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BLOOMINGTON — Epiphany Farms will host a Green Gables fundraiser this week, with dinner featuring an upscale version of the Hudson eatery's iconic smash burgers. A portion of the proceeds will go toward the owners of Green Gables, which was destroyed by fire May 9.
“We have a really good representation of what (the burgers) are supposed to taste like and we’re working with their purveyor to get the actual ingredients that they would have used at Green Gables, so it’ll have an authentic, original taste and recipe to it,” said Ken Myszka, co-owner of Epiphany Farms.
Just a couple of weeks after a fire tore through the beloved Lake Bloomington diner, WJBC radio host Scott Miller organized the fundraiser to take place from 4 to 9 p.m. Wednesday at Epiphany Farms, 220 E. Front St. in downtown Bloomington.
Miller, who grew up in the southwest suburbs of Chicago, said he loved how the Green Gables was similar to the family pubs and restaurants along Lake Michigan that he would go to as a child while visiting his grandparents in Michigan.
When word broke that the Green Gables was on fire, Miller said he drove over to cover the story and had owner Amy Tague on-air the next day. Afterward, he told Tague and his audience that he would do anything to help the restaurant rebuild.
“It’s a little joint by the lake and you’re gonna drive 20 minutes from Bloomington to get there. You don’t know what you’re going to see when you show up, but you’re always going to get a great burger and you’re going to be surrounded by great people,” Miller said. “Those are things that need to be supported in this community.”
Soon he was on the phone with Myszka and Tague figuring out the details of the dinner and using donated art pieces to help raise money in an auction.
The dinner will feature cooks from Green Gables working the grill, and for those craving that classic taste, they'll be serving up $15 plates including a burger, French fries and cheese balls.
Myszka said instead of only donating a portion of the plates' sales, a portion of all sales throughout the restaurant that night will be donated to the Green Gables owners to help pay staff and cover any other immediate expenses related to the fire.
“There really is this cooperative community of independent restaurants, and the more we can work together and the more we can collaborate and help each other out, I think it’s just better for our area,” said Myszka, adding he remembers visiting Green Gables while on trips to the lake, and the nostalgia that emanated throughout the building.
During Wednesday's fundraiser, a framed Green Gables giclee print signed by the restaurant owners will be auctioned off, along with other pieces created and donated personally by Doug Johnson, executive director of the McLean County Arts Center.
“We have a vanishing history in the Midwest,” Johnson said. “That building with its history and its character was an icon for not just people at Lake Bloomington or Hudson or Bloomington-Normal, but it felt real and true to all of us. It was the reason why I choose to paint that building.”
Johnson said his fondest memory of Green Gables was riding his bike all the way to the lake while he was in junior high, and calling his parents from inside the restaurant while enjoying a burger.
As far as what’s next for the restaurant, Tague said they are still compensating their employees and looking for professionals to clear the remaining rubble from the property. The support from the community remains immense, she added.
“It’s just been overwhelming and we appreciate every bit of support,” Tague said.
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CANNES, France (AP) — Cristian Mungiu’s Cannes Film Festival entry “R.M.N.” is set in an unnamed mountainous Transylvanian village in Romania, but the conflicts of ethnocentricity, racism and nationalism that permeate the multi-ethnic town could take place almost anywhere.
Of all the films competing for the top Palme d’Or prize at Cannes, none may be quite as of the moment as “R.M.N.” The movie, using a Romanian microcosm, captures the us-vs-them battles that have played out across Europe and beyond, wherever immigration and national identities have collided.
Mungiu, the celebrated Romanian filmmaker of the landmark 2007 abortion drama “4 Months, 3 Weeks and 2 Days,” has long been accustomed to his films being written off as grim portraits of a faraway Eastern Europe. It’s a caricature he rejects, especially when it comes to “R.M.N.”
“Whenever journalists interpret that it’s yet again another somber painting of this country, well, it’s not about that country — or not only about that country,” Mungiu told reporters Sunday. “It’s good to check your own elections in your own countries.”
When a local bakery in need of workers — most of the town’s men have gone abroad to find work — hires a few men from Sri Lanka, a Romanian village’s already complicated mix of ethnicities — Romanian, Hungarian, German — turn increasingly volatile.
But “R.M.N.,” which features a powerhouse 17-minute single shot of a contentious town meeting, from the start teases at the question of who, exactly, is an outsider and who gets to define tradition. In the end, even the village’s local bears could be said to have their say.
“What is tradition? We do something because someone did this before. But why precisely do we do is this?” Mungiu said. “If you dig deep down, it’s a way of fighting back the fear you have of something. It’s a way of unleashing these violent impulses that you have.”
“I’m sorry to say this, but we are a very, very violent species of animal. And we need very, very little to identify an enemy as other,” added Mungiu. “You can see this today in the war in Ukraine.”
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Attorneys for actor Amber Heard spent much of last week trying to portray her ex-husband, Johnny Depp, as a jealous and drunken abuser who can only blame himself for his nose-diving Hollywood career.
Since Heard concluded her testimony in a Virginia courtroom Tuesday, her lawyers have presented witness testimony from people who were once close to Depp but shunted from his orbit. They’ve included Depp’s former longtime agent, the actor Ellen Barkin and Heard’s sister.
The attorneys’ goal: Undermine Depp’s libel suit against Heard. The suit claims she falsely portrayed him as a domestic abuser and cost him his lucrative film career, including the “Pirates of the Caribbean” movie franchise.
Depp points to a 2018 Washington Post op-ed in which Heard described herself as “a public figure representing domestic abuse.” Depp’s lawyers say he was defamed by the article even though it never mentioned his name.
The trial will enter its sixth week when it resumes Monday. Below are snippets of testimony from some of the witnesses called last week by Heard’s attorneys in their attempt to poke holes in Depp’s case.
DEPP’S HOLLYWOOD CAREER
Depp blames Heard’s 2018 op-ed for spinning his career into free fall. But Heard’s lawyers claim that only Depp can be responsible for his star dimming in the Hollywood firmament.
Tracey Jacobs, who served as the actor’s agent for about 30 years, said that Depp was “showing up late to set consistently on virtually every movie” during their final years working together.
“I was very honest with him and said, ‘You’ve got to stop doing this – this is hurting you,’” Jacobs said during a previously taped deposition that was played for jurors. “And it did.”
In the years before he fired her in 2016, Jacobs said that Depp became increasingly unprofessional, while his drug and alcohol use rose.
She also said that Depp wore earpieces on movie sets so that lines from the script could be fed to him.
“Initially, crews loved him because he was always so great with the crew. But crews don’t love sitting around for hours and hours and hours waiting for the star of the movie to show up,” Jacobs said.
“And it also got around town,” Jacobs added. “I mean, people talk, it’s a small community. And it made people reluctant to use him.”
Heard’s lawyers also zeroed on the reported loss of Depp’s role in the sixth “Pirates of the Caribbean” film. And they played the video deposition of Tina Newman, a Walt Disney Studios production executive.
Lawyers asked her: “Are you aware of any decision maker within Disney who has ever said they are not casting Johnny Depp in ‘Pirates 6’ — or any other role — because of Amber Heard’s op-ed?”
“No,” Newman said.
DEPP’S ALCOHOL AND DRUG USE
Depp has testified that he never struck Heard and that he was the victim of abuse inflicted by his now ex-wife. Heard’s lawyers counter that Depp did abuse her, both physically and sexually, and that he can’t deny what happened because he was often too intoxicated to remember.
Jurors heard recorded testimony from a mutual friend of the couple, iO Tillett Wright, who said Depp confided to him that he hated sobriety.
“He wanted to get sober for Amber,” Tillett Wright said. “He didn’t enjoy being sober. It wasn’t fun, and that it was distressing and exhausting and very hard to do. He really, really resented having to be sober.”
Tillett Wright said Depp’s personality turned mean and paranoid when he was using alcohol or drugs.
Bruce Witkin, a musician who was friends with Depp for nearly 40 years, testified in his deposition that he tried to help Depp with his substance abuse.
“He’d say, ‘I’ll be all right. I’ll be all right,’” Witkin said, recalling a conversation. “Well, you’re not all right.”
Actor Ellen Barkin, who dated Depp for a few months in in the 1990s, said during her deposition that Depp was “always drinking or smoking a joint” or doing other illegal drugs.
WAS DEPP A JEALOUS LOVER?
To hear Barkin tell it — yes.
Barkin said that Depp was controlling, jealous and angry. She said Depp would often ask her: “Where are you going? Who are you going with? What did you do last night?”
She added: “I had a scratch on my back once that got him very, very angry because he insisted it came from me having sex with a person who wasn’t him.”
Witkin, the musician and former Depp friend, said the actor displayed signs of jealousy in relationships going back to the 1980s, when Depp was married to Witkin’s sister-in-law.
“When he was younger, he was jealous of Nick Cage and jealous of Adam Ant because my sister-in-law knew them,” Witkin said.
There also were a few times when Depp became jealous during his relationship with French singer Vanessa Paradis, “which were ridiculous,” Witkin said.
“A lot of it was in his head and not really in reality,” Witkin said.
Depp’s jealousy with Heard emerged when she was off filming a movie “or doing something that he couldn’t be around to see what was going on,” Witkin said. “I think he would work himself up.”
TESTIMONY FROM HEARD’S SISTER
Amber Heard’s sister, Whitney Heard Henriquez, said she personally witnessed Depp hitting Heard. Depp has testified he never struck Heard.
Henriquez testified the fight occurred in March 2015 — a month after Depp and Heard’s wedding — when Heard found evidence that Depp had already had an extramarital affair.
Henriquez recounted that an inebriated Depp blamed Heard for forcing him into the extramarital encounter.
At one point, she said, she was caught between Depp and Heard as he charged up a staircase to confront Heard. Henriquez said she was struck in the back, and Heard became enraged and “landed one” on Depp.
One of Depp’s bodyguards intervened, but “by that time Johnny had already grabbed Amber by the hair with one hand and was whacking her repeatedly in the face with the other,” Henriquez said.
It was the only time, Henriquez said, that she personally witnessed a physical assault. But she said she saw the aftermath of other fights, including bruises on Heard.
However, Henriquez acknowledged on cross-examination that she sided with Depp at times in their disputes, and said she worked to keep the couple together even after she watched her sister be physically assaulted.
“If my sister said that she still wanted to be with Johnny and if I could help with that in any way I was going to support her,” she said.
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CANNES, France (AP) — Fashion models, Instagram influencers and Russian oligarchs collide on a yacht — and some very extreme sickness ensues — in Ruben Östlund’s “Triangle of Sadness,” a social satire that had viewers at the Cannes Film Festival in hysterics.
The Swedish filmmaker’s latest, co-starring Woody Harrelson as a Marxist boat captain, has made one of the biggest splashes at this year’s festival. At its premiere Saturday evening, there were such waves of laughter and applause that Östlund on Sunday compared it to a crowd at a soccer match.
Östlund has already found an international audience for movies that take an uproarious, uncomfortable aim at money, masculinity and other big social targets in films like the Alpine marital drama “Force Majeure” (remade as “Downhill,” with Julia Louis Dreyfus and Will Ferrell) and the art-world satire “The Square,” which won the Palme d’Or top prize at Cannes in 2017.
But in his first English-language film, and with a budget twice that of “The Square,” Östlund wanted to go even further with his particular brand of “rollercoaster for adults” cinema.
“I wanted to do something that’s worth leaving your home and leaving your screens, leaving the streaming services you have at home,” Östlund said ahead of the film’s premiere. “I didn’t want to get stuck in the art house part of cinema-making. I was really looking into that I felt I enjoyed watching myself. And the project I was thinking about had a wild set-up.”
“Triangle of Sadness,” which is playing in competition for this year’s Palme d’Or, is named after a term in the fashion world for a triangle-shaped crease between the eyebrows. The first third of Östlund’s film follows a male model played by Harris Dickinson and his influencer girlfriend portrayed by Charlbi Dean who argue over picking up a check after dinner.
Other riffs on fashion follow, but “Triangle of Sadness” moves into another gear in its second act, when they take a trip on a luxury yacht captained by a drunk socialist (Harrelson). The boat’s uber rich tourists include weapons makers and a Russian fertilizer magnate played by Zlatko Burić.
“Triangle of Sadness” reaches a comic crescendo when the seas turn rough, and an elaborate dinner ends up a farce of vomiting — and worse — while the captain and oligarch debate politics.
“During my upbringing, East and West were hitting their heads against each other,” says Östlund. “All of a sudden, we’re back in that in some way.”
“I was brought up in a home where you talk about society and a lot of the ideas that influenced the politics in the ’60s,” says Östlund. “Marx has been someone that’s present in discussions in my home. If you talk about human behavoir and you have a materialistic viewpoint on why we behave as we behave, then it becomes almost impossible not to talk about class.”
Harrelson has quickly become a great fan of Östlund. On Sunday, he told reporters that making “The Triangle of Sadness” was a “revitalizing” experience and announced that he’ll be in Östlund’s next film, whether the director wants him or not. (The plans are genuine. Östlund said the film will be titled “The Entertainment System Is Down.”)
“He can make you extremely uncomfortable,” Harrelson said. “He makes you think. He can give you a sense of meaning, like there was a purpose to seeing the film — and perhaps more importantly, he makes you laugh throughout. Which is quite a trick.”
Östlund granted that winning the Palme d’Or previously added pressure to making “Triangle of Sadness.” But given the enthusiastic response from festivalgoers, Östlund could find himself in the mix again for Cannes’ top prizes.
“It was a possibility to really try out what you were dreaming about and not limiting yourself,” the director says. “For us, it was a chance to combine the best parts of American cinema with the best parts of European cinema, to do something with intellectual content and do it in an entertaining way.”
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RIVERSIDE, Ala. (WIAT) — A suicide and multiple homicide cases are being investigated Sunday by the St. Clair County Sheriff’s Office.
Authorities were dispatched to a home on Depot Street in Riverside around 9:47 a.m. They found a suicidal man armed with a handgun when they arrived. The man shot himself soon after.
While securing the scene, police discovered three dead women. All had gunshot wounds.
The identities of the victims have not yet been released.
Stay with CBS 42 as this is a developing story.
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Manatee County clerk criticizes County Administrator Scott Hopes in letter to commission
Editor's note: An earlier version of this story named an incorrect county official as the subject of Angelina Colonneso's letter. This story has been corrected. The Herald-Tribune regrets the error.
Manatee County Clerk of Circuit Court and Comptroller Angelina Colonneso has openly criticized County Administrator Scott Hopes in a scathing letter sent to the County Commission chairman on Friday.
Angelina Colonneso addressed the letter to Kevin Van Ostenbridge, chairman of the Manatee Board of County Commissioners, just days ahead of the board's renewal of Hopes' contract that is scheduled for a meeting on Tuesday.
In the letter, she reported several concerns she has about Hopes, who was hired in April 2021 to replace Cheri Coryea. Colonneso did not use Hopes' name in the letter, but refers repeatedly to the county administrator.
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Colonneso criticized Hopes in the three-page letter over a lack of communication and transparency, a suggestion that she shouldn't release public records, fiscal accountability and the impacts of hefty organizational changes.
"It would be unconscionable for me not to inform you of these matters in light of your upcoming agenda," Colonneso wrote in the letter. "I have grave concerns on the efficient operation and transparency in government to our citizens."
On Sunday, Hopes told the Herald-Tribune that he disputes Colonneso's letter and that her claims were inaccurate. He said he is preparing facts in advance of Tuesday's county meeting to discuss with commissioners.
"I make decisions based on facts and data, and I am not about to try to rebut her baseless claims and inferences and allegations without the data to back it up," Hopes said.
Lack of communication
Colonneso, who is independently elected, highlighted a lack of transparency with public records. She stated that Hopes admonished her in a verbal exchange for promptly responding to a public records request for documents that shined a light on concerns over his administration.
"He explained that he was having a 'situation' in a department and that I, 'released a public record, without telling him,' " she said. "He went on to tell me that in doing so, I 'could have brought down an entire county department.' I told him none of this had anything to do with a lawful public records request."
Colonneso said her office has since learned that there appears to be serious issues with how the county handles public records requests, and that she has turned over her concerns over to her Inspector General Division.
The county recently lost a court case over an open records request where 40 documents were not delivered until seven months after they were requested, after Hopes changed the way the county handles requests for public emails.
She also specifically criticized Hopes for a lack of communication with her office over the past year, stating there is a disconnect and a delay in knowledge of newly initiated county projects until they are near completion.
Those include projects like implementation of the county's new Kronos Timekeeping System, its Onbase Data Migration project, Onbase upgrades, E Travel Project, E-agenda and E-minutes, Colonneso said.
"I have independent constitutional authority over certain aspects of county operations, finance being a crucial part," she said. "This lack of communication has resulted in numerous delays and inefficiencies which is wasteful of taxpayer resources."
Fiscal responsibility concerns
Colonneso also outlined fiscal accountability concerns, specifically highlighting a retirement benefits transactions that relate to Deputy Administrator Robert Reinshuttle, who was hired in June 2021; and the purchase of a $46,000 Chevrolet Tahoe that Colonneso said Hopes exclusively uses to travel to and from work.
Colonneso said Hopes contacted Voya, the county's deferred compensation provider, to request an account be opened for Reinshuttle with the intent to mirror an "FRS retirement account" (an apparently reference to the Florida Retirement System) with the county making similar contributions to such an account for Reinshuttle,
Since Reinshuttle previously retired with FRS benefits he is ineligible for an FRS retirement account, and Colonneso said no such payments would be made without board approval.
"I advised my staff that this is a policy matter for the board to decide," Colonneso said. "Without board authorization we will not be making such payments."
She also pointed out that Hopes purchased $46,000 Chevrolet Tahoe as a county "pool" car after he signed his employment contract, even though he receives a contractually obligated $450 car allowance per month.
"This may be an item that you were not aware of but may want to consider since the vehicle was purchased subsequent to his contract," Colonneso said. "In light of the recent increase in the cost of fuel, I would suggest taking a look at this item. Most importantly there are also tax ramifications for such use of a county vehicle."
Additionally, instead of allowing the board to approve surplus assets on a monthly basis, the decision was made to approved them on a quarterly basis without discussing it with the clerk's office. She said the change has significant impacts on the county's fixed asset inventory control process as well as the year-end financial statements, which could affect external audits.
Organizational changes
Since Hopes became administrator he has spearheaded a plethora of organizational changes, and the county has also experienced significant turnover during his tenure.
Colonneso criticized the speed of those changes, stating that it could create significant risks with respect to internal controls such as segregation of duties.
"It can impact the culture of the workplace by creating uncertainty among staff and management," she said. "There are perpetual staff transfers taking place throughout the organization."
Colonneso's office produces annual financial reports for the county and is externally audited every year, but the changes have created inefficiencies, chaos and confusion, she said.
"My team has been working well with the county team on a plan which becomes hindered when the administrator becomes involved in the 'weeds' and disrupts the process," Colonneso said.
County responds to criticism
Van Ostenbridge said Colonneso's letter was strategically and politically motivated.
He said that her actions have led to the loss of millions of taxpayer dollars and that she's trying to undermine the Board of County Commissioners.
"Colonneso has chosen not to face the music and take responsibility for her own actions. Instead, she has taken a page from the Joe Biden playbook and is pointing a finger at others to distract from her failures," Van Ostenbridge said. "Manatee County taxpayers deserve better from their clerk."
Hopes said he agreed with Van Ostenbridge.
"Her letter is baseless, and the chair was very clear in his opinion that it's politically motivated, and it is," Hopes said. "On Tuesday, a lot will come to light about how baseless and inaccurate that letter is."
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BUFFALO, N.Y. — Shenaya Ann Washington and a close friend cleared a small patch of grass at the base of a utility pole on Riley Street. They dug a hole there and planted a red rose bush seedling. Next to it, they leaned 10 prayer candles against the pole.
Washington said she chose that spot to memorialize the victims of last weekend’s massacre at Tops Friendly Market because it is closest to the store entrance she had always used as a part-time worker for Instacart, the grocery delivery service.
Sometimes when she would exit the store, Aaron Salter Jr., the slain retired police officer who worked security at Tops, would help Washington back to her car with the grocery orders, she said.
The white shooter, whose racist attack deeply wounded east Buffalo’s Black community, has stolen much more than the neighborhood’s only grocery store and the sense of peace many residents felt in the cherished community gathering spot.
“He took away people who did for the community, just because of the color of their skin. It’s an eye-opener. It’s a reality check,” Washington said.
During Sunday service, Pastor Russell Bell of the State Tabernacle Church of God in Christ, where shooting victim Heyward Patterson was a deacon, promised his congregation that they would hold a celebration of his life.
