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State officials are partnering with the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe on Tuesday to provide free non-driver photo identification cards that can be used for voting in this year's elections.
The North Dakota Department of Transportation has scheduled an event from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Sioux County Courthouse in Fort Yates for people age 18 and older who do not have a driver’s license or a tribal ID card.
DOT staff will obtain photos and documents in Fort Yates. The paperwork will be processed overnight, and the ID cards will be mailed to residents within five days. The card is an official ID, but it is not a driver's license.
“These photo ID cards are a great option for those wanting to vote in the upcoming elections,” state Driver License Division Director Brad Schaffer said.
A federal judge in April 2020 approved an agreement between North Dakota and tribes settling a legal dispute over the state’s voter ID requirements that at one point reached the U.S. Supreme Court. The deal includes provisions that aim to ensure Native American voters have valid IDs and can meet the state requirement of a provable street address.
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The agreement ensures that tribally designated street addresses are accepted as valid, and it calls for the state to work with tribes to distribute free nondriver ID cards on all reservations within 30 days of statewide elections.
People seeking an ID must provide a certified birth certificate and a court-issued name change if applicable, such as a certified marriage certificate, a divorce decree or adoption order; a Social Security card; and proof of a North Dakota-resident physical address.
Questions can be directed to DOT at 1-855-633-6835. More information on voting requirements is at vote.nd.gov.
North Dakota's primary election this year is June 14; voters will select nominees for state and county offices. City and school elections will be decided then, as well. Nov. 8 is the general election, in which county, legislative, judicial, statewide and congressional races are decided.
Absentee ballots for the June election are now available. Absentee ballots for the general election will be available beginning Sept. 29.
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DID YOU KNOW?
Memorial Day is here again! Time for the beginning of summer, cookouts and many other outside enjoyable activities. However, it is right to recognize the service, loyalty, sacrifices, heroism, perseverance, patriotism and dedication to defend the Constitution of the United States of America that have been gifted to the rest of us by those who serve in the military. The Medal of Honor is the United States government’s highest and most prestigious military decoration that may be awarded to recognize American soldiers, sailors, marines, airmen, guardians and coast guardsmen who have distinguished themselves by acts of valor. The medal is normally awarded by the president of the United States, but as it is presented “in the name of the United States Congress: it is often referred to (erroneously) as the 'Congressional Medal of Honor.'" There are three distinct variants of the medal: one for the Department of the Army, awarded to soldiers; one for the Department of the Navy, awarded to sailors and marines, as well as coast guardsmen of the Department of Homeland Security; and one for the Department of the Air Force, awarded to airmen and space force guardians. There have been 3,530 Medals of Honor awarded to 3,511 individuals since the decoration’s creation on March 25, 1863, with over 40% awarded for actions during the American Civil War. Only 64 recipients are living today. Take a little time out on Memorial Day to remember and reflect on those who have served and protected us and our way of life. Then enjoy the holiday and fun earned for us by those who have served!
MEMORIAL DAY EVENT REMINDERS
There are many events across McLean County as well as the rest of the country to recognize the larger events taking place around Memorial Day.
The traditional Memorial Day Parade returns to Bloomington after a two-years hiatus due to COVID-19 restrictions. The parade steps off at 9 a.m. next Monday at Front and Madison streets in downtown Bloomington and ends at Miller Park. A recognition ceremony for veterans will begin at 10 a.m. at the Miller Park bandstand featuring a keynote speaker, flags and a rifle salute.
A Memorial Day ceremony will take place at the Korean War and Vietnam War memorial at the northwest corner of Miller Park.
Evergreen Cemetery will commence a Memorial Day ceremony at noon, with a flyover (weather permitting), followed by a keynote speaker and a communal military funeral rites ceremony for the families of veterans who have not been able to hold a military funeral ceremony because of COVID-19 restrictions. Families who wish to participate in the communal military rites should contact Butch Ekstam at 309-825-2703. There will be a service branch recognition ceremony with the playing of the songs for each of the military service branches. Additionally, there will be a rifle salute, taps and a bagpiper to conclude the ceremony.
East Lawn Cemetery will have a Memorial Day ceremony on May 28, commencing at 11 a.m. with a horse-drawn hearse, flag folding and presentation, three rifle volleys, taps and a bagpiper.
Jerry Vogler is superintendent of the McLean County Veterans Assistance Commission.
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SAN ANTONIO — The Drive Thru Zoo is returning to San Antonio by popular demand!
San Antonio Zoo is offering the drive-through experience on select evenings in June. The Drive Thru Zoo was incredibly popular in 2020 when the pandemic first swept through San Antonio by offering families a safe and unique way to see the zoo's animals.
The original form of the drive-through zoo was also a way to generate funds for the zoo during the COVID-19 lockdowns when guests could not safely enter the park.
"We are incredibly excited to bring back this fun San Antonio Zoo experience to our guests this year," said Tim Morrow, President & CEO of San Antonio Zoo. "Drive Thru Zoo was imperative to our operations at the beginning of the pandemic and received worldwide attention and replication due to its creativity!"
The zoo says tickets to the original 2020 experience sold out within two hours. The high demand led the zoo to keep the program going months longer than originally intended. The zoo shared this concept with zoos and theme parks across the globe to help other institutions and communities that were struggling to stay alive during lockdowns.
Drive Thru Zoo will be available Monday through Thursday, June 6-9, and June 12-16 from 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. The experience will last between 30 minutes to 1 hour and have multiple stops available for restroom breaks and snacks. The maximum size for a vehicle permitted in the Drive Thru Zoo experience is 224" L x 81" W x 74 H (roughly the size of a full-sized Suburban).
Monthly Members can purchase discounted tickets for just $52 and non-members for $65. Tickets are sold online only at this link.
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CHULA VISTA, Calif. — Many people in Chula Vista say a building formerly known as EyeCandy Showgirls has been an eyesore for years. On Monday, crews will finally demolish abandoned strip club.
EyeCandy Showgirls
"We hated that name 'EyeCandy,'" said Chula Vista City councilmember, Jill Galvez. It’s something Galvez and many people living in Chula Vista have wanted for years.
"I think it's time to get rid of it and put something that is useful there," said Tracy Faucher, Chula Vista resident.
EyeCandy began operating in early October 2012 as an all nude strip club replacing Anthony's Fish Grotto at 215 Bay Blvd.
"Children would go by it in buses!" said Galvez.
Legal challenges
From the beginning, city officials say the business falsely represented itself; stating on its business license that it would be a comedy club and restaurant.
The city says EyeCandy was in violation of its zoning code which requires adult businesses to be at least 500 feet from any existing residential zone, park, religious institution, school, or playground.
The city then sued EyeCandy in June 2013. Chula Vista said it was a public nuisance and asked a judge to order that it close and finally in 2015, it did.
Since its closure, the community has been waiting for it to come down.
"It is exciting. It will clean this area up. It needs to be cleaned up," said Faucher.
"Its been a blight in the area. The old building will be demolished piece by piece very carefully. To have to see that all these years, we are all happy to see it go," said Galvez.
The city spent about $400,000 in litigation trying to remove the club. Officials say the lot will be used for parking for Bay Front development.
WATCH RELATED: San Diego strip club charity sparks controversy over homeless tents (Jan. 2020).
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SPOKANE, Wash. — The Spokane Regional Stabilization Center supports people on their journeys to safety, employment, recovery and hope.
On the walls of the center, inspiring those looking toward a second chance at life, is art by Myron Curry.
Curry said he's always loved to draw, but when he realized his full potential in painting, he knew he wanted to make it a focus of his career.
"I want to be able to have left something of value to someone else, to others, to my community and that is the impact that I can leave," Curry said. "That is something I’ve been passionate about since I’ve been doing art.”
Pioneer Human Services began as a halfway house in Seattle. Now, the organization has over 50 programs across Washington, helping people reentering society from prison or jail and those overcoming substance use and mental health issues.
Pioneer Human Services operates the center. Regional director Dan Sigler said hiring Curry and bringing his artwork into the center would help inspire hope, inspiration and comfort to clients in crisis.
“We'd seen his work in other places and other programs we've already had and knew how much art and environmental things just come into play when you're going through a hard time, the more comforting and welcoming you can make an environment feel, the better it is to helping recovery,” Sigler said.
One of Curry's most highlighted pieces is a phoenix, placed in the loading area where first responders bring in those in need.
The image of rebirth and new beginnings is one of the first people see when entering the facility.
“Someone told me that today’s the first day of the rest of your life," Curry said. "This kind of represents that new start and second chance. Hopefully people will take that second chance and make the best out of it.”
Second chances are a concept Curry is familiar with as his painting career is the product of a second chance.
Years ago, he was in a similar place to those who walk past his work in the center.
“I'm formerly incarcerated," Curry shared. "I work with a lot of different organizations through my transition and during my transition I’ve been able to work and partner with those same organizations I thought helped me.”
Curry said painting was his creative outlet during the time he spent in the federal institution system. Looking back, he said it was all about trusting the journey.
“Honestly, we learn the most from our mistakes," Curry said. "And sometimes if you're lucky you can transition a mistake or a situation into something positive and I am very good at doing that.”
In addition to his work in the center, Curry’s art can be found in galleries and murals around western Washington and California.
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SAN DIEGO — Two pedestrians were fatally struck Sunday by Amtrak trains in separate incidents -- one in Sorrento Valley, the other in Encinitas.
The first collision happened at 1:05 a.m. Sunday at the Sorrento Valley train station, 11170 Sorrento Valley Road, where the victim was pronounced dead at the scene, said Sgt. Jason King of the San Diego County Sheriff's Department.
The second crash occurred near the Leucadia Boulevard grade crossing in Encinitas at 10:52 a..m. Sunday.
The San Diego County Sheriff's Department Transit Enforcement Unit was dispatched to investigate the second collision, said sheriff's Deputy S. Steinmeyer of the TEU.
Deputies were investigating both incidents, and the manner of death will be determined by the San Diego County Medical Examiner's Office.
The San Diego County Sheriff's Department urged anyone with information regarding the deaths to call them at 858-565-5200.
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WILMER, Texas — Four people were killed in a wrong-way crash on Interstate 45 southeast of Dallas on Sunday night, police said.
Police on Monday morning were still investigating what led to the crash, which happened around 11:45 p.m. on I-45 in Wilmer.
Wilmer police officials said they got a call from Ferris police at 11:43 p.m. about a wrong-way crash on I-45, just south of Mars Road. A driver was reportedly going north in the southbound lanes and struck another vehicle head-on.
Wilmer police got to the scene a few minutes later.
Police said there was a woman and two juveniles in the wrong-way vehicle, and all three had died at the scene. A man driving the other vehicle was also killed.
The man's vehicle also had two juveniles, who were taken to a hospital, police said. The juveniles were expected to recover.
The names and ages of the victims have not been released.
Two other vehicles were "clipped" in the crash, according to the Texas Department of Public Safety, but no other injuries were reported.
More information about the crash not immediately available Monday morning.
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New York City has agreed to pay $7 million to a man who spent 23 years behind bars for a murder he didn't commit, Comptroller Brad Lander said Monday.
Grant Williams was exonerated last July in the 1996 shooting of Shdell Lewis outside a Staten Island public housing complex.
Williams, who is in his 50s, had been paroled in 2019. After being cleared last year, he filed a notice of claim, a first step toward suing the city. The comptroller's office has the authority to settle such claims without court action and occasionally does so, including in the 2014 police chokehold death of Eric Garner.
“While no amount of money can bring those years back for Mr. Williams or his family, I am pleased that we were able to move quickly to a fair and early resolution of this claim,” Lander, a Democrat, said in a statement.
A request for comment was sent to a lawyer who has represented Williams.
The case against Williams had rested largely on the testimony of a couple of eyewitnesses. One was a police officer who chased the gunman — and initially gave a description that didn't match Williams.
Prosecutors at his trial also sought to suggest a connection between Williams and a baseball cap that the shooter dropped at the scene, though the hat was never tested for DNA that could have pointed to its wearer. It was emblazoned with the logo of Wu-Tang Clan; Williams had worked at the multiplatinum-selling rap group's Staten Island studio.
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No physical, forensic or digital evidence tied Williams to the crime, and some witnesses testified that he wasn't the gunman.
Another eyewitness, a friend of the victim's, had also told investigators that Williams wasn't the gunman. But police didn't tell prosecutors about it until after he was indicted.
Williams unsuccessfully appealed his conviction for years before Staten Island District Attorney Michael McMahon’s office agreed to review it. Prosecutors ultimately joined Williams in seeking the dismissal of his conviction, saying they now believe he's innocent.
Williams told reporters at the time that he never lost faith that he would be exonerated and used to tell other inmates they'd see it on the news someday.
"And today is that day,” he said.
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Associated Press writer Michael R. Sisak contributed.
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Even after the city in April settled a federal lawsuit with a protester who was injured during racial justice protests in May 2020, the last pending litigation related to the demonstrations, Lincoln will not release body-worn camera footage from officers who policed the demonstrations.
The city earlier this month denied the Journal Star's public records request for body-worn camera footage from the 2020 demonstrations, citing an exception in the state's open records statute that allows law enforcement agencies to withhold records they deem "investigatory" in nature.
Footage captured on cameras worn by police officers is public record, but due to an investigatory exception, "state law effectively prohibits disclosure of all body-worn camera footage to the public," attorney Max Kautsch said.
GWYNETH ROBERTS, Journal Star
The newspaper sought four nights' worth of footage after the city's $497,500 settlement with Elise Poole , the Lincoln woman who was struck by a rubber bullet two years ago amid a tumultuous week of local demonstrations in the aftermath of George Floyd's murder in Minneapolis at the hands of police.
Footage captured on body-worn cameras is public record, but due to the investigatory exception, "state law effectively prohibits disclosure of all body-worn camera footage to the public," said Max Kautsch, an attorney who focuses on First Amendment rights cases in Kansas and Nebraska.
Kautsch noted that there are no exceptions in Nebraska, like there are in Kansas, that guarantee people captured in body-cam footage are entitled access to the video, leaving decisions on whether to release footage entirely in the hands of Nebraska law enforcement agencies.
City Attorney Yohance Christie said the requested footage "includes a time period where litigation is currently pending," adding that there are "other claims that are pending" from the same time period.
"We do not believe it is appropriate to release any footage that may taint a potential jury pool or otherwise impact the fair resolution of those claims," he said.
The police department also declined to commit to a timely release of the footage.
Lincoln Police Capt. Todd Kocian, a department spokesman, said the decision whether to release the footage would be up to Chief Teresa Ewins, adding that he couldn't provide a final decision or possible timeline, "however, it's not likely to be released in the near future."
Ewins, who was not made available for an interview in the three weeks prior to publication of this story, addressed the release of body-worn camera footage at a candidate forum last June before she was named the city's police chief, calling the cameras "a great tool for law enforcement."
"The public gets to see the interaction between the officer and the community, whoever they're interacting with," Ewins said then. "That's very important, and that was really misunderstood way back when, when all you could rely on was really a police report."
Asked specifically if she would support releasing body-cam footage in the immediate aftermath of critical incidents, such as officer-involved shootings, Ewins cited investigatory concerns but pledged overall transparency.
"There has to be a process in place, in which I consult with the city attorney, as well as the (county attorney's) office, to make sure we don't have any problems with the investigation itself," she said. "But, overall, getting ahead of anything the public needs to know is something that I will do, whether it is me speaking to the media and getting the messaging out, or body-worn cameras."
But that statement does not align with the department's written policy or de facto practices on the release of body-worn camera footage — a reality that advocates and observers say exists not just in Lincoln but across Nebraska, where the investigatory exception to the state's public records law serves as a broad shield for law enforcement agencies.
"If you see an incident in another jurisdiction, in another state — whether it's a police shooting or even just a law enforcement thing that's caught on a body cam — it's on CNN like 20 minutes after it happens in those other places," said Spike Eickholt, a lobbyist for the ACLU of Nebraska.
"Here, it's just pulling teeth to get those things. Unless, of course, the police want to release it."
The Lincoln Police Department's body-cam policy does not address the potential for release of footage. And though the city cited the investigatory exception when it declined to release the footage requested by the Journal Star, it's unclear if there are any active criminal investigations involving the video captured nearly two years ago.
LPD's public information office did not respond to questions seeking clarity on the status of investigations stemming from the protests.
The only specific reference to body-worn camera footage in state law stems from a bill passed in 2016 requiring law enforcement agencies that utilize body-worn cameras to develop written policies for training and footage-handling processes.
When he championed the bill through the Legislature in 2016, Heath Mello, then an Omaha-area senator, pointed to high-profile incidences of police brutality across the country.
"By creating objective visual records, body-worn cameras have the potential to protect the public from police officer misconduct," he said as the Legislature weighed his bill.
In the six years since Mello's bill passed, though, the visual records created by body-worn cameras have largely remained inaccessible to the public — a reality that calls into question the effectiveness of body cameras as a tool for police accountability.
"If the standard practice in Nebraska is going to be to never share body-cam footage, I don't think it is accountability, because nobody ever gets to see it," said former Sen. Matt Hansen of northeast Lincoln, who sponsored LB557 in 2021, which would have strengthened the state's public record law.
Lincoln Police Department Sgt. Mike Muff wears a body camera as he heads out of LPD headquarters on Friday.
GWYNETH ROBERTS, Journal Star
In February 2021, Eickholt testified in support of Hansen's bill, which would have required governing bodies to incur more of the costs when fulfilling public records requests and requiring law enforcement agencies to release body-worn camera footage after officer-involved shootings or in-custody deaths.
The bill was later amended to only address the release of body-cam footage. Under the amended bill , footage relating to in-custody deaths would become public record at the conclusion of a grand jury investigation — a process that usually extends for several months.
"That is, granted, very, very narrow," Hansen said. "But that was also the most clear-cut case of, 'Well, those are the situations we need to see.'"
The amended bill made it out of the Government, Military and Veterans Affairs committee with unanimous support despite opposition from two of the state's three largest police departments.
An Omaha police captain at the committee hearing said the immediate release of footage could "derail the process of justice by fracturing the ability to obtain and deliver the truth," potential tainting grand jury pools, leaving investigations "severely compromised."
And in a letter to the committee dated Feb. 19, 2021, then-Acting Lincoln Police Chief Brian Jackson and Assistant Chief Jason Stille wrote in opposition to the bill, calling it "a well-intentioned but flawed effort to increase the accessibility of certain public records" in the state.
"Prematurely releasing limited video evidence jeopardizes the right to due process for those individuals involved," the letter reads in part. "We cannot and should not sacrifice the right to due process merely to satisfy someone's curiosity or because a media outlet wants to be the first to break a story."
For Eickholt, the oppositional testimony from police and the Attorney General's Office — the government agency tasked with upholding the Nebraska's public record laws — is itself cause for concern, he said.
"It should raise eyebrows for many people," he said. "... what are they afraid of?"
The bill was never debated on the floor last year or in 2022, Hansen's last session as a senator.
Now a candidate for Lancaster County Clerk, Hansen is still hopeful his former colleagues will take action to reform the state's public records laws, which he said are weaker than state officials would like to believe.
"Nebraska isn't as transparent on this particular issue as we like to hold ourselves out to be," he said. "I hope we get the traction to change it."
Photos and videos of protests in Lincoln over George Floyd's death
BLM Protest
Tami Damian holds up a sign at the state Capitol on Friday protesting the death of George Floyd.
KENNETH FERRIERA, Journal Star
BLM Protest
A protester holds a sign protesting the death of George Floyd on Friday at the state Capitol. The protest was organized by Stand In for Lincoln. "We've been angry since George Floyd's death, and we have wanted to speak out, this was our first chance to do so," Tami Damian (not pictured) said.
KENNETH FERRIERA, Journal Star
BLM Protest
A protester holds up a sign protesting the death of George Floyd on Friday in Lincoln.
KENNETH FERRIERA, Journal Star
BLM Protest
Sen. Ernie Chambers joins Stand In for Lincoln protesters outside the state Capitol on May 29, 2020.
KENNETH FERRIERA, Journal Star file photo
BLM Protest
Sen. Ernie Chambers (right) and Harper Anderson (left) joined about a dozen Stand In for Lincoln protesters outside of the state Capitol on Friday. "It's our job to speak out against white supremacy in this extremely broken system," Anderson said.
KENNETH FERRIERA, Journal Star
BLM Protest
Meghan Muehling (left) and Harper Anderson hold up signs to passing drivers near the state Capitol on Friday, May 29. They were protesting deaths that were the result of police brutality. "Cops need to protect and serve and not murder people," Muehling said.
KENNETH FERRIERA, Journal Star
George Floyd Protest
People gather near a police car near 26th and O streets to protest the death of George Floyd at the hands of a police officer in Minneapolis.
JUSTIN WAN, Journal Star
George Floyd Protest
A Lincoln police officer asks people to move away from a police car near 26th and O streets early May 30 during a protest of the death of George Floyd at the hands of a police officer in Minneapolis.
JUSTIN WAN, Journal Star file photo
George Floyd Protest
People gather near 26th and O streets early Saturday morning to protest the death of George Floyd at the hands of a police officer in Minneapolis.
JUSTIN WAN Journal Star
George Floyd Protest
A Lincoln police officer tries to ask people to move away from a police car near 26th and O streets early May 30 as they protest the death of George Floyd at the hands of a police officer in Minneapolis.
JUSTIN WAN, Journal Star file photo
George Floyd Protest
A woman tries to stop the crowd outside an EZ GO gas station at 25th and O streets early Saturday morning after windows were broken in a protest following the death of George Floyd at the hands of a police officer in Minneapolis.
JUSTIN WAN Journal Star
George Floyd Protest
People gather near 26th and O streets early Saturday protesting the death of George Floyd at the hands of a police officer in Minneapolis.
JUSTIN WAN, Journal Star
George Floyd Protest
A woman walks out of the EZ GO gas station at 25th and O streets that was looted early Saturday morning after a protest following of the death of George Floyd at the hands of a police officer in Minneapolis.
JUSTIN WAN, Journal Star
George Floyd Protest
People gather near 26th and O streets early Saturday morning, protesting the death of George Floyd at the hands of a police officer in Minneapolis.
JUSTIN WAN, Journal Star
George Floyd Protest
People gather near 26th and O Streets early Saturday to protest the death of George Floyd at the hands of a police officer in Minneapolis.
JUSTIN WAN, Journal Star
George Floyd Protest
People gather near 26th and O streets early Saturday morning to protest the death of George Floyd at the hands of a Minneapolis police officer.
JUSTIN WAN, Journal Star
George Floyd Protest
People gather near 26th and O streets early Saturday morning to protest the death of George Floyd at the hands of a Minneapolis police officer.
JUSTIN WAN, Journal Star
George Floyd Protest
People gather near 26th and O streets early Saturday morning to protest the death of George Floyd at the hands of a police officer in Minneapolis.
JUSTIN WAN, Journal Star
George Floyd Protest
Lincoln police officers stand guard outside the EZ GO gas station at 25th and O streets, which was looted after a protest early Saturday morning following the death of George Floyd at the hands of a police officer in Minneapolis.
JUSTIN WAN, Journal Star
George Floyd Protest
A woman was being helped after tear gas was used to disperse crowds after looting at the EZ GO gas station at 25th and O streets after a protest early Saturday morning following the death of George Floyd.
JUSTIN WAN Journal Star
George Floyd Protest
Protesters knee in front of the police at the EZ GO gas station at 25th and O streets during a protest early Saturday morning following the death of George Floyd at the hands of a police officer in Minneapolis.
JUSTIN WAN Journal Star
George Floyd Protest
Advancing police officers in riot gear push forward as two protesters confront them near 25th and O Streets early Saturday morning following the death of George Floyd at the hands of a police officer in Minneapolis.
JUSTIN WAN, Journal Star
George Floyd Protest
Protesters raise their hands as they confront police at the EZ GO gas station at 25th and O streets after it has been looted early Saturday morning, following a protest of the killing of George Floyd at the hands of a police officer in Minneapolis.
JUSTIN WAN, Journal Star
George Floyd Protest
Police disperse crowds at the EZ GO gas station at 25th and O streets during a protest that turned into looting early Saturday morning following the death of George Floyd at the hands of a police officer in Minneapolis.
JUSTIN WAN, Journal Star
George Floyd Protest
Police deploy tear gas to push back the remaining crowd near 26th and O streets after a nearby gas station was looted after a protest early May 30 following the death of George Floyd at the hands of a police officer in Minneapolis.
JUSTIN WAN, Journal Star file photo
George Floyd Protest
Police officers stand guard outside the EZ GO gas station at 25th and O streets after it has been looted following a protest early Saturday morning in response of the death of George Floyd at the hands of a police officer in Minneapolis.
