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MILLVALE. Pa. — A house in Millvale was damaged after a vehicle crashed into it.
Allegheny County Dispatchers say emergency crews were called to a house on the 300 block of Stanton Avenue at 12:20 p.m. on Friday.
The man who owns the home said he was sitting on his back porch when he heard a loud crashing noise. He said he initially thought it was a tractor-trailer because of how loud the sound was. The sound was a vehicle smashing into his house.
The homeowners’ car was also badly damaged. He said it only had 20,000 miles on it.
The brakes of the vehicle that crashed into the house allegedly went out while it was moving down a hill.
There were no reported injuries.
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COLLIER TOWNSHIP, Pa. — A woman was shot outside of a Texas Roadhouse in Collier Township.
Allegheny County dispatchers say police and medics were called to the restaurant on Washington Pike at 3:50 p.m. on Friday.
Officials say the woman was shot by another woman who has been taken into custody.
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Restaurant employees say the business was not impacted and confirmed that the incident happened in the parking lot, not inside the building.
The victim was taken to a hospital. Her status is unknown at this time.
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MERRILLVILLE — The Dean and Barbara White Community Center was the hottest spot in town on Thursday, and it had nothing to do with the weather.
Hundreds of job-seekers attended Merrillville’s third annual job fair, which featured more than 75 businesses and organizations from Merrillville and Northwest Indiana.
“Companies from A to Z, well, really A to W, displayed job opportunities to close to 600 guests, some of whom were offered jobs right on the spot,” Merrillville Town Council President Rick Bella said. “This not only benefits residents but also our area businesses who are seeking qualified employees.”
The Job Fair opened at 11 a.m., and the crowds were eager to participate.
“At 10:30, the line was already out the door and around the corner to the front of the building, and it’s been pretty consistent with that flow since it started,” said Kate DeRolf, a business service representative from WorkOne Northwest Indiana.
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It wasn’t long into the job fair, and Karry Leukert, corporate recruiter for the Bosak Auto Group, already received a handful of resumes from prospective employees.
Leukert was impressed with the turnout Thursday, and she said Bosak was happy to participate in the event. She said she’s attended many job fairs in the area, and Merrillville’s stands out.
“Whatever you’re doing, keep doing it,” Leukert said.
DeRolf said Merrillville’s job fair has clearly grown over the years.
“This event, year-to-year, keeps getting better and better because they have a great blend of people from across industry and different areas of focus,” DeRolf said.
Linda Rosas, Merrillville’s administrative and building manager and assistant to the town manager and Town Council, coordinated the job fair. Rosas said this year’s event attracted the largest turnout and most sponsors, and many participating businesses indicated they plan to return next year.
“Everybody I spoke with that was represented at the job fair was very pleased with the amazing turnout,” Rosas said. “Albanese hired more than 45 people on the spot, ready to start.”
Albanese used multiple areas in the event center to meet with prospective employees, gather information about their backgrounds and conduct interviews.
Zeke Rowan, a principal at Avison Young, attended Thursday’s event representing the Silos at Sanders Farm development on Mississippi Street.
Avison Young is currently marketing the space available at Silos. That includes a 263,000-square-foot spec building that’s been delivered as well as Lake County’s first 1 million-square-foot spec building that’s under development. Companies that could eventually occupy space in those facilities likely will participate in future job fairs in town.
While at Thursday’s event, WorkOne spent time meeting with job-seekers to explain the services the organization provides, such as resume building, workshops, a place to print off job-related materials, and support from career advisers.
“A career adviser works as a matchmaker, and they basically get to know the individual, what their short- and long-term job goals are because we want to create stayers, not players,” DeRolf said. WorkOne also met with business representatives participating in the job fair to learn about the barriers they’ve encountered when hiring employees. DeRolf said that could be access to childcare and mental health resources.
“Any sort of thing they need to become successful and make their applicants and people working for them more productive,” she said.
DeRolf said WorkOne was pleased with the outcome of the Town’s job fair, and the organization plans to continue to take part in it in coming years.
“They’re making it bigger and better,” she said. “Merrillville’s really got their stuff together, it’s great.”
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The 628-unit Evergreen Luxury Apartments will undergo extensive renovations and get a new property manager.
Chicago-based RMK Management Corp., which bills itself as "one of the Midwest’s largest market-rate apartment management firms," will manage the 628-unit apartment complex at 8201 Polo Club Drive in Merrillville. The 20-building property on U.S. 30 was constructed in 1995 and has more than 1,000 parking spaces, including 250 in garages.
Most apartments, the common areas and amenities spaces will undergo extensive renovations.
“Evergreen Luxury Apartments marks the second Merrillville rental community we’ve added to our property management portfolio in the past 12 months, which is a testament to the great work our teams are doing as we started managing our first property in the area last fall,” said Anthony Rossi Sr., chairman of Chicago-based RMK Management Corp.
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Evergreen Luxury Apartments has a variety of one-, two- and three-bedroom units ranging from 700 square feet to 1,7000 square feet. The rents range from $1,090 to $2,020 a month.
The apartments have washers, dryers and walk-in closets. Some have balconies, private patios and fireplaces.
About 34 of the units have been overhauled so far under new ownership and the rest will be renovated as leases turn over.
New features include flooring, cabinetry, countertops, appliances, light fixtures, and washers and dryers. Updates also are planned to the dog park, fitness center, tennis courts and volleyball court.
The apartment complex has amenities like a gym, playground, BBQ pavilion, tennis court and clubhouse with a conference room and remote work lounge.
For more information, visit www.evergreenluxuryapartments.com.
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WHITING — Visitors to Pierogi Fest this weekend will be greeted by a massive new mural on 119th Street chronicling Whiting's history and culture.
The mural depicts the Lake Michigan shoreline and a sandy beach flanked by the historic Hoosier Theatre on the left side and 119th Street storefronts on the right side. It features a collage of pierogi, buscias, a frothy beer stein, a vintage 1950s car from the frequent car cruises, a Whiting Oilmen football helmet, a football, a beachball, a lifeguard chair and the Whiting Lakefront Park pier. A BP logo hangs like the sun in the sky.
Two children paint details of the mural, like a buscia's frumpy floral-printed housedress. Reggie, the official mascot of the Mascot Hall of Fame, waves a sign saying "Welcome to Whiting, Indiana."
The City of Whiting and the Arts Alive group commissioned the acclaimed artist Felix "Flex" Maldonado Jr. to paint the mural at 1313 119th St. It's the centerpiece an empty lot Whiting turned into a public plaza with picnic tables, overhead shades and a string of patio lights to illuminate it at night. The city envisioned a space where the public could relax, chat or eat meals from nearby restaurants al fresco.
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The hope is the mural will provide photo opportunities for visitors.
"Arts Alive is always trying to give back to our community, whether it be through art shows, kids craft days or monetarily to those artful projects being done in our town, like this wall mural the City of Whiting commissioned Felix to do," said Kathleen Ulm, the vice president of Arts Alive. "We thought it was a great idea and if you look at the mural Felix even has some kids painting as part of the art which is a nod to Arts Alive. We hope the mural brightens so people's day and makes them smile."
Such public art adds vibrancy to the community, said Ulm, who also owns The Junkyard T-shirt shop.
"We also hope that it starts a new mural trend in Whiting that so many other towns have. I know every time I travel, I do mural tours and nearly every single destination town now has them and they are always so unique and beautiful. The arts are such a vital part of any community, especially a small town. Murals can bring people to our small town to see them, thus bringing more business to our downtown shops and eateries."
The arts group, which runs Gallery 659 downtown on 119th Street and offers art education classes, was pleased with how the mural turned out.
"Felix did a great job, along with the city, to convey many fun aspects of Whiting," Ulm said. "As a town, we are growing and doing so much more, like the Empanada Fest and more bands at this year's Sheridan Summer Concert Series. Arts Alive would love to see even more mural showing the diversity that is our city. The more representation of who we are the better."
Tom Dabertin, the co-founder of Pierogi Fest and vice president of the Whiting Robertsdale Chamber of Commerce, said the artwork reflected much of what makes Whiting such a special, unique place.
"I think it's great," Dabertin said. "It captures many of the high points of the community in a very unique way. For example, it notes the many years that Whiting High School football’s program has been a powerhouse. It acknowledges Pierogi Fest, the Mascot Hall of Fame, the lakefront, downtown, etc."
Maldonado has painted a number of prominent murals across the Region, including the Jackson 5 murals in downtown Gary and Miller, a nature mural at Wolf Lake in Hammond and the new mural greeting visitors to East Chicago at Indianapolis Boulevard by the South Shore Line station.
The Hammond-based artist also has exhibited widely, at the South Shore Arts Center in Munster, The National Museum of Mexican Art in Chicago, Art Expo in Chicago, the Swope Museum in Terre Haute, the SOMArts Museum in San Francisco, the Chicago Cultural Center in the Loop and the Armory's Fountain Art Fair in New York City.
He was given a wish list of subjects to cover in the piece.
"I chose the subjects I felt best resonated with Whiting," he said. "They asked me to come up with something that reflected all things Whiting, after a few revisions we came up with what you see now. I had a great time producing this mural as people from the neighborhood were complimenting and supporting the project, I found it gratifying to be able to successfully achieve their requests and reflect the great city of Whiting."
Maldonado said it took about two weeks to compete.
"The highlight was getting to meet the neighbors and them accepting the work I do," he said. "I'm very excited for Whiting and Pierogi Fest because I hope they see themselves and the vibrancy they bring to the event every year in the mural."
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MARION COUNTY, Fla. — Creative Services Inc. has been helping women in Marion County for nearly 50 years, but it’s now closing its doors for good.
The services for the hotline number to Marion County’s only domestic violence shelter are shut down, and calls are going directly to the state. All day on Friday, women moved their belongings from the shelter to their cars with help from the Department of Children and Families.
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“We don’t have enough money to be able to afford a 40- or 80-bed shelter and pay all the employees,” said Judy Wilson, teh CEO of Ocala/Marion County Domestic Violence/Sexual Assault Center. “So, the only choice we were getting was to shut the doors.”
The shelter lost funding from the United Way of Marion County and private donors after a year-long investigation into allegations of poor conditions for survivors and mishandling of funds.
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“There was no money taken or stolen or anything like that,” Wilson said.
The investigation found no criminal activity, but the shelter will close as of Aug. 1.
Read: Happening now: Harbor House hosting food drive to benefit domestic violence survivors
If you or someone you know is in a domestic violence situation, you can get help from the National Domestic Violence Hotline 24 hours a day, seven days a week at 800-799-7233. You can also text START to 88788.
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ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. — The number of people Baker Acted by Orange County law enforcement so far this year is nearly double all of last year.
The Baker Act, which was enacted in Florida in 1972, was created to protect the rights of people with mental illness and ensure public safety.
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Law enforcement can use the act on an individual if they believe the person is mentally ill; that person cannot determine if they need to be examined by a mental health care professional; and that without care that person will likely harm themselves or others.
If those criteria are met, an individual can be detained for up to 72 hours at a mental health facility.
Read: 9 facts, history of Florida’s Baker Act law
Orange County Sheriff John Mina said the increase in Baker Act numbers is because his deputies are getting in crisis intervention.
“We’ve responded to over 8000 calls for service and zero arrests,” Mina said. “Low-level misdemeanor violations decrease and but the Baker Acts increase.”
Two new teams just completed training, and the sheriff’s office now has a total of six that consist of a deputy and clinician.
Read: This Central Florida county is launching new mental health programs
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WASHINGTON, D.C. — From the Midwest to the Northeast, tens of millions of people are bracing for extreme heat this weekend.
A recent nationwide study reveals that extreme heat isn’t just uncomfortable, it generates about $1 billion in health care costs every summer. Researchers say that’s because more people are going to the hospital for heat-related illnesses.
“These things really strain our already short, staffed hospital systems and healthcare providers. Marquisha Johns, associate director for public health policy at the Center for American Progress.
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This report is a collaboration between the Center for American Progress and Virginia Commonwealth University. The group reviewed climate data and insurance claims in Virginia over the course of five summers.
When they scale up these results nationally, it shows hot summer days lead to nearly 235,000 emergency room visits and 56,000 hospital admissions.
Part of the report has recommendations for state and federal officials to transition from fossil fuel to clean renewable energy in order to lower the temperatures.
Read: Biden announces measures to address extreme heat
“One of the biggest things we also need to do besides taking care of people today is also taking reducing our emissions so we’re not increasing the temperatures even more for the future,” she said.
Johns said these changes are necessary, especially for minority neighborhoods that are more vulnerable to severe weather.
“We think about Black and brown communities, they tend to have more concrete and less trees, less green spaces, things like that all of these things that actually ended up cooling down communities, and neighborhoods,” said Johns.
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She also suggests making homes more resilient.
“Thinking about cool roofs for homes, reflective paint on roads, anything that we could do to reduce the amount of heat that our cities and states are feeling,” said Johns.
There are also solutions for you at home. This includes learning the warning signs of heat-related illnesses and how to access local cooling centers.
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WASHINGTON, D.C. — Black Lives Matter – these three words have defined protests about police brutality for years.
The hashtag first appeared online in July 2013 following the acquittal of George Zimmerman in 17-year-old Trayvon Martin’s shooting death.
Now 10 years later, it’s been tweeted more than 44 million times.
“The Black Lives Matter hashtag is really unique for its staying power compared to other hashtags that might swell up and fade quickly for the past 10 years this has remained a steady presence on Twitter,” said Monica Anderson, director of internet and technology research at Pew Research Center.
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Monica Anderson studies technology at the Pew Research Center. Her team analyzed the BLM hashtag and its role in online activism over the last decade.
“Regardless of what race you are, what political affiliation, this content was something that people came across,” she said.
The research tracks several points when the hashtag spiked online.
The first major spike happened in November 2014 after a Ferguson police officer was not indicted for the death of Michael Brown. Then in July 2016 when five Dallas police officers were killed in an attack following peaceful protests. These demonstrations were in response to the separate shootings of Alton Sterling and Philando Castile.
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The biggest spike in happened in the summer of 2020 following the murder of George Floyd.
The report also shows more than half of all existing tweets with the hashtag were posted between May to September 2020 alone. It shows the use of the hashtag peaked at more than 1.2 million posts in a single day.
“Really speaks to how big of a moment that was for both the movement and the way people engage with the hashtag on Twitter,” said Anderson. “Specifically in that movement, it gave voice to people’s concern around criminal justice and particularly how it affects black communities.”
While most tweets express support for the Black Lives Matter movement, the report also shows about 11 percent of public tweets convey opposition to it. Those posts often used words like riot or looting when referring to BLM protests or criminal, violent, and terrorist when describing its supporters.
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As social media continues to evolve, Anderson believes the hashtag isn’t going away.
“It has become a very important part of the conversation especially when we talk about police violence and police reform and talking about the criminal justice system,” said Anderson.
This study also shows many people have mixed views about the impact of social media overall.
About 67 percent of adults believe it helps give a voice to underrepresented groups. But at the same time, it shows more than 80 percent say social media can be distracting from important issues.
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The state Industrial Commission approved funding for five projects through the Clean Sustainable Energy Authority on Friday, doling out $222.5 million in loans and $8.5 million in grants.
More than half the money is going to Minnkota Power Cooperative’s Project Tundra through a loan of $150 million to help finance the country’s largest carbon dioxide storage project. The state previously provided the project a loan of $100 million.
Project Tundra would store up to 4 million metric tons of climate-warming CO2 emissions per year permanently underground in the Broom Creek Formation from the Milton R. Young coal-fired power plant in Oliver County, south of Center.
The Industrial Commission initially approved the $1.4 billion plan in 2022. It could begin construction as early as 2024 if Minnkota decides to go ahead with the project.
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Minnkota announced in June that Project Tundra had entered into its final development stage and that the cooperative had reached agreements with TC Energy, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries and Kiewit.
Minnkota Communications Manager Ben Fladhammer said the loan is a positive signal to project investors.
"We have the strong support needed to make this project a reality," he said.
State officials are pushing for North Dakota to become a leader in CO2 storage as they work to get many of the state’s industries in line with lower emissions standards seen in an increasing amount of markets.
The state has approved CO2 storage facility permits for four operators, and studies are being done to consider more. The commission awarded $525,000 to Oklahoma-based Oneok, a natural gas company, for a feasibility study on CO2 storage in McKenzie County through the state's Oil and Gas Research Program.
Some environmental groups are critical of CO2 storage technology. They argue that it is costly and unproven in its ability to meet emissions reductions goals. Many have also questioned its safety in the event of a leak.
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The 2021 Legislature created the Clean Sustainable Energy Authority, which is tasked with recommending state funding for projects that could reduce climate-warming emissions, and facilitating the commercialization of emerging technology.
The authority brought four other projects to the Industrial Commission for consideration Friday; all received funding.
Bushel Inc. received a $3.5 million grant for a farm traceability dashboard. The project would enable farmers to better monitor agriculture emissions. Bushel's application maintains that the project could help tamp down the emissions of the state’s biofuels industry.
A $5 million grant was awarded to WellSpring Hydro for a project to better utilize produced water. The byproduct of oil production is saltwater that can contain oil and drilling chemicals. Hydro expects to be able to extract lithium from produced water. Lithium is a critical mineral used for several products including electric vehicle batteries. The project will also use the water to produce caustic soda and hydrochloric acid, which are used in the industrial and energy sectors.
A $30 million loan was approved for Newlight Technologies’ Project Phoenix, a plan to create biodegradable plastics from greenhouse gasses such as methane and CO2. Newlight lists Nike, Target, Sysco and a number of other companies as partners and customers in its loan application.
Rainbow Energy Center received a $42.5 million loan for a project to utilize waste materials from the Coal Creek Station coal-fired power plant in McLean County. The project would turn coal combustion materials into commodities such as concrete and gypsum. The plant was sold to Rainbow Energy in 2022, preventing an impending closure by its previous owner.
The Clean Sustainable Energy Authority was appropriated $30 million for grants and $250 million for loans in the most recent legislative session. The authority received funding requests for eight projects.
Unused money will go back to the Clean Sustainable Energy Authority and be available for future projects. The next submission deadline for funding is Nov. 1. More information is at https://www.ndic.nd.gov.
Gov. Doug Burgum, Agriculture Commissioner Doug Goehring and Attorney General Drew Wrigley make up the Industrial Commission. Burgum said he believes these projects will be a boon for the state, regardless of how seriously one takes climate change.
“The money is flowing from people that want to pay premiums for carbon reductions,” he said.
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PALM BEACH COUNTY, Fla. – Five teachers at a Florida high school were arrested earlier this week after an investigation into a 15-year-old’s molestation, according to the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office.
Detectives said that they investigated a molestation case in 2021 of a teen girl at Palm Beach Central High School.
In an affidavit, deputies said the parents chose not to prosecute, as a “prolonged” court battle could interfere with the teen’s “therapeutic progress.” As such, the case was closed in October of that same year.
Detectives, however, were later told that a number of school employees were tipped off about the molestation, though they failed to take proper action.
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Investigators said that in June 2021, a friend wrote a letter to Scott Houchins, a chorus teacher, about the sexual assault. According to the affidavit, the letter reads:
“I am reporting about someone and something that really needs to have a radar... Her parents are mostly aware of the situation; however, I’m not sure how much they know... (Redacted) has had many problems with guys and has been sexually assaulted by two of them. I have witnessed both of them not taking no for an answer... Although (Redacted) may have said yes at first, she changed her mind and the boys did not respect them. Many anxiety and panic attacks were caused by this leading to self-harm.”
Deputies said Houchins gave the letter to someone in the guidance office, though he didn’t report the sexual assault to the Department of Children and Families.
The letter was ultimately handed off to Priscilla Carter, the school’s behavioral health professional, deputies said. Court records show that she didn’t report the sexual assault to DCF, and while she told someone else that the letter involved thoughts of self-harm, she didn’t mention anything about the sexual assault denoted in the letter.
In August 2021, the case was reported to Assistant Principal Daniel Snider and Principal Darren Edgecomb, detectives said. The affidavit notes that neither of the men reported the assault to DCF.
A day later, the victim was called to the main office to provide a statement about her sexual assault, which was recorded by Assistant Principal Cayado De Garcia and given to Edgecomb, detectives said. De Garcia did not report the sexual assault to DCF, either, according to the sheriff’s office.
Edgecomb reportedly performed his own investigation into the claims, and he failed to contact law enforcement because he felt that a sexual assault didn’t actually occur — despite evidence to the contrary, the affidavit shows.
Deputies said that Edgecomb also enacted disciplinary measures in this case, and when asked why he would do so if he thought a sexual assault hadn’t taken place, he responded that he “is aware of how it looks.”
Houchins, Carter, Snider, Edgecomb and De Garcia were all later arrested on July 24, 2023. All five face charges of failure to report suspicious child abuse, abandonment or neglect.
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ORLANDO, Fla. – National Watermelon Day is right around the corner, and what better way to celebrate than by eating the sweet summer fruit?
Watermelon recipes — beyond the alcoholic beverage variety — don’t get a lot of attention, so we’ve compiled a list of unique things you can create with just a quick trip to your local fruit stand.
- Pickled watermelon rinds - This one sounds strange, but watermelons have a similar flavor profile to cucumbers, so pickled watermelon rind tastes much more familiar than you’d expect. Take a trip to your spice cabinet and emerge with a new favorite snack.
- Grilled watermelon - Toss it on the grill like you would any other vegetable. Grilled watermelon tastes great drizzled in honey or seasoned with cilantro, lime and jalapeño for a savory twist.
- Add it to salsa - If you’re a fan of mango salsa, you’ll love this. Dice up some watermelon and add it to your favorite store-bought or homemade salsa.
- Watermelon jack o’ lantern - Okay, this one isn’t technically edible, but I know a lot of people that will take any opportunity to make the spooky season come sooner. Just gut your watermelon and carve it like you would a regular old pumpkin.
- Watermelon rind preserves - Another recipe that uses the parts of the fruit you’d typically throw out. I know you’ve heard the phrase “waste not, want not,” and watermelon rind preserves rival anything you’d find at your local farmers market.
- Ice cubes - This one is simple; just cube up some watermelon and toss it in the freezer. Watermelon ice cubes are great if you want to spice up plain water or to make frozen watermelon cocktails.
- Pizza crust- Ditch the bread and use watermelon slices instead. The fruit tastes great with basil and feta cheese for a filling and refreshing snack.
- Watermelon keg - No pitcher? No problem! All you need is a tapper to add a fruity twist to your favorite summer beverage.
- Watermelon jerky - No, it won’t taste very similar to meat jerky, but watermelon jerky is a much healthier option with just as many flavor variations.
- Watermelon jelly - Watermelon isn’t a typical jelly flavor, but if enjoy making your own canned goods, you’ll love this. It’s just as simple as making any other kind of jelly, but with a variation from the typical berry flavors.
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ORLANDO, Fla. – A Florida court refused Friday to dismiss a lawsuit against the Walt Disney Company brought by the board appointed by Gov. DeSantis to oversee Walt Disney World property.
The Central Florida Tourism Oversight District is suing Disney over the deal the company made with the former Reedy Creek Improvement District before it was dissolved by the state legislature, which transferred much of the authority over the property to Disney.
Disney says the CFTOD’s lawsuit is moot because the Florida Legislature passed a law (SB 1604) that nullified that deal.
Disney also wanted the lawsuit put on hold because it is suing DeSantis and the board in federal court over the state’s actions against Disney, including the dissolution of the RCID and SB 1604. Disney says that federal case should be settled first.
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The judge in the case, however, says the federal court case does not get precedent over the state court case, and the outcome of the state case has legal significance and could be in the public interest.
“The validity of these Agreements is clearly a question of great public importance,” Circuit Judge Margaret Schreiber wrote in her ruling. “They contradict the Legislature’s policies toward the District and, if valid, would permit Disney to control all development rights and land use regulations in one of the most heavily visited areas in Central Florida. These issues implicate matters of the State’s sovereignty and are of great interest to its economy and citizenry.”
It’s the first big legal victory the CFTOD has had in its ongoing legal fight with Disney.
The Florida Legislature dissolved the Reedy Creek Improvement District, a taxing district that handled government matters for Disney property, including permits, infrastructure, the electric grid, and first responders in the wake of criticism by Disney’s former CEO about the state’s Parental Rights in Education law, known by critics as “Don’t Say Gay.”
The legislature created the Central Florida Tourism Oversight District in its place, giving the governor the power to appoint the board overseeing the district.
Disney is suing DeSantis and the CFTOD, saying the dissolution and subsequent actions violated Disney’s constitutional rights.
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ORLANDO, Fla. – It was a typical spring afternoon in southwest Florida’s Myakka River.
Jeffrey Heim strapped on his mask, fins and head-mounted GoPro and eased into the murky water to begin his favorite hobby: hunting for massive megalodon shark teeth.
The hobby would later become a career for Heim, who now owns a company called SHRKco which collects and sells the ancient shark teeth and donates profits for ocean research organizations.
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“I did know the dangers but I don’t think I took them seriously enough back then,” Heim told Matt Austin and Ginger Gadsden on the latest episode of Florida’s Fourth Estate.
