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Emily LaMontagne, center, the director of volunteer services for Southwell, presents a check to representatives from United Way of South Central Georgia.
Emily LaMontagne, center, director of Volunteer Services for Southwell, presents a check to representatives from Horizon’s Community Solutions.
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Emily LaMontagne, center, the director of volunteer services for Southwell, presents a check to representatives from United Way of South Central Georgia.
TIFTON – Southwell employees raised more than $48,000 for the Southwell Community Spirit Fund, which benefits four regional charities: Horizons Community Solutions (formerly the Cancer Coalition of South Georgia), United Way of South Central Georgia, the Tift Regional Medical Center Employee Benevolent Fund, and the Boys & Girls Club of Greater Cook County.
Southwell employees held numerous events in 2021 to raise the funds, including special retail sales, basket raffles, T-shirt sales, and other functions.
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1of 11 Partial walls are being removed to make a larger space for the advanced manufacturing center with new 3D printers and advanced equipment for the College of Engineering as part of the renovations that are underway at the CEED Building, Center for Energy and Economic Diversification on the Midland UTPB campus 06/02/2022. Tim Fischer/Reporter-Telegram Tim Fischer/Midland Reporter-Telegram Show More Show Less
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4of 11 In the Innovation Corridor, a new multi-use co-working space with multiple computer interfaces will be available, are part of the renovations that are underway at the CEED Building, Center for Energy and Economic Diversification on the Midland UTPB campus 06/02/2022. Tim Fischer/Reporter-Telegram Tim Fischer/Midland Reporter-Telegram Show More Show Less
5of 11 A new wet lab, with sinks and hood vents, are part of the renovations that are underway at the CEED Building, Center for Energy and Economic Diversification on the Midland UTPB campus 06/02/2022. Tim Fischer/Reporter-Telegram Tim Fischer/Midland Reporter-Telegram Show More Show Less 6of 11
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UT Permian Basin is showing off its renovations underway at the Center for Energy and Economic Diversification (the CEED Building), which is located at the Midland campus next to the Engineering Building and Wagner Noel Performing Arts Center.
Once the renovations are completed, the CEED building will have 30,000 square feet of workforce development, research, innovation and commercialization space, including leasable office spaces, a co-working suite, wet lab space, a makerspace, conference/event space and a full-service café.
Tim Fischer is the Chief Photographer for the Midland Reporter-Telegram. He can be reached at tfischer@mrt.com | https://www.mrt.com/news/local/article/What-s-that-going-to-be-at-the-CEED-17215602.php | 2022-06-02T20:37:23 | 0 | https://www.mrt.com/news/local/article/What-s-that-going-to-be-at-the-CEED-17215602.php |
CHARLESTON, WV (WOWK) – A former teacher’s aide accused of alleged abuse in the classroom has been sentenced to two years in prison, according to court officials.
James Lynch, a former teacher’s aide at Horace Mann Middle School, was sentenced in Kanawha County Circuit Court to two of the charges against him, according to the court officials. He pleaded guilty to those charges on April 25, 2022. Lynch received 12 months in prison for each count. The sentences are to be served consecutively.
Lynch was arrested on the charges in mid-October 2021 and had been terminated from his employment by the Kanawha County Board of Education earlier that same month. He had originally faced seven counts related to abuse allegations at the school.
The two charges Lynch pleaded guilty to stemmed from allegations that he pushed a non-communicative child onto a bean-bag chair.
According to Kanawha County Schools at the time of Lynch’s arrest, an assistant principal had first seen the alleged abuse incidents while reviewing security footage of the classroom from a day in May 2021. This led to school officials reviewing footage from the previous three months in which they said they found incidents involving Lynch that the board deemed “inappropriate.”
A teacher and two other aides from Horace Mann Middle School are also facing abuse allegations with multiple lawsuits filed by the families and guardians of multiple special needs students. | https://www.wowktv.com/news/local/ex-teachers-aide-sentenced-on-abuse-charges/ | 2022-06-02T20:39:18 | 1 | https://www.wowktv.com/news/local/ex-teachers-aide-sentenced-on-abuse-charges/ |
POCATELLO — Idaho State University assistant football coach Davonte' Neal has been charged with felony first-degree murder in Arizona and the school intends to terminate his contract.
Pocatello police say Neal has been charged with one count of first-degree murder, a class one felony; one count of drive by shooting, a class two felony; and one count of discharging a firearm at a structure, a class two felony. The alleged incident occurred on Nov. 11, 2017, police said.
Pocatello police say Neal was indicted by a grand jury in Maricopa County, Arizona, on May 16. The Idaho State Journal attempted to obtain a copy of the grand jury indictment against Neal on Thursday, but was told it has been sealed via judicial order.
He is currently incarcerated at the Bannock County Jail with no bond awaiting extradition back to Arizona.
Neal was arrested after Pocatello police were contacted by detectives in Maricopa County and asked if they could check on his location, police said.
Pocatello police learned Neal was living at an apartment on the 100 block of South Union Pacific Avenue and waited there until he left the apartment and entered a vehicle, police said, adding that a traffic stop was conducted on the vehicle. Neal was subsequently arrested without further incident.
Neal joined the team in January with the rest of the Bengals' new coaching staff. He was hired to coach the team's defensive backs.
ISU confirmed in an email Wednesday evening that Neal has been placed on administrative leave and the school has initiated proceedings to terminate his contract.
Neal no longer appears on the ISU football roster on the school's website.
"I have been in constant contact with (ISU head coach Charlie Ragle) who has known Davonte’ for many years and never had any knowledge or suspicion of a possible crime of any kind," ISU Athletic Director Pauline Thiros told the Journal via text. "The news of Davonte' Neal’s arrest and charges in Arizona was a great shock. Going forward, we will cooperate in every way possible, safeguard our program and culture, support each other and our students, and allow the legal process to work. The news is devastating and we hope for resolution for all involved."
ISU President Kevin Satterlee said in a written statement that “Idaho State takes all allegations involving our employees very seriously, and we are committed to the safety and well-being of our community. We are fully cooperating with law enforcement on their investigation.”
In a release, ISU also indicated that before hiring Neal, the school ran a background check, which came back clean.
Neal previously played under Ragle at Chaparral High School in Scottsdale, Arizona, where Neal became a four-star athlete and went to Notre Dame before transferring to the University of Arizona. ISU was the first college coaching position for Neal, who had left his job as an assistant at Higley High in Gilbert, Arizona, to join the Bengals.
Idaho State Journal reporter Shelbie Harris contributed to this report. | https://www.idahopress.com/news/local/idaho-state-football-coach-charged-with-murder/article_19880faf-5594-515c-bc74-99e5a108833a.html | 2022-06-02T20:41:50 | 0 | https://www.idahopress.com/news/local/idaho-state-football-coach-charged-with-murder/article_19880faf-5594-515c-bc74-99e5a108833a.html |
ATLANTA — The doctor killed Wednesday at a hospital in Oklahoma has ties to Atlanta.
Preston Phillips was an orthopedic surgeon with an interest in spinal surgery and joint reconstruction, according to a profile on Saint Francis Health System's website. He has advanced degrees in organic chemistry and pharmacology as well as theology from Emory University.
The gunman called the clinic repeatedly complaining of pain and specifically targeted the doctor who performed the surgery, Tulsa Police Chief Wendell Franklin said.
Phillips had an interest in spinal surgery and joint reconstruction, the hospital bio said. He once served as lead physician for Tulsa’s WNBA team before the franchise moved out of state, according to the Tulsa World.
Dr. Cliff Robertson, president and CEO of Saint Francis Health System, called Phillips a "consummate gentleman" and “a man that we should all strive to emulate.” He said the three employees who were killed were “the three best people in the entire world” and that they “didn’t deserve to die this way.”
Phillips, was killed in the shooting, along with Dr. Stephanie Husen, receptionist Amanda Glenn and patient William Love, police said. The attack occurred on the campus of Saint Francis Health System in Tulsa. The chief identified the shooter as Michael Louis, 45, of Muskogee, Oklahoma.
11Alive has reached out to Emory University to see if they could provide more information on his time at the institution. | https://www.11alive.com/article/news/local/preston-phillips-tulsa-hospital-shooting-emory-university/85-6c951a70-829c-43b4-bab5-1b7692e3ce43 | 2022-06-02T20:49:55 | 1 | https://www.11alive.com/article/news/local/preston-phillips-tulsa-hospital-shooting-emory-university/85-6c951a70-829c-43b4-bab5-1b7692e3ce43 |
CHARLESTON, WV (WOWK) — The Charleston community is celebrating Pride Month, and Rainbow Pride of West Virginia has planned all sorts of fun and inclusive events around the city.
With such a large selection of things to do, WOWK 13 News has gathered schedule information and other helpful details to guide celebrants through Pride Month 2022.
SCHEDULE
June 1-23 | Show Your Pride
Charleston businesses will decorate their windows in rainbow colors to support pride during FestivALL.
June 2 | Pride Bingo
Pride Board Turn-About Drag Show. Must be 21+ to participate. $20 to play.
Time: 6 p.m. | Location: Lee Street Lounge, 222 Leon Sullivan Way, Charleston
June 3 | Drag Race and East End Pride Pub Crawl by Rainbow Pride of WV and Charleston Main Streets***
The Drag Race is a fundraiser for Manna Meal. To enter a team, call Chris at (304) 444-4636. To buy tickets for the East End Pride Pub Crawl, click here.
Time: 6 p.m.-11 p.m. | Location: Washington Street East and Elizabeth Street, Charleston.
June 4 | Big Gay Dog Show
A family-friendly event in downtown Charleston. $5 registration fee for each contestant.
Time: 11 a.m. | Location: Slack Plaza at the City Center (between Summers Street and Laidley Street, Charleston)
June 4 | Suddenlink Presents Pride Parade and Festival***
A family-friendly festival in downtown Charleston. Headliners at the Festival will be Jordy, Ra’Jah O’Hara and Eureka. For additional information, follow Rainbow Pride of WV on Facebook.
New Time: 11 a.m.-8 p.m. (parade lines up at 11:30 a.m., starts at 12:30 p.m.) | New Location: City Center at Slack Plaza and Summers Street (between Quarrier Street and Washington Street East, Charleston)
June 4 | Rainbow Pride of WV and Lez Be Friends Women’s Party
$5 cover charge.
Time: 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. | Location: Bears Den, 405 Capitol St., Charleston
June 4 | After the Festival Bowling
A family-friendly event endorsed by Rainbow Pride of WV.
(Galaxy Lanes Summer LGBTQ League starts July 5 / Sign up with Rainbow Pride of WV)
Time: Open until 11 p.m. | Location: Galaxy Lanes, 6545 MacCorkle Ave. SE, Charleston
June 5 | Pride Kickball
Rainbow Pride of WV versus Parkersburg Pride. A family-friendly event.
Time: 2:30 p.m. | Location: Shawnee Sports Complex, 1 Salango Way, Dunbar
June 11 | 2022 Rainbow Run
Rainbow Pride of WV and Covenant House will host the family-friendly 5K Run — “Walk, Skip, Sashay, Meet.” Help fund the Pride Educational Scholarship & Kick Smoking’s Butt. For more information, click here or visit the Facebook page for Rainbow Pride of WV.
Location: Capitol Market, 800 Smith St., Charleston
June 12 | Red Ribbon Dedication
An event endorsed by Rainbow Pride of WV.
Time: 2 p.m. | Location: Living AIDS Memorial Garden, corner of Washington Street East and Sidney Avenue, Charleston
June 22 | Pride Night with West Virginia Black Bears Baseball
A family-friendly event. $13 box seats and $5 general admission. Follow Rainbow Pride of WV on Facebook for more information.
Time: 6:35 p.m. | Location: Monongalia County Ball Park, 2040 Gyorko Drive, Granville
June 30 | Pride Night with Charleston Dirty Birds Baseball
A family-friendly event. $11 box seat and $9 general admission.
Time: 7 p.m. | Location: Appalachian Power Park, 601 Morris St., Charleston
June 30-July 4 | Sternwheel Regatta
Rainbow Pride of WV will have a table set up during Charleston’s Sternwheel Regatta.
August 5, 6 & 7 | Rainbow Rafters Weekend with The Rubi Girls
Endorsed by Rainbow Pride of WV. The Rubi Girls Show will be on August 6. Follow Rainbow Pride of WV on Facebook for more information.
Location: Adventures on the Gorge, 219 County Route 60/5, Lansing
August 28 | Big Gay Picnic
A family-friendly event. $5 fee. Hotdogs, hamburgers, soda and water will be available.
Time: 12 p.m.-6 p.m. | Location: Riverside Pavilion at Coonskin Park, Charleston
October 15 | Pride on the Gorge
Follow Rainbow Pride of WV on Facebook for more information.
Location: Adventures on the Gorge, 219 County Route 60/5, Lansing
FEATURED PERFORMERS
JORDY
JORDY is the newest face in pop music, according to iHeartMedia. He writes music with fun beats and melodies combined with personal lyrics embracing vulnerability. TIME Magazine describes JORDY’s tunes as “conversational, sing-song style, over bright, undeniably joyful pop beats.” Some of JORDY’s songs include “I Just Wanna Be Loved,” “Tomorrow” featuring OSTON, and TikTok hit “Long Distance.” Currently, JORDY is on tour for his album “Mind Games.” JORDY will be live at Slack Plaza and Summers Street in Charleston on Saturday, June 4. For more information, visit JORDY’s website.
RA’JAH O’HARA
Ra’Jah O’Hara is a drag icon and RuPaul’s Drag Race star. Ra’Jah appeared in the 11th season of RuPaul’s Drag Race and was runner up in the sixth season of RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars. She performed in various pageants before appearing on national television. Ra’Jah is a “force to be reckoned with,” and she will slay the stage at the Pride Parade and Festival in Charleston on June 4. For more details, follow Ra’Jah on Instagram.
EUREKA
Eureka embraces inclusivity and positive self-image, as she is the “Plus Size Drag Super Model of the World.” Eureka aims to inspire plus-sized individuals to be confident and follow their dreams. Eureka competed on nine national stages before age 26. They are also a RuPaul’s Drag Race star and runner-up on All Stars Season 6. In addition, they are featured on HBO’s “We’re Here!” with Bob the Drag Queen and Shangela. Eureka will co-headline the 2022 Pride Parade and Festival. To learn more, visit Eureka’s website.
LOCAL BUSINESSES & ORGANIZATIONS WHERE ALL ARE ACCEPTED
- Asbury United Methodist Church
- Black Sheep Burrito and Brews
- Books and Brews
- Capitol Market
- Charleston Dirty Birds
- Charleston Main Streets
- Charleston Sternwheel Regatta
- Chris Gosses Photography
- Covenant House
- Dynamic Physical Therapy
- FestivALL
- Food Among the Flowers
- Galaxy Lanes
- Jay Keyser, LMT, Massage & Full Body
- Kin Ship Goods
- Lee Street Lounge
- Pepperoni Grill
- Red Carpet Lounge
- Sam’s Uptown Cafe
- Spa Bliss
- St. John’s Episcopal Church
- Tgraphics
- The BARk
- The Empty Glass
- The Rental Party
- Tricky Fish
- West Virginia Health Right
- YWCA of Charleston
For a full list of LGBTQ-inclusive businesses around Charleston, click here to view the 2022 Pride Guide by Rainbow Pride of WV. More information about Pride Month festivities can also be found at this link. | https://www.wowktv.com/news/local/2022-pride-month-events-in-charleston/ | 2022-06-02T20:56:30 | 1 | https://www.wowktv.com/news/local/2022-pride-month-events-in-charleston/ |
OROVILLE, Calif. — Two people died after a small plane crashed near the Oroville airport on Thursday afternoon.
Cal Fire firefighters from the Butte unit responded to the scene of the crash where two victims were found dead.
According to the Butte County Fire Department, The Federal Aviation Administration and National Transportation Safety Board are in route to assist firefighters in the investigation.
Watch more from ABC10: CAL FIRE suffering resource shortages amid devastating California wildfire season | https://www.abc10.com/article/news/local/california/2-dead-small-plane-crash-oroville/103-b471d6fd-2a96-4a3d-bfda-2ad4276085e3 | 2022-06-02T20:58:34 | 0 | https://www.abc10.com/article/news/local/california/2-dead-small-plane-crash-oroville/103-b471d6fd-2a96-4a3d-bfda-2ad4276085e3 |
SACRAMENTO, Calif — The California Department of Parks and Recreation has proposed building a hotel in Old Sacramento.
The hotel's proposed location would be just in front of the California State Railroad Museum on I Street. A representative with the California State Parks says the purpose of the proposed hotel development is "to collect, preserve, study, restore, reconstruct, exhibit, and interpret this history for the education, recreation, and enjoyment of park visitors."
According to California State Parks, the project presents the opportunity for them to attract visitors to the area and tell a broader, more inclusive story about California's Gold Rush as the Old Sacramento Historic District is known for being a national historic landmark.
"State Parks thinks a unique hotel development has the potential to complement the historic purpose of Old Sacramento State Historic Park, add to the area’s vitality, and provide a new way for visitors to experience the site," John Fraser, the Capital District Superintendent for California State Parks, wrote in a statement to ABC10.
Over the past year, California State Parks has worked with Page & Turnbull Inc., a local historic preservation, architecture, planning, and design firm, to develop a study for the design and programming of the proposed hotel.
The California State Parks are seeking the public's input on the design guidelines for the proposed project. State Parks, along with representatives from Page & Turnbull Inc., are hosting a virtual workshop from 6 - 8 p.m. on Thursday, June 16. At the workshop, they will present their background, goals, and initial design ideas for the hotel before gathering input from the public and local partners.
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STOCKTON, Calif. — A street gang crackdown in central California resulted in 88 arrests and the seizure of 58 firearms, state officials said Thursday.
Those arrested this month in Stockton are suspected in a series of violent crimes, including robberies and at least two homicides, California Attorney General Rob Bonta's office said in a statement.
During the course of the investigation beginning May 18, state and city law enforcement officers executed 24 search warrants and 18 arrest warrants in the Stockton area.
“This investigation was part of our on-going group gun violence intervention strategy,” Stockton's new Police Chief Stan McFadden said. “The collaborative effort with our law enforcement partners was based on focused enforcement for those groups that continued violence in our city.”
In addition to weapons, officers seized cash and drugs including MDMA, cocaine, methamphetamine, heroin, fentanyl and marijuana, the statement said.
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Press Conference: California's Attorney General, Stockton’s new police chief and the San Joaquin District Attorney announce results of multiagency gang takedown in Stockton | https://www.abc10.com/article/news/local/stockton/88-arrests-made-stockton-street-gang-crackdown/103-fe5eadfe-43eb-464a-91df-a96f62a7a395 | 2022-06-02T20:58:46 | 1 | https://www.abc10.com/article/news/local/stockton/88-arrests-made-stockton-street-gang-crackdown/103-fe5eadfe-43eb-464a-91df-a96f62a7a395 |
UTICA, N.Y. – The City of Utica and the Town of Deerfield have entered into a shared services agreement to combat flooding near the border between the two.
Under the agreement, work can begin in the area of Beaton Drive and Cedarbrook Crescent to address lingering issues with the storm system.
The project will reestablish private drainage ditches, realign the underground pipe and modify the storm system. Officials say the goal is to mitigate overland flooding, preserve residential properties and reduce road closures during heavy rain.
“We have an obligation to work collaboratively with our neighbors to improve the quality of life for those we serve. I thank the Town of Deerfield for their partnership and helping to address an important issue that impacts many residents. We are hopeful this project will reduce the impact of flooding in several neighborhoods,” said Utica Mayor Robert Palmieri.
The work is scheduled to begin on Monday, June 6 at the downstream outlet. The project is expected to be finished in about two weeks. | https://www.wktv.com/news/local/deerfield-utica-working-together-on-flood-mitigation-project/article_4ffe7e0c-e2ab-11ec-8389-3f47fa9e15a4.html | 2022-06-02T21:04:55 | 0 | https://www.wktv.com/news/local/deerfield-utica-working-together-on-flood-mitigation-project/article_4ffe7e0c-e2ab-11ec-8389-3f47fa9e15a4.html |
DALLAS — A shooting in the Koreatown district of Dallas on May 11 left three women injured. It was inside Hair World Salon on Royal Lane.
Dallas Police and the FBI are investigating it as a hate crime. The people shot were all women of Korean descent.
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It's been three weeks since the incident happened, but one of the victim's family members said all three are dealing with severe mental trauma.
John Park's mother, a customer, was waiting for her perm when the shooter entered the shop. "She told me the whole incident was 10, 20 seconds. This person literally just stormed in."
After the shooter took off, Park said his mother called him immediately because he's her oldest son and a physician. Someone else had dialed 911 already. It's a phone call Park can't shake from his memories.
"Having that background noise with everybody screaming, her voice being hard to hear, her crying," said Park. "I didn't know where she got shot so I thought that was the last time I was going to speak to her."
Park's said his mom and the two co-owners of Hair World Salon, who were also shot, were rushed to Parkland Hospital. His mother's artery was pierced by the bullet and she lost half her blood. She was taken into surgery emergently.
"All my life, this is the most I've seen her crying," Park said. "I'm really worried for them." He wants to get them help for their mental health.
He said the salon owners will be closing their store indefinitely.
As for his mother, he said, "She hasn't stepped a single foot outside home." Park said the victims are afraid.
"We really need help because all three victims had medical expenses over $100,000, and it's a lot of money to pay, and it's sad for these innocent victims to bear all that burden."
Park started a GoFundMe, where he said the donations will be split evenly between the three women. | https://www.wfaa.com/article/news/local/dallas-texas-koreatown-shooting-victim-afraid-to-leave-home/287-01d98732-15f5-4992-a428-ddcbdc643b3e | 2022-06-02T21:06:34 | 0 | https://www.wfaa.com/article/news/local/dallas-texas-koreatown-shooting-victim-afraid-to-leave-home/287-01d98732-15f5-4992-a428-ddcbdc643b3e |
DALLAS — We made it, y'all! It's the weekend!
Whether you're looking for some cold beer to beat the summer heat, a way to celebrate Pride Month or an excuse to see your favorite rapper, there's something happening around the region these next few days that you and yours are guaranteed to enjoy.
Plus, it's looking like the weather will mostly cooperate, too!
Let's run it up.
Friday
.38 Special at The Statler Ballroom (Dallas)
Call your moms and dads because .38 Special is on its way to North Texas! The Southern Rock pioneers have brought their explosive style to fans around the world since 1976, and now they're ready to rock the house at the iconic Statler Ballroom in Dallas! Whether you're into "Hold On Loosely" or "Second Chance," the music of this group is simply timeless. Doors will open at 7 p.m., and the concert will start at 8 p.m. Right now, tickets are going for around $40.
Plus:
- Pride Party at The Echo (Dallas)
- Dreamhack Festival at KBH Convention Center (Dallas)
- Love You Madly: Celebrating the Music of Duke Ellington at Strauss Square (Dallas)
- TITAS/DANCE UNBOUND Presents BalletX at Moody Performance Hall (Dallas)
- DSO Symphony in the City Parks Concert at Kidd Springs Park (Dallas)
- Baby Shark Live at Majestic Theatre (Dallas)
- Neko Case at Granada Theater (Dallas)
- Vandergriff Art Festival at Vandergriff Park (Arlington)
- Seattle Mariners at Texas Rangers at Globe Life Field (Arlington)
- Live 90: The Ultimate 90s Party Band at Legacy Hall (Plano)
- Boss Riot and The Troumatics at Magnolia Motor Lounge (Fort Worth)
- Suzy & The Sissies at The Post (Fort Worth)
- Roll or Stroll to Dine (Fort Worth)
- Ian Munsick at Billy Bob's (Fort Worth)
- 26th Annual Texas Music Revolution (McKinney)
- September Moon at The Epic (Grand Prairie)
Saturday
Kenny Chesney at AT&T Stadium (Arlington)
Sip some wine, it's summertime (basically)! Get down right country this weekend with Kenny Chesney, who's bringing the "Here and Now" tour to AT&T Stadium in Arlington on Saturday. Also on the show lineup? Grammy winners Dan + Shay, Old Dominion and Carly Pearce. You can snag a ticket for as low as $35. Doors will open at 5 o'clock on Saturday night.
Plus:
- Utah Warriors at Dallas Jackals (Arlington)
- Seattle Mariners at Texas Rangers (Arlington)
- "Seussical: The Musical" at Plaza Theatre (Garland)
- Disney's Newsies at Casa Manana (Fort Worth)
- Screen on the Green at Gladney Center for Adoption (Fort Worth)
- Shenandoah at Billy Bob's (Fort Worth)
- Monthly Muscle Car Show at Gazebo Burger (Plano)
- Ben Rector at The Pavilion at Toyota Music Factory (Irving)
- Lawrence & Misterwives at House of Blues (Dallas)
- Dallas Pride Festival at Centennial Hall at Fair Park (Dallas)
- Luis J. Gomez at Hyena's (Dallas)
- Steve Byrne at Addison Improv (Addison)
- Craft Brew & Que Festival at Little Elm Park (Little Elm)
- Emo Night at Andy's Bar (Denton)
Sunday
Gucci Mane at Wild Acre Live (Fort Worth)
Bust out the lemonade Gucci shoes for your girl! The East Atlanta Santa himself is making a stop in North Texas this weekend. That's right, y'all: You can kick your Sunday scaries to the curb as Ol' Saint Brick takes over the stage at Wild Acre Live in Fort Worth on Sunday night. This is his first-ever trip to Cowtown, so expect a super special show. Tickets are running around $50. Doors will open Sunday at 7 p.m. and the show will kick off at 8 p.m. Just remember: The spotlight ain't nothin' without you, girl.
Plus:
- Seattle Mariners at Texas Rangers at Globe Life Field (Arlington)
- Chad Prather at Billy Bob's (Fort Worth)
- Lee Roy Parnell at Granada Theater (Dallas)
- Trolls Live! At Texas Trust CU Theatre (Grand Prairie) | https://www.wfaa.com/article/news/local/things-to-do-in-north-texas-this-weekend-june-3-5-2022/287-a9107d44-6b3f-4fd3-b4a1-56c2bbc17a34 | 2022-06-02T21:06:40 | 1 | https://www.wfaa.com/article/news/local/things-to-do-in-north-texas-this-weekend-june-3-5-2022/287-a9107d44-6b3f-4fd3-b4a1-56c2bbc17a34 |
SAN ANTONIO — Crews are working on a major accident on the northwest side of San Antonio Thursday afternoon.
The accident was reported just after 1 p.m. on Hausman Road, near the intersection with J.V. Bacon Parkway.
Police say the juvenile driver of a black sedan driving along Hausman was killed when a gold car was pulling out from a private driveway and collided with the sedan.
Three juvenile passengers in the black sedan were taken to local hospitals for their injuries. The driver and passenger of the gold vehicle were also taken to the hospital to get checked out.
Crews are working to clear the accident and are asking motorists to find alternate routes. | https://www.kens5.com/article/news/local/teenage-driver-killed-in-major-accident-on-hausman-on-the-northwest-side-san-antonio-thursday/273-a1f5c2d2-8f50-4d2a-8e30-3fcbf9477e0f | 2022-06-02T21:07:46 | 0 | https://www.kens5.com/article/news/local/teenage-driver-killed-in-major-accident-on-hausman-on-the-northwest-side-san-antonio-thursday/273-a1f5c2d2-8f50-4d2a-8e30-3fcbf9477e0f |
The Long Island Rail Road will increase weekday service by 41% when the former East Side Access project, now known as Grand Central Madison, opens later this year, the MTA said Thursday.
The railroad's new proposed timetables include an extra 274 weekday trains, among them an extra 44 morning rush trains to Manhattan.
Sitting hundreds of feet below Grand Central, the East Side Access terminal aims to bring much more traffic into Manhattan from Long Island at peak times, with the added bonus of cutting down on congestion at Penn Station at rush hour. It is slated to open sometime in late 2022, 17 years after voters approved a bond issue to finance the project.
The construction is one of the largest transportation infrastructure projects undertaken in the United States in recent years, according to the MTA. It is the largest new train terminal to be built in the United States since the 1950s and the first expansion of the LIRR in more than 100 years.
It will provide new, direct LIRR service into a new concourse below Grand Central Terminal on Manhattan’s East Side. The project encompasses work in multiple locations throughout Manhattan and Queens, and includes more than eight miles of tunneling. It will bring all 11 branches of the LIRR through a new East River tunnel with a final destination below the current Grand Central. | https://www.nbcnewyork.com/news/local/lirr-proposes-274-new-trains-with-grand-central-opening-see-the-new-schedules/3717637/ | 2022-06-02T21:22:13 | 1 | https://www.nbcnewyork.com/news/local/lirr-proposes-274-new-trains-with-grand-central-opening-see-the-new-schedules/3717637/ |
PORTLAND, Ore. — This week, Portland has seen the warmest weather of the year so far and it's a welcome sight for struggling restaurant and business owners who depend on big crowds heading into the summer months.
The city saw temperatures in the upper '70s during a three-day stretch of warm weather following a mostly wet and cold spring.
Alexa Hancock works at Little River Cafe.
"This place is really dependent on the weather. Once it's rainy and cold, we don't get as much business," said Hancock.
Hancock said she has been slammed this week trying to keep up with the customers.
"It was pretty busy and we had a lot of people getting ice cream and stuff and just trying to get a snack when it's hot outside," said Hancock.
Daniel Toms and his family took advantage of the dry, sunny weather and dined outside at Little River Cafe.
"It's much better, after two years of the pandemic and then the wet spring that we had," Toms said, referring to the increase in crowds this week.
The increase in crowds hasn’t been just along the waterfront. Restaurants in downtown Portland are seeing an increase in people too.
“People don’t hesitate to come downtown and enjoy Saturday Market. We really have seen an uptick in people coming in,” said Lisa Schroeder of Mother’s Bistro and Bar.
Schroeder hopes the crowds are a good sign of what’s to come.
“We really believe in downtown," said Schroeder.
She hopes the late spring forecast will continue to fill the booths inside her restaurant as well as the outdoor seating.
In March, the city of Portland announced it would extend Healthy Business Permits program through Aug. 31. The program, which allowed more than a thousand struggling restaurants and businesses to expand onto sidewalks and street parking, was set to expire June 30. Many restaurant owners having a tough time staying open during the pandemic have called the permits program a lifeline. Portland Commissioner Jo Ann Hardesty has said her hope, after Aug. 31, is for the city to establish a new, permanent program. | https://www.kgw.com/article/news/local/warm-weather-downtown-portland-restaurants-customers/283-49629ff8-f8b6-46e3-9ad9-52fbed915880 | 2022-06-02T21:23:48 | 1 | https://www.kgw.com/article/news/local/warm-weather-downtown-portland-restaurants-customers/283-49629ff8-f8b6-46e3-9ad9-52fbed915880 |
'R-rated' Paranormal Cirque plans to relocate to Oneco hit major roadblock
There will be no paranormal circus in Oneco after Manatee County commissioners denied an application for zoning changes sought by parent company Cirque Italia to create a permanent home for the performance.
The Sarasota-based company has hosted its "Paranormal Cirque" show in Riviera Dunes, near the Bradenton Area Convention Center in Palmetto, in recent years.
The proposed relocation to Oneco has drawn significant pushback by residents who say they do not want its "R-rated" content in their neighborhood and expressed concern about noise, light, traffic, and safety.
The events are a fusion of a circus, theatre, and cabaret that include performances by "acrobats of the air, illusionists, freaks, and mysterious creatures," according to the company website.
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It is restricted to patrons who are age 17 and older unless accompanied by a parent who is at least 21 years old. No one under the age of 13 is admitted.
"The issues of traffic flow, proper egress and ingress, and adjoining residential property are obvious issues," Happy Gospel Church Pastor Bill Bailey said. The church is about two blocks east of the site.
Bailey was among 10 residents who spoke against the proposal during public comment at Thursday's county commission meeting.
"What brings me here today is the possibility of an R-rated circus coming to our neighborhood," he said. "By its own admission, the Paranormal circus is a horror show full of violence and gore. It features a demon-possessed barking dog boy, a female hanging upside down by her hair, blood, gore, and other filth... This is not what will help the redevelopment of Oneco."
No re-zone for circus
Plans for relocation took a significant step back on Thursday when Manatee County commissioners voted not to rezone the 5.66-acre property at 1623 53rd Avenue East, also located on State Road 70, from professional office and residential zoning to mixed-use planned development. The site was previously owned by the Oneco Glass Company.
The rezoning would have allowed the company to move forward with plans for the redevelopment of the property, but temporary-use permit approvals for each performance period would have still been required.
The proposal included a two-story commercial building that will include 20,000 square feet of office and commercial space and eight multi-family residential units. The company also wanted to raise a 53-foot-tall circus tent for its events that will be taken down after each production.
Blalock Walters attorney Scott Rudacille, representing Cirque Italia, said that there would be no more than 40 performance days per year with no event lasting longer than 20 days.
Rudacille also said that no animals are used in the company's productions and that no alcohol would be sold. Performances would be limited to 400 patrons at a time.
Commissioner George Kruse said he supported the unanimous denial, but he made clear the vote was not based on the contents of the performance.
"All of the conversation here so far has been very limited in scope relative to traffic and real compatibility of usage, that's where the conversation should have went," Kruse said. "I'm not going to get into what they are doing in this tent. I know you all want to, and that's what got you all here... but I don't need the ACLU coming after me and saying I'm fighting someone's first amendment rights." | https://www.heraldtribune.com/story/news/local/manatee/2022/06/02/paranormal-cirque-oneco-florida-relocation-plans-blocked-manatee-county-commissioners/7481806001/ | 2022-06-02T21:28:27 | 1 | https://www.heraldtribune.com/story/news/local/manatee/2022/06/02/paranormal-cirque-oneco-florida-relocation-plans-blocked-manatee-county-commissioners/7481806001/ |
Louisiana military base accidentally destroyed 10 years of mental health records
About 10 years of mental health records of Barksdale Air Force base personnel and family members have been "inadvertently destroyed," according a press release Thursday morning.
The inactive medical records dated from 2006 to 2016.
“A thorough investigation was conducted and corrective actions have been implemented to ensure the appropriate disposition of future records,” said Col. Randy Whitecotton, commander of the 2d Mission Support Group.
Barksdale said that the inactive mental health medical records had been transferred from the 2nd Medical Group to the 2nd Communication Squadron's Base Records Staging Facility where they were destroyed while awaiting shipment to the National Personnel Records Center.
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Due to capacity limitations stemming from COVID, the NPRC was shut down for an extended time. The Louisiana base says the delay led to the improper destruction and shredding of medical records.
According to officials at Barksdale, "The practice of scanning entire original paper health records for permanent storage, importing, or uploading into a DoD approved document management system is unauthorized," meaning their are no known backups.
Whitecotton said, "Rest assured, there has been no unauthorized disclosure of patient information and records at all times were appropriately secured.”
The 2d Medical Group is contacting affected beneficiaries via mail to notify them of the error.
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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/2022/06/02/10-years-worth-barksdale-mental-health-records-destroyed-accident-louisiana-military/7482511001/ | 2022-06-02T21:31:18 | 1 | https://www.shreveporttimes.com/story/news/local/2022/06/02/10-years-worth-barksdale-mental-health-records-destroyed-accident-louisiana-military/7482511001/ |
Downtown Shreveport street to close for three days
Makenzie Boucher
Shreveport Times
If you're driving in Downtown Shreveport this weekend, you might see some delays.
Travis Street will be closed from Spring Street to Market Street in the 200 blocks starting Friday through Sunday due to maintenance necessary in the American Tower.
Drivers are advised to take an alternate route. Normal traffic will resume on Monday, June 6.
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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/2022/06/02/traffic-update-downtown-shreveport-experience-three-day-road-closure/7485217001/ | 2022-06-02T21:31:24 | 1 | https://www.shreveporttimes.com/story/news/local/2022/06/02/traffic-update-downtown-shreveport-experience-three-day-road-closure/7485217001/ |
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — The Little Rock Police Department has asked for the public's help in searching for Damir Goodloe and Laneil Kelly.
Police say both children are believed to be in the company of their biological mother who currently does not have custody of the children.
Damir Goodloe is 11 months old and Laneil Kelly is 4 years old.
If you know of their whereabouts, contact us at 501-371-4829.
We will update this article with more information as it becomes available. | https://www.5newsonline.com/article/news/local/little-rock-police-missing-children/91-95c506f7-d032-4413-bab3-39354f7e4032 | 2022-06-02T21:33:51 | 1 | https://www.5newsonline.com/article/news/local/little-rock-police-missing-children/91-95c506f7-d032-4413-bab3-39354f7e4032 |
FLAGLER COUNTY, Fla. – Two wanted men were arrested Wednesday in Flagler County are facing multiple charges, including aggravated assault and animal torture, according to the Flagler County Sheriff’s Office.
Deputies said they were performing traffic enforcement in Palm Coast Wednesday morning when they found 42-year-old Daniel Catalan.
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According to deputies, Catalan faces charges on multiple counts of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon, resisting officers, domestic battery and violation of probation.
Later that afternoon, deputies said they were also able to find 22-year-old Leo Rollins, who was caught by a U.S. Marshal’s Task Force.
Records show Rollins had several felony warrants from St. John’s County for violent crimes, as well as a misdemeanor warrant for failing to appear for driving without a license.
Rollins was wanted in St. John’s County on charges of committing animal torture, violation of probation and aggravated assault, among other charges.
“Here’s another case of fugitives running from the law and trying to hide in Flagler County,” said Sheriff Rick Staly in a statement. “These two dangerous criminals think they’re above the law and can get away with their crimes. Well, I’m here to remind them that they can’t hide in Flagler County! This was a team effort by all involved, and they are back behind bars where they belong.”
Reports indicate they are being held on no bond. | https://www.clickorlando.com/news/local/2022/06/02/2-wanted-men-arrested-in-flagler-county-accused-of-assault-animal-torture/ | 2022-06-02T21:39:30 | 0 | https://www.clickorlando.com/news/local/2022/06/02/2-wanted-men-arrested-in-flagler-county-accused-of-assault-animal-torture/ |
Summer is here at last — time for county fairs and festivals, outdoor concerts, fireworks and much more. The season is just heating up, so these are the events planned at press time. Check our event listings for even more things to do in the coming months.
June Cogs & Corsets; 5-8 p.m., through June 4, downtown Bloomington.
Macon County Fair; celebrating 166 years, June 1-5, Thursday 5‑10 p.m., Friday and Saturday 5 p.m.-12 a.m., Sunday 1‑6 p.m., 3700 N. Westlawn, Decatur
Soundboard Concert Series: Garrett Burris with Time to Kill; 6-8 p.m., Destihl Brewery, 1200 Greenbriar Drive, Normal.
The Great Airship Race Murder Mystery Dinner; 6-11 p.m., Epiphany Farms Restaurant, 220 E. Front St., Bloomington.
10-Minute Play Festival: The Campout; 7:30-9:30 p.m., June 3-4, 10-11, 16-19 and 23-25, Heartland Theatre Co., 1110 Douglas St., Normal.
Circus Stories: Big Tops in your backyard; opens June 3, two-month gallery exhibit, downtown Decatur, 5-7:30 p.m., Decatur.
Sullivan Town Wide Rummage Sales/Flea Market/Food Trucks/"By Owner" Car Lot; 8 a.m.-5 p.m., 4 W. Harrison St., Sullivan.
Castle Home & Garden Tour; 10 a.m.-noon, Castle Gardens, 1290 P.J. Keller Highway, Lexington.
Dine with the Dead: Cemetery Customs and Traditions of Days Gone By; 11 a.m.-1 p.m., Evergreen Memorial Cemetery, 302 E. Miller St., Bloomington.
Dooley Park Cruise-In; 3-7 p.m., Dooley Park, 107 Franklin St., Downs; hosted by Mid State Cruisers.
Chasing the Turn Live at Uptown Circle; 6-8 p.m., 11 Uptown Circle, Normal.
Soundboard Concert Series: Ernie Hendrickson; 6-8 p.m., Destihl Brewery, 1200 Greenbriar Drive, Normal.
Airport Fun Day; 8-11 a.m., Decatur Airport, 910 S. Airport Road
Illio Fest; 8 a.m.-5p.m., Illiopolis
Mattoon Farmers Market, 11 a.m-5 p.m., Lytle Park, Mattoon, Fridays through September.
18th Street Farmers Market, 7:30-11:30 a.m., Coles County Health Department parking lot, 825 18th St., Charleston, every Saturday through September; 18thstreetfarmersmarket.cacc@gmail.com .
Champagne British Car Festival Car Show; 10 a.m.-4 p.m., David Davis Mansion, 1000 Monroe Drive, Bloomington.
Jackyl; 6-9 p.m., The Castle Theatre, 209 E. Washington St., Bloomington.
The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (Abridged); 8-10 p.m., June 5 and June 7-12, Ewing Cultural Center, 48 Sunset Road, Bloomington.
Charleston Famers Market on the Square , every Wednesday through September
Kyle Yap Live; 6-8 p.m., 11 Uptown Circle, Normal.
Rotary Pork Chop Lunch; 11 a.m.-1 p.m., Bloomington Rotary, downtown Square, Bloomington.
Bloomington Gold; 8 a.m.-5 p.m., through June 11, Illinois State University, 100 N. University St., Normal.
Soundboard Concert Series: Kickin' & Pickin'; 6-8 p.m., Destihl Brewery, 1200 Greenbriar Drive, Normal.
James McMurtry w/ Bettysoo; 7-11 p.m., The Castle Theatre, 209 E. Washington St., Bloomington.
Horizon RC Fest , 10 a.m.–10 p.m., Eli Field, Monticello.
McLean County Wheelers Spring Metric Bike Ride; 6:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m., Comlara Park, 13001 Recreation Area Drive, Hudson.
Second Saturday Sidewalk Sales; 10 a.m.-5 p.m., downtown Bloomington, various locations, 200 N. Main St., Bloomington.
3rd annual Baby Animal Days; 11 a.m.-4 p.m., Rader Family Farms, 1312 Ropp Road, Normal.
Kite Fest; 11 a.m.-5 p.m., Grove Elementary School, Airport Road, Normal.
All-Ages Artmaking Workshop; noon-2 p.m., University Galleries, 11 Uptown Circle, Normal.
Bloomington Gold Parade; 5 p.m., downtown viewing party, downtown square, Bloomington.
Soundboard Concert Series; Still Shine; 6-8 p.m., Destihl Brewery, 1200 Greenbriar Drive, Normal.
Pulse Memorial; Time TBA; outside the Bistro on Main, downtown Bloomington.
The Little Mermen perform at the Devon Lakeshore Amphitheater in Decatur.
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TobyMac with special guest Terrian; 7-10 p.m., Devon Amphitheater. Lawn $40, Decatur.
Finders Summer Market; 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Decatur Conference Center and Hotel Heliport, 4191 US-36, Decatur
Donut Train; 8:30-9:30 a.m., Monticello Railway Museum, 992 Iron Horse Pace, Monticello.
American Heritage Railroad Train Show; 10 a.m.-4 p.m., $5 adults, 12 and under free, 1395 Museum Ave., Greenville.
Macon County Decatur Public Library Herb Garden Tour ; 11 a.m.-1 p.m., Decatur.
35th annual Mari-Mann Faerie Garden Tea Party; 11 a.m.-1 p.m., 1405 Mari Mann Lane, Decatur.
Sunday Funday at the Mansion; noon-5 p.m., Vrooman Mansion Bed & Breakfast, 701 E. Taylor St., Bloomington.
Dinner with Doug Collins!; 6-8 p.m., DoubleTree by Hilton, 10 Brickyard Drive, Bloomington.
Summer Park Runs; 5:30-7:30 p.m., Fairview Park, Pavilion 1, Decatur.
Sensory-friendly morning; 8:30-9:30 a.m., University Galleries, 11 Uptown Circle, Normal.
