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The video above is a previous segment.
DALLAS (KDAF) – All you lovers of chicken wings, listen up!
In order to honor National Chicken Wing Day in the best way possible, Zaxby’s is getting ready. Wing aficionados can enjoy the great news!
“Waterfalls of ranch dressing? Check. Gobs of blue cheese? Check. Napkins? Check. An insatiable hunger for the ultimate party food, complete with a willingness to eat far beyond your comfort level? Definitely! Well then, you’re ready to take on National Chicken Wing Day on July 29. Oh, and don’t forget the full bottle of antacids,” according to National Today.
Zaxby’s is giving away free bone-in wings to all of its patrons. It’s the ideal chance to enjoy some of Zaxby’s delectable and savory wings with their BOGO.
“This National Chicken Wing Day we’re doubling down with a BOGO, so you can share the saucy,” said Patrick Schwing, chief marketing and strategy officer at Zaxby’s. “With an order of 10 Traditional Wings from Zaxby’s this Friday and Saturday, you can enjoy twice the flavor with an additional order for free.”
The offer is valid from July 28 through July 29 for Zax Rewardz™ members only and can be redeemed by ordering ahead through the app or online. On National Chicken Wing Day, don’t pass up this delicious offer and visit your neighborhood Zaxby’s to enjoy their mouthwatering wing selections.
Zaxby’s is the perfect place to treat your taste buds to some memorable chicken wings!
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CLARKSTON, Ga. — Editor's note: The video in this story is from a previous report.
The City of Clarkston is hosting a town hall for residents Thursday night.
The community meeting will take place at the Clarkston Community Center from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. It will be an opportunity for council members to respond to criticism following a work session earlier this week where residents confronted their council members and city manager at City Hall.
On Tuesday, residents expressed frustrations about the current state of the Clarkston Police Department. Some blamed a "dysfunctional government" for chasing away police officers and putting residents' lives at risk.
The Clarkston Police Department is expected to be down, soon, to nine officers, which is less than half of the 21 officers the department needs.
One of the residents bluntly told the council members to fix it.
"I don’t care how much money you pay me, I wouldn’t work for this city,” he said as he raised his arm and pointed across the room at each of the councilmembers. “You guys are to blame, every single one of you. Clarkston is a dumpster fire. It’s your fault.”
Earlier this week, 11Alive spoke to Councilman Jamie Carroll about the issues with the police department. He is an advocate for increasing officer pay.
"It's a crisis," Carroll said. "It's a really serious situation for our city, for public safety."
For 11Alive's previous coverage on the issues with Clarkston and its police force, see below:
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LOCUST GROVE, Ga. — The founder of a now embattled Locust Grove animal sanctuary is backing a state senator's call for an investigation into the shelter's ownership.
In a prepared statement through an attorney, the founder of Noah's Ark, Jama Hedgecoth pointed to the animal sanctuary's current leadership as the root of concern.
"When Noah’s Ark was founded the focus of our mission was providing a sanctuary for all of God’s creatures," Hedgecoth said. "When Shelly Lakly came to Noah’s Ark as President, she changed the focus of the mission from care for the animals to money."
Hedgecoth's strong words come after state Sen. Emanuel Jones of District 10 addressed a letter to Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr calling for an in-depth investigation into Noah's Ark, citing its closure after a massive avian flu outbreak that left hundreds of birds dead among animal abuse allegations.
"The Noah's Ark Animal Sanctuary has recently been met with public controversy and complaints can be attributed to Shelly Lakly's term as president of the facility," Jones wrote.
Hedgecoth echoed Jones' words with a more pointed statement.
"Shelly Lakly is more concerned with money than she is with ensuring the safety of the animals in the care of Noah’s Ark," she said.
The founder of the animal sanctuary said under her tenure, animals were cared for and it operated for years without citations from law enforcement or agencies.
"I want the animals to be safe and well cared for. It is what I have worked almost my entire adult life for," Hedgecoth said, adding it is a sentiment Jones, "an important advocate for the animals and the true mission of Noah's Ark" shares. She said that Jones' letter is an expression of community concerns.
Noah's Ark has since responded to the senator's letter, saying it has made "tremendous progress," since the bird flu outbreak.
"We welcome a visit from Attorney General Chris Carr to learn about and share our progress with his team," the sanctuary said in a statement, also inviting Jones to tour the facility.
The animal sanctuary's statement said it is working to enhance the facility.
"We feel it's time for the Senator to stop dredging up issues that were resolved months ago and instead engage with the current Noah's Ark team with an open mind for the evolution and future of what Noah's Ark will become — a better place to continue our vital mission of providing a safe haven for animals in need," the sanctuary's statement said.
Hedgecoth however warns of responses to criticism of Noah's Ark.
"Shelly Lakly has not been transparent about the current conditions at Noah’s Ark and has often retreated behind a veil of prepared statements," she said.
To read the senator's letter in full and Noah's Ark response, click this story.
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ROSWELL, Ga. — The roads in the Willow Springs community in Roswell have painted lines on each side for people to walk and bike.
However, some people said they need more and want sidewalks in hopes of making the neighborhood safer as traffic increases.
The push for safety was heightened after a hit-and-run in April 2023 that left two women in their 70s with serious injuries.
The president of the HOA, Bob Evers, told 11Alive both women are still in wheelchairs.
“We want the city to do the right thing and just get out of the way and enable sidewalks, said Evers as he stood across from where the women were hit.
One of the women who was injured, Angela Sheaffer, sent the following statement to 11Alive:
“I also know that we were struck with full force, so we clearly didn’t see it coming. Our impact dented the windshield, broke the passenger headlight leaving pieces of it in the street, and broke off the side mirror. My friend and I are lucky to be alive. It will be several months before we may be able to walk again, let alone be in the physical condition we were at the time of the accident. There are physical scars and changes that will never heal.”
Evers said they have been trying for years to get the city to put in sidewalks.
“Unfortunately, there is blood on their hands now because we warned them this was going to happen,” Evers said.
Evers sent 11Alive Ring doorbell footage of the accident before pointing out right where it happened.
“They were like snowplowed, up in the air, both hit the windshield and then rolled over,” Evers said. “And they landed right on the curb right there.”
Evers said they proposed and designed a sidewalk that runs on the interior side of the 3.5-mile loop in the neighborhood that he said gets a lot of traffic due to people using it as a cut through.
He explained they did a survey of the neighborhood and said a majority of people agreed they would pay for the sidewalk.
11Alive’s Molly Oak spoke with Roswell Mayor Kurt Wilson on Thursday about the neighborhood’s concerns. He said there have been a lot of conversations about sidewalks in the community and said the city did a trial with the four-foot striped lanes on both sides of the street.
“It really is a HOA (issue). It’s a neighborhood issue. The city is not in the business of putting sidewalks in private neighborhoods throughout the city,” the mayor said. “I will tell you though we’ll support it and will do anything to facilitate it.”
The mayor said if the community is willing to pay for the sidewalks, then the city will back them.
“I’d say if they have the money to pay for the sidewalks in, they should get the sidewalks done,” Wilson said. “100% the city will support that all day long.”
Evers said they plan to meet with the city on Monday to further voice their concerns.
As for the driver of the car, police arrested and charged the 17-year-old.
Police said the investigation is now in the hands of the Fulton County District Attorney for prosecution.
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Severe thunderstorm watch in effect for south-central Pennsylvania as heatwave continues
South-central Pennsylvania has a severe thunderstorm watch until 11 p.m. tonight, according to the National Weather Service in State College.
The watch includes Adams, Lebanon and York counties.
The area is experiencing a heatwave that is expected to last through Saturday. As of 4:30 p.m., it was 92 degrees in York, but the heat index was 101 degrees.
Showers and thunderstorms are possible today, and some of them could be severe, the weather service predicts.
Friday is expected to be even hotter with a high of 98 degrees in York. The heat index could reach 105 degrees, according to the weather service.
More showers and thunderstorms are in the forecast for Friday and Saturday as well.
In the forecast:Ready for 106-degree-like temperatures? Heatwave coming to central Pa. this week
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Smiley reverses stance on block parties at PVDFest. Here's why
"I tried not to be stubborn and heard from folks that this was something they really enjoyed, and so [we] made adjustments as necessary," Smiley said.
Mayor Brett Smiley reversed his decision to bar block parties from this year's PVDFest, deciding to allow them for one night only.
On Thursday, the mayor's office put out a press release with new details on the lineup of performers for the three-day festival that will run from Sept. 8 through Sept. 10. Buried in the release was an announcement that businesses would be allowed to apply for block party permits and make use of their parking lots on the first day of the festival. Though there isn't much time to apply. Applications are being accepted now through Aug. 7. The permit will allow businesses to stay open until 2 a.m. if music is turned off at 1 a.m.
"I heard the feedback from the community and I’m not afraid to say it when I got something wrong," Smiley said during an unrelated press briefing after his announcement emerged. "It was clear when we made the first announcements over a month ago that many members of the community were sorely disappointed that they weren’t able to have parties downtown during the festival and certainly heard from business owners who were disappointed in the potential loss of revenue."
More:Announcing PVDFest headliners, mayor says he is putting focus back on the arts
Smiley brought major changes to PVDFest
That's a significant change in tune from mid-June when Smiley said there would be a ban on the block parties that were common under the Elorza administration. He also banned open containers and switched the location of the festival from downtown to an area along the Providence River, bringing major changes to his predecessor's pet project.
At the time, Smiley said the changes were about focusing more on the arts and less on drinking. He also raised concerns that there would not be enough police staffing to handle block parties in addition to the festival itself. However, as of Thursday, Smiley said he consulted with police and came to the conclusion that staffing would be sufficient to handle the parties only for the festival's first day as there will be no WaterFire events that night – something that is being combined with PVDFest this year.
Open container ban at PVDFest remains
The ban on open containers will remain strict. Smiley said block partiers can drink at the venues they're attending, but cannot walk their drinks over to a different party. They will have to dump them instead.
Police Chief Col. Oscar Perez expressed support for the mayor's turnabout, and felt the situation still allowed police to ensure safety for festival goers.
"I tried not to be stubborn and heard from folks that this was something they really enjoyed, and so [we] made adjustments as necessary," Smiley said. "This was the balance between what we could actually do and feel like we could do safely, [and] actually respond to community feedback that we heard."
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Lawsuit alleges smells from Woonsocket sewage plant are a nuisance
WOONSOCKET – The smells that come from the city's wastewater treatment plant and an associated sludge incinerator have been so bad that sometimes Joshua Hoye can't go outside without feeling sick.
Maurice Doire leaves during the day for respite, but at night, when he's back home, the odors keep him from sleeping.
“Our whole neighborhood smells like an open cesspool, or at times like chemicals in the air,” he said, according to a class-action lawsuit filed Wednesday in federal court in Providence.
Hoye and Doire are the lead plaintiffs in the suit, which is seeking damages for the impact of persistent odors on them and potentially thousands of others who live around the facilities located near the Blackstone River in the center of Woonsocket.
“Plaintiffs’ properties have been, and continue to be, repeatedly invaded by noxious odors on occasions too numerous to list individually,” the complaint says.
The lawsuit was filed against Jacobs Engineering, a Texas-based firm that the city has hired to operate the treatment plant, and Synagro, the Maryland company that owns the incinerator.
Synagro said it is aware of the complaint but declined further comment.
“Synagro has not been served with the complaint as of this time and therefore it is premature to comment on the specific details or merits of the case,” the company said in a statement.
Jacobs did not respond to a request for comment.
Trouble has been brewing for years
Neighbors have long complained about smells from around the treatment plant and incinerator. The problem grew worse over the last two years as aging equipment repeatedly failed.
It came to a head over several days last March when the treatment plant discharged partially treated wastewater into the Blackstone. A passerby reported the spill to authorities after smelling raw sewage in the river.
The incident prompted the state Department of Environmental Management to issue a no-contact warning for the river. It wasn't the first time it had happened, and, with state officials frustrated with the lack of progress, the office of Attorney General Peter Neronha filed suit, alleging repeated violations of the Clean Water Act and other environmental laws.
The plant treats between 6 million and 9 million gallons of wastewater daily, making it the fourth-largest treatment plant in the state. It treats waste not only from Woonsocket but also from a host of surrounding communities.
Sludge from the plant is dewatered and incinerated at the Synagro facility along with truckloads from other cities and towns in Rhode Island and Massachusetts.
The leftover liquid goes back to the wastewater plant for further treatment, but that process encountered difficulties after the breakdown last spring of what’s known as a gravity thickener, which is designed to remove any remaining solids.
It meant that more solids than usual were entering the plant, overwhelming its filtration systems and causing sewage that is only partially treated to enter the river.
Synagro and Jacobs brought in temporary equipment to address the problem, and the city is set to make permanent repairs.
The lawsuit argues that the companies haven’t done enough to address the problems. The complaint alleges that the odors are harming residents’ quality of life and property values.
More than 75 other households have contacted the lawyers representing Hoye and Doire about the odors, according to the complaint.
“The odors that are smelled on a daily basis smell like I live across from a large city dump on a 90-degree day,” Hoye said, according to the complaint.
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A Fort Wayne man accused of shooting his girlfriend and leaving her in life-threatening condition was acquitted Thursday.
A jury found Christopher Harris, 35, not guilty of aggravated battery, battery and criminal recklessness. The sentencing enhancement for allegedly using a gun in the shooting was dismissed as a result.
Harris was charged days after the shooting on Sept. 9, 2019.
Police were first called to the home Harris and the victim shared when he called 911 to report a domestic battery, according to a probable cause affidavit written by Fort Wayne Police Detective Roy Sutphin. He told police the woman hit him multiple times with a Crown Royal bottle.
Harris had a cut above his left eye and below his right eye, court documents said. After the alleged battery, Harris told police, he grabbed a handgun to scare the woman.
Shortly after responding to the home, police learned the woman admitted herself to a hospital with gunshot wounds, records said. They returned to the home to talk to Harris, who told police he fired his gun to scare the woman.
Harris said he was on an elevated surface when he fired the gun and pointed at the woman’s hip, records said. The woman’s gunshot wounds were in her elbow and abdomen.
On the 911 call, Harris could be heard saying he was going to take someone’s life if they put their hands on him again.
“They touch me one more time, I’m killing them,” Harris said. “You throw that bottle at me, I’m shooting you.”
He then said “throw it” several times.
A sound Sutphin believed to be a gunshot was then heard, records said. Harris then said he had a gun but that he did not shoot anyone.
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Check your tickets: $2 million Powerball ticket sold in Simpsonville. Here's what to know.
On Thursday, July 27, the South Carolina Education Lottery announced that a South Carolina Powerball player in Simpsonville is holding a ticket worth $2 million in Wednesday night's drawing.
The ticket was sold at KC Mart #7 located on 303 Lee Vaughn Road in Simpsonville.
This is the same store that sold a $1.5 billion Mega Millions ticket back in 2018.
The ticket sold matched all five white ball numbers drawn but missed the red Powerball number. The ticket holder purchased Powerplay for an extra $1, increasing the $1 million prize to $2 million.
The odds of matching five white balls are 1 in 11,688,054.
The details of Simpsonville's winning ticket are:
Powerball – Wednesday, July 263 - 16 - 40 - 48 - 60 Powerball: 14
Over 10,000 South Carolina players hold tickets from $4 up to $2 million. Please check your tickets. Players have 180 days from the date of the drawing to claim their prizes.
Saturday night’s estimated Powerball drawing is $60 million.Mega Millions will draw for its fifth largest jackpot on Friday night, worth an estimated $910 million.
For information regarding claiming prizes, visit sceducationlottery.com.
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ORONO -- The invasive Japanese Beetle has caused havoc for many homeowners and gardeners.
This year, researchers have noticed a change in the beetles usual patterns, along with record high numbers.
As far back as the 1960's, Japanese Beetles have been feeding on roses, raspberries, grapes, high-bush blueberries, and many more plants and weeds in Maine.
Jim Dill, the Director of UMaine's Diagnostics and Research Lab, is noticing a new trend with these beetles, that has left him with more questions than answers.
"This year I've seen them feeding on plants that I've never seen them feeding on like azaleas, and actually rhubarb leaves, which is highly unusual for them," said Dill. "I have no reason as to why they are doing that."
The Japanese Beetles burrow their eggs underground over the winter, and come late June, the eggs hatch and begin feeding and reproducing at alarming rates.
Because of this, it's turning one Old Town resident's once beautiful roses and music-boxes, into a ghost of what once was.
To get rid of the beetles, Dill recommends placing special traps far enough away from what you want to protect, as well as placing them in soapy water. He also recommends lawn friendly nematodes or insecticides.
One glimmer of hope researchers are giving gardeners for this year, is that the invasion will be done in just a few short weeks.
"As I say it's a double edge sword with this particular critter," said Dill. "Because the grub is a lawn pest, and the adults feed on a whole range of plants."
For more information on Japanese Beetles and what you can do, click here.
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Festival passes are available for purchase for $89, which includes admission to all venues for all three days, plus the Late Night Afterparties. On Sept. 1 the price goes up to $99.
Festival passes are available for purchase for $89, which includes admission to all venues for all three days, plus the Late Night Afterparties. On Sept. 1 the price goes up to $99.
In fall of 2022, Duck Club, the founders of Boise’s annual Treefort Music Festival, launched Flipside Fest, a new local arts and music festival in Garden City, sort of mini-Treefort style. According to a press release about its return, Flipside will be back in its old Garden City haunts with events slated Sept. 22-24, and featuring more than 70 artists and bands from Boise and around the country, as well as a few international artists.
Like its bigger and older sibling, Treefort, Flipside Fest doesn’t take place in a single venue; it’s spread throughout Garden City’s Surel Mitchell Live-Work-Create district. Participating venues include Visual Arts Collective, Barbarian Brewing, Coiled Wines, Push & Pour, Roots Market, Sandbar at Riverside Hotel, Somewhere Bar, Surel’s Place and Telaya Wine Co.
Headlining Flipside Fest on Friday, Sept. 22, is electronic artist George Clanton, Australian “psych-surf-farm rockers” Babe Rainbow and dance pop siblings, Frost Children. Saturday’s headliners are The Walkmen, who also played in Boise 10 years ago at Treefort’s second annual festival in 2013, and the Japanese indie quartet, CHAI. The festival closes out on Sunday with Los Angeles-based punk rock band The Regrettes headlining the main stage.
Festival passes are available for purchase for $89, which includes admission to all venues for all three days, plus the Late Night Afterparties. On Sept. 1 the price goes up to $99. Single-day passes are $49 and kids under 4 get in free.
Check out Duck Club’s “Flipside Fest 2023” playlist on Spotify to get a taste of what’s to come. You can purchase passes and find additional information about the festival at flipsidefest.com.
FLIPSIDE FEST 2023 COMPLETE LINEUPThe Walkmen, The Regrettes, George Clanton, Babe Rainbow, CHAI, Magic Sword, Eggy, Frost Children, Cable Ties, Roar, Iguana Death Cult, Spoon Benders, De Lux (DJ set), The Shivas, 26fix, The Red Pears, Sego, Pixie and the Partygrass Boys, Jeff Crosby, Harmless, Angel Abaya, Death’s Dynamic Shroud, Club Chow, Lobo Lara, Afrosonics, Healing Potpourri, Moon Owl’s Mages, Mexican Slum Rats, 60 Juno, Causeway, Chief Broom, Blix, Plum Vision, Nick Delffs, Mungo, Hillfolk Noir, St. Terrible, Lonesome Jetboat Ramblers, Rat Champion, Ealdor Bealu, RahKeem, Sheep Bridge Jumpers, Crush The Monster, Mandias, The BOMB Pulse, Floating Witch’s Head, Trauma Kit, aka Belle, Ryan Curtis, Papas, Sunsmith, Bittermint, Dan Costello, Strangelily, Aterrima, Orographic, Josh Mansell, Wet Pet, Nuppeppo, Petal Party, Porcelain Tongue, Mall Goth Moths, Bone Haus, No Can Fly, Bet On Red, The Madcap Laughs, Bailey Allen Baker, Boise Rock School, xox, Tyrus Newell, Moon Reservoir, Trippy Hearts, Rodeo Screams, Data Lake, Black Spring.
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Police investigating suspicious death in Boise IDAHO PRESS STAFF newsroom@idahopress.com Jul 27, 2023 2 hrs ago Comments Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Support Local Journalism If you value these stories, please consider subscribing. Subscribe Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Police have made an arrest related to a suspicious death in Boise.Boise police tweeted Thursday that the death occurred in the area of Amity Road, near Market and Production streets. “The scene is secure and one person is in custody,” the tweet says.No other information was available; the department said more information will be released as the investigation continues. Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Featured Local Savings Recommended for you Load comments Enter our Current Contests! Newsletter Signup Sign up today for one of our great newsletters and get headlines right in your inbox every morning. Sign up now! Trending Now Boise police shoot, kill 'armed subject' in North End Coroner identifies Lucky Peak drowning victim Canyon County commissioners uphold decision against 5,000-seat amphitheater in Caldwell Upscale resort in McCall faces lawsuits over reports of sexual misconduct by employees, guest Ada County Highway District makes changes to downtown Boise intersection in hopes of improving safety Latest e-Edition To view our latest e-Edition, click the image on the left. Archive Search the complete digital archives for all papers in the Pioneer News Group. Visit the Archives
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There is likely circulation of the West Nile virus "throughout Canyon County," according to the county's mosquito abatement district.