While sifting through sand on the river bottom, Heim says he felt what seemed like a boat strike his head.
“It was very powerful. It seemed a lot larger than it actually was,” Heim said. “I saw her. She did bite me twice before I knew what was happening.”
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The GoPro strapped to his head was recording at the time and the footage shows a large jolt and bubbles in the cloudy water as the camera sunk to the bottom of the river.
Heim then realized a large female alligator bit a section of his scalp and his hand — and was coming back for another strike.
“You never want to thrash or splash or act like prey, so I stayed calm,” Heim said.
After avoiding two more attempted bites, Heim managed to make his way onto the riverbank and call for help.
He was rushed to the hospital where nurses put 34 staples into his head and treated severe puncture wounds on his hand where the gator chomped down.
Heim believes his injuries could have been much worse if it weren’t for the waterproof camera strapped to his head.
“I still don’t think I felt the full force of that bite. And if I did, my head would’ve exploded,” he said.
It has been over two years since the attack and Heim’s scars have healed while his passion for megalodon tooth collecting has only grown.
“Eventually someday when I’m old I want to have a museum of my best finds... and then pass that story on when I’m no longer here as well,” he said.
Heim’s most well-known megalodon tooth find came about two months after the gator attack when Heim uncovered a “miracle” 6 inch megalodon tooth.
Watch the full interview on Florida’s Fourth Estate at the top of this story to learn what happened to the 8-foot alligator that bit him and Heim’s advice for finding ancient megalodon teeth in Central Florida.
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SANFORD, Fla. – The city of Sanford has been looking into how to get rid of a contaminant in its water supply for years.
Mayor Art Woodruff spoke with News 6 on Friday about how city officials worked to find the source of the 1,4-dioxane contamination and what they’re doing to make sure their water stays safe to drink.
“We really started looking at it in 2013 when the (Environmental Protection Agency) said, ‘We would like you to test for these additional chemicals,’ and we immediately shut down the one well that had some in it,” Woodruff said.
He added once the city learned about the presence of 1,4-dioxane in the water supply, they took steps to get the Florida Department of Environmental Protection involved. That happened long before an in-depth investigation by the Orlando Sentinel, highlighting the compound’s presence in Sanford, Lake Mary and parts of Seminole County, brought the topic into the forefront in recent weeks.
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“A lot of the news for it came from what the city was doing,” Woodruff said. “We were the ones talking to the (FDEP) about it. We were having public meetings about it.”
1,4-dioxane is classified by Florida’s Department of Health as a contaminant of concern and a “likely” human carcinogen.
The current EPA Health Advisory Level for 1,4-dioxane is 0.35 parts per billion. Florida’s Department of Health has adopted that standard for the state to ensure water is safe to drink.
Woodruff said samples from the water treatment plant in Sanford are consistently below that level. The city regularly tests the water to ensure it is consistently meeting state and federal standards.
Sanford has already taken steps to diversify water sources to ensure the 1,4-dioxane stays below safe standards.
“Our water is safe to drink. What we’re dealing with is the potential for what could happen, and we want to make sure we keep it safe,” Woodruff said.
The city hired its own experts, who traced the compound’s presence to a site on Rinehart Road that used to manufacture telephone parts. City officials hope the FDEP will soon be able to confirm what they’ve long suspected—that the 1,4-dioxane got into the Floridan aquifer from that source and higher concentrations of the contaminant could be found in Sanford’s water in the future.
Woodruff said while the city waits for the FDEP to make its own conclusion, officials are moving forward with their own plans to fix this. They hope to build a new treatment plant, similar to one built in Lake Mary, that would allow the city ensure the water stays safe.
But it’s a costly task.
“We’re looking at $60 to $70 million,” Woodruff said.
The mayor added the treatment plant would be paid for by several state and federal funding sources, but he believes whoever the FDEP establishes is responsible for the contaminant should be the one to pay for it.
Commissioners in Seminole County are also looking into what options they have for the future.
Earlier this week, the BOCC were given an update on the 1,4-dioxane found in the county’s water. They voted to send a letter to the EPA urging them to set national regulations.
“Unfortunately, the absence of standardized regulations for this element in drinking water leaves our communities vulnerable to its harmful effects,” Chairman Amy Lockhart wrote in the letter. “While the EPA has suggested a Health Advisory Level of 0.35 parts per billion, one of the lowest Health Advisory Levels nationwide, which the State of Florida has adopted, this guidance is non-binding. It lacks the enforceability necessary to protect our residents effectively.”
Seminole County and Sanford are now sampling their water monthly for 1,4-dioxane. Area leaders have also committed to being transparent with the community about its presence and what action they are taking.
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MARION COUNTY, Fla. – The Marion County Sheriff’s Office released body-camera video Friday to News 6 from the night Ajike Owens, a mother of four, was shot and killed in the culmination of a longtime feud between neighbors.
The video picks up moments after deputies arrived at a neighborhood in the 1600 block of SW 108th Lane on June 2, the night Owens was shot through the door by her 58-year-old neighbor, Susan Lorincz, according to the sheriff’s office.
As the video begins, neighbors are seen and heard directing deputies to Lorincz’s apartment. Investigators said Lorincz shot Owens through the door of her apartment and at this point in the video, the accused killer is still inside her home.
As deputies approach the apartment, a woman can be heard in the video saying, “Baby, wake up,” repeatedly, likely talking to Owens, who is, at this point in the video, still alive on the ground after being shot. Another person is heard off-camera calling for someone to begin CPR on Owens.
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About a minute into the video, deputies identify themselves outside of Lorincz’s apartment and order her out of the home. Seconds later, Lorincz exits the apartment, is immediately placed in handcuffs and told she is being detained.
The video shows Lorincz is then placed inside a cruiser while the deputy wearing the body camera goes to assist with CPR. In the video, someone is heard telling the deputy that Owens still has a pulse as he begins CPR.
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The CPR continues for several minutes, but eventually, the paramedics arrive and take over. The video then shows deputies clearing Lorincz’s home. The video shows deputies then go to check on Lorincz, who is still handcuffed inside of a cruiser. During this interaction, Lorincz is heard on video asking the deputy to secure her home.
After this interaction, an ambulance is seen pulling away from the scene, presumably with Owens inside.
The deputy is then seen questioning witnesses, including a boy who was playing the street at the time of the shooting. In the video, the boy is heard telling the officer that there was a confrontation between Owens and Lorincz earlier in the day over an iPad. The boy can also be heard saying that he heard Owens banging on Lorincz’s door before hearing gunshots.
After the boy is questioned, another man is heard on the video telling deputies that the neighborhood is “always hot” and that it likely would not be safe for Lorincz to return.
Investigators would later say Owens had gone over to Lorincz’s home to confront the 58-year-old about throwing a pair of skates her child.
Deputies said the two had several run-ins prior to the shooting.
Neighbors told deputies that Lorincz often insulted children, using racial slurs, for playing in a field near her apartment that she believed to be hers, even though the neighbors said it was a common area for everyone’s use. Children said it was the largest field to play in at the complex.
An affidavit and other records show Lorincz had several run-ins with Owens regarding her children playing in the common area over the past year. Calls to the sheriff’s office show Lorincz complained about children trespassing on her property, but it was always determined they had really just been in the common area. In all, deputies were called to the neighborhood a dozen times over the course of the neighborhood feud, records show.
Following the shooting, it took several days for deputies to ultimately arrest Lorincz as investigators looked into her claims of self-defense.
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However, when Lorincz told deputies in the second interview that Owens’ actions were not “reasonable or prudent,” deputies asked why Lorincz used those specific words.
That’s when Lorincz admitted to researching self-defense laws as recently as the day of the interview, and “possibly” researching stand-your-ground laws in the past.
Lorincz faces a charge of manslaughter.
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KING COUNTY, Wash. — Crews with the Washington State Animal Response Team (WASART) carried an injured dog nearly 3 miles to safety after it tore its paw on July 23.
WASART shared the story on its Facebook page, writing that a American Bulldog-Cane Corso mix named Kahu was descending Mailbox Peak in eastern King County with his owner when one of his paws was injured, including a torn paw pad.
Along with the King County Search and Rescue Association, WASART responded to the trailhead and climbed up the mountain to make contact with the owner and injured dog.
After a pair of teams arrived to meet the climbing duo, it was determined that Kahu was too fatigued - even after the paw was bandaged - to continue the descent.
Another team arrived with a litter to carry the injured dog down the mountain. A litter is a device used to secure the dog and allow it to be brought down the mountain while staying off its feet. Given the physical strain that came with bringing the dog down the mountain, the teams switched off getting Kahu back to the trailhead.
The owner then took the dog in their car to emergency care with a veterinarian.
WASART thanked King County Explorer Search and King County 4x4 Search, as all three organizations collaborated and are available to assist with rescue operations in King County.
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After Texas Republican Gov. Greg Abbott signed off on the massive property tax relief package last Saturday, the next step is for voters this November.
For years it's been top of mind for many: tax bills rising nearly all across the state, pressuring lawmakers to act in a contentious, drawn-out special session. They delivered, passing a $18 billion package with two major components: a homestead exemption and a tax rate "compression."
Around 25 years ago, the state's homestead exemption was only $5,000. In 1997, 77.5% of voters statewide approved raising that to $15,000. In 2015, 86.38% of voters approved raising it to $25,000. Then again in 2022, 88.95% of voters approved raising it to $40,000.
Voters will now decide whether to more than double the exemption to $100,000.
The amount a property owner will save will depend on the property. State leaders say the average homeowner will save $1,200 a year but larger properties will save more.
"Historically, home prices have gone up faster than other properties," said Dr. Lynn Krebs from the Texas A&M Real Estate Center.
The part raising the homestead exemption from $40,000 to $100,000 will provide an equal amount of savings to all the 5.7 million homeowners up to the limit. The exemption may even eliminate the largest chunk of property tax altogether for very low-value properties in rural areas far off from major cities or in low-income neighborhoods.
"The school M&O rate is the largest of any one of those portions of the tax rates, so it is a significant part of your tax rate," said Krebs.
The second part of the package lowers the tax rate across the board by around 21 cents per $100 of value for every property. Homeowners are included but also commercial, industrial, investment, and agriculture properties. What that, the more valuable the property is the more money the property owner will save.
"The higher your taxable value, the more benefit you'll receive from rate compression. it's just simple math," said Krebs.
Some lawmakers criticized the package because it leaves out renters but the majority hoped landlords will pass those savings down to their tenants.
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Dallas Chief of Police Eddie Garcia released body camera video from a shooting involving a police officer that took place near Love Field Tuesday afternoon.
Garcia spoke to the media Tuesday afternoon, sharing what he knew up to this point of the investigation but promising to release more information later in the week.
Garcia said Friday police officers working in the northwest part of the city were conducting surveillance on a stolen U-Haul when they saw a man get into the cab. That man was later identified by police as 41-year-old Ryan Taylor.
Police said Friday that undercover officers called for a patrol car to pull the driver of the U-Haul over, but that while stopped at Dunhaven and Lenel Place, Taylor "intentionally backed into an occupied covert vehicle, causing the airbags to deploy and pushing the vehicle into a fire hydrant."
While attempting to elude the officers, police said Taylor hit several vehicles on both side streets and on the Dallas North Tollway.
After exiting the DNT at Lemmon Avenue, police said Taylor hit more vehicles before crossing the median and hitting a tree. He then ran from the truck into a private hangar where he fired at least twice toward officers.
Dallas Police Officer Kennan Craven returned fire, hitting Taylor in the leg.
Craven and other officers took Taylor into custody inside the hangar and provided first aid until Dallas Fire-Rescue transported him to a hospital.
No other officers fired their weapons and no officers were hurt. Police said there were no serious injuries reported related to the crashes in the pursuit.
Police said Taylor's handgun was recovered and that investigators later determined it had been stolen.
Dallas Police said Taylor will be charged with aggravated assault with a deadly weapon, aggravated assault on a public servant along with unauthorized use of a motor vehicle and evading arrest in a vehicle. It's not clear if Taylor has obtained an attorney to speak on his behalf.
Records obtained by NBC 5 show Taylor has been in and out of Dallas County Jail since 2009 after being accused of assault, burglary, fraud, drug possession, vehicle theft and unlawful use of a firearm.
The investigation is ongoing and is being investigated by the Dallas Police Special Investigations Unit.
The Dallas County District Attorney’s office was notified and responded to the scene and will conduct its own investigation. The Office of Community Police Oversight was notified and responded to the scene.
Dallas Police said this was the fifth officer-involved shooting involving a Dallas Police officer in 2023.
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Alan E. Schwartz, legal giant for decades in Detroit, dies at 97
Alan E. Schwartz, a giant in the Michigan legal community for decades as well as a founder and partner at Honigman LLP, died Thursday at age 97, representatives announced.
Schwartz, alongside Jason L. Honigman and Milton J. Miller, launched the firm — then called Honigman Miller and Schwartz — in 1952, the company said in a statement. In the time since, Schwartz became known not only for his extensive legal work on corporate organizations but also a long-standing dedication to Detroit.
He was raised in the city and graduated with distinction from the University of Michigan after two years serving in Guam during World War II, according to his biography.
He went on to Harvard Law School and then eventually went on to Wall Street before he and his wife, Marianne, decided to return to their hometown.
When back in the city, Schwartz gave his time to roughly 20 public company boards, according to the release from his firm, including Comerica and Detroit Edison. He also worked for several other groups. When he died, he was an honorary board member at the Detroit Institute of Arts as well as a director emeritus of the Detroit Symphony Orchestra.
In addition, Schwartz was a founding trustee of the Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan and an early board member for New Detroit, Inc., Business Leaders for Michigan and the Detroit Economic Growth Corporation, officials said.
“Alan was in every sense of the word a gentleman. He treated everyone he met with kindness and dignity. Alan was a lawyer, businessman and friend to his clients, whom he served with integrity and intelligence,” said David Foltyn, chairman and CEO of Honigman.
“He was a selfless leader and volunteer in civic, cultural and nonprofit organizations devoted to improving Detroit from a business and a social perspective. He was involved in nearly every major development project in the city as an attorney and as a leader in business organizations. His commitment to the cultural treasures of Detroit is well known. It was his vision for Honigman ‘to be the best law firm for the best lawyers’ which has inspired and guided our firm for over half a century.”
Then-Detroit Mayor Dave Bing honored Schwartz with the Alan E. Schwartz award in 2013, an honor now given annually to recognize outstanding commitment to community service.
Other accolades include the George W. Romney Award for Lifetime Achievement in Volunteerism, the Max M. Fisher Community Service Award from United Way for Southeastern Michigan, the Lifetime Achievement Award from the Detroit Institute of Arts and the Judge Learned Hand Award from the American Jewish Committee.
He was even recognized by The Detroit News in 1987 as a Michiganian of the Year, an award given annually to recognize incredible work by state residents.
Schwartz was predeceased by his wife, Marianne. Survivors include three children and five grandchildren.
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A judge ordered prosecutors Friday to provide a full report to David Dwayne Watson, an ex-Tucson Fire captain found guilty in the murders of his ex-wife, her mother and her mother’s friend, about an Illinois inmate's confession to killing the ex-wife.
Watson’s defense attorney, Paul Banales, filed a motion in May asking prosecutors to produce the entire investigative file from a Pima County sheriff’s detective into Corey Fox’s confession to killing Linda Watson, Watson's ex-wife.
Banales had gotten a copy of a four-page letter from Fox, an inmate in Illinois, in December 2022, in which he confessed to killing Linda Watson and provided “sufficient details of the murder," the defense attorney said in court filings.
Banales then spoke to Bradley Roach, head of the Pima County Attorney's Conviction and Sentencing Integrity Unit, who said he and the sheriff’s homicide unit would investigate, court records say.
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Linda Watson, 35, disappeared from her house in the 2600 block of West Curtis Road in 2000. Investigators later found blood on the floor of her house, on a plastic trash bag and on the cord of a vacuum cleaner, the Arizona Daily Star reported. Her skull was found three years later near the Silverbell Mine northwest of Tucson. The skull wasn’t identified as hers until 2011.
Three years after her slaying, her mother, Marilyn Cox, 63, and her friend Renee Farnsworth, 53, were shot and killed in Cox’s driveway by a lone gunman after Cox's first unsupervised visit with the Watsons’ daughter.
In April 2015, Watson was charged with two counts of first-degree murder and one count of second-degree murder. At his first trial in 2016, the county prosecutor, Jonathan Mosher, alleged Watson killed his wife to end a nasty custody battle over their then 4-year-old daughter, the Star reported. Mosher also said Watson assassinated Cox after she publicly blamed him for her daughter’s disappearance.
During Friday’s hearing, Pima County Superior Court Judge Cynthia Kuhn ordered that the state produce the complete investigative file about Fox’s confession by Aug. 18. She also ordered that no information be redacted unless state law requires it to be.
Banales said in court records that his investigator requested a complete copy of the file but the detective said the investigator would need to make a public records request for it. Banales said they should not be required to go through the expense and time of filing a public records request for information directly related to an investigation of another’s confession to a murder Watson was convicted of.
“It is imperative that defense counsel obtain all materials or reports which contain Fox’s statements in which he confesses to killing Linda Watson so that counsel can determine whether his statements are consistent, especially when it comes to his knowledge or personal facts about Linda and facts about the murder itself,” the motion said.
Prosecutors Roach and Maile Belongie were not present at Friday’s hearing and didn’t respond to Banales’ motion.
According to court records, the state had not filed a response to Banales’ motion by June 19, the initial deadline. The state then had until July 7 to respond, but nothing was filed.
Due to their absence and lack of response, Kuhn also set an order-to-show-cause hearing for Aug. 11.
Friday’s hearing adds to a years-long legal battle. Watson’s first trial in 2016 ended in a mistrial due to a hung jury.
A year later, Watson went to trial again and was found guilty of the three murders. He was denied a new trial and sentenced to 16 years in prison for killing Linda Watson; a life sentence for killing Cox; and another life sentence for killing Farnsworth.
Watson’s counsel appealed to the Arizona Court of Appeals, but the appeals was denied in 2019 and his convictions were affirmed.
Banales has until Oct. 16 to file a petition for review, court records show. The deadline for the petition was previously extended by Kuhn since Banales needed additional time to complete the discovery and investigation into Fox’s confession.
Jamie Donnelly covers courts for the Arizona Daily Star. Contact her via e-mail at jdonnelly@tucson.com
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Davia Moore met André Newman during a capoeira class at age 15.
“He’s pretty much like a brother to me. Capoeira has a way of bringing people together,” she says. “He’s a really safe man to be around. I didn’t feel like there was any energy besides just a good person.”
Newman was known around Tucson for many things — a historian who brought stories to life, taught acroyoga and sang karaoke. He was also the owner of food truck Purple Tree Organic Acai Blends, often parking at the base of Tumamoc Hill or on the University of Arizona campus.
When Newman died in 2020, the news hit Tucsonans hard, sharing their memories and flocking to GoFundMe to support the family.
“It was his ability to talk to anyone about anything any time,” Moore says. “And also his work ethic, his consistency, but mostly the spirit of him — who he is as an individual. It feels good to communicate with people who are genuinely in love with what they do, they love life, they're free-spirited, they feel good. There was always laughter, there were always ideas and concepts and dreams. And always an idea of, we want better for you.”
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Since then, several people have expressed interest in purchasing Purple Tree. But no one makes more sense than Moore, says her husband Peter Illetschko.
“For many reasons, Purple Tree was the last thing on my mind because that’s not how I knew him,” Moore says. But time passed and she saw how interested buyers had little interest in keeping the truck the way it was — and that no one wanted to pay the price tag.
“(Peter and I) decided to take it on — and change basically nothing,” she says.
After seven months of going through the permitting process and lots of work learning the recipes behind the popular acai bowls and smoothies, Purple Tree returned to the community in April.
“It was beautiful. It was intense. It was a lot,” Moore says. “It’s a nice way to heal because people come in and share their stories.”
“It’s a signed love letter from Dré — ‘I’m still here with you guys. I’m still present with you by spirit,’” Moore says. “I’m not the same person. I’m not trying to replace my friend. I’m just continuing a legacy and doing the work that’s needed to continue.”
As much as Purple Tree was Newman's, it's also Moore's. She's spent countless hours in and out of the truck. She has sore elbows from scooping acai.
“On his birthday, he actually just turned 50, I wanted to acknowledge his birthday and I was like: ‘I literally think about you every day because of the truck, but when I do it's in a space of gratitude and love and I'm just so happy we got to cross each other's paths. We had a lot of fun,’” Moore says.
Purple Tree got its start nearly a decade ago. Back in 2013 when Moore lived in Hawaii, Newman and Purple Tree’s co-founder David Krummenacker flew out to visit. (Krummenacker is still involved today, sharing the recipes with Moore and answering any random question she might have.)
“I had taken them to the food truck area and that’s where Dré saw the acai trucks, the poke trucks, the shrimp trucks, and he started the truck with that inspiration,” she says. “Whether or not I had anything to do with it, it makes sense for me to pick up the baton.”
“André did a lot of work — him and David did a lot of work to figure out what works and what doesn’t. That’s taken off a good 75% of what we have to figure out,” she says.
The goal of the truck — health, wealth and positive vibes — remains the same. Moore has added a couple new menu items, like mushroom coffee, but nothing outrageous. She's also working on a parfait and hopes to offer cold brew in the future. “We’re not trying to sell tacos or anything like that,” she says.
The customer favorite, by far, are the acai bowls, made with the original recipes plus an added ingredient or two. “When I look at the numbers, we did 70 acai bowls just today. People love the bowls — and they should,” she says.
Moore has plans to create a Dré Bowl, a harmonious balance of fruits and fats, with either lavender gelato or acai, maybe with sea moss and avocado. Part of the proceeds from the bowl will go toward an education fund for Newman's daughter, Savan.
This isn’t the first time Moore has dabbled in the food industry — she has pastry experience under her belt from a stint in San Francisco.
“I’ve always enjoyed being in the kitchen. My family is Southern. We enjoy traditional dining — everyone makes a meal and sits down,” she says.
And her first boyfriend was a chef. Food brought them together.
“When you're with someone that loves flavors, loves food, it ignites a fire in you,” Moore says. “And I love the hustle of the kitchen. You have people that are in need, they're hungry, they're paying for a certain service. I'm a virgo. It makes me so happy to serve people.”
Moore is also the owner behind Samba Southwest, an Afro-Brazilian dance group. She teaches jiu-jitsu and capoeira, too.
“Acai is from Brazil so it just kind of goes hand in hand,” she says, which “makes an even more authentic connection to acai. I live the lifestyle. I am the lifestyle.”
“Sometimes I’ve said I have an American passport but a Brazilian heart. It's very normal for me to want to do something in that realm because I live that culture. It's genuinely close to my heart and spirit.”
Moore eventually hopes to have more than one Purple Tree truck, hopefully able to attend every event they can. “Offering healthy options — it’s a weird satisfaction handing people an acai bowl or a smoothie, like I hope you had a good hike or a good bike ride,” she says.
At some point, she also wants to start a podcast. Maybe a handful of episodes are dedicated to life on a food truck. Maybe some are about women's health, women in jiu-jitsu, women who own businesses while also maintaining family and self-care.
Moore wants to mentor Tucson kids, too, giving them experience working on a food truck and interacting with the community.
“I’m heavily community-oriented,” she says. “If I work with someone, it’s because I see the value of what both of us can bring out in one another. I really want to get the word out there that this is a passion of ours — this is our friend’s business and I’m more than happy to keep it running.
“We want to do the right thing ... because it’s not just my thing. It’s our thing. It’s Tucson’s thing.”
Where to find Purple Tree
Purple Tree often sets up shop at the base of Tumamoc Hill and will soon be parked just southeast of Main Gate Square. The truck can also be found 8 a.m. to noon Sundays at the Rillito Park Farmers Market, 4502 N. First Ave.
For updated times and locations, follow Purple Tree on Instagram.
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WF Police waiting on autopsy results in hit-and-run death
Lynn Walker
Wichita Falls Times Record News
Wichita Falls Police are awaiting autopsy results in a hit-and-run accident that claimed the life of a 20-year-old man.
"The WFPD Crash Investigations Unit is waiting on autopsy reports in regard to the fatality pedestrian hit and run investigation in which 20-year-old James Whitmer of Wichita Falls was killed," WFPD said in a press release Friday.
Whitmer was killed about 4:25 a.m. on June 24 in the 6300 block of Southwest Parkway.
Once the test results are received, investigators plan to send the case before a Wichita County Grand Jury, the release said.
"The Grand Jury will consider if the suspect should be charged for the offense of Accident Involving Personal Injury or Death," the release said.
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Second Del Taco restaurant opens in Manatee County as chain continues expansion
BRADENTON — Del Taco, the fast-growing, California-based popular Mexican quick-service food restaurant, has opened a second location in Bradenton this week after the success of the first store location on Manatee Avenue and was welcomed with long lines of customers on its opening day on July 26.
The second Del Taco location is at 5425 14th Street West in Bradenton, marking the second Fresh Flex location of the popular quick-service food chain in the region not long after the opening of the first location in November 2022. Under its Fresh Flex model, each Del Taco store will be completely tech-enabled, including pick-up lockers and a dedicated drive-thru lane for mobile app and third-party ordering, and designated parking lot areas for parking and eating on the go.