Joe Zaklan Band; 6-8 p.m., 11 Uptown Circle, Normal.
Tailgate N' Tallboys; All day, through June 18, Interstate Center, 1106 Interstate Drive, Bloomington.
Piatt County Fair; opens Thursday 5 p.m., Friday-Saturday 9 a.m., Piatt County Fairgrounds, Cerro Gordo.
Music BINGO Dinner Party; 6-9 p.m., The Establishment Downtown, 259 N. Main St., Decatur.
Boys and Girls Club Bloomington-Normal 20th annual Golf Outing; 8 a.m.-8 p.m., Ironwood Golf Course, 1901 N. Towanda Ave., Normal.
Special Olympics Illinois Summer Games; 8 a.m.-6 p.m., through June 19, Horton Field House and Kingsley Junior High School, 180 N. Adelaine St. and 303 Kingsley St., Normal.
Lawnmower Days; 11 a.m.-8 p.m., through June 19, Destihl Brewery, 1200 Greenbriar Drive, Normal.
Wags & Wishes; 5:30-8:30 p.m., DoubleTree by Hilton, 10 Brickyard Drive, Bloomington.
Soundboard Concert Series: Alabama Getaway; 6-8 p.m., Destihl Brewery, 1200 Greenbriar Drive, Normal.
Kids Night Out - Hawaiian Luau Bash; 6:30-9 p.m., Anderson Aquatic Center, 100 S. Maple St., Normal.
Scovill Zoo Family Camp Out; 8 a.m.-5 p.m., bring tent and sleeping bags, $30 person/$120 family, pre-registration required, Decatur.
Lavender and Lemons Kitchen Tour; 10 a.m.-4 p.m., various locations, Bloomington.
3rd annual Baby Animal Days; 11 a.m.-4 p.m., Rader Family Farms, 1312 Ropp Road, Normal.
2022 Juneteenth Celebration in the City; 12-6 p.m., Miller Park, Bloomington.
Royal Princess Coronation and Festival; 2-4 p.m., Ewing Cultural Center, 48 Sunset Road, Bloomington.
WGLT Summer Concert; 5:30-10 p.m., downtown square, Bloomington.
Soundboard Concert Series: Bubbles Brown; 6-8 p.m., Destihl Brewery, 1200 Greenbriar Drive, Bloomington.
Special Olympics Victory Dance; 7-9 p.m., 11 Uptown Circle, Normal.
Vintage Tractor Ramble; noon at Cypress Grove Brewing, 1414 N. 2400 East Road, Assumption.
3rd Sunday Market; 8 a.m.-4 p.m., Interstate Center, 1106 Interstate Drive, Bloomington.
June Makers Market; 10 a.m.-2:30 p.m., Destihl Brewery, 1200 Greenbriar Drive, Normal.
Soundboard Concert Series: Ashley Riley; 1-3 p.m., Destihl Brewery, 1200 Greenbriar Drive, Normal.
Juneteenth Celebration; 3 p.m., Devon Amphitheater, Decatur.
Dads Day Dollar Deal; 9 a.m.-5 p.m., $2 per person, Scovill Zoo, Decatur.
Nonpoint; 6-11 p.m., Castle Theatre, 209 E. Washington St., Bloomington.
Kim & Chris Live; 6-8 p.m., 11 Uptown Circle, Normal.
Field of Dreams; 7:30-9:30 p.m., wear your favorite baseball team gear for a chance to win fun prizes before the movie, Devon Amphitheater, Decatur.
Make Music Normal; 5-10 p.m. June 24 and 1-10 p.m. June 25, 11 Uptown Circle, Normal.
Soundboard Concert Series: Harvest Sons Duo; 6-8 p.m. Destihl Brewery, 1200 Greenbriar Drive, Normal.
Miopera presents Rodgers and Hammerstein's "The Sound of Music"; 7-9:30 p.m. and 3-5:30 p.m. June 25, Heartland Community College Astroth Community Education Center Auditorium, 1500 W. Raab Road, Normal.
Friday Teen Matinee; 6- 8 p.m., 305 Garfield St., Maroa.
Soundboard Concert Series: Alison Hanna Band; 6-8 p.m. Destihl Brewery, 1200 Greenbriar Drive, Normal.
Saturdays on the Square - Style in Stereo; 6-10 p.m., downtown square, Bloomington.
Fool House; the ultimate '90s dance party, 7 p.m., Devon Amphitheater, Decatur.
Glow Golf; 9-11 p.m. at Overlook Adventure Park, 620 E. Riverside Ave., Decatur.
IL02 at Macon County Fairgrounds ; 4 p.m., Decatur.
Independence Day 1860; noon-4 p.m., enjoy an Independence Day celebration 1860s-style, Homestead Prairie Farm, Decatur.
State Farm Youth Classic; through June 28, The Den, Prairie Vista, Highland Park, Weibring Golf Club, Ironwood, The Links.
Twilight Tuesday at Scovill Zoo, 6-8 p.m., 71 S. Country Club Road, Decatur.
In this 2020 file photo, local kids learned about wolves at Scovill Zoo in Decatur during "Zoo Buddies: Howling with Wolves."
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Disorganizer Live; 6-8 p.m., 11 Uptown Circle, Normal.
June Party on the Patio; 7-9 p.m. bring your own lawn chairs, The Stand Alone Steves free concert, Decatur Civic Center.
July First Friday - Route 66; 5-8 p.m., downtown Bloomington.
All-Ages Artmaking Workshop; 6-7 p.m., Illinois State University Galleries, Normal.
Illinois Shakespeare Festival presents "Much Ado About Nothing"; 8-10 p.m., July 12-13, 16-17, 20-21, 23-26, 28-29; Aug. 2-3 and Aug. 5, Ewing Cultural Center, 48 Sunset Road, Bloomington.
Midwest Nationals Wrestling Tournament; 9 a.m.-7 p.m., Illinois Wesleyan Shirk Center, 302 E. Emerson St., Bloomington.
Castle Home & Garden Tour; 10 a.m.-12 p.m., Castle Gardens, 1290 P.J. Keller Highway, Lexington.
The Illinois Shakespeare Festival is an annual summer event at the Ewing Cultural Center in Bloomington.
DAVID PROEBER, THE PANTAGRAPH
Illinois Shakespeare Festival Presents Theatre for Young Audiences; 10 a.m., July 7, 9, 14, 16, 21, 23, 28, 30; Aug 4 and 6, Ewing Cultural Center, 48 Sunset Road, Bloomington.
Karen B and the Baked Potatoes; 6-8 p.m., 11, Uptown Circle, Normal.
WAYNEStock Music Festival, noon-11 p.m., Coles County Fairgrounds, Charleston.
Early Bird Swim; 9-10 a.m., Fairview Family Aquatic Center, 801 N. Main St., Normal.
Classic Car Cruise Celebration; 3-7 p.m., Miller Park, 1020 S. Morris Ave., Bloomington.
4th of July Sky Concert; 5-10 p.m., Fairview Park, 801 N. Main St., Normal.
Imagine That, 4th of July Celebration; 7 p.m., Devon Amphitheater, Decatur
Red, White and Blue Days, through July 4, Charleston; charlestonredwhiteandblue.com
Rick K. and the Roadtrip performs at Red White and Blue Days, 6:30 p.m., Charleston
“Bruce In the USA” Bruce Springsteen Tribute at Red, White and Blue Days, 8 p.m., Charleston
Parklands Bike Ride; 7 a.m.-5 p.m., Lexington Keller Park Pavilion, 699 N. Elm St., Lexington.
Less than Jake, Bowling For Soup & AuqaBats!; 6-10 p.m., Castle Theatre, 209 E. Washington St., Bloomington.
Moultrie-Douglas County Fair ; through July 9, Diamond Rio will be featured Saturday, July 9, Arthur.
NoRobot; 6-8 p.m., Uptown Circle, Normal.
'80s Pizza Party with The People's Mayor; free popcorn, drinks and pizza while supplies last. Madden Auditorium, 5:30 p.m., ages 17 and up, Decatur Public Library.
"Clue on Stage"; Little Theatre On the Square, Sullivan.
Illinois Shakespeare Festival Presents "King Lear"; 8 p.m., July 9-10, 14-15, 19, 22 and 27, 30-31 and Aug. 4, Ewing Cultural Center, 48 Sunset Road, Bloomington.
Michelangelo, A Different View; July 7-Aug. 7, The frescoes of the Sistine Chapel, $16, Decatur Civic Center, 1 Gary K Anderson Plaza, Decatur.
Strasburg Gnomecoming; 5 k and 1 Mile Run, 7-10 a.m. Strasburg Park, Strasburg
Coffee 'N Cars Hosted by Mid State Cruisers; 8-11 a.m., State Farm Agent Chris Mizell, 202 S. Eldorado St., Bloomington.
Second Saturday Sidewalk Sales; 10 a.m.-5 p.m., downtown Bloomington.
Marcos Mendez; 6-8 p.m., Uptown Circle, Normal.
Saturdays on the Square - Wedding Banned; 6-10 p.m., downtown square, Bloomington.
Diamond Rio performs, 7 p.m., Moultrie-Douglas County Fair, Arthur.
Movies in the Park; "Goonies", 7 p.m., Devon Amphitheater, free, Decatur.
Rock Springs Concert Series; featuring Stone & Snow, 7 p.m. at Rock Springs Nature Center, Decatur.
Rock Springs Ground Squirrels Home Game; 11 a.m., experience baseball as it was played in the 1860s, Trobaugh Field, Rock Springs, Decatur.
Penny Plunge; 5:30-6:30 p.m., Fairview Family Aquatic Center, 801 N. Main St., Normal.
Jaik Willis; 6-8 p.m., Uptown Circle, Normal.
Japanese Breakfast; 6:30-11 p.m., Castle Theatre, 209 E. Washington St., Bloomington.
"Matilda the Musical"; 7:30-10:30 p.m., July 15-17, 22-24, 29-31, Community Players Theatre, 201 Robinhood Lane, Bloomington.
Glorious Garden Festival; 9 a.m.-3 p.m., David Davis Mansion, 1000 Monroe Drive, Bloomington.
New Plays from the Heartland: One-Act Plays from the Midwest; 7:30-9:30 p.m., July 16-17 Heartland Theatre Co., 1110 Douglas St., Normal.
Beecher City Corn Fest; July 15-17, Friday 5-10 p.m., Saturday 7 a.m.-11 p.m., Sunday 11 a.m.-3 p.m., Beecher City Community Park.
Rap Rewind Tour; featuring Ying Yang Twins, Paul Wall and Yung Joc, 7 p.m., Devon Amphitheater, Decatur.
Effingham Artisan Fair, through July 16, Tuscan Hills Winery, Effingham.
All-Ages Artmaking Workshop; noon-2 p.m., University Galleries, 11 Uptown Circle, Normal.
A Taste of the Castle; 4-6 p.m., Castle Gardens, 1290 P.J. Keller Highway, Lexington.
John Till; 6-8 p.m., Uptown Circle, Normal.
Saturdays on the Square - Dan Hubbard; 6-10 p.m., downtown square, Bloomington.
3rd Sunday Market; 8 a.m.-4 p.m., Interstate Center, 1106 Interstate Drive, Bloomington.
Marc Broussard; 6:30-11 p.m., Castle Theatre, 209 E. Washington St., Bloomington.
Cheap Trick; 7 p.m., Devon Amphitheater, Decatur.
Anderson Ford Car Show; 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Anderson Ford, Clinton.
Ice Cream Safari; 1-4 p.m., Scovill Zoo, Decatur.
Bagelfest, through July 23, food vendors, local and national music; mattoonbagelfest.com .
McQuarter's Pub kitchen manager Ron Maggi prepares a California turkey bagel sandwich with steak fries at the Cross County Mall in Mattoon as a Bagelfest week special.
ROB STROUD, JOURNAL GAZETTE & TIMES-COURIER
Christian County Agricultural Fair, through July 23, Taylorville.
The Bashful Youngens; 6-8 p.m., Uptown Circle, Normal.
Shelby County 4-H Junior Fair , July 20-31, Shelby County Fairgrounds, Shelby County
Jason Gray performs, 8 p.m., Mattoon Bagelfest.
Warrensburg Corn Fest; Thursday through Saturday, 155 E. Main St., Warrensburg.
Black Dirt Music Festival; through July 23, The Castle Theatre, 209 E. Washington St., Bloomington.
LOCASH performs, 8 p.m., Mattoon Bagelfest.
Effingham-JAM; Kansas City BBQ Society State BBQ Championship; through July 23, downtown Effingham; free to attend, live music, food vendors; other entertainment may be ticketed; effinghamjam.com .
3rd annual Honey Festival; 9 a.m.-7 p.m., Wild Harvest Honey Farm, 9122 Bucks Road, 9122 Bucks Road, Heyworth.
Strong As Ax Benefit; 1-4 p.m., Windjammer Lounge, 2y303 Stern Drive, Bloomington.
Medici Craft Beer & Jazz Festival; 4-10 p.m., Medici, 120 North St., Normal.
West Fest; 5-9 p.m., West Bloomington Revitalization Project, 724 W. Washington St., Bloomington.
Night For Sight; 5:30-9:30 p.m., Epiphany Farms Estate, 23676 E. 800 North Road, Downs.
Run for the Bagel; 6:30 a.m.; K.C. Summers Toyota to Mattoon Area Family YMCA, Mattoon.
The Rocket Man Show, Elton John Tribute, 8 p.m., Mattoon Bagelfest.
James Herr; 6-8 p.m., Uptown Circle, Normal.
July Party on the Patio; featuring Whiskey Row, Decatur Civic Center.
Kids Night Out - Christmas in July; 6:30-9 p.m., Anderson Aquatic Center, 100 S. Maple St., Normal.
Miopera Presents Bizet's "Carmen"; 7-9:30 p.m. and 3-5:30 p.m., July 31, Heartland Community College ACEC Auditorium, 1500 W. Raab Road, Normal.
Hayes Carll; 7-11 p.m., Castle Theatre, 209 E. Washington St., Bloomington.
Sensory-Friendly Morning; 11 a.m.-noon, University Galleries, 11 Uptown Circle, Normal.
V8 Fast Change; 6-8 p.m., Uptown Circle, Normal.
Coles County Fair; through Aug. 6, Charleston; carnival and grandstand activities; admission prices free-$20; 217-345-2656; colescountyfair.com .
A Ferris wheel stands out in the midway of the Coles County Fairgrounds in Charleston as workers were preparing rides and carnival games to open.
DAVE FOPAY, JOURNAL GAZETTE & TIMES-COURIER
Effingham County Fair; through Aug. 6, Altamont.
Homestead Prairie Farm Open House ; 1-4 p.m., Rock Springs Conservation Area, Decatur.
Logan County Fair; through Aug. 7, unique actives from animal shows to the carnival rides, Lincoln.
August McLean County Fair; 10 a.m.- 7 p.m., through Aug. 7, Interstate Center, 1106 Interstate Drive, Bloomington.
Adrian Mendez; 6-8 p.m., Uptown Circle, Normal.
Brats and Bags - BN Sunrise Rotary; 10:30 a.m.-10 p.m., downtown square, Bloomington.
First Friday - Downtown Dog Days; 5-8 p.m., 200 N. Main St., Bloomington.
The Neals; 6-8 p.m., Uptown Circle, Normal.
Saturdays on the Square - Southern Accents; 6-10 p.m., downtown square, Bloomington.
Tracy Lawrence; 7 p.m., Devon Amphitheater, Decatur.
Dan Hubbard; 6-8 p.m., Uptown Circle, Normal.
Second Saturday Sidewalk Sales; 10 a.m.-5 p.m., downtown Bloomington.
Pridefest; 4-10 p.m., hosted by the Bistro, downtown Bloomington.
Cruisin' Uptown Normal; 4-9 p.m., 11 Uptown Circle, Normal.
Cumberland County Fair, through Aug. 21, Greenup, live music, tractor pull and more
Parents Night out; 5:30-8:30 p.m., kids 6-11 can be dropped off at the zoo for pizza, crafts, animal encounters, Scovill Zoo, Decatur
Ripple Motor Show; noon, Mount Zion Convention Center.
Bluegrass Jam; 11 a.m.-5 p.m., Lincoln Log Cabin, Lerna; Bluegrass and traditional musicians will converge for an afternoon of jamming; concessions available.
Air Show at Decatur Airport; 5 p.m., and Aug. 15, Decatur.
Colt Ball; 6-8 p.m., Uptown Circle, Normal.
Seniorama; 10 a.m.-2 p.m., public invited, Decatur Civic Center.
Always-Patsy Cline; Little Theatre On the Square, 5 p.m., Sullivan.
Apple Dumpling Festival; downtown Atwood, through Aug. 20.
Ryan Williams “Elvis” show ; Bement Country Opry, Monticello
Inside Out Accessible Art Fair; 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Sugar Grove Nature Center, 4532 N. 725 E. Road, McLean.
Front Street Music Festival; 2-10 p.m., hosted by Jazz Upfront on Front Street, downtown Bloomington.
The TWK Project; 6-8 p.m., Uptown Circle, Normal.
Silver Bullet Band: A Tribute to Bob Seger, with special guest Lady Luck, 7 p.m., Devon Amphitheater, Decatur.
Pony Express Days, run dates TBD, Mount Zion.
Oakwood Block Party; 5 -11:59 p.m., South Oakland Avenue, West End, live music, food, dancing, Decatur.
Annual Douglas Cup Vintage Base Ball Tournamen t; all day, Rock Springs Ground Squirrels, at Trobaugh Field, Rock Springs Conservation Area, Decatur.
3rd Sunday Market; 8 a.m.-4 p.m., Interstate Center, 1106 Interstate Drive, Bloomington.
Through the Thorns Tour: August Burns Red; 6-10 p.m., Castle Theatre, 209 E. Washington St., Bloomington.
Audio-Faction; 6-8 p.m., Uptown Circle, Normal.
Happy Together Tour; 7 p.m., at Effingham Performance Center, Effingham.
Hummingbird Festival; 3- 6 p.m., Rock Springs Nature Center, Decatur.
Hill of a Run Obstacle Run; 9 a.m., Ewing Park 2, Bloomington.; $30 registration fee.
Deer & Beer Fest; 9 a.m.-8 p.m., through Aug. 28, Interstate Center, 1106 Interstate Drive, Bloomington.
Sweet Corn Circus; 10 a.m.-5 p.m., 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Aug. 28, 11 Uptown Circle, Normal.
The Sweet Corn Circus is a free, all-day event in uptown Normal.
LEWIS MARIEN, THE PANTAGRAPH
Marshall Tucker Band; 7 p.m., Devon Amphitheater, Decatur.
Family Glow Golf; 8 to 10 p.m., at Overlook Adventure Park, Decatur.
Snail Mail w/ Hotline TNT & Momma; 7-11 p.m., Castle Theatre, 209 E. Washington St., Bloomington.
Chief Operating Officer Nick Nawratil gets the Hylio AgroDrones ready for a demonstration at the Farm Progress Show in Decatur.
CLAY JACKSON, HERALD & REVIEW
Farm Progress Show, opens at 5 a.m., through Sept. 1, 4275 E. Mound, Decatur.
Eights & Aces Band; 6-8 p.m., Uptown Circle, Normal.
Pana Tri-County Fair; through Sept. 5, open all day, Pana Tri-County Fairgrounds, Pana.
September Trivia at Golden Fox Brewing; 7-10 p.m., Decatur.
Jake Owen; 7 p.m. at the Devon Amphitheater, Decatur.
First Friday - Sip & Shop; 5-8 p.m., downtown Bloomington.
Hobnob Harvest Market; 4-8 p.m. Sep. 2; 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Sep. 3, Effingham County Fairground; hobnobmarket.com .
Route 9 Rumble Indoor Auto Show & Swap Fest; 7 a.m.-5 p.m., Interstate Center, 1106 Interstate Drive, Bloomington.
Castle Home & Garden Tour; 10 a.m.-noon, Castle Gardens, 1290 P.J. Keller Highway, Lexington.
Kickin' & Pickin'; 5:30-7:30 p.m., Uptown Circle, Normal.
Arthur Cheese Festival; downtown Arthur; through Sep. 5; tractor pull, parade, national cheese eating contest and free cheese; arthurcheesefestival.com .
Friends of the Library Labor Day Book Sale; through Sept. 5. 9 a.m.-3 p.m.; Decatur Public Library
Broom Corn Festival; through Sept. 11; downtown Arcola.
Song of the summer the year you graduated from high school
Song of the summer the year you graduated from high school
From doo-wop to disco and rock to rap, you can learn a great deal about the history of music from the songs of summer from the last 60-plus years. Throughout the decades, pop music has evolved through different genres, stars have risen and fallen, and new technology has led to radically different-sounding hits. Many songs of the summer share similarities, though: bright lyrical content, upbeat tempos, and warm instrumentals.
Of course, there’s no national body that crowns the song of the summer. Stacker based this roundup on Billboard’s analysis of past years’ charts, dating as far back as 1958, from Memorial Day to Labor Day. Billboard generated the following songs of the summer and their runners-up by awarding 100 points to a song that charted at #1 for a week and one point to a song that charted at #100.
The list begins with one of three non-English entries and the most classical-inspired piece on the list and moves from there to rock ’n’ roll, Motown, classic rock, and folk-rock, all before hitting the ’80s. As synths began to replace screeching electric guitars, pop stars like Madonna and Mariah Carey rose to prominence. The era of electropop had begun.
Then, in the mid-’90s, a shift began—the effects of which are still manipulating the charts to this day. Hip-hop had arrived in the nationwide consciousness, bringing new techniques like sampling and rapping to pop music. There isn’t a more jarring transition on this list than going straight from Bryan Adams to Sir Mix-a-Lot. Though more traditional pop songs have found their way to the summer charts, the hip-hop takeover is still strong with the supremacy of artists like Drake and Lil Nas X, two rappers who continue to dominate summer playlists throughout the 2020s.
Perhaps the next wave to take over the charts will come from another underground movement, and displace hip-hop the same way it displaced traditional pop itself. Maybe the future of music lies not in strict genres but a blend of many elements. Read on to remember which song was blasting out of car windows the year you finished high school, and don’t forget to check out our curated playlist of all the winners .
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1958: ‘Nel Blu Dipinto Di Blu (Volaré)’
- #1: “Nel Blu Dipinto Di Blu (Volaré)” by Domenico Modugno
- #2: “Poor Little Fool” by Ricky Nelson
- #3: “Patricia” by Perez Prado And His Orchestra
One of three non-English hits on our list, this classical-inspired song’s simple chorus of “Fly! Sing!” sounds much better in Italian than in English. Having been covered by everyone from Dean Martin to David Bowie, “Volaré” was originally an entry in the Eurovision song contest.
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1959: ‘Lonely Boy’
- #1: “Lonely Boy” by Paul Anka
- #2: “The Battle of New Orleans” by Johnny Horton
- #3: “A Big Hunk O’ Love” by Elvis Presley with The Jordanaires
“I’ve got everything / You could think of / But all I want / Is someone to love,” goes the straightforward verse of this short hit summer song from 1959. Anka sang the song in the film “Girls Town,” which was featured on an episode of the TV show “Mystery Science Theater 3000 .”
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1960: ‘I’m Sorry’
- #1: “I’m Sorry” by Brenda Lee
- #2: “It’s Now or Never” by Elvis Presley with The Jordanaires
- #3: “Everybody’s Somebody’s Fool” by Connie Francis
Brenda Lee performed “I’m Sorry” at just 15 years old, and it went on to hit #1 on the Billboard chart. It’s had a bit of a modern renaissance with appearances in Beyonce’s 2016 “Formation World Tour” concert movie.
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1961: ‘Tossin’ and Turnin’’
- #1: “Tossin’ and Turnin’” by Bobby Lewis
- #2: “Quarter to Three” by U.S. Bonds
- #3: “The Boll Weevil” by Brook Benton
You’ve probably heard of “Animal House,” the frat movie that launched a genre of gross-out comedies. “Tossin’ and Turnin’” was featured on the soundtrack, though it had a successful Billboard run on its own back in ’61. It’s been covered since by such musicians as the Supremes and Joan Jett.
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1962: ‘Roses Are Red (My Love)’
- #1: “Roses Are Red (My Love)” by Bobby Vinton
- #2: “I Can’t Stop Loving You” by Ray Charles
- #3: “The Stripper” by David Rose & His Orchestra
One musician’s trash is another singer’s treasure—at least that’s how Bobby Vinton found “Roses Are Red,” which was tossed into a pile of rejects at Epic Records. Another short ditty, the song evokes the sounds of the time, now considered “oldies.”
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1963: ‘Fingertips - Pt. 2’
- #1: “Fingertips - Pt. 2” by Little Stevie Wonder
- #2: “Surf City” by Jan & Dean
- #3: “Easier Said Than Done” by The Essex
The last song had a much more laidback tempo; “Fingertips” blasts off immediately with “Little Stevie” imploring the crowd to clap their hands amid brass horns blaring and harmonica solos. Listen closely and you can hear Marvin Gaye on drums, years before he became a superstar.
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1964: ‘Where Did Our Love Go’
- #1: “Where Did Our Love Go” by The Supremes
- #2: “I Get Around” by The Beach Boys
- #3: “Everybody Loves Somebody” by Dean Martin
If Stevie Wonder wasn’t enough of a clue, the influence of Motown in American pop music had begun by the early ’60s. With big hair and bigger grooves, “Where Did Our Love Go” was one of several Supremes hits to go #1. At first, they doubted the song because it lacked a catchy hook, but Diana Ross’ powerful lead vocals led it to the history books.
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1965: ‘(I Can’t Get No) Satisfaction’
- #1: “(I Can’t Get No) Satisfaction” by The Rolling Stones
- #2: “I Can’t Help Myself (Sugar Pie Honey Bunch)” by Four Tops
- #3: “I Got You Babe” by Sonny & Cher
In the mid-’60s, the ghost of Paul Revere turned in his grave as the British Invasion began. “Satisfaction” landed the Rolling Stones their first #1 in the U.S., making the ditty the song of the summer. Curiously, the Beatles are absent from this list entirely.
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1966: ‘Wild Thing’
- #1: “Wild Thing” by The Troggs
- #2: “Summer in the City” by The Lovin’ Spoonful
- #3: “Lil’ Red Riding Hood” by Sam the Sham & The Pharaohs
Continuing with the British invasion is “Wild Thing,” a straightforward song about passionate love. Composed in just a few minutes according to legend, the song would eventually become an instant emblem of mid-’60s rock. Notable covers include one by Jimi Hendrix, who lit his guitar on fire after a live performance. The parody cover performed by “Game of Thrones” star Kit Harington and Coldplay, though, didn’t do much for its reputation.
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1967: ‘Light My Fire’
- #1: “Light My Fire” by The Doors
- #2: “Windy” by The Association
- #3: “Can’t Take My Eyes Off You” by Frankie Valli
Don’t give the British all the credit, though; Americans eventually caught on to the style: With its jazzy drums and catchy electric piano riffs, “Light My Fire” catapulted Jim Morrison and the Doors to stardom in the United States, with a subsequent cover version by Puerto Rican artist José Feliciano bringing it even higher.
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1968: ‘This Guy’s In Love With You’
- #1: “This Guy’s in Love with You” by Herb Alpert
- #2: “Hello, I Love You” by The Doors
- #3: “People Got to Be Free” by The Rascals
Typically, songs of the summer have a driving beat that makes you want to dance. This song does not, but its grateful lyrics and pleasant atmosphere make it a great listen while picnicking or lying back and looking at the stars with someone you love.
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1969: ‘In the Year 2525’
- #1: “In the Year 2525” by Zager & Evans
- #2: “Honky Tonk Women” by The Rolling Stones
- #3: “Crystal Blue Persuasion” by Tommy James And The Shondells
The first certified one-hit wonder of the chart, Zager & Evans never had another single reach Billboard’s chart after “2525.” The minds of Americans were clearly on the future; the moon landing happened during the song’s reign as #1 on the chart.
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1970: ‘(They Long to Be) Close to You’
- #1: “(They Long to Be) Close to You” by Carpenters
- #2: “Mama Told Me (Not to Come)” by Three Dog Night
- #3: “Make It with You” by Bread
The second Burt Bacharach- and Hal David-written track on this list after “This Guy’s In Love With You,” this hit by the Carpenters was originally recorded by Herb Alpert as well, though that recording was scrapped. Good thing it was, as “Close To You” gave the Carpenters their first of three Grammys.
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1971: ‘How Can You Mend a Broken Heart’
- #1: “How Can You Mend a Broken Heart” by Bee Gees
- #2: “It’s Too Late/I Feel the Earth Move” by Carole King
- #3: “Indian Reservation (The Lament of the Cherokee Reservation Indian)” by The Raiders
“How can you stop the sun from shining? / What makes the world go ’round?” The Bee Gees weren’t the first to question everything in a love song, but this relaxed, down-tempo ballad struck a chord with millions of Americans during the summer of 1971.
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1972: ‘Alone Again (Naturally)’
- #1: “Alone Again (Naturally)” by Gilbert O’Sullivan
- #2: “Brandy (You’re a Fine Girl)” by Looking Glass
- #3: “Lean on Me” by Bill Withers
Though the terminology didn’t exist at the time, today’s youth would categorize “Alone Again” as a “depression bop.” A mid-tempo ballad with sentimental strings and self-pitying lyrics, the major-key bridge helps to salvage the song from being too depressing.
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1973: ‘Bad, Bad Leroy Brown’
- #1: “Bad, Bad Leroy Brown” by Jim Croce
- #2: “Will It Go Round in Circles” by Billy Preston
- #3: “Brother Louie” by Stories
“Leroy Brown,” a story-driven song, tells the tale of a fearsome resident of the South Side of Chicago—that is, until he loses a fight badly. The song would inspire Freddie Mercury and lead to covers by Frank Sinatra, Dolly Parton, Sonny & Cher, Dean Martin, and many others.
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1974: ‘Annie’s Song’
- #1: “Annie’s Song” by John Denver
- #2: “(You’re) Having My Baby” by Paul Anka with Odia Coates
- #3: “Feel Like Makin’ Love” by Roberta Flack
An ode to his wife at the time, “Annie’s Song” was written on a single ski lift trip and is another entry in the down-tempo ballad song of the summer category. “Let me lay down beside you / Let me always be with you.”
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1975: ‘One of These Nights’
- #1: “One of These Nights” by Eagles
- #2: “Love Will Keep Us Together” by Captain & Tennille
- #3: “Jive Talkin’” by Bee Gees
Disco has come. The Eagles, with their prior songs mostly falling in the country-rock bucket, switched it up with “One of These Nights” and its eponymous album. The four-on-the-floor drum pattern marks a significant shift in pop music leading into the ’80s.
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1976: ‘Don’t Go Breaking My Heart’
- #1: “Don’t Go Breaking My Heart” by Elton John & Kiki Dee
- #2: “Kiss and Say Goodbye” by The Manhattans
- #3: “Afternoon Delight” by Starland Vocal Band
The first duet on the list, but not the last, “Don’t Go Breaking My Heart” is a quintessential summer bop, inspired by Motown and featuring two of Britain’s hottest singers. The song also got a bump due to its presence in 2019’s Elton John biopic “Rocketman.”
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1977: ‘I Just Want to Be Your Everything’
- #1: “I Just Want to Be Your Everything” by Andy Gibb
- #2: “Best of My Love” by The Emotions
- #3: “(Your Love Has Lifted Me) Higher and Higher” by Rita Coolidge
A true disco track, Andy Gibb’s hit single stayed on top of the Billboard charts for three weeks. From the drumbeat to the slow strings to the falsetto singing in the chorus, the hallmarks of disco are all present for this track. Gibb had such an ear for songs of the summer that he did it again in 1978.
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Song of the summer the year you graduated from high school
- #1: “Shadow Dancing” by Andy Gibb
- #2: “Three Times a Lady” by Commodores
- #3: “Grease” by Frankie Valli
With “Shadow Dancing,” Andy Gibb utilized those same disco hallmarks to create his final Billboard #1 single. Gibb was the first artist to have their first three singles all hit #1, according to Billboard.
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1979: ‘Bad Girls’
- #1: “Bad Girls” by Donna Summer
- #2: “Ring My Bell” by Anita Ward
- #3: “Good Times” by Chic
If Daft Punk didn’t clue you into Giorgio Moroder’s legacy, the disco titan also collaborated with Donna Summer for the 1979 disco hit “Bad Girls,” which became Summer’s most successful single. The track would later serve as an inspiration to hip-hop artists, who frequently used it for samples.
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1980: ‘It’s Still Rock and Roll to Me’
- #1: “It’s Still Rock and Roll to Me” by Billy Joel
- #2: “Magic” by Olivia Newton-John
- #3: “Coming Up (Live at Glasgow)” by Paul McCartney and Wings
With an upbeat tempo, a time length under three minutes, and a saxophone solo, Billy Joel’s “It’s Still Rock And Roll To Me” may have been destined to be a summer hit. This single was the first of Joel’s to hit #1 on Billboard; it also appeared on his “Glass Houses” album, which stayed at #1 on the Billboard Album Chart for six weeks in 1980.
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1981: ‘Jessie’s Girl’
- #1: “Jessie’s Girl” by Rick Springfield
- #2: “Bette Davis Eyes” by Kim Carnes
- #3: “Endless Love” by Diana Ross & Lionel Richie
“Jessie’s Girl” still shows up in movies and on TV nearly 40 years after its release. Its evergreen message of unrequited love and instantly catchy hook still captivate listeners to this day.
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1982: ‘Eye of the Tiger’
- #1: “Eye of the Tiger” by Survivor
- #2: “Hurts So Good” by John Cougar
- #3: “Abracadabra” by The Steve Miller Band
It doesn’t get any more instantly recognizable than the opening chords of Survivor’s platinum single. Inextricably intertwined with the famous montage scene from “Rocky III,” “Eye of the Tiger” still finds its way onto workout playlists to this day.
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Scotti Bros. Records
1983: ‘Every Breath You Take’
- #1: “Every Breath You Take” by The Police
- #2: “Flashdance…What a Feeling” by Irene Cara
- #3: “Sweet Dreams (Are Made of This)” by Eurythmics
The song that makes everyone go, “Aww… wait, what is he saying?” The stalker anthem by English band the Police won two Grammys and has been named the most-played radio song of all time by Broadcast Music Inc.
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1984: ‘When Doves Cry’
- #1: “When Doves Cry” by Prince
- #2: “Ghostbusters” by Ray Parker Jr.
- #3: “What’s Love Got to Do with It” by Tina Turner
The unconventional first single from the megasmash album “Purple Rain,” “When Doves Cry” was the top-selling single of 1984. With its experimental elements and minimalist production, it was an unconventional song of the summer, but a dominant one nonetheless, selling hundreds of thousands of copies.
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1985: ‘Shout’
- #1: “Shout” by Tears for Fears
- #2: “Everytime You Go Away” by Paul Young
- #3: “The Power of Love” by Huey Lewis & The News
As Tears for Fears put it in another song, everybody wants to rule the world, and “Shout” certainly ruled 1985’s summer. The power chords, gated reverb-heavy drums, and lengthy guitar solo all say that yes, it’s the ’80s.
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1986: ‘Papa Don’t Preach’
- #1: “Papa Don’t Preach” by Madonna
- #2: “Glory of Love” by Peter Cetera
- #3: “Sledgehammer” by Peter Gabriel
The ’80s weren’t just a time of musical transgression; lyrical content in pop hits became more controversial, sparking outrage from parents as teens tried desperately to get their hands on outrageous songs. The taboo topics covered by Madonna in her 1986 hit include teen pregnancy and abortion, just another way Madonna pushed the envelope.
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1987: ’Alone’
- #1: “Alone” by Heart
- #2: “I Wanna Dance With Somebody (Who Loves Me)” by Whitney Houston
- #3: “I Still Haven’t Found What I’m Looking For” by U2
Arguably beating out two better-known hits, “Alone” is a power ballad in the truest sense of the word, eventually leading to covers by Celine Dion and Carrie Underwood. This song is clearly not for the faint of lungs.
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1988: ‘Roll with It’
- #1: “Roll with It” by Steve Winwood
- #2: “The Flame” by Cheap Trick
- #3: “Monkey” by George Michael
“Roll with It” was clearly inspired by Motown—a little too closely, evidently, as Motown songwriting team Holland-Dozier-Holland was eventually credited as co-writers on the track to avoid a copyright battle. Another encouraging summer bop, the second verse’s lines—“Now there’ll be as day you'll get there, baby / You’ll hear the music play, you’ll dance, baby”—rarely fail to cheer the listener up.
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1989: ‘Right Here Waiting’
- #1: “Right Here Waiting” by Richard Marx
- #2: “Toy Soldiers” by Martika
- #3: “Cold Hearted” by Paula Abdul
A slow ballad, “Right Here Waiting” became a platinum single for Marx, selling more than 1 million copies. Marx ditches the synths and power drums and instead relies on a piano and a classical guitar for the stripped-back instrumentation of this relatively minimalist song.
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1990: ‘Vision of Love’
- #1: “Vision of Love” by Mariah Carey
- #2: “She Ain’t Worth It” by Glenn Medeiros feat. Bobby Brown
- #3: “Cradle of Love” by Billy Idol
In contrast to the last song, Mariah Carey is anything but restrained. Showing off her impressive whistle register, Carey’s vocals were uncharacteristic of the style at the time and led her debut single to make an unquestionable impression.
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1991: ‘(Everything I Do) I Do It for You’
- #1: “(Everything I Do) I Do It for You” by Bryan Adams
- #2: “Rush Rush” by Paula Abdul
- #3: “Unbelievable” by EMF
’80s pop music, take your last breath. “I Do It For You” is one of the most successful singles of all time, sure, but its production is reflective of its time. The next year, a radically different sound would take over the summer airwaves—a sound that has barely let up since.
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1992: ‘Baby Got Back’
- #1: “Baby Got Back” by Sir Mix-a-Lot
- #2: “End of the Road” by Boyz II Men
- #3: “Baby-Baby-Baby” by TLC
He likes big butts and he cannot lie. What else can you say about Sir Mix-a-Lot’s perennial love song? “Baby Got Back” marks the beginning of hip-hop’s dominance over the pop charts, also noticeable in the #2 and #3 slots, home to R&B staples Boyz II Men and TLC.
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1993: ‘Can’t Help Falling in Love’
- #1: “Can’t Help Falling in Love” by UB40
- #2: “Whoomp! (There It Is)” by Tag Team
- #3: “Weak” by SWV
One of the most covered songs of all time, Elvis Presley’s hit got a new spin from British reggae band UB40 in 1993, reaching #1 in 13 countries. The thriller film “Sliver,” which the song was recorded for, fared worse; it was nominated for seven Golden Raspberry Awards.
Virgin Records
1994: ‘I Swear’
- #1: “I Swear” by All-4-One
- #2: “Stay (I Missed You)” by Lisa Loeb & Nine Stories
- #3: “Don’t Turn Around” by Ace Of Base
“I Swear” was originally recorded by country artist John Michael Montgomery. Two months later, All-4-One dropped their version—a quintessential ’90s slow jam. The track still has life as a wedding song—and yes, it does have a sax solo.
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1995: ‘Waterfalls’
- #1: “Waterfalls” by TLC
- #2: “Don’t Take It Personal (Just One of Dem Days)” by Monica
- #3: “One More Chance / Stay With Me” by The Notorious B.I.G.
T-Boz, Left Eye, and Chilli came up with one of the most successful R&B albums of all time with 1994’s “CrazySexyCool.” “Waterfalls” is considered the group’s signature song, detailing the precariousness of modern life and cautioning the listener against dreaming too big. “Waterfalls” was the first #1 song to mention the AIDS crisis, and also mentions drug dealing and promiscuity—one of many songs of the summer to contain controversial lyrics.
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1996: ‘Macarena (Bayside Boys Mix)’
- #1: “Macarena (Bayside Boys Mix)” by Los Del Rio
- #2: “You’re Making Me High / Let It Flow” by Toni Braxton
- #3: “Give Me One Reason” by Tracy Chapman
Most listeners probably still have no idea what any of this song’s lyrics mean, but can sing it (and do the dance) instantly. Food for thought: Macarena is about decidedly adult content . Perhaps think twice before playing it at a young child’s birthday party.
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1997: ‘I’ll Be Missing You’
- #1: “I’ll Be Missing You” by Puff Daddy & Faith Evans feat. 112
- #2: “Bitch” by Meredith Brooks
- #3: “MMMBop” by Hanson
The Police’s megahit, “Every Breath You Take,” made a comeback in “I’ll Be Missing You.” The song was recorded in memory of the Notorious B.I.G.—who was murdered earlier in 1997—and became one of the bestselling singles of all time. Don’t overlook “MMMBop” at #3, though.
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1998: ‘The Boy Is Mine’
- #1: “The Boy Is Mine” by Brandy & Monica
- #2: “You’re Still the One” by Shania Twain
- #3: “Too Close” by Next
Boy meets girl. Boy meets another girl. Girl meets girl. 1998’s song of the summer is created, or so the story goes. The first #1 hit for both Brandy and Monica, the song was inspired by Michael Jackson and Paul McCartney’s duet “The Girl Is Mine,” released 16 years prior.
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1999: ‘Genie in a Bottle’
- #1: “Genie in a Bottle” by Christina Aguilera
- #2: “If You Had My Love” by Jennifer Lopez
- #3: “Bills, Bills, Bills” by Destiny’s Child
1999’s summer songs were dominated by strong women, and “Genie in A Bottle” is a strong example. Coming off the success of recording “Reflections” for the soundtrack of the Disney film “Mulan,” Aguilera’s hit has been described as “uncomfortably adult,” given that she was 19 years old when it was released.
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2000: ‘Bent’
- #1: “Bent” by Matchbox Twenty
- #2: “It’s Gonna Be Me” by ’N Sync
- #3: “Try Again” by Aaliyah
Alternative rock was a dominating force in music in the early 2000s, though “Bent” is the only major example on this list. Matchbox Twenty’s only single to hit #1, “Bent” has a theme of love despite flaws, which remains relatable even as the musical style goes out of fashion.
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2001: ‘U Remind Me’
- #1: “U Remind Me” by Usher
- #2: “Let Me Blow Ya Mind” by Eve feat. Gwen Stefani
- #3: “Hanging by a Moment” by Lifehouse
Boy meets girl. Girl looks like boy’s ex-girlfriend, so boy backs out of a relationship. Maybe it’s not the most relatable situation for everyone, but it was all the rage in 2001. Winning Usher his first of many Grammys to come, the mid-tempo track was impossible to avoid.
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2002: ‘Hot in Herre’
- #1: “Hot in Herre” by Nelly
- #2: “Complicated” by Avril Lavigne
- #3: “Dilemma” by Nelly feat. Kelly Rowland
The chorus of “Hot in Herre”—“It’s getting hot in here / So take off all your clothes”—is instantly memorable and still prominently remembered by popular culture. Probably the only R&B smash hit to sample Neil Young, it was also included in the video game “The Sims 4.” In the game universe, the Sims characters speak a dialect called Simlish, so the song’s lyrics were updated accordingly.
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2003: ‘Crazy in Love’
- #1: “Crazy in Love” by Beyonce feat. Jay-Z
- #2: “Magic Stick” by Lil Kim feat. 50 Cent
- #3: “Right Thurr” by Chingy
Beyoncé’s debut single as a solo act after the dissolution of Destiny’s Child, the song was later declared the best of the decade by VH1. An incredibly widely covered song, “Crazy in Love” has cemented its place as one of the most instantly recognizable pop songs of all time.
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2004: ‘Confessions Part II’
- #1: “Confessions Part II” by Usher
- #2: “Slow Motion” by Juvenile feat. Soulja Slim
- #3: “Burn” by Usher
Usher pops up for the second time on this list in 2004, snagging spots #1 and #3. In the smash hit song, the Atlanta-bred lady’s man admits to his girlfriend that he impregnated his mistress.
