illinois, #744 among all counties nationwide
- 2020 population: 13,308
--- #79 largest county in Illinois, #2,195 largest county nationwide
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#12. Williamson County
- 2010 to 2020 population change: +796
--- #1,059 among all counties nationwide
- 2010 to 2020 percent population change: +1.2%
--- #12 among counties in Illinois, #1,310 among all counties nationwide
- 2020 population: 67,153
--- #22 largest county in Illinois, #798 largest county nationwide
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#11. Kane County
- 2010 to 2020 population change: +1,253
--- #952 among all counties nationwide
- 2010 to 2020 percent population change: +0.2%
--- #15 among counties in Illinois, #1,451 among all counties nationwide
- 2020 population: 516,522
--- #5 largest county in Illinois, #140 largest county nationwide
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#10. McLean County
- 2010 to 2020 population change: +1,382
--- #931 among all counties nationwide
- 2010 to 2020 percent population change: +0.8%
--- #13 among counties in Illinois, #1,363 among all counties nationwide
- 2020 population: 170,954
--- #13 largest county in Illinois, #388 largest county nationwide
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#9. McHenry County
- 2010 to 2020 population change: +1,469
--- #912 among all counties nationwide
- 2010 to 2020 percent population change: +0.5%
--- #14 among counties in Illinois, #1,417 among all counties nationwide
- 2020 population: 310,229
--- #6 largest county in Illinois, #230 largest county nationwide
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#8. Monroe County
- 2010 to 2020 population change: +2,005
--- #815 among all counties nationwide
- 2010 to 2020 percent population change: +6.1%
--- #2 among counties in Illinois, #706 among all counties nationwide
- 2020 population: 34,962
--- #40 largest county in Illinois, #1,300 largest county nationwide
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#7. Grundy County
- 2010 to 2020 population change: +2,470
--- #753 among all counties nationwide
- 2010 to 2020 percent population change: +4.9%
--- #4 among counties in Illinois, #830 among all counties nationwide
- 2020 population: 52,533
--- #27 largest county in Illinois, #958 largest county nationwide
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#6. Champaign County
- 2010 to 2020 population change: +4,784
--- #578 among all counties nationwide
- 2010 to 2020 percent population change: +2.4%
--- #6 among counties in Illinois, #1,132 among all counties nationwide
- 2020 population: 205,865
--- #10 largest county in Illinois, #333 largest county nationwide
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#5. Lake County
- 2010 to 2020 population change: +10,880
--- #407 among all counties nationwide
- 2010 to 2020 percent population change: +1.5%
--- #10 among counties in Illinois, #1,247 among all counties nationwide
- 2020 population: 714,342
--- #3 largest county in Illinois, #97 largest county nationwide
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#4. DuPage County
- 2010 to 2020 population change: +15,953
--- #336 among all counties nationwide
- 2010 to 2020 percent population change: +1.7%
--- #8 among counties in Illinois, #1,221 among all counties nationwide
- 2020 population: 932,877
--- #2 largest county in Illinois, #59 largest county nationwide
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#3. Kendall County
- 2010 to 2020 population change: +17,133
--- #320 among all counties nationwide
- 2010 to 2020 percent population change: +14.9%
--- #1 among counties in Illinois, #229 among all counties nationwide
- 2020 population: 131,869
--- #15 largest county in Illinois, #489 largest county nationwide
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#2. Will County
- 2010 to 2020 population change: +18,795
--- #305 among all counties nationwide
- 2010 to 2020 percent population change: +2.8%
--- #5 among counties in Illinois, #1,087 among all counties nationwide
- 2020 population: 696,355
--- #4 largest county in Illinois, #98 largest county nationwide
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NORMAL — Leah Marlene supporters will have at least two options on Sunday to join with others in the community to watch the "American Idol" finale and cheer on the Normal-raised musician.
McLean County Unit 5 will continue its tradition of celebrating its alumna with a watch party at Normal West High School. There will be a pre-party starting at 5 p.m. with activities like face painting, yard games, food trucks and concessions, including The Garlic Press' "Leah Marlene Music Mix Popcorn," the district said in an email to The Pantagraph.
The "Idol" finale starts at 7 p.m. and will be shown on a 40-foot screen at Normal West.
Tickets for the event are $3 and go on sale at 3 p.m. Friday. There will be a limited number of tickets available. Links to ticket sales are available on the Unit 5 website at www.unit5.org and on its Facebook page .
Illinois State University Athletics is holding its free watch party in Redbird Arena , in conjunction with Radio Bloomington.
Given the size of the crowd during Marlene's hometown visit on Tuesday, the organizers thought it might be good to have a larger space open beyond Normal West, said Mike Williams, assistant athletics director for communications.
"They realized, 'Hey, we may need a bigger spot to do this,'" he said.
Earlier this week, officials told The Pantagraph they estimated the crowd in uptown on Tuesday at 10,000 to 15,000 people.
Redbird Athletics has hosted similar events in the past when ISU teams went to NCAA tournaments, Williams said. He expects Sunday's event will be bigger than some of those, however.
Outside food and drinks are not allowed, but the concession stands will be open. Doors open at 6 p.m. and the show will be put on the central scoreboard, which has screens on all four sides. Parking will be available in the lots next to the stadium.
Those watching at home can see the finale at 7 p.m. on ABC affiliates.
Supporters can vote for their favorite contestant starting at 7 p.m. Central Time on Sunday. There are three ways to vote: by text, on the ABC website at idolvote.abc.com and via the "American Idol" app. Each person can vote up to 10 times on each method, for a total of 30 votes.
More info on voting can be found at idolvote.abc.com/#faq .
"No matter where you watch Sunday night, make sure to vote!" Unit 5 said in its email.
Photos: 'American Idol' finalist Leah Marlene returns to Normal for concert, parade
"American Idol" finalist Leah Marlene reacts to the crowd at a parade in her honor Tuesday, May, 17, 2022, in uptown Normal.
CLAY JACKSON, THE PANTAGRAPH
"American Idol" finalist Leah Marlene waves to the crowd at a parade in her honor Tuesday, May, 17, 2022, in uptown Normal.
CLAY JACKSON, THE PANTAGRAPH
"American Idol" finalist Leah Marlene is honored with a proclamation from Normal Mayor Chris Koos, who declared May 17, 2022, to be "Leah Marlene Day" for the town.
CLAY JACKSON, THE PANTAGRAPH
A crowd gathers for "American Idol" finalist Leah Marlene's concert Tuesday, May 17, 2022, in uptown Normal.
CLAY JACKSON, THE PANTAGRAPH
The crowd reacts to "American Idol" finalist Leah Marlene during her concert Tuesday, May 17, 2022, in uptown Normal.
CLAY JACKSON, THE PANTAGRAPH
The crowd reacts to "American Idol" finalist Leah Marlene during her concert Tuesday, May 17, 2022, in uptown Normal.
CLAY JACKSON, THE PANTAGRAPH
Leah Marlene waves to the crowd after Normal Mayor Chris Koos declared Leah Marlene Day on Tuesday, May 17, 2022.
CLAY JACKSON, THE PANTAGRAPH
The crowd reacts to "American Idol" finalist Leah Marlene at her concert Tuesday, May 17, 2022, in uptown Normal.
CLAY JACKSON, THE PANTAGRAPH
Leah Marlene performs during a concert in uptown Normal on Tuesday, May 17, 2022, as part of filming for "American Idol," where she is competing against two other finalists for the top spot.
CLAY JACKSON, THE PANTAGRAPH
"American Idol" finalist Leah Marlene looks at the audience who gathered in uptown Normal to watch her being honored by Normal Mayor Chris Koos on Tuesday, May 17, 2022.
CLAY JACKSON, THE PANTAGRAPH
"American Idol" finalist Leah Marlene appeared in uptown Normal on Tuesday for a parade and free concert.
CLAY JACKSON, THE PANTAGRAPH
"American Idol" finalist Leah Marlene appeared in uptown Normal on Tuesday for a parade and free concert.
CLAY JACKSON, THE PANTAGRAPH
"American Idol" finalist Leah Marlene appeared in uptown Normal on Tuesday for a parade and free concert.
CLAY JACKSON, THE PANTAGRAPH
"American Idol" finalist Leah Marlene appeared in uptown Normal on Tuesday for a parade and free concert.
CLAY JACKSON, THE PANTAGRAPH
"American Idol" finalist Leah Marlene appeared in uptown Normal on Tuesday for a parade and free concert.
CLAY JACKSON, THE PANTAGRAPH
"American Idol" finalist Leah Marlene appeared in uptown Normal on Tuesday for a parade and free concert.
CLAY JACKSON, THE PANTAGRAPH
"American Idol" finalist Leah Marlene appeared in uptown Normal on Tuesday for a parade and free concert.
CLAY JACKSON, THE PANTAGRAPH
"American Idol" finalist Leah Marlene appeared in uptown Normal on Tuesday for a parade and free concert.
CLAY JACKSON, THE PANTAGRAPH
"American Idol" finalist Leah Marlene appeared in uptown Normal on Tuesday for a parade and free concert.
CLAY JACKSON, THE PANTAGRAPH
"American Idol" finalist Leah Marlene appeared in uptown Normal on Tuesday for a parade and free concert.
CLAY JACKSON, THE PANTAGRAPH
"American Idol" finalist Leah Marlene appeared in uptown Normal on Tuesday for a parade and free concert.
CLAY JACKSON, THE PANTAGRAPH
"American Idol" finalist Leah Marlene appeared in uptown Normal on Tuesday for a parade and free concert.
CLAY JACKSON, THE PANTAGRAPH
"American Idol" finalist Leah Marlene appeared in uptown Normal on Tuesday for a parade and free concert.
CLAY JACKSON, THE PANTAGRAPH
"American Idol" finalist Leah Marlene appeared in uptown Normal on Tuesday for a parade and free concert.
CLAY JACKSON, THE PANTAGRAPH
"American Idol" finalist Leah Marlene appeared in uptown Normal on Tuesday for a parade and free concert.
CLAY JACKSON, THE PANTAGRAPH
"American Idol" finalist Leah Marlene appeared in uptown Normal on Tuesday for a parade and free concert.
CLAY JACKSON, THE PANTAGRAPH
"American Idol" finalist Leah Marlene appeared in uptown Normal on Tuesday for a parade and free concert.
CLAY JACKSON, THE PANTAGRAPH
"American Idol" finalist Leah Marlene appeared in uptown Normal on Tuesday for a parade and free concert.
CLAY JACKSON, THE PANTAGRAPH
"American Idol" finalist Leah Marlene appeared in uptown Normal on Tuesday for a parade and free concert.
CLAY JACKSON, THE PANTAGRAPH
"American Idol" finalist Leah Marlene appeared in uptown Normal on Tuesday for a parade and free concert.
CLAY JACKSON, THE PANTAGRAPH
"American Idol" finalist Leah Marlene appeared in uptown Normal on Tuesday for a parade and free concert.
CLAY JACKSON, THE PANTAGRAPH
"American Idol" finalist Leah Marlene appeared in uptown Normal on Tuesday for a parade and free concert.
CLAY JACKSON, THE PANTAGRAPH
"American Idol" finalist Leah Marlene appeared in uptown Normal on Tuesday for a parade and free concert.
CLAY JACKSON, THE PANTAGRAPH
"American Idol" finalist Leah Marlene appeared in uptown Normal on Tuesday for a parade and free concert.
CLAY JACKSON, THE PANTAGRAPH
"American Idol" finalist Leah Marlene appeared in uptown Normal on Tuesday for a parade and free concert.
CLAY JACKSON, THE PANTAGRAPH
"American Idol" finalist Leah Marlene appeared in uptown Normal on Tuesday for a parade and free concert.
CLAY JACKSON, THE PANTAGRAPH
"American Idol" finalist Leah Marlene appeared in uptown Normal on Tuesday for a parade and free concert.
CLAY JACKSON, THE PANTAGRAPH
"American Idol" finalist Leah Marlene appeared in uptown Normal on Tuesday for a parade and free concert.
CLAY JACKSON, THE PANTAGRAPH
"American Idol" finalist Leah Marlene appeared in uptown Normal on Tuesday for a parade and free concert.
CLAY JACKSON, THE PANTAGRAPH
"American Idol" finalist Leah Marlene appeared in uptown Normal on Tuesday for a parade and free concert.
CLAY JACKSON, THE PANTAGRAPH
"American Idol" finalist Leah Marlene appeared in uptown Normal on Tuesday for a parade and free concert.
CLAY JACKSON, THE PANTAGRAPH
"American Idol" finalist Leah Marlene appeared in uptown Normal on Tuesday for a parade and free concert.
CLAY JACKSON, THE PANTAGRAPH
"American Idol" finalist Leah Marlene appeared in uptown Normal on Tuesday for a parade and free concert.
CLAY JACKSON, THE PANTAGRAPH
"American Idol" finalist Leah Marlene appeared in uptown Normal on Tuesday for a parade and free concert.
CLAY JACKSON, THE PANTAGRAPH
"American Idol" finalist Leah Marlene appeared in uptown Normal on Tuesday for a parade and free concert.
CLAY JACKSON, THE PANTAGRAPH
"American Idol" finalist Leah Marlene appeared in uptown Normal on Tuesday for a parade and free concert.
CLAY JACKSON, THE PANTAGRAPH
"American Idol" finalist Leah Marlene appeared in uptown Normal on Tuesday for a parade and free concert.
CLAY JACKSON, THE PANTAGRAPH
"American Idol" finalist Leah Marlene appeared in uptown Normal on Tuesday for a parade and free concert.
CLAY JACKSON, THE PANTAGRAPH
"American Idol" finalist Leah Marlene appeared in uptown Normal on Tuesday for a parade and free concert.
CLAY JACKSON, THE PANTAGRAPH
"American Idol" finalist Leah Marlene appeared in uptown Normal on Tuesday for a parade and free concert.
CLAY JACKSON, THE PANTAGRAPH
"American Idol" finalist Leah Marlene appeared in uptown Normal on Tuesday for a parade and free concert.
CLAY JACKSON, THE PANTAGRAPH
"American Idol" finalist Leah Marlene appeared in uptown Normal on Tuesday for a parade and free concert.
CLAY JACKSON, THE PANTAGRAPH
"American Idol" finalist Leah Marlene appeared in uptown Normal on Tuesday for a parade and free concert.
CLAY JACKSON, THE PANTAGRAPH
"American Idol" finalist Leah Marlene appeared in uptown Normal on Tuesday for a parade and free concert.
CLAY JACKSON, THE PANTAGRAPH
"American Idol" finalist Leah Marlene appeared in uptown Normal on Tuesday for a parade and free concert.
CLAY JACKSON, THE PANTAGRAPH
"American Idol" finalist Leah Marlene appeared in uptown Normal on Tuesday for a parade and free concert.
CLAY JACKSON, THE PANTAGRAPH
"American Idol" finalist Leah Marlene appeared in uptown Normal on Tuesday for a parade and free concert.
CLAY JACKSON, THE PANTAGRAPH
"American Idol" finalist Leah Marlene appeared in uptown Normal on Tuesday for a parade and free concert.
CLAY JACKSON, THE PANTAGRAPH
"American Idol" finalist Leah Marlene appeared in uptown Normal on Tuesday for a parade and free concert.
CLAY JACKSON, THE PANTAGRAPH
Leah Marlene plays for a live audience Tuesday night at a free concert in Uptown Normal just two days after she became one of the top 3 performers in this season's American Idol contest.
Brendan Denison
From left, Paula and Eva Williamson and Jackie Reese, all of Tilton, hold up signs expressing their support for Leah Marlene before a free concert Tuesday in Normal.
Brendan Denison
Crowds fill North Street in Uptown Normal Tuesday evening for a free Leah Marlene homecoming concert.
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Hannah Hinthorn, 12, of Bloomington holds a sign asking for "American Idol" finalist Leah Marlene's signature with Linda Jackson, right, before Marlene's concert Tuesday in Normal.
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Livi Blade, 10, of Bloomington, left, and family friend Nicki Green pose for a photo in advance of Leah Marlene's parade and concert Tuesday in Normal.
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"American Idol" finalist Leah Marlene, right, takes in the crowd on Tuesday before Normal Mayor Chris Koos, left, officially declares Tuesday, May 17, 2022, to be Leah Marlene Day following a parade in uptown Normal.
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From left, Jeremy, Jennifer and Julia Rady brush up on coverage of Leah Marlene's homecoming plans in Tuesday's Pantagraph prior to Marlene's appearance at Uptown Circle in Normal. The trio traveled from Mukwonago, Wisconsin, on Tuesday to see Marlene's free show.
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JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (WJHL) – Boaters are back out on the water, and the levels have reached full summer pool on Boone Lake.