JUSTIN WAN Journal Star
George Floyd Protest
A protester throws a window cleaner at police standing guard at the EZ GO gas station at 25th and O streets during a protest that turned into looting early May 30 following the death of George Floyd at the hands of a police officer in Minneapolis.
JUSTIN WAN, Journal Star file photo
George Floyd Protest
A small team of police retreat after initially trying to disperse the gathering crowd outside a gas station that was looted on May 30 in response to the death of George Floyd at the hands of a police officer in Minneapolis.
JUSTIN WAN, Journal Star file photo
George Floyd Protest
A man extinguishes a fire after vandals looted the EZ GO at 25th and O streets in late May. One of the business' owners said the act gave him "a little bit of hope for our fellow citizens."
JUSTIN WAN, Journal Star file photo
George Floyd Protest
A policeman uses pepper spray to disperse the crowd at an EZ GO gas station that was looted after a protest early May 30 following the death of George Floyd at the hands of a police officer in Minneapolis.
JUSTIN WAN, Journal Star file photo
George Floyd Protest
Protesters raise their hands in front of police near 25th and O streets as they protest the death of George Floyd at the hands of a police officer in Minneapolis.
JUSTIN WAN, Journal Star
George Floyd Protest
A man breaks the windows of a MetroPCS store near 26th and O Streets after a protest about the death of George Floyd at the hands of a police officer in Minneapolis turned to looting.
JUSTIN WAN, Journal Star
George Floyd Protest
Protesters and onlookers gather as police station at the EZ GO gas station at 25th and O streets early Saturday morning for a protest following the death of George Floyd at the hands of a police officer in Minneapolis.
JUSTIN WAN, Journal Star
George Floyd Protest
Police deploy tear gas to push back the remaining crowd near 26th and O streets on May 30.
JUSTIN WAN, Journal Star file photo
George Floyd Protest
A breaks the windows of a MetroPCS store near 26th and O Streets early Saturday after protests following the death of George Floyd at the hands of a police officer in Minneapolis turned into looting.
JUSTIN WAN, Journal Star
George Floyd Protest
Protesters raise their hands in front of Lincoln police early Saturday morning following the death of George Floyd at the hands of a police officer in Minneapolis.
JUSTIN WAN, Journal Star
George Floyd Protest
Protesters stand in front of police at the EZ GO gas station at 25th and O streets in late May.
JUSTIN WAN, Journal Star
George Floyd Protest
A protester confronts the police at the EZ GO gas station at 25th and O streets during a protest that turned into looting early Saturday morning following the death of George Floyd at the hands of a police officer in Minneapolis.
JUSTIN WAN, Journal Star
George Floyd Protest
Police secure the EZ GO gas station at 25th and O streets after it was looted after a protest in late May.
JUSTIN WAN, Journal Star
George Floyd Protest
A firework explodes between protesters and police outside the EZ GO at 25th and O streets in late May.
JUSTIN WAN, Journal Star file photo
George Floyd Protest
People enter and exit the EZ GO gas station at 25th and O streets during a protest that turned into looting early Saturday morning following the death of George Floyd at the hands of a police officer in Minneapolis.
JUSTIN WAN, Journal Star
George Floyd Protest
Protesters raise their fists as they face police who responded to vandalism at the EZ Go near 25th and O streets Saturday morning.
JUSTIN WAN, Journal Star
George Floyd Protest
Windows at the Ez Go gas station are seen broken after it was looted Saturday morning.
JUSTIN WAN, Journal Star
George Floyd Protest
People walk in and out of the Ez Go convenience store as it was being looted on Saturday morning.
JUSTIN WAN, Journal Star
George Floyd Protest
People kneel down and raise their hands at the Ez Go gas station near 26th and O Streets on Saturday morning.
JUSTIN WAN, Journal Star
WATCH NOW: Lincoln police chief provides update on overnight protests
George Floyd Protest
Items litter the ground around the EZ GO gas station on Saturday morning.
KENNETH FERRIERA, Journal Star
George Floyd Protest
Onlookers stop to take in the scene of the Metro PCS on Saturday morning.
KENNETH FERRIERA, Journal Star
George Floyd Protest
A man clears shattered glass from the ground of the Metro PCS store after protesters broke the windows on Saturday morning.
KENNETH FERRIERA, Journal Star
George Floyd Protest
A police vehicle sits outside of the EZ GO gas station on Saturday morning.
KENNETH FERRIERA, Journal Star
George Floyd Protest
A worker uses a broom to push out a broken glass frame at the EZ GO gas station on Saturday morning, following overnight protests that turned violent.
KENNETH FERRIERA Journal Star
George Floyd Protest
A man walks his bike past a door spray-painted with "George Floyd Murderers" after a night of protests in Lincoln.
KENNETH FERRIERA, Journal Star
George Floyd Protest
George Floyd is spray-painted on a wall near the intersection of 27th and O streets on Saturday morning.
KENNETH FERRIERA, Journal Star
George Floyd Protest
Property manager Roger Stolley shovels broken glass from the floor of the Metro PCS on Saturday morning.
KENNETH FERRIERA, Journal Star
Protest at Capitol, 5.30
Sheriff's deputies watch protesters as they converge on the County-City Building on May 30 after they marched from the Nebraska State Capitol.
FRANCIS GARDLER, JOURNAL STAR file photo
Protest at Capitol, 5.30
Then Lincoln Police Chief Jeff Bliemeister addresses protesters at the state Capitol in the days following George Floyd's murder in Minneapolis.
JOURNAL STAR file photo
Protest at Capitol, 5.30
Protesters head north down Centennial Mall on Saturday after leaving the State Capitol.
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Protest at Capitol, 5.30
LINCOLN, NEB. - 05/30/2020 - After leaving the capitol, protesters coverged on the County-City Building on Saturday, May 30, 2020. FRANCIS GARDLER, JOURNAL STAR
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Protest at Capitol, 5.30
LINCOLN, NEB. - 05/30/2020 - Protesters march down to the County-City Building on S. 10th St. on Saturday, May 30, 2020, after beginning at the Nebraska State Capitol. FRANCIS GARDLER, JOURNAL STAR
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Protest at Capitol, 5.30
On days and nights this spring when protesters critical of police brutality gathered at the County-City Building, Lancaster County Sheriff's deputies and Lincoln Police Department officers often organized on the steps.
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Protest at Capitol, 5.30
Protesters gathered at the Nebraska State Capitol on Saturday, May 30, 2020.
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Protest at Capitol, 5.30
LINCOLN, NEB. - 05/30/2020 - Protesters march down O Street before turning left on 9th Street en route to the County-City Building on Saturday, May 30, 2020. FRANCIS GARDLER, JOURNAL STAR
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Protest at Capitol, 5.30
LINCOLN, NEB. - 05/30/2020 - Protesters gathered on both sides of K St. on Saturday, May 30, 2020, at the Nebraska State Capitol. FRANCIS GARDLER, JOURNAL STAR
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WATCH: Protesters return to Lincoln streets on Saturday
Protesters
Protesters at 48th and O on Saturday, May 30.
CASEY VENEMA, courtesy photo
Protesters
Hundreds of protesters near 48th and O on Saturday, May 30.
CASEY VENEMA, courtesy photo
Protesters
Protesters walk down O Street from 48th on Saturday, May 30.
CASEY VENEMA, courtesy photo
Protesters
Protesters at 48th and O on Saturday, May 30.
CASEY VENEMA, courtesy photo
Mortar firework
A protester lobs a mortar firework at police late Saturday night at the County-City Building.
KENNETH FERRIERA, Journal Star
Shattered glass
A person bikes past a shattered entrance to a building on the Lincoln Mall late Saturday night near the County-City Building.
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Helping tear gas victim
A protester uses water to help a man who was hit with tear gas in an attempt to wash it off late Saturday night near the County-City Building.
KENNETH FERRIERA, Journal Star
Throwing brick
A vandal throws a brick at a bus stop window late Saturday night near the County-City Building.
KENNETH FERRIERA, Journal Star file photo
Breaking window
A vandal breaks windows of a building on the Lincoln Mall late Saturday night near the County-City Building.
KENNETH FERRIERA, Journal Star file photo
Protest
A protester calls for help after a woman is hit with a rubber bullet in the Lincoln Mall area when a peaceful protest turned violent late Saturday night near the County-City Building.
KENNETH FERRIERA, Journal Star
Saturday protest
A protester launches a bottle rocket as Saturday's peaceful protest suddenly turned violent near the County-City Building.
KENNETH FERRIERA, Journal Star
Water
Water from an opened fire hydrant fills the street as protesters clash with law enforcement late Saturday near the County-City Building.
KENNETH FERRIERA, Journal Star
Early Morning Protest
Protesters raise their hands in front of the County-City Building on Saturday night.
JUSTIN WAN, Journal Star
Early Morning Protest
Protesters gather in front of County-City Building on Saturday night.
JUSTIN WAN, Journal Star
Early Morning Protest
A couple embrace on Lincoln Mall as protesters clash with law enforcement at the County-City Building on Saturday.
JUSTIN WAN, Journal Star
Leo Celis Protest
Leo Celis raises his hands in front of the County-City Building on May 30. He was hit several times by rubber bullets, including one that struck him near his right eye.
JUSTIN WAN, Journal Star file photo
Early Morning Protest
Law enforcement officers stand at the entrance to the County-City Building on May 31 during a night of clashes between police and protesters.
JUSTIN WAN, Journal Star file photo
Early Morning Protest
Tear gas shrouds law enforcement positioned at the entrance to the County-City Building during police protests in 2020.
JUSTIN WAN, Journal Star file photo
Early Morning Protest
Protesters tossed fireworks at law enforcement officers guarding the entrance to the County-City Building late on May 30.
JUSTIN WAN, Journal Star file photo
Early Morning Protest
Law enforcement in riot gear deployed tear gas and rubber bullets at protesters on May 30.
JUSTIN WAN, Journal Star file photo
Early Morning Protest
Protesters tossed fireworks in the direction of law enforcement guarding the entrance to the County-City Building on May 30.
JUSTIN WAN, Journal Star file photo
Early Morning Protest
A man wipes his eyes after law enforcement deployed tear gas on protesters late Saturday night near the County-City Building.
JUSTIN WAN, Journal Star
Early Morning Protest
Protesters gather near the County-City Building on Saturday night.
JUSTIN WAN, Journal Star
Early Morning Protest
Fireworks tossed in the direction of law enforcement explodes outside the County-City Building on May 31.
JUSTIN WAN, Journal Star file photo
Early Morning Protest
Protesters offer aid to someone injured during a a Black Lives Matter rally which turned violent on May 30. Law enforcement fired non-lethal projectiles and tear gas at protesters to control the crowd.
JUSTIN WAN, Journal Star file photo
Early Morning Protest
Protesters vandalize an office building on Lincoln Mall on May 31.
JUSTIN WAN, Journal Star file photo
Early Morning Protest
Protesters vandalize an office building on Lincoln Mall on May 31.
JUSTIN WAN, Journal Star file photo
Early Morning Protest
A person uses a phone to capture the scene as protests turned violent in downtown Lincoln on May 31.
JUSTIN WAN, Journal Star file photo
Early Morning Protest
Law enforcement in riot gear advance from the County-City Building and down Lincoln Mall on May 31.
JUSTIN WAN, Journal Star
Early Morning Protest
Law enforcement officers in riot gear advance from County-City Building toward protesters along Lincoln Mall on May 31.
JUSTIN WAN, Journal Star file photo
Early Morning Protest
Protesters sparked a fire in an office building along Lincoln Mall on May 31.
JUSTIN WAN, Journal Star file photo
Early Morning Protest
Law enforcement briefly detained Xavier Packett and Dillon Siebe, who entered buildings with fire extinguishers to douse blazes set by vandals in office buildings along Lincoln Mall, early Sunday. They were later released.
JUSTIN WAN, Journal Star
Early Morning Protest
A woman raises her fist against advancing law enforcement during Saturday night's protest on Lincoln Mall.
JUSTIN WAN, Journal Star
Early Morning Protest
A fellow protester offers spray to a man hit by tear gas on Saturday night.
JUSTIN WAN, Journal Star
Early Morning Protest
Law enforcement clashed with protesters on Lincoln Mall on May 31. In response to reform calls, the city accelerated its plan to equip Lincoln police with body cameras, and the Lancaster County Board approved funding for the County Sheriff’s Office to implement its own body camera program.
JUSTIN WAN, Journal Star file photo
Early Morning Protest
Protesters raise their hands against law enforcement advancing along Lincoln Mall on Saturday night.
JUSTIN WAN, Journal Star
Early Morning Protest
Protesters gather in front of County-City Building as tear gas is seen in the air, Saturday, May 30, 2020.
JUSTIN WAN, Journal Star
Early Morning Protest
A woman looks on from a car in front of County-City Building as protesters clash with police, Saturday.
JUSTIN WAN, Journal Star
Early Morning Protest
Onlookers gather at the gas station opposite of County-City Building as protesters clash with police, Saturday, May 30, 2020.
JUSTIN WAN, Journal Star
Early Morning Protest
Protesters gather at Lincoln Mall during a clash with police near County-City Building, Saturday, May 30, 2020.
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Early Morning Protest
Protesters gather in front of County-City Building as tear gas is seen in the air on May 30.
JUSTIN WAN, Journal Star file photo
Watch Now: Saturday night protests in downtown Lincoln Part 2
Watch Now: Protests erupt into violence in Lincoln Saturday night
Protest and Cleanup, 5.31
Lincoln Fire and Rescue crews continued work May 31 at Universal-Inland Insurance, a multi-story building on Lincoln Mall where vandals sparked a fire in overnight riots.
FRANCIS GARDLER, JOURNAL STAR file photo
Protest and Cleanup, 5.31
Broken windows on the southwest corner of 3 Landmark Centre on Sunday, May 31, 2020, following protests down the street at the County-City building.
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Protest and Cleanup, 5.31
Crews, including volunteers, showed up to help to clean up vandalism along Lincoln Mall.
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Protest and Cleanup, 5.31
The Lincoln Fire Department returned to the scene of an overnight fire at the Universal-Inland Insurance building on Sunday, May 31, 2020, following protests down the street at the County-City building.
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Protest and Cleanup, 5.31
The Lincoln Fire Department returned to the scene of an overnight fire at the Universal-Inland Insurance building on Sunday, May 31, 2020, following protests down the street at the County-City building.
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Protest and Cleanup, 5.31
The Lincoln Fire Department firefighters remove files from an office at the scene of an overnight fire at the Universal-Inland Insurance building on Sunday, May 31, 2020, following protests down the street at the County-City building.
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Protest and Cleanup, 5.31
The Abraham Lincoln statue on the west side of the Nebraska Capitol was spray-painted with an anarchist symbol during protests Sunday morning.
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Protest and Cleanup, 5.31
The Abraham Lincoln statue on the west-side of the Nebraska State Capitol was spray-painted with an anarchist symbol during an overnight protest on Sunday, May 31, 2020.
FRANCIS GARDLER, JOURNAL STAR
Watch Now: Morning-after view of damage from Saturday night’s violence in Lincoln
George Floyd Protest
Jaida Graves, who was hit by Trever Kurtz's Chevy Avalanche pickup, raises her fist as she was loaded onto an ambulance during a protest in response of the death of George Floyd near 25th and O Streets on May 30.
JUSTIN WAN, Journal Star
Protest and Cleanup, 5.31
Broken glass from a bus stop at 11th and Lincoln Mall fills the trash on May 31, following overnight protests down the street at the County-City building.
FRANCIS GARDLER, JOURNAL STAR file photo
Protest and Cleanup, 5.31
Buildings along Lincoln Mall had broken windows on May 31 following protests down the street at the County-City building.
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Protest and Cleanup, 5.31
The cost of replacing the fire-damaged Universal-Inland Insurance building could reach $20 million, according to a preliminary city damage report.
FRANCIS GARDLER, JOURNAL STAR file photo
Protest and Cleanup, 5.31
Lincoln Police detain three occupants of a car near 12th Street and Lincoln Mall during overnight protests in late May.
FRANCIS GARDLER, JOURNAL STAR file photo
Protest and Cleanup, 5.31
Lincoln police advance into the intersection of 12th and Lincoln Mall on May 31 following protests down the street at the County-City building.
FRANCIS GARDLER, JOURNAL STAR file photo
Protest and Cleanup, 5.31
A pair of individuals leap from the broken window of the 3 Landmark Centre building after retrieving fire extinguishers early Sunday.
FRANCIS GARDLER, JOURNAL STAR
Watch: Volunteers help businesses clean up Lincoln Mall
WATCH NOW: Mayor Leirion Gaylor Baird provides updates on protests in Lincoln
Sunday protest
Law enforcement in riot gear stand guard on the steps of the state Capitol building during a peaceful protest on Sunday While the protest was peaceful, events that had unfolded the night before was enough to warrant police to take precaution.
KENNETH FERRIERA, Journal Star
WATCH NOW: Protests over George Floyd's death continue outside state Capitol on Sunday
BLM Peaceful Protest
Thousands of protesters gathered peacefully in front of the state Capitol on Sunday afternoon.
KENNETH FERRIERA, Journal Star
BLM Peaceful Protest
A protester waves an American flag with an "X" painted on it during a peaceful protest Sunday near the state Capitol.
KENNETH FERRIERA, Journal Star
BLM Peaceful Protest
An activist who climbed a statue in front of the County-City Building shouts "Black Lives Matter" during a rally calling for police reform on May 31.
KENNETH FERRIERA, Journal Star file photo
BLM Peaceful Protest
A man who climbed a crosswalk pole holds up a sign in protest to passing cars during a peaceful protest near the Capitol on Sunday.
KENNETH FERRIERA, Journal Star
BLM Peaceful Protest
A sign advocating for the recognition of those who lost their lives is seen along with flowers during a peaceful protest Sunday at the state Capitol.
KENNETH FERRIERA, Journal Star
BLM Peaceful Protest
Protesters march together in solidarity toward the County-City Building during a peaceful march on Sunday.
KENNETH FERRIERA, Journal Star
BLM Peaceful Protest
Protesters wear face masks with the message "I can't breathe" written on tape during a peaceful protest Sunday.
KENNETH FERRIERA, Journal Star
BLM Peaceful Protest
A protester holds flowers in peaceful protest Sunday near the Capitol.
KENNETH FERRIERA, Journal Star
BLM Peaceful Protest
Protesters march peacefully down O Street during a Black Lives Matter rally Sunday that started at the state Capitol.
KENNETH FERRIERA, Journal Star
BLM peaceful protest
A man at Sunday's protest in Lincoln wears tape across his mouth stating "I can't breathe."
KENNETH FERRIERA, Journal Star
Watch Now: Rally outside State Capitol protests George Floyd's death
Watch Now: LJS reporter detained; some protesters arrested after Lincoln curfew
BLM Peaceful Protest
A protester chants "No justice, no peace" during a peaceful protest on Sunday near the state Capitol.
KENNETH FERRIERA, Journal Star
BLM Peaceful Protest
Protesters gather on the steps of the state Capitol during a peaceful protest on May 31 at the state Capitol.
KENNETH FERRIERA, Journal Star file photo
Sunday protest
Protesters bolt from police after tear gas was released in the Lincoln Mall area on May 31.
KENNETH FERRIERA, Journal Star file photo
Sunday protest
Police in riot gear move forward in an effort to clear protesters in Lincoln Mall during a protest that went past a mandated curfew on May 31.
KENNETH FERRIERA, Journal Star file photo
Sunday protest
Police in riot gear line up to block protesters on Sunday in the Lincoln Mall.
KENNETH FERRIERA, Journal Star
Sunday protest
Police in riot gear move forward in the area of Lincoln Mall in an effort to clear protesters after a mandated curfew on May 31.
KENNETH FERRIERA, Journal Star file photo
Sunday protest
Protesters who defied an 8 p.m. curfew raise their fists on the steps of the state Capitol on Sunday.
KENNETH FERRIERA, Journal Star
Sunday protest
A protester shows what he says is wound from a bean bag round during a night of protest on Sunday.
KENNETH FERRIERA, Journal Star
Sunday protest
Police in riot gear line up to block protesters who defied curfew on May 31 in the Lincoln Mall area.
KENNETH FERRIERA, Journal Star file photo
Sunday protest
Police in riot gear move forward in an effort to clear protesters who defied curfew on June 1 in the Lincoln Mall area.
KENNETH FERRIERA, Journal Star file photo
BLM Peaceful Protest
Protesters gather on the steps of the state Capitol during a protest on June 1.
KENNETH FERRIERA, Journal Star file photo
BLM Peaceful Protest
Law enforcement in riot gear stand guard on the steps of the state Capitol building during a peaceful protest May 31. While the protest was peaceful, events that had unfolded the night before was enough to warrant police to take precaution. The words "the salvation of the state is watchfulness in the citizen" can be seen etched into the wall behind them.
KENNETH FERRIERA, Journal Star file photo
Watch Now: Sunday night protests in Lincoln
Watch Now: Curfew arrests on May 31
Watch Now: LSO video of curfew arrests May 31
Target Boarded Up, 6.1
The Target at 333 N. 48th St. temporarily boarded up its front doors Monday.
FRANCIS GARDLER, JOURNAL STAR
Protest, 6.1
Protesters sit in the intersection of South 10th St. and Lincoln Mall in front of the County-City Building on June 1.
FRANCIS GARDLER, JOURNAL STAR FILE PHOTO
Protest, 6.1
Lincoln Mayor Leirion Gaylor Baird (right) addresses protesters who sat in the intersection of South 10th Street and Lincoln Mall in front of the County-City Building on June 1.
FRANCIS GARDLER, JOURNAL STAR file photo
Protest, 6.1
Protesters take a knee in front of the County-City Building on June 1. Black Leaders Movement activists say some still refer to local efforts as "violent" despite dozens of peaceful protests and civic action.
FRANCIS GARDLER, Journal Star file photo
WATCH NOW: Monday night protests in Lincoln run smoothly
WATCH NOW: Marches, speeches highlight Tuesday night protests
Protest, 6.2
Hands are raised Tuesday at the County-City Building when protesters are asked who is eligible to vote in the election this fall.
FRANCIS GARDLER, JOURNAL STAR
Protest, 6.2
Hundreds of protesters gathered for speeches at the County-City Building on June 2.
FRANCIS GARDLER, JOURNAL STAR
Protest, 6.2
With temps in the high 80s at the start of the gathering, Lincoln Police Capt. Don Scheinost hands off water to protesters at the County-City Building on June 2.
FRANCIS GARDLER, JOURNAL STAR file photo
Protest, 6.2
Hundreds of protesters gathered for speeches at the County-City Building on Tuesday.
FRANCIS GARDLER, JOURNAL STAR
Protest, 6.2
Lincoln Mayor Leirion Gaylor Baird (center) sits with the protesters at the County-City Building on Tuesday.
FRANCIS GARDLER, JOURNAL STAR file photo
County-City Building protest
The scene outside the County-City Building on June 1.
ROBERT HOTZ, courtesy photo
County-City Building
Overhead photo of the protesters outside the County-City Building on June 1.
ROBERT HOTZ, courtesy photo
Protest, 6.3
Protesters are escorted by Lincoln police after leaving the state Capitol and marching down K Street on Wednesday.
FRANCIS GARDLER, JOURNAL STAR
Protest, 6.3
Hundreds of protesters gathered at the state Capitol for speeches before marching down K Street on Wednesday.
FRANCIS GARDLER, JOURNAL STAR
Protest, 6.3
Protesters are escorted by Lincoln police after leaving the state Capitol and marching down K Street on June 3.
FRANCIS GARDLER, JOURNAL STAR file photo
Candlelight Vigil
A memorial erected to James Scurlock near 11th Street during a candlelight vigil remembering those lost on Friday June 5 in Lincoln.
KENNETH FERRIERA Journal Star
Candlelight Vigil
Members of Black Lives Matter light candles during a candlelight vigil Friday, June 5, at the state Capitol.
KENNETH FERRIERA Journal Star
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(NEXSTAR) – Responding to a survey, 1,200 Americans explained how much money they’d need to have in order to feel “wealthy.” The answer, it turned out, varied quite a bit depending on where they live.
The survey, conducted by Logica Research for a Charles Schwab report, targeted people ages 21 to 75 in 12 regions of the United States, from Chicago to Houston to San Francisco. Among other questions about personal finances, participants were asked what net worth it takes to be considered “wealthy” in 2022.
Here’s how people responded in each city, according to the Modern Wealth Survey:
- Atlanta: $2.5 million
- Boston: $2.7 million
- Chicago: $2.5 million
- Dallas: $2.6 million
- Denver: $2.3 million
- Houston: $2.6 million
- New York City: $3.4 million
- Phoenix: $2.7 million
- San Francisco: $5.1 million
- Seattle: $3.2 million
- Southern California (covering Los Angeles, Orange County and San Diego): $3.9 million
- Washington, D.C.: $3.3 million
A person’s net worth includes the value of everything they own added up (like cars, homes, and savings), minus any debt they have (like a mortgage or student loans).