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2005: ‘We Belong Together’
- #1: “We Belong Together” by Mariah Carey
- #2: “Hollaback Girl” by Gwen Stefani
- #3: “Don’t Cha” by The Pussycat Dolls feat. Busta Rhymes
A single from her 10th studio album, “We Belong Together” was widely considered Mariah Carey’s comeback single—and come back she did. The song is one of the most successful of all time, taking influence from R&B and hip-hop’s ubiquitous Roland 808 drum machine to craft a genre-blending hit.
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2006: ‘Promiscuous’
- #1: “Promiscuous” by Nelly Furtado feat. Timbaland
- #2: “Hips Don’t Lie” by Shakira
- #3: “Crazy” by Gnarls Barkley
This Grammy-nominated duet was warmly received by critics. It beat out two fierce competitors to make it the song of the summer of 2006: “Hips Don’t Lie” and “Crazy,” both of which still find frequent airplay a decade and a half later.
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2007: ‘Umbrella’
- #1: “Umbrella” by Rihanna feat. Jay-Z
- #2: “Big Girls Don’t Cry” by Fergie
- #3: “Party Like a Rockstar” by Shop Boyz
Of all the things to consider when releasing a big single, singing about the weather generally isn't one of them. However, the 2007 floods in the United Kingdom just happened to keep the song on the radio for weeks and weeks. Rihanna still dominates the pop culture conversation to this day, proving her voice, music, and business acumen are more than enough to succeed in the music industry.
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2008: ‘I Kissed a Girl’
- #1: “I Kissed a Girl” by Katy Perry
- #2: “Take a Bow” by Rihanna
- #3: “Lollipop” by Lil Wayne feat. Static Major
You may not have heard of Max Martin, but you’ve certainly heard his music. The secretive Swedish producer is behind many of the hits of this decade, including 2008’s “I Kissed a Girl.” Perry walked in the shoes of previous artists such as Madonna in releasing a single that's controversial but catchy.
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2009: ‘I Gotta Feeling’
- #1: “I Gotta Feeling” by The Black Eyed Peas
- #2: “Boom Boom Pow” by The Black Eyed Peas
- #3: “Knock You Down” by Keri Hilson feat. Kanye West & Ne-Yo
“I Gotta Feeling” and “Boom Boom Pow” occupied both the #1 and #2 spots on the Billboard chart, respectively, in June 2009, making the Black Eyed Peas one of a select few groups to achieve that feat. The former Grammy-winning track is one of the bestselling singles of the 21st century, with its timeless theme of positivity and hope.
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2010: ‘California Gurls’
- #1: “California Gurls” by Katy Perry feat. Snoop Dogg
- #2: “Love the Way You Lie” by Eminem feat. Rihanna
- #3: “Airplanes” by B.o.B feat. Hayley Williams
Katy Perry is back with another infectious anthem, again produced by Max Martin among others. A West Coast competitor to 2009’s “Empire State of Mind,” “California Gurls” was instantly deemed the song of the summer and its performance on the charts did not disappoint.
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2011: ‘Party Rock Anthem’
- #1: “Party Rock Anthem” by LMFAO feat. Lauren Bennett & GoonRock
- #2: “Give Me Everything” by Pitbull feat. Ne-Yo, Afrojack & Nayer
- #3: “Rolling in the Deep” by Adele
The uncle-nephew duo descended from Motown giant Berry Gordy Jr., LMFAO had incredible success from 2010 until their breakup in 2012 and dominated the airwaves with “Party Rock Anthem,” one of the most successful songs of all time. The group popularized the dance move the Melbourne Shuffle with a music video for the track and the refrain “Every day I’m shufflin’.”
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2012: ‘Call Me Maybe’
- #1: “Call Me Maybe” by Carly Rae Jepsen
- #2: “Payphone” by Maroon 5 feat. Wiz Khalifa
- #3: “Somebody That I Used to Know” by Gotye feat. Kimbra
Canadian pop queen and LGBTQ+ icon Carly Rae Jepsen burst onto the scene with “Call Me Maybe,” though it was originally written as a folk song. Much of the initial popularity was thanks to a tweet by Justin Bieber and Selena Gomez, who were dating at the time; Jepsen was immediately signed by Scooter Braun, Bieber’s longtime manager.
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2013: ‘Blurred Lines’
- #1: “Blurred Lines” by Robin Thicke feat. T.I. & Pharrell
- #2: “Radioactive” by Imagine Dragons
- #3: “Get Lucky” by Daft Punk feat. Pharrell Williams
“Blurred Lines” has since become controversial for several reasons, including its misogynistic lyrics and a copyright battle with Marvin Gaye’s family and label over similar elements in the song. Despite these controversies, the song is catchy, and thus had a solid run on the radio, beating out dubstep-inspired “Radioactive” and vintage throwback “Get Lucky.”
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2014: ‘Fancy’
- #1: “Fancy” by Iggy Azalea feat. Charli XCX
- #2: “Rude” by MAGIC!
- #3: “Problem” by Ariana Grande feat. Iggy Azalea
The most-streamed song on Spotify, which was quickly gaining users at the time, “Fancy” became one of the biggest hits for rising stars Charli XCX and Iggy Azalea. Billboard even named it the bestselling hit by a female rapper . Azalea also appears in the #3 spot for her feature on Ariana Grande’s smash hit “Problem.”
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2015: ‘Cheerleader’
- #1: “Cheerleader” by OMI
- #2: “See You Again” by Wiz Khalifa feat. Charlie Puth
- #3: “Bad Blood” by Taylor Swift feat. Kendrick Lamar
Jamaican singer OMI worked on “Cheerleader” for years before finding success in his home country and later around the world. Though it took its time, it eventually became a global smash hit and proved that Spotify was just as important to monitor as the radio stations in determining which songs are gaining traction.
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2016: ‘One Dance’
- #1: “One Dance” by Drake feat. Wizkid & Kyla
- #2: “Can’t Stop the Feeling!” by Justin Timberlake
- #3: “Don't Let Me Down” by The Chainsmokers feat. Daya
One of the bestselling singles of all time from one of the bestselling artists of all time, “One Dance” saw Drake clearly cracking the pop formula of delivering catchy hits time and time again that fuse pop with hip-hop. Mixing elements from dancehall, Afrobeat, and traditional pop, “One Dance” dominated the airwaves in 2016 and featured prominently on year-end lists from music critics.
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2017: ‘Despacito’
- #1: “Despacito” by Luis Fonsi & Daddy Yankee feat. Justin Bieber
- #2: “That’s What I Like” by Bruno Mars
- #3: “I’m the One” by DJ Khaled feat. Justin Bieber, Quavo, Chance the Rapper & Lil Wayne
The final foreign language song on this list, “Despacito” enlisted the help of Justin Bieber to turn an already popular song into a record-smashing hit. In its wake, many other Latin pop artists have gained prominence in English-speaking markets, which has been called the “Despacito effect.”
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2018: ‘In My Feelings’
- #1: “In My Feelings” by Drake
- #2: “I Like It” by Cardi B, Bad Bunny & J Balvin
- #3: “Girls Like You” by Maroon 5 feat. Cardi B
Drake pulled out this smash hit from his double-LP “Scorpion.” It checks all the boxes for a modern song of the summer: instant catchiness, viral dances , and a blend of genres such as hip-hop and New Orleans bounce.
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2019: ‘Old Town Road’
- #1: “Old Town Road” by Lil Nas X feat. Billy Ray Cyrus
- #2: “Bad Guy” by Billie Eilish
- #3: “Talk” by Khalid
2019 was truly a tale of two major songs. Lil Nas X’s “Old Town Road,” the country/rap crossover, was released in December 2018, exploded on TikTok in early 2019, and held Billboard Hot 100’s top spot for a record-shattering 19 weeks. Billie Eilish’s breakout hit, “Bad Guy,” proved to be the only match, ending Lil Nas X’s streak, and claiming Grammys for Record and Song of the Year.
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2020: ‘Rockstar’
- #1: “Rockstar” by DaBaby feat. Roddy Ricch
- #2: “Blinding Lights” by The Weeknd
- #2: “Whats Poppin” by Jack Harlow feat. DaBaby, Tory Lanez, and Lil Wayne
DaBaby started rising to prominence in 2015 after releasing several mixtapes and performing at Texas’ South by Southwest festival. Five years later, the rapper occupied two of the top three spots on the 2020 Songs of the Summer , with his hit single “Rockstar” leading Billboard’s list for 13 weeks in a row. “Rockstar” was also the most-streamed song during summer 2020, while “Blinding Lights” by the Weeknd was the runner-up.
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2021: ‘Butter’
- #1: “Butter” by BTS
- #2: “Good 4 U” by Olivia Rodrigo
- #3: “Levitating” by Dua Lipa
Wildly popular K-pop group BTS released “Butter” as their second English-language single, shattering Billboard Hot Trending Songs chart records by spending 10 weeks in the top spot. Its influence was so far-reaching that Rolling Stone even pointed out that, in the week after the song’s release, butter sales in the United States jumped 30% higher than in the same week in 2019 (although causation between the two cannot be proven). In the #2 spot, Olivia Rodrigo continued her reign over the charts with her third single from her debut album.
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Firefighters are battling a massive junkyard fire in Philadelphia.
The fire started Thursday afternoon at the SD Richman and Sons Scrapyard on 2435 Wheatsheaf Lane. SkyForce10 captured large flames and plumes of smoke in the air.
No injuries have been reported.
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Police identified a 19-year-old man who went missing in the ocean off the beach in Wildwood, New Jersey, earlier this week.
On Tuesday at 4:10 p.m., Wildwood Police received a 911 call for swimmers in distress near the beach along Andrews Avenue.
Police arrived at the scene and spotted two swimmers about 100 to 200 yards from the shore. Responding Wildwood firefighters rescued the two swimmers. They also learned a third swimmer managed to exit the water before they arrived.
A fourth swimmer, identified as 19-year-old Alfred WIlliams of Drexel Hill, Pennsylvania, was still missing however.
Firefighters re-entered the water and began searching for Williams while Wildwood Police detectives and members of the Cape May County Prosecutor’s Office interviewed a witness and the two swimmers who were rescued.
North Wildwood Police, Wildwood Crest Police, North Wildwood firefighters, the U.S. Coast Guard, the New Jersey State Police Marine Division and several off-duty lifeguards also joined the search.
After an extensive search effort, the rescuers were unable to find Williams. Wildwood Police said Thursday that the investigation has become a recovery mission.
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"The Wildwood Police & Fire Departments and other assisting agencies would like to offer our heartfelt condolences to Alfred's family and friends," a Wildwood Police spokesperson wrote. "The public is reminded that they should only enter the ocean when lifeguards are on duty!"
No lifeguards are available on the beach during the week, according to Wildwood Fire Department Chief Ernie Troiano III. Troiano warned people to never swim in the water if no lifeguards are available. He also advised anyone caught in a rip current to swim parallel to the ocean, not towards the shore.
"Whether you're a good swimmer or not, if the beach is not guarded, do not go into the ocean," Troiano said. "You want to get your feet wet? You want to go maybe up to your knees? That's it." | https://www.nbcphiladelphia.com/news/local/police-id-19-year-old-man-who-went-missing-off-wildwood-beach/3259619/ | 2022-06-02T21:44:02 | 0 | https://www.nbcphiladelphia.com/news/local/police-id-19-year-old-man-who-went-missing-off-wildwood-beach/3259619/ |
For more than a year, people in New Jersey have wondered what caused a large retaining wall at a construction site along Interstate 295 to partially collapse. Now, they’re finally getting answers.
A report commissioned by the New Jersey Department of Transportation and released this week indicates that inadequate building materials and “a history of slope instabilities” years in the making contributed to the collapse of the roughly 30-foot-tall and 19-foot-wide wall in March 2021.
“The report lays out the contributing factors behind the collapse and we have been assured by the New Jersey Department of Transportation that steps are being taken to address these issues before rebuilding Wall 22, which we understand is expected to be completed by the Summer of 2023,” New Jersey U.S. Rep. Donald Norcross and Assemblyman Bill Moen said in a joint written statement Thursday.
The forensic engineering report was done by the Hardesty & Hanover infrastructure engineering firm. It details several problems that led to the collapse of the wall – referred in the report as Wall 22 – in Bellmawr.
Wall 22 was supposed to support an elevated section of the roadway. According to the report, the wall sat on a layer of sand. The section of roadway rested on another layer of sand in front of the wall.
However, predesign data showed that the conditions underneath the surface of the wall had “inadequate strength to support the anticipated elevated roadway embankment.”
To make up for that lack of strength, the design employed a system of columns underneath the sand. The columns were supposed to help hold up the weight of everything above them.
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The unreinforced concrete columns, though, “were not adequate to withstand the vertical and horizontal loads from the elevated roadway embankment,” the layer of sand and the wall, the report found.
Construction of Wall 22 began in December 2018, but the slope on which it was built had problems years before that.
The report notes that large fissures appeared on the slope as early as 2016. According to the report, the wall was built directly on top of that slope, which itself was already “soft and saturated with numerous zones of running water.”
Then, in 2019, construction of the wall had to be paused “for several weeks” when several of its panels shifted.
Two years later, around March 11, just days before the collapse, workers noticed the first cracks in the pavement above the wall. The cracks were reexamined five days later, the report notes, but no changes were reported. However, on March 23 – roughly a day or two before the collapse – workers noticed “a significant settlement” of the pavement, according to the report.
“Discussion with NJDOT personnel who observed paving in this area recall observing ‘soft spots’ in the subbase which indicates that some distress may have existed months before the cracks were noticed for the first time around March 11, 2021,” the report notes. “This distress, along with observations during the paving process, further validates that the system exhibited signs of instability before failure occurred.”
The wall finally did collapse on March 26, 2021.
The collapse further set back a $900 million project that was conceived in 1985 and designed to seamlessly unite I-295 with Route 42 and Interstate 76. Construction finally began in 2013 and is expected to wrap up in 2027, but the final contract of the project isn’t even expected to be up for bidding until 2024. | https://www.nbcphiladelphia.com/news/local/report-sheds-light-on-what-led-to-i-295-wall-collapse-in-nj/3259570/ | 2022-06-02T21:44:08 | 0 | https://www.nbcphiladelphia.com/news/local/report-sheds-light-on-what-led-to-i-295-wall-collapse-in-nj/3259570/ |
CARTER COUNTY, Tenn. (WJHL) – The Carter County Board of Education (BOE) will meet Thursday night to select finalists for its search for a new director of schools.
According to the Carter County Schools website, board members will narrow the field of applicants down to three at the meeting. The BOE meeting is scheduled to start at 6:15 p.m.
After the BOE chooses the three finalists, public interviews will be conducted, the site states.
Six people have applied for the role, two of which are already employees of Carter County Schools. Doug Mitchell is the principal at Happy Valley High School and Brandon Carpenter is the current principal of Hampton Elementary.
The role was made available after former director of schools Tracy McAbee accepted a role as the director of schools for Lewis County in Middle Tennessee. | https://www.wjhl.com/news/local/carter-co-boe-to-narrow-search-for-new-director-of-schools-down-to-3/ | 2022-06-02T21:44:13 | 0 | https://www.wjhl.com/news/local/carter-co-boe-to-narrow-search-for-new-director-of-schools-down-to-3/ |
Bring on the music! The Roots Picnic presented by the Mann, Live Nation Urban and The Roots, is back. The 2-day festival will take over this coming weekend bringing art, music and culture. Here are five of your questions, answered.
When and where is it?
The festival kicks off this Saturday, June 4, 2022 at 1 p.m., and goes through Sunday, June 5 at the Mann Center for Performing Arts at Fairmount Park.
The Mann is located at 5201 Parkside Ave., Philadelphia, PA 19131.
Who is performing?
This year, for the first time, Mary J. Blige will be joining The Roots on stage to headline the music festival, the Mann says.
The remaining artists are part of one of the biggest and boldest lineups in Roots Picnic history, according to the Mann.
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The lineup includes Summer Walker, Wizkid, Kirk Franklin, Jazmine Sullivan, J Period Live Mixtape featuring Black Thought, Rick Ross, G Herbo, Mickey Guyton and Muni Long.
Will the podcast stage be apart of the festival?
Yes. Aside from the music stages, Roots Picnic has incorporated a podcast stage once again this year, curated by Wallo267 and Gillie The King.
Live podcasts of Million Dollaz Worth of Game and Questlove Supreme will be onstage as well as other shows.
How do I get there?
Parking is free for the entirety of the festival. Driving directions can be found here.
Public transit, rideshare, and bikes are also encouraged. Information for these modes of transportation is outlined here.
I'm in. How do I get my tickets?
You can purchase two-day general admission or VIP passes through the Mann box office or online here. GA tickets start at $225 for the weekend-long festival.
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Every June, people across the globe come together for a celebration of LGBTQ+ life and culture.
While the full month is full of festivities everywhere, Philadelphia will be celebrating it's annual Pride Weekend June 3 to June 5.
We have compiled a list of some things to do if you're still looking for a place to celebrate.
Mayor’s Office of LGBT Affairs flag raising
Join the Mayor’s Office of LGBT Affairs while they raise their More Color, More Pride flag at Philadelphia City Hall.
This year’s theme is Celebrating Our Communities. Speakers at the event will include members from across the LGBTQ+ community who will share how they celebrate pride. If you’re unable to attend the event in person, it will be streamed via the organization's Instagram page.
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When: Friday, June 3, 2022
Time: Noon
Where: Philadelphia City Hall
Drag Race
This isn’t like "RuPaul's Drag Race" – it’s an actual race.
Dress in your best heels for Cockatoo’s first Broads Run Street event. The restaurant will host an obstacle race course with a twist: dress in drag. The organizers of the event will offer cash prizes, bar giveaways and trophies to those who win. For more information head to their Instagram.
When: Saturday June 4, 2022
Time: 3-6 p.m.
Where: Cockatoo, 208 S. 13th Street
Trunc’s Pop-Up
Join Trunc, a gay and Black-owned gift shop for an evening of celebration at its first of four pop-up events.
The first event will include food and desserts from chef @Phillyforkandwhisk and a pop-up performance from @karensmithdrums. No need to register for the event. For more information about this and future events you can visit their Instagram page.
When: Saturday, June 4, 2022
Time: 4-7 p.m.
Where: 929 N. 2nd Street
Philly Pride March
The Philly Pride March is back, with new organizers.
The newly developed PHL Pride Collective is coming together with the Philly Dyke March to bring back the Philly Pride March after last year’s event was canceled due to the former organizers disbanding.
This year’s march will begin at Independence Mall with speeches and music before weaving its way through the streets of Center City. The march will end where the Philly Pride Festival begins. The event is family friendly and open to everyone, no registration necessary.
When: Sunday, June 5, 2022
When: 11 a.m.
Where: 5th and Arch streets, Independence Mall
Philly Pride Festival
Join the PHL Pride Collective at the annual Philly Pride Festival.
This year’s event will include food trucks, therapy dogs and a relaxation station. The festival has fun for everyone, with programming for youth and families and a sober vibes section including a dry bar with non-alcoholic drinks. No registration is necessary for the event. For more info head to their site.
When: Sunday, June 5, 2022
When: Noon
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JONESBOROUGH, Tenn. (WJHL) – An increase in their water bill has left some Jonesborough residents concerned. Meanwhile, Jonesborough town officials said residents may see a higher bill this month but going forward that should not be the case.
Chuck Vest, Mayor of Jonesborough, said the Town sent a letter to water customers earlier in the year which said that they would begin estimating water bills instead of physically checking water meters.
“It’s something you only do in emergency situations but with the staffing shortages and the COVID-related issues in the billing department, it brought this on,” Vest said. “Also, the explosion in new homes and people moving to the area it’s created a bigger demand for people to physically go out and read meters.”
Jonesborough Town Recorder Pat Ryder said the plan was to estimate until July but since staffing issues have been fixed they are back to being physically read as of the first week of May.
“The Town of Jonesborough values our water customers and endeavors to provide the best service possible. Due to COVID related circumstances leading to labor shortages, water usage volumes were being estimated at the beginning of this year. Like many other municipalities and utilities, the Town has provisions in the Ordinances of the Town to allow estimation and later reconciliation of water bills to prevent disruption in service. As posted on our website, the original plan was to discontinue estimating by the end of July, 2022. But we are happy to report that Jonesborough’s meter department is now fully staffed and that all meters are back to being physically read as of the first week of May. The Town of Jonesborough understands this short-term strategy has caused some confusion and takes customer feedback to heart. We continue to work with our neighbors to reconcile any issues and am happy to report that we are back to normal operations going forward.”
Jonesborough Town Recorder Pat Ryder
Vest said some of the estimates might have been either too low or high, and if you have a higher bill this month, you’re paying for water that was underestimated the past three or four months.
“Really this one month is where the anomaly is,” Vest said. “Going forward it should be what your actual usage is.”
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JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (WJHL) – East Tennessee State University sent an alert to students and staff Thursday afternoon after a storm hit Johnson City, causing damage on campus.
The alert stated that the University Commons and Pride Walk are closed until further notice and that anyone traveling through campus should use caution as they are downed trees and limbs.
One large tree fell and struck the Campus Center Building, breaking at least one window.
Crews were already working to cut the tree into manageable pieces to clear the walkway when News Channel 11 arrived on the scene. | https://www.wjhl.com/news/local/large-tree-falls-strikes-etsu-building-during-storm/ | 2022-06-02T21:46:47 | 1 | https://www.wjhl.com/news/local/large-tree-falls-strikes-etsu-building-during-storm/ |
After nearly two months of coronavirus cases increasing, cases declined in Ohio last week.
The state recorded 17,530 COVID-19 cases in the past week, down from 19,546 reported last Thursday, according to the Ohio Department of Health. It was the first time in eight weeks cases dropped.
Over the last three weeks, Ohio averaged 18,871 cases a week.
Hospitalizations have also declined slightly after climbing over the past four weeks. There were 482 cases reported in the last week compared to 506 the previous week, according to ODH.
The state is averaging 487 hospitalizations in the past three weeks.
As of Thursday there were 753 people hospitalized with COVID, including 53 in west central Ohio and 89 in southwest Ohio, according to the Ohio Hospital Association. West central Ohio — which includes Champaign, Clark, Darke, Greene, Miami, Montgomery, Preble and Shelby counties — reported a 20% increase in patients with the virus compared to last week and a 36% increase in the past three weeks.
COVID inpatients is up by 1% from last week in southwest Ohio — which consists of Butler, Warren, Hamilton, Adams, Brown, Clermont and Clinton counties — and climbed 39% in the past three weeks.
Of the 89 people in the state’s ICUs who tested positive for coronavirus, 11 are in southwest Ohio and five are in west central Ohio.
The number of ICU patients with COVID decreased by 35% in the past week and increased by 57% over the last three week in southwest Ohio, according to OHA.
West central Ohio stayed the same when compared to last week, but reported a 67% increase in the past three weeks.
Since Jan 1, 2021, 68,584 people who were not fully-vaccinated and 4,733 people who were fully-vaccinated were hospitalized for COVID in Ohio, according to ODH.
During that same time period 23,763 were not fully-vaccinated and 1,273 who were fully-vaccinated have died from the virus.
Ohio reported 29 COVID deaths in the last week, bringing its total to 38,657, according to the state health department. It’s the fewest number of death reported since Ohio transitioned to weekly reporting on March 17.
Deaths have continued to decrease for nearly three months. In the past three weeks, the state is averaging 36 deaths, according to ODH.
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In a late-night move, the Ohio House passed a ban on transgender women competing in women’s sports at Ohio schools and colleges, slipping it into an unrelated bill without committee review.
Amended Substitute House Bill 151 passed 56-28 and now moves to the Ohio Senate — though the Senate is not expected to reconvene for several months.
State Rep. Don Jones, R-Freeport, introduced HB 151 in February. Originally it made several changes to the Ohio Teacher Residency Program, allowing for more mentoring and opportunities to pass state evaluations for young teachers. In that form the bill unanimously cleared the House Primary and Secondary Education Committee on May 25.
Nearly two hours into the June 1 House session, the bill was “informally passed,” meaning it didn’t get a vote but remained on the legislative calendar. After considering other legislation and recessing for several hours, the House came back to HB 151. After Jones gave a description of the original bill’s contents, state Rep. Jena Powell, R-Arcanum, immediately moved to add in the “Save Women’s Sports Act.”
The amendment would prohibit schools, state universities, private colleges and interscholastic sports bodies from allowing “individuals of the male sex to participate on athletic teams or in athletic competitions designated only for participants of the female sex.”
It only addresses athletes who transition male-to-female, not female-to-male.
If anyone questions an athlete’s biological sex, regardless of gender identification, the athlete would have to present a signed doctor’s note indicating the student’s sex via:
· “The participant’s internal and external reproductive anatomy
· The participant’s normal endogenously produced levels of testosterone
· An analysis of the participant’s genetic makeup”
If a school did allow a transgender female athlete to compete on a women’s team, “any participant” in those sporting events could sue the school.
The Ohio High School Athletic Association allows transgender females to participate on a girls’ sports team if they have completed at least a year of hormone therapy for gender transition and/or demonstrate they don’t have physical advantages over genetic females of the same age.
Powell called the amendment a “fairness issue for women” and “crucial to protecting women’s rights.” She said female athletes are losing “championships, scholarship opportunities, medals, education and training opportunities” to “biological males.”
Powell cited Lia Thomas, a swimmer at the University of Pennsylvania. In March, Thomas became the first openly transgender athlete to win an NCAA Division I national championship. That victory was her last event as a college swimmer.
Rep. Phillip Robinson, D-Solon, said the House tried to pass the same prohibition the same way last year by slipping it into another bill, only to see it die in the state Senate.
During the debate on similar legislation last year, Gov. Mike DeWine said the issue of transgender athletics should be handled by sports officials, not legislators.
On Thursday, DeWine’s spokesman Dan Tierney would not confirm if the governor still holds that position, saying, “We do not have any final legislation before us on which to comment.” But he confirmed that DeWine had previously opposed the transgender ban and said the governor’s office was “monitoring the legislation.”
Robinson said a query to OHSAA found that 11 transgender athletes played on Ohio high school sports teams in the past six years, out of “hundreds of thousands” of competitors, and none of those 11 drew any complaints.
“This is an issue searching for a problem that doesn’t exist,” he said.
Similar measures in other states have been blocked by federal courts, and interstate athletic associations have said they will pull their events from Ohio if it passes here, he said.
Robinson said that could have a negative economic impact of up to $400 million.
State Rep. Jean Schmidt, R-Loveland, called the proposal “equal rights for women,” alleging that transgender women have an unfair physical advantage.
State Rep. Sara Carruthers, R-Hamilton, endorsed that view. She suggested setting up separate teams for transgender competitors.
“We seem to have different groups for everything,” Carruthers said. “Why not a trans swim team? Why not a trans athletic team?”
Rep. Beth Liston, D-Dublin, read out the amendment’s specifics and denounced it as “state-sanctioned bullying.”
“Looking at it practically, this means that if anyone decides to question a child’s true gender, that child must undergo a sensitive exam, possibly including internal evaluation, get a testosterone level measured, have a chromosome analysis sent, and then submit the information to the school,” she said. “Is this what we want: any girl who looks a little too masculine, or any boy who seems a little too feminine, must be subject to this?”
Liston said in seven years there has never been more than one transgender student at a time competing on a high school girls’ team in the entire state.
“There are not scores of girls’ dreams being crushed. There is one child trying to play on their high school sports team,” she said.
Democrats decried the amendment as inappropriate due to its last-minute submission and because it wasn’t related to the original bill.
“Oh by the way, how nice that it’s 11 p.m. at night and we’re attacking trans kids in Ohio,” said state Rep. Kent Smith, D-Euclid.
They sought unsuccessfully to table it, but the amendment and the bill itself were approved by 56-28 votes.
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A potentially faulty ice level detector on a refrigerator, microwavable bowl holders that can char, Aflac plush promotional ducks that exceed phthalate and lead content limits and girls pajamas from Target that don’t meet federal flammability standards are among product recalls announced Thursday by the U.S. Consumer Products Safety Commission.
Electrolux, Frigidaire refrigerators
The ice level detector arm in the ice maker can break into pieces and fall into the ice bucket, posing a choking hazard, in certain models of Frigidaire and Electrolux refrigerators.
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled ice makers, empty the ice bucket and contact Electrolux to schedule a technician to replace the ice maker for free. Click here to find out if your model is one of the nearly 368,000 refrigerators affected.
For more information, visit www.icemakerrecall.com, email IceMakerRecall@electrolux.com or call 888-840-5926.
Aflac plush promotional ducks
Components of the recalled Aflac promotional ducks made by Communicorp contain levels of certain phthalates and lead that exceeds the federal content standards.
Phthalates and lead are toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health issues.
Consumers should immediately dispose of the recalled 6-inch plush ducks. For more information, visit www.communicorp.com/recall or call 800-642-3522.
Demdaco microwavable bowl holders
The bowl holder’s fabric can char after it is in the microwave for the suggested three minutes, which poses a fire hazard.
Consumers should immediately stop using the bowl holders.
Return the bowl holder to the place of purchase or request free return shipping by contacting Demdaco at www.demdaco.com, by email at customercare@demdaco.com or 888-336-3226.
Girls pajamas sold at Target
The Cat & Jack brand “unicorn cozy” two-piece long-sleeved top and pant pajama set sold exclusively at Target and Target.com from October 2021 through March fails to meet the federal flammability standards for children’s sleepwear, posing a risk of burn injuries.
The top is black with ivory unicorns and stars with the words “dream away” printed in metallic gold lettering. The bottoms are ivory with black unicorns and stars. About 120,000 pajama sets were sold in children’s sizes extra small through extra large.
Consumers should immediately take the pajamas away from children and return to any Target store for a full refund.
For more information, visit www.target.com or call 800-440-0680.
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A council of municipal governments located around Wright-Patterson Air Force Base introduced itself publicly Thursday — and shed new light on its legal status, noting that the council is a legal entity with many of the same powers as any Ohio city government.
The Wright-Patterson Regional Council of Governments is a council of six communities formed in the past three years, uniting the governments of Dayton, Fairborn, Huber Heights, Bath Twp., Beavercreek and Riverside to support and work with one of the nation’s biggest and most important Air Force bases.
In doing so, the group formed a new municipal government, recognized as such by the state of Ohio, that can make purchases, pass zoning laws and take actions similar to a Ohio municipality found on a map.
“These entities came together to create their own municipality, which was filed with the state of Ohio,” said Dave Burrows, the Dayton Development Coalition’s vice president of engagement, who works with the council. “They have made a commitment to the community and to Wright-Patterson Air Force Base to make this base better, stronger and more livable for the Airmen of Wright-Patterson.”
Credit: 88th Air Base Wing
Credit: 88th Air Base Wing
These communities have always sought to work with base leaders. But the formation of the council streamlines and formalizes that work, with the ability to create regulations, pass Tax Increment Financing districts and more, members said at a press conference at the Dayton offices of U.S. Rep. Mike Turner, R-Dayton, who helped secure $1 million in federal funding for the council.
“It has the government powers that any municipality would,” Turner said. “These cities that have come together to form it are the governing body of that municipality.”
When the council votes on contracts or other measures, designees of each member community cast the votes, usually city managers or high-ranking administrators.
“We’re excited to get started,” said Rob Anderson, Fairborn city manager. “This is step one of a long process.”
Infrastructure, retail presence, living quarters, office space, hotels, entertainment options and more are all shared concerns, members said.
One recent example of the council’s work: They voted to hire Matrix Design Group, based in Crofton, Maryland, to craft two studies to help guide local governments on shepherding development in a way that’s compatible with Wright-Patterson’s aviation and military missions.
In late April, Wright-Patterson leaders introduced the results of an updated “Air Installation Compatible Use Zones Study” or “AICUZ” study, asking that local officials consider the findings when developing their own zoning and use codes.
The idea behind AICUZ is to help cities understand what can and should not be built near an Air Force installation. That study will inform and complement the work Matrix performs for the council.
“It is important to use that AICUZ study, because no one is supplanting anything that has already been done,” Burrows said.
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The City of Tucson restored its website and online services Thursday morning after they were down for about two days while computer experts investigated “unusual activity” recently detected on its systems.
The city warned that it may periodically disrupt access to some of its systems in the coming days, as it continues to investigate with the help of a third-party specialist.
“As a part of this investigation, the City has and will continue to take measures that periodically disrupt access to certain systems, including the website and payment portals,” the city said in a news release early Thursday afternoon. “While inconvenient, these disruptions represent proactive measures by the City to ensure the safety of information and systems.”
City spokeswoman Lane Mandle said she did not have further information about the nature of the unusual activity because the investigation is ongoing.
Since city water customers were not able to pay their bills online during the shutdown, Tucson Water said it has suspended all pending water shutoffs for non-payment and will not resume shutoffs before June 7.
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After the website and billing system issue is resolved, the utility will communicate with affected customers before proceeding with shutoffs, the city said.
The city said it will provide updates during the investigation “when relevant information regarding impacts to its systems becomes available.”
The city is encouraging the public to continue to contact customer-service representatives by phone if they are unable to complete payments and other activities online.
The City of Tucson Resource Line can be reached at 791-2540.
Tucson Water’s Customer Solutions Center can be reached at 791-3242 for issues related to water and environmental services.
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PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — Are you missing a tortoise?
Animal control officials in Washington County are looking for the owner of a 42 lbs sulcata tortoise found earlier this week near Cornelius Pass.
The tortoise was found by community members who were on their way to a skate park, according to Stacy Beckley, a spokesperson for the Bonnie Hays Animal Shelter in Hillsboro.
“When they arrived in our parking lot, we were surprised to see them trying to wheel in this heavy tortoise towards the building on a skateboard,” Beckley wrote in an email to KOIN 6 News, but the good Samaritans were eventually able to carry him in to the shelter.
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HERSHEY, Pa. — It has been more than a year since COVID-19 vaccines became widely available. People may be wondering how long vaccines provide protection against the virus.
Vaccines remain 90% effective against severe COVID for up to six months, according to a recent study by Penn State College of Medicine scientists.
Researchers analyzed data from 7 million vaccinated and unvaccinated individuals. In their analysis, they determined the vaccines provided significant protection against COVID-19, but effectiveness waned over time.
The findings revealed that after full vaccination, immunity against COVID-19 infection decreased from 83% after the first month to 22% after five months.
“It is reassuring to see that individuals vaccinated against COVID-19 maintained strong protection against hospitalization and death over time, even when effectiveness against infection waned,” said senior author Dr. Catharine Paules, assistant professor in the Department of Medicine. “More data are needed specific to protection against the Omicron variant.”
The research included data on adults and children, aged 12 and older. The findings showed that recipients of the Moderna vaccine experienced the highest levels of protection. The efficacy of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine remained the lowest, at 74% effective against severe COVID.
According to the study, immunity against COVID-19 decreased more rapidly for individuals 65 or older regardless of which vaccine they received. The researchers did not have data beyond six months and the study did not include data on booster vaccines.
“It’s important to note that the rate of waning of vaccine effectiveness against COVID-19 is not uniform. Elderly populations had a higher rate of waning effectiveness,” said Dr. Paddy Ssentongo, assistant professor for the Department of Public Health Sciences and lead author of the study. “Future studies should focus on showing how vaccine protection lasts for various comorbidities and immune suppression status.”
The researchers noted that overall efficacy could depend on several factors, including vaccine type, patient age, emerging variants and geographic areas. Booster doses can provide a short-term increase in protection against COVID-19 infection.
When to get a COVID-19 vaccine booster and who qualifies
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) says people 5 years of age and older are eligible for a booster shot of Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine if it has been at least five months since initial vaccination. People 18 years of age and older are eligible for a booster shot of Moderna’s COVID-19 vaccine five months after they reached full vaccination status.
Individuals who received the Johnson & Johnson vaccine are eligible for a booster shot after 2 months and are at least 18 years old.
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The locally made Ford Explorer SUV posted an 18.7% increase in sales in May as compared to a year ago after months and months of decline brought about by the chip shortage.
Explorer sales have generally been trending downward year-over-year during the coronavirus pandemic, largely as a result of the semiconductor shortages that roiled the global automotive industry, shutting down the Chicago Assembly Plant for weeks at a time, reducing shifts and leaving dealership lots half empty.
Overall, Ford and Lincoln sales fell 4.5% to 146,868 last month, down from 153,582 in May 2021.
In May, the Dearborn, Michigan-based automaker saw a 5.7% decrease in retail sales; a 1.4% decline in retail truck sales; a 4.4% decrease in retail SUV sales; and a 221.5% increase in electrified retail sales. Ford's overall truck sales fell by 3.7% and overall SUV sales by 1.9% last month.
Ford has been phasing out lower-margin cars, selling just 3,241 last month, down 45.3% from 5,926 in May 2021. It has shifted its strategy to focus on pricier and higher-margin pickup trucks and SUVs that fatten its profit margin and is now projecting it will become the second-largest electric vehicle manufacturer in the United States.
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“While the global semiconductor chip shortage remains an issue for the industry, our inventory continues to turn at record rates with nearly 505 of our retail sales coming from previously placed orders," said Andrew Frick, a Ford vice president. "Our newest models, including Bronco, Bronco Sport and Maverick, continue to enhance our sales volume. Our electric vehicle sales, with the addition of F-150 Lightning this month, increased 222% — growing at almost four times the rate of the industry.”
In May, Ford sold 19,594 units of the Explorer, which is made at the Chicago Assembly Plant on the far South Side near the state line, down from 16,512 units during the same month in 2021. After the semiconductor shortages, the related plant shutdowns and running of only two shifts, Explorer sales are down 23.6% as compared to the first five months of 2021, with 83,131 units sold as compared to 108,796 during the same period the previous year.
In 2019, Ford also started making the Lincoln Aviator at the Chicago Assembly Plant after phasing out the Lincoln MKS and Ford Taurus. Sales of the SUV fell 8.1% to 2,083 units last month, down from 1,927 during the same time the previous year. Aviator sales have declined 12.9% to 9,452 units sold through the end of May, down from 10,857 units through the first five months of 2021.
Ford employs more than 5,810 workers at the Chicago Assembly Plant and another 1,290 at the Chicago Stamping Plant on U.S. 30 in Chicago Heights. They have often been out of work during the pandemic because the plant has been repeatedly idled due to the lack of semiconductors that are used in rear view cameras, lane-assist and other modern features. | https://www.nwitimes.com/business/local/calumet-region-made-explorer-sales-jump-18-7-after-months-of-chip-shortage-induced-declines/article_cf8ca7bc-ea30-5aca-b127-8c6ab12e2297.html | 2022-06-02T22:01:46 | 1 | https://www.nwitimes.com/business/local/calumet-region-made-explorer-sales-jump-18-7-after-months-of-chip-shortage-induced-declines/article_cf8ca7bc-ea30-5aca-b127-8c6ab12e2297.html |
A coalition of physicians, nurses and other health care providers is urging Gov. Eric Holcomb to refrain from calling a special legislative session if the U.S. Supreme Court authorizes states to further restrict or ban abortion.
On Thursday, petitions signed by some 400 Hoosier health care workers and medical students were delivered to Holcomb, imploring the Republican chief executive to take no immediate action should the nation's high court partially or fully repeal its Roe v. Wade precedent later this month.
Dr. Tracey Wilkinson, a pediatrics specialist at Indiana University Health, warned that giving the Republican-controlled General Assembly the opportunity to impose new state restrictions on reproductive autonomy will lead to higher rates of maternal and infant mortality.
"Indiana is already one of the most dangerous states to be pregnant," Wilkinson said. "If Indiana lawmakers are serious about wanting to reduce infant and maternal mortality, they should start by increasing, not restricting, access to health care and support Hoosiers' right to bodily autonomy."
Rayanne Pancoast, a fourth-year medical student in Indianapolis, said additional restrictions on abortion access will drive future providers from the state, worsening an already dire physician shortage.
"When we graduate from medical school it will be hard to stay in Indiana where politicians continue to interfere with and criminalize the doctor/patient relationship. Such policies are not evidence-based. We want to help patients make the decisions that are right for them," Pancoast said.
Holcomb so far has refused to say whether he'll call the General Assembly into special session this summer to address abortion access following the Supreme Court decision — as requested in March by 100 Republican state legislators.
"We have a responsibility to Hoosiers to ensure that our state laws are aligned with the Supreme Court's decision if Roe v. Wade is wholly, or partially overturned," the lawmakers said.
"As a state that recognizes that life is a precious gift that should never be neglected, it is our desire that you, as the governor of Indiana, ensure that those values are upheld without delay."
A draft ruling in a Mississippi abortion case that was leaked in May suggests the Supreme Court is preparing to rescind the right to abortion, setting the stage for each of the 50 states to set its own policy concerning abortion access.
Holcomb has said he's waiting for the final Supreme Court ruling before deciding whether to convene a special legislative session on abortion.
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Republican legislative leaders aren't saying what new abortion policies they plan to implement if the Supreme Court gives states the green light to further restrict, or outright ban, abortion access.
Gov. Eric Holcomb answered questions about abortion, state revenue, Lake County Sheriff Oscar Martinez Jr. and Sonic during a visit Monday to Northwest Indiana.
In 2020, 7,756 women had an abortion in Indiana, up from 7,637 one year prior, a total of 119 more abortions, or a 1.6% increase, following a 5% decline in 2019.
"Thoughts and prayers are insufficient in the urgency of this moment," the letter says. "We must not wait until January to show Hoosiers we are serious about protecting families."
Jennifer-Ruth Green has secured endorsements from two leading anti-abortion organizations that could prove decisive in the Republican primary for Northwest Indiana's U.S. House seat.
The first black woman nominated to serve on the U.S. Supreme Court is expected to be confirmed Friday by the U.S. Senate without the support of either senator representing the Hoosier State.
U.S. Sen. Mike Braun would welcome the U.S. Supreme Court rescinding its 1967 ruling that legalized interracial marriage nationwide in favor of allowing each state to decide such issues on its own.
Republican state legislators are urging Republican Gov. Eric Holcomb to call the Indiana General Assembly into special session if the U.S. Supreme Court limits or rescinds the right to abortion.
Coercing a woman into having an abortion already is a crime under Indiana's intimidation statute. Nevertheless, the Legislature agreed Tuesday to create a new crime of "coerced abortion."
"As we stand here today, we may well be on the verge of an era where the Supreme Court sends Roe v. Wade to the ash heap of history — where it belongs," said former Indiana Gov. Mike Pence.
Abortion-rights protesters display placards and shout during a May 8 demonstration outside the U.S. Supreme Court in Washington, D.C. In Indiana, Republican Gov. Eric Holcomb is being encouraged by different groups to call, or refrain from calling, a special session of the General Assembly if the nation's high court authorizes states to further restrict or ban abortion access. | https://www.nwitimes.com/news/local/govt-and-politics/health-workers-urge-governor-to-opt-against-special-legislative-session-on-abortion/article_9e3ccb2d-d868-5af2-9285-54097c33f10b.html | 2022-06-02T22:01:58 | 1 | https://www.nwitimes.com/news/local/govt-and-politics/health-workers-urge-governor-to-opt-against-special-legislative-session-on-abortion/article_9e3ccb2d-d868-5af2-9285-54097c33f10b.html |
Let the games begin.
That was the sentiment expressed by Dennis Lee, chairman of the Nebraska Racing and Gaming Commission, which on Thursday approved the fee structure for gaming licenses. the final step necessary to allow prospective casino operators to apply for licenses.
The move comes nearly 19 months after voters approved casino gaming at the state's horse racing tracks and about three weeks after Gov. Pete Ricketts, who opposed allowing casino gambling in the state, signed off on rules that the commission approved in December.
Most of the fees were set out in the language of the initiatives that voters approved, including the fees for casino operator licenses. That license costs $5 million for a five-year duration, including an initial $1 million payment due at the time of application and $1 million paid annually for the license term.