TVA officials said they set June 1 as a deadline to reach full pool but instead achieved their goal much earlier this year with full levels hitting on May 20.
While 2021 marked the first time in seven years that Boone Lake saw those normal summer levels return, this year is slightly different having already achieved that goal with a little over a week left to spare.
“This year we’re right back to normal operating guide curves, so we’re right at the levels we were anticipating for June 1 hitting the summer poll level and we ended up hitting it a little bit before then,” said TVA spokesperson, Mary Ellen Miller.
TWRA officials told News Channel 11 that this is exactly when they start to see an uptick in boaters.
“I know a lot of boaters have been waiting for Boone to get to full pool before they get out here because they were not sure of what has grown up and where some of the underwater rock ledges are, so they have been waiting for the lake to fully come up before they get out,” said TWRA Boating Officer, John Ripley.
With an anticipated increase of boaters this weekend and into the Memorial Day holiday next week, Ripley is reminding boaters that Saturday marks the start of National Safe Boating Week.
It starts on May 21 and will run through May 27. The week-long event promotes responsibility on the water and mainly pushes the use of life jackets.
Some other important reminders for this week are: Make sure your vessel is registered correctly with stickers displayed, check the forecast before you head out, and make sure your driver is sober.
Miller said reaching these full levels this soon is good news for boaters. On Friday, the TVA boat ramp was buzzing with boaters ready to take advantage.
“When they see it at 1382, they’re just so thrilled to see it at top capacity, ready to go boating and fishing. All you have to do is look around here and you can tell people are taking advantage of Boone Lake and how wonderful it is right now,” she said.
To celebrate the completion of the dam repair project, TVA will be hosting an event next week welcoming people back to Boone Lake.
It will be held on Wednesday, May 21 from 3-5 p.m. at the dam. It’s free and all are welcome and encouraged to attend.
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CHURCH HILL, Tenn. (WJHL) – Another fundraiser is in the works for a Church Hill woman suffering from a rare condition that is untreatable in the United States.
Isabel Blevins was diagnosed with the hypermobile type of Ehlers-Danlos syndrome after years of hospital visits without any answers. Her condition affects as many as one in every 5,000-20,000 people globally, according to the National Library of Medicine.
She is raising funds to afford a special surgery in Germany. Without it, she will continue to live with the two feeding tubes she currently needs to survive and she says her quality of life will continue to diminish. Blevins previously described her ongoing symptoms to News Channel 11, which included fevers, severe abdominal pain and difficulty eating.
A gospel band, Phillips and Banks, heard about her struggles and wanted to help. The band is based out of Bristol, Tennessee.
“They asked if you’d be willing to be involved in this, and as soon as they started telling us her story, we were inspired to do whatever we could to help her,” said Jacob Phillips, one of the members of the four-person band.
The live music performance will be held at Ridgeview Baptist Church in Church Hill on June 4 at 6 p.m.
The event is not ticketed, but those hoping to help raise funds for Blevins’ surgery are asked to bring donations.
A previous GoFundMe effort raised more than $49,000 to help get her to Germany. The Blevins family said the cost of travel, surgery and living expenses over the course of the venture would cost around $80,000.
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SACRAMENTO, Calif. — California employers added 41,400 new jobs in April, dropping the state's unemployment rate to the lowest its been since the start of the pandemic following 14 consecutive months of growth.
The nation's most populous state has now regained more than 91% of the 2.7 million jobs lost in March and April 2020, back at the start of the pandemic when Gov. Gavin Newsom issued the nation's first statewide stay-at-home order that forced many businesses to close.
California's labor force — the number of people who either have jobs or are looking for work — added 111,800 people in April, an encouraging sign for employers who have had trouble finding workers to keep up with surging demand for goods and services.
“These are encouraging signs indicating that California's economy is gradually returning to normal,” said Sung Won Sohn, a professor of economics at Loyola Marymount University who closely monitors California's economy.
But there are troubling signs on the horizon. California's job growth isn't what it could have been, as indicated by nearly 1.28 million job openings across the state at the end of March. Inflation remains high, with average gas prices in the state hitting a record-high of $6.06 per gallon on Friday. Home sales — which have reached record highs during the pandemic — have slowed following a rapid rise in mortgage rates.
“In the last five decades, a similar collection of economic conditions has occurred six times. Each of those six times a recession has occurred within two years (and often sooner),” the nonpartisan Legislative Analyst's Office wrote earlier this week in assessing California and the nation's heightened risk of an economic downturn.
With 39 million residents — accounting for more than 11% of the U.S. population — the health of California's economy is key to the nation as a whole. From January 2021 to January 2022, California jobs grew 7.4% compared to the national rate of 4.6%, according to the California Employment Development Department.
Of course, one reason California has been able to add so many jobs in the past year is because of the staggering number of jobs lost in the first two months of the pandemic. It's taken more than two years for the state to regain more than 90% of those job losses.
Still, new unemployment claims in California remain high, with the state accounting for nearly 24% of all new jobless claims in the country. California's accounts for about 11% of the U.S. labor force.
“It's a picture of a state economy that’s recovering, but I would say in danger of going backward or stalling,” said Michael Bernick, an attorney with Duane Morris and a former director of the California Employment Development Department.
Close to 80% of California's job gains came from its major population centers in Los Angeles and the San Francisco Bay area. Santa Clara and Marin counties had the lowest unemployment rates in the state at 2.1%, while rural Imperial County along the U.S.-Mexico border had the highest unemployment rate at 11.7%.
Statewide, eight of California's industry sectors added new jobs in April. The biggest increase was in the leisure and hospitality sector, which was the hardest hit during the pandemic because of the restrictions on public gatherings. The information sector — which includes things like publishing, motion pictures and sound recording, telecommunications, and broadcasting — added 2,200 new jobs as the industry has now regained all of its employment losses during the pandemic.
The biggest job losses came in construction, which lost 13,200 jobs in April. State officials said most of the losses came from foundation, exterior and finishing contractors, who were impacted by rain in April.
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CALIFORNIA, USA — This story was originally published by CalMatters.
The University of California is vowing to offer its California undergraduates a debt-free college experience by 2030 as part of an overhaul of how the system views college affordability.
To get there, the system of 230,000 students seeking bachelor’s degrees is relying on a mix of state and federal support, revenues from recent tuition increases, and students working part-time to cover the full cost of an education. Students from wealthier households would also rely on parental support.
The system’s governing body, the Board of Regents, took another step toward that debt-free goal Thursday by voting to prioritize part-time work over taking out loans as part of the UC’s official financial aid policy. The change is subtle but is yet another instance of the UC signaling that its students should be able to earn a bachelor’s degree without the need to borrow within the next several years.
“The preferred outcome of our financial aid strategy is that students can afford their education through opportunities for part-time work made available to them and minimize student loan borrowing,” said Michael Brown, provost of the entire UC system, at Wednesday’s UC Regents meeting.
Though more than half of UC’s in-state undergraduate students don’t pay tuition due to financial aid, the free-college movement has widened its scope to include non-academic expenses that are still vital to a student’s education, such as housing, transportation and food.
All those expenses add up. Just over half of resident students graduate from the UC with student loans, accumulating an average of $18,800 in debt. It’s a figure that’s well below the national average but is still a financial millstone around borrowers’ necks. A CalMatters analysis noted low-income students who receive federal aid also take out loans, at amounts ranging from $11,000 to $16,000 typically.
Earlier in the year, the UC said it would award additional aid to 6,000 low-income students this fall so the students could avoid loans.
The 2030 debt-free goal depends in large part on compliance from California’s lawmakers and the federal government.
The state Legislature and Gov. Gavin Newsom are expected to commit $632 million this year as part of a down payment on a debt-free grant that experts say will eventually cost $2.6 billion. Once fully funded, the grant is supposed to give students enough money to cover the full cost of attendance after parental support, part-time work and grant aid are considered.
Low-income students whose families cannot afford to help out with college will have to contribute about $8,000 annually to their education, which they can raise by working 15 hours a week during the school year. Where they find these jobs is an open question, but lawmakers and the governor last year launched a $500 million fund to create part-time work opportunities for low-income students attending the state’s public colleges and universities.
Students from higher-income households will also be able to avoid taking out loans, but that assumes their families will provide money toward their educations based on a federal formula. Higher-income students would also be expected to work.
There’s no timeline to fully fund the debt-free grant. However, the Senate wants to commit more money up front and fully fund the program by 2025-26 as part of the budget deal due June 15.
The new debt-free grant, which lawmakers are calling the Middle Class Scholarship 2.0, is key to UC’s debt-free goals.
That 2030 debt-free goal “is reliant on the middle class scholarship reform that the Legislature passed last year and the full funding of that,” said Seija Virtanen, associate director of state budget relations for the UC, during an Assembly budget subcommittee on education hearing this week.
For its part, the UC will divert 45% of its revenue from its recent tuition hikes toward student financial aid — up from 33%. The policy came to life last year. It’s also in UC’s compact with the governor, a de-facto deal in which Newsom is promising 5% in annual increases in education funding for the UC in exchange for key promises on affordability and student success. Those funding increases still need legislative approval.
In an analysis conducted by UC officials last August and shared with CalMatters this week, the system projects raising an additional $333 million by 2029-30 for its undergraduate grant aid program through the tuition increases. The current level of aid is $785 million, wrote Ryan King, a UC spokesperson, in an email.
Already UC grant aid is the second largest source of financial support for undergraduates at the system. The federal government contributed $420 million toward student grants last year. California programs, chief among them the Cal Grant that covers tuition, poured in nearly $1 billion in grant aid for students last year.
That state share will grow once the Middle Class Scholarship is officially funded. But there’s another wild card that may steer more grant aid to students.
Last year Gov. Newsom vetoed a bill to add more than 100,000 students, including several thousand UC students, to the Cal Grant program, though he expanded grant eligibility in other ways. A nearly identical bill is moving through the Legislature now, but some lawmakers backing the bill were bewildered that Newsom’s May budget proposal didn’t promise funding for the bill, which is expected to cost more than $300 million annually.
One leading lawmaker who helps shape higher education spending policy called that omission a “significant irony.” Assemblymember Kevin McCarty, a Democrat from Sacramento who is chair of the budget subcommittee on education, said at a hearing this week that though the governor’s office made a debt-free compact with the UC, the governor’s budget doesn’t “fund that thing that you need to get debt-free college.”
About 109,000 of the 150,000 students who’d benefit from Cal Grant expansion are community college students. (About 500,000 students across all institutions already get the Cal Grant.) Unlike UC and Cal State students, those attending community colleges aren’t eligible for the planned Middle Class Scholarship expansion, though they’d get it if they transfer to a California public university.
That’s why Eloy Ortiz Oakley, who is both a UC regent and chancellor of the California Community Colleges, calls passage of the Cal Grant expansion bill the community college system’s top priority. The bill would give those students at least $1,648 a year while they’re in community college and grant them free tuition if they transfer to a UC or Cal State.
“The students who have been last in line for so long, need to get to the front of the line here real soon,” Oakley said in an interview.
But more money for financial aid is only one half of the conversation, he added. The UC also needs to figure out how to lower its costs. That may mean offering more online courses and avoiding refilling certain job vacancies, among other solutions.
“Are we hiring in places that continue to grow the bureaucracy of our colleges and universities? Or are we growing in places that directly serve the needs of students?” he asked.
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When German U-boats brought World War I to doorstep of the Delaware coast
Residents of Lewes were stunned. After a century of peace, war was again on their doorsteps.
The Wilmington Evening Journal reported on June 4, 1918, “Never since the time the British fired upon Lewes [during the War of 1812] has this town been so stirred as it is, and for the greater part of the population sleep was out of the question last night.”
In 1914, World War I had begun in Europe, and the United States was determined to remain neutral. The sinking of the Lusitania, German submarine warfare, and other factors convinced the United States, in 1917, to enter the war.
For over a year, America’s participation in World War I was confined mostly to Europe, but on June 4, 1918, 16 men and two women, fatigued, frightened, half-alive, shuffled their way along the pier to the firm ground of Cape Henlopen.
These 18 weary people were the survivors of an attack by a German submarine on the passenger ship, Carolina, off the American East Coast. World War I had crossed the ocean to the Delaware coast.
In April 1918, the German submarine, U-151, left the city of Kiel on Germany’s Baltic coast, and a month later, the U-boat reached the Mid-Atlantic coast. After deploying mines near the mouth of the Chesapeake Bay and off Cape Henlopen, the U-151 went gunning for American ships.
On the evening of June 2, 1918, the German sub spotted the American passenger ship, Carolina, 50 miles east of Cape Henlopen. Coming to the surface, the sub fired five shots over the bow and stern of the Carolina, which slowed to a stop.
The Germans ordered everyone aboard the Carolina to board the lifeboats. When the last of the lifeboats, carrying over 300 passengers and crew was clear of the liner, the Germans fired seven shells from the submarine’s deck gun into the Carolina, which sank bow first.
The lifeboats filled with survivors were left adrift on the calm ocean over 50 miles from the mid-Atlantic coast.
On June 3, the day after the Carolina sinking, two oil tankers, the Herbert L. Pratt and the Arco, were cruising northward between Rehoboth Beach and Lewes.
Suddenly, an explosion lifted the Pratt as if it were bumping over a sandbar. The forward section of the Pratt quickly filled with water, the engines stopped running, and the crew abandoned the ship.
The sailors for the Pratt were picked up by passing ships and landed at Lewes, where they reported that they had been attacked by a German U-boat.
The report of a submarine caused consternation among the sailors of the Navy patrol boats and the captain of the tanker Arco, who headed under full steam for the safety of the Delaware Breakwater. In the best tradition of jingoistic journalism, New York Times reported that the Arco had run, “a gauntlet of shellfire.”
The “gauntlet of shellfire” was imaginary, and it did not exist; but the report that a German U-boat was off Cape Henlopen sent a small flotilla of patrol boats scurrying in pursuit of the phantom submarine.
The New York Times breathlessly reported, “When they had reached a point seven miles off the coast they began firing violently, and it was believed by seafaring men here that they had picked up the trail of one of the U-boats. Tonight the waters surrounding the southern end of New Jersey and the Delaware shore are swarming with chasers to give battle to the Hun.”
World War I had arrived on the doorstep of the Delaware coast.
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Evening Journal, June 4, 1918.
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The Miami Herald, June 5, 1918, Newspaper Abstracts, http://www.newspaperabstracts.com/link.php?id=55011
New York Times, June 4, 5, 1918.
German Submarine Activities on the Atlantic Coast of the United States and Canada, Washington: Government Printing Office, 1920, p. 126.
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California lawmakers won’t be creating a state Election Day holiday this year. Nor will they be providing grants to local governments to convert public golf courses into affordable housing, or forcing health insurers to cover fertility treatments.
All of these proposals were victims of the seasonal culling of bills known as the suspense file. This stately and secretive process, led by the Senate and Assembly appropriations committees, serves as a final fiscal review before any legislation expected to have a significant cost to the state is sent to the full chamber for a vote.
In fast and furious hearings on Thursday that stretched for two hours, the committees ran through the fates of nearly 1,000 bills, offering no explanations for their decisions and, in many cases, no formal announcement at all that a measure was held.
The results had already been determined in private deliberations. The suspense file, among the most opaque practices at the Capitol, allows legislative leaders to not only shelve proposals that are too expensive, but to also more quietly dispatch those that are controversial or politically inconvenient, particularly in an election year.
About 220 bills were shelved. The bills that made it through — more than 700 of them — now face another looming deadline next week to pass out of their house of origin. If successful, they will move to the other chamber for further consideration.
Here are some of the notable measures that are not advancing this session:
Election Day holiday
Five times Assemblymember Evan Low, a Campbell Democrat, has tried to create a state holiday for the November election, closing schools and giving public employees paid time off to vote. And five times the bill has been held on the Assembly suspense file, including again this year.
Assembly Bill 1872 was slightly different from several of its predecessors in that it would have swapped out Presidents’ Day with an Election Day holiday in even-numbered years, rather than simply adding another day off, thereby lowering its cost. But with every California voter now being mailed a ballot in every election, the urgency for such a plan has diminished considerably.
A separate measure to create a state holiday for Juneteenth, Assembly Bill 1655 by Assemblymember Reggie Jones-Sawyer, a Los Angeles Democrat, advanced to the floor, however.
Affordable housing
If a powerful interest group swings hard enough at a bill, they just might kill it. That’s what happened when nearly 80 local, regional and national golf groups, as well as several organizations that favor local control over housing development, coalesced against Assemblymember Cristina Garcia’s Assembly Bill 1910.
