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DALLAS (KDAF) — Dallas Love Field and airports across the state and country are gearing up for a busy Labor Day Weekend for travel.
The airport, as always, wants to make sure its travelers and those around the country have some tips to make things easier and simpler for all parties as this weekend will be filled with travel.
The airport tweeted, “We’re prepping for a busy Labor Day weekend. If you’re flying out of #DAL, please arrive at least 90 minutes before your flight.”
So, here’s what you need to know:
- Check your flight status directly with your airline
- Arrive AT LEAST 90 minutes before your flight
- Pack all essential items in your carry-on
- For customer service assistance call 214-670-5683 or the airport you’re flying out of’s Airport Operations Center
- Be kind and patient with others
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DALLAS (KDAF) — Have you ever wanted to sing a duet with Kelly Clarkson? It’s hard not to sing along with listening to Since You Been Gone.
Well, now Dallasites will get their chance. The Kelly Clarkson Show’s Kellyoke Bus is making a stop in Dallas this Labor Day weekend on Saturday, Sept. 3.
This is all part of the show’s Kellyoke Search, where people in New York City, Chicago, Dallas and Los Angeles will get the chance to virtually sing with Kelly Clarkson.
If you can’t make it out on Saturday, no worries, you can also sing along virtually on TikTok. You may even be featured on the Kelly Clarkson Show. The bus will be at Klyde Warren Park from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. For more information, click here. | https://cw33.com/news/local/want-to-sing-a-duet-with-kelly-clarkson-her-shows-kellyoke-bus-will-be-in-dallas-this-weekend/ | 2022-09-02T21:19:03 | 0 | https://cw33.com/news/local/want-to-sing-a-duet-with-kelly-clarkson-her-shows-kellyoke-bus-will-be-in-dallas-this-weekend/ |
FRISCO, Texas — A Texas school district has issued an apology on social media after a high school social media account shared an image offering "self-love" advice that said using sex toys could help one overcome anxiety.
Rep. Jared Patterson, – who represents the Texas House district including Frisco – posted a photo of what appeared to be a post shared from the Emerson High School counselors Instagram account, which was actually an advertisement for a vibrator. The post was deleted and the account claimed it had been hacked.
The shared post told potential customers that "toys can help you overcome sexual anxiety," while another part said to "explore until you find something that works for you."
“The sexualization of our kids has to stop. The lack of accountability has to stop. The lies have to stop. The cover ups have to stop,” Patterson, whose children attend FISD schools, said in an Aug. 22 Facebook post.
“Why anyone thinks it’s okay to promote sexually explicit materials to our children is beyond me. A culture where any staff member thinks this is acceptable behavior is highly concerning. Where is the accountability? As an elected representative of the people and policy maker, does the Board President have an opinion on whether any of this is appropriate?”
Emerson High School's counselors released an apology for the incident over a story on Instagram last week.
"We want to clarify and apologize for recent activity on this account," the statement read. "We mistakenly reshared content that does not reflect our values or those of our campus or district. We intended to share information about self-care and did not fully review the material before sharing. That should not have occurred."
The statement went onto read that after realizing the nature of the content, they posted the account had been hacked, which they now say is not true.
"We regret the incident and the way we responded. We commit to doing better in the future," the statement concluded.
Frisco released a formal statement on the incident as well.
"The content that was reshared does not reflect the values of the employee involved, Emerson High School or Frisco ISD," the statement read. "This unfortunate situation should not have occurred. Since this incident, Frisco ISD has updated our guidelines related to employee use of social media and will provide additional training to all staff regarding best communication practices this month."
On Aug. 23, the Frisco ISD Government Affairs Facebook page issued the following apology, stating they learned the account was not hacked and a staff member in charge of the account did not actually read the text of the image and thought it was simply "about self care":
"On Friday, in response to a tweet from Representative Jared Patterson about inappropriate content shared from a campus social media account, we shared another post from that account stating that the inappropriate content was shared because the account was hacked. Later that afternoon, we learned that the account was not hacked and the post with that information was not true. As a result, we deleted our reply tweet because we did not want to continue sharing what we had learned was inaccurate information.
Over the past several days, District and campus administrators determined that a staff member reposted the content from another account believing it to be content about self care without actually reading the text of the post. Later, when the staff member realized their mistake, they removed the post and posted that the account had been hacked. When District and campus administrators learned that was not true, the entire account was disabled.
We sincerely apologize for re-sharing the inaccurate post. We were attempting to respond quickly with what we believed to be true information. In the future, we will verify such posts from other District accounts prior to re-sharing them."
Rep. Patterson posted to Facebook on Aug. 26 that he'd met with the Frisco ISD superintendent to discuss a number of issues, including sexually explicit content in schools.
"Dr. Waldrip was kind and expressed concern over the same issues I've raised. I take him at his word and look forward to continuing the discussion with him and his team in the weeks and months to come," Rep. Patterson said.
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SOUTHLAKE, Texas — Parents in several Tarrant County school districts served legal notices telling the districts to take down "In God We Trust" signs that allegedly violate state law and replace them with ones that are compliant, including signs with rainbow designs and Arabic writing.
The parents sent cease-and-desist letters to school districts in Mansfield, Keller, Southlake and Grapevine-Colleyville.
Texas lawmakers passed a law last year requiring districts to hang privately donated "In God We Trust" signs in a prominent location in buildings.
Two weeks ago, a Christian, conservative cellphone company, Patriot Mobile, donated "In God We Trust" signs to the Carroll Independent School District in Southlake.
Carroll officials accepted the signs, citing the state law.
Last week, though, the district board rejected "In God We Trust" signs that were created by current and former students that were designed in rainbow colors to support LGBTQ students and in Arabic. The donors said the signs were created to make schools feel more inclusive.
"All of us are stakeholders in this community. In this state, we’re all taxpayers, we’re all voters and we’re all citizens so we wanted to be a part of this as well," Srivan Krishna, the donor, told WFAA last week. "I felt incredibly frustrated and disappointed."
Carroll ISD board president Cam Bryan said they no obligation to accept these donations of signs because the district had already accepted signs.
“All 11 campuses, plus the admin building, now have the poster pursuant to SB 797," Bryan said. "The statute does not contemplate requiring the district to display more than one copy at a time. Instead the statue requires a durable poster or framed copy which limits displays to one poster or framed copy in an effort not to overwhelm schools with donations.”
The law does not state that schools must stop at one copy.
After continued criticism, the district released a statement the day after the meeting referencing a letter from the bill’s author, Sen. Bryan Hughes (R – Mineola).
The letter said that the signs must be in English, which the law does not specify. It also says that no other images may be on the signs beyond the US flag and Texas flag.
Law representatives for parents asking the rainbow and Arabic signs to be hung in districts said under Hughes’ reading, the Patriot Mobile signs violate the state law because they have more than one depiction of the state flag on them. The lawyers also said the Patriot Mobile signs include stars in the background, a violation of the law prohibiting "any other words or images."
Critics of the law have continued to argue it’s an effort to indoctrinate children with Christianity in public education. Carroll ISD, which declined the rainbow and Arabic sign donation, is facing five discrimination investigations from the U.S. Department of Education’s Office of Civil Rights.
Patriot Mobile officials boasted at CPAC, a convention for the right-wing conservatives, that the PAC connected to the company spent $500,000 to elect 11 conservatives on the boards of Carroll, Keller, Grapevine-Colleyville and Mansfield school districts.
The company buys its plans wholesale from carriers and then resales them to consumers at a marked-up, higher price. It then uses part of the profit to donate to Christian conservative causes. | https://www.newswest9.com/article/news/local/texas/southlake-carroll-parents-file-cease-and-desist-over-in-god-we-trust-signs-saying-theyre-not-compliant-with-state-law/287-fb6bb2c6-720e-4312-ac7e-e46b88a37d1f | 2022-09-02T21:19:27 | 1 | https://www.newswest9.com/article/news/local/texas/southlake-carroll-parents-file-cease-and-desist-over-in-god-we-trust-signs-saying-theyre-not-compliant-with-state-law/287-fb6bb2c6-720e-4312-ac7e-e46b88a37d1f |
AUSTIN, Texas — A 2019 Texas law regulating electricity transmission projects may violate the U.S. Constitution's Commerce Clause, a federal ruling shows.
NextEra Energy sued Texas following a 2019 law that banned new transmission companies in the state.
Transmission lines send power across long distances. It’s how distant power plants and wind farms can power homes in Central Texas.
NextEra won a bid to build the Hartburg-Sabine transmission line. The line would carry the current between Hartburg, Texas, and Sabine, West Virginia.
In 2019, lawmakers stopped the project by passing Senate Bill 1938. SB 1938 prohibits new transmission companies from building in Texas.
“SB 1938 will codify the existing process in Texas for determining the proper party to construct critical energy infrastructure, maintain Texas rate jurisdiction over transmission in the non-ERCOT areas of Texas, and clean-up statutory remnants of the Competitive Renewable Energy Zone (CREZ) buildout,” the Statement of Intent shows.
CREZ connects wind energy in West Texas to cities in Central and North Texas.
“Electric utilities in Texas have established geographic footprints, and this bill would ensure the geographic continuity of the system in a way that further facilitates reliability,” the SB 1938 author/sponsor’s state of intent shows.
“The incumbent-protecting, Texas-only policy of SB 1938 resembles the Texas-only power strategy seen in the ERCOT region, which resulted in catastrophic power failures and an energy crisis that could occur elsewhere if SB 1938 is allowed to impact interstate projects,” NextEra’s court filings show.
Most of Texas is on its own power grid managed by the Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT).
Three other interconnections operate within the state.
Southwest Power Pool (SPP) covers most of the Texas Panhandle. Western Electricity Coordinating Council (WECC) connects El Paso to the western half of the U.S. Some of East Texas uses the Midcontinent Independent System Operator (MISO) grid.
NextEra’s transmission line would be built in Texas, but outside the ERCOT market and not impact the independent Texas grid.
Since the project crosses state lines, NextEra argues that SB 1938 violates the U.S. Constitution’s Commerce Clause.
“SB 1938 impedes the identification and construction of needed transmission lines that would improve the resiliency and reliability of interstate power grids,” NextEra’s court filing shows.
The Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit issued a judgment Wednesday.
“What is true for alcohol and milk under the dormant Commerce Clause must be true for electricity transmission,” the Court’s opinion shows.
The Court ordered the lower court to rehear the case.
“Imagine if Texas—a state that prides itself on promoting free enterprise— passed a law saying that only those with existing oil wells in the state could drill new wells. It would be hard to believe,” the court opinion shows.
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Idaho Falls Police Chief Bryce Johnson speaks about Jessica Marley during the ceremony announcing her promotion to the rank of captain. Marley is the first woman in the department's history to hold that rank.
Jessica Marley's career path has been undaunted by glass ceilings.
In December 2017, the 21-year Idaho Falls Police Department veteran became the first woman in department history to be promoted to sergeant and, in July 2019, became the first to earn the rank of lieutenant. On Friday it was announced that Marley has been promoted to the rank of captain, also a first for the department, making her one of the highest-ranking female law enforcement officers in the state.
A Post Register online search found that no other police department among Idaho's 10 largest cities appears to have a female sworn officer on their command staff, although the Boise Police Department has a woman on its command staff in the role of chief administrative officer. Additionally, the north Idaho city of Rathdrum, population 8,200, has a female police chief.
Marley’s promotion comes after the retirement of Capt. Bill Squires, who previously commanded the Patrol Bureau. Only three Idaho Falls Police officers hold the rank of captain, each of whom oversees one of three bureaus in the department and reports directly to the chief of police, a police department news release said. The Patrol Bureau includes the largest number of personnel who handle initial response to calls for police assistance in the community, proactive patrol, K-9 operations and a number of other functions.
Marley joined the Idaho Falls Police Department in October 2001 and has served as a patrol officer, neighborhood police officer, detective and instructor, the release said. She's also spent nine years each on the SWAT team and as a field training officer for new police officers.
Marley was instrumental in bringing to a close one of the city's highest profile cold cases. First as a detective and later as a sergeant, Marley took a lead role in solving the murder of Stephanie Ann Wilkey Eldredge. Eldredge, who was 21 at the time of her death, was reported missing on Aug. 20, 2007. Her remains were discovered in the foothills near Idaho Falls on April 23, 2010.
Marley was first assigned to the case in 2014 and through dogged effort helped identify Eldredge's killer, Kenneth Ryan Jones.
In January 2021, District Judge Joel Tingey ordered Jones, 32, to serve a minimum of nine years in prison for manslaughter with an indeterminate period of six years in prison. He also sentenced Jones to an indeterminate period of five years in prison for destruction, alteration or concealment of evidence, that sentence will be served consecutively with his manslaughter sentence, meaning the time must be served separately.
Marley has a bachelor’s degree in social work and a master’s degree in social work and management, the release said.
Before joining the force, Marley spent five years at the state Department of Health & Welfare in the Family and Community Services Division working as a child protection investigator. For the past 15 years, in addition to her role as a police officer, Marley has worked professionally as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in various settings, the release said.
In a 2017 interview with the Post Register, Marley said she often applies what she’s learned about mental health while on the job. She decided to pursue a career in police work to have a greater impact on the community.
“I think it’s more of a calling than a career,” Marley said at the time.
Police Chief Bryce Johnson first met Marley during the 2017 eclipse, while he was still transitioning to the department, and immediately recognized that she is "really good at what she does," he told the Post Register.
“Over the last five years that I have known her, I have been consistently impressed with Jessica Marley’s dedication to this community and the professional expertise she brings to this department," Johnson said in the release. "Captain Marley will be over the Patrol Bureau. I am both excited to see where she leads it, and certain that both our patrol officers and community will be in good hands.” | https://www.postregister.com/news/local/idaho-falls-police-promote-marley-to-captain/article_a1eccf20-2aef-11ed-a1c7-97e3bbc40f73.html | 2022-09-02T21:24:08 | 0 | https://www.postregister.com/news/local/idaho-falls-police-promote-marley-to-captain/article_a1eccf20-2aef-11ed-a1c7-97e3bbc40f73.html |
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — An investigation was launched Friday after a man was found dead in Portland’s Roseway neighborhood, officials said.
At around 7:20 a.m. Friday, Portland police received a report of a person shot near the intersection of NE 65th Avenue and Beech Street. Officers said they found a man dead when they arrived.
According to PPB, homicide detectives and the Forensic Evidence Division will be collecting evidence in the area for several hours.
Police said there is no ongoing risk to the public. | https://www.koin.com/local/multnomah-county/man-found-dead-in-ne-portland-investigation-underway-09022022/ | 2022-09-02T21:25:13 | 0 | https://www.koin.com/local/multnomah-county/man-found-dead-in-ne-portland-investigation-underway-09022022/ |
Two area high school teachers are Top-10 finalists for 2023 Indiana Teacher of the Year.
Jason Beer, an English teacher at Homestead High School, and Tara Cocanower, who teaches social studies at Bluffton High School, advanced to the Top 10 after being named to the Top 25.
The Indiana Department of Education will announce the teacher of the year this fall. The 10 finalists will be interviewed by a panel of former teachers of the year and department of education staff.
Beer and Cocanower were both named teachers of the year in their respective school districts – Beer in Southwest Allen County Schools and Cocanower in Bluffton-Harrison MSD.
Beer previously taught at Chicago Public Schools, Columbia City High School, Eagle Tech Academy and New Tech Academy at Wayne High School. He has been at Homestead for seven years.
Along with standard English classes, Beer has taught travel writing and a novel and screenwriting course, which debuted this school year.
Cocanower has been an educator for 13 years and is in her ninth year with Bluffton-Harrison, where she teaches world history and advanced placement world history. | https://www.journalgazette.net/local/2-area-teachers-in-top-10-for-teacher-of-the-year/article_3f7d6a8e-2af4-11ed-ba64-6f010ed733b9.html | 2022-09-02T21:25:42 | 0 | https://www.journalgazette.net/local/2-area-teachers-in-top-10-for-teacher-of-the-year/article_3f7d6a8e-2af4-11ed-ba64-6f010ed733b9.html |
The number of new COVID-19 cases in Allen County dropped slightly this week.
The Allen County Department of Health reported five people died and 835 people tested positive for COVID-19 between Aug. 27 and Friday. That's about 120 cases each of the last seven days.
The local health department reported two deaths and 933 cases the week ending Aug. 26. One death and 830 cases were reported the week ending Aug. 19.
The numbers are well below what they were earlier in the pandemic when more than this past week’s total was reported in a single day.
Health officials say, however, that new case numbers do not represent a complete coronavirus picture because many people test themselves at home and do not always report positive results to officials.
U.S. health advisors on Thursday endorsed new COVID-19 boosters that target the most common omicron variant strains now causing almost all COVID-19 infections. Millions of doses are expected to reach vaccination sites nationwide next week.
Since the pandemic began in March 2020, Allen County has reported 115,729 cases and 1,183 deaths.
Updates to positive cases and deaths in Allen County are found on the department’s COVID-19 website at allencountyhealth.com/covid-19-updates.
Basic demographic information on Allen County cases is provided on the website and will be updated at least once a week.
Bowen Center announced that its COVID-19 testing site in Warsaw has moved to make way for construction at Center Park where it has been operating. The new location is Our Lady of Guadalupe church, 225 Gilliam Drive. The hours will remain 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesday and the last Saturday of the month from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. | https://www.journalgazette.net/local/new-covid-19-cases-drop-slightly-in-allen/article_c2847464-2ae9-11ed-acad-6b5532d1750b.html | 2022-09-02T21:25:42 | 0 | https://www.journalgazette.net/local/new-covid-19-cases-drop-slightly-in-allen/article_c2847464-2ae9-11ed-acad-6b5532d1750b.html |
A woman was sentenced Friday to 94 years in prison after being convicted of murdering one person and stabbing two others in Kosciusko County in 2020.
Vickie Louise Wooldridge, 45, of Nappanee, was found guilty by a jury in August of murder, attempted murder, aggravated battery, criminal confinement and battery by means of a deadly weapon.
Matthew Alan Lucas, 42, of Warsaw, died from multiple stab wounds to the neck, face and chest after the violent incident on Dec. 15, 2020, which was reportedly followed by Wooldridge attacking his parents, Bill and Diane Burr.
Wooldridge was Lucas' girlfriend, court records say. Bill Burr said he had yelled at Lucas to keep it down as the couple was arguing before the attack.
Lucas was pronounced dead at the scene, and Bill Burr was airlifted to Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne with stab wounds to the chest. Diane Burr also required medical attention for facial injuries, cuts to her hands and loss of teeth from the attack, court records say.
Kosciusko Circuit Court Judge Michael Reed sentenced Wooldridge to 94 years in the Indiana Department of Correction.
Bill Burr said in a letter that the family appreciates the legal teams for “bringing this case to justice.”
“I would ask that you keep all the families involved in your continued thoughts and prayers,” Bill Burr wrote.
Brad Voelz, Kosciusko County chief deputy prosecuting attorney, said in a statement that he thinks it’s important for the community to know about the Burr/Lucas families’ story.
“They have suffered tragic loss, but through it all, they never lost their faith or their strength,” he said. “I hope after receiving a measure of justice they can now move on to try to find a measure of peace. They are an inspiration to us all.” | https://www.journalgazette.net/local/woman-sentenced-to-94-years-for-deadly-attack/article_3d881106-2afa-11ed-aae4-6b77d4299a8a.html | 2022-09-02T21:25:43 | 1 | https://www.journalgazette.net/local/woman-sentenced-to-94-years-for-deadly-attack/article_3d881106-2afa-11ed-aae4-6b77d4299a8a.html |
PORTLAND, Maine — The Portland Police Department is investigating an incident near Maine Medical Center.
Police responded to the scene on Gilman Street early Friday afternoon and are investigating at this time.
Authorities blocked off Gilman Street with crime scene tape.
There is no threat to the public, police said.
This story will be updated as more information becomes available. | https://www.newscentermaine.com/article/news/local/portland/police-investigating-incident-at-maine-medical-center-investigation-portland-situation/97-1648e5de-0371-4589-aedd-671af2cf56c7 | 2022-09-02T21:26:56 | 1 | https://www.newscentermaine.com/article/news/local/portland/police-investigating-incident-at-maine-medical-center-investigation-portland-situation/97-1648e5de-0371-4589-aedd-671af2cf56c7 |
MOHAVE COUNTY, Ariz. — Editor's note: The above video aired during a previous broadcast.
Authorities have arrested two Arizona teenagers for allegedly plotting a mass shooting at Kingman High School and compiling a list of students they intended to target.
The two students, ages 14 and 15, have been taken into custody this week after detectives uncovered evidence connecting them to an alleged plot to harm students at the local high school, the Mohave County Sheriff's Office said.
The students had allegedly been bullied and were planning to target specific classmates at the school, MCSO said. Another student uncovered a list containing 14 names and turned it over to authorities.
The two students were immediately suspended from school once the alleged plot was discovered. As a result of the discovery, MCSO dispatched deputies to provide additional security at the high school on Thursday.
MCSO says the families of all the students named on that list have been advised of the potential threat.
The two students have been booked into the county's juvenile detention facility and could be charged with making terrorist threats, a Class 3 felony. The presumptive prison sentence for a Class 3 felony in Arizona is 3.5 years for first-time offenders.
The sheriff's office said it has "a zero-tolerance stance" against any threat or disruption to the community's educational facilities.
The Mohave County incident is one of several similar events reported this past week throughout Arizona involving threats and weapons at local schools.
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PHOENIX — The Valley of the Sun is known for extremely hot summer temperatures, but according to hundreds of Phoenix residents, the area should also be known for its hot tap water.
User Czechkayte posted a picture on Phoenix's Subreddit showing a thermometer reading 100.4 degrees after putting it under their faucet running water. The kicker is that was her faucet's "cold" water.
"My kid is 3.5 and I often have to dump a tumbler of ice in the tub after filling it all the way on cold," Czechkayte said in a comment.
The post went wild, with nearly 1,000 upvotes and 200 comments, many saying that they shared in Czechkayte's pain as they too have dealt with the desert's steaming tap.
"I had to turn my hot water off in the shower last night I was way too hot. The 'cold' water was all I could handle," user bondgirl852001 said.
"My tap water is 124 degrees. I have to run my son's bath an hour beforehand," user Major_Warrens_Dingus said.
"Moved here in May and seat bidets are a must for us until I realized the errors of my way by using it in the afternoon...ouch," user dsoleman said.
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CLAYTON COUNTY, Ga. — Clayton County Police said Friday that an officer shot a man trying to break into a car who was wielding a ratchet strap toward officers.
The suspect was shot in the leg, the department said, and his injuries were not life-threatening.
CCPD described a frenzied situation that preceded the shooting, which included the man getting into a car wreck and then leaving the scene after taking off his clothes and running into the woods.
According to the department, the incident began a little before 10 a.m. on Old Dixie Road in the area of Forest Park.
Officers responded to a "vehicle accident with injuries" where a witness "advised a male involved in the accident exited the vehicle, took off his clothes and ran into the woods."
The responding officers canvassed the area, CCPD said and found him at a construction site near CW Grant and Old Dixie Road.
"The suspect was attempting to enter someone's vehicle using the metal part of the ratchet strap," the department said. "Multiple officers commanded the suspect to drop the ratchet strap. The suspect began to twirl the ratchet strap in his hand in an attempt to use it as a weapon."
After giving commands to drop it again, CCPD said officers tasered him twice and "both Tasers were ineffective."
"After the suspect got tasered twice, he then swung the ratchet strap at the officer which resulted in the officer shooting the suspect in the leg," CCPD said.