Bell also encouraged his predominantly Black flock to lean into their faith during the service.
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IRVING, Texas — Police and loved ones are looking for a 69-year-old man that was last seen in the Irving area on May 20.
According to officials, Sabino Hernandez was last seen shortly before 8 p.m. Friday on Riverview Drive close to South Loop 12.
Hernandez left the area on foot while wearing a beige hat, a black shirt and blue jeans.
Irving police say he only speaks Spanish and has trouble speaking due to medical issues. He's been diagnosed with health conditions including dementia and requires daily medication.
Anyone with any information on Sabino Hernandez's whereabouts should call 911 or the Irving Police Department at 972-273-1010.
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DALLAS — City officials say a water main break has been fixed 12 hours after it was first reported.
Authorities first reported on the break at about 6:15 p.m. Saturday on Hollywood Avenue in the Oak Cliff area.
They say up to five homes were flooded as a result. A source living by the main break tells WFAA that there was water running down the streets and filling up neighbors' yards.
By 8:45 p.m., a representative for the City of Dallas told WFAA there were two crews fixing a 16-inch water main break. An official later said it was fixed by 8:20 a.m. Sunday morning.
There's currently no information on what caused the main break. City officials said no one was displaced from their home and no one was out of water.
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Colin Cantwell, the man who designed the spacecraft in the “Star Wars” films, has died. He was 90.
He also worked on films including “2001: A Space Odyssey,” “Close Encounters of the Third Kind” and “WarGames.”
Cantwell was born in San Francisco in 1932. Before working on Hollywood films, Cantwell attended the University of California, Los Angeles, where he got a degree in animation. He also attended Frank Lloyd Wright’s School of Architecture.
In the 1960s he worked at the Jet Propulsion Laboratory and NASA on educational programs about flights. Cantwell worked with NASA to feed Walter Cronkite updates during the 1969 moon landing.
Cantwell wrote two science fictions novels. He is survived by his partner of 24 years, Sierra Dall.
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McLEAN, Va. — Northern Virginia voters have elected a progressive slate of candidates to a community center board after a controversy over a drag queen story hour.
Among those defeated in the election was Katharine Gorka, a former Trump administration official and wife of Trump loyalist Sebastian Gorka. She cited her opposition to the story hour as a top issue for her at a candidate forum earlier this month.
The winning candidates in Saturday’s election — Kristina Groennings, Anna Bartosiewicz and Ari Ghasemian — had endorsements from Democrats.
The board did not publish the candidates’ margin of victory.
The community center board oversees a budget funded by a real-estate tax surcharge on property in the McLean area, one of the wealthiest areas of the country.
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A teen boy, man and an officer were injured in separate crashes as police chased after armed carjacking suspects in Philadelphia Sunday afternoon.
The ordeal began at 2:16 p.m. on 53rd and Thompson streets when police spotted a white Volvo that had been stolen in an armed carjacking Sunday morning. The Volvo then struck a 16-year-old boy who was riding a bike. Two men then fled from the Volvo.
One of the men was captured on 53rd and Thompson while the second man continued to flee.
An officer pursuing the second suspect crashed into another car at 53rd and Master streets.
The second suspect was eventually captured. A weapon was also recovered along the 1400 block of North 52nd Street.
The teen boy who was struck by the Volvo was taken to the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia where he is in critical but stable condition.
A man in his early 40’s who was inside the car that was struck by the police vehicle was taken to Lankenau Medical Center after suffering a hip injury. Finally, the 19th District officer who was involved in the crash was taken to Roxborough Memorial Hospital where he is expected to be treated and released.
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In the Friday, May 20, edition of The World, a story about the governor’s race included a misspelling of Democrat winner Tina Kotek’s last name several times.
The World has identified the reason for the mistake, and we are working diligently to ensure it does not happen again.
We apologize to Tina Kotek, our readers, the voters and anyone who may have been offended by the error.
A corrected version of the story about the governor’s primary is being rerun in its entirety on Page A2 in the May 24 edition.
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As the final Physics and Astronomy Lecture event of the 2021-22 academic year, Southwestern Oregon Community College will feature the research work done by our student researchers and staff during winter and spring terms. The symposium will be held Thursday, May 26, 2022, at 7 pm on the Coos campus (1988 Newmark Ave., Coos Bay) in Umpqua Hall room 184. Admission is free. We will livestream the presentations through our Physics and Astronomy livestream link for those who cannot attend in person: https://livestream.com/swocc/physicsandastronomy2021-22.
From discussions of growing plants under Martian conditions, to developing liquid crystal solar cells, hunting for asteroids and meteorites, and describing and exploring our interplanetary environment, our Southwestern student researchers have been conducting wide-ranging science investigations. Come hear the reports of their recent findings and next steps in their research.
These research projects were the result of student participation in Oregon NASA Space Grant Consortium (OSGC) funded opportunities. We are grateful for the continued support of OSGC and its many programs. To learn more visit: https://spacegrant.oregonstate.edu/.
For information about the symposium, contact Aaron Coyner, associate professor of physics, at 541-888-7244, aaron.coyner@socc.edu. To learn more about physics and engineering degrees at Southwestern visit https://physics.socc.edu/.
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MINNEAPOLIS — A University of Minnesota researcher helped discover an ancient tooth in a Laotian cave estimated to be between 164,000 and 131,000 years old, adding a new piece of evidence to one of science's greatest questions: How did humans get here?
Modern humans (Homo sapiens) are estimated to be 150,000 to 315,000 years old, but millions of years before us, and even in our early years of existence, there were predecessor species that coexisted, which we know very little about.
Dr. Allie Zachwieja, a biological anthropologist and assistant professor of biological sciences at the University of Minnesota Medical School in Duluth, was part of a team that made a sizable leap forward in this field.
“I'm not sure if we just got extremely lucky or if all of the mountains are like that,” said Zachwieja.
The adventure started four years ago inside a tropical mountain in Laos called Cobra Cave.
“A local Hmong boy came and told our field team that he'd seen some bones in a cave. We were like ‘Great! Let's go check it out,’” she said.
A colleague saw what appeared to be teeth inside the hardened cave wall. He plucked them out and brought them to the team.
“All of us who were paleoanthropologists lost it. We were like ‘Oh, my God. This is huge!’” said Zachwieja.
After years of researching the find, the team concluded in an article, published in the journal "Nature Communications" this week, the tooth is the molar of a 4-to-6-year-old female of the Denisovan species, an ancient ancestor that disappeared about 50,000 years ago.
It’s the third fossil ever found of Denisovan descent, adding to a tooth and finger bone from a cave in Siberia and a mandible discovered in Tibet.
Experts say this proves the ancient species was adaptable and thrived not just in cold climates, but tropical ones, too.
It also adds a physical link to the expansion of Homo sapiens in the Pacific and Southeast Asia.
“I think the reason this is so exciting is it tells us there is so much more we don't know. And there's so much more waiting for us to discover maybe on the next mountain right next to it,” said Zachwieja.
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BOLIVAR PENINSULA, Texas — A Galveston County Sheriff's Office deputy was among eight people airlifted to the hospital this weekend, according to reports. Another 30 people were transported by ambulance.
The annual Go Topless Jeep Weekend took place Saturday at Crystal Beach on Bolivar Peninsula. The event usually leads to big and rowdy crowds.
The deputy was responding to a crash around 1:30 a.m. near Highway 87 and Holiday Drive when he was struck by a suspected drunk driver in another vehicle, according to the reports. The deputy was identified as Sgt. John Hamm. He suffered two broken legs, an arm injury and a head injury, according to reports. Hamm was still in surgery as of Sunday afternoon. A suspect was arrested in connection with the crash.
More than 100 people were arrested on the peninsula over the weekend, according to authorities. Deputies said they responded to multiple assaults, fights and DWIs on the peninsula over the weekend.
It was the fifth year Courtney Thompson attended the Go Topless event.
"It was pretty crazy. I mean, there was people everywhere,” she said.
Thompson wasn’t shocked by the number of arrests made by police.
"I'm not surprised. One guy told me that he saw a guy get in a fight right in front of him and he was bleeding on the ground," beachgoer Courtney Thompson said.
The Galveston County Sheriff’s Office said there was a significant increase in the crowds at this year’s event, which brings out Jeep enthusiasts from all over. The overwhelming calls for service forced the department to request help from outside agencies, according to District Manager Doug Saunders. While the Galveston County Sheriff's Office planned for the unofficial event months in advance, even more help had to be requested.
"Today we've seen an increase in calls for service for EMS and fire assistance," Saunders said. "We've had limited communications due to the amount of people on the peninsula."
Other agencies included North Montgomery County, Cy-Fair Fire and Beaumont first responders. Saunders said the incidents they responded to were anywhere from minor emergencies to major trauma.
As hundreds of Jeeps lined up to board the Galveston Ferry on Sunday morning, some were not pleased with the way things went. Thompson said she was disappointed that the event was overshadowed by violence and destruction.
"It just sucks that people have to come out and act a fool and leave trash ... that’s not what it’s about," Thompson said.
No details or updates were given on the 38 people hospitalized at this time.
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WASHINGTON — A moment of happiness and celebration at the Lincoln Memorial turned into a headache for workers with the National Park Services.
The Lincoln Memorial was temporarily closed to the public Saturday morning after celebrating university graduates reportedly left a mess on the steps of the monument, a National Park Service (NPS) official said.
NPS tweeted a photo of the closure Saturday, claiming the graduation celebration left broken bottles, spilled wine and champagne covering the steps of the national monument.
"We will reopen as soon as the area has been cleaned and made safe," NPS said on Twitter.
Facilities staff worked through the morning and was able to clean the mess within a few hours. The Lincoln Memorial reopened around 11:30 a.m.
NPS did not say which school the celebrating graduates appeared to be from when the memorial was left trashed, however, many online theorize the students could be from Georgetown University.
WUSA9 reached out to Georgetown about the rumors and a spokesperson responded calling the incident "concerning and disappointing." The spokesperson said Georgetown is just one of many universities having ceremonies this weekend and that the school has no University-sponsored events at or around the Lincoln Memorial.
“We are monitoring the concerning and disappointing activity at the Lincoln Memorial. While Georgetown is one of several institutions celebrating graduation ceremonies this weekend, we have had no University-sponsored events at or around the Lincoln Memorial. We expect all members of our community to be responsible citizens of our campus and our city and be respectful of the history and institutions of Washington, D.C.”
Many people on Twitter reacted to the leftover trash. Some asked if there was a way for the public to help, while others suggested naming the university and making the school pay for the cost of the clean-up.
The closure comes one day before the Lincoln Memorial’s centennial celebration, a free public ceremony at 10:00 a.m. Sunday hosted by Lincoln Group of DC, in partnerships with the National park service. The purpose of the celebration is to highlight in word and music the memorial's meaning to American society.
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Shattuck Cinemas, a 10-screen movie theater in the heart of downtown Berkeley, is shuttering for good, marking yet another significant loss for the Bay Area film community after the recent closures of the California Theatre and the Embarcadero Center in San Francisco, as well as the somewhat murky future of the Castro Theatre.
Known for its glittering marquee, old-world charm and ornate interior adorned with hieroglyphics on the walls, the cinema housed in what used to be Hink’s Department Store opened in May 1988 and has been operated by Landmark Theatres since 1994. Margot Gerber, a spokesperson for the chain, confirmed the closure to SFGATE in an email on Thursday, stating that the “landlord is moving forward with redevelopment of the property” and that it would “close effective June 1st.”
Some patrons caught wind of the Shattuck’s demise earlier that week. Belinda Perez, who lives in Oakland, said she was having a drink at Lot 68 Lounge before a screening of “On the Count of Three” on Tuesday night when she overheard the bartender discussing the closure with another customer. Later, she confirmed the news with an employee at the concession stand, who said the theater’s last day in operation was May 24. Landmark’s website currently does not show any screenings after that date.
“I was definitely surprised and also disappointed,” said Perez, who has been going to see movies at the Shattuck about two or three times a month since she moved to the Bay Area in 2005. “I was really happy when they reopened last year after the pandemic closed it down, and it seems like they do really good business. Now I’m wondering what will happen… There are lots of theaters in the Bay Area, but not all of them show movies like the Shattuck does.”
A project proposed for the building at 2065 Kittredge St. would demolish the theater to make way for an eight-story, 188-unit student housing development with 3,625 square feet of retail space, as well as two public courtyards on Kittredge Street and Allston Way, according to a plan submitted to the city of Berkeley last month. The project is still pending approval.
This leaves Berkeley with just one movie theater downtown – the Regal UA on Shattuck – and though the Elmwood is nearby on College Avenue, it has just three screens. Meanwhile, Landmark will continue to operate four theaters in the Bay Area – the Opera Plaza Cinema in downtown San Francisco, the Albany Twin, the Piedmont in Oakland and the Aquarius Theatre in Palo Alto.
Perez lamented the loss of a space like the Shattuck, where she saw many of the same employees working there for years, not to mention a treasured space that bolstered independent and art house cinema.
“It seems like a real community is being lost,” she said.
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A black bear has been spotted in recent weeks wandering several densely populated Bay Area neighborhoods, including one not far from a bustling shopping area with a busy In-N-Out drive-thru.
According to Fairfield police, the bear was reported at 5:30 a.m. and 7:30 a.m. on Wednesday near Woodcreek Park. The west side of the neighborhood abuts the farms and rolling hills of Suisun Valley and the east side quickly turns into traffic-filled city roads, strip malls and I-80 beyond. A few weeks prior, a bear was seen several times in the neighborhoods along North Orchard Avenue in Vacaville; it's not clear if this is the same bear, but black bears can cover between five and 20 miles per day.
"My neighbor's light came on and I see this big animal," resident Rich Doyle told ABC10, "and I’m thinking, that's no darn dog!"
According to the California Department of Fish and Wildlife, there are anywhere from 30,000 to 40,000 black bears currently living in the state. As humans encroach on their territory, bear appearances in neighborhoods have become more common. Wildfire and drought can also push them into urban areas in search of food and water.
"California Fish and Wildlife was notified about the bear and are monitoring the situation. There is not a plan to capture and relocate the bear currently," Fairfield police Lt. Kelly Rombach told SFGATE. "We hope the bear returns to a more remote and suitable environment naturally."
Rombach noted that California law bans bear hunting in Solano County. Residents worried about bear activity should ensure their pets are kept indoors and that any possible food, like easily accessible trash cans or rotting fruit falling from trees, is safely locked away.
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LANCASTER, Pa. — After last week's troubling drop at the stock market many are wondering if we are headed towards a recession.
"A recession is the kind of thing that you can't really do much about as an individual," said Yeva Nersisyan, Assistant Professor of Economics at Franklin & Marshall College.
On Wednesday, the Dow Jones Average sank more than 1,100 points and S&P 500 had its biggest drop in nearly two years.
Nersisyan says the volatility of the stock market has some people on edge.
"The Federal Reserve has started tightening the economy, they're raising interest rates which is going to potentially affect consumption especially consumption of durable goods things that you have to finance," she explained.
Given that the wealthiest 10% of Americans own 80% of all stocks, she says stock market drops aren't going to impact your average Joe.
"It's not going to affect the average American directly unless your close to retirement and you have 401k," she said.
Nersisyan says inflation and the fear of a recession are the biggest reasons why the stock market is dropping.
If we are headed to a recession, she says it'll take a multi-tiered approach to ratify it, "This is not the kind of problem that has individual solutions rather it's the kind of problem that needs policy solutions."
Policy solutions like what we've seen during the COVID-19 lockdown such as unemployment benefits and stimulus checks.
While there's no definitive answer on if we're headed to a recession or not, Nersisyan says it's best to save your money if you can.
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YORK COUNTY, Pa. — Police are responding to a shooting at a York County Walmart.
County dispatch confirmed that reports came in around 4:40 p.m. at a Walmart in Newberry Township.
Officials with York County say one person is injured and a suspect is in custody.
The Walmart was also evacuated.
FOX43 will continue to update this article as more information becomes available.
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BOISE, Idaho —
This story originally appeared in the Idaho Press.
Kids shooting gel blasters out of car windows. A truck doing 40 mph in a 65 mph zone. A person wanting to apologize for the way he merged. These and other posts fill the group "Boise — Bad Driver Spotted," a collection of over 23,000 people posting pictures and stories about driving in the Treasure Valley.
Some posts are apologetic:
“I don’t know if you’re on here but to the BMW driver that I almost merged into, I sincerely apologize. I didn’t see you when I looked behind me … I'm glad neither of us got hurt. I'm sorry for scaring you,” one man wrote.
But others are on the page to express their annoyance, occasionally in unique ways:
“Someone was wonderful enough to smash my car at Albertsons on federal way this evening,” one woman wrote. “May the fleas of 1,000 camels infest your crotch. And I hope you have a mega zit for your next big interview.”
The frustrations are real and the numbers appear to back up these annoyed people. Idaho has the 18th-worst drivers in the country, according to a 2021 study. The ranking looked at percentage of insured drivers, DUI arrests per 1,000 drivers, fatalities per 100 million vehicle miles traveled, and Google trends on driving tickets.
The ranking puts Gem State in the worst half of drivers. Plus, Idaho had one of the highest rates of DUI arrests per 1,000 drivers.
Safe Driving Tips
- Use your turn signals
- Merge onto the highway going the same speed as the flow of traffic
- Do not drive slowly in the left lane on the highway
- Don't change lanes in an intersection
- Keep three seconds between you and the car in front of you (don't tailgate)
- Keep road rage in check
- Do not use your phone while driving
- Pay attention to the traffic lights
Nampa resident Trace Carson joined the group in 2017. His contributions range from photos of someone using the shoulder as an off-ramp at the Eagle Road exit to a post warning drivers that a woman driving the wrong way in Meridian was still out there.
“Everybody’s in it, from old people to young people to car people to non-car people, all posting their experiences,” Carson said. “I think it's going to keep growing, especially as the valley does.”
Carson has been traveling a lot the past few years, which, he said, made him realize how inattentive Idaho drivers are.
On Facebook, people can be kind of mean, Carson said. But the group brings people together.
“Everybody’s on the same page,” he said. “Whatever that person did was dumb.”
Another Nampa resident, Luke Kaylor, is definitely feeling some frustration with Idaho drivers. He said they’re worse than California drivers, and have the tendency to do things like merge onto the highway going 40 mph.
Kaylor joined the group in 2020. Since then, he’s posted about situations like a Toyota Prius with several mattresses secured precariously on top, towing a waterski.
Though some people can be negative, he said the group can be very positive.
“My favorite part is just sharing the crazy stuff with other people,” Kaylor said. “It’s kind of a quicker way to spread some news.”
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Phoenix police investigate homicide of 29-year-old man near 48th Street and Southern Avenue
Angela Cordoba Perez
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Phoenix police are investigating a shooting that left a man dead Saturday near 48th Street and Southern Avenue.
Officers were called about a shooting in the area around 12 p.m. and contacted Anthony Villalpando, 22, who told them he had just shot a man, according to Phoenix police. The victim was identified as Juan Gomez-Amaya, 29.
Gomez-Amaya was found inside his vehicle with multiple gunshot wounds, police said. He was pronounced dead on scene.
Villalpando was arrested and booked into the Maricopa County Jail for suspicion of homicide.
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JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (WJHL) – Gas prices in Johnson City have increased by about eight cents per gallon since last week, according to AAA.
The current average price for a gallon of regular gas in Johnson City is $4.30 per gallon, which is up from $4.22 per gallon last week.
Diesel prices have also increased by about four cents per gallon since last week. Diesel is now at $5.44 per gallon.
Johnson is sitting nearly one cent above the state of Tennessee’s average price per gallon but nearly 30 cents below AAA’s national average.
According to AAA, the national average gas price is $4.59 per gallon as of Sunday, which is up almost 13 cents from last week when it was $4.47.
One year ago today the national average gas price was $3.04.
The average price of gas in nearby counties in Tennessee according to AAA is as follows:
- Johnson County – $4.20
- Carter County – $4.31
- Unicoi County – $4.29
- Washington County – $4.30
- Sullivan County – $4.29
- Greene County – $4.19
- Hawkins County $4.29
Gas prices are updated daily by AAA. For more information on fuel cost, visit AAA’s website.
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ERWIN, Tenn. (WJHL) – A new outdoor adventure business is headed to Erwin Tennessee.
The new business is called Blue Ridge Paddling, and a ribbon-cutting ceremony will be held for the new establishment Monday at 10 a.m.
Blue Ridge Paddling will offer whitewater rafting adventures and will be located at 1001 South Industrial Drive.