The measure targeted the state’s hundreds of municipal golf courses, many of which are operating at significant financial losses, as prime locations to help the state build its way out of its housing shortage. It would have offered grants to local governments to convert their golf courses into housing, at least a quarter of which would have to be affordable to low-income families. The result wasn’t too surprising: everyone wants affordable housing, until it threatens to come to their backyard — or local golf course.
— Manuela Tobias
Fertility treatment
Assemblymember Buffy Wicks’ push to require health insurers to cover fertility treatment, including costly in-vitro fertilization, fell short for the third time in four years.
Unlike 17 other states, California does not require health insurers to pay for fertility treatments. A round of in vitro and the accompanying medication can cost upwards of $20,000, deterring some people from having children and leaving others in exorbitant debt.
Assembly Bill 2029 by Wicks, an Oakland Democrat, was opposed by health insurance plans and other business groups, which noted the high price tag: an estimated $715 million that would be fronted by employers and health plan enrollees largely in the form of increased premiums.
— Ana B. Ibarra
Salary transparency
Assembly Bill 2095 by Assemblymember Ash Kalra, a San Jose Democrat, was a first-in-the-nation bill that would have required large companies to report a broad swath of data on their workforce, including how much they are paid and what benefits they receive. The state could have used that information to provide the public with easy-to-understand measurements of how companies treat their employees and to give top performers certain perks, like tax credits.
But the bill faced ardent opposition from business groups, including the California Chamber of Commerce, which put the bill on its “job killer” list — the collection of measures it lobbies against most aggressively each year. The Chamber argued that the data would create unfair comparisons between companies or be taken out of context.
Legislators did advance another workplace transparency proposal on the “job killer” list: Senate Bill 1162 by Sen. Monique Limón, a Santa Barbara Democrat, which would require companies to make some pay data public, including salary ranges in job posting, passed with a few amendments, including one that exempted companies with 15 or fewer workers.
— Grace Gedye
Community college professor pay
Part-time community college faculty are having a mixed moment in Sacramento. A pending $200 million health care fund they’ve championed has the support of the governor. But a bill to match the wages of part-time community faculty with full-time faculty for similar levels of work died on the suspense file.
Assembly Bill 1752 by Miguel Santiago, a Los Angeles Democrat, would have increased community college costs by an estimated hundreds of millions of dollars annually. That the cost is so high speaks to the enormous wage gap between part-time faculty — who are typically paid only for the hours they teach, but not for other related work like lesson planning and grading — and their full-time salaried peers.
A majority of community college faculty are part-time, earning on average $20,000 per year. Labor unions backed this bill while the organization representing community college executives opposed it, arguing that they were already struggling to meet staffing obligations in an era of declining student enrollment.
“Educators are deeply disappointed,” Claudia Briggs, spokesperson for the California Teachers Association, said in a text message. “AB 1752 was the right thing to do for students and part-time faculty in a year that the state budget has the resources.”
— Mikhail Zinshteyn
Oil consumption and drilling
Assembly Bill 2816 by Assemblymember Phil Ting, a San Francisco Democrat, was meant to provide a boost for California’s signature program to persuade drivers to swap their gas guzzlers for electric cars. The measure would have directed the California Air Resources Board to restructure the rebates for zero-emission vehicle purchases so that consumers would receive more money for giving up cars that used more gasoline. But the proposal failed to garner widespread support among environmental groups.
The fossil fuel industry and the labor unions that represent its workers also flexed their considerable muscle at the Capitol again, helping to kill Senate Bill 953 by Sen. Dave Min, a Costa Mesa Democrat. After a massive oil spill near the coast of Huntington Beach last fall, Min had sought to shut down the three remaining offshore rigs in state waters by requiring California to negotiate an end to their use in the next two years. Even as Democratic leaders eye phasing out oil and gas production in the state over the coming decades, they’ve been reluctant to take even modest steps to limit drilling more immediately. Min’s bill was further undercut by concerns about potential financial liabilities to taxpayers should the state take ownership of the rigs.
— Nadia Lopez and Alexei Koseff
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DAVIS, Calif. — The assistant coach for the UC Davis Men's Water Polo team has been arrested on suspected child pornography charges.
According to UC Davis, Daniel Noble, who was an assistant coach for UC Davis Men's Water Polo, was arrested on Thursday by FBI agents at his home on child pornography-related charges.
Investigators said Noble is a UC Davis Aquatic Center employee for both collegiate and youth levels.
According to the affidavit obtained by ABC10 from the United States District Court, an undercover FBI special agent from Florida observed Noble entering online group chats "on multiple occasions" where people, including young girls, were sharing sexual photos and videos. Noble entered the online group chats under the username "The Ginger." Noble allegedly began sharing videos of child pornography to the online group chats. However, he is not accused of creating any of the videos.
The university said it immediately placed Noble on administrative leave prior to learning of his arrest. Noble has been ordered to stay away from the campus and if he returns to campus, he will be arrested.
On Friday, UC Davis launched an investigation into Noble's actions.
Ellen London, a former Assistant United States Attorney, is leading the investigation. During the first stage of the investigation, London will "determine the programs and activities that Noble engaged in during his tenure as an employee of the university and whether there is information suggesting that Noble engaged in sexual misconduct associated with his coaching activities."
“These allegations are highly disturbing and antithetical to the values of UC Davis,” UC Davis Chancellor Gary S. May said in a press release. “We will cooperate fully with the FBI investigation. As always, the safety of our students and the broader community remain my highest concern.”
UC Davis encourages anyone who wants to report sexual misconduct to contact the Harassment and Discrimination Assistance and Prevention program at hdapp@ucdavis.edu.
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BALTIMORE — Baltimore’s top public defender has been appointed to serve as Maryland’s next public defender.
Dartigue said her top priority will be securing funding to hire more attorneys and pay for wage increases for underpaid aides, The Daily Record reported.
“We have support staff workers who would qualify for our services,” Dartigue said. “We need to do better.”
She said funding is also needed to upgrade the agency’s computer technology.
The daughter of Haitian immigrants, Dartigue, 53, said she is “extremely proud” to be the first Black person to lead the public defender’s office.
“Representation matters,” she said. “It matters that someone who looks like me can really affect great change throughout the state.”
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DALLAS (KDAF) — It’s official, FIFA will be making a major announcement on Thursday, June 16 on the staging of the 2026 World Cup across North America (Canada, Mexico and the United States).
22 host cities are candidates to host matches for the 48 teams competing in the World Cup, among those 22, is Dallas, Texas: Atlanta, Boston, Cincinnati, Dallas, Denver, Edmonton, Guadalajara, Houston, Kansas City, Los Angeles, Mexico City, Miami, Monterrey, Nashville, New York/New Jersey, Orlando, Philadelphia, San Francisco, Seattle, Toronto, Vancouver and Washington DC/Baltimore.
“In line with the previous stages of the FIFA World Cup 2026 selection process, any announcement will be made in the best interests of football, taking into consideration the needs of all stakeholders involved, as we aim to lay the foundations for the tournament to be delivered successfully across all three countries,” said FIFA Vice-President and Concacaf President Victor Montagliani.
Read the full announcement here.
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FRISCO, Texas (KXAN) — A high school in Texas was forced to end its school year two days early after an approved senior prank “devolved rapidly” caused thousands of dollars in damages to the building.
Wednesday evening’s incident occurred at Memorial High School, in the Frisco Independent School District.
In a letter to parents and staff, the school explained that a group of students had been approved to put sticky notes on the walls around the building as part of a prank. Staff members were at the school to monitor the students, “but the situation devolved rapidly,” the school said. Both the Frisco Police and Fire Departments got involved.
The school estimates damage to the building “in the thousands of dollars.” The walls were stained with paint, furniture was destroyed, and fire extinguishers were discharged throughout the building, among other damage and vandalism, the school said.
“Every surface on the 300,000 sq. ft. campus must be cleaned, including the walls, ceilings and floors,” a letter to parents read.
The school said police and the district are working to identify the students involved in the vandalism, and the district “intends to prosecute those responsible to the fullest extent of the law.” The students are also expected to cover cleanup costs.
Because of the damage to the building and the air quality inside, the school shut down Thursday and Friday, parents were informed. Friday was the last day of school for the entire district, meaning this closure effectively ended the school year early for just the high school, the Frisco Independent School District said.
Both Thursday and Friday were half-days for high school students. Memorial High students will not be making those days up.
In its letter to parents, the school said students and staff will be able to pick up personal belongings at a later date.
One of the letters that school administrators sent to parents on Thursday can be read below, in full:
Students, parents, and staff,
First, thank you to all who have reached out and volunteered to help with the campus cleanup. We appreciate your support and understanding as we work through this incident. I want to take a moment to send an update about the situation that occurred on our campus last night. Frisco ISD is working with the Frisco Police Department to investigate the parties involved in the vandalism.
A group of students from Memorial High School was approved to use “post-it” notes on the walls to decorate and place messages around the campus as part of their senior prank last night. Staff members were on site to monitor students but the situation devolved rapidly, and the Frisco Police and Fire Departments became involved. A small group of those students vandalized the campus to a point that classes are not able to be held at MHS for the remainder of the week.
I want to make it clear that campus and District staff are working with police to identify all individuals involved in the vandalism. Disciplinary measures will be enforced and Frisco ISD intends to prosecute those responsible to the fullest extent of the law.
Damage is estimated in the thousands of dollars and includes paint on the walls, destruction of furniture, discharged fire extinguishers throughout campus and more. Every surface on the 300,000 sq. ft. campus must be cleaned, including the walls, ceilings and floors. Frisco ISD will hold the students responsible for costs associated with the clean up.
We are currently determining a plan for parents, students and staff to pick up personal belongings that are still at the campus. We will send a communication about times and dates for pick up sometime next week.
Sincerely,
MHS Administration
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FORT WORTH (KDAF) — Four Corners Brewing Company is bringing back the savory flavors of fried chicken and pairing it with some great craft beers this weekend.
On Saturday, May 21, the brewery is hosting its Fort Worth Fried Chicken & Craft Beer Festival from noon to 5 p.m. at Panther Island Pavilion.
Fort Worth area restaurants will be competing for the crowd’s judgment on which establishment has the best fried chicken in Fort Worth.
Tickets include:
- Fried chicken
- A signature event beer taster
- 6 four-ounce tastings of Four Corners Brew Company beers
- Tastings include: Local Buzz Honey Rye Golden Ale, El Chingon IPA, El Grito Lager, Heart O Texas Red Ale, La Chingona Double IPA and the Mango Fresca
For more information and to purchase your tickets, click here.
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DALLAS (KDAF) — North Texas-based alternative band The Unlikely Candidate’s new album Panther Island is out now.
Thursday, May 19, the band threw a celebration party in Fort Worth to commemorate the release of the album.
Our CW33 crew showed up and can attest there were many celebrations to be had. For more information on the band, read below.
READ: North Texas-based band ‘The Unlikely Candidates’ celebrating album debut in Fort Worth
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WAYNESBORO, Pa. — Police are searching for a missing Franklin County teen whom they believe may be a runaway.
J'Shawn Darnell Drayton, 14, of Waynesboro, was last seen by his guardian at his home on Frick Avenue on the evening of May 14.
Drayton may be in the Salisbury, Maryland area, according to Waynesboro Police.
He is described as a Black male, about 5 feet, 8 inches tall, weighing about 197 pounds. He has brown eyes and black hair, according to police.
Anyone with information on his whereabouts is asked to contact Waynesboro Police at (717) 762-2131.
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LANCASTER, Pa. — Police are investigating a bank robbery that occurred Friday in Lancaster County.
It occurred around 9:47 a.m. at a Truist Bank on the 200 block of Good Drive in Lancaster, according to East Hempfield Township Police.
A black male suspect in his 30's, with a thin build and average height wearing a gray hooded sweatshirt, jeans, a mask, and black surgical gloves entered the bank and demanded cash.
He allegedly brandished a firearm at a bank employee before receiving an undisclosed amount of money.
He then left the scene and was last seen heading north on Good Drive, police say.
Anyone with information about the suspect's identity is asked to contact East Hempfield Township Police Det. Ryan Kelly at (717) 898-3103.
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CHARLOTTE COUNTY, Fla. — A Kissimmee man is behind bars after unleashing an attack on an unsuspecting man in a car parked at an Englewood McDonald’s, officials said.
The attack happened Wednesday, May 18, at the restaurant on S. McCall Road around 1:40 p.m., according to the Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office.
A woman told deputies she and her husband stopped at the restaurant to get napkins when the attack happened. She said she was on her way back to the car after getting the napkins when she saw a man grab her husband from the car and punch him multiple times.
While the woman was trying to break up the fight the suspect allegedly pushed her and punched her causing her to fall to the ground.
The man diverted his attention back to her husband when the woman threatened to spray the suspect with mace, an arrest report states. After the threat, the man got on his motorcycle and drove away.
Deputies released pictures of the suspect on Thursday and were later able to identify him as 36-year-old Joshua Reliford.
Reliford admitted to the crime saying he didn’t want someone parking in the handicap area and blocking others from parking there, an arrest report shows.
The 36-year-old is facing charges of burglary with assault or battery and battery by intentional touch or strike.
He was taken to the Charlotte County Jail.
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TRIANGLE, Va. — A Virginia family is struggling with twin tragedies after losing one family member in a car crash and then another in a fatal shooting less than a week later.
On May 9, 28-year-old Ciera Berry was killed on I-95 when she tried to change lanes, hit two cars, and ran off the side of the road. Her Nissan burst into flames while she was trapped inside. Berry's mother said two people saved her passenger, Crystal Nelson, but they were unable to pull Ciera from the flames.
Six days later, Berry's father, Miles Hall, was shot to death in a parking lot in Dumfries.
Ciera Berry leaves behind nine children. The youngest is just 2-months old, and her oldest is 12-years-old.
"The younger ones, they don't really know, they don't really understand," said Ciera's mother, Lisa Berry Winslow, who is caring for some of the children. "The older ones, they have their days."
Virginia State Police said speed and driver distraction were possible contributing factors to the crash. Police say neither Berry nor her passenger were wearing seatbelts.
Winslow said her daughter was a fun woman who loved dancing with her kids and taking them to the park. She is urging people to slow down and pay attention to the people driving near them, so other people don't have to experience the same thing.
Berry's funeral will be Saturday in Woodbridge.
Prince William County detectives are still searching for Miles Hall's killer. An SUV was seen speeding from the scene.
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While lawmakers are scrambling to address the nationwide shortage of baby formula, area mothers have turned to social media, nonprofits, and each other to find baby formula for their infants.
Kimbia Ingram, a Springfield mother of 4-month-old twins, hunts for a can of formula for her babies every day. If she can’t drop off Alonni and Aleyea with a babysitter, she loads up their stroller, diaper bag and other necessities. She often has to check five stores in town, and sometimes travels to Urbana or even parts of the broader Dayton area. She said she’s lucky if she finds even one can on a shelf during her search.
“They’re hungry, they’re crying,” she said. “And I have nothing to feed them, and I can’t let my babies go hungry. It’s frustrating.”
Other parents are turning to social media to find formula for their children.
Madilynn Harrison of Kettering found formula by joining Facebook groups and finding other moms with extra formula for her son. Her son, who is two months old, was breastfed until he began having reflux issues, and Harrison switched to hypoallergenic formula Nutramigen.
“Since we have been breastfeeding, we had not even thought about formula until we had no other option,” she said. “After his appointment, I rushed around for hours and felt defeated when I couldn’t find anything. His pediatrician didn’t even have a sample can for us.”
Harrison looked at over 20 stores within an hour drive of her home in Kettering, and only found one can of off-brand hypoallergenic, which she says might last four days.
“Every morning before work, I check stores to see if it has been restocked, only to find out it has been on backorder for months now. They order it and it never shows up on the truck. It’s unavailable on Amazon, and on the Enfamil website,” she said. “The uncertainty of if my baby will have food is so scary.”
The head of the Food and Drug Administration told lawmakers Thursday that a shuttered baby formula factory could be up and running as soon as next week, though he sidestepped questions about whether his agency should have intervened earlier to address problems at the plant that have triggered the national shortage.
The problems are largely tied to Abbott Nutrition’s Michigan formula plant, the largest in the U.S., which has been closed since February due to contamination problems. The FDA announced a preliminary agreement with Abbott earlier this week to restart production, pending safety upgrades and certifications.
After production resumes, Abbott has said, it could take about two months until new formula begins arriving in stores. FDA Commissioner Dr. Robert Califf said it will be “a few weeks” before supplies return to normal levels, especially in rural areas that aren’t near distribution hubs.
Breastfeeding, while recommended for babies less than six months old, is not an option for everyone. Many mothers struggle to produce milk or cannot produce a sufficient amount of it in order to feed their babies, said Kenzie Engle, a family nurse practitioner at Rocking Horse Health Center in Springfield. Mothers sometimes, too, are taking medication that can make breast milk harmful to an infant, and the use of formula is necessary for the baby’s health.