Neither the officer involved nor the suspect has been identified. The suspect was taken to a hospital for treatment, police said.
The Georgia Bureau of Investigation is investigating the incident. | https://www.11alive.com/article/news/local/clayton-county-officer-shooting-suspect-breaking-into-car/85-a842e916-c971-4518-9672-e042588d4872 | 2022-09-02T21:30:21 | 0 | https://www.11alive.com/article/news/local/clayton-county-officer-shooting-suspect-breaking-into-car/85-a842e916-c971-4518-9672-e042588d4872 |
DEKALB COUNTY, Ga. — The DeKalb County Police Department is working to find a missing 11-year-old.
Brandon Gibson was reported as a runaway on Aug. 31, according to police. He was last seen by the 400 block of Hambrick Road in Stone Mountain.
Gibson stands at 4-feet 10-inches tall and weighs around 100 pounds. He has brown eyes and black hair. Police said he was wearing gray joggers, blue sandals and no shirt the last time he was seen.
If anyone knows of the child's whereabouts, call 770-724-7710. | https://www.11alive.com/article/news/local/missing-in-georgia/stone-mountain-brandon-gibson-missing/85-38f429c6-62d5-4611-b892-71c6fb4a72f5 | 2022-09-02T21:30:27 | 0 | https://www.11alive.com/article/news/local/missing-in-georgia/stone-mountain-brandon-gibson-missing/85-38f429c6-62d5-4611-b892-71c6fb4a72f5 |
FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — A child died, and their mother was arrested following a crash in July, according to Forsyth County Sheriff's Office.
It happened on July 28. The office said around 3:15 p.m., deputies received a call about a "head-on-collision on Crystal Cove Trail. A 33-year-old woman was driving a gray Toyota Camry with her 6-year-old. Deputies said the kid was "in the backseat who was sitting properly buckled on a booster seat."
The mother, driving northbound, "for unknown reasons" entered the south lane and went off the road. She tried to pull her car back onto the road by driving north in the south lane, but the office said a red Chevrolet Impala was coming head-on.
Both cars collided, and the 19-year-old driving the Impala was taken to a hospital and was in stable condition. The mother driving the Camry was not wearing a seatbelt and was in serious condition and expected to survive.
The 6-year-old was unresponsive at the scene, deputies said, and later died at the hospital.
Investigators said the mother was DUI at the time; she faces vehicular homicide in the 1st degree, reckless driving, DUI, open container and a seatbelt violation.
The office said she was taken into custody on August 31 and is at the Forsyth County Jail on no bond. | https://www.11alive.com/article/news/local/vehicular-homicide-mom-33-child-6-forsyth-county-crystal-cove-trail/85-22c3ffa3-a7ba-4621-9e5d-1f314794c0fc | 2022-09-02T21:30:34 | 0 | https://www.11alive.com/article/news/local/vehicular-homicide-mom-33-child-6-forsyth-county-crystal-cove-trail/85-22c3ffa3-a7ba-4621-9e5d-1f314794c0fc |
Being in the Sunshine State there are so many hidden gems, including state parks, unique attractions and, of course, beaches.
There is a place that puts nature front and center.
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Washington Oaks Gardens State Park in Palm Coast gives you the best of both worlds when it comes to nature with breathtaking beaches on the coast and colorful gardens inland.
“This is certainly not a shoreline you’d expect to see in Florida. All the waves crashing. Being able to climb the rocks to get down to the shore is a pretty fun experience,” said Stacy Greenhut, a park visitor.
Washington Oaks Gardens State Park is located in Flagler County and splits A1A with the coastal side of the park housing a unique beach.
“What’s really cool about the rocks is that they have little caves in there that fill up with water because the waves are hitting it and every time the wave hits, it breaks off a little bit of rock so that’s how the rocks change over time,” said Lily Shanks, who was visiting the park with her mom. “I think it’s really beautiful and the shells here are really pretty.”
Lily is referring to the coquina rock formations this park is known for. Coquina is limestone made up entirely of fossil debris like shell fragments. The stone, used to create forts in the 1800s, is also a natural barrier protecting the shoreline from erosion.
If you visit the beach, Lily says the coquina needs to stay put.
“When I was walking in, I saw a sign that says no taking coquina shells, and I had one so I just decided to put it back,” Lily said.
Heading across the road to the inland side you’ll find a number of trails perfect for hiking and biking. The gardens bloom with a variety of exotic plants and trees lined with ponds.
“I think this place is amazing because it has so much scenery and picture-worthy and video-worthy things like tadpoles in the water, squirrels and huge trees,” Lily shared.
The 21-acre park provides plenty of backdrops for photos and recreational activities.
The park is open from 8 a.m. to sundown. Admission is $5 per vehicle or $2 if you’re walking or biking through. Pets are allowed and there are public bathrooms and playgrounds on the property, so it’s great for families.
For more information, click here. | https://www.clickorlando.com/news/local/2022/04/05/this-is-a-florida-beach-check-out-this-hidden-gem-in-flagler-county/ | 2022-09-02T21:32:33 | 0 | https://www.clickorlando.com/news/local/2022/04/05/this-is-a-florida-beach-check-out-this-hidden-gem-in-flagler-county/ |
ORLANDO, Fla. – As the FAA and National Transportation Safety Board investigate a twin-engine plane that flipped over during a severe storm at the Orlando Executive Airport Thursday, News 6 is learning new information about who uses the aircraft.
Audio recordings from air traffic control also give new insight into what was happening in the air and on the ground as the storm moved in before 5 p.m.
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A voice on a recording from the airport’s tower can be heard saying, “just a heads up, based on the way this weather to the south is moving we are probably going to be IFR here in the next 10 or so minutes.”
Both pilots and controllers can be heard talking about the rain, lightning, and wind. Around 5 p.m., a call went out to a plane with registration number N43RG. No response is heard.
On Friday afternoon, the FAA confirmed that is the Diamond DA42 aircraft that flipped over with two people on board. Investigators say it was taxiing for departure when it was flipped over by a wind gust.
“It was going to be departing our main runway, runway 7,” said Judith-Ann Jarrette, the director of the Orlando Executive Airport.
Airport authorities say one person died, and the other was hurt. Both of their names have not been released. An incident notice on the FAA’s website shows the person who survived has minor injuries.
Based on the tail number, News 6 found photos of the aircraft on social media pages for the company MyFlight. The website for the flight school features pictures of similar planes. When News 6 reached out for a statement, they responded via email “at this time we are not commenting on the situation.”
Wind gusts over 60 miles an hour were recorded at the time the plane flipped. Downed trees and branches are visible in the area surrounding the airport.
“If you drive on to the airport, you’ll see a lot of debris on the roads right now,” said Jarrette.
Jarette said a second plane that flipped over on the north side of hangar 11, causing other aircraft on the ground to collide with each other. No one else was injured.
“One of the aircrafts was unoccupied. It was parked on the ramp of our fixed base operator,” said Jarrette.
Other audio recordings from air traffic control include a repeated announcement that the airport is closed and operations are suspended. Airport officials say when the weather is severe they will hold aircraft that has taxied out.
The FAA and NTSB investigation is ongoing. | https://www.clickorlando.com/news/local/2022/09/02/faa-ntsb-investigate-plane-flipping-in-severe-weather-at-orlando-airport-killing-1/ | 2022-09-02T21:32:40 | 0 | https://www.clickorlando.com/news/local/2022/09/02/faa-ntsb-investigate-plane-flipping-in-severe-weather-at-orlando-airport-killing-1/ |
ORLANDO, Fla. – The superintendent for Orange County Public Schools is expected to meet next week with Florida Department of Education officials over concerns from a statewide grand jury that the district may have underreported incidents to the state.
The director of the Office of Safe Schools sent a letter to Superintendent Dr. Maria Vazquez and outgoing superintendent Dr. Barbara Jenkins.
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The letter said the concerns stem from a grand jury report of school safety policies and reporting throughout Florida which found numerous concerns in several school districts. This report was the impetus for Gov. Ron DeSantis to suspend four Broward County School Board members last month.
Orange County Public Schools provided a copy of the letter to News 6 but would not comment on the allegations.
According to the report, the grand jury did not find evidence of “widespread, overt fraud,” but did see testimony and evidence it called “problematic,” which led it to question whether the district was properly reporting school safety data to the state.
The report lists numerous incidents regarding schools in Apopka over the years. It said in 2016 the Apopka police chief sent a public letter to the school board regarding complaints of two sex crimes on campuses that were not reported to law enforcement or the Department of Children and Families. They had to learn about the complaints from citizen reports.
The grand jury said in 2019 an elementary student who was not supposed to be left unsupervised, was able to take a disabled female child into a bathroom and molest her. The school administration reportedly conducted its own investigation rather than notify police immediately, which compromised the police investigation.
The report also said there were several incidents in 2018-2019 where students physically attacked school resource officers or fought Apopka police officers, and the students were allowed to remain in school despite requests to have them removed.
In another incident in 2019, according to the grand jury report, a student took video of another student in a bathroom and sent the video to other students. The report accuses the school’s administration of refusing to permit the victim to contact the school resource officer to make a complaint and even told the guardians of the suspect to destroy the video.
“We are informed that this type of incident is not uncommon and that police are often confronted with recalcitrant or outright hostile Apopka administrators who believe that “they know better,” the report said.
The report also notes that law enforcement is being told they have to request a subpoena for evidence through the Orange County School Board general counsel’s office if they want video of reported cases.
No word on when the meeting next week will happen.
You can read the grand jury report and the letter from the Florida Department of Education below.
Letter from Florida DOE to OCPS by christie zizo on Scribd
Florida Grand Jury Report on School Safety by christie zizo on Scribd | https://www.clickorlando.com/news/local/2022/09/02/orange-public-schools-to-meet-with-state-over-school-safety-concerns/ | 2022-09-02T21:32:46 | 1 | https://www.clickorlando.com/news/local/2022/09/02/orange-public-schools-to-meet-with-state-over-school-safety-concerns/ |
AUSTIN, Texas — This story originally appeared in The Texas Tribune: Gov. Greg Abbott, Beto O'Rourke agree to debate Sept. 30 in Edinburg
Gov. Greg Abbott and his Democratic opponent, Beto O’Rourke, have agreed to a Sept. 30 debate in the Rio Grande Valley.
Abbott announced last month that he had accepted an invitation to the debate, which will be hosted by Nexstar Media Group at the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley in Edinburg. O’Rourke responded at the time by saying he would be happy to debate Abbott in the Valley but did not commit to the specific event — and pushed for more debates. On Thursday morning, O’Rourke’s campaign revealed it had committed to the Sept. 30 debate while announcing he had also accepted invitations for four other town hall-style debates hosted by news organizations.
Abbott’s campaign has indicated the Sept. 30 debate is the only one he is willing to do before the November election.
“Beto is looking forward to these four town hall-style debates where he can continue taking questions directly from voters in English and Spanish while also holding Governor Abbott fully accountable for his indefensible record of incompetence and extremism,” O’Rourke spokesperson Chris Evans said in a statement.
Among the invitations O’Rourke accepted is a debate hosted jointly by The Texas Tribune, the Austin American-Statesman, The Dallas Morning News, the Houston Chronicle, the San Antonio Express-News and KVUE-TV.
Abbott’s campaign responded to O’Rourke’s announcement Thursday by appearing to confirm that the Sept. 30 debate is the only one the governor will do.
“In between television appearances in New York and fundraising in Hollywood, we are pleased Beto O’Rourke is taking the time to debate Governor Abbott in the only statewide televised debate,” Abbott spokesperson Mark Miner said in a statement.
Abbott’s campaign has said the Sept. 30 will be in the evening and will be an hour long. It will be available in every media market, including on Spanish-language channels, according to the campaign. It will be moderated by a panel of journalists.
Disclosure: The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley has been a financial supporter of The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan news organization that is funded in part by donations from members, foundations and corporate sponsors. Financial supporters play no role in the Tribune’s journalism. Find a complete list of them here.
This story originally appeared in The Texas Tribune: Gov. Greg Abbott, Beto O'Rourke agree to debate Sept. 30 in Edinburg | https://www.kcentv.com/article/news/local/texas/gov-greg-abbott-beto-orourke-agree-to-debate-sept-30-in-edinburg-governor-texas-austin/273-d647fece-ad95-451f-b3d3-eab193996b9b | 2022-09-02T21:34:31 | 0 | https://www.kcentv.com/article/news/local/texas/gov-greg-abbott-beto-orourke-agree-to-debate-sept-30-in-edinburg-governor-texas-austin/273-d647fece-ad95-451f-b3d3-eab193996b9b |
HOT SPRINGS, Ark. — With Labor Day approaching, the National Park Service, NHTSA Region 7, and the Arkansas Highway Safety Office have partnered to create a high-visibility enforcement safe driving campaign, Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over.
The campaign will help emphasize the importance of driving sober and saving lives on roads in and around our state’s national parks.
The Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over impaired-driving awareness campaign will run from September 2 - 5, 2022.
National parks are a hot spot during holiday weekends, and Labor Day is no exception— this year, increased law enforcement will be present in an expanded effort to protect citizens from impaired drivers.
Zero tolerance will be shown for impaired driving while visiting any state parks.
Increased messages about the dangers of driving high or drunk, along with increased officers on the road will aim to drastically reduce individuals from driving under the influence.
According to NHTSA, 11,654 people were killed in drunk-driving crashes in 2020, and over 166 lives were lost in Arkansas alone.
In 2020, one person was killed every 45 minutes in a drunk-driving crash in the U.S.
“Celebrating Labor Day safely with family and friends is important,” said Susan DeCourcy, NHTSA regional administrator.
Officers want to remind drivers that not only is it illegal to drive high or drunk, but it can also be a matter of life and death.
“Together with local law enforcement and the National Park Service, we are committed to keeping the roads free of impaired drivers, and we hope the community will do the same. We need help spreading the word and putting an end to this dangerous behavior,” she added.
To ensure you and your friends stay safe over the holiday weekend, elect a designated sober driver, plan to use public transit or ride service, or find overnight accommodations if you plan on drinking.
If you see a drunk driver on the road, immediately contact local law enforcement.
For more information about the Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over campaign, please visit NHTSA's website. | https://www.thv11.com/article/news/local/hot-springs/stay-safe-labor-day-weekend-drive-sober-or-get-pulled-over-campaign/91-5529bf34-9a83-440f-a463-b4a04aa542b8 | 2022-09-02T21:35:02 | 0 | https://www.thv11.com/article/news/local/hot-springs/stay-safe-labor-day-weekend-drive-sober-or-get-pulled-over-campaign/91-5529bf34-9a83-440f-a463-b4a04aa542b8 |
BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — If you're a fan of the hit Netflix show "Stranger Things," there's now a way you can feel like you're part of the series.
Ahead of the fifth and final season and quickly-approaching Halloween, fans are visiting Graduate Bloomington hotels, where the fictional town of Hawkins, Indiana, is brought to East Kirkwood Avenue.
Guests immediately walk into the Byers' living room, complete with '80s nostalgia, where they are greeted with the famous Christmas lights and the alphabet wall Joyce (Winona Ryder) used to communicate with Will (Noah Schnapp) in "the Upside Down," the same wallpaper, and the map for the Demogorgon.
"We really wanted to make locals and people from afar come to Graduate Bloomington to feel like you're in the series," said Lauren Davis, director of sales at Graduate Bloomington. "Lots of investigating to be able to figure out where to get identical pieces. A lot of guests that stay in this room actually say it feels like they're on set because the wallpaper you'll see is identical, the drawings and everything here, identical."
A look inside the "Stranger Things" suite at Graduate Bloomington
The hotel's design team covered every detail, including stacks of Eleven's (Millie Bobby Brown) favorite Eggo Waffles, a milk carton with Will's photo, and the burned telephone.
"I think it's the fact that you can quite literally hang out in this suite the whole time and never leave. You don't go to many hotels where you don't leave the room," Davis said. "It's cool how you can take pictures, listen to the cassette player, try on all the outfits, play the games in the other room and have fun and not have to leave."
The adjoining room is in the Wheeler family basement, complete with Eleven's fort, '80s retro games, and the life-size Demogorgon over the bed.
Netflix has not announced when the final season will air, but Davis said as long as there are more seasons, the suite will stay put.
Rates for the suite, which opened October 2021, start at $299 per night. The package includes a polaroid camera and film, bicycles to ride around Bloomington, tickets to the local WonderLab science museum, and an Eggo Extravaganza. Also, 11% of the reservation proceeds go back to the science museum.
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The suite is among four pop culture-inspired suites at Graduate Hotels across the country:
- Roosevelt Island — "Big"
- Nashville — "9 to 5"
- Chicago — "Home Alone"
Click here to book your stay at the "Stranger Things" suite.
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WHITESBORO, N.Y. – Members of the New York State Correctional Officers and Police Benevolent Association union finished up five days of rallies with a final event in Whitesboro Friday pushing for the repeal of the HALT Act.
The Humane Alternatives to Long-Term Solitary Confinement Act limits the time inmates can spend in segregated confinement to 15 days and eliminate it as a disciplinary practice for vulnerable prison populations.
NYSCOPBA representatives say assaults in prison have significantly increased since the HALT Act took effect on April 1. Data shows a 40% increase in assaults within state prisons, either inmate vs. inmate or inmate vs. staff, with a 50% hike in staff injuries.
“Since that act has come into play, the disciplinary model has become watered down and we are dealing with a much more violent offender since the amendment of the Rockefeller drug laws. So, our offenders are much more violent and our members are dealing with the violence and on top of that, we are also dealing with a recruitment and retention issue, and we are in a staffing crisis,” says Mike Powers, president of NYSCOPBA.
The first rally was held in Albany earlier this week. | https://www.wktv.com/news/local/prison-workers-rally-in-whitesboro-calling-on-legislators-to-repeal-halt-act/article_2038b4fa-2b01-11ed-90fc-cf524bb6a69b.html | 2022-09-02T21:46:23 | 1 | https://www.wktv.com/news/local/prison-workers-rally-in-whitesboro-calling-on-legislators-to-repeal-halt-act/article_2038b4fa-2b01-11ed-90fc-cf524bb6a69b.html |
GREENSBORO — The death of Heddie Dawkins, an 81-year-old woman with dementia who wandered away from her High Point home Aug. 24, has brought new attention to a program aimed at preventing such tragedies.
Since 2010, the Guilford County Sheriff's Office and the Pilot Club of Greensboro have partnered on Project Lifesaver, a system that provides bracelets with radio transmitters to people with cognitive disorders at risk of wandering off.
The bracelet, which can be worn on the wrist or ankle, emits an individualized frequency signal that trained first responders can use to find the wearer — usually within just an hour or two.
Only 24 people subscribe to the program in Guilford County, the majority of them autistic children, according to Sgt. Aline Almonor of the sheriff's office.
"A lot of people don't know about it, and that's probably why the number is low," she said.
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Still, the program is credited with finding five people locally since it began — a 100% success rate.
Laura Keever, who manages the program for the nonprofit Pilot Club, said a few years ago a man with dementia was found in the far corner of the crawl space underneath his home. Although searchers had looked inside the space, they did not see him because he was behind some air ducts.
Using Project Lifesaver inside the home, deputies were able to detect a signal through the floor and pinpoint his location, Keever said.
"The beauty of this program is it only takes one or two people to find them," she said, which allows law enforcement to devote limited resources to other calls.
The program's use of radio frequency is a plus, Almonor said.
"GPS doesn't typically work in the woods very well," she said. "Project Lifesaver works excellent in the woods because it's radio frequency. A hard, brick building might stop you from getting a clear transmitter when you're doing a search, but it's pretty accurate.
"I wish the Dawkins family knew that we had this system," Almonor said, referring to the family of Heddie Dawkins, whose body was found Tuesday in a wooded area on Hickswood Court near her home. "That probably could have been a better outcome."
The program costs $20 per month, but it is free to those who can't afford that cost, Almonor said. The fee goes toward equipment maintenance, replacement batteries and to buy more equipment for the program.
Project Lifesaver was launched as part of a nonprofit created in 1999 in Chesapeake, Va., and now works with more than 1,700 emergency response agencies in the U.S. and Canada.
"We've had 3,940 rescues since inception, with a 100% success rate," said Candi Spitz, who works as an ambassador for the program. The nonprofit trains emergency responders in how to use the system as well as technology updates and how to best approach people with specific conditions.
"For example, if you have a missing child with autism ... you would turn down your sirens, you would turn down your lights," Spitz said.
"The Project Lifesaver representative is going to the house of this child or the patient with Alzheimer's and changing the battery (on the bracelet)," Spitz said, "so you build a relationship. You know the likes and dislikes, you know the families, you know all these intricacies.
"It's a very personal experience. This is not a generic law enforcement officer that is just coming out to help rescue," she said.
Clients include anyone with a cognitive disorder, including people with traumatic brain injuries or Down syndrome.
Project Lifesaver also has a program for people vacationing at theme parks in Orlando, Florida.
"This is a hard environment with a typical child, let alone someone with Alzheimer's or autism," Spitz said. "But you don't want the family to miss out (on the vacation)."
Families vacationing in the area can rent a bracelet temporarily so if their family member wanders off, they can be tracked.
"They will ship you everything you need to track your child and teach you how to do it," Spitz said. Project Lifesaver then sends the family's information to local law enforcement who will conduct the tracking if the family member wanders away.
"So you don't have to be a full-time client to use the services," she said. | https://greensboro.com/news/local/project-lifesaver-finds-people-with-cognitive-disorders-who-have-wandered-away/article_2531a740-2a26-11ed-9854-aff3a55efd9b.html | 2022-09-02T21:46:56 | 0 | https://greensboro.com/news/local/project-lifesaver-finds-people-with-cognitive-disorders-who-have-wandered-away/article_2531a740-2a26-11ed-9854-aff3a55efd9b.html |
CLARKSVILLE — A former Clarksville police officer has been charged with child porn offenses, allegedly mishandling evidence that led to prosecutors dropping a case against a sex offender.
Authorities allege Michael William Tobin Jr., 34, was an officer on the city department in 2021 and early 2022 when he showed a minor sexually explicit images and videos that included images of nude children that were evidence in a pending criminal case.
Tobin had been a lieutenant with the Clarksville Police Department, according to court records.
The Butler County Sheriff’s Office was notified on March 4, 2022, and Tobin’s employment with the city ended the following day.
On Thursday, the Iowa Division of Criminal Investigation announced it charged Tobin with multiple counts of felony sexual exploitation of a minor, and eight counts of misdemeanor sexual exploitation of a minor. Bond was set at $45,000.
Court records show a federal child porn case that Tobin had investigated was dismissed about a week after he parted ways with the Clarksville department.
“On the afternoon of March 7, 2022, the United States received information potentially affecting important government evidence. Further investigation will be necessary to determine the precise impact of this newly revealed information,” prosecutors told the court in asking that the government’s case against Cody Michael Blue be dismissed without prejudice, meaning authorities could later revive the case.
The case was dismissed on March 8, 2022, and Blue was released from custody.
Acting U.S. Attorney Timothy Duax said the case against Blue remains under investigation, but he couldn’t say if charges will be reinstated.
Blue, 31, of Clarksville, had been accused of offering teen girls alcohol and cigarettes in exchange for nude photos in 2020 and later threatening to release the photos.
He was initially charged in state court, and those charges were dropped in August 2020, and federal authorities obtained an indictment on exploitation and child porn charges in January 2022.