The virus has been detected in 21 mosquitos in 13 sites in Canyon County, according to a Thursday press release. The latest positive detections were made this week.
“Surveillance data suggests virus circulation throughout Canyon County,” Jim Lunders, Director of the Canyon County Mosquito Abatement District, said in the release. The district routinely monitors more than 100 locations in the county, the release said.
The following actions can be taken to reduce the risk of exposure to West Nile virus, which can cause head and body aches, joint pains, vomiting, diarrhea, and in some cases, death:
Eliminate or treat all sources of standing water that can be a breeding ground for biting mosquitoes, such as flooded fields, birdbaths, wading and swimming pools not in use, clogged gutters, and old tires. If it holds water for seven days, it can produce mosquitoes.
Wear repellents while outdoors at dusk and dawn when mosquitoes are most active.
Wear long-sleeved shirts and long pants when in mosquito-infested areas.
Use mosquito repellents containing DEET, Oil of Lemon Eucalyptus, Picaridin or 2-undecanone, making sure to follow the directions on the container.
Make sure all screen doors and windows are in good repair and fit tightly.
Vaccinate horses for WNv, WEE, and other diseases.
Use EPA-registered residual insect sprays on horses, making sure to follow the directions on the container.
Have your livestock watering troughs stocked with mosquitofish for free by submitting a service request to the Canyon County Mosquito Abatement District.
Notify the District at 208-461-8633 if you have a site that is too large to be eliminated so it can be properly treated.
“With the increased risk of West Nile virus it is imperative the public help us reduce the mosquito population by eliminating larval habitat around their homes,” Lunders said.
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The Richmond Police Department on Thursday released the video in connection with a January shooting of a suspect, who died earlier this month.
Douglas Price, 61, of Richmond , succumbed to complications on July 12 while receiving treatment in a local hospital related to the Jan. 9 incident.
Richmond Chief of Police Rick Edwards had promised that he would release video evidence from incidents of officer-involved shootings that result in the fatal use of force as a matter of public policy.
The police department, in a news release, said by disclosing the information and it was in keeping with the "department’s core value and commitment to maintaining trust and legitimacy through transparency."
Edwards first briefed the media about this incident on Jan. 9 and again on Jan. 25.
In a statement that accompanied the video, the police said, "Factual information within the video related to the fatal use of force during a narcotics-related search warrant operation by the Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) team of the Richmond Police Department includes body-worn camera footage and relevant imagery depicting the actions and events leading up to and including the critical incident and use of force."
Video shows police negotiators announcing the search warrant on the loudspeaker for several minutes before entering the home, again announcing themselves, and the suspect brandishing a firearm upon officer entry. Following the gunfire, medically certified police officers aided Price.
Police said evidence and materials seized as a result of the narcotics-related search warrant are sealed as part of the pending investigation that spans multiple jurisdictions.
The RPD has been told that the Office of the Commonwealth Attorney has declined to prosecute the officer involved in this incident. After an internal policy review, the officer is back on active duty.
Back in January, the department was attempting to serve a search warrant at a home in the 3300 block of McGuire Drive. After setting up a perimeter and RPD vehicles flashing emergency lights, police said there were repeated attempts to contact anyone in the house via a PA system and ordering them to exit the structure.
Police said after no one responding to the announcements, the door to the house was breached and Price was observed allegedly brandishing a firearm at an officer in the doorway, and the officer fired his department-issued firearm at Price, striking him. Price was given first aid before being transported to a local hospital before he died July 12.
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31 photos from the Times-Dispatch archives
In September 1984, the Empire Theatre on Broad Street in downtown Richmond reopened with a gala and performance from the Richmond Symphony. Opened in 1911, the Empire closed and reopened many times since its founding. It is now known as the Sara Belle and Neil November Theatre and is home to the Virginia Rep.
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In December 1951, Mrs. Herbert Flax showed her daughter, Susan April, how to light candles on the menorah in celebration of Hanukkah at Temple Beth Israel in Richmond. Flax was chairwoman of Women’s Club gift shop.
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In June 1972, residents of a neighborhood in the town of Columbia, in Fluvanna County, stood at the end of a flooded street off state Route 6. The remnants of Hurricane Agnes brought some of the worst flooding in decades to many parts of the state, including Richmond.
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In January 1954, Mrs. Elvira Daves (right), postmistress of Sabot in Goochland County, turned over the day’s mail to Mrs. Cy Williams. In the article that accompanied this photo, Daves said she and her husband planned to leave the village soon, and the Williams family would have to find new tenants for the post office and general store.
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In January 1973, a young customer explored the offerings at the Carter’s Dry Goods and Notions store on Oregon Hill in Richmond. An accompanying article said the store’s biggest attraction was the penny candy counter — and some of the busiest times were after school, when children streamed in the after getting off the bus.
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In September 1945, the sound of the bell summoned students to George Wythe School in Richmond on the first day of class.
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In early December 1954, 3-year-old Joe Corman surveyed a row of Christmas trees at a lot off the Petersburg Pike. According to the accompanying caption, these trees were an early shipment from Northern states.
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In March 1985, the Diamond was in the late stages of construction. The 12,500-seat baseball stadium on the Boulevard in Richmond was set to open a month later for the new season. Compared with Parker Field, the Diamond offered more seating, concessions, restrooms and boxes where guests could host parties while watching the game.
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In May 1965, Lady Bird Johnson played tourist with a movie camera during a trip to Monticello near Charlottesville. The first lady was on a two-day tour of Virginia attractions, in part to promote the beautification of public places. Her trip began with the dedication of the first highway rest area in Virginia on Interstate 95 at Dumfries. After Monticello, she traveled to Abingdon and attended the Barter Theatre.
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This December 1984 image shows the Bolling Haxall House on East Franklin Street at Third Street in downtown Richmond. The Italianate mansion, built in the 1850s by one of Richmond’s wealthiest residents, Bolling Walker Haxall, was sold in 1900 to the local Woman’s Club, which remains based there. The building is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
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In March 1964, two Chickahominy tribe members in Charles City County worked on a small farm. Leonard Adkins (left) also was a teacher, and Wilfred Holmes was a student. An article that accompanied this photo reviewed population trends among Virginia’s Indian tribes.
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In December 1954, cars on the left side of East Franklin Street near Fifth Street in downtown Richmond weren’t parked — they were stacked up for more than three blocks waiting to turn on Seventh Street or get to a nearby parking garage on Grace Street. This scene was typical for a weekend shopping day during the holiday season.
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In September 1948, Richmond men registered for the draft at Chandler Junior High School in Richmond. An accompanying article reported that 9.5 million men ages 18 to 25 were expected to register between mid-August and mid-September in Virginia.
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In December 1974, young members of Temple B’nai Shalom lighted candles on the menorah in celebration of Hanukkah. The synagogue, which was on Three Chopt Road in Henrico County, later merged with Temple Beth-El in Richmond.
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In December 1973, Hal Weafer stood with one of his Christmas trees - he had been cutting down the fir balsam trees at his property in Maine and delivering them to Richmonders for 50 years. Weafer was a former first baseman for the minor-league Richmond Colts who later became a baseball umpire.
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This October 1957 image shows the High’s Ice Cream plant on West Broad Street in Richmond. Founded in Richmond by L.W. High, the company had numerous ice cream shops in Richmond, which were known for their black-and-white checkered floor tiles. The company’s opening-day special in 1932 was buy one Big Cone for 5 cents, get the second free.
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In December 1982, a celebration of the seven-day Kwanzaa holiday began at Richmond’s Hippodrome Theater with a reading of the Nguzo Saba, the seven core principles, by Jamil Mulazim. Douglas Weffer (left) and Umar Kenyatta lighted symbolic candles. Kwanzaa, derived from the Swahili term for “first fruits,” was developed as an African-American celebration in the 1960s.
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In January 1977, John Warner and Elizabeth Taylor ran through the snow with their dog Daisy. During Warner’s campaign for Senate in 1978, the couple resided in Richmond at the Berkshire Apartments on West Franklin Street. They were married in 1976 and divorced in 1982.
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In May 1952, the Richmond Motel, located at Brook Road and Lombardy Street, was undergoing an expansion. The motel opened in February of that year with eight rooms and was adding 26 more.
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In January 1973, John and Debbie Nelson were in their junior year at the Petersburg General Hospital School of Nursing. The two decided independently to become nurses, and their paths crossed in 1971 when they were students at Norfolk General Hospital. By October 1972, they were married and transferred to Petersburg General.
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In October 1949, an organ grinder and his monkey entertained a young girl at the State Fair of Virginia, held at the Atlantic Rural Exposition fairgrounds. The fair’s array of exhibits and events included motorcycle races, driving safety instruction from the state police and displays of the latest household inventions.
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In April 1960, more than 10,000 spectators attended the Richmond Virginians’ exhibition game against the New York Yankees at Parker Field in Richmond. The Vees, part of the International League, played in Richmond from 1954 to 1964 and were the AAA affiliate of the Yankees for much of that span.
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In late January 1964, W.M. McDaniel shopped for a pipe at a store in downtown Richmond. An article that accompanied the photo said that for several weeks Richmonders had been favoring pipes over cigarettes in significantly larger numbers, based on tobacco sales. The hypothesis: The Surgeon General’s report that month linked smoking to lung cancer but said cigarettes were worse than pipe smoking.
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In September 1976, more than 1,000 rafts, kayaks and canoes crowded into the Jordan Point Yacht Haven and Marina in Hopewell for the second Great James River Raft Race to benefit multiple sclerosis research and local MS projects. The race concluded across the river at Berkeley Plantation in Charles City County. Rafters were awarded prizes for speed, design originality and amount of money raised through pledges.
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In December 1966, drivers in a toll lane at the Richmond-Petersburg Turnpike’s Falling Creek interchange were greeted by a cheery holiday message instead of the usual illuminated “go” sign.
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In February 1949, W.A. Evans of the Richmond police dusted an empty ring box for fingerprints after a daring robbery of the Schwarzschild Jewelers on East Broad Street in downtown Richmond. The thieves took off with a haul of diamonds, other gems and watches — more than 1,000 pieces — with a value exceeding $200,000. Three men were caught and went to prison, though the search for most of the jewels continued long thereafter.
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In March 1963, four men played pool at the Richmond Community Action Program Senior Center at Marshall Street and Brook Road. The center gave seniors access to financial counseling, education classes and other programs.
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In March 1957, a boy and girl walked through Chesterfield County farmland with their tools, ready to help with planting. Blossoms on the nearby plum tree were signs of spring.
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In February 1952, sexton James R. Eapes rang the bell at St. John’s Episcopal Church on Church Hill in Richmond while the Rev. Robert B. Echols stood by. The toll marked the passing of Britain’s King George VI, whose death that month at age 56 led to worldwide mourning.
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In December 1963, workers in the Henrico Christmas Mother campaign sorted gifts of food and toys collected at county schools. The donations were then taken to the welfare department and distributed to needy families. The campaign also was nearing its cash contribution goal of $2,500.
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On Christmas Eve 1973, 4-year-old Greg Murphey (front) and 6-year-old brother Scott slept by the fire at their Richmond home — hoping that Santa Claus would make some noise during his visit so that they could catch him at work, filling their stockings and leaving presents under the tree.
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Amid cries of discrimination, Richmond city and state officials, organizers and community members met Thursday at Hickory Hill Community Center to contest a decision by a Republican-led election board to shutter two out of the three early voting locations.
The emergency meeting comes following the Richmond Board of Elections' 2-1 vote Wednesday afternoon to shutter Hickory Hill, 3000 E Belt Boulevard, and City Hall, 900 E Broad St., for the upcoming November election. The vote was two Republicans versus the lone Democrat.
The decision ignited a backlash among many, including Mayor Levar Stoney, Del. Jeff Bourne, D-Richmond, and members of the Richmond Chapter of the NAACP, calling it discriminatory as it will have a drastic negative impact on Black communities and those living on the poverty line who do not have easy access to polling places.
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The two locations were established in 2020 and upheld by Richmond City Council in an ordinance outlining polling places this year.
Initially, the spots were chosen along bus lines and included in order to make them more accessible to residents who do not have adequate transportation.
The Board of Elections' vote will only allow for its home office, located at 2134 West Laburnum Avenue -- a 20-30 minute drive for South Side residents. The location is also not along the city's bus route.
According to J.J. Minor III, President of the Virginia Chapter of the NAACP, the Board of Elections decision was an intentional attempt to make it difficult for Black and brown communities to cast their ballots.
“We have been here before: voter suppression, disenfranchisement, taxes. What is wrong with making it convenient for folks to vote?" Minor said. "It's always something being thrown at the folks that look like me or they consider the least."
Inside the community center Thursday afternoon, Stoney addressed a crowd of roughly 30 people comprised of both community organizers and residents.
There, he made similar remarks calling for the board to repeal its vote and questioned the legality of the appointed board's decision stating it is City Council's responsibility to determine where to host polling places.
"The Richmond Electoral Board made an intentional decision to make it harder for Black and brown Richmonders to vote," Stoney said. "There is no reason to close early voting locations. No reason at all."
In a letter sent to the Electoral Board this afternoon, Richmond City Attorney Laura Drewry stated that the board is in direct violation of state law citing that it is the responsibility of council.
The City’s Attorney, Laura Drewry wrote that the Electoral Board violated State and City code. The GOP has appointed individuals that will overlook laws to push their own agenda. An official reprimand should come from the Gov’s office and the City’s ordinance should be followed. pic.twitter.com/Sn294HeqWh
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"In addition, the board's decision, by removing these voter satellite locations as voting options, conflicts with the Council's legislative power to expand access to the polls for its voters," Drewry stated.
According to the board, the decision was a budgetary concern as the office did not want to shell out the estimated $100,000 it would cost to operate the two locations.
The electoral board faced prior controversy when it was delayed in opening the two satellite spots in 2021.
When South Side residents came out to vote, they found Hickory Hill was closed. This prompted Stoney to issue a statement calling it an “unacceptable situation.” The two locations were then opened to the public with Hickory Hill opening two weeks prior to the early voting deadline.
Michael Jones, City Council President and ninth district representative, echoed similar sentiments to the Mayor calling the current situation a repeat offense further highlighting intentionality.
"Last election cycle, they published that three locations, three sites will be used, but they only opened up one," Jones said. "We, as a council, will not ask a department to do something we have not empowered them to do."
If the board's decision is upheld, it could have a drastic impact on upcoming elections. Last year, a quarter of the votes tallied in the midterm elections were early votes.
This year, following a decision by a Richmond City Circuit Court Judge, Richmonders will have to cast their votes on a second casino referendum.
The previous referendum saw overwhelming support from South Side voters where the proposed casino would be located.
According to the Virginia Public Access Project, nearly 11,000 people cast their ballots early. Of those, a large majority came from the South Side. Now, those voters will have to travel farther to cast their ballots.
This decision comes on the heels of Gov. Glenn Youngkin's launch of a program aimed at boosting early voting. The two board votes in favor of shuttering the two locations came from registered Republicans.
As a result, both Stoney and Bourne made pleas to the governor to weigh in on the decision.
The city's Office of Elections could not be reached for comment. However, according to the electoral board's meeting schedule, an emergency meeting has been called for 10 a.m., Friday, Aug. 4.
Early voting will start Sept. 22 and conclude Nov. 5.
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The heat holds for a couple of more days in Virginia. The leading edge of some less hot and humid air, which is what passes for a cold front this time of year, comes through the state on Saturday night, putting an end to the hot spell.
Cooling showers and thunderstorms in the afternoons and evenings will be few and far between until the front comes through, although there may be some thunderstorms that develop in the middle of the night. Although we normally think about thunderstorms fading away once the sun goes down, there are occasions when they thrive overnight.
During summer days, the sun heats the ground like a pot of water on a stove, creating lots of rising air currents that extend a few thousand feet up into the atmosphere. The combination of these vertical currents with other horizontal breezes mixes and warms the air to that altitude, also creating a type of three-dimensional friction. This well-mixed part of the atmosphere during the daylight hours is known as the boundary layer.
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Once the sun sets, the mixing slows down dramatically, like turning the burner off of a stove. While the ground begins to cool, the air several hundred feet above it remains warm long into the night. This results in an atmosphere where the temperature actually increases with higher altitude, known as an inversion.
Like oil and water, air above the inversion does not mix well with air below it and, when the wind is from the southwest, its speed a few hundred feet above the ground can increase during the night, as it is no longer slowed by mixing with the air immediately below it.
This acceleration of the wind at night is known as the nocturnal jet, and it may develop the next couple of nights. This nocturnal jet, upward of 30 mph, can provide plenty of warm and humid air into developing thunderstorms deep into the night, long after the sun has set.
The nocturnal jet is more common on the Plains, but it does occasionally show up in Virginia, especially east of the mountains, so don’t be too surprised if a thunderstorm wakes you up in the middle of Friday or Saturday nights.
There is certainly enough humidity to drive the storms. With only a few days left in the month, this is the ninth consecutive July in Richmond more humid than average. For some, it may feel especially bad, as last month was among the least humid Junes on record.
Fortunately, we get another break from the high humidity to start next week as that cold front continues south and our afternoon temperatures retreat to the 80s. Looking into August suggests the dominant weather pattern this summer will return for the first half of the month. If so, our current stretch of hot days may end up being the worst of the entire summer.
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SAN ANGELO, Texas — The Lowe’s Foundation announced Thursday that Howard College San Angelo has been selected from hundreds of applicants to receive $400,000 to as part of the foundation's investment in skilled trades training infrastructure through the Gable Grants program.
The school was selected from more than 200 applicants as one of the first-ever group of colleges to win the grants to support its innovative and scalable trades training programs. The grant will be used to build a new center for a pre-apprenticeship electrical program and its soon-to-be developed plumbing program, which will be the only plumbing program offered by a West Texas college. This will allow the college to serve more students and help meet the skilled trades demand in local communities.
Fundraising efforts for the new training facility kicked off earlier this year with donations from members of the Home Builders Association of San Angelo and efforts during San Angelo Gives. More than $25,000 was raised before the grant announcement but another $375,000 was needed to start construction. The award means construction can begin immediately, which will have a ripple effect on when additional training can begin.
"Our ability to expand and deliver training to meet the increasing demand for skilled tradespeople relies heavily on the support and funding we receive from organizations such as the Lowe's Foundation and HBA of San Angelo. Their commitment to vocational education and workforce development aligns perfectly with our vision of empowering individuals with the skills they need to succeed in their careers," Pam Callan, Howard College San Angelo provost said.
HCSA is planning an official groundbreaking ceremony to take place Sept. 14.
There are still spaces available in the fall 2023 cohort of electrician training starting Aug. 14.
Call 325-481-8322 for more information about the programs available through the department of Workforce Development.
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SAN ANGELO, Texas — The Special Olympics is an organization meant to provide athletic opportunities for those with various cognitive impairments.
In San Angelo, this non-profit hosted its first ever Texas Roadhouse fundraiser July 24-27 to collect donations for members in the West Texas community.
Tip-a-cop encouraged restaurant customers to donate to the group, hosting various law enforcement coalitions including the San Angelo Police Department, Tom Green County Sheriff's Crisis Intervention Unit and the Tom Green County Sheriff's Office.
"Basically the Tom Green County Sheriff's Office partnered with the Special Olympics and we're here to support the athletes of Special Olympics to get funds for uniforms, equipment, travel...," Tom Green County Sheriff's Office operations lieutenant Quintin Williams said.
According to Williams, Special Olympics Texas-Big Country/Concho Valley offers "every sporting event you could think of."
Texas Roadhouse hosts this event nationwide but this is the first year San Angelo is participating.
The idea came about for Williams when he attended a Special Olympics conference and from there, he was able to partner with the community group.
Customers were able to come and eat as usual with an option to donate cash or scan a QR code while seated at their tables.
Special Olympics members stood at the doorways and walked throughout the restaurant encouraging donations.
On the first day of the event, the groups raised more than $23,000, inspiring this to become an annual San Angelo tradition.
"I think it's a great organization to support because not many people know about it so it's hard for them to raise money, so I think this is a great way for them to make money for the program," Williams said.
Go to specialolympicstexas to learn more.
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MATAMOROS, Tamaulipas — Buc-ee's runs on a road trip are a staple for proud Texans. They're also a spectacle for out-of-state visitors.
The Buc-ee's brand cannot be mistaken, and the Texas-based company is serious about protecting it, especially when a knock-off goes viral online. Someone in Mexico is opening a Mercado that's an off-brand version of Buc-ee's called "Buk-II's," according to a Facebook post with thousands of shares.
WFAA reached out to Buc-ee's officials regarding the post and were sent the following statement:
"The Buc-ee’s brand represents clean restrooms, freshly prepared food, and great service. Buc-ee’s has invested heavily in innovation across the company to create and maintain these award-winning guest experiences. Accordingly, Buc-ee’s will not stand as an idle spectator while others use without permission the intellectual property that Buc-ee’s has cultivated for decades."