For some perspective, the average net worth of an American household was $748,800 in 2019, according to the Federal Reserve. But the average is driven up by a smaller number of very rich people toward the top of the spectrum. The median net worth, which gives a more accurate picture of a typical American household, is far lower at $121,700.
With that in mind, the vast majority of us are pretty far off from being anywhere near what the survey respondents said constitutes “wealthy” (especially those in San Francisco!). But money isn’t the only thing that mattered to the people who participated in the wealth survey; about 60% of respondents said they’d take a pay cut to work for a company that reflected their values.
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Providence artist AGONZA overcomes difficult childhood to leave her mark across the city
Angela Gonzalez is used to rejection.
She was told women don’t do art. She was told she wasn’t ready for it. And she was told her work was too controversial.
“Before, when I applied for murals, nobody wanted to hire me,” Gonzalez recalled. “They thought my art was too politically scary, or my art was too urban or wasn’t visually appealing because I wasn’t hitting the aesthetics that were asked for.”
As Gonzalez, known also as AGONZA, reflected on her past, she stood in front of a larger-than-life mural splashed on the side of Providence’s Lillian Feinstein Senior Center.
Inspired by Monarch butterflies
The wall is awash in Monarch butterflies, three smiling faces, and the word “united” in both English and Spanish.
The message is inspired by the annual migration of the Monarchs, when they huddle on trees in warmer climates during the winter months, stacked atop each other. Alone, one of the winged creatures weigh about the same as a dollar bill. Together, they are capable of bending branches.
“People don’t know that,” Gonzalez said, sporting a pair of paint-splattered pants. “People just know the caterpillar part and then the evolving. But they don’t know the impact after, and I think that’s like me. So I’ve been painting butterflies … and the evolving of myself. So it’s kind of like a self-reflection.”
It’s one of numerous murals Gonzalez has painted across the city, some of which she recently completed in Hartford Park as part of a residency with the Providence Housing Authority.
Lizzie Araujo, director of the city’s Department of Art, Culture and Tourism, said what attracts viewers to Gonzalez’s art — which depicts a wide variety of faces from adults and children to immigrants and people of color — is their ability to identify with it.
“I think people can see themselves in it,” Araujo said. “I think she’s got an incredible way of putting real authenticity in the work that she creates, and I think that folks are really overwhelmed by seeing themselves in such a huge and large, magnificent way.”
Gonzalez’s path to success was anything but easy. Having grown up Providence’s Manton projects, Gonzalez, whose father was in and out of prison, went to live with her grandmother in the Dominican Republic at age 9.
Her Salcedo home had neither running water nor electricity. Animals roamed the streets. Locals subsisted on homegrown crops, which were destroyed one year when a hurricane passed Haiti.
Two years into her stay, Gonzalez’s grandmother died, prompting her to move in with a family friend.
“I had to kind of stick up for myself and take care of myself,” Gonzalez recalled. “So I learned a lot of skills that normally would not be normal for other people.”
Eventually, her father, having been released from prison, arrived to live with her, setting into motion a pattern of violence.
“I had internal bleeding,” Gonzalez said. “My nose was cracked probably twice. It was a lot of abuse going on, and I know I say it lightly, but I feel like I used to be very sensitive about it, but … I’m actually proud to say I’ve overcome that because that’s a big thing. I could’ve died.”
At every turn, the adults who should have protected Gonzalez failed her. Instead of finding her help, Gonzalez’s Catholic school banished her because of the scars on her arms that she tried to cover with sweaters.
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Finding safety and a passion to paint
At age 17, Gonzalez’s stepmother, who adopted her, took Gonzalez out of the country, bringing her to safety.
Eventually, Gonzalez went on to study art at the University of Rhode Island where she found her passion. It started with a canvas then spread to the walls, as Gonzalez wondered whether anyone would one day allow her to paint an entire wall.
Professor Bob Dilworth answered her question.
“I would paint, and he’s like, ‘You’re talented, Angela … we’ve just got to get it out of you,’” Gonzalez remembered. “And then one time he got annoyed because I was so scared to mess up, and he looked at me and he’s like, ‘You better go big, or you better go home.’ And he just walked out of the class. And ever since then it stuck to me.”
Now, Gonzalez is going big across the city, though she still remembers what she thought the very first time she’d seen a mural in Lynn, Massachusetts:
“When I saw that, I literally sat there and was like, ‘I’m going to do that one day.’”
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Veterans Voice: Greenhouse a source of comfort, therapy for residents of vets home
On a Tuesday morning early in June, medical staff will escort residents of the Rhode Island Veterans Home in Bristol to work in their new greenhouse for the first time.
Construction on the 16-by-24-foot facility, consisting of rigid polycarbonate panels supported by a steel framework, was completed in the spring of 2020.
“Just in time for COVID,” laments John Twomey, the 61-year-old retired East Providence police officer who coordinated the project. He has been the University of Rhode Island Master Gardener project leader at the Veterans Home since 2016.
“Because of COVID we’ve never been able to keep the greenhouse open long enough to establish any continuity,” said Paul Murgo, administrator of the Veterans Home. “But now, everyone is on board, and we should be ready to go. We want to get residents involved. For example, they could plant seedlings in their rooms and then later take them out to the greenhouse.”
The new facility will allow residents to work inside year-round, assisted by URI Master Gardeners. “When it’s 75 to 80 degrees inside the greenhouse in the middle of January, that’s a nice way to escape a cold and snowy winter day,” said Twomey.
Murgo agrees. “Next winter we hope to use that greenhouse to get our plants ready for the spring.”
“We are growing plants right now,” said Twomey. “Our plan is to start getting veterans in the greenhouse for a few hours one day a week, then expand as staffing and volunteer coverage allows. Baby steps.”
Twomey has between 15 and 20 volunteers actively working on this project.
“They really are a dedicated group,” added Murgo. “And their work is spread throughout the complex.”
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New Veterans Home has raised beds for gardening
The new Veterans Home has six distinct “neighborhoods,” each of which includes two cottages housing 16 residents each. The two cottages share a common fenced-in courtyard, or patio. The first thing the Master Gardener volunteers did in 2017 was construct raised beds for vegetable and flower gardening in each patio. They also landscaped other portions of the patio area, with plants and materials donated by URI.
“Today, we have a couple of volunteers assigned to each patio,” explained Twomey, “In addition to the volunteers working in the greenhouse.”
Twomey’s wife, Virginia, also a Master Gardener, is responsible for one of the patios.
“There’s a lot of veteran contact there because that’s where they live,” he explained. “When we’re working in the patio they often come out, perhaps for advice on plants. Or they might want to work in the raised beds.” One veteran recently put in 32 tulip and daffodil bulbs.
Richard Shorrock, of Westport, Massachusetts, is a volunteer and a Vietnam-era veteran himself.
“Recently we helped a resident repot a house plant that he enjoys in his room. His enthusiastic appreciation made my day!” said Shorrock.
Twomey was born and raised in East Providence. He joined the Army right after graduating from East Providence High School in 1979, then spent three years as an MP in Hawaii. After leaving the military he went to work for the City of East Providence, and entered the police academy in 1989. He retired in March 2010.
Twomey had been a gardener since childhood, and both he and his wife signed up for the Master Gardener program. When URI asked for a volunteer to pick up the pieces at the Veterans Home in 2016, he raised his hand.
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Gardening is therapeutic
Gardening has been used as a soothing therapy since ancient times. The recorded use of horticulture to calm the senses dates as far back as 2000 BC, according to the National Library of Medicine.
“Around 500 BC, the Persians began creating gardens to please all of the senses by combining beauty, fragrance, music (flowing water) and cooling temperatures.”
Ten years ago, a study titled “What Is the Evidence to Support the Use of Therapeutic Gardens for the Elderly?” concluded: “Horticulture therapy employs plants and gardening activities … and could be utilized to improve the quality of life of the worldwide aging population, possibly reducing costs for long-term, assisted living and dementia unit residents.”
In 2020 Twomey received the Outstanding Master Gardener Award.
The Journal reported at the time, “He led what was the ‘largest and most ambitious community project ever organized by the Master Gardeners, replacement of the 1,500-square-foot greenhouse at the Rhode Island Veterans Home in Bristol.”
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Master Gardener's oldest community project destroyed
When the new Veterans Home opened in October 2017, an important element was left out of the state-of-the art complex.
There was no replacement for the old, wood-framed greenhouse and 25 gardens that had been part of the old home.
“That was the oldest community project conducted by the URI Master Gardener Program, and in fact was our only project that received a national award,” said Rudi Hempe, one of the leaders of that initiative.
Volunteers were "heartbroken that their work had been destroyed," said Twomey. “The gardens had represented thousands of hours of work over 25 years.”
“The wooden hoop house and 25 gardens [they] had tended carefully for decades were cleared away during construction,” wrote former Journal veterans columnist Mary Talbot in December 2019.
“Gardening was always a favorite calming and therapeutic activity for the veterans who resided in Bristol. It was part of their identity.”
Twomey credits much of the project’s success to Hempe, whom he calls his mentor. Hempe, himself a previous Outstanding Master Gardener Award winner, brought in volunteers and was crucial on the fundraising side.
Hempe was secretary of the Master Gardener Foundation of RI Inc., the fundraising arm of the URI Master Gardener program.
“John approached me about a grant to fund the new greenhouse,” Hempe said. The idea was appealing, especially since Hempe was himself a combat veteran, having served as an Army adviser in Vietnam.
The Independent newspaper described him in August 2021 as "a South County institution who also spent over a half-century of editing, writing and managing local newspapers from North Kingstown to Charlestown and communities in between.”
Hempe, 82, lives in Narragansett. He is a Master Gardener Hall of Fame member who has volunteered some 20,000 hours since the current century began to “build an understanding of gardens, plants and anything that grows in soil.”
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Champlin Foundation grant turns dream into reality
The Master Gardener Foundation applied to the Champlin Foundation and was awarded a $95,000 grant in December 2018. Because of unforeseen steel and transportation price increases, more money was needed to complete the project.
Hempe, Twomey and their team raised an additional $32,500 by soliciting veterans groups, police organizations and the general public.
They were also able to convince companies such as the Cardi Corporation, National Grid, and mulch supplier ELJ Inc., as well as the Town of Bristol, to provide In-kind or discounted services.
The grading, foundation and other elements of construction (such as plumbing and electrical) required licensed contractors, several of whom donated their labor or worked at reduced rates. The building itself, however, was erected by about 20 volunteers.
According to Hempe, much of that work was done by the Master Gardener Program support group, known as Rudi's Rangers, many of whom are also veterans.
“The greenhouse arrived in thousands of parts,” recalled Hempe. “It was like a giant Erector set."
The building was completed in November 2019, and Twomey added the utilities that winter. “We got our occupancy permit in May of 2020, then COViD shut everything down.”
Hempe concludes, “The bottom line is to offer residents some therapeutic activity, and give them an alternative to watching TV. Gardening fosters conversations, increases camaraderie and can provide some education.”
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Calendar: Veterans events
Monday, 7 p.m.: North Kingstown American Legion Post 12 meeting, Beachwood House, 44 Beach St., North Kingstown. Contact Steve Sharkey, (401) 714-8872.
Tuesday, noon to 5 p.m.: VFW blood drive with the Rhode Island Blood Center at VFW Post 8955, Main Hall, 113 Beach St., Westerly. Appointment necessary. Visit ribc.org/giveblood to book. Walk-ins only accepted if safe spacing permits. Eat, hydrate, bring identification with you. Masks required. If you prefer to donate at a blood center closer to home you may do so; mention Sponsor Code 0902.
Wednesday, 10 a.m., Annual wreath-laying ceremony, The Garden of Heroes, South Lawn, Rhode Island State House, 82 Smith St., Providence. RSVP to Grace Sneesby, (401) 222-1445, or grace.sneesby@ltgov.ri.gov.
Thursday, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.; Annual virtual career fair hosted by the Enlisted Association of the National Guard. This is the nation’s largest event of its kind for the National Guard Community. Log in from your phone, tablet or computer to access nationwide employment opportunities and interactive hiring rooms. Get your résumé seen by employers across the United States. To register, go to eangus.org/national-guard-community-virtual-career-fair/ or email eangus@eangus.org.
Friday, 10 a.m., Carlo Lafazia Memorial Rededication Ceremony, Eagle Square Park, corner of Admiral Street and Douglas Avenue. The City of Providence, led by Councilor David Salvatore, will rededicate the Lafazia Square Monument, a chiseled stone block that was vandalized and knocked off its foundation last June. Carlo Lafazia was a Providence-born World War I veteran killed in action during the Meuse-Argonne Offensive on Oct. 11, 1918, one month before the Armistice.
Friday to Monday, May 30, Boots on the Ground for Heroes Memorial at Fort Adams, Newport, organized by Operation Stand Down RI. Free admission and parking. A patriotic display of more than 7,000 boots will honor service members who have fallen since 9/11. On Friday, starting at 8 a.m., the memorial will open to the public. Hours are 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Friday through Sunday, and 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Memorial Day. There will be a special ceremony for Rhode Island’s Gold Star Families to place the boots representing their fallen loved ones at 6:30 p.m. Saturday. On Sunday from 5 to 6 p.m. the 88th Army Band, Rhode Island National Guard will present a patriotic concert.
Monday, May 30, Military Police Regimental Association Memorial March. Park at Reynolds’ Memorial Field, 498 South Rd., Exeter. Meet at 7:45 a.m., march begins 8 a.m. and ends at the Rhode Island Veterans Memorial Cemetery. There will be a brief ceremony and then participants will be bused back to their cars. Contact Maj. Sean Fitzpatrick, (401) 275-4420 or sean.w.fitzpatrick3.mil@army.mil.
Monday, May 30, 8:30 a.m., Special Forces Association Memorial Day Ceremony. Rhode Island Chapter 48 members and guests should assemble at the Special Forces Monument, Rhode Island Veterans’ Memorial Cemetery, 301 South County Trail, Exeter. Contact Maj. Tom Duffney (USA Ret) at tmduffney@gmail.com.
Monday, May 30, 9 a.m., North Kingstown Memorial Day Commemoration. Veterans’ Memorial Park across from Town Hall, 80 Boston Neck Road. Parade will start at 10 a.m. with the route though Wickford Village onto Tower Hill Road to the Grand Army of the Republic Memorial at Elm Grove Cemetery, 960 Tower Hill Rd. Wreath laying ceremonies are expected to begin at 11 a.m. Contact Bill Pennoyer, (401) 398-2358.
Monday, May 30, 10 a.m.: South Kingstown Memorial Day Parade, sponsored by South Kingstown VFW – Washington County Post 916. Kicks off on Holly Street in Wakefield, then turns south onto Main Street, and concludes on High Street at Saugatucket Park, where a brief memorial ceremony will take place. Program will culminate with a wreath laying at the Saugatucket Veterans Monument and a wreath toss into the Saugatucket River, followed by an Honor Guard Gun Salute and Taps. Following the ceremony, the public is invited to Elks Lodge 1899, 60 Belmont St., Wakefield, for refreshments. Contact Steve Stewart, (401) 789-1657 or steve0stewart@outlook.com.
To report the outcome of a previous activity, or to add an event to our calendar, email details (including a contact name and phone number/ email address) to veteranscolumn@ providencejournal.com.
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Warwick police seek public's help in finding missing woman, 44
The Warwick police are looking for the public's help in finding a missing woman.
Charlotte Lester, 44, of Warwick was last seen at about 10 p.m. last Monday in the Apponaug neighborhood of Warwick, the police said.
She was reported missing by an acquaintance on Thursday after she hadn't contacted friends for several days, the police said. Her dog was found abandoned near Elmwood Avenue Wednesday night.
Lester is described as 5 feet, 7 inches tall with a slim to medium build. She has brown eyes and brown hair but might sometimes wear a wig.
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The police are asking people to watch for her and her pickup truck, a 2006 Red Toyota Tacoma with a black front bumper and aftermarket rims, possibly having a Rhode Island license plate,1IL194.
The police are asking anyone with information to contact the Warwick Police Department at (401) 468-4233 or (401) 468-4200.
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Pennsylvania’s former top law enforcement officer, who served jail time for leaking secret investigative files and lying about it, is due in court Monday, facing the prospect of more time behind bars after she was arrested for drunken driving in March.
Kathleen Kane, the first woman and first Democrat to be elected attorney general in the state, awaits a hearing in Montgomery County Court on an alleged probation violation. She will appear before the same judge who sentenced her in the original leak case.
Once a rising star in Pennsylvania politics, Kane resigned as attorney general after being convicted in 2016 of perjury, obstruction and other counts for leaking grand jury material to embarrass a rival prosecutor. She served eight months of a 10-to-23-month sentence before being released in 2019.
On March 12, police in Scranton were called to the scene of a two-car crash and said they found Kane behind the wheel of an Audi.
Kane told responding officers she was a designated driver, but surveillance video showed Kane herself had been drinking alcohol at a Scranton restaurant shortly before the crash, according to an affidavit.
Kane had watery, bloodshot eyes and slurred her words — police said she had trouble saying the word “designated” — and failed a field sobriety test, the documents said.
Kane was charged with drunken driving and careless driving. Four days later, a Montgomery County judge issued a bench warrant for her arrest on the alleged probation violation. Kane is on probation until October 2025.
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Kane, 55, has been jailed at Montgomery County Correctional Facility outside Philadelphia since April 29.
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Hammer, chisel, stone: Limestone Symposium has tools to teach creativity in carving
With limestone, there's no sanding or polishing; the mark of the chisel is evident. At this year's Indiana Limestone Symposium at Bybee Stone Co. in Ellettsville, the stone you will carve, the tools you will need and the workshops led by nationally recognized stone artists are included with registration.
Hammer, chisel, ancient stone — and sweat — come together to create sculptures.
"A bunch of sweaty women and men carving stone in a tiny little meadow," said Laura Bybee, describing one of her favorite aspects of the annual program.
Chisel and carve for a day or few weeks, depending on which sessions you choose. Beginners and experienced carvers are welcome, and kids age 10-17 will receive instruction tailored for them.
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Master sculptors Amy Brier and Frank Young founded the Indiana Limestone Symposium in 1996, channeling the Greek tradition of gathering to learn and talk about a subject. Instructors will be constantly onsite to lend guidance.
Brier had been carving in Italy when she noticed a carving symposium. The sculptors received a stipend, a piazza was closed off, and quarry blocks were positioned to be carved. The finished works became property of the town. She began to plan.
"I came here for grad school and met Frank (Young), then director of the Bloomington Area Arts Council and a long time carver. I asked him why there was not such an event here, and he said 'Let's do it!'"
Young went to school with Will Bybee, president of Bybee Stone Co. Brier, while carving in the stone yard of New York City's Cathedral of St. John the Divine, had heard good things about Bybee. She knew to be successful, her stone carving workshops had to be somehow instructive.
"So our symposium is an educational event where one can learn and share skills, ideas and tools," she said.
Part of knowing how to carve is leaving enough stone until the final steps, where the forms are fixed in place and shadows are hollowed.
"It is a good feeling to know that the work will long outlast the carver. Much of what we know about ancient cultures comes from their stone work," Brier said. "I think of the carvers as the high-tech experts of their time."
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Sculptor Dale Enochs has taught at the symposium (his sculptural work is featured at the Indianapolis airport) and enjoys the students' enthusiasm and curiosity.
"For those that are open to it, learning is a revelation, it is tactile, it is exciting."
And don't worry about a goof being carved in stone.
"Mistakes are ultimately beneficial, they cause one to pause and think and then find solutions. It is part of the creative process."
Bill Holladay is a serial return student, having missed one year only during the pandemic.
"This gathering of remarkable, talented artists from all over the country welcomed me, a rank beginner, patiently answered my rookie questions, and gave me tips, whether to keep me from doing something stupid or just to show me an easier way," he said.
Carver camaraderie keeps him coming back.
If you go
WHAT: Indiana Limestone Symposium
WHEN and WHERE: June 5-25, with workshops for one day or several weeks at Bybee Stone Co., 6293 Mathews Drive, Ellettsville
REGISTER: Registration is open. To register, and for schedule and class details, go to https://limestonesymposium.org/sessions/.
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ESTERO, Fla. – An 86-year-old Fort Myers woman was killed in a crash on US 41 at Williams Road in Estero Sunday night.
The crash happened around 9:20 p.m. when an 88-year-old Fort Myers man driving a sedan made a left turn from US 41 onto Williams Road in front of another driver headed south on US 41, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
A 20-year-old Fort Myers man driving a pickup truck crashed into the side of the sedan, troopers said.
The 86-year-old passenger in the sedan was rushed to Gulf Coast Medical Center where she was later pronounced dead. The driver of the sedan was left seriously injured.
The driver of the pickup truck along with his two passengers were uninjured in the incident.
FHP is continuing to investigate the crash.
No further details were immediately available.
Count on NBC2 to bring you the latest information as it is released.
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NORTH FORT MYERS, Fla. — Styrofoam in mangroves is a problem along the Caloosahatchee River in North Fort Myers.
Anyone is welcome to volunteer to clean up North Shore Park today, May 23, from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m.
Keep Lee County Beautiful is hosting the event and there will be representatives from the City of Fort Myers, the sheriff’s office, and more.
It’s an area that needs cleaning up with large amounts of styrofoam gathered in the mangroves.
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Whether 2022 is the hurricane season when the proverbial “big one” hits Cape Coral or not, you may already be paying for it. The parade of expensive hurricanes hitting the US in recent years combined with the dire straits Florida’s home insurance market finds itself in is forcing some insurers like FEMA’s flood program to fall deep into debt, private insurers to go out of business, and the remaining companies operating in the Sunshine State to increase premiums by thousands of dollars a year or drop customers altogether.
Tonight at 6 p.m. on NBC2 News, Meteorologist Rob Duns speaks to city leaders in Cape Coral, meteorologists with the National Hurricane Center, homeowners and insurance experts to consider the question: “is Cape Coral ready for the big one?”
Making sure Southwest Florida’s biggest city is ready for the worst requires making sure the city is doing what it can to mitigate storm-related issues with infrastructure, and verifying the city’s residents have enough of and the right kind of insurance to rebuild should we get hit this year. Thanks to issues with the insurance industry and Cape Coral’s rapid growth, this is becoming increasingly challenging and expensive.
In Rob’s report you will get a storm history lesson by looking at when in recorded history hurricanes have directly tracked over where Cape Coral stands today. You’ll learn about the state of home and flood insurance in our state, and why the forward speed of tropical systems has been slowing in recent decades, increasing the risk to insurance companies and those of us who live in Southwest Florida.
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CEDARVILLE, N.Y. - A fully-involved structure fire claimed the lives of two dogs and displaced five adults and two children on Saturday.
Cedarville Fire Department was called to a single-family home on Cullen Road around 10:25 p.m. for a fully-involved structure fire. People inside the home were able to evacuate before crews arrived on the scene.
Cedarville Fire Chief Dan Coffin tells NEWSChannel 2 that 10 fire departments were called in for mutual aid. Three dogs were inside the home at the time of the fire, crews were able to rescue one. Coffin says it took two hours to get the fire under control.
The American Red Cross is assisting the family.
The cause of the fire is under investigation.
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by: Austin Franklin Posted: May 23, 2022 / 09:10 AM CDT Updated: May 23, 2022 / 09:11 AM CDT SHARE BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — United States Senate candidate Katie Britt joined CBS 42 Morning News for a one-on-one interview ahead of Tuesday’s primary election. You can watch the whole interview in the video player above.
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Listen to Valley 101: Who named Camelback Mountain and other answers to Phoenix's history
It's no secret that Maricopa County is growing quickly. New apartments in Phoenix are being built just as fast as people are moving into them.
The Census Bureau reported that the county added 58,246 new residents from July 2020 to July 2021.
It is now the fastest growing county in the nation.
And even outside Maricopa County, Arizona has seen immense growth over the last year. The census showed that more than 98,000 people moved to Arizona in that year. Only 832 of them came from what is called “natural change," which refers to deaths and births.
The rest have moved from other states.
In this week's episode of Valley 101, a podcast by The Arizona Republic and azcentral.com, we want to welcome newcomers to the metro Phoenix area by answering four questions about its history.
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'A gift in his name:' Family partners with Phoenix swim school after toddler drowns
The summer months bring scorching heat and send everyone rushing to their pools for a chance to cool off, which makes pool safety a priority, especially for children.
According to the nonprofit Child Safety Zone, the total number of drownings and water incidents involving children in Arizona has increased every year since 2019.
In Maricopa and Pinal counties, Child Safety Zone reported five deaths due to drowning for children 5-years-old or younger in 2019. That number increased to 14 in 2020, and jumped to 19 in 2021.