The model has been implemented in the newest Bradenton store and is based on the unique restaurant design of a sister location in Orlando.
The newest store opening in Bradenton will offer the same Mexican favorites such as tacos, burritos and quesadillas. Each Del Taco dish — like its EPIC Burritos, Tacos, Burgers, and Del Taco’s World-Famous Crinkle Cut Fries — is prepared fresh in every restaurant's working kitchen and guests can expect quality ingredients like freshly grilled chicken and carne asada steak, freshly grated cheddar cheese, slow-cooked beans made from scratch, and fresh house-made guacamole.
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With the addition of the newest Bradenton restaurant, the California-based company now has six Florida locations.
The 2,300-square-foot Del Taco offers features like dual drive-thru lanes and secure lockers for third-party to-go orders, according to a news release from the company. The Greater Manatee County Chamber of Commerce joined the Del Taco staff at its grand opening and ribbon cutting on July 27 to welcome the new location to the Bradenton area.
The new 14th Street store is also hiring for positions. Go to deltaco.com/careers to find out how to apply. Other Florida Del Taco stores are located in Kissimmee, Melbourne, Orlando and Santa Rosa Beach.
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Sarasota man arrested on felony fraud charge related to June Classic Car Museum burglary
SARASOTA — Sarasota Police reported Friday that the investigation into the June 14 overnight burglary at the Sarasota Classic Car Museum on North Tamiami Trail has led to the arrest of Daniel Boyce, 36, of Sarasota, on a felony charge of scheming to defraud in an amount over $50,000.
Police detectives began investigating a burglary at 5500 N. Tamiami Trail last month when an alarm system at the museum property owned by New College of Florida went off last month. The museum operators reported a brown 1977 Porsche 911 Turbo, a classic sports vehicle valued at around $250,000, was missing following the incident.
An anonymous caller told police detectives that Boyce was seen with a brown Porsche at an unknown warehouse, according to a police department news release. Officials said they eventually located the stolen Porsche, which was found with a fraudulent title and tag, police spokeswoman Cynthia McLaughlin said in the release Friday afternoon.
The Manatee Sheriff’s Office and the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office assisted in the recovery of the stolen vehicle.
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The museum's overseer, Martin Godbey, spoke to the Herald-Tribune following the June burglary about the missing Porsche, which was on loan to the museum.
"I've been overseeing the museum now for 26 years, next month, and to my knowledge in the history of the museum, there's never been a happening like this," Godbey said. "No one's ever stolen a car."
Police said Boyce was arrested on Friday, July 21, on a Sarasota County warrant for failing to appear in court for a grant theft auto charge. He was being held without bond at the Sarasota County Jail.
The reported theft came as the Sarasota Classic Car Museum's future was up in the air. Its lease was terminated in May by new leadership at New College − appointed by Gov. Ron DeSantis as part of an experimental conservative transformation of the liberal arts college − which owns the site and has leased the property to the tourist attraction for nearly 20 years.
Since taking leadership of New College in the spring, Interim President Richard Corcoran has sought to introduce an ambitious athletics program to help drive enrollment at New College. It plans to turn the Sarasota Classic Car Museum into an athletic facility.
After giving the museum until the end of June to find a new location and move more than 3,000 pieces to a new location, the tourist attraction and New College reached an agreement to give the museum until this fall to relocate.
Detectives believe there may be more victims in this case. Anyone with information on this case is asked to call the Criminal Investigations Division at 941-263-6070 or leave an anonymous tip with Crime Stoppers by calling 941-366-TIPS or online at www.sarasotacrimestoppers.com
More:New College gives Sarasota Classic Car Museum more time to move out
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SELLERSBURG, Ind. — An Indiana State Police officer is accused of driving a vehicle while intoxicated.
According to a press release, Senior Trooper Zachary Smith was arrested for operating while intoxicated (OWI) Thursday afternoon at his home in Floyd County.
Authorities said the investigation began when troopers from the ISP Sellersburg post went to Smith's home to drop off administrative paperwork.
When officers arrived they said they saw Smith pull into his driveway while driving his personal vehicle.
Smith was the only person in his vehicle, and officers allegedly saw "signs of impairment" as they spoke with him in his driveway.
Smith was then arrested for OWI, and taken to the Floyd County Jail.
Authorities said he is currently on administrative leave, pending the outcome of the OWI charge and internal ISP investigation.
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Milwaukee Diaper Mission celebrates 1 million diaper donations
Three years ago, Meagan Johnson discovered a statistic that would change her life: One in three U.S. families with young children can't afford enough diapers to change their child's diaper at frequent, healthy intervals.
Johnson — whose own children were both in diapers at the time — helped launch the Milwaukee Diaper Mission in September 2020 to be part of solving the problem for local families.
"That statistic really broke my heart and really made me think deeply about what families have access to as far as basic essentials go," Johnson said.
Three years later, the Milwaukee Diaper Mission has reached the milestone of 1 million donated diapers, and hosted a distribution event outside Hayat Pharmacy at 807 W. Layton Ave. on Friday to celebrate.
The event, hosted in partnership with Baby2Baby and Supergoop!, had 30,000 diapers, 600 packs of baby wipes and 600 bottles of sunscreen to distribute to the community.
“We're here today to celebrate this incredible milestone by providing local families with additional support as inflation rises and COVID-19 benefits come to an end,” Johnson said. “While every diaper distributed matters, we know we have a lot of work to do to end diaper needs in our community.”
And the number of families facing diaper need has increased in the time since Johnson first learned of it: nearly half of families with young children now can't afford diapers, according to a new study by the National Diaper Bank Network.
According to the report, 47% of families with small children in the United States reported diaper need in 2023, and 46% reported reducing other expenditures to afford diapers. Less than 20% of households struggling with diaper need reported that they have received support from a diaper bank.
Johnson said diaper needs have long-lasting consequences for children and caregivers. Babies who remain too long in a soiled diaper are exposed to potential health risks.
Most child care centers also require parents to provide a day's supply of diapers.
“Without diapers, babies cannot attend child care. Without child care, parents cannot go to work,” Johnson said.
She said this cycle is an ongoing problem for many families in Milwaukee.
“My kids are a little older now, but I remember when they were little, like how much money diapers and formula and just all baby products are. It’s just ridiculous how expensive they are,” one volunteer, Melissa Koch, said. “When I met (Johnson), I was just like ‘This is my mission, this is what I would like to participate in.’”
'We know the need is so high'
Koch stood under the first tent of the drive through. She held colorful sticky notes, each labeled with a number from one through six – correlating with the diaper sizes they had to offer.
“What sizes do you need today? OK, here you go. You can keep driving down, thanks for coming today,” Koch told people as they drove up to the tent and she passed out numbers to stick on their windshields.
At the next tent, other volunteers gathered the correct diaper sizes to give to the respective cars, along with wipes and sunscreen.
Shakita LaGrant McClain, executive director of Milwaukee County Department of Health and Human Services, said Johnson’s work reflects the vision of the Department of Health and Human Services in meeting people where they are, and creating healthy communities together.
As Milwaukee Diaper Mission celebrates this milestone, LaGrant McClain said it brings greater awareness to the ongoing need to support families and look at the basic necessities.
“Diaper need is associated with stress, it is associated with worry and it affects people of all income levels,” LaGrant McClain said.
Now that Milwaukee Diaper Mission has met this milestone of 1 million diapers, Johnson said she is excited for what comes next.
"It's an incredible feeling. We know the need is so high," Johnson said. "I am now looking forward to 2 million diapers, I guess. That's our main goal for right now and just to continue to be able to provide a reliable source of these products to families."
Contact Skyler Chun at schun@gannett.com. Follow her on Twitter at @skylerchun_.
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ELK GROVE, Calif. — The family of a woman allegedly poisoned and killed by her husband said they're devastated by the loss.
Glennis Smith was arrested Wednesday on suspicion of killing Jennifer Smith-Floyd in January. Elk Grove police believe Smith intentionally put fentanyl in her food that day and the day before.
Police say the couple had been married for five years, but were living separately for several months leading up to her death.
In a statement from Floyd's family, they said she was a loving mother, daughter, sister and friend. They also emphasized that she was a champion for women, building them up and providing strength for them.
"Unfortunately, her life was ended due to her murder. She didn’t deserve this. As a family, we are devastated by her loss. We miss her and our lives are forever changed," the family said in the statement.
Praising the work from Elk Grove Police Department, the family said they're looking forward to getting justice in her killing.
"Our family is grateful for the outpouring of love and support. We also appreciate all of the kind words, messages, and phone calls we have received from family, friends, and community members, and we will continue to need this support as we enter this next chapter," the family said.
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SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Dozens of city-funded tents will soon be returning to Sacramento's controversial Miller Park "safe ground" site, Mayor Darrell Steinberg said Friday.
Sacramento will be installing 60 tents for the unhoused at the park, months after the city removed the original tents that were installed there due to damaging winter storms.
Since January, 17 trailers have given shelter to those at Miller Park. In a statement, Mayor Darrell Steinberg said he and Councilmember Katie Valenzuela requested that the tents be re-installed.
“Opening additional safe ground at Miller Park is an important step in creating appropriate places in the city for people to camp,” the statement said. “Temporary facilities like Miller Park will make it easier for the city and county to deliver services and help people find temporary and permanent housing. We will aggressively pursue more safe ground in the weeks ahead. By clearly identifying where people can camp, we can more effectively clean those city corridors where it is both unsafe and unhealthy for people to live.”
The city first opened the "safe ground" site in Feb. 2022. The temporary plan to shelter the homeless at the park drew criticism from community members including those involved in the city's lowrider scene.
Homeless advocates have also criticized "safe ground" sites like Miller Park over a lack of safety and adequacy.
The Miller Park site, staffed 24 hours a day, offers resources as well as necessities such as bathrooms, showers and electricity.
According to the city, since launching the Safe Ground Program in April 2021, 374 people have used the program to move to "exit destinations" including permanent housing. Of those people, 142 sheltered at Miller Park.
Watch more from ABC10: Sacramento homelessness: Tour the newly reopened Miller Park homeless site | To The Point
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STOCKTON, Calif. — With a new donation of $200,000, Stockton's University of the Pacific is aiming to enhance behavioral health services in San Joaquin County and minimize the healthcare workforce shortage.
Nonprofit HealthForce Partners launched a scholarship at the university Friday by handing over the $200,000 check. The scholarship will give students enrolled in the college's Master in Social Work program $5,000 per year for as many as two years.
Students enrolled in the Professional Clinical Psychology program at the Benerd College are also eligible for up to $5,000 each year for two years.
To finish the program, students are required to complete clinical hours in San Joaquin County.
“There's a tremendous shortage of mental health providers. It affects young children, seniors and everyone in between," said Nicoleta Bugnariu, dean of the university's School of Health Sciences. "This gives us the ability to attract local students from our community who can get their master of social work degree, have their practice clinical hours in San Joaquin County and then return to deliver that mental health care that is much needed. Scholarships and paid internships — those are absolutely game changers.”
The first scholarships are expected to go out for this year's fall semester.
HealthForce Partners, which started in 2018, is a nonprofit that aims to alleviate the healthcare worker shortage in the northern San Joaquin Valley through recruitment, training and retention of healthcare workers.
The same nonprofit launched a similar scholarship at Stanislaus State.
Watch more Stockton news from ABC10: Donations, community support keeps lights on at downtown Stockton restaurant
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TEXAS, USA — Editor's note: This story was originally published in the Texas Tribune here. WFAA reached out to U.S. Capitol Police about the potential for an office in Texas. Their response is included in the Tribune story below.
In response to increasing threats against members of Congress, the U.S. Capitol Police is considering opening a regional field office in Texas.
Capitol Police Chief J. Thomas Manger announced the plans at a joint oversight hearing of the Capitol Police Board, describing a 300% increase in threats to members of Congress over the past seven years.
In addition to an office in Texas, the agency plans to open field offices in Milwaukee and Boston, Manger told the committee Wednesday. A Texas location has not yet been determined, a department spokesperson said.
WFAA reached out to U.S. Capitol Police and were given the following statement:
"USCP is exploring options of opening field offices in regions across the country, to include Texas. This is to ensure our department resources are adequately dispersed to safeguard Members of Congress and to investigate threats when in Washington, D.C. and elsewhere. The location and plans for these field offices are still being discussed. These regional locations will have a small number of agents housed in local and state fusion centers and will be investigating threats against Members of Congress."
The Capitol Police department, which is responsible for protecting Congress and its members, opened its first field offices in Florida and California after the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol by supporters of then-President Donald Trump. The offices have helped his officers respond to threats more quickly and efficiently, Manger said.
“Due to the increased threat environment, our protective responsibilities have increased, requiring additional protection details, increased coverage of CODELs [official travel by members of Congress] and field hearings, as well as other enhancements to our current protective details,” he said in his written testimony to the committee.
According to the police department, the new offices will “ensure our department resources are adequately dispersed to safeguard Members of Congress and to investigate threats when in Washington, D.C. and elsewhere.”
Recent attacks on lawmakers, their families and staffers have made threats more visible.
“We had, tragically, a Senate staffer repeatedly stabbed in broad daylight here in Washington, D.C., just a couple blocks from this hearing room,” U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, said during the hearing, raising concerns about the “explosion of threats of violence against members of both parties.”
Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s husband was attacked in their California home last October, and U.S. Rep. Angie Craig, D-Minnesota, was assaulted in the elevator of her apartment building in February.
Manger said his agency is addressing threats by expanding intelligence-gathering operations, increasing the number of investigative agents and working with state and local law enforcement.
“We need to do a better job at protecting members when they’re home, their families,” Manger said. “We’ve got to make sure that we’ve got security measures in place in home district offices, in homes, so that it raises everybody’s level of security.”
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AUSTIN, Texas — After a recent survey found that almost 50 EMS and fire stations lacked a proper source of backup power. This has led to dozens of Austin’s emergency centers being set to receive new generators, according to a report from Community Impact.
The generators will cost upwards of $20 million in a measure that was approved by the city council on July 20. The new generators will be funded through the Austin Building Services Department and money given to the American Rescue Plan Act.
ATCEMS stations infamously lost power during winter storms Uri and Mara, causing the emergency services to deal with a high volume of calls which led to a backlog without backup power available. First responders were also busy working extended shifts without access to hot showers, microwaveable meals or a warm break room.
While the new generators have been approved, it may likely be a number of years before they arrive, as generators are currently in high demand throughout the U.S. from what City documents showed that were obtained by Community Impact.
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BREAKING NEWSLarge hay fire fills Casa Grande with smokeArizona RepublicA large hay fire was burning northwest of Robson Ranch in Casa Grande on July 28, 2023.Eloy Fire DistrictA large hay fire was burning northwest of Robson Ranch in Casa Grande on July 28, 2023.Eloy Fire DistrictA large hay fire was burning northwest of Robson Ranch in Casa Grande on July 28, 2023.Eloy Fire District
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ARIZONAGas prices increase in ArizonaArizona RepublicChevron marquee advertises regular gasoline for $3.99 per gallon in cash or $4.09 per gallon, paid with credit or debit card on July 28, 2023, near N. 44th Street and E. McDowell Road in Phoenix.Megan Mendoza/The RepublicCircle K marquee advertises Unleaded fuel for $3.69 per gallon on July 28, 2023, near W. McKellips Road and N. Center Street in Mesa.Megan Mendoza/The RepublicCircle K and Shell marquee advertises Regual gasoline for $3.99 per gallon on July 28, 2023, near E. McDowell Road and N. 68th Street in Scottsdale.Megan Mendoza/The RepublicQuickTrip marquee advertises both unleaded gasoline and diesel for $3.89 per gallon on July 28, 2023, near N. Scottsdale Road and E. McKellips Road in Tempe.Megan Mendoza/The RepublicQuickTrip marquee advertises both unleaded gasoline and diesel for $3.89 per gallon on July 28, 2023, near N. Scottsdale Road and E. McKellips Road in Tempe.Megan Mendoza/The Republic
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Senate approves expanding compensation for Navajo Nation uranium miners, downwinders
A measure to compensate more people exposed to radiation from uranium mining and nuclear weapons tests has passed the Senate and now awaits negotiations with the House, raising hopes that the aid will become available across a wider area of Arizona and the Southwest.
The amendment to the National Defense Authorization Act would authorize additional coverage for individuals exposed to radiation during the Cold War era while working in uranium mines or living downwind from atomic weapons tests.
The changes would expand the coverage area to allow more potential victims, such as people who lived downwind from above-ground atomic weapons tests in the 1950s and 1960s, to file for compensation under the Radiation Exposure Compensation Act.
The Senate overwhelmingly passed the defense spending bill with the amendments to the Radiation Exposure Compensation Act, but must now resolve differences with the House, where the bill included a number of Republican-supported measures opposed by Democrats.
The original RECA program only covered people who lived in parts of Utah, Nevada and Arizona. The latest amendment would expand the geographic downwinder eligibility to include then-residents of Idaho, Colorado, Montana, New Mexico and Guam.
The amendment also extends the program for 19 years, expands it to include uranium mine workers employed through 1990 and expands the use of affidavits in determining eligibility claims.
“We are already in the game of helping our people on Navajo,” said Phil Harrison, who leads the Navajo Uranium Radiation Victims Committee, about the post-1971 uranium mine workers who weren’t covered by RECA. With this new amendment, those uranium miners will be covered.
“Indian Health Service does not have expertise in providing anything for lung disease or lung cancer, or it costs too much, (miners) are referred out and it’s a long distance travel to have our miners treated,” he said.
Amendment would bring fairness to more workers
RECA was first enacted in 1990, then amended in 2000, to provide one-time compensation to the veterans of and communities impacted by America's uranium industry and nuclear development program.
This amendment has been long sought after by many Navajo miners who worked in uranium mines after 1971, and uranium miner families. In 2019, nearly 400 former Navajo uranium miners came to the Phil Thomas Performing Arts Center in Shiprock to testify in hopes their voices could be heard on why the government should expand provisions to include benefits for victims of nuclear fallout, known as “downwinders," and post-1971 uranium mine workers.
One of those miners at the 2019 event was LeRoy Becenti, who attended uranium mining school and became a utility miner for Kerr-McGee in Church Rock, New Mexico.
“I was recently diagnosed with stomach cancer,” Becenti said in 2019. “They are telling me it’s from the uranium.”
But because Becenti did not work in the mines until after 1971, he, as well as hundreds of other Navajo uranium miners, was not eligible for compensation under the Radiation Exposure Compensation Act.
“It’s not fair for some of us that worked underground,” said Becenti, who started working for Kerr-McGee right after he graduated from high school. “The ones that were drilling, digging and taking out ore.”
Becenti’s older brother had died of cancer, which he got from working in the uranium mines.
A poisoned legacy:Navajo community residents wary of 'devastating' plan to move uranium tailings nearby
Navajo Nation President Buu Nygren and Crystalyne Curley, speaker of the 25th Navajo Nation Council, were both in Washington, D.C., this week to advocate for the RECA expansion.
Curley said the community she represents of Tachee/Blue Gap still has open uranium mine pits and her grandfather was a uranium miner. She was never able to meet him because of the illness he succumbed to from working in the uranium mines.
“Not only do we talk about the health impact of our people, there is also another story that goes along with this and that is the cultural impact,” Curley said. “When we talk about our nation, we really value our people, culture, language and our history. But when we don't have those great pillars like our grandfathers, our grandmothers, that aren’t there with us we lose that ability of carrying on our culture and traditions.”
She acknowledged that the miners and families who are dealing with the consequences of uranium mining have to use their own funds most of the time to travel long distances to get the medical care they need. Often, families ask for donations or fund-raise so they can pay for expenses.
U.S. Sen. Mike Crapo championed the RECA amendment included in the Fiscal Year 2024 National Defense Authorization Act, which passed 86-11. The Senate passed the RECA amendment by a 61-37 bipartisan vote.
“Far too many innocent victims have been lost to cancer-related deaths from Cold War-era above-ground weapons testing,” said Crapo, R-Idaho. “The Senate’s passage of this amendment is an important step toward future enactment of this legislation, which will mean Idahoans and Americans who have suffered the health consequences of exposure to fallout from nuclear weapons testing will finally start to receive the compensation they rightfully deserve.”
'We are all forgotten':Residents await long-delayed cleanup of uranium waste near Cameron
With attention on 'Oppenheimer,' lawmaker wants justice for miners
The Atomic Energy Commission announced in 1948 that it would guarantee a price for and purchase all uranium ore mined in the United States. Uranium was discovered in Cove, on the Navajo Nation, and then elsewhere on Navajo lands in the region. Four centers of mining and milling operated near Shiprock, New Mexico, in Monument Valley, Utah, at Church Rock, New Mexico, and near Kayenta in northern Arizona.
Decades later, open uranium mine pits still are scattered throughout the Navajo Nation. The Environmental Protection Agency has identified 523 abandoned uranium mines on the Navajo Nation, and of these, 111 are in the western region of the Navajo Nation. Even with the mines identified by the EPA, there are an estimated 1,000 or more abandoned uranium mine shafts on Navajo Nation.
Rep. Teresa Leger Fernández, D-N.M., noted the 78th anniversary of the explosion of the atomic bomb at Trinity, as well as the popularity of a movie about physicist J. Robert Oppenheimer, who was director of the Los Alamos Laboratory and responsible for the research and design of an atomic bomb. She said people should not forget about the sacrifice of downwinders and uranium miners.
“As we understand more about the brilliance of this man, we should also understand the sacrifice that has been made by the downwinders of New Mexico as well as the miners, and the majority were uranium miners of Navajo,” she said. “They were also miners who came from the Pueblo of Laguna, Pueblo of Acoma, Grants, Hispano families. It is not right we only bring light to Oppenheimer without actually bringing compensation and justice to the uranium miners and downwinders.”
In Washington this week, another advocate for RECA expansion was also on hand. Leslie Begay, a Vietnam veteran who in 2015 had to start using an oxygen tank, had worked in the uranium mines on the Navajo Nation for eight years after he got out of the Marines, causing him to develop lung cancer.
As he met with tribal leaders in 2019, to get ready to travel to Washington to meet with congressional leaders then and lobby for an expansion on RECA, he said his medication was out of stock at Tsehootsoi Medical Center in Fort Defiance. This was common for him because the medication was expensive, and he said he was told he was the only patient at the center who received that medicine. Better health care for veterans and miners has always been his priority.
"A lot of the post-'71 (miners) have lung disease. The mines that they worked at was the same condition like pre-1971," said Harrison, leader of the Navajo Uranium Radiation Victims Committee. "The toxic substance was there and I know people are hurting. When this thing passes, my brother here, Leslie, will have medical benefits. Their livelihood will improve."
Arlyssa Becenti covers Indigenous affairs for The Arizona Republic and azcentral. Send ideas and tips to arlyssa.becenti@arizonarepublic.com.
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Arizona man who extorted Georgia Tech gets prison time
ATLANTA — An Arizona man accused of trying to extort Georgia Tech by falsely accusing its men's basketball coach of sexual assault has been sentenced to nearly three years in prison, federal prosecutors said.
Ronald Bell, 57, of Oro Valley, Arizona, was sentenced Thursday to two years, nine months in prison to be followed by three years of supervised release, U.S. Attorney Ryan K. Buchanan said in a news release. Bell pleaded guilty in March to conspiring with his co-defendant, Jennifer Pendley, and a security guard at Georgia Tech, to the extortion scheme.
"Ronald Bell tried to extort Georgia Tech and ruin the reputation of its basketball coach," Buchanan said. "As federal prosecutors, we have a responsibility to the citizens of this district to pursue accountability and justice for crimes of sexual violence. But in this case Bell attempted to exploit the mission of our office, and law enforcement partners, to combat sexual assault through a brazen effort to enrich himself at the expense of Georgia Tech and a member of its staff. Bell has now been held accountable for his crime."
Bell demanded money from Georgia Tech in exchange for not reporting the fictitious sexual assault, the news release said. When Georgia Tech refused to pay Bell, Pendley filed a lawsuit claiming sexual battery, sexual assault, and intentional infliction of emotional distress. The claims falsely alleged that a guard witnessed assault. Ultimately, the security guard admitted that his statements were false and that Bell asked him to lie to support the false claim against the university's basketball coach, Josh Pastner.
Bell told the security guard that the false accusation could be worth $20 million to Bell and Pendley and promised the guard a share of the money and a new Jeep, according to the news release.
Pastner, a former University of Arizona assistant coach, and the couple, who were once friends, have been entangled in litigation since January 2018. It started when Pastner sued them for blackmail and defamation. He accused them of falsely claiming he broke NCAA rules.
They in turn countersued, which is when they accused Pastner of sexually assaulting Pendley at a Houston hotel in 2016 when he was a coach at Memphis.
Georgia Tech conducted an independent investigation last year and found no basis for the sexual misconduct allegations.
It was not immediately clear if Pendley or the security guard face charges in the case.
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RADFORD, Va. – Ingles was an American pioneer known for escaping captivity in the 1750s and eventually returning home to the New River Valley.