In the photo, you see the store donning the name "Buk-II's – Supermercado" with a gopher mascot instead of the well-known Buc-ee's beaver. Here is a look at the Facebook post:
The Facebook poster, Ramon Montelongo, told MySA the store was opening in Matamoros Tamaulipas, which is about 10 minutes south of the Los Indios Texas International Bridge. Montelongo told the San Antonio publication that the store will likely sell groceries, like fruits, vegetables, and possibly national and international beers.
The photo went viral online, garnering thousands of shares, comments and reactions since it was posted on July 24.
Buc-ee's is no stranger to taking legal action to protect its brand. In 2018, Buc-ee's won a trademark lawsuit against San Antonio's Choke Canyon rest stop chain, which had a cartoon alligator logo on a yellow circle. In 2013, Buc-ee's filed a lawsuit against Chick's, a stand-alone convenience store in Bryan, Texas, which was dismissed and settled out of court. In Uvalde County, general store B&B Grocery were sued after using a tubing beaver logo.
An art installation with Buc-ee's branding was created in the West Texas town of Sanderson, but it was later taken down, according to MySA.
Buc-ee's is known for its wide array of snacks, including the highly-renowned Beaver Nuggets. There are 45 Buc-ee's locations in the United States, 34 of which are in Texas. As more locations expand from state to state, the locations continue to get bigger, like the one coming to Central Florida.
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DALLAS — The proof is in the box office: The "Barbenheimer" hype is real.
The dual release of "Barbie" and "Oppenheimer" last weekend had moviegoers flocking to the theaters.
And in the case of "Oppenheimer," some of those cinema fans are willing to watch a very early showing. You probably couldn't even call it a matinee.
The Cinemark Dallas XD and IMAX has offered "Oppenheimer" showtimes as early as 5:50 a.m., or as late as 2:30 a.m., depending on your perspective.
Or maybe you'll just pull an all-nighter and watch them back-to-back. "Barbie" has some early showings, too, including 8:15 a.m. on Sunday. But Cinemark's breakfast with "Oppenheimer," the earliest showings of which are on weekends, seems to be a result of the Dallas theater's unique offering: IMAX on film, which director Christopher Nolan has said is his preferred way to view his new blockbuster.
The Dallas Cinemark, located at 11819 Webb Chapel Road off Lyndon B. Johnson Freeway, is one of two theaters in Texas that show IMAX movies in 70mm film. The other location is in San Antonio.
Other IMAX theaters show movies on the big screen but on digital, instead of film.
Granted, most moviegoers might not notice the difference between digital and film. But if you're among those who do, you might want to set the alarm or have a midnight cup of coffee.
The only available showing in IMAX 70mm at the Dallas Cinemark on Friday is actually at 2:35 a.m. Saturday. Same goes for Saturday into Sunday morning, and no showings have tickets available Sunday during the day.
But you're in luck if you plan ahead: Next Saturday, Aug. 5, tickets are still available for a 6:50 a.m.
Coffee, with a side of nuclear physics.
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BOISE, Idaho — Boise has a vibrant and large Basque population, with the highest concentration of Basque people living in the city outside of the Basque Country. People came to Boise from the Basque Country to find opportunity, many of them were sheep herders who would stay in Boise rather than in the mountains with the sheep.
Some went back to their homes in the Basque Country, but many stayed and wrote to their friends that they should join them in Idaho.
A community was built. Over the years Basque culture has become woven into Boise's foundation. The last weekend in July, the Basque block in downtown Boise is filled with live music, dancing, sports and good food and drinks. It is all for the San Inazio Basque Festival, an annual street festival celebrated in the Basque Country and right here in Boise.
It's called San Inazio because Saint Ignatius is the Patron Saint of the Basque people. The festival is around the day of the Saint's Feast Day which falls on July 31.
Isana Bengoetxea is a board member for the Euzaldunak board. She said this is a time to let the Basque culture shine in Boise.
"It's a way to keep our culture alive here in the area, but more than that, like if you were on a basketball team that always practiced but you never had a game how long are you going to go to practice for right? So, it's kind of cool to have these big events where you get to show off and all of your hard work kind of pays off," she said.
Bengoetxea is referring to the dancers and athletes that will be performing and competing. People can head down to the Basque block anytime this weekend to see the festivities. The best part... it's free and open to everyone.
2023 San Inazio Basque Festival schedule:
Start: July 28
End: July 30
Event Categories:
Basque Center, Boiseko Gazteak, Euzkaldunak, Oinkari, Pilota, San Inazio, Txantxangorriak
Friday, July 28:
Start Time Location Event
4:00 PM Fronton Men's B League Pala Game
5:00 PM Fronton Men's A League Pala Game
5:45 PM Basque Center Friends and Family Night
7:30 PM Fronton Women's Handball Semi Final Game 1
8:00 PM Fronton Women's Handball Semi Final Game 2
Saturday, July 29:
Start Time Location Event
7:00 AM Warm Springs Golf Course Basque Open
11:00 AM Basque Block Boiseko Gazteak Basque Dancers
12:00 PM Basque Block Txan Txan Gorriak Basque Musicians
1:00 PM Basque Block Oinkari Basque Dancers
2:00 PM Fronton Mixed Pala Game
3:00 PM Fronton Women's Pala Game
4:00 PM Fronton Women's Handball Final
4:30 PM Fronton Women's Prize Ceremony
7:00 PM St Mark's Catholic Church San Inazio Mass
8:00 PM Basque Block Street Dance on the block featuring "Jean Flesher and Band"
Sunday, July 30:
Start Time Location Event
7:00 PM Fronton Women's Handball Exhibition Doubles
7:00 PM Basque Block Txan Txan Gorriak Basque Musicians
7:30 PM Basque Block Bertsolari
8:00 PM Basque Block Sunday Street Dance featuring "Jean Flesher and Band"
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BURLINGTON, Iowa — An Amber Alert has been issued for Caydence Jane Roberts from Burlington. She was reported missing to Burlington police on July 26, 2023.
Roberts is a white, 14-year-old girl and weighs 120 pounds. She is five feet tall with blonde hair and brown eyes.
She was last seen wearing a Chicago Bulls hat, a light-colored tank top and shorts.
There is no information yet available on a suspect or vehicle. The Iowa Department of Public Safety said it is a possible abduction.
The public is urged to contact the Burlington Police Department at 319-671-7001 with any information.
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DES MOINES, Iowa — It's not summer without the Iowa State Fair. But between ticket prices, trying all the new foods and attending concerts, prices can quickly add up.
The Iowa State Fair announced in 2022 that they would increase all admission prices by $2 as a result of inflation.
It wasn't the first price increase in recent memory. In 2020, advance tickets increased by $1, while tickets purchased at the gate increased by $2.
Even though ticket prices have risen year-to-year, there are still plenty of ways to enjoy the fair a budget.
The biggest price at the Iowa State Fair is likely the cost of admission. If you balk at the thought of paying $16 for your ticket, fear not: Fairgoers who purchase tickets in advance get a discount of up to $5. Click here to buy tickets.
Beyond discounted admission, the Iowa State Fair is selling its "State Fair Value Pack" for $20. The package includes a reloadable pass with five credits to use in the Thrill Parks, a trip on the sky glider, a cup of Barksdale's State Fair Cookies and more.
Of course, it's not the fair without the food. The Iowa State Fair has a list of value-priced fair food items available for fairgoers on a budget. All items are priced at less than $10, but typically range between $3-$6.
For a full list of deals, discounts and other ways to save, click here.
Iowa State Fair ticket prices
Adults (12+)
- Advance: $11
- Day of: $16
Kids (6-11)
- Advance: $7
- Day of: $10
Kids ages 5 and younger receive free admission to the fair.
Free concerts and entertainment at the Iowa State Fair
From daytime family-friendly shows to performances by up-and-coming stars, there are plenty of free entertainment options at the Iowa State Fair.
All free entertainment is included in the price of your ticket.
Check out the full list of free entertainment here or read on below.
Susan Knapp Amphitheater
- August 10: Priscilla Block
- August 11: Blake Guyre (Tribute to Elton John/Billy Joel)
- August 12: Shane Profitt
- August 13: Nate Smith
- August 14-15: Hairball
- August 16: Ned LeDoux
- August 17: Megan Moroney
- August 18: Ingrid Andress
- August 19: Claire Rosinkranz
- August 20: Asleep at the Wheel
Anne and Bill Riley Stage
- August 10-11: Rockland Road
- August 12: 2023 Iowa State Fair Queen Coronation
- August 13: Latino Celebration
- August 14-18: Hypnotist Ron Diamond
- August 19: Country Gold - LeRoy Van Dyke, Mandy Barnett, David Frizzell
- August 20: CAIN
MidAmerican Energy Stage
- August 10: Jason Brown
- August 11: The Nadas
- August 12: Good To Be King (A Tribute to Tom Petty)
- August 13: Renata
- August 14: Autograph
- August 15: Vixen
- August 16: Great White
- August 17: TBA
- August 18: Paradise Kitty
- August 19: Bob Dorr's Iowa Music Revue
- August 20: Junior Marvin & the Legendary Wailers
Fun Forest Stage
- August 10-20: Fantastick Patrick
- August 10-20: Barrel O'Fun, magic show
Other entertainment
- Chainsaw Artists Gary Keenan, T.J. Jenkins and Clint Henik – Country School Area
- Bruno’s Tiger Show – Near Gate 15 and Little Hands on the Farm
- iFlip, sponsored by Mountain Valley Spring Water – Jacobson Building West Lawn
- The Red Trouser Show – Expo Hill
- Bandaloni, one-man band – Strolling
- The Strolling Piano – Strolling
- Robocars, transforming robot vehicles – Strolling
- Brian Sobaski's Straw Art – Near Giant Slide
- Sandscapes – Thrill Ville Entrance on the Grand Concourse
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DES MOINES, Iowa — Yahtzee, a 2-year-old black Labrador, joined the ranks of the Des Moines Fire Department earlier this summer. In the few months since he's been brought on as an accelerant detection canine, his handler says he's already making a clear impact.
"He makes the job so much easier," Captain Eric Huntoon said. "He's found evidence that I'm sure we would not have found without him."
Huntoon is Yahtzee's sole handler, and the dog lives with him and his family when he's not on the clock. Huntoon said, without an arson dog, investigators look for certain fire and burn patterns to figure out if an ignitable liquid was used.
He said it can be tricky to find exactly where traces of liquid were left to recover for evidence.
"But with Yahtzee he alerts to where he thinks it's at. And then that's where we take our sample," Huntoon said.
"It just makes you wonder how many times we've missed it in the past, because you don't know what you don't know. He's found some evidence that I would have not have thought to look at; you wouldn't have expected it there," he added.
In just the first few months of work, Huntoon said Yahtzee is already proving his worth.
"To this point, he's found up to close to a dozen pieces of evidence. And since those cases are ongoing, I can't get too much detail on those, but he's definitely doing a good job," he said.
And Huntoon said Yahtzee's impact stretches beyond the closing of cases.
"It's great. I mean, they, you know, you get to have a pal hangout with you. The people with fire stations and the firefighters love him, people down here at admin love him. I hope that he cheers them up a little bit makes their day a little bit better," Huntoon said.
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DALLAS — The trial for an alleged hitman who's accused of murder in the death of his ex-girlfriend's husband in Dallas continues.
Darrin Lopez is the ex-boyfriend of Jennifer Faith, the wife of James "Jamie" Faith. Officials said she and Lopez rekindled a long-distance emotional affair.
On the morning of Oct. 9, 2020, James and Jennifer Faith were on their routine walk in their Oak Cliff neighborhood when Lopez allegedly shot James seven times, killing him.
Jennifer Faith is already serving a life sentence after pleading guilty to a murder-for-hire charge in federal court.
After two full days of hearing from the prosecution, the defense presented its case, claiming that Lopez was manipulated into killing James Faith.
Lopez takes the stand
On Thursday morning, Juan Sanchez, Lopez's attorney, told the judge that his client will testify. Lopez was sworn in by the judge. This happened before the jury was brought in the room.
The state rested shortly after the jury sat down, and the defense began to make their case.
Jordan Oexman, digital forensics investigator with Blackfish Intelligence, was called as the first witness for the defense. A strangulation photo and phone calls were discussed.
Next, Keith Duncan testified via video call from Arizona. He went to high school with Lopez and Jennifer Faith. He dated Jennifer Faith for around two years starting when he was a junior and she was a sophomore around 1988.
Duncan said, “Almost immediately within our relationship, she started telling me stories about how her ex-boyfriend would rape, molest, abuse her. It wasn’t just a one-time situation. It was an ongoing narrative story.”
Duncan said Faith would later admit she lied about it.
The defense then brought Lopez to the stand.
“I met Jennifer in 1987,” said Lopez. They were both 15. They started dating the summer between junior and senior year of high school when they traveled to Europe for a band trip.
“Our first kiss was the Eiffel Tower, very memorable to me. It’s something that I’ll remember forever,” said Lopez.
A photo from their senior prom was admitted into evidence. Lopez laughed, “That was senior prom picture.”
They also went to college together and continued dating. “I had a calling to start with the military,” he said, around 1993. They broke up and started dating and eventually marrying other people.
When he was deployed overseas, Lopez said he had to fill out a card with memories. He picked his story with Jennifer Faith when they traveled to Europe.
“These memories have to be something that is engrained in me. […] They have to be very specific and very meaningful to me to make sure that I remember,” said Lopez.
Lopez goes on to talk about his injury during war. “I was blown up twice by two truck bombs within thirty seconds of each other.” He testified that both trucks were filled with ammonium nitrate.
Lopez said he served five deployments before he was diagnosed with a brain injury. He returned back to the U.S., where his marriage ended.
In March 2020, Lopez said he reconnected with Jennifer Faith in order to thank her. He said, “When I reached out to her, I wanted to thank her and let her know what she did for me for all these years for the 10 years that I was in combat, what she meant with me, and how she helped me through it.”
Lopez said through text messages, phone calls and emails that Jennifer told him that she was being abused by James and “gang raped” by her husband and others. They were lies.
Lopez testified, “Jennifer finally told me, ‘Darrin, if you call the cops, I’m going to deny everything so don’t get them involved and I really don’t want [my daughter] to know anything about this.'”
“It made me sick. I was losing my mind,” said Lopez. “I wasn’t sleeping. It would keep me up.”
Lopez said he believed everything Jennifer was telling him.
Lopez said he made the decision on Oct. 8, 2020, to drive from his home in Tennessee to the Faiths' home Dallas. Jennifer Faith told him the abuse was worse on eventful days, and Oct. 9 marked the Faith’s anniversary.
Lopez testified that he got lost on his way to their house, so he had to turn on his tablet for directions. He stated, “I told her she was not going through another bad weekend ever again. I promised her. So I knew as soon as I hit that 'on' button, most likely, I was going to be caught.”
He described hearing the couple leave their house on Oct. 9, 2020. He recalled, “I fired a total of eight shots. It seemed like only seven hit.”
Lopez admitted in trial that he shot and killed James.
Lopez said, “Jennifer turned me into the monster.”
After more than two hours, the state began their cross-examination on Lopez. “So you’re the victim here is what you’re saying?” asked prosecutor Brandi Mitchell.
“No, I was duped in there, part of it,” responded Lopez. “But I’m not going to say I’m just a total victim. No, ma’am. That would be disrespectful to Mr. Faith.”
The state believes this was all a violent fantasy of Lopez and Jennifer’s affair, as presented during their case. But, the defense is claiming he was manipulated by Jennifer.
On Thursday, after Lopez’s testimony, the defense called Dr. John Fabian, a clinical psychologist, to testify. He discussed Lopez’s post-traumatic stress disorder and Lopez’s actions in relation to his time in the military.
“He was in a bad place,” said Dr. Fabian. He said Lopez latched onto the memories of his high school relationship with Jennifer as a coping mechanism to bring fulfillment.
“He’s not functioning normally,” said Dr. Fabian. “He’s a man on a mission, like he was trained.”
The decision will likely go to the jury by the end of the week.
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WASHINGTON, D.C. — Lawmakers are trying to figure out how to get lifesaving medical innovations to our most vulnerable citizens. Congress is evaluating Medicare coverage of new drugs and devices for seniors.
Sue Wronsky’s mom, Lynn, was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s in 1991. She was just 63 years old.
“Back then the diagnosis process was often longer than it is now, and she had been showing symptoms of the disease for a few years,” Wronsky told lawmakers.
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Lynn died in 2002.
“Our entire family became caregivers,” Wronsky said. “Travel plans went by the wayside and long-planned projects went on the back burner.”
Wronsky is now an advocate for the Alzheimer’s Association. She’s one of several witnesses to testify on Capitol Hill. Lawmakers are examining how Medicare decides to cover medical innovations like drugs and devices.
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“The benefits of these treatments will only be realized if patients have access,” Wronsky said. “With Alzheimer’s it is all about time and the last thing we need is more roadblocks.”
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services makes coverage decisions based on whether the innovations are reasonable and necessary for the Medicare population. Experts said the process and timeline often differ from private insurance.
“Patients are dying every year,” Dr. Lishan Aklog, M.D., Chair and CEO of PAVmed, said. “If it’s a two- or three-year path to get to that point of coverage, then thousands of patients would have died.”
Read: ‘Every parent’s nightmare’: Florida man serving life terms charged in 1993 killing of girl, 12
Those in the industry hope Congress can come up with proposals that increase both access and innovation.
“We need a predictable process,” Dr. Todd Brinton, M.D., Corporate Vice President, Advanced Technology Chief Scientific Officer at Edwards Lifesciences, said. “Actually, coming up with timelines that are quite clear -- anything that does that, improves patient care.”
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For advocates like Sue, improving patient care could also mean saving lives.
“I’ve got some time left on this earth and I’d like nothing more than during my lifetime to witness the end to this horrible disease,” she added.
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ORLANDO, Fla. — It’s been two years since the condo collapse at the Champlain Towers in Surfside, Florida.
Since then, lawmakers have passed laws to try and stop it from happening again.
The new requirements include structural inspections by engineers or architects for condominiums 30 years old, and recommended fixes must be made.
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That means condo boards will have to set aside enough money for future repairs as well as thousands of extra dollars for residents in fees. Many of those residents are seniors.
Speaker Designate Daniel Perez told the house floor after the law was voted on by the house, that, “moving forward, the structural integrity component of a condo will be reserved, they will be maintained, they will be up to par so that future condominiums never have to worry about another surfside taking place.”
Mitchell Goldman who works and lives in a condo said his office complex they just passed a special assessment increasing fees of 25% to deal with all the new costs required by the legislature.
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A new law enacted after the condo collapse in Surfside requires safety inspections and requires associations to keep money in reserves for any repairs and for those living on a fixed income.
Goldman said it’s getting harder to afford living here and people are getting priced out of condo living.
“I just don’t think they thought about the cost. They thought about what they needed to enhance the safety and soundness of the condominium, but the cost that is passed down to individuals. I don’t think they contemplated or had any idea what those costs would be,” Goldman added.
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A woman, who wanted to remain anonymous, wrote to Channel 9 stating similar concerns: “I own a tiny (864 sf) condo in this community and I’m currently paying $491.53/month. I’m 68 years old and on Social Security. An increase in monthly HOA fees or a one-time assessment will put me on the street. Has this been considered by legislators or is this ‘across the board’ legislation just a quick ‘fix’ to an issue that impacts primarily coastline condominiums?”
She received a letter from her HOA warning her that costs could go up because of this bill. The letter in part states: “It cannot be stressed enough that while the board understands the significant impact and increase in assessments has on all owners, we cannot disregard the fiduciary responsibility we have to make sure the financial responsibilities of the association are covered. These are unattended consequences of the laws that try to protect those living in a condominium, but the legislature and the authors of this bill are standing on safety.”
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Channel 9 has reached out to Perez’s office about the financial concerns, but his office did not return our request for comment.
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PITTSBURGH — The race for Allegheny County Executive is heating up with Republican Joe Rockey picking up some big endorsements.
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Rockey spoke at the FOP Headquarters in West Homestead on Thursday.
He announced the support of three unions, representing over 3,000 members of law enforcement in Allegheny County.
Rockey also laid out his plan for public safety, including reopening a juvenile detention center, being hands-on with issues at the county jail, and creating a safe streets task force.
“We don’t go a week that somebody isn’t seriously injured, or worse yet, killed in this county because we are ignoring the tenants of good public safety,” said Rockey.
Rockey will face Democrat Sara Innamorato in November.
Innamorato resigned from the Pennsylvania House of Representatives last Wednesday.
Rockey said he is looking forward to debating her and getting his message out.
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WASHINGTON D.C. — Lawmakers are trying to figure out how to get lifesaving medical innovations to our most vulnerable citizens. Congress is evaluating Medicare coverage of new drugs and devices for seniors.
Sue Wronsky’s mom, Lynn, was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s in 1991. She was just 63 years old.
“Back then the diagnosis process was often longer than it is now, and she had been showing symptoms of the disease for a few years,” Wronsky told lawmakers.
Lynn died in 2002.