Tom Sage, executive director of the Racing and Gaming Commission, called approving the fees "the next step" in the casino gaming startup process.
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"This is huge for our state," he said.
Sage has previously said he expects it will take 30-60 days to process the applications, which will then have to go before the Racing and Gaming Commission for approval.
In recognition that the process will take some time and that potential casino operators can't do much without a license in place, the commission also on Thursday approved giving Sage the ability to grant provisional licenses to casino operators while the approval process is taking place.
Those provisional licenses, good for up to 90 days, would not authorize operators to start gaming, but they would provide the documentation necessary for them to get financing and order equipment.
Lynne McNally, executive vice president of the Nebraska Horsemen’s Benevolent and Protective Association, said the provisional license is vital for ordering gaming equipment, especially considering there are currently manufacturer delays due to supply chain issues.
"If we don't have the provisional license, we can't put in the order, which delays us even more," she said.
The horsemen's group is partnering with Ho-Chunk Inc. to build casinos under the WarHorse Gaming name in Lincoln, Omaha and South Sioux City.
Plans at Lincoln Race Course call for a $220 million project that would include more than 1,200 gaming stations, a 196-room hotel, event space, spa and several restaurants.
That construction project is likely to take 18-24 months to complete, but officials in Lincoln are planning to open a temporary casino floor in the existing simulcast building that would have up to 300 slot machines. McNally has previously said it would take a few weeks to get the temporary casino floor up and running once a operating license is in hand.
WarHorse is planning a similar-sized casino operation at Horsemen's Park in Omaha and intends to break ground on the project sometime this summer. It expects to open a temporary or transitional facility with 800 slot machines about 10 months after construction starts.
McNally said Thursday that WarHorse is seeking to borrow $560 million to finance construction of its casinos.
Fonner Park in Grand Island also is planning a temporary casino with about 200 slot machines that it hopes to open sometime in the fall.
The state's other tracks, in Columbus and Hastings, also are planning to build casinos.
Proposals for a half-dozen other racetracks with casinos are on hold after the Legislature passed a bill this spring that puts a moratorium on any new operations until the Racing and Gaming Commission completes studies of the horse racing market, the casino gambling market and the socioeconomic impact of tracks and casinos.
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Last Tuesday’s primary election was in many ways a test of former President Trump’s influence in Georgia. He endorsed no less than eight different Georgia candidates for various offices as he sought to flex his political muscle.
Hoping that his support would act as a magic silver bullet that would slay political opponents and clear the path to electoral success, many candidates slavishly strove to obtain his endorsement. But how effective was Trump in Georgia on primary election day? It turns out not very much.
There were no Georgia races that Trump was more interested in than governor and secretary of state, and he has minced no words about his feelings for Gov. Brian Kemp and Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger. He blames them, in part, for his failed re-election bid, and wanted them to violate the Constitution and invalidate a legally run and fair election.
Given his vendetta, Trump endorsed former Sen. David Perdue for governor and Congressman Jody Hice for secretary of state — both of whom have peddled debunked falsehoods about stolen elections. However, the Trump endorsement seems to have lost much of its power. Not only did Kemp defeat Perdue, it was a complete rout. Kemp hauled in nearly 74 percent of the vote. Raffensperger also enjoyed a fruitful election night. He had enough votes to avoid a run-off and won outright.
These races weren’t outliers, though. Trump-backed candidates for attorney general and insurance commissioner also were soundly defeated. Patrick Witt for insurance commissioner garnered only around 17% of the vote, while John Gordon earned some 26 percent in the AG race. Yet, it wasn’t a total loss for Trump on Tuesday night.
Trump threw his support behind Vernon Jones and Jake Evans for different congressional seats. Both men competed in crowded fields, and they are poised to make it to runoffs even though neither was the top vote-getter in his race. Despite this, their candidacies shouldn’t be discounted, given that Georgia runoffs sometimes favor those who were the runners-up in primary elections.
Where Trump will likely see proof of his influence is in the senatorial and lieutenant governor races. Former University of Georgia football star Herschel Walker grabbed Trump’s endorsement for Senate and sprinted to an easy victory — capturing more than 68 percent of the vote. Did Trump elevate him to victory? I don’t think so. Trump could have endorsed anyone else in the race, and it probably wouldn’t have mattered. Walker is essentially royalty and a mega-celebrity in Georgia, and he was viewed as the presumptive nominee since he announced his candidacy.
Trump supported another former UGA football player — state Sen. Burt Jones — for lieutenant governor, and Jones enjoyed a strong showing on election night. While he teetered on the edge of being forced into a runoff with Senate President Pro Tempore Butch Miller, Jones eventually won outright by the narrowest of margins. It’s hard to determine whether Trump’s backing played a major role in this race, but it is apparent why Trump continues to remain politically active.
After his electoral rebuke and banishment from Twitter, he has refused to fade into obscurity or retire to a quiet life of opulence at Mar-a-Lago. Rather, he has held rallies and endorsed a slew of candidates. In fact, he seems to be attempting to refashion himself into a sort of GOP king-maker or party boss. Meanwhile, Trump appears pleased to have politicians from across the country begging for his approval, and understandably so.
His political involvement keeps him relevant in the political realm; he can reshape the Republican Party in his own image; he can help put men and women in power who will subsequently owe him a favor, if he ever needs it; and finally, he can use his endorsements to punish officials who crossed him.
For some time, the Trump endorsement was a powerful tool in GOP primaries. So was it a powerful tool in the recent Georgia primaries? Of the eight races covered in this piece, only two of his candidates were the top vote getters and four were resoundingly defeated at the polls, which isn’t a great record. This suggests that Trump’s backing isn’t so potent after all. That’s not to say that it isn’t valuable — far from it.
There is certainly a cadre of Trump loyalists who blindly make their decisions based upon what the former president tells them to do. For most Georgians, I think the Trump endorsement is much less important and is only one small factor among many others that inform their decisions. | https://www.albanyherald.com/local/marc-hyden-how-effective-is-the-trump-card-in-georgia-elections/article_2f806b96-e28c-11ec-a3ef-8b3973ff9cc6.html | 2022-06-02T22:06:25 | 1 | https://www.albanyherald.com/local/marc-hyden-how-effective-is-the-trump-card-in-georgia-elections/article_2f806b96-e28c-11ec-a3ef-8b3973ff9cc6.html |
Law enforcement officers with the Lincoln Police Department, Lancaster County Sheriff's Office and U.S. Marshals Service gathered outside a Lincoln home Thursday afternoon near 13th and D streets in what the police department called a "tactical situation."
The significant police presence, which included an armored sheriff's office vehicle, continued for several hours. A loud bang was heard by reporters in the area around 4:30 p.m.
Police have urged people to avoid the area.
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Evelyn Mejia is a news intern and current sophomore at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. She covers breaking news and writes feature stories about her community.
A neighbor called police and reported the 41-year-old man had stepped out onto his front porch and fired a handgun into an adjacent field while watching seven kids.
The 15-year-old shot into a car outside the stadium, causing a grazing gunshot wound to the left side of the 17-year-old victim's face, police said in court records. The feud stemmed from a stolen vape cartridge.
Prosecutors formally charged a 32-year-old man and 31-year-old woman with manslaughter and first-degree assault on Monday, four days after they allegedly confronted and killed a 57-year-old in a property dispute, police said in court records.
The significant police presence near 13th and D streets, which included an armored sheriff's office vehicle, continued for several hours Thursday. A loud bang was heard by reporters in the area around 4:30 p.m. | https://journalstar.com/news/local/crime-and-courts/large-police-presence-reported-near-downtown-lincoln/article_e83bfa4c-75cd-5396-89fa-6b98dbfd67ef.html | 2022-06-02T22:06:25 | 1 | https://journalstar.com/news/local/crime-and-courts/large-police-presence-reported-near-downtown-lincoln/article_e83bfa4c-75cd-5396-89fa-6b98dbfd67ef.html |
In 1949 in Camden, N.J., Howard Unruh committed the first mass shooting in modern U.S. history in which 10 or more people lost their lives. On that fateful day, 13 people were killed and three more injured.
Since that time, there have been 29 other mass shootings that resulted in a double-digit number of deaths. Of those 29, 20 have occurred since the turn of the century ... in other words, after 1999’s Columbine High School massacre.
In all 20 shootings in the 21st century, the perpetrators used semi-automatic weapons.
Of those 20 shootings, four of them were in Texas. None was more horrific than the incident recently at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas, where the lives of 19 innocent children and two brave teachers were cut tragically short by an 18-year-old brandishing a pair of semi-automatic rifles — and more ammunition than a U.S. soldier carries into combat.
Texas ... where an 18-year-old has no trouble buying automatic weapons, yet isn’t allowed to drink a PBR before turning 21.
Texas ... where the current governor once tweeted “I’m EMBARRASSED: Texas No. 2 in nation for new gun purchases, behind CALIFORNIA. Let’s pick up the pace, Texans. @NRA.”
Texas ... where, including what happened in Killeen in 1991, no less than six mass shootings have resulted in 113 fatalities and another 148 injured. Incidentally, only three perpetrators lost their lives during the commission of their respective crimes.
Altogether, since 1970, there have been 126 school shootings in Texas in which at least one life was lost. The Texas governor might be interested in knowing his state is No. 2 in this category as well, behind California’s total of 157 school shootings.
Every citizen in the U.S., however, should be interested in knowing that 2021 was the most violent year on record, with 193 people killed or wounded in school shootings (excluding the shooters themselves). Already this year, there have been 145 deaths in school shootings — and the year’s not even half over yet.
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There’s been a lot of conversation about gun reform after what happened in Uvalde, but if I were a betting man, I doubt it will amount to anything significant. Or, more importantly, anything that will prove to be effective.
What happened in Uvalde brings back memories of a trip I made to Orlando shortly after what happened there in 2016. In case you forgot, 29-year-old Omar Mateen shot and killed 49 people and wounded 53 more at the Pulse nightclub. It was the second-worst mass shooting in U.S. history, second only to what happened the following year in Paradise, Nev., where 60 people were killed and another 867 people — 411 of them from gunfire — were wounded.
On my drive to Orlando — again, this was right after the incident at the Pulse nightclub — I passed a couple of billboards along the highway advertising a machine gun shooting range where a person can “discover extraordinary thrills at Orlando’s first and only Automatic Adrenaline Attraction” and “shoot fully-automatic machine guns and legendary firearms.”
Unbelievable. Unacceptable. Unfathomable. Yet oh-so-real.
Coincidentally, the purpose of my trip to Orlando was to attend a safety-in-the-workplace convention. Ironically, the crown jewel of the three-day workshop was a seminar about what to do in the event of an active shooter in the workplace.
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So, where does all of this leave us? People sending their thoughts and prayers. Family and friends mourning their losses. Public outrage calling for change. Words of encouragement from politicians. Words of hope from the clergy. Promises that things will get better. All amounting to yet another episode of the saddest “lather, rinse, repeat” of all time.
Who knows, maybe things will change this time around. If the old adage “If guns were outlawed, then only outlaws would have guns” came to be, what would happen next? Would we have a safer country or would we become a nation of outlaws?
One thing is for sure: We can’t remain status quo. If we do, the statistics indicate that the problem is only going to get worse. If you want proof, look no farther than the Lone Star State, where a person of legal voting age can buy a semi-automatic weapon as easily as buying a soft drink.
Personally, I’m tired of what is happening to our country.
I’m tired of the senseless tragedies and unspeakable horrors committed by people with guns.
I’m tired of the empty dialogue promising things will get better.
I’m tired of turning on the nightly news — and watching it through a curtain of tears.
As for #NRA, the National Rifle Association, their annual convention was held just a few days after the most recent mass shooting. The convention was held in Houston, less than 300 miles from Uvalde. Calling that ironic doesn’t even come close to doing it justice. | https://www.albanyherald.com/local/scott-ludwig-watching-life-unfold-through-a-curtain-of-tears/article_2853680c-e28f-11ec-9d0f-370fc87f4c35.html | 2022-06-02T22:06:31 | 1 | https://www.albanyherald.com/local/scott-ludwig-watching-life-unfold-through-a-curtain-of-tears/article_2853680c-e28f-11ec-9d0f-370fc87f4c35.html |
A new active senior apartment complex will be opening in Idaho Falls in fall 2023, seeking to alleviate the crowded housing market in the city.
The complex, the Ivory at Woodruff, will take about 18 months for its developer Helu Development to construct. Helu management held a groundbreaking ceremony Thursday with the Greater Idaho Falls Chamber of Commerce.
"There’s no 55 and older communities (in Idaho Falls) as of right now so there’s not really a place for these people to retire,” said Helu Chief Operating Officer Taylor Bassett. “We’re excited to be in Idaho Falls and happy to be a part of the community.”
The apartment complex will be a 99-unit, three-story building with single- and two-bedroom floor plans located on 1915 S. Woodruff Ave. Bassett said rental prices will likely range between $1,000 to $1,300 per month.
The complex will feature a main clubhouse where the property manager can host community-type events, Basset said. A pickleball court, hot tub, barbecue area, valet trash services and elevators are also planned.
Bassett said the complex was designed to primarily serve its main demographic of senior residents. Its location is right across the street from the Teton Medical Specialty center and within walking distance of several restaurants.
While the Ivory is targeted for older residents, Bassett said they will welcome people of all ages as residents.
“This is a population of individuals who have taught us, taken care of us, worked their entire lives for our families and our friends,” said Jay Minnick, CEO and president of Helu. “We honor them today by building this three-story building where their next round of memories will be made.”
Helu, a multifamily housing developer which started building housing in Texas and Idaho in 2020, is also the developer of the Pioneer Crossing apartment complex, a 227-unit complex located near Sunnyside Road at 3040 South Fork Boulevard scheduled to open at the end of 2022. Bassett said the management hopes to continue building in Idaho Falls.
Housing in Idaho Falls has been an issue for many and the city was recently ranked with the third-most overvalued housing market in the entire country. The Post Register reported in January the city was facing a historically low number of active real estate listings, which has been caused by slowed new development, an influx of new residents and a lack of higher density options.
“There’s very low vacancy for multifamily (units) in the market right now and there’s not a lot of newer product,” Bassett said. “A lot of the stuff is older (and) single story so the market is in desperate need.” | https://www.postregister.com/news/local/new-55-and-older-apartment-complex-coming-to-idaho-falls/article_d314b1ef-d539-5e0b-80df-2136b5387b3c.html | 2022-06-02T22:06:32 | 1 | https://www.postregister.com/news/local/new-55-and-older-apartment-complex-coming-to-idaho-falls/article_d314b1ef-d539-5e0b-80df-2136b5387b3c.html |
BOISE, Idaho —
This article originally appeared in the Idaho Press.
Central District Health is offering free sexually transmitted disease testing throughout the month of June.
Testing is offered by appointment in CDH’s three clinics.
Appointments will be available weekdays throughout the month of June in Boise. In Mountain Home, appointments are available Wednesday, June 1 and Wednesday, June 15 — and in McCall, appointments are available on Tuesday, June 28, a press release said.
”Testing for STIs is among one of the health care needs that many people put on the back burner because of the pandemic,” said Savannah Klinginsmith, family nurse practitioner with CDH. “We really want to encourage people who can benefit from this free testing opportunity to make it a priority in June. Come in and talk with one of our clinicians and get tested for STIs.”
CDH said in the release that if someone is sexually active, getting tested for STIs is one of the most important things they can do to protect their health.
More than 3,000 reports of sexually transmitted infections were reported in 2020 within CDH’s jurisdiction of Ada, Boise, Elmore and Valley counties. Currently, the area is seeing an unusual rise in syphilis cases, particularly among women, the release said.
For an appointment: In Ada County, call 208-327-7400; in Valley County, call 208-630-8002; and in Elmore County, call 208-587-4407.
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BOISE, Idaho —
This article originally appeared in the Idaho Press.
Residents of the Treasure Valley looking to remodel their landscaping to be more fire resistant and drought tolerant are in luck.
On June 4, Brett Van Paepeghem, the Southern Idaho project manager for Idaho Firewise, will be giving a presentation on fire resistant landscaping at the Idaho State Museum.
Idaho Firewise is a nonprofit organization that collaborates with federal, state, and local fire agencies and tribes to educate Idahoans and visitors to the state on wildfire safety.
The presentation is being put on as part of the educational programming surrounding the museum’s temporary exhibit, “Facing the Inferno: The Wildfire Photography of Kari Greer,” which is on display until Aug. 7.
“Obviously, fire is part of our lives, in the West especially,” said Emily Chivers, curator of education for the Idaho State Museum. “And so we wanted to provide educational resources for the community.”
The presentation will address three main aspects of fire-resistant landscaping: design, plant materials and maintenance.
“Maintenance is one of the most important pieces,” Van Paepeghem said. “So even though we’re trying to choose shrubs and trees and plants that are easier to take care of, any landscape, regardless of the species, that falls into disrepair, and not being well-maintained or well-taken care of, can become a fire hazard.”
This maintenance makes fire resistant landscaping a “very” active practice that needs to be maintained and free from debris. However, the effort homeowners put in could protect them in the long run.
Van Paepeghem will present examples from the Firewise Garden he helps maintain at the Idaho Botanical Garden. He will also be drawing on his years of experience with Idaho Firewise, the Forest Service in the Payette National Forest and the Bureau of Land Management, where he worked as a plant biological tech researching plant species for fire resistance.
According to Van Paepeghem, people most at risk of wildfire tend to live in wildland urban interface, which is essentially on the periphery edges of the city where the urban meets the wildlands.
But in a time of increasing drought and higher temperatures, Van Paepeghen said, fire resistant landscaping should be on everyone’s radar. There are many “pockets” throughout the city that can be a hazard, especially in locations near one of the city’s benches.
“Just because you’re more inner city doesn’t necessarily preclude you from being at risk,” he said. “Wildfire is everybody’s problem. We all breathe the smoke half the summer long. And, you know, 85% or so of all wildfires are human-caused, so all of us play a part.”
Even so, fire-resistant landscaping isn’t just for people at risk of wildfire. According to Van Paepeghem, most of the fire-resistant plants are also drought tolerant, making them a great option for those looking to conserve water.
“Water conservation is increasingly more important, and that’s a major piece of landscaping for fire protection,” he said.
The presentation will run from 10:30-11:30 a.m. and is free to the public. The Idaho State Museum is located at 610 Julia Davis Dr. in Boise.
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BOISE, Idaho —
This article originally appeared in the Idaho Press.
Agriculture is important in Canyon County — but how important? And how should the government best support the protection of agricultural lands while refraining from telling landowners what to do?
To address these questions, David Anderson, the Idaho program manager for the American Farmland Trust and a fifth-generation Idahoan from a ranching family, presented his research on the importance of agriculture in the area to the Canyon County Board of Commissioners on Tuesday, with many county planning staff in attendance.
These are just some of the questions that county planners and elected officials are grappling with as they develop Canyon County’s new comprehensive plan, the document that will guide development and regulation of development there for the next 10 years. The process of developing the document, which began in 2019, is still underway, with public hearings on the most recent draft expected to be scheduled in late June or possibly early July, as previously reported.
The American Farmland Trust saw a need to describe the significance of agriculture to Canyon County’s economy because the conversion rate of farmland to developed land in the Treasure Valley is “among the highest in the country,” Anderson said.
Yet agriculture is a “significant driver” of Canyon County’s economy, Anderson said. The current value of the agricultural economy in Canyon County is just under $620 million, he said. In 20 years, if no cropland were converted, that value would be over $1 billion, he said. He wanted to create a best-case estimate of how much agricultural land could be lost if the county adopts its current comprehensive plan, and what that would do to the value of the agricultural economy.
To do so, he used data from the U.S. Department of Agriculture to locate where the top 12 most valuable crops are grown in the county, he said. In order, those crops are alfalfa, winter wheat, corn, mint, sugarbeets, dry beans, onions, potatoes, hops, orchards; spring wheat, other grains and pulses; and vegetables, Anderson said.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture does not distinguish crops grown for seed harvesting from crops grown to be eaten, he said. Canyon County is a significant producer of seed crops, many of which are shipped elsewhere to grow food.
Canyon County is over 386,000 acres in size; 52.3% of the land is cropland, he said. Of that land, 76.5% is used to grow the 12 most valuable crops grown in the county, he said.
From there, he looked at where those 12 crops are grown within the county’s 10 Areas of City Impact, often referred to as areas of impact. These are the areas surrounding cities that the cities are “expected to grow and annex,” according to the current draft of the county’s comprehensive plan. The borders of those areas are “negotiated between City and County officials,” the draft says.
The picture seems grim: even if cities and counties limited development to these areas of impact, the county would still lose 30% of the agricultural acreage used to grow the 12 most valuable crops, Anderson said.
“The way to look at that is that, essentially in this plan, that’s what you’re saying you’re willing to sacrifice,” Anderson said.
That loss of agricultural land translates to more than a $213 million loss in today’s dollars over 20 years, he said. He said this represents a conservative picture of what could happen because it does not consider areas that could be developed outside of the areas of impact, and the overall estimate of economic value used a conservative multiplier, he said.
Some in the county have complained that the county commissioners are eager to approve development because doing so means “adding more value to the tax base,” said Commissioner Keri Smith. She asked Anderson if any studies have been done that showed the opposite.
The American Farmland Trust did a suite of studies looking at the issue in different parts of the country, Anderson said. It did not do a study in Canyon County, but the University of Idaho did, he said.
Researchers consistently found that for every property tax dollar collected from a farm, it costs about $0.40 to provide community services to residents of that land, he said. Community services could include fire or police services.
But when agricultural land is converted to development, it costs $1.20 to provide services to residents for every property tax dollar collected, he said. It does not matter where in the country development is taking place or what kinds of crops are being grown, he said. Eventually, the farmland trust stopped doing such studies because the results were consistent in every location.
“Another way of looking at this is that property taxes you are collecting on working farms are subsidizing the cost of community services in your cities,” Anderson said.
This difference illustrates the need to balance providing for the estimated 100,000 new residents expected to move to the county in the coming years, and protecting and enhancing the county’s economy, he said.
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DALLAS — More than $5 million in property, including ancient artifacts, statues and pottery was destroyed after a man broke into the Dallas Museum of Art Wednesday night, police say.
The suspect, 21-year-old Brian Hernandez, was charged with criminal mischief greater than $300,000, a police affidavit states.
Officers responded to a call about the break-in at about 10:10 p.m. Wednesday night, the arrest warrant reads. The security guard at the museum had called to tell police there was someone inside the museum at a time when there shouldn't be anyone inside.
The glass door entrance to the museum was found shattered, and Hernandez was found sitting on a bench inside where the guard told him to stay, the document stated.
Hernandez told officers he "got mad at his girl" so he broke into the museum and started destroying property.
Security footage, the affidavit details, shows Hernandez throwing items on the ground inside the museum, including a laptop, and then overturning benches and destroying wooden display signs.
In the second floor "ancient exhibit," Hernandez can be seen destroying a glass display case with a metal stool and destroying two pots, one dating back to 450 B.C. The report adds that Hernandez destroyed one statue of "Kylix Herakles and Nemeon Lion" valued at $100,000.
Another statue of a "Batah Kuhuh Alligator Gar Fish" valued at $10,000 was also destroyed, the report detailed.
"The items inside of the display cases that were destroyed are rare ancient artifacts that are extremely precious and one of a kind," the affidavit stated.
The total amount of property damage is estimated to be about $5,153,000, the document states.
Hernandez was taken to Dallas County Jail without incident, no bail has been set as of Thursday afternoon. | https://www.wfaa.com/article/news/local/man-breaks-dallas-museum-art-destroys-5-million-property/287-f99765cc-e133-433b-86f8-cfc550b65e52 | 2022-06-02T22:34:06 | 0 | https://www.wfaa.com/article/news/local/man-breaks-dallas-museum-art-destroys-5-million-property/287-f99765cc-e133-433b-86f8-cfc550b65e52 |
AUSTIN, Texas — In 2021, the number of people killed in crashes across the state reached a level not seen since 1981. Thirty-four percent of those involved speed.
In 2021, TxDOT reports that speed was the main reason for the total of 163,756 traffic crashes in Texas. Those resulted in 6,493 serious injuries and 1,532 fatalities.
These statistics are the reason why the department is currently pushing its "Be Safe, Drive Smart" campaign, urging motorists to slow down and drive safe.
"Speed is the number one factor in roadway crashes in our state, causing one out of every three traffic deaths," said TxDOT Executive Director Marc Williams. "When you speed, you increase the risk of death and serious injury in a collision. By observing the speed limit and driving to specific weather and road conditions, Texans can make our roads safer for everyone."
The department is now partnering with law enforcement agencies around the state as they boost their efforts to enforce speed limits during "Operation Slowdown" from June 7-21. In addition to issuing citations, officials will be spending extra time driving around Texas to remind drivers what safe speeds look like.
TxDOT said driving at a safe speed is more than just following the posted speed limit and provided the following tips:
- Match your speed to road conditions if there’s bad weather or you’re driving through a work zone.
- Slow down and allow for more distance to stop when traffic is heavy.
- Watch for signs alerting you of reduced speed limits ahead.
TxDOT will also be reminding motorists this month through TV, radio, billboards, gas pumps and by posting on social media. Community events will also pop up across Texas, featuring interactive exhibits and video displays at Buc-ee's locations.
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POCATELLO — Idaho State University assistant football coach DaVonte' Neal has been charged with felony first-degree murder in Arizona and the school intends to terminate his contract.
Pocatello police say Neal has been charged with one count of first-degree murder, a class one felony; one count of drive by shooting, a class two felony; and one count of discharging a firearm at a structure, a class two felony. The alleged incident occurred on Nov. 11, 2017, police said.
Pocatello police say Neal was indicted by a grand jury in Maricopa County, Arizona, on May 16. The Idaho State Journal attempted to obtain a copy of the grand jury indictment against Neal on Thursday, but was told it has been sealed via judicial order.
He is currently incarcerated at the Bannock County Jail with no bond awaiting extradition to Arizona.
Neal was arrested after Pocatello police were contacted by detectives in Maricopa County and asked if they could check on his location, police said.
Pocatello police learned Neal was living at an apartment on the 100 block of South Union Pacific Avenue and waited there until he left the apartment and entered a vehicle, police said, adding that a traffic stop was conducted on the vehicle. Neal was subsequently arrested without incident.
Neal joined the team in January with the rest of the Bengals' new coaching staff. He was hired to coach the team's defensive backs.
ISU confirmed in an email Wednesday evening that Neal has been placed on administrative leave and the school has initiated proceedings to terminate his contract.
Neal no longer appears on the ISU football roster on the school's website.
"I have been in constant contact with (ISU head coach Charlie Ragle) who has known DaVonte’ for many years and never had any knowledge or suspicion of a possible crime of any kind," ISU Athletic Director Pauline Thiros told the Journal via text. "The news of DaVonte' Neal’s arrest and charges in Arizona was a great shock. Going forward, we will cooperate in every way possible, safeguard our program and culture, support each other and our students, and allow the legal process to work. The news is devastating and we hope for resolution for all involved."
ISU President Kevin Satterlee said in a written statement that “Idaho State takes all allegations involving our employees very seriously, and we are committed to the safety and well-being of our community. We are fully cooperating with law enforcement on their investigation.”
In a release, ISU also indicated that before hiring Neal, the school ran a background check, which came back clean.
"All Idaho State employees are required to undergo a criminal background check before employment," ISU said in a news release Thursday. "Neal’s background check was clear and he was approved for work when hired in January. The warrant for his arrest was issued in Arizona by the Maricopa County Court last month."
Neal previously played under Ragle at Chaparral High School in Scottsdale, Arizona, where Neal became a four-star athlete and went to Notre Dame before transferring to the University of Arizona. ISU was the first college coaching position for Neal, who had left his job as an assistant at Higley High in Gilbert, Arizona, to join the Bengals.
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Thousands of people gather the morning of Saturday, May 14, at Capitol for the "Bans Off Our Bodies" rally, held in response to the potential overturning of Roe v. Wade, the landmark 1973 Supreme Court decision that legalized abortion nationwide.
BOISE — The Idaho Supreme Court will hear arguments in a lawsuit over the state's newest anti-abortion law in August — but probably after the U.S. Supreme Court issues a ruling that could overturn the right to legalized abortion nationwide.
The Idaho Supreme Court announced Wednesday that it would hear arguments on Aug. 3 in the lawsuit brought by a regional Planned Parenthood organization against Idaho's new law banning abortions after about six weeks of pregnancy. That's before most people know they are pregnant.
The law seeks to halt access to abortions while avoiding constitutional court challenges by allowing potential relatives of the fetuses or embryos to sue abortion providers for at least $20,000 in damages within four years of an abortion. The law prohibits rapists from filing such lawsuits, but rapists' relatives could.
In its lawsuit, the group contends the Idaho law is unconstitutional because it violates a individuals' right to privacy and its enforcement mechanism violates the constitutional separation of powers.
The U.S. Supreme Court is likely to issue a ruling in a separate case in June or July that is expected to overturn the landmark 1973 Roe v. Wade ruling that legalized abortion nationwide. If Roe v. Wade is overturned, another Idaho anti-abortion law enacted in 2020 will go into effect.
That “trigger” law makes it a felony to perform abortions or attempt to perform abortions, unless they are done to save a patients' lives or in cases where the pregnancies were the result of rape or incest reported to law enforcement.
In cases of rape or incest, patients must provide a copy of the police report to the physician performing the abortion. Such law enforcement reports can take weeks or months to obtain under Idaho’s Public Records law because they are legally sealed while criminal investigations are underway.
The Idaho Supreme Court case will likely move forward even if Roe v. Wade is overturned and Idaho’s trigger law takes effect. Rebecca Gibron, Chief Executive Officer of Planned Parenthood Great Northwest, Hawaii, Alaska, Indiana, Kentucky, said her organization is looking forward to its lawyers arguing the case.
“Our claims arise under the state constitution, and therefore will not be affected by the upcoming U.S. Supreme Court ruling," Gibron wrote in an email. "No matter the federal ruling, we will do everything we possibly can to ensure Idahoans can continue to access the care that they deserve, including abortion.” | https://www.idahopress.com/news/local/idaho-supreme-court-sets-hearing-in-abortion-case-for-august/article_154a2d75-427f-5bc6-8712-6fc255aeee62.html | 2022-06-02T22:35:12 | 0 | https://www.idahopress.com/news/local/idaho-supreme-court-sets-hearing-in-abortion-case-for-august/article_154a2d75-427f-5bc6-8712-6fc255aeee62.html |
Originally published June 2 on KTVB.COM.
Timmy Kinner, the man who killed a 3-year-old girl during a mass stabbing in Boise in 2018, has been moved out of an Idaho prison.
On Thursday, Idaho Department of Correction spokesman Jeff Ray confirmed to KTVB that Kinner was moved to an out-of-state facility.
"An interstate agreement allows states to exchange residents to assure their safety, and the secure and orderly operation of a correctional facility," Ray said. "Under the terms of the agreement, Mr. Kinner has been moved to an out-of-state facility to assure his safety and the safety of others."
In June 2021, Kinner was sentenced to two fixed life sentences without parole, followed by 120 years behind bars.
Kinner pleaded guilty earlier in 2021 to first-degree murder and 11 other charges in connection to the mass stabbing at a child's birthday party at the Wylie Street Station Apartments.
Three adults and six children were wounded, including the birthday girl, Ruya Kadir, who died from her injuries.
Bifituu Kadir, her mother, said the attack happened when she stepped back into her apartment to get Ruya's cake.
"I had a very happy girl. My daughter was very happy. She was sitting outside," Kadir said through a translator. "That man was outside sitting. So I had no idea that this individual was planning to kill my daughter."
"I wish he killed me instead," she continued during Kinner's sentencing.
Officials say Kinner, who has been diagnosed with schizophrenia and bipolar disorder, knew no one at the party and had no reason to target the victims. Although those hurt were refugees from Iraq, Syria and Ethiopia, police say they do not believe their immigration status played any role in the attack.
Defense attorneys painted Kinner as a deeply mentally ill man from a troubled background. Abandoned in a storage shed at age 2, Kinner was showing signs of possible schizophrenia by age 7, and ended up a caretaker for two smaller siblings with special needs while still a young boy himself. Both of his parents were addicted to crack cocaine, capital mitigation specialist Julia Yackel said, and as many as seven members of his family have been diagnosed with schizo-type or psychotic disorders.
Kinner bounced from homeless shelters to jails to prison to Los Angeles' infamous Skid Row before alighting in Boise just before the attack.
In a victim impact statement, Ruya's mother said that her life had been difficult as well, but she never used it as an excuse for violence. Kadir said she left her own family at 12, and cleaned toilets to eke out a living. Sometimes she wanted to die, she said, but her infant daughter gave her back the will to live. Ultimately, the two of them came to the U.S. as refugees when Ruya was 4 months old.
Kinner pursued victims as they ran away, hid behind a curtain and leapt out onto them, and seemingly chose the youngest and smallest to go after, prosecutor Dan Dinger said. At some point, he came upon Ruya, sitting outside in the June evening, waiting for her slice of cake.
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AUSTIN, Texas — The City of Austin confirmed that it is appealing the results of the 2020 census count, following a report from KVUE's news partners at the Austin American-Statesman.
According to the report, city leaders believe Austin actually has more residents than the 961,855 that were counted during the decennial process. They say about 7,000 housing units were missed in the 2020 count, most of which were in newly developed neighborhoods.
“The Census Bureau’s mission is to count everyone, count everyone only once, and count them in the right place,” City Demographer Lila Valencia told the Statesman. “Any changes to our population count will not affect any redistricting that's already taken place and it won't change our 2020 population count number. But what it will do is update the figures that are used in the Census Bureau population estimate.”
Valencia also said that some housing units were placed on the wrong block within the city.
She also noted that updated figures could have an impact on the federal government's allocation of $1.5 trillion in annual spending for programs and services that could benefit the city, from parks to schools to housing and more.
“We wanted to make sure that we got the most accurate count that we could so that we could get our fair share of dollars back to the city of Austin residents,” Valencia told the Statesman.
To read the Statesman's full report, click here.
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ATLANTA — Dozens of veterans are on their way to a life-changing trip just a few days after Memorial Day to commemorate the U.S. D-Day Invasion.
On Wednesday, 29 World War II veterans boarded a Delta charter flight to Normandy, France. The trip is part of a week-long program of events hosted by the Best Defense Foundation to mark the 78th year since the June 6 Normandy landings. Each WWII veteran is partnered with a Delta Air Lines employee who also served in the military, according to organizers.
Atlanta-based Delta Air Lines is one of the sponsors of the trip and is providing a direct route. Veterans took off from Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport Wednesday night and are expected to arrive at Deauville Airport. It marks the first time a U.S. passenger airline will fly directly to Normandy, according to event organizers.
“The mission of the Best Defense Foundation is ‘taking care of those who took care of us,’” Donnie Edwards the organization's founder said. “Through this amazing partnership with Delta Air Lines, we are able to accomplish this mission and provide these heroes with the opportunity to reconnect with their brothers, honor those who gave the ultimate sacrifice and celebrate the liberation of an ally.”
Delta leaders said much of the company's foundation was bolstered by WWII service members and pilots in the early years of its establishment. Knowing how those who served impacted the company, leaders remain committed to supporting veterans and active members of the military.
Capt. Dan Bauer, of Delta's Veteran Resource Group, will be honoring his grandfather, who served as a B-24 Pilot in the Army Air Corps in WWII and who inspired him to become an Air Force pilot, airline leaders said.
“We are meeting, connecting and sharing camaraderie with these incredible veterans and making this more than just a journey back to the battlefield,” Bauer said. | https://www.thv11.com/article/news/local/delta-air-lines-charter-flight-wwii-veterans-to-normandy/85-c001dcff-6f39-40ff-9336-d6cb5990fcb6 | 2022-06-02T22:38:04 | 1 | https://www.thv11.com/article/news/local/delta-air-lines-charter-flight-wwii-veterans-to-normandy/85-c001dcff-6f39-40ff-9336-d6cb5990fcb6 |
ATLANTA — Clayton County Police are on the scene of a shooting at an O'Reilly Auto Parts in Riverdale Thursday afternoon.
It happened at the location along Highway 85 at 12:20 P.M. Authorities said a suspect is in custody and a victim has been transported to a local hospital with a gunshot wound.
Detectives are still in the preliminary stages of their investigation. Clayton County Police said they will release additional information once it's available.
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Phoenix police Officer Tyler Moldovan returns home after being shot 8 times
Officer Tyler Moldovan with the Phoenix Police Department returned home on Thursday, following months of recovery after he was shot multiple times during an investigation.
Moldovan arrived at Deer Valley Airport around noon, from where he was taken home in an ambulance, according to a statement from the Phoenix Police Department.
Moldovan, 22, was shot up to eight times on the morning of Dec. 14, 2021, while conducting an investigation. He was hospitalized and put on life support. About a month after the shooting, he was taken to a rehabilitation facility to receive further treatment.
Moldovan graduated from the Phoenix Regional Police Academy in March and recently became a solo officer, officials previously said. He celebrated his 22nd birthday in November. His family, including his wife, live in Arizona.
Moldovan's wife, Chelsea Moldovan, said in a statement tweeted by the Phoenix Police Department in January that her husband had "been a miracle" and his recovery was "marvelous."
At the time, Moldovan said her husband had "extensive neurologic injuries" but remained on a ventilator in stable condition. Her husband had opened his eyes, recognized people around him and responded through facial expressions.
Moldovan said her family was "overwhelmed" by the outpouring of support from the community in the weeks since the shooting, which has included a Phoenix Law Enforcement Association fundraiser and various tributes and vigils for her husband.
Dec. 14 shooting
Moldovan was among several officers who responded to calls of vehicles speeding and "doing doughnuts" near 19th Avenue and Camelback Road just after 2 a.m. on Dec. 14, according to court documents.
While investigating, officers saw a man, later identified as Essa Williams, 24, jump over a wall and run.
Williams at the time was on probation and prohibited from having a firearm, court documents state. He had previously served three years in prison for theft, aggravated assault and armed robbery committed in 2014 and 2015, according to the Arizona Department of Corrections website. He was released from prison in April 2020.
Moldovan found Williams hiding in a patio shortly after he tried to escape and asked him if he had any weapons to which Williams said no, according to court documents.
Williams then retrieved a handgun from his waist area and began firing at Moldovan multiple times, according to the court documents.
"The police officer fell to the ground after the first initial gunshots fired at him," court documents state. "The male subject continued to shoot at the police officer while he was lying on the ground unresponsive."
It was not immediately clear if Williams was one of the people suspected of driving erratically.
Williams was arrested on suspicion of attempted first-degree murder, resisting arrest and prohibited possession of a weapon, according to court documents. His bond was set at $3 million.
Williams pleaded not guilty to the charges in late December, according to court records filed on Jan. 4. Williams' trial started on April 28.
Republic reporters Chelsea Curtis, BrieAnna J. Frank and Amaris Encinas contributed to this report.
Reach breaking news reporter Laura Daniella Sepulveda at lsepulveda@lavozarizona.com or on Twitter @lauradNews.
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Addition to historic downtown Phoenix building will include luxury hotel, condos managed by Fairmont
A historic building in downtown Phoenix will see a second life as a luxury hotel and condominiums managed by Fairmont Hotels and Resorts.
The development will be co-owned by the Arizona Opportunities Industrialization Center, a vocational training nonprofit that has operated in Phoenix since 1967. The nonprofit has been housed in the two-story brick building at 39 E. Jackson Street.
In early 2021, the Phoenix City Council OK'd building a 250-foot mixed-use development on top of the original building, which will generate funds to help support the nonprofit.
Thunderbird Legacy Development is the other co-owner of the project and will serve as developer and general partner.
The project, called Fairmont Hotel and Residences Phoenix, will include 225 hotel rooms, including 34 suites, and 151 Fairmont-branded for-sale condo units. The condo units will occupy the 14th through 25th floors of the building and will range in size from one to three bedrooms and include penthouses.
Sales for the condo units are expected to begin later this year and the development is slated to open in 2025.
Rooftop pool, bar and other amenities
The building will include four bars and restaurants, with a full-service restaurant, a lobby restaurant, a rooftop pool and bar and a café.
Condo owners will have access to an owner’s lounge, pool and hot tub, fitness center and other amenities. The condos will be the first branded condominiums in downtown Phoenix.
At the time the project was approved, the development team said it would cost about $150 million to develop.
Redeveloping the historic building
The construction will include removing the roof and one of the walls of the building, which formerly had historic preservation status. The other walls will be preserved and the new project will be built inside them in the footprint of the old building.
Phoenix Mayor Kate Gallego, in a statement, praised the project and the jobs it would bring as "a great way to add beauty and economic prosperity to the city.”
The building is about half a mile from another historic property expected to see renovation: Phoenix Union Station.
What's planned:Once vibrant century-old Phoenix Union Station could see new life
A developer plans to turn the century old train station near Fourth Avenue and Jackson Street into an event venue with restaurants, possibly a brewery, offices and a film studio.
Reach the reporter at cvanek@arizonarepublic.com. Follow her on Twitter @CorinaVanek.
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KANAWHA COUNTY, WV (WOWK) — A Dunbar man was sentenced today to two to 10 years of home confinement for soliciting a minor by a computer, according to court documents.
Mark Armstead pleaded guilty to the crime on April 25, 2022. He also agreed to get rid of his home internet connection and computers.
Below is the original article, which was published Aug. 11, 2020:
KANAWHA COUNTY, WV (WOWK) — Two men were arrested after the Kanawha County Sheriff’s Office teamed up with other local agencies to stop individuals who agreed to meet teenagers for sexual acts.
Mark Alan Armstead, 59, of Dunbar, WV, was arrested for allegedly soliciting and traveling to engage in sex with a minor after investigators caught him trying to lure a 13-year-old male to meet him to engage in sex acts.
Jonathan Vazquez-Gonzales, 35, of Nitro, WV was arrested for allegedly soliciting and traveling to engage in sex with a minor after investigators caught him trying to lure a 14-year-old female to meet him to engage in sex acts.
Both are charged with felonies which carry sentences of five to 30 years in prison and up to $25,000 fines.
An investigation is ongoing and additional charges are expected against others.
The investigations were conducted by the Kanawha County Sheriff’s Office, Dunbar Police Department, Putnam County Sheriff’s Office, West Virginia State Police: Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force, and the Federal Bureau of Investigation. | https://www.wowktv.com/news/local/dunbar-man-sentenced-for-soliciting-a-minor-by-computer/ | 2022-06-02T22:46:51 | 1 | https://www.wowktv.com/news/local/dunbar-man-sentenced-for-soliciting-a-minor-by-computer/ |
CHARLESTON, WV (WOWK) — Grocery bills are on the rise, and some parents are struggling to make ends meet.
Since school is out, kids are eating more meals at home. At the same time, Kanawha County Schools’ feeding programs are seeing an increase in need.
Lynette Case is a Child Nutrition Coordinator and a parent of two elementary students. She understands the struggles parents are facing this summer.
“The cost will go up whenever you are used to your child being fed breakfast and lunch during the regular school year,” Case said, about the family food budget in the summer months. “I’ve already seen posts on Facebook about ‘my grocery bill has already gone up in one week.'”
As she greets students at one of Kanawha County’s 33 summer feeding locations, Case tries to also encourage kids to try new things.
“This is a really good opportunity for parents to get some help with providing healthy meals,” she said.
Many of the foods served for breakfast and lunch were grown locally. Kids have colorful and nutritious options as they would see during the regular school year. The free meals are provided to students 18 years old and under from June to August.
“That’s what we do, that’s what we enjoy doing, and that’s what we feel is our mission,” said Diane Miller, Director of Child Nutrition for Kanawha County Schools. “We want to feed them as much as they possibly would like to come to our centers and enjoy.”