Credit: Bill Lackey
Credit: Bill Lackey
Ingram said her milk never came in, a result of medication she had to take in the past, and said that many other mothers she chats with in mother support groups on social media have her same issue.
“It makes you feel bad, because you can’t do what nature wants you to do,” Ingram said. “And it’s frustrating: I really wish I could!”
Many mothers are also are working to financially support their families and can’t pump their own breast milk multiple times during the day, Engle said. She added that many parents adopt their children and aren’t producing breastmilk, and many grandparents, too, are caring for their infant grandchildren without the baby’s mother in the picture.
“I was lucky enough to do breastfeeding for two months, but it took a lot of hard work and determination,” said Harrison. “It took a lot out of me mentally and physically as well. So telling moms to just breastfeed is not a fair solution to this problem.”
Engle said she has witnessed many people shame mothers for the use of formula.
“It’s already stressful, having a newborn in the home,” Engle said. “And that’s just added stress and guilt put on the mother.”
Verlee Langston, the pediatric clinical team lead at Rocking Horse, said that patients at the health center are sometimes given formula samples if the mothers “run out” on WIC or are switching formula types.
The Ohio Department of Health said Wednesday that it has applied for federal waivers to give mothers more choices when selecting baby formula through Supplemental Assistance for Women, Infants and Children, more commonly known as WIC.
The federal program helps both mothers and children get nutritious food and safeguard their health, and provides education and resources on formula and breastfeeding, but the program often comes with strict guidelines that say what brand and how much of infant formula a mother can purchase at a time.
Jorge Magana, the program manager for WIC in Greene County, says that formulas are chosen based on the needs of each infant.
“Many have medically complex needs. Some need prescription formulas,” he said. “If for some reason they can’t find that formula, we work with a healthcare provider to provide a different one.”
Stephanie Sager of Beavercreek, who participates in the program, says her 11-month-old daughter Amelia is transitioning to eating solid foods and doesn’t have to rely on formula. Sager says she’s lucky.
“You can only purchase it from certain stores, and you can only purchase a certain kind of formula and a certain size,” she said. “You would think with a shortage they would allow you to get other brands that are available.”
The Senate on Thursday unanimously passed a bill to improve access to baby formula, and President Joe Biden has invoked the Defense Production Act to direct suppliers of formula ingredients to prioritize delivery to manufacturers. The FDA this week has also relaxed its rules to allow for increased formula imports.
Shortages were seen in prescription formulas first, but the issue has now ballooned to nearly all formulas. Months of spot shortages at pharmacies and supermarkets have been exacerbated by the recall at Abbott, one of just four companies that produce roughly 90% of U.S. formula. Abbott’s brands account for nearly half that market. The company shuttered its largest U.S. formula manufacturing plant in February due to contamination.
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No charges will be filed against the Hettinger County sheriff's deputy who fatally shot a man during an April disturbance at Mott-Regent Public School, the sheriff’s department said Friday.
Authorities did not provide details on what led to the disturbance, and they did not release the deputy's name, saying he had invoked his Marsy's Law victim protection rights.
The deputy responded to the school in Mott about 3 p.m. on April 21 and told Jeffrie Glover Jr. to leave the entryway to the school, but Glover refused to comply. Glover entered the school through an inner door that two students opened as they left, despite the deputy's attempt to stop him, according to Sheriff Sarah Warner.
The deputy used his Taser on Glover twice as he tried to handcuff Glover, the sheriff said. Glover at one point was on top of the deputy, placed his arm over the deputy’s neck and also tried to take the deputy’s secured knife. The deputy, whom Warner said had already lost consciousness once, felt himself losing consciousness again and drew his gun. He shot Glover once “in defense of himself, children and staff still present inside the school,” the sheriff said.
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The deputy and a responding paramedic attempted lifesaving measures including CPR and the use of a defibrillator, but Glover was pronounced dead.
“The deputy exercised all de-escalation and lesser-force options before resorting to the firearm discharge,” Warner said.
No students or staff were injured. The school canceled classes the next day and made counselors available.
The Hettinger County state’s attorney reviewed evidence presented by the North Dakota Bureau of Criminal Investigation and determined the deputy’s actions “were justified and no criminal charges can be filed,” the sheriff said. An administrative review found that the deputy did not violate policy or procedure, Warner said.
Tribune calls to the sheriff's office on Friday afternoon were not answered. Chief Deputy Kyle Christenson in an email said the sheriff was out for the day, and no one would be available to answer questions until next week.
Reach Travis Svihovec at 701-250-8260 or Travis.Svihovec@bismarcktribune.com
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Two years after the pandemic sent Midland’s labor market into a tailspin, the Tall City has recorded a fairly rapid recovery.
The Texas Workforce Commission Friday said unemployment in its Midland metropolitan statistical area (MSA) – which includes Midland and Martin counties – fell to 3.2 percent in April from 3.5 percent in March and is well below the 6.2 percent recorded last April.
Odessa reported a similar trend, reporting an unemployment rate of 4.8 percent, down from 5.1 percent in March and well below the 9.1 percent seen last April.
“We have totally recovered from COVID,” said Willie Taylor, chief executive officer of the commission’s Workforce Solutions Permian Basin. “We’ve made a tremendous turnaround.”
He added, “We just don’t have the workers.” And that, he said, is keeping wages higher as well.
Taylor said skilled workers, from those with commercial drivers’ licenses to auto mechanics, diesel mechanics, HVAC technicians and plumbers are in demand.
It’s a trend being seen not just in the Permian Basin but across the state, Taylor said.
“Across Texas, we need to focus on growing our workforce, keeping our workforce, training our workforce,” he said. “We’re getting close to the panic stage.”
And in critical areas like education and health care, he said. “We’re beyond catching up.”
Taylor noted that some 5,000 are expected to graduate this month and next from high schools across the 17 West Texas counties his office oversees. Hopefully, he said, some will stay in the area and work summer jobs before leaving for school or entering the military, and others will stay and attend local colleges. He also expressed hope those graduating from universities and colleges will stay or come to the area and work. “That will be a real shot in the arm,” he said.
In his career, he said he has seen several tight labor markets “but I’ve not seen one this strong.”
Along with focusing on those graduating from high school or college, Taylor’s office is working to bring those hindered by concerns like childcare or training back into the workforce.
“If young single parents need help with childcare, we still have childcare dollars. Don’t let childcare be an issue,” he said. “Those who want to upgrade their skills, there’s a lot of training dollars available.”
The region is a job-seeker’s market,” he said. “Anyone in the Permian Basin who wants to go to work can go to work.”
Midland’s civilian labor force saw a decline of about 700 from March to April and the number of employed fell by about 350, something Taylor attributed to data adjustments because it was seen statewide and nationwide as well. Still, the labor force is higher by 2,400 and the number of employed higher by 5,360 compared to last April. The number of unemployed fell by 300 and is down by 2,900 compared to a year ago.
Midland added 700 jobs from March to April, led by 600 new jobs in the Mining, Logging and Construction sector, which comprises 30.9 percent of Midland’s industrial sector. The Financial Activities sector, Education and Health Services sector, Leisure and Hospitality sector and Other Services sector each added 100 jobs. Trade, Transportation and Utilities lost 200 jobs and the Government sector was down by 100 jobs.
For the 12 months from April 2021 to April 2022, Midland added 6,800 jobs for a growth rate of 6.8 percent. Growth was led by Mining, Logging and Construction with 3,400 new jobs for a growth rate of 11.6 percent. Leisure and Hospitality grew by 1,400 jobs and Trade, Transportation and Utilities added 1,000 jobs. Professional and Business Services rose by 400 while the Manufacturing sector and the Other Services sector each grew by 300. Financial Activities saw 200 new jobs added. The only sector to see a loss was Government, down by 200 jobs.
Statewide, the unemployment rate fell to 4.3 percent from 4.4 percent in March. The state added 62,800 jobs in April and has added 742,000 jobs over the year. The state also reached a record high total nonfarm job count for the sixth consecutive month, reporting 13,284,500 jobs in April.
Amarillo and Austin-Round Rock reported the state’s lowest unemployment at 2.5 percent each, followed by College Station-Bryan at 2.7 percent, then Lubbock at 2.8 percent. The highest unemployment was in McAllen-Edinburg-Mission at 6.8 percent.
Midland Unemployment
January 2022 4.4 percent
January 2021 7.8 percent
February 2022 4.3 percent
February 2021 7.3 percent
March 2022 3.5 percent
March 2021 6.7 percent
April 2022 3.2 percent
April 2021 6.2 percent
Preliminary numbers for April with March numbers in parentheses:
Amarillo 2.5 (2.7)
Austin-Round Rock 2.5 (2.7)
College Station-Bryan 2.7 (2.9)
Lubbock 2.8 (3.0)
Abilene 3.0 (3.1)
San Angelo 3.0 (3.3)
Sherman-Denison 3.0 (3.3)
Dallas-Plano-Irving 3.1 (3.3)
Fort Worth-Arlington 3.2 (3.4)
Midland 3.2 (3.5)
Waco 3.2 (3.4)
San Antonio-New Braunfels 3.3 (3.5)
Tyler 3.3 (3.5)
Wichita Falls 3.4 (3.6)
Killeen-Temple 3.8 (4.1)
Texarkana 4.0 (4.1)
Houston-The Woodlands-Sugar Land 4.1 (4.4)
Longview 4.1 (4.4)
Victoria 4.1 (4.4)
El Paso 4.2 (4.3)
Laredo 4.2 (4.3)
Odessa 4.8 (5.1)
Corpus Christi 5.0 (5.3)
Brownsville-Harlingen 5.9 (6.1)
Beaumont-Port Arthur 6.3 (6.6)
McAllen-Edinburg-Mission 6.8 (7.0)
Source: Texas Workforce Commission
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A 63-year-old Midland woman died after a collision Monday in Martin County, according to DPS troopers.
The collision took place 28 miles north of Midland on State Highway 176 around 4:55 p.m., according to DPS. Michelle August was driving a Chevy Silverado 1500 west on SH 176. DPS also reported a 2017 Ford F-350 was traveling east when August’s vehicle “traveled into oncoming traffic in the eastbound lane” and collided with the Ford.
August was taken to Martin County Hospital, where she passed away.
The driver of the other vehicle was identified as a member of the Texas DPS, according to the news release. She was treated and released from the hospital. Both drivers were wearing their seat belts according to DPS.
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(WJHL) – Tri-Cities residents have plenty to look forward to this weekend, and News Channel 11 has a rundown of just a few to help kick off the summer.
Iris Festival
Greeneville’s 27th annual Iris Festival boasts over 150 different vendors from a variety of art, craft, food and retail backgrounds. On May 21 and 22, attendees can visit South College Street and Academy Street to enjoy festival offerings or check out classic cars along South Main Street. Iris vendors will be registered and selling exotic flowers throughout the festival.
The 2nd Annual Keep Greene Beautiful walk will take place at 8 a.m. Saturday. Those interested in running can call 423-638-411 for more information.
State Street Tattoo Fest
Those looking for ink in the Tri-Cities have a clear destination this weekend: Bristol, Tennessee’s State Street Tattoo Fest. According to event organizers, more than 70 tattoo artists from around the nation will gather on Friday, Saturday and Sunday to present their work and create new pieces.
Entry tickets are $15 for a full day, and artists will be on-site from 2-10 p.m.
Lincoln Road Block Party
Big Stone Gap, Virginia’s gearing up for summer with the Lincoln Road Block Party set for Saturday. Starting off with a performance from Daniel Davis & Jonathan Short, the party will run from 6-9 p.m.
In addition to music, One Fine Food Truck will be on-site to provide tacos, and an outdoor bar will be prepared for partygoers. The event is free and open to the public.
Picnicking with History
For those with a more historic set of interests, the Heritage Alliance will host a set of tours through Telford homes that played an important role in the region alongside lunch. The event is sold out as of Friday evening.
Greater Kingsport Kennel Club Dog Show
Competition dog owners can show off their training and hard work this weekend through multiple events by the Greater Kingsport Kennel Club. All-breed shows are scheduled on May 21 and 22, as well as two Fast CAT speed events.
Making Washington County Chain Free
Several regional humane societies and animal shelters are gathering to discuss the issue of chaining dogs, and are hoping the public will attend to learn more about how to care for their animals.
Music and entertainment is slated for the event alongside local food trucks, vendors and food giveaways. Beginning at 11 a.m. in King Commons Park, pet owners can get connected with several resources like free vaccinations and microchips.
Unicoi Strawberry Festival
The 19th Annual Strawberry Festival is coming to Unicoi, and so are the crowds. In honor of donor and Scott’s Farms founder Wayne Scott, the town puts the event on each year. Taking place at Unicoi Elementary School, town officials encouraged strawberry fans to arrive as early as possible to enjoy the festivities and produce.
Big Truck Day
The Bristol, Tennessee Department of Parks & Recreation will host a meet-and-greet for the city’s heavy equipment at City Hall. From 10 a.m. to noon on Saturday, kids and families can enjoy ice cream and face painting, speak with operators and interact with specialty vehicles used in city business. For those sensitive to noise, the first hour will be a quiet period.
Mill Spring Makers Faire
Crafters, makers and artists will flock to Jonesborough on May 21 as part of the Mill Spring Maker’s Faire. From 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, visitors can find vendors set up along Spring Street and inside Mill Spring Park. Event organizers have released an extensive list of creators, including Toasted Ghost, Trail’s End Flower Farm, JC Syrup Shop and Bohicket Apothecary.
Siege of Fort Watauga
Reenactors are set to play out a pivotal battle in the mountains of Carter County, and the public is invited to stand on the sidelines. A 1776 clash between colonial forces and Cherokee fighters is the focus of Saturday and Sunday’s events, with over 200 members slated to fight at 10 a.m.
Before and after the battle, visitors can meet living history actors and shop with period-accurate vendors.
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NEW HARTFORD, N.Y. – New Hartford police say 14-year-old Brooke Jobson, of Sherrill, was located safely in Watertown after she was reported missing on Monday.
Police say Jobson was at dinner with her family at Red Lobster when she left on her own. Her family hadn’t heard from her since.
Police thank the public for their help in the search.
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FORT WORTH, Texas — The Fort Worth Police Department fired an officer Thursday after an investigation revealed he lied about using force against an arrested person.
The officer, Mitchell Miller, had arrested someone for public intoxication on Jan. 28 and was taking them to the Fort Worth Jail, police say. While they were walking toward the jail entrance, the arrested person turned toward Miller, and Miller reacted by shoving him to the ground.
Because he was handcuffed, police say, the victim fell face first onto the concrete, causing him to lose consciousness. Miller didn’t report this use of force and told his supervisor no force was used.
Another Fort Worth officer reported the incident, police say, spurring an Internal Affairs investigation. Miller was stripped of his police powers and put on restricted duty during this time pending the inquiry. It was determined from the review Miller had used excessive force and lied about the incident.
Fort Worth Police Chief Neil Noakes fired Miller because of this incident and the case has been forwarded to the Tarrant County District Attorney’s Office for review, police say.
Miller had been previously disciplined for violating several of the department’s general orders while in contact with a prisoner, police say, and his continued failure to adhere to the department’s standards necessitated his firing.
“When force is exercised without justification or restraint, it undermines the confidence and trust in law enforcement,” an FWPD statement reads. “Members of law enforcement derive their authority from the public; and therefore, must be ever mindful that they are not only the guardians, but also the servants of the public.”
Miller was hired by the department in 2017.
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TEXAS, USA — For LGBTQ mental health support, call the Trevor Project’s 24/7 toll-free support line at 866-488-7386. You can also reach a trained crisis counselor through the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline by calling 800-273-8255 or texting 741741.
Texas’ child welfare agency has resumed at least some of its investigations into parents who provide gender-affirming care to their transgender children. Last week, the state Supreme Court overturned an injunction blocking the state from investigating these parents for child abuse.
On Thursday, nearly a week after the ruling, investigators with the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services began contacting lawyers representing some of these families to tell them they will be continuing the investigations.
“They reached back out and said they need to finish their investigations,” said Tracy Harting, an Austin-based attorney who is representing a family in the Central Texas area. “I’ve talked to my clients, and now they have to decide how they want to proceed.”
Ian Pittman, an Austin attorney representing a family in Central Texas and a family in North Texas, said he heard Thursday from a DFPS employee about resuming one of those cases — but has not yet received an update on the other.
Both Pittman and Harting said their clients have been preparing for this since the state Supreme Court overturned the injunction last Friday. But the same ruling that allowed these investigations to proceed also raised questions about whether they should have been opened in the first place.