Blue had served prison time for a lascivious acts charge from an unrelated incident in 2019 when he was found with a 14-year-old girl in a Strawberry Point.
The charges against Tobin were forwarded to the Butler County Attorney’s Office for review. | https://wcfcourier.com/news/local/crime-and-courts/update-former-clarksville-officer-charged-after-allegedly-showing-evidence-photos-and-video/article_396f497a-e78a-5383-82a3-18f0832cfbf7.html | 2022-09-02T21:52:21 | 0 | https://wcfcourier.com/news/local/crime-and-courts/update-former-clarksville-officer-charged-after-allegedly-showing-evidence-photos-and-video/article_396f497a-e78a-5383-82a3-18f0832cfbf7.html |
INDIANAPOLIS — A man is dead after being found near a burning car on Indy’s east side.
Police said OnStar received an alert of an accident near East 38th Street and Arlington Avenue Friday afternoon.
When officers arrived, they found a car on fire behind a business.
After firefighters extinguished the fire, they found a man badly burned beside the car.
Investigators have not determined how the man died.
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A 20-year-old Lincoln man was arrested Thursday after he allegedly helped clean blood and conceal evidence in the immediate aftermath of a July homicide at Branched Oak Lake, deputies said in court records.
Prosecutors accused Saif Saber of accessory to a class 1 felony and tampering with evidence in charges filed Friday, more than a month after 42-year-old Benjamin Case died after he was shot twice July 19 aboard his boat, which was docked at the lake's marina about 20 miles northwest of Lincoln.
Lancaster County Sheriff's deputies arrested 22-year-old Taban Rik for the killing July 24, later charging him with six felonies, including first-degree murder. In now-sealed court records, investigators said a drug robbery appears to be the motive behind Case's killing.
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But before investigators ever suspected Rik's involvement in the homicide, Saber was helping the 22-year-old destroy evidence in the eventual case against him — all while researching the alleged murder in the media, Investigator Jeremy Schwarz said in the affidavit for Saber's arrest, filed Friday.
Deputies contacted Saber, who they say had previously visited Case's boat with Rik, at a house near Ninth and Sumner streets on July 27, where he told investigators he had lost his Apple iPhone at a grocery store recently.
Investigators, though, found his iPhone locked in a safe in the house while serving a search warrant, Schwarz said in the affidavit.
Searching the phone's data — also subject to a search warrant — deputies found that Saber had researched the lake, breaking news involving the lake and had tuned into police and fire scanner traffic between 2 a.m. and 7 a.m. July 20, the hours that immediately followed Case's shooting, Schwarz said.
Over the next four days, Saber Googled the homicide and Taban Rik's name nine more times, according to the affidavit.
Then, in mid-August, investigators interviewed acquaintances of Saber, who said he had arrived at the house on Sumner Street in the early morning hours of July 20 and asked for cleaning products, Schwarz alleged.
Saber grabbed cleaning products from the kitchen and headed back outside, where Rik's red 2009 Red Toyota Camry was parked on Sumner, residents told investigators.
When deputies searched Rik's car on July 25, the day after he was arrested, Schwarz said the Toyota had been cleaned and its floor mats removed.
Still, crime scene technicians collected DNA samples from a blood stain on the driver's side floorboards and sent the samples to the Nebraska State Patrol Crime Lab, where test results returned last week indicated the blood belonged to Case, Schwarz said in the affidavit.
Deputies arrested Saber at 7 a.m. Thursday and took him to the Lancaster County jail.
Judge Laurie Yardley set the 20-year-old's percentage bond at $250,000 at a hearing Friday. He must pay $25,000 to be released. | https://journalstar.com/news/local/crime-and-courts/lincoln-man-arrested-for-helping-clean-up-blood-in-branched-oak-lake-homicide-police-allege/article_4d45cee5-e3c9-5e7b-8c85-145d134f8b1c.html | 2022-09-02T21:56:41 | 1 | https://journalstar.com/news/local/crime-and-courts/lincoln-man-arrested-for-helping-clean-up-blood-in-branched-oak-lake-homicide-police-allege/article_4d45cee5-e3c9-5e7b-8c85-145d134f8b1c.html |
If you're part of the Great Saturday Migration that makes Memorial Stadium Nebraska's third-largest city, thinking ahead can reduce the pain of getting to and from the game, local transportation and parking officials said.
The Huskers open their 2022 home schedule Saturday against North Dakota, and while most things about getting to your seat remain the same, you'll want to take note of some of the changes for this season.
Outside the stadium, construction of the new football training complex has progressed to the point that fans will be able to walk the entire perimeter of the stadium to reach their seats on Saturday.
Downtown, construction on the block bounded by Ninth, 10th, P and Q streets will disrupt traffic -- cars and pedestrians -- heading to and from the area.
And if you use public transportation to get to campus, you'll want to be sure you know where Big Red Express busses are staging.
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Getting there
If you want to try to park close to Memorial Stadium, expect delays.
Traffic will snarl, and you’ll likely creep along at some point, especially if you rely on heavily traveled Interstate 180. But the city does have some advice on alternate routes to reach downtown.
From the east: Exit at Waverly and follow Cornhusker Highway to State Fair Drive and eventually Salt Creek Roadway.
From the west: Exit at U.S. 77 South to Rosa Parks Way.
Game day parking for all lots directly surrounding Memorial Stadium is reserved for Athletic Department donors.
If your plan is to hit the Haymarket and its parking garages, you won't be able to drive straight in on P, Q and R streets. Those streets will be closed west of Ninth Street.
Instead, aim to reach the garages on Arena Drive by navigating N Street to the south or Salt Creek Roadway on the north.
If you are parking at Haymarket Park, officials suggest getting there by using Cornhusker Highway, Charleston Street and Sun Valley Boulevard.
* Two hours before kickoff, southbound Ninth Street will be closed starting at the roundabout at Ninth and Salt Creek Roadway. The street will reopen when vehicles have left the stadium area after the game.
* After the game, Q Street will be closed west of 11th Street to allow for better flow of fans leaving the stadium and cars leaving downtown. That's something new in 2022.
* As has been the case in past years, the Nebraska State Patrol will sometimes close the on-ramps to I-80 at the Waverly interchange to keep freeway traffic flowing interrupted.
If you can't get on at Waverly, head down U.S. 6 to the Greenwood or Ashland exits.
Let someone else get you there
Here’s how to avoid all the brake lights and traffic cops: Take the bus.
StarTran’s Big Red Express will pick you up — and drop you off — far from the gridlock:
* Southeast Community College, 88th and O streets, south parking lot.
* Gateway Mall, 61st and O streets, north parking lot between Dillard's and JCPenney.
* SouthPointe Pavilions, 27th Street and Pine Lake Road, parking south of Von Maur.
* Lincoln North Star High School, 5801 N. 33rd St.
Here’s how it works: The first shuttles leave each lot two hours before kickoff and continue until 45 minutes before kickoff. After the game, catch the bus back to your car from the drop-off site on R Street between 12th and 14th streets.
Here’s what it costs: $15 (adults) and $10 (children) roundtrip. Bring exact change or save by buying in advance on the Token Transit smartphone app. Bills larger than a $20 aren't accepted. Season tickets are $65. Get them at the StarTran office, 710 J St., or from a lot supervisor on Saturday.
You made it downtown
Those downtown city parking spots? They can fill up.
Parking prices vary. Prime real estate — spaces nearest the stadium, such as the Haymarket Garage at Ninth and Q streets — sell for $30. Farther-flung lots, such as city-county spaces at 10th and K, are $20.
And the Oklahoma game? It comes with a $10 upcharge.
All city lots are credit-card only, but you can save in some cases by reserving a spot in advance through parkandgo.org.
Parking meters are enforced on Saturdays, but if you find an on-street spot, you can park there all day for $15 by using the Passport smartphone app and entering "Zone 90."
Don't get towed
If a parking spot looks too good to be true, check it out. There could be a reason — like a no-parking sign — that nobody else is parking on that side of the street.
And don’t block alleys, crosswalks or intersections or park on job sites or constructions areas. If you're towed by order of an LPD officer, you'll have to come up with a $50 towing fine in addition to the $49.53 required to get your car out of the impound lot. Fees for vehicles towed from private property could go even higher.
Keep your car at home
Campus Recreation offers free bike valet service at Cook Pavilion. Details: bike.unl.edu/bikevalet.
You can also rent a bike through the BikeLNK bikeshare program, or jump on a PediCab. Electric scooters, however, are grounded on game days.
Uber, Lyft and taxi drop-off and pickup will be at the bus stop in front of Henzlik Hall, 1430 Vine St.
Seven places to catch a Husker football game outside Nebraska
Chicago: Kirkwood Bar & Grill
The atmosphere: Plan to show up early for big games if you want a table — as there is often a line of people waiting to get in. ... Another interesting thing about Kirkwood is its neighborhood. Walk around the nearby streets and there are so many other Big Ten-themed bars — all packed on fall Saturdays with fans supporting their teams. -- Dan Hennings, president of Chicagoans for Nebraska.
The menu: Solid food menu from top to bottom, but the Husker Burger with a side of tater tots is definitely a fan favorite. When going to watch a game at Kirkwood with a few friends, a fishbowl is a must.
The traditions: Like most good watch-sites, Kirkwood plays the game audio over the speakers and plays the fight song after the Huskers score a touchdown, but what sets it apparent for me is how there is such a wide variety of Husker fans that come together there each week.
Minneapolis: Lyons Pub
The atmosphere: Centrally located in downtown Minneapolis, this bar is a must for Husker fans up north, said Minnesotans for Nebraska President Adrian Contreras. "Lyons Pub is kind of that neighborhood-friendly pub. You end up talking to everyone. You're going to meet somebody from Lyons, Nebraska, or Norfolk, Nebraska, or someone you went to high school with at Lincoln High or Northeast. It's a close-knit bar."
The menu: Big Red Baskets are the bar's take on the Runza sandwich.
The traditions: The chapter has held auctions at the bar to raise money for scholarships. The chapter's dues also go toward scholarships.
Phoenix: Moon Valley Grill
Phoenix
The atmosphere: Count on plenty of Husker memorabilia on the walls of this Arizona watch site. Former Husker Roger Lindstrom has been running the place since 2009 and former Husker players and coaches -- including Charlie McBride -- have been known to frequent the place. There about 15-20 TVs with patios that are heated in the winter and have misters in the summer.
The menu: The usual American pub fare. Buns are branded with "N" and the beef is shipped in from Holdrege.
The traditions: The red-balloon release lives on here. After the Huskers score, red-clad patrons let go of balloons in the parking lot. The fight song is also played after each score.
Tucson: Craft Republic
The atmosphere: Nebraska fans have the larger, west room of the establishment that seats about 75-80 people and features seven large TV screens plus one really huge screen. ... Game days are a lot of fun — particularly when the Huskers win. When the game has a very early start like 9 AM the crowd is small at kick-off but grows as the game progresses. (Craft Republic has a special breakfast menu for those early starts and that helps get fans in the seats.) -- Gary Mahler, president of Southern Arizonans for Nebraska.
The menu: The Craft Philly is hard to beat (especially with a Blue Moon to wash it down). Coffee is the go-to for the early starts.
The traditions: The Craft Republic is also the watch site for fans of Alabama, Iowa and Michigan State. A flag goes to the winner of the Nebraska-Iowa battle. Talk about a divided house.
San Diego: Duck Dive
The atmosphere: The Duck Dive -- in the Pacific Beach neighborhood -- has been managed by past Nebraska football players and has been an awesome place for Nebraska fans who are touring the San Diego area, and Pacific Beach is a great place for tourists to catch a Husker game while here. The area has quite a few alumni and most game days we will fill the place inside and out. -- Randy De George, president of San Diego Huskers.
The menu: Runza-style sandwiches and red drinks.
The traditions: The chapter sells T-shirts with money going toward scholarship funds for students attending the University of Nebraska-Lincoln.
Kansas City: Minsky's Pizza
The atmosphere: The game day atmosphere varies across the city. For example the Minsky’s at the Barry Road location just north of downtown Kansas City can handle a larger crowd is a more traditional downtown Lincoln-like bar and restaurant feel. The Minsky’s City Market location is in downtown and right on the streetcar line and attracts a younger, recent college grad experience. All locations will have a Husker vibe, but depending the location, there is an experience to fit all levels of enthusiasm. But regardless of the location, all Nebraska alumni feel welcome and part of the game day excitement and experience -- Paul Savastano, Kansas City Huskers.
The menu: One of the legendary favorites is the Papa Minsky pizza, but in recent years they have partnered with a popular local BBQ establishment to offer a mix of slow-smoked brisket, pulled pork, and burnt ends on a pizza — a fan favorite in Kansas City. ... Minsky’s also has a great selection of salads and sandwiches for those looking for options other than pizza. On drinks they support popular local brewery Boulevard and have their own line of beer, Burlesque Lager.
The traditions: Over the years, Minsky’s has embraced Nebraska alumni and fans and understands the brand that Nebraska is. Watching some of the recent -- and numerous -- national championship runs by the Nebraska volleyball team has been really exciting and generated some great crowds at several Minsky’s locations across Kansas City.
Nashville: Tin Roof 2
The atmosphere: Tin Roof 2 is just a short drive south of Nashville, Tennessee in Franklin. It became a Husker watch site in 2013 and every TV is tuned into the game. The place averages nearly 100 Husker fans each weekend. The first game is typically the largest; sometimes over 200 crazy Nashville Husker fans show up. -- Tim Debuse, president of Nashville Huskers.
The menu: The wings are amazing but everything on the menu is worth checking out. Elk Creek Water is a go-to drink.
The traditions: The chapter raffles off Husker gear and the money raised goes toward its scholarship fund -- typically around $2,000-3,000 a year. The fight song is played after every score. | https://journalstar.com/news/local/getting-to-the-husker-game-and-avoiding-the-headache-requires-a-game-plan/article_7370dda3-132c-538e-80f7-cc33393e3cbd.html | 2022-09-02T21:56:48 | 1 | https://journalstar.com/news/local/getting-to-the-husker-game-and-avoiding-the-headache-requires-a-game-plan/article_7370dda3-132c-538e-80f7-cc33393e3cbd.html |
CHARLESTON, WV (WOWK) – The Kanawha County Sheriff’s Office is warning residents to be aware of a telephone scam impersonating their office.
According to the KCSO, deputies have received reports of individuals getting a call from a scammer claiming to be with the KCSO. The scammer then tells the victim they’ve missed jury duty and owe several hundred dollars in fines, claiming the victim will be arrested if they do not pay the fine.
The KCSO says the scammers provide deputy names and badge numbers then request debit or credit card information. Deputies will never request this type of information over the phone or ask residents to obtain gift cards, wire transfers or bank routing information to pay a fine, the KCSO says.
Anyone who receives a call requesting this information should hang up and should not provide any personal information. Anyone who believes they may have been a victim of this scam should contact local law enforcement. | https://www.wowktv.com/news/local/sheriff-warns-of-phone-scam-posing-as-kanawha-county-deputies/ | 2022-09-02T21:59:02 | 1 | https://www.wowktv.com/news/local/sheriff-warns-of-phone-scam-posing-as-kanawha-county-deputies/ |
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A Nampa man has been sentenced to life in prison after getting convicted of his fifth felony DUI, which was the 12th DUI he has received over his lifetime.
Kent Sams was serving parole for two prior felony DUI charges when law enforcement was called after Sams passed out in the flowerbeds outside an Idaho State Liquor store in August 2021, according to a press release from the Ada County Prosecutor's Office.
Officers witnessed Sams stumble into his vehicle and pulled up behind Sams’ truck as he was beginning to back out of his parking spot. His blood alcohol content registered at 0.259.
Sams has DUI convictions dating back to 1990 including five from Washington state and seven throughout Idaho.
“Driving under the influence is a serious crime that endangers our community,” Ada County Prosecutor Jan Bennetts said in the release. “The community deserves to be protected from offenders who repeatedly commit crimes, endangering others. This sentence will help keep our community safe.” | https://www.idahopress.com/news/local/nampa-man-sentenced-to-life-in-prison-after-12th-dui/article_2740cbce-2ae4-11ed-b663-8f0685f29076.html | 2022-09-02T21:59:35 | 1 | https://www.idahopress.com/news/local/nampa-man-sentenced-to-life-in-prison-after-12th-dui/article_2740cbce-2ae4-11ed-b663-8f0685f29076.html |
A 42-year-old Kenosha man is charged with repeated sexual assault of a child and child enticement.
Aaron J. Vego was charged this week in Kenosha County Circuit Court with the two felonies. He is being held on a $50,000 cash bond.
On Aug. 26 around 1 a.m. Kenosha Police Department officers were dispatched to a sex crimes call after a woman reported that a child sent her Snapchat messages telling her to call 911 because they were being sexually assaulted by Vego, according to the criminal complaint.
When officers arrived near the residence that the child was last known to have been located at they reportedly saw the child running towards them and out out breath. The child reportedly had no shoes, shirt or socks on.
The child reportedly stated they were assaulted by Vego on numerous occasions late last month at Vego’s residence in the 1500 block of 27th Street.
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Vego is scheduled to make an adjourned initial appearance at Intake Court Sept. 7. When questioned by investigators Vega reportedly acknowledged that he should not have been sleeping near the child, among other things.
Repeated sexual assault of a child is a Class B felony and carries a maximum of 60 years imprisonment. Child enticement is a Class D felony and carries a $100,000 fine and a maximum of 25 years imprisonment. | https://www.kenoshanews.com/news/local/crime-and-courts/kenosha-man-charged-sexual-assault-of-a-child-child-enticement/article_644396ea-2af4-11ed-9d18-d3ad9db450a7.html | 2022-09-02T21:59:38 | 1 | https://www.kenoshanews.com/news/local/crime-and-courts/kenosha-man-charged-sexual-assault-of-a-child-child-enticement/article_644396ea-2af4-11ed-9d18-d3ad9db450a7.html |
Originally published Sept. 2 on KTVB.COM.
Little by little, more information about the FBI’s investigations, and the government case, against a former Caldwell Police Lieutenant, Joseph Hoadley, is becoming available.
Earlier this year, a federal grand jury indicted Joseph Hoadley on four felony counts:
- Deprivation of rights under color of the law
- Destruction, alteration or falsification of records in federal investigations
- Tampering with a witness by harassment
- Tampering with documents
Hoadley pleaded not guilty to all four counts.
KTVB obtained new documents the U.S. Attorney's Office filed in federal court over the past couple weeks, creating a clearer timeline of what they say happened. They say multiple whistleblowers from within the Caldwell Police Department reported abusive police practices to the FBI in 2020.
The reports include allegations that Hoadley used excessive force multiple times against people he arrested between 2012 and 2017.
The FBI started investigating Hoadley, and other Caldwell officers, for "willfully depriving Caldwell residents of their constitutional rights.”
Documents show Hoadley called the investigation a “witch hunt” and hindered it.
The government said that in June of 2021, Hoadley also threatened a fellow officer not to talk to the FBI.
Court records show he signed a plea agreement in March 2022, admitting he assaulted a man, referred to as BH, at the center of this excessive force case against him, but soon after withdrew from the agreement.
The new documents show, a week after a grand jury indicted Hoadley on the first two charges, another lieutenant told him to return his work cell phones, laptop and guns. Hoadley said he could not meet up, so Lt. Dave Wright picked them up the next day.
The U.S. Attorney’s Office said when Wright took Hoadley’s computer to city staff to extract data, he found Hoadley had wiped the data from his computer and phones the night before.
Wright turned everything over to the FBI, whose agents confirmed the same.
Citing obstruction of a federal investigation, a grand jury indicted Hoadley on more charges, harassing a witness and destroying a record.
In the latest documents, the District Attorney's Office wants to present more evidence showing Hoadley used excessive force against other people he was arresting, in addition to BH, in the federal case. They argue that Hoadley intentionally and willfully punched, hit, and pushed arrestees as punishment because he felt disrespected, took delight in it, and bragged about it to other officers.
The government claims these past incidents are relevant to the case at hand and show a "willful pattern of abusive use of force."
Hoadley filed a motion on Aug. 19, asking the court not to introduce the government's evidence. He denies he used excessive force, or denies these incidents happened the way the government claims. His attorney also said it is unfair, that the government plans to paint Hoadley as a bad cop but stops him from showing proof of his good policing record.
Hoadley’s trial is on Sept. 19 in district court in Boise.
More from KTVB.COM: | https://www.idahopress.com/news/local/willful-pattern-of-abusive-use-of-force-further-details-of-case-against-ex-caldwell-police/article_0c401550-2ae9-11ed-af82-23c36514c6b3.html | 2022-09-02T21:59:41 | 1 | https://www.idahopress.com/news/local/willful-pattern-of-abusive-use-of-force-further-details-of-case-against-ex-caldwell-police/article_0c401550-2ae9-11ed-af82-23c36514c6b3.html |
How focusing on the positive led this Arizona man to support other people with disabilities
Don Price came from humble beginnings. Growing up with his family in West Bend, Wisconsin, Price could always be found on the field. From track and cross country to football and basketball, Price has played the sport before. At the end of his senior year, he was set to attend the University of Wisconsin, Stevens Point. In the summer of 1982, his life changed forever.
While swimming with friends, Price, who was 18 at the time, was in a diving accident and rushed to the emergency room. For seven months, Price remained in the hospital and at a rehabilitation center where he received treatment for a spinal cord injury that left him paralyzed.
“My life changed completely. I didn’t know anyone with a disability before my accident. And now suddenly, I was disabled and quadriplegic. It changed my entire direction in life,” Price, now 58, said.
The importance of a positive outlook
Watching his family help him through his rehabilitation was hard on him, Price said. He focused on all of the losses he had, particularly not being able to run again. At this point in his life, his identity was mostly formed by his participation in sports and physical activity. He even thought about going into forestry before his accident.
Price knew that his injury would cause things in his life to change, but he had no idea what would be ahead of him. Later in his life, he was also able to acknowledge the positives his time in the hospital and rehabilitation center brought. Through the help of those who worked with him in the rehabilitation center, he was able to get his life back on track.
“I was able to find the optimism I had buried under the loss when I learned and figured out new ways to do things. I found strength in me I didn’t realize was there,” Price said.
A lifelong Sun Devil
After those seven months, Price said he found out that wheelchairs and snow do not mix well together. In 1986, he decided to make the move to Arizona. He attended Arizona State University, where he received two bachelor's degrees in geography, urban studies, and computer information systems.
After arriving at ASU, Price formed friendships with five other students who used wheelchairs. They became one another’s support group and peer mentors. They pushed one another to do things they would not have done on their own. He found new talents he did not recognize before his accident. Price still remains in contact with his peer mentor group.
During these years, he learned important life skills like budgeting, time management and energy conservation. Price feels like he truly got a degree in life at ASU. He learned skills he needed to live and accommodate his disability while using both his body and his brain.
"I became a professional student because I really didn't know what I wanted to do. So I continued to go to school, and I loved every minute of it. I could have stayed in school forever," Price said.
Price said he continues to learn new things. He remains a loyal Sun Devil sports fan and has already purchased his season tickets to Sun Devil hockey this fall.
A little support goes a long way
While continuing his education at ASU, Price began volunteering for Ability360, formerly known as ABIL. Ability360 is a 501(c)(3) run by people with disabilities for people with disabilities by providing support to address barriers and needs in the community. He wanted to work as a mentor to other people who had experienced accidents similar to his. He was a student in the organization's first peer mentor class and has been with them since. After volunteering with them for some time, he applied for a full-time job at Ability360.