The shop will operate daily from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., according to a release.
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ELIZABETHTON, Tenn. (WJHL) – History buffs celebrated the anniversary of a notable battle at Sycamore Shoals State Park on Sunday.
‘The Siege of Fort Watauga’ consisted of around 150 historical re-enactors and visitors were able to have an 18th-century experience. Guests could check out some forts, camps and colonial merchants.
“A lot of historical events took place here. You know, heck America was founded here and this type of government was founded here really when you come right down to it,” said vendor Dave Kazmark.
This was the 27th year that the event has been held.
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PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — What started as a tribute to old vinyl records on YouTube has now become the newest music store in Portland.
Too Many Records held their grand opening Sunday at their store, 1854 North Lombard. Owner Matt Kessler, who started the YouTube channel that has more than 5 million views, said the brick-and-mortar store will be more than just a place to buy records.
“I want to have live performances so I want to give local artists a chance to play music in an intimate setting,” Kessler told KOIN 6 News. “I want to build a music community out here in Portland where people can come in and listen to music and (have) listening parties.”
Kessler also started a record label that has released 14 albums. They show off his love for the analog style of listening to music.
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Shenaya Ann Washington and a close friend cleared a small patch of grass at the base of a utility pole on Riley Street. They dug a hole there and planted a red rose bush seedling. Next to it, they leaned 10 prayer candles against the pole.
Washington said she chose that spot to memorialize the victims of last weekend’s massacre at Tops Friendly Market because it is closest to the store entrance she had always used as a part-time worker for Instacart, the grocery delivery service.
Sometimes when she would exit the store, Aaron Salter Jr., the slain retired police officer who worked security at Tops, would help Washington back to her car with the grocery orders, she said.
The shooter, whose racist attack deeply wounded east Buffalo’s Black community, has stolen much more than the neighborhood’s only grocery store and the sense of peace many residents felt in the cherished community gathering spot.
“He took away people who did for the community, just because of the color of their skin. It’s an eye opener. It’s a reality check,” Washington said.
During Sunday service, Pastor Russell Bell of the State Tabernacle Church of God in Christ, where shooting victim Heyward Patterson was a deacon, promised his congregation that they would hold a celebration of his life. Bell also encouraged his predominantly Black flock to lean into their faith.
“We're going to be winners if we endure to the end,” he said.
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Just over a week ago, a white gunman in body armor killed 10 Black shoppers and workers at the supermarket that has been temporarily closed. Three others were injured in the attack, which federal authorities are investigating as a hate crime.
Long before that 18-year-old avowed white supremacist inflicted terror in this community, Buffalo’s Black neighborhoods, like many others around the nation, had been dealing with wounds that are generations old. The attack has scraped off the scab hiding Black trauma and neglect that sit just below the surface in what's called the City of Good Neighbors, residents, business owners and faith leaders said.
Healing will require not only an immediate flood of charity, but also systemic solutions, economic investments and mental health counseling that are long lasting, they said.
“It’s been great to see the outpouring of support, I must say that,” said Jackie Stover-Stitts, co-owner of Golden Cup Coffee, about a block from the Tops on Jefferson Avenue.
For the past few days, the atmosphere around her shop had been festival-like and, at times, a somber space of mourning. Organizations from across the nation, and even a few global charities, offered food and other essential goods to residents who relied on Tops to meet their basic needs.
“The only concern is that it’s not short lived,” Stover-Stitts said. “It would mean more if we could see, on Monday, that all those people with funds that came down to say how sorry they were could show it by investing in our area.”
Buffalo, with a population of 255,000 that is 47% white, 35% Black, 12% Hispanic and 6% Asian, is one of the nation’s most racially segregated cities. The neighborhoods around the Tops market are predominantly Black and impoverished.
Earlier in the week, civil rights leader the Rev. Al Sharpton pointed to racial and socioeconomic inequality that made the Tops a target for the shooter, who officials say drove hundreds of miles to find Black people to gun down.
“If there wasn’t but one supermarket in the Black community, he wouldn’t have gone to Tops,” Sharpton said at a prayer vigil held in Buffalo for the victims’ families on Thursday.
“If you can figure out how to get millions of dollars for a stadium, can’t you figure out how to get a supermarket,” Sharpton added, referring to a new $1.4 billion home turf planned for the Buffalo Bills that will be funded largely by taxpayers.
La’Tryse Anderson of Buffalo SNUG, a gun violence prevention organization, canvassed the neighborhood around the Tops with other volunteers to get a sense of residents’ needs. Some told her they needed groceries, toiletries, replacement appliances and even a utility bill paid.
“I wish I had a magic wand,” she said. “There were so many needs out here, before this (shooting) happened.”
Without real investments in the areas that surround the Tops, Anderson said, “I don’t think we’ll ever fully heal from this.”
Residents will definitely need the option of another supermarket, as some have vowed to never set foot in that Tops location again, she added. They are too traumatized.
Reshawna Chapple, a Black therapist and associate professor in the School of Social Work at the University of Central Florida, said the shock and grief caused by the supermarket shooting are made worse when people are not tending to their mental health. Systemic racism is part of the reason why too few in the Black community seek mental health counseling, either on a regular basis or in the wake of tragedy, she said.
“Every time something like this happens, it opens up the wounds all over again,” Chapple said. “We aren’t taught to acknowledge feelings that are negative. The ones who need help the most are definitely not going to ask for it.”
Mental health and grief counseling is why several community service organizations have been camped out around the supermarket for several days. With the Tops fenced off, organizations such as Feed Buffalo, Ramp Global Missions and LIFE Camp Inc., lined the surrounding streets with food trucks, mobile food pantries and barbecue grills serving chicken, burgers and hot dogs.
A trio of massage therapists offered neck and back treatments to victims’ families and other residents. A local Starbucks gave out free coffee to passersby.
An evangelist baptized people in a large galvanized stock tank on the corner of Riley Street and Jefferson Avenue. The local Muslim community offered prayers and chants of “We are with you” near the supermarket.
Gregory Jackson Jr., a Washington-based organizer with the Community Justice Action Fund, said he came to Buffalo to help coordinate relief efforts to victims’ families and residents, who were too traumatized to ask for what they need.
“A lot of folks have not even gotten close to going back to normal life yet,” he said. “You get local police, cameras and media, from all over the world. But the community is stuck to pick up the pieces without any bigger support.”
The supermarket shooting has also drawn support for the activists from around the nation. On Saturday, organizers with Black Lives Matter Grassroots, a national collective of chapters, held a vigil for Buffalo. Organizers from Boston, Detroit, Virginia Beach, Virginia and Minneapolis attended and vowed to be with Buffalo’s residents as they continued to heal from the racist attack.
“We cannot have a world that steals the lives of our grandmothers,” said Melina Abdullah, who directs the BLM group and founded its Los Angeles chapter. “We are duty bound to shut that down.”
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Morrison writes about race and justice for the AP’s Race and Ethnicity team. Follow him on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/aaronlmorrison.
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A gun buyback program has netted dozens of weapons in New York City, where authorities are battling a wave of gun violence.
Police and prosecutors said 69 guns were turned in anonymously on Saturday at the event at a Brooklyn church, no questions asked. In exchange, people received $200 gift cards - paid for with drug and gambling forfeiture - and iPads donated by the owner of the iconic cheesecake maker Junior’s restaurant.
Brooklyn District Attorney Eric Gonzalez said one of the guns came from a grandmother who took it from her grandson.
“She said when he opens the drawer, he’ll have the gift card and the iPad, but that gun is out of the house,” Gonzalez said.
Police Commissioner Keechant Sewell tweeted: “Every gun that we get off our streets is a gun that will never be used to harm a New Yorker.”
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Six people rescued off Phoenix hiking trails this week for overheating, injuries
Six people were rescued in six separate incidents at local hiking trails this week, according to reports from the Phoenix Fire Department.
On Saturday morning, fire crews rescued a 28-year-old woman who became overheated while hiking at the National Trail in South Mountain Park and Preserve.
Crews were called around 9 a.m. and found the woman at the top of the trail. After examining her, crews determined she was in stable condition but dehydrated.
The woman was driven down the trail with the help of a Phoenix Park Ranger and was taken to a local hospital for further treatment, the fire department said.
Two other women were rescued due to overheating and dehydration from the Echo Canyon Trailhead at Camelback Mountain on Friday afternoon.
A 48-year-old woman was found high up the trail and was lowered down with a big wheel operation.
A 64-year-old woman was found along the trail complaining of dehydration. Firefighters assisted her down the mountain.
Once off the trail, fire crews reevaluated the women, both of whom were then taken to local hospitals in stable condition.
On Thursday morning, another woman was also rescued off Camelback Mountain.
The 20-year-old patient told fire crews she felt dizzy and could not continue her way down the trail.
After being assessed by firefighters, the woman said she could complete her way down with assistance from firefighters. Once down, crews assessed her again. She was then taken home by family members.
In another incident early in the week, a woman in her 40s was rescued off Piestewa Peak Trail in Phoenix Mountains Preserve.
The woman was dehydrated and unable to descend the trail, the fire department said. The patient was then flown off the trail and taken to a hospital in an ambulance.
A hiker was assisted by firefighters in North Mountain after being injured on Sunday. It is unclear what the injury was but the person was able to walk back to the parking lot on his own and refused transportation to the hospital, according to the Phoenix Fire Depart.
The Phoenix Parks and Recreation advises that hikers follow this checklist when planning a hike:
- Watch the weather. Yes, "it's a dry heat" — but Arizona's temperature can be deceiving and deadly. Hike when it's cool outside, try early mornings and evenings when there's more shade.
- Dress appropriately. Wear proper shoes, clothing, hat and sunscreen.
- Bring water. Hydrate before you go. Have plenty of water, more than you think you need. Turn around and head back to the trailhead before you drink half of your water.
- Keep in contact. Carry a mobile phone.
- Be honest. Do you have a medical condition? Asthma, heart problems, diabetes, knee or back problems? Don't push yourself! (Even trained athletes have been caught off guard by getting dehydrated on Arizona trails.)
- Don't trailblaze. Enjoy the Sonoran Desert's beautiful and undeveloped landscape, but please stay on designated trails.
- Take responsibility. Don't be "that person" — the one who wasn't prepared, shouldn't have been there for health reasons or ignored safety guidelines. Be the responsible hiker, who takes a hike and does it right!
Republic reporter Angela Cordoba Perez contributed to this article.
Reach breaking news reporter Laura Daniella Sepulveda at lsepulveda@lavozarizona.com or on Twitter @lauradNews.
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On a seemingly typical Sunday morning in the center of Lincoln, children rode their bicycles, people sat on their porches and neighbors walked their dogs.
And just a few feet away, yellow police tape designated a crime scene inside a house at 30th and P streets, where two shooting victims died early Sunday and a third was hospitalized.
Lincoln Police detectives and crime scene investigators were at the house for much of the day Sunday, but made no statements.
LPD will hold a media briefing Monday at 9 a.m.
Police were called to the area at 2:20 a.m. Sunday by a man who said he had been shot. Officers discovered two shooting victims inside a residence, a 26-year-old and 42-year-old who both died, police said in a social media post.
A third shooting victim, a 19-year-old man, showed up at a Lincoln hospital shortly after the original 911 call and is reported in serious but stable condition.
As of late Sunday afternoon, no suspects were in custody, but police said that based on their initial investigation, they "believe this to be an isolated incident" and said there is no ongoing threat to the public.
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It was the second shooting of the weekend in Lincoln.
Early Saturday morning, three people were injured in a shooting outside a bar in the 1100 block of O Street. No arrests have been reported in that case, where police believe there is a connection between the victims and a suspect.
And on Thursday morning, Lincoln recorded its first homicide of the year. Police said Henry Lee Jones, 57, was killed in a fight outside his home on the 2800 block of F street.
Police reported three arrests in connection to Jones' death, including 32-year-old Derrick Pearson and 31-year-old Briana Jelinek — both on suspicion of manslaughter and use of a weapon to commit a felony.
Officers arrested a third person, 25-year-old Micah Berggren, on suspicion of second-degree assault and use of a weapon to commit a felony.
Police have said they believe there was some connection between Jones and his alleged attackers.
Anyone with information on the investigations is asked to contact police at 402-441-6000 or provide a tip through Crime Stoppers at 402-475-3600.
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.
Reach the writer at 402-473-2657 or jebbers@journalstar.com
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Two teenage residents of the Dakota Boys and Girls Ranch in east Bismarck were arrested after allegedly setting fires inside the facility Sunday.
No one was injured in the fires, according to Bismarck Police Sgt. Scott Betz. He was unsure of the extent of the damage caused by the blazes, but the facility did not burn down.
The teens started multiple fires in a commons area, he said. Police arrested them and took them to the Youth Correctional Center in Mandan. Authorities are still investigating how they started the fires.
The ranch provides residential treatment and education programs for children with psychiatric or behavioral health issues. It has facilities in Bismarck, Fargo and Minot.
Reach Amy R. Sisk at 701-250-8252 or amy.sisk@bismarcktribune.com.
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PORTLAND, Ore. — During a Saturday cleanup in Portland's Richmond neighborhood, people passing through the area may have noticed Don Merrill holding up a sign announcing free replacements for burned-out taillights.
Volunteers with Merril's nonprofit, CNB-Seen, spent the morning inspecting and changing dead lightbulbs, a small but important service.
"A lot of people don't even know they have a light that is out," said Merrill, "and in some neighborhoods, that's a bigger deal than in other neighborhoods."
Merrill's mission started a couple of years back, with the intent of reducing the number of people getting pulled over by police for a minor equipment violation.
"My concern when I hear people being pulled over for a taillight is that it can become a dangerous situation for people in the community, especially people of color, is what I noticed when I read the news," said Shelley Allan, who had her taillights checked on Saturday.
"It’s like everybody knows that there is a disparity, but whether or not you want to admit the extent to which the disparity exists -- well that’s something else," Merrill said. "It’s a really difficult issue and this is just a tiny little thing that I’m doing. I mean this is not going to change the world, but I’m hoping that someone who comes to get a bulb replaced because they don’t want to get pulled over by the police, whether it’s because of public safety or whether it’s because they don’t want to be profiled, that’s what I’m here for."
In March, Gov. Kate Brown signed Senate Bill 1510 into law. Part of that legislation aimed at cutting down on unnecessary police stops and interactions by prohibiting officers from initiating traffic stops for minor violations.
"I would say that is a step in the right direction. Every little bit is a step in the right direction," Merrill said. "The police are police and they're going to do what they do, and I would like to think that would be fewer stops but you just don't know."
Merrill and his team will continue their outreach, hoping to branch out into more Portland neighborhoods to host events.
"The more bulbs that get changed, the more conversations people have, maybe those police stop data numbers will go down you know. That would be a nice goal."
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REDWOOD FALLS, Minn. — A partial skull that was discovered last summer by two kayakers in Minnesota will be returned to Native American officials after investigations determined it was about 8,000 years old.
The kayakers found the skull in the drought-depleted Minnesota River about 110 miles west of Minneapolis, Renville County Sheriff Scott Hable said.
Thinking it might be related to a missing person case or murder, Hable turned the skull over to a medical examiner and eventually to the FBI, where a forensic anthropologist used carbon dating to determine it was likely the skull of a young man who lived between 5500 and 6000 B.C., Hable said.
"It was a complete shock to us that that bone was that old,” Hable told Minnesota Public Radio.
The anthropologist determined the man had a depression in his skull that was “perhaps suggestive of the cause of death.”
After the sheriff posted about the discovery on Wednesday, his office was criticized by several Native Americans, who said publishing photos of ancestral remains was offensive to their culture.
Hable said his office removed the post.
"We didn’t mean for it to be offensive whatsoever,” Hable said.
Hable said the remains will be turned over to Upper Sioux Community tribal officials.
Minnesota Indian Affairs Council Cultural Resources Specialist Dylan Goetsch said in a statement that neither the council nor the state archaeologist were notified about the discovery, which is required by state laws that govern the care and repatriation of Native American remains.
Goetsch said the Facebook post “showed a complete lack of cultural sensitivity” by failing to call the individual a Native American and referring to the remains as “a little piece of history.”
Kathleen Blue, a professor of anthropology at Minnesota State University, said Wednesday that the skull was definitely from an ancestor of one of the tribes still living in the area, The New York Times reported.
She said the young man would have likely eaten a diet of plants, deer, fish, turtles and freshwater mussels in a small region, rather than following mammals and bison on their migrations.
“There’s probably not that many people at that time wandering around Minnesota 8,000 years ago, because, like I said, the glaciers have only retreated a few thousands years before that,” Blue said. “That period, we don’t know much about it.”
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BRISTOL, Tenn. (WJHL) – The State St. Tattoo Festival has wrapped up after a successful weekend that brought out tattoo artists and enthusiasts.
Event officials say that around 1,300 people had made their way to the event and the vast majority of them received some new ink.
Over 70 tattoo artists from around the nation have come to Bristol for the occasion. The event featured live entertainment, tattoo competitions and a burger war.
This was the third annual tattoo festival held in Bristol.
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PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — A new daytime shelter for homeless children and families is opening this summer in Northeast Portland.
Family Promise of Metro East is opening the center where people will be able to do laundry, shower, get access to a computer and have a safe place to stay outside of work or school.
The Day Center is located within Portland Community of Christ at 4837 NE Couch Street.
Family Promise is a network of non-profits with affiliates in 43 states. Family Promise of Metro East will serve East Portland families with a goal to help them get back into permanent housing.
The chapter will use a day center to serve 3-4 families at a time. In addition, it will partner with several congregations and community spaces to shelter people overnight.
The new non-profit hopes to get things off the ground in July.
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FAYETTEVILLE, Ark — Residents might breathe easier knowing the Northwest Arkansas and Fort Smith metros have some of the cleanest air in the United States, a new report shows.
Nonprofit American Lung Association recently released its 23rd annual State of the Air report that listed the two metros among the cleanest for short-term particle and ozone air pollution. And, Washington County was listed as one of the cleanest U.S. counties for the two pollution metrics. The county also received A grades for zero high ozone or high particle pollution days from 2018-2020.
Asked why the air quality is so good in Northwest Arkansas, Jill Smith of the American Lung Association noted the good-quality upwind air coming into the region and that pollution sources here likely aren’t creating difficult problems. She added that a more detailed explanation was beyond the report scope.
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MULBERRY, Ark. — The Mulberry Fire Department responded to Silver Bridge Saturday, May 21, afternoon at around 5:15 p.m. for a possible drowning.
When first responders arrived, they found a white male laying on the bank receiving CPR.
According to the Mulberry Fire Chief, the male had been pulled from the water after being underwater for several minutes.
EMS arrived at the scene and transported him to a local hospital where he later died.
The male subject was 44 years old and has a Mulberry address but no further details were released.
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FORT SMITH, Ark. — Panda Express in Fort Smith is now open. The long-awaited restaurant officially opened Saturday, May 21, 2022, at 10:30 a.m.
Since the opening, the long drive-thru line has been steadily impacting traffic on Rogers Ave.
Travis McClure, Panda Restaurant Group Area Coach of Operations, says they hit a state record of $17,000 in sales in one day. He says people are very happy and excited and says they've been keeping busy since the opening.
Their hours of operation are 10:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. and the lobby closes at 9:30 p.m.
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OKLAHOMA, USA — A new law in Oklahoma looks to address student mental health needs.
The bill requires mental health facilities providing inpatient mental health care services to minors to share with parents the importance of informing their schools about their struggles and care received.
Student parents or guardians enrolling their children will be allowed to disclose whether their child has received inpatient or emergency outpatient mental health services from a mental health facility in the last 24 months.
If so, designated school personnel will meet with the parent and representatives from the mental health facility to decide if any accommodations will be needed. The follow-up can be in person, via phone call, or by video call.
All disclosures and future handling of students' personal health information or other related records must comply with the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 and the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996.
Bullard, a 15-year teacher, said the new law will help teachers and faculty be better prepared to meet the special needs of students in mental crisis and provide a safe and healthy environment for their success in the classroom.
“I am thrilled to get this much-needed piece of legislation across the finish line,” Bullard said. “For too long, we have thrown kids with mental struggles aside without a plan to provide them with the best educational environment possible to meet their special needs. This is a positive step in the right direction to ensure everyone, from the parents to the teachers to the student, is on the same page and has a plan to help that student in their transition back to the classroom and school.”
Randy Randleman, a clinical psychologist with over 30 years of experience working with students across Oklahoma says public schools often struggle to help children with mental health.