In January, a 3-year-old boy was found unresponsive in a Phoenix pool near Bell Road and 21st Avenue. He eventually died in the emergency room.
In April a 3-year-old girl died after being pulled from a pool in Phoenix near Thomas Road and Seventh Avenue.
The Arizona Department of Health Services lists drowning as the third most common cause of unintentional injury-related deaths. They also identify children ages 1-4 as the group with the highest risk of drowning.
The Andersons are just one of many Valley families who have experienced the tragedy of losing a child due to drowning. Sybastian Anderson passed away at the age of 2 in 2016 after drowning in the pool at his grandmother's home in Surprise, Arizona.
"The morning was a Tuesday, and it was the 26th of July. I remember sitting in the hospital, and it was the worst pain in the world because it wasn't a dream, it was our reality," said Sybastian's aunt, Kasey Anderson.
According to Kasey Anderson, Sybastian was not afraid of the water. He would routinely like to be carried in the water by a family member when they would be in the pool.
'A gift in his name'
The Andersons were a family of generational swimmers. Kasey Anderson and her brother Anthony Anderson, Sybastian's father, had been comfortable swimming at a young age. According to Kasey Anderson, swimming almost seemed to run in the family, and it was customary for children to learn how to swim around the age of two.
During Christmastime in 2016, the Andersons made the choice to give a gift in Sybastian's name to help others avoid a similar tragic death.
"We started telling Sybastian's story that Christmas, because the idea of not giving a gift to him was not acceptable. And we weren't gonna be able to give him a gift, so we're gonna give a gift in his name," Kasey Anderson said.
The Andersons decided to go to the Aqua Tots location in Surprise where they offered to pay for the swimming lessons of three boys. The safe kids program at Aqua Tots was exactly the type of program they were looking to support.
The goal was to match the age Sybastian would turn that year, so they returned to Aqua Tots and supported four children by paying for their swim lessons in 2017 around Sybastian's birthday in March.
As time passed, they decided to do more in an effort to help children in honor of Sybastian.
"We wanted more, so we did other things as well. I think one year we went and got school supplies and donated to a school. We've done the Luv 2 Play play place because (Sybastian) enjoyed going down the slides," said Kasey.
Ultimately, they found themselves focused on how to further help families practice pool safety.
Family seeks to raise awareness
"The idea that our family was so water knowledgeable, and yet it happened to us, is where we kept circling around to," said Kasey Anderson.
Roughly two to three months ago, the Andersons made a call to Eric Edelman, general manager of North Phoenix Aqua Tots swimming school in Phoenix, to try and coordinate distributing gift certificates for families who may need help paying for the lessons.
But rather than continue to facilitate handing out gift certificates to families in need, Edelman thought an even greater step would be to set up a scholarship that would give families the opportunity to train their young children to handle situations like the one the Andersons experienced.
The scholarship program is currently being developed. It is aimed toward children ages 3-8 — specifically children ages 3-5.
"Our lessons at that age focus on falling into the pool and being able to self survive ... to roll over to your back and do the elementary backstrokes and get out of the pool safely and not panic when you fall in," explained Edelman.
The Andersons have donated $400 for the scholarship program, and Aqua Tots has decided to match that as well. Other families attending the school have donated funds and unused classes as well.
One month of classes — one class per week for four weeks — costs $99 at Aqua Tots.
The scholarship will only be offered at two locations. The North Phoenix swim school, located at 1930 W. Pinnacle Peak Rd., and the Central Phoenix swim school, located at 7824 N. 12th St.
"This first round, we'll definitely have eight families that will benefit from it. Our hope is that we have an outpouring of love and support and we end up with more than that. We could do 12 to 16," said Edelman.
For the Andersons, one of the main goals of the partnership is to raise awareness and introduce the conversation of water safety to children.
"I think it needs to be well-rehearsed for people that have a pool, or are thinking about getting a pool, that it needs to be within reason that people need to understand the actual dangers behind it," said Anthony.
Those looking to apply to or support the scholarship program can do so by contacting Eric Edelman at northphoenixgm@aqua-tots.com. Lessons are expected to begin in September.
Reach breaking news reporter Adam Terro at adam.terro@arizonarepublic.com.
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KINGSPORT, Tenn. (WJHL) — City Attorney Mike Billingsley dedicated 28 years to the City of Kingsport. On Monday, the longtime city leader announced his retirement set for May 31.
A release from the city detailed Billingsley’s work, revealing he joined the City of Kingsport in 1994 as the city attorney and even stepped in as interim city manager twice during his career. He served under six mayors, five city managers and dozens of alderman and alderwomen.
“I’ve loved every minute of my time in Kingsport, even the down times,” Billingsley stated in a news release. “It’s a great community and I’ve enjoyed the people I’ve worked with. They’re great people.”
The Nashville native earned his law degree from the University of Tennessee and spent many years representing public agencies in his private practice. After nearly 30 years in Kingsport, however, it is not on his agenda to move away from the Model City.
Instead, he and his family intend to use their free time traveling.
“I love our country and I plan on seeing more of it. There’s plenty of places I’ve not been yet,” Billingsley said.
City Manager Chris McCartt worked with Billingsley for almost three decades and commended him for his service during a recent Board of Mayor and Aldermen meeting, the release stated.
“I have worked with Mike for 25 years and if I could sum his career up in one word, it would be ‘dedicated,’” McCartt said. “Mike has dedicated himself to the city for nearly 30 years and he has played a significant role in countless projects, often behind the scenes. I wish him all the best in retirement.”
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SULLIVAN COUNTY, Tenn. (WJHL) — The Tennessee Department of Transportation’s (TDOT) SmartWay map reports lane closures on I-81 northbound Monday morning.
TDOT reported that a multi-vehicle crash occurred near Exit 69 in Blountville. The reported crash closed the right lane and shoulder.
A preliminary report from the Tennessee Highway Patrol revealed that the crash, which occurred at 7:36 a.m., involved a tractor-trailer and a 2011 Chevy Silverado 1500. The tractor-trailer’s driver had pulled over on the right shoulder and stepped out of the tractor-trailer.
The THP reported that the Chevy “failed to keep in its proper lane” and hit the tractor-trailer at mile marker 71.6 before coming to “an uncontrolled final rest off the right-hand side of the interstate.”
Neither drivers were injured during the incident.
Charges could follow as the THP continues to investigate the crash.
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WASHINGTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WJHL) – Maria Lee, Tennessee’s First Lady, is set to visit the state’s oldest town to help thank foster care families in the area Monday.
According to a press release, Lee will visit the George Jaynes Justice Center and distribute meal boxes to foster families to celebrate National Foster Care Month.
The event is being put on in partnership with One Generation Away, a nonprofit that focuses on combatting hunger throughout the United States.
The release states that 8,509 children are in foster care within Tennessee alone and encouraged the public to research how they can support foster children or families online.
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Marineland votes to send its comprehensive plan to state for review
The Marineland Town Commission on Thursday voted to transmit its comprehensive plan to the state for its review and comments.
Some residents and neighbors of the tiny town covering slivers of both St. Johns and Flagler counties were concerned that the plan did not do enough to protect Marineland from overdevelopment.
Jen Lomberk of the Matanzas Riverkeeper watched the process closely.
“I feel a lot better about the version that was adopted at today’s meeting than the version that was proposed in January,” Lomberk said after the meeting. “The version in January had removed a lot of the environmental protections and a lot of the caps on impervious surfaces and the amount of development that could take place in the town and so we were really adamant those protections and those safeguards remain in the plan and for the most part, most of them did.”
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Residents and neighbors of Marineland were particularly concerned by rumors that a large RV park was planned for the town and they turned out in force at some recent meetings to make sure the Town Commission knew they were opposed. No plans for an RV park had been submitted.
Marineland Mayor Angela TenBroeck and Commissioners Gary Inks and James Townsend voted to transmit the comprehensive plan to the state which will review it, make any comments and send it back to the town for review and adoption.
Commissioners made a couple of final changes to the plan before the vote. The draft plan included limiting RVs in town to a maximum of 10. But TenBroeck said she was concerned that could create hardships for the University of Florida Whitney Lab, the Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission or another group that needed temporary housing.
Townsend suggested taking RV applications on a case-by-case basis, but Town Planner Janis Fleet said that approach would not be appropriate for a comprehensive plan. She said that would be an issue to take up in the town’s land development regulation.
The Town Commission ultimately decided to change the wording to state that no RV parks are permitted in town and remove the numerical limit.
During public comments, Ramona Eppes, a resident, raised the issue of TenBroeck’s link to Jim Jacoby of Jacoby Development, which owns some of the undeveloped land in Marineland.
Eppes asked the mayor whether she should recuse herself.
“I’m asking as a citizen and I’m being totally transparent,” Eppes said. “I think if you would have told everyone and been open and not relied on someone finding out and reporting the facts, I think we all would feel a little more comfortable.”
TenBroeck, who is a farmer, responded she did not have a business relationship with Jacoby.
“The people who own the land (in Marineland) are two people and one of them owns the land that I lease,” TenBroeck said.
TenBroeck, who is a farmer, said if someone checks on the computer they would find out what they do.
"And I think that development and farming are two separate things," TenBroeck said.
TenBroeck said in a previous interview with The News-Journal that Jacoby has a 19% stake in her company, Worldwide Aquaponics in Putnam County. In exchange for that stake, TenBroeck gets a 100-year lease on the land in Putnam County to operate Worldwide Aquaponics.
Town Attorney Dennis Bayer said that in 2006 someone filed a complaint because a town commissioner was employed by Jacoby. The state determined that there was no conflict, Bayer said.
“There is no conflict when we are at this stage of the process doing a legislative action dealing with the comp plan,” Bayer said. “There is no development proposal in front of us to say I want x number of units on the property. The state of Florida has given us guidance that says clearly there is no conflict under these circumstances.”
Bayer provided a copy of the 2006 opinion from the Florida Commission on Ethics which stated that there was no conflict if a town commissioner were to vote on a PUD/rezoning application from a developer who bought the land from the town commissioner’s employer, according to the opinion. The town commissioner’s employer also plans to develop his own property to complement the developer’s property. The commissioner worked for one of Jacoby’s companies, the opinion stated.
Also, at the start of the meeting, Commissioner Inks said an earlier News-Journal article created a “false impression” about the Town Commission’s responsibility for the proposed changes in the comprehensive plan. He said a former mayor was responsible for the changes.
“None of the present town commissioners were the authors or officials authorizing these changes,” Inks stated.
The link between the mayor and Jacoby was a concern, said Barbara Battelle, another Marineland resident who attended the meeting.
“That’s always a concern,” she said in an interview.
Battelle is a professor emeritus at the University of Florida Department of Neuroscience in the medical school and ran a lab at the Whitney Lab for 30 years. She moved to Marineland in 1985.
She said the prohibition on RV parks was good and the comp plan was in better shape.
“The comp plan is much improved from the first version that we saw,” she said.
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Fire still burns on barge in Delaware Bay; Coast Guard requests boaters avoid the area
Local fire agencies continue to fight a barge fire on the Delaware Bay that has kept them busy since they first responded with the Coast Guard around 1 a.m. Monday.
Crews at the Sector Delaware Bay Command Center received a call early Monday morning reporting the fire about nine miles south of Port Mahon, according to a Coast Guard news release.
The Coast Guard launched a 29-foot Response Boat Small-boat crew to assist and monitor the incident. There were six fire boats on scene from local fire agencies actively fighting the fire as of 8 a.m.
The barge was reportedly carrying household appliances for scrap, according to the release.
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“Our highest priority is ensuring the safety of firefighters and response personnel on scene,” said Capt. Jonathan Theel, Sector Delaware Bay Captain of the Port. “We will also work to mitigate any environmental threats and protect the flow of commerce within this vital port.”
There are no injuries and no evidence of pollution impacting the waterway. The cause of the fire is not known at this time, the Coast Guard said.
The Coast Guard requests that all mariners avoid the area of the fire.
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A global fast-food chain that has stood out for offering almost literally everything but hamburgers is finally getting into the burger game.
Arby's, known for its roast beef and poultry, and for experimenting with meats like venison and elk, on Monday launched a limited-time-only Wagyu Steakhouse Burger, the trade publication Restaurant Business reported.
The journal reported that the $5.99 burger, which will only be offered through July, is 50% larger than McDonald's Quarter Pounder - and will be cooked quite a bit differently than a regular fast-food hamburger.
Arby's has more than 3,500 locations, including three in New York City and a little over a dozen in New Jersey, mostly in the southern part of the state.
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Nassau County police are expected to share new details Monday on an alleged drunken-driving crash that killed three women over the weekend, while the 22-year-old driver accused in the case awaits his arraignment.
The identities of the three women killed in the New Hyde Park crash just after 11 p.m. Saturday have not yet been released. Those -- along with other relevant details -- may be shared at a planned news conference later in the day.
Police sources close to the investigation say the names' release may be delayed because two of the victims are from North Carolina. They were in New York for a Sweet 16, the sources said, though it's not clear if they're around the same age.
The women were in the backseat of a Mercedes-Benz when it smashed into a Lincoln Town Car with six people inside on Jericho Turnpike. Responding officers found mangled cars and multiple victims. All three women were pronounced dead.
The two other passengers in the Lincoln and the driver were taken to a local hospital and are expected to survive.
The Mercedes driver, 22-year-old Dante Lennon, has been arrested on charges of vehicular manslaughter and driving while intoxicated. He was taken to a hospital for treatment of injuries he suffered in the crash. It wasn't clear when he'd be arraigned.
Information on a possible attorney for the Freeport man wasn't immediately clear.
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Price gouging baby formula won't be allowed in New York City, Mayor Eric Adams said Sunday after signing a new executive order declaring a state of emergency for the city.
A nationwide shortage of formula has parents and families scrambling to track down supplies as store shelves sit empty and communities turn to collection drives to redistribute available supplies.
"At its core, the nationwide infant formula shortage is a public health issue, triggered by failings in our economic and regulatory systems," Health Commissioner Ashwin Vasan said in the mayor's announcement.
The executive order, in place for 30 days, comes as nearly half of all tri-state retailers face a depleted stock of formula, according to the mayor's office.
President Joe Biden triggered the Defense Production Act last week to prioritize the delivery of formula ingredients to manufacturers. He also enacted Operation Fly Formula, with the first shipments of formula from overseas arriving this past weekend.
The nationwide crisis stems from a voluntary recall and facility closure by one of the largest formula providers in country, Abbott Nutrition.
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Addressing a series of events that left three people dead and others hospitalized, Lincoln Police Chief Teresa Ewins said the city remains safe.
Speaking on Monday morning, Ewins addressed three events in four days that represented the first killings in Lincoln of the year.
Ewins said officers are "working tirelessly" to investigate the crimes, but no arrests have been made in connection with shootings Saturday and Sunday morning.
Early Saturday morning, three people were shot on a sidewalk outside a bar on the 1100 block of O Street.
Ewins said about an hour before officers heard the gunshots, they had responded to a call inside Gravity, where an altercation was reported.
Ewins said parties were separated inside the bar, but after bar break, three people approached a group outside the bar and one of them fired three shots, striking a 22-year-old female who sustained life-threatening injuries, a 25-year-old male who remains hospitalized in serious but stable condition and a 26-year-old male who was treated and released.
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The suspected shooter fled the scene.
Ewins said the Saturday morning shooting is not connected with another reported Sunday morning at a residence near 30th and P streets where a large party had taken place.
Officers found two gunshot victims inside the home. Both men, ages 26 and 42, died of their injuries. Another man went to a local hospital with a gunshot wound.
Ewins said officers have recovered two handguns, but no arrests have been reported.
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Lincoln Police officials will hold a news conference at 9 a.m. Monday following a weekend that saw two people killed and another four wounded by gunfire.
Readers can view a livestream of the news conference on the Journal Star's Facebook page or follow live updates here.
The news conference comes after a pair of shootings over the weekend that followed the city's first suspected killing of the year Thursday, when Henry Lee Jones, a 57-year-old Lincoln man, was killed in a fight outside his central-Lincoln home.
Three others were injured in an early-morning shooting outside a downtown bar on Saturday, the police department said. And another three people were shot — two of them fatally — inside a house near 30th and P streets early Sunday morning.
In all, three people have died and another four remain hospitalized after a deadly five-day stretch in Lincoln, where the police department had not investigated a fatal shooting or suspected killing since late October, when 24-year-old Goa Dat, of Omaha, died after he was shot riding in a car on U.S. 77 between Rosa Parks Way and West A Street.
Between Oct. 30 and Thursday, when Jones was killed, Lincoln went 211 days without a suspected killing. Now, three city residents have died in apparent homicides in the last four days.
This is a developing story. Stay with JournalStar.com for updates.
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 402-473-7223 or awegley@journalstar.com.
On Twitter @andrewwegley
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'I can't say their names': Brockton vigil denounces hate in wake of racist massacre
BROCKTON — "I can't say their names for I would get lost in the thousands," Ayanna Blake, Brockton's first-ever youth poet laureate, said under the sweltering sun at City Hall Plaza.
Mayor Robert Sullivan hosted a "Vigil Against Hate" on Saturday afternoon to denounce hatred in all its forms and against all groups across the city, state, nation and abroad.
Blake read an original poem highlighting the violence against Black people and other oppressed groups in America.
The vigil comes after a teenage gunman killed 10 people and injured three others, most of them Black, at a supermarket in Buffalo, New York, on Saturday, May 14, marking the deadliest mass shooting of the year in the United States.
"Their names are etched in my bones," the 16-year-old Brockton High School junior continued.
Her poem moved the audience, who gave her a standing ovation and snaps once she finished her reading.
People from Brockton's community came together in solidarity to mourn the lives of those who have died as a result of hatred in the United States.
"This isn't about your gender or sexuality; this isn't about what religion you practice. This is about respect and dignity for your neighbors," Sullivan said. "This is about love and unity."
The mayor thanked attendees for coming to the vigil in the middle of the afternoon on Saturday.
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"There are many places you could be this afternoon with this beautiful weather, but we are so grateful you are here," he said.
Sullivan invited Phyllis Ellis, the president of the Brockton-Area Branch NAACP, to speak next.
"Hatred is more inclusive now than it ever has been," Ellis said. "We've seen a rising number of acts against Black people, Asian people — in the last year — the LGBTQ+ community, Muslims and Jews."
"On May 14, 10 people died. They join the 8,000 other people who died at the hands of hate last year," she continued. "But, living still goes on despite the hate."
"We honor the innocent lives that were taken by hatred and violence," Ellis said. "Death snatched them all, but today's vigil brings them back in spirit and harmony."
The mayor invited state Rep. Michelle DuBois to the podium next. The Brockton Democrat, whose district includes the East Side of Brockton, West Bridgewater and East Bridgewater, announced that she is working alongside other lawmakers to start an investigative team who will look into white supremacy online.
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Events like May 14's Buffalo shooting, where the gunman streamed the events on Twitch, inspired this.
"There are a lot of inequities in our society," she said. "Recent events have exposed the worst violence I've ever seen against marginalized groups."
Having grown up in Brockton, she said, "I've seen a lot of violence through the years, but it's never been as bad as this."
"Small acts can make a big difference, and I'm an ally for all of those who are oppressed," she said.
In mourning the lives of the thousands of innocent people who have been taken too soon throughout the years, the mayor also made a point to celebrate the lives of the youth — the future of Brockton.
"Last year, eight of our kids went to Ivies," he said, hearing supportive whoops and claps from the crowd. "We are the 'City of Champions,' and Brockton is built on diversity."
"Every person who has come here from the many countries around the world has added to Brockton's foundation," Sullivan said. "Love trumps hate."
"Let's continue the fight against hatred," Ellis agreed.
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PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — AM Extra is hitting the lake on this Mayor Monday. With temperatures warming up, the city of Detroit will be seeing an influx of visitors.
Detroit Lake draws people from across the state for some summer-time recreation. But it’s also an area still recovering from the devastating 2020 wildfires.
Detroit Mayor Jim Trett shares some updates on his community.
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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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Crews battled a barge fire in Delaware Bay on Monday morning, officials said.
The U.S. Coast Guard received a call around 1 a.m. reporting the blaze about 9 miles south of Port Mahon, officials said in a news release. About six fire boats from local fire agencies were actively fighting the fire on the barge that was reportedly carrying household appliances for scrap, officials said.
Photos shared by Memorial Fire Company Station 89 out of Slaughter Beach show heavy flames and thick smoke coming from the burning barge overnight.
The Coast Guard launched a boat crew to monitor and help.
“Our highest priority is ensuring the safety of firefighters and response personnel on scene,” said Sector Delaware Bay Capt. Jonathan Theel. “We will also work to mitigate any environmental threats and protect the flow of commerce within this vital port.”
There were no injuries, no evidence of pollution impacting the waterway and the cause of the fire was not known as of Monday morning, the Coast Guard said. Boaters were asked to avoid the area.
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Yes, ‘Hug Your Cat Day’ is a thing
With birthdays, Father’s Day and our 40th wedding anniversary, we’ll be doing a lot of celebrating in June.
And we start the month with a favorite family holiday: Hug Your Cat Day.
Yes, you read that correctly. And it’s June 4.
If you’ve ever been owned by a cat, you know some felines enjoy being picked up, carried around and kissed on the forehead. Pip, our 3-year-old, fits into that category – just so long as you don’t cling too long or too tight.
And then there’s Abby, our cat who died a few years ago. She did not hesitate to protest the attempts of affection by howling, wiggling and demonstrating her best Sumo escape moves. Once loose, she would hiss, abruptly turn from the offending human and walk away with as much dignity as she could muster. It was quite the performance.
We learned from Abby that if we wanted to cuddle with our next feline we needed to start early. So, when Pip joined us as a kitten, we started picking him up, giving him gentle hugs and scratching behind his ears the moment he left the cat carrier.
If Pip started to squirm, we immediately stopped hugging him.
From the first day we brought him home, the cat has been jumping into my lap. Abby did, too, with one glaring difference: That sassy feline wanted me to stay put. If I tried to roll into the kitchen, she hissed and tried to swat my arms to get me to stop pushing my wheelchair.
With Pip, right from the start, if I needed to go get something, he went along, curled up in my lap.
Our “affection investment” has resulted in a fairly affectionate cat. The Pipster loves to be scratched behind the ears, under the chin and at the base of his tail. He sits on my lap as I roll around the house. Ed scoops him up and holds him gently for short periods. The feline head butts us often, rubs us to mark his territory daily and sleeps in my knees nightly.
Experts say the approach you take may determine the response you get.
“If you swoop in like a giant predator, catch them off guard, and hoist them to the ceiling, that probably isn’t going to go over well,” Dr. Sandra Mitchell, a veterinarian, says on petmed.com.
“However, if you work up to it slowly, starting with some face scratches, then body rubs, your cat may let you hug them.”
Watch your cat’s body language. Mitchell says cats that like to be hugged tend to lean in, purr, headbutt you and sometimes drool. Abby purred when she liked the attention we were giving her. Pip is the king of head butts. Neither drooled.
Cats that don’t want to be hugged, at a particular time or ever, will try to flee, flatten their ears, push you away, swish their tails or growl. Abby swished her tail. Pip flees.
The reality is as much as I might want to hug my tuxedo feline, Pip may not be all that interested and reluctantly, I have to let him go and Mitchell suggests, “be prepared to beg for forgiveness.”
So if you’re celebrating the Hug Your Cat Day holiday, bring a lint brush. If your fluffy feline is anything like Pip, you’re going to need it.
WHERE MOST CATS LIKE HUMAN TOUCH
- Sides of the face
- Top of the head
- Neck
- Under the chin
- Along the sides of the body
- On the shoulders
- Along the back towards the tail
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The man accused of killing a 62-year-old Queens woman in a vicious rock attack that landed her in a coma for several months has been indicted by a grand jury on murder and manslaughter charges.
GuiYing Ma was sweeping a sidewalk the day after Thanksgiving when a man bashed in her skull with a rock. She was in a coma for 88 days and awoke in early February, but ultimately succumbed to her injuries the evening of Feb. 22.
The rock-wielder was allegedly a 33-year-old homeless man known to sleep on sidewalks in the area. It's not clear why he allegedly hit her on that day with the rock.
It came without warning. Detectives say he allegedly smashed Ma in the back of the head with the rock and just walked off. The attack in Corona caved in her skull and caused serious brain damage.
"I thought she would recover. I didn’t expect that she would be gone. And she’s gone now," Ma's husband, Zhanxin Gao, said after her death.
Elisaul Perez, the alleged killer seen on video striking Ma, has been indicted by a Queens County grand jury on two additional charges of murder and manslaughter, the Queens DA said Monday. He was initially charged with assault.
If convicted, the Brooklyn man faces 25 years-to-life in prison. His attorney could not immediately be reached by phone.