This weekend’s Mary Draper Ingles Festival will offer more than 75 activities to learn about the frontier heroine.
Festival organizers said this event is more than just a celebration.
“We’re calling this festival the journey for all,” said Scott Gardener, executive director of Glencoe Mansion and Gallery. “We’re celebrating all the people that helped with the history of this area. From the Native Americans to the African American community — Mary’s family were Scots Irish but there were also Germans, there were all sorts of immigrants here, and everyone was working together.”
The festival kicks off Friday night at Glencoe Mansion Museum and Gallery and continues over the weekend with events at Ingles Farm and Long Way Brewing.
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ROANOKE, Va. – Friday morning, 10 News obtained new warrants about the Roanoke Greenway attack from just a few weeks ago — detailing just how severe the attack was.
We continue to follow police reports of the assault on the Greenway July 2 that sent an elderly woman to the hospital.
New documents show that the woman suffered severe facial injuries, and was even missing teeth.
The woman told police her assailant attacked her from behind, but due to the severity of her head injuries, she couldn’t remember anything about her attacker.
Police say she does remember seeing only two people on the Greenway prior to her attack.
The new documents show that police are now searching through Google device identifiers.
Police say this may give them details as to who could have been in that area at the time of the attack, based on phone location services.
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A new one-mile stretch of the Roanoke Greenway is now open to the public.
It was celebrated with a ribbon-cutting Friday morning.
The new stretch runs from Norfolk Southern Materials Yard to the Bridge Street Trailhead.
The $6.5 million project includes a 270-foot long bridge over the Roanoke River — which is the longest on the Greenway system.
“We are talking about the completion of Greenway bridging the gap to make sure we are connected,” Roanoke Mayor Sherman Lea said. “This is a big day. It took us a while to get here, but we are pleased that we are able to make this announcement.”
This marks the completion of the “Bridge the Gap” campaign that Roanoke City started in 2012 to connect parts of the Salem and Roanoke trails.
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ROANOKE COUNTY, Va. – Learning the trade.
That’s what students did with Roanoke County Fire and Rescue on Friday.
10 News Photojournalist Greg Moore shares how Camp R.I.T. benefits local kids and the team in the main video above.
ROANOKE COUNTY, Va. – Learning the trade.
That’s what students did with Roanoke County Fire and Rescue on Friday.
10 News Photojournalist Greg Moore shares how Camp R.I.T. benefits local kids and the team in the main video above.
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A young Lincoln woman has gone to prison for a crash last year that killed Pierce White, a 28-year-old motorcycle rider.
Alexis Kelly, 19, had asked for probation.
"She's done everything she believes she can do to address what led us to today," her attorney, Tim Sullivan, told retired Lancaster County District Judge John Colborn.
Sullivan said from the outset Kelly wanted to accept responsibility and never suggested putting the family through a trial. Since, she's undergone outpatient treatment.
Deputy Lancaster County Attorney Ryan Decker said White, who had a construction business and loved ones, was 28, just riding a motorcycle and had done nothing wrong.
"And he was taken from this community ... by Ms. Kelly and her actions and her actions alone," he said.
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Decker said that in mid-March 2022 Kelly was arraigned in Lincoln on a felony charge for attempting to forge a vehicle title, got a DUI in Iowa later that month and a warrant in late April on that case.
Then came this case, he said.
On Aug. 29, Kelly was eastbound on Cornhusker Highway when she turned to head north, in front of White, who was driving west through a green light on his motorcycle.
Their vehicles collided. White died at the scene.
A drug recognition expert with the Lincoln Police Department conducted field sobriety tests and a drug influence evaluation that indicated impairment, and a urine test revealed the presence of THC, according to court records.
Kelly ultimately pleaded no contest to motor vehicle homicide while driving recklessly in the case.
On Thursday, Decker said Kelly still hasn't taken care of the drunken driving case in Iowa and still has a warrant.
"Those are adult choices that she's made over and over," he said.
In the end, the judge said the fact that Kelly had gone to treatment was a factor in her favor.
"But I just simply can't ignore the impact that this has had and the serious nature of this," Colborn said.
He then sentenced her to two years in prison, plus a year and a half of post-release supervision. Three years was the maximum sentence on the charge.
A teenager who killed four fellow students at a Michigan high school in 2021 wrote about his plans in a journal, detailing how he would target his victims and make himself famous, according to evidence offered Thursday in court.
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Here are the safest—and most deadly—days for drunk-driving fatalities
Here are the safest—and most deadly—days for drunk-driving fatalities
Drunk driving remains a significant problem throughout the country. But certain days are more dangerous on the roads than others. MoneyGeek analyzed historical data from the U.S. Department of Transportation and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) to forecast 2023's most dangerous days, weeks and holidays for driving under the influence (DUI) in the United States.
KEY FINDINGS:
MoneyGeek forecasts 13,490 DUI fatalities in 2023. The historical trend of DUI fatalities that drives the forecast has increased dramatically. 2021's DUI fatalities are 23% higher than 2016's DUI fatalities and are at levels not seen since 2003. Summer will account for 28% of drunk driving-related fatalities, making it the deadliest season. Independence Day week is forecasted to be the most deadly in 2023, with 311 expected fatalities. On New Year's Day, drunk driving-related deaths spike 117% above the baseline average, making it the most dangerous holiday of the year for drunk driving. 60% of drunk driving-related fatalities happen on the weekends (Friday through Sunday).
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DUI fatalities by season
Drunk driving incidents never really take a hiatus, but certain seasons bring out more than the usual amount of intoxicated drivers. If you want to steer clear of people driving under the influence, the summer is the worst time to drive. According to MoneyGeek's analysis, 28% of DUI-related deaths are projected to happen in the summer of 2023.
Fall is close behind summer when it comes to the number of DUI fatalities per season, though, coming in with 27%. Spring has 24% of DUI incidents. Winter presents its own seasonal dangers on the road, but you'll still need to avoid drunk drivers during this chilly time of year. At 21%, winter is the least likely season to be involved in a DUI-related fatal accident.
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Most dangerous holidays for DUI
The next time someone warns you to be careful when driving home from your New Year's Eve celebration, don't roll your eyes. Heed their warning. New Year's Day is the deadliest day of the year for drunk driving.
The odds that somebody will be drunk behind the wheel and cause a fatal accident on New Year's Day is 117% higher relative to the seasonal trend and day of the week where it falls. Unlike other holidays, where the celebrations may occur over a period of days, New Year's is one night, with drivers making their way back home in the wee hours of New Year's Day. And many folks get that full day off, to boot.
Independence Day is in second place but far off in the distance compared to New Year's Day. Your risk of encountering drunk drivers on the Fourth of July is 77% over the trend. Thanksgiving is the third most dangerous holiday, with a risk 55% higher than the trend.
Labor Day comes in fourth place (54%), and Memorial Day is the fifth most dangerous holiday for drunk driving, with a risk 51% higher than average. Since many people tend to stay put on Christmas Day, the risk of encountering a drunk driver goes down to a 9% higher risk than average.
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Most dangerous days of the week for DUI
Analysis of DUI fatalities that occurred between 2017 and 2021 shows that the most dangerous day of the week to drive in 2023 is Saturday, with Sundays being close behind. Tuesday is the day of the week when the least amount of drunk drivers tend to be on the road.
Of all the DUI-related accidents occurring in any given week, 23% are predicted to occur on Saturday and 22% on Sunday. One reason Sunday appears so deadly is that many DUI-related accidents happen after midnight.
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Most dangerous weeks of the year
The most dangerous week of 2023 will start on Monday, July 3. Due to July 4th, DUI accidents are expected to rise. People are taking off work, going on vacations, attending barbecues, visiting beaches and unwinding. The data shows that some of those people will get behind the wheel after drinking too much.
The second most dangerous week in 2023 for drunk driving begins on July 31st — when summer travel is in full swing — and you'll want to be on high alert if you're driving at night. The week following August 7 — is projected to be the third deadliest for DUIs and essentially just as deadly as the week of July 31st.
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Ways to stay safe on the road during the holidays
Of course, there's only so much you can do to protect yourself from a drunk driver. For instance, it isn't practical to only drive on Tuesdays, but if you don't need to be out late on a holiday, there may be something to be said for not going out. Still, there are some strategies you can employ to stay safe on the road.
Have a designated driver.
If you're drinking with friends, make sure whoever is behind the wheel hasn't been drinking.
Have a return home plan.
If everybody you are with will be drinking and there's no designated driver, know ahead of time who you'll be calling for a ride home, whether that's a family member or an Uber driver.
Make sure you're strapped in.
Good advice for anybody in a car, any time, of course, whether you encounter a drunk driver or not. But Heather Geronemus, the national chairwoman of Mothers Against Drink Driving (MADD), counsels, "The best defense against drunk drivers is to always wear your seatbelt and make sure children are properly restrained."
Drive without distractions.
It doesn't matter if you're sober. If you're driving — especially at night — stay off the phone and keep your eyes on the road. Distracted driving rivals drunk driving when it comes to dangerous behaviors on the road. Unfortunately, there often isn't much you can do if a drunk driver careens toward your car, but being alert could make all the difference in surviving an encounter with a drunk driver.
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Consequences of getting a DUI
Heather Geronemus has become an expert on the consequences of drunk driving from the victim's side. In 2009, her father, Dr. Robert Geronemus, a prominent kidney specialist in Fort Lauderdale, was leaving a medical conference dinner in downtown Miami as a pedestrian when he was struck by a car that went through a red light.
"First, it's most important to think about what DUIs cost families," she says. "For a victim like me, you cannot put a price on a lifetime of memories that you will never make with a loved one." But there is definitely a monetary cost, Geronemus says. "From a financial perspective, it's most important to understand what DUIs cost society. Estimates show that drunk driving costs our nation over $130 billion per year. Much of these costs are borne by taxpayers, not the drunk driver. This issue affects us all and it makes financial sense to try to eliminate drunk driving." And what's the real financial cost for somebody who gets pulled over for driving while intoxicated? It's not pretty.
"The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration estimates a first-time drunk driver can pay as much as $10,000 in fines, legal fees, and higher car insurance costs ," Geronemus says.
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DUIs leave a lasting financial impact
What's more, a DUI continues to impact your wallet long after the initial violation. A DUI can cause your insurance rates to increase significantly; the cheapest car insurance rates will immediately be out of your reach. You may also be required to file an SR-22, which you can't do on your own. Your insurance company must file the SR-22 for you, and not all insurance companies offer that option.
So, whether or not an SR-22 is a requirement for you, it can be beneficial to shop around to confirm whether your insurance provider can still offer you the cheapest auto insurance rates after a DUI , or if another company might be able to save you at least a little bit of money.
With the above in mind, if you're ever at a point where you've done some drinking but don't feel drunk, and you're tempted to save a little money and not call an Uber, you should rethink that decision. The short-term costs of a ride home could save you thousands in complications related to a DUI and save lives.
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An end to drunk driving
Heather Geronemus says that someday, the number of drunk driving accidents is bound to go down. Not soon enough, of course.
"MADD believes that technology will ultimately solve the problem of drunk driving. We are working on Capitol Hill to support legislation such as the RIDE Act and HALT Act, which would direct the Department of Transportation to require new cars to have advanced technology to detect and stop drunk drivers."
Geronemus adds: "The technology would be passive, so the driver wouldn't know it's in the car unless he or she were impaired."
But until that happens, driving defensively and never drinking and driving can help keep you and other drivers on the road safe.
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Methodology
MoneyGeek analyzed the five most recent years of DUI Crash Fatalities from the NHTSA FARS database from 2003 to 2021. A Bayesian time series forecasting model was utilized to project the 2023 DUI fatalities by day. The forecast model was fit using a multiplicative model (the components are multiplied together) using day of the week, day of the year, U.S. holidays and trend line components.
MoneyGeek studied NHTSA data on fatal motor vehicle crashes from 2003 to 2021 involving someone with a blood alcohol concentration of 0.08g/dl or more.
This story was produced by MoneyGeek and reviewed and distributed by Stacker Media.
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A 25-year-old Kenosha man is accused of possessing a numerous amount illegal drugs and attempting to sell them in the city.
Joshua D. Garcia was charged Friday in Kenosha County with felonies of possession with intent to deliver 200 grams or less of THC, possession with intent to deliver phencyclidine, possession with intent to deliver amphetamine, unauthorized use of an individual's personal identifying information or documents and possession of cocaine, among other charges.
Garcia made his initial appearance Friday afternoon at Intake Court. He is being held on a $15,000 cash bond. A preliminary hearing is set for Aug. 1.
Criminal complaint
On Wednesday, a Kenosha Police officer conducted a traffic stop in the 2200 block of 60th Street of vehicle lacking a front registration plate.
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The officer, according to the criminal complaint, spoke with the owner and driver of the vehicle.
The officer reportedly noticed the driver's hands were twitching and he appeared nervous.
Another officer spoke with the front passenger who allegedly provided a false name. Officers later identified the man as Garcia, according to the complaint.
Officers reportedly smelled the odor of marijuana emanating from the vehicle and ordered the vehicle's occupants to exit the vehicle.
Officers reportedly recovered THC cartridges on the passenger side seat where Garcia had been sitting along with a backpack on the floor that was between his legs.
Inside the backpack officers reportedly located marijuana, mushrooms that tested positive for phencyclidine, amphetamines, a vaporizer and thousands of dollars in cash, among other things.
When officers attempted to take Garcia into custody he allegedly began to actively resist by placing his hands in front of his body. He then tried to run away but was unsuccessful.
The traffic stop took place within 1,000 feet of an elementary school.
When questioned, the driver of the vehicle reportedly said he had no knowledge of the contraband that was located in the backpack and that Garcia had it on him when he picked him up.
The driver also reportedly said Garcia had been selling marijuana, mushrooms (psilocybin), Xanax and cocaine for months and said he purchased marijuana from Garcia in the past.
The driver also reportedly said he picked up Garcia from his girlfriend's house in the 3100 block of Market Lane and observed Garcia put marijuana and cocaine into his backpack from the "hutch" of girlfriend's apartment prior to leaving the residence.
A search warrant for Garcia's girlfriend's apartment yielded a small amount of cocaine, according to the complaint.
When questioned by police Garcia, a convicted felon, reportedly admitted that he provided a false name to officers during the stop.
"The defendant stated he provided officers with his little brother’s name in hopes that he would not get caught or get in trouble, " according to the complaint.
Mugshots: Racine County criminal complaints, June 19, 2023
Today's mugshots: June 19
These are images of people charged with a crime in Racine County. Booking photos are provided by Racine County law enforcement officials. A defendant is presumed innocent unless proven guilty and convicted.
Andrew A. Sherrod
Andrew A. Sherrod, 1300 block of Michigan Boulevard, Racine, bodily harm to a worker in a health care facility.
Azariah Lamar Smith
Azariah Lamar Smith, 900 block of Center Street, Racine, drive or operate a vehicle without owner's consent, possession of narcotic drugs.
Donald L. Wright
Donald L. Wright, 1500 block of 11th Avenue, Union Grove, disorderly conduct (domestic abuse assessments).
Denise Green
Denise Green, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, possession of cocaine, possession of THC, obstructing an officer, operate motor vehicle while revoked, misdemeanor bail jumping.
Randall Scott Wagner
Randall Scott Wagner, Franksville, Wisconsin, physical abuse of an elder person (intentionally cause bodily harm), disorderly conduct (domestic abuse assessments), second degree sexual assault (domestic abuse assessments), false imprisonment (domestic abuse assessments), strangulation and suffocation (domestic abuse assessments), misdemeanor battery (domestic abuse assessments), felony intimidation of a victim (domestic abuse assessments).
Novella L. Calbert
Novella L. Calbert, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, second degree recklessly endangering safety, resisting an officer, disorderly conduct, possession of THC, possession of drug paraphernalia.
Anthony Wilks
Anthony Wilks, South Milwaukee, Wisconsin, knowingly violate a domestic abuse injunction, misdemeanor bail jumping.
Lazarick L. Riley
Lazarick L. Riley, 3000 block of 16th Street, Racine, misdemeanor theft, disorderly conduct, resisting an officer.
James Powell Jr.
James Powell Jr., Milwaukee, Wisconsin, obstructing an officer.
Jonathan F. Adams
Jonathan F. Adams, Pleasant Prairie, Wisconsin, operating a motor vehicle while under the influence (3rd offense, general alcohol concentration enhancer), possession of narcotic drugs, misdemeanor bail jumping.
Monica M. Hoffmann
Monica M. Hoffmann, 1800 block of Woodland Avenue, Racine, disorderly conduct.
Billy Wayne Holland Jr.
Billy Wayne Holland Jr., 1600 block of Phillips Avenue, Racine, possession of THC, operate motor vehicle while revoked (4th+), misdemeanor bail jumping.
Miguel Angel Maldonado-Reynoso
Miguel Angel Maldonado-Reynoso, 1600 block of Morton Avenue, Racine, hit and run (injury), operating while intoxicated causing injury (1st offense).
Eric D. Pittman Jr.
Eric D. Pittman Jr., 1800 block of Chatham Street, Racine, disorderly conduct.
Bryce E. Schilz
Bryce E. Schilz, Brookfield, Wisconsin, second degree recklessly endangering safety, attempting to flee or elude an officer.
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The Kenosha County Sheriff's Department released the number of ordinance violations, misdemeanor and felony criminal arrests, along with the number of calls for service, that occurred during the Country Thunder Music Festival in Randall last week.
Fans watch as John Morgan plays on the main stage at Country Thunder in Randall on Friday.
SEAN KRAJACIC, KENOSHA NEWS
Country Thunder is the popular four-day country music festival that draws tens of thousands of music fans and high-profile recording artists from across the nation to the Shadow Hill Ranch in western Kenosha County each summer.
Deputies with the Kenosha County Sheriff's Department, the local law enforcement agency tasked with responding to the festival, issued 164 county ordinance citations. Deputies also arrested nine misdemeanors and three for felonies.
Overall, the department responded to 433 calls for service.
Total County Ordinance Citations - 164
Underage alcohol violation – 106 Obstructing/resisting an officer – 15 Disorderly conduct – 4 Trespass to land – 4 Possession of marijuana – 3 Possession of drug paraphernalia – 2 Criminal damage to property – 2 Identification card violation – 2 Theft-2 Defrauding a recreational facility – 9 Possession of tobacco by minors – 2 Battery – 1 Possession of fireworks – 3 Lewd and lascivious behavior – 9 Misdemeanor Criminal Arrests – 9
Disorderly conduct – 2 Obstructing an officer – 2 Resisting an officer – 1 Receiving stolen property – 4 Felony Criminal Arrests - 3
Receiving stolen property greater than $10,000 – 3
Three charged with felonies Thousands of dollars worth of Country Thunder wristbands were stolen over the weekend and criminal charges were filed against three Illinois adults who allegedly received the stolen property.
Wristbands serve to identify the wearer as a ticketholder for the music event and grant the wearer access to different areas based on the kind of wristband it is.
Thomas C. Bernatek, Amelia M. Miulli and Morgan C. Timmons, all 18 years old and from Park Ridge, Ill., were charged Tuesday in Kenosha County Circuit Court.
Each made their initial appearance at Intake Court Tuesday afternoon. They are each charged with receiving stolen property valued over $10,000 as party to a crime, a Class G felony.
Each is out on a $500 cash bond. They are due back in court Aug. 2.
Photos: Those we've lost in 2023
Tina Turner
Tina Turner , the unstoppable singer and stage performer who teamed with husband Ike Turner for a dynamic run of hit records and live shows in the 1960s and '70s and survived her horrifying marriage to triumph in middle age with the chart-topping "What's Love Got to Do With It," died May 24, 2023, at 83. Few stars traveled so far — she was born Anna Mae Bullock in a segregated Tennessee hospital and spent her latter years on a 260,000 square foot estate on Lake Zurich — and overcame so much. Her trademarks included a growling contralto that might smolder or explode, her bold smile and strong cheekbones, her palette of wigs and the muscular, quick-stepping legs she did not shy from showing off. She sold more than 150 million records worldwide, won 12 Grammys, was voted along with Ike into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1991 (and on her own in 2021 ) and was honored at the Kennedy Center in 2005. Her life became the basis for a film, a Broadway musical and an HBO documentary in 2021 that she called her public farewell.
AP file, 2009
Raquel Welch
Welch
AP file, 1982
Jim Brown
Pro Football Hall of Famer Jim Brown , the unstoppable running back who retired at the peak of his brilliant career to become an actor as well as a prominent civil rights advocate during the 1960s, died May 18, 2023. He was 87. One of the greatest players in football history and one of the game’s first superstars, Brown was chosen the NFL’s Most Valuable Player in 1965 and shattered the league’s record books in a short career spanning 1957-65. Brown led the Cleveland Browns to their last NFL title in 1964 before retiring in his prime after the ’65 season to become an actor. He appeared in more than 30 films, including “Any Given Sunday” and “The Dirty Dozen.” When he finished playing, Brown became a prominent leader in the Black power movement during the civil rights struggles of the 1960s.
AP file, 1965
Harry Belafonte
Harry Belafonte , the civil rights and entertainment giant who began as a groundbreaking actor and singer and became an activist, humanitarian and conscience of the world, died April 25, 2023. He was 96. With his glowing, handsome face and silky-husky voice, Belafonte was one of the first Black performers to gain a wide following on film and to sell a million records as a singer; many still know him for his signature hit “Banana Boat Song (Day-O),” and its call of “Day-O! Daaaaay-O.” But he forged a greater legacy once he scaled back his performing career in the 1960s and lived out his hero Paul Robeson’s decree that artists are “gatekeepers of truth.”
AP file, 2011
Lisa Marie Presley
Lisa Marie Presley , the only child of Elvis Presley and a singer-songwriter dedicated to her father’s legacy, died Jan. 12, 2023. She was 54. Presley shared her father's brooding charisma — the hooded eyes, the insolent smile, the low, sultry voice — and followed him professionally, releasing her own rock albums in the 2000s.
AP file, 2012
David Crosby
David Crosby , the brash rock musician who evolved from a baby-faced harmony singer with the Byrds to a mustachioed hippie superstar and an ongoing troubadour in Crosby, Stills, Nash & (sometimes) Young, died Jan. 18, 2023, at age 81. While he only wrote a handful of widely known songs, the witty and ever opinionated Crosby was on the front lines of the cultural revolution of the ’60s and ’70s — whether triumphing with Stephen Stills, Graham Nash and Neil Young on stage at Woodstock, testifying on behalf of a hirsute generation in his anthem “Almost Cut My Hair” or mourning the assassination of Robert Kennedy in “Long Time Gone.”
AP file, 2017
Lance Reddick
Lance Reddick , a character actor who specialized in intense, icy and possibly sinister authority figures on TV and film, including “The Wire,” "Fringe” and the "John Wick” franchise, died March 17, 2023. He was 60. Reddick was often put in a suit or a crisp uniform during his career, playing tall, taciturn and elegant men of distinction. He was best known for his role as straight-laced Lt. Cedric Daniels on the hit HBO series “The Wire,” where his character was agonizingly trapped in the messy politics of the Baltimore police department.
AP file, 2013
Richard Belzer
Richard Belzer , the longtime stand-up comedian who became one of TV's most indelible detectives as John Munch in "Homicide: Life on the Street" and “Law & Order: SVU,” died Feb. 19, 2023. He was 78. For more than two decades and across 10 series — even including appearances on “30 Rock” and “Arrested Development” — Belzer played the wise-cracking, acerbic homicide detective prone to conspiracy theories. Belzer first played Munch on a 1993 episode of “Homicide” and last played him in 2016 on “Law & Order: SVU.”
AP file, 2013
Cindy Williams
Cindy Williams , who was among the most recognizable stars in America in the 1970s and 1980s for her role as Shirley opposite Penny Marshall's Laverne on the beloved sitcom "Laverne & Shirley," died Jan. 25, 2023. She was 75. Williams played the straitlaced Shirley Feeney to Marshall's more libertine Laverne DeFazio on the show about a pair of blue-collar roommates who toiled on the assembly line of a Milwaukee brewery in the 1950s and 1960s.
AP file, 2012
Alan Arkin
Alan Arkin , the wry character actor who demonstrated his versatility in everything from farcical comedy to chilling drama as he received four Academy Award nominations and won an Oscar in 2007 for "Little Miss Sunshine," has died. He was 89. A member of Chicago's famed Second City comedy troupe, Arkin was an immediate success in movies with the Cold War spoof "The Russians Are Coming, The Russians Are Coming" and peaked late in life with his win as best supporting actor for the surprise 2006 hit "Little Miss Sunshine.”
AP file, 2011
Gordon Lightfoot
Gordon Lightfoot , the folk singer-songwriter known for “If You Could Read My Mind" and "Sundown” and for songs that told tales of Canadian identity, died May 1, 2023. He was 84. One of the most renowned voices to emerge from Toronto’s Yorkville folk club scene in the 1960s, Lightfoot recorded 20 studio albums and penned hundreds of songs, including “Carefree Highway," “Early Morning Rain” and “The Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald."