These cases began in February, after Attorney General Ken Paxton issued a nonbinding legal opinion that equated certain medical treatments and procedures for transgender teens with child abuse. Gov. Greg Abbott, citing that opinion, then sent a letter to DFPS directing the agency to investigate parents who provided gender-affirming care to their transgender children.
In a statement responding to the order in February, DFPS said it would “follow Texas law” as laid out in Paxton’s opinion, “[i]n accordance with Governor Abbott’s directive.” The agency proceeded to open at least nine investigations into parents of transgender children.
But the state Supreme Court ruling said that while Abbott and Paxton were “within their rights to state their legal and policy views on this topic … DFPS was not compelled by law to follow them.”
“DFPS’s press statement, however, suggests that DFPS may have considered itself bound by either the Governor’s letter, the Attorney General’s Opinion, or both. Again, nothing before this Court supports the notion that DFPS is so bound,” the ruling said.
That ruling left the ball in DFPS’ court to decide whether and how to continue the ongoing investigations. On Thursday, the department said only that the agency “treats all reports of abuse, neglect, and exploitation seriously and will continue to investigate each to the full extent of the law.”
But as the Supreme Court ruling explained, nothing in Paxton’s opinion or Abbott’s directive changed the legal definition of abuse or neglect to include gender-affirming care that is prescribed by a medical professional.
Lawyers and the families they represent are waiting to see what happens after these cases resume.
“The question now is, is the commissioner going to be a child welfare law professional, or a politician?” Harting asked. “Are they going to close out these cases, or are they going to be giving these families hell?”
Impact on families
At least nine families are under investigation for providing gender-affirming care to their children. These investigations have included home visits, family interviews and, in some cases, surprise visits to children’s schools.
“These are not just nameless, faceless people this is impacting,” Pittman said. “It’s normal, everyday people who are just doing what is right by their children.”
But since the initial flurry of investigative activity, the cases have stagnated as a result of the statewide injunction — open, but without investigations proceeding. Lawyers for the families allege that this violates department policy on several fronts.
Child Protective Services policy requires a caseworker to make face-to-face contact with the children whose parents are under investigation at least every 45 days, which several lawyers said has not happened in their cases.
If parents under investigation for child abuse or neglect request status updates on their cases, state regulations require the department to respond within 14 days. Emails provided by Pittman show him requesting a clarification of status on behalf of one of the families he represents on April 1 and April 21, with no response from the department.
Pittman said he’s talked with his clients about bringing legal action against the department for violating its policies in these cases. While he believes they’d have a case, he also understands that his clients have already been witness to the full legal firepower of the state pointed directly at them.
“The state basically has unlimited resources, whereas these families just don’t,” he said. “We’ve seen what they’ve done with the ACLU [American Civil Liberties Union] lawsuit, appealing it to the Court of Appeals, and even to the [Texas] Supreme Court. That could take months, or years, and tens of thousands, if not hundreds of thousands of dollars in legal fees.”
Their next move, legally, will likely be influenced by the agency’s next moves, administratively.
“I tell people, God and CPS, those are the two entities that have the power to give you children and take them away, so these investigations are a big deal,” Harting said. “These families have a right to due process.”
This story was originally published by The Texas Tribune.
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Republican U.S. Sen. John Cornyn said he is embarrassed by the lingering scandals surrounding Attorney General Ken Paxton when asked by reporters Thursday for his thoughts about the runoff primary election early next week.
Paxton is seeking a third term as the state’s top lawyer and is facing Land Commissioner George P. Bush in a runoff for the Republican nomination.
But the incumbent has faced a slew of controversies in the past few years, including an FBI investigation into allegations he abused his office to help a wealthy donor, a 7-year-old felony securities fraud indictment, a lawsuit from the state bar challenging his ethics as a practicing attorney for suing to block the 2020 election results, and accusations he cheated on his wife. Paxton has denied criminal wrongdoing.
“I will tell you that I remain very disturbed by the fact that the incumbent has had an indictment hanging over his head, for now, I don’t know, what has it been, six years? This is the chief law enforcement officer of the state of Texas. And it’s a source of embarrassment to me that that has been unresolved,” Cornyn said on a Thursday call with reporters, noting that he tries “very hard” not to get involved in primary politics. Cornyn has not endorsed in the primary.
Cornyn is the most prominent Texas Republican to criticize Paxton’s rocky record. Cornyn has represented Texas in the U.S. Senate for almost 20 years and served six years as the second-highest-ranking Republican in the chamber. He’s also a former Texas attorney general and state Supreme Court justice.
Paxton tweeted in response that he was “not shocked” by Cornyn’s comments.
“I’m focused on stopping Biden’s disastrous agenda & defending Texans’ conservative values,” he tweeted Thursday afternoon. “He represents the Bush wing of the GOP. I’ll never relate to Senator Cornyn’s ability to compromise with radical Senate Democrats in DC.”
Paxton has been attacking the Bush family name throughout the race for the moderate conservatism that was broadly representative of his family's political dynasty, which includes two former presidents. The primary often tests which candidate can appeal to the party’s most ardent followers, and the Republican Party has increasingly moved toward the right in alignment with former President Donald Trump.
Paxton remains the favorite heading into the runoff and is backed by a number of top conservative politicians — most Trump, who called him “a fighter like no other” to wide applause at a recent Austin rally.
He remains beloved by many conservatives for his frequent challenges to the Biden administration over its policies.
The senator also pointed to unresolved claims from whistleblowers in the attorney general’s office who said they were retaliated against after they accused Paxton of malfeasance.
“Obviously, the voters will have access to that information,” Cornyn said. “They’ll make their own decision. I can’t predict what the outcome will be, but I do, as a former attorney general myself, I’m embarrassed by what we’re having to deal with."
Abby Livingston contributed reporting.
This story comes from our KHOU 11 News partners at The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans - and engages with them - about public policy, politics, government, and statewide issues.
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An attorney for the city this week made his case to judges in two sex discrimination lawsuits — one filed by a former police officer, the other by a firefighter training officer — for why they should be dismissed.
The first hearing came Wednesday in former Lincoln Fire and Rescue training officer Jessie Lundvall's case. And the second a day later in former Lincoln Police Department public information officer Erin Spilker's case.
At Spilker's hearing, Assistant City Attorney Tyler Spahn said there were two overarching issues.
Neither get to the heart of her allegations: That LPD is a hostile work environment for women and that she faced gender discrimination and retaliation until she had no choice but to leave.
Or Lundvall's allegation: That at LFR she was treated differently than others because she is a woman and had a rotator cuff injury that contributed to the decision to fire her.
At this stage, the court reviews the allegations as if they are true.
Though, Spahn made it clear the city wasn't admitting anything.
At Spilker's hearing, he said the first issue is the statute of limitations, "and whether Ms. Spilker can raise allegations of misconduct going back nearly 20 years to when her employment began."
The second was whether she had plausibly alleged an adverse employment action (typically things like a demotion or firing) to support the claims, outside of her decision to leave her job, which is legally called constructive discharge when a negative incident or pattern of incidents are the basis for choosing to go.
Spahn said employment discrimination cases aren't a mechanism to redress every grievance from the distant past and that the court should look only at a 300-day window from an alleged unlawful employment practice under the Nebraska Fair Employment Act.
Spilker filed her first charge alleging discrimination on Jan. 19, 2021, and her second on March 10, 2022, yet her lawsuit alleges events throughout her career as a police officer.
Spahn said the "continuing violation doctrine," which would allow the judge to consider older incidents, shouldn't apply here because her allegations weren't similar enough or done by the same person so couldn't be grouped together.
Extending the doctrine to any alleged conduct at LPD would fly in the face of how the 8th Circuit Court of Appeals, to which Nebraska is a part, has applied the doctrine in the past, where they've required allegations to be of the same nature, frequency and severity, he said.
On the other side, attorney Kelly Brandon, who represents Lundvall and Spilker, said the city was seeking to escape liability in Spilker's case for the pattern of harassment and hostile work environment by arguing that many of the acts — including two sexual assaults — happened too long ago.
"In this case, the complaint alleges open and obvious sexual harassment over a period of many, many years that was known by supervisors and command staff, regarding not only Erin Spilker but others," she said.
Brandon said she understands that Spilker has raised a tremendous number of allegations that go through her entire employment at LPD. She said the doctrine should apply because they're similar in one important way.
"Regardless whether or not she was afforded breast-pumping facilities or harassed or sexually assaulted, all of those things deal with her sex," she said. "It doesn't need to be the same harasser. In fact, it's probably more egregious that it's multiple people that are involved in these things that the city continued to ignore."
Brandon said while Spilker has alleged that another officer at LPD, referred to in the complaint as Officer D, sexually assaulted her and was allowed to medically retire and collect a pension, the bad acts weren't limited to him or others who she alleged committed sexual assaults, harassment or discrimination.
"Another bad actor is the city of Lincoln, who has utterly failed to prevent or remediate the sexual harassment that Erin experienced during the course of her employment," she said.
Brandon said Police Chief Teresa Ewins knew of the allegations when she started as chief last year but, rather than meet with the female officers to determine if it was true, she "systematically dismantled the careers of several of the women who had come forward, along with a male ally."
"All of those people, like Erin, had reported sexual harassment and were eventually terminated by Chief Ewins," she said.
Brandon said Spilker had given the city a reasonable chance to work out the problem "and she was met with silence."
District Judge Kevin McManaman will make a decision later in the case. District Judge Robert Otte is considering the city's motion in Lundvall's case.
"She is in a position of trust, where she is tasked with ensuring the safety of inmates, ensuring the safety of her co-workers, as part of her job ... and she violated that," Deputy Lancaster County Attorney Chris Reid said.
Officials from the Lincoln company also said they expect President Joe Biden to issue an executive order soon forgiving up to $10,000 of student debt per person.
Henry Lee Jones, a resident of 2801 F St., was pronounced dead at a local hospital after a fight broke out around 6:30 a.m. Thursday near the intersection in front of his house, Assistant Police Chief Jason Stille said.
From 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., work on the South Beltway will require westbound traffic to exit at 148th Street and follow O Street and 84th Street before reconnecting with Nebraska 2.
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The free Trago Sprayground, 22nd and U streets, will be open 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. daily May 28 through Labor Day.
There are positions still available for seasonal work for the city, including lifeguards, recreation leaders and parks laborers. Visit jobs.lincoln.ne.gov and select "Seasonal Opportunities" from the menu bar.
In a lawsuit filed in U.S. District Court on Monday, Thomas claimed a no-trespass order handed down to him from the district in September prevented him from experiencing his first grader's school year.
The Lincoln Police Department says they have arrested two people — 32-year-old Derrick Pearson and 31-year-old Briana Jelinek — on suspicion of manslaughter in connection to a 57-year-old man's death early Thursday morning in central Lincoln.
The girl told police she met the 19-year-old through social media and invited the man to her house after he posted and said he wanted to play video games with someone, police said in court filings.
"I want to be clear — there is no active threat at Southwest High School today," Principal John Matzen said in an email to parents after Lincoln Police investigated "disturbing comments and photos mentioning violence at Southwest."
The Fish Farm, privately-owned land surrounded by Wilderness Park, is the site of a Native sweat lodge that's become a focal point for those who oppose a housing development across the street.
"She is in a position of trust, where she is tasked with ensuring the safety of inmates, ensuring the safety of her co-workers, as part of her job ... and she violated that," Deputy Lancaster County Attorney Chris Reid said.
Jury Commissioner Troy Hawk said they've always had people here or there not show up. But in the past three to six months more people have been ignoring the summons they're required by law to fill out.
The woman was smoking near 41st Street and Baldwin Avenue around 1 a.m. Monday when she told the man she didn't have any cigarettes left to spare, according to police.
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CHURCH HILL, Tenn. (WJHL) – After a storm rolled through on Thursday, some north Hawkins County residents are seeing damage to cars and other property.
Insurance Agent Nick McMillan said that he got a large volume of calls on Friday into his Church Hill office.
“We’ve been fielding claims all morning,” McMillan said. “I don’t know the exact number but in the teens so far.”
Nova Davis and her family said they were shocked to see hail larger than golf balls when they stepped outside Thursday.
“I’m 56 years old,” Davis said. “I’ve never seen it hail for that long.”
Davis is still surveying her property’s damage, but so far she’s found some holes in their camper and dents on their cars.
“We just bought our truck,” Davis said. “I was going, ‘oh, please, not my truck.'”
Just across the road, Angela Hartsock said the hail kept her inside of her home because she was afraid of getting hit in the head.
“After it stopped it had melted some and we got a few pieces and saved them and put them in the freezer,” Hartsock said.
Luckily, Hartsock said her carport protected her vehicles from the dents many Church Hill residents now have.
“Very thankful, because it could have done some bad damage,” Hartsock said.
McMillan said the first thing you should do if you do find storm damage on your property is take a picture and contact an insurance agent.
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JOHNSON COUNTY, Tenn. (WJHL) – In late 2021, the beverage formerly known as Mountain Dew (now MTN DEW) announced that a local landmark was scheduled for a temporary facelift and brand-new job title: the MTN DEW Outpost Ranger.
Now, a new set of released renders show just what MTN DEW has in store for the Doe Mountain Recreation area this summer.
According to a press release from the company, the outpost will open from June 4-12 with a rewrapped exterior and completely reworked interior. Primary renderings show a handful of standout features:
- Two Flavor Adventure tasting areas in the former gift shop.
- Nature-themed wallpaper with a guitar-playing owl, a raccoon preparing to dunk a basketball and a MTN DEW branded woodpecker.
- A rewrapped fire tower with MTN DEW branding.
- Flavor voting stations featuring six brand-new flavors.
Inside the outpost, a lucky few will get the chance to sample six unreleased flavors of MTN DEW never before experienced by the public. Those that make it in while supplies last can provide feedback to help shape the future of the soda.
“MTN DEW Outpost honors DEW fans’ bold approach to flavor and outdoor adventure,” said Pat O’Toole, chief marketing officer for MTN DEW. “The mountain projects we’ve funded, along with the variety of activities we’re offering fans, back our commitment to helping nature lovers access more of the great outdoors.”
In a Frequently Asked Question section of the Outpost’s site, MTN DEW materials say there is no guarantee that fan favorites will be released outside of the event. Those materials also say the flavors have not yet been named, and that each will be connected to the outdoors. When looking at renders released by MTN DEW, however, potential trial flavors appear to be Pickle, Apple Cinnamon, S’Mores, Boompop, Huckleberry and Elderberry.
The facility will officially open after a flag-raising ceremony at 8 a.m. on June 4. After that, guests can join in on an archery tournament on the mountain’s brand-new course.
Anyone who visits the mountain while the Outpost is open will receive free passes to hike and attend events in the area. Doe Mountain Recreation Area passholders can also enter for free but will be required to register for MTN DEW events.
For collectors, a scavenger hunt will be set up across the mountain on June 4, 5, 11 and 12. Those that find archery targets hidden across the mountain can collect tokens to trade in at the Outpost for various prizes, including 1 of 750 limited-edition camo bottles.
Each day of the Outpost’s operation will have naturalist events scheduled, including seed bomb planting, nature hikes and creek life lessons.
For more information on the promotion and how you can participate, click here.
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OREGON CITY, Ore. — A number of errors led to the the Clackamas County Elections Division failing to spot problems with ballots in time to replace them, including running a required test of voting machines too close to the election, and by using test ballots that were printed in-house by the office in Clackamas, which were different than the actual ballots sent to voters.
Clackamas County Clerk Sherry Hall, who is in charge of elections in the county, said the county tested its voting machines May 3 as the first ballots from voters were returned. Hall confirmed the test was run using test ballots printed by her office.
Those test ballots ran through the machines with no problems — because they were not affected by the blurred barcodes affecting voters' ballots that came from a commercial printer. Oregon law dictates how and when a test of voting machines must be done, but does not specify that counties need to test vote tabulation systems with test ballots that came from the same printer.
“The timeline is what gets in the way of us getting our ballots early enough from the printer to test them, number one. And we’ve just always printed our test deck in house,” said Hall.
That is not the way it is done in Multnomah and Washington Counties. Each run actual ballots from the printer which supplies the ballots for voters. The test makes sure the vote counting machines are tabulating votes correctly and that the ballots are readable.
“We use the same printer to print what we call our logic and accuracy test ballots,” said Multnomah County Director of Elections Tim Scott.
Scott said Multnomah County tests 25,000 sample ballots before any real ballots go through the machines.
“So the ballots that we use to prove that the tabulation system is programed correctly. So they are printing those ballots as well, which are real ballots, they are just pre-marked in a pre-determined way so that we can test how the system is tabulating ballots that are marked,” said Scott.