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“The entire community has been in mourning over the brutal attack that
took the life of GuiYing Ma, who immigrated to this country in hopes of being able to provide for her family," District Attorney Melinda Katz said.
Police officials have said they didn't have enough evidence to file hate crime charges. The NYPD said Perez has at least 11 prior arrests and described him as a "menace" to the neighborhood where Ma lived.
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A 2-year-old boy drowned in a backyard pool in New York's Rockland County over the weekend, authorities said Monday, as they investigate what they describe to be a "tragic incident."
Clarkstown Police say they responded to a Tennyson Drive home in Nanuet after getting a call about a possible drowning around 8 p.m. Sunday.
When they got there, they saw family members had pulled the toddler from the water and were performing CPR. Cops took over those efforts, with help from Rockland paramedics, before the boy was taken to a hospital via ambulance.
He was later pronounced dead.
No other details were immediately available, and the child's name has not been released. Police say their investigation is ongoing.
The child's death came as unseasonably warm temperatures hit the tri-state area the second-to-last weekend of May, triggering New York City's first May heat advisory in years as tens of thousands flocked to beaches and backyard pools to stay cool.
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Manatee County approves new hospital, village center in Parrish
Manatee County commissioners approved several major development projects in the Parrish area that clear the path for the construction of a new hospital and a village center.
The projects will include a mixture of residential housing, commercial and office space, and an assisted living facility at North River Ranch, which is under development by Neal Land & Neighborhoods in Parrish.
Commissioners also approved density changes to Lakewood Ranch and Palm Grove related to a land sale by Schroeder Manatee Ranch to Neal Communities.
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Commissioners OK'd changes to the county's land development code with the goal of encouraging the construction of more affordable housing in exchange for density.
New hospital, village center coming to North River Ranch in Parrish
Commissioners approved a slew of changes to the Villages of Amazon South, which is a 1,032-acre project part of John Neal's massive North River Ranch development in Parrish.
Two phases of the project are residential lots, but Neal Land and Neighborhoods also envision a walkable village center, said Katie LaBarr, a project planner with Stantec, representing the company.
Commissioners unanimously approved zoning changes on a 50-acre parcel from residential to mixed-use to allow construction of a six-story 150-bed hospital and 125,000 square feet of medical office space. The parcel is located about a half-mile north of Moccasin Wallow Road on US 301.
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Commissioners also approved updates to the existing development plan to create a Village Center on 246 acres of land surrounding the hospital property.
The updates to the project plan allow 2,497 residential units that consist of detached paired villas, townhomes, and apartments; 202,000 square feet of retail and commercial space; 20,000 square feet of office space; 247,000 square feet of medical office space; 326 assisted living facility beds; as well as the 150 hospital beds.
Density changes for Northeast quadrant of Lakewood Ranch, Palm Grove
Commissioners approved a reduction in density for Lakewood Ranch's Northeast Quadrant and also voted to transmit a proposed density increase for Palm Grove. The two projects are separate but related.
The first request removes 202 acres of land from Lakewood Ranch's Northeast Quadrant, which also reduces the overall density of the remaining property by 435 units. This brings the total of developable single-family detached homes to 9,665 units, and 2,900 single-family attached units.
LaBarr, who represented Neal Communities of Southwest Florida on the agenda item, explained that the amendment is needed because Neal is purchasing the 202 acres for his Palm Grove development project, which recently received a comprehensive plan amendment.
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Affordable housing incentives
Commissioners unanimously approved changes to the county's affordable housing incentive program as written in the land development code.
The changes increased the percentage of a project required to be affordable housing for its rapid response fast-tracking incentive from 10% to 25%.
Commissioners also amended the review fee reimbursement incentive to instead become a review fee deferral incentive. This makes it so that planning fees are reimbursed to an applicant at the end of a project when its determined that they are in compliance with the terms of their land-use restriction agreement.
Additionally, the county's sidewalk location incentive was removed from the program, changes were made to compatibility standards for rezones that do not have a site plan, and bulk and dimensional standards were added to various zoning districts, among other changes.
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Frustration, trauma bubble up in Black community in wake of NY hate crime
The grocery store, church, and spas are just a few of the places where people of color have been targeted and killed in hate-filled violent attacks such as the recent Buffalo, New York, mass shooting where a white man drove 200 miles to a historic Black neighborhood and shot 13 people in a store – 11 of whom were Black.
The mass shooting, which is now being investigated as a hate crime by the Department of Justice, has prompted a resurgence of trauma and grief in Black Americans due to continued racial attacks on the targeted community, experts and local community leaders said.
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Despite the physical distance from the shooting, African Americans in the region are faced again with a collective trauma that bubbles up following racial attacks on the Black community. But that isn’t new, says attorney and mother Nurisha Harvey.
Harvey, the daughter of a global diplomat and civil rights judge, points to the weight of generational trauma from centuries of ‘hate-filled’ acts that target Black people as the biggest trigger for communities of color when hate crimes occur.
“We know the Black population is a targeted population,” Harvey said. “The reality is Black, and brown, people have been targeted at vulnerable spaces historically. You have the Jim Crow era, church bombings, and lynchings. We’ve had our shopping areas targeted; they’ve destroyed our banks. If you go back and look this is not new, it’s just a repeat,” she said.
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Harvey, and other local community member, call the Buffalo shooting an act of domestic terrorism. Violent acts — like the one in Buffalo last weekend or the slaughter of nine Black churchgoers by a white supremacist in Charleston, South Carolina in 2015 — continue to rattle communities of color across the country.
“Black residents may say they feel safe here but sometimes when things happen in a different state the Black community won’t acknowledge that it can happen where they live, too,” she said. “But in reality, as a targeted community, we have to be vigilant everywhere we are and everywhere we go.”
The FBI Hate Crime Statistics report released last October shows an increase in racial violence against Black people and people of color in the U.S. in recent years. According to the report, hate crimes against Black people rose from 1,930 in 2019, to 2,755 in 2020.
The summer of 2020 began a time marked by protests, public outcry against racism, a global pandemic, and the inception of a large social justice movement in the U.S. Since then, nearly 62% of victims of hate crimes have been documented as saying they were targeted because of their race or ethnicity, according to the FBI data.
Local community leaders say that Black residents in Sarasota generally feel safe in historically Black areas of the city.
Still, Trevor Harvey, president of the Sarasota Chapter of NAACP, reiterated that the targeted communities are the ones who inevitably have to deal with the aftermath of hate crimes, which adds to the stress and trauma of many Black people.
“It’s shocking that we continue to see these kinds of incidents. Your first thought, as a person of color, is that there's so much hatred in this country, in white America in particular, against communities of color,” he said.
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Harvey said the Buffalo shooting, the 2018 Pittsburgh shooting and the 2019 El Paso Walmart shooting, all of which targeted Black or brown victims, are a result of extremists who believe rhetoric such as the "great replacement" conspiracy theory, which suggests that white Europeans and white Americans are being replaced in society by people of color. The Buffalo shooter alluded to the ‘great replacement’ in a 180-page manifesto that was found following his arrest and detainment by authorities.
“This was a calculated incident, well-thought out, executed plan... I’m not buying that this is a result of his mental health, this is just pure evil,” Harvey said. “It’s racism.”
Adding insult to injury, the Black community feels a collective frustration when domestic terrorists are treated differently in comparison to people of color in the criminal justice system, Harvey said.
“We are even more frustrated and angry when the type of punishment that should be rendered against these individuals that are committing domestic terrorism are not being punished to the fullest extent the law,” Harvey says. “Until the system recognizes that these individuals are domestic terrorists, and they should be punished as domestic terrorists, we will continue to see punishment not being taken into the full effect, the way it should be.”
But Harvey urged Black communities and other targeted communities of color to continue to lift themselves up and push forward.
“We have to continue to talk together, pray together and be that sounding board for one another,” Harvey said.
Samantha Gholar covers social justice news for the Herald-Tribune and USA TODAY Network. Connect with her at sgholar@gannett.com or on Twitter: @samanthagholar
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After scalp cooling saved her hair in chemotherapy, Venice woman starts fund to help others
VENICE – Shortly after Hollie Mowry learned she had breast cancer last July, she and her husband Tony took their daughters Cecelia and Snowden to the beach to break the news.
They explained that Hollie would be weaker from chemotherapy treatments and would lose her hair.
Tony Mowry said Cecilia, now 13, pretended to take it well, but Snowden, now 9, had lots of questions.
That was before the Mowrys learned about scalp cooling as a way to reduce the impact of chemotherapy drugs on hair follicles.
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Mowry, who underwent treatments at the H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center & Research Institute in Tampa, used the DigniCap scalp cooling system to help preserve her hair, while undergoing treatment sessions that lasted between six and eight hours.
Mowry went through six rounds of breast cancer chemotherapy – once every three weeks until Dec.2, 2021 – and wore the Dignitana-made cap each time.
“It’s not a lot of fun, but as you can see, I have all my hair,” she said.
“I lost 50% of it,” she added. “So it’s here and there and it’s growing back and it’s a little bit wonky.”
Since Tony is an attorney and Hollie works with the Gulf Coast Community Foundation, the couple could afford the therapy – which is generally not covered by insurance and can cost as much as $3,000.
“As soon as I got to the point of my cancer diagnosis where I knew I was probably going to survive, it became really important to me to help other cancer survivors,” she said. “I work for a nonprofit so my life is consumed with other people and people who are less fortunate and what can I do for them. And I just found it entirely unfair that I got to keep my hair because I could afford it and other women did not.”
Teaming with Tony
The couple contemplated fundraisers to help those who could not pay for hair-preservation treatment during chemotherapy.
“I saw the benefit of it both from her perspective, my perspective and our kids' perspective,” Tony Mowry said. “Until it’s covered by insurance, it’s something we felt that everybody should have a choice, like we did, to take advantage of it.”
In March, the perfect opportunity presented itself.
The owner at the couple’s favorite pub – Off-Trail Bike & Brew in Venice, needed someone to cover the bar, so he could fill in for the cook.
Tony, who tended bar while going to law school at Temple University in Philadelphia, agreed – providing any tips he made could go to their yet-to-be-established fund to help cancer patients.”
“We had not even contacted Team Tony when we decided to do this,” Tony Mowry recalled. “Hollie contacted them right away.
“We kind of built the airplane while it was flying that week,” he added.
The Team Tony Cancer Foundation, named for founder Tony McEachern, matches cancer patients with cancer survivors – fighters and survivors, as Executive Director Kelly Deam noted – for one-on-one mentorship. “So that they have someone who’s been through this journey that can be there to support them, answer questions about fears and emotions and all of the things that’s going on for them while they’re going through treatment,” she added.
As part of that outreach, Team Tony has a medical assistance fund that can help the cancer fighters defray costs for treatment.
In this case, funds raised by the Mowrys are earmarked for the scalp cooling therapy.
Tony Mowry tended bar from 3 to 8 p.m. on March 26 – something the couple promoted on social media – and let people who couldn’t make it know that they could donate to the effort online.
All donations were made through the Louis & Gloria Flanzer Trust program that matches individual donations up to $500, to essentially double the money.
“It was really busy, we raised pretty good money,” said Tony Mowry, who then jokingly added, “Which is not a good day to learn how to use a point-of-sale system.”
The Mowrys raised enough to cover treatments for two cancer patients. They’re planning additional fundraisers – including a 5K run using Off-Trail as a home base – and he may make the guest bartender appearance an annual fundraising event.
Hollie Mowry said she had two aims in starting the fund. One is to help people who can’t afford the hair-saving treatment and the second is to help increase the number of women undergoing the therapy, “so insurance companies can look at it and say, ‘This works, this improves mental health, maybe it improves cancer outcomes.’”
Low awareness and high cost
Nancy Marshall, one of the co-founders of the Rapunzel Project, said awareness and cost are the main impediments for more use of either cold cap therapy or scalp cooling systems to preserve hair during chemotherapy.
Marshall and Shirley Billigmeier founded the Rapunzel Project in 2009 to create awareness of both scalp cooling systems, as well as a variety of efforts to raise money to offset the cost of either therapy, which can be found at https://www.rapunzelproject.org.
There are a couple of national efforts, most notably https://www.hairtostay.org.
“I love to hear about these local initiatives, whether they’re big or small; every last one of them are welcome,” Marshall said, when told about the Mowrys establishing a fund with Team Tony.
Marshall noted several successful regional efforts but was especially ebullient about the effort of Cap and Conquer in Michigan, which was founded by six women.
The nonprofit, https://www.capandconquer.org raised raised more than $137,000 through a golf tournament last August.
“These six young women are just killing it,” Marshall said.
All these independent fundraising efforts are sorely needed.
While many insurance companies will readily cover the cost of a wig to mask hair loss, they have been slow to cover scalp cooling therapy, which emerged in the late 1990s with cold cap therapy.
Scalp cooling therapy works to prevent hair loss for men and women but is most often associated with women undergoing chemotherapy for breast cancer.
Kathy Robinson, a nurse manager with Florida Cancer Specialists in Sarasota, said she tells patients who use the DigniCap treatment there to “save every treatment you have and submit it to your insurance company. Some of those insurance companies are paying for it. You never know.”
Marshall said approval is very spotty and frequently involves appeals.
“Sometimes it might just depend on which adjuster you get,” she added. “You get somebody who had cancer and lost their hair and they’re sympathetic, somehow or another the claim gets approved.”
A decision for Medicare to cover some costs starting in 2022 created a gray area since Medicare will only reimburse the clinic where the chemotherapy is administered.
Meanwhile the typical billing process at clinics that use the two most prevalent scalp cooling systems – Dignitana and Paxman – has patients dealing directly with the manufacturers, though some clinics may also tack on an administration fee.
Dignitana and Paxman systems are used at many larger centers throughout Florida. Both systems have FDA clearance but not full authorization.
Patients who use the Dignitana system pay for no more than nine sessions – after that they’re free.
Paxman caps out-of-pocket costs for patients at $2,200.
The Rapunzel Project maintains a national list of where those systems are located as well as facilities that have medical grade freezers that can store cold caps.
Marshall says that cold caps – which can be stored and transported in dry ice – can be used at facilities that do not have medical grade freezers.
Locally both Moffitt and Florida Cancer Specialists are more-or-less removed from the scalp cooling payment process. Patients buy their initial cap kits from the provider and then buy treatment time on the machines directly from the provider.
Two methods, one goal
Patients who opt for the older cold cap system rent between four and eight caps from cap providers – Billigmeier and all of the Cap and Conquer founders all used Penguin Cold Caps – that are either kept cold in medical grade freezers or dry ice.
Cold cap patients must bring a friend or family member or pay an aide to help switch out the cold caps through the chemotherapy process, since the caps get warmer.
Typically, they’re changed out every 25 to 30 minutes.
Cold Caps typically start at -22 degrees Fahrenheit, which is -30 degrees Centigrade, and then warm gradually until they’re changed.
In contrast, scalp cooling machines keep the patient’s head at a constant temperature of 3 degrees Centigrade, or 37.4 degrees Fahrenheit.
For either process, the scalp cooling starts about 30 minutes before the chemotherapy begins.
Patients who use scalp cooling systems keep it on for about two hours after chemotherapy, as the drug is diluted.
Cold cap patients may wear their caps longer, since they can leave the infusion chair and wear their caps in the waiting room – or even the trip home.
Digntana touts a study that showed about 72% of its patients kept at least 50% of their hair.
Mayo Clinic – which uses the Paxman system – cites another study that found that 66% of patients who wore a cap cooled to 32 degrees experienced hair loss of 50% or less.
All of the patients in a control group that used no cooling system lost more than half of their hair.
Penguin Cold Caps cited a study in which 8 of 10 users retained more than 50% of their hair – but that was a small, 10-person study.
Cooling reduces blood flow
Amy Bucciarelli, clinical operations manager of the infusion and blood draw center at the McKinley Outpatient Center for Moffitt, said the cooling caps work, in part, because vasoconstriction in the scalp reduces blood flow.
“It reduces the amount of chemotherapy agent delivered to the hair follicles and then also by lowering the scalp temperature it reduces the reaction rate causing normal cellular activity localized to that scalp area. So it helps slow that dramatically.”
The McKinley campus was a beta test site for Dignitana.
“We’ve done more than 1,000 treatments here on our campus,” Bucciarelli said, adding that data gathered at Moffitt and other sites influenced the design of a new machine that came out in October 2019.
“I’ve been a nurse for 38 years and I’ve worked in oncology since the '80's,” Bucciarelli said. ”When we first started doing it, we used a tourniquet and a cold cap that was put in a refrigerator – literally.
“The technology is amazing because the coolant fluid moves throughout the cap, cools the cap to 3 degrees Centigrade.”
The cooling therapy works better with some drugs than others and is effective for solid tumors – breast cancer, gynecological cancers, prostate cancer – but not liquid ones and blood cancer.
Some patients can’t tolerate the cold, while others may have claustrophobia because of how the cap fits over the head and under the chin, Bucciarelli noted.
Robinson, the Florida Cancer Specialists nurse manager, noted that some patients are immediately dismayed with any hair loss during the process.
“It takes a lot of encouragement on our part to tell the patient it’s all about the regrowth,” Robinson said. “In the end, a couple weeks later, when they’ve done their treatment, they’re looking like Chia pets and they’re thanking us.
“We get good success with regrowth and that’s what you really need to coach people through,” she added. “You’re gonna have some air loss but it’s all about what happens afterwards, protecting those follicles.”
A way to maintain identity
The DigniCap Mowry wore at Moffitt includes a silicone inner cap and a neoprene outer cap . All must fit as tightly as possible and then are hooked into a hose to the cooling machine.
“It’s miserable, it’s not a fun experience,” Mowry said “They spray your hair down so that it’s absolutely soaking – so the back of your shirt is also soaking – and you’re cold already.
“The CSAs at Moffitt are the real heroes in this process, they’re the ones that are the most trained to do this,” Mowry said. “It’s really important that you get it on exactly right, otherwise it’s not going to hit all the right spots.
Sometimes aides had to place the cap more than once to get the right fit before it turns on.
Once that happens, “It’s like the worst ice-cream headache you ever had,” Mowry said. “You want it close to your scalp because you’re basically putting your scalp into hypothermia.”
“After a little while it goes numb and you can’t feel it anymore,” she added. “And then when they take it off, they have to wait. So they unplug it, turn it off and then they have to wait for it to thaw.”
Mowry, who is still undergoing cancer treatment but with a drug that does not require scalp cooling to preserve her hair, said most of her hair loss came around the edges of the cap and the crown of her head.
“It was not like a bald spot, it was just interspersed, so it didn’t look like I was losing my hair – unless you knew,” she said.
Rather than just accept hair loss and wear a wig, Mowry said she chose to include scalp cooling with her chemotherapy to preserve her identity.
“When you get diagnosed with cancer it takes over your life; everything revolves around it,” Mowry said. “It becomes your identity in a lot of ways, and it was just really important to me to not let that happen
“I didn't want to be: cancer patient,” she added. “I’m a mom, I'm a wife, I’m an employee, I’m a friend – I’m all those things, and I'm a cancer patient on the side.”
“It’s a piece of my life that I’m going to get through and be a cancer survivor.
“So I didn’t want to look in the mirror every single day and be reminded, ‘oh you have cancer, you have cancer, you have cancer.”
Meanwhile, the Mowrys wanted to keep things as normal as possible for Cecelia and Snowden.
Marshall, who did not need chemotherapy in her own bout with cancer, said the vast majority of people who choose to preserve their hair do so for the same reason as Mowry.
“It is so little about vanity. It’s much, much more about identity,” Marshall said. “It's looking like yourself, not looking like a sick person, it’s not seeing a stranger in the mirror.
“Very few patients tell us it's about vanity – it’s empowerment and it’s identity.
“When your hair falls out, it’s everybody’s business,” she added. “People feel entitled to offer you best wishes, advice, all kinds of stuff – but not every parent wants or needs that and they certainly would prefer to control from whom that comes.
“Having that control over whose business it is, I don’t know if you could even put a price on that.”
Earle Kimel primarily covers south Sarasota County for the Herald-Tribune and can be reached at earle.kimel@heraldtribune.com. Support local journalism with a digital subscription to the Herald-Tribune.
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New cancer pavilion to be built by Sarasota Memorial Hospital
Monday, a new 7-story Cancer Pavilion on Waldemere St. was approved for construction by the Sarasota County Public Hospital Board.
The center is another expansion of the Brian D. Jellison Cancer Institute, with construction set to begin later this year. The pavilion carries a $220 million price tag, but David Verinder, CEO of Memorial Health Care System, outlined the need for the new center.
“The Cancer Pavilion is key to the continued development of the Jellison Cancer Institute and our vision to create an outpatient treatment center that has all aspects of cancer care under one roof,” Verinder said in a press release.
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The 200,000 square-foot facility will feature a new breast health center, outpatient surgery suites, radiation oncology, infusion services, diagnostic imaging, integrative and supportive care and medical, surgical and radiation oncology physician clinics. A 700-space parking garage will also be constructed.
With the Cape Outpatient Surgery Center on Floyd St. being demolished to ensure that the new pavilion can be built, Sarasota Memorial Health Care System plans on moving outpatient surgeries to operating rooms in the hospital. Once the Cancer Pavilion is completed, outpatient surgeries will occur there.
“We are extremely excited to move forward with the Jellison Cancer Institute’s vision of providing comprehensive cancer care to our community,” said Dr. Richard Brown, the chief program medical director of the Institute.
The Cancer Pavilion is expected to be completed in 2025, and will join the oncology inpatient and surgical tower and the Radiation Oncology Center, which opened in 2021 and 2020, respectively.
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FLANAGAN — Flanagan-Cornell High School graduation will be held at 7 p.m. Friday, May 27. The ceremony will either be held outside or in the gym, depending on weather.
The valedictorian is Samuel Jones. The salutatorian is Wyatt Zehr.
Graduates are:
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Grace Brown, Isabella Crego, Tristan Crutcher, Lacey Fish, Jackson Gamblin, Caige Garzanelli, Madeline Gourley, Dallas Hamilton, Aidan Harner, Khloey Huff, Jacob Hutton, Samuel Jones, Alec Keever, Alexander Klein, Dylan Klein, Hattie Koeller, Gale Leonard III, Isaac Lopez, Lilia Mascote, Aniya Maxon, Kayla McCranie, Paige McDonald, Destini Moranville, Madeline Nutgrass, Tyler Pakula, Radhika Patel, Tyler Pfaff, Taylor Reed, Johnathan Ruddy, Kara Ruddy, Madilyn Sugars, Brady Weelden, William Weber, Dakota Wiechmann, Nathan Wiechmann, Tyler Wiechmann, Gavin Winner and Wyatt Zehr.
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Work to install a traffic signal at FM 307 and FM 1379 in Greenwood is scheduled to start the week of June 6, according to the Texas Department of Transportation.
The signal is part of a contract making improvements at three different locations in the Odessa District.
A notable improvement of the project, according to TxDOT, is the addition of traffic signals on FM 307 at FM 1379 near Greenwood Elementary. Concrete medians will also be installed in front of Greenwood Elementary to improve safety in the area. Some sidewalks will also be placed along both FM 307 and FM 1379 to improve pedestrian safety.
Work has been underway for several months at the intersection of East Loop 338 and Highway 191 in Odessa. Traffic signal replacements at this location are expected to begin the week of May 23, 2022. As part of the scheduled work, southbound East Loop 338 will get longer left turn lanes to allow for traffic queuing and improve traffic flow. The eastbound and westbound lanes of the Highway 191 service roads will also get additional lanes to provide a dedicated left turn lane on the inside, a middle lane that offers through traffic or a left turn option, and an outside lane that is a dedicated through lane.
The third intersection that will see improvements is at FM 1788 and FM 1787. The roads will be widened to add right turn lanes and acceleration lanes of about 2,000 feet in all four directions. It is important to note that all traffic will still need to obey the all-way stop condition. Overhead lights are also being replaced.
Ragle Construction Inc. of Eules, won the project with a low bid of $4.744 million.
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Want to adopt? Check out these adoptable animals in Midland Mercedes Cordero ,
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Friday was National Rescue a Dog Day and members of the Midland Police and Fire Department visited the Midland Animal Shelter and volunteered to take photos with the shelter's adoptable animals.
Every week, volunteer photographer, Tasha Sport, photographs of the some of the animals available for adoption and you can find those posted on the City’s Facebook page each Monday (https://www.facebook.com/CityofMidlandTX). The adoption fee is $62 and includes microchip, rabies vac, license, tag and alter.
On a monthly basis, the shelter takes care of approximately 350 – 400 pets.
Here's more information on how you can adopt:
To adopt one of these pets, please call the Shelter to set an appointment at (432) 685-7420.