AP file, 2012
Jeff Beck
Jeff Beck , a guitar virtuoso who pushed the boundaries of blues, jazz and rock ‘n’ roll, influencing generations of shredders along the way and becoming known as the guitar player’s guitar player, died Jan. 10, 2023. He was 78. Beck was among the rock-guitarist pantheon from the late ’60s that included Eric Clapton, Jimmy Page and Jimi Hendrix. Beck won eight Grammy Awards and was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame twice — once with the Yardbirds in 1992 and again as a solo artist in 2009.
AP file, 2010
Bobby Caldwell
Bobby Caldwell , a soulful R&B singer and songwriter who had a major hit in 1978 with “What You Won't Do for Love” and a voice and musical style adored by generations of his fellow artists, died March 14, 2023. He was 71. The smooth soul jam “What You Won't Do for Love” went to No. 9 on the Billboard Hot 100 and No. 6 on what was then called the Hot Selling Soul Singles chart. It became a long-term standard and career-defining hit for Caldwell, who also wrote the song.
AP file, 2013
Gary Rossington
Gary Rossington , Lynyrd Skynyrd’s last surviving original member who also helped to found the group, died March 5, 2023, at age 71. According to Rolling Stone, it was during a fateful Little League game, Ronnie Van Zant hit a line drive into the shoulder blades of opposing player Bob Burns and met his future bandmates. Rossington, Burns, Van Zant, and guitarist Allen Collins gathered that afternoon at Burns’ Jacksonville home to jam the Rolling Stone’s “Time Is on My Side.”
AP file, 2017
Wayne Shorter
Wayne Shorter , an influential jazz innovator whose lyrical, complex jazz compositions and pioneering saxophone playing sounded through more than half a century of American music, died March 2, 2023. He was 89.
AP file, 2013
Jerry Springer
Jerry Springer , the onetime mayor and news anchor whose namesake TV show featured a three-ring circus of dysfunctional families willing to bare all on weekday afternoons including brawls, obscenities and blurred images of nudity, died April 27, 2023, at age 79. At its peak, “The Jerry Springer Show” was a ratings powerhouse and a U.S. cultural pariah, synonymous with lurid drama. Known for chair-throwing and bleep-filled arguments, the daytime talk show was a favorite American guilty pleasure over its 27-year run, at one point topping Oprah Winfrey’s show.
AP file, 2010
Jacklyn Zeman
Jacklyn Zeman , who became one of the most recognizable actors on daytime television during 45 years of playing nurse Bobbie Spencer on ABC’s “General Hospital,” died May 10, 2023. She was 70. Zeman joined “General Hospital” in 1977 as Barbara Jean, who went by Bobbie, and was the feisty younger sister of Anthony Geary’s Luke Spencer.
AP file, 2016
John Beasley
John Beasley , the veteran character actor who played a kindly school bus driver on the TV drama “Everwood” and appeared in dozens of films dating back to the 1980s, died May 30, 2023. He was 79. Beasley played an assistant coach in the 1993 football film “Rudy” and a retired preacher in 1997's “The Apostle,” co-starring and directed by Robert Duvall.
AP file, 2017
Michael Lerner
Michael Lerner , the Brooklyn-born character actor who played a myriad of imposing figures in his 60 years in the business, including monologuing movie mogul Jack Lipnick in “Barton Fink,” the crooked club owner Bugsy Calhoun in “Harlem Nights” and an angry publishing executive in “Elf” died April 8, 2023. He was 81.
AP file, 2012
Tom Sizemore
Tom Sizemore , the “Saving Private Ryan” actor whose bright 1990s star burned out under the weight of his own domestic violence and drug convictions, died March3, 2023, at age 61. Sizemore became a star with acclaimed appearances in “Natural Born Killers” and the cult-classic crime thriller “Heat.”
AP file, 2013
Charles Kimbrough
Charles Kimbrough , a Tony- and Emmy-nominated actor who played a straight-laced news anchor opposite Candice Bergen on “Murphy Brown,” died Jan. 11, 2023. He was 86. Kimbrough played newsman Jim Dial across the 10 seasons of CBS hit sitcom “Murphy Brown" between 1988 and 1998, earning an Emmy nomination in 1990 for outstanding supporting actor in a comedy series. He reprised the role for three episodes in the 2018 reboot.
AP file, 2008
Julian Sands
Actor Julian Sands , who starred in several Oscar-nominated films in the late 1980s and '90s including “A Room With a View” and “Leaving Las Vegas,” was found dead on a Southern California mountain in June 2023, five months after he disappeared while hiking. He was 65. Sands, who was born, raised and began acting in England, worked constantly in film and television, amassing more than 150 credits in a 40-year career. During a 10-year span from 1985 to 1995, he played major roles in a series of acclaimed films.
AP file, 2019
Cynthia Weil
Cynthia Weil , a Grammy-winning lyricist of notable range and endurance who enjoyed a decades-long partnership with husband Barry Mann and helped write "You've Lost That Lovin' Feeling," "On Broadway," "Walking in the Rain" and dozens of other hits, died June 1, 2023, at age 82.
AP file, 2010
Sheldon Harnick
Tony- and Grammy Award-winning lyricist Sheldon Harnick , who with composer Jerry Bock made up the premier musical-theater songwriting duos of the 1950s and 1960s with shows such as "Fiddler on the Roof," "Fiorello!" and "The Apple Tree," died June 23, 2023. He was 99.
AP file, 2016
Barrett Strong
Barrett Strong , one of Motown’s founding artists and most gifted songwriters who sang lead on the company’s breakthrough single “Money (That’s What I Want)” and later collaborated with Norman Whitfield on such classics as “I Heard It Through the Grapevine,” “War” and “Papa Was a Rollin' Stone,” died Jan. 29, 2023. He was 81.
AP file, 2004
Willis Reed
Willis Reed , who dramatically emerged from the locker room minutes before Game 7 of the 1970 NBA Finals to spark the New York Knicks to their first championship and create one of sports’ most enduring examples of playing through pain, died March 21, 2023. He was 80.
AP file, 1970
Tim McCarver
Tim McCarver , the All-Star catcher and Hall of Fame broadcaster who during 60 years in baseball won two World Series titles with the St. Louis Cardinals and had a long run as one of the country's most recognized, incisive and talkative television commentators, died Feb. 16, 2023. He was 81.
AP file, 2003
Billy Packer
Billy Packer (left), an Emmy award-winning college basketball broadcaster who covered 34 Final Fours for NBC and CBS, died Jan. 26, 2023. He was 82. Packer’s broadcasting career coincided with the growth of college basketball. He worked as analyst or color commentator on every Final Four from 1975 to 2008. He received a Sports Emmy for Outstanding Sports Personality, Studio and Sports Analyst in 1993.
AP file, 2006
The Iron Sheik
The Iron Sheik , a former pro wrestler who relished playing a burly, bombastic villain in 1980s battles with some of the sport's biggest stars and later became a popular Twitter personality, died June 7, 2023. He was 81. During his pro wrestling career, he donned curled boots and used the “Camel Clutch” as his finishing move during individual and tag team clashes in which he played the role of an anti-American heel for the WWF, which later became the WWE.
AP file, 2009
Treat Williams
Actor Treat Williams , whose nearly 50-year career included starring roles in the TV series “Everwood” and the movie “Hair,” died June 12, 2023, after a motorcycle crash in Vermont. He was 71. He was nominated for a Golden Globe Award for his role as hippie leader George Berger in the 1979 movie version of the hit musical “Hair.”
AP file, 2018
Daniel Ellsberg
Daniel Ellsberg , the history-making whistleblower who by leaking the Pentagon Papers revealed longtime government doubts and deceit about the Vietnam War and inspired acts of retaliation by President Richard Nixon that helped lead to his resignation, died June 16, 2023. He was 92.
AP file, 1973
Pat Robertson
Pat Robertson , a religious broadcaster who turned a tiny Virginia station into the global Christian Broadcasting Network, tried a run for president and helped make religion central to Republican Party politics in America through his Christian Coalition, died June 8, 2023. He was 93. For more than a half-century, Robertson was a familiar presence in American living rooms, known for his “700 Club” television show, and in later years, his televised pronouncements of God’s judgment, blaming natural disasters on everything from homosexuality to the teaching of evolution.
AP file, 2015
Robert Blake
Robert Blake , the Emmy award-winning performer who went from acclaim for his acting to notoriety when he was tried and acquitted in the killing of his wife, died March 9, 2023, at age 89. Blake, star of the 1970s TV show, "Baretta," never recovered from the long ordeal which began with the shooting death of his wife, Bonny Lee Bakley, outside a Studio City restaurant on May 4, 2001. The story of their strange marriage, the child it produced and its violent end was a Hollywood tragedy played out in court. Blake portrayed real-life murderer Perry Smith in the movie of Truman Capote's true crime best seller "In Cold Blood."
AP file, 1977
Ted Kaczynski
Theodore “Ted” Kaczynski , the Harvard-educated mathematician who retreated to a dingy shack in the Montana wilderness and ran a 17-year bombing campaign that killed three people and injured 23 others, died June 10, 2023. He was 81. Branded the “Unabomber” by the FBI, Kaczynski died by suicide at the federal prison medical center in Butner, North Carolina.
AP file, 1996
Lloyd Morrisett
Lloyd Morrisett , the co-creator of the beloved children's education TV series “Sesame Street,” which uses empathy and fuzzy monsters like Abby Cadabby, Elmo and Cookie Monster to charm and teach generations around the world, died Jan. 15, 2023. He was 93.
AP file, 2019
Chaim Topol
Chaim Topol , a leading Israeli actor who charmed generations of theatergoers and movie-watchers with his portrayal of Tevye, the long-suffering and charismatic milkman in “Fiddler on the Roof,” died March 8, 2023, at age 87. A recipient of two Golden Globe awards and nominee for both an Academy Award and a Tony Award, Topol long has ranked among Israel’s most decorated actors.
AP file, 2015
Len Goodman
Len Goodman , a long-serving judge on “Dancing with the Stars” and “Strictly Come Dancing" who helped revive interest in ballroom dancing on both sides of the Atlantic, died April 22, 2023. He was 78.
AP file, 2007
Burt Bacharach
Burt Bacharach , the singularly gifted and popular composer who delighted millions with the quirky arrangements and unforgettable melodies of "Walk on By," "Do You Know the Way to San Jose" and dozens of other hits, died Feb. 8, 2023. The Grammy, Oscar and Tony-winning composer was 94. Over the past 70 years, only Lennon-McCartney, Carole King and a handful of others rivaled his genius for instantly catchy songs that remained performed, played and hummed long after they were written. He had a run of top 10 hits from the 1950s into the 21st century, and his music was heard everywhere from movie soundtracks and radios to home stereo systems and iPods, whether “Alfie” and “I Say a Little Prayer” or “I’ll Never Fall in Love Again” and “This Guy’s in Love with You.”
AP file, 1979
Stella Stevens
Stella Stevens , a prominent leading lady in 1960s and 70s comedies perhaps best known for playing the object of Jerry Lewis’s affection in “The Nutty Professor,” died Feb. 17, 2023. She was 84. She was a prolific actor in television and film up through the 1990s, officially retiring in 2010.
AP file, 1968
Barry Humphries
Tony Award-winning comedian Barry Humphries , internationally renowned for his garish stage persona Dame Edna Everage, a condescending and imperfectly-veiled snob whose evolving character has delighted audiences over seven decades, died April 22, 2023. He was 89.
AP file, 2013
Annie Wersching
Actor Annie Wersching , best known for playing FBI agent Renee Walker in the series “24" and providing the voice for Tess in the video game “The Last of Us,” died Jan. 29, 2023. She was 45. Her first credit was in “Star Trek: Enterprise,” and she would go on to have recurring roles in the seventh and eighth seasons of “24,” “Bosch," “The Vampire Diaries,” Marvel's “Runaways,” “The Rookie" and, most recently, the second season of “Star Trek: Picard” as the Borg Queen.
AP file, 2010
Dave Hollis
Dave Hollis , who left his post as a Disney executive to help his wife run a successful lifestyle empire, died Feb. 12, 2023. He was 47. Hollis worked for Disney for 17 years and had been head of distribution for the company for seven years when he left in 2018 to join his wife's venture. The parents of four moved from Los Angeles to the Austin area, collaborated on livestreams, podcasts and organized life-affirming conferences. In their podcast, “Rise Together,” they focused on marriage.
AP file, 2015
Christine King Farris
Christine King Farris , the last living sibling of the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr., died June 29, 2023. She was 95. For decades after her brother's assassination in 1968, Farris worked along with his widow, Coretta Scott King, to preserve and promote his legacy. But unlike her high-profile sister-in-law, Farris' activism — and grief — was often behind the scenes.
AP file, 2015
David Jude Jolicoeur
David Jude Jolicoeur , known widely as Trugoy the Dove and one of the founding members of the Long Island hip-hop trio De La Soul, died Feb. 12, 2023. He was 54. De La Soul’s debut studio album “3 Feet High and Rising,” produced by Prince Paul, was released in 1989 by Tommy Boy Records and praised for being a more light-hearted and positive counterpart to more charged rap offerings. De La Soul signaled the beginning of alternative hip-hop.
AP file, 2015
Robbie Knievel
Robbie Knievel , an American stunt performer who set records with daredevil motorcycle jumps following the tire tracks of his thrill-seeking father — including at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas in 1989 and a Grand Canyon chasm a decade later — died Jan. 13, 2023. He was 60.
AP file, 2000
Gina Lollobrigida
Italian film legend Gina Lollobrigida , who achieved international stardom during the 1950s and was dubbed “the most beautiful woman in the world” after the title of one of her movies, died Jan. 16, 2023. She was 95. Besides “The World’s Most Beautiful Woman” in 1955, career highlights included Golden Globe-winner “Come September,” with Rock Hudson; “Trapeze;” “Beat the Devil,” a 1953 John Huston film starring Humphrey Bogart and Jennifer Jones; and “Buona Sera, Mrs. Campbell.”
AP file, 1950s
Lynette Hardaway ("Diamond")
Lynette Hardaway , an ardent supporter of former President Donald Trump and one half of the conservative political commentary duo Diamond and Silk, died Jan. 9, 2023. She was 51. Hardaway (pictured at left), known by the moniker “Diamond,” carved out a unique role as a Black woman who loudly backed Trump and right-wing policies.
AP file, 2018
Adam Rich
Adam Rich , the child actor with a pageboy mop-top who charmed TV audiences as “America’s little brother” on “Eight is Enough,” died Jan. 7, 2023. He was 54. Rich had a limited acting career after starring at age 8 as Nicholas Bradford, the youngest of eight children, on the ABC hit dramedy that ran from from 1977 to 1981.
AP file, 2002
Bobby Hull
Hall of Fame forward Bobby Hull , who helped the Chicago Blackhawks win the 1961 Stanley Cup Final, has died. Hull was 84. The two-time MVP was one of the most prolific scorers in NHL history, leading the league in goals seven times. Nicknamed “The Golden Jet” for his speed and blond hair, he posted 13 consecutive seasons with 30 goals or more from 1959-72.
AP file, 2019
Charles White
Charles White , the Southern California tailback who won the Heisman Trophy in 1979, died Jan. 11, 2023. He was 64. A two-time All-American and Los Angeles native, White won a national title in 1978 before claiming the Heisman in the following season, when he captained the Trojans and led the nation in yards rushing.
AP file, 1979
Jerry Richardson
Jerry Richardson , the Carolina Panthers founder and for years one of the NFL’s most influential owners until a scandal forced him to sell the team, died March 1, 2023. He was 86.
AP file, 2013
Sister André
Lucile Randon, a French nun known as Sister André and believed to be the world's oldest person, died Jan. 17, 2023, at age 118. She was born in the town of Ales, southern France, on Feb. 11, 1904. She was also one of the world’s oldest survivors of COVID-19.
AP file, 2022
Tatjana Patitz
Tatjana Patitz , one of an elite group of famed supermodels who graced magazine covers in the 1980s and ’90s and appeared in George Michael's “Freedom! '90” music video, died at age 56.
AP file, 2006
Russell Banks
Russell Banks , an award-winning fiction writer who rooted such novels as “Affliction” and “The Sweet Hereafter” in the wintry, rural communities of his native Northeast and imagined the dreams and downfalls of everyone from modern blue-collar workers to the radical abolitionist John Brown in “Cloudsplitter," died Jan. 7, 2023. He was 82.
AP file, 2004
Cardinal George Pell
Cardinal George Pell , a onetime financial adviser to Pope Francis who spent 404 days in solitary confinement in his native Australia on child sex abuse charges before his convictions were overturned, died Jan. 10, 2023. He was 81.
AP file, 2018
Ken Block
Ken Block , a motorsports icon known for his stunt driving and for co-founding the action sports apparel brand DC Shoes, died Jan. 2, 2023, in a snowmobiling accident near his home in Utah. Block rose to fame as a rally car driver and in 2005 was awarded Rally America's Rookie of the Year honors.
AP file, 2013
Walter Cunningham
Walter Cunningham , the last surviving astronaut from the first successful crewed space mission in NASA's Apollo program, died Jan. 3, 2023. He was 90. Cunningham was one of three astronauts aboard the 1968 Apollo 7 mission, an 11-day spaceflight that beamed live television broadcasts as they orbited Earth, paving the way for the moon landing less than a year later.
AP file, 2014
Anton Walkes
Professional soccer player Anton Walkes died Jan. 18, 2023, from injuries he sustained in a boat crash off the coast of Miami. He was 25. Walkes began his career with English Premier League club Tottenham and also played for Portsmouth before signing with Atlanta United in MLS. He joined Charlotte for the club’s debut MLS season in 2022.
AP file, 2017
Pat Schroeder
Former U.S. Rep. Pat Schroeder , a pioneer for women’s and family rights in Congress, died March 13, 2023. She was 82. Schroeder took on the powerful elite with her rapier wit and antics for 24 years, shaking up stodgy government institutions by forcing them to acknowledge that women had a role in government. She was elected to Congress in Colorado in 1972 and won easy reelection 11 times from her safe district in Denver.
AP file, 1999
Seymour Stein
Seymour Stein , the brash, prescient and highly successful founder of Sire Records who helped launched the careers of Madonna, Talking Heads and many others, died April 2, 2023, at age 80. Stein helped found the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Foundation and was himself inducted into the Rock Hall in 2005.
AP file, 2005
Klaus Teuber
Klaus Teuber , creator of the hugely popular Catan board game in which players compete to build settlements on a fictional island, died April 1, 2023. He was 70. The board game, originally called The Settlers of Catan when introduced in 1995 and based on a set of hexagonal tiles, has sold tens of millions of copies and is available in more than 40 languages.
AP file, 1995
Ginnie Newhart
Ginnie Newhart , who was married to comedy legend Bob Newhart for six decades and inspired the classic ending of his “Newhart” series, died April 23, 2023. She was 82.
AP file, 1985
Vida Blue
Vida Blue , a hard-throwing left-hander who became one of baseball’s biggest draws in the early 1970s and helped lead the brash A’s to three straight World Series titles before his career was derailed by drug problems, died May 6, 2023. He was 73.
AP file, 1976
Martin Amis
British novelist Martin Amis , who brought a rock ‘n’ roll sensibility to his stories and lifestyle, died May 20, 2023. He was 73. Amis was a leading voice among a generation of writers that included his good friend, the late Christopher Hitchens, Ian McEwan and Salman Rushdie. Among his best-known works were “Money,” a satire about consumerism in London, “The Information” and “London Fields,” along with his 2000 memoir, “Experience."
AP file, 2012
Doyle Brunson
Doyle Brunson , one of the most influential poker players of all time and a two-time world champion, died May 14, 2023. He was 89. Brunson, called the Godfather of Poker and also known as “Texas Dolly,” won 10 World Series of Poker tournaments — second only to Phil Hellmuth's 16. He also captured world championships in 1976 and 1977 and was inducted into the Poker Hall of Fame in 1988.
AP file, 2011
Hodding Carter III
Hodding Carter III , a Mississippi journalist and civil rights activist who as U.S. State Department spokesman informed Americans about the Iran hostage crisis and later won awards for his televised documentaries, died May 11, 2023. He was 88.
AP file, 2003
Ray Stevenson
Ray Stevenson , who played the villainous British governor in “RRR,” an Asgardian warrior in the “Thor” films, and a member of the 13th Legion in HBO’s “Rome,” died May 21, 2023. He was 58. He made his film debut in Paul Greengrass’s 1998 film “The Theory of Flight.” In 2004, he appeared in Antoine Fuqua’s “King Arthur” as a knight of the round table and several years later played the lead in the pre-Disney Marvel adaptation “Punisher: War Zone." Though “Punisher” was not the best-reviewed film, he'd get another taste of Marvel in the first three "Thor” films, in which he played Volstagg. Other prominent film roles included the “Divergent” trilogy, “G.I. Joe: Retaliation” and “The Transporter: Refueled.”
AP file, 2017
Astrud Gilberto
Astrud Gilberto , the Brazilian singer, songwriter and entertainer whose off-hand, English-language cameo on “The Girl from Ipanema” made her a worldwide voice of bossa nova, died June 5, 2023, at age 83.
AP file, 1981
Tori Bowie
U.S. Olympic champion sprinter Tori Bowie died May 2, 2023, from complications of childbirth, according to an autopsy report. At the 2016 Rio Olympics, Bowie won silver in the 100 and bronze in the 200. She then ran the anchor leg on a 4x100 team with Tianna Bartoletta, Allyson Felix and English Gardner to take gold.
AP file, 2017
Silvio Berlusconi
Silvio Berlusconi , the boastful billionaire media mogul who was Italy's longest-serving premier despite scandals over his sex-fueled parties and allegations of corruption, died June 12, 2023. He was 86. A onetime cruise ship crooner, Berlusconi used his television networks and immense wealth to launch his long political career, inspiring both loyalty and loathing.
AP file, 2021
John Goodenough
John Goodenough , who shared the 2019 Nobel Prize in chemistry for his work developing the lithium-ion battery that transformed technology with rechargeable power for devices ranging from cellphones, computers, and pacemakers to electric cars, died June 25, 2023, at age 100.
AP file, 2019
Coco Lee
Coco Lee , a Hong Kong-born singer and songwriter who had a highly successful career in Asia, has died by suicide July 5, 2023. She was 48. She was the first Chinese singer to break into the American market, and her English song “Do You Want My Love” charted at #4 on Billboard's Hot Dance Breakouts chart in December 1999.
If you or someone you know exhibits warning signs of suicide, call 1-800-273-TALK, text 741741 or visit suicidepreventionlifeline.org .
AP file, 2005
Jane Birkin
Actor and singer Jane Birkin , who made France her home and charmed the country with her English grace, natural style and social activism, died July 16, 2023, at age 76. The London-born star and fashion icon was known for her musical and romantic relationship with French singer Serge Gainsbourg. Their songs notably included the steamy “Je t’aime moi non plus" ("I Love You, Me Neither"). Birkin's ethereal, British-accented singing voice interlaced with his gruff baritone in the 1969 duet that helped make her famous and was forbidden in Italy after being denounced in the Vatican newspaper.
AP file, 2021
Tony Bennett
Tony Bennett , the eminent and timeless stylist whose devotion to classic American songs and knack for creating new standards such as "I Left My Heart In San Francisco" graced a decadeslong career that brought him admirers from Frank Sinatra to Lady Gaga, died July 21, 2023. He was 96, just two weeks short of his birthday. The last of the great saloon singers of the mid-20th century, Bennett often said his lifelong ambition was to create "a hit catalog rather than hit records." He released more than 70 albums, bringing him 19 competitive Grammys — all but two after he reached his 60s — and enjoyed deep and lasting affection from fans and fellow artists.
AP file, 2006
Sinéad O’Connor
Sinéad O’Connor , the gifted Irish singer-songwriter who became a superstar in her mid-20s and was known as much for her private struggles and provocative actions as for her fierce and expressive music, died July 26, 2023, at age 56. Recognizable by her shaved head and with a multi-octave mezzo soprano of extraordinary emotional range, O’Connor began her career singing on the streets of Dublin and soon rose to international fame. She was a star from her 1987 debut album, “The Lion and the Cobra,” and became a sensation in 1990 with her cover of Prince’s ballad “Nothing Compares 2 U,” a seething, shattering performance that topped charts from Europe to Australia and was heightened by a promotional video featuring the gray-eyed O’Connor in intense close-up.
AP file, 2014
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MCCALL, Idaho — The 32-year run of the Centennial Triple Chair at Brundage Mountain Resort can have some people reminiscing.
And for $800, you can take a piece of it home.
Brundage on Friday announced they will be selling 169 of their old three-seat Centennial ski lift chairs for only one day on Saturday, Aug. 5, in the Centennial Parking Lot of the resort. The sale begins at 10 a.m.
Each carrier weighs 250 pounds, are over 8 feet tall and over 6 feet wide. The carriers are 2 feet 5 inches deep. Brundage staff members can assist with loading the carriers, but people are responsible for securing the chair when they leave.
The Centennial lift was built in 1990 on the 100-year anniversary of Idaho's statehood. Brundage Mountain is set to replace the "leisurely," 16-minute ride with a brand-new, Doppelmayr high-speed detachable quad for the upcoming winter season. The new ride will take just six minutes.