The meals must be consumed on-site. Click here for a full list of locations and the times when meals are served. | https://www.wowktv.com/news/local/kanawha-county-schools-to-provide-free-meals-to-students-during-summer-2022/ | 2022-06-02T22:46:57 | 0 | https://www.wowktv.com/news/local/kanawha-county-schools-to-provide-free-meals-to-students-during-summer-2022/ |
CHARLESTON, WV (WOWK) — From the woods of West Virginia to a national reality show, a Putnam County native is making a name for himself.
A friend encouraged him to apply for the History Channel show “Alone” where cast members survive with just basics.
More than a decade ago, Hurricane High School graduate Terry Burns decided to leave his job in construction and move to Alaska. He lived in his car while following his passion for the outdoors.
Those skills helped him land a spot on the reality show.
“You know, you don’t start out with any food or water so you are just living life off the land,” Burns said. “It’s exciting. It’s what I do for fun. So it was a great opportunity.”
A friend encouraged him to apply to be on the show.
“It is absolutely impossible for me to articulate how that felt to get the call that you’ve been accepted for one of the ten,” Burns said. “I had a massive giggle fit, and just electrifying, really electrifying, super excited.”
Burns was not able to talk about anything he did while on the show or what the outcome was.
He said he wasn’t even allowed to tell his family he was on the show until recently. He spent weeks leading up to the taping getting ready. The show was recorded in eastern Canada not far from the coast.
“I enjoy the focus and the intensity it brings,” Burns said. “I really enjoy training and that type of thing, so it has just been terrific.”
Season 9 has just started airing. Burns said he was shocked when people recognized him at the airport.
“Some folks came up for pictures, which is wild to me because I haven’t owned a television in 12 years. Nine or 10 months a year, I don’t have access to a cell phone or WiFi. So people recognizing me, it’s pretty interesting. It is fun. I love talking to folks,” he said.
Episodes air on Thursdays on the History Channel. | https://www.wowktv.com/news/local/putnam-county-man-appears-on-history-channel-reality-show/ | 2022-06-02T22:47:03 | 1 | https://www.wowktv.com/news/local/putnam-county-man-appears-on-history-channel-reality-show/ |
DALLAS (KDAF) — We are 119 days away from the State Fair of Texas, but it is never too early to plan.
And now you can, as season passes for the 2022 State Fair of Texas are now available for purchase. Get your pass!
Season passes include:
- Access to the fair for its entire 24-day runtime
- One free midway game
- A reusable tote bag
- One free single-day bring-a-friend ticket
- and more
Officials are also giving away discount codes where you can get $20 off your season pass. For more information visit bigtex.com. | https://cw33.com/news/local/you-can-now-get-your-season-passes-to-the-2022-state-fair-of-texas/ | 2022-06-02T22:47:11 | 0 | https://cw33.com/news/local/you-can-now-get-your-season-passes-to-the-2022-state-fair-of-texas/ |
Oregon dropping controversial algorithm used to trigger investigations in child abuse cases
Child welfare officials in Oregon will stop using an algorithm to help decide which families are investigated by social workers, opting instead for a new process that officials say will make better, more racially equitable decisions.
The move comes weeks after an Associated Press review of a separate algorithmic tool in Pennsylvania that had originally inspired Oregon officials to develop their model, and was found to have flagged a disproportionate number of Black children for “mandatory” neglect investigations when it first was in place.
Oregon’s Department of Human Services announced to staff via email last month that after “extensive analysis” the agency’s hotline workers would stop using the algorithm at the end of June to reduce disparities concerning which families are investigated for child abuse and neglect by child protective services.
“We are committed to continuous quality improvement and equity,” Lacey Andresen, the agency’s deputy director, said in the May 19 email.
Jake Sunderland, a department spokesman, said the existing algorithm would “no longer be necessary,” since it can’t be used with the state’s new screening process. He declined to provide further details about why Oregon decided to replace the algorithm and would not elaborate on any related disparities that influenced the policy change.
Hotline workers’ decisions about reports of child abuse and neglect mark a critical moment in the investigations process, when social workers first decide if families should face state intervention. The stakes are high – not attending to an allegation could end with a child’s death, but scrutinizing a family’s life could set them up for separation.
Dig deeper:Oregon weighs use of AI child-neglect algorithm critics say adds to racial, economic disparities
From California to Colorado and Pennsylvania, as child welfare agencies use or consider implementing algorithms, an AP review identified concerns about transparency, reliability and racial disparities in the use of the technology, including their potential to harden bias in the child welfare system.
U.S. Sen. Ron Wyden, an Oregon Democrat, said he had long been concerned about the algorithms used by his state’s child welfare system and reached out to the department again following the AP story to ask questions about racial bias – a prevailing concern with the growing use of artificial intelligence tools in child protective services.
“Making decisions about what should happen to children and families is far too important a task to give untested algorithms,” Wyden said in a statement. “I’m glad the Oregon Department of Human Services is taking the concerns I raised about racial bias seriously and is pausing the use of its screening tool.”
Sunderland said Oregon child welfare officials had long been considering changing their investigations process before making the announcement last month.
He added that the state decided recently that the algorithm would be completely replaced by its new program, called the Structured Decision Making model, which aligns with many other child welfare jurisdictions across the country.
Oregon’s Safety at Screening Tool was inspired by the influential Allegheny Family Screening Tool, which is named for the county surrounding Pittsburgh, and is aimed at predicting the risk that children face of winding up in foster care or being investigated in the future. It was first implemented in 2018. Social workers view the numerical risk scores the algorithm generates – the higher the number, the greater the risk – as they decide if a different social worker should go out to investigate the family.
But Oregon officials tweaked their original algorithm to only draw from internal child welfare data in calculating a family’s risk, and tried to deliberately address racial bias in its design with a “fairness correction.”
In response to Carnegie Mellon University researchers’ findings that Allegheny County’s algorithm initially flagged a disproportionate number of Black families for “mandatory” child neglect investigations, county officials called the research “hypothetical,” and noted that social workers can always override the tool, which was never intended to be used on its own.
Wyden is a chief sponsor of a bill that seeks to establish transparency and national oversight of software, algorithms and other automated systems.
“With the livelihoods and safety of children and families at stake, technology used by the state must be equitable – and I will continue to watchdog,” Wyden said.
The second tool that Oregon developed – an algorithm to help decide when foster care children can be reunified with their families – remains on hiatus as researchers rework the model. Sunderland said the pilot was paused months ago due to inadequate data but that there is “no expectation that it will be unpaused soon.”
In recent years while under scrutiny by a crisis oversight board ordered by the governor, the state agency – currently preparing to hire its eighth new child welfare director in six years – considered three additional algorithms, including predictive models that sought to assess a child’s risk for death and severe injury, whether children should be placed in foster care, and if so, where. Sunderland said the child welfare department never built those tools, however. | https://www.statesmanjournal.com/story/news/local/oregon/2022/06/02/oregon-drops-ai-algorithm-tool-for-child-abuse-cases-investigations-over-race-bias-concerns/65358612007/ | 2022-06-02T22:51:47 | 1 | https://www.statesmanjournal.com/story/news/local/oregon/2022/06/02/oregon-drops-ai-algorithm-tool-for-child-abuse-cases-investigations-over-race-bias-concerns/65358612007/ |
Road to summer: Lassen Park highway has an opening date. What you need to know.
The road through Lassen Volcanic National Park is scheduled to open Friday.
Park officials announced Thursday that due to lower-than-average snowpack, the 30-mile, two-lane road has been cleared and is ready for summer tourists.
There is the potential for intermittent closures along the highway for repair work, as well as inclement weather, park spokesman Kevin Sweeney said.
Sweeny said visitors should check the weather forecast before making a trip the park.
The average opening date for the park road is mid-June. In 2017, the road through Lassen didn't open until July 27 — the latest opening in park records dating to 1931.
Also, the road to Butte Lake is open.
However, Warner Valley and Juniper Lake roads are closed as the park continues to work on rehabilitation efforts in those areas after last year’s devastating Dixie Fire, which burned 69% of the park and nearly 1 million acres in the surrounding region.
It was the second largest wildfire in California history, destroying more than 1,300 structures and nearly wiping out the town of Greenville.
Drakesbad remains closed
The historic Drakesbad Guest Ranch, which for the most part survived the Dixie Fire, will not open this summer.
“The main issue is the water treatment facility burned in the Dixie Fire and we have to replace that. Because there is no potable water, we can’t have the lodge or restaurant open,” Sweeney said.
There were two bungalows on the Drakesbad property that burned and are being rebuilt.
Sweeney said the goal is to reopen the guest ranch next summer. Drakesbad was rebuilt in 1938 and has served as a popular vacation destination for families and groups for generations.
While some parts of the park were severely damaged by the Dixie Fire, much of Lassen Park experienced low to moderate burn scarring, Sweeney said.
The area’s most affected by the wildfire are in the east and southeast portions of Lassen Park, including the Warner Valley, Juniper Lake and portions of the Lassen Volcanic Wilderness between Butte and Juniper lakes, he said.
The areas west of the Lassen Park highway were not affected by the Dixie Fire. Still, Sweeney, said visitors will still need to take special safety precautions.
Snow still on Lassen Peak, Bumpass Hell trails
Meanwhile, the trail to Lassen Peak is still covered in snow. Portions of the Bumpass Hell trail also are under snow.
“We are probably two to three weeks out from (both trails) melting out,” Sweeney said.
While the two Summit Lake campgrounds were not damaged by the Dixie Fire, Sweeney said the fire burned up the perimeter of both campgrounds.
“Hazard trees could fall, so we are cleaning those up before we open up,” he said.
Manzanita Campground, cabins and the store are open. The Butte Lake Campground will open Friday, but no drinking water is available there.
The Kohm Yah-mah-nee Visitor Center is open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily, and the Loomis Museum is open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday-Sunday. The museum opens daily beginning June 20.
With rain forecast in the valley this weekend, Sweeney said visitors should be prepared for cool temperatures. The forecast at Manzanita Lake near the park’s north entrance are highs in the low 50s Saturday and Sunday and lows dipping into the low 40s, the National Weather Service said. There is a chance of showers both days.
“We were kind of going back and forth on whether to open the road this week because of some of the weather coming in. But as long as folks prepare for cold rain and possible snow at higher elevations, we want to get the park open because local businesses depend on it.”
For more information, go to www.nps.gov/lavo.
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California may give fast food workers bargaining power: ‘They’re making millions … off of us’
For three days in April, a striking group of Jack in the Box cashiers and cooks shut down their Sacramento County store. They were calling for better schedules, more staff and for management to repair a broken ice maker.
They also called for a transformation of their industry.
Donning red T-shirts from the decade-old “Fight for $15” minimum wage campaign, the workers chanted for the passage of Assembly Bill 257.
AB 257 threatens to upend the fast food franchise business model in California. It would create a state-run council to negotiate wages, hours and working conditions for an industry that, according to federal data, employs more than 700,000 people in the state.
Under the bill, employers would be responsible for the regulations, but so would the fast food corporations that partner with franchise owners.
The measure is set to be heard in a state Senate committee next week, when organizers plan a series of coordinated strikes at fast food shops in San Diego, Los Angeles, Oakland and Sacramento.
“AB 257 will force them to change — will hold them accountable,” said Adonida Briseño, 26, a Jack in the Box worker who took part in the April strike.
A potential foothold
The Service Employees International Union’s push to pass AB 257 is one of the most significant organizing efforts in its “Fight for $15” campaign, a chance for a foothold into a low-wage industry where unionization has long been elusive.
California has been a proving ground for the union’s efforts to advocate for low-wage workers. Los Angeles adopted a $15 minimum wage in 2015 and the state followed suit in 2016.
But franchisors and franchisees say AB 257 is unnecessary and burdensome and would raise prices for working-class customers.
“Inflation is top of mind for everybody,” said Jeff Hanscom, spokesman of the International Franchise Association, which represents corporations and franchisees. “It just doesn’t make sense.”
Gene Erdman, who works at a company that owns 235 Pizza Hut franchise locations in southern California, said the council would increase costs and squeeze businesses.
“It’s not the relationship with the franchisor,” said Erdman. “What makes it hard to make money is what we’re dealing with from a regulation standpoint in California.”
After narrowly passing the state Assembly in January, the bill is set to receive its first Senate hearing June 8.
Solution or overkill
Sen. Dave Cortese, a San Jose Democrat who chairs the Senate committee hearing the bill, said he supports rooting out wage theft, one of the bill’s aims, but he worries that the bill’s creation of a broad, regulation-setting body would be like “using a meat cleaver instead of a scalpel” on the problem.
“We just have to be careful about regimenting wages from an independent council,” he said. “In tough times, you have to be able to make course corrections.”
Sen. Josh Newman, a Brea Democrat who is on the fence, said it would be “no small thing to create a new body to oversee a whole industry.”
While the pandemic decimated indoor dining, large corporate restaurant chains fared better than neighborhood, locally owned locales because of their size and cash holdings. Fast food restaurants, in particular, had more experience with drive-thrus, carryout and delivery options.
California has the most fast food workers in the country. In April more than 725,000 workers were employed in California’s limited-service food industry, which includes fast food workers as well as those who work in fast casual establishments, pizzerias and cafes. That’s higher than before the pandemic and 11% more than the same month last year.
Fast food counter workers in California made $15.61 an hour and cooks $15.35 on average, according to federal data from last May.
Few fast food stores have unionized. Organizers blame that on high employee turnover and the thousands of individual franchise owners they’d have to bargain with.
Drop in a bucket
There has been a trickle of successful Starbucks union elections this year, but those stores are owned by one corporate employer rather than franchisees. They represent a “drop in the bucket” of fast food locations, said Nelson Lichtenstein, a labor historian at the University of California, Santa Barbara.
Leticia Reyes, 55, a cook at the Sacramento County Jack in the Box, said workers like her aren’t benefiting from the industry’s growth. She worked through the pandemic, despite her fears about getting sick, because her husband was laid off from his hotel chef job.
“They’re making millions and millions of dollars off of us, the workers,” Reyes said. “And we aren’t very safe.”
The restaurant frequently was busy and understaffed and the drive-through was packed.
One day last June, the air conditioner was broken and temperatures soared to 109 degrees, according to a complaint Reyes and six other employees filed with California’s Division of Occupational Safety.
“The manager told us that it wasn’t hot, we were going through menopause,” Reyes said. “We had to bring fans from our homes to withstand the heat.”
Worker complaints
The workers went on strike for one day, prompting the manager to fix the air conditioning, Reyes said.
A few days later, on Aug. 3, the workers filed a wage theft complaint with the state labor commissioner, alleging owner Anil Yadav had been cheating workers out of pay and denying them breaks, including during 16-hour shifts.
Yadav did not return phone calls seeking comment. An attorney for Yadav, Kevin Kevorkian, declined to comment.
Workers went on strike again in April, after filing a second CalOSHA complaint citing moldy machines, a hole in the ceiling that let rain in and faulty drive-thru speakers that they said led to a customer pulling a gun on a cashier.
That complaint also said workers, including a pregnant employee, had to climb onto a table to scoop ice for customers from a broken dispenser. Copies of both CalOSHA complaints and the wage theft complaint were provided to CalMatters by SEIU.
Fast food workers in California have gone on strike 2,560 times since the start of the pandemic, the SEIU said. The union also has helped workers file more than 330 health, workplace and wage complaints in California.
CalOSHA issued 38 COVID-related violations at fast food establishments, affecting a tiny fraction of the industry, the California Restaurant Association pointed out.
California has some of the nation’s strictest worker protection laws, the association contends, so the state should instead fund its backlogged wage theft and workplace violation investigators.
The franchise system
“We believe the system is set up to be robust and protective,” said Matt Sutton, an association spokesperson. “There’s a pathway for people, and they use it all the time.”
But franchise systems leave business owners with little room for overhead, leading them to cut corners and pay low wages, critics say.
“The corporations — the McDonalds, the Jack in the Boxes, the Burger Kings — by design have created this system as a means to diminish the power of working people,” said David Huerta, president of the California SEIU State Council. “We’re trying to untangle that and create an environment where workers have a direct voice with their employers.”
Fast food corporations have long rejected legal responsibility for how franchisees treat workers. Under former President Donald Trump, the Department of Labor curbed instances in which corporations counted as a “joint employer” of restaurant workers, though under President Joe Biden the same agency rolled back that regulation.
The SEIU and its allies in the state Legislature want California to establish joint responsibility, holding franchisors liable for labor law violations at their franchisees’ locations.
That has the restaurant association and fast food store owners worried that corporate franchisors will pull back opportunities in a field they say has lower barriers for entry small and minority business owners than other enterprises.
A joint council
The bill would create an 11-member council composed of business, labor and state representatives. It would set across-the-board standards for fast food chains with 30 or more locations, franchised or not.
“This is blanket legislation for the entire state,” said Harshraj Ghai, whose company, Ghai Management Services, is one of the state’s largest franchise owners with about 200 Burger Kings, Taco Bells and Popeyes stores employing more than 4,000. “The rules are going to be made for markets like Fresno and San Francisco — all the same.”
Ghai said his father started working in Burger Kings when his family immigrated from India in the 1990s and operated his first franchise in 1999.
He fears a statewide council’s rules would raise costs when inflation already is squeezing his profit margins. Most of his locations are in California.
“It’s going to make it very difficult for us to keep staffing our restaurants,” he said.
One of his Sacramento-area Burger King locations was the site of a rally for AB 257 in May. There workers complained of a broken AC. He said the equipment has been replaced and the store this week passed a CalOSHA inspection after employees filed a complaint. That labor enforcement system, he said, is the right way to resolve worker complaints.
Sectoral bargaining
Similar to the fast food push, nursing home workers, who also are supported by SEIU, have asked state lawmakers to create a board overseeing their industry.
This so-called “sectoral bargaining” approach is common in Europe, including Austria and France. It allows workers to bargain with employers across an industry rather than at each shop or business.
While some local and state governments in the U.S. have enacted industry-specific boards to dictate working conditions, SEIU’s fast food council push is more ambitious, said David Madland, a senior fellow at the Center for American Progress.
“You have the potential to transform the industry from a really low-wage sector — with little ability to change — to become a model for other sectors,” Madland said.
Even so, the idea isn’t new for California. For most of the 20th century, the state issued industry-specific wage orders through the governor-appointed Industrial Welfare Commission to cover marginalized workers.
In sectors as wide-ranging as film, canning, and sheep-herding the commission set standards such as the lengths of breaks, the provision of uniforms and the temperature of workplaces. It even had the power to dictate the state minimum wage.
Today 17 industries still operate under its orders though the board itself is gone. It was defunded in 2004 at labor’s urging after years of political controversy, including loosened regulations.
As for the Sacramento County Jack in the Box, Reyes says the strikes have produced some results. Managers have fixed the broken ice machine and the air conditioning unit. And they have paid her some of the wages she said they owed her.
But forming a union to ensure long-term change is impossible at her store, Reyes said, because many workers are scared and that’s why the statewide bill is necessary.
This article is part of the California Divide project, a collaboration among newsrooms examining income inequality and economic survival in California. | https://www.redding.com/story/news/local/california/2022/06/02/california-fast-food-workers-bargaining-power-restaurants-mcdonalds-burger-king-jack-in-the-box-pay/7487534001/ | 2022-06-02T22:55:11 | 1 | https://www.redding.com/story/news/local/california/2022/06/02/california-fast-food-workers-bargaining-power-restaurants-mcdonalds-burger-king-jack-in-the-box-pay/7487534001/ |
Construction at Air City Lofts in Rome is in full swing. There’s now a number of housing units completed, and the buildings are filling up. Just down the street the Woodhaven Development is also moving right along. These appear to be success stories, but the housing industry is facing a number of setbacks. James Genovese is the Commissioner of Planning for Oneida County.
"The biggest issue right now is construction costs are way up, and some of that is…all of that is market driven, and it’s about inflation, it’s coming out of the pandemic, it’s understanding supply chain issues, and things of that nature, and some of that you have to weather," said Genovese.
Many of those costs can be passed on to the consumer, but developers have to complete the job before they can get paid. Linda Aloisio, the President of the Home Builders and Remodelers of the Mohawk Valley says it’s becoming difficult to complete a job with the workforce available.
"There are three quarters of a million jobs that are going unfilled right now in the construction industry. If we don’t have people to fill those jobs, that drives the price of labor up, and that right now is our biggest variable. It’s hard enough with products actually costing more, but now if the labor costs more now you’ve got a perfect storm," she said.
Tim Crilly is the Director of Development Park Grove Realty, LLC. They’re building between 100-200 housing units near Wolfspeed. Tim says construction pricing, interest rates, and inflation are huge obstacles to overcome as a developer, but right now they’re facing that perfect storm.
"A lot of subcontractors and tradesmen over the pandemic that just said enough is enough, and we’re not seeing the younger demographic come into those positions that want to take those rolls on, so it’s a challenge and it’s a struggle," he said.
The Genesis Group will be focusing on recruiting and retaining local talent, and will discuss their findings at their next forum scheduled for June 23. | https://www.wktv.com/news/local/meeting-the-challenges-of-new-yorks-housing-crisis/article_4dabcac0-e2b9-11ec-b329-cb36ce6b8572.html | 2022-06-02T22:57:32 | 0 | https://www.wktv.com/news/local/meeting-the-challenges-of-new-yorks-housing-crisis/article_4dabcac0-e2b9-11ec-b329-cb36ce6b8572.html |
Gov. Kathy Hochul announced 22 new large-scale solar projects across New York that will contribute to the state’s renewable energy efforts.
One of the solar projects is Newport Deerfield Solar LLC, an affiliate of Boralex, which will be a 130-megawatt facility that will include 900 acres across parts of Deerfield, Marcy and Newport.
Hochul says the solar farms are projected to spur more than $2.7 billion in private investment and create more than 3,000 jobs across the state.
This is part of the state’s effort to get 70% of the state’s electricity from renewable sources by 2030. | https://www.wktv.com/news/local/state-greenlights-solar-farm-project-in-parts-of-oneida-herkimer-counties/article_2b6416bc-e2bd-11ec-ada7-aff5066e7461.html | 2022-06-02T22:57:38 | 0 | https://www.wktv.com/news/local/state-greenlights-solar-farm-project-in-parts-of-oneida-herkimer-counties/article_2b6416bc-e2bd-11ec-ada7-aff5066e7461.html |
DALLAS — A man who served 21 years in prison has been exonerated following support from the Innocence Project and the Dallas County District Attorney's Office.
Mallory Vernon Nicholson, 75, was convicted in September 1982 of burglary of a habitation and two counts of aggravated sexual abuse of a child. Nicholson’s case was brought to the Conviction Integrity Unit (CIU) for re-investigation by the Innocence Project.
District Attorney John Creuzot announced Thursday that the District Court was signing the orders on the State’s motions to dismiss the two indictments of sexual abuse of a child, as well as an indictment of burglary of a habitation.
Judge Chika Anyiam made the exoneration official in a hearing Thursday morning.
Before the hearing, Nicholson spoke with the media.
"It was a pretty devastating ordeal," Nicholson said of his prison sentence. "But, I put it in God's hand and I did it one day at a time hoping that this day would finally arrive. And it has, so I'm thankful to God."
In addition to his exoneration, Nicholson is entitled to receive $80,000 for every year he spent behind bars, according to state law, a spokesperson for the Texas Comptroller's Office said.
Nicholson will also get a lump sum payment of $25,000 for every year he has spent as a registered sex offender.
Court documents said that evidence of another suspect was suppressed by the State and not shared with defense attorneys during the 1982 trial for Nicholson.
There was no physical evidence linking Nicholson to the crimes and he was convicted solely on eyewitness testimony, the district attorney's office said in a news release.
Nicholson was released from prison in June 2003 after serving 21 years of his 55-year sentence. His defense attorney argued during his trial that he was mistakenly identified.
The suspect was consistently described in initial investigative documents as a 14-year-old teen boy nicknamed “Coco” who lived across the street from where the offense occurred, the release said. Nicholson was 35 years old at the time.
For background on the case, click here.
After the exoneration hearing ended, the head of the DA's Conviction Integrity Unit got emotional while apologizing to Nicholson in court, according to WFAA's Chris Sadeghi:
“I’ve said it before, there’s no time limit on seeking justice,” Creuzot said in a press release. “We owe it to Mr. Nicholson to clear his name fully and completely. Our job at the district attorney’s office is not just to seek convictions but to ensure that justice is done. I am proud to say that today justice has, in fact, been done in the case of Mallory Nicholson – who is an innocent man.”
This is the 30th exoneration since the CIU’s creation in 2007 and the 42nd overall exoneration for Dallas County since 2001, according to the DA's office.
More Dallas headlines: | https://www.kens5.com/article/news/local/mallory-vernon-nicholson-exonerated-dallas-texas/287-72f34063-b62f-4264-b1aa-95125dd825f1 | 2022-06-02T23:13:54 | 1 | https://www.kens5.com/article/news/local/mallory-vernon-nicholson-exonerated-dallas-texas/287-72f34063-b62f-4264-b1aa-95125dd825f1 |
DALLAS — More than $5 million in property, including ancient artifacts, statues and pottery was destroyed after a man broke into the Dallas Museum of Art Wednesday night, police say.
The suspect, 21-year-old Brian Hernandez, was charged with criminal mischief greater than $300,000, a police affidavit states.
Officers responded to a call about the break-in at about 10:10 p.m. Wednesday night, the arrest warrant reads. The security guard at the museum had called to tell police there was someone inside the museum at a time when there shouldn't be anyone inside.
The glass door entrance to the museum was found shattered, and Hernandez was found sitting on a bench inside where the guard told him to stay, the document stated.
Hernandez told officers he "got mad at his girl" so he broke into the museum and started destroying property.
Security footage, the affidavit details, shows Hernandez throwing items on the ground inside the museum, including a laptop, and then overturning benches and destroying wooden display signs.
In the second floor "ancient exhibit," Hernandez can be seen destroying a glass display case with a metal stool and destroying two pots, one dating back to 450 B.C. The report adds that Hernandez destroyed one statue of "Kylix Herakles and Nemeon Lion" valued at $100,000.
Another statue of a "Batah Kuhuh Alligator Gar Fish" valued at $10,000 was also destroyed, the report detailed.
"The items inside of the display cases that were destroyed are rare ancient artifacts that are extremely precious and one of a kind," the affidavit stated.
The total amount of property damage is estimated to be about $5,153,000, the document states.
Hernandez was taken to Dallas County Jail without incident, no bail has been set as of Thursday afternoon. | https://www.kens5.com/article/news/local/man-breaks-dallas-museum-art-destroys-5-million-property/287-f99765cc-e133-433b-86f8-cfc550b65e52 | 2022-06-02T23:13:55 | 0 | https://www.kens5.com/article/news/local/man-breaks-dallas-museum-art-destroys-5-million-property/287-f99765cc-e133-433b-86f8-cfc550b65e52 |
BRYAN, Texas — Grief and grieving are never an easy, or simple process. The process manifests itself differently in everyone. Experts say this is something many children are forced to figure out now following the Uvalde deadly school shooting where 19 children and two teachers dead.
A counselor at Piece of Mind counseling, Jason Adams, explained how situations like these trigger anxiety in children and possibly have them live in fear.
"There's always that fear, especially for children who maybe struggle with anxiety and this may be something that they really think about a lot," Adams stated. "There are children who, this is a clear and present anxiety for them, they are afraid to go to school, especially in the wake and the immediate wake of something like this."
Adams said this has become a sad reality that indeed could happen. It's a hard conversation for parents to have with their kids but he shared some ways on how you can get started.
"Connect with this child, try to understand what it is that they're feeling in this moment because like I said due to the grief process it could be different today than it was yesterday," he said.
Additionally, keeping an open-door policy between your children will strengthen this connection, he added.
According to Adams, grief and this entire process will warrant different reactions for every child and age.
Texas A&M psychology professor, Dr. Noni Gaylord-Harden explained how her own students came to her to process. She said many are still dealing with the aftermath of the shooting of a grocery store in Buffalo, New York just weeks before Uvalde.
"I did have some meetings with students who just wanted to process not only that shooting but what happened in Buffalo," Harden said. "The conversations were difficult because people are grieving, feeling this sense of trauma and hopelessness around these issues," she said. "I think it's important to note that each child will respond differently."
She believes it shattered what was already a fragile sense of safety, especially for those of color.
Parents noticing changes in behavior such as being withdrawn, varied sleeping habits and even acting out are some signs that they are having trouble coping.
Overall, being patient with your children and giving yourself a break from the constant cycle of information are just two steps to coping with the Uvalde shooting.
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BLOOMINGTON — A former LeRoy High School teacher was sentenced Thursday to probation and jail time on a grooming charge.
Brandon E. Reynolds, 35, of LeRoy, pleaded guilty to one count of grooming (Class 4 felony) in March. He was sentenced to two and a half years on probation and 180 days in the McLean County Jail.
Prosecutors said Reynolds had inappropriate text message conversations with a 16-year-old female student in May 2019 in which the former teacher complimented the student’s physical appearance, called the student “irresistible” and “beautiful,” and made other suggestive comments.
Brandon E. Reynolds, 35, of LeRoy, was sentenced to 180 days in jail and 30 months on probation for a charge of grooming.
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Reynolds had admitted in a police interview to knowing the student was 16 years old and that the conversations were inappropriate, prosecutors said.
The Illinois Department of Children and Family Services contacted LeRoy police in September 2020 to relay a report of an “inappropriate relationship” between a minor student and Reynolds, prosecutors said.
The LeRoy Community Unit School District placed Reynolds on administrative leave when it became aware of Reynolds’ contact with the student and it replaced Reynolds in December 2020, Superintendent Gary Tipsord had said. His state teaching license was suspended in October 2020.
Reynolds was arrested in October 2020 and posted a $10,000 bond to be released from jail four days after he was charged.
Judge William Yoder accepted defense lawyer Joshua Rinker’s recommendation for a community-based sentence.
The McLean County Assistant State’s Attorney’s Office asked the judge to sentence Reynolds to one year in prison.
The judge said probation would monitor Reynolds more closely and for a longer time than supervision after release from prison. He also noted a sex offender risk assessment which concluded that Reynolds is a low risk to reoffend.
Reynolds must register as a sex offender for 10 years and he must not have contact with minors unrelated to him.
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Brandon E. Reynolds
Brandon E. Reynolds, 35, of LeRoy, was sentenced to 180 days in jail and 30 months on probation for a charge of grooming.
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Hannah J. Jackson
Hannah J. Jackson , 21, of Bloomington, is charged with unlawful possession of 15-100 grams of cocaine with the intent to deliver, unlawful possession of 1-15 grams of cocaine with the intent to deliver, unlawful possession of 15-100 grams of cocaine and unlawful possession of less than 15 grams of cocaine.
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Jason M. Harris
Jason M. Harris , 33, of Bloomington, is charged with aggravated arson (Class X felony), residential arson (Class 1 felony) and two counts of arson (Class 2 felonies).
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Michael S. Parkerson
Michael S. Parkerson, 54, is charged with unlawful possession of methamphetamine (Class 2 felony) and possession of drug paraphernalia (Class A misdemeanor).
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Kerry M. Huls
Kerry M. Huls, 47, of Bloomington is charged with unlawful delivery of 5 to 15 grams of meth, unlawful delivery of less than 5 grams of meth, unlawful possession of 5 to 15 grams of meth, and unlawful possession of less than 5 grams of meth.
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Randy M. Turner
Randy M. Turner, 39, of Danville, is charged with two counts of disarming a peace officer, five counts of aggravated battery, unlawful possession of a weapon by a felon, attempted possession of a stolen motor vehicle, criminal damage to government supported property and driving under the influence of drugs.
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Malik A. Wilson
Malik A. Wilson, 23, of Chicago, is charged with two counts of attempted armed robbery and aggravated discharge of a firearm, possession of a stolen motor vehicle and aggravated unlawful use of a weapon.
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Jaren K. Jackson-Coates
Jaren K. Jackson-Coates, 24, of Peoria, is charged with unlawful possession of cannabis with the intent to deliver and unlawful possession of cannabis.
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Jawarren L. Clements
Jawarren L. Clements, 25, of Peoria, is charged with unlawful possession of cannabis with the intent to deliver and unlawful possession of cannabis.
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Hunter A.W. Williamson
Hunter A.W. Williamson, 23, of Heyworth, is charged with cannabis trafficking and unlawful possession of cannabis with the intent to deliver (Class X felonies).
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Austin S. Waller
Austin S. Waller, 20, of Bloomington, is charged with one count of burglary.
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Mason A. Artis
Mason A. Artis, 22, of Shirley, is charged with possession of a stolen license plate, unauthorized use of a license plate and three counts of theft.
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Kenyatta C. Chissell
Kenyatta C. Chissell, 40, of Bloomington, was sentenced to eight years in prison after pleading guilty to one count of unlawful delivery of heroin.
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Shanarra S. Spillers
Shanarra S. Spillers , 36, of Normal, is charged with aggravated unlawful use of a weapon and reckless discharge of a firearm (Class 4 felonies).
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Enrique D. Sosa
Enrique D. Sosa, 55, of Spanish Fork, Utah, is charged with theft, financial institution fraud, wire fraud and two counts of computer fraud.
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Caleb W. Collier
Caleb W. Collier, 20, of Bloomington, is charged with two counts of unlawful possession of a controlled substance with the intent to deliver (Class 1 and 2 felonies). He is accused of possessing between 1 and 15 grams of cocaine and less than 1 gram of cocaine.
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Jahda R. Davis
Jahda R. Davis, 20, of Normal, is charged with aggravated battery and resisting a peace officer.
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Roosevelt Williams
Roosevelt Williams, 43, of Bloomington, is charged with home invasion, criminal trespass to a residence and battery.
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Mark A. Carter
Mark A. Carter, 35, of Bloomington, is charged with unlawful delivery of a controlled substance (Class 1 felony).
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Corey B. Dowell
Corey B. Dowell , 24, of Bloomington, is charged with failure to report an accident or injury.
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Joshua V. Wilburn
Joshua V. Wilburn, 33, of Bloomington, is charged with burglary and retail theft.
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Alicia L. Rodriguez
Alicia L. Rodriguez, 19, of Bloomington, is charged with aggravated battery and domestic battery.
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Christina E. Dickey
Christina E. Dickey, 37, of Bloomington, is charged with two counts of unlawful delivery of a controlled substance (Class 2 felonies).
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David L. Hendricks
David L. Hendricks, 44, of Clearwater, Florida, is charged with unlawful possession of a controlled substance with the intent to deliver (Class X felony), unlawful possession of a controlled substance (Class 1 felony) and unlawful possession of cannabis with the intent to deliver (Class 2 felony).
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Kenneth R. McNairy
Kenneth R. McNairy, 32, of Bloomington, is charged with two counts of unlawful possession of a controlled substance with the intent to deliver (Class X and Class 1 felonies), and two counts of unlawful possession of a controlled substance (Class 1 and Class 4 felonies).
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Christopher Garza
Christopher O. Garza, 35, of Bloomington, was sentenced to 30 days in jail and 30 months on probation. He pleaded guilty to one count of domestic battery.
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Emmitt A. Simmons
Emmitt A. Simmons, 21, of LeRoy, is charged with indecent solicitation of a child (Class 2 felony).
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Joshua K. Wilson
Joshua K. Wilson, 39, of Normal, was sentenced to 152 days in jail and 24 months on conditional discharge after pleading guilty to one count of domestic battery.
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Kavion J. Anderson
Kavion J. Anderson, 18, of Hazel Crest, was sentenced to 180 days in jail and 30 months on probation. He earned credit for 197 days served in jail. Anderson pleaded guilty to one count of vehicular hijacking.
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Elizabeth A. Johnson
Elizabeth A. Johnson, 40, of Bloomington, is charged with unlawful possession of 5-15 grams of meth with the intent to deliver (Class 1 felony), unlawful possession of 5-15 grams of meth (Class 2 felony), and unlawful possession of less than 15 grams of meth (Class 3 felony).
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Jonathon P. Keister
Jonathon P. Keister, 38, of Bloomington, is charged with unlawful possession of 5-15 grams of meth with the intent to deliver (Class 1 felony), unlawful possession of 5-15 grams of meth (Class 2 felony), and unlawful possession of less than 15 grams of meth (Class 3 felony).
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Brettais J. Lane
Brettais J. Lane, 30, of Bloomington, was sentenced to nine years in prison after pleading guilty to unlawful delivery of a controlled substance in a public park and ulawful possession of a weapon by a felon.
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Jessica N. Huff
Jessica N. Huff, 35, of Peoria, was sentenced to seven years in prison. She pleaded guilty to one count of unlawful delivery of 15 to 100 grams of methamphetamine.
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Craig O. Harrington
Craig O. Harrington , 23, of Chicago, was sentenced to 30 months on probation after pleading guilty to one count of burglary.
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Brandon J. Black
Brandon J. Black, 33, of Decatur, is charged with child pornography (Class X felony), attempt to produce child pornography (Class 3 felony), sexual exploitation of a child and grooming (Class 4 felonies).
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Ricky A. Smith
Ricky A. Smith , 30, 0f Urbana, is charged with unlawful possession of methamphetamine with the intent to deliver, possession of a controlled substance with the intent to deliver (Class X felonies), unlawful possession of meth and possession of a controlled substance (Class 1 felonies).
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Jesse S. Duncan
Jesse S. Duncan, 28, of Bloomington, was sentenced to two and a half years in prison. He pleaded guilty to criminal damage to property with a value of between $500 and $10,000.
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Rhonda L. Davis
Rhonda L. Davis , 41, of Bloomington, was sentenced to four days in jail and 30 months on probation. She pleaded guilty to one count of unlawful delivery of a controlled substance.
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Brenden P. Cano
Brenden P. Cano , 23, of LeRoy, was sentenced to eight years in prison. He pleaded guilty to one count of child pornography production.
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Dujuan L. Enos
Dujuan L. Enos, 48, of Normal, was sentenced to 14 years in prison. He pleaded guilty to one count of unlawful delivery of between 15 and 100 grams of fentanyl.
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Chester Johnson
Chester Johnson, 69, of Chicago, was sentenced to four years in prison after pleading guilty to one count of unlawful possession of firearm ammunition by felon.
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James Canti
James Canti, 48, of Bloomington, was sentenced to 10 years in prison. He pleaded guilty to one count of unlawful delivery of between 15 and 100 grams of heroin.
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Justin A. Atkinson
Justin A. Atkinson , 39, of Bloomington, was sentenced to one year in prison. He pleaded guilty to one count of unlawful restraint.
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Connor M. Mink
Connor M. Mink, 18, of Bloomington is charged with unlawful:
Possession of 5-15 grams of methamphetamine with the intent to deliver (Class 1 felony) Possession of less than 5 grams of meth with the intent to deliver (Class 2 felony) Possession of 5-15 grams of meth (Class 2 felony) Possession of less than 5 grams of meth (Class 3 felony) Possession of 1-15 grams of cocaine with the intent to deliver (Class 1 felony) Possession of less than 1 gram of cocaine with the intent to deliver (Class 2 felony) Possession of less than 15 grams of cocaine (Class 4 felony) Possession of less than 15 grams of alprazolam (Class 4 felony) Possession of 30-500 grams of cannabis with the intent to deliver (Class 3 felony) Possession of 10-30 grams of cannabis with the intent to deliver (Class 4 felony)
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Mark A. Thrower
Mark A. Thrower, 40, of Vinton, Louisiana, is charged with:
Eight counts child pornography (Class X felonies) Two counts aggravated criminal sexual abuse of a minor (Class 2 felonies) Two counts grooming (Class 4 felonies) Indecent solicitation of a child (Class 3 felony) Traveling to meet a minor (Class 3 felony)
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Kayala D.C. Huff
Kayala D.C. Huff, 23, of Normal, is charged with aggravated battery, domestic battery and resisting a peace officer.
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Rebecca Y. Choi
Rebecca Y. Choi, 32, of Wheaton, is charged with unlawful possession of 1-15 grams of cocaine with the intent to deliver (Class 1 felony), possession of less than 15 grams of cocaine (Class 4 felony), possession of less than 15 grams of amphetamine (Class 4 felony), and possession of drug paraphernalia (Class A misdemeanor).
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David W. Kallal
David W. Kallal, 36, of Bloomington, is charged with unlawful possession of 15-100 grams of meth with the intent to deliver (Class X felony), 5-15 grams of meth with the intent to deliver (Class 1 felony), possession of 15-100 grams of meth (Class 1 felony), and possession of 5-15 grams of meth (Class 2 felony).
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Javon T. Murff
Javon T. Murff, 19, of Normal, is charged with two counts aggravated discharge of a firearm (Class 1 felony), robbery (Class 2 felony), possession of a stolen firearm (Class 2 felony), two counts aggravated unlawful use of a weapon (Class 4 felony), two counts reckless discharge of a firearm (Class 4 felony).
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Demarcus J. Heidelberg
Demarcus J. Heidelberg, 24, of Belleville, is charged with unlawful possession of 1-15 grams of cocaine with the intent to deliver (Class 1 felony) and unlawful possession of a controlled substance (Class 4 felony).
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Deon K. Moore
Deon K. Moore, 26, of Bloomington, is charged with two counts of unlawful possession of a weapon by a felon (Class 2 felony).
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Cordaiz J. Jones
Cordaiz J. Jones, 35, is charged with two counts of aggravated battery (Class 2 felonies), stalking (Class 4 felony) and two counts of misdemeanor resisting a peace officer.
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Christopher L. Anderson
Christopher L. Anderson, 40, of Downs, was sentenced to 167 days in jail and 30 months on probation. He pleaded guilty to one count of domestic battery.
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Darrius J. Heard
Darrius J. Heard, 21, of Clarksville, Tennessee, was sentenced to six days in jail and 30 months on probation. He pleaded guilty to one count of unlawful delivery of less than 5 grams of methamphetamine.
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Latele Y. Pinkston
Latele Y. Pinkston , 29, was sentenced to five years in prison. Pinkston pleaded guilty to unlawful delivery of a controlled substance.
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Daniel Wilcox
Daniel Wilcox, 22, of New Concord, Kentucky, is charged with five counts each of criminal sexual assault (Class 1 felonies) and criminal sexual abuse, which are charged as Class A misdemeanors.
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Kaveior K. Thomas
Kaveior K. Thomas, 32, of Normal, is charged with unlawful possession of a controlled substance with the intent to deliver (Class X felony), unlawful possession of a controlled substance (Class 1 felony), two counts of unlawful possession of a weapon by a felon, and violation of the Illinois FOID Card Act (Class 3 felonies).
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Courtney A. Boyd
Courtney A. Boyd, 27, of Normal, is charged with unlawful possession of a controlled substance with the intent to deliver and unlawful possession of a controlled substance.
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Jodi M. Draper
Jodi M. Draper, 55, of Bloomington, is charged with unlawful possession of 1-15 grams of cocaine with the intent to deliver (Class 1 felony) and unlawful possession of less than 15 grams of cocaine (Class 4 felony).
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Brian D. Stewart
Brian D. Stewart, 48, of Bloomington, is charged with unlawful possession of 1-15 grams of cocaine with the intent to deliver (Class 1 felony) and unlawful possession of less than 15 grams of cocaine (Class 4 felony).
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Lonnie L. Kimbrough
Lonnie L. Kimbrough , 36, of Peoria, was sentenced to 24 months on conditional discharge and four days in jail. He pleaded guilty to one count of unlawful cannabis possession.
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Amari S. Buchanon
Amari S. Buchanon, 25, of Normal, was sentenced to 16 days in jail. She earned credit for eight days served in jail. She pleaded guilty to one count of possessing a firearm without a valid Firearm Owner's Identification Card. All other charges were dismissed.
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Donna Osborne
Donna Osborne, 52, of Decatur, is charged with two counts of burglary (Class 2 felonies) and one count each of retail theft (Class 3 felony) and theft (Class 4 felony).
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Juls T. Eutsey
Julian T. Eutsey, 21, of Bloomington, was sentenced to 24 months on probation. She pleaded guilty to one count of criminal sexual abuse.