Multnomah County tested its vote counting machines with sample ballots from the printer on April 12 and 13, according to Scott. That would have given the county weeks to prepare if they discovered a problem. Scott said the ballots were counted perfectly by Multnomah County's machines.
Hall said tabulating Clackamas County election results could stretch into June. Dozens of county employees outside the elections office have been reassigned to hand-duplicate ballots so they can be tabulated.
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The annual BN Video Game Convention starts heating up Saturday, offering a full day of family-friendly digital entertainment at the Interstate Center, 1106 Interstate Center Drive, Bloomington, as well as special retro vendors and niche artists. It runs from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Special guests include Tim Kitzrow, who did voice acting for games "NBA Jam," "NFL Blitz," "NHL Hits," "MLB Slugfest" and "Dota Jam." He’ll be joining Daniel Pesina and Paul Niemeyer for a panel discussing their experiences at Midway Games, a Chicago game developer widely known for fighter game series "Mortal Kombat" and sports titles.
Walter Day will also be hosting a trading cards award ceremony. He founded Twin Galaxies, an organization that tracks high scores, speed runs and other arcade and console gaming achievements.
Convention founder Ryan Tauscher, 34, who runs gaming store The Item Shop in uptown Normal, said his event is the biggest video gaming convention in the state, and he expects at least 1,200 attendees on Saturday.
While other video game conventions charge $40 or more for entrance passes, he said he wants to keep his affordable and charges $10. That’s because once people get there, Tauscher said, they’ll be spending serious cash on merchandise.
Children 12 and under can enter for $5.
Tauscher said the main attraction is the retro arcade room, set up with nearly 20 arcade games or pinball machines. They’re all free to play, along with dozens of other consoles, both modern and vintage, available for use.
Plus, it's a fun time for the kids, Tauscher added.
Systems being set up with Tauscher’s growing collection of televisions include the Atari 2600, the ActionMax, the original Nintendo system, a Super Nintendo, a Nintendo 64, a Nintendo GameCube, a Nintendo Wii, a Nintendo Switch, a SEGA Master System, a SEGA Saturn, a Intellivision, PlayStations 1-4, a Xbox, a Xbox 360, the Super Famicon, a TI-99/4, three Oculus Quest 2 virtual reality systems, and a few desktop computers.
Gaming tournaments will be held for arcade games "NBA Jam" and "Mortal Kombat." The championship prize of an Arcade1Up game cabinet machine signed by Kitzrow will be offered to the winner of the "NBA Jam" contest.
The event is a homegrown effort in the Twin Cities, as Tauscher said he and a handful of friends and family help make it happen. He said they thought there was a void for this type of convention in the Midwest, and it’s since grown hugely since starting out in 2018.
He said they started out their first year with just nine vendors, and this year will host 75 at the Interstate Center. Less than half of those are comprised of gaming store owners like Live Action Games from Champaign, Primary Colors in Lincoln and Retro Dimension in Chicago.
Vendors do so well, Tauscher said they’re excited to tell their friends about the convention.
Tauscher said the coolest stuff he’s found at his convention include SEGA Saturn items. He added people are also on the lookout for appreciated GameCube titles.
“People are always looking for expensive, high-dollar games or box games,” he said, or promotional items and store displays that were never publicly sold.
“That’s why people like to gravitate to conventions like this as well, because this is not stuff you’re going to see in your average video game store, ever,” he said.
Wes from the YouTube channel "Gaming Off The Grid" will be there livestreaming on Saturday. Artists vending wares include Jeremiah Lambert of Peoria Heights and Camron Johnson, also of Central Illinois.
Tauscher agreed that interest in gaming has seen a huge burst during the pandemic. He also chalked up fascination for vintage gaming systems to nostalgia.
“People definitely like reliving their youth,” he said, adding parents can show their kids what they once played and help them understand the history of video games at the same time.
With many social gaming platforms having moved online in recent years, Tauscher said an in-person gaming experience is much more fun.
“I like having your buddy next to you, actually making a night of it. Have a couple of friends over, hook up a couple consoles, try out different games,” he said. “It’s fun to just talk smack about the games or see what you like about them.
“There’s so many aspects of good and bad games you can have a good time with.”
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It’s no secret that the Normal-raised, top 10 American Idol contestant Leah Marlene had set her heart on musical ambitions early on in life. In fact, it’s long been public record.
The Pantagraph’s Flying Horse page got a glimpse of Marlene's dream in the making about ten years ago. Check out the story below to hear what she had to say about a career in music when she was in fifth grade.
Heartland Theatre Co. has announced its lineup for the 2022-23 season, with five main shows starting this fall and wrapping up with the 10-Minute Play Festival next June.
The Bloomington-based two-man acoustic rock squad regularly strum out all-request shows and cover both classic and recent hits. You can catch them Friday at Rob Dob’s Restaurant.
Jason Tauscher, right, helps his brother Ryan Tauscher, left, carry in a pinball machine on Friday to help set up for the BN Video Game Convention planned for Saturday at the Interstate Center in Bloomington. Over 20 classic arcade game plus dozens of retro and modern gaming consoles will be set up for tryouts.
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BLOOMINGTON — A Bloomington man remains jailed on a drug charge .
Mark A. Carter, 35, is charged with unlawful delivery of a controlled substance (Class 1 felony).
He is accused of delivering between 1 and 15 grams of cocaine to a Bloomington Police Department vice unit March 9.
A warrant for his arrest was issued May 10 and it was returned Thursday.
Carter was jailed in lieu of posting $10,035.
An arraignment is scheduled for June 10.
Updated mug shots from The Pantagraph
Mark A. Carter
Mark A. Carter, 35, of Bloomington, is charged with unlawful delivery of a controlled substance (Class 1 felony).
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Corey B. Dowell
Corey B. Dowell , 24, of Bloomington, is charged with failure to report an accident or injury.
PROVIDED BY MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Joshua V. Wilburn
Joshua V. Wilburn, 33, of Bloomington, is charged with burglary and retail theft.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Alicia L. Rodriguez
Alicia L. Rodriguez, 19, of Bloomington, is charged with aggravated battery and domestic battery.
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
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
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
Emmitt A. Simmons
Emmitt A. Simmons, 21, of LeRoy, is charged with indecent solicitation of a child (Class 2 felony).
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
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
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
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
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
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.
PROVIDED BY 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.
PROVIDED BY BLOOMINGTON POLICE
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Cordaiz J. Jones
Cordaiz J. Jones, 35, is charged with two counts of aggravated battery (Class 2 felonies), stalking (Class 4 felony) and two counts of misdemeanor resisting a peace officer.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Christopher L. Anderson
Christopher L. Anderson, 40, of Downs, is charged with unlawful possession of methamphetamine with the intent to deliver, unlawful possession of meth, unlawful possession of a controlled substance and aggravated assault.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Megan J. Duffy
Megan J. Duffy, 27, of Bloomington, is charged with one count of unlawful possession of 5-15 grams of meth with the intent to deliver (Class 1 felony) and two counts each of unlawful possession of 5-15 grams (Class 2 felony) and less than 5 grams of meth (Class 3 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Jalen A. Davis
Jalen A. Davis , 21, of Bloomington, is charged with six counts of child pornography possession (Class X felony).
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.
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
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
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
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
Tyler D. Vidmar
Tyler D. Vidmar , 23, of Clinton, is charged with one count of unlawful delivery of methamphetamine.
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
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
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
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
Joshway C. Boens
Joshway C. Boens , 41, of Chicago, is charged in McLean County with aggravated domestic battery and domestic battery as a subsequent offense.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
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.
PROVIDED BY 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
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
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
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.
PROVIDED BY 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.
PROVIDED BY 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
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.
PROVIDED BY 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
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
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
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
Kent D. Johnson
Kent D. Johnson , 34, of Bloomington, is charged with aggravated domestic battery.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Andre D. Seals
Andre D. Seals , 37, of Champaign, is charged with aggravated battery.
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
Carrie Funk
Carrie Funk , 54, of Bloomington, is charged with one count of criminal neglect of an elderly person.
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
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
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
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.
PROVIDED BY MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Frankie L. Hutchinson
Frankie L. Hutchinson , 21, of Chicago, is charged with one count of aggravated unlawful possession of stolen vehicle parts, two counts of unlawful possession of stolen vehicle parts, two counts of aggravated fleeing a peace officer and two counts of criminal damage to property.
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
Lanee R. Rich
Lanee R. Rich , 18, of Heyworth, is charged with two counts each of unlawful possession of a controlled substance with the intent to deliver and unlawful possession of a controlled substance.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Corey K. Butler
Corey K. Butler , 19, of Champaign, is charged with possession of a stolen firearm and two counts of aggravated unlawful use of a weapon.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Darrius D. Robinson
Darrius D. Robinson , 29, of Normal, is charged with possession of a stolen motor vehicle.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Jacob Z. Kemp
Jacob Z. Kemp , 32, is charged with three counts of aggravated battery.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Jonathan A. Jamison
Jonathan A. Jamison , 44, of Normal, was sentenced to 14 years in prison for unlawful delivery of a controlled substance and unlawful delivery of less than 5 grams of methamphetamine.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Jonathon K. Campbell
Jonathan K. Campbell , 43, Jonathan K. Campbell, 43, of Bloomington, was sentenced to 180 days in jail and 48 months on probation. He pleaded guilty to one count of domestic battery causing bodily harm.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Geno A. Borrego
Geno A. Borrego , 23, of Pontiac, is charged with two counts of criminal sexual assault.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Jaylin M. Caldwell
Jaylin M. Caldwell , 21, of Bloomington, was sentenced to seven years in prison. He pleaded guilty to one count of unlawful delivery of 1-15 grams of cocaine. All other charges were dismissed.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Joshua D. Rials
Joshua D. Rials , 28, of Bloomington, is charged with two counts of armed violence, Class X felonies, four counts of unlawful possession of a firearm and firearm ammunition by a convicted felon, Class 2 felonies. He was charged March 1 with two counts each of unlawful possession of a firearm by a felon and of firearm ammunition by a felon.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Jamakio D. Chapell
Jamakio D. Chapell , 28, of Montgomery, Alabama, is charged with four counts of Class 2 felony aggravated battery, misdemeanor resisting a peace officer and 11 traffic charges, including driving under the influence of alcohol.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Thomas E. Dolan
Thomas E. Dolan , 22, of Bloomington, is charged with unlawful possession of between 500 and 2,000 grams of cannabis with the intent to deliver, unlawful cannabis possession, battery and unlawful restraint.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Jordyn H. Thornton
Jordyn H. Thornton , 22, of Bloomington, was convicted of first-degree murder in the Oct. 30, 2018, shooting death of Trevonte Kirkwood, 27, of Bloomington, in the 1300 block of North Oak Street in Bloomington.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Ty W. Johnson
Ty W. Johnson , 36, of Bloomington, is charged with criminal sexual assault, robbery and possession of a stolen motor vehicle.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Kyle D. Kindred
Kyle D. Kindred , 23, of Shirley, is charged with cannabis trafficking, two counts of unlawful possession of cannabis with the intent to deliver and two counts of unlawful possession of cannabis.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Lorel M. Johnson
Lorel M. Johnson , 41, of Bloomington, is charged with two counts of aggravated battery and two counts of aggravated domestic battery.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Kimberlee A. Burton
Kimberlee A. Burton , 29, of Bloomington, is charged with two counts of child endangerment, Class A misdemeanors.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Kevin C. Knight
Kevin C. Knight , 40, of Bloomington, is charged with one count of unlawful delivery of less than 5 grams of methamphetamine, a Class 2 felony.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Derail T. Riley
Derail T. Riley , 35, of Normal, is charged with one count of aggravated domestic battery, a Class 2 felony, and five counts of Class 4 felony domestic battery.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Ade A. McDaniel
Ade A. McDaniel , 40, of North Miami Beach, Florida, is charged with one count of unlawful delivery of a controlled substance, a Class 1 felony.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Jahni A. Lyons
Jahni A. Lyons , 19, of Bloomington, is charged with aggravated discharge of a firearm and aggravated unlawful use of a weapon.
BLOOMINGTON POLICE
Justin A. Atkinson
Justin A. Atkinson , 39, of Bloomington, is charged with aggravated domestic battery-strangulation, a Class 2 felony, and domestic battery as a subsequent offense, a Class 4 felony.
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
Billy J. Braswell
Billy J. Braswell , 39, of Wapella, is charged with three counts of unlawful possession of methamphetamine with the intent to deliver and four counts of methamphetamine possession.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Mitchell A. Rogers
Mitchell A. Rogers , 37, of Peoria, is charged with two counts of unlawful possession of methamphetamine with the intent to deliver and two counts of unlawful possession of methamphetamine.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Matthew D. Stone
Matthew D. Stone , 22, of Normal, is charged with one count of aggravated battery, a Class 2 felony.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Tyler A. Guy
Tyler A. Guy , 25, of Towanda, is charged with one count of Class 2 felony aggravated battery.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Gordan D. Lessen
Gordan D. Lessen , 36, of Bloomington, is charged with one count of domestic battery as a subsequent offense, a Class 2 felony.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Steven M. Abdullah
Steven M. Abdullah , 31, of Heyworth, is charged with two counts of harassment of jurors, Class 2 felonies, 11 counts of communication with jurors, Class 4 felonies, and one count of attempted communication with a juror, a Class A misdemeanor.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Ryan D. Triplett
Ryan D. Triplett , 27, of Decatur, is charged with aggravated domestic battery-strangulation, a Class 2 felony, and domestic battery as a subsequent offense felony, a Class 4 felony.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Pedro A. Parra
Pedro A. Parra , 40, is charged with two counts of burglary, Class 2 and Class 3 felonies, and misdemeanor theft.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Gregory A. Spence
Gregory A. Spence , 39, of Bartonville, is charged with three counts of burglary, Class 2 felonies.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Justin A. Leicht
Justin A. Leicht , 41, of Downs, is charged with three counts of burglary, Class 2 felonies.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Edward L. Holmes
Edward L. Holmes , 50, of Bloomington, is charged with the following:
Controlled substance trafficking of between 400 and 900 grams of cocaine Unlawful possession of between 400 and 900 grams of cocaine with the intent to deliver Controlled substance trafficking of between 100 and 400 grams of cocaine Unlawful possession of between 100 and 400 grams of cocaine with the intent to deliver Methamphetamine trafficking of between 100 and 400 grams of a substance containing meth Unlawful possession of between 100 and 400 grams of meth with the intent to deliver Methamphetamine trafficking of between 15 and 100 grams of meth Unlawful possession of between 15 and 100 grams of meth with the intent to deliver
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Latoya M. Jackson
Latoya M. Jackson , 31, of Bloomington, is charged with one count of possession of a stolen or converted motor vehicle, a Class 2 felony.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Shaquan D. Hosea
Shaquan D. Hosea , 26, of Bloomington, is charged with residential burglary, a Class 1 felony, and aggravated unlawful use of a weapon, a Class 4 felony.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Jaccob L. Morris
Jaccob L. Morris , 20, of Bloomington, was sentenced to 180 days in jail and 30 months on probation after pleading guilty to burglary.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Dontel D. Crowder
Dontel D. Crowder , 35, of Bloomington, is charged with two counts of unlawful possession of a weapon by a convicted felon, Class 2 felonies, and harboring a runaway, Class A misdemeanor.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Donnell A. Taylor
Donnell A. Taylor , 29, of Bloomington, is charged with two counts of unlawful delivery of a controlled substance and one count of unlawful possession of a controlled substance with the intent to deliver.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Eric E. Seymon
Eric E. Seymon , 19, of Bloomington, is charged with eight counts of unlawful delivery of a controlled substance and one count of unlawful possession of a controlled substance with the intent to deliver.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Aikee Muhammad
Aikee Muhammad , 19, is charged with two counts of aggravated discharge of a firearm, two counts of aggravated unlawful use of a weapon, possession of a stolen motor vehicle and resisting a peace officer.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
William M. McCuen
William M. McCuen , 33, of Atlanta, is charged with one count of unlawful delivery of less than 5 grams of methamphetamine, a Class 2 felony.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Meontay D. Wheeler
Meontay D. Wheeler , 23, of Bloomington, is charged with aggravated battery causing great bodily harm and torture, a Class 1 felony, aggravated domestic battery, a Class 2 felony, and aggravated domestic battery involving strangulation, a Class 2 felony.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Fenwrick M. Bartholomew
Fenwrick M. Bartholomew , 51, of Normal, was sentenced to three years in prison. He pleaded guilty to one count of unlawful possession of a weapon by a felon.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Javares L. Hudson
Javares L. Hudson , 21, of Bloomington, is charged in federal court with possession of a machine gun. He was initially charged in McLean County court with two counts of unlawful use of a weapon-machine gun parts. One charge is a Class X felony and the other is a Class 2 felony.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Tommy L. Jumper
Tommy L. Jumper , 59, of Bloomington, is charged with three counts of unlawful delivery of a controlled substance, each a 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
Logan T. Kendricks
Logan T. Kendricks , 35, is charged with two counts of aggravated domestic battery, Class 2 felonies.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Davis W. Hopkins
Davis W. Hopkins , 25, of Chenoa, is charged with one count of unlawful delivery of between 15 and 100 grams of methamphetamine, a Class X felony.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Tony Robinson
Tony Robinson , 38, of Chicago, is charged with unlawful possession of between 15 and 100 grams of cocaine with the intent to deliver, a Class X felony; unlawful possession of between 15 and 100 grams of cocaine, a Class 1 felony; unlawful possession of a weapon by a convicted felon, a Class 2 felony; unlawful possession of firearm ammunition by a convicted felon, a Class 2 felony; unlawful possession of less than 5 grams of methamphetamine, a Class 3 felony.