During the one-day sale, the historic carriers will be sold on a first-come, first-served basis. The $800 purchase can be made with cash, or a check to Brundage Mountain Resort. Friday's announcement said the chairs must be paid for and picked up at the Centennial Parking Lot on Aug. 5. No "holds" will be allowed.
"Upgrading the Centennial lift to a high-speed quad does more than just cut down the ride time," Brundage Mountain General Manager Ken Rider said. "The loading experience will be so much smoother – especially for families – which will make some of our best terrain much easier to access."
Brundage will now have two high-speed quads in its base area during the 2023-2024 winter season. The upgraded Doppelmayr lift will allow an uphill capacity of 1,800 people per hour, up from 1,300 skiers per hour with the Centennial Triple Chair.
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BOISE, Idaho — Grammy Award winning country superstar Tim McGraw just announced his 2024 Standing Room Only tour, including more than 30 North American destinations.
Boise has one date on the tour date lineup, on April 6 at the ExtraMile Arena on Boise State University's campus.
The tour promises high energy shows featuring McGraw’s well known hit songs, as well as new songs from his new album titled, “Standing Room Only.” McGraw’s 17th studio album will be released Aug. 25.
All tickets and VIP packages go on sale Friday, Aug. 4, at 10 a.m. local time. VIP packages include a meet and greet with McGraw and much more. The 2024 tour includes special guest Carly Pearce.
"I always want to deliver the best possible concert I can for the fans," McGraw said. "We've got some really special plans to make this the biggest and the best tour we've ever done."
For more information on ticket prices and concert experience, visit McGraw’s website and become a part of MCGRAWONE to access exclusive information on the upcoming tour.
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GPD officer suspended after criticizing colleague's conduct in Terrell Bradley case
During an internal investigation Holcomb defended her post
A Gainesville Police Department internal investigation released this week shows that an officer was suspended without pay in April after making a Facebook post criticizing other officers’ conduct regarding the Terrell Bradley case.
She called her fellow officers' actions “disgusting" in a post, which resulted in the same punishment as those reprimanded for their roles in Bradley's arrest, records show.
The one who filed the complaint? Bradley's arresting officer.
“I'm kind of outraged about this,” said police advisory council member Sheila Payne, while discussing the suspension. “Milman received a five-day suspension for the disgusting texts on a work computer that he did. For her to get five days, I think is really unfair.”
On July 10, 2022, Bradley was pulled over by GPD officer Andrew Milman who claimed Bradley ran a stop sign. Milman asked Bradley to exit the vehicle and immediately went to handcuff him. Within moments, Bradley bolted from the scene and hid in the bushes of a nearby apartment complex for nearly an hour. GPD dispatched its K-9 unit, which found and attacked the suspect. The attack, however, resulted in Bradley losing one of his eyes, breaking two fingers and having spinal leakage.
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GPD waited nearly two weeks before publicly addressing the arrest − and only did so after photos of Bradley's injuries surfaced on social media. The arrest sparked protests, reconsideration of GPD's K-9 services, multiple investigations and suspension of officers.
An investigation revealed three officers took photos of Bradley’s injuries, two of which used department-issued cell phones, and joked about the incident.
Milman, the arresting officer, was one of the two suspended without pay for five days after internal affairs investigators discovered “an inappropriate and insensitive conversation” on an instant messaging system used by the agency.
GPD Chief Lonnie Scott initially told the public that all officers were cleared of any wrongdoing when five had been reprimanded.
Moreover, Bradley claimed that GPD officers were laughing at him on the scene and in the hospital, though GPD officials denied the claim. Body-camera footage, however, showed officers joking with each other about their performance during the search and chase while a winded Bradley sat in the background with his eye outside its socket.
The Gainesville Sun also found inconsistencies with GPD's initial account of the arrest, which included no stop sign being in the area of the supposed traffic infraction. He also claimed Bradley hit him, but video evidence didn't support the claim. He said he found ammunition in the backseat within Bradley's reach, but it was actually another officer who found the ammo in the trunk of the vehicle, documents show. The K-9 handler also appeared to struggle with the dog during the attack and admitted it was the most aggressive dog on the force, footage shows.
Calling out fellow officers
The latest investigation, released publicly this week, details a November complaint Milman filed against GPD Officer Becki Holcomb where she criticized Milman for his conduct.
“Some of the stuff that was done and said is absolutely inexcusable,” she wrote in a private post. “Matt and [Milman] should have been fired. They are disgusting and I hope I never have to work with them. We *the good police* need to stand up against this crap and support the ridding of bad cops. This is absolutely the reason people don’t trust us or like us or respect us. [Milman] thinks much more of himself than anyone else here does. He’s not the super cop he tells everyone he is.”
Milman said that because of staff shortages he had been assigned to some similar shifts as Holcomb. Because of the post, he claimed, he felt unsafe continuing to work these shifts.
“He would not feel comfortable or safe if she responded as an additional officer to a call for service he was assigned to,” the report read.
During the investigation Holcomb defended her post, reiterating her beliefs that Milman should not have acted the way he did regarding the Bradley case.
“We are in such a time that police officers are not liked," she told the investigator. "And people on the outside believe the thin blue line is that we all stand up for each other, no matter what we do. I would never want anybody to feel like I would stand up for somebody, even if they were a cop, if they had done something that’s not OK.”
Ultimately, the complaint that her post has negatively impacted her relationship with her job and other coworkers was sustained, resulting in a suspension of five days without pay.
Bradley's case is ongoing.
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New Florida law forces Gainesville to scrap rental unit inspection program
A new Florida bill will force Gainesville to end its rental unit inspection program, resulting in the loss of 11 positions and nearly $900,000 in revenue.
Andrew Persons, who advises the city on sustainable and equitable development, explained at Thursday's General Policy meeting that House Bill 1417, which gives the state power to regulate landlord-tenant relationships, invalidates the city’s existing program that took years to build.
Mayor Harvey Ward said the bill didn’t intentionally target the city’s rental inspection program and ordinance, though it ended up being “collateral damage.” State lawmakers Rep. Chuck Clemons, R-Newberry, and Sen. Keith Perry, R-Gainesville, both voted in favor of the bill.
“It's the result, frankly, of sloppy bill writing again. And there’s just circumstance after circumstance where we're finding that to be true, both locally and across the state,” Ward said. “That's remarkably disappointing because the opportunity to write good bills that are specific is available.”
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The rental housing ordinance, adopted in 2020, established annual permits for landlords, inspections, minimum energy efficiency standards, life safety and property maintenance standards for rental units in Gainesville, according to the city’s website.
The program, however, during its short tenure also received pushback from some landlords who argued the city was over-policing their rental units, such as being cited for paint chipping on doors.
But, in most cases, the program served a purpose to help renters with issues involving landlords that may be costly. It also aimed to help lower electric and water bills for issues beyond tenants' control.
Ward explained that he once met a woman who had her windows nailed shut and her landlord refused to repair them. Being able to advocate for that renter was consumer protection the city was able to offer through the ordinance, he said.
Now, that burden is back on the renter.
"The folks most likely to be impacted are those who lived in substandard conditions but feared retaliation from landlords if they complained to Code," Commissioner Reina Saco said in an email. "It’s not as if we were imposing higher standards, but rather the city took on the burden of preemptively inspecting homes."
Losing jobs
The employees who work on the inspections will remain employed through Sept. 30, City Manager Cynthia Curry said. The city is looking to place them in other positions, if possible.
The roughly $900,000 the program makes annually through landlord licenses will be scrapped, though the money was part of an enterprise fund that existed solely to fund the program and pay the employees, Ward said.
The law also makes it so the city cannot create occupancy limits. Previously, no more than three unrelated people could rent one unit, now there will be no limit.
The City Commission has directed staff to work for the next few months to find ways to alter renters’ rights efforts so that it doesn't violate the new law.
“The opportunity to provide those protections and to evolve that set of rights was a good thing that we were able to do,” Ward said. “I would very much hope that we will also get some good, creative thinking on ways we can achieve means that we're trying to achieve that does not violate state law.”
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DeSantis appoints 3 Alachua County Republicans to local Early Learning Coalition board
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has appointed three members to the Early Learning Coalition of Alachua County, his office announced late Friday.
The three new members are all local Republicans and will soon join the 14-member board that assists with school readiness and preschool assistance for those living in the county.
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Tammy Prince
The first appointee is Tammy Prince, of Newberry. The former chair Alachua County Republican Party is the owner Emerge, LLC. She also serves on the executive board for the PACE Center for Girls Alachua and serves on the board of directors for Rotary International, Inc.
Prince has a bachelor’s degree in nursing from Chamberlain College, her master’s degree in health administration from Jacksonville University and her master’s degree in nursing from Walden University.
Ray Holt Jr.
Raymond Holt Jr., who recently ran for an Alachua County school board seat, previously served as a councilman for the city of Jacksonville. The Alachua resident is the owner of C Bar Ranch Luxury Wedding and Events.
Holt holds a bachelor’s degree from Florida State University and a master’s degree from the University of South Florida.
April Tisher
Gainesville resident April Tisher, also a former school board candidate, is a sale executive and writer for Irving Publications and also works as a substitute teacher for Alachua County. She was the recipient of the Legacy Award for advocacy for women and children from the Junior League of Gainesville.
Tisher earned her bachelor’s degree in psychology from the University of North Carolina at Wilmington.
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FRISCO, Texas — Some North Texas police officers pulled over a vehicle Sunday after inputting some vehicle information incorrectly, according to the Frisco Police Department.
On Sunday, a Frisco police officer saw a black Dodge Charger with an out-of-state license plate leaving a hotel. Police said due to recent burglaries and vehicle thefts in which Chargers are frequently stolen, the officer conducted a computer check of the vehicle’s Arkansas license plate. However, when entering the information, the plate was mistakenly entered out of Arizona, according to police. The error resulted in an incorrect registration return, leading the officer to believe that the vehicle was possibly stolen.
The officer then reportedly initiated a high-risk traffic stop on the Dallas North Tollway, which police said is standard procedure for stolen vehicles.
Once backup officers arrived, they closed down southbound lanes and conducted a high-risk stop. The driver and a backseat passenger were ordered out of the vehicle. Around that time, a Frisco police sergeant arrived. The sergeant realized the mistake and immediately ordered officers to ‘stand down’ and ended the high-risk stop.
That same day, an incident review was initiated to determine what happened, how it was managed and to evaluate what needed to be addressed to prevent this from happening in the future. Police said a preliminary assessment provided guidance reemphasizing certain training points to include ensuring the accuracy of information entered by officers. An ongoing review will reportedly identify further changes to training, policies and procedures.
“We made a mistake,” said Frisco Police Chief David Shilson. “Our department will not hide from its mistakes. Instead, we will learn from them. The officer involved quickly accepted responsibility for what happened, which speaks to integrity. I’ve spoken with the family. I empathize with them and completely understand why they’re upset. I apologized on behalf of our department and assured them that we will hold ourselves accountable and provide transparency through the process. This incident does not reflect the high standard of service that our officers provide on a daily basis to our residents, businesses and visitors.”
In a video posted to Demi Janale's TikTok, who was involved in the incident, she described what the interaction was like for her, her husband, her son and her nephew.
“This has been the most exhausting and the most traumatizing," Janale said in the TikTok video. "I’ve never been in trouble a day in my life ... I can’t make sense of this. And I’ve cried all day today.”
“It’s not okay. And I thank God that we were not physically injured, but we have suffered a lot of mental and emotional trauma from this,” Janale also said in the TikTok video. “I’ve cried so much."
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SAN ANTONIO — Kimberly Mata-Rubio – whose 10-year-old daughter, Lexi, was killed at Robb Elementary in May 2022, spurring Kimberly to political action – is taking her activism one step further by running for mayor of Uvalde.
Mata-Rubio announced her intention on Twitter this week, sharing a promise of action. The post was accompanied with a screenshot of a newspaper article announcing her plans to seek the mayor's seat.
"I am still your mom. I will honor your life with action," she wrote. "This is only the beginning."
Mata-Rubio has made several trips to Austin in the wake of the Robb shooting, when 19 kids and two teachers were killed while law enforcement remained in a hallway for more than 70 minutes. When the Legislature failed to advance a bill that would have raised the age to legally purchase semi-automatic rifles, she joined other supporters of the measure in decrying the inaction, holding signs and chanting for the bill to be heard on the floor.
"This isn't over," she said at time. "We will regroup, re-strategize and come back stronger."
In September she met with U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz to ask him to support a federal ban on semi-automatic weapons--a meeting she later said lasted mere minutes while Cruz countered with other school safety ideas like armed security.
Current Uvalde Mayor Don McLaughlin announced plans to step down and run for state office, and a special election has been set for November for residents to pick who will fill out the final year of his term. As of Thursday, city officials told KENS 5 said no one had officially filed to run in the race.
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DALLAS — An investigation is underway after a Dallas officer shot and injured a suspect who fired at the officer on Tuesday afternoon, officials said.
Police said officers were investigating reports of a stolen U-Haul truck at about 11 a.m. in the Northwest Dallas area when they saw the suspect, 41-year-old Ryan Taylor, get into the truck and drive away.
Covert officers called in marked patrol officers to stop the truck, police said. But while stopped at an intersection, Taylor backed into the covert police vehicle, causing its airbags to deploy and hit a fire hydrant.
Taylor then reportedly fled down side streets, police said, striking multiple cars as he was driving away.
The suspect then reportedly drove onto the tollway and then onto Lemmon Avenue, where the suspect struck several vehicles near Dallas Love Field and then crashed and came to a rest in the southbound lanes. Dash camera video released Friday showed the U-Haul truck ramming into multiple vehicles on the tollway, nearly colliding with a city bus in the middle of an intersection and the crash that happened shortly thereafter.
Police said Taylor got out of the U-Haul truck and ran toward a private hanger area. Officer Kennan Craven and others ran after Taylor, police said, and reportedly fired a handgun at least twice at Craven. The officer then returned fire, striking Taylor twice in the leg.
No officers aside from Craven fired their weapons during the altercation, police said.
Officers recovered Taylor's handgun at the scene, police said, which had been reported stolen.
Police are charging Taylor with aggravated assault with a deadly weapon, aggravated assault of a public servant, unauthorized use of a motor vehicle and evading arrest in a vehicle.
No one involved in the crashes with Taylor was seriously injured, police said. Taylor was taken to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.
You can watch the full dashcam and bodycam video from the shootout here:
Dallas Police Chief Eddie Garcia emphasized after showing the video on Friday that in all five of DPD's officer-involved shootings this year, their officers were fired upon first by the suspect.
Helicopter footage from the scene showed a large U-Haul truck that had crashed and had front-end damage. There were also several officers at the scene investigating the incident.
This is a developing story. Check back for more information.
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Hot Wheels Monster Trucks are rolling into the Alamo City and shining bright for their Glow Party taking place at the AT&T Center this weekend.
The Hot Wheels Monster Truck Live - Glow Party is bringing three shows to the AT&T this Saturday at 12:30 p.m. and 7:30 pm. then on Sunday at 2:30 p.m.
The show will feature the debut of monster truck, Gunkster along with Mega Wrex, Tiger Shark, Bone Shaker, and of course, Bigfoot. Plus, for the first time ever the fire and frost-breathing, car-eating dragon, Arcticgon.
Rebecca Schnell, the first female driver for Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live will be driving Bigfoot. She kicked off her career as a crew chief, then married fellow Hot Wheels driver Darron Schnell who will be driving Gunkster.
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SAN ANTONIO — Kimberly Mata-Rubio – whose 10-year-old daughter, Lexi, was killed at Robb Elementary in May 2022, spurring Kimberly to political action – is taking her activism one step further by running for mayor of Uvalde.
Mata-Rubio announced her intention on Twitter this week, sharing a promise of action. The post was accompanied with a screenshot of a newspaper article announcing her plans to seek the mayor's seat.
"I am still your mom. I will honor your life with action," she wrote. "This is only the beginning."
Mata-Rubio has made several trips to Austin in the wake of the Robb shooting, when 19 kids and two teachers were killed while law enforcement remained in a hallway for more than 70 minutes. When the Legislature failed to advance a bill that would have raised the age to legally purchase semi-automatic rifles, she joined other supporters of the measure in decrying the inaction, holding signs and chanting for the bill to be heard on the floor.
"This isn't over," she said at time. "We will regroup, re-strategize and come back stronger."
In September she met with U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz to ask him to support a federal ban on semi-automatic weapons--a meeting she later said lasted mere minutes while Cruz countered with other school safety ideas like armed security.
Current Uvalde Mayor Don McLaughlin announced plans to step down and run for state office, and a special election has been set for November for residents to pick who will fill out the final year of his term. As of Thursday, city officials told KENS 5 said no one had officially filed to run in the race.
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SAN ANTONIO — In this extreme heat staying cool and hydrated is of the utmost importance. Temperatures downtown can run quite a bit hotter than those just 20 miles away.
The reason it is hotter down here is because San Antonio, especially downtown, is what is called an urban heat island.
"We don't have a lot of shade in downtown, so hydration becomes that much more important when you don't have the shade opportunities that you need to combat the heat," said Trish DeBerry, the CEO of Centro San Antonio.
An urban heat island is an area of a city that includes structures, buildings, and a whole lot of concrete including sidewalks and streets and other infrastructure that absorb and re-emits the sun's heat more than areas just outside of the city that have natural landscapes like farms or bodies of water. Temperatures can be close to 10 degrees warmer in the downtown area of a city like San Antonio, compared to rural areas such as outside of loop 1604.
"But if there's not enough shade, what are they doing? They've got to hydrate, hydrate, hydrate," DeBerry added.
Heat islands don't just make it hotter. They create elevated emissions of air pollutants and greenhouse gases. Increased energy consumption. Impaired water quality. And compromised human health and comfort. And that's why Centro San Antonio and Cryofit/Sweat Equity San Antonio are partnering with Dewy Skin Studio to create this IV hydration station downtown for fluids with or without vitamins.
"A lot of people don't know that there are so many different processes that have to happen from balance to gut permeability. So when you have vitamins intravenously, you're going to absorb them at 100%," said Heather O'Neill, the owner of Sweat Equity.
These Centro ambassadors were happy the be among the first today to hydrate their bodies.
"What Centro is doing for them is really remarkable and also for our tourists," O'Neill added. "We want our tourists to have a really good experience. And in San Antonio and with the hot heat right now, that can be a little challenging."
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WILKES-BARRE, Pa. —
The learning doesn't stop- even in the summer- at Luzerne County Head Start in Wilkes-Barre.
Cheryl Capece has been growing the young minds at head start for the past 21 years. She says the programs it provides are invaluable for hundreds of kids in need.
“They're able to come and get full bellies when they come to Head Start. and then they're able to learn,” says the teacher.
But many kids, are in jeopardy of losing that time in the classroom. The funds needed to keep programs, such Head Start and pre-k counts, running- are being held up by the budget stalemate in Harrisburg.
Lynn Evans Biga is the executive director of Luzerne County Head Start. Without funding coming in from the state, she says around 140 kids are at risk of losing their spot in the program.
“They'll have their backpacks and all that they need to go. and our 3 and four year old children, who I'm sure were told by their families they will be starting school, will be staying home,” says Evans Biga.
Biga says the impact of this political holdout- will hit families, hard.
“When children don't have a safe place or a good place to go in the day, families can't go to work ,” she added.
The administrators at Head Start are doing everything they can to keep kids in the classrooms, even borrowing money to pay teachers their everyday salaries.
“It just means that when we do get our money, we won't be able to use it all on services for children. We'll be using it to pay interest back to the bank,” said Evans Biga.
While those at head start are urging state lawmakers to pass a budget before the school year starts. There's a chance entire classrooms, like Capece's, may sit empty.
“Without it, these kids won't have an upper hand going in. Some of these kids might not be able to have a meal,” she said.
Should lawmakers come to an agreement before the school year begins,
Luzerne County Head Start would be able to fund all 54 OF ITS classrooms throughout Wyoming and Luzerne Counties.
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BAR HARBOR -- Emergency crews responded to a crash along Eagle Lake Road in Bar Harbor Friday afternoon.
According to Bar Harbor Police Patrolman Theodore Cake, the incident happened when a car turned into the Eagle Lake Parking Lot.
The vehicle behind that car stopped before the truck behind the stopped car rear-ended it.
A minor in the truck was transported to a local hospital for to be examined but Officer Cake says there were no serious injuries.
The crash remains under investigation.
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ELLSWORTH -- 31-year-old John Holdsworth appeared at Hancock County District Courthouse after being arrested in a connection with a fatal hit-and-run incident, killing 35-year-old Amber Robbins of Tremont.
In a statement from Public Information Officer Shannon Moss, Maine State Police Major Crimes Unit received an arrest warrant for Holdsworth Wednesday, charging him with the crime of manslaughter. He was arrested and transported to Hancock County Jail the following day.
If found guilty, the Hancock native could serve up to 30 years in jail.
Talking bail, Hancock County Assistant District Attorney Carly Reger asked for $35,000 cash. She said the high bail warrants the fact Holdsworth allegedly was trying to cover up what happened.
Defense Attorney Robert Van Horn argued the defendant cooperated with police following what he learned on social media about the incident.
According to the affidavit we obtained, Holdsworth was at a birthday party at MDI Lobster the night of the alleged incident. Leaving the party at 11 p.m., he received a text message from his wife. Taking his eyes off the road for a moment, he said he felt his truck impact something, claiming it was a deer.
The affidavit goes on to say the defendant noticed on Facebook the following day a body located in a ditch along U.S. Route 102 in Southwest Harbor. Recognizing he drove through that exact location and struck something, Holdsworth called police, saying it was the right thing to do.
Hearing what both sides had to say Judge Sean Ociepka decided on a $10,000 cash bail. Holdsworth was also ordered to not have any contact with any of the other defendants and a curfew of 9 p.m. to 6 a.m. unless deemed necessary.
Members of Holdsworth's family were in attendance at the hearing.
Holdsworth will be back at Hancock County District Court on Nov. 16 for a depositional hearing.
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STOCKTON SPRINGS -- Captain Darren Shute is a 25-year lobsterman, a lifetime electrician, and now -- the captain of the long-standing Stockton Springs boat towing service: the TowBoatUS Castine.
The boat operates as a response vessel for boats up to 25 miles offshore -- providing on-the-water towing services, battery jumps, fuel drop-offs and more.
A Stockton Springs native, Shute says he's happy to serve the community he knows so well.
"I've lived here almost all my life. I've spent a few years in other places, but we're back here to stay. It's a great town, fully committed to the people," said Shute.
Shute purchased the business from the estate of the former owner and captain Bill Stevenson -- a beloved figure in the community who passed away last year.
Shute says he's humbled to carry on the legacy of his friend.
"I knew Bill quite well. Bill was a good man, and boy he had a big heart. It's just a great honor to follow in his footsteps -- and anybody that knew Bill knows they're huge footsteps to follow in, and I really want to thank his family for thinking of me," said Shute.
Shute says he's only been on the job for a few months, but he's already seen an outpouring of support from the town.
"When people are so grateful and happy, and say 'gee, thank you so much, we really appreciate the extra care you took with us' -- that gratitude, it's worth a lot," said Shute.
Shute expressed his appreciation for the town.
"It's a wonderful community, we've got a lot of community spirit here -- it's like a big family," said Shute. "And wherever you're from, we'll try to treat you like family too."
Whatever you may need on the water, Shute says he'll be there.
"Give us a call, we're a 24/7 business -- (207)-322-5693," said Shute.
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BREWER -- Brewer police de-escalated what they're calling a "potential hostage situation" last night.
According to Brewer police chief Jason Moffatt, at around 5 p.m. Officers received a tip that a person was being held against their will on Black Bear Road in Brewer.
Police say threats were allegedly being made to the victim.
The incident was reportedly resolved in around 20 minutes.
"Officers treated it as a potential hostage situation when they [officers] arrived they were able to eventually get the potential victim out of the home,” according to Moffatt.
27-year-old Michael May ultimately surrendered himself to police.
May was arrested and charged with domestic terrorizing.
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ORONO -- Continuing our coverage on the invasive Japanese Beetles in Maine, researchers are telling people, when handpicking the beetles off your plants or flowers to leave the beetles with a white dot on their back.
That white dot is a parasite from a Tachinid Fly egg.
Before the beetle reaches full maturity, the parasite will slowly eat away at the beetle, eventually killing it.
Researchers suggest leaving those beetles, because it might help control the overall population.
"The more of those parasitized beetles you have out their, that's the better control you're going to get long-term," said Director of UMaine's Diagnostics and Research Lab. "Because there's going to be more of the flies out their to find more beetles."
If you decide to handpick the beetles yourself, it's important to remember to use soapy water, and discard the beetles in the trash, or buried underground.
For more information, click here.
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PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) – A teenager was found dead in Triangle Lake after drowning in a capsized canoe Thursday evening, according to the Lane County Sheriff’s Office.
Investigators say the canoe tipped into the lake around 7:45 p.m. and bystanders began searching for the 17-year-old boy when he did not resurface. Divers found him in the water, deceased, around 10:45 p.m.
The name of the teenager was not released and investigators say he was not wearing a lifejacket. No further details have been shared with the public.