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Megan J. Duffy
Megan J. Duffy, 27, of Bloomington, is charged with one count of unlawful possession of 5-15 grams of meth with the intent to deliver (Class 1 felony) and two counts each of unlawful possession of 5-15 grams (Class 2 felony) and less than 5 grams of meth (Class 3 felony).
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Qwonterian V. Ivy
Qwonterian V. Ivy, 24, of Bloomington, was sentenced to four years in prison. He pleaded guilty to one count of aggravated discharge of a firearm at an occupied building.
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Madison A. Knight
Madison A. Knight , 20, of Rutland, was sentenced to 120 days in jail and 30 months' probation for unlawful possession of 15-100 grams of methamphetamine.
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Dexter D. McCraney
Dexter D. McCraney , 38, of Normal, is charged with one count each of unlawful possession of a controlled substance with the intent to deliver and unlawful possession of a controlled substance.
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Thomas J. Davis
Thomas J. Davis , 27, of Bloomington, was sentenced to six years in prison. He pleaded guilty to one count of unlawful delivery of 1-15 grams of cocaine. All other charges were dismissed.
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Christina D. Noonan
Christina D. Noonan , 42, of Bloomington, is charged with two counts of controlled substance trafficking (Class X felonies), two counts of unlawful possession of a controlled substance with the intent to deliver charged as Class X felonies and one count of unlawful possession of a controlled substance with the intent to deliver as a Class 3 felony.
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Wesley M. Noonan
Wesley M. Noonan , 48, of Bloomington, is charged with two counts of controlled substance trafficking (Class X felonies), two counts of unlawful possession of a controlled substance with the intent to deliver charged as Class X felonies and one count of unlawful possession of a controlled substance with the intent to deliver as a Class 3 felony.
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Kenyatta L. Tate
Kenyatta L. Tate , 46, of Bloomington, is charged with two counts each of unlawful possession of between 15-100 grams and 1-15 grams of cocaine with the intent to deliver (Class X and Class 1 felonies) and unlawful delivery of a controlled substance (Class 2 felonies).
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Quacy L. Webster
Quacy L. Webster , 43, of Bloomington, is charged with one count each of unlawful delivery of a controlled substance (Class 2 felony) and unlawful possession of less than 15 grams of cocaine (Class 4 felony).
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Jalen A. Davis
Jalen A. Davis , 21, of Bloomington, is charged with six counts of child pornography possession (Class X felony).
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Lazaro Flores
Lazaro Flores , 34, of Streator, was sentenced to seven years in prison for aggravated driving under the influence of alcohol causing death.
Mohamed N. Thiam
Mohamed N. Thiam , 19, of Bloomington, was sentenced to three years in prison after pleading guilty to one count of aggravated battery with a deadly weapon.
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Lorenzo Sims
Lorenzo Sims, 30, of Chicago, is charged with five counts of unlawful delivery of a controlled substance (Class 2 felonies).
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Laycell D. Wright
Laycell D. Wright , 32, of Rantoul, is charged with unlawful possession of 15-100 grams of methamphetamine (Class 1 felony). He also is charged with unlawful possession of 100-500 grams of cannabis (Class 4 felony) and 30-100 grams of cannabis (Class A misdemeanor).
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Richard S. Bjorling
Richard S. Bjorling , 54, of Peoria Heights, was sentenced to seven years in prison for unlawful possession of 15-100 grams of methamphetamine with the intent to deliver.
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Tyler D. Vidmar
Tyler D. Vidmar , 23, of Clinton, is charged with one count of unlawful delivery of methamphetamine.
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James E. Chase
James E. Chase , 52, of Bloomington, is charged with three counts of unlawful delivery of a controlled substance.
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Melissa J. Piercy
Melissa J. Piercy , 38, of Normal, is charged with unlawful delivery of meth (Class 2 felony), unlawful possession of 15-100 grams of meth with the intent to deliver (Class X felony) and unlawful possession of 5-15 grams of meth with the intent to deliver (Class 1 felony).
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Charles L. Bell
Charles L. Bell , 33, of Bloomington, is charged with aggravated battery (Class X felony), two counts of aggravated discharge of a firearm (Class 1 felonies), aggravated unlawful use of a weapon (Class 2 felony), unlawful possession of a weapon by a convicted felon (Class 2 felony), and violation of the Illinois Firearm Identification Card Act (Class 3 felony).
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Wilmer A. Marquez-Ayala
Wilmer A. Marquez-Ayala , 35, of Bloomington, is charged with six counts of aggravated criminal sexual abuse of a minor family member (Class 2 felonies) and three counts of predatory criminal sexual assault of a victim under 13 years old (Class X felonies).
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Joshway C. Boens
Joshway C. Boens , 41, of Chicago, was sentenced to 143 days in jail and 30 months on probation. He pleaded guilty to one count of domestic battery.
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Seth A. Kindred
Seth A. Kindred , 31, of Ellsworth, was sentenced March 30 to six years in prison. He pleaded guilty to one count of unlawful possession of between 15 and 100 grams of methamphetamine with the intent to deliver.
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Matthew D. Nunley
Matthew D. Nunley , 33, of Eureka, was sentenced to four years in prison for one count of unlawful delivery of less than 5 grams of methamphetamine. All other charges were dismissed.
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Clinton A. Page
Clinton A. Page , 29, of Normal, was sentenced to 180 days in jail and 24 months on probation. He pleaded guilty to one count of aggravated battery of a peace officer.
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Loren M. Jepsen
Loren M. Jepsen , 34, was sentenced to eight years in prison after pleading guilty to one count of home invasion causing injury (Class X felony). All other charges were dismissed.
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Calvin E. Young
Calvin E. Young , 30, of Bloomington, was sentenced to five years in prison after pleading guilty to one count of unlawful delivery of cocaine.
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Jason R. Roof
Jason R. Roof , 46, of Heyworth, was sentenced March 28 to five and a half years in prison for unlawful possession of a firearm by a felon.
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James L. Fields
James L. Fields , 24, of Bloomington, was sentenced to eight years in prison after pleading guilty to aggravated discharge of a firearm at an occupied vehicle and unlawful delivery of a controlled substance.
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Michelle E. Mueller
Michelle E. Mueller , 32, of Normal, was sentenced to 180 days in jail and 30 months on probation. She pleaded guilty to one count of burglary. All other charges were dismissed.
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Telly H. Arrington
Telly H. Arrington , 24, of Normal, is charged with four counts of unlawful delivery of a controlled substance.
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Antonio R. Ross
Antonio R. Ross , 28, of Springfield, was sentenced March 24 to two and a half years in prison after pleading guilty to two counts of retail theft. All other charges were dismissed. He also was ordered to pay $7,305 in restitution. Ross earned credit for previously serving 239 days in jail.
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Carlos L. Hogan
Carlos L. Hogan , 33, of Decatur, was sentenced to four years in prison. He pleaded guilty to one count of unlawful delivery of 30-500 grams of cannabis. All other charges were dismissed.
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David W. Kallal
David W. Kallal , 36, of Bloomington, is charged with unlawful possession of between 15 and 100 grams of methamphetamine with the intent to deliver and unlawful possession of methamphetamine.
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Kent D. Johnson
Kent D. Johnson , 34, of Bloomington, is charged with aggravated domestic battery.
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Andre D. Seals
Andre D. Seals , 37, of Champaign, is charged with aggravated battery.
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Tyler S. Burns
Tyler S. Burns, 31, of Chenoa, was sentenced to 170 days in jail and 30 months probation. He earned credit for the 170 days previously served in jail. Burns pleaded guilty to one count of burglary.
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Carrie Funk
Carrie Funk , 54, of Bloomington, is charged with one count of criminal neglect of an elderly person.
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Anthony R. Fairchild
Anthony R. Fairchild , 51, of Bloomington, is charged with one count each of burglary and theft.
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Inez J. Gleghorn
Inez J. Gleghorn, 39, of Bloomington, was sentenced to seven years in prison. He pleaded guilty to one count of aggravated battery causing great bodily harm in connection to an April 2021 stabbing in Bloomington. Other battery charges were dismissed.
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Alexis S. Williams
Alexis S. Williams, 24, of Bloomington, was sentenced to 180 days in jail and 30 months on probation. She pleaded guilty to one count of unlawful delivery of methamphetamine. All other charges were dismissed.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Nayeon A. Teague
Nayeon A. Teague , 21, of Normal, was sentenced to 180 days in jail and 30 months on probation. He pleaded guilty to one count of unlawful delivery of a controlled substance.
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Frankie L. Hutchinson
Frankie L. Hutchinson , 21, of Chicago, is charged with one count of aggravated unlawful possession of stolen vehicle parts, two counts of unlawful possession of stolen vehicle parts, two counts of aggravated fleeing a peace officer and two counts of criminal damage to property.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Joseph L. McLeod
Joseph L. McLeod , 40, of Peoria, is charged with two counts of burglary, two counts of theft, and one count each of forgery and deceptive practices.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Lanee R. Rich
Lanee R. Rich , 18, of Heyworth, is charged with two counts each of unlawful possession of a controlled substance with the intent to deliver and unlawful possession of a controlled substance.
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Corey K. Butler
Corey K. Butler , 19, of Champaign, is charged with possession of a stolen firearm and two counts of aggravated unlawful use of a weapon.
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Darrius D. Robinson
Darrius D. Robinson , 29, of Normal, is charged with possession of a stolen motor vehicle.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Jacob Z. Kemp
Jacob Z. Kemp , 32, is charged with three counts of aggravated battery.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Jonathan A. Jamison
Jonathan A. Jamison , 44, of Normal, was sentenced to 14 years in prison for unlawful delivery of a controlled substance and unlawful delivery of less than 5 grams of methamphetamine.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Jonathon K. Campbell
Jonathan K. Campbell , 43, Jonathan K. Campbell, 43, of Bloomington, was sentenced to 180 days in jail and 48 months on probation. He pleaded guilty to one count of domestic battery causing bodily harm.
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Geno A. Borrego
Geno A. Borrego , 23, of Pontiac, is charged with two counts of criminal sexual assault.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Jaylin M. Caldwell
Jaylin M. Caldwell , 21, of Bloomington, was sentenced to seven years in prison. He pleaded guilty to one count of unlawful delivery of 1-15 grams of cocaine. All other charges were dismissed.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Joshua D. Rials
Joshua D. Rials , 28, of Bloomington, is charged with two counts of armed violence, Class X felonies, four counts of unlawful possession of a firearm and firearm ammunition by a convicted felon, Class 2 felonies. He was charged March 1 with two counts each of unlawful possession of a firearm by a felon and of firearm ammunition by a felon.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Jamakio D. Chapell
Jamakio D. Chapell , 28, of Montgomery, Alabama, is charged with four counts of Class 2 felony aggravated battery, misdemeanor resisting a peace officer and 11 traffic charges, including driving under the influence of alcohol.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Thomas E. Dolan
Thomas E. Dolan , 22, of Bloomington, is charged with unlawful possession of between 500 and 2,000 grams of cannabis with the intent to deliver, unlawful cannabis possession, battery and unlawful restraint.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Jordyn H. Thornton
Jordyn H. Thornton , 22, of Bloomington, was convicted of first-degree murder in the Oct. 30, 2018, shooting death of Trevonte Kirkwood, 27, of Bloomington, in the 1300 block of North Oak Street in Bloomington.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Ty W. Johnson
Ty W. Johnson , 36, of Bloomington, is charged with criminal sexual assault, robbery and possession of a stolen motor vehicle.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Kyle D. Kindred
Kyle D. Kindred , 23, of Shirley, is charged with cannabis trafficking, two counts of unlawful possession of cannabis with the intent to deliver and two counts of unlawful possession of cannabis.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Lorel M. Johnson
Lorel M. Johnson , 41, of Bloomington, is charged with two counts of aggravated battery and two counts of aggravated domestic battery.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Kimberlee A. Burton
Kimberlee A. Burton , 29, of Bloomington, is charged with two counts of child endangerment, Class A misdemeanors.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Kevin C. Knight
Kevin C. Knight , 40, of Bloomington, is charged with one count of unlawful delivery of less than 5 grams of methamphetamine, a Class 2 felony.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Derail T. Riley
Derail T. Riley , 35, of Normal, is charged with one count of aggravated domestic battery, a Class 2 felony, and five counts of Class 4 felony domestic battery.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Ade A. McDaniel
Ade A. McDaniel , 40, of North Miami Beach, Florida, is charged with one count of unlawful delivery of a controlled substance, a Class 1 felony.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Jahni A. Lyons
Jahni A. Lyons , 19, of Bloomington, is charged with aggravated discharge of a firearm and aggravated unlawful use of a weapon.
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Destiny D. Brown
Destiny D. Brown , 39, of Bloomington, is charged with three counts of unlawful possession of methamphetamine with the intent to deliver, three counts of methamphetamine possession and one count of methamphetamine delivery.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Billy J. Braswell
Billy J. Braswell , 39, of Wapella, is charged with three counts of unlawful possession of methamphetamine with the intent to deliver and four counts of methamphetamine possession.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Mitchell A. Rogers
Mitchell A. Rogers , 37, of Peoria, is charged with two counts of unlawful possession of methamphetamine with the intent to deliver and two counts of unlawful possession of methamphetamine.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Matthew D. Stone
Matthew D. Stone , 22, of Normal, is charged with one count of aggravated battery, a Class 2 felony.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Tyler A. Guy
Tyler A. Guy , 25, of Towanda, is charged with one count of Class 2 felony aggravated battery.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Gordan D. Lessen
Gordan D. Lessen , 36, of Bloomington, is charged with one count of domestic battery as a subsequent offense, a Class 2 felony.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Steven M. Abdullah
Steven M. Abdullah , 31, of Heyworth, is charged with two counts of harassment of jurors, Class 2 felonies, 11 counts of communication with jurors, Class 4 felonies, and one count of attempted communication with a juror, a Class A misdemeanor.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Ryan D. Triplett
Ryan D. Triplett , 27, of Decatur, is charged with aggravated domestic battery-strangulation, a Class 2 felony, and domestic battery as a subsequent offense felony, a Class 4 felony.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Pedro A. Parra
Pedro A. Parra , 40, is charged with two counts of burglary, Class 2 and Class 3 felonies, and misdemeanor theft.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Gregory A. Spence
Gregory A. Spence , 39, of Bartonville, is charged with three counts of burglary, Class 2 felonies.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Justin A. Leicht
Justin A. Leicht , 41, of Downs, is charged with three counts of burglary, Class 2 felonies.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Edward L. Holmes
Edward L. Holmes , 50, of Bloomington, is charged with the following:
Controlled substance trafficking of between 400 and 900 grams of cocaine Unlawful possession of between 400 and 900 grams of cocaine with the intent to deliver Controlled substance trafficking of between 100 and 400 grams of cocaine Unlawful possession of between 100 and 400 grams of cocaine with the intent to deliver Methamphetamine trafficking of between 100 and 400 grams of a substance containing meth Unlawful possession of between 100 and 400 grams of meth with the intent to deliver Methamphetamine trafficking of between 15 and 100 grams of meth Unlawful possession of between 15 and 100 grams of meth with the intent to deliver
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Latoya M. Jackson
Latoya M. Jackson , 31, of Bloomington, is charged with one count of possession of a stolen or converted motor vehicle, a Class 2 felony.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Shaquan D. Hosea
Shaquan D. Hosea , 26, of Bloomington, is charged with residential burglary, a Class 1 felony, and aggravated unlawful use of a weapon, a Class 4 felony.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Jaccob L. Morris
Jaccob L. Morris , 20, of Bloomington, was sentenced to 180 days in jail and 30 months on probation after pleading guilty to burglary.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Dontel D. Crowder
Dontel D. Crowder , 35, of Bloomington, is charged with two counts of unlawful possession of a weapon by a convicted felon, Class 2 felonies, and harboring a runaway, Class A misdemeanor.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Donnell A. Taylor
Donnell A. Taylor , 29, of Bloomington, is charged with two counts of unlawful delivery of a controlled substance and one count of unlawful possession of a controlled substance with the intent to deliver.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Eric E. Seymon
Eric E. Seymon , 19, of Bloomington, is charged with eight counts of unlawful delivery of a controlled substance and one count of unlawful possession of a controlled substance with the intent to deliver.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Aikee Muhammad
Aikee Muhammad , 19, is charged with two counts of aggravated discharge of a firearm, two counts of aggravated unlawful use of a weapon, possession of a stolen motor vehicle and resisting a peace officer.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
William M. McCuen
William M. McCuen , 33, of Atlanta, is charged with one count of unlawful delivery of less than 5 grams of methamphetamine, a Class 2 felony.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Meontay D. Wheeler
Meontay D. Wheeler , 23, of Bloomington, is charged with aggravated battery causing great bodily harm and torture, a Class 1 felony, aggravated domestic battery, a Class 2 felony, and aggravated domestic battery involving strangulation, a Class 2 felony.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Fenwrick M. Bartholomew
Fenwrick M. Bartholomew , 51, of Normal, was sentenced to three years in prison. He pleaded guilty to one count of unlawful possession of a weapon by a felon.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Javares L. Hudson
Javares L. Hudson , 21, of Bloomington, is charged in federal court with possession of a machine gun. He was initially charged in McLean County court with two counts of unlawful use of a weapon-machine gun parts. One charge is a Class X felony and the other is a Class 2 felony.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Tommy L. Jumper
Tommy L. Jumper , 60, of Bloomington, was sentenced to 30 months on probation and 96 days in jail for one count of unlawful delivery of a controlled substance.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
David S. Fry
David S. Fry , 70, of Normal, is charged with 45 counts of child pornography. Sixteen of the charges are a Class 2 felony and 29 charges are a Class 3 felony.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Logan T. Kendricks
Logan T. Kendricks , 35, is charged with two counts of aggravated domestic battery, Class 2 felonies.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Davis W. Hopkins
Davis W. Hopkins , 25, of Chenoa, is charged with one count of unlawful delivery of between 15 and 100 grams of methamphetamine, a Class X felony.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Tony Robinson
Tony Robinson , 38, of Chicago, is charged with unlawful possession of between 15 and 100 grams of cocaine with the intent to deliver, a Class X felony; unlawful possession of between 15 and 100 grams of cocaine, a Class 1 felony; unlawful possession of a weapon by a convicted felon, a Class 2 felony; unlawful possession of firearm ammunition by a convicted felon, a Class 2 felony; unlawful possession of less than 5 grams of methamphetamine, a Class 3 felony.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Rochelle A. McCray
Rochelle A. McCray , 37, of Chicago, is charged with unlawful possession of between 15 and 100 grams of cocaine with the intent to deliver, a Class X felony; unlawful possession of between 1 and 15 grams of cocaine with the intent to deliver, a Class 1 felony; unlawful possession of between 15 and 100 grams of cocaine, a Class 1 felony; unlawful possession of less than 15 grams of cocaine, a Class 4 felony.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Dontae D. Gilbert
Dontae D. Gilbert , 30, of Bloomington, is charged with aggravated domestic battery, a Class 2 felony, and domestic battery, charged as a Class 3 felony for a subsequent offense.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Stefan A. Mangina
Stefan A. Mangina , 32, is charged with three counts of unlawful delivery of methamphetamine, unlawful possession of meth with the intent to deliver and unlawful possession of a controlled substance with the intent to deliver.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Michael J. Owen
Michael J. Owen , 30, of Stanford, pleaded guilty to one count of unlawful delivery of between 1 and 15 grams of cocaine. He was sentenced to 180 days in jail and 30 months on probation.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Cedric J. Haynes
Cedric J. Haynes , 21, of Bloomington, is charged with nine counts of unlawful delivery of less than 1 gram of cocaine, a Class 2 felony.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Jonathan Wiley
Jonathan Wiley , 30, of Chicago, is charged with attempted possession or sale of stolen car parts, a Class 2 felony, and resisting a peace officer, a Class A misdemeanor.
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Jason S. Russell
Jason S. Russell , 22, of Chicago, is charged with attempted possession or sale of stolen car parts, a Class 2 felony, and resisting a peace officer, a Class A misdemeanor.
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Aaron J. Zielinski
Aaron J. Zielinski, 28, of Plainfield, was sentenced to four years on probation for unlawful possession of between 15 and 100 grams of methamphetamine. A charge of unlawful possession of meth with the intent to deliver was dismissed.
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Albert F. Matheny
Albert F. Matheny , 35, of Bloomington, was sentenced Jan. 10 to six years in prison. He pleaded guilty to one count of unlawful delivery of less than five grams of methamphetamine.
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Hunter C. Kellenberger
Hunter C. Kellenberger , 24, of Pekin, was sentenced to three years in prison after pleading guilty to one count of unlawful delivery of less than 5 grams of methamphetamine. A meth possession charge was dismissed.
PROVIDED BY MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Samuel Harris
Samuel Harris , 21, of Chicago, was sentenced to 22 days in jail and 30 months on probation after pleading guilty to one count of possession of a stolen motor vehicle.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Jordan P. Gillespie
Jordan P. Gillespie , 27, of LeRoy, was sentenced to 15 years in prison for residential burglary and unlawful possession of a firearm by a convicted felon.
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William R. Carter
William R. Carter , 23, of Bloomington, was sentenced to 11 years in prison for sexual assault, attempted residential arson and unlawful restraint.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Kentre A. Jackson
Kentre A. Jackson, 26, of Ypsilanti, Mich., was sentenced to 30 months of conditional discharge. He was charged as of June 9, 2020, with unlawful possession of 500 to 2,000 grams of cannabis and unlawful possession of 500 to 2,000 grams of cannabis with the intent to deliver. The latter charge was dismissed.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Andrew L. Stanley
Andrew L. Stanley , 39, of Bloomington, was sentenced to four years on probation for one count of arson. He pleaded guilty to setting his home on fire while a woman and a teenage girl were inside. One count of aggravated arson was dismissed in a plea agreement.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Jerail M. Myrick
Jerail M. Myrick , 26, of Springfield, is charged with one count of unlawful delivery of less than 1 gram of cocaine, a Class 2 felony.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Amari M. McNabb
Amari M. McNabb , 23, of Country Club Hills , was sentenced to 28 years in prison for murder and mob action for his involvement in the 2019 fatal shooting of Juan Nash, 25, in Bloomington. He was found guilty in a jury trial of those charges, but the jury found him not guilty of discharge of a firearm.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Aaron Parlier
Aaron M. Parlier , 40, was sentenced Jan. 14 to 450 years in prison after he was found guilty in a bench trial of 10 counts of predatory criminal sexual assault of a minor and 10 counts of child pornography production.
Rebecca L. Gormley
Rebecca L. Gormley , 35, of Bloomington, is charged with unlawful delivery of less than 5 grams of methamphetamine, a Class 2 felony.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Penny S. Self
Penny S. Self , 59, of Ashland, is charged with possession of a stolen motor vehicle, a Class 2 felony.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Nathaniel A. Butler
Nathaniel A. Butler , 20, of Bloomington was sentenced Jan. 4, 2022, to seven years in prison. He pleaded guilty to aggravated discharge of a firearm into an occupied building and two counts of unlawful possession of a firearm without a valid firearm owners identification card.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
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This week’s Getting Results Award winner went from typing to the tango.
Chassity Vega stepped out of her comfort zone for charity and ran a record holding fundraiser in the process.
Vega, CEO of The Greater Orlando Builders Association (GOBA) spent months training for the Dance Dream & Inspire ballroom dancing competition to support the nonprofit, Embrace Families.
“It’s unbelievable, it really is,” Vega said as she watched video from the May 7 competition on her phone. “I think I’m going to be talking about it for years to come. I can’t believe I was on that stage.”
The stage was at Hard Rock Live Orlando. Vega and her dance partner, Jose Perez, ended up winning the award for most popular couple. The two performed a boxing-themed routine.
“I was tapped to dance, and while I love dancing in the mirror, I had no idea what it was going to entail,” Vega said. “Training was a lot different than I expected. Just as you see on the TV show. It’s hard work.”
Vega relied on her network of GOBA partners to contribute to her pledge campaign. Vega was able to raise more than $25,000 to support Embrace Families, a Central Florida nonprofit that serves foster families.
Gerry Glynn, chief legal officer at Embrace Families, said that money is needed. Embrace Families is one of 16 nonprofits in the state that manage the foster care system. Glynn said government funding can come with restrictions and having additional funds that they can use at their discretion is helpful.
“Whenever there’s government funds there’s all kinds of restrictions about how you use it,” Glynn said. “So these fundraisers allow us to provide that flexibility to be able to serve families where they are.”
Glynn said the money can be used for summer programs, for extra services geared toward youth transitioning into adulthood and out of foster care, and for families in crisis.
Glynn said Vega set the standard for fundraising this year.
“She was our largest fundraiser, I think, ever,” Glynn said. “She raised more money than any dancer has in the past.”
Vega said she couldn’t have done it without support from the 700 GOBA member companies.
“We are community builders. Whether we’re building a home for Habitat for Humanity or we’re building a home for heroes. We give back a tremendous amount to this community and it was shown immediately in raising those dollars.”
Even though the event is over, you can still donate and support Embrace Families through their website. | https://www.clickorlando.com/news/local/2022/06/02/orlando-ceo-turned-showstopper-sets-fundraising-record-in-dance-competition/ | 2022-06-02T23:15:31 | 0 | https://www.clickorlando.com/news/local/2022/06/02/orlando-ceo-turned-showstopper-sets-fundraising-record-in-dance-competition/ |
TITUSVILLE, Fla. – Just one day after a Titusville police officer was charged in a man’s shooting death, News 6 is expecting to hear from the man’s family and his attorney Benjamin Crump Friday.
Jessie Richardson said he still can’t believe 40-year-old James Lowery is gone. He showed News 6 where he said Lowery was found on December 26 after being shot by Titusville police.
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“He died right over here inside the fence,” Lowery said, indicating the body was found on his property.
“Always been good to me,” Lowery said. “James was a very nice fellow.”
State prosecutors said Officer Joshua Payne was charged with manslaughter for pulling the trigger after a foot chase with Lowery.
In a report released Wednesday, the Florida Department of Law Enforcement found Payne tried to stop Lowery because he matched the description of a suspect who attacked a woman.
Turns out, it wasn’t Lowery, according to the state attorney’s office.
The report shows that when Lowery ran from Payne, the officer deployed his Taser twice, but it was ineffective.
Documents show Lowery, who was unarmed, approached a gate and ignored the officer’s commands to get down.
Lowery eventually climbed over, and that’s when officer Payne simultaneously fired his gun and his taser, shooting Lowery in the back of his head, according to the report.
In the meantime, News 6 checked Titusville Police Department’s policy on firearms and didn’t see any explicit language that specifically says whether officers can deploy both weapons simultaneously.
News 6 obtained Payne’s prior disciplinary files and learned he was given a written reprimand last June for driving too fast when responding to a fight call where he crashed into a pole. Officers said he didn’t have his in-car camera activated.
Titusville police said Payne remains on unpaid leave, pending an internal affairs investigation. That investigation is also why the department said it can’t release much more information — but should be able to release body camera video and more from their investigation within seven days. | https://www.clickorlando.com/news/local/2022/06/02/reports-reveal-more-information-about-titusville-officer-involved-shooting/ | 2022-06-02T23:15:37 | 0 | https://www.clickorlando.com/news/local/2022/06/02/reports-reveal-more-information-about-titusville-officer-involved-shooting/ |
Investigators say police were justified in shooting and killing a woman who was allegedly armed with a gun outside her Chester County home while having a mental health crisis last month.
Chester County District Attorney Deb Ryan announced Thursday that detectives completed their investigation of the May 19 shooting in Malvern and determined it was lawful use of force by police.
“During the investigation, Chester County detectives interviewed numerous officers and witnesses and reviewed body cam footage, various police reports, 911 calls, and other evidence collected at the scene,” a spokesperson for the Chester County District Attorney’s Office wrote.
On May 19, shortly after 11 a.m., a person called 911 reporting that a woman was having a mental health crisis and had written a “goodbye” message. The caller said they had just received an email from the woman that they believed to be a suicide letter.
The caller told the woman that police were notified to conduct a safety check. The woman responded by saying, “No, they will not. Go on Twitter,” according to investigators.
Police arrived at the woman’s home along the 800 block of Charleston Greene in Malvern for a well-being check. Officials said the officers were wearing their standard-issued uniforms and the incident was recorded on their body cameras.
When the woman spotted the officers, she began to scream and demanded to know why they were bothering her, according to investigators. Investigators said the officers spotted a gun in her right hand and a cellphone in her left hand when she opened her front door.
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The woman walked towards the officers and yelled that she was in a “crisis situation” and “get on Twitter now,” officials said. The woman also held up her phone, indicating that the entire incident was being recorded “live on the internet,” according to investigators.
Investigators said the officers were concerned for their safety, took cover, drew their weapons and called for backup.
“They repeatedly commanded her to drop her firearm, but she refused,” the spokesperson wrote. “She screamed that she had a right to own a gun. She held the firearm over her head and waved it around at certain points.”
The woman allegedly told the officers that if they dropped their guns, she would drop hers, or else she “would be scared for her life like you are.”
One of the officers then spoke with the woman and de-escalated the situation, causing her to drop her gun inside the front entrance of her home, according to investigators.
The officers then holstered their weapons and the woman began to walk toward one of them with only her cellphone in her hand.
“Believing that the situation had been diffused, the officer slowly began to walk toward her as he spoke,” the spokesperson wrote. “She then ran back into the house and grabbed the gun. Police feared she would endanger herself, them, someone in the home, or surrounding neighbors.”
One of the officers ran after the woman into her home to try to gain control of the gun and a struggle ensued, according to investigators.
“The woman had her finger on the trigger and waved the gun around at the officers,” the spokesperson wrote. “Seeing that the officer was unable to secure the weapon and believing that their lives were in danger of imminent serious bodily injury or death, another officer ordered the officer struggling with her to move away.”
The woman allegedly stood up and aimed the gun at police. An officer who was approximately five feet away opened fire and shot the woman three times.
“Life-saving measures were immediately administered by police, but the woman died shortly after,” the spokesperson wrote. “The entire incident lasted 57 seconds.”
Police said they recovered the woman’s black Glock 19, 9mm handgun and found a round in the chamber. Investigators also said they later found a picture of the woman holding a black handgun on her Twitter account with a caption that read, “Do not think I am not prepared.”
“In Pennsylvania, a law enforcement officer’s use of deadly force is governed by section 508 of the Pennsylvania Crimes Code,” the spokesperson wrote. “A law enforcement officer is “justified in using deadly force only when he believes that such force is necessary to prevent death or serious bodily injury to himself or such other person.” 18 Pa.C.S.A. §508(a). In addition, the use of deadly force by law enforcement officers is justified to defeat the escape of a person and the person to be arrested has committed or attempted a forcible felony or is attempting to escape and possesses a deadly weapon, or otherwise indicates that he will endanger human life or inflict serious bodily injury unless arrested without delay. 18 Pa.C.A. §508(a)(1)(i)(ii).”
Investigators said it was “apparent” that the woman “proceeded to take actions that placed all officers in imminent danger of death or serious bodily injury” by waving her weapon with her finger on the trigger while struggling over the gun.
“The subject created a situation where the police officer had a reasonable belief that his life, and the lives of others, were in danger of serious bodily injury or death, thereby justifying the use of deadly force according to 18 Pa. C.S.A. §508,” the spokesperson wrote.
Officials have not yet released the body camera footage to the public or revealed the woman’s identity. | https://www.nbcphiladelphia.com/news/local/deadly-police-shooting-of-woman-in-malvern-was-justified-officials-say/3259739/ | 2022-06-02T23:20:18 | 1 | https://www.nbcphiladelphia.com/news/local/deadly-police-shooting-of-woman-in-malvern-was-justified-officials-say/3259739/ |
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ABINGDON, Va. (WJHL) — The father of an Emory & Henry College student killed in a 2020 car crash filed a wrongful death lawsuit against the college on May 16.
Court documents obtained by News Channel 11 detail the July 16, 2020, incident that left 20-year-old Gracie LeAnn Dimit dead. The lawsuit claims the college’s negligence surrounding Greek life activities at the school led to Dimit’s death.
‘The 500’ crash that killed Gracie Dimit
On multiple roads that wind around Emory & Henry, students partook in what was known on campus as “The 500,” the lawsuit states. The loop hosted a myriad of joyrides before the fatal crash occurred in 2020, and Dimit’s father, Steven Dimit, claims school administrators “knew or reasonably should have known of the inherently dangerous nature of The 500 and taken swift and decisive steps to prevent its fraternities sororities…from engaging in [the] activity.”
Attorney Paul Morrison told News Channel 11 that the point of The 500 was to go “as fast as possible and to force the car to drift.” Morrison called The 500 “a tradition.”
The night Dimit died, she had hosted a “gathering” at her apartment with other sorority members, the lawsuit states. One of the sorority members drove as other sorority sisters rode as passengers. When the car made it to the top of a hill, the driver exited the vehicle to take a picture of the group, “commemorating what in all likelihood would be their last running of The 500…before graduation.”
The car ride then became deadly.
The driver “drove the vehicle at an excessively high rate of speed” and fishtailed in a turn on Itta Bena Road, a gravel road, causing the vehicle to overturn and crash into trees. The lawsuit notes that “the driver…never applied her brakes.”
Previous reports of Dimit’s death revealed that she had been sitting behind the driver’s seat and died of blunt force trauma.
Last October, a grand jury indicted the driver, Lauren Nicole Salyer, on a charge of involuntary manslaughter. According to online court records, the case hasn’t gone to trial yet.
Lawsuit alleges Emory & Henry knew about The 500, failed to take action
According to Emory & Henry, its fraternities and sororities are self-governing student organizations that are directly advised by the college’s Office of Greek Life. The lawsuit alleges that the college established and regulated this system of fraternities and sororities, none of which are affiliated with any national organizations, as part of its effort to attract and retain students.
“Emory & Henry used its Greek system as a marketing tool to attract students, including Gracie, with representations of an active and safe social life at Emory & Henry,” the lawsuit states.
The lawsuit alleges that the sorority Dimit joined in the fall of 2018, Kappa Phi Alpha, still participated in hazing events.
The lawsuit claims The 500 constitutes hazing because it “recklessly and intentionally endangers the health and safety of Emory & Henry students in connection with their members in a sorority.” Hazing is illegal under Virginia state law.
Dimit’s father alleges that Gracie participated “in a number of hazing activities,” which included “physical beatings, zip-tying pledges to one another and consuming massive quantities of alcohol, and an activity called ‘The Emory 500’ or ‘The 500.'” The lawsuit claims the college had been aware of The Emory 500 “for many years” prior to Dimit’s death.
“After she died, the Dimits were informed that she died while doing The 500, the Emory 500,” Morrison told News Channel 11. “They had never heard of it before.”
Dimit’s parents say they didn’t know about the hazing until their daughter died.
“We were unaware of hazing incidents prior to Gracie’s death, but have since found evidence of hazing by way of pictures, group chats, videos and sorority binders not only including ‘500ing’ but other dangerous activities as well,” Dimit’s parents wrote to News Channel 11. “Sorority sisters of Gracie’s reached out to us as well following her death.”
Since the college regulates Greek organizations at the school, the lawsuit accuses it of several counts of negligence, claiming that Emory & Henry “[endorsed] Greek Life on campus and [encouraged] students to join organizations…which Emory & Henry knew were engaging in risky and dangerous hazing activities.”
The lawsuit by Dimit’s father seeks a jury trial, $5 million in compensatory damages, and $350,000 in punitive damages.
“The Dimits don’t want this to happen to anyone else’s daughter or son,” Morrison said. “They feel very strongly that college needs to be fun, but it needs to be safe. And they want changes made so that this doesn’t happen to somebody else.”
According to Dimits’ parents, E&H President John Wells told them the college was taking action following their daughter’s death.
“We were told that the process of petitioning the road to be closed to thru traffic had already begun and that the Student Code of Conduct would be updated to include any student found ‘500ing’ would face expulsion,” Dimit’s parents wrote. “As of today, we have not seen this language added to the Student Code of Conduct that is currently available online, nor was it ever addressed publicly or privately within Greek Life or with other students. There is only one residence on Itta Bena Road, and it was purchased after our initial meeting by Emory and Henry and has since been converted to student housing making the gravel road even more frequently traveled by students.”
According to Morrison, had the college taken action, the lawsuit wouldn’t have been filed.
“If Emory would have added to the code of conduct that if anyone is caught doing The 500 they’ll be suspended or expelled, as they told the Dimits they would immediately after Gracie’s death, if they had taken real steps to close this road, we wouldn’t be here,” Morrison said.
“It’s as simple as that. We would not be here, but they were ignored. And when we tried to reach out to them and do something about this, and we were ignored.”
Emory & Henry issued this statement to News Channel 11 regarding the lawsuit:
The loss of Gracie Dimit, is one that weighs heavy on many hearts at the College. She was an exemplary student and friend to many and is remembered fondly. This was a tragic car accident that took place in the summer of July 2020 during the pandemic, when the college was shut down and only conducting online classes.
Mark R. Graham, Vice President for Administration
Emory & Henry was served with the lawsuit on May 20. The college has 30 days to formally respond. | https://www.wjhl.com/news/local/father-of-killed-emory-henry-student-files-multi-million-dollar-lawsuit/ | 2022-06-02T23:31:08 | 0 | https://www.wjhl.com/news/local/father-of-killed-emory-henry-student-files-multi-million-dollar-lawsuit/ |
JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (WJHL) — A recent court decision surrounding Medicare payments could cut Ballad Health’s annual revenues by about $18 million, Ballad CEO Alan Levine said Thursday.
A 2019 change to what’s known as the “Medicare Wage Index” was intended to redress a trend that was seeing hospitals in the lower quarter of that index fall further and further behind in their ability to pay competitive salaries.
The index traditionally was calculated based on surveys of how much hospitals pay, with the higher-paying hospitals getting higher Medicare reimbursements.
Then-First District Tennessee Congressman Phil Roe and then-Senator Lamar Alexander both pushed for the change, which brought a “floor” to the indexed amount for the hospitals in the bottom 25% of the index. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) made that change “budget neutral” by reducing the index for hospitals in the top three-fourths of the wage index values.
“Ballad literally wrote the language (used by CMS),” Levine told News Channel 11. “We’re the ones that lobbied for that.
“The hospitals that were the losers, in Boston and New York, they sued CMS a couple years ago and the court just ruled against CMS. They’re not taking it back (the payments since 2019), but going forward that’s about an $18 million hit to us on an annualized basis.”
The decision in Bridgeport Hospital et. al. v. Becerra in the District of Columbia U.S. District Court left the door open for a possible “remedy” by CMS that could still salvage gains for the systems like Ballad, which has the country’s second-lowest wage index. The decision could also be appealed.
But Levine said in the meantime Ballad faces the prospect of continuing to pay wages that increased by 4% for nurses in the immediate aftermath of the 2019 decision. Through three quarters of fiscal 2019, Ballad’s labor plus contract labor costs were $538 million. Through three quarters of the current fiscal year, they were $616 million — a 14% increase.
“We took the money in good faith and did exactly what it was intended for,” Levine said. “We gave it to our staff. And then three years later they take the recurring money away.”
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The court likely left open a door for some type of solution because the wage index issue has plagued rural hospitals for years. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, CMS’s parent agency, sought public comment on how the wage index is calculated.
According to an article about the Bridgeport decision in a Ropes and Gray law firm release, when HHS proposed the new rule in 2019 it referred to a “downward spiral” that left lower wage hospitals unable to move up the index.
“HHS, and several commenters, saw this as a concern because in their view providers in low-wage areas may need to reduce expenses in other areas to keep up…causing hospitals with low wage index values to be in financial distress and face potential disparities.”
While Ballad remains in solid financial standing, Levine said the reduction will have a sharp impact and added that the impact will be more severe in some areas.
“It’s now predicted that more than 450 rural hospitals will close because rural regions are getting negatively affected,” he said. “Rural regions, because of their wage index, they can’t compete for labor.” | https://www.wjhl.com/news/local/rule-reversal-court-decision-over-medicare-wage-index-would-cut-ballad-health-revenue-by-18m-a-year/ | 2022-06-02T23:31:14 | 0 | https://www.wjhl.com/news/local/rule-reversal-court-decision-over-medicare-wage-index-would-cut-ballad-health-revenue-by-18m-a-year/ |
WASHINGTON COUNTY, Va. (WJHL) – A crash on Interstate 81 South in Washington County, Virginia has been cleared after causing delays earlier Thursday.
According to the Virginia Department of Transportation 511 Traffic Map, the crash occurred at the 7.3 mile marker.
As of 6:20 p.m., all lanes were back open.
News Channel 11 has reached out to the Bristol Virginia Police Department and Virginia State Police for more information on the crash. | https://www.wjhl.com/news/local/vdot-crash-on-i-81-in-washington-county-va-causes-lane-closures/ | 2022-06-02T23:31:20 | 0 | https://www.wjhl.com/news/local/vdot-crash-on-i-81-in-washington-county-va-causes-lane-closures/ |
ALBANY — The Albany Herald is running in today’s edition the “introductory” column of columnist Marc Hyden, whose writing appears weekly in the Newnan Times-Herald.
Hyden is the director of state government affairs for the R Street Institute, which is a free market think tank. He directs R Street’s outreach and engagement at the state level and is responsible for educating lawmakers and executive branch officials on R Street’s initiatives throughout the Southeastern United States. He also is a weekly newspaper columnist with the Newnan Times-Herald.
Prior to joining R Street, Hyden worked for Conservatives Concerned About the Death Penalty, a project of Equal Justice USA, where he was a senior manager. Before that, he was a campaign field representative with the National Rifle Association and a campaign manager for a Republican congressional race in western North Carolina. He also served as the legislative liaison/public affairs specialist with the state of Georgia and as the legislative aide to the Georgia Senate’s president pro tempore.
Hyden is the author of “Gaius Marius: The Rise and Fall of Rome’s Saviour” (2017) and “Romulus: The Legend of Rome’s Founding Father” (2020).
He received his bachelor’s degree in philosophy from Georgia State University. In his free time, Hyden enjoys traveling internationally with his fiancée, exploring ancient ruins, and scuba diving.
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The City of Tucson restored its website and online services Thursday morning after they were down for about two days while computer experts investigated “unusual activity” recently detected on its systems.
The city warned that it may periodically disrupt access to some of its systems in the coming days, as it continues to investigate with the help of a third-party specialist.
“As a part of this investigation, the City has and will continue to take measures that periodically disrupt access to certain systems, including the website and payment portals,” the city said in a news release early Thursday afternoon. “While inconvenient, these disruptions represent proactive measures by the City to ensure the safety of information and systems.”
City spokeswoman Lane Mandle said she did not have further information about the nature of the unusual activity because the investigation is ongoing.
Since city water customers were not able to pay their bills online during the shutdown, Tucson Water said it has suspended all pending water shutoffs for non-payment and will not resume shutoffs before June 7.
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After the website and billing system issue is resolved, the utility will communicate with affected customers before proceeding with shutoffs, the city said.
The city said it will provide updates during the investigation “when relevant information regarding impacts to its systems becomes available.”
The city is encouraging the public to continue to contact customer-service representatives by phone if they are unable to complete payments and other activities online.
The City of Tucson Resource Line can be reached at 791-2540.
Tucson Water’s Customer Solutions Center can be reached at 791-3242 for issues related to water and environmental services.
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PHOENIX — The attorney general's bid to dictate content of the state's Election Procedures Manual is nothing short of "an attempted coup d'état,'' according to a lawyer for Secretary of State Katie Hobbs.
In new court filings, lawyer Roopali Desai said Hobbs, a Democrat, complied with state law by drafting a new version of the manual and submitting it to Republican Attorney General Mark Brnovich for his approval. But rather than have a discussion of the differences, Brnovich simply demanded Hobbs give in to the changes he wants, Desai said.
And when that did not happen he filed suit, in tandem with the Yavapai County Republican Committee.