“Our entire family became caregivers,” Wronsky said. “Travel plans went by the wayside and long-planned projects went on the back burner.”
Wronsky is now an advocate for the Alzheimer’s Association. She’s one of several witnesses to testify on Capitol Hill. Lawmakers are examining how Medicare decides to cover medical innovations like drugs and devices.
“The benefits of these treatments will only be realized if patients have access,” Wronsky said. “With Alzheimer’s, it is all about time and the last thing we need is more roadblocks.”
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services makes coverage decisions based on whether the innovations are reasonable and necessary for the Medicare population. Experts said the process and timeline often differ from private insurance.
“Patients are dying every year,” Dr. Lishan Aklog, M.D., Chair and CEO of PAVmed, said. “If it’s a two- or three-year path to get to that point of coverage, then thousands of patients would have died.”
Those in the industry hope Congress can come up with proposals that increase both access and innovation.
“We need a predictable process,” Dr. Todd Brinton, M.D., Corporate Vice President, Advanced Technology Chief Scientific Officer at Edwards Lifesciences, said. “Actually, coming up with timelines that are quite clear -- anything that does that, improves patient care.”
For advocates like Sue, improving patient care could also mean saving lives.
“I’ve got some time left on this earth and I’d like nothing more than during my lifetime to witness the end to this horrible disease,” she added.
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ALLEGHENY COUNTY — Two local malls are collecting school supplies they plan to give to families in need.
The Ross Park and South Hills Village malls are hosting the collections.
SOUTH HILLS VILLAGE MALL
The South Hills Village Mall is working with Washington City Mission. Their drive focuses on collecting denim.
Denim jeans, skirts, shirts and jackets can be donated at the “Do Good with Denim” display located on the Upper Level of Center Court.
The collection began today and will end on Aug 31.
The gathered denim will be given to Washington City Mission who will give the clothes to local thrift stores. All of the proceeds will be given to the City Mission Life Recovery Program, which is designed to help homeless people.
ROSS PARK MALL
The Ross Park Mall partnered with the North Hills Community Outreach and Shults Ford for their drive.
Donations can be dropped off at the Shultz Ford truck located at the Center Court on the lower level of the building.
Basic school supplies such as backpacks, markers, pencils, pens and notebooks will all be accepted.
The drive will begin on Tuesday and end on Aug. 20.
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FRAZER TOWNSHIP, Pa. — The owners of Pittsburgh Mills Mall have a couple of months to pay $11.5 million dollars in taxes or it will go up for sheriff’s sale.
Frazer Township says Namdar Realty Group last paid the special assessment taxes in 2019.
Township secretary, Lori Ziencik, tells Channel 11, “Because of them, we must initiate sheriff sale. The Township’s position is that it is unfortunate that the situation has occurred that once again you have a mall owned by an absentee landlord that is neglecting their financial responsibility, their building, and the roads around the entire complex.”
The mall owners have until October 2nd to pay the taxes, or it will go up for sheriff’s sale. Lawyers for the township say it will be up to the new owners to decide what happens to current tenants.
We reached out to Namdar Realty and they replied saying they received our request for comment.
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Man pleads guilty in 2018 shooting of transgender woman in Detroit
The suspect charged in the fatal shooting in 2018 of a transgender woman in Detroit has pleaded guilty, the Wayne County Prosecutor’s Office announced Thursday.
Albert Weathers of Sterling Heights entered the plea to second-degree murder and felony firearm, the Prosecutor's Office said. That was in addition to a sentence agreement of eight years for second-degree murder and two years for felony firearm.
Weathers "was given a bond in the case over the prosecutor’s objection and was not incarcerated while awaiting trial," Maria Miller, a spokeswoman for the Prosecutor's Office, told The Detroit News. "With courts not having jury trials during the pandemic, this slowed things down. One the courts re-opened the prisoners in jail took priority on the trial docket. That is why his case took longer to go through the system."
Sentencing is scheduled for Sept. 8 before Judge Bridget Hathaway.
Weathers was charged days after Kelly Stough was found dead Dec. 7, 2018, near East McNichols and Brush.
She died of a single gunshot wound in her left underarm.
The 36-year-old Detroit native, also known as Keanna Mattel, performed in the city's ballroom scene.
Weathers, a pastor, told investigators Stough tried to rob him after he dropped his daughter off at school.
Authorities have alleged the shooting stemmed from a dispute over payment for sex services.
A sex worker testified in court in 2019 that Weathers routinely sought out dates in the Six Mile and Woodward area.
“The transgender community is among the most marginalized communities in this country. The Wayne County Prosecutors Office is committed to that not being the case in Wayne County. Today, yet another step was taken to protect our trans community members," Prosecutor Kym Worthy said Thursday.
The case had been assigned to a special prosecutor from the Fair Michigan Justice Project, a collaboration between the Prosecutor’s Office and Fair Michigan Foundation Inc. The foundation helps state law enforcement officers and prosecutors solve major crimes against people who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender.
"This guilty plea hopefully brings a long-awaited sense of closure to the family and friends of Kelly Stough. Further, it demonstrates a firm commitment to justice from the Wayne County Prosecutor's Office and our team at the Fair Michigan Justice Project,” said FMJP President Alanna Maguire.
Stough's mother "acknowledged that she agreed and was grateful for the resolution in the case," the Prosecutor's Office said.
Worthy said Stough "will not be forgotten. She mattered. We will continue to aggressively prosecute those who bring harm to this and other Wayne County communities."
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Teen charged in fatal stabbing of 14-year-old in Detroit
A 13-year-old has been charged in connection with fatally stabbing another teen this week in Detroit, the Wayne County Prosecutor's Office announced Thursday.
Police were dispatched to Burnett Street and Burgess Avenue around 9:16 p.m. Tuesday on a report of a stabbing and found the 14-year-old victim lying in the street with a stab wound to the neck, officials said in a statement.
The Southfield resident died from his injuries at a hospital.
Authorities say during a fight with the 13-year-old, the younger teen stabbed the victim, according to the Prosecutor's Office.
He was charged with second-degree murder.
A preliminary hearing was held Thursday at the Lincoln Hall of Justice in Detroit before Referee Leslie Graves.
The teen has been sent to the William Dickerson Detention Facility, the Prosecutor's Office said.
A pre-trial hearing is scheduled for 10 a.m. Aug. 28 before Judge Michael McClory.
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CAPE CORAL, Fla. — Cape Coral residents using CenturyLink or Quantum experienced internet outages this week.
The Sandoval Community HOA sent an email to residents stating:
“Attention Residents of Sandoval Community Association,
Regarding the CenturyLink outage that occurred yesterday 07.25.2023. We have received information that a fiber line was cut about a half mile south of Pine Island Road off of Del Prado. Contractors who are building a new Mister Car Wash caused the outage.”
CenturyLink also confirmed in a statement that a third-party construction company accidentally cut a wire.
“Some customers in the Cape Coral area experienced an internet service disruption due to construction by a third party. All services are now restored. Our techs identified the issue and worked hard to fix it as quickly as possible.”
Residents in Cape Coral, like Julie Prokop, say this outage hasn’t been the first.
“I think what’s really frustrating is it’s not the first time,” said Prokop. “It [was] two days and two partial days but it meant I went the whole night with nothing in the house. It’s like living in Frontierland.”
Internet has been restored for these affected residents.
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EASTPORT, Maine — If taste and flavor have a sound, this might be it: the rumble of four pairs of thousand-pound stones, grinding mustard seeds between them, creating a smooth, yellow cream that will become more than 30 flavors of Maine-made mustard.
At Raye’s Mustard Mill, they’ve been doing it for 120 years.
“We are the only operation of this kind left in North America,” Kevin Raye said, who together with his wife Karen, are the fourth generation of the Raye family to own and operate the mill.
Stone grinding, he says, is the old way of making mustard. Raye says it produces better flavor, and the process at the mustard mill is little changed from when his great-great uncle built it in 1903, to provide mustard to the state’s sardine canning industry.
“And people love to visit here and see and experience a very rare example of second industrial revolution machinery that’s still working every day, doing what it was intended to do.”
Watching the mill at work is a step back in time. The pairs of large grinding stones line one side of the old building, connected to each other by pipes and driven by large belts connected to pulleys on a central drive shaft.
That shaft was originally powered by a steam engine, and converted to electric power in the 1920s, Raye says. The multiple belts turn the stones and power the pumps that move the mustard mixture from a soaking vat into the first stones, then on to succeeding stones. Each grinds the mixture into a finer and finer consistency.
“As it passes through each of the stones it becomes thicker and creamier,” Raye explained.
When the mixture is done it is considered a “base,” to which a wide variety of flavors are added—everything from spices and herbs to beer.
Those varieties of mustard have become popular in stores and in online sales, so much so that Kevin and Karen Raye opened a gift shop in downtown Eastport, which gets lots of tourist visits.
“They learn about the authenticity of how we make the product, and we are a small family business. People like that, like to support that. People like local and we certainly are that,” Karen Raye said, explaining how the small business has become a tourist attractor for the small city of Eastport.
That success has bolstered the couple’s determination to ensure the mustard mill will stay in business and stay in Eastport in the years to come.
“These are the last manufacturing jobs left in the community,” Kevin said, “The last jobs associated with the historic sardine industry left in the community. And it's an important part of history and an important part of tourism.”
To make sure the business survives, they have formed a non-profit Raye’s Mustard Mill Museum, which will take actual ownership of the mill, the all-important grinding stones, and other parts of the operation.
This fall, they plan to break ground on a new museum building that would be erected around the existing mill. The Rayes and, at some future point, likely some younger relatives will own the mustard business, using the mill inside the museum to make it.
Karen says the museum will concentrate on fundraising, promoting tourism, tours, education, and other aspects of enhancing both Raye’s Mustard and Eastport.
“Because Raye’s Mustard is a great little company but it truly is a little company. And for us to do what’s needed to bring tourism to Eastport, the little company couldn’t do it all by itself, but that partnership with the museum will make a lot of difference.”
She says they have already received significant grants from banks and private donations, and continue to look for more financial help.
The goal, they say, is fairly simple: in a time when so many businesses are bought and sold, and classic Maine brands get sold and leave the state, they want Raye’s Mustard to always be in Eastport.
The entire mill as it now sits, complete with belts, pumps, and stones, will remain intact, and working, inside the museum.
“And now, after the whole sardine industry is gone, and has been gone for years, this little mustard mill is still here, still grinding mustard the old-fashioned way."
That will make mustard lovers happy, and Karen Raye says knowing the mill and its jobs are safe, and that this piece of Maine history is preserved makes them happy, too.
“It will feel good because we will know we have made a difference, and this will go on forever.”
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OGUNQUIT, Maine — Gaby Albo and Samuel Garnica have performed dozens of times in “On Your Feet!”, a musical about Gloria and Emilio Estefan that is now playing at Ogunquit Playhouse. Before being cast as Gloria, though, Albo was only moderately familiar with her music.
“Of course, I knew some of the big hits,” Albo said. “But when I was learning the show I was like, 'Oh, I didn’t know all this cool music existed.'"
This is a jukebox musical, one that delivers Estefan’s hits—she has sold more than 100 million records—with verve. The music pulses with energy, and it’s not just the performers who get caught up in it.
“Even the tech people,” Albo said. “I can see them in the wing. They’re dancing however they can, however the music tells them to do it. It’s so cool.”
Garnica is quick to jump in and add his thoughts on the production’s tech crew.
“They’ve been celebrating every moment of the show,” he said. “They’ve been enjoying it, and their job is a huge part of what we do.”
Ogunquit Playhouse is presenting "On Your Feet!" through Aug. 19. Watch our 207 interview with the show’s two stars to learn more.
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BANGOR, Maine — The City of Bangor may soon hire a dedicated needle collector. The city council on Monday approved $29,000 towards paying for the new position. In addition, the nonprofit Health Equity Alliance (HEAL) has pledged to give enough money to make it full-time.
"Their job is to not only take care of syringe waste in the community, but also to help foster relationships to create education and awareness around bloodborne pathogens," Jill Henderson, director of communications for HEAL said Thursday.
When hired, the needle collector will not only respond to calls from residents and businesses that notice syringes— they would regularly visit places with high amounts of discarded needles.
The task of removing sharps is a priority for Patty Hamilton, the director of Bangor’s Public Health office. She predicts the positive impacts of a needle collector will go beyond harm reduction.
"If we can prevent any unintentional needle injuries, then we’ll have better luck working with people, and encouraging them to dispose of them properly."
Still, a needle collector is just one step toward addressing a larger issue. Overdose deaths in Penobscot County reached 106 last year—the second highest rate in the state after Cumberland County.
But Henderson with HEAL sees this collection program as a key part of the larger equation of addiction.
To her, the mark of success in this new effort is simple: "A cleaner community… having less worry about syringe waste. Having a marked difference in the levels of calls in."
The needle collection specialist is expected to be hired before the end of the year. A salary has yet to be released.
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OLD ORCHARD BEACH, Maine — As the state braces for severe weather, both tourists and locals in beach towns like Old Orchard Beach are taking precautions and preparing for the weather ahead.
OOB Fire Chief John Gilboy and his team are concerned about vacationers who may not be aware of the approaching severe weather.
To address this concern, the town has added messages to all the electronic boards strategically placed around the area to notify people of any severe weather alerts.
This ensures that even those who are not actively monitoring weather reports are made aware of any potential dangers heading their way.
Gilboy emphasizes the importance of early warning systems to allow people to take necessary precautions and stay indoors until the weather passes.
By keeping the public informed, the fire department hopes to minimize risks and keep everyone safe during the severe weather event.
While tourists are encouraged to stay indoors during the severe weather, those on the beach need special attention to ensure their safety.
OOB's lifeguards, who are also part of the fire department, play a crucial role in protecting beachgoers during such situations.
Keith Willett, the OOB lifeguard captain, explained that during a typical day, they have 18 to 22 lifeguards stationed at 13 different posts along the beach.
Their primary responsibility is to keep a close eye on swimmers and beach visitors, ensuring they adhere to safety guidelines.
When severe weather is forecasted, the lifeguards take specific measures to secure the beach and protect beachgoers.
Willett said they keep the yellow flags up to indicate caution until the weather turns dangerous.
Once conditions become hazardous, the lifeguards relocate to the fire station, standing by and ready to respond to any potential rescue situations.
The importance of their preparedness cannot be understated, especially during the busy summer season when large numbers of people flock to the beach.
Willed also mentioned they have already been busy this summer, rescuing around 20 people because of surf-related incidents in late June and early July.
The severe weather warning for the current storm pattern remains in effect until 8 p.m. Friday.
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MAINE, USA — After years of delays and battles in court, work on the New England Clean Energy Connect transmission line, also known as the CMP Corridor, is expected to resume in August.
According to Avangrid CEO Pedro Azagra Blazquez, work will resume on August 3 on critical path activities relating to the Lewiston substation.
Azagra Blazquez provided the update during Avangrid's quarterly earnings call on Thursday. Avangrid is the parent company of Central Maine Power.
"We are having ongoing discussions on cost adjustments and have reached an agreement with the counterparties to extend the COD timeline under the contracts, if necessary. In addition, we will be working on critical path activities in the Lewiston substation as of August 3rd," Azagra Blazquez said.
Azagra Blazquez stated during the call that project has an expected total capital expenditure of $1.5 billion, with $638 million already invested.
"Today we have provided the regulator in Maine with the required notice that we will continue some critical path construction in August," Azagra Blazquez said.
The decision comes several months after a jury ruled the project had established vested rights, and it would be allowed to move forward with construction.
Work on the project has been stalled since 2021. Following the jury's ruling this spring, the Maine Department of Environmental Protection restored permits granted to the project.
Construction costs have increased significantly since the project was initially proposed however. Earlier this summer, the Massachusetts Legislature passed provisions to allow for cost renegotiations on the project.
It is unclear how long it will take to complete the project.
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This 9-year-old Hutchinson boy hopes to win USA Mullet Championship. Here's how to vote
Trends from the past make striking comebacks all the time, but one of the most popular ones in recent years is the mullet.
With all the “party in the back,” the mullet is no longer stuck in the '80s.
While many remain torn on whether a mullet is trendy or gaudy, some of America’s youth are giving every reason to support the mullet in all its glory by competing in the USA Mullet Championships. Donations go toward funding Jared Allen’s Homes for Wounded Warriors, a charity that helps provide mortgage-free homes and accessible housing to veterans.
One of Hutchinson’s very own is competing in the USA Mullet Championships. In the youth section you can vote for 9-year-old Tucker Etienne. Tucker and his family are now waiting to see if Tucker placed in Round 2, and hope he will be moving onto the final round, where only 25 youth contestants are selected to compete.
“I love having the mullet and watching the community come together with their support and votes for the veterans,” said Tucker Etienne. “I didn’t choose the mullet life, the mullet life chose me.”
Tucker's mother, Tyler Etienne, said her son started growing his hair out in 2020 during the COVID-19 pandemic when everything was shut down.
"That was the first time he had ever had longer hair, he ended up really liking it and decided he didn’t want to cut it. Tucker is a huge fan of '90s country music, so he decided pretty early on that once it was long enough, he wanted to cut it into a mullet. He looked at photos of Joe Diffie and Billy Ray Cyrus and knew that’s what he wanted," she said.
Tyler Etienne said that usually she lets her children do whatever they want with their hair.
"My stance is, hair is hair and it will grow back, but when my son said he wanted a true '90s mullet, to be honest, I hesitated," she said. "His dad said, 'C’mon! You’ve always said they can do their hair however they want! Let him have a mullet!' I figured once his hair grew long enough, he’d change his mind by then, but he was very dedicated and that did not happen.”
Granted Tucker goes into the final round, voting will begin on Aug. 7 and closes Aug. 11. The first-place winner will receive $5,000, second place wins $1,000, and third place wins $500.
Mullet fans are allowed one vote per 24 hours, and Tyler hopes that with the support of the community, friends, family and other mullet fans, Tucker will excel in the final round.
This goes to show that it is not only Miley Cyrus, Lil Nas X and Rihanna who can rock a mullet in the modern world, but so can anyone who decides that the style speaks to them and has a talented hairstylist who keeps all the business in the front.
To vote, visit https://www.mulletchamp.com/kids_and_teens/tucker-etienne-debra/.
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PHOENIX — As if we aren’t already staying indoors to escape the heat, here’s another reason to keep out of the sun: A new analysis ranks Phoenix as the worst city in the country for skin health and fourth-worst in the world.
Compare the Market, an Australian company that compares rates for health, auto and home insurance, evaluated 50 cities around the world for skin health. The review was based on six factors, including the intensity of ultraviolet radiation, sunshine hours, two types of particulates, nitrogen dioxide and ozone levels.
Phoenix came in fourth after Toronto, Canada; Bratislava, Slovakia, and Athens, Greece. An average of 9.33 sunshine hours and a UV index of 6 were the biggest factors in the Phoenix score. Between 3 and 5 on the UV index translates into moderate exposure, according to Cancer Research UK, while anything over 6 is classified as high risk.
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Dr. Karen Hastings, a professor of immunology and dermatology at the University of Arizona College of Medicine — Phoenix and a dermatologist at the Veterans’ Administration Medical Center in Phoenix, said she was not shocked by Phoenix’s showing.
“No one wants to be the fourth-worst city in the world or the worst in the U.S. for skin, but on the other hand, we know that we’re in a high UV exposure area. So I think it’s certainly understandable,” Hastings said.
She emphasized that UV exposure, which is a combination of the UV index and the number of sunshine hours, are the main drivers for skin cancer risk and skin aging.
Her recommendations to decrease skin cancer risk and signs associated with aging are to limit UV exposure, wear protective clothing like long-sleeve shirts and wide-brim hats when outdoors during peak sunshine hours, and make applying sunscreen a daily routine. She also suggests using moisturizer with retinol in the evening to counter the signs of skin aging.
Hastings researches the immune response to skin cancers, in particular squamous cell carcinoma and melanoma.
“We very recently learned that the immune system can be harnessed to control cancer and has become an effective treatment for many cancers that have spread, and we’re looking to understand how the T-cell response can be used to even improve that,” Hastings said. “We’d also like to prevent skin cancers. So for all those reasons, we’re working to better understand how the immune system recognizes skin cancers and can be used to improve prevention and therapy.”
Hastings cautioned that immunotherapies are not effective for all patients, and that the treatments have side effects.
She said she believes the research will lead to reducing the impact of skin cancer and improving results, but said it might be too optimistic to think it would completely prevent or completely cure skin cancer.
Ultraviolet radiation can cause DNA damage, Hastings said, and “we only have so much ability to repair that. So you can’t completely remove the risk, but we can reduce the incidence and reduce the poor health and death associated with cancer.”
Hastings said there are other factors besides environmental ones that can increase someone’s risk for cancer. If someone has already had skin cancer or a precancerous lesion, if someone is immunosuppressed, and if someone has a genetic disorder, these could predispose them to skin cancer.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, which publishes cancer statistics, reported 77,230 new cases of melanomas of the skin in the U.S. in 2020. The report also noted that for every 100,000 people, 20 new melanomas of the skin were reported.