Stay with KOIN 6 as we receive more information.
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SAN ANGELO, Texas — Ever tried an Israeli melon? What about watermelon fresh from the ground?
On July 29 at the Concho Valley Farmer's Market Melon Fest, you can purchase these produce items and more.
"My grandpa first started growing melons about 50 years ago," farmer's market vice president and Schwartz Boys Produce & Meats employee Trevor Schwartz said. "We've been growing melons ever since but my brothers and I started, we took over the reins probably 15 years ago."
Schwartz and his brothers, Tate and Trent, first began selling melons to make extra summer money in the West Texas sun "and now we're a full-fledged operation," he said.
They typically operate in San Angelo off U.S. Highway 87 but they also travel to to Snyder, Midland and other towns in the region.
On Saturdays, the brothers can be found at the Concho Valley Farmer's Market, 609 S. Oakes St, selling fresh seedless and seeded watermelon, Israeli melon (described by Schwartz as "white-fleshed") and classic orange cantaloupe melons.
This will be no different during the Melon Fest where various vendors, door prizes and live entertainment will all be in attendance.
"And the money stays right here in this town," Schwartz said. He and his brother employ approximately 10 high school and/or college students for summer jobs while the melons are in season.
He emphasizes the importance of refrigerating the produce or eating the fruits within one-two days after purchase to make sure they remain fresh.
Most importantly, the Schwartz Boys are supporting not only their family business but the West Texas community.
"It's a great thing, we appreciate everybody that comes," Schwartz said. "When you buy from us, your money stays here in San Angelo, it doesn't go elsewhere to large corporations."
This event has been happening for the past 30-or-so years without missing a date and they don't plan on stopping any time soon.
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AUSTIN, Texas — Did you know it's National Moth Week? The Texas State Parks division of the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department has been having some fun, showing off all the moths you can spot in the Lone Star State.
Moths are an indicator species, which means their numbers help determine the health of an ecosystem – and they've been around for more than 190 million years! According to Texas State Parks, that's longer than butterflies, making them "butterflies' cooler older (goth?!) siblings."
But butterflies aren't the only ones who bring beauty to the table. Texas State Parks pointed out that not all moths are dark and dusty.
Moths are also survivors. To avoid being eaten, they've evolved to look like less tasty things, like wasps, tarantulas, praying mantises and even bird droppings.
"Next time ur not feeling yourself, just think of it like an evolutionary adaptation to avoid being eaten," Texas State Parks joked on Twitter. "Ur doing amazing sweetie."
According to the website for National Moth Week, the celebration was started in 2012 by members of the Friends of the East Brunswick Environmental Commission, a nonprofit in New Jersey dedicated to environmental education and conservation. The idea "grew out of the popular local moth nights organized by Dave Moskowitz and Liti Haramaty that attracted experienced and novice moth-ers of all ages."
National Moth Week now takes place annually during the last full week and two weekends of July, starting on the next to last Saturday and ending on the last Sunday of the month.
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ATLANTA — Cody Rhodes greeted family, friends and fans at the premiere of his documentary, American Nightmare: Becoming Cody Rhodes. The documentary tracks his journey from his high school wrestling days to wrestling professionally in World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE).
But Cody's story didn't start on the red carpet at a Metro Atlanta movie theater. It started not too far away, in Marietta.
"I was just enamored at the time at how cool it was to have Dusty and be around Dusty," Cody said. "Had you asked him, he was locked in. From the moment I was in high school and started having success with amateur wrestling, he was the biggest supporter truly.”
Dusty Rhodes was a professional wrestler, multi-time champion and instilled respect for the ring. He inspired his son, Cody, to follow suit. Cody would later become a two-time Georgia State champion in amateur wrestling at Lassiter High School. A couple of years later, Cody broke into WWE as a professional wrestler.
Matt Cardona, a friend Cody made during his first stint in WWE, said the two initially didn't get along. But after growing up in the business together, they've learned to lean on each other.
"We hated each other at first because I see this guy, he’s getting all this special treatment because he’s Dusty’s son," Cardona said. "He didn’t like me. We didn’t really like each other. We were super young. Now we're 38. That's a whole lifetime of not just growing up, but growing up in front of a live audience, in front of the people. So we grew up as men, as wrestlers, as friends."
Even through hard times, the son of the son of a plumber had to write a new chapter. Dusty passed away in 2015 and Cody left WWE in 2016. He would join several wrestling companies before charting his own course. He helped spark All Elite Wrestling in 2019. What someone might call a game-changing gamble, Cody's mentor and longtime Atlanta resident Diamond Dallas Page calls an inevitable rise.
"They weren't really gambles, because the one thing he's all about is work ethic," Page said. "His work ethic is second to none. There's nobody who's going to outwork him. If you didn’t see it that that kid was money right then, you were blind. He just had a natural instinct for it. The beautiful part of the story is, at some point, they never saw it, so he left. That took a lot of guts, and then he went out and made more money than he ever made on the independent scene.”
In 2022, Marietta's own came back to WWE, this time as the American Nightmare Cody Rhodes. He brought a new look, a new song and a new brand. But he still had the same old dream.
"Before he came back, Cody called me up," Cardona said. "I thought it was a Cody lie. He told me 'Yeah, Vince McMahon came to my house. They want me to come back.'"
Cardona said he had nothing but encouragement for his friend.
"There's only one first, the first guy to jump and he did it. He's gotta finish the story," Cardona said.
A new documentary will air on Peacock starting Monday, July 31 culminating Cody's quest to capture the WWE Championship, a title his father never won.
“All of our stories have one thing in common - and that’s persevering no matter what happens," friend and fellow WWE superstar Chelsea Green said. "I don’t care if I’m released, if I’m fired, if I jump from company to company, if I win a championship, if I don’t. We’re all just out here persevering and trying to be the best version of ourselves in wrestling and in life.”
Kevin Egan, the current WWE Monday Night Raw announcer and former Atlanta United broadcaster, said fans gravitate toward Cody's persona and the genuine way he comes across on television.
"Cody is just a tough human being all around with an incredible story," Egan said. "And when you package that with a guy that looks a million dollars in a three-piece suit, yet somehow finds a way to resonate with everybody - he’s the everyman in a lot of ways.”
Cody's family was on hand to celebrate his success so far since returning to WWE. His mother, sister and wife, Brandi Rhodes, stood by his side that night and for years before that.
“He wasn’t ever shy about telling me what his goals were and what he wanted his wrestling career to become," Brandi said. "Back then, it was a long way to go. But here we are, 10 years later, he’s in this great position. I’m a realist, and hard things happen. If everything was easy, there’d really be no high highs or low lows. It would just be a boring life.”
Cody and Brandi have one daughter, and Brandi is opening up a yoga and Pilates studio in Atlanta this fall. Looking back, the two are grateful for their circuitous route to this point. Whether it's the squared circle or the red carpet, Cody still has a few more chapters to write in his story.
"If you had given me the title of American Nightmare Cody Rhodes 10 years ago, it wouldn't have been the same," Cody said. "I needed all these failures, successes and individual experiences. I find myself in a position where I have to remind myself I'm very lucky, very lucky to be here, very lucky to live this type of life."
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SAVANNAH, Ga. — Tom Durden, the Georgia district attorney who kick-started the prosecution of Ahmaud Arbery’s killing by calling in state investigators to take over the languishing case, has died at age 66.
The Atlantic Judicial Circuit District Attorney's Office, which Durden led for 24 years before stepping down last year, confirmed Durden's death in a Facebook post Friday. No cause of death was given.
During his career of nearly four decades, Durden served briefly as the second outside prosecutor overseeing the investigation into the February 2020 killing of Arbery. The 25-year-old Black man was fatally shot as he ran from white men in pickup trucks who chased him through their Georgia neighborhood. The shooter said he fired in self-defense.
The case stalled without charges for more than two months before Durden asked the Georgia Bureau of Investigation to take over from local police. GBI agents rapidly made arrests that led to three murder convictions. Durden stepped aside soon after the arrests, saying the case needed a DA with a larger staff.
“He played a significant role, as we know the others before him did nothing,” said Thea Brooks, one of Arbery’s aunts. “No matter how long he had it on his desk, he did the right thing.”
Following Arbery’s killing outside the port city of Brunswick in 2020, the local district attorney recused herself and the first outside prosecutor assigned, George Barnhill, opposed bringing criminal charges before he stepped aside.
Georgia’s attorney general then appointed Durden, who had the case for roughly a month amid a growing outcry for arrests. Durden asked the GBI to get involved after cellphone video of the killing leaked online May 5, 2020.
Father and son Greg and Travis McMichael were arrested on murder charges the day after GBI agents arrived in Brunswick. A neighbor, William “Roddie” Bryan, was charged soon after.
“The fact that he sent it to the GBI was a positive turn in the case for us, and I think he deserves credit for it,” said the Rev. John Perry, who led Brunswick’s NAACP chapter at the time Arbery was killed.
The job of prosecuting the McMichaels and Bryan was passed to the district attorney for Cobb County in metro Atlanta. All three men were ultimately convicted of murder in 2021 and sentenced to life in prison.
Durden joined the district attorney's office as an assistant prosecutor in 1984, two years after earning his law degree from Mercer University. He was elected DA after his predecessor retired in 1998.
Durden prosecuted hundreds of criminal cases in the Atlantic Circuit, which covers six southeast Georgia counties outside Savannah.
“Mr. Durden was a true public servant to the State of Georgia for close to 40 years,” Pete Skandalakis, executive director of the Prosecuting Attorneys’ Council of Georgia, said in a statement. “My sincerest condolences to Tom’s family.”
In 1998, Durden successfully prosecuted four family members and a friend in the killing of Thurmon Martin, a case that would become known as Georgia's infamous “tomato patch” murder.
Martin, 64, was shot while sleeping in May 1997 and buried behind his home in rural Ludowici. The case gained notoriety for the tomato plants growing atop Martin's grave, as well as the defendants' harrowing courtroom accounts of being abused by the slain man.
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ATLANTA — Young Thug's legal team is asking to toss out a goat sacrifice as evidence in the Atlanta rapper's RICO trial.
Attorneys for the rapper, whose legal name is Jeffery Williams, filed a motion to exclude this specific piece of evidence that was part of Shannon Stillwell's 2022 arrest.
A motion filed in the Superior Court of Fulton County Thursday said Williams was never involved or arrested on March 17, 2022. Stillwell's arrest stems from a man's murder - a charge Williams is not connected to, his attorneys said.
Law enforcement took Stillwell into custody at a home along Meadowlark Drive in East Point last year "while amid a religious ceremony which involved supposed sacrifice of goats."
Stillwell, also known as SB, is still on the list of defendants in the Fulton County District Attorney's RICO case that accuses Young Thug of being the ringleader of the prominent Young Slime Life gang.
Court records claim there is no benefit to showing evidence of the religious ceremony to jurors, adding that prejudice against the religious practice is commonplace.
"A reasonable person can also view this as character evidence as well," the motion reads.
The motion argues that though the ceremony had nothing to do with Williams, it could negatively impact his case and his co-defendants'.
The motion is the latest filing in the more-than-year-long RICO case that has kept Williams in the Cobb County Jail for nearly as long. His bond was denied again last week.
He's remained behind bars, awaiting trial on YSL RICO charges. Jury selection started in January and one has yet to be seated.
Why is Young Thug in jail?
The rapper, Jeffery Williams, was one of 28 people originally charged with being part of the Young Slime Life street gang in a sweeping indictment brought last year by Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis.
In particular, the Fulton County DA is targeting Young Thug as the alleged head of the gang - "he's the one they're all afraid of, he's the one that's King Slime," is how one prosecutor put it during a previous bond hearing.
However, the rapper's attorneys have argued there is no foundation for these accusations, saying he's being punished on the basis of rap lyrics and social media posts and little to no evidence of any criminal acts. They have emphasized his influence on the Cleveland Avenue community and to art.
Already, the YSL RICO trial is on pace to shatter records as the longest criminal trial in Fulton County history.
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8,600 lost power in Oak Ridge Wednesday afternoon
There's now more information about a widespread power outage in Oak Ridge last Wednesday afternoon.
Approximately 8,600 customers lost electricity on Wednesday afternoon, according to Lauren Gray, the city's senior communications specialist stated Thursday afternoon.
She stated in an email that the outage was caused by a static wire that fell on the city of Oak Ridge's transmission line and across one of the city’s distribution circuits. Electric crews had to replace the static line and repair some damages to the distribution circuit.
"We do not believe this was due to heat and we are not aware of any significant impact that was caused due to the outage," Gray stated.
Power went out at 2:15 p.m. Wednesday and came back sporadically as city Electric Department crews "were able to close different areas in, and had everyone back up by 4:05 p.m."
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ANNAPOLIS, MD — Pouring up a cold one for a cause, the public library in Anne Arundel County is teaming up with breweries to raise money to support the libraries efforts in keeping books available to all.
"Our library system, libraries across the country offer programs and access to all and we believe that you should be able to read whatever you want and that's reflected in the collection here in our library," said Cathleen Sparrow - executive director of the public library.
To help, four different breweries are coming up with their own beers inspired by different books people have tried to get banned.
Like Pherm Brewing's Lawn Boy inspired Mexican lager.
"I have three daughters, they go to the library it's cool to support and work and have it be a full circle type thing. We always try to have events here that have a ton of community participation," said Henry Jager, the owner of the brewery.
The library is using the money to fund its programming, things like art classes or journaling nights.
Through that work they believe they're helping to push back on the efforts to ban books.
"We're a community connector, we want people to be educated and make their own choice. You can't make your own choice if you're limited in what we offer or what you can read. I also think some of the damage is if we have one kind of thought process we have one kind of society." said Sparrow.
20 percent of the beer sales go towards the library.
At each location the brewery is also selling merchandise like pint glasses supporting reading banned books.
The full event list can be found on the library's website.
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BALTIMORE — The Department of Public Works announced Friday that while one pump at Cromwell Pumping Station is back in operation, there is still work to be done.
So far, the pump is in partial operation, pumping 15 million gallons of water through the system, according to the city agency.
Since the fire back on July 13 that knocked out electricity and caused major damage to equipment, the station's electricity has been restored, and repairs to the valve, motor, and control system have been made.
DPW says that repairs will continue through next week to evaluate the water system's performance and evaluate lifting the Voluntary Water Restriction Notice now that the pump station has resumed partial operations.
Residents and businesses are urged to continue to the Voluntary Water Restriction Notice to reduce excessive water usage. This system-wide voluntary water conservation request remains in effect for Baltimore City, Baltimore County, and Howard County.
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As volunteer firefighters, Matt and Amanda Runyon are used to waking up to news of a fire. But on Tuesday night, it wasn't a phone call that got the couple out of bed. It was the smell of smoke, and the sight of flames in their living room in Westminster.
Ring doorbell footage shows the couple's two kids running out of the home.
"We quickly just got the kids out, got the animals out, and just watched our lives fall apart," said Amanda Runyon.
"We're used to being there to help people on their worst day, and now we face that worst day too," Matt Runyon said.
Instinct took over. The couple and their two sons - also junior firefighters - tried dumping water on furniture. It would prove useless.
"It went from being able to see clearly to - you can't see your hand in front of your face," Amanda recalled.
Used to jumping into action right away, the couple remembers feeling helpless as they waited for emergency crews to arrive - their fellow volunteers.
Matt volunteers for the Pleasant Valley Community Fire Company. Amanda is a firefighter and paramedic at Reese & Community Volunteer Fire Company.
By the time the fire engines left the station, some of the crew realized - they were going to their fellow firefighter's home.
"And i said, I know that address," said Sam Mann, chaplain and public information officer for the Reese & Community Volunteer Fire Company.
"We're a family here. And it's tough, it's a tough situation. Even though I've been doing this 40 some years, when it's one of your own, it's a tough situation," said Kenneth Hyde, assistant chief and president of the Reese & Community Volunteer Fire Company.
The next morning, those same people sprang into action once again, setting up a GoFundMe, and collecting donations of clothing and food.
It didn't take long for the community to step up too.
"We had almost a whole engine bay full of clothing," said Linda Bowen, member of the Reese & Community Volunteer Fire Company.
So far - the GoFundMehas raised more than $14,000 for this family of four.
"We can't even express how appreciative we are," Matt said.
The cause of the fire is officially undetermined, but the family believes it was started by a candle.
You can donate to the GoFundMe here.
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NORMAL — The Normal Fire Department is investigating the cause of a fire reported Friday morning in east Normal.
An occupant of the home, at 2999 Blue Heron Road, called 911 around 7 a.m., according to a statement from NFD.
The resident attempted to control the blaze, which is believed to have originated around a nightstand in the upstairs bedroom, with a handheld fire extinguisher, NFD Public Information Officer Matt Swaney said.
Once crews arrived, firefighters found hot spots in the home’s upstairs bedroom and extinguished the areas in "just a few minutes," Swaney said. Firefighters also worked to ventilate smoke from the home.
Damage was limited to the area surrounding the nightstand in the upstairs bedroom, with moderate smoke damage throughout the home’s upper level.
Firefighters located a small dog during their search of the residence; it was removed from the home and reunited with its occupants.
A firefighter from the Normal Fire Department carries a dog outside to reunite with its owners after Friday morning fire.
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Due to their exposure to smoke, the residents were evaluated by NFD paramedics, but declined transportation to the hospital.
The occupants have made alternate living arrangements until the home is repaired.
Firefighters left the scene around 8 a.m., but investigators are still working to determine the cause of the fire, Swaney said.
How Smoke From Canada's , Wildfires Has Transformed , Skies in the U.S. 'The New York Times' reports that atmospheric scattering is why skies across the northeastern United States have turned orange amid heavy smoke from Canadian wildfires. On a normal day with a blue sky, sunlight bounces off of molecules of air in the atmosphere, scattering high energy colors with shorter wavelengths into blue light. Larger smoke particles scatter the orange and red colors in the light from the sun. The resulting surreal haze is also closely related to how the sky appears at sunset. As the sun travels closer to the horizon, only longer wavelengths can travel through the atmosphere to be perceived as the reddish hues visible at sunset. 'NYT' reports that hundreds of fires continue to burn across Eastern Canada, spreading clouds of hazardous air pollution across a large swath of the eastern U.S. Air quality warnings have been issued for areas spanning from New York to the Carolinas. Air quality warnings have been issued for areas spanning from New York to the Carolinas. On June 7, major cities experienced unhealthy levels of air pollution, including Philadelphia, Washington and New York. 'NYT' reports that while air quality is expected to improve in parts of the Northeast, smoke from the ongoing fires continues to spread across the U.S. On June 8, Canadian authorities said that approximately 250 wildfires were burning out of control in the eastern part of the country. Some of those fires have already burned for weeks.
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A mock patient is walked away from a simulation airplane disaster scene Saturday by a Bloomington firefighter/paramedic during a drill at Central Illinois Regional Airport.
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A volunteer acting as a disaster victim is wearing fake wounds for emergency crews to triage during a full-scale exercise Saturday at Central Illinois Regional Airport.
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A Bacteria Contamination Advisory has been issued for Caesar Creek State Park’s main beach after water samples indicated high levels of E. coli in the water, according to Ohio Department of Natural Resources spokesperson Andy Chow.
High levels of E. coli in the water could potentially make swimmers ill, particularly children, elderly adults or people with weakened immune systems.
The advisory was issued Monday, and three signs were posted at the beach to warn swimmers, Chow said.
The elevated levels of E. coli were detected during regular testing that the ODNR Division of Parks and Watercraft conducts to test for E. coli bacteria and cyanotoxins from algal blooms, he said. The tests are taken every two weeks or more, but are collected more frequently after high bacteria or toxin levels are found until they drop back below levels recommended by the Ohio Department of Health.
A similar advisory was issued last month at Buck Creek State Park, and remains in effect.
E. coli is a kind of bacteria commonly found in the intestines of humans and other warm-blooded animals, which may have gotten into the water from one of several sources, such as sanitary or storm-sewer overflows, runoff from lawns and streets, animal waste and malfunctioning home and commercial sewage systems, Chow said.
A test with high levels of bacteria don’t mean that the whole lake is contaminated, though, Chow said, but could mean that just the water where testing occurred was affected.
E. coli also doesn’t pose a danger to fish populations, and with proper cleaning and handling fish can be taken and eaten, though the ODNR highly recommends following the Ohio EPA’s sport fish consumption advisories, Chow said.
If you believe E. coli or lake water made you ill, though, you should notify your doctor, he added.
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PITTSBURGH — The defense continues to present witnesses in the final phase of the Pittsburgh synagogue shooting trial.
Corvin said Bowers’s family tree showed a significant history of mental illness, but he says Bowers won’t admit that he has issues.
In addition, two retired federal prison managers, who now both work as consultants, testified that if sentenced to life in prison, Bowers would likely be sent to the super maximum-security facility outside Denver, Colorado, for safety reasons.
Corvin testified again on Friday and said Robert Bowers targeted the Tree of Life because he considered it the State of Liberty for Jewish people. He said that Bowers delusional thinking made him believe that Jews were possessed by Satan, which led to the shooting. He said Bowers believed he was doing God’s work.
“He continues to believe firmly that he is saving lives, that he’s living the life of a Saint, a martyr and in essence what he did wasn’t wrong,“ Corvin said.
Corvin said a history of mental illness, specifically schizophrenia led to this distorted thinking.
“The acts of violence were not the result of extremist, hateful ideologies, but brought about by strongly held delusional beliefs,” Corvin said. “If he realized that he murdered 11 people for no real reason. He would feel remorse then and he might end his life.”
Under cross-examination, Prosecutor Eric Olshan questioned how Corvin reached his conclusions and referred to neurological tests suggesting Bowers does not have a mental illness. This led to an intense exchange.
“It doesn’t matter what I think at the end of the day, it matters what they (the jury) think. You don’t want his brain. I sure don’t” said Corvin.
Clyde Munger testified later in the afternoon. Munger met Bowers when he was in his 20s. He’s Bowers’s uncle and described him as quiet, a loner. He said he visited him in jail and prays for him often.
“I held his hand and told him I loved him and I’m still praying for him. He’s my nephew and I love him. I wanted to see him,” said Munger.
Bowers’s aunt, Patricia Fine, also testified. She said as a child Bowers was withdrawn and sad.
“He never wanted to be or would put himself in the spotlight. He had an odd habit. He sat under chairs, not on them,” she said.
Fine also told jurors Bowers had a bad home life and said he did not have many friends. She knew something was not quite right with him and thought he would kill himself one day.
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SEE: Massive aquarium to soon replace former Daytona MallPolice release artist’s rendition of victim whose remains were found in suitcasesAlpha Phi Alpha pulls out of hosting convention in Orange CountyCDC: Up to 450,000 may not know they are suffering from meat allergy triggered by a tick Police: Woman’s nephew shot, killed her boyfriend; is now considered ‘armed and dangerous’
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ORLANDO, Fla. – A 24-year-old man accused in three commercial robberies in Orlando and another in Casselberry was booked into jail Friday, according to the Orlando Police Department.
Andrew Hummel faces three counts of robbery while armed with a deadly weapon, three counts of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon and a charge of grand theft between $750 and $5,000, records show.
Officers responded Tuesday afternoon to an address along South Semoran Boulevard where Hummel had entered a business, displayed a weapon and demanded money from the cash register, police said in a statement. Hummel — who was described only as “a white male with red hair and a red beard” — then ran away, the statement reads. Upon identifying Hummel as a potential suspect, police said they learned he was also suspected of a robbery that took place in Casselberry on Monday.
Two more commercial robberies perpetrated by a suspect of the same description would occur on Thursday at addresses along South Conway Road and again on South Semoran Boulevard, police said. Though it was not stated which specific businesses were targeted, there are smoke shops at each of the three addresses Orlando police mention in the statement. Regardless, police said that surveillance video of both robberies helped investigators confirm it was Hummel.
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Members of the police department’s Fugitive Investigative Unit went on to locate Hummel “a short time later” and place him under arrest, the statement reads. Hummel was taken to Orlando police Headquarters where he allegedly confessed to the three Orlando robberies and to the Casselberry case, police said.
In addition to the charges in Orlando, Hummel will reportedly face charges being filed separately by Casselberry police.
At booking, Hummel was given no bond amount pursuant to the armed robbery charges.
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Crash near I-495 ramp under investigation. Taunton man airlifted to hospital.
TAUNTON — A serious crash between a moped and SUV which occurred Friday morning is being actively investigated by the Taunton Police Department's Accident Reconstruction Unit, Chief Edward J. Walsh said in a press release.
Taunton Police responded to the area of Bay Street and the I-495 intersection this morning at 6:28 a.m. First responders reported a moped and a GMC Acadia had collided near the off-ramp.
The operator of the moped, a 60-year old Taunton man, had to be transported by ambulance to the nearby BJ's Wholesale Club parking lot, also on Bay St., before being flown by a medical helicopter to the nearest hospital.
The driver of the GMC Acadia, a 47-year-old woman from Carver, was not reported to be injured.
This is an active investigation.
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Firefighters use a bulldozer to scrape away the top layer of flammable material to expose the soil underneath and form a containment line on the Hayden fire.