Hours of operation Monday -- Thursday 9:30-5:30, Friday 9:30-4:30
Midland Animal Shelter
1200 N. Fairgrounds Road
Mercedes Cordero is the online editor for the Midland Reporter-Telegram and the Plainview Herald.
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There were no surprises during Tuesday’s primary in the race to replace Congressman Peter DeFazio.
While only one Republican was in the race, current Oregon Labor Commissioner Val Hoyle easily won an eight-person race on the Democrat side.
After being endorsed by DeFazio and Senators Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley, Hoyle received 40,921 votes, or 65.04%, to win the Democratic nomination.
Hoyle moved on to face Republican Alek Skarlatos, who received 36,462 votes in the GOP primary, in the general election.
Other than Hoyle, Doyle Canning was the only other candidate to receive more than 10% of the vote after receiving 9.174 votes, or 14.58%.
In Coos County, voters mirrored the district-wide results. Coos County voters picked Hoyle, with 62.33% voting for the labor commissioner. Canning was the second choice, with 15.47% voting for him.
DCCC Chair Sean Patrick Maloney praised Hoyle after the victory.
“Congratulations to Val Hoyle on her victory in Oregon’s Fourth Congressional District tonight,” Maloney said. “As Oregon’s Labor Commissioner, Val has been a champion for hardworking Oregonians – fighting to ensure workers are paid the wages and benefits they are owed. I have no doubt that she will continue to build on that work in Congress, and we look forward to partnering with Val this cycle to keep this seat blue.”
Skarlatos said he was ready for the challenge of the general election.
“As a political outsider, I am thankful to be selected as the Republican nominee for Oregon’s 4th Congressional District. It’s clear Washington is broken, Joe Biden’s liberal policies are not working, and we need solutions to reduce inflation, lower gas prices, and lower the cost of healthcare while improving access for rural Oregon,” said Skarlatos. “Oregon’s 4th Congressional District is the poorest district in the state. It’s clear the status quo is not working, and now more than ever, we need fresh ideas and new solutions that will help middle-class families in our state.”
In the race for U.S. Senate, Wyden received almost 90% of the vote in the Democrat primary to earn the Democratic endorsement.
On the GOP side, Jo Rae Perkins leads a seven-person field with 32.11% of the votes. Darin Hardback is second with 29.84%
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Two legislative leaders who have battled in the halls of the state capital for years will face off once again, this time with residence at the governor’s mansion at stake.
During the primary election Tuesday, voters in Oregon chose former House Speaker Tina Kotek and former Minority Leader Christine Drazan to represent their parties in the general election.
Kotek, who won the Democratic primary, and Drazan, the winner of the Republican primary, will face former House member Betsy Johnson, who is running as an independent.
In the 15-person race for the Democratic nomination, Kotek coasted to the win. Kotek received 168,961 votes, or 54.98% to dominate the field. Secretary of State Tobias Read was the only real competition, garnering 100,555 votes, or 32.72%. No other candidate received more than 2.12% of the votes cast.
On the Republican side, 19 candidates vied for the nomination, which was much more open. Drazan received 56,498 votes, or 23.64% to lead the way. Bob Tiernan finished second with 44,494 votes, or 18.62%. Sandy Mayor Stan Pulliam placed third, receiving just less than 10% of the vote.
Curry County Commissioner Court Boice received 2,845 votes, or 1.19%, beating seven other candidates.
In Coos County, the Democrat race was much closer. Kotek led the way, but barely, receiving 1,430 votes, or 40.97%, while Read had 1,379 votes, or 39.51%. In the GOP race, Tiernan led the way, receiving 1,087 votes, or 27.41%. Drazan was chosen by 835 voters, or 21.05%. Boice received 216 votes, 5.45%, in Coos County.
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Katherine “Kat” Massey is scheduled to be laid to rest Monday as funerals continue for the victims of the racist attack on a Buffalo supermarket.
Massey, 72, has been described by her friends as a civil rights and education advocate. Last year she wrote a letter to her hometown newspaper, The Buffalo News, addressing “escalating gun violence in Buffalo and many major U.S. cities” and calling for “extensive” federal action and legislation.
“Current pursued remedies mainly inspired by mass killings — namely, universal background checks and banning assault weapons — essentially exclude the sources of our city’s gun problems," the letter read. "Illegal handguns, via out of state gun trafficking, are the primary culprits.”
Massey was among the 10 Black people killed May 14 when a white gunman in body armor targeted shoppers and workers at a Tops Friendly Market in a predominantly Black neighborhood of Buffalo. Three others were injured in the attack, which federal authorities are investigating as a hate crime.
The alleged gunman, 18-year-old Payton Gendron, of Conklin, has been charged with murder and is being held without bail.
On Saturday, 32-year-old Roberta Drury, the youngest of those killed, was remembered at her funeral as friendly and kind with a bright smile. She had moved to Buffalo a decade ago to tend to her brother in his fight against leukemia.
“There are no words to fully express the depth and breadth of this tragedy,” Friar Nicholas Spano, parochial vicar of Assumption Church, said during the funeral service in Syracuse, not far from where Drury grew up in Cicero.
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Additional funerals for the victims are planned throughout the week.
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In a "stand against censorship," New York City's libraries have started a reading challenge featuring books banned at other institutions across the country.
The Banned Books Challenge features 10 books selected by librarians with the hope of combatting the growing trend to ban books by highlighting the stories of identities and perspectives most threatened by this form censorship.
The city's libraries aim to "make a statement against censorship and organized efforts to erase identities, and to connect New Yorkers with a book that they will not only enjoy, but can help develop understanding and empathy— the tools needed to fight ignorance and hate."
The Banned Books Challenge runs for a month -- from May 23 to June 26 -- during Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month and LGBTQ Pride Month. The libraries point out the books targeted for censorship often focus on race, LGBTQ+ issues, religion and history.
"Last Night at the Telegraph Club," a popular young adult title and 2021 National Book Award winner, will be available to read via free e-reader apps through the end of the challenge.
Additional physical copies of the 10 books selected for the challenge will be made available throughout the library systems. Some branches will also hold book discussions for teens.
Here's the list of 10 books:
- "The Marrow Thieves" by Cherie Dimaline
- "Will Grayson, Will Grayson" by John Green & David Levithan
- "Being Jazz" by Jazz Jennings
- "All Boys Aren’t Blue" by George M. Johnson
- "Stamped: Racism, Antiracism, and You" by Ibram X. Kendi & Jason Reynolds
- "Last Night at the Telegraph Club" by Malinda Lo
- "The Bluest Eye" by Toni Morrison
- "1984" by George Orwell
- "Out of Darkness" by Ashley Hope Pérez
- "This One Summer" by Mariko Tamaki, illustrated by Jillian Tamaki
More information can be found at the New York Public Library website.
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Lincoln's largest mall apparently has a new owner.
Gateway Mall now shows up on the website of Washington Prime Group, a company that owns nearly 90 malls across the country, including several in the Midwest. Among its holdings are Southern Hills Mall in Sioux City, Iowa, Empire East in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, and Lindale Mall in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. It also owns two malls in the Kansas City area.
Washington Prime Group is majority owned by investment firm SVPGlobal, which rescued the company from bankruptcy last year.
According to a local real estate transfer filed earlier this month, a company called Gateway Mall Propco LLC purchased the mall for $51.5 million. The address listed for that company is the same one as SVPGlobal.
Gateway Mall General Manager Chad Becwar referred a request for comment to the mall's new owners, who could not be reached Monday morning.
Gateway had been owned since 2012 by Starwood Capital Group, which bought the mall from Westfield, an Australian company.
Starwood, which went on a mall-buying spree several years ago and at one point was the fifth-largest mall owner in the U.S., sold a number of its malls after the pandemic and also defaulted on some others.
Gateway was one of only a handful it still owned, although the mall was actually being managed by a company called JLL.
Lincoln stores that have closed in recent years or are slated to close
Saturday was the last day for Franklin's Treasures and Treats in the Meadowlane Shopping Center at 70th and Vine streets, although it plans to reopen Wednesday for a closing sale.
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In the wake of a deadly weekend that saw two people killed and another four wounded by gunfire, Lincoln Police Chief Teresa Ewins heralded the quick actions of first responders and assured residents that the city remains safe.
Ewins, speaking at a news briefing Monday morning, called on suspects in a pair of weekend shootings to turn themselves in and cast the violent weekend as a string of isolated incidents that shouldn't disrupt residents' peace of mind.
The police chief said investigators don't believe there's an ongoing threat to the public but acknowledged they "can never be sure" as suspects in the weekend shootings remain unidentified and at large.
"But I feel very confident in the fact that our community is safe, and that our officers are out there each night doing their job," she said.
Ewins' comments came after two shootings in a span of just over 24 hours.
Three people were shot on a sidewalk outside Gravity early Saturday morning after an altercation inside the night club near 11th and O streets.
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Ewins said parties were separated inside the club, but after bar break, three people approached a group outside and one of them fired shots, striking a 22-year-old female who sustained life-threatening injuries, a 25-year-old male who remains hospitalized in serious but stable condition and a 26-year-old male who was treated and released.
The suspected shooter fled the scene with at least two others, said Ewins, who declined to provide a vehicle or suspect description.
No suspects are in custody, Ewins said, but the department is "working tirelessly" to investigate the crime and is seeking video or additional information from area residents, business owners or bar patrons.
Assistant Police Chief Michon Morrow said the department plans to release the identities of the downtown shooting victims at a later date, citing "additional investigative leads."
"We certainly don't want to jeopardize that information by providing that too soon," she said.
Ewins said the Saturday morning shooting is not connected with another reported Sunday morning at a duplex near 30th and P streets in the aftermath of a party Saturday night.
Officers responded to the residence around 2:20 a.m. Sunday after a man called police and said he had been shot, Ewins said.
Police found two gunshot victims inside the duplex, a 26-year-old man and 42-year-old man who both died at the scene, Ewins said. A third shooting victim, a 19-year-old man, showed up at a Lincoln hospital shortly after the original 911 call and is in serious but stable condition, according to police.
Ewins said officers have recovered two handguns but have not made arrests in the shooting. Asked if the department had internally identified suspects, Ewins said investigators "have leads at this time."
"We do not have arrests at this time, but we're confident that we understand what occurred," she said. "And, I know it's a little cryptic, but we will definitely get back to you on more details after the investigation gets further along."
The department did not identify the two victims in the house party shooting. Investigators are still attempting to notify family members, Ewins said.
Ewins repeatedly acknowledged but downplayed the intensity of the weekend, which followed only days after the year's first reported homicide in Lincoln. In all cases, Ewins said the assaults were not random and are not connected.
"Our city is not becoming more violent," she said. "These are incidents that occurred in a small period of time, but I feel very confident that they're not a projection of what is coming."
The chief pointed to warming temperatures, an uptick in parties, a downtick in COVID-19 concerns, an increase in alcohol consumption and a broad, anecdotal societal change as potentially contributing factors to the weekend and violent summers in general.
"Right now, society is going toward grabbing a gun versus getting into a verbal argument or being physical," she said. "That's people's solutions, unfortunately."
The two shootings came days after the city's first suspected killing of the year Thursday, when Henry Lee Jones, a 57-year-old Lincoln man, was killed in a fight outside his central Lincoln home.
The police department had not investigated a fatal shooting or suspected killing since late October, when 24-year-old Goa Dat, of Omaha, died after he was shot riding in a car on U.S. 77 between Rosa Parks Way and West A Street.
Between Oct. 30 and Thursday, when Jones was killed, Lincoln went 211 days without a suspected killing. Now, three city residents have died in apparent homicides in the last four days.
"All three incidents are tragic," Ewins said. "Loss of life and those fighting for their lives is unacceptable and senseless."
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 402-473-7223 or awegley@journalstar.com.
On Twitter @andrewwegley
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RI Foundation head Neil Steinberg to retire. Here's how he's shaped the RI landscape
PROVIDENCE — Neil D. Steinberg, who has led the Rhode Island Foundation during an unprecedented era of growth, will retire on May 1, 2023, the foundation announced on Monday.
Steinberg will continue "to lead the organization’s operations and strategies, and offer transition support" as a national search is conducted for his successor, according to a foundation media release.
“Neil has been a transformative leader for the Rhode Island Foundation and for the entire state,” Dr. G. Alan Kurose, Rhode Island Foundation board chair, said. “He has assembled a management team at the Foundation that has consistently performed at a very high level, particularly during the pandemic. With the full support of the Foundation Board, Neil has also established civic leadership as an enduring priority of the Rhode Island Foundation.”
Steinberg joined the organization in August 2008 after serving for four years as Brown University's vice president for Development and Campaign Director. Before that, he was chairman and CEO of Fleet National Bank.
“I have been fortunate to have worked for three iconic Rhode Island institutions: Fleet Bank, Brown University and the Rhode Island Foundation," Steinberg said. "That said, being president and CEO of the Foundation has undoubtedly been the best job I have ever had, and has allowed me the opportunity to work – as hard as I ever have – in service to the community. At the Foundation, we truly live our mission to be a proactive community and philanthropic leader dedicated to meeting the needs of ALL the people of Rhode Island.”
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Among other achievements during Steinberg's tenure, the foundation raised more than $600 million and oversaw grant awards that have totaled totaling more than $700 million since he took office. He also oversaw launching the Foundation’s Civic Leadership Fund more than ten years ago.
Steinberg is the third prominent Rhode Islander in the last few weeks to announce their intention to leave leadership positions. Lifespan president and CEO Dr. Timothy J. Babineau will resign from his post at the end of this month and Dr. James E. Fanale, president and CEO of Care New England, will retire in early 2023.
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3-vehicle fatal crash closes northbound I-17 near Cactus Road in north Phoenix
Angela Cordoba Perez
Arizona Republic
A three-vehicle fatal crash on I-17 prompted the closure of the northbound lanes of the roadway near Cactus Road Monday morning.
The crash occurred around 4 a.m. and there was one fatality, according to the Department of Public Safety.
As of 9:30 a.m. the northbound lanes remained closed due to the crash, according to the Department of Transportation.
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US 60 reopens in both directions after water main break flood in Tempe
After more than two weeks of closure due to a water main break, U.S. 60 is now open in both directions between Loop 101 and McClintock Drive.
The City of Tempe announced in a news release Sunday night that the westbound lanes reopened around 10 p.m. as crews completed work including concrete paving and lane striping over the weekend. The eastbound U.S. 60 off-ramp at McClintock Drive also reopened.
About 1,500 cubic yards of concrete were expected to be poured last week, according to a Wednesday update from Chris Kabala, principal civil engineer of the City of Tempe.
Eastbound lanes reopened on May 15 because there was less pavement to be replaced on that side of the road, Kabala said.
As of Sunday, there were still lane restrictions on McClintock Drive as crews work on the water transmission line.
"It is possible to travel both north and southbound on McClintock Drive and to make left turns, but travelers could experience some delays," the city said in the release.
Kabala said last week that after inspection they determined the standing water didn't affect the McClintock Drive overpass.
U.S. 60 Workers Day
Mayor Corey Woods declared May 23 as "U.S. 60 Workers Day" to recognize the efforts of the workers.
“Working around the clock, these dedicated men and women helped reopen the U.S. 60 as quickly and as safely as possible. They are shining examples of public service,” he said in the release.
In about a month the westbound right lane and shoulder and the westbound McClintock Drive off-ramp will be closed for repairs to the waterline, according to the city. No exact dates have been determined.
Costs for the reconstruction work were not available as of Wednesday afternoon and there wasn't a confirmed cause for the break.
City will repurpose old roadway materials
In a news release, the city said about 34,000 square feet of the old roadway has been removed. Those materials will be used as fill material in the Arizona Department of Transportation Broadway Curve Improvement Project along the I-10, which includes widening the freeway and adding pedestrian bridges, officials said.
"Sustainability is very important to the city of Tempe," Kabala said in a video update Tuesday. "We are glad that this material is being used over here and not being shipped somewhere to a landfill."
TaiAnna Yee, Tempe public information officer, said the repurposing will save taxpayers money by recycling the material.
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RICHFIELD SPRINGS, N.Y. – The water emergency in the village of Richfield Springs was lifted Monday after crews repaired a major water main break on West Main Street.
The water emergency was issued Sunday, and residents were asked not to use any unnecessary water.
Monday morning, the emergency order was lifted after all water testing came back clear.
Village officials say there is no need to boil water before use.
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SEATTLE — As families in Washington state and across the country battle another week of baby formula shortages, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is warning new parents of the potential threat of online scammers.
Scammers trying to take advantage of desperate parents will post and message consumers online, usually through social media, offering baby formula for high prices that often never arrive, according to the FTC consumer warning.
The Better Business Bureau (BBB) said scammers also pay attention to the news and know what's going on. They will set up fake websites and profiles, often with images of well-known brands, to make them look more official.
The formula shortage has been ongoing since the COVID-19 pandemic started, but has gotten worse in recent weeks due to labor shortages and a major label recall in Michigan. The shortage has left new parents desperate enough to send money through apps like Venmo or Paypal, which experts advise not doing.
In addition, the FTC offers other ways to protect yourself from online scamming.
The FTC said to research the company by doing an online search with terms like "scam" or "review." Using a credit card is also the best bet to get your money back when disputing the charge if it is a scam. The FTC advised parents to turn to local resources first like a physician to see if they have stock or samples on hand.
The BBB also shared the following tips to avoid scams and things to look for to detect potential online scam purchases:
- Positive reviews on the website that have been copied from honest sites or created by scammers. Be aware, some review websites claim to be independent but are funded by scammers. Check BBB.org.
- No indication of a brick-and-mortar address or the address shows on a Google map as a parking lot, residence, or unrelated business than what is listed on the website.
- Misspellings, grammatical errors, or other descriptive language that is inconsistent with the product.
- The seller advertises on a social media site and is communicative until the payment is made. Once the payment clears, they are unreachable.
- Visit BBB.org to check a business’s rating and BBB accreditation status. Impostors have been known to copy the BBB seal. If it is real, clicking on the seal will lead to the company’s BBB profile on BBB.org - check the domain of the URL.
- Think before you click. Be especially cautious about email solicitations and online ads on social media sites.
The FTC is asking anyone who thinks they have been scammed to file a complaint in order to stop scammers and protect other new parents. A complaint can also be filed with the BBB by clicking here.
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BOISE, Idaho — On Monday, the Office of Police Accountability (OPA) finished a case review regarding the actions taken by the Boise Police Department (BPD) during an incident in Summer of 2021, concerning officers shooting a suspect.
The review focused on the BPD’s use of force and the vehicle pursuit.
OPA’s report states in the summer of 2021, Boise police officers responded to a civilian report of, "a U-Haul van with an Arizona license plate driving recklessly on South Cole Road. The citizen advised that they had witnessed the van run a red light, swerve in the road, and run over a curb."
Officers responded to the scene and learned that the moving van had been reported stolen. They located the driver in a parking lot of a home improvement store and tried to pull him over, but the man ignored police and swerved toward their patrol cars before driving away.
Police say they pursued the van, but were called off the chase for safety reasons a short time later, related to the suspect's reckless driving and speed. The suspect was recorded driving at speeds more than 80 mph in an area marked at 40 mph.
Man shot by Boise Police following chase in stolen van
The van was located a short time later in a residential neighborhood by officer #3, at the 10000 block of Riley Court in West Boise. As the officer tried to stop the vehicle, they broadcasted over their radio that the driver had rammed their patrol car multiple times with the moving van.
"The subject’s actions driving at the police officers constituted an aggravated assault, a violent felony," the report states, "the subject deliberately struck the officers’ patrol vehicles several times, which was the violent felony of aggravated battery by committing a battery using a deadly instrument using the van he was driving."
Officers #1 and #2 responded to the neighborhood to assist officer #3 with the arrest. The male suspect was still in his vehicle, resisting police commands to exit the U-Haul.
The report goes on to say, "officers #1 and #2 drew their service weapons, pointed them at the subject, and gave numerous commands to stop, but he continued to try to free the van"
Officers shot the suspect while trying to take him into custody, with officer #1 shooting six rounds and officer #2 firing four rounds.
Officers administered first aid to the wounded man until Ada County paramedics and Boise Fire personnel arrived. The subject was transported by ambulance to the hospital and was treated for multiple gunshot wounds.
"The subject demonstrated a high level of danger to the public with his erratic and high-speed driving," the report stated. "The officers attempted lesser measures, such as trying to signal him to stop, placing their vehicles in front of him with emergency lights activated, and PIT maneuvers – all to no avail."
The report concludes that the three BPD officers under investigation were exonerated.
"As it relates to the allegations investigated in this critical incident: the use of force, vehicle pursuit, vehicle force methods, and extreme measures. A finding of exonerated has been issued for Officers #1, #2 and #3.
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GREENLEAF, Idaho — This story originally appeared in the Idaho Press.
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.
Those looking to contribute can drop off donations to Nathan's Greenleaf Cafe at 21513 Main St., Greenleaf, ID, 83626. Checks can be made out to Myrna Tuning, Betty Lanum or Friends of the Greenleaf Cafe.
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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TIFTON — Elijah Alford of Ashburn received the top associate's degree award presented to a graduate at the recent spring commencement ceremony at Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College.
Alford, who received an associate's in fine arts in Music degree, was named the recipient of the college's George P. Donaldson Award. He received a plaque and a check for $500 from the ABAC Alumni Association, which sponsors the award and conducts the interviews that lead to the presentation. Recipients must participate in the commencement ceremony.
Donaldson was president of ABAC from 1947 until 1961. ABAC President David Bridges said Donaldson is perhaps the most beloved ABAC president of all time because of his love for people and his love for the college.
“’Mr. Pete,’ as he was affectionately known, exemplified what the award seeks to recognize -- scholarship, leadership, and citizenship,” Bridges said.
Alford has been a member of the ABAC Ambassadors, the Jazz Band, Circle K, and the Student Alumni Council. He served as the fine arts representative for the School of Arts and Sciences, and most recently, was a member of the college's Presidential Search Committee.
Alford has also been a member of the Diversity Affairs Committee, the Student Activity Fee Committee, the National Association for Music Education, and he is a Certified Peer Educator.
A saxophone player, Alford has played in the ABAC saxophone quartet.
One administrator said, “He lights up the room when he enters, and on your worst day makes everything seem OK. He is able to balance excellence in the classroom with all his club responsibilities and the music program.”
Another reference said, “He understands hard work and that in order for him to stay competitive in the field of music, he must become the best that he can be. He enjoys life and his friends, but he never loses his one goal of tirelessly practicing fluid scale to become proficient at performing.”
A total of 315 students participated in the two ABAC spring commencement ceremonies.
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This past weekend was the biggest of the Lehigh Valley high school prom season so far, and The Morning Call was there once again to take photos of the big night.
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Accident in Downtown Shreveport slows Monday traffic
Makenzie Boucher
Shreveport Times
Just after 11:15 a.m. on Monday, Shreveport Police Department and Fire Department were called to the intersection of Spring Street and Texas Street.
Upon arrival, emergency crews located a three-car pile-up. Two passengers were transported to local hospitals.
It is unknown what caused the accident. Expect delays in Downtown Shreveport Monday morning as they clear the intersection.
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Shreveport police investigate fatal shooting
Makenzie Boucher
Shreveport Times
Shreveport Police Department is currently on the scene of a fatal shooting.
Just after 11:45 a.m. Monday, officers were called to a home on Fulton Street upon arrival they located a male unresponsive and another with life-threatening injuries.
The injured victim was transported to Ochsner LSU Health in serious condition.
This story is developing and will be updated as more information becomes available.
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WASHINGTON COUNTY, Va. (WJHL) – A crash on Interstate 81 in Washington County, Virginia sent “at least one person” to a nearby hospital Monday morning, according to the Virginia State Police (VSP).
A VSP spokesperson told News Channel 11 that around 7:31 a.m. a vehicle in the northbound lanes ran off the road at the 9 mile marker. The vehicle overturned after leaving the interstate.
According to the VSP, at least one person was transported to a hospital to receive treatment for injuries. The injuries were described as non-life-threatening.
No further information has been released as of Monday afternoon.
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DALLAS (KDAF) — Well, North Texans, it looks like the near-100-degree weather is gone (for now) and storm weather is here to get your work week started.
The National Weather Service center in Fort Worth says storm chances are expected through the middle of the work week across North and Central Texas. Thunderstorms will more than likely develop across parts of West Texas Monday afternoon and approach North Texas by the evening time.
More storms will show up on Tuesday with a line of storms during the nighttime to continue into Wednesday morning. Some isolated severe weather is possible along with locally heavy rainfall and flooding.
During the potential severe weather late Monday, Tuesday afternoon into Wednesday, there will be a high certainty for localized heavy rainfall along and east of I-35 — the main threats of the severe weather and storms will be gusty winds, large hail and heavy rainfall.