Arizona was among the states with the highest rates of melanomas of the skin in the U.S., according to the report, along with Utah, Idaho and Hawaii. In Arizona in 2020, for all races and ethnicities, the age-adjusted rate of melanomas of the skin was 26.6 per 100,000 people. There were 2,504 cases of melanomas of the skin reported in Arizona in 2020.
Hastings pointed out that although melanomas get a lot of attention because of their ability to spread throughout the body, basal cell carcinomas and squamous cell carcinomas are the most common types of skin cancer.
“Studies have shown that in the southern U.S., which would include Phoenix, the number of deaths from squamous cell carcinoma are similar to melanoma,” she said, adding that it’s important to go to a physician if a new skin lesion develops.
Hannah Norton, digital public relations manager for Compare the Market Australia, said the analysis was meant to provide awareness about skin health. Aging, hormonal changes and health conditions can all impact skin, she said, but a lot of the preventable damage is caused by UV rays and other environmental factors.
In addition to ultraviolet radiation and sunshine hours, the analysis considered small and large particulates as well as nitrogen dioxide and ozone levels. Nitrogen dioxide forms when fossil fuels such as coal, oil, gas or diesel are burned at high temperatures. Ground-level ozone depends on heat and sunlight, which means higher ozone concentrations in summer months.
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MERCED, Calif. — Dozens of people who apparently were smuggled into the United States were found working and living in "horrible" conditions at an illegal marijuana plant in California's Central Valley, authorities said Thursday.
Deputies served a search warrant Wednesday afternoon at a site on unincorporated land near the city of Merced and discovered the operation. Images posted online by the Merced County Sheriff's Office showed trays, bags and boxes stuffed with what looked to be marijuana in a run-down interior space.
"We literally have thousands of pounds of finished marijuana from an illegal grow and illegal source," said Sheriff Vern Warnke in a video.
Deputies found 60 people working there including men and women who were offered various unspecified resources, plus one juvenile, who was seen by child welfare authorities and released to a parent, the Sheriff's Office said in a statement.
"Our investigators learned that these individuals arrived at the property several days prior with the promise that they would have a good-paying job and a place to stay," the statement said. "Once there, they were forced to process marijuana while staying in horrible living conditions to pay back the individuals that brought them across the border."
"These folks are indentured, they owe money... they're scared to death," said Warnke. "It's heart-wrenching. So we're going to try and take care of these folks."
Authorities didn't disclose their countries of origin.
Three goats and two dogs that were not being cared for adequately were also rescued, according to the statement.
No arrests were made but investigators were "working tirelessly to find the individuals responsible," said the sheriff's office.
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SACRAMENTO, Calif — It's the final weekend at the fair, which means you only have a few days left to enjoy everything from award-winning concert performers to corndogs and carnival rides at the 2023 California State Fair.
The state fair is close the end of its 17-day run Friday and this year the fair brought some big names for its annual concert series. Still to come are performances by Gin Blossoms, Kool & the Gang and Trace Adkins.
If you're already set on going to the fair and just need a beeline to the ticket information page, you can click HERE.
For everyone else, here's a schedule for what's happening Friday. Remember, the hours are subject to change.
Hours of operation: 10 a.m. – 10 p.m.
Carnival hours: 2 – 11 p.m.
Kids Park Hours: 1 - 11 p.m.
Senior Savings Friday
Each Friday at the fair, seniors 62 and older only pay $10 admission for tickets to get in before 8 p.m.
Fair food
Food vendors are open daily, click here for the full list.
The California State Fair and Food Festival has a pass that gives out four tickets for $34 that can be redeemed at vendors who are part of the food festival. Look for the purple flags to find participating vendors.
- 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.: Free Caramel Corn sampling from Carmazzi Caramel Corn @ Taster's Row
- 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.: Free Homemade Baked Goods and Jams sampling from Kalani Kakes @ Taster's Row
- 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.: Free Seasoning & Spice Rub sampling by Pawpa Flavor of Roseville @ Taster's Row
- 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.: Free Olive Oil sampling from Mangini Ranch of Wallace @ Taster's Row
Fun for the Family
- 11 a.m., 12 p.m., 2 p.m., 3 p.m., 4 p.m., 5 p.m. & 7 p.m.: Cavalcade of Horses @ Rodeo Arena
- 11 a.m.: California Produce Trivia @ Save Mart California's Kitchen Cooking Theater, Building B
- 12:30 p.m., 2:30 p.m., 4:30 p.m., 6:30 p.m. & 8:30 p.m.: Tree Circus Stage Show
- 12:30 p.m.: Arthur Murray Carmichael Studio @ Sky River Casino Promenade Stage
- 12 p.m., 1 p.m., 3 p.m., 5 p.m., 6 p.m. & 7 p.m.: Camp Smokey Puppet Show
- 2 p.m., 4 p.m., 6 p.m.: Jack Spareribs @ Building D
- 2:30 p.m., 4:30 p.m. & 6:30 p.m.: JUMP! The Ultimate Dog Show @ Grandstands
- 5 p.m., 7 p.m. & 9 p.m.: Master hypnotist Tina Marie
- 6 p.m. & 8 p.m.: Tanzanite African Acrobats @ the PG&E Center Stage
- 10 p.m.: Fireworks
Concerts
- 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.: Jimmy Ashley @ Save Mart Wine Garden
- 3 - 3:50 p.m.: The Rubber Band @ Sky River Casino Promenade Stage
- 4 - 7 p.m.: Dave Badilla - One Man Band @ Lagunitas Craft Beer Stage
- 5 - 7 p.m.: GRUPO MANIACO @ Cantina 1854
- 5 - 7 p.m.: Album22.com Outreach Tour @ Sky River Casino Promenade Stage
- 7 - 9 p.m.: Analog Jazz @ the Coors Light Blues & Brews Stage
- 7 - 10 p.m.: The Dave Russell Band @ Jack Daniel's Honky Tonk Saloon
- 8 - 10 p.m.: Gin Blossoms @ the Toyota Concert Series on the Golden 1 Stage
- 8 - 10:30 p.m.: Neon Playboys @ Sky River Casino Promenade Stage
Maps
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SACRAMENTO COUNTY, Calif. — A Sacramento man recently convicted of false imprisonment and sexual battery faces four years in prison after he sexually assaulted a woman.
The Sacramento County District Attorney's office says it happened at a movie theater in October. Two women were waiting for a movie when Marvin Bell, who they did not know, started talking to them.
He then kissed one of the women without her consent and she left to go to the bathroom. The DA's office says Bell followed her, entered the stall, locked the door and started demanding sex while touching her.
She escaped and asked the theater staff for help but Bell was already at another business where he also grabbed a female employee. He was caught nearby.
The DA's office says DNA evidence proved he sexually assaulted the first woman. His sentencing is set for Aug. 18.
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SACRAMENTO, Calif. — A California state bill is proposing to cap security deposits in an effort to get more people into housing. The cap would vary depending on what is being rented.
The bill’s author Assemblymember Matt Haney says Assembly Bill 12 will bring relief to over 17 million renters in California.
“Yes, we need to build more housing. Yes, we need to address mental health issues and drug issues on the street. But for somebody who just wants to get an apartment, for their family just wants to get out of their car, if they're living on the street, we shouldn't see these huge burdens,” said Haney.
The bill, if passed in its current state, would limit a deposit to one month’s rent for an unfurnished apartment or three months’ rent for a furnished apartment. An exemption will be made for smaller landlords.
California has some of the highest rents in the country. According to Zillow, a rental manager, the average rent price in Sacramento is around $1,998 dollars, meaning a security deposit could leave renters paying thousands up front.
Assemblymember Haney points to Massachusetts, New York and Delaware who already have security deposit cap laws, saying California is falling behind at a time when rents are rapidly increasing.
"One month is fair for both sides for the security deposit. But to be clear, if more damages than one month are done, the tenant is still fully liable for those damages. This doesn't change anything about liability. What it does change is how much you have to pay up front. The reality is very few Californians have $5,000 or $10,000 sitting in a bank account that they can fork over just to get an apartment or a home that works for them and their families,” said Haney.
Those who oppose the bill say it would make it harder for property owners to cover costs like property damages or unpaid rent.
John Tiner, owner of Tiner Property Management, manages over 1,000 properties and believes the bill is problematic for the tenants it's designed to help.
"I think it will just make [landlords] all the more careful about who they select. So, the income requirements and some of the other things that they can still look at, they're just going raise that higher,” said Tiner. "If we would reduce regulation, make it easier for builders to build — especially affordable entry level housing — that would have a much greater impact. There's just a supply and demand issue this raising prices and causing all this tightening.”
Property manager Berry Roseborough with M&M Property Services & Management says he has seen the high security deposit costs.
“Owners are asking for almost as much as you would you would ask for a down payment of a home. If renters could pay for a home, they would do that,” said Roseborough. “To ask for anywhere from $9,000 to $12,000 to rent a property, it's a little over overboard.”
Roseborough does not support the bill and believes it will cause issues for both sides.
"I believe that owners are going to maybe take a step back from renting their property. It's going to make it hard for owners to recover any fees for damages to the property from tenants. Also for tenants, it's just going to be very hard for them to find rental properties, because some of the owners may scale back,” said Roseborough.
He hopes there's a middle ground solution that will work for everyone.
Assemblymember Haney says as the bill goes to the senate floor next.
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SACRAMENTO, Calif. — A new study from Climate Central finds downtown Sacramento and Capitol areas are more than 8°F warmer because of city design. It's due to something called the 'urban heat island effect.'
"The urban heat island is basically referring to the phenomenon where the way that we build our cities can actually make the air around us hotter and can trap in heat," said Kaitlyn Trudeau, a climate scientist with Climate Central.
Climate Central conducts studies on climate and climate change, and they share their findings in easy-to-understand graphics and articles, aimed specifically towards the broadcast and news industry. In their most recent study, they looked at how much the urban heat island effect contributes to a city's warming.
The urban heat island effect is the result of the construction and design of heavily populated and urbanized areas. This not only makes for warmer afternoons but – more importantly – warmer overnights.
The study took into account several factors, including albedo, percentage of green space and population density. Albedo, the term for how reflective a surface is, weighted the heaviest in the rankings. Places like downtowns, industrial centers and large parking lots have a low albedo – meaning they aren't reflective and absorb a lot of daytime heat – compared to surrounding rural locations or even urban greenspaces, which have a higher albedo and reflect more of the sun's rays.
Other characteristics of a city including the width of streets, and building heights have a smaller relative influence on the urban heat island.
What the study found is almost two-thirds of Sacramento's population lives in an area where the urban heat island effect makes it on average 8 degrees Fahrenheit warmer.
"So it's a lot of heat we're talking about. It's not just a couple of degrees warmer, we're talking about eight degrees Fahrenheit warmer," said Trudeau. "The warmest parts of the city where we're seeing most of this is actually in the downtown area, so you can think of it like the Golden 1 Center and surrounding areas, even where the capitol is."
Sacramento's urban heat island effect is really concentrated in the city's urban core. Other hotspots in the area include the Natomas shopping center at I-80 and I-5, as well as the Harbor Boulevard area in West Sacramento.
"It's a problem," said Trudeau, "because it's exposing a lot more people to serious heat-related diseases and illnesses. It's making it a lot harder for people to withstand these big heat waves that we have. And most often it's people who are more impacted by climate change, people who don't really have the means to move, people who maybe don't have the kind of ability to adapt or do mitigation stuff [like] others. So it disproportionately impacts people who are very vulnerable."
The vulnerable population includes the thousands of unhoused living in these urban areas. It's a point not lost on Trudeau.
"It's also really hard for people who aren't housed. It's something that I think a lot of people kind of miss about this story, but something that's becoming, unfortunately, more common is the toll that it takes on people who don't have homes and who are stuck out in this heat, especially in urban environments where it's so much hotter."
Since we can’t just start from scratch and rebuild cities, reducing the impacts of the urban heat island requires careful planning and modification of existing city infrastructure.
"There are things that we can do," said Trudeau. "Things like planting more trees, rooftop gardens, rooftop green spaces, painting the roofs white so white will actually reflect the incoming solar radiation. And then also just thinking more deeply about the way that we build our cities."
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STOCKTON, Calif. — When Andre and Marissa Clark walked into their downtown Stockton restaurant Thursday morning, the lights were off. Their electricity had been cut.
"The last couple of days we just looked at each other like, 'we're not giving up until the very end' so we opened Monday and PG&E did come out to shut us off," said Marissa.
In January, the couple converted their popular catering business, Eat at Clark's, into a restaurant in downtown Stockton. After dealing with more than seven costly break-ins in seven months, the damage started to add up.
They were placed on a payment plan for their PG&E bill.
"We didn't realize how expensive it was going to be, this is our very first restaurant," said Marissa. "We couldn't afford it with everything going on and keeping food out the door, we broke the arrangement, unfortunately."
With no hope left, Marissa called on the community's support one more time by uploading a video on Facebook and posting a sign outside the store calling for donations and support.
The community answered.
"We got up this morning and added up all the donations that we've received from everyone and what we made the last couple of days, and we were able to pay it," said Marissa. "The community support has really been awesome. People showed up who we've ever seen and have given us the most beautiful blessings, hugs and tears."
The news that the Clarks will be able to turn their power back on was music to the ears of Megan Escudero, who works nearby and stopped in to show support.
"I can imagine that their bills must be quite a bit, especially when you consider what they have to do, and to not be able to pay the bill is not a good thing," said Escudero. "Today is the day for me that I'm able to help out a little bit, so I figured I'd come in and make a purchase."
With enough money raised to keep their business going, the Clarks waited for a PG&E crew all-day Thursday. The lack of electricity didn't stop the couple from powering through, using barbecues and pre-cooked food.
"Every time we overcome something, it makes you feel that much stronger. Like, this is capable, this is able to happen, we can do this," said Andre. "We need to keep going and we need to keep growing."
Even with the power out as Anthony Acosta enjoyed his lunch, Andre and Marissa's perseverance and hope brought light to the darkened dining room.
"They're really cool people," said Acosta. "I got a lot of respect for them and they do good work here, that's the most important thing, so that's why I keep coming back."
Watch more from ABC10: Homeless crisis: city of Stockton, leaders announce new housing for homeless community
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Northwest Health will present a HealthyU Seminar on easing irritable bowel syndrome.
"Ease IBS (Irritable Bowel Syndrome): Successful Strategies to Heal Your Gut" will take place from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Aug. 24 at the Healthcare Foundation of LaPorte at 40 E. Shore Parkway in LaPorte.
"An estimated 60 million people — that’s 20% of Americans — have irritable bowel syndrome, or IBS. These people struggle with miserable, often disabling symptoms like bloating, cramps, diarrhea, constipation and pain," Northwest Health said in a news release. "Join board-certified gastroenterologist Eric Steinberg to learn how to ease your IBS symptoms and successfully heal your gut to improve your quality of life. During the presentation, Dr. Steinberg will discuss how IBS is diagnosed, and the lifestyle changes and treatment options currently available to help you find relief."
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Like all HealthyU talks, it's free and open to the public and includes healthy snacks.
"HealthyU is a wellness series developed by Northwest Health to provide the community with relevant health and wellness topics," Northwest Health said in a news release. "The free monthly seminars are geared to answer you and your families’ questions and provide simple and actionable steps to improve your quality of life and help you stay healthy."
For more information or to register, visit nwhinfo.com/easingibs.
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KINGSPORT, Tenn. (WJHL) — The Kingsport Public Library is looking for old photographs of the Model City and will host its final community scan day of the summer this weekend.
From 2–4 p.m. Saturday, people can bring their old photographs to the library where staff will scan them and potentially add them to the Kingsport Archives.
The library is interested in photos featuring all kinds of subjects, including landmarks, residents, community gatherings, buildings that no longer exist, and more.
“Pictures provide a window into the past and offer details not only about the event captured, but also the clothing, vehicle, building and advertising styles of the era,” Library Director Chris Markley said in a release. “Donating these images to the Kingsport Archives helps future generations see and learn more about Kingsport and how the city has changed over the decades.”
People may also donate the actual photographs to the archives if they choose.
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MATAMOROS, Tamaulipas — Buc-ee's runs on a road trip are a staple for proud Texans. They're also a spectacle for out-of-state visitors.
The Buc-ee's brand cannot be mistaken, and the Texas-based company is serious about protecting it, especially when a knock-off goes viral online. Someone in Mexico is opening a Mercado that's an off-brand version of Buc-ee's called "Buk-II's," according to a Facebook post with thousands of shares.
WFAA reached out to Buc-ee's officials regarding the post and were sent the following statement:
"The Buc-ee’s brand represents clean restrooms, freshly prepared food, and great service. Buc-ee’s has invested heavily in innovation across the company to create and maintain these award-winning guest experiences. Accordingly, Buc-ee’s will not stand as an idle spectator while others use without permission the intellectual property that Buc-ee’s has cultivated for decades."
In the photo, you see the store donning the name "Buk-II's – Supermercado" with a gopher mascot instead of the well-known Buc-ee's beaver. Here is a look at the Facebook post:
The Facebook poster, Ramon Montelongo, told MySA the store was opening in Matamoros Tamaulipas, which is about 10 minutes south of the Los Indios Texas International Bridge. Montelongo told the San Antonio publication that the store will likely sell groceries, like fruits, vegetables, and possibly national and international beers.
The photo went viral online, garnering thousands of shares, comments and reactions since it was posted on July 24.
Buc-ee's is no stranger to taking legal action to protect its brand. In 2018, Buc-ee's won a trademark lawsuit against San Antonio's Choke Canyon rest stop chain, which had a cartoon alligator logo on a yellow circle. In 2013, Buc-ee's filed a lawsuit against Chick's, a stand-alone convenience store in Bryan, Texas, which was dismissed and settled out of court. In Uvalde County, general store B&B Grocery were sued after using a tubing beaver logo.
An art installation with Buc-ee's branding was created in the West Texas town of Sanderson, but it was later taken down, according to MySA.
Buc-ee's is known for its wide array of snacks, including the highly-renowned Beaver Nuggets. There are 45 Buc-ee's locations in the United States, 34 of which are in Texas. As more locations expand from state to state, the locations continue to get bigger, like the one coming to Central Florida.
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HOT SPRINGS, Ark. — Tenants at the Greenbriar Apartments in Hot Springs expressed their frustrations after management and the owner of the complex are forcing them to pay to have an A/C unit in their apartment. Some units are Project Based Section 8.
Keishon Hicks has been a longtime tenant, along with his grandmother.
He said that when he moved back into the complex, there were normal notes from management for small things— but in December, notes for the A/C started.
"When we were told in late December that we had to start paying for air conditioning because it wasn't included on the HAP contract, I was very confused," Hicks explained.
Receipts he shared with us showed that in June, Hicks paid $150 for his window A/C unit.
"How do you find it in your heart to be so cruel?" Hicks said as he stood in front of his window unit.
He also said that if tenants don't pay for those units, maintenance removes them. He even shared a video of maintenance kicking one out.
We spoke with Arkansas HUD, who told us from a federal perspective, A/C is not a requirement— if it's not in the lease, then it isn't legally required to be provided.
Neil Sealy with Arkansas Renters United shared that it's frustrating but true.
"Looking at local city codes, so Hot Springs did not have A/C," he said. "We're in the middle of a heat wave, it's awful darn hot in Arkansas."
On Thursday, temperatures in Hot Springs were at 98 degrees, with heat indices reaching 106, according to THV11 Meteorologists.
When our crews were at the Greenbriar Apartments, we asked if someone from management or ownership were able to comment on conditions reported by tenants.
We called the number provided by maintenance, and an automated message greeted us. It said to send an email, so we did.
We have not heard a response by the time of this article's publishing.
There is still hope for the tenants.
The Hot Springs City Board of Directors is set to discuss adding requirements for A/C. Those requirements would also have units keep at least one room 15 degrees cooler than the temperature outside.
"I don't know if we're going to do, like, the actual temperature or the heat index," Hot Springs City Director, District 2, Phyllis Beard, said. "There are still a lot of questions that need to be answered."
For Hicks, any help is good help— but he said he just can't keep living with the way things are.
"I'm fed up, I mean, my grandparents live here, you know, generations of my family, and they live here, and they're going through the same thing that I'm going through," Hicks said. "I can handle it only so much."
The Hot Springs City board is set to discuss that change in their meeting on Tuesday, August 1.
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LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — The people of Little Rock may soon have another chance to vote on a proposed sales tax increase.
Though there's nothing on the books just yet, Mayor Frank Scott Jr. presented his plan to the board of directors on Thursday morning. The meeting was held less than two years after voters defeated his first attempt at a sales tax hike.
"I do think the majority of this city wants to see more improvement, wants us to keep up with our pace and our growth," Mayor Frank Scott Jr. said.
Mayor Frank Scott Jr. wants to raise Little Rock's sales tax by 1%
Right now, the current sales tax is around 8.6%
If approved, it would be 9.6% in the city; a one-cent increase over ten years.
"We're experiencing growing pains which is a good thing," Mayor Scott said.
The Mayor wants to focus on four pillars to combat those pains.
Those four pillars are: Parks and Recreation, Public Infrastructure, Public Safety, and Port Economic Development.
His current plan breaks down which existing facilities need funding and the cost of some new additions to the city.