"I know from firsthand experience that our public schools often struggle to help children who have mental health needs, in part because the schools may be completely unaware of any concerns, this bill will give schools more flexibility to work with the student and their parents to meet the student's needs, so they can remain in school. I know Senate Bill 626 will make a significant difference in students' lives."
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Abington teen killed by train; pedestrian killed in Brockton; 5 top stories last week
BROCKTON — Mourners gathered at a makeshift memorial for Katelyn McCarthy, a senior at Abington High School, who was struck and killed by an MBTA commuter rail train in her hometown of Abington near the Birch Street crossing.
A pedestrian was struck and killed in Brockton early Wednesday morning. A witness said a Toyota Prius struck a telephone pole and a woman at 6:36 a.m. in the vicinity of Ash and West Chestnut streets.
More than 200 students and their family members attended a pre-prom gathering at a home on Charles Street in Bridgewater to take photographs before heading to the Bridgewater-Raynham Regional High School junior prom.
Downtown could be home to one of the few "vertical farms" in the nation, bringing 50 jobs and year-round fresh produce to Brockton.
In case you missed it, here are five stories from the past week throughout the Brockton area that resonated with our readers.
Abington High mourns senior struck by train
A local teenager who was set to graduate high school in less than a month is dead after she was struck by an MBTA commuter rail train in her hometown of Abington, according to her mother. Lori Frost said she believes her 18-year-old daughter, Katelyn McCarthy, had earbuds in when she was fatally struck shortly after 11:30 p.m. Friday, May 13, near the Birch Street crossing.
'Words cannot express our heartfelt sadness': Abington High mourns senior struck by train
Makeshift memorial:Makeshift memorial for Abington High senior killed by MBTA commuter rail train
Pedestrian killed in Brockton identified, witness who performed CPR describes scene
A pedestrian was struck and killed in Brockton early Wednesday morning, according to Plymouth County District Attorney Tim Cruz. A witness said a Toyota Prius struck a telephone pole and a woman at 6:36 a.m. in the vicinity of Ash and West Chestnut streets.
Fatal pedestrian accident:Pedestrian killed in Brockton identified, witness who performed CPR describes scene
Pedestrian killed:Fatal crash kills pedestrian on West Chestnut Street in Brockton
Here's a list of roads to be improved in Brockton, Stoughton and Easton in the next 4 years
For the many residents who have requested the roads in Brockton and surrounding towns get fixed, good news is fast approaching. At a joint transportation committee meeting in early May, the Old Colony Planning Council (OCPC) announced the Brockton, Stoughton, and Easton intersections and roads that will see improvements coming in the next four years, through the Transportation Improvement Program (TIP).
Which intersections will be improved?:Here's a list of roads to be improved in Brockton, Stoughton and Easton in the next 4 years
How lettuce — and jobs — could sprout from this downtown Brockton vertical farm
Downtown could be home to one of the few "vertical farms" in the nation, bringing 50 jobs and year-round fresh produce to Brockton. The ambitious plan would be part of a multi-use project in the block bounded by Frederick Douglass and Warren avenues, and L Street. "It's a game-changer. It really is," said Mayor Robert Sullivan during a recent interview at City Hall.
Vertical farm:How lettuce — and jobs — could sprout from this downtown Brockton vertical farm
GOP candidate for Congress hurls racial slurs at Brockton activist in text exchange
A Congressional candidate called a well-known Brockton activist racial slurs in a private text exchange. Ollie Spears and Hamilton Rodrigues are both men of color. Spears, a Democrat, shared with The Enterprise a long text thread between him and Rodrigues, a Republican aiming to unseat U.S. Rep. Stephen Lynch, a Democrat representing the Eighth District.
Racial slurs:GOP candidate for Congress hurls racial slurs at Brockton activist in text exchange
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On a seemingly typical Sunday morning in the center of Lincoln, children rode their bicycles, people sat on their porches and neighbors walked their dogs.
And just a few feet away, yellow police tape designated a crime scene inside a house at 30th and P streets, where two shooting victims died early Sunday and a third was hospitalized.
Lincoln Police detectives and crime scene investigators were at the house for much of the day Sunday, but made no statements.
LPD will hold a media briefing Monday at 9 a.m.
Police were called to the area at 2:20 a.m. Sunday by a man who said he had been shot. Officers discovered two shooting victims inside a residence, a 26-year-old and 42-year-old who both died, police said in a social media post.
A third shooting victim, a 19-year-old man, showed up at a Lincoln hospital shortly after the original 911 call and is reported in serious but stable condition.
As of late Sunday afternoon, no suspects were in custody, but police said that based on their initial investigation, they "believe this to be an isolated incident" and said there is no ongoing threat to the public.
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It was the second shooting of the weekend in Lincoln.
Early Saturday morning, three people were injured in a shooting outside a bar in the 1100 block of O Street. No arrests have been reported in that case, where police believe there is a connection between the victims and a suspect.
And on Thursday morning, Lincoln recorded its first homicide of the year. Police said Henry Lee Jones, 57, was killed in a fight outside his home on the 2800 block of F street.
Police reported three arrests in connection to Jones' death, including 32-year-old Derrick Pearson and 31-year-old Briana Jelinek — both on suspicion of manslaughter and use of a weapon to commit a felony.
Officers arrested a third person, 25-year-old Micah Berggren, on suspicion of second-degree assault and use of a weapon to commit a felony.
Police have said they believe there was some connection between Jones and his alleged attackers.
Anyone with information on the investigations is asked to contact police at 402-441-6000 or provide a tip through Crime Stoppers at 402-475-3600.
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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Summer is just around the corner, which means it's almost time for children across the country to begin boarding yellow buses and friendship-braiding their way to camp cabins.
While many will trek miles to their campsite, some will barely have to leave town.
For Lincoln children, Camp Sonshine has been a destination for s’mores-making and kayaking since 2007. This year, it will welcome even more campers with the unveiling of its new 100-acre campus near Roca.
Camp Sonshine — Shiloh, the camp’s newest location, will feature a 17,000-square-foot facility that will soon host fifth and sixth graders.
The recent addition is Camp Sonshine’s third campus. But Shiloh, executive director Jeff Keiser said, is bigger than its first two combined.
Keiser said Shiloh will allow older children to learn archery, ax throwing and other outdoors skills.
“I'm excited about the opportunities that will provide us to give kids a space away from town,” Keiser said. “There's room for them to run and be outside to engage with nature. It's just such a great, great environment.”
Shiloh sits just 4 miles away from Camp Sonshine’s headquarters, where children swim, craft, and navigate obstacle courses during the day before heading home. Camp Solaris, in Firth, is the company’s overnight camp.
Keiser said Camp Sonshine has expanded as interest has grown. This year, he expects to see 5,000 campers across its locations. These kindergarteners to ninth graders will participate in go-kart racing, paintball, water games and more.
The faith-based camp has caught the attention of the community because of its genuine care for students, Keiser said. But for him, Camp Sonshine has never been about bringing in a crowd.
“People want something that's genuine,” Keiser said. "Everybody who's involved in camps feels very strongly that they’re called to be here.”
Camp Sonshine’s most distinguishing factor is the way its staff displays the ministry’s principles.
“People come to Camp Sonshine, and they experience God's true love, and that's attractive,” Keiser said. “They want to be around that where they are truly loved and accepted, and I think that shows through our growth over the years.”
Keiser began his camp after he and his wife, Trisha, spent 10 years serving at Camp Sonshine in Maryland. The couple felt compelled to start their own camp in Nebraska, and they moved in 2006. They spent a year preparing for their first group of campers.
Its first year, Camp Sonshine hosted 100 children.
Today, a team of full-time staff, summer counselors and devoted volunteers help keep Camp Sonshine running smoothly. The camp now features year-round day camps and family activities.
Keiser said one of his favorite parts of leading camp is getting to see growth in both his campers and staff.
Staff member Bryce Lonowski began his experience as a camper in 2009. At first, Lonowski saw Camp Sonshine as a way to hang out with his friends outside of school.
But as he got older, he realized he wanted to continue his relationship with Camp Sonshine and he became a camp counselor — the people he'd once looked up to.
Today, Lonowski looks forward to his seasonal job each year. It's his fourth summer sharing faith and fun with his campers. He said his job is so much more than a glorified babysitting gig.
"Counselors want to be working at this camp," Lonowski said. "... It's centered around safety, but it's also centered around the relationship that they build together."
Lonowski said the camp would not run without the Kaisers' year-round hard work or the contributions of their passionate staffers. Dozens of volunteers and donors have committed to making Camp Sonshine a permanent staple in the Lincoln area.
"A lot of nonprofit camps stop after a few years of running, but Camp Sonshine has just been going and going whether things were tough," Lonowski said. "Camp always had a really good support system."
Both Lonowski and Kaiser are looking forward to Shiloh proving more ministry opportunities for older campers and that it might open the door to further mentorship and deeper connections.
Kaiser also hopes Shiloh will continue to inspire kids to know their worth, just as his other campuses have.
"One reoccurring theme that we hear from parents is that they see a confidence in their kids," Kaiser said. "By the end of the first day, they're going home and telling mom about the friends they made, new experiences and challenges they overcame."
Jenna Thompson is a news intern who has previous writing and editing experience with her college paper and several literary journals. She is a senior at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln pursuing degrees in English and journalism.
In 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.
"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.
"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."
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.
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It started with an admiration of a sword, something Norris freshman Danny Harris wanted to achieve.
Win a bodybuilding competition and it was his. There was just one problem.
Harris, 15 from Roca, did not meet the age requirement of 17 to enter competitions.
"With the bodybuilding show, along with your trophy they give you a sword," Harris said. "I always thought that was pretty cool."
It was a blessing in disguise and a nightmare for Harris' competition in his newest passion of powerlifting. Harris still plans to do a bodybuilding show when he becomes age-eligible.
"I've been lifting for a bit and I thought it would be fun to do some sort of competition," Harris said. "I wanted to do a bodybuilding show, but I was too young. I saw I could do powerlifting so I decided to do that instead."
Harris started lifting around the age of 12, a skinny kid that just wanted to gain some muscle, he said.
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Now he has several national and Nebraska powerlifting records.
On April 23 in Fremont at the state championships, Harris, in the 14-15 year age group, broke his national weight-group records in squat (386.9 pounds), deadlift (435.4) and total weight (1,078.1). Harris added a fourth national record in bench press, a mark that had stood since 2016 with a lift of 255.7.
"My favorite thing about powerlifting is being able to break previous goals and set new ones to see where I can go," Harris said.
Harris' previous marks in the squat (385), deadlift (429) and total weight (1,050) came in March in Lombard, Illinois in the 60-kilogram raw teen 1 category at the USAPL Teen National Competition. The marks are also state records in any age group above Harris in the 60kg weight class. He holds all three records in five age groups of 14-40.
"I'm happy with it. It means the best of the best there was. It's not very common," Harris said. "It was really enjoyable and really kind of hard to believe.
"I just kind of want to keep breaking them, and when I go up to the next age group I want to go up there and break their records."
Deadlift is Harris' favorite lift, but when it comes to all the other records, it means a little more.
"I really enjoyed that," Harris said. "That was the one thing (squat) that took a little bit to get good at."
With the COVID-19 pandemic at an all-time high when Harris first started lifting, he benefited with more time to work on his technique.
"There was just a lot of time I was at home," Harris said. "That's when I got serious about it and that's when the interest kind of came up."
Harris does not play any sports at Norris, even though some coaches have had their eyes on him with his strength, but from a young age, Harris' parents saw something in him.
"From the day he was born his mom (Karen Gilbert) and I knew he was going to be something special," Seth Harris, Danny's father said. "We just didn't know what that was going to be and we didn't know he was going to pick weightlifting.
"I've had a home gym for years and he probably started weightlifting with me when he was about 10. He really didn't get into it when he was about 12. Getting into those teenage years ... It's a great time to lift. I'm very proud of what he has done and I don't thing there is any bounds of what he can do."
But even with the success Harris has achieved, his father still had his concerns. Rightfully so as a parent with a child that is handling a lot of weight.
"I was very nervous seeing someone his size lift that much weight," Seth Harris said. "He was rapidly lifting more weight than I was and you always have concerns as a parent and what he is doing is healthy or not. ... Kids push themselves and they have to do it in a safe manner and a safe form. I was very nervous about that. Seeing him compete I'm always a little nervous because he is lifting numbers that he shouldn't be able to do.
"As a parent, you want him to do well and you don't want him to fail."
But it is not just Harris and his parents that have kept an eye on his journey to national records.
"Something that was really cool was when he was doing his national competition they had it broadcast online," Seth Harris said. "His whole school, his whole class was watching him lift. They were there even though they couldn't physically be with him. The teachers let them, instead of doing classwork, they let them log onto their phones and watch him break the national record.
"His whole class was cheering him on. He came back to school and the principal announced it. It was a pretty big deal."
This is not just a hobby for Danny Harris, it's setting up his path for a future career.
"I want to open a gym and hopefully a clothing and supplement line," Harris said. "Having a background in this will help, because if you are known to be a good athlete then people will be more likely to go to your gym and buy your products."
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BOISE, Idaho —
This story originally appeared in the Idaho Press.
Recreation enthusiasts are predicted to get more time than originally forecasted to enjoy Lucky Peak, Cascade, and Deadwood reservoirs this year before they are drawn down to meet irrigation demand.
Thanks to a cold, wet spring, Lucky Peak is forecast to reach 70% to 75% capacity this summer, said Mike Meyers, watermaster for Water District 63, which takes direction from the Idaho Department of Water Resources. This translates to two extra weeks to enjoy boating and other water sports before additional water from the reservoir will need to start being released for irrigation purposes, pushing the drawdown date to mid-July, he said.
In a normal water year, releasing water for irrigation purposes, also referred to as draw down, would typically occur at Lucky Peak in mid-August, Meyers said. Though the unexpected spring precipitation is not enough to allow for draw down then, it is likely to help extend the reservoir’s time at peak capacity for the season, he said.
The additional spring precipitation also means irrigation customers are forecast to have water for a bit longer than originally forecasted, Meyers said. On April 1, as irrigation season approached, conditions were looking “very, very dire,” with irrigation water allocations predicted to be low and shutoffs predicted for July, Meyers said. In a normal water year, irrigation shutoffs would happen in October.
But recent precipitation has added to the snowpack, with irrigation water forecast to last into August or September, he said.
“It still doesn’t look great, but at least we’re getting through that August, September range,” he said.
Cascade and Deadwood reservoirs, which are part of the Payette River System, have benefitted from the wetter spring, too, said Ryan Hedrick, Middle Snake water operations lead with the Bureau of Reclamation. Cascade is forecast to fill this year, and Deadwood is forecast to nearly fill, he said.
“We were worried we were coming into a back-to-back dry year” given how little water was leftover in both Cascade and Deadwood last fall, Hedrick said. “This wet, cold spring really helped us to get out of that.” However, irrigation customers will still need to be mindful of their usage, he said.
Despite the added precipitation, Meyers and Hedrick agreed that whether or not the reservoirs fill to their forecast levels still depends on the weather in the next few months.
“We don’t want 90-plus degrees for temperatures in June,” Meyers said. “We don’t want those big hot spikes because that’ll make the melt happen faster. We’ll lose a lot to evaporation … and we’ll lose a lot to seepage in the ground because the ground will dry out faster,” he said. Average temperatures would be preferred, he said.
Last year, Southwest Idaho saw record numbers of 90-plus degree days, as previously reported.
Heading into the summer, recreational visitors should still expect to see some beached boat ramps, Meyers and Hedrick said. Visitors should also be aware of draw down schedules at each reservoir, which could make boats vulnerable to beaching or getting stuck.
“One piece of advice I give to boaters is don’t leave your boat on the side of the bank, especially in about a month when we really start to draw down Lucky Peak, because it could get stranded there,” Meyers said.
Last summer, one visitor left their boat on the bank of the reservoir to go camping, but when they returned, it had become beached as water levels fell, Meyers said.
Water levels just rose high enough in the past few weeks for that person to retrieve their boat, Hedrick said.
At Lucky Peak, draw down is predicted to need to begin in mid-July to continue to meet the needs of water users downstream, Meyers said. Visitors should keep a close eye on water levels when drawdown begins to ensure their boats are not stranded on dry land, he said.
Overall, though the picture has improved some, Lucky Peak boaters will still see a shortened recreation season overall, Meyers said.
“It’s going to be better than what we thought, but it’s still not a great year for recreation either,” Meyers said.
Similarly, Cascade Reservoir is a relatively shallow water body and contains a number of sandbars that can entrap boats, Hedrick said. Paying attention to flows and drawdowns there will help boaters avoid trouble, he said.
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REDWOOD FALLS, Minn. — A partial skull that was discovered last summer by two kayakers in Minnesota will be returned to Native American officials after investigations determined it was about 8,000 years old.
The kayakers found the skull in the drought-depleted Minnesota River about 110 miles west of Minneapolis, Renville County Sheriff Scott Hable said.
Thinking it might be related to a missing person case or murder, Hable turned the skull over to a medical examiner and eventually to the FBI, where a forensic anthropologist used carbon dating to determine it was likely the skull of a young man who lived between 5500 and 6000 B.C., Hable said.
"It was a complete shock to us that that bone was that old,” Hable told Minnesota Public Radio.
The anthropologist determined the man had a depression in his skull that was “perhaps suggestive of the cause of death.”
After the sheriff posted about the discovery on Wednesday, his office was criticized by several Native Americans, who said publishing photos of ancestral remains was offensive to their culture.
Hable said his office removed the post.
"We didn’t mean for it to be offensive whatsoever,” Hable said.
Hable said the remains will be turned over to Upper Sioux Community tribal officials.
Minnesota Indian Affairs Council Cultural Resources Specialist Dylan Goetsch said in a statement that neither the council nor the state archaeologist were notified about the discovery, which is required by state laws that govern the care and repatriation of Native American remains.
Goetsch said the Facebook post “showed a complete lack of cultural sensitivity” by failing to call the individual a Native American and referring to the remains as “a little piece of history.”
Kathleen Blue, a professor of anthropology at Minnesota State University, said Wednesday that the skull was definitely from an ancestor of one of the tribes still living in the area, The New York Times reported.
She said the young man would have likely eaten a diet of plants, deer, fish, turtles and freshwater mussels in a small region, rather than following mammals and bison on their migrations.
“There’s probably not that many people at that time wandering around Minnesota 8,000 years ago, because, like I said, the glaciers have only retreated a few thousands years before that,” Blue said. “That period, we don’t know much about it.”
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SACRAMENTO, Calif — One man is in the hospital after he was impaled on a dock cleat at Discovery Park.
Captain Keith Wade, spokesperson for Sacramento Fire Department, said the 25-year-old man was runover by his own vehicle and was later impaled by a dock cleat in the process.
He was taken to the hospital in unknown condition.
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SACRAMENTO, Calif. — The summer heat is attracting large crowds to the American River in an effort to find relief from the sweltering temperatures.
"We're just hanging out by the river, just trying to make a little trip, go down and float maybe a few hours," said Alexander Gurr, who was using the parkway in Rancho Cordova.
As crowds grow in size along the river, Sacramento Metropolitan Fire water rescue crews at station 65 are preparing for a busy summer ahead. On Saturday, crews pulled a man from the river in a dramatic water rescue at Ancil Hoffman Park. Capt. Parker Wilbourn with Sac Metro Fire says the department has two jet boats dedicated to water rescues.
"We are all hazard, all risk and on any given summer, we can run upwards of 70 rescues," said Wilbourn. "In 2021, we ran 66 between the two boats, so it's busy out there on the water."
While the river may look calm at the top, Wilbourn says it's extremely dynamic, and that there could be debris inside, like bushes or fallen trees, known as strainers that create danger.
"If they go underneath that water, they could potentially get pinned against that strainer, and then the current itself would then be pushing you against it, and it's very difficult to get yourself off there," Wilbourn said.
The temperature of the water is another factor to consider.
"The water is cold. Last time we checked, it was around 60 degrees. The flows are flowing at about 1,500 cubic feet per second," Wilbourn said. "If you're in 50 to 60 degree water for more than 45 minutes to an hour, you can start experiencing symptoms of hypothermia."
Officials urge everyone to always wear a coast guard-approved life vest in the river, avoid alcohol and remain vigilant.
"We want our community to have fun. This isn't something where we want to scare anyone away. The water's amazing, enjoy it, just be safe with it," said Wilbourn.
In California, drowning is a leading cause of injury-related deaths among children under the age of five, according to the Department of Developmental Services.
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A man died Friday after he was struck by a train west of downtown Bismarck.