"Nothing in the statute gives the AG the final say on which specific provisions should or shouldn't go in the final EPM,'' Desai told Yavapai County Superior Court Judge John Napper.
Brnovich, who had a Dec. 31 deadline to approve the changes, waited until April 21 to sue, even as county officials are busy preparing for this year's election.
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"After refusing to engage in the drafting process five months ago, the AG cannot now come to court and demand a new EPM with his preferred election procedures,'' Desai said, calling his lawsuit "far too late, highly prejudicial and procedurally improper.''
She said Arizona law empowers the secretary of state to draft the manual every other year, submitting it to the attorney general and the governor for their approval. Brnovich wants unilateral power to decide what's in the manual, she said.
"Plaintiffs' lawsuit should be seen for what it is — an attempted coup d'état,'' Hobbs' attorney wrote. "Plaintiffs cannot illegally seize power that must be shared among three officers of the state's executive department.''
The manual is designed to tell local elected officials what they are legally required to do when conducting elections as well as what they cannot do. While some provisions mirror state law, others go into much greater detail.
For example, the 544-page manual approved in 2019 deals with issues including posting the names of candidates at polling places who have withdrawn from a race, factors to consider when selecting polling places, voter education campaigns and how long certain records have to be retained.
At an earlier hearing, Napper questioned whether Brnovich had any legal basis for demanding that certain provisions be added.
One of those sought by the attorney general would spell out exactly what procedures election officials have to follow when verifying the signatures on early ballot envelopes match those already on file. But, the judge pointed out, Arizona law has no such requirements other than to say every signature needs to be verified by a human being.
"You're asking the secretary to create out of whole cloth ways that individuals are supposed to verify signatures,'' Napper told the Attorney General's Office. "The secretary isn't allowed to sort of create their own rules about how things are done."
The judge said what Hobbs included in the manual "almost tracks the statue exactly.''
But he agreed to give Brnovich and his GOP allies another shot to make his case that the manual should be changed.
Desai, in the new filing, told Napper he should toss the case entirely.
Aside from Brnovich demanding that things be his way or no way, she warned of consequences if changes are ordered for this year's election.
Consider, she said, his demand that the envelopes used to send out early ballots contain the specific words "return to sender'' if the person to whom it is addressed doesn't live there.
Desai said county election officials consulted with specialists at the U.S. Post Office who warned that putting that language on the exterior of the envelope could cause sorting machines to automatically return the envelope to the county. As a result, some people would never get the ballots they were expecting. So the secretary of state instead adopted language saying if the person doesn't live there, "mark the box and return it to the U.S. Postal Service.''
Several counties already have ordered envelopes with that language, and some already have received them, Desai said.
"It would cost Maricopa County upward of $420,000 to reprint ballot envelopes,'' she said, even if it were possible to do that in time to send out the early ballots for the primary on July 18.
Potentially more troubling, she said, is Brnovich's demand that election observers have the right to challenge early ballots after the envelope is opened — when someone's vote already is known.
"All counties perform signature verification before the envelope is opened to preserve voters' constitutional right to a secret ballot,'' Desai told the judge, noting they compare the signatures on the envelopes with those already on file.
Specific disputes aside, Desai said judges should have no role in the dispute.
"That is a discretionary determination involving complex decision-making and priority setting that courts are ill-equipped to inquire into and second-guess,'' she said. "The court shouldn't substitute its subjective judgment for that of election administrators who made policy decisions about what EPM procedures are feasible and appropriate.''
Napper has scheduled a hearing on the issue for June 10.
Howard Fischer is a veteran journalist who has been reporting since 1970 and covering state politics and the Legislature since 1982. Follow him on Twitter at "@azcapmedia" or email azcapmedia@gmail.com. | https://tucson.com/news/local/subscriber/hobbs-accuses-brnovich-of-attempted-coup-d-tat/article_4473922a-e297-11ec-a47f-5f0275c3120c.html | 2022-06-02T23:35:15 | 0 | https://tucson.com/news/local/subscriber/hobbs-accuses-brnovich-of-attempted-coup-d-tat/article_4473922a-e297-11ec-a47f-5f0275c3120c.html |
The Community Kitchen in Mason City recently honored its 2021 Volunteer of the Year, Char Lubbert.
“Char is extremely dedicated to the kitchen” said Karen Handeland, Executive Director of the Community Kitchen.
Lubbert has been volunteering at the Community Kitchen for years, and Handeland said that she is incredibly humble in her service.
“Char has given so many hours of her time here,” said Handeland, “it was an easy decision to make.”
Lubbert was presented with an engraved clock at the ceremony, where her humility was noted as she noted all of the other volunteers that have done great work with her.
Handeland said the Community Kitchen has fantastic volunteers, and it's been honored to have so many helpful individuals serving the community as more people are in need of the Community Kitchen’s services.
Along with people like Char who volunteer in the kitchen, Handeland noted many volunteers who donate supplies or food, and others who donate money.
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The Community Kitchen’s relationship with Hawkeye Harvest Food Bank was noted as being incredibly helpful to the people of North Iowa who are facing increased need with inflation.
Along with honoring the many volunteers and contributors to the Community Kitchen, the 2022 Board of Directors were announced, with two members being added to the board.
Brigitte Wilkins is new to the Board of Directors, while Chuck Cooper returns, having served on the board early on in the history of the Community Kitchen.
Rae Burnette is a GA and Crime & Courts Reporter at the Globe Gazette. You can reach her by phone at 641.421.0523 or at Rae.Burnette@GlobeGazette.com | https://globegazette.com/news/local/community-kitchens-volunteer-of-the-year-honored/article_b4e894ef-fa3e-5588-b1d1-1c80c0b14986.html | 2022-06-02T23:36:57 | 0 | https://globegazette.com/news/local/community-kitchens-volunteer-of-the-year-honored/article_b4e894ef-fa3e-5588-b1d1-1c80c0b14986.html |
Community Healthcare System's Acute Rehabilitation Units were recognized as among the top-performing in the country in a national study.
Uniform Data System for Medical Rehabilitation or UDSMR gave the rehabilitation services at St. Catherine Hospital in East Chicago, St. Mary Medical Center in Hobart and Community Stroke & Rehabilitation Center in Crown Point its Top Performer Award for rehabbing patients after injuries or illnesses.
“UDSMR ratings reflect our ongoing commitment to excellence, and the quality of care provided to our patients measures up to the top hospitals in the nation,” said Craig Bolda, vice president Acute Rehabilitation Services, Community Healthcare System. “Providing quality rehabilitative care is dependent on a whole team of healthcare professionals, who together, share best practices to be on the leading edge of patient care. I am proud of our entire staff and physicians who deliver this high caliber of care every day.”
St. Catherine Hospital, St. Mary Medical Center and Community Stroke & Rehabilitation Center ranked in the 90th percentile when compared to more than 850 facilities across the nation. The study looked at self-care, mobility, functional efficiency and other factors with patients who were rehabbed and discharged over the past year.
“In providing this analysis, our goals are to recognize facilities that perform at a high level, to work with them to learn how they achieve high performance and then share what we learn with others to elevate the performance of all,” said Tammy Schneider, manager, USD-PRO Product and Services.
Community Healthcare System provides a full range of rehabilitation services for stroke, spinal cord injuries, brain injuries, traumas, burns and neurological disorders.
“We want our patients to achieve the best recovery possible in the shortest amount of time so they can get back to wellness and regain a good quality life,” said Bolda. “This designation serves as an acknowledgment that we have the processes in place to continue to provide the very best care to the residents of Northwest Indiana and the south suburbs of Chicago.”
Joseph S. Pete is a Lisagor Award-winning business reporter who covers steel, industry, unions, the ports, retail, banking and more. The Indiana University grad has been with The Times since 2013 and blogs about craft beer, culture and the military.
"This building will once again illuminate with light on the southernmost shores of Lake Michigan, not with the fire and fury of the open hearth but with the amber glow and hypnotic flow of iron ore."
"At Gary Primary, we know the future of this plant depends upon our success. Our families, the union and management depend on us. Our communities depend on us and this facility."
White Lodging has sold its last five remaining suburban hotels after selling 25 suburban management projects to Pennsylvania-based HHM for an undisclosed sum earlier this year. | https://www.nwitimes.com/business/local/community-healthcare-system-rehab-recognized-as-among-best-in-nation/article_4d88b672-2617-50cc-9899-e8c98d8dff87.html | 2022-06-02T23:43:09 | 0 | https://www.nwitimes.com/business/local/community-healthcare-system-rehab-recognized-as-among-best-in-nation/article_4d88b672-2617-50cc-9899-e8c98d8dff87.html |
U.S. Steel has extended its $1.75 billion asset-based sustainability-linked credit facility as it aims to lessen its carbon footprint and environmental impact.
The Pittsburgh-based steelmaker, one of the Calumet Region's largest employers for more than a century, amended and restated the terms of the credit facility, which has been extended through 2027. The loan incentivizes sustainability by adjusting prices on the loan margin and commitment fee based on U.S. Steel's performance on key performance indicators.
U.S. Steel will pay less over the life of the credit line if it meets targets on carbon reduction safety performance and its lower-carbon ResponsibleSteel and more if it does not, giving it a financial award for being more environmentally friendly.
“We are continuing to transition to a less capital and carbon-intensive business while executing our Best for All strategy,” U. S. Steel President and CEO David Burritt said. “These sustainability-linked loans align with our decarbonization commitment and goals, and support our strategic execution by providing financial flexibility.”
U.S. Steel, which operates Gary Works and the Midwest Plant in Portage, plans to attain net-zero carbon emissions by 2050. The company, which burns coke in the blast furnaces in Northwest Indiana, said it will need new technologies and collaboration with governments and other stakeholders to meet that target.
The steelmaker, which founded the city of Gary as a company town in 1906 and has been an economic pillar since, awarded a ResponsibleSteel site certification to Big River Steel, a state-of-the-art minimill in Arkansas that aims to have a minimal carbon impact.
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Joseph S. Pete is a Lisagor Award-winning business reporter who covers steel, industry, unions, the ports, retail, banking and more. The Indiana University grad has been with The Times since 2013 and blogs about craft beer, culture and the military.
"This building will once again illuminate with light on the southernmost shores of Lake Michigan, not with the fire and fury of the open hearth but with the amber glow and hypnotic flow of iron ore."
"At Gary Primary, we know the future of this plant depends upon our success. Our families, the union and management depend on us. Our communities depend on us and this facility."
White Lodging has sold its last five remaining suburban hotels after selling 25 suburban management projects to Pennsylvania-based HHM for an undisclosed sum earlier this year. | https://www.nwitimes.com/business/local/u-s-steel-extends-1-75-billion-sustainability-linked-credit-facility/article_be0ea412-c66e-5de3-8c62-6f3ba1a5e21f.html | 2022-06-02T23:43:16 | 1 | https://www.nwitimes.com/business/local/u-s-steel-extends-1-75-billion-sustainability-linked-credit-facility/article_be0ea412-c66e-5de3-8c62-6f3ba1a5e21f.html |
HAMMOND — A Gary man is going to prison for his role in a 2019 kidnapping carried out to silence a crime witness.
U.S. District Court Judge Philip P. Simon imposed a 210-month sentence Thursday on Jaron D. Johnson, 23.
Jaron pleaded guilty last year to taking part in a kidnapping that nearly killed a Gary woman.
A federal grand jury indicted Jaron Johnson, 24-year-old Jarod Johnson and their 48-year-old mother, Patricia Carrington, two years ago.
The government alleges the three defendants were trying to locate and silence a woman set to testify against Jarod about his involvement in a 2017 shooting.
The trio hunted down and took captive a female relative of the witness April 14, 2019.
The kidnapping victim told police she was blindfolded, threatened and beaten, but refused to cooperate with her abductors.
The victim said she was driven to an abandoned house in Gary's Glen Park section and one of the defendants shot her several times, wounding her in the face and arm.
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She told police she survived the attack by playing dead for about 20 minutes before she found a nearby resident and asked for help.
Police said they found blood, duct tape and four discharged bullet casings outside an abandoned house near 44th Avenue and Mississippi Street.
Defense attorney James G. Vanzant argued in an earlier memo to the court that Jaron played only a minor role in the kidnapping.
Carrington received a 210-month sentence late last year.
A federal jury acquitted Jarod Johnson of the kidnapping charge last year.
The Lake County prosecutor’s office sought to have him tried under state law for attempted murder, battery and intimidation in connection with the 2019 kidnapping.
A Lake Criminal Court judge threw out the state charges and released Jarod Johnson on grounds a second trial would be double jeopardy.
However, the Indiana Court of Appeals ruled earlier this year the new stated charges against Jarod Johnson are different enough to avoid double jeopardy.
The Indiana Supreme Court declined last week take up the case itself, giving the prosecutor’s office the authority to bring Jarod Johnson to trial.
No new date has been set in his case.
Gallery: Recent arrests booked into Lake County Jail
Zachary Lindahl
Age : 21
Residence: South Bend, IN
Booking Number(s): 2204040
Arrest Date: May 13, 2022
Offense Description: RESISTING LAW ENFORCEMENT - VEHICLE
Highest Offense Class: Felonhy
Wayne Rivera
Age : 26
Residence: Hammond, IN
Booking Number(s): 2204125
Arrest Date: May 15, 2022
Offense Description: INTIMIDATION
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Wayne Micka II
Age : 31
Residence: Griffith, IN
Booking Number(s): 2204089
Arrest Date: May 14, 2022
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Victor Ocampo-Ayala
Age : 30
Residence: Hammond, IN
Booking Number(s): 2204268
Arrest Date: May 20, 2022
Offense Description: RESISTING
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Vernisha Devers
Age : 27
Residence: Chicago, IL
Booking Number(s): 2204213
Arrest Date: May 18, 2022
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Vaughn Baker Jr.
Age : 34
Residence: Merrillville, IN
Booking Number(s): 2204183
Arrest Date: May 17, 2022
Offense Description: DOMESTIC BATTERY - AGGRAVATED - AGAINST A PREGNANT PERSON; OWI
Highest Offense Class: Felony; Misdemeanor
Tyran Calhoun
Age : 21
Residence: Gary, IN
Booking Number(s): 2204140
Arrest Date: May 16, 2022
Offense Description: CRIMINAL RECKLESSNESS - AGGRAVATED - W/DEADLY WEAPON (SOCIETY IS VICTIM); BATTERY - AGGRAVATED - W/DEADLY WEAPON
Highest Offense Class: Felonies
Tonya McElvene
Age : 50
Residence: Gary, IN
Booking Number(s): 2204160
Arrest Date: May 16, 2022
Offense Description: POSSESSION - COCAINE OR NARCOTIC DRUG
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Tommy Talley Jr.
Age : 36
Residence: East Chicago, IN
Booking Number(s): 2204107
Arrest Date: May 15, 2022
Offense Description: DOMESTIC BATTERY - SIMPLE - PRESENCE OF CHILD < 16 YEARS OLD
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Tessa Baumgartner
Age : 23
Residence: Merrillville, IN
Booking Number(s): 2204111
Arrest Date: May 15, 2022
Offense Description: FAMILY OFFENSE- NEGLECT OF DEPENDANT/CHILD VIOLATIONS
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Tameko Brown
Age : 46
Residence: Gary, IN
Booking Number(s): 2204176
Arrest Date: May 17, 2022
Offense Description: BATTERY - AGGRAVATED - W/DEADLY WEAPON
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Stan Guydon
Age : 72
Residence: Gary, IN
Booking Number(s): 2204082
Arrest Date: May 14, 2022
Offense Description: POSSESSION - COCAINE OR NARCOTIC DRUG
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Shaun Ross
Age : 39
Residence: Gary, IN
Booking Number(s): 2204127
Arrest Date: May 15, 2022
Offense Description: DOMESTIC BATTERY - SIMPLE - PRESENCE OF CHILD < 16 YEARS OLD
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Scott Hall
Age : 59
Residence: Huntington, IN
Booking Number(s): 2204184
Arrest Date: May 17, 2022
Offense Description: THEFT - PROPERTY - SIMPLE - < $750
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Scott Cicale
Age : 41
Residence: Cedar Lake, IN
Booking Number(s): 2204174
Arrest Date: May 17, 2022
Offense Description: DOMESTIC BATTERY - SIMPLE - PRESENCE OF CHILD < 16 YEARS OLD
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Santino Garza
Age : 18
Residence: East Chicago, IN
Booking Number(s): 2204110
Arrest Date: May 15, 2022
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Sabrina Krueger
Age : 22
Residence: Merrillville, IN
Booking Number(s): 2204205
Arrest Date: May 17, 2022
Offense Description: DOMESTIC BATTERY - SIMPLE
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Ryan Vaughn
Age : 28
Residence: Gary, IN
Booking Number(s): 2204056
Arrest Date: May 14, 2022
Offense Description: OPERATE VEHICLE AFTER BEING HABITUAL TRAFFIC OFFENDER
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Ruben Flores
Age : 34
Residence: East Chicago, IN
Booking Number(s): 2204053
Arrest Date: May 14, 2022
Offense Description: DOMESTIC BATTERY - SIMPLE
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Rosalinda Miranda
Age : 27
Residence: East Chicago, IN
Booking Number(s): 2204192
Arrest Date: May 17, 2022
Offense Description: RESISTING - ESCAPE
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Robert Armstrong
Age : 34
Residence: Rockford, IL
Booking Number(s): 2204072
Arrest Date: May 14, 2022
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Richard Hemphill
Age : 29
Residence: Harvey, IL
Booking Number(s): 2204190
Arrest Date: May 17, 2022
Offense Description: RESISTING
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Ria Swelfer
Age : 31
Residence: Merrillville, IN
Booking Number(s): 2204186
Arrest Date: May 17, 2022
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Rex Arney
Age : 26
Residence: Lake Station, IN
Booking Number(s): 2204224
Arrest Date: May 18, 2022
Offense Description: POSSESSION - COCAINE OR NARCOTIC DRUG
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Reinaldo Rosa
Age : 42
Residence: East Chicago, IN
Booking Number(s): 2204199
Arrest Date: May 17, 2022
Offense Description: THEFT - PROPERTY - CONVERSION - UNAUTHORIZED CONTROL
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Randy Martin
Age : 39
Residence: Gary, IN
Booking Number(s): 2204081
Arrest Date: May 14, 2022
Offense Description: DOMESTIC BATTERY - SIMPLE
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Paul Sherman
Age : 43
Residence: DeMotte, IN
Booking Number(s): 2204124
Arrest Date: May 15, 2022
Offense Description: OPERATE VEHICLE AFTER BEING HABITUAL TRAFFIC OFFENDER
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Patrick Knight
Age : 40
Residence: Crown Point, IN
Booking Number(s): 2204189
Arrest Date: May 17, 2022
Offense Description: BURGLARY - PROPERTY - RESIDENTIAL ENTRY - BREAKING AND ENTERING
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Pablo Frias-Maldonado
Age : 27
Residence: East Chicago, IN
Booking Number(s): 2204178
Arrest Date: May 17, 2022
Offense Description: ASSISTING A CRIMINAL
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Oletha White
Age : 49
Residence: Sauk Village, IL
Booking Number(s): 2204032
Arrest Date: May 13, 2022
Offense Description: THEFT - PROPERTY - SHOPLIFTING - < $75
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Nivea McDonald
Age : 20
Residence: Hammond, IN
Booking Number(s): 2204041
Arrest Date: May 13, 2022
Offense Description: DOMESTIC BATTERY - AGGRAVATED - SERIOUS BODILY INJURY
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Nicholas Teague
Age : 36
Residence: Lafayette, IN
Booking Number(s): 2204105
Arrest Date: May 15, 2022
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Natori Hull
Age : 24
Residence: Hobart, IN
Booking Number(s): 2204153
Arrest Date: May 16, 2022
Offense Description: DOMESTIC BATTERY - SIMPLE
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Murell James III
Age : 22
Residence: Griffith, IN
Booking Number(s): 2204221
Arrest Date: May 18, 2022
Offense Description: BATTERY - AGGRAVATED - W/SERIOUS BODILY INJURY
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Modesto Godinez Jr.
Age : 44
Residence: Knox, IN
Booking Number(s): 2204276
Arrest Date: May 20, 2022
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Mitchell Wood
Age : 51
Residence: Riley, IN
Booking Number(s): 2204121
Arrest Date: May 15, 2022
Offense Description: CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE - POSSESSION - COCAINE OR NARCOTIC DRUG
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Michael Slavik
Age : 32
Residence: Hobart, IN
Booking Number(s): 2204049
Arrest Date: May 13, 2022
Offense Description: DOMESTIC BATTERY - SIMPLE
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Michael Rodriguez
Age : 42
Residence: East Chicago, IN
Booking Number(s): 2204129
Arrest Date: May 16, 2022
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Michael Potter
Age : 55
Residence: Crown Point, IN
Booking Number(s): 2204206
Arrest Date: May 17, 2022
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Michael Miner
Age : 47
Residence: Dyer, IN
Booking Number(s): 2204248
Arrest Date: May 19, 2022
Offense Description: THEFT - PROPERTY - SHOPLIFTING - < $750
Highest Offense Class: Felony
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Michael Lynch
Age : 24
Residence: Gary, IN
Booking Number(s): 2204130
Arrest Date: May 16, 2022
Offense Description: DOMESTIC BATTERY - SIMPLE - PRESENCE OF CHILD < 16 YEARS OLD
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Michael Kibler II
Age : 41
Residence: Hammond, IN
Booking Number(s): 2204093
Arrest Date: May 15, 2022
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Michael Hitchcock
Age : 43
Residence: Gary, IN
Booking Number(s): 2204249
Arrest Date: May 19, 2022
Offense Description: THEFT - PROPERTY - SHOPLIFTING - < $750; CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE - DEALING - SCHEDULE I, II, OR III
Highest Offense Class: Felonies
Matthew Steen
Age : 38
Residence: Crown Point, IN
Booking Number(s): 2204091
Arrest Date: May 15, 2022
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Mark Simcoke
Age : 35
Residence: Crown Point, IN
Booking Number(s): 2204080
Arrest Date: May 14, 2022
Offense Description: RESISTING
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Marcell Pierce
Age : 33
Residence: Harvey, IL
Booking Number(s): 2204258
Arrest Date: May 19, 2022
Offense Description: RESISTING
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Malik Gross
Age : 26
Residence: Gary, IN
Booking Number(s): 2204043
Arrest Date: May 13, 2022
Offense Description: RESISTING LAW ENFORCEMENT - VEHICLE; BURGLARY - PROPERTY - RESIDENTIAL ENTRY - BREAKING AND ENTERING
Highest Offense Class: Felonies
Lisa Woods
Age : 48
Residence: Gary, IN
Booking Number(s): 2204028
Arrest Date: May 13, 2022
Offense Description: DEALING - COCAINE OR NARCOTIC DRUG
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Leandrea Sanders
Age : 29
Residence: Gary, IN
Booking Number(s): 2204071
Arrest Date: May 14, 2022
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Kyle Davis
Age : 32
Residence: Lowell, IN
Booking Number(s): 2204052
Arrest Date: May 13, 2022
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Krystal Brady
Age : 40
Residence: Merrillville, IN
Booking Number(s): 2204044
Arrest Date: May 13, 2022
Offense Description: FRAUD - FORGERY
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Kenneth Davis
Age : 27
Residence: Hammond, IN
Booking Number(s): 2204264
Arrest Date: May 19, 2022
Offense Description: RESISTING
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Kenneth Brown Jr.
Age : 29
Residence: Gary, IN
Booking Number(s): 2204070
Arrest Date: May 14, 2022
Offense Description: DOMESTIC BATTERY - SIMPLE
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Keadrick Morris
Age : 19
Residence: Gary, IN
Booking Number(s): 2204134
Arrest Date: May 16, 2022
Offense Description: RESISTING - ESCAPE
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Kamesha Houston
Age : 26
Residence: Calumet City, IL
Booking Number(s): 2204158
Arrest Date: May 16, 2022
Offense Description: RESISTING
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Justin Zinkiewitz
Age : 34
Residence: Portage, IN
Booking Number(s): 2204273
Arrest Date: May 20, 2022
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Justice Ball
Age : 18
Residence: Gary, IN
Booking Number(s): 2204141
Arrest Date: May 16, 2022
Offense Description: ROBBERY
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Julian Duron
Age : 29
Residence: Valparaiso, IN
Booking Number(s): 2204232
Arrest Date: May 18, 2022
Offense Description: RESISTING
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Joven Evans
Age : 27
Residence: Chicago, IL
Booking Number(s): 2204271
Arrest Date: May 20, 2022
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Jonathan Gutierrez
Age : 29
Residence: Gary, IN
Booking Number(s): 2204092
Arrest Date: May 15, 2022
Offense Description: RESISTING
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Joel Ridder
Age : 27
Residence: St. John, IN
Booking Number(s): 2204265
Arrest Date: May 19, 2022
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Joel Ridder
Age : 27
Residence: St. John, IN
Booking Number(s): 2204051
Arrest Date: May 13, 2022
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Jeffrey Reeves
Age : 29
Residence: Hammond, IN
Booking Number(s): 2204260
Arrest Date: May 19, 2022
Offense Description: THEFT - PROPERTY - SIMPLE - $750 TO $50,000
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Jameka Moore
Age : 27
Residence: Griffith, IN
Booking Number(s): 2204280
Arrest Date: May 20, 2022
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Jamale Henderson
Age : 34
Residence: Merrillville, IN
Booking Number(s): 2204139
Arrest Date: May 16, 2022
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Isaiah Tate
Age : 21
Residence: East Chicago, IN
Booking Number(s): 2204038
Arrest Date: May 13, 2022
Offense Description: RESISTING LAW ENFORCEMENT - VEHICLE
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Irma Anguiano
Age : 46
Residence: Matteson, IL
Booking Number(s): 2204103
Arrest Date: May 15, 2022
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Gregory Nash
Age : 49
Residence: Fort Wayne, IN
Booking Number(s): 2204157
Arrest Date: May 16, 2022
Offense Description: DOMESTIC BATTERY - AGGRAVATED - MODERATE BODILY INJURY
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Gigi Vega
Age : 59
Residence: Gary, IN
Booking Number(s): 2204162
Arrest Date: May 16, 2022
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Genaro Cruz
Age : 40
Residence: Lansing, IL
Booking Number(s): 2204076
Arrest Date: May 14, 2022
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Garrett Landers
Age : 25
Residence: Gary, IN
Booking Number(s): 2204207
Arrest Date: May 18, 2022
Offense Description: POSSESSION - COCAINE OR NARCOTIC DRUG
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Edward Wingard
Age : 29
Residence: Gary, IN
Booking Number(s): 2204151
Arrest Date: May 16, 2022
Offense Description: POSSESSION - COCAINE OR NARCOTIC DRUG
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Edward Bibbs II
Age : 26
Residence: Merrillville, IN
Booking Number(s): 2204135
Arrest Date: May 16, 2022
Offense Description: POSSESSION - COCAINE OR NARCOTIC DRUG
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Dustin Gertz
Age : 31
Residence: Crown Point, IN
Booking Number(s): 2204225
Arrest Date: May 18, 2022
Offense Description: THEFT - PROPERTY - FIREARM
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Devin Bates
Age : 27
Residence: Hobart, IN
Booking Number(s): 2204269
Arrest Date: May 20, 2022
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Destiny Berrones
Age : 27
Residence: Crown Point, IN
Booking Number(s): 2204235
Arrest Date: May 19, 2022
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Derek Gensel
Age : 32
Residence: LaPorte, IN
Booking Number(s): 2204045
Arrest Date: May 13, 2022
Offense Description: CONFINEMENT
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Dennis Richardson
Age : 56
Residence: Westville, IN
Booking Number(s): 2204175
Arrest Date: May 17, 2022
Offense Description: INTIMIDATION
Highest Offense Class: Felonhy
Deidra Merritt
Age : 31
Residence: Gary, IN
Booking Number(s): 2204161
Arrest Date: May 16, 2022
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
David Lapotka
Age : 55
Residence: Hobart, IN
Booking Number(s): 2204253
Arrest Date: May 19, 2022
Offense Description: POSSESSION - COCAINE OR NARCOTIC DRUG; RESISTING
Highest Offense Class: Felonies
Darryl Rodriguez
Age : 33
Residence: Gary, IN
Booking Number(s): 2204188
Arrest Date: May 17, 2022
Offense Description: BATTERY - AGGRAVATED - STRANGULATION; RESISTING - ESCAPE
Highest Offense Class: Felonies
Darean Richardson
Age : 40
Residence: Gary, IN
Booking Number(s): 2204122
Arrest Date: May 15, 2022
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Dante Taylor
Age : 46
Residence: Gary, IN
Booking Number(s): 2204180
Arrest Date: May 17, 2022
Offense Description: DEALING - MARIJUANA
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Danny Hall
Age : 20
Residence: Hammond, IN
Booking Number(s): 2204195
Arrest Date: May 17, 2022
Offense Description: DOMESTIC BATTERY - AGGRAVATED - MODERATE BODILY INJURY
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Damarcus Fisher
Age : 26
Residence: Hammond, IN
Booking Number(s): 2204137
Arrest Date: May 16, 2022
Offense Description: BURGLARY - PROPERTY - RESIDENTIAL ENTRY - BREAKING AND ENTERING
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Curtis Colvin
Age : 38
Residence: Indianapolis, IN
Booking Number(s): 2204200
Arrest Date: May 17, 2022
Offense Description: THEFT - PROPERTY - POSSESSION - STOLEN PROPERTY
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Clem Laster
Age : 33
Residence: Indianapolis, IN
Booking Number(s): 2204266
Arrest Date: May 19, 2022
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Cierra Kelly
Age : 33
Residence: Hobart, IN
Booking Number(s): 2204215
Arrest Date: May 18, 2022
Offense Description: POSSESSION - COCAINE OR NARCOTIC DRUG
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Christopher Moynihan
Age : 31
Residence: Whiting, IN
Booking Number(s): 2204068
Arrest Date: May 14, 2022
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Christina Guzman
Age : 38
Residence: Hammond, IN
Booking Number(s): 2204259
Arrest Date: May 19, 2022
Offense Description: POSSESSION LEGEND DRUG OR PRECURSOR
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Charles Gregory
Age : 55
Residence: Gary, IN
Booking Number(s): 2204243
Arrest Date: May 19, 2022
Offense Description: DEALING - COCAINE OR NARCOTIC DRUG
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Carlos VonHatten Jr.
Age : 58
Residence: East Chicago, IN
Booking Number(s): 2204256
Arrest Date: May 19, 2022
Offense Description: BATTERY - AGGRAVATED - W/DEADLY WEAPON - FELONY
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Brittany Ramirez
Age : 33
Residence: Highland, IN
Booking Number(s): 2204027
Arrest Date: May 13, 2022
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Brian Larry
Age : 50
Residence: Gary, IN
Booking Number(s): 2204217
Arrest Date: May 18, 2022
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Brian Hughes
Age : 41
Residence: Hobart, IN
Booking Number(s): 2204263
Arrest Date: May 19, 2022
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Bradley Fastabend
Age : 34
Residence: Schererville, IN
Booking Number(s): 2204047
Arrest Date: May 13, 2022
Offense Description: POSSESSION - COCAINE OR NARCOTIC DRUG; BATTERY - SIMPLE - AGAINST A PUBLIC SAFETY OFFICIAL
Highest Offense Class: Felonies
Bobby Jones II
Age : 36
Residence: Gary, IN
Booking Number(s): 2204242
Arrest Date: May 19, 2022
Offense Description: POSSESSION - FIREARM - BY A FELON
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Bo Wayne
Age : 31
Residence: Trail Creek, IN
Booking Number(s): 2204074
Arrest Date: May 14, 2022
Offense Description: POSSESSION HYPODERMIC SYRINGE OR NEEDLE
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Bianca Dominguez
Age : 32
Residence: Munster, IN
Booking Number(s): 2204187
Arrest Date: May 17, 2022
Offense Description: POSSESSION - COCAINE OR NARCOTIC DRUG
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Bennie Therrell
Age : 65
Residence: Hammond, IN
Booking Number(s): 2204054
Arrest Date: May 14, 2022
Offense Description: DOMESTIC BATTERY - SIMPLE
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Armond Gamble
Age : 19
Residence: Hammond, IN
Booking Number(s): 2204042
Arrest Date: May 13, 2022
Offense Description: COMMON NUISANCE - MAINTAINING - CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Aquantis Walker
Age : 31
Residence: Gary, IN
Booking Number(s): 2204202
Arrest Date: May 17, 2022
Offense Description: FRAUD - FORGERY
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Antwan Lucious
Age : 43
Residence: Chicago, IL
Booking Number(s): 2204120
Arrest Date: May 15, 2022
Offense Description: CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE - DEALING - SCHEDULE I, II, OR III; MOTOR VEHICLE THEFT
Highest Offense Class: Felonies
Antonyous Harris
Age : 20
Residence: Griffith, IN
Booking Number(s): 2204090
Arrest Date: May 15, 2022
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Antonio Johnson Jr.
Age : 24
Residence: Gary, IN
Booking Number(s): 2204250
Arrest Date: May 19, 2022
Offense Description: POSSESSION - FIREARM - BY A FELON
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Antoin Lewis
Age : 18
Residence: Gary, IN
Booking Number(s): 2204116
Arrest Date: May 15, 2022
Offense Description: BATTERY - AGAINST LAW ENFORCEMENT OR PUBLIC SAFETY OFFICIAL
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Anthony Trezak
Age : 47
Residence: Hobart, IN
Booking Number(s): 2204272
Arrest Date: May 19, 2022
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Andre Prince
Age : 49
Residence: Gary, IN
Booking Number(s): 2204229
Arrest Date: May 18, 2022
Offense Description: BATTERY - AGGRAVATED - STRANGULATION
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Amanda Lucero
Age : 32
Residence: Portage, IN
Booking Number(s): 2204069
Arrest Date: May 14, 2022
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Alonzo White
Age : 45
Residence: Atlanta, GA
Booking Number(s): 2204084
Arrest Date: May 14, 2022
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Alexis Perkins
Age : 25
Residence: Gary, IN
Booking Number(s): 2204083
Arrest Date: May 14, 2022
Offense Description: FAMILY OFFENSE- NEGLECT OF DEPENDANT/CHILD VIOLATIONS
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Alexis Duenas
Age : 31
Residence: Lansing, IL
Booking Number(s): 2204036
Arrest Date: May 13, 2022
Offense Description: BATTERY - AGGRAVATED - W/INJURY
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Akosua Arhen
Age : 23
Residence: Hammond, IN
Booking Number(s): 2204234
Arrest Date: May 19, 2022
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Jose Maldonado Collado
Age : 48
Residence: Gary, IN
Booking Number(s): 2204403
Arrest Date: May 23, 2022
Offense Description: RESISTING
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Devonne Tyler
Age : 26
Residence: Gary, IN
Booking Number(s): 2204424
Arrest Date: May 24, 2022
Offense Description: CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE - DEALING - SCHEDULE I, II, OR III
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Henry Meadows III
Age : 42
Residence: Merrillville, IN
Booking Number(s): 2204416
Arrest Date: May 24, 2022
Offense Description: POSSESSION HYPODERMIC SYRINGE OR NEEDLE
Highest Offense Class: Felony
LaMarc Hall
Age : 19
Residence: Hammond, IN
Booking Number(s): 2204426
Arrest Date: May 24, 2022
Offense Description: NEGLECT OF DEPENDANT/CHILD VIOLATIONS
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Brian Gleeson
Age : 48
Residence: East Chicago, IN
Booking Number(s): 2204402
Arrest Date: May 23, 2022
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Enedelia Hernandez
Age : 41
Residence: East Chicago, IN
Booking Number(s): 2204369
Arrest Date: May 23, 2022
Offense Description: BATTERY - SIMPLE - TOUCH W/NO INJURY
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Jerry Stokes Jr.
Age : 38
Residence: Portage, IN
Booking Number(s): 2204349
Arrest Date: May 22, 2022
Offense Description: MOTOR VEHICLE THEFT
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Michael Dillard
Age : 59
Residence: Gary, IN
Booking Number(s): 2204422
Arrest Date: May 24, 2022
Offense Description: DEALING - COCAINE OR NARCOTIC DRUG
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Daniel Moose
Age : 33
Residence: Athens, IL
Booking Number(s): 2204381
Arrest Date: May 23, 2022
Offense Description: RESISTING LAW ENFORCEMENT - FORCIBLY RESISTING
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Crystal Fantasia
Age : 40
Residence: Steger, IL
Booking Number(s): 2204350
Arrest Date: May 22, 2022
Offense Description: POSSESSION HYPODERMIC SYRINGE OR NEEDLE
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Kerri Olson
Age : 43
Residence: Cedar Lake, IN
Booking Number(s): 2204419
Arrest Date: May 24, 2022
Offense Description: DEALING - COCAINE OR NARCOTIC DRUG
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Isaiah Watkins
Age : 38
Residence: Gary, IN
Booking Number(s): 2204441
Arrest Date: May 24, 2022
Offense Description: POSSESSION - FIREARM - BY A FELON
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Allie Hassan
Age : 59
Residence: Orland Hills, IL
Booking Number(s): 2204434
Arrest Date: May 24, 2022
Offense Description: CASINO GAMBLING VIOLATIONS
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Cristian Anaya
Age : 25
Residence: Portage, IN
Booking Number(s): 2204425
Arrest Date: May 24, 2022
Offense Description: DOMESTIC BATTERY - SIMPLE
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Robert Hudson Jr.
Age : 31
Residence: Gary, IN
Booking Number(s): 2204348
Arrest Date: May 22, 2022
Offense Description: POSSESSION - FIREARM - BY A SERIOUS VIOLENT FELON
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Albert Hendon
Age : 30
Residence: Geraldine, AL
Booking Number(s): 2204388
Arrest Date: May 23, 2022
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Henry Patterson III
Age : 34
Residence: Merrillville, IN
Booking Number(s): 2204451
Arrest Date: May 24, 2022
Offense Description: RESISTING - ESCAPE
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Alex Moreno
Age : 27
Residence: Hammond, IN
Booking Number(s): 2204393
Arrest Date: May 23, 2022
Offense Description: BURGLARY - PROPERTY - RESIDENTIAL ENTRY - BREAKING AND ENTERING
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Ray Weems Jr.
Age : 31
Residence: East Chicago, IN
Booking Number(s): 2204347
Arrest Date: May 22, 2022
Offense Description: BURGLARY - PROPERTY - RESIDENTIAL ENTRY - BREAKING AND ENTERING
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Harry Bernstein
Age : 57
Residence: Wanatah, IN
Booking Number(s): 2204410
Arrest Date: May 23, 2022
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Jovanni Garza
Age : 24
Residence: Merrillville, IN
Booking Number(s): 2204366
Arrest Date: May 23, 2022
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Sharonia Jelks
Age : 25
Residence: Gary, IN
Booking Number(s): 2204440
Arrest Date: May 24, 2022
Offense Description: DOMESTIC BATTERY - SIMPLE
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Jasper Brewer
Age : 30
Residence: Gary, IN
Booking Number(s): 2204438
Arrest Date: May 24, 2022
Offense Description: DOMESTIC BATTERY - SIMPLE
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Limmie Lockhart III
Age : 55
Residence: Chicago, IL
Booking Number(s): 2204365
Arrest Date: May 22, 2022
Offense Description: RESISTING LAW ENFORCEMENT - VEHICLE
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Thomas Philpot II
Age : 18
Residence: St. John, IN
Booking Number(s): 2204427
Arrest Date: May 24, 2022
Offense Description: RESISTING
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Miguel Payan
Age : 44
Residence: Hammond, IN
Booking Number(s): 2204408
Arrest Date: May 23, 2022
Offense Description: OWI; DOMESTIC BATTERY - SIMPLE
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanors
Karen Church
Age : 53
Residence: Crown Point, IN
Booking Number(s): 2204457
Arrest Date: May 24, 2022
Offense Description: BATTERY - AGAINST LAW ENFORCEMENT OR PUBLIC SAFETY OFFICIAL
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Kenneth Smith
Age : 36
Residence: Gary, IN
Booking Number(s): 2204456
Arrest Date: May 24, 2022
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Dontrell Lewis
Age : 23
Residence: East Chicago, IN
Booking Number(s): 2204443
Arrest Date: May 24, 2022
Offense Description: BATTERY - AGAINST LAW ENFORCEMENT OR PUBLIC SAFETY OFFICIAL
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Jakeem Johnson
Age : 30
Residence: Blue Island, IL
Booking Number(s): 2204414
Arrest Date: May 24, 2022
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Jeffery Morgan Jr.
Age : 35
Residence: Chicago, IL
Booking Number(s): 2204377
Arrest Date: May 23, 2022
Offense Description: THEFT - PROPERTY - SIMPLE - $750 TO $50,000
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Randy Godshalk
Age : 57
Residence: Hammond, IN
Booking Number(s): 2204362
Arrest Date: May 22, 2022
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Christopher Stewart
Age : 30
Residence: Wolcott, IN
Booking Number(s): 2204384
Arrest Date: May 23, 2022
Offense Description: INTIMIDATION
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Jordan Fletcher
Age : 20
Residence: North Judson, IN
Booking Number(s): 2204421
Arrest Date: May 24, 2022
Highest Offense Class: DEALING - COCAINE OR NARCOTIC DRUG
Offense Description: Felony
Melinda Massey
Age : 39
Residence: Valparaiso, IN
Booking Number(s): 2204379
Arrest Date: May 23, 2022
Offense Description: POSSESSION - METHAMPHETAMINE
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Zolinda Diaz
Age : 43
Residence: East Chicago, IN
Booking Number(s): 2204401
Arrest Date: May 23, 2022
Offense Description: BATTERY - AGAINST LAW ENFORCEMENT OR PUBLIC SAFETY OFFICIAL
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Kirk Struven
Age : 52
Residence: Crown Point, IN
Booking Number(s): 2204437
Arrest Date: May 24, 2022
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Christopher Schweitzer
Age : 43
Residence: Schererville, IN
Booking Number(s): 2204356
Arrest Date: May 22, 2022
Offense Description: THEFT - PROPERTY - SHOPLIFTING - $750 TO $50,000
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Laiza Gonzalez
Age : 39
Residence: East Chicago, IN
Booking Number(s): 2204371
Arrest Date: May 23, 2022
Offense Description: BATTERY - SIMPLE - TOUCH W/NO INJURY
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Andraya Mathis
Age : 30
Residence: Cedar Lake, IN
Booking Number(s): 2204420
Arrest Date: May 24, 2022
Offense Description: DEALING - COCAINE OR NARCOTIC DRUG
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Brian Lindley
Age : 47
Residence: Hammond, IN
Booking Number(s): 2204397
Arrest Date: May 23, 2022
Offense Description: RESISTING
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Patrick Thule
Age : 42
Residence: Crown Point, IN
Booking Number(s): 2204380
Arrest Date: May 23, 2022
Offense Description: DOMESTIC BATTERY - SIMPLE
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Arlin Mejia Santamaria
Age : 23
Residence: Bowling Green, KY
Booking Number(s): 2204396
Arrest Date: May 23, 2022
Offense Description: POSSESSION - METHAMPHETAMINE
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Tracey Getter
Age : 36
Residence: Gary, IN
Booking Number(s): 2204418
Arrest Date: May 24, 2022
Offense Description: POSSESSION - COCAINE OR NARCOTIC DRUG
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Ken Taylor
Age : 30
Residence: Griffith, IN
Booking Number(s): 2204445
Arrest Date: May 24, 2022
Offense Description: RESISTING - INTERFERING WITH LAW ENFORCEMENT DEF. USES A VEHICLE
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Luke McCormick
Age : 28
Residence: Portage, IN
Booking Number(s): 2204436
Arrest Date: May 24, 2022
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Starr Tillis
Age : 23
Residence: Waukegan, IL
Booking Number(s): 2204407
Arrest Date: May 23, 2022
Offense Description: MOTOR VEHICLE THEFT
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Arthur Ford III
Age : 30
Residence: Chicago, IL
Booking Number(s): 2204382
Arrest Date: May 23, 2022
Offense Description: NEGLECT OF DEPENDANT/CHILD VIOLATIONS
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Darrin Slaughter
Age : 62
Residence: Calumet City, IL
Booking Number(s): 2204352
Arrest Date: May 22, 2022
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Garrett Abromitis
Age : 33
Residence: Hobart, IN
Booking Number(s): 2204452
Arrest Date: May 24, 2022
Offense Description: BATTERY - SIMPLE - BODILY WASTE
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
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CROWN POINT — A Lake Criminal Court judge imposed a virtual life sentence Thursday in the murder of a Gary businesswoman.