Price has been Ability360’s early intervention coordinator ever since he landed the job in 2004. As the early intervention coordinator, Price is responsible for supporting people with disabilities and providing them with community resources. These tasks are done in hopes of helping both the individual and their family adapt and learn about life with a disability. The "early" part of his title is quite subjective. For some people, early intervention may mean within one month of treatment, but for others it may mean years.
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“The reason this program works is because I’ve been there, and I can remember what they are going through. After I meet with them, I leave the ball in their court. There is a thing as too soon sometimes, and you don’t want to force somebody into something, which is why I wait for them to contact me,” Price said.
Price said his strategy is to focus on developing personal connections with everyone he meets. By finding out people’s individual interests, he is able to better assess their needs and provide them with the correct resources, he said. He considers it a privilege to be able to work as the early intervention coordinator and is proud of the growth the organization has made since he joined them.
Adaptivity and livability
Price has seen firsthand how Ability360 has grown since its inception in 1981. As the years have gone by, the organization has been able to implement many programs that Price said he has had the opportunity to be involved in. One such program is the Disability Survival Guide. This magazine was created as a resource guide for people, including memoirs from other people with disabilities and how they have learned to adapt.
Working to update the magazine with a team, Price helped introduce a more contemporary version of the original, featuring colors and stellar photography. He even used to have his own column where he would take trips around the Valley to test the accessibility of different locations, like the Arizona Science Center. Price's work turned the magazine into Livability Magazine, which eventually focused on the whole Southwest. Livability is currently on hiatus, but its content still publishes regularly online.
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Ability360 has been able to expand in other ways. Moving out of its smaller offices as the organization grew, it now has a $13 million universally accessible sports and fitness center. Price is clearly proud of how the organization has grown. The fitness center features strength, cardio and weight rooms; indoor sports courts; an aquatic center; climbing wall; and indoor jogging track. Across the street is Ability360’s conference center. The Nina Mason Pulliam Conference Center features two meeting rooms, two classrooms, a rooftop patio, office spaces and café.
Price has a vision to create a room at the center that is all about adaptive equipment. He hopes that by creating this, people would be able to come and try different types of equipment and see what works best for them before having to spend a large sum of money.
“There is a definite process to adapting to a disability. It doesn’t happen overnight. You go through good and bad days, but just having people there to support you along the way makes it a lot easier,” Price said.
Reach reporter Lauren Kobley at LKobley@gannett.com or on Twitter @LKobley.
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Man arrested after confrontation with Mesa police, business estimates $15,000 in repairs
A business owner estimated repairs will cost $15,000 after a man involved in one of two Mesa police shootings over the weekend drove his car through the business, arrest records show.
Around 5 p.m. on Aug. 21, Mesa police officers were involved in a shooting at Dobson and Baseline roads with a man wanted for homicide in Albuquerque, New Mexico, and a felony warrant from Colorado.
The Albuquerque Police Department notified the Arizona Department of Public Safety that they believed 36-year-old Kevin McKinney was in Mesa. DPS then contacted Mesa police to locate McKinney.
McKinney was seen inside a store, purchasing a new phone, according to arrest documents. After he left the store and got back inside his car, police say they confronted McKinney by blocking him in with their cars.
According to court documents, in an attempt to escape, McKinney drove over the curb and onto the sidewalk, crashing through the front window and wall of a business.
A customer seated inside the business was almost hurt by McKinney's car, records show. An officer shot McKinney, who was then taken into custody and transported to the hospital. According to a press release, no officers or customers were injured.
According to police records, after McKinney was arrested, a revolver was seen in plain view in the passenger seat of the car. During a search warrant of the car, police discovered the revolver was loaded, and the hammer was positioned in the “cocked” position.
According to the police report, the business owner estimates it will be $15,000 to repair the damages.
In the court document, McKinney admitted to driving into the business to evade police and that he is a convicted felon and doesn’t have the right to possess firearms.
On Aug. 21, McKinney was released from the hospital and arrested and charged on suspicion of several felony charges, including aggravated assault and endangerment. | https://www.azcentral.com/story/news/local/mesa/2022/09/02/mesa-police-arrest-and-charge-man-suspicion-felony-charges/7973820001/ | 2022-09-02T22:00:39 | 1 | https://www.azcentral.com/story/news/local/mesa/2022/09/02/mesa-police-arrest-and-charge-man-suspicion-felony-charges/7973820001/ |
SAGINAW, Mich. (WJRT) - The Labor Day weekend travel rush was moving north on Friday afternoon with the number of travelers only expected to grow.
While drivers found many road construction projects on pause for Labor Day weekend, crews will be picking up the pace after the holiday to get ahead of depleting daylight and the first dreaded snowfall of the year.
“The amount of time that we've had to work on projects so far for the year helps to put us in a better position to open up more lanes for Labor Day weekend,” said Jocelyn Garza, spokeswoman for the Michigan Department of Transportation Bay Region said.
MDOT says 96 out of 162 highway projects will remove lane restrictions to make Labor Day travel a little better. But after Sept. 5, it’s all hands on deck to get everything completed before winter.
“This time of year will be hectic,” Garza said.
Garza said 19 MDOT Bay Region projects need to be finished or get as close as possible to finishing between September and November. That includes the major road work on I-69 in the Flint area.
“We're looking forward to the end of this construction season because this will be a year where we're wrapping up some really significant work and people are going to see some really nice pieces of roadway that are back open to the public,” Garza said.
On top of project completion, MDOT will add a few smaller maintenance projects to the docket from their remaining maintenance funds.
Garza said projects will get done by the end of this year only if the weather continues to cooperate with workers.
“There's a lot to get done, but our contractors want to have that stuff wrapped up before we get into the really aggressive winter timeframe in the state,” she said. | https://www.abc12.com/news/local/mdot-to-complete-19-projects-over-the-next-three-months/article_d752dda6-2b00-11ed-ab4e-23b79685d304.html | 2022-09-02T22:01:02 | 1 | https://www.abc12.com/news/local/mdot-to-complete-19-projects-over-the-next-three-months/article_d752dda6-2b00-11ed-ab4e-23b79685d304.html |
JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (WJHL) – You may have seen the 1957 air stream on the corner of West Market Street. It’s called Blue’s Brews, and it’s been serving the city and surrounding cities for a few years.
“I wanted to open a storefront, but we didn’t have the funds so I thought this would be a fun way to get into the coffee world,” said Sarah Colson, the owner and operator of Blue’s Brews.
Colson said any time is a good time for a cup of Joe, but what wasn’t exactly great timing was their opening in March of 2020.
“Four days after we opened, the stay-at-home order went into effect. So that was very scary,” Colson said. “The cool thing about mobile business is that we didn’t have to change anything about how we operate because we’re all outside, we’re all to-go, and the health department sent us an email and said keep doing what you’re doing. Everything is good.”
It was an uncertain time, but they powered through. Now, two years later, they have a steady following with new customers emerging every day for some creative drinks and tasty eats.
“We have all the traditional coffee drinks that a normal coffee shop would have, and we also do milkshakes, lotus energy drinks, bubble teas, and pastries,” said Colson.
The truck was named after her dog Blue, a 175-pound Great Dane who’s not just a dog, but a member of the family.
Colson said her favorite part of running the mobile coffee spot is the people she works with.
“I just find so much joy in that. Watching someone come in and know nothing about coffee and then leave and they’re like better baristas than I will ever be. That’s my favorite thing, ever,” she said.
She also attributes their success to the customers who come by regularly. “Your local tiny micro-businesses need you. Not just me, but anyone who owns a small business,” she said.
Blue’s Brews is open every day with varying daily hours. It’s located at 525 West Market Street. | https://www.wjhl.com/news/local/first-at-four/food-truck-friday-blues-brews-airstream-cafe/ | 2022-09-02T22:03:25 | 0 | https://www.wjhl.com/news/local/first-at-four/food-truck-friday-blues-brews-airstream-cafe/ |
Boil Advisory has been lifted for the Southeast zone of Shreveport
UPDATE 4:00 p.m.: At a press conference Qiana Maple-Lars, Superintendent Water Purification, said she was confident that full service would be restored by noon on Saturday, and customers should not notice any ill effects or taste. She also noted it was a temporary fix, and the cost at the moment is unknown.
ORGINAL: The southeastern zone of Shreveport has received the news that the boil advisory has been lifted.
The Shreveport Mayor's Office released a statement at 2:45 p.m. stating, "a system-wide boil advisory remains in effect for most of Shreveport, however, it has been rescinded for the Southeast zone."
This area includes customers south of East Bert Kouns, some subdivisions along Linwood Avenue south of Bert Kouns, and the area southeast of Interstate 49 and 3132 interchange.
Crews finished repairs on the St. Vincent water tower, Linwood water tank and the elevated ground storage site at 70th and Pines Road Thursday. Water sampling began shortly after and the water department collected samples through the night.
The mayor's office said the LDH could rescind the boil advisory for those zones shortly.
Work just ended before noon on the West Shreveport elevated tank and the LDH has given its approval to begin water sampling in this area.
For what neighborhoods are included in the Southeast Zone see the map below.
Mario Villafuerte contributed to this story. | https://www.shreveporttimes.com/story/news/local/2022/09/02/boil-advisory-has-been-lifted-for-the-southwest-zone-of-shreveport/65470881007/ | 2022-09-02T22:07:49 | 0 | https://www.shreveporttimes.com/story/news/local/2022/09/02/boil-advisory-has-been-lifted-for-the-southwest-zone-of-shreveport/65470881007/ |
How have local hospitals handled the boil advisory? Here's what you need to know
With a citywide boil advisory, the Shreveport Times reached out to local hospitals to get information on how this advisory has affected their patients.
“As part of our ongoing emergency preparedness, we have been able to maintain normal operations and adapted quickly following the boil advisory," said Chris Mangin, Chief Executive Officer, Ochsner LSU Health Shreveport – Academic Medical Center.
On Aug. 31, Shreveport city water issued a boil advisory after the Department of Water and Sewerage issued a Louisiana Department of Health required boil advisory for the entire system.
During a routine inspection, LDH identified areas needing repairs on top of several storage tanks at key points in the system.
Ochsner LSU Health as well as CHRISTUS Highland Medical Center and Willis-Knighton Health System have been providing care as usual during this boil advisory.
Willis-Knighton Health System said, "the boil advisory hasn’t impacted patient care. We are using bottled water and aren’t using ice produced by city water supply. We have provisions and emergency water on site."
CHRISTUS Highland Medical Center said they had a plan in place and did not anticipate any of their services to be impacted. "There is plenty of bottled water available for patients and Associates and ice is being replenished as needed until the boil advisory is lifted," said CHRISTUS Highland Medical Center.
"Our primary focus is taking care of the patient," said Mangin.
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Makenzie Boucher is a reporter with the Shreveport Times. Contact her at mboucher@gannett.com. | https://www.shreveporttimes.com/story/news/local/2022/09/02/how-have-local-hospitals-handled-the-boil-advisory-heres-what-you-need-to-know/65470027007/ | 2022-09-02T22:07:55 | 0 | https://www.shreveporttimes.com/story/news/local/2022/09/02/how-have-local-hospitals-handled-the-boil-advisory-heres-what-you-need-to-know/65470027007/ |
Shreveport mayor issues update on a citywide boil advisory
Makenzie Boucher
Shreveport Times
Mayor Adrian Perkins posted an update on the repairs of the city water towers just after 10:30 a.m.
In his Facebook post he stated that three tanks have been repaired and the fourth tank is receiving repairs at this time.
Repairs have been completed at the Linwood water tank, the elevated ground storage site at 70th Street and Pines Road and the St. Vincent water tank.
The boil advisory can not be lifted until it is approved by the Louisiana Department of Health. Perkins believes the advisory could be lifted for most of Shreveport later today. | https://www.shreveporttimes.com/story/news/local/2022/09/02/shreveport-mayor-issues-update-on-a-citywide-boil-advisory/65470287007/ | 2022-09-02T22:08:01 | 1 | https://www.shreveporttimes.com/story/news/local/2022/09/02/shreveport-mayor-issues-update-on-a-citywide-boil-advisory/65470287007/ |
Detroit serial killer pleads guilty to 4 murders, 2 sexual assaults
Detroit — Accused serial killer Deangelo Martin has taken a plea deal, just days before he was set to go to trial for the murders of four women and the sexual assaults of two.
Martin pleaded guilty Friday to all six of his cases with a sentencing agreement of 45 years to 70 years in prison, said Wayne County Assistant Prosecuting Attorney Maria Miller.
Detroit police believed Martin preyed on women on Detroit's east side.
Martin pleaded guilty to sexually assaulting and stabbing a 26-year-old woman on May 7, 2019, and kidnapping and sexually assaulting a 51-year-old woman on June 3, 2019, along with the murders of four women.
He pleaded guilty to killing Annetta Nelson, 57; Nancy Harrison, 52; Trevesene Ellis, 55, and Tamara Jones, 55.
All of the women were found dead in vacant houses on the east side of Detroit in between February and June in 2019, positioned face down with a used condom near their bodies. Medical examiners determined Nelson and Harrison died of blunt force trauma, but they could not determine a cause of death for Willis and Jones because of how decomposed their bodies were.
Martin is set to be sentenced Oct. 6.
kberg@detroitnews.com | https://www.detroitnews.com/story/news/local/detroit-city/2022/09/02/serial-killer-murder-sex-assault-detroit-vacant-houses-deangelo-martin-guilty/7975992001/ | 2022-09-02T22:08:54 | 1 | https://www.detroitnews.com/story/news/local/detroit-city/2022/09/02/serial-killer-murder-sex-assault-detroit-vacant-houses-deangelo-martin-guilty/7975992001/ |
Nearly 42,000 DTE customers remain without power after Monday storms
Nearly 42,000 DTE Energy customers remain without power Friday afternoon, four days after a strong storm knocked out power for hundreds of thousands of southeast Michigan residential and commercial customers.
DTE has projected power should be restored for 95% of its customers by the end of the day Friday, company spokesperson Dana Blankenship said.
The Detroit-based electric company met its goal yesterday for restoring power to 80% of the original 260,000 customers who were without power after Monday's storm, Blankenship said.
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Many of the remaining outages are at houses or businesses that require individual attention, she said. Livingston County and northern Wayne County have the most customers still without power.
On Tuesday, DTE said the storm knocked over more than 3,000 power lines. The downed lines pose a threat to anyone who comes too close to them. Downed lines killed a 14-year-old girl in Monroe and seriously injured an 8-year-old boy in Warren.
More than 1,000 external line workers from surrounding states like Ohio, Illinois, Missouri and Pennsylvania partnered with local crews to get power up and running again in the state.
kberg@detroitnews.com | https://www.detroitnews.com/story/news/local/michigan/2022/09/02/dte-power-outages-detroit-livingston-storm-electric-lines-restore/7975590001/ | 2022-09-02T22:09:00 | 1 | https://www.detroitnews.com/story/news/local/michigan/2022/09/02/dte-power-outages-detroit-livingston-storm-electric-lines-restore/7975590001/ |
ATLANTIC CITY — Two surveillance operations in the resort resulted in six arrests and several drugs recovered, police announced Friday.
Atlantic City police's Special Investigations Section conducted surveillance Wednesday night into early Thursday morning on the 1500 block of Atlantic Avenue and the 2600 block of Pacific Avenue.
As a result, six were arrested, and the operation yielded 8 grams of cocaine, 150 wax folds of heroin and $970 believed to be proceeds of illegal narcotics sales, police said. One of the six arrested was also wanted for a recent robbery, police added.
The six charged were:
Nasir Morgan, 19, of Absecon, with two counts possession of CDS, two counts possession with intent to distribute to CDS, and contempt of court.
Nasario Hernandez, 32, of Atlantic City, was charged with two counts possession of CDS.
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Davin Wearing, 30, of Philadelphia, was charged with possession of CDS, possession with the intent to distribute CDS and distribution of CDS within 1,000 feet of a school.
Donte Braxton, 24, of Atlantic City, was charged with contempt of court for violation of a drug restraining order.
Terrence Cooper, 33, of Atlantic City, was charged with contempt of court for violation of a drug restraining order, possession of CDS, possession with the intent to distribute CDS, and distribution of CDS within 500 feet of a public building.
Garver Vila, 41, of Atlantic City, was charged with contempt of court for a recent robbery charge and possession of CDS paraphernalia.
Morgan and Vila are being held at Atlantic County jail, and the other four were issued summonses pending a future court appearance. | https://pressofatlanticcity.com/news/local/crime-and-courts/6-arrested-in-atlantic-city-on-drug-charges/article_867a75f0-2b01-11ed-be4d-030c918b0485.html | 2022-09-02T22:10:51 | 1 | https://pressofatlanticcity.com/news/local/crime-and-courts/6-arrested-in-atlantic-city-on-drug-charges/article_867a75f0-2b01-11ed-be4d-030c918b0485.html |
Bryan Gonzalez-Mejia is proof that Stockton University’s Center for Community Engagement and Service-Learning has had a positive impact on students since its inception 10 years ago. While attending Stockton, the 2019 graduate taught history and civics to recent immigrants in naturalization classes sponsored by the center.
“It was very rewarding to see that you made a difference in somebody’s life and you were actually part of their journey here,” said Gonzalez-Mejia, who earned a bachelor’s degree in political science. “You helped them improve their lives in some way, and that’s going to affect their whole lives, forever.”
The Glendora, Camden County, resident went on to use what he had learned at Stockton at law school at Rutgers-Camden, where he continued to work and support immigrants’ cases that “probably wouldn’t have happened without my experience here at the center.”
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“If you really want to expose yourself to something that is a little different, you can’t quite do that in a classroom,” said Merydawilda Colón, the center’s executive director. “But if you decide that you are going to engage yourself in a community on a regular basis, you are going to work with different people you don’t know — from different ages, from different backgrounds.
“That’s what the center facilitates. We are good brokers of those relationships for Stockton students who want to grow.”
The university celebrated the center's 10th anniversary Aug. 23. For more information, visit stockton.edu/engagement. | https://pressofatlanticcity.com/news/local/education/stockton-center-for-community-engagement-celebrates-10th-anniversary/article_b391d4e8-2af2-11ed-8d23-936d68927fbc.html | 2022-09-02T22:10:57 | 0 | https://pressofatlanticcity.com/news/local/education/stockton-center-for-community-engagement-celebrates-10th-anniversary/article_b391d4e8-2af2-11ed-8d23-936d68927fbc.html |
The Red Raiders' Riley Gunnels scrambles out of the pocket during Thursday's game against Mainland Regional during the first half Thursday night at Carey Stadium in Ocean City. Gunnels threw two second-half touchdowns in a 21-20 victory.
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The Mustangs' Cohen Cook tries to ward off Mainland's Nick Laylon.
OCEAN CITY — The Ocean City High School football team appeared to be one play away from a demoralizing 0-2 start Thursday night.
It turns out the Red Raiders were a play away from an uplifting, season-changing win.
Jon Moyer made a pivotal interception, Riley Gunnels threw a pair of touchdown passes to Jack Hoag, and Duke Guenther scored the winning TD as Ocean City rallied to beat rival Mainland Regional 21-20.
“This is a huge turning point for our team,” Hoag said. “Coming out and playing our rivals and proving everybody wrong. That’s huge for us.”
Ocean City trailed Mainland 20-7 late in the third quarter. Guenther scored the winning TD on a 29-yard run with 9 minutes, 58 seconds left in the game. J.P. Foster booted the extra point that accounted for the one-point difference.
Not many in the South Jersey high school football community had faith in the Red Raiders coming into Thursday’s game because six days earlier they had lost their season opener 20-0 to Neshaminy (Pennsylvania).
“This means a lot, especially after last week,” Gunnels said. “It’s a major bounce back game. Everyone sees what we’re fully capable of after this win. Everybody’s energy stayed up throughout the whole game, and no one put their heads down.”
Fans packed the bleachers on one of the last nights of the summer tourist season to watch these rivals play. It’s a big deal when these neighboring schools meet in any sport. It’s an especially big deal in football.
The Ocean City/Mainland rivalry has been dubbed “the Battle for the Bridge,” referring to the Route 52 causeway that separates Ocean City from the Mainland sending district of Somers Point, Linwood and Northfield. Mainland leads the overall series 28-23.
On Thursday, the Mustangs, who are ranked No. 10 in The Press Elite 11, physically dominated the first three quarters.
Mainland running back Ja’Briel Mace ran for 134 yards and two TDs in the first quarter alone. Mustangs running back/quarterback Cohen Cook finished with 110 rushing yards.
Meanwhile, Gunnels had to scramble to buy time to throw on just about every pass attempt. Mainland sacked him four times. Mustangs junior linebacker Hunter Watson had a sack and recovered a fumble. Ocean City had negative-18 rushing yards through the first three quarters.
Ocean City was teetering late in the third quarter. It seemed as if one more first down would give Mainland complete control.
Instead, the Red Raiders stayed close behind the arm of Gunnels, who completed 20 of 34 passes for 335 yards. His 2-yard TD pass to Hoag (five catches for 137 yards) cut Mainland’s lead to 20-14 with 11 seconds left in the third quarter.
“He’s one of the best quarterbacks around,” Hoag said. “It’s easy to catch the ball when he’s throwing.”
Momentum turned in Ocean City’s favor early in the fourth quarter when Moyer intercepted a Mainland halfback option pass.
“I heard everybody call ‘ball,’ ” Moyer said. “I turned around, and I knew I could get it. I had to go for it. I ran it back as far as I could. It definitely kept our sideline motivated to stay energized.”
Ocean City then somehow rediscovered its running game.
The 5-foot-8, 170-pound Guenther carried five times for 40 yards in the fourth quarter, including the winning TD run. He had just one carry for 1 yard in the first three quarters.
“I saw a seam,” Guenther said of his TD. “I went right through it, and I scored.”
The Red Raiders, defense made sure the lead held up. Ocean City junior linebacker Nick Layton made a key tackle for a loss to help stop one Mainland fourth-quarter drive. Senior defensive back Ricky Wetzel picked off a Mainland pass in the final minute to clinch the win.
The Red Raiders posed for a photograph with the trophy that goes to the winner of this rivalry game.
There were plenty of smiles. There was also an air of relief. No high school football team wants to start 0-2.
"A lot of unproven guys came through," Ocean City coach Kevin Smith said. "Now we're riding a big wave. To win a game like this in this environment, great crowd, great high school football game."
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The Red Raiders' Riley Gunnels scrambles out of the pocket during Thursday's game against Mainland Regional during the first half Thursday night at Carey Stadium in Ocean City. Gunnels threw two second-half touchdowns in a 21-20 victory. | https://pressofatlanticcity.com/sports/local/highschool/ocean-city-rallies-to-stun-mainland-regional-21-20/article_ca1a5878-2a27-11ed-831f-ff3f33dc5b99.html | 2022-09-02T22:11:22 | 1 | https://pressofatlanticcity.com/sports/local/highschool/ocean-city-rallies-to-stun-mainland-regional-21-20/article_ca1a5878-2a27-11ed-831f-ff3f33dc5b99.html |
Sydney Williams scored in the sixth minute to lead the Stockton University women's soccer team to a season-opening 1-0 victory over St. Joseph's Long Island (New York) in a nonconference game Thursday.
Williams is a Millville High School graduate.
After she scored, the Ospreys' defense impressed the rest of the game. St. Joseph had just one shot and was unable to create much offense. Stockton had 13 shots, including six in the first half. Stockton hit the crossbar twice Thursday.
Sophomore Megan Brady earned her first career shutout without making a save.