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Rochelle A. McCray
Rochelle A. McCray , 37, of Chicago, is charged with unlawful possession of between 15 and 100 grams of cocaine with the intent to deliver, a Class X felony; unlawful possession of between 1 and 15 grams of cocaine with the intent to deliver, a Class 1 felony; unlawful possession of between 15 and 100 grams of cocaine, a Class 1 felony; unlawful possession of less than 15 grams of cocaine, a Class 4 felony.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Dontae D. Gilbert
Dontae D. Gilbert , 30, of Bloomington, is charged with aggravated domestic battery, a Class 2 felony, and domestic battery, charged as a Class 3 felony for a subsequent offense.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Stefan A. Mangina
Stefan A. Mangina , 32, is charged with three counts of unlawful delivery of methamphetamine, unlawful possession of meth with the intent to deliver and unlawful possession of a controlled substance with the intent to deliver.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Michael J. Owen
Michael J. Owen , 30, of Stanford, pleaded guilty to one count of unlawful delivery of between 1 and 15 grams of cocaine. He was sentenced to 180 days in jail and 30 months on probation.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Cedric J. Haynes
Cedric J. Haynes , 21, of Bloomington, is charged with nine counts of unlawful delivery of less than 1 gram of cocaine, a Class 2 felony.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Jonathan Wiley
Jonathan Wiley , 30, of Chicago, is charged with attempted possession or sale of stolen car parts, a Class 2 felony, and resisting a peace officer, a Class A misdemeanor.
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Jason S. Russell
Jason S. Russell , 22, of Chicago, is charged with attempted possession or sale of stolen car parts, a Class 2 felony, and resisting a peace officer, a Class A misdemeanor.
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Aaron J. Zielinski
Aaron J. Zielinski, 28, of Plainfield, was sentenced to four years on probation for unlawful possession of between 15 and 100 grams of methamphetamine. A charge of unlawful possession of meth with the intent to deliver was dismissed.
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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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Hunter C. Kellenberger
Hunter C. Kellenberger , 24, of Pekin, was sentenced to three years in prison after pleading guilty to one count of unlawful delivery of less than 5 grams of methamphetamine. A meth possession charge was dismissed.
PROVIDED BY MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Samuel Harris
Samuel Harris , 21, of Chicago, was sentenced to 22 days in jail and 30 months on probation after pleading guilty to one count of possession of a stolen motor vehicle.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Jordan P. Gillespie
Jordan P. Gillespie , 27, of LeRoy, was sentenced to 15 years in prison for residential burglary and unlawful possession of a firearm by a convicted felon.
PROVIDED BY MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
William R. Carter
William R. Carter , 23, of Bloomington, was sentenced to 11 years in prison for sexual assault, attempted residential arson and unlawful restraint.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Kentre A. Jackson
Kentre A. Jackson, 26, of Ypsilanti, Mich., was sentenced to 30 months of conditional discharge. He was charged as of June 9, 2020, with unlawful possession of 500 to 2,000 grams of cannabis and unlawful possession of 500 to 2,000 grams of cannabis with the intent to deliver. The latter charge was dismissed.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Andrew L. Stanley
Andrew L. Stanley , 39, of Bloomington, was sentenced to four years on probation for one count of arson. He pleaded guilty to setting his home on fire while a woman and a teenage girl were inside. One count of aggravated arson was dismissed in a plea agreement.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Jerail M. Myrick
Jerail M. Myrick , 26, of Springfield, is charged with one count of unlawful delivery of less than 1 gram of cocaine, a Class 2 felony.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Amari M. McNabb
Amari M. McNabb , 23, of Country Club Hills , was sentenced to 28 years in prison for murder and mob action for his involvement in the 2019 fatal shooting of Juan Nash, 25, in Bloomington. He was found guilty in a jury trial of those charges, but the jury found him not guilty of discharge of a firearm.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Aaron Parlier
Aaron M. Parlier , 40, was sentenced Jan. 14 to 450 years in prison after he was found guilty in a bench trial of 10 counts of predatory criminal sexual assault of a minor and 10 counts of child pornography production.
Rebecca L. Gormley
Rebecca L. Gormley , 35, of Bloomington, is charged with unlawful delivery of less than 5 grams of methamphetamine, a Class 2 felony.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Penny S. Self
Penny S. Self , 59, of Ashland, is charged with possession of a stolen motor vehicle, a Class 2 felony.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Nathaniel A. Butler
Nathaniel A. Butler , 20, of Bloomington was sentenced Jan. 4, 2022, to seven years in prison. He pleaded guilty to aggravated discharge of a firearm into an occupied building and two counts of unlawful possession of a firearm without a valid firearm owners identification card.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
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How does one make the Klu Klux Klan, racism and prejudice funny and heartwarming?
Show their absurdity.
The set-up is genius: Take a fish out of water from some faraway land, claim he can’t speak a lick of English, have everybody around him share secrets they believe he doesn’t understand, and ... well ... hilarity on a grand scale ensues.
Theatrikos continues its 50th season of presenting audience favorites with a run of “The Foreigner,” by Larry Shue. The comedy is being directed by veteran actor, director, former executive director and board member, Stan Sutherland.
“My all-time favorite play was ‘The Foreigner,’” Sutherland said, adding that he played the main character Charlie in a production in 1989 in Racine, Wisc. “There’s a magic in this play. So, when I had a chance to direct it, I jumped at it. It will be a wonderful experience for everyone in the audience.”
The cast includes Michael Rulon as Froggy, Ricky Conway as Charlie, Christine Fredericks as Betty, Kai Bergland as David, Rachel Santay as Catherine, Wayne Purves as Owen and Casey Russell as Ellard.
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The play revolves around the Englishman, Charlie, a shy guy who’s sick wife encouraged him to accompany Staff. Sgt. Froggy LeSueur on a trip to a fishing lodge in rural Georgia run by Betty Meeks. Froggy suggests to everyone who will listen that Charlie is from a faraway land and doesn’t understand English. Guests at the lodge start talking about some scandalous, dark, sinister secrets and let the fun begin.
Rulon, a Theatrikos regular, gives Froggy a believable Cockney accent and describes his character as a “champion at the art of conversation and quick on his feet.”
Froggy, as a member of the military, makes regular visits to America and Georgia in particular because of the services he can render as a demolitions expert. Rulon added that Froggy’s not on stage a whole lot, but he serves a vital role as savior/sage/trickster and catalyst all rolled into one.
“It’s an amazingly timely social commentary, but it’s told in a way that contains humor and very real people in a slightly absurd situation,” Rulon said. “There’s personal growth. It’s heartwarming as well as hilarious.”
Russell, a relative newbie to the stage, plays Ellard, a man who’s a little “slow.” Ellard takes it upon himself to teach Charlie English. Through the process, Ellard is understood as being much more than how he’s perceived.
“He might be slow, but he’s also methodical,” Russell said. “You can see he has big ideas and people don’t give him credit. He has a good heart and is excited to help.”
As for how the audience will respond to the play, Russell said, “They’re gonna love it. They’re going to be laughing quite a bit.”
Fredericks plays Betty as naive but wise at the same time.
“She’s the ribbon that ties everything together,” Fredericks said. “She’s fun to play. She’s ornery and has a big heart. She gets some good zingers in and can give it as good as anybody else, but she takes people under her wing.”
Fredericks said there is commentary on acceptance, kindness and more.
Sutherland said that although the play contains some heady themes, it is not preachy. Additionally, the props and technical aspects on pulling off the production are considerable – so much so, in fact, that the crew will be showing video of what goes into making the production during intermission and after the performance.
Conway, who is also relatively new to the Theatrikos stage, is excited and nervous to take on a main role.
“My journey through taking this role is letting go and having fun with it,” Conway said.
In a way, his journey in playing the part is very relatable to Charlie’s journey through the minefield of heavy topics being explored in the play.
“Gosh if it isn’t as relevant today as it was when it was written,” Conway said, adding that after audiences watch the play, they may come away from it with a lighter heart and may learn a bit about themselves and their lives in the process.
“Isn’t that what good art does?” he asked and smiled.
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How does one make the Klu Klux Klan, racism and prejudice funny and heartwarming?
Show their absurdity.
The set-up is genius: Take a fish out of water from some faraway land, claim he can’t speak a lick of English, have everybody around him share secrets they believe he doesn’t understand, and ... well ... hilarity on a grand scale ensues.
Theatrikos continues its 50th season of presenting audience favorites with a run of “The Foreigner,” by Larry Shue. The comedy is being directed by veteran actor, director, former executive director and board member, Stan Sutherland.
“My all-time favorite play was ‘The Foreigner,’” Sutherland said, adding that he played the main character Charlie in a production in 1989 in Racine, Wisc. “There’s a magic in this play. So, when I had a chance to direct it, I jumped at it. It will be a wonderful experience for everyone in the audience.”
The cast includes Michael Rulon as Froggy, Ricky Conway as Charlie, Christine Fredericks as Betty, Kai Bergland as David, Rachel Santay as Catherine, Wayne Purves as Owen and Casey Russell as Ellard.
People are also reading…
The play revolves around the Englishman, Charlie, a shy guy who’s sick wife encouraged him to accompany Staff. Sgt. Froggy LeSueur on a trip to a fishing lodge in rural Georgia run by Betty Meeks. Froggy suggests to everyone who will listen that Charlie is from a faraway land and doesn’t understand English. Guests at the lodge start talking about some scandalous, dark, sinister secrets and let the fun begin.
Rulon, a Theatrikos regular, gives Froggy a believable Cockney accent and describes his character as a “champion at the art of conversation and quick on his feet.”
Froggy, as a member of the military, makes regular visits to America and Georgia in particular because of the services he can render as a demolitions expert. Rulon added that Froggy’s not on stage a whole lot, but he serves a vital role as savior/sage/trickster and catalyst all rolled into one.
“It’s an amazingly timely social commentary, but it’s told in a way that contains humor and very real people in a slightly absurd situation,” Rulon said. “There’s personal growth. It’s heartwarming as well as hilarious.”
Russell, a relative newbie to the stage, plays Ellard, a man who’s a little “slow.” Ellard takes it upon himself to teach Charlie English. Through the process, Ellard is understood as being much more than how he’s perceived.
“He might be slow, but he’s also methodical,” Russell said. “You can see he has big ideas and people don’t give him credit. He has a good heart and is excited to help.”
As for how the audience will respond to the play, Russell said, “They’re gonna love it. They’re going to be laughing quite a bit.”
Fredericks plays Betty as naive but wise at the same time.
“She’s the ribbon that ties everything together,” Fredericks said. “She’s fun to play. She’s ornery and has a big heart. She gets some good zingers in and can give it as good as anybody else, but she takes people under her wing.”
Fredericks said there is commentary on acceptance, kindness and more.
Sutherland said that although the play contains some heady themes, it is not preachy. Additionally, the props and technical aspects on pulling off the production are considerable – so much so, in fact, that the crew will be showing video of what goes into making the production during intermission and after the performance.
Conway, who is also relatively new to the Theatrikos stage, is excited and nervous to take on a main role.
“My journey through taking this role is letting go and having fun with it,” Conway said.
In a way, his journey in playing the part is very relatable to Charlie’s journey through the minefield of heavy topics being explored in the play.
“Gosh if it isn’t as relevant today as it was when it was written,” Conway said, adding that after audiences watch the play, they may come away from it with a lighter heart and may learn a bit about themselves and their lives in the process.
“Isn’t that what good art does?” he asked and smiled.
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NORFOLK, Va. — A former Tidewater Virginia sheriff was sentenced Friday to 12 years in prison for bribery and money laundering.
McCabe served as Norfolk’s sheriff from 1994 to 2017. He was already under federal investigation when he abruptly resigned in 2017 and was indicted two years later.
McCabe was accused of using his position to solicit bribes and campaign donations from people linked to two companies that had large Norfolk City Jail contracts. While McCabe admitted violating campaign finance laws and getting loans and gifts from businessmen, he denied taking bribes. He testified that he consistently waited until the last minute to file campaign finance reports and probably failed to report some contributions and expenditures, but claimed it was never intentional.
U.S. District Judge Arenda Wright Allen disputed McCabe’s claims that he’d simply made mistakes, calling his bribery scheme “sophisticated and very intricate.”
“In the court’s opinion, you were guilty beyond all doubt,” Allen said. “It’s not a mistake, it’s a crime — a 22-year crime.”
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WEST YORK, Pa. — It’s an all-hands-on-deck initiative in West York.
“Whether it's our fire department, code and nuisance abatement teams, and office staff, we’ll all be out engaging residents, listening to them and finding out what we can do to build a better neighborhood," said Shawn Mauck, West York's borough manager.
All of that, coupled with an increased police presence, is coming to the borough's newly-designated “blue zones.”
“We will be looking at increased traffic safety, both from a deterrent and enforcement perspective, [and] we’ll be looking at increased patrols," said West York Police Chief Matthew Millsaps.
The borough used crime and traffic data, along with resident input, to determine where to start.
The first “Blue Zone” encompasses Dewey Street, along with part of West King Street, West Poplar and West Princess.
“We understand a lot of parents in this neighborhood are working two or three jobs," said Mauck. "We want to make sure their kids are safe if they’re playing in the neighborhood.”
“I come by in the morning to check on my folks, and I see the kids getting on and off the bus so I think it’s a good initiative they’re doing," said resident James Ross.
Officials will work to educate residents who live in "Blue Zones" on borough codes.
"Blue Zones" will also see road improvements, such as the recent work on Dewey Street.
“There hadn’t been lines painted and any service done to this street for over a decade,” said Mauck.
“We can park nicely now, before everyone was kind of parking everywhere," said resident, Syed Alam. "Now that make it where there’s lines and it’s nice to look at.”
The plan is to expand the program into other areas of West York.
“The next one we’ll be rolling out will be centered around Orange Street and the north end of the borough around the middle and high schools.”
The borough manager says, above all, it’s about creating a welcoming environment.
“Our goal is to get to know who lives here [and] make them feel comfortable," said Mauck. "Yes, there’s an accountability to this. If you’re not doing the things you’re supposed to be doing, you’re not being a good neighbor, expect we’re going to have a conversation with you.”
"These are things the residents have asked for," added Chief Millsaps. "These are things people have come to us and said we would like to see.”
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ROSEVILLE, Calif. — Roseville residents may be without a popular attraction as temperatures begin to creep towards summer norms.
The Roseville Aquatics Complex is facing delays in fully opening amid construction and staffing shortages. Only the competition pool with the diving board will be open for reservations starting on Saturday, May 28. The recreation pool including the slide as well as the other play area will be closed until further notice due to construction and staffing shortages.
Roseville's Park Planning and Development Superintendent Tara Gee said the recreation pool is getting resurfaced, the slide was replaced and the water play area is getting turned into a nature-themed spray ground. Construction started in November 2021.
"We're hoping sometime you know, in June we'd be able to at least open the pool. The splash pad may be delayed a little bit longer," Gee said.
Gee said the delays on the spray ground stem from supply chain shortages in pumps and filters.
"As I understand right now, with the supply chain issue and manufacturing that those items are like gold," Gee said.
The Roseville Aquatics Complex opened in 1995, making the facility 27-years-old.
"I'm super excited about the splash pad and the new amenities that go along with it. I think people are gonna just love it. It's going to be something very new. It's going to look different than any other splash pad that we have in the city," Gee said.
When will the competition pool be open?
Depending on when construction is completed, more hours may be added after June 13. For now, the competition pool will be open on the following days:
May 30
- Recreational Swim: 1-5 p.m.
June 4, June 18, June 25
- Recreational Swim: 3:30-7:30 p.m.
July 4
- Recreational Swim: 1-5 p.m.
The city is also planning to bring the inflatable from the Mike Shellito Indoor Pool to the Roseville Aquatics Complex to have an extra activity while the recreation pool is closed.