The incident occurred around 6 p.m. where the rail tracks bend along Main Avenue before crossing the Missouri River, Bismarck Police Sgt. Lyle Sinclair said.
It’s unclear why the man was at the tracks. The area where he was struck was not at an intersection, Sinclair said.
The man’s name was not immediately released.
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Mary "Betsy" E. Tyler, 81, of Coos Bay died May 18, 2022 in Coos Bay. Cremation Rites will be held at Ocean View Memory Gardens Crematory, Coos Bay under the direction of Coos Bay Chapel. 541-267-3131. www.coosbayareafunerals.com
Evelyn P. Larsen, 91, of North Bend, passed away on May 18, 2022 in North Bend. Arrangements are under the care of North Bend Chapel, www.coosbayareafunerals.com, 541-756-0440.
Thomas Charles Burcell, 63, of Coos Bay, passed away on May 18, 2022 in Coos Bay. Arrangements are under the care of North Bend Chapel, www.coosbayareafunerals.com, 541-756-0440.
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MULBERRY, Ark. — The Mulberry Fire Department responded to Silver Bridge Saturday, May 21, afternoon at around 5:15 p.m. for a possible drowning.
When first responders arrived, they found a white male laying on the bank receiving CPR.
According to the Mulberry Fire Chief, the male had been pulled from the water after being underwater for several minutes.
EMS arrived at the scene and transported him to a local hospital where he later died.
The male subject was 44 years old and has a Mulberry address but no further details were released.
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SPRINGDALE, Ark. — The Springdale School District added 4 honorary graduates to the 2022 graduating class.
The 4 “super seniors” missed their own graduation in 1956 by joining the armed forces. Air Force Veteran Carl Stults, Army vet Bobby Burke, Air Force vet Charles Leroy Moon and Air Force vet Bob Self, joined the 484 graduating seniors from Springdale High School.
“I took a GED test when I went into the Air Force and at the time, Springdale didn't recognize the GED test,” said Self. “I got a diploma from Little Rock central.”
Self expressed his gratitude for his time in the service, traveling to Hong Kong and the Philippines.
“I don't want people telling me what to do and I'm like okay, I joined the Air Force,” said Self about his thoughts before joining the Air Force. “But about two days after I got there, they were really telling me what to do”
Springdale educators say they found out about the 4 seniors missing their graduations while meeting them at the Wagon Wheel Café in Springdale.
“These guys that whole class they meet I think once a month for lunch,” said Jason Jones. “They are true Springdale Bulldogs, they are all about Springdale.”
The Springdale School District Administration explained that the addition of the “super seniors” was a surprise for students. During the ceremony, educators listed the many accomplishments the 4 had completed such as owning successful businesses, working in the poultry industry, and even raising racehorses. Educators hoped to honor the 4 seniors but also use the moment to learn.
“They're gonna learn honor, they're gonna learn respect, it's just gonna be a special moment for them,” said Jones about the 2022 graduating class.
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GREENLEAF – Nathan’s Greenleaf Cafe is more than just your average greasy-spoon diner. It’s a way of life for residents in west Canyon County.
Located on Main Street, the local mainstay appears to be a little bit of everything for those in Greenleaf and surrounding enclaves such as Caldwell, Homedale and Wilder.
A recent Thursday at the establishment was like every other morning: Tables were full, the place was abuzz with customers from all walks of life enjoying abnormally large portions, and enthusiastic banter was prevalent among local residents.
“I’ve made a lot of good friends here,” said Jerry Raburn, a retired rancher, sipping a cup of coffee. “I’ve had a reputation here that this is kind of my office.”
In the past month, however, the establishment’s future has come into question.
According to Roger Daniels, who started the business in 2015, the lease is about to expire. The landlords, Eric and Karen Perry, told the tenants they won’t continue leasing the building, according to Daniels. The family – Roger, his son Nathan and Nathan’s daughter Aspen – either need to drum up the money to buy it or be forced to leave.
With that said, Roger Daniels said the family had been talking about buying the restaurant for the past handful of years anyway and has been trying to work out a lease-purchase deal on the 3,600 square-foot building.
But when Nathan Daniels went to meet the Perrys, their asking price — $350,000 — was more than the family thought they could afford.
The lease ran out on May 15 and sale of the property had to close by June 7, according to Roger Daniels.
Attempts to reach the Perrys for this story were unsuccessful.
Either way, the Daniels needed to come up with cash quick – $70,000 for a down payment, Roger Daniels said.
Fortunately, the community has risen to the challenge, as donations have been arriving from far and wide to keep Nathan’s Greenleaf Cafe up and running.
A community initiative started by restaurant patrons Myrna Tuning and Betty Lanum has blossomed into an unsolicited success, with over $78,000 in donations pouring in over the past two weeks.
Tuning said that one $50,000 donation was a shot in the arm, while the remaining donations have ranged from $7 to $2,000.
In a text message Roger Daniels said it's possible the family can now put down enough money to get a loan to buy the facility.
The group hopes to continue raising money which can go towards parking lot work, roof repair and additional maintenance that needs to be done on the facility.
Tuning, for her part, said she’s been amazed by the response.
“It really overwhelms me,” she said. “Really.”
“We went in for breakfast one day and there was a note on the table that they would be closing on such-and-such a date. They couldn’t come up with the money,” Tuning added. “Well, we saw that and decided that it couldn’t happen.”
In mid-sentence during last week’s interview, Roger Daniels was handed a $20 bill, delivered from a student at Greenleaf Academy who walked across the street to make the donation.
It’s those small gestures that have made all the difference, he said.
“You know, this is what it’s all about," he said. "They have made it very clear that closing, this place changing hands, us not being here, those are simply not available options for the people.”
One step inside the establishment and it’s easy to see why.
The sense of community is palpable. Customers ranging from young children to high schoolers, to farm workers to retirees are all in the fray.
According to patrons, the day the Daniels took over a transformation occurred, as an average eatery became a pillar of social engagement.
“Seldom miss a day,” said Middleton resident Walt Zischke. “It’s pretty much my second home.”
Zischke rattled off the characteristics that make Nathan’s endearing — family-operated, personable, patriotic, and a neighbor-first environment.
“Roger, his family and staff are a microcosm of America,” Zischke said. “There are places of hatred, people that are misguided. It’s sad to watch. The more I came here, though, the more I fell in love with the place.”
Open 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesdays through Sundays, the menu is known for its great hamburgers and hearty breakfasts.
Customers spoke about its Sunday specials and giving back to the community through charity and donations. A plethora of servers greet them with a smile and a first-name welcome. A hot cup of coffee generally follows.
“Roger and Nathan have an uncanny ability to hire top-of-the-notch people. People with work ethic, great personalities,” Zischke said. “All of the staff has adopted me.”
Danielle Simmons, who has been working at the cafe for over six years, said during that time she has been on maternity leave twice. In each instance, she has returned to work.
"Every time I come back. I can't leave," she said. "Thinking of finding another job where it would mean something else would be a bummer."
A back meeting room is home to Bible study groups, family reunions and graduation parties.
“All the above,” Daniels said.
Walls of the room are filled with historic Canyon County memorabilia and American flags. The upper-left corner wall features an eclectic photo collection of presidents – Donald J. Trump and Ronald Reagan bookended by John F. Kennedy and Harry S. Truman, as Republicans and Democrats coexist in one place.
Roger Daniels harkened back to when he took over the restaurant.
“Paper on the windows, door locked,” he said.
“This is where it all began …This is a story that can only happen in America.”
Daniels is confident the restaurant doors will stay open this time. The community won’t have it any other way.
“It shows how important this place is here,” Raburn said. “You don’t just give money away for no reason. For us, it’s actually a selfish reason. It’s our place.”
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The planet-warming effects behind oil production in West Texas
Over a 100-year period, the EPA says, methane's impact on climate change can be 25-times greater than carbon dioxide's.
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There are many ways that Texas leads the country--one of them is how much methane we release into the atmosphere, a invisible heat-trapping gas that's still managing to catch eyes.
A lot of that methane comes from West Texas. So, we went there to find out how bad the problem is and what are some of the solutions.
Orphan Wells
When it comes to gases that trap in the sun's heat, carbon dioxide is the biggie. Our cars and power plants release massive amounts of it. While we emit far less methane, it is far more effective at trapping heat. Over a 100-year period, the EPA says, methane's impact on climate change can be 25-times greater than carbon dioxide's.
Schuyler Wight is a rancher in Imperial, about an hour south of Odessa. And he's got a problem on his land: old, leaky oil wells.
An orphan well is an old well that needs to be plugged to keep oil, methane and other gases from coming to the surface but there's no longer an owner on record to take responsibility. Schuyler estimates, on his property, there are 100 orphan wells.
The worst one on his property is bubbling up oil with a heavy stink of gas.
“It's killing everything around here and it's poison,” he said. “I mean, would you want to eat beef that comes from cattle and drink this, crap like that? That's how I make my living,” Schuyler added.
There’s another major orphan well problem on a neighboring ranch. It’s bubbling up with so much underground water a new lake has formed. But not the kind of lake you'd ever want to swim in. Air and water samples found some gases here at potentially lethal levels.
How bad is the problem? A study from McGill University suggests abandoned oil and gas wells may be a Top 10 source of methane emissions in the U.S.
“Why is it that I have to spend my time and money and energy plugging your wells?” Schuyler recently said when speaking at the public meeting of the Texas Railroad Commission.
When no operator can be found, plugging orphan wells is the responsibility of the Texas Railroad Commission. The Commission is about to get $343 million dollars in federal infrastructure funds. The state’s inventory includes about 7,500 orphan wells and the Commission estimates the new funds will pay to address 5,000 of them.
But Schuyler has told the commissioners he's already spent $220,000 of his own money plugging wells that he says are the state's responsibility. The Commission says it is “investigating to positively identify the well on the property of Schuyler Wight.”
New Wells
While orphan wells are a problem we inherited from long ago, modern oil and gas wells, being drilled today, are a far larger source of methane -- 25 times larger.
Sharon Wilson is an environmentalist with the non-profit Earthworks. She's documenting methane emissions released into the atmosphere from the Permian Basin. Her specialized camera, also used by regulators and industry, can see methane.
“Every one of these is emitting,” Wilson says while pointing her camera at oil field equipment. She frequently files complaints with state regulators on what she finds.
One way to make methane less potent is equipment that burns it -- or flares it. But a NASA study of the Permian Basin found half of the biggest sources of methane emissions "are likely to be malfunctioning oilfield equipment"
She showed us one particular flare that was flickering off and on. The camera shows it was burning some gas, but a cloud of methane was also visible as it escaped without ever being combusted by the flare.
The EPA is proposing new rules on the oil and gas industry to reduce methane emissions. These would improve leak detection-and-repair and enhance the monitoring-of and repair-of flare malfunctions.
“So, even when they have the latest technologies, they don't work consistently or at all. We're headed the wrong way really fast because methane is a super pollutant for the climate,” Wilson said.
Pipelines
Are there other ways to reduce the amount of flaring and venting in the Permian Basin?
Stuart MacDonald is the Director of Energy Land Management at the University of Texas - Permian Basin in Odessa who also consults for the oil and gas industry.
“The number-one way to stop flaring and stop venting is to come up with a way to get the gas to market,” he said. “And I'm talking about pipelines that get it to places that we could use it. That's been a problem in the oil and gas industry since the twenties and thirties,” he added.
More than 30% of US oil and gas production comes from the Permian. But a study in the journal Science Advances found 3.7% of what's extracted is simply wasted.
“Midland, Odessa, for example, does not need more natural gas, but much of the world does. But we don't have a way to get it there,” said MacDonald. “It's horrible that we waste it because once it's gone, it's gone,” he said.
Conclusion
The world's thirst for oil and gas is what drives climate change. On this trip, I learned the way we waste energy makes the problem worse. And solutions like cleaning environmental damage, regulating emissions or building more pipelines don't seem to be a match for the scope of the problem.
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Normal native Leah Marlene's "American Idol" journey came to an end Sunday, as she came in third place during the show's finale episode.
The 20-year-old singer-songwriter was eliminated from the competition midway through the show, when audience votes were tallied after all three finalists had performed two songs.
Marlene sang "Cover Me" by Bruce Springsteen, and her original song, "Flowers," in a particularly emotional performance. Marlene has said she wrote the song , which offers a hopeful message ("even the pavement gives way to the flowers") in December after reflecting on her journey through some difficult mental health issues.
"That song is so beautiful and going to change so many other people's lives," judge Katy Perry told Marlene, who was teary-eyed during the judges' remarks. "You are a brilliant messenger."
Local supporters gathered for watch parties at Redbird Arena and Normal West High School, where Marlene made an appearance at a pep rally during her hometown visit last week. She is a 2019 graduate of the school.
Footage from the visit to Normal was also shown as part of the finale episode. Viewers saw snippets of Marlene's visits to her former McLean County Unit 5 schools; her parade and concert in uptown Normal; a dinner with her parents Derry and Deanna and brother Shea; and the ceremony at which Normal Mayor Chris Koos proclaimed May 17 to be "Leah Marlene Day."
The show also interviewed Marlene's former music teacher, Sara Williams , who was shown leading the Normal West choir in a performance of Marlene's song, "Wisher to the Well."
Marlene stressed in remarks on social media before the show that she was planning to soak in the experience. In an Instagram livestream on Saturday, Marlene told her followers that she was excited for her upcoming career moves and that nothing about what happened on the "Idol" finale would take away from her gratitude.
"I feel like the biggest winner of life right now," she said.
During remarks after her first song, judge Luke Bryan shared a moment he'd witnessed as the judges were preparing to walk out onstage earlier in the night.
"We're getting ready, we're getting pumped, it's the finale, and I see someone laying on the floor, just laying out there, just having a meditative moment," Bryan said, spreading out his arms and looking heavenward for effect. "It's Leah Marlene.
"That personality is why we love you, right? Everything about you, you keep all that."
Perry told Marlene she was "the whole package" — a singer who could also play guitar and write her own music.
"The amount of growth that you've done in such a short amount of time ... you've won, period, end of story, to me," Perry told her.
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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.
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"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.
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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.
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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.
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"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.
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"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.
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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.
Brendan Denison
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.
Brendan Denison
"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.
Brendan Denison
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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TONIGHT: Widespread rain with embedded storms, especially before 1 AM. Lows in the upper 60s.
MONDAY: Rain likely in the morning, then cloudy with scattered storms in the afternoon and evening. High temperatures struggle to make it to 80°, but a few spots that see some sunshine may get there in the afternoon.
TUESDAY: Additional scattered storms are likely. Storm coverage will be scattered and uneven. A few storms could produce gusty winds and small hail. Highs climb back into the 80s, except where rain and storms prevent things from warming up in the afternoon.
WED/THU: A cold front approaches the state from the west Wednesday into Thursday. With ample moisture in place ahead of the front, storms will remain likely both days. Some storms during this timeframe could be strong, producing gusty winds and small hail. Highs climb into the mid 80s Wednesday before storms move in. We stay shy of 80° Thursday thanks to ongoing storms.
FRI/SAT/SUN: Drier air filters into the state behind the cold front, leading to a dry stretch to end the week. Friday looks fantastic, with lots of sunshine and highs around or a little below 80°, with the dry air making that feel refreshingly comfortable. Temperatures will quickly rebound from the 50s Saturday and Sunday mornings into the mid to upper 80s with dry and sunny weather sticking with us through the weekend.
GULF COAST/TROPICS: A broad and weak area of low pressure around 150 miles south of Pensacola, FL in the Gulf of Mexico has been designated Invest 90 L by the National Hurricane Center. This means the National Hurricane Center is monitoring it for development. Despite this designation, the NHC has noted it is very unlikely this develops into a tropical system before it moves over land, giving it just a 10% chance of development into a depression.
Regardless of any development, the impacts of this disturbance will be the same. Dangerous surf and rip currents are likely on Alabama beaches over the next few days, as well as heavy downpours and thunderstorms. Red and double red flags will be flying on Alabama beaches for the next few days. Our advice: stay out of the Gulf of Mexico.
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ROGERSVILLE, Tenn. (WJHL) – Isaiah 117 a group that cares for children awaiting foster placement is expanding, with a goal of opening a home for Hawkins-Hancock counties within a year or two.
When the home is built, every single county in Northeast Tennessee will have an Isaiah House. It’s people like 17-year-old Arizona Henderson, a Rogersville resident, it will impact.
“I’ve never really had love shown to me firsthand which ended up causing me a lot of trauma and a lot of hard times,” Henderson said.
That’s when the Isaiah House came into Henderson’s life and she hasn’t looked back.
Founder and Executive Director Ronda Paulson said plans for this particular home have been in the works for quite a while.
“We actually met with a judge the week the world shut down,” Paulson said. “We were so excited we were going to get this off the ground in 2020, and obviously it wasn’t the time. But I do believe this is the time.”
They hope to build the home in a year or two and bring it as quickly as possible to kids in need.
“About a year ago we had roughly 90 kids that were in foster placement so that would give them the opportunity.” Alison Osborne, Expansion Coordinator for Isaiah117 said. “Currently they would have to go to Greene county, or Sullivan County, or one of the other houses in the area.”
Organizers said they won’t be able to make it happen without prayers and support from the community, which they have faith they will receive.
“We have seen it’s the small, rural communities, where they literally just band together and say not our children, not anymore, and we watch it take off,” Paulson said.
Over the coming months, the organization plans to spread awareness of the project to the community and tell people how they can get involved so they can help kids like Henderson.
“I have been in more homes than I can count on both my hands, and the Isaiah House, it’s a home that’s what every kid wants,” Henderson said. “It makes them have hope that you can have a home like this if you just hold on.”
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SACRAMENTO, Calif. — One man is in the hospital after officials say he was underwater for up to 20 minutes at Discovery Park.
The Sacramento Fire Department said they responded after getting calls of a man in the water around 6:20 p.m.
Fire officials said the man's friends pointed out where they saw him go down, and crews were able to find the man a couple of feet from where that was, roughly 10 to 15 feet from the shore. Officials said the man was underwater for 15 to 20 minutes.
He was pulled from the water and taken to the hospital.
The Sacramento Fire Department said the man had been drinking on the river and was not wearing a lifejacket when the incident happened.
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SUTTER COUNTY, Calif. — A young kitten is getting some love and attention after firefighters found it trapped in a Sutter County home.
Last week, firefighters with the Sutter County Fire Department responded to the home after getting a report of a kitten trapped under the caller's house.
However, after using a stethoscope, firefighters learned the kitten was actually trapped in a wall space next to the fireplace. The crew was able to free the kitten with minimal damage to the home.
Citing the homeowner, firefighters said the kitten had been trapped in the wall for at least five days and that the mother cat wasn't coming back.
"At last report the homeowner stated the kitten was doing extremely well and is receiving a lot of love and attention. We are proud to serve the residents of Sutter County," the fire department said on Facebook.
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Hub Cafe, known for its coffee and eats with farm-fresh ingredients, has expanded its efforts to connect community members with local growers.
The restaurant will kick off its third Hub Cafe Farmers Market season Wednesday from 5-7 p.m. The market will be held every Wednesday through Sept. 21.
This year, loosened pandemic restrictions are allowing the event to grow.
Market Coordinator Carla McCullough is hoping to see larger crowds at Union Plaza, located at 21st and O streets. There, attendees can listen to local music, shop around and grab something to eat or drink at the restaurant.
“We're really more established and secure,” McCullough said. “Last year it was still kind of like, ‘Is this going to fly with the pandemic, or not?’”
Beginning in 2020, the market hosted two farmers and was pick-up only. Now, McCullough has added several more vendors and a full line-up of musicians for her Wednesday markets.
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KZUM is a sponsor of the market. Local bands will perform each week.
McCullough is excited to get the farm-to-fork restaurant involved in Lincoln’s active farmers market scene. Its kid-friendly location and array of fresh food and alcohol make it a unique experience.
“The music, the camaraderie, just having a beer at a market — all three of those things to me are the ultimate of what I love,” McCullough said.
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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NORTHPORT, Ala. (WIAT) — As gas prices continue to climb higher, the pain at the pump is not just affecting motorists. Boaters on Lake Tuscaloosa are also paying more to put gas in the tank.
The price for gas at Pier 43 Marina is $6.06 per gallon. The high prices are frustrating for boaters like Cheryl Michaels and Brooke Meissner, who both spent their Sunday boating with their families on Lake Tuscaloosa.
“It’s very frustrating, because it limits the amount of time you can spend on the water because you have a budget you have to stay within. Salaries haven’t gone up but gas prices have,” Michaels said.
Brooke Meissner agrees with Michaels, she says her family is making cuts in their budget to be able to afford to put gas in her pontoon boat.