One big, new concept is a multi-use sports complex at War Memorial Park.
"Essentially that would have soccer, softball, baseball, basketball, of course, [things of] that nature, where you have a youth sports complex," Mayor Scott said.
The Mayor also wants to improve the zoo, Rebsamen Tennis and Golf facilities, and the Museum of Fine Arts.
His ultimate goal is to bring more people into the city and create more revenue.
After his presentation on Thursday, city directors got the chance to give their feedback with many of them pushing for more time to craft the plan and get more input from the community.
"I do not think we've got enough time to ramp up campaign, to have the meeting community meetings, to do a November election," City Director Lance Hines said.
Mayor Scott said he thinks it has a better chance of passing in November than in March after his last sales tax proposal failed in a September special election in 2021.
"I don't think it's wise to go in March, I think it's very unwise to do it in March. There's the presidential election, there's a lot of folks on the ballot and it gives people a reason to say no. But that's from that standpoint, but definitely want to take all that feedback you shared," Mayor Scott described.
The Mayor said more discussions are needed and he plans to dive even deeper into the proposal at upcoming August meetings.
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LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — After a few months of disconnects for Summit Utilities Arkansas services being put on pause, the company announced that they will resume normal collections activities, including charging late fees and disconnecting service for nonpayment on September 15, 2023.
In Fall 2022, Summit made the decision to temporarily suspend the charge of late fees and disconnections for nonpayment as the company worked through its new billing system and customer service while it transitioned from CenterPoint to Summit Utilities.
On Thursday, July 27, the Arkansas Public Service Commission (APSC) ordered Summit Utilities to resume their normal collections activities.
Earlier in the month, the APSC stated that Summit had largely resolved many of the issues raised by the Arkansas Attorney General’s Office and that they did not violate any of the APSC rules.
“At Summit, we want to do everything we can to help our customers who are having trouble paying their bills. We encourage those with outstanding balances to contact our customer service representatives as soon as possible to make payment arrangements, so we do not have to disconnect their service,” said Fred Kirkwood, Chief Customer Officer for Summit. “We have hired more than 75 customer service representatives since last year, and they are available to help customers who may have difficulty paying their bills understand the payment options available to them.”
Summit Utilities is offering up to an 18-month repayment plan for eligible customers that have balances that are past due, Customers who are eligible can sign up for the plan before the end of the business day on the last day to pay that is printed on the disconnection notice.
Customers in need of payment assistance options or information about reconnection can contact customer service at 800-992-7552 from the hours of 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Monday-Friday or visit the customer resource page by clicking here.
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INDIANAPOLIS — The extreme heat is having an impact on utility companies as they're seeing a increased demand for electricity.
"At this time, AES Indiana has adequate resources to meet our customers' power demands. We do encourage our customers to use power wisely during this time," said Kelly Young, spokesperson with AES Indiana.
To help alleviate the high demand on the power grid, the company is encouraging users to follow these guidelines:
- Turn thermostats on air conditioners to a higher temperature.
- Turn off unnecessary lights.
- Keep curtains closed during the day on the sunny side of the home.
- Reduce the number of times you go in and out of your home.
- Make sure cooling vents are open and unobstructed.
- Avoid using unnecessary appliances.
- Use ovens, dishwashers, and washers and dryers during off-peak hours, 5-10 p.m., after the hottest part of the day.
If your power goes out, call AES Indiana at 317-261-8111.
To help beat the heat, family centers at 13 Indy parks are opening up cooling centers.
All close at 8 p.m. Thursday and Friday, with the exception of Rhodius Park, which closes at 6 p.m. Thursday and 7 p.m. Friday.
Those cooling centers are:
Dangerous heat is in the forecast again on Friday with highs in the 90s, but it will feel like 100-110 degrees.
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HOOVER, Ala. (WIAT) — Earth movers are a common site in Hoover these days.
Especially in the Trace Crossings area. Hoover Mayor Frank Brocato told CBS 42 the demand for the area is at an all-time high, and it began with a blessing in disguise.
“The best thing in the world that happened to us was the Barons moving downtown,” Brocato said. “And the best thing that ever happened to downtown was the Barons moving to Birmingham. It opened up opportunities for them, and it opened up opportunities for us.”
On Thursday, Brocato was on hand for a new tenant in the area, Revere Control Systems. It’s a $75 million industrial automation company Hoover successfully fought off other cities for it to remain in Hoover. Revere Control Systems owner Bob Adams said the conversation with Hoover about relocating began with a cold call.
“That was a cold call for them to walk in when I’ve been stressing with this for a year where we’re going to move to and what are we going to do?” Adams said. “Hoover wasn’t necessarily on my list because I didn’t see how that would all work out.”
But as Trace Crossings thrives, what of their neighbors, Patton Creek and The Galleria? Have their best days passed? Brocato said no.
“We are working with the owners of that, and you are going to see an entirely new redevelopment there,” Brocato said. “We talked about walkability and that mixed-use feeling. That’s what you will see coming in that development and we hope very soon.”
The City of Hoover offered $580,000 in tax breaks to keep Revere Control Systems in Hoover. An investment in the city’s future that leaders believe will offer a return for decades.
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LACKAWANNA COUNTY, Pa. — The Caboose Food & Ice Cream in Moscow was busy as usual on a hot summer day, but there was more than ice cream on the minds of folks here. They have been keeping track of the North Pocono Dandy Lion Softball team.
The team of 11 and 12 year old girls are playing in the regional tournament of the Little League Softball World Series in Bristol, Connecticut.
Alenah Thomas of Caboose’s Food and Ice Cream said “We're very excited about the girls' softball team. They stop here frequently after their games. They're big supporters of us and we're big supporters of them.”
The girls won the state title earlier this month and were welcomed home with a big parade through town.
Kris Gager's son is in the same grade as some of these girls and says it's awesome to see the team have success at the next level.
“I've coached a bunch of those girls and root for them all the time. I want girls to be successful in sports and it makes me so happy for them.” said Gager
Wednesday, the team had a close game against Delaware, but were able to pull off a 2-1 win.
“It was definitely exciting. I was working so I was watching the highlights but it's really exciting and we're really proud of the girls.” said Thomas.
Addie Washko had a big game for North Pocono with a diving catch in the 5th inning of the game. Not only was the play featured on ESPN Sportscenter's Top 10 Plays.. it was number 1!
“We were watching top plays yesterday and she's awesome. I'm so happy for them.” said Gager.
“We obviously come from a very small area in Pennsylvania and just for them to get their moment in the spotlight I think it's great for them and it means a lot for our area as well. Good luck girls and Go Trojans!” said Thomas.
The wins keep coming for North Pocono, beating New Jersey in the semifinal round 8-0 Thursday. The team will play in the championship game against the team from New York Friday night.
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LUZERNE COUNTY, Pa. — It's a sight on the Susquehanna that's drawing attention. A group of friends floating down the river on a towering raft they built by hand.
"Every one is waving at us and we had trains honking at us and trucks.. even one time we had a plane flying over us and he waved his wings so a lot of people have noticed," said Cody Stang of Meshoppen.
How could you not with a raft like this?
It's made out of two by fours and barrels to keep them afloat. the adventure is a summertime tradition the northeastern pennsylvania natives started back in 2018.
"It started off just 2 pallets by 3 pallets all together real small. just every year we made it bigger and better and now it's triple decker," explained Stang.
"Quite a few challenges, some trees that would try to take down the flag poles or the third deck but it really is sturdy even to stand on the whole time, it weathered well," said Parkston Myers of Lake Winola.
These guys thought of everything they would need for their four day float from falls in wyoming County to Hanover Township in Luzerne County.
"A bunch of coolers, we got a propane grill, we got speakers, a bunch of chairs and food, lots of food with a whole lot of space.. it's been a good time and most importantly friends, said Stang.
"We like to sing songs , card games like UNO, we have poker so we spend our time that way. We have books to do some reading and lots of conversation, that's the main thing we are talking about all kinds of stuff," explained Andrew Kazmierczak of Dalton.
The group spends the rest of the time swimming, kayaking and fishing. But most importantly, catching up with good friends, creating life long memories.
"This is our entertainment, instead of going to bars or something on the weekends we hang out together and we do things that are wholesome in our minds," said Kazmierczak.
The guys tell Newswatch 16 now that their adventure has come to a close, it's time to pack it all up and prepare for next year.
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MOUNTAIN TOP, Pa. — Music fills the mountain top home- of Gracie Jane Sinclair, as it has since the very beginning of her life.
“I always say everyone has a movie family, a game family, or a music family. Mine was always music family,” says Sinclair.
The 19-year-old was born to grace the stage. She spent years performing locally with community theatre groups and acting organizations. Just before graduating high school, she decided to dedicate her life and career to her passion.
“I walked into a bar in Mountain Top and I said 'hey do you need entertainment, and they were like 'yeah' I said' can I have a date? they said 'yeah so I went out and bought $300 worth of equipment, and that's how I started.”
But, her most recent performance, as Sandy in Grease at the Little Theatre of Wilkes-Barre landed her the opportunity of a lifetime. The teen was chosen as the opening act for Rock legend Pat Benatar and Neil Giraldo at Mohegan Pennsylvania.
“It's an honor I’ve been listening to her music specifically, and I always have one of her songs in my sets, in my set lists when I perform out. It's just a dream come true,” the singer added.
She'll be performing a few of her original songs in her set on Friday, which all started by pouring her heart out on paper.
“The sloppier the writing, the better the song,” laughs Sinclair, looking through the original drafts of her songs.
One of the songs she still performs, was written in the 7th grade. The artist says each song brings her back to a moment in time.
“I have no idea who I was singing about at that time, or what emotions I was feeling at that time,” she recalled. “But now, hearing it as an adult, it's funny, it really does still resonate.”
And while Gracie is getting ready to hit the stage, in what she calls the biggest moment of her life,
It's still just the beginning of her journey. That journey, just like a song, still waiting to be written.
“People think it's easy, it's not easy. It's one of the hardest things i've ever done being my own boss... but I would not trade it for the world.
The teen says she’s especially grateful, as her bookings have skyrocketed over the past two years. She’s booked at venues across the region. You can follow where the teen is performing on her page, Gracie Jane Sinclair Facebook page. (https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100090525957259&mibextid=LQQJ4d)
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SCRANTON, Pa. — WNEP has proudly watched Joe Snedeker ride all week—the crowds, the chickens, the communities rallying around him and St. Joseph's Center.
But we'd like to introduce you to someone else on a bike—Eleana. She's one of the residents at St. Joseph's Center. She's one of the reasons Joe rides.
"Eleana just started using her therapy bike. But it's increasing her confidence; she's doing really well."
The money Go Joe has raised over the years has helped expand programs to give residents like Eleana better lives, allowing caregivers to offer a taste of normalcy, despite the many challenges.
"Some days aren't easy, but I enjoy what we do, especially knowing we make just a little impact in all their lives, that makes me feel good," said Don Jacobs, host of WNEP's Pennsylvania Outdoor Life.
Darren was born premature, weighing less than two pounds. But now, he's thriving.
His parents credit St. Joseph's Center's Trinity Child Care Center. It's a medical day care; children with special needs get the therapy, treatments, and care needed so mom and dad can go to work.
"They treat him like family. I wouldn't want anything less."
"I can tell that they love him. It's not just a job to them. They are passionate about what they do."
And meet Matt. He and Colby live at one of St. Joseph's Center's group homes.
"Matt will play basketball until your fingers are bleeding. And Colby, he'll always do whatever I'm down to do. He always says yes."
These are places where they have fun but also learn ways to care for themselves and each other, with staff helping nurture that and themselves.
We'll share many more of these stories and how you can help St. Joseph's Center in our telethon on Friday and Saturday nights—the reason Joe rides and the reason so many of you continue to open your hearts to help.
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VANCOUVER, Wash. (KOIN) — A Vancouver police officer is facing fourth-degree assault charges after a use of force incident in a Walmart parking lot in May after video caught the officer threatening to use a Taser against a suspect’s genitals, authorities announced Thursday.
Vancouver police say that the officer, identified as Andrea Mendoza, was placed on administrative leave three days after the incident.
The incident was captured on the officers’ body cameras, as well as security footage from Wal-Mart’s camera and can be viewed here. The video is graphic in nature and viewer discretion is advised.
“The actions of the officer who deployed the Taser in the video are disturbing”, said Vancouver Police Chief Jeff Mori. “I want to emphasize to the community that my expectation is that at all times our personnel serve the public with professionalism, compassion and respect. Our department process includes supervisor review of all use of force incidents. Upon review of this incident, the involved officer was placed on administrative leave, an internal investigation was opened, and the case was referred to the Clark County Sheriff’s Office for independent investigation.”
According to authorities, officers responded to a call from a Walmart loss prevention employee on May 21, who said that they saw two individuals, a male and a female, steal merchandise and leave the store. The two suspects were contacted by a pair of officers, who told them they were not free to leave, police said. One of the officers grabbed the male’s arm after he took multiple steps away, while the female ran away and wasn’t found, police said.
“The two VPD officers were able to get the male to the ground. However, before he could be handcuffed, he jumped up, punched one of the officers in the face and kicked the other officer in the chest. Both officers began struggling with him to gain control. One of the officers deployed a Taser to the subject’s back to gain compliance, which was not effective enough to get him handcuffed. During the struggle, one of the officers exposed the subject’s genital area and threatened to activate the Taser if he did not stop resisting,” Vancouver police said in a press release.
In the body cam video, the male suspect can be heard saying, “Did you just punch me in the b—-?” Mendoza can also be heard in the video threatening to use a Taser on his genitals.
Police said the male eventually complied and was handcuffed. After he was provided medical aid at the scene and then taken to the hospital, he was booked in the Clark County Jail for third-degree assault and third-degree theft, according to VPD. His name has not been released.
The incident reports and body cam footage was later filed by the responding officers, according to authorities.
“All use of force incidents are reviewed by a supervisor. Based on the supervisor’s review, this incident was brought to the attention of the office of the chief on May 24 and the officer who deployed the Taser was immediately placed on administrative leave. The case was referred to the Clark County Sheriff’s Office on May 24 for independent investigation. Additionally, an internal VPD investigation was also opened,” Vancouver police said.
According to authorities, the Clark County Sheriff’s Office investigation was completed on July 20 and then forwarded to the Clark County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office for review. Mendoza was officially charged with fourth-degree assault five days later.
Stay with KOIN 6 News as this story develops.
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SEATTLE — The city of Yakima has to contribute $500,000 dollars to bring two Alaska Airlines flights back between Yakima and Seattle.
Many of the donations and pledges are coming directly from the community.
As hop fields span Yakima Valley, they account for about 75% of the world's hops.
"We're a real epicenter for it," said Bob Gerst with John I. Haas who said it's been a leader in the industry for the past 109 years.
"Our customers, those brewers, are from across the country and across the world, so they get to Seattle and then they're stuck," said Gerst.
That's why an additional Alaska Airlines flight coming at the end of fall is so imperative.
"The extra flights help remove the barrier of their getting in to make those selections," said Gerst.
Currently, there is one flight that arrives in Yakima at 1 p.m. and leaves around 2 p.m. The new flights will leave Yakima in the early morning and fly back at night. "I think we're going to see a big uptick in the early morning departure that is going to be in high demand," said Yakima Airport Director, Robert Hodgman.
Getting the flights back wasn't free.
"The community was kind of perplexed. Why do we have to pay this money to get this flight back?" said Hodgman.
$500,000 dollars of a minimum revenue guarantee was required by Alaska Airlines.
"That's the current state of the airline industry recovering from the pandemic, there's a lot of costs involved in expanding service," said Hodgman.
Alaska Airlines recently announced it was resuming additional daily flights for Walla Walla, Wenatchee and Yakima. Each city had to come up with $500,000 dollars.
John I. Haas, along with other community businesses contributed to the fund.
“It removes a barrier that we just don’t need to have from a business standpoint. Right now the market is tough enough for everyone,” said Gerst.
“Not having access to flights is a critical barrier,” said Jodi Daly who is the CEO of Comprehensive Healthcare.
Daly said she’s lost out on qualified employees because of Yakima’s transportation desert, “People want to be able to get to places fairly easy.”
Comprehensive Healthcare pledged $25,000 dollars to the fund which is now at $418,000 dollars. The city's contract with Alaska Airlines is one year.
“We’ve kind of been on message with the community, 'Hey we really need you to come, show up and book your seats,'” said Hodgman.
Allowing the community to work on what it does best.
“We hope that there’s enough flight usage,” said Gerst.
The two flights will resume Nov. 17 with additional flights happening in September to help with the hop harvest.
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Habitat for Humanity of Seattle-King & Kittitas Counties is going vertical for the second time this year and has more creative construction efforts on the way.
CEO Brett D’Antonion says people are often surprised to learn that Habitat For Humanity works on building other than single-family homes.
“We’ve had to grow up with our model as changes have happened to the housing climate in Seattle,” D'Antonion said.
Townhomes, duplexes, cottages and vertical condominium buildings are a part of the organization's new efforts to provide access to stable housing. Habitat has served more than 500 new, low-income homeowners with financing and a fixed cost to ensure permanent affordability.
A team broke ground on the new Olympic Ridge project on Capitol Hill Thursday. The 17-unit condo complex is the second vertical build after Capitol View, which was completed in April and is now home to 13 hard-working individuals. Amber Cortez is a new homeowner at Capitol View and says her neighbors are the bus drivers, teachers and entertainers that help the city thrive.
She says watching so many friends in the artistic community leave town due to affordability is a concerning trend and she hopes to be an example of the turning of the tides.
“We have a social worker, a podcaster, a person who is a nurse," Cortez said. "All of us now are able to stay here.”
She says many people she’s spoken to don’t realize Habitat For Humanity has expanded to offer services like affordable homeownership.
“They’ve got another bigger place they’re building in south Seattle and people really need to get online and see if they qualify because even I was surprised,” Cortez said.
Olympic Ridge will feature 17 units in a five-story, eco-friendly building. Residents must be employed in King County for at least one year and need to be willing to complete the sweat equity program. Habitat announced an additional project that’s being developed along the light rail in the Columbia City neighborhood and will feature 58 permanently affordable units. It will be the largest building Habitat Development in the World. To qualify you must earn less than 80% of the Average Median Income and you can learn more and apply online.
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OLYMPIA, Wash. — Thurston County Sheriff Derek Sanders, back at work after suffering a traumatic brain injury in an April car crash, said wearing a seatbelt saved his life.
“For sure,” said Sanders, “I always wear my seatbelt.”
On the afternoon of April 2, south of Yelm, Sanders was driving his Thurston County Sheriff’s Office vehicle when someone pulled out in front of him on Lake Lawrence Road Southeast.
The driver was in a pickup and was pulling a trailer.
Sanders was flown to Harborview Medical Center.
He missed two weeks of work before returning for light duty.
Sanders said doctors medically cleared him to return to full duty in April.
His vehicle’s onboard dash camera video footage suggested he was going 61 miles per hour in the 50 miles per hour zone seconds before the crash.
Sanders admitted he was speeding on the road that’s near his rural Thurston County home.
The driver of the pickup was initially arrested on vehicular assault charges.
Investigators said a drug recognition expert determined he was under the influence of drugs.
The man allegedly told investigators he had taken methamphetamine the night before the crash.
He was never charged with a crime. The Washington State Patrol is still investigating the crash, according to Sheriff Sanders.
Sanders said he has not paid much attention to the investigation. He said he’s just glad no one was seriously hurt.
”Even if State Patrol says he was the at-fault driver and I hit and killed him, I would still have to live with that,” said Sanders.
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Federal and State regulators responded Thursday to complaints over the location of a public hearing over a southern Dallas concrete mixing plant.
Community leader Temeckia Derrough said the location of the meeting at a downtown Dallas hotel is a slap in the face to the people who live near the plant in the Joppa neighborhood.
It costs $20 to park at the Crowne Plaza Hotel on Elm Street, which only has a parking garage for visitors.
That’s the location the current owner of Texas Star Ready Mix selected for the August 17 public meeting for an air quality permit for the plant on Loop 12 Great Trinity Forest Way near Joppa.
Residents there have complained for years about industrial pollution around them.
Derrough is a member of the City of Dallas Environmental Commission.
“It is not fair to the residents of Joppa to have to pay $20 to speak on behalf of their health in their community,” she said.
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Kathryn Bazan is the chairperson of the Dallas Environmental Commission.
“These facilities were intentionally placed in our Black and Brown communities and it’s taken decades for municipalities to undo the harm that’s been done,” Bazan said. “These facilities don’t have to be located in residential communities where they are going to negatively impact air quality.”
In June, operators of an asphalt mixing plan on the north side of Joppa agreed to shut down.
Bazan said the Texas Star Concrete Plant on the south side of Joppa never had a proper state air quality permit and new ownership of that plant helped trigger this pending application.
“Our residents deserve to have their voices heard on this permit that’s going to affect the air quality in this neighborhood,” Bazan said.
A letter obtained Thursday from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality asked the state agency to find a better location for the meeting.