The city is also experiencing staffing shortages of about 50-60 people. Usually, there are around 160-170 staff for the three facilities including the Roseville Aquatics Complex, Johnson Pool, and the Mike Shellito Indoor Pool, but this year they have about 110 employees.
"We'll probably do some slow openings as long as we have the correct amount of staff. So like for the Roseville Aquatics Complex, you know, once the recreation pool, slide, and the spray ground hopefully open up, we'll look at adding some more days if we can," Alisha Moyer, a Recreation and Libraries Supervisor, said.
Moyer said additional days depend on the number of staff and staffing availability. She said the city plans to do more staff recruitment in July.
How can I make a reservation?
Reservations for Memorial Day weekend will open on May 23. The city is planning for around 125 reservations to be available.
"We're just all very excited and you know, summer is where we love to live. So we're very excited that it's here and we're ready to get going," Moyer said.
The Roseville Aquatics Complex is also used by the swim team Calfornia Capital Aquatics (CCA) which includes a summer recreation program, the Woodcreek Seawolves. Justin Brosseau, CEO and Head Coach of CCA, said they've been adaptable with planning training, events and meets.
"The city been great communicating about issues, as soon as new ones come up they pass it along," Brosseau said.
Find more information and updates on Roseville's aquatics website.
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ELK GROVE, Calif. — The Elk Grove Unified School District says they are investigating after racist writing was reported at Monterey Trail High School Thursday morning.
According to the school district in a statement to ABC10, the area that was defaced was cleaned after district officials were made aware of the vandalism.
The school district described the vandalism as "graffiti" and said they are investigating the situation and working to determine who is responsible.
According to the school district, some students saw the racist writing and began sharing images of it. The district has asked that students not share the images and instead, report them to school officials.
Support for students who saw the potentially racist messages is being offered, according to district officials.
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SACRAMENTO, Calif — Hey! Do you like art festivals, vegan brunch, maybe even a Mermaid Convention? If so, that just shows how there's something for everyone this weekend in Northern California.
The springtime weather is starting to heat up, and this weekend's weather will be reaching the low 90s with a light breeze. Gather up some friends, maybe family members, or even go solo but head outside and enjoy some of these weekend events!
An annual celebration of Asian American and Pacific Islander voices and stories in film and new media. This year’s festival themes explore Black and Asian solidarity, culture and belonging, food and family, and justice and courage.
- 11 a.m. – 9 p.m. Saturday, May 21 and Sunday, May 22
- Located at The Sofia, Home of B Street Theatre (2700 Capitol Ave., Sacramento)
- Organized by the Sacramento Asian Pacific Film Festival and Nichi Bei Foundation
- More information about this event HERE.
A free celebration of neighbors across America! ABC10's Mark S. Allen will be emceeing and there will be local vendors, food, entertainment, music, special guests from the community and much more.
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This event marks the end of the Sacramento Bacon food festival and features samples of each competitor's cocktail and a vote to crown the winner of the people's choice, bacon-inspired small bites and drink specials.
- 12 p.m. – 10 p.m. Saturday, May 21
- Located at BAWK by Urban Roots (1409 R St #102, Sacramento)
- Organized by Urban Roots Brewing and The Roost
- More information about this event HERE.
A three-day mermaid extravaganza featuring everything from swim play, to costuming, shopping and entertainment. The convention also has meetings, workshops, vendors, plus mermaids from Sacramento's very own Dive Bar!
- Friday, May 20 – Sunday, May 22 (times vary)
- Located at various venues around Sacramento (full schedule HERE)
- Organized by Erzulie, Mermaid And Mom, and Pixie Tribe
- More information about this event HERE.
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There will be free live entertainment every day, a food court, beer and wine garden, and the “Midway of Fun” carnival, which includes rides for kids of all ages, as well as business and craft vendors.
- 12 p.m. – 10 p.m. Saturday, May 21, and 12 p.m. – 9 p.m. Sunday, May 22
- Located at Johnson Springview Park (5480 Fifth Street, Rocklin)
- Organized by The Rocklin Community Festival and Midway of Fun
- More information about this event HERE.
This is a family-friendly, free community event featuring food, fun, and games. There are also activities like dunking the Police Chief and City Manager in a dunk tank, a waterplay area, a fashion show, live art, and more.
- 5 p.m. – 9 p.m. Saturday, May 21
- Located at Downtown Auburn (1583 Lincoln Way, Auburn)
- Organized by the Downtown Auburn Business Association
- More information about this event HERE.
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A free community event with live music, vendors, awards, slam poetry contests and more. This event pays homage to Malcolm X for his vision of self-determination and dedication to the community.
- 12 p.m. – 6 p.m. Sunday, May 22
- Located at 1913 Del Paso Blvd., Sacramento
- Organized by community activist Berry Accius and his daughter Ade'jah Accius
- More information about this event HERE.
Theme: Beauty in Diversity. The Tahoe Elementary Art Docent Program is collaborating with Wide Open Walls, inviting those to watch local and global artists painting murals on several campus walls as well as multicultural performances, vendors, food and drinks, and activities.
- 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. Saturday, May 21, and Sunday, May 22
- Located at Tahoe Elementary School (3110 60th St., Sacramento)
- Organized by Tahoe Elementary PTA and Wide Open Walls
- More information about this event HERE.
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Over 90 vendors selling everything from vintage fashion, rare sneakers, hype fashion, local brands, arts and crafts, home goods, food, desserts and snacks, and more. A free event for everyone of all ages so bring friends, family, even your pet.
- 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. Sunday, May 22
- Located at Diamond Autosport (912 Enterprise Dr., Sacramento)
- Organized by Fly Market By FVME
- More information about this event HERE.
An all-day festival of rock music featuring a lineup of artists like Colony House, Switchfoot, and Sacramento’s own Red Voodoo. There will also be food, drinks, vendors, and sunshine.
- 12 p.m. – 7 p.m. Saturday, May 21
- Located at The Field at Lakeside Commons (Oak Ave Pkwy & E Bidwell St., Folsom)
- Organized by ST Productions
- More information about this event HERE.
A free community event featuring local black owned businesses, food vendors, photobooths, fashion, giveaways, and good vibes. There will also be a 21+ afterparty with DJs playing all the best soca, afrobeats, reggaeton, salsa, hip hop and R&B music.
- 11 a.m. – 6 p.m. Saturday, May 21
- Located at 1913 Del Paso Blvd., Sacramento
- Organized by Afro Soca Love
- More information about this event HERE.
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There will be brunch-themed menu items, a mimosa bar, live art paintings, free yoga, and free health and nutrition counseling.
- 12 p.m. – 4 p.m. Sunday, May 22
- Located at El Papagayo (5804 Marconi Ave., Carmichael)
- Organized by Sac Vegan Pop-Ups
- More information about this event HERE.
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RIO LINDA, California — Sacramento fire crews were able to stop a vegetation fire in Rio Linda before it got out of control.
According to the Sacramento Metropolitan Fire District, the "wind-driven vegetation fire" was first reported just after noon Friday. One large building was destroyed and multiple structures damaged before crews were able to control the fire.
"Crews were able to save multiple homes and live stock," Sacramento Metro Fire said in a tweet.
No injuries were reported. The cause of the fire is under investigation.
EVACUATION:
According to the Sacramento Metropolitan Fire District, there are no evacuations at this time.
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Photos: Vegetation fire in Rio Linda
WILDFIRE PREPS
According to Cal Fire, the 2021 fire season started earlier than previous years, but also ended earlier, as well. January 2021 saw just under 1,200 acres burned from nearly 300 wildfires. Fires picked up in the summer when the Dixie Fire burned in five Northern California counties — Butte, Plumas, Shasta, Lassen and Tehama. The Dixie Fire started on July 13 and wasn't contained until Oct. 25, burning nearly 1 million acres. It has since become the second-largest wildfire in state history and the largest non-complex fire.
Overall, 2.5 million acres were burned in 2021 from 8,835 wildfires. Over 3,600 structures were destroyed and 3 people killed.
If you live in a wildfire-prone zone, Cal Fire suggests creating a defensible space around your home. Defensible space is an area around a building in which vegetation and other debris are completely cleared. At least 100 feet is recommended.
The Department of Homeland Security suggests assembling an emergency kit that has important documents, N95 respirator masks, supplies to grab with you if you’re forced to leave at a moment’s notice. The agency also suggests signing up for local warning system notifications and know your community’s evacuation plans best to prepare yourself and your family in cases of wildfires.
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Claudia Tenney has selected the projects she will submit to the House of Appropriations Committee for consideration as part of the 2023 Community Project Funding process.
Tenney’s office received more than one-hundred requests from applicants across the 22nd district and she announced the fifteen projects she plans to submit.
All of the programs fall into one of the following three categories, water infrastructure improvements, research and economic development, or health care services and public safety.
Last year, Tenney submitted ten projects for consideration and eight of them, totaling more than twelve-million dollars, were included in the final spending bill.
Listed below are the fifteen submissions:
- $864,078 for Binghamton Community Policing and Crime Prevention;
- $2,850,000 for City of Norwich Water Main Replacement;
- $3,000,000 for City of Rome Park Drive Revitalization Project;
- $2,995,000 for Cortland Rural Mental Health Facility Capital Project;
- $3,000,000 for Griffiss Institute Smart-X Internet of Things (IOT) Living Lab;
- $1,000,000 for Oneida Health System Behavioral Health Services;
- $1,580,628 for Tioga County Soil and Water Conservation District Watershed Community Resiliency;
- $2,351,200 for Town of Orwell Water System Improvements;
- $1,000,000 for Town of Schuyler Graham, Brown and Newport Road Water District;
- $227,400 for Town of Whitestown Buy-out of Repetitive Flood Loss Properties;
- $734,014 for Utica University Crime Lab;
- $2,000,000 for Valley Health Services Skilled Nursing and Neurobehavioral Care Facility;
- $1,507,605 for Village of Canastota South Canal, Commerce and State Street Sewar Separation;
- $3,480,960 for Village of Marathon Waste Water Treatment Plant and Pump Station Rehabilitation;
- $4,152,000 for Village of Oneida Castle Sanitary Sewer Collection System.
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A former Owego resident was convicted on two counts of Aggravated Identity Theft and one count of Misuse of a Social Security Number.
Since 1999, “John Doe” has been using the name, date of birth, and social security number of another person to receive SSI benefits.
The social security number that he had been using, belongs to a homeless, U.S. Army veteran living in North Carolina.
For the two convictions on Aggravated Identity Theft, the man faces a mandatory sentence of two years in federal prison, with a maximum term of five-years, and a fine of up to two-hundred and fifty thousand dollars.
Sentencing is scheduled for September 30th in Syracuse. His true identity has yet to be confirmed.
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Smithfield Packaged Meats Corp. of Sioux Center, Iowa, is recalling about 185,610 pounds of ready-to-eat bacon topping because it might have been contaminated with metal, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service.
The recalled bacon topping, produced on various dates between Feb. 21, 2022 to Feb. 23, 2022 and March 3, 2022 to March 5, 2022, includes the following:
- 5-pound packages containing “MEMBER’S MARK FULLY COOKED BACON CRUMBLES” SKU 78742240923 with “BEST IF USED BY” date of “2022-11-18″
- 5-pound packages containing “Golden Crisp PATRICK CUDAHY PRECOOKED BACON TOPPING” SKU 43200 12002 with lot codes 2054, 2062 and 2063
- 5-pound packages containing “Golden Crisp PATRICK CUDAHY FULLY COOKED BACON TOPPING APPLEWOOD SMOKED” SKU 43200 12296 with lot codes 2053 and 2062
- 5-pound packages containing “Smithfield PRECOOKED BACON TOPPING” SKU 43200 12003 with lot codes 2063 and 2064
- 5-pound packages containing “Smithfield FULLY COOKED BACON TOPPING” SKU 43200 12663 with lot code 2064
Member’s Mark is a Sam’s Club store brand.
The FSIS said it expects additional products could contain the bacon and urged consumers to check the recall frequently for updated lists and labels.
Recalled bacon topping was shipped to distributors and retail locations nationwide, and may have been used to produce other products.
FSIS said that the recall was issued after a customer reported to the company that they found metal in the product, but that there haven’t been any confirmed reports of injuries or adverse reactions from eating them.
The agency said it is concerned that some of the recalled bacon topping could be in consumer refrigerators or in distributor or retail locations. It urged consumers not to eat them, and distributors or retailers not to sell them. Instead, they should be thrown away or returned to where they were purchase.
Consumers with questions about the recall can contact the Smithfield Consumer Affairs hotline at 1-844-342-2596.
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NAMPA, Idaho — The Broncos have been the official mascot of Boise State University since the early 1930's, thanks to a pair of players on the Broncos' first football team.
Preston Hale and Owen Sproat said there were no other teams with a Bronco mascot or schools with a blue and orange color combination, so they decided to become the first in the nation.
Fast forward 80 years, when the Treasure Valley opened its very first community college, the College of Western Idaho (CWI).
For the first ten years of CWI's existence, the school did not have a mascot. In fact, they were without their own campus. The school was actually housed on the Boise State University campus in Nampa.
When CWI moved in, several Boise State Bronco logos were left behind, so someone decided to put horn tickers on the logos and call them the "Bronco-corns." It later morphed into "Sparkles the Unicorn," and he accompanied the school's award winning debate team too.
In December 2019, the CWI Board of Trustees decided they needed a 'real' mascot.
After gathering feedback from the community, CWI decided on the Otters, an ode to former Idaho Governor C.L. "Butch" Otter.
Now, two-and-a-half years later, CWI is almost ready to show off its logo, but it needs more input first.
The CWI Mascot Development Survey is now open for the public to help the school choose between "River the Otter," or "Rio the Otter," for its mascot's name. There is also two design options to decide between, show below:
CWI's mascot survey is open through Friday, May 27. The survey can be completed by clicking here.
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BOISE, Idaho — A court order remains in place prohibiting enforcement of the new law that allows private lawsuits as a way of enforcing Idaho's ban on most abortions.
The Idaho Supreme Court on Friday denied a motion to vacate the stay, filed on behalf of the State of Idaho and the Idaho Legislature. The legislature and the state are defendants in a lawsuit brought by Planned Parenthood Great Northwest and Dr. Caitlin Gustafson, a Valley County physician.
The Planned Parenthood lawsuit challenges Senate Bill 1309, which Gov. Brad Little signed into law on March 23. The law, an amendment to the Fetal Heartbeat Preborn Child Protection Act, allows an expectant father, grandparent, sibling, aunt or uncle to sue a medical provider who performs or attempts to perform an abortion that violates the law for damages of $20,000 or more, plus court costs and attorney fees. There are exceptions for medical emergencies, rape and incest. The legislation requires a police report in cases of rape or incest.
SB 1309 was set to take effect April 22, but enforcement was blocked when the Idaho Supreme Court issued a stay. That followed the state's filing of a motion asking the court to reconsider an order that would have moved up the briefing and argument schedule in time for a possible decision on the case before April 22. Planned Parenthood agreed to allow more time if enforcement of SB 1309 was blocked while the lawsuit was still pending.
Along with the new section that would allow civil enforcement of Idaho's abortion law, the law amended by SB 1309 includes felony criminal penalties in the event of a court decision overturning Roe v. Wade, the 1973 decision establishing abortion rights in the U.S. A draft opinion that signaled a possible U.S. Supreme Court decision overturning the Roe case, in response to a Mississippi case, was leaked in early May and reported by Politico, but the court has not issued its final ruling.
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NAMPA, Idaho — A new resource is available at the Nampa Public Library for people with sight and hearing impairment.
Together Treasure Valley (TTV) awarded a $5,000 grant to the library to help open the Low Vision Center. The new center creates more opportunities and resources for those with vision and hearing challenges to enjoy the library with everyone.
The City of Nampa said new resources were purchased for the public to use with guidance from the Idaho Educational Services for the Deaf and Blind. The purchases include desktop magnifiers, special braille books and VOX books, which are books that talk.
The desktop magnifiers at the TTV Low Vision Center can magnify documents up to 65 times and read the documents out loud in multiple languages, according to the city's news release. Other resources include educational sensory toys and youth games.
"Together Treasure Valley funding has given the library a unique opportunity to invest in low-vision technology and educational sensory resources that will give long-lasting literacy benefits to youth and additional literacy support for adults with vision and hearing challenges," Nampa Library Youth Services Manager, Laura Abbott said. "We look forward to expanding our reach and supporting not just Nampa, but the entire Treasure Valley community with our literacy efforts."
The Low Vision Center celebrated its ribbon cutting on the third floor of the Nampa Public Library on Friday, with representatives from TTV, Idaho Educational Services for the Deaf and Blind and the City of Nampa in attendance.
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