Stockton was ranked fourth in the New Jersey Athletic Conference preseason poll voted on by the league’s 10 head coaches. Last season, the Ospreys went 15-6-3, captured the Eastern Collegiate Athletic Conference championship and advanced to the NJAC Tournament semifinals.
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The Ospreys will host the Stockton Classic this weekend at the turf field on Pomona Road due to the ongoing construction at G. Larry James Stadium. Stockton will play Albright at 2:30 p.m. Saturday and nationally ranked Scranton at 5 p.m. Sunday.
Men's soccer: Senior Paul Bechtelheimer (St. Augustine Prep) and freshman Mohammed Bangoura each scored in the second half to lead Stockton to a 2-0 season-opening victory over Ursinus.
After a scoreless first half, Peter Kozlej earned a corner kick and sent it into the box, and Bechtelheimer scored on a header in the 49th minute. Twenty-seven minutes later, Bangoura scored off an assist from Brendan Deal.
The Ospreys' Liam Brett made four saves, including one on a free kick with 29 seconds left. The shutout was the first of his career. Peter Schoenberg made six saves for the Bears.
Stockton outshot Ursinus 11-10.
The Ospreys will play Roanoke at 6 p.m. Saturday as part of the Roanoke Invitational in Virginia.
Field hockey: Stockton scored twice in the fourth quarter to earn a 4-2 victory over Arcadia to open its season. Jamilyn Hawkins (Pinelands Regional) scored once and had an assist.
Early in the first quarter, Hawkins opened the scoring off an assist from Kallie Green, who transferred after three seasons from SUNY Cortland. But the Knights scored the next two goals and took a 2-1 lead.
Late in the third quarter, Kirsten Bailey scored off an assist from Alexandria Palumbo to tie the game 2-2. It was Bailey's first career goal. In the fourth quarter, Palumbo scored off an assist from Ameera Bilgrami to give the Ospreys a 3-0 lead.
Six minutes later, Bilgrami scored off an assist from Hawkins that capped the scoring.
The Knights earned two penalty corners in the final three minutes but did not capitalize on the opportunities. Stockton's Kylie Mitchell made three saves. The Ospreys outshot Arcadia 13-5.
Stockton will play Salisbury at home at noon Saturday. Salisbury is ranked 12th in the National Field Hockey Coaches Association Division III National Coaches Poll. | https://pressofatlanticcity.com/sports/local/sydney-williams-scores-lone-goal-stockton-edges-st-joseph-long-island/article_d5f7a446-2ad3-11ed-81c0-23969b34e9f5.html | 2022-09-02T22:11:28 | 1 | https://pressofatlanticcity.com/sports/local/sydney-williams-scores-lone-goal-stockton-edges-st-joseph-long-island/article_d5f7a446-2ad3-11ed-81c0-23969b34e9f5.html |
CALIFORNIA, USA — This story was originally published by CalMatters.
California lawmakers punted on a proposal to rein in agricultural groundwater pumping as drought continues to grip California and more than a thousand domestic wells have run dry.
A bill by Assemblymember Steve Bennett, a Democrat from Santa Barbara, would have added hurdles to obtain a permit to drill an agricultural well. Though the bill cleared the Senate on Monday, Bennett elected to not bring it up for a final vote in the Assembly before the Legislative session timed out Wednesday night. He said California Gov. Gavin Newsom’s office told him the bill was no longer viable because of changes made.
During one of the driest years in recent history, California legislators did not pass any new laws that would boost the water supply or protect groundwater from overpumping, although funds were included in the budget for groundwater management and programs like water recycling.
The bill would have been the biggest change to California’s groundwater management since the state’s landmark Sustainable Groundwater Management Act was enacted in 2014, during the height of the last drought, said Roger Dickinson, a former Democratic assemblymember from Sacramento and one of the authors.
Over the past five years — well after passage of the act — more than 6,750 new irrigation wells have been drilled.
“We cannot succeed in reaching sustainability unless we are judicious about continuing to allow well drilling,” said Dickinson, now policy director for CivicWell, a nonprofit group promoting sustainable local policies.
If Bennett’s proposal had been approved, local groundwater management agencies, largely in the Central Valley, would have been required to weigh in on whether a new, enlarged or reactivated well would harm the local aquifer before a local government can grant a permit. The applicant also would have had to submit a study by an engineer or geologist confirming that the well is unlikely to interfere with nearby wells.
The bill is aimed at agricultural wells. Household wells pumping less than two acre-feet a year and public water system wells are excluded.
The bill received little public discussion on the Senate floor before passing on Monday. But it underwent a heated discussion in the Assembly months before, with members from the Central Valley speaking in opposition.
“Continuing to go forward with this kind of heavy-handed approach is simply bringing the day closer when those million acres of agriculture are fallowed, and literally thousands upon thousands of farm workers will be unemployed,” Assemblymember Jim Patterson, a Republican from Fresno, said in May. “The death knell of agriculture is but a few more votes like this away.”
Assemblymember Adam Gray, a Democrat from Merced, said the bill would have “turned the process upside down and imposed a sweeping proclamation from Sacramento with zero consideration for local conditions.”
“Once again we saw a bill written and advocated for by people who aren’t from the Valley who think know what’s best for us,” he said in a statement Thursday.
Business and agricultural groups, including the California Chamber of Commerce and the California Farm Bureau Federation, opposed the bill, saying it would interfere with landowners’ rights to use groundwater and spur lawsuits over permitting decisions.
Daniel Merkley, water resources director with the California Farm Bureau Federation, called the bill “premature” and “an overreach.”
He said it could interfere with “what we’re trying to accomplish with our groundwater over the next number of years” and that it failed to address the diversity of California’s groundwater basins.
“Some (basins) are in critical overdraft, some are being managed sustainably already. This bill created a uniform envelope over all of them,” he said.
Bennett said agriculture and business groups had rallied hard against the bill. But he attributed its ultimate death to amendments inserted by the Senate appropriations committee that weakened its provisions compared to an executive order that Newsom issued earlier this year.
The amendments cut a requirement for permit applicants to show their wells would not increase land subsidence. Appropriations chair Anthony Portantino, a Democratic state senator from Glendale, did not respond to a request for comment.
Newsom’s order — issued after a record-dry start to the year — temporarily bars local governments from issuing permits for wells deemed potentially harmful to nearby wells or that could cause subsidence that damages structures.
“If that wouldn’t have happened, if we would have kept it as strong as the executive order, I’m confident the bill would be sitting on the governor’s desk and he would be signing it,” Bennett said. “But instead, we have to start all over again next year.”
Alex Stack, a spokesperson for Newsom, did not answer a question about what the governor’s office told Bennett about the bill.
“The (executive order) is important for conservation and sustainability purposes during this period of extreme and extended drought, and we will work with the Legislature and state agencies on any changes in law that might be helpful to putting the state on a path to navigating our hotter, drier future,” Stack said.
More than 97% of the state is experiencing severe drought, and nearly 1,040 wells have run dry so far this year.
The last time drought parched the state, lawmakers passed the groundwater law as agricultural overpumping spurred a rash of well outages in local communities.
Local groundwater agencies in critically overdrafted basins, mostly in the San Joaquin Valley, the Central Coast and desert regions, are required to dial back the depletion and stop the consequences from worsening by 2040. Those in less depleted basins have until 2042.
But groundwater levels are still declining, land subsidence continues and more wells were drilled in the 2021 water year than in any of the previous five years, a state report said.
Bennett’s bill aimed to address a major groundwater disconnect between the local governments that grant drilling permits, and the local groundwater agencies tasked with managing aquifers. According to a bill analysis by an Assembly consultant, granting a well permit is often considered a “ministerial action” with “little or no personal judgment by the public official as to the wisdom or manner of carrying out the project.”
Dickinson said he had hoped when drafting the 2014 law that groundwater agencies and local governments would coordinate. “What we still see is both a failure because of, to a certain extent, the natural inertia of government on the one hand, and the grudging implementation of (the Act), on the other hand,” Dickinson said.
Environmental and environmental justice groups supported the bill, including the Natural Resources Defense Council, Sierra Club California and Community Water Center because groundwater depletion threatens drinking water supplies.
Bennett said he expects a run on permit applications if Newsom’s executive order expires before a bill is in place.
“I’m really disappointed. And I’m very concerned that if something happens to the executive order, we will have a land rush on well permits,” he said. “But I’m not discouraged. We learned and we’re going to redouble our efforts.”
CALmatters.org is a nonprofit, nonpartisan media venture explaining California policies and politics.
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WEED, Calif. — A wildfire near Weed in Siskiyou County has prompted evacuations.
According to Cal Fire, the Mill Fire, which is near Woodridge Court and Woodridge Way, is currently at 500 acres with a dangerous rate of speed.
The Siskiyou County Sheriff's Office issued an evacuation order for the areas of Weed, Lake Shastina and Edgewood.
According to Cal Fire, any Weed High School students still at school have been bussed to Mt. Shasta High School for pick up.
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According to Cal Fire, the 2021 fire season started earlier than previous years, but also ended earlier, as well. January 2021 saw just under 1,200 acres burned from nearly 300 wildfires. Fires picked up in the summer when the Dixie Fire burned in five Northern California counties — Butte, Plumas, Shasta, Lassen and Tehama. The Dixie Fire started on July 13 and wasn't contained until Oct. 25, burning nearly 1 million acres. It has since become the second-largest wildfire in state history and the largest non-complex fire.
Overall, 2.5 million acres were burned in 2021 from 8,835 wildfires. Over 3,600 structures were destroyed and 3 people were killed.
If you live in a wildfire-prone zone, Cal Fire suggests creating a defensible space around your home. Defensible space is an area around a building in which vegetation and other debris are completely cleared. At least 100 feet is recommended.
The Department of Homeland Security suggests assembling an emergency kit that has important documents, N95 respirator masks, and supplies to grab with you if you’re forced to leave at a moment’s notice. The agency also suggests signing up for local warning system notifications and knowing your community’s evacuation plans best to prepare yourself and your family in cases of wildfires.
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VACAVILLE, Calif. — Fire officials have determined a cause in a Thursday fire that left a firefighter injured and nearly a dozen families who live in a Vacaville apartment complex displaced.
Authorities say the improper disposal of smoking material led to the blaze at the Sycamores Apartments on Sara Court Thursday afternoon.
Fire crews and police raced to the apartment complex when they received reports of a balcony fire in one of the buildings.
While the building was evacuated and the fire was later brought "under control," one firefighter suffered minor heat-related injuries, officials said.
All 16 units inside the building are uninhabitable, and power and gas services have been turned off, officials with the Vacaville Fire Department said.
An inspection of the building is set for this weekend. Officials say no one is allowed to occupy the damaged building until then.
Authorities estimate residents living in nine of the impacted units will be able to return home once power is restored. Those living in the other seven units won't be able to return home for "several weeks to months."
Officials estimate the fire caused $800,000 in damage. The American Red Cross helped 19 fire victims from 11 families at the scene Thursday.
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FOLSOM, Calif. — Sacramento's Faria Bakery, known for its array of naturally leavened bread and French-style pastries, is opening its new location in Folsom this weekend.
The new location in Folsom will be located at 604 Sutter Street. They will have their soft opening this Saturday and Sunday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Following their soft opening, they will be open Thursday, Saturday and Sunday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
'We're excited to bring more naturally leavened goodies and spread the magic of fermentation to Folsom," Natalie Quach, the head of pastry at Faria Bakery said.
Faria Bakery began as a small cottage bakery out of their Head Baker's home. The bakery later opened its Oak Park brick and mortar in 2019.
Quach says the business has actually been selling its signature items in Folsom longer than they have been in Oak Park.
"We started selling at the Folsom farmers market over three years ago," Quach said. "The people of Folsom have really embraced us and everything we offer so it's a natural next step for us to expand there."
Quach said opening a location in Folsom is their way of extending a "love letter" to the Folsom community.
Faria Bakery recently expanded its offerings to include a Wednesday night dinner service and a toast and lunch program. As their new location in Folsom will have more seating, the restaurant plans on further expanding its offerings to include more plated dishes and items meant to be eaten at the café.
Quench says new menu items at the Folsom location will include more sandwiches, toasts, soups, cakes, tarts and beyond.
"Although we've mixed up the type of things we serve, the one thing that we try to be consistent about is our quality and intentionality," Quach said. "We pick up our produce from the Sunday farmers market, so our ingredients are super fresh and taste amazing."
Watch more from ABC10: Folsom welcoming new Leatherby's Family Creamery by 2023 | https://www.abc10.com/article/news/local/folsom-orangevale/folsom-faria-bakery-open-hours/103-5aa8b92c-2b20-4a64-a58b-0fec35687332 | 2022-09-02T22:12:48 | 1 | https://www.abc10.com/article/news/local/folsom-orangevale/folsom-faria-bakery-open-hours/103-5aa8b92c-2b20-4a64-a58b-0fec35687332 |
TRUCKEE, Calif — Adventures with Purpose, the dive team who found the body of missing Truckee teen Kiely Rodni, released a video on Friday detailing the search for the 16-year-old.
Rodni was last seen on Aug. 6 after a party with around 200-300 people at Prosser Family Campground in Truckee. Then, 15 days later on Aug. 21, Adventures with Purpose said they found her car and a body in Prosser Creek Reservoir.
In the caption of the video, Adventures with Purpose said the original video showed a phone call made to Kiley's aunt and grandmother when her vehicle was found in the water. The phone call was removed after a request from a family spokesperson.
"As in all of our past cases, we prioritize the wishes of the family first and foremost. We are honored to serve Kiely's family to help bring closure during these hard times. Our thoughts and prayers go out to everyone in the Rodni-Nieman family so that healing can begin and more answers be brought to light in the weeks and months ahead," Adventures with Purpose wrote.
In an earlier press conference, Sam Brown with the Nevada County Sheriff’s Office said law enforcement found out about Kiely Rodni being found with her car through a social media post.
“I don’t know that we received a first call, I think we reached out to them after we read it online,” Brown said. “I’m not sure, you know, again, with 150 law enforcement officials it's possible that a call came in and something happened, but from the unified command and talking with my partners, none of us were aware of an initial, so we tasked the investigative sergeant with contacting them and reaching out. I believe, best I know, we did that proactively on our end.”
“I believe there are still some sketchy details on exactly how that contact went out, so I don’t want to speak on behalf of the family,” Brown said when asked if Adventures with Purpose reached out to the family.
“Once we confirmed it was indeed Kiely’s vehicle, we immediately notified family, law enforcement and dad and grandpa were on scene within minutes,” Doug Bishop with Adventures with Purpose said in a video statement.
The Placer County Sheriff's Office previously said a toxicology report would likely take four to six weeks.
A celebration of Kiely's life is planned for Sept. 10 at Truckee Regional Park from 1-5 p.m., according to an Instagram account created to find Kiely Rodni.
"Kiely's disappearance allowed our community to share unbridled love, support and compassion with one another. Let's join as a community once more in her name; this time to remember, dance and heal. We faced an unimaginable fear together, and together we are stronger now. "
Watch the full video: How We FOUND Kiely Rodni
Watch more on ABC10: California Heat Wave: Bracing Sacramento County rivers for Labor Day weekend | https://www.abc10.com/article/news/local/kiley-rodni-truckee-found-missing-video-search/103-6386252f-96d8-43bb-a26e-daead839162c | 2022-09-02T22:12:54 | 0 | https://www.abc10.com/article/news/local/kiley-rodni-truckee-found-missing-video-search/103-6386252f-96d8-43bb-a26e-daead839162c |
HOUSTON — Imagine yourself sitting on a plane at Houston's Hobby Airport as you get set to take off for a dreamy vacation in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico. Then: Ping. Nude photos start showing up on your phone -- and they're being airdropped from another passenger!
Yes, it really happened and the photos went to everyone on the Southwest Airlines flight, including the crew, according to CNN. The pilot wasn't amused and threatened to return to the gate if the culprit didn't cut it out.
"So here's the deal: If this continues while we're on the ground, I'm going to have to pull back to the gate, everybody's gonna have to get off, we're gonna have to get security involved and vacation is gonna be ruined," the pilot warned over the intercom. "So you folks, whatever that AirDrop thing is, quit sending naked pictures, and let's get yourselves to Cabo."
Passenger Teighlor Marsalis shot the video. She told CNN that she and her friends were waiting for takeoff when everyone received a notification of files being shared on AirDrop.
Marsalis declined but a woman in front of her showed her the photo.
Another woman got upset and told the flight attendant and they alerted the pilot, Marsalis said.
"The safety, security and wellbeing of customers and employees is the Southwest team's highest priority at all times. When made aware of a potential problem, our employees address issues to support the comfort of those traveling with us," Southwest Airlines said in a statement.
After a 10-minute delay, the flight took off for Mexico and the identification of the sneaky airdropper apparently remained a mystery. | https://www.abc10.com/article/news/local/naked-photos-airdropped-plane/285-d1e25221-895c-4477-b481-2b80f991b601 | 2022-09-02T22:13:00 | 0 | https://www.abc10.com/article/news/local/naked-photos-airdropped-plane/285-d1e25221-895c-4477-b481-2b80f991b601 |
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — The threat of extreme heat this weekend is sparking concerns over the wellbeing of our furry friends. In fact, animals could get first degree burns on their paws just from walking on the pavement.
Donna Young has been a dog owner her whole life. She's currently the proud mom of a 14-year-old basset hound named Walter.
“It’s common sense you have shoes on,” said Young.
She says there was one experience that pushed her to educate others about hot paws on pavement.
“He was dragging it kind of, you could see the dog was trying to get its paws off the pavement and I said, 'His feet are burning,' and the guy said he didn’t give a damn,” said Young.
Carol Christie says it's part of being a responsible pet owner and reading all the materials. While her labradoodle Chloe is very smart, she wants to remind everyone it’s still their job to take care of pets.
“They burn the bottom of their feet. Some people have little booties that they [their pets] wear,” said Christie.
For those not fortunate enough to have a forever home, the Front Street Animal Shelter is their home, but the shelter needs your help.
They have most animals inside in the air conditioning, but others are outside in the heat. Ryan Hinderman works at the shelter and explained the outdoor kennels are equipped with misters.
“We are offering free adoptions through Friday hoping to get as many of those animals in a nice, air conditioned home with couches, if possible,” said Hinderman.
If adoption is too big of a commitment, they do have a foster program where animals can stay with folks for a shorter time. The shelter gets calls from community members about dogs left outside in yards and concerns over lack of water. They go to those homes and try to educate people.
“With as hot as it’s going to get this weekend, surfaces like asphalt and concrete can get over 150 degrees. A great test if you want to take your dog out is [to] put the back of your hand on the surface. If it’s too hot for you to leave it there, it’s too hot for paws,” said Hinderman.
As for cat owners, cats like to sit in windows in direct sunlight, so be sure to check on them to make sure they aren't overheating.
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A man was found dead on Tucson’s south side Thursday morning.
On Sept. 1 just before 1:30 a.m., Tucson police responded to the area west of South Sixth Avenue and West 44th Street after receiving reports of an unresponsive man. Upon arriving, officers found Claudie Ross Lovell, 30, with signs of trauma in front of an auto shop.
Lovell was pronounced dead at the scene, police said.
This is the 57th homicide reported in the city this year, compared to 60 at this time last year.
Anyone with information on the incident is asked to call 911 or 88-CRIME.
Jamie Donnelly covers breaking news for the Arizona Daily Star. Contact her via e-mail at jdonnelly@tucson.com | https://tucson.com/news/local/crime-and-courts/man-found-dead-on-tucsons-south-side/article_b48ce376-2aff-11ed-94f9-4f7328718948.html | 2022-09-02T22:13:55 | 1 | https://tucson.com/news/local/crime-and-courts/man-found-dead-on-tucsons-south-side/article_b48ce376-2aff-11ed-94f9-4f7328718948.html |
A man has been arrested in connection to a fatal shooting that happened last week in midtown Tucson.
Tucson police identified Jason Marcell Fortune, 20, as the suspect in the death of Joseph Hunter, 43. A warrant was obtained for his arrest and he was found near East 22nd Street and South Pantano Parkway on Thursday.
Fortune was booked into the Pima County jail for his warrant for second-degree murder. He is being held on a $500,000 bond.
On Aug. 27, officers arrived at the 4600 block of East Speedway and found Hunter with gunshot trauma. He was taken to Banner-University Medical Center where he later died.
Detectives learned that there was a large crowd and multiple vehicles in the parking lot when an altercation occurred. Gunshots were fired and Hunter was fatally struck, police said.
Jamie Donnelly covers breaking news for the Arizona Daily Star. Contact her via e-mail at jdonnelly@tucson.com | https://tucson.com/news/local/crime-and-courts/tucson-police-arrest-man-in-connection-to-fatal-shooting/article_764b6484-2b04-11ed-bbe9-3f343079b88f.html | 2022-09-02T22:14:02 | 0 | https://tucson.com/news/local/crime-and-courts/tucson-police-arrest-man-in-connection-to-fatal-shooting/article_764b6484-2b04-11ed-bbe9-3f343079b88f.html |
Gastonia holding first Citizens Academy since pandemic began
Gastonia city leaders are seeking applicants for an educational program designed to teach people about municipal government.
The Municipal Government Citizens Academy was paused in March of 2020 because of the COVID-19 pandemic, and the city did not hold the classes last year, according to a press release.
The 10-session class is designed to teach people more about how local government operates and help them develop better relationships with government officials.
The classes start Jan. 3, 2023 and end June 20, 2023 and will take place two Mondays a month, with each meeting beginning at 6 p.m. and lasting three hours.
"It's an exciting process," said City Manager Michael Peoples. "And really, it sometimes becomes a competition amongst departments on who's doing the best job. Certainly, police are one of the highlights... The fire department, not to be outdone, usually takes them out to Gaston College to the Fire Academy and shows them an exercise where the building is on fire, and they're suppressing the fire. So that's pretty exciting."
Public works and public utilities employees also show up, accompanied by solid waste trucks and other equipment they use.
"It really is impressive," he said.
The Citizens Academy started in 2017 as an effort in community outreach. Because the 2020 class was paused midway through, Gastonia also intends to allow that class to finish and graduate.
The Citizens Academy includes an optional ride-along with a patrol officer.
Applications for the academy are due by Friday, Nov. 11. Preference will be given to people who live within the city limits of Gastonia, but people who have businesses in Gastonia also may apply.
"I would just like to encourage people to apply so that they would know more about the city in which they live in," Peoples said. "It's really a civic education opportunity that is unmatched by anything else that is offered here."
Reporter Kara Fohner can be reached at 704-869-1850 or at kfohner@gannett.com. Support local journalism by subscribing here. | https://www.gastongazette.com/story/news/local/2022/09/02/gastonia-holding-first-citizens-academy-since-pandemic-began/7952421001/ | 2022-09-02T22:16:09 | 0 | https://www.gastongazette.com/story/news/local/2022/09/02/gastonia-holding-first-citizens-academy-since-pandemic-began/7952421001/ |
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SAN ANTONIO — More than six months ago, 12-year-old Danilo Coles died a tragic death in northwest San Antonio.
In an arrest affidavit for an injury to a child case, police say evidence suggests the child was punished to death.
Now, 208 days later, the boy is finally being laid to rest in Chicago, where he has extended family.
The details of his torture and death on February 6, 2022, are still hard to comprehend.
The affidavit for arrest warrants for the father and stepmother of the boy document the abuse he allegedly endured.
Police were called to the Woodland Ridge Apartments on Wurzbach Road near Babcock Road for an unresponsive 12-year-old boy.