“It’s pretty frustrating I guess, you have to think of other ways to make that adjustment in your budget. Maybe this week we will have chicken instead of steak,” said Meissner. “It makes us kind of sad because we can’t do everything we want to do.”
Meissner told CBS 42 that one of her biggest fears is possibly having to cancel summer vacations or not being able to put her boat on the water for the Memorial Day holiday.
The average cost to fill up a boat is between $90 and $120.
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AUSTIN, Texas — On Sunday, a military plane carrying tens of thousands of pounds of baby formula from overseas landed in Indiana in a move approved by President Joe Biden.
The shipment included Nestlé Health Science Alfamino Infant and Alfamino Junior as well as Gerber Good Start Extensive HA, all of which are hypoallergenic formulas for children with cow's milk protein allergies.
This was the first batch of imported baby formula under “Operation Fly Formula” in an effort to help with the nationwide baby formula shortage.
"I've directed my team to do everything possible to ensure that there's enough safe baby formula and that it's quickly reaching families that need it the most," said President Biden.
KVUE spoke to Steve Abrams, a professor of pediatrics at Dell Medical School at the University of Texas. Abrams said we should see some improvement with the shortage in the next week or two. However, it will take some time to go back to normal levels.
"I think the ... normal stocks for families to buy whatever they want may be multiple months away," said Abrams. "I don't think we're going to see shelves filled for multiple months because even as the factory that closed down went back online, it's going to be producing specialty formulas first."
Abrams suggested what needs to change so this doesn't happen again.
"The biggest thing is we were way too dependent on not enough distributors of formula," he added. "When one major distributor had a crisis, especially a specialty formula, there was no backup. So we need to fix that. The companies that hold things like the WIC contracts need to be held responsible for having backups."
He also encouraged expanding WIC flexibility so parents have more options for what formula they can buy.
For parents with babies over six months, Abrams said they can temporarily drink cow milk for a few days if they've run out of options.
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NORMAL — A 36-year-old has been arrested after a shooting in west Normal on Friday night, police said Sunday night.
Police said that officers were called at 11:02 p.m. Friday to a report of shots fired around White Oak Road and College Avenue. After meeting with the caller, they determined that a "domestic dispute" had taken place between two people, according to a statement from the Normal Police Department.
Police said that they discovered the domestic violence incident started at a different location in Normal and proceeded to an area where the suspect shot at the victim near College Avenue and White Oak Road.
No victims were injured in the incident, police said. The suspect was located and "taken to a local hospital for precautionary reasons," the department said.
Police said charges of aggravated assault, aggravated discharge of a firearm and aggravated unlawful use of a weapon are pending against the suspect.
This is at least the second shots fired incident this year in Normal. Officers were called in January to the 200 block of Lindell Drive after apartments and cars were struck by gunfire.
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This week's local crime and court updates from The Pantagraph.
Mark A. Carter, 35, is charged with unlawful delivery of a controlled substance (Class 1 felony).
Two men are suspected of burglarizing Walmart and stealing more than $23,000 worth of merchandise last week, police said.
Anthony Gay had filed a lawsuit after his release against the Illinois Department of Corrections for psychological damage suffered during solitary confinement and abuse from prison guards.
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Anyone with information about the incident is asked to contact Bloomington police Det. Paul Jones at 309-434-2548 or pjones@cityblm.org.
A Chicago police officer shot and seriously wounded a 13-year-old boy who ran away after after he was pulled over driving a vehicle that was involved in a carjacking the day before, officials said Thursday.
The city of Chicago pursues a "two-faced" strategy of acknowledging an ugly history of police brutality in public while directing its lawyers to deny that legacy in court when victims sue, community leaders alleged in a court filing Thursday.
An Illinois man faces up to three years in prison after being convicted of illegally giving his son an assault-style rifle he later used to shoot and kill four people in 2018 at a Waffle House in Tennessee.
A 39-year-old former Lansing man faces 45 years to life in prison after being convicted of murder Wednesday for a 2017 road rage shooting in Oak Brook.
With less than two months to go until ex-R&B superstar R. Kelly and two of his former associates go on trial in Chicago, the sparks are starting to fly. But the most recent legal spat hasn’t involved prosecutors at all — it’s between the defendants.
Alicia L. Rodriguez, 19, is accused of kicking and spitting on a Bloomington police sergeant Monday during an arrest for domestic battery against a household or family member.
Joshua V. Wilburn, 33, is accused of burglarizing Casey’s, 810 N. Beech St. in Normal, on May 11.
The charges stem from an accidental shooting Tuesday morning at Disney Magnet School in the Buena Park neighborhood. A student at the school in the 4100 block of North Marine Drive took the gun to school in a backpack.
A Bloomington man was arrested after an accusation of battering a child earlier this month at a Normal grocery store, police said.
Police say arson is suspected in a Bloomington apartment fire that displaced residents earlier this week.
An arraignment is scheduled for June 3.
Four felony drug charges are pending for a Bloomington man.
An arraignment is scheduled for June 3.
Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot will implement a 10 p.m. weekend curfew for minors in an attempt to reduce crime after a teenager was shot and killed at Millennium Park over the weekend.
A teenager was arrested on a felony aggravated battery charge, Normal police said.
Chicago's mayor promised new measures to combat violence after a 16-year-old boy was fatally shot near "The Bean" sculpture in downtown Millennium Park, which is among the city's most popular tourist attractions.
MingHuan Xu, a professional violinist and director of the string program at Roosevelt University, said the antique violin stolen has an immense cultural and personal value. It was made by renowned Italian violin-maker Nicolò Gagliano in 1758.
A discharge hearing is scheduled for August to review evidence in a case charging a 12-year-old boy with murder and arson in a 2019 fatal fire in Goodfield.
He is charged with one count of indecent solicitation of a child (Class 2 felony).
Nearly a year after passage of a law named for 2-year-old Ta'Naja Barnes, who died of neglect in February 2019, a state auditor found that DCFS has yet to implement it.
Nearly a year after passage of a law named for 2-year-old Ta'Naja Barnes, who died of neglect in February 2019, a state auditor found that DCFS has yet to implement it.
The Four Corner Hustlers are among Chicago’s oldest and most notorious gangs, one that for decades ruled the drug trade on the West Side by robbing competitors, killing rivals and terrorizing the community.
Contact Brendan Denison at (309) 820-3238. Follow Brendan Denison on Twitter: @BrendanDenison
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Arizona lottery numbers, May 22
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These Arizona lotteries were drawn Sunday:
Pick 3
0-4-2
Fantasy 5
05-06-27-29-36
Triple Twist
09-14-25-28-29-38
Estimated jackpot: $285,000
Mega Millions
Estimated jackpot: $143 million
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Estimated jackpot: $125 million
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Four-alarm fire at a Phoenix recycling plant now under control
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Crews battled a four-alarm fire at a Phoenix recycling plant for several hours Sunday before it was brought under control.
Phoenix Fire Department officials said they were called to the scene around 5:45 a.m.
Video from Phoenix TV stations at the scene showed large plumes of black smoke over central Phoenix as firefighters worked to put out the flames.
Fire officials said multiple explosions believed to be caused by magnesium were reported after the fire started.
A hazmat situation was prompted when firefighters poured water onto the burning metal.
Electricity in the area was cut off as a precaution after crews spotted a power pole on fire.
Authorities said there were no reported injuries and the cause of the fire wasn't immediately determined.
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BOISE, Idaho —
While parents across the country, and right here in Idaho, wait to see stores restocked with baby formula, dieticians across the gem state are feeling the pressure, trying to help families with a temporary alternative.
“We are just trying to manage it the best that we can,” said Melissa Wallinga, a board-certified pediatric dietician at St. Lukes. “It is something that we have never faced, even if you have been a dietician for a long time, this is something you haven't faced in the infant formula world.”
Wallinga said the hospital hasn’t had to start rationing formula for patients, but it’s a different story for parents with babies at home.
“On the outpatient side, we are navigating increasing calls and requests and helping families, if able, transition to an alternate equivalent formula or help them find the formula in the community if we can,” Wallinga said.
Wallinga said parents who are stretched thin on formula should follow these tips:
- Call your dietician or pediatrician to see if they know where the available formula is
- Check everywhere you can for the formula, even if it's online or try a different pharmacy
- Make sure to get it from reputable sources
- If you do find some try to limit yourself
“Purchase a two-week supply at a time, and that's kind of that,” Wallinga said. “Don't panic, and that's to help the supply chain stay good for all of the families in the community.”
She also provided a list of don’ts:
- Don't make homemade formula of any kind
- Don't use goat milk
- Don't switch babies under 1 to cow's milk or dairy alternatives
- Don't purchase breast milk online.
“Poor weight gain and growth is the biggest thing you know in the short term with not having adequate nutrition all the calories and protein and fat that they are getting those formulas are definitely the short term things that are important,” Wallinga said.
However, she said there is help on the way.
“That is a huge win that that formula is coming over, that shipment arrived is specialty formula,” Wallinga said. “So that can be for kids or babies and that's especially important because those kids cannot tolerate anything else.”
She went on to say that they expect to receive some of today's shipments, with hopefully more on the way.
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BOISE, Idaho — In 2020, we brought you the story of Kate Wilson of Boise. Wilson longed to be a mother, but when that didn't happen for her, she decided to become a foster mom. She wanted to provide a safe, loving home for children in crisis.
Wilson accepted a sibling group into her home, and months later, she was told all five children needed a forever home. The Department of Health and Welfare wanted to keep the siblings together, but who would adopt five young children? Wilson had already fallen in love with the kids, and without any hesitation, she applied to adopt them all. She was approved!
Fast forward three years later, Wilson is now a single mom, raising five kids under the age of seven. She is mom to two adorable boys and three beautiful little girls.
"It's amazing, it's beautiful, I love every second of it. These kids are amazing and wonderful and I am just so blessed to be their mom," said Wilson.
Wilson is also a huge advocate for children in foster care. She has seen the crisis in Idaho, and so she decided to start a nonprofit dedicated to them. It's called Foster + Heart. She says the help is needed now more than ever.
"So, obviously with COVID-19 and the housing market, I think we are just seeing more kids come into care. Our nation is in crisis. The state is seeing more kids than ever before," said Wilson. "I felt this prompting on my heart to start a home for kids in transition, so when they are removed from their families they have somewhere to go immediately so they are not sitting in offices just waiting for foster placement."
Foster + Heart has already gathered enough donations to secure the nonprofit's very first home here in the Treasure Valley. It's in a beautiful neighborhood, close to a park.
"We are in the process of licensing right now, and my family and I moved in so that we could just start taking on kids and bringing them into the home right away," Wilson told KTVB.
The goal is to provide an emergency home for kids for up to fourteen days before they are placed with a foster family, sometimes that process can take time.
"We want to come alongside the Department of Health and Welfare and help support them. They are already doing so much, so we want to support them in that process and kind of take the load off of them while they find the right home for the children," said Wilson.
Wilson has been raising money for Foster + Heart at her church, and out in the community. She says this first home is just the beginning.
"Our ultimate goal is to have a home in every city in Idaho that is ready and capable to meet the needs of children entering into foster care," said Wilson. "We will have 24/7 staff here around the clock ready to greet the children and welcome the children. We will also open it up to volunteers coming in from the community. Maybe you can't foster in your home, but you can come to our home and help with craft time, snack time, and field trip time."
Wilson said seeing her nonprofit come to life is incredible.
"It's so surreal because this is a vision and a dream I had in my mind, and then to see it come to fruition is just unreal," said Wilson. "I feel like it's coming together at the right time when the community needs it the most."
For more on Kate's nonprofit Foster + Heart, and how you can get involved with her mission, check out her website.
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REDDING, Calif. — Several people were injured when a bull jumped a fence and escaped an arena during a popular Northern California rodeo, authorities said.
The escape occurred Friday during the final section of the Redding Rodeo's bull riding event, the Redding Rodeo Association said on Facebook.
The bull leapt over a fence then ran through a crowd of spectators and across a parking lot before it was captured near a bridge about a half mile (800 meters) from the arena.
At least six people were treated for minor injuries, including 15-year-old Jordan Greco, a sophomore at Redding's Enterprise High School.
Greco told the Redding Record Searchlight the bull's horn's clipped his leg as the animal charged through the arena's VIP section.
"Getting hit by a bull was an experience," Greco said. "To be honest I didn't feel it at the time because my adrenaline was pumping and I had to make split-second decisions."
At least one person was hurt near the Sundial Bridge, where the animal was finally caught, placed in a trailer and returned to its ranch, Redding police Cpl. Aaron Holleman said.
"We wish the best to all those affected. The safety of our fans is our highest priority and we appreciate their support," the Redding Rodeo Association's statement said.
The incident occurred on the third day of the four-day annual rodeo.
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Registration is open for the 2022 North Dakota Indian Youth Leadership Academy.
The program is July 11-14 at Bismarck State College. Native American high school students going into grades 9-12 and this year's senior graduates are eligible to apply. Registration closes June 30.
"Leadership programs for Native American youth are limited in North Dakota," NATIVE Inc. Founder and CEO Lorraine Davis said. "This is an amazing program that facilitates leadership knowledge and skills to be an effective leader."
The academy dates to 1980 and has helped hundreds of youth through the years. For more information or to apply, go to https://www.ndnadc.org/ndiyla. An application package also can be picked up at the Native American Development Center at 2403 E. Thayer Ave. in Bismarck.
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4-alarm fire at Phoenix recycling plant near 21st Avenue and Willetta Street
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33-year-old man dead after confrontation with neighbor regarding 'noise complaint'
Phoenix Police Department says a 33-year-old man is dead after a confrontation with a neighbor at an apartment complex in the area of Ocotillo Road and Black Canyon Highway on Sunday morning.
Officers responded to a shooting call around 11:30 a.m. where they found a man suffering from a gunshot wound inside of an apartment.
The victim, later identified as Nicasio Yzagere, 33, was taken to a local hospital where he later died from his injuries.
"Two neighbors get into a dispute over a noise complaint," said Phoenix Police Sgt. Philip Krynsky in a statement. "The confrontation turns deadly after both men come out of their homes with a firearm which leads to one of them getting shot."
Officers located and detained the man whom witnesses identified as the shooter.
Detectives have responded to the scene and an investigation remains active.
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FORT SMITH, Ark. — Fort Smith Public School District officials were less than open – especially to the public – about causes of delays in opening the district’s Peak Innovation Center. The delays, often because of decisions by district officials, resulted in at least $1.6 million in added costs, according to info obtained by Talk Business & Politics.
The center, opened March 28, was initially set to open by August 21. The regional workforce training facility was constructed from a donated facility at the intersection of Zero Street and Painter Lane in east Fort Smith. In February 2019, the estate of William Hutcheson Jr. donated the former Hutcheson shoe manufacturing building at 5900 Painter Lane to be the Peak site. The 181,710-square-foot building that sits on almost 17 acres at the corner of Zero Street and Painter Lane was projected to save at least $3 million that had been budgeted to buy an existing building for the career center.
FSPS received numerous gifts and grants for the center. Fort Smith’s ABB, NEMA Motors Division contributed $1 million to the project. ArcBest donated $1 million. Baptist Health-Fort Smith and Mercy Fort Smith invested $1 million – $500,000 each – in healthcare science programming at the center.
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Leaders of the Southern Baptist Convention, America’s largest Protestant denomination, stonewalled and denigrated survivors of clergy sex abuse over almost two decades while seeking to protect their own reputations, according to a scathing 288-page investigative report issued Sunday.
These survivors, and other concerned Southern Baptists, repeatedly shared allegations with the SBC’s Executive Committee, “only to be met, time and time again, with resistance, stonewalling, and even outright hostility from some within the EC,” said the report.
The seven-month investigation was conducted by Guidepost Solutions, an independent firm contracted by the Executive Committee after delegates to last year’s national meeting pressed for a probe by outsiders.
“Our investigation revealed that, for many years, a few senior EC leaders, along with outside counsel, largely controlled the EC’s response to these reports of abuse ... and were singularly focused on avoiding liability for the SBC,” the report said.
“In service of this goal, survivors and others who reported abuse were ignored, disbelieved, or met with the constant refrain that the SBC could take no action due to its polity regarding church autonomy – even if it meant that convicted molesters continued in ministry with no notice or warning to their current church or congregation,” the report added.
The report asserts that an Executive Committee staffer maintained a list of Baptist ministers accused of abuse, but there is no indication anyone “took any action to ensure that the accused ministers were no longer in positions of power at SBC churches.”
The most recent list includes the names of hundreds of abusers thought to be affiliated at some point with the SBC. Survivors and advocates have long called for a public database of abusers.
SBC President Ed Litton, in a statement Sunday, said he is “grieved to my core” for the victims and thanked God for their work propelling the SBC to this moment. He called on Southern Baptists to lament and prepare to change the denomination’s culture and implement reforms.
“I pray Southern Baptists will begin preparing today to take deliberate action to address these failures and chart a new course when we meet together in Anaheim,” Litton said, referring to the California city that will host the SBC's national meeting on June 14-15.
Among the report's key recommendations:
— Form an independent commission and later establish a permanent administrative entity to oversee comprehensive long-term reforms concerning sexual abuse and related misconduct within the SBC.
—Create and maintain an Offender Information System to alert the community to known offenders.
— Provide a comprehensive Resource Toolbox including protocols, training, education, and practical information.
—Restrict the use of nondisclosure agreements and civil settlements which bind survivors to confidentiality in sexual abuse matters, unless requested by the survivor.
The interim leaders of the Executive Committee, Willie McLaurin and Rolland Slade, welcomed the recommendations, and pledged an all-out effort to eliminate sex abuse within the SBC.
“We recognize there are no shortcuts,” they said. “We must all meet this challenge through prudent and prayerful application, and we must do so with Christ-like compassion."
The Executive Committee is set to hold a special meeting Tuesday to discuss the report.
The sex abuse scandal was thrust into the spotlight in 2019 by a landmark report from the Houston Chronicle and San Antonio Express-News documenting hundreds of cases in Southern Baptist churches, including several in which alleged perpetrators remained in ministry.
Last year, thousands of delegates at the national SBC gathering made clear they did not want the Executive Committee to oversee an investigation of its own actions. Instead they voted overwhelmingly to create the task force charged with overseeing the third-party review. Litton, pastor of Redemption Church in Saraland, Alabama, appointed the panel.
The task force had a week to review the report before it was publicly released. The task force’s recommendations based on Guidepost’s findings will be presented at the SBC’s meeting in Anaheim.
The report offers shocking details on how Johnny Hunt, a Georgia-based pastor and past SBC president, sexually assaulted another pastor’s wife during a beach vacation in 2010. In an interview with investigators, Hunt denied any physical contact with the woman, but did admit he had interactions with her.
On May 13, Hunt, who was the senior vice president of evangelism and leadership at the North American Mission Board, the SBC’s domestic missions agency, resigned from that post, said Kevin Ezell, the organization’s president and CEO. Ezell said, before May 13, he was “not aware of any alleged misconduct” on Hunt’s part.
The report details a meeting Hunt arranged a few days after the alleged assault between the woman, her husband, Hunt and a counseling pastor. Hunt admitted to touching the victim inappropriately, but said “thank God I didn’t consummate the relationship.”
Among those reacting strongly to the Guidepost report was Russell Moore, who formerly headed the SBC’s public policy wing but left the denomination after accusing top Executive Committee leaders of stalling efforts to address the sex abuse crisis.
“Crisis is too small a word. It is an apocalypse,” Moore wrote for Christianity Today after reading the report. ”As dark a view as I had of the SBC Executive Committee, the investigation uncovers a reality far more evil and systemic than I imagined it could be.”
According to the report, Guidepost’s investigators, who spoke with survivors of varying ages including children, said the survivors were equally traumatized by the way in which churches responded to their reports of sexual abuse.
Survivors “spoke of trauma from the initial abuse, but also told us of the debilitating effects that come from the response of the churches and institutions like the SBC that did not believe them, ignored them, mistreated them, and failed to help them,” the report said.
It cited the case of Dave Pittman, who from 2006 to 2011 made phone calls and sent letters and emails to the SBC and Georgia Baptist Convention Board reporting that he had been abused by Frankie Wiley, a youth pastor at Rehoboth Baptist Church when he was 12 to 15 years old.
Pittman and several others have come forward publicly to report that Wiley molested and raped them and Wiley has admitted to abusing “numerous victims” at several Georgia Southern Baptist churches.
According to the report, a Georgia Baptist Convention official told Pittman that the churches were autonomous and there was nothing he could do but pray.