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It goes without saying that the coronavirus pandemic has sparked a wave of uncertainty across myriad industries, and not other market has quite felt its impact like that of real estate.
The pandemic has become a driving force behind the continued real estate boom, with high demand for vacation homes and a limited supply of housing that has prompted buyers and investors to bid up prices for affordable properties, causing home prices to skyrocket. The ability to work remotely played a role in the vacation home demand in mid-2020, as affluent Americans opted to ride out the pandemic with more amenities and space outside dense urban areas.
Stacker compiled a list of cities with the fastest-growing home prices in Dallas using data from Zillow. Cities are ranked by 1-year price change as of April 2022. The charts in this story were created automatically using Matplotlib. The typical home value in the United States increased over the last year by +20.9% to $334,141.
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#30. Highland Village, TX
– 1-year price change: +$140,486 (+31.5%)
– 5-year price change: +$217,730 (+58.9%)
– Typical home value: $587,130 (#31 most expensive city in metro)
#29. Saint Paul, TX
– 1-year price change: +$144,142 (+34.2%)
– 5-year price change: +$225,552 (+66.4%)
– Typical home value: $565,081 (#34 most expensive city in metro)
#28. Allen, TX
– 1-year price change: +$144,429 (+37.3%)
– 5-year price change: +$205,851 (+63.1%)
– Typical home value: $532,157 (#41 most expensive city in metro)
#27. Flower Mound, TX
– 1-year price change: +$151,315 (+32.8%)
– 5-year price change: +$231,232 (+60.6%)
– Typical home value: $612,635 (#26 most expensive city in metro)
#26. McKinney, TX
– 1-year price change: +$152,160 (+39.5%)
– 5-year price change: +$212,416 (+65.3%)
– Typical home value: $537,579 (#38 most expensive city in metro)
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#25. Hebron, TX
– 1-year price change: +$153,937 (+33.2%)
– 5-year price change: +$212,416 (data not available)
– Typical home value: $617,820 (#24 most expensive city in metro)
#24. Murphy, TX
– 1-year price change: +$159,818 (+35.4%)
– 5-year price change: +$231,807 (+61.0%)
– Typical home value: $611,852 (#27 most expensive city in metro)
#23. Pecan Acres, TX
– 1-year price change: +$161,076 (+27.4%)
– 5-year price change: +$283,023 (+60.6%)
– Typical home value: $750,015 (#15 most expensive city in metro)
#22. Lantana, TX
– 1-year price change: +$162,893 (+35.0%)
– 5-year price change: +$228,622 (+57.2%)
– Typical home value: $628,221 (#22 most expensive city in metro)
#21. Annetta North, TX
– 1-year price change: +$167,876 (+30.7%)
– 5-year price change: +$293,309 (+69.6%)
– Typical home value: $714,861 (#17 most expensive city in metro)
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#20. Trophy Club, TX
– 1-year price change: +$170,144 (+33.0%)
– 5-year price change: +$257,947 (+60.3%)
– Typical home value: $685,508 (#19 most expensive city in metro)
#19. Annetta South, TX
– 1-year price change: +$170,843 (+33.7%)
– 5-year price change: +$304,583 (+81.5%)
– Typical home value: $678,106 (#21 most expensive city in metro)
#18. Fairview, TX
– 1-year price change: +$181,302 (+35.8%)
– 5-year price change: +$252,857 (+58.2%)
– Typical home value: $687,371 (#18 most expensive city in metro)
#17. Double Oak, TX
– 1-year price change: +$187,032 (+29.6%)
– 5-year price change: +$335,791 (+69.4%)
– Typical home value: $819,490 (#11 most expensive city in metro)
#16. Celina, TX
– 1-year price change: +$187,357 (+43.7%)
– 5-year price change: +$256,132 (+71.1%)
– Typical home value: $616,577 (#25 most expensive city in metro)
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#15. Argyle, TX
– 1-year price change: +$187,933 (+31.2%)
– 5-year price change: +$299,757 (+61.1%)
– Typical home value: $790,412 (#13 most expensive city in metro)
#14. Colleyville, TX
– 1-year price change: +$188,079 (+28.6%)
– 5-year price change: +$292,383 (+52.8%)
– Typical home value: $846,265 (#9 most expensive city in metro)
#13. Copper Canyon, TX
– 1-year price change: +$188,364 (+29.1%)
– 5-year price change: +$330,623 (+65.4%)
– Typical home value: $836,193 (#10 most expensive city in metro)
#12. McLendon-Chisholm, TX
– 1-year price change: +$192,422 (+36.3%)
– 5-year price change: +$278,108 (+62.5%)
– Typical home value: $723,150 (#16 most expensive city in metro)
#11. Frisco, TX
– 1-year price change: +$194,204 (+39.8%)
– 5-year price change: +$258,861 (+61.1%)
– Typical home value: $682,749 (#20 most expensive city in metro)
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#10. Heath, TX
– 1-year price change: +$197,714 (+34.1%)
– 5-year price change: +$289,874 (+59.4%)
– Typical home value: $778,251 (#14 most expensive city in metro)
#9. Prosper, TX
– 1-year price change: +$249,300 (+45.1%)
– 5-year price change: +$335,557 (+72.0%)
– Typical home value: $801,513 (#12 most expensive city in metro)
#8. Southlake, TX
– 1-year price change: +$260,823 (+29.9%)
– 5-year price change: +$402,727 (+55.2%)
– Typical home value: $1,132,477 (#6 most expensive city in metro)
#7. Parker, TX
– 1-year price change: +$268,391 (+35.7%)
– 5-year price change: +$392,631 (+62.6%)
– Typical home value: $1,019,837 (#8 most expensive city in metro)
#6. Bartonville, TX
– 1-year price change: +$274,130 (+31.0%)
– 5-year price change: +$431,392 (+59.4%)
– Typical home value: $1,157,493 (#5 most expensive city in metro)
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#5. Lucas, TX
– 1-year price change: +$288,343 (+38.4%)
– 5-year price change: +$425,963 (+69.5%)
– Typical home value: $1,038,465 (#7 most expensive city in metro)
#4. University Park, TX
– 1-year price change: +$360,001 (+22.9%)
– 5-year price change: +$517,805 (+36.7%)
– Typical home value: $1,930,636 (#3 most expensive city in metro)
#3. Highland Park, TX
– 1-year price change: +$406,722 (+22.3%)
– 5-year price change: +$565,745 (+34.0%)
– Typical home value: $2,231,752 (#2 most expensive city in metro)
#2. Westlake, TX
– 1-year price change: +$426,577 (+32.7%)
– 5-year price change: +$642,197 (+59.0%)
– Typical home value: $1,730,595 (#4 most expensive city in metro)
#1. Westover Hills, TX
– 1-year price change: +$443,065 (+24.6%)
– 5-year price change: +$623,129 (+38.4%)
– Typical home value: $2,246,721 (#1 most expensive city in metro)
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This story originally appeared on ZeroDown and was produced and distributed in partnership with Stacker Studio.
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DALLAS (KDAF) — Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson continues his outspokenness for wanting the city to acquire more professional sports franchises and even more major businesses.
Now, Mayor Johnson wants Dallas to play to win on every front and needs a gameplan to attract and retain pro sports teams and major businesses. He says, “Over the years, as this region has grown, the city’s suburban neighbors have benefited from the “Dallas” brand. They have used this city’s economic might and significant national reputation to attract businesses into their own city limits.”
“They pitch their proximity to the City of Dallas along with promises of newer infrastructure, lower taxes, lower crime, better public schools, and exciting new amenities. They play hardball — and they win, which means the City of Dallas loses out on potential new tax revenue, on additional economic activity, and on residents.”
He states that teams are using the name of Dallas to better portray their standing when not being located or even playing directly in the city:
“The *Dallas* Cowboys are based in the City of Frisco and play in the City of Arlington. FC *Dallas* plays in the City of Frisco. The Texas Rangers play in the City of Arlington in a brand-new stadium that should have been built in Downtown Dallas. The *Dallas* Wings also play in the City of Arlington. The Professional Golfers’ Association of America no longer hosts any tournaments in the City of Dallas, as the AT&T Byron Nelson is now played in the City of McKinney.
“For too long, the City of Dallas has been too passive when it comes to winning major business operations. And that’s especially true when it comes to attracting and retaining these professional sports franchises. That’s why I created the Ad Hoc Committee on Professional Sports Recruitment and Retention.”
Johnson does want to add another NFL franchise to the city, but he says the new committee is heavily focused on retaining the Dallas Mavericks and Stars franchises, as their leases at the American Airlines Center will expire in 2031.
“So, this is the time to start having that conversation. The Mavericks and Stars have meant a lot to the City of Dallas. They have consistently stepped up to help out in the city’s times of need. They’re involved with the city’s youth. And they are part of the cultural fabric of this city. The suburbs to the north and to the west of Dallas proper will certainly be trying to make their best cases. It’s time for the City of Dallas to protect its own.”
For more from the mayor’s office on retaining and adding new sports franchises to the city, click here.
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As inflation continues to surge and with the chatter of an impending economic downturn in the air, mortgage rates are growing at the quickest speed in 40 years with a 30-year fixed-rate mortgage last week reaching the highest point since 2009 at 5.53%.
Consumers are being stretched thin due to inflation—from the gas pump to the grocery store—and are starting to decelerate their spending from last year. Experts expect a real estate slow down in the next couple of quarters: There are 70 regional housing markets with a more than 40% chance of seeing prices for homes dip in the next year, according to CoreLogic assessment of the biggest regional housing markets in the U.S.
To help you stay current on the market, ZeroDown compiled a weekly real estate market report using data from Redfin. Statistics are as of the four weeks ending May 15, 2022. Metros with more than 50 homes sold during this time period were considered for metro-level rankings for each statistic.
Median sales price
Dallas, TX metro area:
– Median sales price: $456,180
– One-year change: +25.0%
Metros with highest median sales price
#1. San Francisco, CA metro area: $1.7 million
#2. San Jose, CA metro area: $1.6 million
#3. Santa Cruz, CA metro area: $1.3 million
Metros with lowest median sales price
#1. Saginaw, MI metro area: $118,475
#2. Carbondale, IL metro area: $127,150
#3. Cumberland, MD metro area: $127,825
Median sales price per square foot
Dallas, TX metro area:
– Median sales price per square foot: $216
– One-year change: +27.2%
Metros with highest median sales price per square foot
#1. San Francisco, CA metro area: $1,106
#2. San Jose, CA metro area: $974
#3. Kahului, HI metro area: $934
Metros with lowest median sales price per square foot
#1. Carbondale, IL metro area: $79
#2. Cumberland, MD metro area: $87
#3. Peoria, IL metro area: $87
Sales to list price ratio
Dallas, TX metro area:
– Average sales to list price ratio: 1.06
– One-year change: +0.03
Metros with highest sales to list price ratio
#1. Rochester, NY metro area: 1.15
#2. Oakland, CA metro area: 1.14
#3. San Jose, CA metro area: 1.13
Metros with lowest sales to list price ratio
#1. Carbondale, IL metro area: 0.97
#2. Utica, NY metro area: 0.97
#3. Gadsden, AL metro area: 0.97
Homes sold with price drops
Dallas, TX metro area:
– Homes sold with price drops: 7.7%
– One-year change: -1.8%
Metros with most homes sold with price drops
#1. The Villages, FL metro area: 28.0%
#2. Beaumont, TX metro area: 27.9%
#3. New York, NY metro area: 26.6%
Metros with least homes sold with price drop
#1. Carbondale, IL metro area: 0.0%
#2. Springfield, IL metro area: 0.0%
#3. Hanford, CA metro area: 0.0%
Off market in two weeks
Dallas, TX metro area:
– Off market in two weeks: nan%
– One-year change: +nan%
Metros with the most homes off market in two weeks
#1. Rochester, NY metro area: 88.0%
#2. Olympia, WA metro area: 87.8%
#3. Seattle, WA metro area: 87.3%
Metros with the least homes off market in two weeks
#1. Oshkosh, WI metro area: 1.9%
#2. Urban Honolulu, HI metro area: 2.7%
#3. Morristown, TN metro area: 3.1%
Months of supply
Dallas, TX metro area:
– Months of supply: 5.5 months
– One-year change: -0.3 months
Metros with the most months of supply
#1. Brownsville, TX metro area: 35.7 months
#2. New York, NY metro area: 19.4 months
#3. Atlantic City, NJ metro area: 18.4 months
Metros with least months of supply
#1. Portland, ME metro area: 3.2 months
#2. Lewiston, ME metro area: 3.6 months
#3. Jacksonville, NC metro area: 3.7 months
This story originally appeared on ZeroDown and was produced and distributed in partnership with Stacker Studio.
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DALLAS (KDAF) — It’s Texas Flood Week and ironically the National Weather Service in Fort Worth is projecting two-to-three inches of rain in the early part of this week.
So, in the case that you experience flooding, the Fort Worth Fire Department has tweeted out three ‘fast flood facts’.
- Heavy rain (like the one North Texans could potentially see this week) can bring dangerous flash floodings
- Six inches of moving water can knock a person down
- Two feet of moving water can sweep a vehicle away
The department also shared an informational graphic urging drivers to ‘turn around, don’t drown’ if they see water on the road.
For more information, visit the department’s Twitter.
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As inflation continues to surge and with the chatter of an impending economic downturn in the air, mortgage rates are growing at the quickest speed in 40 years with a 30-year fixed-rate mortgage last week reaching the highest point since 2009 at 5.53%.
Consumers are being stretched thin due to inflation—from the gas pump to the grocery store—and are starting to decelerate their spending from last year. Experts expect a real estate slow down in the next couple of quarters: There are 70 regional housing markets with a more than 40% chance of seeing prices for homes dip in the next year, according to CoreLogic assessment of the biggest regional housing markets in the U.S.
To help you stay current on the market, ZeroDown compiled a weekly real estate market report using data from Redfin. Statistics are as of the four weeks ending May 15, 2022. Metros with more than 50 homes sold during this time period were considered for metro-level rankings for each statistic.
Median sales price
Fort Worth, TX metro area:
– Median sales price: $377,975
– One-year change: +25.6%
Metros with highest median sales price
#1. San Francisco, CA metro area: $1.7 million
#2. San Jose, CA metro area: $1.6 million
#3. Santa Cruz, CA metro area: $1.3 million
Metros with lowest median sales price
#1. Saginaw, MI metro area: $118,475
#2. Carbondale, IL metro area: $127,150
#3. Cumberland, MD metro area: $127,825
Median sales price per square foot
Fort Worth, TX metro area:
– Median sales price per square foot: $193
– One-year change: +25.5%
Metros with highest median sales price per square foot
#1. San Francisco, CA metro area: $1,106
#2. San Jose, CA metro area: $974
#3. Kahului, HI metro area: $934
Metros with lowest median sales price per square foot
#1. Carbondale, IL metro area: $79
#2. Cumberland, MD metro area: $87
#3. Peoria, IL metro area: $87
Sales to list price ratio
Fort Worth, TX metro area:
– Average sales to list price ratio: 1.04
– One-year change: +0.02
Metros with highest sales to list price ratio
#1. Rochester, NY metro area: 1.15
#2. Oakland, CA metro area: 1.14
#3. San Jose, CA metro area: 1.13
Metros with lowest sales to list price ratio
#1. Carbondale, IL metro area: 0.97
#2. Utica, NY metro area: 0.97
#3. Gadsden, AL metro area: 0.97
Homes sold with price drops
Fort Worth, TX metro area:
– Homes sold with price drops: 9.4%
– One-year change: +0.7%
Metros with most homes sold with price drops
#1. The Villages, FL metro area: 28.0%
#2. Beaumont, TX metro area: 27.9%
#3. New York, NY metro area: 26.6%
Metros with least homes sold with price drop
#1. Carbondale, IL metro area: 0.0%
#2. Springfield, IL metro area: 0.0%
#3. Hanford, CA metro area: 0.0%
Off market in two weeks
Fort Worth, TX metro area:
– Off market in two weeks: nan%
– One-year change: +nan%
Metros with the most homes off market in two weeks
#1. Rochester, NY metro area: 88.0%
#2. Olympia, WA metro area: 87.8%
#3. Seattle, WA metro area: 87.3%
Metros with the least homes off market in two weeks
#1. Oshkosh, WI metro area: 1.9%
#2. Urban Honolulu, HI metro area: 2.7%
#3. Morristown, TN metro area: 3.1%
Months of supply
Fort Worth, TX metro area:
– Months of supply: 5.4 months
– One-year change: -0.0 months
Metros with the most months of supply
#1. Brownsville, TX metro area: 35.7 months
#2. New York, NY metro area: 19.4 months
#3. Atlantic City, NJ metro area: 18.4 months
Metros with least months of supply
#1. Portland, ME metro area: 3.2 months
#2. Lewiston, ME metro area: 3.6 months
#3. Jacksonville, NC metro area: 3.7 months
This story originally appeared on ZeroDown and was produced and distributed in partnership with Stacker Studio.
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DALLAS (KDAF) — WalletHub has released a new study determining which states are the best and worst states for military retirees to find comfortable retirement.
They compared all 50 states and Washington D.C. based on 29 different metrics including veterans per capita, number of VA health facilities and opportunities.
So how does the Lone Star State rank? Among the lower half of the nation. According to the study, Texas ranked 31st in the nation when it came to the states that provide military retirees with the most comfortable retirement.
According to the study, Texas received low marks for the number of veterans per capita (43rd in the nation) and for the number of job opportunities for veterans (40th in the nation). Though the state does well with providing veterans with VA health facilities (5th in the nation).
Other key metrics include:
- 30th – % of homeless veterans
- 21st – housing affordability
- 21st – % of veteran-owned businesses
- 13th – number of VA Benefits-Administration Facilities per Number of Veterans
- 27th – percentage of residents 12+ who are fully vaccinated
The top 10 best states for veterans, according to the survey, are:
- Virginia
- Florida
- Minnesota
- Maryland
- New Hampshire
- Alaska
- South Carolina
- Maine
- South Dakota
- Connecticut
For the full report, visit WalletHub.
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DALLAS (KDAF) — NWS Fort Worth says several rounds of showers and thunderstorms are expected for North Texas, Monday through Wednesday.
The center says locally heavy rainfall could lead to minor flooding at times. It adds that the totals they’re reporting are generalized and averaged over a few days. Some spots across the region could receive less or more than the preliminary indicated amounts.
“Several rounds of showers and thunderstorms are expected Monday through Wednesday of this week. Locally heavy rainfall could lead to minor flooding at times. Unfortunately these totals are generalized and averaged over a few days. This means some will receive less and some will receive more than the indicated amounts.”
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DALLAS (KDAF) — From May 23-27, the agencies in Texas are spreading flood awareness tips to people across the state, including helpful resources and good advice in the event that you encounter a flood yourself.
Texas Flood has released some helpful tips on ways you can prepare for a flood emergency. Here are some of their tips.
Assess your surroundings
It always helps to be aware of your surroundings, especially in a flood situation. Officials say to look at the stability of your plaster and drywall. Do you notice any bulging spots on your ceiling or walls? And, when in doubt ask a professional.
Floodproof your home
Texas Flood outlines two guides for Texas homeowners that provide helpful tips for floodproofing your home.
For Texans who live near the coast, the Texas General Land Office has a homeowners handbook to help them prepare in the case of natural disasters that come with living by the coast. Some of those tips include:
- Creating an evacuation plan
- Gathering emergency supplies and documents in a centralized location
- Getting a blueprint for your home and understanding the risks your home may face
- Buying insurance
- Reaching out to professionals to make sure your home is ready for a natural disaster
Click here to view the full handbook.
For Texans who don’t live near the coast, FEMA has a guide to help prepare your home for a flood, including:
- Raising your home
- Relocating your home
- Creating a floodwall or levee
- Sealing your home to all flood water
For the full guide, click here.
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DALLAS (KDAF) — I love Star Wars. All of it. I grew up with the prequels, grew to appreciate the artistry of the originals, and watched all the sequels and spinoffs in the theaters.
So, when I decided to try out a new pizza place in Addison, I was delighted to see all of the cool Star Wars decor when I stepped foot in Zoli’s.
Upon first glance, Zoli’s has a cool modern pizzeria vibe to it. It has a bar, a retro yellow sign and plenty of seating. However, if you look closely at the art on the wall you’ll notice that it’s Star Wars themed, with an awesome painting of the Last Supper with Star Wars characters instead. And, yes, Baby Yoda and Mando do make an appearance at this establishment.
The restaurant even had a Star Wars-themed pizza for Star Wars Day (May 4). They called it the Thermal Detonator with spicy cherry pepper ricotta, hot soppressata, cherry tomatoes, stuffed jalapeno poppers and mozzarella.
READ: Pizza shop in Addison, Fort Worth selling Star Wars-themed pizza for Star Wars Day
When it seems like all you hear about Star Wars online is negative, it was refreshing and nice to see a place celebrate the franchise.
Aside from the interior design, Zoli’s had a wide range of unique pizza combinations. I went with the Heim Time! Supreme that includes bacon, pepperoni, homemade sausage, mushrooms, caramelized onions and hot cherry peppers.
The price to size ratio was great and the taste was even better. It came out quickly and the service was great. If you don’t have the time to dine in, they also have pizzas that you can take home and bake.
They also offer sandwiches, pasta, dessert, drinks and more. If you’ve been looking for a new pizza place and haven’t tried Zoli’s, I highly recommend this one. For more information, visit zolispizza.com.
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DALLAS (KDAF) — Summer is here, and although that may be a sigh of relief for some, parents may be finding themselves with more work with the kids home from school.
If you’re looking for something fun to entertain the children whilst they’re on break, why not try Dallas Zoo, as they have something for children of all age groups. The following activities are available for children.
Wildlife Heroes Club (great for 3-to-8-year-olds)
Perfect for families wanting to meet other families and connect with nature, this offer gives parents and children the opportunity to participate in a number of activities weekly on Sundays (for 6 weeks). Including:
- Zoo observations
- Animal interactions
- Illustrative activities
- Take-home journals
Stroller Buddies (great for 10-to-35-month-old)
Stroller Buddies is a fun opportunity for parents and toddlers to ‘strengthen their attachment to one another’ while strolling through the park and learning more about nature.
Friday Safari (great for 3-to-5-year-olds)
Every Friday for 13 weeks, parents can drop their children off at the zoo for fun exploration trips where they will read stories, go on observations, interact with zoo animal attractions and play.
Thursday Safari (great for 5-to-8-year-olds)
Another drop-off program for children to learn about STEM, play games, participate in conservation activities and more.
For more information on these programs, and to register your child for one, visit dallaszoo.com.
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DALLAS (KDAF) — FAN EXPO Dallas is coming back to Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center from June 17-19.
Meet some of your favorite stars, buy awesome collectibles and connect with people from your favorite fandoms at this massive three-day event.
“FAN EXPO Dallas is the largest sci-fi, horror, anime, and gaming event in Texas that attracts tens of thousands of people at the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center,” their website says.
Some of the celebrities expected to come to this year’s convention include:
- Brendan Fraser
- Elijah Wood
- Giancarlo Esposito
- Ashley Eckstein
- Nathan Fillion
- Dominic Monaghan
- Ming-Na Wen
Tickets are still available. To get your tickets, click here.
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DALLAS (KDAF) — The 2022 season is coming to an end as both conference finals are well underway and that also means season/annual awards are being given out to players and others across the NBA.
Dallas Mavericks’ veteran guard Reggie Bullock has been named the 2022 Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Social Justice Champion winner. “The NBA today announced that Dallas Mavericks guard-forward Reggie Bullock has been named the 2022 Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Social Justice Champion,” the NBA tweeted.
Bullock was chosen out of five finalists for his, “…dedication to pursuing social justice and advancing Abdul-Jabbar’s life mission to engage, empower and drive equality for individuals and groups who have been historically marginalized or systemically disadvantaged, specifically within the LGBTQ+ community.”
The Mavericks said they’re proud of Bullock and, “Congrats to Reggie for receiving the Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Social Justice Champion Award. Reggie will receive a $100k donation that he has chosen to give to @KinstonTeens, an org from his hometown which amplifies youth voices in NC. #MFFL“
NBA legend and Hall of Famer Kareem Abdul Jabbar said, “Really proud to see today’s players setting great examples congratulations @ReggieBullock35 for being a true leader on and off the court @NBA“
“We are all one, and I believe love lies in everybody’s heart,” said Bullock. “It’s incredibly important to me as a cisgender athlete to stand in support of the trans and LGBTQ+ community.” Read the full release on Bullock’s award here.
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Floyd County Medical Center has hired a new Chief Financial Officer. According to the press release, Craig Carstens will assume the position after serving in the same role at Osceola Regional Health Center in Sibley, Iowa since May of 2018. Prior to that Carstens worked at Mercy Medical Center in Sioux City as Director of Financial Operations.