Initially, Danilo Cole's father said the boy slipped and fell in the shower, but the arrest affidavit claims the child had numerous serious injuries.
The father, Derrick Coles, admitted to investigators that he bloodied the boy's lip, forced him to exercise for hours, and beat him badly with a belt.
At the hospital, medical personnel said the boy had no brain activity and was pronounced dead just four hours later.
Now, Derrick Coles is free on bond, according to court records, released back in May with special conditions: no contact with any minors and no guns. The county clerk's website says Coles is awaiting indictment.
Meanwhile, the case against the child's stepmother has been dismissed outright. That happened May 4, and records show Kapri Cheatom was released from jail the same day.
The Bexar County medical examiner has yet to rule on the boy's exact cause and manner of death. Prosecutors need that ruling to move forward to press for justice for Danilo, but on this day, the child is finally in a place where he can rest in peace. | https://www.kens5.com/article/news/local/san-antonio-boy-beaten/273-b638d4f7-31ec-417b-bce7-67a7b7c83320 | 2022-09-02T22:18:28 | 0 | https://www.kens5.com/article/news/local/san-antonio-boy-beaten/273-b638d4f7-31ec-417b-bce7-67a7b7c83320 |
SAN ANTONIO — San Antonio Zoo is showing its appreciation for first responders and medical personnel by offering free admission for the month.
Throughout September, all doctors, nurses, police officers, firefighters, and EMTs across Texas can get into the zoo for free.
In addition to the complimentary admission, they will get a discount for friends and family. They can receive up to 50% off of up to four Standard Admission tickets on the day of their visit.
It's all part of Frontline Heroes Appreciation Month in September.
To get the full benefit, the first responders must show valid credentials at the front gate.
As an additional benefit, first responders visiting after September 17th will get to enjoy the first two weeks of Zoo Boo!, a non-scary daytime Halloween event.
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An attempt by the Loudoun County School Board to shut down a grand jury investigating the school system’s handling of two sexual assaults was rejected Friday by the Supreme Court of Virginia.
The high court upheld a ruling in July by a circuit court judge who denied the School Board’s request for an injunction to stop the grand jury from proceeding.
The board argued that a special grand jury empaneled by Attorney General Jason Miyares is politically motivated and violates the mandate in the Virginia constitution giving local school boards authority over educational affairs.
Miyares maintains that the grand jury is needed to uncover why the school system allowed a boy who had been accused of sexually assaulting a girl in one high school to transfer to another high school, where he was convicted of sexually assaulting a second girl. Miyares empaneled the grand jury after Gov. Glenn Youngkin, on his first day in office, issued an executive order requesting an investigation by the attorney general’s office.
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Youngkin and Miyares, both Republicans, had criticized the School Board during their successful 2021 campaigns. They said the board was not transparent in how it handled the case as it revised its guidelines over policies governing transgender students. The assaults attracted national attention in part because the boy was wearing a skirt when he committed at least one of the attacks. The boy was later convicted in juvenile court.
In its ruling, the Supreme Court said the School Board “has offered no convincing argument” for why the grand jury investigation infringes on the provision of the state constitution that vests the supervision of schools in each school division to the local school board.
“A grand jury investigation does not render the power of local supervision meaningless,” the court wrote. “The School Board will continue to oversee the County’s schools exactly as before. The constitutional power to administer a school district does not bring with it immunity from investigation for violations of criminal law.”
The court also addressed the board’s concerns that the grand jury will “overstep its bounds and proceed beyond investigating criminal violations.”
“The special grand jury is not hiring and firing teachers, spending money allocated for the schools, deciding where schools should be built, and so on, i.e. nothing the grand jury is doing restricts the School Board’s core constitutional power of supervision over the schools in Loudoun County,” the court wrote.
In a statement, Miyares called the ruling “yet another win for both Loudoun families and the Commonwealth in our fight for justice and answers.”
Wayde Byard, a spokesperson for Loudoun County Public Schools, declined immediate comment, but said the board was expected to comment later. | https://richmond.com/news/local/crime-and-courts/virginia-court-okays-grand-jury-probe-in-school-sex-assaults/article_e65a97e1-50f8-5be1-955a-346c4e107ab8.html | 2022-09-02T22:18:43 | 1 | https://richmond.com/news/local/crime-and-courts/virginia-court-okays-grand-jury-probe-in-school-sex-assaults/article_e65a97e1-50f8-5be1-955a-346c4e107ab8.html |
The pedestrian bridge that leads to Texas Beach in Richmond has been closed after a recent inspection of bridges maintained by the city’s Parks and Recreation Department found it to be structurally unsafe.
The city announced the immediate closure Friday morning.
The city has advised that visitors can access the James River shoreline by taking the North Bank Trail east toward downtown “until further notice.”
Parks staff will be all around the James River Park System during the Labor Day weekend to help visitors and ensure safety, according to the news release. | https://richmond.com/news/local/texas-beach-pedestrian-beach-closed-after-city-inspection/article_79986fa9-743a-5eed-99c4-25771db6f5ef.html | 2022-09-02T22:18:50 | 1 | https://richmond.com/news/local/texas-beach-pedestrian-beach-closed-after-city-inspection/article_79986fa9-743a-5eed-99c4-25771db6f5ef.html |
Jury deliberations continued Friday afternoon in the trial against former Texas Rangers pitcher John Wetteland, who is accused of continuous sexual abuse of a child.
The trial began with jury selection Monday in Denton County.
Wetteland, who now lives in Trophy Club, is accused of molesting a 4-year-old from 2004 to 2006. The former World Series MVP pitcher said he is innocent of the charge.
In a probable cause affidavit filed on Jan. 15, 2019, the victim alleged that between the ages of 4 and 6, from October 2004 to October 2006, three separate assaults took place in Denton County. NBC 5 has a policy of protecting the identities of sexual assault victims, so the affidavit and further details about the allegations are not included in this article.
Wetteland’s lawyer, Derek Adame, told our partners at The Dallas Morning News that the accusations against him are “based on a lie,” which he said “will be evident very quickly” in the trial.
“John’s position is this is a false allegation, and we feel we’ll be able to show that,” Adame said.
Wetteland played 12 seasons in the majors for the Rangers, Yankees, Expos and Dodgers before retiring in 2000. After winning a World Series in New York in 1996, where he was named the series MVP, he landed in Arlington where he spent the final four years of his career setting a team record of 150 saves.
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His final game was on Sept. 20, 2000; at age 33, after his Rangers contract expired during the offseason, he retired from baseball. Wetteland was inducted into the team's Hall of Fame in 2005.
According to a biography published by the Seattle Mariners, Wetteland spent three seasons as a roving pitching coordinator for the Texas Rangers beginning in 2002. In 2006 he worked as a bullpen coach for the Washington Nationals before heading to Seattle for two seasons in 2009 and 2010.
Wetteland was hospitalized in 2009 after reportedly considering suicide, though he later said his hospitalization was due to his elevated blood pressure and heart rate and that it had been addressed.
In between MLB coaching gigs, Wetteland, a longtime born-again Christian, coached baseball and taught Bible studies at Liberty Christian School, in Argyle, from 2007 to 2008, according to a report in The Dallas Morning News. A vice president of the school told the paper that Wetteland has had no association with the school since his departure.
Before joining the Rangers as a closer, Wetteland spent two seasons with the New York Yankees and three each with the Expos and Dodgers. The All-Star closed out his career with a record of 48-45, 330 saves, 804 strike-outs and a 2.93 ERA from 1989-2000.
Wetteland and his wife divorced in 2015. They have four children.
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BALTIMORE — A Baltimore student was shot and killed in a confrontation with a student from another high school during dismissal Friday afternoon, officials said.
The shooter fled but was caught by school police officers, who were outside during dismissal, and a gun was found near where the arrest was made, Harrison said. The student who was shot was taken to a hospital, where he was pronounced dead a short time later, he said.
“This is an extremely tragic situation, beyond tragic, happening on the grounds of a school in the beginning of the school year as school is opening,” Harrison said.
“This is a tragedy that almost has me at a loss for words, as this is the first week of school, ” Mayor Brandon Scott said at the news conference. Scott, an alumnus of the school, was already scheduled to be at the school Friday afternoon, he said. “When we have this loss of life in this way, I want us all to take a moment to really think about what that means for our young people. What we had to do in dealing with a school full of children who are crying yet again because they lost another classmate and what that means.” | https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/baltimore-high-school-student-fatally-shot-during-dismissal/2022/09/02/fa1e2bba-2b0a-11ed-a90a-fce4015dfc8f_story.html | 2022-09-02T22:30:41 | 0 | https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/baltimore-high-school-student-fatally-shot-during-dismissal/2022/09/02/fa1e2bba-2b0a-11ed-a90a-fce4015dfc8f_story.html |
The Queens woman married to the man accused of killing a delivery worker after months of threatening the eatery because of a quarrel over a condiment was indicted on weapons charges for the discovery of a closet full of illegal guns during a court-authorized search of her home, prosecutors said Friday.
Investigators conducted a search of the woman's Briarwood home back in June following charges filed against her late husband, Glenn Hirsch, who pleaded not to murder, weapon possession, menacing and other charges in Zhiwen Yan's death. Hirsch was found dead almost one month ago of an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound, sources said.
Police recovered a note reportedly left by Hirsch that maintained his innocence in killing of Yan, 45, who was gunned down on a Queens street April 30, while riding a scooter to make a delivery.
Dorothy Hirsch, 61, was indicted by a grand jury after eight weapons and hundreds of rounds of ammunition were found inside her apartment following a court-authorized search of the residence in connection to the delivery worker's slaying. Eight unregistered firearms, six of them semi-automatic, were allegedly found inside a closet.
Queens County District Attorney Melinda Katz said the 61-year-old is the sole owner of the residence.
“These deadly guns, which were recovered in an apartment that she alone owns and occupies, pose an inherent danger to countless nearby residents and the community at large," Katz said in a statement.
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Yan worked for more than a decade for Great Wall, a Chinese restaurant where Hirsch felt he didn’t get enough duck sauce with an order in November, prosecutors said. He was given more of the sweet-and-sour condiment but demanded a refund and called police when he didn’t get one, according to prosecutors.
Authorities say that over the months that followed, Hirsch damaged a Great Wall worker’s car, made threatening remarks to employees, including Yan, and pulled a gun on one of them.
On April 30, surveillance cameras captured Hirsch driving by Great Wall seven times in about two hours and then following Yan, according to prosecutors.
Attorney information for Dorothy Hirsch was not immediately available. After his arrest, Glenn Hirsch's lawyer said police "arrested the wrong man." | https://www.nbcnewyork.com/news/local/crime-and-courts/wife-of-man-accused-in-nyc-delivery-worker-slaying-indicted-for-illegal-weapons-cache/3849983/ | 2022-09-02T22:33:34 | 1 | https://www.nbcnewyork.com/news/local/crime-and-courts/wife-of-man-accused-in-nyc-delivery-worker-slaying-indicted-for-illegal-weapons-cache/3849983/ |
Taking the train this weekend? You might not have to wait as long for a train.
The MTA is helping New Yorkers get a head-start for their three-day weekend by adding more trains to Friday's afternoon service. The LIRR will run 11 extra afternoon trains to accommodate customers traveling early for the holiday weekend.
The Metro-North Railroad will operate three early-getaway trains on the Hudson Line and two extra trains on the Harlem Line on Friday.
Two earlier ferry crossings will operate on the Haverstraw-Ossining route and three earlier crossings will operate on the Newburgh-Beacon route.
New York City Transit will also have service changes across multiple lines that can be found here.
Metro-North trains will operate on a normal schedule on Saturday, and a Sunday schedule on both Sunday, Sept. 4 and Labor Day, Monday, Sept. 5.
LIRR trains will also operate on a normal schedule Saturday, and repeat that same service offering on Sunday as well. Trains will operate on a weekend/holiday schedule for Labor Day.
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For details, check the TrainTime app before traveling or visit new.mta.info. | https://www.nbcnewyork.com/news/local/lirr-metro-north-adding-more-trains-for-labor-day/3849992/ | 2022-09-02T22:33:54 | 0 | https://www.nbcnewyork.com/news/local/lirr-metro-north-adding-more-trains-for-labor-day/3849992/ |
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — A doctor in St. Petersburg is trying to help better detect monkeypox cases.
Dr. Bob Wallace of Love The Golden Rule clinic is seeking volunteers with monkeypox in hopes of developing a saliva test. Wallace is working with Biocollections Worldwide, Inc. based in Miami.
“We're looking for people who have active monkey pox lesions. We have to catch them while they're still active," Wallace explained.
Right now, Wallace said his clinic is testing by swabbing lesions. However, results may take three or four days to return, leaving people on edge as they wait.
Wallace said the company is seeking 400 tests in order to get FDA approval. However, responses have been slow. Wallace notes though that could validate the fact that cases are slowing down.
“It's been a relief because we don't want to see this continuing to spread," Wallace said.
Recently, the CDC noted it's cautiously optimistic cases have peaked. Major cities are seeing less cases being reported.
Dr. Jill Roberts with USF Public Health said people appear to be taking safety precautions seriously in order to prevent more infections from spreading.
"The groups that have been affected are really, really highly engaged in that public health messaging," Roberts said.
In Florida, the state's health department has reported nearly 2,000 cases. The state is third in the country when it comes to case totals.
The most are being recorded in Miami-Dade and Broward counties.
If you are someone with monkeypox and would like to volunteer to get tested, call Love The Golden Rule's office at 727-826-0700.
Volunteers will be compensated for their participation. | https://www.wtsp.com/article/news/local/pinellascounty/monkeypox-saliva-test-jynneos-st-petersburg-florida/67-4eaa41a9-b72f-4964-b447-f3c011e3d8bd | 2022-09-02T22:37:59 | 0 | https://www.wtsp.com/article/news/local/pinellascounty/monkeypox-saliva-test-jynneos-st-petersburg-florida/67-4eaa41a9-b72f-4964-b447-f3c011e3d8bd |
This photo, provided by North Mississippi Medical Center, shows NMMC employees and Salvation Army of Tupelo employees standing in front of an U.S. flag created from canned foods donated as part of a Labor Day food drive.
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TUPELO • North Mississippi Medical Center Volunteer Services recently donated more than 900 canned goods to the Salvation Army of Tupelo and Northeast Mississippi as part of a successful Labor Day food drive.
The Volunteer Services Department asked hospital employees to bring red, white and blue cans of food to the lobby to help construct a flag display in honor of Labor Day. Employees, as well as a few hospital visitors, responded enthusiastically, completing the flag with several bags of cans to spare.
“These cans will go directly to these ministries to feed our community,” said Captain Heather Dolby, explaining that the Salvation Army addresses food insecurity in two ways. “We offer food boxes through our social services office to fulfill at least three meals per person. We also serve over 200 hot, nutritious meals at lunch and dinner. Not everyone we serve is homeless — you’ll see families, veterans and people with disabilities.”
To encourage a little friendly competition, Volunteer Services awarded a pizza party to the department that donated the most cans. Information Technology Services won the party with 156 cans, followed closely by Home Health and Hospice with 124 cans.
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A head-on collision on the north service road of Interstate 20 resulted in the death of an Odessa man, according to Midland police.
MPD reported Friday that at approximately 7:45 a.m., officers and Midland Fire Department personnel responded to a two-vehicle collision in the 600 block of East Interstate 20.
Upon arrival, Investigators observed a 2021 Dodge Ram 1500 and a 2020 Nissan Rogue both with significant front-end damage.
The driver of the Nissan Rogue, Garrett Casey of Odessa was transported to the hospital by EMS where he later passed away due to his injuries, according to MPD.
“Initial Investigation determined that the vehicles collided head-on, on the north service road of Interstate 20,” MPD reported. “Next of kin has been notified. The investigation is ongoing.” | https://www.mrt.com/news/local/article/MPD-Odessan-dies-after-fatality-on-I-20-service-17415968.php | 2022-09-02T22:45:36 | 0 | https://www.mrt.com/news/local/article/MPD-Odessan-dies-after-fatality-on-I-20-service-17415968.php |
DALLAS — With an upcoming historic trip to the moon for NASA, a college class in Dallas has decided to get in on the excitement and have its own liftoff to celebrate.
On Saturday, NASA is planning to launch its new moon rocket on a test flight, after engine trouble halted the first countdown this week.
Managers said Tuesday they are changing fueling procedures to deal with the issue. A bad sensor also could be to blame for Monday's scrapped launch, they noted.
The 322-foot (98-meter) rocket — the most powerful ever built by NASA — remains on its pad at Kennedy Space Center with an empty crew capsule on top.
Dallas College’s Richland Campus was planning to have a watch party for the launch during its initial Friday flight but instead decided to create a more interactive experience for some of its students that same day.
On Friday, the campus’ Science, Technology, Engineering and Math – or STEM – program had its students build their own rockets. While not 322 feet tall, they had plenty of power to them. Just ask the director of the campus’ STEM institute Jason Treadway, who has been with the program since 2017.
"I mean, they go 1,500 feet in the air,” Treadway said. "It's just a cool way of exposing them to STEM."
Not just exposing the students to STEM but providing hands-on experience at the start of the semester.
“Giving them exposure, particularly early on,” Treadway said. “I think it's very important."
The students were building what is known as “Estes rockets,” which are reasonably-sized model rockets that are simple enough to build but complicated enough to learn from.
“They're having to critically think and problem-solve this,” Treadway said. “I want them to figure out what to do."
It’s a feeling that Jessica Gonzalez had at one point and convinced her to get into this field of work. She is the STEM Research Program Project Lead for the Richland Campus.
“We all have that moment that really determines whether or not you're going to go into a stem field,” Gonzalez said. “That moment is either determined by an experience such as this or by interacting with a certain faculty member or certain staff member. somebody who really makes a difference."
Daniel Dimitrov is a student in this program who got to fire off one of the rockets Friday afternoon.
"It went great,” Dimitrov said. “It went way better than I expected, honestly. We thought it wasn't going to go anywhere but it went really high. I was pretty surprised. It made a really cool sound. It's nothing that I've seen before."
Both Treadway and Gonzalez said this is also a great way for the students to get to know one another early in the semester and build trust in terms of building things and working on projects together.
“It’s a moment for these students to maybe come together, get to know other classmates, and get to know that this STEM center is here at Richland,” Gonzalez said. “We want to be a support system for all different types of careers.”
To learn more about the Richland STEM Resource Center, you can click here. | https://www.wfaa.com/article/news/local/dallas-college-students-build-rockets-upcoming-nasa-trip-to-moon/287-c70391b0-3324-4e6d-ab2b-a801b521ec20 | 2022-09-02T22:52:21 | 0 | https://www.wfaa.com/article/news/local/dallas-college-students-build-rockets-upcoming-nasa-trip-to-moon/287-c70391b0-3324-4e6d-ab2b-a801b521ec20 |
DALLAS — Just two days after the Black Police Association of Greater Dallas called out a white Dallas Police officer over a controversial design on a challenge coin, the drama behind that coin is escalating.
“We received an email here at the BPA,” said Terrance Hopkins, President of the Black Police Association of Greater Dallas.
Hopkins believes the email was sent by another officer.
In it, the unidentified person wrote, “Is this the way people inn the black community are viewed? Answer, HELL YES it is (down in those sections).”
”Well, the problem is, again, we are public servants. We serve the public. That includes everybody. That is supposed to be done fairly and without bias,” Hopkins said.
The person who wrote the email is referring to the images in a challenge coin that was designed and offered up for distribution and sale to Dallas Police Association members. The coin was designed to commemorate the 15th anniversary of Dallas Police Department’s South Central Patrol Division.
The coin included images of a dough boy, or common street reference for drug dealers. It had gold teeth. He was holding a stack of cash in one hand, and an assault rifle in the other. There was a flashy car with big rims, opposite a black and white patrol car. The name Big “T” Plaza is written across the coin. That’s a popular indoor flea market in Southern Dallas. The beat codes for neighborhoods in that area are also on the backside of the coin.
The email said, “If you work a beat in SC, You know damn well that IS the CULTURE. Gang Bangers and Hood Rats.” The writer added, “You want white people to see black people in a different light, then CHANGE YOUR CULTURE.”
Hopkins, Chief Eddie Garcia, other police officers, and community members believe that type of expressed bias has no place on the force.
“When somebody shows this type of bias, that should be alarming to any citizen. It doesn’t matter what race they are,” Hopkins explained.
The officer who designed the challenge coin is on administrative leave. Now, an investigation is underway into the person who sent the email to the Black Police Association of Greater Dallas.
“There is no way that any officer should be good with this type of dialogue regarding the citizens of the community,” Hopkins added. | https://www.wfaa.com/article/news/local/fallout-continues-dpd-controversial-challenge-coin/287-357fb022-478d-46e4-ac17-daeda67af443 | 2022-09-02T22:52:27 | 1 | https://www.wfaa.com/article/news/local/fallout-continues-dpd-controversial-challenge-coin/287-357fb022-478d-46e4-ac17-daeda67af443 |
Arrest warrants have been issued for a Fort Wayne couple accused of videotaping sex with a juvenile runaway and with an 18-year-old after using alcohol and drugs to coerce them.
Kirk W. Depoister, 47, and Stephanie N. Followell, 39, of the 4000 block of Oliver Street, are each charged with felony promotion of human sexual trafficking and felony possession of child pornography. They face two to 12 years in prison on the first charge and six months to 18 months on the child pornography charge.
The two were charged Thursday but were not in custody as of Friday evening.
On July 21, police were called to the home about a domestic incident with an armed person, which turned out to be a physical altercation between Depoister and the 18-year-old, according to the probable cause affidavits written by Fort Wayne Police Sgt. Todd Battershell.
Depositer told police that he videotaped sexual encounters between the 18-year-old and his live-in girlfriend, Followell, and allowed it due to his erectile dysfunction. The 18-year-old said the couple gave him money, food, shelter and transportation to have sex with her, and they plied him with alcohol and drugs and threatened him, which led to police being called to the home.
The 18-year-old also told police he knew of a 17-year-old they’d had a similar situation with. Using a search warrant, police found a video of Followell with a juvenile male on her phone, court documents said.
The juvenile said he’d lived with the couple when he was 16-year-old runaway in July and that they both knew his age. They told him the video would be published, and he’d receive half of whatever it earned, the probable cause affidavit stated.
Followell was also charged Wednesday with other sexually related crimes, two counts of felony sexual misconduct with a minor and one count of incest. The incidents happened around May 7, according to court records.
Two teens were staying at the house and were given alcohol and a controlled substance. The younger teen told police he was given his own bottle of vodka and a marijuana cartridge and that he’d been drunk and high all day.
While Followell’s fiancée and the older teen were out getting more alcohol, Followell allegedly initiated sexual activities with the younger juvenile, according to the probable cause document.
No court date has been set and no bail amount is listed online. | https://www.journalgazette.net/local/fort-wayne-couple-charged-with-sex-trafficking-teens/article_1e624f44-2b04-11ed-9720-bf816cf57677.html | 2022-09-02T22:57:10 | 1 | https://www.journalgazette.net/local/fort-wayne-couple-charged-with-sex-trafficking-teens/article_1e624f44-2b04-11ed-9720-bf816cf57677.html |
SCRANTON, Pa. — Shoppers filled the aisles inside CTown Supermarket along South Washington Avenue in Scranton on Friday morning.
The store held its grand opening, and customers couldn't wait to peruse the products.
There hasn't been a grocery store in this part of town for about seven years, and people nearby were excited to have one again.