TCEQ spokesperson Victoria Cann replied by email:
“While the applicant’s selected venue for this meeting complies with all state requirements, we are requesting that they evaluate potential options to address those concerns better ensuring open public participation,” Cann said.
Derrough said neighbors want the meeting held closer to their homes at one of many southern Dallas locations with free parking, such as city recreation centers.
But she said the Sierra Club has also offered to help provide a bus if the meeting remains at the Crowne Plaza.
“The Joppa community is fed up. So, we’re going to show up on August 17, as many as we can,” she said.
A voicemail message left at the phone number for Texas Star Ready Mix was returned by a man who said the company declines comment on the meeting location or permit application.
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Police in Saginaw are investigating the shooting death of a Tarrant County woman, whose friends and peers are remembering as a prominent attorney.
Saginaw Police Chief Russell Ragsdale said officers responded to a home on the 200 block of Lottie Lane in Saginaw around 10 p.m. Monday in reference to a woman with a possible self-inflicted gunshot wound.
When they arrived, they found Kimberly Knapp, 46, lying on a bed with a single gunshot wound to her upper chest.
Knapp was rushed to the hospital where she died from her injuries.
During the investigation, Chief Ragsdale said evidence left investigators to believe 32-year-old Rance Ray Magby was responsible for Knapp’s death.
Ragsdale declined to speak on the case on camera or disclose specifics on the evidence so far, but he said Knapp was dating Magby and he was the only other occupant of the home.
Criminal Defense Attorney Benson Varghese previously served as president of the Tarrant County Criminal Defense Lawyers Association, which he said Knapp had been a part of.
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“Kim Knapp, I would say, [was known] by every defense attorney in town and every prosecutor in town. She was a fixture at the courthouse. She was there every day. She was known for being passionate in the defense of her clients,” Varghese said. “The most compelling thing about Kimberly Knapp was her desire to do the very best for her clients and to be a great attorney.”
Knapp’s family provided the following statement to NBC 5:
“Our hearts are shattered by the sudden and senseless loss of our precious Kim. Nothing will ever replace her beautiful smile, sharp and funny wit, and the wonderful way she made us feel. We love you Kim always and forever. Your memory will live on with us for eternity.”
According to Chief Ragsdale, the suspect is being held on a murder charge with a bond set at $500,000. It is unclear whether he has obtained an attorney.
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Holy Cross Retreat Center dedicates second hermitage
Holy Cross Retreat Center, located in Mesilla Park, recently dedicated a second hermitage for those looking for a quiet, private area for self reflection, solitude or rest.
Holy Cross welcomes people of all faiths and hosts retreats, conferences and accommodates migrants, cancer patients and others.
According to a news release, Holy Cross opened its first hermitage in 2018. The building is known as “Brother Fire Hermitage.”
The latest hermitage was named “Sister Water Hermitage” for the water fountain outside. The news release stated that volunteers helped to create the space over several months. It features a bedroom, kitchenette and full bath.
The hermitage was dedicated on Sunday, June 25 with volunteers, staff and Fr. Tom Smith, retreat center director, present. People can reserve the hermitage online at holycrossretreat.org or by calling 575-524-3688.
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Police arrested a driver accused of evading officers near the National Mall in Northwest D.C. and then striking and killing an elderly man who was visiting from Philadelphia.
Benjamin Robertson, 33, of Washington, D.C., was arrested Thursday and charged with second degree murder, the United States Park Police (USPP) announced.
The crash occurred shortly before 1:30 p.m. on July 12 in the 1700 block of Constitution Avenue NW, next to the Ellipse and near the National Mall. The area was filled with tourists, investigators said.
Uniformed Secret Service officers tried to pull over Robertson -- who was driving a Honda Accord -- at the intersection of 17th Street NW and Constitution Avenue because the car had an expired tag, the Secret Service said. Robertson indicated that he would pull over but then fled south on 17th Street NW, running a red light and hitting three people in the crosswalk at the intersection, according to U.S. Secret Service Uniformed Division spokesperson Lt. Paul Mayhair.
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Witness Ehab Sorour described a horrifying scene. He was standing near the intersection when he saw the driver ram into the pedestrians in the crosswalk. He said the man who was killed landed on the hood of the Honda. What reportedly happened next was even more shocking.
“All of a sudden, it just hit the guy. The guy flew up – I saw him when he was flying up. He came down on the hood,” he said. “All of a sudden, he backed up a little bit and ran over him again and kept on continuing down until the light.”
Bing Wong, of Philadelphia, was the victim, U.S. Park Police revealed. He was rushed to a hospital in critical condition and died there. He was 75.
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"Bing was a kind, quiet man of few words and enjoyed spending time with his family," a statement from his family said. "He lived his life to the fullest, and that’s exactly what he was doing during the day of July 12 with his family."
He had three children and six grandchildren.
Two other people, including the 13-year-old daughter of Wong's family friend, were treated at the scene for minor injuries.
The car involved in the crash has racked up $720 in speeding tickets in Northeast and Southeast D.C. since spring 2021, public records show. Three instances of speeding were caught on traffic cameras, with two tickets for speeding 11 to 15 mph over the limit and one ticket for speeding 16 to 20 mph over the limit.
Constitution Avenue and 17th Street were closed to drivers for hours and later reopened.
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SAN ANTONIO — Joe Byrd knows all too well what a southwest-side family is going through this week after police said a 4-year-old girl appeared to have drowned in a backyard above-ground pool Wednesday evening.
Byrd's own daughter, Tristan, drowned in 2016. She was just 2 years old.
"Everyone was busy around the house and Tristan got outside and jumped in the pool and we did not find her until it was too late," says Byrd.
After Tristan's death, Byrd took action. He created the Miss Tristan Foundation to provide water safety training to 2,500 children a year, as well as CPR training for parents and organizations. To this day, he serves as the foundation's president.
Byrd says drowning is the No. 1 killer of children under the age of 4; in Texas, there are about 100 fatal child drownings a year.
Wednesday's tragedy on the southwest side marks the 48th fatal child drowning in Texas – and 2nd in Bexar County – so far this year. Officials with the San Antonio Police Department (SAPD) say no criminal charges have been filed in the incident, which is believed to have been accidental.
Police received the call for a missing child around 8 p.m., and found 4-year-old Jazida Hernandez Cervere shortly after arriving—"face-down" in the family pool. They tried to resuscitate her, but she was pronounced dead shortly after being taken to a local hospital.
Byrd says families should secure pools with gates, nets and even gate alarms, but adds the most important thing you can do is teach your children to swim.
"You can teach your child at 6 months how to roll over and float if they accidently fall into the pool," says Byrd.
He adds that, if you have a pool, you need to have awareness and be vigilant.
"I don't want any other fathers out there going through life knowing that they didn't fully protect their daughter, and it cost them."
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BOISE, Idaho — Boise Bench residents and commuters are now tasked with maneuvering a new obstacle put in place on Kootenai Street by the Ada County Highway District (ACHD) to reduce chronic speeding residents attribute to cut-through traffic.
The new design - made possible by a 5-year plan - places chicanes throughout the road. Chicanes are concrete barriers to narrow the road and guide cars past each other in a slight zig-zag pattern.
The intention is to slow down traffic and keep drivers alert behind the wheel.
"There's people walking here. Kids going across the street. Kids use it to walk to school," Depot Bench Neighborhood Association (DBNA) Treasurer Jim Pickett said. "Now, it's designed better for all types of uses."
DBNA has called on ACHD to implement changes to the road since 2015; a minivan ran over 5-year-old Max Wyatt that year nearly killing him. Max attended the ribbon cutting Thursday to see the final chicane design. Max is now in middle school.
"I think they help a lot," Max said. "People can feel safe. They can ride their bike down these streets. They can have a sense of safety here."
Tire tracks are already scuffing up the chicane curbs. Those who oppose the new design are concerned about new dangers introduced between other cars.
"The lanes are not wide enough for two vehicles to pass. Two small vehicles, definitely. But when you have a bus and car trying to go, you can't. Basically, it becomes a game of chicken," Bench resident Holly Huffman said. "It may work. I don't know. I don't think so. It feels like a huge waste of our tax dollars."
Huffman voiced concerns about emergency vehicles driving through the chicanes along with snowplows in the winter. This design better suits emergency vehicles compared to speed bumps and plows can still clear the roads, according to ACHD.
More than 75 percent of homeowners on Kootenai Street supported a 'traffic calming petition,' according to ACHD Commission president Alex Pickering.
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BOISE, Idaho — Whether you know it or not, Boise is a skate town. Just ask Boise Parks and Recreation Director Doug Holloway, who has watched the skate community grow.
“Any given day at Rhodes downtown, we'll see 50, 60, 70 skaters. I'm not sure why they're not in school when it's a school day,” Holloway laughingly.
It’s easy to track seminal moments in the growth of the skate community, hosting the X Games in Boise was a huge part of that.
“We had skaters from all over the world, the top skaters from around the world," Holloway said. "It was an invite-only type of event. So, you had to be invited by ESPN in order to come to Boise, Idaho, to skate in those events."
To be a skate town, you need skate parks. Like the rest of Boise, it’s about growth. Enter, the all new Molenaar Skate Park.
“I would look at this park here, skate park at Moolenaar, as being a mini-Rhodes. It really is," Holloway said. "It has some of the same features, it has the same type of layout from the standpoint that it is for beginners, all the way through experts."
The park was designed and constructed by Grindline Skateparks, Inc., the same team that assembled Rhodes.
Truth be told, without the J.A. and Kathryn Albertson Family Foundation, the new park wouldn’t be ready to celebrate for several years.
“They worked closely with the Boise Skateboard Association and the City of Boise to say, 'why don't we build this park sooner than when the city could build it?' We were way on board,” Holloway said.
Speaking of being “on board,” new parks need new skaters. 15-year-old Noah Thomas has been shredding through the City of Trees since he was a young kid.
“I just fell in love, it was super fun,” Thomas said.
Thomas ripped through the new park Thursday as the city counts down to the grand opening celebration on Aug. 1, at 9:30 a.m.
“I love the skate park. I think it has a bunch of stuff, a bunch of areas, features, it's like a mini-Rhodes, “ Thomas said. “It's great. I think it really flows nice. There's a bunch of space in between features and a bunch of variety from beginner to expert.”
Within the Boise skate community, Thomas said he feels excitement for the new park – a park that will now be the second largest in Boise.
“I feel like there is. All my friends, they're super excited for the grand opening and all that. It’s super cool,” Thomas said.
With a new skatepark in Boise, skaters from across the Treasure Valley are expected to stop by. It's that opportunity, a blank new canvas, that Thomas is excited to see.
“I feel like it's definitely a place where you can do something new first, like you'll see on Instagram," Thomas said. "I didn't even think about doing that, and it's like really cool to have a new gap, new trick there and something like that."
For the City of Boise, that is what they are hoping for: a new community center.
“That's activity and that's physical activity, and we really want to see that with our families. It's healthy, it builds community and the City of Boise,” Holloway said.
Grand opening ceremony for the Molenaar Skate Park will feature a live music set from DJ RahKeeM, coffee from Push & Pour and more.
That same evening, the Boise Skateboard Association and special guests will be set for the Boise premiere of the skate movie, "N-Men: The Untold Story," at the Egyptian Theatre in downtown Boise.
Skateboarding legend Tony Alva is expected to drop in for the park opening to see the new spot for himself. He will be a featured guest for the screening of the movie as well.
To cap off his day Thursday, Thomas showed the KTVB team what skaters can really do at the park.
“It's great. It's crazy that they're doing this for this skate community, and they're just making new skateparks, new spots. It's crazy to me,” Thomas said.
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Police identify the man found dead earlier this month near Third Creek Greenway
The man who was found in the dead in the creek at Third Creek Greenway on the night of July 15 is Jeffery Dean Mason, 59, according to a news release from the Knoxville Police Department. The cause of death has not been determined, police say.
Based on the Medical Examiner’s Office’s preliminary examination, foul play is not suspected.
The body was discovered by a passer-by at around 6:20 p.m. that day, police said earlier this month. Knoxville Fire Department crews responded to help recover Mason's body from the waterway, the release said.
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Gov. Brad Little formed a new Idaho Outdoor Recreation Advisory Council on Wednesday. The council will "recommend projects that expand outdoor opportunities for camping, fishing, hunting, hiking and other activities," according to a news release from the governor's office.
In the past few years, the state has appropriated $150 million to improve Idaho outdoor recreation opportunities, the release said.
In eastern Idaho, $1.2 million of the funding went to Bear Lake State Park for East Beach electrical and water upgrades, $2 million was provided for water and sewer upgrades at Harriman State Park, and $530,000 was utilized to complete water system upgrades at Henrys Lake State Park.
The investments were recommended as part of Little’s “Idaho First” and “Leading Idaho” plans.
Henrys Lake State Park Ranger/Manager Annalee Garrington appreciates Idaho’s investments in the state park system. Last fall, Henrys Lake State Park completed phase two of a project to replace aging water line that dated back to 1967, she said.
The resources allow the parks to update aging infrastructure and prepare for future visitors.
“The Legislature helped us out a lot this year, giving (the Idaho Department of Parks and Recreation) more money than we have ever had,” Garrington said. “It was right around $100 million — $95 million in one pot and $5 million in another.”
Prioritizing Idaho’s natural resources and providing recreation opportunities are key initiatives for the governor.
“Our state boasts some of the most beautiful scenery in the country, and much of that beauty is captured in our wonderful state parks,” Little said in the release. “That is why expanding and improving outdoor recreation opportunities in our state parks was such an important priority. I’m proud of the significant investments we’ve made in outdoor recreation following record attendance at our state parks several years in a row.”
An average of 7.4 million people visited Idaho’s 30 state parks in 2020, 2021, and 2022, the release said, a 27% increase over the previous five years.
According to Little’s executive order that created the council, this “dramatic uptick in outdoor recreation creates opportunities and challenges as Idaho must contend with serving the needs of millions of new recreationists while also preserving and protecting the special places and natural features that makes Idaho’s outdoors great.”
Often, rural regions in Idaho do not have the existing infrastructure and revenue streams to support the increased demand in recreation, the order said.
Overall, the order said that the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis estimates outdoor recreation brings in $2.8 billion to Idaho’s economy every year, helping sustain 37,000 jobs.
In the immediate future, the newly-formed Council will recommend projects to “expand opportunities for camping, fishing, hunting, accessing trails and other outdoor pursuits by utilizing $5 million from Senate Bill 1196 in the Fiscal Year 2024 Idaho Department of Parks and Recreation Budget for inter-agency collaborative projects,” the order said.
The commission consists of 13 members who are appointed to serve by the governor — including the director or a designee from Idaho Department of Parks and Recreation, Idaho Fish and Game, the Idaho Department of Lands, a State Senate representative, member of the State House of Representatives, and representatives from various user groups.
“It’s no secret Idahoans are very passionate about the outdoors,” Little said. “We live, work, and play outside. Access to outdoor recreation is part of our way of life in Idaho, and it is a key driver of our economy, especially in rural Idaho.”
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MT HOLLY SPRINGS, Pa. — Helping hands are starting to reach out to dozens of people residing in Cherokee Campground. Around 32 households are facing eviction from the campsite, after officials from Dickinson Township say they were violating local ordinances.
“It was a great campground and we had no problems with [the owner]," said Penny Brashears, who is living on the campsite.
"I’ve been here four years and if it wasn’t good I wouldn’t have stayed," said Deb Hoover, who is a neighbor of Penny.
FOX43 first told the story of the campsite residents, shortly after they were sent eviction notices. Since the story aired last week, residents said they've received an outpouring of community support and social service groups have reached out.
“We’re appreciative that the word got out and that people came to help us out," said Hoover. "It meant a lot to us.”
“It was kind of like all hands on deck, let’s get something done with this," said Beth Kempf, the executive director of Community Cares out of Carlisle.
Kempf is helping spearhead an effort for social service groups to assist residents of the campground. Community Cares is joined by New Hope Ministries and the Cumberland County Homeless Assistance Program to help those being evicted.
“We're in a day in age where we need to work together and we need to collaborate," said Kempf.
She says the process to get everyone to a new place will take time, but the organizations are determined to help everyone they can.
“If we can help someone never feel the sting of homelessness, that’s really our goal," said Kempf.
Residents of the campground say they were happy to get the help they were asking for.
“We just wanted to get the help for those who need it, and we accomplished that," said Brashears.
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SEMINOLE COUNTY, Fla. — A detective for the Seminole County Sheriff’s Office was arrested Thursday and charged with 15 felony counts after warning suspects of criminal investigations involving minors.
In April, the sheriff’s office began an investigation after they learned that Jose Tirado, a detective assigned to the SCSO Crimes Against Children Unit, covertly used technology to warn suspects intending to travel to meet minors for sex that they were involved in an undercover operation.
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This allowed suspects to avoid arrest, and potentially put other detectives in harm’s way. These investigations involved detectives using undercover personas and involved no real child victims, according to a new release.
“You (Tirado) were responsible for investigating allegations of criminal child abuse, neglect and abandonment, and sexual-based offenses, against minors, and investigating and apprehending those individuals who would travel to meet a minor for the purposes of sexual activity. You were responsible for protecting the most vulnerable members of our society, our children, and the actions you are alleged to have committed instead aided those who would seek to victimize children by allowing them to avoid arrest and prosecution,” said Seminole County Sheriff Dennis Lemma.
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Tirado has been employed with the agency since May 2010 and joined the Crimes Against Unit as a detective in 2015. He was suspended on April 21, 2023, when an Administrative Investigation was initiated.
Tirado was booked on a $65,000 bond and placed on GPS monitoring Thursday evening. Lemma said the Sheriff’s office immediately initiated the process to terminate Tirado’s employment at the Seminole County Sheriff’s Office.
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Tirado is charged with five counts of unlawful use of a two-way communication device, five counts of disclosure or use of confidential criminal justice information, and five counts of unlawful use of a computer, network, or electronic device resulting in the interruption or impairment of governmental operation.
The criminal and administrative investigations are open and ongoing, and the Office of the State Attorney, 18th Judicial Circuit, will prosecute the case.
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PITTSBURGH — A community is in mourning after a 17-year-old rising senior at Carrick High School was stabbed to death early Thursday morning.
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Police and paramedics found Brandon Thomas under the bridge by Panther Hollow Lake in Schenley Park. He’d been stabbed in the chest.
“I was just told that he was at a party. A fight broke out and he was trying to break up the fight,” Brandon’s mother Shatera Linnen told Channel 11.
Pitt Police say there were teenagers at the stabbing scene and evidence of a party. Video provided to WPXI shows the area littered with empty alcohol bottles and containers.
Linnen tells Channel 11 she received a phone call early Thursday morning from a family member of one of her son’s friends.
“Is there any way that I can get over to Presbyterian Hospital? I was asking them what was going on. They didn’t tell me anything. They just said I needed to get there,” Linnen said.
When she arrived, Brandon was still in surgery.
“Honestly, I don’t think I’ll ever be able to move on. I lost my oldest child last year, too; my dad a week after that. Now, this,” Linnen said.
Pittsburgh Public Schools released a statement that said, “The District is mourning the loss of Brandon [...] Our thoughts are with his family during this time.”
“Brandon was a good kid. He didn’t bother nobody. He didn’t start trouble. He was all around a good person.”
He leaves behind a twin sister.
Police are investigating and no arrests have been made.
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ROSS TOWNSHIP, Pa. — A fire at a Ross Township Apartment building in October 2022 left dozens of people without a place to live. As many as 100 firefighters battled the blaze. Now, a former resident tells Channel 11 time is running out to find a permanent place to live.
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“My unit wasn’t highly affected. I expected to be back within a month,” Matt Altdorfer told Channel 11. It’s now been nearly ten months and he says he’s received no timetable for when the building will be ready.
Now, with the one-year anniversary of the fire just over two months away, he’s feeling pressure.
“I have renter’s insurance. It’s covering me for 12 months, but that is going to expire as of early October,” he said. “Am I coming back here or am I going to have to find a new place to live. As we know, the rental market isn’t exactly ideal right now. Rental prices are still high.”
Altdorfer says he’s received little communication from property management.
Channel 11 reached out to the management company multiple times and we’ve not received a reply.
“I just want answers, not just for me, but for everyone else who lives in the building.”
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VERONA, Pa. — Turner Dairy Farms is bringing a tanker full of iced tea to provide a drink for people at an upcoming community market.
Containers will be filled by a tea tanker from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Friday at the community supermarket on Milltown Road in Verona.
Turner Dairy Farm said people should come with their own containers but said they have the right to reject any of them.
Anyone who wants to have their container filled has to come with proof of purchase from any community market.
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PITTSBURGH — A dedication to honor the 70th anniversary of the end of the Korean War was held in Pittsburgh’s North Shore on Thursday.
Korean War Veterans and Veteran Association members were joined by dignitaries from the South Korean city of Pohang-Si.
Most of the veterans were over 80 years old.
The groups gathered to dedicate the “Rose Sharon Walkway,” a landscaping project donated by the mayor and residents of Pohang-Si.
The walkway will lead to the Korean War Veterans Memorial and will honor the local veterans who for South Korean freedom.
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COLUMBUS, Miss. (WTVA) — Twelve Columbus Police officers are undergoing SWAT training.
