Cal Poly swept by UC Irvine in Big West showdown

KEYT on April 28, 2025

Mike Klan

SAN LUIS OBISPO, Calif. – The Big West showdown was a letdown for Cal Poly.

UC Irvine scored 3 runs in the 9th inning to beat the Mustangs 10-8 to complete a 3-game sweep between the top two teams in league.

The Anteaters now lead Cal Poly by 4 games.

The Mustangs were once 15-1 in the Big West but they have now dropped 5 straight league games to fall to 15-6, they are 28-14 overall.

Alejandro Garza homered for the Mustangs in a 3-run fifth inning as they grabbed a 7-5 lead.

After the Anteaters tied it at 7 in the top of the 8th inning, the Mustangs went back in front on an RBI double by Ryan Fenn.

But Irvine tied at the game on a bases loaded walk in the 9th and the next batter Rowan Felsch delivered a go-ahead two-run single off of Mustangs closer Tanner Sagouspe.

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Gauchos drop series at UC San Diego

KEYT on April 28, 2025

Mike Klan

SAN DIEGO, Calif. – The UC Santa Barbara Baseball team (28-14, 13-11 Big West) put eight runs on the board but could not keep up with UC San Diego (22-10, 11-10 Big West) in another slugfest, falling by a 10-8 scoreline.

HOW IT HAPPENEDThe Gauchos got momentum early, first on the defensive end after working out of a bases-loaded jam in the bottom of the first. After a single, sacrifice bunt and two walks, a strikeout and a groundout back to pitcher Reed Moring got Santa Barbara out of the tough spot. The Gauchos were fired up and channeled their energy into their bats in the top of the second, with Jonathan Mendez leading off the inning by doubling over the center fielder’s head. Rowan Kelly’s single into shallow left put runners on the corners, then he stole second. Liam Barrett’s RBI groundout plated the first run, then Corey Nunez punched a single through the right side to score a second and give Santa Barbara a 2-0 lead.

It was at this point that the game began to deviate from the Gauchos’ preferred script. Back-to-back walks started the bottom of the second, but a two-out fly ball looked like it would end the frame. It did not. The ball bounced out of a Santa Barbara glove, and with both runners running on contact, UC San Diego tied the game on what was officially scored a single. The Tritons then put up five runs in the bottom of the third, with four walks, two singles and a double in the inning.

However, the Gauchos reminded their hosts that there was plenty of baseball left to play by getting four of those runs back immediately in the top of the fourth. After Kelly worked a leadoff walk, Jack Holman cracked a double down the right field line to make it 7-3, with Holman taking third as the Triton defense threw home on the play. Barrett’s sacrifice fly to left then was enough to score Holman and make it 7-4. Santa Barabara loaded the bases with three straight walks, then Nate Vargas made it 7-5 on an RBI fielder’s choice to shortstop, hustling down the line to break up a double play. The rally continued with Cole Kosciusko’s RBI single into left, reducing the deficit to just one run.

The score stayed at 7-6 until a lead-off walk turned into another run for UC San Diego on a two-out single in the fifth, but the Gauchos got that run right back in the top of the sixth. It was Vargas again, his double to left field scoring Xavier Esquer.

A lead-off homer in the bottom of the sixth put the hosts back up by two, and that lead became three after two singles and a double, all with one out, in the eighth. Raymond Olivas put out a fire in that inning after an intentional walk loaded the bases with just one out; the freshman issued a three-pitch strikeout and got a groundout to first base to hold the Tritons to just one.

Olivas’ work meant that the Gauchos were able to get the tying run to the plate in the top of the ninth, with back-to-back walks and a hit batter loading the bases with just one out. Isaac Kim’s pinch-hit sacrifice fly got Santa Barbara a run closer, but they could not close the gap further.