Estimates for the acreage burned by the Hayden fire remained unchanged from Thursday morning to Friday morning, but not because the fire is under control.
Fire officials were unable to fly aircraft equipped with infrared imaging Thursday night, leaving the estimate unchanged.
The fire had grown by an estimated 4,000 acres from Wednesday morning to Thursday morning when it was estimated at 14,745 acres. A Hayden fire information spokeswoman said Friday that the fire is still growing and that the acreage estimate will likely reflect a significant increase Saturday morning when new infrared imaging is expected to be available, reflecting the fire's growth since Tuesday night.
The fire, burning 18 miles west of Leadore, remains 0% contained. There are now 689 fire personnel deployed to the blaze, a Great Basin Interagency Incident Management Team news release said.
Friday's forecast called for southwesterly winds gusting up to 20 miles per hour throughout the day, the release said.
On Thursday evening, crews on the northern flank continued burnout operations in the evening into the nighttime hours due to more favorable conditions to improve the primary containment line, the release said. Crews on the fire's east flank worked to ensure both primary and alternate containment lines, which are a mix of dozer line and hand constructed line, are completely reinforced.
The area remains in a red flag warning and flanking/backing fire with moderate runs, group torching and spotting was likely to occur Friday.
Communities in the immediate drainages of active fire will have heaviest smoke concentrations, the release said.
On Friday, the area from Tendoy to Leadore was experiencing moderate-to-heavy smoke, with highest concentrations east of the fire.
The area is under Stage 1 fire restrictions under which the following acts are prohibited:
• Building, maintaining, attending, or using a fire, campfire, or stove fire except within a designated recreation site, or on their own land, and only within an owner-provided fire structure (see definition).
• Smoking, except within an enclosed vehicle, building, or designated recreation site, or while stopped in an area at least three feet in diameter that is barren or cleared of all flammable materials.
Additionally, Salmon-Challis National Forest officials have modified the fire closure order, which can be viewed at the Alerts and Notices section of the SCNF website.
The Lemhi County Sheriff’s Department in coordination with the Salmon-Challis National Forest and Great Basin Team 7 has pre-identified evacuation zones. They will be implemented using the “Ready, Set, Go” terminology.
For information on the evacuation zones, visit the Lemhi County website at lemhicountyidaho.org.
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Gov. Brad Little, business leaders and community members all gathered Thursday afternoon in Idaho Fallsto celebrate the ribbon cutting for the Idaho Healthcare Institute.
The Idaho Healthcare Institute, located at 850 Energy Drive, is a unique nursing program that directly partners with the College of Eastern Idaho, Mountain View Hospital and Idaho Falls Community Hospital to combat the state's shortage of health care professionals.
"This (the institute) exceeds my fantasy about what we were going to do about health care," Gov. Little said.
Little said he'd first thought about implementing a system like the Idaho Healthcare Institute beginning in 1984.
"We were just a little slow in getting it done," Little said with a laugh.
The institute provides three levels of certification — Certified Nursing Assistant, Licensed Practical Nurse and Registered Nurse.
According to a 2023 National Council of State Boards of Nursing study, more than 100,000 registered nurses left the medical field in the last two years. Without programs such as the institute's, a health care crisis would be on the rise.
"Nursing, at the moment, is in great peril," said James Adamson, Mountain View and Idaho Falls Community Hospital CEO.
"We have always had a health care shortage, but COVID put these problems on steroids," Little said.
When the College of Eastern Idaho first used a humanlike robot for its nursing students years ago, the school's program was graduating 35 students a year, CEI president Rick Aman said.
Aman said that number has reached 225 graduates per year.
Little hopes that the institute's program will boost the number of nursing graduates to 500 per year.
The institute provides students with a short-tracked, financially achievable path to working in the health care field. CNAs can receive their certificate in as few as 10 weeks, an institute news release said.
Each of the three courses have scholarships available upon application.
“Right out of high school, I didn’t have any money at all,” LPN student Truman Langevin said in the release. “I think that without the scholarship, I wouldn’t have been able to go on to get my LPN or RN. It kick-started my career because it helped me stay focused, stay on track, worry less about money and more about how I get to a position where I can help people.”
All of the instructors are nurses themselves, bringing life experience into the classrooms. Students will work clinical rotations at Mountain View Hospital and Idaho Falls Community Hospital.
"We want to train students to a level where they can go to work immediately," Aman said. "Don't make us guess what you (the employers) want. Tell us."
Aman said the partnership between local hospitals and nursing students through the institute does just that. It answers all the questions. Students will be uniquely equipped and trained for local hospital needs.
However, the institute isn't looking to only fix health care shortages locally, but statewide.
"It's a partnership. We hope to work with EIRMC, Bingham, Portneuf, Madison and more," said Aman.
Little echoed the same sentiment. He emphasized that nursing shortages are especially rampant in the Gem State.
"Use this as the incubator, the example for the rest of the state," Gov. Little said. "We need to scale this out into rural Idaho."
The institute hopes to make it easier for nursing students to transition from the classroom into a hospital, with more experience and less financial burden.
"I'm very proud of you," Gov. Little said. " And you should be very proud of yourselves."
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AUGUSTA, Maine — A second arrest has been made in the investigation into a Maine corrections official accused of steering purchases to certain vendors in exchange for kickbacks in a long-running scheme, officials said.
Melanie Ann High, who was arrested Thursday in Florida, is accused of using kickbacks to induce Gerald E. Merrill, deputy superintendent at the Mountain View Correctional Facility in Charleston and Downeast Correctional Facility in Machiasport, to make repeated purchases from companies she controlled, according to court records.
High, 67, of Fort Lauderdale, Florida, was being held without bail Friday at a jail in Broward County, Florida, on Maine charges of theft by unauthorized taking and bribery in official and political matters, according to records.
The state charges against Merrill and High indicate the spending threshold of the crimes surpassed $10,000, but the actual amount of money transferred over a period of about 10 years is believed to be far higher. State Auditor Matthew Dunlap and Danna Hayes, the attorney general's spokesperson, declined Friday to say how much money was spent by Merrill.
It was unclear when High was going to be brought to Maine to face charges, or whether she had a lawyer. Merrill, 61, made his initial court appearance via Zoom on Wednesday.
Dunlap said the attorney general’s criminal investigation stemmed from a broader inquiry by his office of routine transactions using procurement cards, which are a modern equivalent of petty cash.
Merrill, who managed budgets at the two prisons, was found to have made an excessive number of procurement card purchases near the spending limit of $4,999, arousing the curiosity of an auditing team, Dunlap said. The purchases were for items that should've been covered by a master agreement instead of being handled by multiple, smaller purchases, he said.
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ELLSWORTH, Maine — The man facing charges in a deadly hit and run in Southwest Harbor in June made his first appearance in court Friday.
John Holdsworth, 31, of Hancock was arrested Wednesday and charged with manslaughter connected to the death of 35-year-old Amber Robbins of Tremont.
Holdsworth is facing a charge of felony manslaughter and could face up to 30 years in prison. Evidence will be presented before a grand jury in the upcoming weeks.
According to the affidavit filed in Hancock County District Court, Holdsworth allegedly struck Robbins in his vehicle on the evening of June 10. The incident was never reported by Holdsworth, the affidavit states.
Investigators reportedly noticed fibers that were identical to those from the sandals of Robbins, embedded on the wheel well of his truck. In addition, there were spatters of what is believed to be food Robbins was carrying, court documents say.
A passerby called law enforcement the following day to report the discovery of Robbins' body lying in a ditch on Main Street. Investigators ascertained the incident happened between Southwest Harbor Foodmart and Smuggler’s Den Campground.
According to the Affidavit, Holdsworth was partying with friends that night on Mount Desert Island, and they noticed damages to his pick-up truck, a truck they say was always in immaculate condition. Holdsworth mentioned that he thought he’d hit a deer.
Prosecutors believe Holdsworth tried to cover up the incident and later came forward to give statements to authorities.
In court on Friday, prosecutors asked to set bail at $35,000 while Holdsworth's counsel countered the request for bail at $5000. Due to being viewed by the judge as a low flight risk and having no prior criminal record, Judge James Murphy set bail at $10,000.
An autopsy revealed Robbins died from blunt force trauma, according to a report from the chief medical examiner.
The case is being prosecuted by the Hancock County District Attorney's Office.
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Motorcyclist dies in Highway 214 crash southeast of Silverton
Oregon State Police say a 52-year-old Salem man died Wednesday night in a crash with a Toyota Tundra pulling a loaded trailer Highway 214 southeast of Silverton.
OSP said a preliminary investigation determined the southbound Toyota began a left turn into a driveway at about 9:07 p.m. just north of Starlight Drive NE when the crash with northbound Yamaha motorcycle occurred.
Jeremy Paul Flentge was declared dead at the scene after life-saving efforts by first responders, OSP said in a statement Friday.
State Police said they were assisted by Silverton Fire, Woodburn ambulance, the Marion County Sheriff's Department, the Marion County Medical Examiners Office, and the Oregon Deportment of Transportation.
Charles Gearing is a breaking news and public safety reporter. He may be reached at cgearing@gannett.com or at (708) 262-7626.
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Kotek signals likely bill veto that could stall plans for Salem streetcar
Plans to bring a rail streetcar back to Salem faced a setback Friday after Gov. Tina Kotek signaled her intention to veto a handful of budget items, including $250,000 to study the feasibility of developing a streetcar system.
In a statement, Kotek said she "does not believe this study is a top priority for the state at this time."
The funding was included in Senate Bill 5506, Section 74, and was directed to the Department of Administrative Services for distribution to Cherriots in order to collaborate with state agencies and other entities to study the feasibility of developing a streetcar system.
Kotek on Friday gave notice of the policy and budget items from the 2023 legislative session she planned to veto.
“My commitment to Oregonians is that I will dig into the details and ask hard questions to make sure our state government is delivering results,” Kotek said. “Over the last month, my team and I have been thoroughly reviewing every bill, agency budget, and appropriation. While I understand and support the intent behind several of the items I’m considering vetoing, I am weighing concerns about implementation and budget prioritization.”
She will announce final decisions on vetoes by Aug. 4.
Rep. Tom Andersen, D-Salem, and Sen. Deb Patterson, D-Salem, were the chief sponsors of House Bill 3224. The bill would have set the feasibility study of a rail streetcar into motion.
Andersen told the Statesman Journal the idea to bring back streetcars emerged from his time on Salem City Council.
A streetcar, which would be rails laid down on existing roads and sharing the street with vehicles, would remedy the traffic jams and increase access to both sides of the river, Andersen said.
People could commute from West Salem to downtown businesses, the Capitol or Salem Health.
"Salem's population is growing," he said. "We need more affordable and accessible options for getting around for all people that live in the city."
The proposal received support from Cherriots, Salem Health and Travel Salem. HB 3224 was still in committee upon adjournment, but funding for the study was included in SB 5506.
From 1889 to 1927, the Salem streetcar system shuttled people throughout Salem. A 5-mile trip from the state prison to Commercial and Hoyt streets in 1892 cost three cents.
Despite its popularity, changing ownership and troubles staying profitable led service of the streetcars to stop in 1927.
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Two more men have been arrested in connection to a fatal shooting Tuesday morning.
Samuel Evans IV, 23, and Jesse Shears, 29, were arrested Thursday afternoon, according to a news release from the Fort Wayne Police Department. They were taken into custody in Gary and transported to Fort Wayne on murder charges.
The men are accused of involvement in the death of 40-year-old Dennis Starr who was found suffering from gunshot wound near the intersection of Lower Huntington Road and Kruge Drive. He was pronounced dead at the scene.
Several agencies assisted in the arrest including the Lake County Sheriff's Office, United States Marshals, Indiana State Police, the Allen County Prosecutor's Office and Gary Police Department.
Shears and Evans were arrested without incident, according to the release. Their arrests follow the arrests of Samuel Evans III, 50, and Lexus Evans, 25, who were apprehended in a high-risk traffic stop Wednesday.
Samuel Evans III and Lexus Evans have also each been charged with a singular count of murder.
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A 25-year-old man might be required to testify against the mother of his children, whom he is accused of neglecting, leading to their 2-year-old daughter’s death.
Byron Hynes pleaded guilty Friday morning to neglect resulting in serious injury. Per a plea agreement, prosecutors will dismiss Hynes’ other charges of neglect resulting in death and four counts of neglect of a dependent by putting them in a situation that endangers them.
Hynes’ agreement calls for no more than nine years in prison. It also requires him to “provide all requested information and assistance in further investigation of this matter.”
The agreement outlines that Hynes may be required to testify against the mother of his four children, Madyson Conley, who has also been charged with neglect in the child’s death.
A urine smell was overwhelming before Fort Wayne Police Detective Roy Sutphin walked into Hynes and Conley’s apartment on May 1, 2022, the detective wrote in a probable cause affidavit. Once inside, he saw soiled floors, dirty dishes piled high and full garbage bags next to the children’s booster seats.
Upon further investigation of the home, Sutphin found unsecured firearms in a cabinet older children could reach, feces smeared on walls and a deceased 2-year-old on the floor as police processed the scene where the child spent her last moments. The next day, Allen County Coroner’s Office Dr. Scott Wagner found that the child had signs of pneumonia and ruled the cause of death as natural causes.
But, Wagner noted in his report, the natural death would have been preventable if the child was properly cared for, records show.
Sutphin found that Hynes and Conley had previously been accused of not providing adequate medical care to their children, records show. Department of Child Services reports highlighted allegations of improper medical care, specifically for the couple’s children who had cystic fibrosis.
A plan was put in place by the Department of Child Services during an investigation that began in 2021 and was completed in March 2022, records show. It required five things from the parents:
• Ensure the children were seen by a cystic fibrosis specialist and follow their recommendations;
• Ensure the children are provided enzymes, breathing treatments, medications and nutrition;
• Refrain from canceling medical appointments for the children;
• Maintain clean and stable housing with living essentials; and
• Obtain a high-frequency vest meant to treat cystic fibrosis and receive training in its use.
Conley told detectives she did not use the vest on the 2-year-old girl because the child did not like it. Conley is scheduled for a jury trial beginning Sept. 19.
Per Hynes’ plea agreement, he will not be sentenced until he has fully complied with the prosecutor’s request for assistance with Conley’s case. A judge could reject the plea agreement if Hynes doesn’t meet its conditions or if the agreement’s terms are not considered sufficient.
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A 40-year-old woman accused of shaking her infant stepdaughter pleaded guilty to aggravated battery Friday morning.
Denise Wallace was originally charged with battery to a person younger than 14 and neglect of a dependent after doctors found that the 9-month-old had injuries consistent with being shaken, according to a probable cause affidavit written by Fort Wayne Police Detective Roy Sutphin.
Wallace’s plea agreement calls for her to be incarcerated for seven years in exchange for pleading guilty to the aggravated charge. Prosecutors will dismiss her two felony charges.
When Allen Superior Court Magistrate Samuel Keirns asked what she did that made her guilty, Wallace said she “put her hands on” a child.
“I allegedly shook her,” Wallace said.
“This is the part where we’re no longer alleging things. Did you –” Keirns said before Wallace cut him off with an answer the magistrate found sufficient.
“Yeah, I shook her,” Wallace said. “I shook her.”
When the 9-month-old arrived at the hospital in March 2022, she had brain bleeds and bruised lungs, court records show. Dr. Tara Holloran, a Riley Children’s Health physician specializing in child abuse pediatrics, told Sutphin the injuries were “highly suspicious.”
Doctors found the child had an obvious motor impairment three months after the incident, documents show. Her developmental delays included not being able to hold things between her thumb and pointer finger, pull herself up to stand and roll or sit on her own.
Holloran told Sutphin the injuries were indicative of abusive head trauma, records show. The doctor said they were considered life-threatening.
Wallace’s sentencing hearing is scheduled for Aug. 21. At that time, Allen Superior Court Judge David Zent may accept or reject the agreement. If Zent rejects the agreement, Wallace’s original plea of not guilty will stand.
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Lakeland's proposed budget would increase employee pay. Homeowners would pay a little more
LAKELAND — Lakeland commissioners are looking to keep the city's tax rate flat while providing significant pay raises to employees and investing in infrastructure.
The City Commission voted unanimously to advertise a proposed tax rate of $5.43 per $1,000 of assessed property value for fiscal year 2024, which starts Oct. 1. While the millage rate remains the same as the current year, the city will be required to advertise it as a tax increase under Florida law, as most property owners will pay more because of rising property values.
Lakeland Financial Director Mike Brossart said the city's total taxable property value has increased about 12.15% since last year to $10.68 billion, according to Polk County Property Appraiser's office. This is in part because of significant residential growth with commercial and industrial developments.
There is a healthy increase in overall property values in each of the city's Community Redevelopment Districts. There's been an uptick of 9% in Dixieland, Brossart said, with an estimated 15% in Downtown Lakeland and 17% in Midtown.
The city will collect about $1.4 million in new construction revenues and $4.9 million more in taxable value revenues at the proposed tax rate. Lakeland's rolled-back millage, or the tax rate at which it would collect the same property taxes, would be $5 per $1,000 in assessed value.
In addition to property taxes, Brossart said the city has $4.6 million revenue from higher half-cent sales tax than originally forecast. It has collected about $300,000 more in red-light camera revenue than expected and has saved roughly $12.16 million, largely because of unfilled positions.
Proposed budget boosts employee salaries
City Manager Shawn Sherrouse is looking to take a three-pronged approach to increase Lakeland's employee salaries to make the city more competitive with the current labor market and hopefully better equipped to retain skilled employees.
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The city hired an outside consultant, Bolton, to perform an extensive wage study covering more than 1,266 full-time employees across 433 distinct job titles for wages and compensation. Based on this study, Sherrouse suggested several changes to wages and compensation for the city's general employees.
All general employees will receive a 3% across-the-board pay raise and then will be offered either a 2.5% or 3% merit increase, based on whether the individual is at the midpoint of their job title's pay range. City employees at the lower end of their job's pay range will be offered the 3% raise, and those above the midpoint would receive a 2.5% increase up to their position's maximum salary.
Those employees identified as being paid less than a competitive market rate will receive a pay adjustment, Sherrouse said, with the average individual adjustment being no greater than 5%. There appear to be some outliers, where particular individuals may receive up to a 20% adjustment, but Sherrouse said the average adjustment will be less than 5%.
Brossart said he roughly estimated the city's efforts to competitively adjust general employees' wages will cost $4 million, probably less.
Lakeland will be looking to add nine employees to its payroll in fiscal year 2024, adding 10 positions while eliminating one. The vast majority of the new positions are to meet service-delivery needs, Sherrouse said, from public safety and solid waste drivers to four water utility positions.
There is one downfall for city employees in the proposed fiscal year 2024 budget. The city's health insurance costs are expected to increase by 7.5%, resulting in higher premiums for employees, though there will be new plan options and some medication provided at no out-of-pocket cost.
What's in it for residents?
The city's proposed fiscal year 2024 budget contains funding for two targeted commission requests and two targeted infrastructural needs.
The commissioners plan to contribute $250,000 a year to Florida Southern College for its expansion of Polk Museum of Art for the next two years. The expansion will add more than 10,000 square feet of gallery, classroom and art laboratory space.
Officials also planned to earmark $1 million toward the construction of more affordable housing in Lakeland.
There's been $1 million designated for the city's purchase of property as a future site for Fire Station 8, Sherrouse said, as the city has been engaged in a long hunt for suitable property. Sherrouse has previously said it's been difficult to find an affordable site in North Lakeland. The city had funds in this year's budget for 12 additional firefighters to staff the station and has already purchase equipment, but still needs to identify a site.
Lakeland will take $1 million from its General Fund to be transferred to the Transportation Fund for road maintenance next year. Brossart said his calculations show the city will be about $188,000 short of its road maintenance schedule next year, and it's predicted to get worse with rising costs.
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Heath Frederick, the city's public works director, said the cost of milling down a road and resurfacing it have gone up by more than 40%.
"Our roads are aging," he said. "We have to do milling and resurfacing, which is much more expensive than preservation. That $1 million would help make a beneficial impact and help us keep the road standards where they are at."
Frederick said the city had already lowered its road quality standards in response to a question from the commission.
What's next?
The city will hold its first budget-adopting hearing 6 p.m. Sept. 7, which should include an overview of the full city budget. This will be followed by a second budget hearing 6 p.m. Sept. 21 where the commission will vote on whether to adopt the proposed budget. All budget hearings are scheduled to be held in the commission chambers at City Hall, 228 S. Massachusetts Ave.
Sara-Megan Walsh can be reached at swalsh@theledger.com or 863-802-7545. Follow on Twitter @SaraWalshFl.
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LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas — The M-Vac System is a new technology that could change the course of solving crimes, and right now it's in Arkansas.
It's been used across the country to help solve cold cases and exonerate those who have been wrongfully convicted.
It does this by extracting small amounts of DNA that could not have been done before.
"It works just like a carpet cleaner. So, it sprays and vacuums at the same time, and vacuums up DNA that can't be accessed from other methods," said the president of M-Vac Systems, Jared Bradley.
In 2011, it was introduced to law enforcement to help them get DNA in a way that had never been done before. It can get smaller amounts off rough surfaces and fabrics.
There is not an M-Vac System in Arkansas, right now, but some law enforcement agencies did get to use the machine for a couple of days to help solve some open cases.
Arkansas State Police, Johnson County Sheriff's Office, Searcy PD, and Pope County Sheriff's Office all tested evidence with the new technology.
It's also the focus of one infamous Arkansas case that is now headed to the State Supreme Court in hopes of getting new answers.
The center of the latest West Memphis Three case is re-testing shoelaces for DNA.
The attorneys of Damien Echols, one of the Three, said that M-Vac testing could shed light on who committed the crime.
Currently, the attorneys are working to get a ruling from the Arkansas Supreme Court to re-test the evidence.
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INDIANAPOLIS — What better way to find good news in the summer than serving up free ice cream?
Dave Calabro visited Monument Circle Thursday, where The Salvation Army served up 10,000 scoops of Moose Tracks ice cream to raise $10,000 for the organization's shelter for women and children.
"I'm doing great. I have ice cream," said Salvation Army Maj. Rachel Stouder.
The free ice cream was also a perfect treat for children celebrating the last days of summer vacation.
"The ice cream was good," said Jude.
"Are you excited for school?" Dave asked another boy.
"No," he replied.
"Honest answers!" Dave laughed.
"I have a new baby sister named Sawyer," said a young girl excitedly.
The good news wasn't limited to the kids.
"Life is good. We moved to a really neat house, we changed from the north side, we moved down to Bates-Hendricks and we just love being five minutes from downtown and what the city has to offer," said one woman.
Watch Dave's full visit to Monument Circle in the video player above and see more of his recent "Good News" stories in the links below.
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INDIANAPOLIS — Debra David was at her home on Caven Street on Indy's south side the morning of July 14 when bullets ripped through her walls, nearly hitting her.
"I could've been killed, I could've had kids in there. My dog was in there," said David. "I was just sitting on my bed, the side of my bed. Looking at my phone."
Security camera video shows a white SUV drive down Caven Street and fire several shots through the front before taking off. Police were unable to locate any shell casings and believe they stayed inside the car.
David said the day before the shooting, her boyfriend shared security camera footage on social media of a man with a gun at the park behind their house. In the video, the man is getting into a white SUV. Police say it's the same car that was driven during the drive-by shooting.
David thinks they were targeted as retaliation. She's thankful she's OK and has no hard feelings towards the shooter.
"I forgive him already," said David.
IMPD says its message is clear to anyone who chooses to settle disputes with gunfire.
"We're going to hold you accountable and responsible," said IMPD Ofc. William Young. "Certainly concerning whenever we have shots being fired into homes. You don't know what's on the other side of that wall."
Friday, Jeffery Rybolt was charged with two counts of criminal recklessness and two counts of unlawful possession of a firearm by a serious violent felon. At the time of the shooting, Rybolt was on probation for an armed robbery in 2021.
He's due in court Monday, July 31.
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THURSTON COUNTY, Wash. — Along with thrill rides and fried food, visitors to the Thurston County Fair can get a dose of emergency preparedness.
The Thurston County Regional Planning Council is reworking the region’s Hazard Mitigation Plan and bought a table at the fair to get public feedback.
“Are you concerned about wildfires? What if there’s a major earthquake?” said Thurston County Hazard Mitigation and Recovery Coordinator, Emily Schoendorf.
Schoendorf said the county is working with local agencies to come up with ways to combat wildfire risks, rising sea levels, and extreme weather events.
"We don't necessarily want to have a doomsday conversation with everyone who walks by," Schoendorf said. "But we want people to know that we're here, we're planning and there are these resources that exist."
She said by updating its plan, Thurston County will qualify for federal grants to help pay for mitigation measures.
The council is encouraging Thurston County residents to complete the process by participating in an online open house and survey.
Schoendorf said she hopes after taking part the public will also take steps to prepare for disasters, like having two weeks' worth of food and water handy.
”The more prepared an individual is, the better we are prepared to help you, and the faster we’ll be able to respond and recover from a disaster when one happens,” said Schoendorf.
Being knowledgeable and prepared for natural disasters can prevent loss of life, loss of property and loss of money.
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