“We are thrilled to welcome Craig to FCMC. He will play an integral part in the leadership and financial management of our organization.” said Dawnett Willis, Chief Executive Officer. Carstens will oversee the financial activities of the growing hospital and clinics.
He received his Master’s Degree in Health Policy and Administration from Washington State University, Spokane WA, and his Bachelor’s Degree- Business & Economics/Accounting from South Dakota State University.
“My family and I could not be happier for the opportunity to call Charles City home and for my new role at FCMC.” said Carstens. Carstens and his family will be relocating to Charles City in the near future.
Rae Burnette is a GA and Crime & Courts Reporter at the Globe Gazette. You can reach her by phone at 641.421.0523 or at Rae.Burnette@GlobeGazette.com
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PORTLAND, Ore. — Nurses at two Portland area Providence hospitals will begin holding strike authorization votes on Monday. If passed, the votes will not automatically trigger a strike, but they will authorize the nurses' bargaining teams to call a strike amid negotiations with Providence.
The votes involve 233 frontline nurses at Providence Willamette Falls Medical Center and 239 frontline nurses at Providence Milwaukie Hospital, according to a press release from the Oregon Nurses Association (ONA), the union that represents the nurses.
The vote will continue until June 3. Nurses at another Portland area hospital, Providence St. Vincent Medical Center, voted to authorize a strike on May 3. ONA represents 1,600 nurses at St. Vincent.
ONA's contracts with St. Vincent and Willamette Falls expired last year, and the contract at Milwaukie expires later this month.
The union said its efforts at bargaining table negotiations have focused on the following list:
- Stronger patient safety standards to reduce future COVID-19 outbreaks and ensure the highest standards of care for all Oregonians.
- Safe nurse staffing to ensure high-quality care and patient access.
- Affordable health care and paid leave so frontline nurses can seek care after COVID-19 exposures and afford health care for their own families.
- A fair compensation package that allows hospitals to recruit and retain the skilled frontline caregivers our communities need to stay healthy and safe.
"Frontline nurses have invested in Providence with our blood, sweat, tears and our dollars. Now we're demanding Providence invest in our communities and put those profits to work as intended," ONA President Lynda Pond said in a statement. "It's time for Providence to listen to nurses and reinvest in patient safety, safe staffing, and caregiver retention to improve health care for all Oregonians."
If the strike votes pass, ONA leaders will plan their next steps, which would include setting potential strike dates, the union said. The union will provide Providence with 10 days' notice before striking.
The next bargaining sessions for the Willamette Falls union team are scheduled for May 25 and June 3. The next bargaining sessions for the Milwaukie union team are May 26, June 16 and June 23.
In a statement, Providence Milwaukie called the strike vote "disappointing and premature" because the hospital has only held three bargaining sessions with the union so far. The hospital also said it would be able to maintain operations in the event that a strike takes place.
Providence Willamette Falls issued a separate but similar statement, mentioning that it was disappointed by the strike authorization vote and asserted that it would maintain operations and access to care for patients during a strike. Willamette Falls has had 17 bargaining sessions with the union since September 2021, according to the statement.
Willamette Falls said its contract offer includes average pay increases of 7.75% in the first year and additional increases in years two and three. Milwaukie said it has across the board increases averaging 6.76%.
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Atlantic County prosecutors say they are investigating after a woman was shot and killed early Monday morning in Pleasantville, New Jersey.
Officers responding to a 911 call found a 30-year-old woman shot on the 1000 block of Iowa Avenue, prosecutors said.
Police said the officers were unable to revive Martin-Richardson and she died just after midnight.
Prosecutors identified her as Jazmen Martin-Richardson.
Neither a motive or a description of the suspect were provided by prosecutors Monday afternoon.
Atlantic County officials urge anyone with information to call the Atlantic County Prosecutor’s Office Major Crimes Unit at 609-909-7666 or go to the Prosecutor Office Website to submit an anonymous tip.
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A Lehigh County bar owner and her boyfriend will not face charges after a video of a ride-share driver refusing them a ride over racist comments went viral earlier this month.
On Monday, Lehigh County District Attorney Jim Martin said, "No criminal charges would apply to the conduct – reprehensible though it might be."
"After investigation and conferring with the District Attorney's Office, no charges are to be filed," Catasauqua Police Chief Douglas F. Kish said in a release.
James Bode, the Lyft driver, posted the viral video from inside his car onto his Facebook page. The video generated millions of views across Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, Reddit and beyond.
The caught-on-camera moments happened the night of May 13 outside of Catasauqua bar Fossil’s Last Stand in Lehigh County.
The borough's police department confirmed the woman seen getting into the Lyft is Jackie Harford, who owns Fossil’s.
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The video, just over a minute long, starts when Harford gets into Bode's car. He asks if the ride is for "Jackie" and she confirms it is.
“You’re like a white guy," Harford says as she gets into the car on the rear passenger side. Bode asks, "What’s that?"
"Are you, like, a white guy?" asks Harford, who is then making her way to the center of the car. "You’re like, a normal guy?" Harford says. "You speak English?"
There's a quick pause before Harford laughs, pats Bode's shoulder and apologizes. Bode then tells her to get out of the car, saying what Harford said was inappropriate.
"If somebody was not white, sitting in this seat, what would be the difference?" Bode asked.
The car’s rear passenger door is still open, and Bode repeats to a man, who police said is Harford's boyfriend, standing outside the car that he won't be taking the ride.
"Really?" the man says, "You’re a f-----g a--hole."
Bode points toward the camera inside the car and tells the boyfriend it's all on video.
“I’m gonna punch you in the f-----g face,” the man says back to Bode.
Bode calls the couple “racist f---s,” as Harford gets out of the car.
That's when the man calls him an "[n-word] lover."
Bode rolls down the window and tells the couple he's calling the police.
Catasauqua Police Chief Douglas Tish confirmed Bode filed a police report at 10:27 p.m. the same night.
Lyft responded to a version of Bode's video has more than 3.3 million views on Twitter.
"We are incredibly grateful to Lyft driver @Jameswb333 for instantly shutting down this hate & upholding our no tolerance anti-discrimination policies," Lyft said. "We're looking into these riders & are in touch with James to show our thanks."
Fossil's Last Stand's website and Facebook page have been deactivated.
Yelp and TripAdvisor shut down the comments for both of the bar's pages after they were flooded with negative reviews and one-star ratings.
Efforts to reach Bode have been unsuccessful, however, in a post last week, Bode expressed gratitude for the support he's seen.
“But this is the way it should be everywhere, every time," Bode wrote. "I shouldn’t be ‘the guy’ who did it or said it…we should all be that person. Speak up if you’re uncomfortable with it because it makes them uncomfortable, as they should be. F**k racism,” Bode wrote.
NBC10's Deanna Durante said the Lyft driver's father passed away last year and folks who saw the viral video are donating to cover his funeral expenses. Others are sharing his Lyft handle encouraging tips.
Fossil's Last Stand has remained closed.
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AUBURN, Calif. — A pursuit reaching speeds above 100 mph on Highway 49 ended in the driver crashing in front of the Auburn City Hall.
On Monday at around 1:30 a.m., the Placer County Sheriff's Office was involved in a pursuit on Highway 49 that reached 100 mph. The Auburn Police Department said the pursuit ended in a crash directly in front of the Auburn City Hall.
According to police, the suspect left the area and led them on a short foot chase. The Placer County Sheriff's Office, California Highway Patrol and Auburn Police Department created a perimeter and were able to locate the suspect near Auburn Folsom Road and Lincoln Way.
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PALOS VERDES ESTATES, Calif. — Southern California firefighters found one person dead and three people injured on a beach below an ocean cliff early Monday, authorities said.
Palos Verdes Estates police called the Los Angeles County Fire Department before dawn to report a person possibly “over the side” of the cliff. Firefighters found the four people 300 feet down the cliff, said fire dispatch supervisor Martin Rangel.
One person was dead, two had trauma and one was suffering from minor injuries, Rangel said.
The victims were only described as two females and two males. TV news helicopters showed a fire helicopter hoisting victims to rescue vehicles at the top of the cliff.
Rangel said he did not know how the incident happened.
Palos Verdes Estates is on the Palos Verdes Peninsula at the south end of Los Angeles County. A trail runs along the bluff top high above the Pacific Ocean.
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HAGERSTOWN, Md. — After only a few days back in the D.C. region, the group of truckers protesting federal COVID mandates calling itself the People's Convoy has put an end to its protests. In a press release Friday, the convoy "declared victory" and said its leadership would begin transitioning from a national movement to one focused on growth at the state level.
"Any convoy and protest activity from this time forward is done on an individual basis and is not representing The People’s Convoy," the release said. "The People’s Convoy will remain active and will transition its focus on attending rallies and raising awareness at the state level."
The press release went on to say the convoy would be leaving within seven days. According to reporting by the Associated Press, the truckers were asked to leave by the Speedway's management Friday. There were reports of fights occurring at the Speedway, but according to Maryland State Police and the Washington County Sheriff's Office, police presence was requested but the exit was largely peaceful.
Though the People's Convoy's official statement cites "87 days" of protests, the truckers did not maintain a consistent presence in the D.C. area. The convoy first arrived at Hagerstown Speedway on March 3, after driving across the country from California.
"Convoy leadership engaged in numerous meetings with various legislators on Capitol Hill, while the convoy was circling the beltway raising awareness of The People’s Convoy objectives," Friday's press release said. "While engaged in these meetings it became evident that The People’s Convoy battle for freedom would be quite extensive."
After nearly a month of bunkering down at the Hagerstown Speedway and taking multiple protest trips around the Capital Beltway, a unanimous vote was held on March 28 to pack up and head back to California to protest 10 bills coming up for a vote in California which the convoy called "tyrannical."
"We've seen a whole country wake up and come together as we've traveled across," organizer Mike Landis said during a livestreamed rally. "We've had this whole track packed with people. We've seen truckers, doctors, lawyers, nurses, police officers, bankers, airline pilots, farmers - the people that make America go 'round - all come together and we're going to continue that."
The trucking protesters came back to Hagerstown on Tuesday, May 17. The convoy said its mission was the same as it was the last time it came to Hagerstown: pressuring federal leaders to end the national declaration of emergency concerning COVID-19. Some truckers added that it was really about personal freedoms being taken away calling mandates "the straw that broke the camel's back."
The embattled organization has not been without its dissenters. The week before the group returned to Hagerstown, the official Facebook page -- which is currently not accessible -- showed heated posts and comments arguing about what the convoy's mission should be about.
"How on earth do ya carry on fighting for the dumbest stuff?" posted one woman claiming to be the wife of a trucker who had originally supported the convoy's efforts. "My god the entire industry is on its knees because of so so many reasons and yall [sic] want to talk about masks!!!???"
Sixteen members of the People’s Convoy also filed suit against the District of Columbia claiming the local government violated their first amendment rights. The lawsuit claims that Metropolitan Police Department officers formed blockades around specific points of entry into the District to purposely stop the truckers from exercising their constitutionally protected right to free speech in the nation’s capital four times between March 14 and 18. They are demanding a jury trial.
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CARMICHAEL, Calif. — The Sacramento County Coroner's Office has identified the 18-year-old who died after being rescued from the American River near Ancil Hoffman Park on Saturday.
On Monday, the Sacramento County Coroner's Office identified the drowning victim as 18-year-old Omar Sofizada.
According to the Sacramento Metropolitan Fire District, Sofizada was removed by rescue boats with the help of law enforcement just after 6:30 p.m on Saturday.
Sofizada was taken to the hospital and was said to be in critical condition. On Sunday, Sofizada 's family members told ABC10 that he had died.
On Monday, the Washington Unified School District released a statement saying that Sofizada was a student of River City High School.
"We cannot begin to express the sadness our community is experiencing as we learned of the tragic drowning death of Omar Sofizada over the weekend," the Washington Unified School District wrote in a statement. "Our sincerest thoughts and condolences are with the Sofizada family and the classmates, friends, and families connected to Omar Sofizada."
The district says Sofizada had recently immigrated with his family from Afghanistan and was preparing to graduate from River City High School in a few weeks.
"He was a very kind and hardworking student, dedicated to his studies and always making sure to be mindful of his classmates," the district wrote. "His presence is undoubtedly going to be missed throughout our entire school community."
The district says RCHS will have grief counselors available for the remainder of the week.
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The CDC cautioned Monday that it expects to see more rare monkeypox cases emerge in the United States in the coming weeks despite only confirming one so far, noting it is evaluating another four possible cases already linked to the same virus family. One of the latter is being treated in isolation in New York City.
The agency is responsible for confirming potential cases as state and city health departments sent samples. The sample from the New York City patient is one of the four the CDC is evaluating that tested positive for orthopoxvirus, which is the family of viruses to which monkeypox belongs.
Contract tracing, an all-too-familiar term for New Yorkers amid the COVID-19 pandemic, is well underway.
The first U.S. confirmed case in 2022 of the contagious monkeypox disease, which is caused by a viral infection similar to those that cause smallpox and cowpox, was reported last week in Massachusetts. According to the CDC, the sample is the West African strain, which is the milder of the two monkeypox strains. Most people who become infected recover within two to four weeks with little or no intervention.
Monkeypox is rare in the U.S. because it doesn't occur naturally here, according to the CDC. Any cases confirmed in America typically are associated with international travel or animal imports from areas where the disease is more common.
Most potential cases the CDC is investigating do not involve recent travel to countries that typically see a lot of monkeypox, so it says it is working diligently to track the connections. The risk to the general public appears to be low at this time.
Monkeypox is rarely identified outside of Africa, but as of Friday, there were 80 confirmed cases worldwide, including at least two in the United States, and another 50 suspected ones. The World Health Organization says the outbreaks in North America and Europe may stem from sex among men -- with a total of about 200 confirmed and suspected cases now reported globally.
On Sunday, one presumptive case of monkeypox also was being investigated in Broward County in South Florida, which state health officials said appeared to be related to international travel.
Asked about the investigation Sunday, President Joe Biden said monkeypox was something about which Americans should be "concerned."
“They haven’t told me the level of exposure yet but it is something that everybody should be concerned about,” the Democrat said, issuing his first public comments on the disease amid the current investigation.
Biden added that work was underway to determine which vaccine might be effective. He was also quick to assure the public Monday that the threat from monkeypox doesn't rise to the same threat level as COVID.
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Monkeypox was first discovered in 1958, when outbreaks occurred in colonies of monkeys kept for research -- resulting in its name. (What you need to know about monkeypox.)
The first case in a human was reported in 1970 in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, which still has the majority of infections. Other African countries where it has been found: Cameroon, Central African Republic, Cote d’Ivoire, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Gabon, Liberia, Nigeria, Republic of the Congo and Sierra Leone.
Human symptoms of monkeypox are similar to but milder than the symptoms of smallpox, the CDC says. It presents itself as a flu-like illness accompanied by lymph-node swelling and rash on the face and body.
Monkeypox starts off with fever, headache, muscle aches, and exhaustion. Monkeypox also causes lymph nodes to swell, something that smallpox does not. The incubation period is usually 7−14 days but can range from 5−21 days.
Typically, cases recorded outside of Africa have been linked to international travel or animals that have been imported.
The CDC is urging healthcare providers in the U.S. to be alert for patients who have rashes consistent with monkeypox, regardless of whether they have traveled or have specific risks for monkeypox. See more information from the travel notice here.
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U.S. Rep. Antonio Delgado will be sworn in Wednesday as New York's next lieutenant governor, Gov. Kathy Hochul announced.
Hochul said Monday she will issue a proclamation for a special election to fill her fellow Democrat's seat in upstate New York once he resigns. It remains unclear when that will be.
Once a seat becomes vacant, the governor has 10 days to announce a special election held 70 to 80 days later, according to state law.
Hochul said the special election will line up with the Aug. 23 primary for congressional and state Senate seats.
Senate Majority Leader Andrea Stewart-Cousins, a Democrat, has been fulfilling the duties of lieutenant governor since the April 12 resignation of Brian Benjamin, who has proclaimed his innocence following his arrest in a federal corruption investigation.
Delgado has said he wants to leave his seat in Congress to take on the largely ceremonial role of lieutenant governor so he can fight for Hochul's agenda and serve as a liaison between New Yorkers and local, state and federal partners.
The Rhodes Scholar and Harvard Law School graduate was first elected in 2018 as the first upstate New Yorker of color to Congress on campaign promises of universal access to Medicare and eliminating tax loopholes for the rich.
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Hochul and Delgado have both faced criticism for leaving open a congressional seat at a time when Democrats are fighting to maintain their U.S. House majority and after state courts stuck down new political maps that Democrats had drawn to cement comfortable majorities for years to come.
Hochul tapped Delgado days after the state's Court of Appeals rejected the congressional maps in a majority opinion that largely agreed with Republican voters who argued the district boundaries were unconstitutionally gerrymandered.
That decision struck down maps that would have reshaped Delgado's swing 19th Congressional District into a safely Democratic district sweeping from the Hudson Valley up to Albany and west to Binghamton and Utica.
An upstate judge approved a final set of maps that creates an even more vast 19th Congressional District that stretches to Ithaca, in the Finger Lakes wine and tourism region. About 52% of voters in the newly crafted district voted for President Joe Biden in 2020, down from 52% in the Democrats' failed maps.
Democrat Pat Ryan, who came in second to Delgado in the 2018 Democratic primary for the district, has said he'll run to succeed him.
Republican candidates Brandon Buccola and Dutchess County Executive Marc Molinaro are also running for the 19th District seat.
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The Air Force has identified a second child development facility at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base as an unfunded priority in this year’s military budget process.
The child care center proposal appears on a list of fiscal year 2023 unfunded priority military construction requirements. The project is listed as “Child Development Center/School Age Center” at a cost of $29 million.
The center would be separate from a center that was proposed and approved in last year’s budgeting process — meaning Wright-Patterson may be in line for a second child care center, if funding for the new center is ultimately approved by Congress, according to U.S. Rep. Mike Turner’s office.
The center would be devoted to school-age children, those in grades five to 12. And the facility may boost the base’s ability to draw more mission sets.
“This is an important service to provide to families at the base,” Turner said in an interview Monday. “And since we’re growing, we obviously have increased needs. We need modern and quality facilities for these families and their children.
“In addition, this does help us in the overall score of competitiveness for future missions, as we look to how we as a community care for those who work at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base,” Turner added.
Also identified as unfunded priorities for Wright-Patterson: The Army has spotlighted a need for a $16 million for an “Area Maintenance Support Activity,” which could be new construction for the Army Reserve at Wright-Patterson.
The Army also lists $2 million under “cost to complete” for the Army Reserve Center.
In last fiscal year’s military construction projects budget, the Air Force identified a need for a $24 million child care center at Wright-Patterson, to serve the base’s more than 30,000 military and civilian employees.
Congress passed funds for that center, but it’s unclear when construction might begin.
Unfunded priorities or needs are identified through the military budgeting process, with the Air Force specifying to Congress a need for a project or facility, even though money has not been allocated through the formal Air Force budgeting process.
“The formal budget which has been proposed by the Air Force is severely limited,” said Michael Gessel, vice president, federal government programs for the Dayton Development Coalition. “But Congress has mandated that the services submit an unfunded priorities list, which includes projects that they would have requested if more money were available.”
“This list becomes a wish list for congressional adds” or additions, he said.
The lengthy federal budgeting process has just started. The formal process of considering, shaping and cutting proposals is still ahead. Congress won’t necessarily accept or pass all the proposed unfunded projects, Gessel cautioned.
Child care at Wright-Patterson is offered at four child development centers housed in three facilities. That includes one building at 156 Spinning Road in the Prairies subdivision, a Riverside housing area for base personnel off Airway Road. The other two facilities are on areas A and Area B on the base.
Last year, a representative of the 88th Air Base Wing at Wright-Patterson told the Dayton Daily News that a new child care center, then under design, would be built on the base, relocating children from “a 60+ year old deteriorated facility.”
“We are committed to providing our families safe, healthy and high quality child care services,” the wing said in a statement in response to questions from the Dayton Daily News last year. “Children are not at any health or safety risk in any of our four child development centers (CDC) on the installation.”
New questions were sent recently to the 88th Air Base Wing about this newly proposed facility.
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Authorities have declared the deaths of two 22-year-olds -- a woman and a man -- whose bodies were found in a flaming vehicle in the Bronx a week ago as a double homicide, the NYPD said Monday.
Both victims, whose remains were discovered once firefighters put out the flames from the May 16 Honda Accord blaze on Shore Road, near Pelham Split Rock Course, had been shot in their heads and elsewhere on their bodies, police said.
Their identities are being withheld pending family notification. Autopsies found extensive burns on their bodies in addition to the gunshot wounds. No arrests have been made in the case, and the NYPD says its investigation is ongoing.
Few details had been released in the week since the fire, though police had said there were no signs of a crash before the blaze.
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Authorities are looking for a person they say lit a book and a piece of cloth ablaze and threw it through the gate of a Manhattan synagogue last week, police say.
The suspect is wanted for a possible arson as a hate crime in the 1:30 a.m. Thursday attack at the Brotherhood Synagogue on Gramercy Park South, cops say.
No injuries were reported and the damage to the synagogue wasn't clear.
The NYPD released surveillance video of the suspect (above).
Anyone with information on the case is asked to call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-577-TIPS.
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This adorable 5-month-old kitten is Orangutan! She's a sweet little Manx kitten who has been looking for a home for a month now! Because she doesn't have a tail, she will need to remain on a high quality diet.
Orangutan is the most perfect kitten with a big personality. This little girl doesn't let her small size stop her. She is very social with people and other cats and loves to go running through the house at top speed. Her favorite toys make noise with crinkles or bells. Orangutan is looking for a family who will understand her needs and give her all the love and attention she could ask for.
As with all High Country Humane's animals, Orangutan is current on her vaccinations, spayed and microchipped. To get in touch with her foster, email at b.lou.w.fosters@gmail.com! Check out more info, all our adoptable animals, and more on our website at highcountryhumane.org.
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Meet Tilly! She is a 1-year-old grey tabby with a very unique condition. She sneezes constantly! It can actually be quite cute since at times she even puts her paw over her mouth to cover her sneeze. It is possible that it is accidental but it is still quite lovely. Tilly has been at the Coconino Humane Association since January and is definitely ready for a new home. She is very sweet, loves to play, explores her surroundings and is ready for adventure. Perhaps she is the one for you. You can visit her at the shelter or check out other available pets at coconinohumane.org
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Bismarck police have identified the man who died Friday after being struck by a train as Seth Voegele, 33.
Voegele, of Mandan, died at the scene west of downtown Bismarck. Police aren’t sure why he was at the tracks. The area is not an intersection, police said.
The incident occurred about 6 p.m. where the tracks bend along Main Avenue before crossing the Missouri River, police said.
Authorities are continuing to investigate.
"The detective on the case is working with BNSF (Railway) to do a thorough investigation and bring it to a closure," Police Lt. Luke Gardiner said Monday.
Voegele's recent past included some high-profile incidents including one in August that led to the verbal reprimand of a police officer.
Voegele tried to walk away and scuffled with police after they tried to arrest him for riding his longboard down State Street. The incident was captured on home security video. Officer Mark Muscha was heard cursing and asking, “Bro, do you want to fight?” -- a remark a police spokesman said was a question and not a challenge. Voegele was charged with misdemeanor preventing arrest. He was scheduled for trial in July.
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He was accused of kicking a window out of a Morton County Sheriff’s Office vehicle while he was detained during an October incident. He pleaded guilty to felony interference with an emergency phone call, escape and misdemeanor criminal mischief and was placed on probation for two years.
Mandan police used a Taser to subdue Voegle during a November arrest. He allegedly fled after riding his skateboard in front of traffic and then into oncoming traffic. Police said he pulled away and reached for a pack he wore around his waist when they tried to arrest him. He pleaded guilty to misdemeanor refusing to halt and preventing arrest. He was ordered to spend 70 days in jail, all of which was covered by time he had already served.
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Bismarck-Burleigh Public Health and the Bismarck Police Department are hosting a prescription drug "Take Back" event on Wednesday.
It's scheduled from 8:30-11:30 a.m. at the Burleigh County Senior Center, 315 N. 20th St. in Bismarck.
The event aims to provide people with a safe and convenient way to dispose of unused prescription drugs and other medicines so they don't fall into the wrong hands.
“If we reduce the accessibility of unused or expired medications, the fewer drugs there are to be misused, and fewer people will be at risk for abuse, addiction, overdose and even death,” Police Officer Caity Horne said.
The event will accept unused or expired prescriptions, over-the-counter medications and controlled substances. It will not accept items such as syringes and thermometers, or cancer medications.
North Dakota offers two free programs for disposing of unwanted medications -- the Take Back program and MedSafe containers at participating pharmacies. More information is at www.takeback.nd.gov.
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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 county 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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