The report also tells the story of Christa Brown, who says she was sexually abused as a teen by the youth and education minister at her SBC church.
When she disclosed the abuse to the music minister after months of abuse, she was told not to talk about it, according to the report, which said her abuser also went on to serve in Southern Baptist churches in multiple states.
Brown, who has been one of the most outspoken survivors, told investigators that during the past 15 years she has received “volumes of hate mail, awful blog comments, and vitriolic phone calls.”
After reading through the report, Brown told The Associated Press that it “fundamentally confirms what Southern Baptist clergy sex abuse survivors have been saying for decades.”
“I view this investigative report as a beginning, not an end. The work will continue,” Brown said. “But no one should ever forget the human cost of what it has taken to even get the SBC to approach this starting line of beginning to deal with clergy sex abuse.”
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Small local governments in Ohio will soon share in a second distribution from the federal American Rescue Plan Act of $422 million — including millions for cities, villages and townships in the Miami Valley.
The first round of ARPA Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds came in June 2021. Now the General Assembly is hurrying to pass a bill to distribute the second round — but with some changes that allow funding directly to smaller governmental units and broader use of the money. That includes reallocation of $1.7 million that remains unspent from the first round.
State Reps. Thomas Hall, R-Madison Twp., and D.J. Swearingen, R-Huron, introduced House Bill 377 in August. It passed the House 75-9 last week and is heading to the Senate Finance Committee, where it had an informal hearing last week. Committee Chair Matt Dolan, R-Chagrin Falls, said when the bill is formally referred that will count as its official first hearing.
The federal Office of Management and Budget will disburse the funds to local governments in accordance with the American Rescue Plan Act, Hall told the Finance Committee.
In the first round of funding, authorized in Ohio as House Bill 168 last year, there was some discrepancy between federal and state definitions of local governments, he said. Leaving out entities such as townships would be a “huge detriment,” Hall said.
Hall noted that many Republicans did not support ARPA but said it’s now an “issue of fairness” to distribute the money equitably throughout the state.
Dolan said he believed if an individual local government rejects the federal money, those funds wouldn’t disappear or go to other states but would be redistributed elsewhere in Ohio.
“That is my understanding as well,” Hall said.
Answering state Sen. Vernon Sykes, D-Akron, Hall said the deposit from the U.S. Treasury could come in “a matter of days” and could be distributed quickly once a new state authorization is passed.
“It is my understanding that these funds do not have to wait the full 90 days pending the governor’s signature on this legislation,” he said.
Speaking to the full House on Wednesday, Hall said the bill authorizes direct payments to states, counties and cities of more than 50,000. Other local governments, such as townships, will get money as pass-through funding from those larger entities.
“The purpose of this bill is to match the stated intent of Congress to provide recovery dollars to all local governments,” he said.
State Rep. Daniel Troy, D-Willowick, said local health districts, which incurred many expenses from COVID-19, still aren’t eligible. Funding them should be considered too, he said.
The initial $422 million allocation was restricted to certain uses, but the new funding can be used in more ways, Hall said.
“In the most recent guidelines that the Treasury has sent out for the ARPA funds, they have broadened a lot of those guardrails and guidelines,” he said.
The first allocation of COVID-19 relief funds, totaling $350 billion nationwide, went for uses such as vaccine incentives, affordable housing, and water infrastructure, according to the final federal rules for the second round.
Federal authorities got lots of feedback and made some changes. Now local governments no longer have to directly calculate how much revenue they lost due to the pandemic; instead they can choose to claim a standard allowance of up to $10 million.
The second funding round can be used for capital projects related to public health or “economic response” to COVID-19.
“For example, recipients may build certain affordable housing, childcare facilities, schools, hospitals, and other projects consistent with final rule requirements,” the federal rule says. That includes lead-pipe replacement and stormwater management.
The broadened uses include community development and neighborhood revitalization for “disproportionately impacted communities,” as well as educational services to deal with pandemic-related learning loss.
Governments can also use the money to hire people, potentially paying more than before the pandemic, and boosting people who took pay cuts or furloughs.
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Memorial Day is expected to produce a considerable uptick in people on the roads and in the skies to kick off the start of the summer travel season.
More than 1.48 million Ohioans will travel 50 miles or more over the Memorial Day holiday weekend, a 6.9% increase over last year, according AAA.
“We expected, as COVID restrictions lessened and people starting getting back to normal, that travel was going to rebound and Memorial Day travel particularly, which always seems to be a big travel time,” said AAA Club Alliance spokeswoman Kara Hitchens.
Closer to home, drivers in the greater Dayton area are expected to follow the trend and travel. Nearly 101,700 greater Dayton-area travelers will drive to their destinations. Of that amount, 91%, or 92,273, will travel by car, a 4.2% increase since last year, while 8%, or 7,689 people. will travel by air, a 22.4% increase.
“(With) the reduction of masks on airplanes ... I think people are feeling a lot more comfortable traveling about,” Hitchens said.
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The Memorial Day holiday travel period is defined as Thursday to Monday, May 30, but the busiest travel days and times will be Thursday and Friday, as afternoon commuters mix with holiday travelers, AAA said.
Nationwide, AAA is predicting 39.2 million people will travel 50 miles or more from home this Memorial Day weekend. That’s an increase of 8.3% over 2021, bringing travel volumes almost in line with those in 2017. Air travel continues to rebound, up 25% over last year, the second-largest increase since 2010.
With volumes closing in on pre-pandemic levels, AAA is urging travelers who haven’t already done so to book now and remember that flexibility is key for Memorial Day weekend travel.
Air travel volume, which began to rally last Thanksgiving, will hit levels just shy of 2019 with 3 million people expected to take to the skies this Memorial Day weekend, AAA said. The percentage of people traveling by air will surpass 2019 levels with 7.7% of travelers choosing air travel as their preferred mode. It was 7.5% in 2019.
The price of gas, which seems to continue in its upward trajectory, likely won’t affect travelers’ plans for the holiday weekend, she said.
A survey recently conducted by AAA showed that more than 40% of those surveyed say gas prices were not even a consideration in their travel planning but more than 40% of those surveyed say they are taking fewer or shorter trips because of gas prices. In addition, more than 15% of those surveyed say they will adjust their budget for lodging or dining out because of gas prices
Of those who say they are staying home or are unsure about their summer travel plans, more than 40 percent cite gas prices as the biggest factor influencing that decision.
“Even at the $4 price point, people were still going to travel,” Hitchens said. “I feel like we kind of eased into it and now we’re at what, $4.50? If we hit $5 (this summer), and that’s a real possibility, I would really be curious myself to know people’s feelings on it and how much that impacts their travel.”
GasBuddy, a tech company that operates apps and websites based on finding real-time fuel prices at gas stations, on Thursday released the results of its annual summer travel survey revealing that even with record high gasoline prices, 58% of Americans intend to road trip this summer, a rise from last summer, when gas prices were nearly $1.50 per gallon lower.
“While the high prices may not stand in the way of Americans summer travel plans, nearly two-thirds have yet to confirm their plans, with 38% saying that high inflation is leading to difficulty in planning summer trips,” the company said.
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SPRINGDALE, Ark. — The Census Bureau reported an undercount in Arkansas that officials say could impact districting and federal funding.
The 2020 Census counted 3,011,524 Arkansans. It was then a record for Arkansas, topping 3 million residents for the first time.
On Thursday, the Census Bureau estimated an undercount of the Arkansas population by 5.04%. That translates to about 1 in 20 Arkansans.
State senator Jason Rapert, a Republican who represents District 35, said this could mean issues in proper districting.
“There were areas for instance Fort Smith and Sebastian County where it was very difficult to get things to fit for the congressional districts and some of these counties even have parts of the counties that were shaved off in places,” said Senator Rapert. “It means a lot to those people if they would have had enough population where they could have stayed whole”
Rapert explained that the new number could not change districting. He said counts that impact a house congressional seat, however, could present a political issue spurring change.
For the state of Arkansas, he said his concern was federal funding.
“You're talking as much as $1.5 trillion a year,” said Senator Rapert. “If we are undercounted that means that we're really not getting our fair share of that return of federal money to our states for programs.”
A previous report from the census showed the same count had significant undercounts for black and Hispanic populations across the nation, which some groups say would have a major impact in Northwest Arkansas. Margot Lemaster, Executive Director of EngageNWA, said as the community grows understanding the demographics are key for inclusion.
”The region is continuing to grow rapidly and continuing to grow in diversity and becoming increasingly diverse,” said Lemaster. “It's really important that people living here understand that and think about that when they're making decisions around their company or business the future of their company or business when they're making around hiring or other policies that they have within their organization”
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RUSSELLVILLE, Arkansas — A large American flag hung by the local fire department blows with the wind as motorcyclists ride over a hill to the River Valley Veterans Memorial Park in Russellville.
They are riding as part of 'Run for the Wall', and are stopping to rest and eat at the memorial park along their journey.
'Run for the Wall' is an annual motorcycle ride in the United States that features parades around the country supporting Veterans and patriots traveling from Ontario, California to the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall in Washington D.C.
They ride across the country to remember those Veterans missing in action, killed in action, or others who are prisoners of war.
Their ride through Arkansas counts as day 5 for them traveling from the West Coast to the east. While resting, they also honored the veterans remembered at the memorial.
"It's the longest and hardest ride through the entire journey. We have a lot of miles to put in," said Christina Roulston, the Arkansas state coordinator for 'Run for the Wall'.
Roulston said the stop in Russellville is a new one. They usually stop for lunch in Coal Hill, Arkansas but the usual organization they work with has veterans who are aging and dealing with health problems. So unfortunately they weren't able to feed them this year.
She continues to be proud of all the veteran organizations who came together to provide a place of rest for the motorcyclists at River Valley.
Roulston is from Russellville herself and connected with the local veteran's coalition to make it happen. It's her hope that they can continue to do this for years to come.
"Run for the Wall is a very emotional journey. It is a lot of healing and part of that healing is what you see here-- communities getting out to provide lunch, dinner and support," said Roulston.
Pope County Judge Ben Cross was in the army and deployed during operation desert storm. He said that as a veteran himself, he's proud of the outreach that the local veterans groups achieved to support the mission of the 'Run for the Wall'.
"Our veterans park is a big piece of our community now. It's an honor to have this group here to be recognized, but also to recognize the sacrifice that's been presented out here in our veteran's park," said Cross.
He said the country has nearly 5,000 veterans and it's great to see events like this represent the people that live here.
Bill Eaton and Bill Hefley are a part of the River Valley Veterans Coalition who helped put on the event that fed and entertained the riders. They placed American flags along the memorial park that honor individual veterans for the riders to come through and pay their respects.
"Those veterans who were lost in service or missing in action beginning with World War I, up to the present from four county area right here are listed on the wall panels," said Eaton.
"That's why we have the coalition so that we can work together on projects like this," said Hefley.
Roulston said it's "emotions you can't explain," as to why this type of event is important, but you just "feel it in your heart." She's happy that those lost aren't forgotten.
Once at the wall in Washington, D.C. the veterans who drove the long journey to get there were finally able visit their their fellow soldiers who didn't make it home.
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REDWOOD FALLS, Minn. — A partial skull that was discovered last summer by two kayakers in Minnesota will be returned to Native American officials after investigations determined it was about 8,000 years old.
The kayakers found the skull in the drought-depleted Minnesota River about 110 miles west of Minneapolis, Renville County Sheriff Scott Hable said.
Thinking it might be related to a missing person case or murder, Hable turned the skull over to a medical examiner and eventually to the FBI, where a forensic anthropologist used carbon dating to determine it was likely the skull of a young man who lived between 5500 and 6000 B.C., Hable said.
"It was a complete shock to us that that bone was that old,” Hable told Minnesota Public Radio.
The anthropologist determined the man had a depression in his skull that was “perhaps suggestive of the cause of death.”
After the sheriff posted about the discovery on Wednesday, his office was criticized by several Native Americans, who said publishing photos of ancestral remains was offensive to their culture.
Hable said his office removed the post.
"We didn’t mean for it to be offensive whatsoever,” Hable said.
Hable said the remains will be turned over to Upper Sioux Community tribal officials.
Minnesota Indian Affairs Council Cultural Resources Specialist Dylan Goetsch said in a statement that neither the council nor the state archaeologist were notified about the discovery, which is required by state laws that govern the care and repatriation of Native American remains.
Goetsch said the Facebook post “showed a complete lack of cultural sensitivity” by failing to call the individual a Native American and referring to the remains as “a little piece of history.”
Kathleen Blue, a professor of anthropology at Minnesota State University, said Wednesday that the skull was definitely from an ancestor of one of the tribes still living in the area, The New York Times reported.
She said the young man would have likely eaten a diet of plants, deer, fish, turtles and freshwater mussels in a small region, rather than following mammals and bison on their migrations.
“There’s probably not that many people at that time wandering around Minnesota 8,000 years ago, because, like I said, the glaciers have only retreated a few thousands years before that,” Blue said. “That period, we don’t know much about it.”
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Knoxville police oversight panel does not get all use of force reports, Knox News learns
The leader of Knoxville's police oversight board learned about the the violent arrest of Trinity Clark by reading a Knox News report, not from police, and that lack of communication raised "a substantial amount of concern," she said.
Specifically, the Knoxville Police Department did not provide the use of force report to the Police Advisory and Review Committee, a citizen oversight panel established in 1988 by Mayor Victor Ashe to audit "the discipline process, policies and procedures of the Knoxville Police Department."
In August, Clark was wrestled to the ground and her top was ripped off as Officer Joseph Roberts attempted to detain her after he said she tried to evade him during a car pursuit. A Knox County judge, however, dismissed that charge and five others, calling the matter “disturbing.” Clark was later criminally charged for lying about the circumstances of a different traffic pursuit and is no longer a police officer.
A use of force report includes an incident summary, use of force details, a list of injuries and supervisor comments. Knox News obtained a copy of the nine-page use of force report involving Clark from KPD as part of the reporting process.
An exclusive Knox News report about Clark’s arrest exposed gaps in how Knoxville Police Department supervisors review use of force incidents, and now it has revealed gaps in what PARC sees, as well.
More:Cop's lies reveal gap in how KPD commanders review use of force incidents
By statute, KPD doesn’t have to provide use of force documentation to the oversight committee if there were no injuries, but spokesperson Scott Erland said KPD welcomes discussions about expanding the policy.
“It is not standard policy or procedure for PARC to receive every use of force report, nor has it ever been,” Erland said via email. “PARC only receives use of force reports from incidents when the involved citizen is injured or from (police dog) bites. In the case of the incident involving Trinity Clark, she was not injured, so the use of force report was not sent to PARC based on the current operating procedure that dictates that.
“That being said, we welcome discussions with PARC and city leaders to amend that policy to include PARC review of every use of force report in an ongoing effort to improve transparency and accountability."
PARC Director Tiffany Davidson and longtime board member Jered Croom told Knox News they have concerns that use of force reports may not be making their way to PARC.
Even former Knoxville Mayor Victor Ashe was under the impression that all use of force reports went to PARC. He said he would encourage Mayor Indya Kincannon to work on implementing a new policy that mandated all use of force incidents go before PARC, not just ones involving injuries.
“I don’t ever recall that but that’s a mistake,” Ashe said. “And this is a classic example of why it is a mistake ... I mean, why wouldn’t they send it? If it hasn’t been standard policy, why?
“It raises questions about whether this was by design.”
As PARC reviews use of force reports, Davidson and her team look for why a particular incident led to an officer employing force, but this doesn't always result in the committee reviewing video footage of an encounter.
"We are ultimately looking for any discrepancies in the information entered by the officer," Davidson said. "In layman’s terms, if it doesn’t make sense or we can’t seem to understand how something was said to occur, then we seek out more information in the form of video footage.
"PARC predominately spends time reviewing situations involving complaints made by members of the community and fellow KPD employees," she continued. "Hence, we have understood it to be that when (use of force) reports are reviewed by leadership, that they will initiate a complaint to (internal affairs) if they have concern prior to it coming to our office."
Davidson was named director of PARC in October after Kincannon appointed former PARC director LaKenya Middlebrook as the city’s newly created director of community safety, a cabinet-level position.
Clark’s arrest
In the Clark arrest, Roberts lied repeatedly, to other cops and in written reports, about his pursuit and arrest of Clark. Three of Roberts’ supervisors reviewed his arrest, and none raised concerns about his conduct other than his raised voice and foul language.
Lt. James Burrell and Sgt. James Cox viewed only the body camera footage, while Capt. Susan Coker viewed both the body and dashboard camera footage, according to the department’s use of force document.
KPD spokesperson Scott Erland told Knox News the supervisors were only judging whether Roberts’ force used in the arrest was within the parameters of the department's policy.
“To be clear, the supervisors and (internal affairs) are only reviewing the force itself, not the entirety of the circumstances that led to it,” he wrote in an email to Knox News.
In April, after lying about a separate chase, he resigned from KPD and pled guilty to destroying or tampering with records. He has a court date in June.
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As you drive to the beach, these 3 major construction projects may affect travel plans
Nothing is quite like that building anticipation when driving to the beach — the seagulls that start swooping into view, the vibrant crab shacks and surf shops and, of course, the familiar signs welcoming visitors as they near Delaware’s resort towns.
But that buildup can sometimes feel like a cruel taunt when drivers inevitably hit congested beach traffic. And the last thing travelers want is construction to slow them down even more.
Luckily, some of the construction affecting major highways has already wrapped up, like the repairs to the Broadkill River bridge on Route 1, which no longer requires lane shifts on the northbound or southbound sides.
That doesn’t mean this summer will be construction-free, though. While the Delaware Department of Transportation aims to not disrupt the busiest beach routes, construction crews will be working on a few projects throughout Sussex County, according to DelDOT spokesperson C.R. McLeod.
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Here are a few projects that visitors may want to be aware of as they prepare to hit the road.
Park Avenue off Route 113
Anyone traveling to the beach via Route 113 will notice some construction south of Georgetown.
The first phase of the Park Avenue project begins at the end of May and continues until spring 2024. The construction starts at Route 113 and continues along existing Arrow Safety Road.
This is a $14.4 million project that will add a roundabout at South Bedford Street and Arrow Safety Road. The new fourth leg of the intersection will extend all the way to the existing Park Avenue, also known as the Route 9 Truck Bypass.
Other improvements include an acceleration lane on northbound Route 113 from the Arrow Safety Road intersection, as well as a railroad crossing.
Route 1, Route 16 intersection
One of the most popular beach routes, Coastal Highway will see the start of a major construction project at the Route 16 intersection near Milton.
Starting at the end of June, crews will begin the work necessary to make a grade-separated intersection at Broadkill Road/Route 16 and Coastal Highway/Route 1. It is currently a signaled intersection near The Rookery Golf Course.
This longtime-coming project will cost $23.2 million, and construction is expected to last until late 2025. The grade separation aims to improve safety and reduce the number of crashes at the intersection.
Route 24
Throughout late spring, large digital signs have already warned of delays due to construction on Route 24 heading east to the beach.
Crews have been working on improvements to the intersections at Mount Joy Road and Bay Farm Road, both near Millsboro.
This nearly $10 million project includes pavement widening to add or extend right and left-turn lanes at both intersections. The construction also includes the addition of bike lanes, bus stops, sidewalks and pedestrian connections.
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Construction began in March 2022 and continues until spring 2023.
Emily Lytle covers Sussex County from the inland towns to the beaches. Got a story she should tell? Contact her at elytle@delmarvanow.com or 302-332-0370. Follow her on Twitter at @emily3lytle.
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'Getting pretty scary': Monroe County families struggling with baby formula shortage
Taneka Walters spent last week driving from store to store in Monroe County looking for baby formula.
She visited Target, Fresh Thyme, Walmart and several Kroger and CVS locations and a few stores in Mooresville and Martinsville, too. None had the specific formula she needs. Some didn’t have any formula at all.
Walters needs a special formula to feed her 3-month-old foster son who is lactose sensitive. She’s down to four cans, which will last about two weeks. After that, she doesn’t know what she’ll do.
“I think what we’ll have to do is just buy whatever we can find,” she said. “But if there’s nothing, then I don’t really know what my plan is. It's getting pretty scary.”
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Supply chain issues from the pandemic and a recent recall of several formula brands have led to a national baby formula shortage that’s continuing to worsen.
Nearly one in five babies receive formula within two days of being born, according to data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and less than half of babies older than three months rely solely on breastfeeding.
President Joe Biden announced Wednesday the federal government would be taking several actions to alleviate the crisis. Until then, many families are left struggling.
What do doctors recommend?