"I think it is so good because usually, I have to take two hours to get on a bus just to go to Walmart. So I'm happy that this is on this side," Stephanie Jones said.
Jacinto Marquez is the owner of this CTown location. The supermarket chain is based in the New York City area. This is the first and the largest CTown Supermarket in our area.
Marquez says they've been working on bringing a store back to the neighborhood for some time.
"I was thinking that we would do good business, and I have a feeling that we're going to do good here," said Marquez.
Customers are happy because CTown focuses its products on the surrounding neighborhoods.
"We were checking around, and that's why thought if we bring the right products, we're going to get the customers here," Marquez said.
Hector Ramos lives in Taylor and is originally from the Bronx. He says he used to shop at other CTown Supermarkets and is happy to have an option for certain products here.
"We're going to try it out because in New York they had it they had a lot of Spanish products, so we'll see what's happening here."
CTown will also offer local delivery to customers and have monthly raffles with a variety of prizes for participating customers.
Check out WNEP's YouTube channel. | https://www.wnep.com/article/news/local/lackawanna-county/ctown-supermarket-opens-in-south-scranton-southside-south-washington/523-a870799f-f1cc-488e-8c33-1bf45830feb2 | 2022-09-02T23:00:51 | 0 | https://www.wnep.com/article/news/local/lackawanna-county/ctown-supermarket-opens-in-south-scranton-southside-south-washington/523-a870799f-f1cc-488e-8c33-1bf45830feb2 |
TOBYHANNA, Pa. — A short drive through Tobyhanna State Park in Monroe County tells the tale of a busy holiday weekend ahead.
After taking off during the pandemic, the camping craze is still going strong as all 140 camping spots at Tobyhanna State Park are booked this holiday weekend.
Park manager Lee Dillon and his staff are hard at work preparing the grounds as campers roll in.
"We get a lot of picnickers. We get a lot of people over in the campgrounds for a couple of nights just to enjoy this last summer weekend," Dillon said. "It's nonstop. They're mowing grass, making sure everything is cleaned up, replacing signs, and just making sure that all around that the entire park and not just the campgrounds (are) ready to receive our visitors."
Dan Clerico and his wife came up from Palmer Township and enjoyed some pork roll and egg sandwiches after a morning of mountain biking.
"This is our third trip up here this year. They have a big five-mile loop trail around the lake. It's really nice to walk or hike or mountain bike."
According to camp staff, many sites were booked up months ago in preparation for one of the last big camping weekends of the summer.
"Weekends usually get pretty packed," Clerico said. "I have stuff booked out till next year, so eleven months from now, I have stuff booked out."
"It's our last really big one," Dillon said.
The park is expecting to reach capacity by Friday night.
Dillon hopes people take advantage of the opportunity to kick back and relax
"Enjoy your surroundings, enjoy your weekend, understand that it's going to be busy and there's going to be a lot of people, but take this opportunity to enjoy this holiday weekend."
Check out WNEP’s YouTube channel. | https://www.wnep.com/article/news/local/monroe-county/area-campgrounds-near-capacity-for-holiday-weekend-tobyhanna-state-park/523-73377de4-09ff-4923-bf4d-0befafc5a65b | 2022-09-02T23:00:57 | 0 | https://www.wnep.com/article/news/local/monroe-county/area-campgrounds-near-capacity-for-holiday-weekend-tobyhanna-state-park/523-73377de4-09ff-4923-bf4d-0befafc5a65b |
SHAMOKIN, Pa. — Pastor James Bowers and his Wife have run God's Chuckwagon for the last 13 years. The mobile soup kitchen is based in the Shamokin area and serves meals to people in need.
About a month ago, God's Chuckwagon went from serving four days a week to one.
"We get a lot of food donations, but monetary wasn't there to pay for the fuel bills, utilities, and the building," Pastor Bowers said.
Pastor Bowers says God's Chuckwagon had to move out of its building in Coal Township because of that decrease in donations.
"We were getting $300 to $400 a month in donations and utility bills, and the upkeep is over $1,000, so we had to shut the building down for now."
Despite these obstacles, Bowers and his wife are still serving meals — a lot of them. They are preparing the food at their home.
"We did 248 meals, I believe it was, (in the past month)."
God's Chuckwagon is holding a fundraiser in hopes of getting back inside this building.
The goal is to collect 2,500 pairs of new or gently used shoes. Bowers says the shoes will go to people in Honduras, and God's Chuckwagon can make around $1,000 through the fundraiser. The money will help them get back inside their building.
"We're just looking for help from people for donations, so we don't have to shut down completely. That might be in the future if we don't soon get help."
Shoes can be dropped off at various places in the Shamokin area, including Seventh Street Primitive Church. The fundraiser runs through October 28.
Check out WNEP’s YouTube channel. | https://www.wnep.com/article/news/local/northumberland-county/gods-chuckwagon-looking-for-donations-of-shoes-soup-kitchen-fundraiser-needy-hungry/523-dd09f4c3-ca64-48f3-9f8a-81f11c9a2c15 | 2022-09-02T23:01:03 | 0 | https://www.wnep.com/article/news/local/northumberland-county/gods-chuckwagon-looking-for-donations-of-shoes-soup-kitchen-fundraiser-needy-hungry/523-dd09f4c3-ca64-48f3-9f8a-81f11c9a2c15 |
Flagstaff police responded early Thursday to Coconino High School after a student pulled out a knife on campus.
According to Flagstaff Police Department spokesperson Sgt. Odis Brockman, the incident occurred while students were playing football.
Brockman said one student was hit by another, and responded by pulling out a knife and chasing the other student with it.
According to an email sent to parents, administrators were able to intervene and keep everyone safe until police arrived. In that same email, Flagstaff Unified School District noted it would follow disciplinary policies in responding to the incident.
Police are still investigating what happened, and the case has been referred to detectives. | https://azdailysun.com/news/local/attempted-stabbing-at-coconino-high-school-on-thursday/article_97234db4-2af2-11ed-b5c2-1f449b82dace.html | 2022-09-02T23:04:37 | 0 | https://azdailysun.com/news/local/attempted-stabbing-at-coconino-high-school-on-thursday/article_97234db4-2af2-11ed-b5c2-1f449b82dace.html |
NAZ Elite announced Friday that the team is scratching their Olympic Trials Marathon winner from the 20K national championship race.
Aliphine Tuliamuk was scheduled to chase after her 12th total USATF title in New Haven, Connecticut, on Labor Day, but "due to some lower leg pain that cropped up midweek," the team's weekly newsletter said, "we are going to take the cautious approach and stay home for treatment."
Tuliamuk was set to compete for a 12th career USATF title, second of 2022 after winning the 25K championship race and fourth with NAZ Elite.
She'll also be missing out on some practice as she prepares for November's World Marathon Major in the Big Apple.
NAZ Elite Executive Director Ben Rosario said Thursday, before the team decided to shut Tuliamuk down to deal with the leg issue, that they wanted her to approach the championship race with the New City Marathon in mind.
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“Whenever you are in a segment where you are getting ready for such a big marathon and you're doing a race or two as part of the lead-up, part of those races is to hone your skills," Rosario said. "And so in New York she’ll have to be really patient, she’ll have to be OK with periods of the race where others dictate the pace and she relaxes.”
Rosario said he thought she would see those types of situations -- in addition to knowing how to act as an aggressor during a race -- in New Haven, where a stellar field is ready to be released that includes Keira D'Amato, Kim Conley, Emily Sisson and Rachel Smith.
“Should be a good one,” Rosario said.
Though the goal was for Tuliamuk to gain experience and another USATF title, Rosario estimated her fitness level wasn't quite as the same point as runners in the field who are currently deeper into their marathon training.
Mike Hartman can be reached at 556-2255 or at mhartman@azdailysun.com. Follow him on Twitter @AZDS_Hartman. | https://azdailysun.com/sports/local/naz-elite-this-week-tuliamuk-scratched-from-20k-title-race/article_1d029bde-2b0b-11ed-83dc-f3c4b2204fde.html | 2022-09-02T23:04:43 | 0 | https://azdailysun.com/sports/local/naz-elite-this-week-tuliamuk-scratched-from-20k-title-race/article_1d029bde-2b0b-11ed-83dc-f3c4b2204fde.html |
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) – Crews battled a two-alarm grass fire in the Little Beach area early Thursday morning, Gearhart Fire Department said.
The fire department said they were dispatched at 2:39 a.m. to the approximately 20-foot by 50-foot fire they found traveling to a tree line.
A second alarm was called due to how fast the fire was growing, the size and distance crews had to travel, GFD said.
After further assessment, crews determined the fire grew to an estimated 50 feet by 400 feet.
GFD noted they were able to access the fire by making a fire trail to carry equipment down to the scene. Crews said they also had to remove trees and Scotch Broom for safe turnaround and fire escape routes, should the fire grow out of control.
By 5:20 a.m., GFD said the fire was under control — adding the Oregon Department of Forestry will assist to ensure the fire is completely out.
Gearhart Fire said the cause was identified as an unattended debris burn near the shoreline earlier that night. Officials remind the public that debris, pile and driftwood burning is prohibited. | https://www.koin.com/local/oregon-coast/gearhart-fd-unattended-burn-sparked-2-alarm-little-beach-fire/ | 2022-09-02T23:04:52 | 0 | https://www.koin.com/local/oregon-coast/gearhart-fd-unattended-burn-sparked-2-alarm-little-beach-fire/ |
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — Authorities in Washington County say an undercover sting operation captured five alleged child predators Thursday.
Authorities with the Washington County Sheriff’s Office reportedly used social media networks posing as underaged boys and girls.
People would contact the undercover officers and set up a meeting for sex and when the people arrived they would be contacted by police and arrested on the spot, Washington County Sheriff’s Office officials said in a press release Friday.
The five individuals arrested Thursday — 41-year-old Washougal resident Chad Leonard Gruelle, 25-year-old Vancouver resident Nicholas Smith, 55-year-old Hillsboro resident John Bucher, 25-year-old Portland resident Aubrey Quinn-Ward, and 23-year-old Beaverton resident Michael David King — are being charged with felony crimes of luring a minor and online sexual corruption of a child in the first degree.
Officials with the Washington County Sheriff’s Office said the agency regularly conducts undercover operations targeting child predators.
Police encourage parents to help their children be safe and to be aware of what websites children are using.
Detectives think there may be more victims of these five individuals and ask anyone with additional information to call the Sheriff’s office at 503-846-2700. | https://www.koin.com/local/washington-county/5-face-felonies-in-connection-with-undercover-child-predator-sting/ | 2022-09-02T23:04:58 | 1 | https://www.koin.com/local/washington-county/5-face-felonies-in-connection-with-undercover-child-predator-sting/ |
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — A field fire was threatening to reach a home in Washington County on Friday afternoon, officials said.
According to Tualatin Valley Fire & Rescue, crews responded to a field fire at Southwest McNay and McCormick Hill Road around 2:15 p.m. They said the blaze was about half an acre in size at the time.
Flames were reportedly running uphill towards a home as firefighters worked to “simultaneously attack the flame front of the fire and protect the home.”
However, within about half an hour of their arrival, crews had the fire under control and stopped it before it was able to reach any structures.
Thankfully, no injuries were reported as a result of the blaze.
There is no word on what sparked the fire in the first place.
This is a developing story. KOIN 6 News has a crew on the way to the scene to learn more. | https://www.koin.com/local/washington-county/field-fire-threatening-to-reach-home-in-washington-county/ | 2022-09-02T23:05:04 | 1 | https://www.koin.com/local/washington-county/field-fire-threatening-to-reach-home-in-washington-county/ |
AUSTIN, Texas — Ahead of the Labor Day holiday weekend, the Austin Police Department is reminding residents to keep their motorized watercraft away from Lake Austin.
APD said it will be enforcing the city ordinance that prohibits the operation of personal watercraft on Lake Austin through the holiday weekend. That means personal watercraft, wet bikes, motorized surfboards and similar devices are banned.
Those watercraft will be banned on Lake Austin beginning at sunset on Friday, Sept. 2 until Tuesday, Sept. 6 at sunrise.
Non-motorized devices like kayaks, canoes and paddleboards can still be used along with watercraft designed for the conventional manner of sitting or standing in the vessel.
APD said the annual ban on personal watercraft is necessary to ensure the safety of the public that make use of the lake and parks over the Labor Day holiday.
This ban only applies to Lake Austin.
APD said officers will be patrolling the lake this weekend and urges people using the waterway to follow the Texas Water Safety Act and City of Austin boating laws and ordinances.
APD said that one of those laws that boaters might not be aware of is the Required Response to Police Water Safety Vessel. The operator of a vessel underway, on sighting a rotating or flashing blue beacon light, shall reduce power immediately and bring the vessel to a no-wake speed and subsequent stop until the intention of the water safety vessel is understood.
The department also reminds the public about the extension of the new no/slow-wake zone on Lake Austin by the Pennybacker Bridge.
Police urge all boaters to practice safe boating and to call 9-1-1 for all reckless operations of boats or emergencies.
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BOISE, Idaho —
This story originally appeared in the Idaho Press.
With hot temperatures forecasted and the state experiencing elevated fire danger, experts are urging recreationists to take extra caution with campfires during the long holiday weekend.
“Because of the tinder-dry conditions of Idaho’s forests and rangelands after two straight months of hot, above-normal temperatures in July and August, it should be abundantly clear to everyone that it’s imperative to be careful with your campfires over Labor Day weekend,” said Steve Stuebner, state coordinator of the Recreate Responsibly Idaho campaign, in a press release from that organization.
Statewide, wildfire danger as of Thursday morning ranged from high to extreme, the release said, noting that “all it takes is just one mistake to ignite a potentially catastrophic wildfire.”
The Moose Fire was reportedly ignited by a careless camper, the release said. However, officials from Boise National Forest have “observed an uptick in the number of campfires that had been extinguished properly and a reduction in trash left behind by campers,” the release said.
“That was certainly welcome news to hear that we’re getting improved compliance on campfire safety,” Stuebner said. “We hope that continues.”
Recreationists can learn more about fire risk at their destination by visiting the fire risk information page on the Idaho Department of Lands website, or the Bureau of Land Management’s page about fire risk on its land, as well as national forest land.
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WASHINGTON (WJHL) — Rep. Diana Harshbarger will hold four events next week to share updates from Washington with constituents and answer their questions.
Four “Coffee With Your Congresswoman” events will take place across the region:
Jefferson City Coffee
- When: Tuesday, September 6 at 2:00 p.m. EST
- Where: Jefferson City Public Library, 108 City Center Drive Jefferson City, TN 37760
Mountain City Coffee
- When: Wednesday, September 7 at 10:00 a.m. EST
- Where: Johnson County Senior Citizen Center, 128 College Street, Mountain City, TN 37683
Blountville Coffee
- When: Thursday, September 8 at 9:00 a.m. EST
- Where: Ron Ramsey Agricultural Center, 140 Spurgeon Lane, Blountville, TN 37617
Seymour Coffee
- When: Friday, September 9 at 10:00 a.m. EST
- Where: Seymour Public Library, 137 West Macon Lane, Seymour, TN 37865
Constituents are encouraged to RSVP by emailing TN01.RSVP@mail.house.gov. | https://www.wjhl.com/news/local/harshbarger-to-host-coffee-with-your-congresswoman-events-next-week/ | 2022-09-02T23:12:27 | 1 | https://www.wjhl.com/news/local/harshbarger-to-host-coffee-with-your-congresswoman-events-next-week/ |
KINGSPORT, Tenn. (WJHL) — The Kingsport Aquatic Center will go the dogs on Saturday, Sept. 10.
That’s when the facility will host its annual Drool Pawty.
From 1–3 p.m., dog owners will be able to bring their furry friends for some fun at the aquatic center’s outdoor water park, where dogs will be allowed to swim in the toddler play area.
Admission is $5 per dog and there is a limit of two dogs per person. Each dog’s handler must be over 18 years old and bring leashes with them. Dogs must be up-to-date on vaccinations and records are required to register.
To register, visit www.swimkingsport.com and look for the “Special Events” page under the “Programming and Calendar” link. You can also call 423-343-9758 for more information. | https://www.wjhl.com/news/local/kingsport-aquatic-center-to-host-annual-drool-pawty-on-sept-10/ | 2022-09-02T23:12:33 | 0 | https://www.wjhl.com/news/local/kingsport-aquatic-center-to-host-annual-drool-pawty-on-sept-10/ |
CARTER COUNTY, Tenn. (WJHL) — Schools in the Hampton area were placed under a soft lockdown after a report of shots fired near the area on Friday.
According to Carter County Sheriff’s Office Public Information Officer Abby Frye, the incident occurred around noon when Carter County 911 received a report of shots fired near the Subway in the Hampton area.
Officers responded to the area and determined there was no danger to any school. It was reported that a private citizen on private property had discharged a firearm for target practice.
As a result, schools were placed on a temporarily soft lockdown as a precaution due to the nature of the original 911 call, which was lifted once officers found there was no threat to the schools. | https://www.wjhl.com/news/local/target-practice-leads-to-local-schools-on-temporary-lockdown/ | 2022-09-02T23:12:39 | 0 | https://www.wjhl.com/news/local/target-practice-leads-to-local-schools-on-temporary-lockdown/ |
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WJHL) – Tennessee has 189 confirmed cases of monkeypox as of Friday, according to the Tennessee Department of Health (TDH).
The TDH’s Monkeypox Response Epidemiologic Report stated on Friday that of those 189, five are within the Northeast Region. The Northeast Region consists of Hawkins, Hancock, Greene, Carter, Washington, Johnson and Unicoi counties.
The Sullivan County/Blountville region does not have any confirmed cases of monkeypox as of Friday, the TDH reports.
Those five cases make up 3% of Tennessee’s total monkeypox cases. The Nashville/Davidson County region makes up 52% of the total cases with 98 confirmed.
The majority of all of Tennessee’s cases are among men, with a median age of 33. In total, 179 of the cases are among men, which translates to 95% of all the state’s cases. | https://www.wjhl.com/news/local/tdh-5-confirmed-monkeypox-cases-in-northeast-tennessee/ | 2022-09-02T23:12:45 | 1 | https://www.wjhl.com/news/local/tdh-5-confirmed-monkeypox-cases-in-northeast-tennessee/ |
JONESBOROUGH, Tenn. (WHL) — Cow pastures are morphing into cul-de-sacs all around Tennessee’s oldest town, which finds itself in the midst of a residential building boom.
The town recorded 102 single-family building permits from January through July this year with a value of $21.4 million. The dollar value is nearly triple last year’s to this point and well above double the 2020 number, while the number of units from those two years was in the high 30s.
Mayor Chuck Vest said the COVID-19 pandemic jump-started growth in the town, which even before the pandemic saw its population increase by a higher percentage (16%) from 2010 to 2020 than nearly any other Northeast Tennessee locality.
“We saw an influx of new people moving from California and New York and New Jersey, Arizona, Colorado, all over,” Vest said. “And it’s continued to come.”
In fact, the total permits through July exceeded the previous full years in both value and number. There were 74 permits pulled with a $16 million value in 2020, followed by 75 valued at $17.4 million all of last year.
The action has even attracted national builder D.R. Horton to the scene, with records showing the company pulling about three dozen permits between March and July. Vest said the people moving in include a fair number who are retiring here, but others are bringing families.
“They say Tennessee, and East Tennessee in particular, is a great place to educate their children, so it’s a pretty good mix (of ages) right now,” Vest said.
He said the town currently has sufficient water and wastewater infrastructure to handle the growth even with a low property tax rate ($1.20 per $100 of assessed value). Vest said property tax revenues aren’t enormous, but that commercial growth is beginning to follow, with sales tax revenue coming along with it.
In his observation, a good number of new residents are purposefully leaving areas they see as high cost and not sufficiently conservative as much as they are gravitating to the area’s natural beauty.
“In most cases now the vast majority of them are coming from places where they feel like their freedoms have been infringed on and they feel like this is somewhat of a sanctuary here in Tennessee and in Jonesborough,” he said.
While there’s no quantitative evidence to back that up at this point — no peer-reviewed studies out of East Tennessee State University (ETSU) about specific migration patterns post-COVID — Vest said he believes the town’s elected leadership would do well to concern itself with working to maintain the things that make Jonesborough attractive and that the revenue to support good infrastructure will follow.
“That’s what’s attracted people here, and we’ve got to make sure we protect that and nourish it as much as we can, because that’s what keeps us here and that’s what attracts them, so that’s going to be the most important thing to me.”
Even with a housing slowdown predicted nationally, Vest said he expects continued growth in the town, which likely has crested 6,000 residents by now (its estimated July 2021 population was 5,954). That would put the town at double its 1990 population of 3,091. Fifty years ago, Jonesborough barely had 1,500 residents.
“The things that have attracted people to East Tennessee is not going to change,” he said. “The people who are coming here because they’re not happy in New York or California or anywhere else … that’s going to continue, the governments are not going to change in those places.
“I think whenever you see school years end we’ll see an increase in the number of families moving here, I think you’ll see people continue to retire. So as long as we keep this great quality of life we have here people are going to be attracted to it and it’s going to continue.” | https://www.wjhl.com/news/local/whos-building-that/jonesborough-housing-starts-nearly-triple-last-years/ | 2022-09-02T23:12:51 | 1 | https://www.wjhl.com/news/local/whos-building-that/jonesborough-housing-starts-nearly-triple-last-years/ |
LAKE COUNTY, Fla. – The Lake County Sheriff’s Office released a 911 call made by a woman from a mobile home park near Clermont made when she ran for help after she was raped and two others were killed Wednesday, according to the sheriff’s office.
Deputies said Sandra Gaudino, 38, and Ty Finister, 17, were both killed at a mobile home located at 244 Jewelfish Road in the Thousand Trails Resort.
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Deputies were notified of the killings and responded to the mobile home park Wednesday at 2 p.m. when a third victim called them, telling them she witnessed Justin Lamar Jones, 41, beat Finister, the suspect’s stepson, to death with a mallet.
The woman said Jones then tied her up and sexually battered her repeatedly before she managed to escape and call for help, according to an arrest affidavit. After the woman ran over to a neighbor’s camper, that neighbor called 911.
“I have a (woman) that ran over to my camper and said (the suspect) raped and killed... Just hysterical, crying, just very freaked out,” he said in the 911 call of the woman who escaped from Jones. “He supposedly left in his truck... looking for (the victim).”
He then passed the phone over to the victim and she told the operator she doesn’t know what weapons Jones had, but he threatened to kill her before tying her up and raping her.
“He said he was threatening to kill me with a hammer... because I woke up and I just (see him) beating on top of (Finister) and I’m like, yelling at him to stop,” the woman told the 911 operator.
Investigators said Jones hit both Gaudino, his partner, and Finister with a mallet. Jones also placed a trash bag over the 17-year-old’s head after hitting him, deputies said.
When the 911 operator asked if this was aligned with Jones’ usual behavior, the woman responded he had previously “punched the walls and a bunch of other stuff causing property damage” at an out-of-state duplex in her mother’s name.
“Besides that... it’s like a rough relationship because he also, he was drunk,” the woman said in the 911 call. “He told me, like, before, he left to get me Arby’s or whatever, ‘If you don’t stay in there, I’m going to kill you and then I’m going to kill all your dogs and then I’m going to kill myself...’ He literally told me, ‘My life is over. It’s too late for saying sorry.’”
The 911 operator told the woman she “put up an incredible fight.”
Investigators said Jones confessed to both killings.
Jones has been charged with two counts of first-degree murder, sexual battery and kidnapping.