Judge Gina Jones sentenced Earl W. Shearer Sr., 67, of Gary to 85 years in prison.
Shearer pleaded guilty last month to fatally shooting Mary Felton Dec. 8, 2021, two days after she accused him of raping her in her home.
Felton, a mother and grandmother, was an accountant who previously worked for the city of Gary, Calumet Township trustee's office and Gary Housing Authority. She also served on the Gary Public Library Board and was a former member of the Gary School Board.
State law will require Shearer to serve more than 63 of those years before he is eligible for parole.
The courtroom was filled Thursday morning with family and friends of the victim, including two sons, Melvin Felton and Walter Jackson, and Robert Buggs, a close friend.
Buggs told Shearer to use his time in prison to reflect on his criminal life and “repent your sins.”
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Shearer had previously served prison time for murder in 1980 in Cook County and aggravated battery in 1999 in Atlanta.
Felton told police before her death that she had once dated Shearer but she no longer wanted to see him last year.
She said Shearer broke into her house in the city's Glen Park section Dec. 6, 2021, and raped her.
Two days later, she drove to the Gary Police Department to report the sexual assault.
Police said Felton warned them that Shearer had threatened to kill her if she went to the police.
Investigators said they only found out later that Shearer followed Felton to the police station and hid inside her car.
After giving her statement to police, Felton was leaving the station when she spotted what appeared to be Shearer’s car parked nearby.
A detective checked that car and looked under Felton's Hummer for any tracking devices, but not inside Felton’s car where Shearer was hiding.
Police said Felton’s body was found in the driver’s seat of her abandoned car — about 10 blocks from the police station.
Police tracked Shearer’s car to Whiting, where an officer arrested him later that afternoon.
Later, investigators matched Shearer's DNA to a profile found in Felton's sex assault kit and under her fingernails.
Shearer made no statement in court, refusing a plea from Buggs that he apologize to Felton’s sons.
Melvin Felton told the court that in spite of Shearer’s crimes, “My God compels me to forgive you. I do ask the court to ensure he serves the maximum penalty, so he has no opportunity to do this again.”
Shearer’s defense attorney, Adam Tavitas, told the court, “I’ve spoken with my client and he is remorseful for his actions."
The judge said, “Mr. Shearer knows what he did. At least by his guilty plea, he is taking responsibility. “
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Booking Number(s): 2204424
Arrest Date: May 24, 2022
Offense Description: CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE - DEALING - SCHEDULE I, II, OR III
Highest Offense Class: Felony
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Offense Description: RESISTING - ESCAPE
Highest Offense Class: Felony
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Booking Number(s): 2204427
Arrest Date: May 24, 2022
Offense Description: RESISTING
Highest Offense Class: Felony
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Booking Number(s): 2204456
Arrest Date: May 24, 2022
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
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Residence: Cedar Lake, IN
Booking Number(s): 2204419
Arrest Date: May 24, 2022
Offense Description: DEALING - COCAINE OR NARCOTIC DRUG
Highest Offense Class: Felony
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Residence: Merrillville, IN
Booking Number(s): 2204416
Arrest Date: May 24, 2022
Offense Description: POSSESSION HYPODERMIC SYRINGE OR NEEDLE
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Dontrell Lewis
Residence: East Chicago, IN
Booking Number(s): 2204443
Arrest Date: May 24, 2022
Offense Description: BATTERY - AGAINST LAW ENFORCEMENT OR PUBLIC SAFETY OFFICIAL
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Andraya Mathis
Residence: Cedar Lake, IN
Booking Number(s): 2204420
Arrest Date: May 24, 2022
Offense Description: DEALING - COCAINE OR NARCOTIC DRUG
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Luke McCormick
Booking Number(s): 2204436
Arrest Date: May 24, 2022
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
LaMarc Hall
Booking Number(s): 2204426
Arrest Date: May 24, 2022
Offense Description: NEGLECT OF DEPENDANT/CHILD VIOLATIONS
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Allie Hassan
Residence: Orland Hills, IL
Booking Number(s): 2204434
Arrest Date: May 24, 2022
Offense Description: CASINO GAMBLING VIOLATIONS
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Sharonia Jelks
Booking Number(s): 2204440
Arrest Date: May 24, 2022
Offense Description: DOMESTIC BATTERY - SIMPLE
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Tracey Getter
Booking Number(s): 2204418
Arrest Date: May 24, 2022
Offense Description: POSSESSION - COCAINE OR NARCOTIC DRUG
Highest Offense Class: Felony
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Residence: North Judson, IN
Booking Number(s): 2204421
Arrest Date: May 24, 2022
Highest Offense Class: DEALING - COCAINE OR NARCOTIC DRUG
Offense Description: Felony
Michael Dillard
Booking Number(s): 2204422
Arrest Date: May 24, 2022
Offense Description: DEALING - COCAINE OR NARCOTIC DRUG
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Cristian Anaya
Booking Number(s): 2204425
Arrest Date: May 24, 2022
Offense Description: DOMESTIC BATTERY - SIMPLE
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Jasper Brewer
Booking Number(s): 2204438
Arrest Date: May 24, 2022
Offense Description: DOMESTIC BATTERY - SIMPLE
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Karen Church
Residence: Crown Point, IN
Booking Number(s): 2204457
Arrest Date: May 24, 2022
Offense Description: BATTERY - AGAINST LAW ENFORCEMENT OR PUBLIC SAFETY OFFICIAL
Highest Offense Class: Felony
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Booking Number(s): 2204452
Arrest Date: May 24, 2022
Offense Description: BATTERY - SIMPLE - BODILY WASTE
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Starr Tillis
Booking Number(s): 2204407
Arrest Date: May 23, 2022
Offense Description: MOTOR VEHICLE THEFT
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Daniel Moose
Booking Number(s): 2204381
Arrest Date: May 23, 2022
Offense Description: RESISTING LAW ENFORCEMENT - FORCIBLY RESISTING
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Alex Moreno
Booking Number(s): 2204393
Arrest Date: May 23, 2022
Offense Description: BURGLARY - PROPERTY - RESIDENTIAL ENTRY - BREAKING AND ENTERING
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Miguel Payan
Booking Number(s): 2204408
Arrest Date: May 23, 2022
Offense Description: OWI; DOMESTIC BATTERY - SIMPLE
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanors
Christopher Stewart
Booking Number(s): 2204384
Arrest Date: May 23, 2022
Offense Description: INTIMIDATION
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Patrick Thule
Residence: Crown Point, IN
Booking Number(s): 2204380
Arrest Date: May 23, 2022
Offense Description: DOMESTIC BATTERY - SIMPLE
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Arlin Mejia Santamaria
Residence: Bowling Green, KY
Booking Number(s): 2204396
Arrest Date: May 23, 2022
Offense Description: POSSESSION - METHAMPHETAMINE
Highest Offense Class: Felony
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Residence: Valparaiso, IN
Booking Number(s): 2204379
Arrest Date: May 23, 2022
Offense Description: POSSESSION - METHAMPHETAMINE
Highest Offense Class: Felony
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Booking Number(s): 2204403
Arrest Date: May 23, 2022
Offense Description: RESISTING
Highest Offense Class: Felony
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Residence: Blue Island, IL
Booking Number(s): 2204414
Arrest Date: May 24, 2022
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Brian Lindley
Booking Number(s): 2204397
Arrest Date: May 23, 2022
Offense Description: RESISTING
Highest Offense Class: Felony
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Residence: East Chicago, IN
Booking Number(s): 2204402
Arrest Date: May 23, 2022
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
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Booking Number(s): 2204388
Arrest Date: May 23, 2022
Highest Offense Class: Felony
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Residence: East Chicago, IN
Booking Number(s): 2204401
Arrest Date: May 23, 2022
Offense Description: BATTERY - AGAINST LAW ENFORCEMENT OR PUBLIC SAFETY OFFICIAL
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Arthur Ford III
Booking Number(s): 2204382
Arrest Date: May 23, 2022
Offense Description: NEGLECT OF DEPENDANT/CHILD VIOLATIONS
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Harry Bernstein
Booking Number(s): 2204410
Arrest Date: May 23, 2022
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Ray Weems Jr.
Residence: East Chicago, IN
Booking Number(s): 2204347
Arrest Date: May 22, 2022
Offense Description: BURGLARY - PROPERTY - RESIDENTIAL ENTRY - BREAKING AND ENTERING
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Jerry Stokes Jr.
Booking Number(s): 2204349
Arrest Date: May 22, 2022
Offense Description: MOTOR VEHICLE THEFT
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Limmie Lockhart III
Booking Number(s): 2204365
Arrest Date: May 22, 2022
Offense Description: RESISTING LAW ENFORCEMENT - VEHICLE
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Jeffery Morgan Jr.
Booking Number(s): 2204377
Arrest Date: May 23, 2022
Offense Description: THEFT - PROPERTY - SIMPLE - $750 TO $50,000
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Christopher Schweitzer
Residence: Schererville, IN
Booking Number(s): 2204356
Arrest Date: May 22, 2022
Offense Description: THEFT - PROPERTY - SHOPLIFTING - $750 TO $50,000
Highest Offense Class: Felony
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Residence: Calumet City, IL
Booking Number(s): 2204352
Arrest Date: May 22, 2022
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
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Residence: East Chicago, IN
Booking Number(s): 2204369
Arrest Date: May 23, 2022
Offense Description: BATTERY - SIMPLE - TOUCH W/NO INJURY
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Robert Hudson Jr.
Booking Number(s): 2204348
Arrest Date: May 22, 2022
Offense Description: POSSESSION - FIREARM - BY A SERIOUS VIOLENT FELON
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Laiza Gonzalez
Residence: East Chicago, IN
Booking Number(s): 2204371
Arrest Date: May 23, 2022
Offense Description: BATTERY - SIMPLE - TOUCH W/NO INJURY
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Crystal Fantasia
Booking Number(s): 2204350
Arrest Date: May 22, 2022
Offense Description: POSSESSION HYPODERMIC SYRINGE OR NEEDLE
Highest Offense Class: Felony
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Residence: Merrillville, IN
Booking Number(s): 2204366
Arrest Date: May 23, 2022
Highest Offense Class: Felony
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Booking Number(s): 2204424
Arrest Date: May 24, 2022
Offense Description: CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE - DEALING - SCHEDULE I, II, OR III
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Isaiah Watkins
Booking Number(s): 2204441
Arrest Date: May 24, 2022
Offense Description: POSSESSION - FIREARM - BY A FELON
Highest Offense Class: Felony
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Residence: Crown Point, IN
Booking Number(s): 2204437
Arrest Date: May 24, 2022
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
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Booking Number(s): 2204445
Arrest Date: May 24, 2022
Offense Description: RESISTING - INTERFERING WITH LAW ENFORCEMENT DEF. USES A VEHICLE
Highest Offense Class: Felony
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Residence: Merrillville, IN
Booking Number(s): 2204451
Arrest Date: May 24, 2022
Offense Description: RESISTING - ESCAPE
Highest Offense Class: Felony
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Booking Number(s): 2204427
Arrest Date: May 24, 2022
Offense Description: RESISTING
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Kenneth Smith
Booking Number(s): 2204456
Arrest Date: May 24, 2022
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Kerri Olson
Residence: Cedar Lake, IN
Booking Number(s): 2204419
Arrest Date: May 24, 2022
Offense Description: DEALING - COCAINE OR NARCOTIC DRUG
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Henry Meadows III
Residence: Merrillville, IN
Booking Number(s): 2204416
Arrest Date: May 24, 2022
Offense Description: POSSESSION HYPODERMIC SYRINGE OR NEEDLE
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Dontrell Lewis
Residence: East Chicago, IN
Booking Number(s): 2204443
Arrest Date: May 24, 2022
Offense Description: BATTERY - AGAINST LAW ENFORCEMENT OR PUBLIC SAFETY OFFICIAL
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Andraya Mathis
Residence: Cedar Lake, IN
Booking Number(s): 2204420
Arrest Date: May 24, 2022
Offense Description: DEALING - COCAINE OR NARCOTIC DRUG
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Luke McCormick
Booking Number(s): 2204436
Arrest Date: May 24, 2022
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
LaMarc Hall
Booking Number(s): 2204426
Arrest Date: May 24, 2022
Offense Description: NEGLECT OF DEPENDANT/CHILD VIOLATIONS
Highest Offense Class: Felony
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Residence: Orland Hills, IL
Booking Number(s): 2204434
Arrest Date: May 24, 2022
Offense Description: CASINO GAMBLING VIOLATIONS
Highest Offense Class: Felony
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Booking Number(s): 2204440
Arrest Date: May 24, 2022
Offense Description: DOMESTIC BATTERY - SIMPLE
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Tracey Getter
Booking Number(s): 2204418
Arrest Date: May 24, 2022
Offense Description: POSSESSION - COCAINE OR NARCOTIC DRUG
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Jordan Fletcher
Residence: North Judson, IN
Booking Number(s): 2204421
Arrest Date: May 24, 2022
Highest Offense Class: DEALING - COCAINE OR NARCOTIC DRUG
Offense Description: Felony
Michael Dillard
Booking Number(s): 2204422
Arrest Date: May 24, 2022
Offense Description: DEALING - COCAINE OR NARCOTIC DRUG
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Cristian Anaya
Booking Number(s): 2204425
Arrest Date: May 24, 2022
Offense Description: DOMESTIC BATTERY - SIMPLE
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Jasper Brewer
Booking Number(s): 2204438
Arrest Date: May 24, 2022
Offense Description: DOMESTIC BATTERY - SIMPLE
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Karen Church
Residence: Crown Point, IN
Booking Number(s): 2204457
Arrest Date: May 24, 2022
Offense Description: BATTERY - AGAINST LAW ENFORCEMENT OR PUBLIC SAFETY OFFICIAL
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Garrett Abromitis
Booking Number(s): 2204452
Arrest Date: May 24, 2022
Offense Description: BATTERY - SIMPLE - BODILY WASTE
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
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Booking Number(s): 2204407
Arrest Date: May 23, 2022
Offense Description: MOTOR VEHICLE THEFT
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Daniel Moose
Booking Number(s): 2204381
Arrest Date: May 23, 2022
Offense Description: RESISTING LAW ENFORCEMENT - FORCIBLY RESISTING
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Alex Moreno
Booking Number(s): 2204393
Arrest Date: May 23, 2022
Offense Description: BURGLARY - PROPERTY - RESIDENTIAL ENTRY - BREAKING AND ENTERING
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Miguel Payan
Booking Number(s): 2204408
Arrest Date: May 23, 2022
Offense Description: OWI; DOMESTIC BATTERY - SIMPLE
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanors
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Booking Number(s): 2204384
Arrest Date: May 23, 2022
Offense Description: INTIMIDATION
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Patrick Thule
Residence: Crown Point, IN
Booking Number(s): 2204380
Arrest Date: May 23, 2022
Offense Description: DOMESTIC BATTERY - SIMPLE
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Arlin Mejia Santamaria
Residence: Bowling Green, KY
Booking Number(s): 2204396
Arrest Date: May 23, 2022
Offense Description: POSSESSION - METHAMPHETAMINE
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Melinda Massey
Residence: Valparaiso, IN
Booking Number(s): 2204379
Arrest Date: May 23, 2022
Offense Description: POSSESSION - METHAMPHETAMINE
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Jose Maldonado Collado
Booking Number(s): 2204403
Arrest Date: May 23, 2022
Offense Description: RESISTING
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Jakeem Johnson
Residence: Blue Island, IL
Booking Number(s): 2204414
Arrest Date: May 24, 2022
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Brian Lindley
Booking Number(s): 2204397
Arrest Date: May 23, 2022
Offense Description: RESISTING
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Brian Gleeson
Residence: East Chicago, IN
Booking Number(s): 2204402
Arrest Date: May 23, 2022
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Albert Hendon
Booking Number(s): 2204388
Arrest Date: May 23, 2022
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Zolinda Diaz
Residence: East Chicago, IN
Booking Number(s): 2204401
Arrest Date: May 23, 2022
Offense Description: BATTERY - AGAINST LAW ENFORCEMENT OR PUBLIC SAFETY OFFICIAL
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Arthur Ford III
Booking Number(s): 2204382
Arrest Date: May 23, 2022
Offense Description: NEGLECT OF DEPENDANT/CHILD VIOLATIONS
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Harry Bernstein
Booking Number(s): 2204410
Arrest Date: May 23, 2022
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Ray Weems Jr.
Residence: East Chicago, IN
Booking Number(s): 2204347
Arrest Date: May 22, 2022
Offense Description: BURGLARY - PROPERTY - RESIDENTIAL ENTRY - BREAKING AND ENTERING
Highest Offense Class: Felony
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Booking Number(s): 2204349
Arrest Date: May 22, 2022
Offense Description: MOTOR VEHICLE THEFT
Highest Offense Class: Felony
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Booking Number(s): 2204365
Arrest Date: May 22, 2022
Offense Description: RESISTING LAW ENFORCEMENT - VEHICLE
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Jeffery Morgan Jr.
Booking Number(s): 2204377
Arrest Date: May 23, 2022
Offense Description: THEFT - PROPERTY - SIMPLE - $750 TO $50,000
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Christopher Schweitzer
Residence: Schererville, IN
Booking Number(s): 2204356
Arrest Date: May 22, 2022
Offense Description: THEFT - PROPERTY - SHOPLIFTING - $750 TO $50,000
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Darrin Slaughter
Residence: Calumet City, IL
Booking Number(s): 2204352
Arrest Date: May 22, 2022
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Enedelia Hernandez
Residence: East Chicago, IN
Booking Number(s): 2204369
Arrest Date: May 23, 2022
Offense Description: BATTERY - SIMPLE - TOUCH W/NO INJURY
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Robert Hudson Jr.
Booking Number(s): 2204348
Arrest Date: May 22, 2022
Offense Description: POSSESSION - FIREARM - BY A SERIOUS VIOLENT FELON
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Laiza Gonzalez
Residence: East Chicago, IN
Booking Number(s): 2204371
Arrest Date: May 23, 2022
Offense Description: BATTERY - SIMPLE - TOUCH W/NO INJURY
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Crystal Fantasia
Booking Number(s): 2204350
Arrest Date: May 22, 2022
Offense Description: POSSESSION HYPODERMIC SYRINGE OR NEEDLE
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Jovanni Garza
Residence: Merrillville, IN
Booking Number(s): 2204366
Arrest Date: May 23, 2022
Highest Offense Class: Felony
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Let the games begin.
That was the sentiment expressed by Dennis Lee, chairman of the Nebraska Racing and Gaming Commission, which on Thursday approved the fee structure for gaming licenses, the final step necessary to allow prospective casino operators to file applications.
And at least one casino operator wasted no time in getting started.
WarHorse Gaming, an entity formed by Ho-Chunk Inc. and the Nebraska Horsemen’s Benevolent and Protective Association, applied for licenses Thursday afternoon for proposed casinos in Lincoln and Omaha, said Lynne McNally, executive vice president of the horsemen's group.
The filing of the first license applications comes nearly 19 months after voters approved casino gaming at the state's horse racing tracks and about three weeks after Gov. Pete Ricketts, who opposed the effort to approve casino gambling, signed off on rules that the commission approved in December.
Most of the fees were set out in the language of the initiatives that voters approved in 2020, including the fees for casino operator licenses. That license, good for five years, costs $5 million, including $1 million due at the time of application and $1 million paid annually during the license term.
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Tom Sage, executive director of the Racing and Gaming Commission, called approving the fees "the next step" in the casino gaming startup process.
"This is huge for our state," he said.
Sage has previously said he expects it will take 30-60 days to process the applications, which will then have to go before the Racing and Gaming Commission for approval.
In recognition that the process will take some time and that potential casino operators can't do much without a license in place, the commission also on Thursday approved giving Sage the ability to grant provisional licenses to casino operators while applications funnel through the approval process.
Those provisional licenses, good for up to 90 days, would not authorize operators to roll out slot machines, but they would provide the documentation necessary for them to get financing, order equipment and start construction.
"The second we get the provisional licenses, we're going to break ground at both locations," McNally said.
She said officials are shooting for a groundbreaking in July in Lincoln.
Plans at Lincoln Race Course call for a $220 million casino project that would include more than 1,200 gaming stations, a 196-room hotel, event space, spa and several restaurants.
That construction project is likely to take 18-24 months to complete, but officials in Lincoln are planning to open a temporary casino floor in the existing simulcast building near U.S. 77 and West Denton Road that would have up to 300 slot machines. McNally said she expects the temporary casino space to open later this summer.
WarHorse is planning a similar casino operation at Horsemen's Park in Omaha, but a temporary or transitional facility with 800 slot machines isn't expected to open until about 10 months after construction starts.
McNally said Thursday that WarHorse is seeking to borrow $560 million to finance construction of its casinos, which also will include one in South Sioux City.
Fonner Park in Grand Island also is planning a temporary casino with about 200 slot machines that it hopes to open sometime in the fall.
The state's other tracks in Columbus and Hastings also are planning to build casinos.
Sage said only WarHorse submitted applications on Thursday.
Proposals for a half-dozen other racetracks with casinos in Nebraska are on hold after the Legislature passed a bill this spring that puts a moratorium on any new operations until the Racing and Gaming Commission completes studies of the horse racing market, the casino gambling market and the socioeconomic impact of tracks and casinos.
McNally said she "couldn't be more excited" after Thursday's Racing and Gaming Commission vote, and she praised the agency's officials and members for the work they did essentially creating a new industry in the state.
"I'm just really happy, and I'm really proud of everybody for all the hard work they did," she said.
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A Lincoln judge Thursday sentenced a 21-year-old man to jail for three years -- the most she could -- for an incident at a University of Nebraska-Lincoln fraternity house in 2019.
Landon Ludwig initially faced a first-degree sexual assault charge, but he ultimately pleaded no contest to two counts of child abuse and criminal trespassing, all misdemeanors, as part of a plea deal.
Deputy Lancaster County Attorney Christopher Reid said while a plea agreement was reached resulting in a significant reduction in charges, incarceration still was appropriate.
Reid said the victim was an articulate, young college student who "found herself someplace she did not want to be when these events took place." He said she was unable to stop it or successfully resist.
According to court records, she told University Police she had been raped by Ludwig late Oct. 12, 2019, at Sigma Phi Epsilon fraternity.
Ludwig wasn't a member of the fraternity or a student at UNL. But they both ended up at the chapter house at 601 N. 16th St., after police broke up an off-campus party in the North Bottoms.
Security cameras caught footage of the two walking through the house and into an upstairs room, with the woman stumbling and having trouble maintaining her balance.
She told police Ludwig turned off the lights, took off her clothes and his, and pushed her down when she tried to leave and sexually assaulted her. She went to Bryan West Campus the next night and reported it.
In court Thursday, Ludwig declined a chance to speak before sentencing. But his attorney, Seth Morris, argued for probation, pointing to his lack of criminal record before this.
Lancaster County District Judge Darla Ideus said the circumstances giving rise to the charges were very serious and disturbing.
"You stated that you thought the victim was the person to blame. You said truthfully, Mr. Ludwig, you think you are the victim in this case," she said.
She also pointed to comments he had made during a pre-sentence interview with a probation officer where he described laws as suggestions because some don't align with his personal views.
Ideus said the statements convinced her he was not a good candidate for probation.
"Sir, you have shown a complete lack of appreciation for the impact your actions had on this victim," the judge said.
Ideus said in a statement the woman said she wasn't the same person she was 2½ years ago. She used to be able to trust people and think they would do the right thing. She never thought people would have the intention to hurt someone.
The woman said while Ludwig would get a finite amount of time to serve, she faces lifelong emotional damage.
Ideus sentenced Ludwig to a year at the Lancaster County Department of Corrections on each of the three charges. With credit for good-time, he will have to serve 190 days in jail on each.
The 15-year-old shot into a car outside the stadium, causing a grazing gunshot wound to the left side of the 17-year-old victim's face, police said in court records. The feud stemmed from a stolen vape cartridge.
The top official at Nebraska’s second-largest state prison got reassigned to an assistant warden role at a different facility in November. Then he left the department to run a county jail in Indiana.
Police found a .44-caliber revolver, an AR-15 style rifle, a Hopkins & Allen forehand model 1901 revolver and a Smith & Wesson M&P 9mm semi-automatic handgun concealed on three of the boys, a 12-, 14- and 16-year-old.
The station, originally built in 1958 and designed to house only four firefighters, has deteriorated from antiquated to unsafe in recent years as it's housed a crew of 10, Lincoln Fire Chief Dave Engler said.
The significant police presence near 13th and D streets, which included an armored sheriff's office vehicle, continued for several hours. A loud bang was heard by reporters in the area around 4:30 p.m.
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A man was arrested Thursday afternoon after a standoff that lasted several hours at a house near 13th and D streets.
Law enforcement officers with the Lincoln Police Department, Lancaster County Sheriff's Office and U.S. Marshals Service gathered outside the Lincoln home Thursday afternoon in what the police department called a "tactical situation."
The significant police presence, which included an armored sheriff's office vehicle, continued for several hours. Authorities communicated with the man through a megaphone, urging him to come out of the home. A loud bang was heard by reporters in the area around 4:30 p.m.
SWAT and K-9 units entered the house around 5 p.m. and came out with a young man in handcuffs around 5:45 p.m.
The sheriff's office said he was arrested on a weapons related warrant. No injuries were reported.
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Evelyn Mejia is a news intern and current sophomore at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. She covers breaking news and writes feature stories about her community.
A neighbor called police and reported the 41-year-old man had stepped out onto his front porch and fired a handgun into an adjacent field while watching seven kids.
The 15-year-old shot into a car outside the stadium, causing a grazing gunshot wound to the left side of the 17-year-old victim's face, police said in court records. The feud stemmed from a stolen vape cartridge.
Prosecutors formally charged a 32-year-old man and 31-year-old woman with manslaughter and first-degree assault on Monday, four days after they allegedly confronted and killed a 57-year-old in a property dispute, police said in court records. | https://journalstar.com/news/local/crime-and-courts/watch-now-man-arrested-after-standoff-that-lasted-several-hours-near-downtown-lincoln/article_e83bfa4c-75cd-5396-89fa-6b98dbfd67ef.html | 2022-06-02T23:49:34 | 1 | https://journalstar.com/news/local/crime-and-courts/watch-now-man-arrested-after-standoff-that-lasted-several-hours-near-downtown-lincoln/article_e83bfa4c-75cd-5396-89fa-6b98dbfd67ef.html |
Honeybees, windmills, cottonwood trees and Chimney Rock were among several design options submitted for Nebraska's next license plate.
After rejecting vibrant blue skies, classic sunsets and an all black option, a design featuring a mosaic plucked from the floor of the state Capitol was ultimately selected.
Known as the "Genius of Creative Energy," the mosaic features planets, suns, moons and stars. It will be displayed on an estimated 8 million license plates from 2023-2028, according to Rhonda Lahm, director of the state's department of motor vehicles.
The plate was chosen for its nod to Nebraska's rich history, which is told in various art forms throughout the Capitol.
Several other design options alluded to the relationship between the rural and urban aspects of Nebraska with city sky lines, cornfields and farm houses — themes that have been used for the state's license plates in the past.
"I think a lot of people around the country know that Nebraska is an agricultural state, and that has certainly been the theme of many of our license plates in the past," Gov. Pete Ricketts said Tuesday at a news conference.
Other options honed in on the celebration of Arbor Day, featuring blue skies, green grass and flourishing trees.
Another focused on Nebraska's state insect: the honeybee. With a yellow border and honeycomb design, the plate also was emblazoned with the saying "the Western Honey Bee State."
A third design kept things simple with a black background and white lettering.
When searching for the next license plate, first lady Susanne Shore and others working on the project had to be wary of certain limitations set by the Legislature.
Shore had to make certain font, letter and number sizes, colors and visibility levels were up to code — which is not something she initially anticipated.
“I originally thought when we started that you just find a nice attractive image and stylistically plop it on that plate and you’re ready to go. I couldn’t have been more wrong," Shore said during the news conference.
The chosen plate design was instantly put under public scrutiny with mixed opinions surfacing across social media platforms, but Shore is satisfied with the decision.
“I think it’s incredibly unique and I’m willing to stand behind it," she said. "It’s inevitable that there’s going to be criticism. It’s sort of a state sport in every state to criticize the license plate. I think time will show that this will become a very beloved license plate.”
Two Lincoln women, ages 20 and 22, died at the scene. Police Chief Teresa Ewins, who spoke at a press conference Monday afternoon, declined to name the women, who she said have been identified.
A few years back, a curious woman in Lincoln set out to find out more about the old house she loved. Elle Stecher found answers and something better: She found Jack.
The 15-year-old shot into a car outside the stadium, causing a grazing gunshot wound to the left side of the 17-year-old victim's face, police said in court records. The feud stemmed from a stolen vape cartridge.
After nearly 40 years, The Bridge Behavioral Health will not renew its contracts with Lincoln police and other law enforcement agencies to house intoxicated people in a locked unit for up to 24 hours.
The top official at Nebraska’s second-largest state prison got reassigned to an assistant warden role at a different facility in November. Then he left the department to run a county jail in Indiana.
Police found a .44-caliber revolver, an AR-15 style rifle, a Hopkins & Allen forehand model 1901 revolver and a Smith & Wesson M&P 9mm semi-automatic handgun concealed on three of the boys, a 12-, 14- and 16-year-old.
Many Omaha school districts are losing 30-70% more educators than last year — at least 1,250 are leaving their districts. Teachers say it's because of working conditions that aren't improving. | https://journalstar.com/news/local/see-which-nebraska-license-plate-designs-didnt-get-picked-this-time-around/article_3ba3f1c1-673e-51ec-8019-35ace4b4f0c2.html | 2022-06-02T23:49:41 | 1 | https://journalstar.com/news/local/see-which-nebraska-license-plate-designs-didnt-get-picked-this-time-around/article_3ba3f1c1-673e-51ec-8019-35ace4b4f0c2.html |
MAHASKA COUNTY, Iowa — A construction worker died Wednesday after being pinned by a piece of construction equipment, according to a press release from the Mahaska County Sheriff's Office.
The incident occurred around 5 p.m. where Highway 92 meets the North Skunk River in Mahaska County.
The other workers were able to free the victim, 46-year-old Pablo Jesus Gomez-Garcia of Ottumwa, from the construction equipment. However, the Mahaska Sheriff's Office reported Gomez-Garcia "succumbed to his injuries" before first responders arrived on the scene, the release says.
The Iowa State Medical Examiner's Office will conduct an autopsy as the investigation into this incident continues. | https://www.weareiowa.com/article/news/local/construction-worker-killed-in-accident-mahaska-county-iowa-ottumwa-man/524-5723ca87-7d0d-4023-b647-1d7707d38aeb | 2022-06-02T23:52:43 | 1 | https://www.weareiowa.com/article/news/local/construction-worker-killed-in-accident-mahaska-county-iowa-ottumwa-man/524-5723ca87-7d0d-4023-b647-1d7707d38aeb |
DES MOINES, Iowa — Ema Cardenas, 14, walked home from school for the last time on April 28.
A little over a month later, her family still grieves as they try to make sense of the hit-and-run that took her away.
"She was a very kind person. She was very sweet-hearted. She was never a hater. None of that. She was super kind," said Nayellia Sandoval, Ema's sister.
The East High School student's family organized a walk Thursday starting along E University Ave to remember her and the last path she took.
They believe people in areas like this would be safer with lower speed limits in school zones, extended school zones, more speed bumps and more crosswalks.
"As you can see on University, there's more than one school. We have two private schools in the area," said Ema's mother, Anna Campos. "We are forgotten. As a city member we are forgotten in this area."
Ema's family said they are still on the search for her missing phone. They ask that anyone with information to reach out to them or the Des Moines Police Department, as that cellphone is the last missing item they have of hers. | https://www.weareiowa.com/article/news/local/family-of-14-year-old-killed-in-hit-and-run-holds-walk-to-advocate-for-change-ema-cardenas-crime/524-98acb6fe-d438-4129-b909-f37b80b90c2f | 2022-06-02T23:52:49 | 0 | https://www.weareiowa.com/article/news/local/family-of-14-year-old-killed-in-hit-and-run-holds-walk-to-advocate-for-change-ema-cardenas-crime/524-98acb6fe-d438-4129-b909-f37b80b90c2f |
BOISE, Idaho — Thursday afternoon marked the realization of an American dream. 79 people who call Idaho home are now officially citizens of the United States. These new Americans come from across the globe: Japan, Ukraine, France, Italy; all waiting to clear the final step, hearing their name and country of origin during a special citizenship ceremony.
Chief U.S. Magistrate Judge Ray Patricco presided over the ceremony at the Federal Courthouse in Boise.
“You are about to officially become a part of the fabric of our community and our democracy,” Patricco said in his remarks.
It’s easy to spot beaming smiles and tears of joy in the crowd full of family, friends, and supporters. The realization of the American dream.
“It feels really, really good. I feel proud, happy. I can’t even describe my feelings right now,” said Nadia, a new citizen originally from Afghanistan.
Nadia sat and listened to the officially ceremony with her sister, Mira, who was just steps behind her on the final path to citizenship.
“It means a lot, honestly. From where I came and who I am today and who I’ve become through all of this, 6 years living in the United States. I am really proud and happy,” Naida said.
Garline Davis left her home in Haiti about 10 years ago, her journey as an American begins on an exciting note.
“It feels like a sense of belonging and to a great nation of course, but also a sense of pride that I’m part of this humongous country that is so relevant and I can make a little mark on it, I feel very proud,” Davis said.
Davis says, of course, becoming a citizen is exciting. She will wake up tomorrow for the first time as an American citizen.
“I don’t know how I am going to feel but I know I am going to feel different. I don’t know yet, but I Know it will be good. It will be good, yes,” Davis said.
As the group of new Americans joins the country, the circumstances remind us what this United States of America is built on.
“All of us came here with the same dream, the dream of a better life for ourselves and our families,” Patricco said.
Davis says she is incredibly proud and excited to celebrate her journey.
“That is one ray of sunshine that I can send out to people out there. If you have a dream, just pursue it. If that dream is to be American, you can do it. Because, everyone can,” Davis said.
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POCATELLO, Idaho — Officials are investigating a train derailment near Pocatello Thursday morning.
15 Union Pacific train cars derailed in the company's Pocatello yard around 5:45 a.m.
Union Pacific Railroad spokesperson, Robynn Tysver, told KTVB a few of the cars were transporting cement.
No injuries occurred during Thursday's incident and cleanup is underway.
The Bannock County Sheriff's Office and Pocatello Police Department were notified following the 15-car derailment, Tysver said.
The incident remains under investigation. This story will be updated as more information becomes available.
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As Florida‘s first storm of the hurricane season makes its way across the Gulf of Mexico, it has its sites on Collier County with the bulk of the rain expected to fall there. Crews were out Thursday cleaning ditches and drain ways to prevent flooding.
However some residents who were hit hard by hurricane Irma fear they could be under water again.
Angie Halp lives in Flamingo Estates and a small creek runs through her backyard. She has seen its banks overflow on two occasions and most recently during Hurricane Irma in 2017.
“The culvert has never been clean since I lived here for 45 years. I’ve been complaining and every rainy season I’ll clean the drain myself,” Halp said.
Her neighbor, Laura Schumaker, said the home she lives in also sustained heavy flooding during Hurricane Irma because the creek overflowed into her home.
“The water was halfway up the drywall. Everything was flooded, so yes this is a big concern,” said Schumaker.
Just across town in Collier County along County Barn Road, county crews spent Thursday afternoon cleaning out ditches in Bobby Pero’s Community.
His neighborhood was also left underwater during Hurricane Irma. He said after the storm the water came up above his knees.
Dan Summers is the executive director for the Collier County Bureau of Emergency Services and said Thursday that crews were double checking some of the potential trouble spots.
Summers said the county is trying to get to as many of those spots as possible before the rain starts falling.
“There will be crews on call throughout the weekend as well,” Summers said. | https://nbc-2.com/news/local/2022/06/02/collier-county-residents-prepare-for-impact-of-potential-tropical-cyclone/ | 2022-06-03T00:01:58 | 0 | https://nbc-2.com/news/local/2022/06/02/collier-county-residents-prepare-for-impact-of-potential-tropical-cyclone/ |
Florida Department of Law Enforcement agents surrounded a home in Southeast Cape Coral for hours Thursday morning. Neighbors said around 6 am Cape Coral police responded to the 1700 block of SE 9th Terrace, off Viscaya Parkway.
They saw officers bring residents from one home outside as more than a dozen FDLE units pulled up to the home. At least two were marked as “Computer Forensics.”
Neighbors said they never would have expected waking up to something like that.
“When I did get up this morning, I came out of my bedroom and I saw out my window, there were three cars parked in the front right here. I thought that was strange,” said Victoria Laughlin, “It’s shocking to me to know that this is happening across the street over there.”
NBC2 asked FDLE what happened and if any arrests have been made. A spokesperson said it’s an investigation. | https://nbc-2.com/news/local/2022/06/02/fdle-investigation-unfolds-at-cape-coral-home/ | 2022-06-03T00:02:04 | 0 | https://nbc-2.com/news/local/2022/06/02/fdle-investigation-unfolds-at-cape-coral-home/ |
AUSTIN, Texas — To see if there’s a link between more guns and gun violence, we’re taking a look at California.
According to the CDC, California has one of the lowest rates of firearm mortality, with 8.5 deaths per 100,000 people. On the other hand, Texas has 14.2 gun deaths per 100,000 people. We spoke to David DeMatthews, associate professor at the University of Texas, who has done extensive research on school safety, about why California has a lower rate of gun deaths than Texas.
“Well, I think probably the biggest reason is there’s a lower rate of gun ownership in California. If there’s fewer guns in the population, there’s going to be a less-likely occurrence of a shooting,” he said.
DeMatthews said some of California's gun laws may also be helping.
“Preventing high-risk individuals from accessing guns in the first place, having more robust and stricter background checks, waiting periods and limits on assault-style weapons,” he said.
Some of the gun laws California has that Texas does not are mandatory background checks, even if you're a private seller. In Texas, you're only subject to background checks if you're buying through a licensed dealer.
In California, they restrict open carry, while in Texas you can openly carry and, if you're 21, you don't need a permit to carry a handgun. Also in California, they banned high-capacity magazines, while in Texas they have not.
However, Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has said that areas like Chicago and New York disprove that stricter gun laws means less gun violence. DeMatthews rebutted that by saying, “it’s not about a city’s policy. It’s state policies and it’s different states' policies. Looser gun laws in Illinois or other parts of the Midwest could contribute to guns moving into Chicago and other American cities.”
DeMatthews suggests Texas could implement red flag laws, which would allow police to temporarily take someone's guns if they are a threat to someone or themselves.
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HOUSTON — Gov. Greg Abbott has directed the head of the Texas School Safety Center to immediately start conducting "comprehensive school safety reviews" across the state.
The reviews include working with the Texas Education Agency to do "in-person, unannounced, random intruder detection audits."
The Texas School Safety Center has been around for more than 20 years. In a letter, Abbott said the center's work and training have reached thousands of schools and millions of Texas students.
Abbott also wrote that in the wake of the Uvalde tragedy, we all need to do more.
At Texas State University, employees inside a small building on the edge of campus are leading the effort to make schools across Texas safer.
“It’s very personal to everyone who works here,” one worker said during a 2012 interview.
Texas lawmakers created the Texas School Safety Center after the Columbine High School tragedy in 1999. It’s a research center funded each year by the state budget and grants. It combines training, research and online resources to help schools develop emergency plans required by state law.
“We also, on a daily basis, work with schools and the struggles that they’re having -- let’s say with bullying, cyberbullying, gang violence -- issues that are beyond their control. Weather-related emergencies, hurricanes, tornadoes and helping them better be prepared and prepare and mitigate any of those emergencies,” the employee said.
Every three years, school districts must complete safety and security audits of their buildings. The most recent one found only about one out of every five districts in Texas have a viable active shooter policy. Uvalde’s school district was one of them.
In the letter, Abbott asked the safety center director to make sure districts:
- Review their emergency operations plan and address any safety needs
- Make sure the School Behavioral Threat Assessment Team is trained and up to speed on procedures
- Schedule all safety drills before the start of the next school year
- Assess how they allow access to campus
- Report back to the safety center by Sept. 9
The Texas School Safety Center said it received Abbott's letter and “shares his desire to ensure the safety and security of our schools. TxSSC is designing a program and action items to specifically address the governor’s directives within the prescribed timelines.”
A spokesperson said they couldn’t do an interview because their staff’s schedules are devoted to programming and initiatives right now. The center will also not comment on the Robb Elementary shooting because there’s an ongoing investigation. | https://www.kvue.com/article/news/local/texas/gov-greg-abbott-texas-school-safety-center-after-uvalde-tragedy/285-458eaf51-a1fe-469b-9179-9c6c69470369 | 2022-06-03T00:08:05 | 1 | https://www.kvue.com/article/news/local/texas/gov-greg-abbott-texas-school-safety-center-after-uvalde-tragedy/285-458eaf51-a1fe-469b-9179-9c6c69470369 |
LANCASTER COUNTY, Pa. — Police in Lancaster County are investigating after a man reported being victimized in a dating app scam.
The Penn Township resident reported that he sent photos of himself to someone he met online, using the dating app Hinge.
The suspect, who used the Hinge profile TXXXX HXXXXXXY, asked the victim to send photos of himself. The victim said he complied, though he did not indicate whether any of the photos were explicit in nature.
Once he sent the photos, the victim reported he heard back from the suspect, who threatened to send the photos to the man's family if he did not send money.
The man had previously shared his friends list – which includes some of his family members – with the suspect, police say.
The victim told police he sent the suspect $500.
Police say this is a common online scam. They provided the victim with an incident number and advised him to take cybersecurity precautions. | https://www.fox43.com/article/news/local/lancaster-county/police-lancaster-county-hinge-dating-app-scam/521-bd3c2e9d-1c98-4af2-9a59-dc13e751790e | 2022-06-03T00:10:26 | 1 | https://www.fox43.com/article/news/local/lancaster-county/police-lancaster-county-hinge-dating-app-scam/521-bd3c2e9d-1c98-4af2-9a59-dc13e751790e |
DALLAS — Police made an arrest Thursday in connection to the murder of a 21-year-old, according to the Dallas Police Department.
Byron Jocania Davis, 29, has been arrested for the murder of Ohara Farmer, 21, who officers found dead on May 3. Dallas Police officers were responding to a missing persons call at 1323 E. Waco Ave. when they found Farmer dead inside a vacant residence with multiple gunshot wounds.
Police initially didn't know Farmer's identity because he didn't have any identification on him. On May 4, investigators were then able to identify him by utilizing fingerprint analysis through the Dallas County Medical Examiner's office.
The motives and circumstances surrounding this offense are still under investigation. | https://www.wfaa.com/article/news/local/arrest-made-in-murder-of-21-year-old-dallas/287-ff9bec1e-3de7-4578-83f8-a09447a2cf02 | 2022-06-03T00:10:53 | 1 | https://www.wfaa.com/article/news/local/arrest-made-in-murder-of-21-year-old-dallas/287-ff9bec1e-3de7-4578-83f8-a09447a2cf02 |
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