Several families in Monroe County are turning to their pediatricians for advice if they can’t find baby formula, said Dr. James Laughlin, a pediatrician with Riley Physicians in Bloomington.
Laughlin’s main advice, if families can’t find the exact formula they use, is to find a different brand of formula with a similar composition. Switching between brands won’t hurt the baby, he said. The main difference is the taste.
“By and large, if you look around a little bit, you’ll find something else that will work,” he said.
If the baby only has a sensitivity rather than a life-threatening allergy, they can safely receive sensitive formula mixed with regular formula, Laughlin said.
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In dire situations, toddler formulas can be used for a few days in infants close to 1 year old, and full-term babies can receive premature formula for a few weeks, according to recent guidance from the American Academy of Pediatrics.
Additionally, whole milk can be used temporarily for infants older than 6 months if it is supplemented with an iron vitamin or iron-rich foods, such as lean meat, spinach and lentils. Soy milk can be used temporarily for infants closer to 1 year if it is supplemented with calcium and protein. Other plant-based milks and goats milk should not be used.
Ultimately, the two most dangerous actions a parent can take when short on formula is making homemade formula and watering store-bought formula down, Laughlin said.
Watering down formula may disrupt babies’ sodium levels, which can lead to dehydration and seizures, he said. And making homemade formula leaves too much room for error.
“The recipe for making formulas is pretty scientifically based, and it has more to do than just ingredients,” Laughlin said.
Monroe County moms help each other
When Walters called her son’s pediatrician, the office gave her advice but didn’t have any formula to offer. So she turned to Facebook.
“We are getting desperate,” she wrote in a May 15 post on the Monroe County Mutual Aid page.
Her post received 70 comments offering advice or suggesting locations where there might be formula. Eventually, a friend in Kentucky found two cans of the lactose sensitive formula and shipped it to her. But no one in Monroe County could find any.
Several parents have posted in the Facebook group letting other members know where formula is available around town.
Erin Wyatt walked the aisles of the CVS on Third Street May 16 looking for home COVID-19 tests for her daughter when she wandered past shelves stocked with formula. She posted a photo of the shelves to the same Facebook page.
“I thought if I could help someone save a trip, even just one or two people, then why wouldn’t I?” she told The Herald-Times.
Wyatt’s children aren’t babies anymore, and none of her friends have babies on formula either. But she knows it must be frustrating to visit multiple stores only to find nothing, she said.
Wyatt, previously a lactation consultant, said she’s seen a lot of misinformation on similar social media posts asking for help finding formula. The comments that bother her the most are ones that suggest switching to breastfeeding instead.
“If you tried to breastfeed now if you haven’t been, you would probably get a few drops,” she said. “There needs to be more education out there about this stuff.”
Some commenters told Walters in her post to use any kind of formula. It’s hard for people to understand why she can’t do that unless they’ve fed children with formula themselves, Walters said.
“I think that’s one of the biggest things that, especially people that don’t have kids, don’t understand,” she said. “They’re like, ‘Well, I go to the store and there’s formula on the shelves. How are we in a shortage?’ They don’t understand every baby is different and they all require different kinds of formula.”
When will the formula shortage end?
Last week, President Biden announced several actions his administration will take to alleviate the shortage, including invoking the Defense Production Act.
The act gives the government more control over industrial production during emergencies, which will speed up formula manufacturing and delivery.
Biden also announced the Department of Health and Human Services and the Department of Agriculture will be able to use commercial planes to import formula from other countries.
Additionally, the FDA recently reached an agreement to reopen Abbott Nutrition, which closed in February after babies became sick from consuming formula brands the company is responsible for manufacturing. The company is set to start production again in about two weeks, which will lead to restocked shelves a few weeks after that.
“It does look like there is going to be help on the way relatively soon,” Laughlin said.
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LEHIGH ACRES, Fla. — A man walking his stepson to the bus stop frantically pulls out his phone when he believes an airplane was flying directly toward him.
Wilberson Vilsaint was walking on Venice Avenue North Wednesday morning in Lehigh Acres when he said he heard a loud noise above him.
“I heard this loud noise up in that sky I was like ‘oh, this plane is coming really close,’” said Vilsaint.
The video he captured shows a plane appearing to fly close to power lines and a two-story home on the street before disappearing out of frame.
“I don’t know what kind of plane it was but it was huge and it was loud and it was really low,” Vilsaint said.
The plane filmed was flying very close to a Buckingham Airfield and the Lee County Mosquito Control District in Lehigh Acres leading some in the neighborhood to believe it was their planes in the video.
The Lee County Mosquito Control District did confirm they were in the area Wednesday morning.
Alex Petrikas is a commercial airline pilot, he said flying at these low altitudes is perfectly normal for the pilots of those planes.
“They use this aircraft specifically for larger areas of land like Lehigh Acres and what not so they can cover more ground in a smaller period of time,” said Petrikas.
He said the plane may appear to be flying low, but that’s exactly what those pilots are trained for.
“All their pilots are trained for this type of operation to watch out for power lines, trees, buildings, establishments of course,” he said. “They’ve been doing it for a long time and it’s completely safe.”
Meanwhile, Vilsaint said he’s just happy he was in the right place at the right time.
“That was a pretty amazing video, that’s all I got to say,” he said.
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We start this Monday with showers and storms. Temperatures are in the 60s and 70s.
Invest 90L has moved inland over the FL Panhandle and it now moving north along I-65. There is also a cold front that will move into Central Alabama later this afternoon. These systems will bring us showers and storms through midday. A few could be strong with gusty winds, hail, and heavy rain. Watch out for some street flooding. High temperatures will be in the upper 70s to lower 80s.
Tonight, we will be mostly cloudy with more scattered showers and storms, but they will not be as widespread. Lows will be in the 60s.
The cold front will move north as a warm front on Tuesday, Election Day. At the same time, we will have southwest winds aloft. This will bring in an upper-level disturbance over the state. Together, these systems set off scattered showers and storms with the heating of the day. High temperatures will be in the lower 80s.
Wednesday will be warm and humid as another upper-level disturbance moves over us from the southwest flow aloft. This will set off even more showers and storms. A few could be strong to severe with gusty winds, large hail, and heavy rain. SPC has placed the western part of Central Alabama in a Level 1/5 Marginal Risk for severe weather. We will need to keep an eye on these storms. High temperatures will be in the mid 80s.
A second cold front will track across Alabama on Thursday. Yes, this will also set off more rain and thunderstorms. These storms could be strong to possibly severe too with gusty winds, hail and heavy rain. High temperatures will be around 80.
We will need to watch out for some flash flooding around Central Alabama. Rain totals between Monday and Thursday will be around 3-4″+. It has been very dry lately, so the first rounds of rain will be absorbed, but this could be too much for the ground to handle.
The rain will come to an end on Friday with the passage of the cold front. We will become sunny, breezy, and less humid. It will still be warm with highs in the 70s. Friday night will be clear, cool and comfortable with lows in the 50s.
Weekend Outlook: An area of high pressure will build over the Southeast U.S. this weekend. This will keep us sunny and dry. We will become much warmer with highs in the mid 80s on Saturday and upper 80s on Sunday.
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State police in western Pennsylvania say a trooper shot and killed an armed man during a traffic stop after a reported theft from a mall over the weekend.
Police said troopers were called to the Washington County mall at about 6 p.m. Saturday after the Rural King store reported a retail theft. Police said the suspects' vehicle was spotted and stopped minutes later in Mount Pleasant Township.
Police said the driver was taken into custody, but a passenger refused to leave the vehicle. Police said as the trooper was issuing “verbal commands," the passenger “brandished a firearm," and didn't comply with orders to drop the weapon.
Police said the trooper fired a shot, hitting the passenger, who was pronounced dead at the scene. The Washington County coroner's office identified him as 26-year-old Dennis Fonoimoana of Burgettstown. An autopsy is planned and the cause and manner of death remain under investigation.
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The latest North Dakota coronavirus news: training grant, food aid and more.
Food service training
North Dakota is getting a $778,000 federal grant to expand training statewide for school food service workers and managers, according to the state Department of Public Instruction.
The state is one of eight getting money through the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s regional Food and Nutrition Service Mountain Plains office. The grant will finance at least eight hours of training for 650 front-line food service workers and at least 40 hours for food service directors and managers.
The COVID-19 pandemic greatly affected school meal service across North Dakota, as schools had to contend with school closings for in-person instruction, staff turnover and supply chain disruptions, according to State School Superintendent Kirsten Baesler.
“Making sure that our students have nutritious and tasty food available at school increases their ability to learn, because no one is able to learn well when they are hungry,” Baesler said. “This training grant will refresh the skills of our school food service workers and their supervisors, who play such an essential role in the education of our children.”
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Cheryl Kennedy, administrator for the USDA Food and Nutrition Service Mountain Plains region, said school nutrition professionals in North Dakota “have made incredible strides in strengthening the school meals programs in recent years, and USDA is committed to supporting them in this effort.”
Mobile food pantry
Trucks carrying fresh vegetables, bakery items and boxed goods will make stops in western and central North Dakota this week.
Food through the Great Plains Food Bank Mobile Food Pantry is available at no cost to those in need. Scheduled stops are (all times are local):
Tuesday
- Dodge, Central Avenue, 10:30-11:15 a.m.
- Killdeer, Dunn County Food Pantry, 125 Central Ave., 2-3 p.m.
- Mandaree, Water Chief Hall, 105 4th Ave. SW, 3:20-4 p.m.
- New Town, North Segment-Northern Lights, 710 East Ave., 5:30-6:30 p.m.
Wednesday
- Plaza, Cenex parking lot, 9:15-10 a.m.
- New Salem, 700 Ash Ave., 1-2 p.m.
- Turtle Lake, Trinity Lutheran Church, 515 Kundert St., 1:45-2:30 p.m.
- Garrison, 17 S. Main St., 12-7 p.m.
- Underwood, Community Cupboard, 208 Lincoln Ave., 3-3:30 p.m.
Thursday
- Carson, Carson Food Pantry, 123 N. Main St., 11:30 a.m. until gone
- Mott, South Main, 1-1:30 p.m.
- Elgin, 119 Main back alley, 1:30 p.m.
- Hettinger, Hettinger Armory, 2:30 p.m.
- Flasher, Flasher Area Food Pantry, 3-5:30 p.m.
For more information, go to https://bit.ly/3lkvv80.
Testing and vaccines
A comprehensive list of free public COVID-19 testing offered in North Dakota can be found at health.nd.gov/covidtesting. That site also lists where free at-home test kits are being offered.
People can go to https://www.ndvax.org or call 866-207-2880 to see where COVID-19 vaccine is available near them.
County-level COVID-19 risks determined by the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention can be found at https://bit.ly/3Clifrq.
Guidance and resources for businesses are at https://bit.ly/3w0DpKj.
General information is at https://www.health.nd.gov/diseases-conditions/coronavirus.
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The subway rider killed when a fellow straphanger pulled a gun and fired at him in an apparently unprovoked late-morning weekend attack on the Q line has been identified as a 48-year-old man from Brooklyn, police say.
Daniel Enriquez was shot at close range by the suspect, who remains at large following the 11:45 a.m. Sunday shooting on the northbound Q as it passed across the Manhattan Bridge.
The St. John's Place man worked for Goldman Sachs in its research division. The company described him as a "dedicated and beloved" colleague.
"We are devastated by this senseless tragedy and our deepest sympathies are with Dan’s family at this difficult time," Goldman CEO David Solomon said in a statement.
Witnesses told police the suspect paced back and forth in the train's last car before displaying a firearm and shooting a 48-year-old rider "without provocation."
There'd been no prior contact between the two men, they said.
Police said the gunman fled the Q train after it pulled into its next stop at the Canal Street station. Responding officers found Enriquez shot in the torso.
He was pronounced dead at a hospital.
Transit officers were reviewing MTA surveillance video in hopes of tracking down the suspect and his movements throughout the transit system.
Police said he was last seen wearing a dark hooded sweatshirt, grey sweatpants and white sneakers. Anyone with information on him is asked to call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-577-TIPS.
The shooting disrupted Sunday service for N and Q trains, which were rerouted to the R line between Dekalb Avenue and Canal Street.
Recent subway crime has set New Yorkers on edge.
A man opened fire inside a Brooklyn subway train during a morning rush last month, wounding 10 people. The alleged shooter faces terrorism and other charges. In January, a woman was pushed to her death in front of a subway train by a stranger.
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Square at Forty-Eight, the 110-unit apartment complex at 48th and Holdrege streets, has been "pretty successful" and the units are fully leased.
So when the owners of the property next door approached the complex developers last year and asked if they wanted to buy it, it was a move that made sense.
"We felt the market in Lincoln was there to do a phase two," said Dominik Jenson, development manager at Schafer Richardson.
The Minneapolis-based company partnered on Square at Forty-Eight with Lincoln-based Greenleaf Commercial Real Estate, and the two companies plan to partner again on a 115-unit complex on the former site of a garden center at 48th Street and Aylesworth Avenue.
The five-story building will be a mix of studio, one- and two-bedroom apartments and will include amenities such as a fitness center, conference room, bike stations, package lockers and a dog wash. There are also plans to put solar panels on the roof.
It will have a similar look to Square at Forty-Eight, but it will not be exactly the same, Jenson said. The new building will be L-shaped and will not include any commercial space.
Only two of the commercial spaces in the existing building were filled, and the rest of the first floor was eventually converted to apartments, Jenson said.
"Based on that, we felt commercial space is not needed" in the new building, he said.
The developers are seeking to use tax-increment funding for the project, which would allow them to use future property taxes the redevelopment generates to pay for certain upfront costs.
According to a redevelopment plan submitted to the Lincoln-Lancaster County Planning Department, the project has an estimated cost of $20 million, which includes nearly $3.2 million in TIF. A Planning Commission hearing on the project is tentatively scheduled for June 8.
Assuming the city approval process goes as planned, Jenson said the developers hope to be able to start construction by August, and the project is expected to take about 14 months to complete, meaning it would be open sometime in the fourth quarter of 2023.
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.
The mining company that wants to extract a rare heat-resistant element from the ground under southeast Nebraska says a new report shows the deposit it plans to mine holds a significant amount of other rare elements.
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Some of the stone foundation is all that remains of the first synagogue in Easton, now an empty lot on Sixth Street overgrown with high grass and weeds.
Standing in the nearby alley, where stray cats meandered near the weather-worn remnant earlier this month, Sarah White resurrected some of its history.
“When it was at this location, the English version is Temple Covenant of Peace. The Hebrew translation is Brith Shalom,” said White, community engagement coordinator for the Northampton County Historical and Genealogical Society. “And while this synagogue was at this location, it was here for 117 years. It was the oldest continuously in-use synagogue in the United States.”
While the building is gone, eventually sold to a Baptist church before a 1990s fire reduced it to rubble, the lot is one of more than 20 stops on the Northampton County Historical and Genealogical Society’s virtual tour of Easton’s Jewish history. Launched in honor of Jewish American Heritage Month, the tour proceeds chronologically, encompassing the city’s downtown between Scott Park and Sixth Street, and includes images, citations and sources.
“Easton is in no way unusual in the conversations that we’ve been having for 300 or 400 years,” White said. “We really want to emphasize that history is not really history, because it never ends. . . . We very much want the public, any visitors and community members to know that your story is just as important as what you would go to a museum to read.”
The tour shows how the city has changed over more than a century of expansion, development and cultural transformation for Jewish residents, illustrating the split between Reform and Conservative ideologies that fueled two separate congregations in the city for decades.
Broadly speaking, Conservative congregations are more likely to observe kosher dietary restrictions and use more Hebrew and less English in their services than those who identify as Reform. Reform Judaism highly values social justice, and while Conservative Judaism does as well, it places more emphasis on traditional Jewish law, guiding religious belief and aspects of daily life.
It was only recently that both congregations came together, citing a decline in membership. Temple Covenant of Peace, a Reform congregation, was founded in 1839. B’nai Abraham, a Conservative synagogue, came decades after, but before the turn of the century.
Easton hit a high of more than 35,000 residents in 1950, when memberships in the synagogue peaked, and dipped nu almost 10,000 in subsequent decades. A 2007 demographic study completed by the Jewish Federation of the Lehigh Valley showed 8,050 Jews live in 4,000 Jewish households across the region, meaning 2% of the Lehigh Valley is Jewish, making it the third-largest community in the state.
In August 2020, Easton’s two congregations merged, bringing together about 160 families and becoming B’nai Shalom in the 1500 block of Bushkill Street.
“Because of the pandemic, we have been obviously stymied in our coming together as a community,” said Rabbi Melody Davis of B’nai Shalom. “And now we are beginning to make those wonderful steps as a community that we’ve been unable to because of the pandemic.
“Finally, we are now having in-person services.”
Davis said one of the biggest hurdles for the congregations was selling the building that held Temple Covenant of Peace, just a few blocks away on Northampton Street, adding “there’s memories in the walls, and that really tore the heart out of a lot of people.”
“People are coming, and they are joining and it’s just a blessing,” Melody said. “We’re kind of a wonderful mix of old and new, and experimentation.”
And that mixture can be traced through the historical society’s tour.
Before that first Sixth Street synagogue was built — in the mid-1800s and modeled after synagogue in northern Italy — life for Jewish residents, many of them from Germany, included no formal congregation, rabbi or house of worship, said White. Instead, a traveling rabbi would split their time between New York and the Valley.
Then the synagogue was built, a hulking brick building with red accents and a centered Star of David, she said. Around this same time, Jews from what is now Latvia, Poland, Ukraine and Lithuania began settling in the area.
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“This is where, in my opinion, this gets to be fascinating because a lot of discussions that we have today about acculturation and adaptation and the tensions between the ‘old world’ and the ‘new world’ — we see that playing out within these two segments of the Jewish community,” White said, noting that German Jews were more Americanized, while the next wave was more traditional in dress, food and language, many speaking Yiddish.
“The tensions that are happening between these two sects of the community, I think, really speak to a lot of the issues that we’re still discussing today,” White said.
Breaking from the Reformed Jews at Temple Covenant of Peace, a Conservative group created B’nai Abraham in 1888. The building where they worshiped, another brick structure on South Sixth Street, has since been shuttered, and is in disrepair. The congregation had outgrown it, moving to Bushkill Street in the mid-1960s.
“And it’s not too long after the Reformed congregation moves as well,” White said. “And, ironically, they’re right down the street from each other here and they’re just about right down the street from each other over there as well.”
Although they split over ideologies, religious leaders decided to “merge in order to just keep their community alive,” White said.
“And this is one of the things that I find so fascinating and refreshing, is that even after all of this tension and cultural conflict, that both synagogues they sit down — they had always been close regardless — but they sit down with each other,” White explained. “They dialogue and they decide how they want to move forward to ensure that, as they’ve been asking themselves for 150 years, how do we adapt to continue to survive?”
Morning Call reporter Molly Bilinski can be reached at mbilinski@mcall.com.
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John Penn receives award
BLOOMINGTON — John Penn was awarded the annual Roosevelt Award by the McLean County Democratic Party.
Penn was honored by fellow laborers, family, other union members and Democratic County Chair Patrick Cortesi during a fundraising event Thursday, May 19.
Penn is the Midwest region manager for the Laborers International Union of North America and served as McLean County Democratic chair from 1984 to 2016.
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Construction crews are preparing to begin work on a $2.3 million road project in southeast Mandan.
The North Dakota Department of Transportation expects the Highway 1806 project to begin June 1. The roadway from Main Street to Eighth Avenue Southeast will undergo traffic signal replacement, concrete pavement repair, curb ramp updates and lighting updates. A portion of the four-lane roadway will be reconfigured to three lanes with dedicated left turn lanes.
City commissioners last year expressed concerns with the lane reduction and at one point voted to keep the existing four-lane road. The Transportation Department has operational control over state highways and decided to move forward with the lane reduction, citing "traffic calming" -- reducing traffic speeds and rear-end crashes.
The City Commission reluctantly approved the change to the street at a December meeting as part of a participation agreement with the state for the project.
Construction is to be complete by mid-July. Traffic signal updates are to be installed by mid-November.
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The Transportation Department and Northern Improvement will hold an informational meeting for property owners and businesses adjacent to the roadway from 4-5 p.m. Wednesday in the Veterans Conference Room at City Hall.
Repairs to the Heart River Bridge on Highway 1806 began about a month ago. That work is expected to take about four months to complete, with two-way traffic remaining open during construction.
The city’s cost share of the $2.27 million project is 10%, or about $227,000, to be covered through sales tax revenue.
Questions can be directed to Project Engineer Loren Lee at 701-328-6961. Updates will be posted periodically at cityofmandan.com/roadprojects.
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