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APOPKA, Fla. – Alma Fletcher turned to News 6 and Make Ends Meet for help securing a working electric hospital bed for her 25-year-old paralyzed daughter, when she had already been waiting for Medicaid assistance for more than a year.
“It doesn’t mean anything to them,” she said. “No empathy, no empathy.”
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Fletcher contacted News 6 two weeks ago and demonstrated how the electric bed already provided by Medicaid was not operating properly and needed to be replaced.
“It’s broken,” she said.
As News 6 first reported, Fletcher presented a doctor’s prescription to Medicaid earlier this year that stated a replacement bed was “medically necessary.”
Her daughter, Danielle Sampson, was just 15 when she was hit by a stray bullet from the gun of a burglar on the run on July 29, 2012. She was in the back seat of her family’s van when a bullet hit her in the head.
She will never walk or talk again.
News 6 contacted veteran Orlando attorney Dan Newlin who had already helped gather community donations to purchase a new home for the family back in June 2018.
“We’ll get her the best,” Newlin promised, after learning of the family’s dilemma.
On Aug. 22, a new state-of-the-art electric bed with battery backup was delivered to the family’s home.
The Newlin firm paid for everything.
“This is getting results, this is what getting results looks like,” a smiling Fletcher said. “After one year to get a bed, what, in two weeks. Oh, my God, that’s awesome!”
As for Newlin’s kindness, Fletcher simply said, “Kudos to Mr. Newlin and kudos to you. Thanks to God and thanks to you guys and all you do for the community. It’s a wonderful feeling.”
Fletcher told News 6 she is thinking about founding a nonprofit organization to help other families in need.
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ARKADELPHIA, Ark. — Prosecutors have charged a southwest Arkansas man with 132 counts accusing him of sexually assaulting 31 children over 25 years.
Court records show Barry Walker, 58, of Glenwood, is charged with rape, engaging a child in sexually explicit conduct, computer exploitation of a child, producing or directing a sexual performance by a child and distributing or possessing material depicting child sex.
Prosecuting Attorney Dan Turner said Thursday that all of the victims were girls who were younger than 14.
“Initially, it was reported by a victim, which led to the defendant's residence” and discovery of the other victims, Turner said.
Affidavits filed in the case say victims told investigators that Walker raped them. Authorities found videos of the rapes taking place, including with other children present, the documents say.
A woman who answered a phone call to public defender Winston Mathis, who was appointed to represent Walker, declined to identify herself and said that Mathis is prohibited by public defender rules from commenting.
Walker has pleaded not guilty to many of the charges and awaits arraignment next week on the remaining counts, according to Turner.
The crimes occurred from 1997 until earlier this year, according to court documents.
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OKLAHOMA, USA — The Oklahoma State Department of Education (OSDE) is now accepting applications for Purple Star Campus designations.
The Purple Star program helps schools support military-connected children and families. The program is designed to help schools respond to the educational and personal challenges military-connected students may face during a school transition. Officials say these students may face academic and emotional stress when frequently changing schools due to military stationing.
Purple Star Schools provide academic and wraparound support services with the goal of keeping those students on track to be college, workforce, and life-ready.
There are nearly 30,000 military-connected students in Oklahoma public schools.
“We know the reality of military life is frequent mobility, with these families moving three times more often than others,” said State Superintendent Joy Hofmeister. “The Purple Star program recognizes the sacrifices these men and women make for our country, and we must prioritize the education and well-being of their children. I encourage districts already serving the unique needs of military-connected students to apply to become a Purple Star Campus or begin the process to build out supports that would allow them to qualify in the future.”
List of school district qualifications:
- Designate a staff member to serve as a military liaison to students and families.
- Maintain an easily accessible webpage with resources specific to military students and families, including relocation assistance, records transfer, academic planning, counseling services, etc.
- Operate and maintain a student-led transition program to help facilitate military-connected students’ entry into the school/district.
- Provide school employees with professional development related to military-connected students.
- Offer an initiative to recognize a military child, partner with a military installation or issue a resolution in support of military children and families.
Schools who serve military-connected students can apply to be a Purple Star campus in two phases. If districts qualify with the above criteria, the application deadline is Oct. 3 for the first phase. Applications will reopen in Jan. 2023 for districts that need time to build their program with a deadline of Feb. 28.
Districts who are interested can request a link to an application by emailing Elizabeth Suddath, OSDE’s assistant deputy superintendent of student support, at Elizabeth.Suddath@sde.ok.gov.
Oklahoma is the 12th state in the nation to implement the Purple Star program. To see a recent research report on the impact of the Purple Star program in four states, click here.
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Bond granted to man accused of sexually assaulting child
This article contains a discussion and description of sexual assault and sexual violence. If you or someone you know experienced sexual violence, you can call La Piñon's 24-Hour Crisis Hotline at 575-526-3437 or go to www.lapinon.org/contact
LAS CRUCES – A judge granted a $25,000 unsecured bond to a man accused of sexually assaulting a child Friday after the man’s defense raised questions about the allegations.
Luis Martinez, 57, is charged with criminal sexual penetration of a minor in the first degree. Police booked Martinez into the Doña Ana County Detention Center on Aug. 29 after his arrest the same day.
According to an affidavit penned by Las Cruces Detective Veronica De La O, the mother of a 15-year-old girl reported to police that Martinez had raped her daughter in 2015. The mother told a police officer that she noticed her daughter performing poorly in school and seemed depressed.
When the mother asked her daughter about the cause of her behavior, the mother told police that her daughter said Martinez had raped her when she was 9 years old. De La O said in her affidavit that the the15-year-old girl told forensic interviewers at La Piñon that Martinez assaulted her when she was staying with a family member who at the time was married to Martinez.
Martinez’s attorney, Michael Cain, raised issues with the timeline during a Friday hearing to determine if Martinez should remain in jail. Cain said there were serious questions about why the 15-year-old decided to wait so long to tell someone about the abuse.
Additionally, Cain raised issue regarding why the girl’s mother decided to wait a year to tell the police after her daughter told her about the allegations. Those two points suggested that the prosecutor’s evidence against Martinez should be questioned.
Cain, who told the court he’d been family friends with Martinez’s fiancé’s family, also said that Martinez is facing a slew of medical issues and owns an audio installation business in Las Cruces.
An assistant district attorney pointed out that people who experience sexual assault often do not immediately report the experience. He added that, while he personally does not hold that jailing people is a sound practice, the circumstances of this case warranted such action.
Tanner also pointed to Martinez’s criminal past in the motion requesting the hearing. Specifically, a Puerto Rican court convicted Martinez of murder in 1987.
“(Martinez) has a violent conviction in his past and could have the motive to become violent with the victim and/or witnesses that would testify,” the motion stated.
In the end, 3rd Judicial District Judge Conrad Perea decided that Martinez was dangerous but that there were conditions of release to ensure the public’s safety. Perea granted Martinez a $25,000 unsecured bond and barred him from interacting with children. Martinez would only have to pay the bond if he violated the conditions of release.
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INDIANAPOLIS — Indianapolis Animal Care Services took in more than two dozen dogs from a home Friday, despite being over capacity.
The shelter said they responded to a request for assistance, which led to 28 dogs being brought into their facility.
“This large intake is forcing us to put up more temporary crates and increasing the workload for our already overworked staff,” said IACS deputy director Katie Trennepohl. "The animals coming into the building and the animals already with us need our help, but we also need help from the community.”
Like many animal shelters across the country, IACS has been at or near capacity in recent years. They are again putting out a call to those who are looking to adopt a pet to visit the shelter to help free kennel space for the dogs that were taken in Friday, among others. Those dogs aren't yet available to be adopted, but IACS said "we still have plenty of other dogs looking for new homes."
The shelter will be open from 10 a.m. until 5:30 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday, but closed Monday for Labor Day. The shelter is located at 2600 S. Harding St. on the southwest side of Indianapolis.
IACS also said last month they are looking for people willing to foster a pet.
GALLERY: IACS takes in 28 dogs from home
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BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) — The families of two military veterans from Alabama who are missing in Ukraine this week met virtually with federal government officials and Ukraine’s ambassador, Oksana Markarova, and participated in two Ukrainian-American events to observe that country’s Independence Day.
Alex Drueke, 39, and Andy Huynh, 27, went missing after their unit came under heavy fire in the Kharkiv region of northeastern Ukraine near the Russian border June 9.
“It was wonderful to hear first-hand from the Ambassador that Alex and Andy are a priority along with all their prisoners of war,” Drueke’s mother, Bunny Drueke, said after Thursday’s conversation with Markarova and six members of the U.S. Department of State.
“She also agreed to help us get a letter to President (Volodymyr) Zelensky thanking him for calling our men heroes and asking him not to forget them.”
Huynh’s fiancee, Joy Black, said she was glad to be able to tell Markarova why he wanted to help Ukraine, according to a statement from the families.
“It just laid on Andy’s heart to see teenage boys in Ukraine joining the Army to try to protect their homes,” she said. “Andy felt called to help, and Alex did too, and I could tell that touched her.”
Drueke and Huynh are believed to have been taken into the Donetsk region. Russia and the so-called Donetsk People’s Republic currently control the majority of the region. The U.S. does not recognize the sovereignty of the DPR and has no diplomatic relations with them, making it necessary for Ukraine to lead efforts to get the men released.
Neither Russia nor the DPR has confirmed any information about the missing men.
Drueke, an Army veteran, served two tours in Iraq while Huynh served four years in the U.S. Marines.
Both Black and Bunny Drueke also recently participated in two Ukrainian-American events in Huntsville and Birmingham to celebrate Ukraine’s Independence Day.
“The more Ukrainians I meet, the more I understand why Alex fell in love with the people and the place when he got there,” Bunny Drueke said. “They love freedom the same way we do in America.”
The families’ statement did not provide any details about the men’s current status. | https://www.cbs42.com/news/local/missing-alabama-military-vets-families-meet-with-ukraine-officials/ | 2022-09-02T23:25:53 | 0 | https://www.cbs42.com/news/local/missing-alabama-military-vets-families-meet-with-ukraine-officials/ |
A married couple from Collin County is facing several charges after being accused of forcing one woman into a dog kennel and burning her with boiling water while living off the inheritance of a different woman needing constant care.
According to a number of arrest warrant affidavits obtained by NBC 5, on Feb. 1 deputies with the Collin County Sheriff's Office went to a home near Wylie on the 100 block of Park Drive on a report that a woman was being held against her will for several months.
Deputies found the woman in a room of the home and said she had fresh cuts on her face and severe burns on both of her arms. She also had scabs and burns on her legs, back, chest and sides.
The woman told officials she'd been kept in the small room and placed in a dog kennel, beaten with metal kitchen utensils and burned with boiling water for eating food. She said the abuse had happened in the home and that the owners, 36-year-old Alicia Calderon and her husband, 38-year-old Joseph Calderon, "were the ones who had done this to her."
In addition to pouring boiling water on her, the woman alleged Alicia had knocked her unconscious and directed her children to put on boxing gloves and punch her in the face.
Alicia Calderon told authorities she lived at the same home with her husband and their four children. She said the woman who said she was burned was a friend who lived with them and that she was free to come and go as she pleased. She said the burns came after the woman spilled hot water on herself.
The room occupied by the injured woman was also occupied by two pit bulls and 75-year-old Marian Elaine Morris, who was found by deputies on a twin bed lying in her own urine and fecal matter. Noticing she wasn't being cared for, deputies said they requested Morris be transported to a hospital where it was discovered she had bedsores and was nonverbal.
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Calderon told investigators she had been Morris' caregiver since 2018 after meeting her while living at Southfork Mobile Home Park in Wylie.
Deputies said neither Joseph nor Alicia were working and when asked about the financial burden of caring for Morris they said Alicia had been placed on Morris' bank account to use her finances for her care. Alicia said she was not compensated for her effort and took care of the woman "out of the goodness of her heart."
Investigators said Morris' estranged daughter told them she and her mother had both been given inheritances of about $78,000 in 2019 and that her mother received about $800 per month in Social Security benefits.
The affidavit said investigators obtained copies of Morris' bank accounts which showed the inheritance check being deposited in February 2019 and that within three months the account had been drawn negative with purchases for insurance, utilities, rental cars, retail shops, tattoos and a child bouncy house rental. Numerous cash withdrawals totaling tens of thousands of dollars were also made, according to deputies.
The only regular deposits made to Morris' account, deputies said, were from her Social Security payments.
Deputies allege the couple drained Morris' bank account and spent the money on items not related to her care and that Alicia also assaulted the other woman who was staying in the home when she twice allegedly poured boiling water on her.
According to the arresting documents, Joseph is facing two charges of exploitation of the elderly and injury to an elderly person while Alicia is facing two charges of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon, injury to an elderly person and exploitation of the elderly.
It's not clear if either Alicia or Jacob have obtained attorneys. | https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/local/caretakers-accused-of-draining-nonverbal-womans-inheritance-in-3-months-burning-2nd-woman-sheriff/3063580/ | 2022-09-02T23:26:52 | 0 | https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/local/caretakers-accused-of-draining-nonverbal-womans-inheritance-in-3-months-burning-2nd-woman-sheriff/3063580/ |
An Austin-based law firm has issued cease and desist letters to at least four North Texas school districts over “In God We Trust” posters which attorneys claim are not compliant with state law.
Under Senate Bill 797, schools are required to display signs or posters bearing the national motto in a conspicuous place provided that the signs were donated to the school or bought with private donations.
The bill authored by Sen. Bryan Hughes (R-Mineola) was passed last year.
Trenton Lacy, an attorney with Kaplan Law Firm in Austin, represents four North Texas parents from four different school districts: Carroll, Grapevine-Colleyville, Keller and Mansfield ISDs.
“Under the Texas statutes, there are only three things that can be on the sign,” Lacy said Friday. “The concern with these signs is that the Texas flag is overrepresented on them. There’s two representations, instead of one. There’s also dozens of five-point stars kind of littering the background of the signs. All of this constitutes kind of the extraneous information on the signs that’s just not by the state legislature.”
Patriot Mobile donated the posters that Lacy claimed are non-compliant. The company’s website claims to be “America’s only Christian conservative wireless service provider” and “donates a portion of every dollar earned to support organizations that fight for First Amendment Religious Freedom and Freedom of Speech, Second Amendment Right to Bear Arms, Sanctity of Life and the needs of our Veterans and First Responders.”
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NBC 5 reached out to the company for comment Friday. We have not received a response as of this writing.
Laura Leeman is the mother of two children who are enrolled at Grapevine-Colleyville ISD. She and other parents dropped off posters that also have “In God We Trust” written, with “God” printed in rainbow.
“Our schools are supposed to be all-inclusive and it feels very un-American to only have one God in a particular format,” Leeman said. “I’m doing this for my children. I believe America, right now, we’ve had enough. I feel like democracy is on the line.”
She added, her broader message goes beyond the signs.
“I’m trying to also trying to point out the ridiculous of our legislature creating a bill and passing a bill to have only a sign that says “In God We Trust” in the manner of which it was formulated,” she said. “I hope that the Legislature responds. I hope that the voters respond. I hope more parents and our community members respond, because this is ridiculous.”
A spokesperson for Grapevine-Colleyville ISD confirmed the district received a copy of the cease and desist notice, which is being evaluated. Similarly, a spokesperson for Keller ISD confirmed they have received the cease and desist request.
“It is our practice not to comment on issues of pending or potential litigation,” an emailed statement read.
A spokesperson for Carroll ISD stated the district’s legal counsel is currently reviewing the notice they received.
NBC 5 reached out to a spokesperson for Sen. Hughes on the matter. We have not heard back as of this writing. | https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/local/cease-and-desist-letters-issued-to-north-texas-schools-over-in-god-we-trust-posters/3063591/ | 2022-09-02T23:26:58 | 1 | https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/local/cease-and-desist-letters-issued-to-north-texas-schools-over-in-god-we-trust-posters/3063591/ |
After nearly a weeklong trial, Denton County jurors could not reach a decision in the case against former Texas Rangers pitcher John Wetteland, who is accused of continuous sexual abuse of a child.
The trial, which began with jury selection Monday in Denton County, ended in a mistrial Friday afternoon with a jury hopelessly deadlocked 10-2; it's not clear if the majority of the jury favored acquittal or conviction.
There has been no word yet from the prosecution on when or if the case will be retried and so Wetteland's defense had no public comment Friday afternoon.
Wetteland, who now lives in Trophy Club, was accused of molesting a 4-year-old from 2004 to 2006. The former World Series MVP pitcher said he was innocent of the charge.
Wetteland’s lawyer, Derek Adame, told our partners at The Dallas Morning News that the accusations against him are “based on a lie,” which he said “will be evident very quickly” in the trial.
“John’s position is this is a false allegation, and we feel we’ll be able to show that,” Adame said.
In a probable cause affidavit filed on Jan. 15, 2019, the victim alleged that between the ages of 4 and 6, from October 2004 to October 2006, three separate assaults took place in Denton County. NBC 5 has a policy of protecting the identities of sexual assault victims, so the affidavit and further details about the allegations are not included in this article.
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Wetteland played 12 seasons in the majors for the Rangers, Yankees, Expos and Dodgers before retiring in 2000. After winning a World Series in New York in 1996, where he was named the series MVP, he landed in Arlington where he spent the final four years of his career setting a team record of 150 saves.
His final game was on Sept. 20, 2000; at age 33, after his Rangers contract expired during the offseason, he retired from baseball. Wetteland was inducted into the team's Hall of Fame in 2005.
According to a biography published by the Seattle Mariners, Wetteland spent three seasons as a roving pitching coordinator for the Texas Rangers beginning in 2002. In 2006 he worked as a bullpen coach for the Washington Nationals before heading to Seattle for two seasons in 2009 and 2010.
Wetteland was hospitalized in 2009 after reportedly considering suicide, though he later said his hospitalization was due to his elevated blood pressure and heart rate and that it had been addressed.
In between MLB coaching gigs, Wetteland, a longtime born-again Christian, coached baseball and taught Bible studies at Liberty Christian School, in Argyle, from 2007 to 2008, according to a report in The Dallas Morning News. A vice president of the school told the paper that Wetteland has had no association with the school since his departure.
Before joining the Rangers as a closer, Wetteland spent two seasons with the New York Yankees and three each with the Expos and Dodgers. The All-Star closed out his career with a record of 48-45, 330 saves, 804 strike-outs and a 2.93 ERA from 1989-2000.
Wetteland and his wife divorced in 2015. They have four children.
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WICHITA, Kan. (KSNW) – Fall is around the corner, which means the sun will soon be setting earlier.
“I won’t even come down (to Old Town) at night cause it’s creepy,” said Leslie Snow, a Wichita resident.
“I won’t come down alone,” Carol Cummings said.
Wichita’s Old Town Association is hoping to change that mindset by improving security lighting in the area.
“Bad things don’t happen in Old Town until after midnight, it’s kind of a thing. But we want to make sure families are always comfortable here in the evenings walking around and when they take shortcuts, they need to feel good about that,” said Debra Fraser, President of the Old Town Association.
Thanks to a Federal ARPA grant for more than $19,000 dollars a project to bring new lighting is in the works.
“Some of the alleyways, parking lots, and parking garages. The city is also adding some, but we’re going to work with them and supplement sort of fill in any holes that they might have,” Fraser said.
Fraser believes by improving lighting, it will bring more people to the area.
“I don’t really worry about it I just go about my business and don’t worry about it. Some people it may actually make a difference for them,” said Tony Corby.
Others are all for it.
“I used to come down for dinner a lot but not recently but I would come back if it were more secure,” Cummings said.
“It is a little scary walking in the darker alleyways. So, if there is light then I’m sure I’ll definitely come down more,” said Andrea Rathbun.
The Old Town Association is looking to get official plans for the security lighting underway soon. Then have engineers put in the new security lights by the first of the year. | https://www.ksn.com/news/local/improved-security-lighting-coming-to-old-town/ | 2022-09-02T23:27:36 | 1 | https://www.ksn.com/news/local/improved-security-lighting-coming-to-old-town/ |
Wichita Public Schools has responded following a week of incidents involving violence or the threat of violence at schools in Wichita.
Since Monday there has been an incident at 5 area high schools:
On Monday, a West High student was taken into custody for bringing a gun to school.
On Tuesday, a Heights High student was taken into custody for bringing a gun to school.
On Wednesday, the school resource officer at Southeast High had to use pepper spray to disperse an unruly crowd.
And on Thursday, police were sent to West High after the school resource officer asked for help dealing with fights and crowds gathering.
The latest incident involved a student bringing a gun to East High School Friday.
The district sent the following message to parents and media outlets Friday evening from the Superintendent:
Good evening Wichita Public Schools parents and caregivers,
I regret disrupting your holiday weekend, but the nature of my message is too important to wait until next week. You are likely aware of a rash of incidents relating to unacceptable behaviors in several of our high schools. Public attention has been drawn to fights and students gathering to video the incident, as well as incidents of students bringing a weapon to school. Thankfully there have been no threats with the weapons, and no injuries during the fights, but we take each of these incidents seriously. The actions of a small number of our students who cause commotion and fear in our schools is completely unacceptable, and it must stop.
The vast majority of our students come to school to learn, grow, make friends and explore opportunities for future careers. We commend our students who do the right thing, and when something doesn’t look or feel right, students should be reminded that if they “see something they should say something.”
Parents, regardless of the age of your child, please make sure they also know that disruptive behavior that threatens the learning environment of their school, and causes fear or disruption, will not be tolerated in our schools. While we know our community continues to deal with the stresses of social isolation and economic concerns, there is absolutely no tolerance for this behavior coming into our schools.
Additionally, at our September 12 Board of Education meeting, we will have an important presentation on WPS safety by Terri Moses, our division director of safety and environmental services. Ms. Moses will update the board on existing safety measures and share a new development that we will be excited to bring to our schools. More information will be shared after the meeting.
Overall, the school year has started out strong across our district. Students and teachers value the power of relationships and the supportive environment they find in our school communities. We will continue to do everything possible to earn your trust of and support for the Wichita Public Schools.
Respectfully,
Alicia Thompson
Superintendent | https://www.ksn.com/news/local/wichita-public-schools-responds-to-rash-of-incidents/ | 2022-09-02T23:27:42 | 0 | https://www.ksn.com/news/local/wichita-public-schools-responds-to-rash-of-incidents/ |
WATERLOO – Former Waterloo Police Chief Joel Fitzgerald, who resigned Aug. 19, will be paid $16,543.73 for unused vacation and sick time, according to city records.
A city document shows Fitzgerald is owed $19,337.49 for vacation, sick and personal hours. The amount of $2,793.76 was deducted for city property he wanted to keep, according to Misty Gearhart, the city’s assistant human resources director.
He will keep his service weapon and his laptop after he paid the full price for the items, according to Mayor Quentin Hart. Fitzgerald will not receive a severance since he left on his own terms.
Gearhart said the payout is similar to other city department practices.
“There are payouts listed that on termination they get paid out for,” Gearhart said. “The time is broken out into categories, and it’s the same (for all employees).” | https://wcfcourier.com/news/local/crime-and-courts/former-waterloo-police-chief-will-be-paid-unused-vacation-sick-time/article_664f5cac-1eb8-53f7-8e28-b96388ae94f2.html | 2022-09-02T23:29:20 | 0 | https://wcfcourier.com/news/local/crime-and-courts/former-waterloo-police-chief-will-be-paid-unused-vacation-sick-time/article_664f5cac-1eb8-53f7-8e28-b96388ae94f2.html |
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