These twelve officers made the team after brutal tryouts.
"Being a member of SWAT means that you're on 24-hour call,” Police Chief Joseph Daughtry said. “That means that you could be at your daughter's softball game. You can be at your son's basketball game and get a call out and you have to leave.”
He continued, “These are the individuals that have made the commitment to put themselves in harm's way to make sure that the citizens of this city are safe."
Clint McMurray, the director of the Columbia Law Enforcement Training Academy, is their trainer.
"It sets a higher standard for the average patrol or average officer and these officers can go out and be an example to the agency and agencies that are surrounding it.”
The training not only includes long hours and gunfire but classroom sessions where officers learn everything from civil liability to operation planning.
"They're co-workers. They work together,” the police chief said. “They see each other in the hallway. They talk. But this week they've really had an opportunity to bond and build trust with one another because you have to be able to trust your fellow operator."
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SEMINOLE COUNTY, Fla. – A Seminole County detective was arrested on Thursday after being accused of tipping off suspects during undercover investigations, according to the sheriff’s office.
Deputies said that Jose Tirado — a detective with the sheriff’s office’s Crimes Against Children Unit since 2015 — covertly warned suspects who were planning to travel to meet minors for sex.
These “minors” were actually other detectives using undercover personas, so no real children were involved, a release from the sheriff’s office explains. However, Tirado’s warnings allowed suspects to avoid arrest and potentially put other detectives in harm’s way, deputies said.
Tirado was suspended on April 21 after the agency began a criminal investigation to look into his actions, the release shows.
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“You (Tirado) were responsible for investigating allegations of criminal child abuse, neglect and abandonment, and sexual-based offenses against minors, and investigating and apprehending those individuals who would travel to meet a minor for the purposes of sexual activity,” Sheriff Dennis Lemma said. “You were responsible for protecting the most vulnerable members of our society, our children, and the actions you are alleged to have committed instead aided those who would seek to victimize children by allowing them to avoid arrest and prosecution.”
Deputies said Tirado was later arrested and taken to the John E. Polk Correctional Facility on a bond of $65,000. He faces five counts of unlawful use of a two-way communication device, five counts of disclosure or use of confidential criminal justice information, and five counts of unlawful use of a computer, network or electronic device resulting in the interruption of governmental operation.
According to the release, Lemma immediately started the process to fire Tirado from the sheriff’s office upon his arrest.
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GoFundMe for Fond du Lac family of four displaced by fire aims to raise $5,000
The funding will be used to help the family replace items damaged in the fire.
FOND DU LAC – A GoFundMe page has been created to support a Fond du Lac family of four who lost their belongings in a fire July 25.
The fire will leave the family and their six cats displaced from their home for at least six months, according to the GoFundMe page.
The page is on GoFundMe under “Sara, Eric, Sue and Sarah Freund fire relief” and has a goal of $5,000. As of Thursday morning, the fund had raised $445.
People can give by going to https://www.gofundme.com/f/sara-eric-sue-and-sarah-freund-fire-relief.
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The page was organized by Kadie Rohde, who wrote: “On July 25th my best friends house set on fire, leaving the family displaced from their home for the next 6 plus months. They will have to start all over replacing items that were damaged from the fire and smoke damage. The family is currently staying at a hotel until housing arrangements can be found. Please consider a donation to help The Freund family get their feet back on the ground.”
Contact Brandon Reid at 920-686-2984 or breid@gannett.com. Follow him on Twitter at @breidHTRNews.
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Green Lake County plane crash sends 2 to hospital with minor injuries
An occupant of the plane had gone to the nearest residence to report the crash.
BROOKLYN – A pilot and passenger suffered minor injuries Thursday afternoon after their plane crashed in a cornfield near State 49 and Townline Road in the township of Brooklyn.
Green Lake County Sheriff’s Office said in a news release its Communications Center received a 911 call at around 1 p.m. reporting a plane in a field. An occupant of the plane had gone to the nearest residence to report the incident, the sheriff’s office said.
Emergency responders and sheriff’s deputies were dispatched and arrived moments later at the scene, where they found a small plane in a cornfield about 200 feet south of Townline Road.
Plane crash:Plane bound for EAA AirVenture Oshkosh crashes in Fond du Lac County
The pilot and passenger suffered minor injuries and were taken to an area hospital, the sheriff’s office said.
No further details were immediately released.
The plane crash is the third in the region since July 22 as EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2023 runs through July 30 at Wittman Regional Airport.
Contact Brandon Reid at 920-686-2984 or breid@gannett.com. Follow him on Twitter at @breidHTRNews.
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Casa Grande mom tried to protect her son accused of killing his father, court records show
The mother of a Casa Grande man accused of fatally shooting his father while struggling over a handgun before chopping up his body and attempting to burn the remains told police she helped him try to dispose of the body to help him avoid prison, according to court documents.
The victim was identified as 57-year-old Thomas Chase.
Both his son, Christopher Lawrence Chase, 32, and wife, Melissa Lynne Chase, 56, were named as suspects by Casa Grande police.
Casa Grande firefighters responded to the area of Brown and Casa Grande avenues on July 24 at around 1:43 a.m. to reports of a structure fire where they saw Christopher flee from the residence.
Court documents say firefighters found a 50-55 gallon barrel with human remains inside and put out the fire.
Son, mother arrested:Man's dismembered body set on fire in Casa Grande
Witnesses told police that Christopher fled to another street near the structure fire where he found a woman walking her dog and took her into her house while armed with a gun and knife, and held her and two other people hostage, according to court documents.
Documents say Christopher took their cell phones so they couldn’t call 911 and held them at gunpoint while discussing fleeing to Mexico or staying at their home for a day. Christopher demanded the keys to their truck, but was told the vehicle didn’t run, documents say.
The kidnapping victims were able to convince Christopher to call the police and turn himself in, they told police. Christopher told the dispatcher that he put his gun in a drawer inside the house and documents say he left the house unarmed where he was arrested without incident.
After his arrest, documents say officers went to the address listed on Christopher’s driver’s license where they spoke with his mother, Melissa. She told police that her son had called her just two days prior, on July 22, and told her he had fatally shot his father, Thomas, while fighting over a handgun in self-defense at their home near Trekell Road and Palm Parke Boulevard.
Documents say Christopher told his mother no one would believe he killed his father in self-defense as he was much larger than him and opted to dispose of the body instead. The two went to Home Depot and Dollar Tree the next day to buy cleaning supplies, garbage bags and razor blades, documents state.
Authorities say Christopher dismembered his father’s body in the garage while Melissa cleaned up the blood on the bathroom walls and shower, according to court documents. Melissa told police she drove her son to the area of Brown and Casa Grande avenues with her husband’s dismembered body and left the two to continue cleaning the bathroom.
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Melissa told police that there was a long history of Thomas physically abusing her and that he was addicted to methamphetamine and fentanyl. Documents say Melissa admitted to police she had multiple opportunities to report the crime and that she wanted to protect her son from going to jail.
Both were booked into the Pinal County Jail. Christopher was charged with murder, abandonment/concealment of a dead body, kidnapping, aggravated assault, burglary and tampering with evidence.
Melissa was being held under suspicion of abandonment/concealment of a dead body and tampering with evidence.
Police say the investigation is still ongoing and the county's medical examiner will determine the exact cause of Thomas' death.
Republic reporter Fernando Cervantes Jr. contributed to this article.
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Motorcyclist in Glendale dead after apparent road rage incident, police say
A motorcyclist died in Glendale after being shot on Thursday afternoon in what was an apparent road rage, police say.
According to Officer Gina Winn, a spokesperson with Glendale police, officers responded to calls of a downed motorcyclist near 67th Avenue and Gelding Drive at around 4:15 p.m.
Once they arrived at the scene, they found a 23-year-old man with an apparent gunshot wound. The man, who remains unidentified, was taken to a local hospital where he was pronounced dead.
Police believe that a road rage incident happened between the motorcyclist and another vehicle near 67th Avenue and Greenway Road, which then caused the shooting.
Police are actively looking for the shooter and are asking the public to contact law enforcement at (623) 930-3000 if they have any information about this case.
Police also reminded people to disengage from any type of road rage situation and to call 911 for assistance if needed.
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WASHINGTON COUNTY, ARKANSAS, Ark. — The Washington County Sheriff's Office (WCSO) is searching for missing 11-years-old Matthew Meadors.
WCSO says that Matthew was last seen wearing a white Rugrats shirt and black Under Armour tennis shoes. He is 5 feet 3 inches tall with blonde hair, blue eyes. He reportedly frequents the Lincoln and Prairie Grove areas.
If you have any information as to Matthew’s whereabouts, please contact WCSO at (479) 444-5712.
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PHOENIX — The record-breaking heat wave scorching Arizona is also scorching the state's famous saguaro cacti.
Temperatures have been above 110 for 28 days straight.
“They literally can't function," Kimberly McCue with the Desert Botanical Garden said. "The way I describe it is, they start to suffocate.”
McCue said the long stretch of temperatures puts strain on the cactus, but it's not the main culprit. What hurts the cacti most is the overnight temperatures, which haven't dropped below 90 degrees in weeks.
McCue said cacti use photosynthesis to convert sunlight to energy, as all plants do, but they do it differently than other plants. McCue said cacti split their photosynthesis process between day and night. At night, they open "pores" to take in carbon dioxide to convert into oxygen.
But with the warm temperatures at night, that means the cacti lose water while doing this.
"At a certain temperature for a certain length of time, they just can't do it anymore," McCue said.
McCue said the warning signs are fairly obvious.
If a saguaro is leaning in one direction, it's probably not doing well. If it's squishy or soft to the touch, that's another warning sign. And if it's turning a yellowish color, it's being baked in the sun more than it can take.
McCue said the Desert Botanical Garden can try to put shade cloth over some of its plants to protect them from the sun, but saguaros can stand 20 to 30 feet tall. There's not much they can do for them.
“If that plant is really starting to shut down, doesn't matter how much water you pour on them, they won't be able to take it up and do anything with it," McCue said.
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PHOENIX — The Cesar Chavez High School football coaches on a trip when a student-athlete died during an athletic camp are out of their coaching jobs, sources tell 12News Sports.
The coaches, including the teams head coach, William Chipley, are also suspended from coaching with the Phoenix Union High School District for an undisclosed number of years, sources tell 12News Sports. It’s unclear if the coaches still have their teaching jobs.
12News reached out to the district for confirmation but has not heard back.
On Wednesday, nine days after the tragedy, PXU said the principal, athletic director, and head football coach were placed on administrative leave, per protocol, as it investigates what happened before, during, and after the football camp where 15-year-old Christopher Hampton died.
Sources tell 12News Sports Cesar Chavez High School is looking for a new football head coach. If one is not found by the start of practice on Monday, the season could be in jeopardy.
School trip tragedy
Hampton was about to enter his sophomore year when he perished during a school trip.
The 15-year-old was with his team, taking part in an athletic camp at Lakeside-Blue Ridge High School, when after a day of practice, they were taken to Show Low Lake on July 17.
Some of the students got in the water, including Hampton. Hours later, he was reported missing.
The Navajo County Sheriff’s Office received a 911 call around 8 p.m. regarding a teenage swimmer who had gone missing.
Eighteen hours later, Hampton’s body was found in the water.
Authorities tell 12News the investigation into what happened is still ongoing.
Athletic All-Star
Hampton’s family told 12News he was an All-Star athlete who had broken multiple records in football, basketball, to wrestling.
“He was fantastic, superb, supreme. He was truly a champion,” Hampton’s sister Lanisha Smith said during a candlelight vigil in his memory. “Chris was the man… everything that Chris did, he broke records.”
Hampton is remembered as an outgoing, quick-witted, brilliant young man who loved his family dearly, according to a GoFundMe set up to fundraise for his funeral expenses. You can donate here.
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6 German Shepherds, 3 kittens are featured pets available for adoption in Lane County
Greenhill Humane Society in Eugene
Greenhill Humane Society received 19 German Shepherd dogs in June from Eugene Animal Services in an overcrowding case. Six are still up for adoption: Axel, Dylan, Good Charlotte, Papa, Rush and Shawtz.
Many of the dogs arrived under-socialized, had never been on a leash or received veterinary care. The shelter's canine team has worked with the dogs to build trust, teach them leash skills and basic obedience, and provide play-date interactions with other dogs.
The German Shepherds range from 1 to 7 years old. While some dogs are shy and cautious, they are friendly and curious. They have been vaccinated, microchipped and spayed or neutered.
They need households that can provide extra TLC to help them flourish. It may take some time for them to build up their confidence, but once they get comfortable, they will make a loving companion.
Greenhill Humane Society is open seven days a week, 11 a.m. – 6 p.m. at 88530 Green Hill Rd in Eugene. For more information call (541) 689.1503 or visit www.green-hill.org.
Oregon Coast Humane Society in Florence
Peter Kitten is one of dozens of kittens ready for families at Oregon Coast Humane Society in Florence.
Thanks to a generous donor, the next 20 kitten adoptions will receive $25 off their adoption fee. Stop by the shelter or apply online if you're ready to meet you next best friend.
Oregon Coast Humane Society is open 7 days a week, from 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. at 2840 Rhododendron Dr in Florence. For more information, visit oregoncoasthumanesociety.org or call (541) 997-4277
Cat Rescue & Adoption Network in Eugene
Tachi and Kunai are a bonded pair of sweet sister kittens about 4 months old. Tachi and Kunai are playful, purring machines, and when tuckered out they love to curl up on your lap and give you kisses. They are very bonded and must be adopted together. Both have been spayed, vaccinated, microchipped, and are negative for FIV & FeLV.
You can meet them the Cat Rescue & Adoption Network's PetSmart cattery in South Eugene at 28th and Willamette. For more information, call 541-225-4955 option 1, or visit the website at CatRescues.org
Charles Gearing may be reached at cgearing@gannett.com or by phone at (708) 262-7626.
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SAN ANTONIO — Joe Byrd knows all too well what a southwest-side family is going through this week after police said a 4-year-old girl appeared to have drowned in a backyard above-ground pool Wednesday evening.
Byrd's own daughter, Tristan, drowned in 2016. She was just 2 years old.
"Everyone was busy around the house and Tristan got outside and jumped in the pool and we did not find her until it was too late," says Byrd.
After Tristan's death, Byrd took action. He created the Miss Tristan Foundation to provide water safety training to 2,500 children a year, as well as CPR training for parents and organizations. To this day, he serves as the foundation's president.
Byrd says drowning is the No. 1 killer of children under the age of 4; in Texas, there are about 100 fatal child drownings a year.
Wednesday's tragedy on the southwest side marks the 48th fatal child drowning in Texas – and 2nd in Bexar County – so far this year. Officials with the San Antonio Police Department (SAPD) say no criminal charges have been filed in the incident, which is believed to have been accidental.
Police received the call for a missing child around 8 p.m., and found 4-year-old Jazida Hernandez Cervere shortly after arriving—"face-down" in the family pool. They tried to resuscitate her, but she was pronounced dead shortly after being taken to a local hospital.
Byrd says families should secure pools with gates, nets and even gate alarms, but adds the most important thing you can do is teach your children to swim.
"You can teach your child at 6 months how to roll over and float if they accidently fall into the pool," says Byrd.
He adds that, if you have a pool, you need to have awareness and be vigilant.
"I don't want any other fathers out there going through life knowing that they didn't fully protect their daughter, and it cost them."
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ARLINGTON, Texas — Phil Whitfield, a beloved longtime security guard for the Dallas Cowboys who became an art ambassador at AT&T Stadium, has died at 62, the team confirmed.
In a June 2020 video by the Cowboys, Whitfield said he first joined as a security guard in 1993 when the team played in Irving.
"I was the protector at Texas Stadium. They were calling me the sheriff," Whitfield said in the video.
As AT&T Stadium was preparing to open in 2009, Whitfield said he was asked by team owner Jerry Jones to become an ambassador of art at the new home of the Cowboys.
"We got ready to come to AT&T Stadium and I talked to Mr. [Jerry] Jones, he said 'Gene [Jones] needs to talk to you. We have a new job for you. First of all, you won't be doing security anymore. We got an art program that we would like you to head up,'" Whitfield said in 2020 about his meeting with the owner.
Whitfield said he then learned about art.
"People come [to AT&T Stadium] just to see the art. They don't know anything about the Cowboys but what we say... they come here to see the 60 pieces that we have, world-class contemporary art," he said in the 2020 video.
AT&T Stadium on Thursday released a statement on behalf of Gene Jones.
"The loss of Phil Whitfield leaves us all heartbroken. We have such wonderful memories with him, just as so many others do. Few people have generated such widespread goodwill and respect like Phil did over the years. He was an amazing ambassador for the Cowboys and a great friend and docent for our art program and the purpose of connecting with children and inspiring them to enjoy art. We will miss him greatly."
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KEMPNER, Texas — Kempner residents may be without water for an extended period of time as the City prepares to conduct repairs on a leaking concrete transmission line on HWY 190.
The City of Kempner said they plan to turn off the water at 10 a.m. on Friday, July 28, barring any complications.
The City said they are anticipating 24-48 hours of water loss while the repairs are conducted. The City said they will be able to give a better idea of what the repairs will consist of once crews have the line exposed.
After removing a metal building in the way of the repairs, the City said excavation has commenced and the line should be exposed soon.
The City said they will keep residents updated as the situation develops.
More information on the repairs can be found at this link.
The City of Copperas Cove assured residents that water in Copperas Cove will not be affected by the repairs, as they receive water from a different source on separate transmission lines.
Copperas Cove said the city is still under a Stage 1 order for voluntary conservation measures, and they expect Stage 2 restrictions to be necessary in the future. The City asks residents to conserve as much as possible in support of low lake levels.
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ARLINGTON, Texas — Phil Whitfield, a beloved longtime security guard for the Dallas Cowboys who became an art ambassador at AT&T Stadium, has died at 62, the team confirmed.
In a June 2020 video by the Cowboys, Whitfield said he first joined as a security guard in 1993 when the team played in Irving.
"I was the protector at Texas Stadium. They were calling me the sheriff," Whitfield said in the video.
As AT&T Stadium was preparing to open in 2009, Whitfield said he was asked by team owner Jerry Jones to become an ambassador of art at the new home of the Cowboys.
"We got ready to come to AT&T Stadium and I talked to Mr. [Jerry] Jones, he said 'Gene [Jones] needs to talk to you. We have a new job for you. First of all, you won't be doing security anymore. We got an art program that we would like you to head up,'" Whitfield said in 2020 about his meeting with the owner.
Whitfield said he then learned about art.
"People come [to AT&T Stadium] just to see the art. They don't know anything about the Cowboys but what we say... they come here to see the 60 pieces that we have, world-class contemporary art," he said in the 2020 video.
AT&T Stadium on Thursday released a statement on behalf of Gene Jones.
"The loss of Phil Whitfield leaves us all heartbroken. We have such wonderful memories with him, just as so many others do. Few people have generated such widespread goodwill and respect like Phil did over the years. He was an amazing ambassador for the Cowboys and a great friend and docent for our art program and the purpose of connecting with children and inspiring them to enjoy art. We will miss him greatly."
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It’s going to be a scorcher this weekend for the 15th edition of Omaha’s Maha Festival, which will be held for the final time at Aksarben Village.
Genre-pushing hardcore band Turnstile and alt-folk indie rockers Big Thief, both Grammy nominees, will top the Maha bill on Friday and Saturday, respectively.
Also on the Maha 2023 bill are: Dream-pop band Alvvays; indie pop band Peach Pit; indie rockers from New Zealand, The Beths; post-punk synth artist EKKSTACY; hip-hop/funk artist Terry Presume; Saddle Creek Records alt-pop artist Black Belt Eagle Scout; and soulful disco pop group Say She She.
Nebraska-based acts include: Icky Blossoms, BIB, M34N STR33T, Garst, Ebba Rose and Lincoln rapper HAKIM.
Twelve DJs will perform at the NFM Silent Disco — one of the most popular festival features — throughout the weekend.
The festival, which began along Omaha’s riverfront in 2009, moved to Stinson Park at 67th and Center streets in 2011 two years later. It will move back downtown to the renovated Heartland of America Park at The RiverFront next year.
Maha is expected to be one of the largest ticketed events held in the park, located east of Eighth and Farnam streets, drawing some 20,000 attendees over the two days. That will be an increase of at least 4,000 from the Aksarben Village attendance over the last few years.
“We’re thankful to all our volunteers, artists collaborators, and community members who have helped us get to this point,” Maha Co-Director Rachel Grace said in a news release. “We know Big Thief, Turnstile, and all our other 2023 artists will help us close out our time at Aksarben Village this year on a high note.”
General admission tickets are $120 for both days, $60 for Friday and $70 for Saturday and are available at mahafestival.com and will be sold at the festival gate.
Photos: 2022 Maha Festival
Reach the writer at 402-473-7244 or kwolgamott@journalstar.com. On Twitter @KentWolgamott
If You Go
Maha
WHEN: Friday, gates open at 4 p.m.; Saturday, gates open at 2 p.m.
WHERE: Stinson Park at Aksarben Village, 2285 S. 67th St., Omaha.
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