BY THE NUMBERSEight of the nine Gaucho starting batters had a hit on Sunday, and the lone man without one, Barrett, was quite productive anyway, tallying a pair of RBIs. With Kim pinch-hitting for him in the ninth and recording a sacrifice fly, that spot in the lineup ended up with a team-high three RBIs on the day.The Gauchos and Tritons combined to issue 21 walks, two of which were intentional by the Gauchos, on Sunday. The last time Santa Barbara was in a game with 21 or more walks was March 3, 2024, when they combined with Oregon to issue 21 free passes.Kelly continued his phenomenal first Big West campaign with a hit, a walk and a stolen base on Sunday. The true freshman is now hitting .391 in conference games this season.McCollum continued both his on-base and hit streak with a hit and a walk on Sunday. He has now reached base safely in 38 straight games and has hit in each of his last 14. Both are the longest active such streaks on the team.

UP NEXTThe Gauchos conclude their four-game stint in San Diego on Monday, April 28, with a visit to the University of San Diego’s Fowler Park, where they will take on the Toreros. First pitch is set for 4 p.m. and fans can catch all the action live on ESPN+ or by following along with live stats and an audio broadcast available through ucsbgauchos.com.

(Article courtesy of UCSB Athletics)

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Columbia residents reflect one week after tornado touches down

KMIZ on April 28, 2025

Euphenie Andre

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ)

It has been one week since tornadoes touched down across Mid-Missouri, causing damage and teaching some residents important lessons.

In Columbia, city officials reported that at least five homes and several buildings sustained damage after a confirmed EF-1 tornado moved through the area. The tornado caught many by surprise, but several residents say the experience has made them feel more prepared for future storms.

Cara Joos, a Columbia homeowner, described the terrifying moment the storm hit.

“It was like the world just went white,” Joos said.

Joos experienced only minor damage to her property.

“We just lost a tree and then had a few dents and a few shingles. That’s already all repaired. It was like (the tornado) just jumped right over our house, so it missed us,” Joos said.

However, her next-door neighbor was not as fortunate. A large tree fell onto their home, causing significant damage.

Joos reflected on her experience during the tornado, saying, “I went downstairs and looked out the window, and it was like everything was still white. Things were hitting the house.”

She said she was unprepared to receive alerts, as she mainly accesses content through streaming services.

“I didn’t have anything prearranged,” Joos said. Moving forward, she plans to download a local weather app to receive real-time alerts. “Probably my biggest thing is to know exactly where I can get live local weather, like right here on ABC 17 News,” she said.

Another Columbia resident, Laura Hurdle had the roof of her home on Lynwood Drive damaged after a tree fell on it. Hurdle said she is still waiting for bids and repairs.

“I’m just hoping we don’t have another rainstorm because we have a little hole in our roof now. It has a tarp over it, so we’re just kind of waiting for the contractors to get back to us,” Hurdle said.

Both Joos and Hurdle emphasized the importance of seeking shelter in the basement during the tornado. While property damage has been frustrating, they expressed relief that no one in their neighborhoods were seriously hurt.

City officials said that there were no reported deaths or injuries in Sunday’s tornado.

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Small Business Week praises entrepreneurship

News-Press NOW on April 28, 2025

Kendra Simpson

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The St. Joseph Chamber of Commerce is gearing up for National Small Business Week, coming up on May 4.

The Small Business Administration has celebrated Small Business Week for over 60 years, acknowledging the contributions local entrepreneurs offer.

The week will have several events aimed at helping small business owners, whether that’s drawing in new customers or teaching them a new skill.

“Small Business Week really has a couple of purposes,” said Kristi Bailey, the director of communications and marketing for the St. Joseph Chamber of Commerce. “One is to serve as a way to educate small businesses on topics that are important to them…the second purpose is to expose new customers to their small business.”

Small Business Week is dedicated to small business owners, but shoppers can get in on the fun with chances at prizes and new adventures.

“We’re doing a couple different things that are kind of fun, like a photo contest one day,” Bailey said. “So it’s you take a picture and tag yourself at the local business and you can win a gift card to a local business.”

Bailey said she is most looking forward to attending the Social Media Strategies workshop and treating herself on Self-Care Saturday.

“We’re encouraging people to schedule a nail appointment and a massage,” she said. “So I’ll probably do one of those things, too.”

Small Business Week will go from May 4 to 10. For a complete list of the week’s activities and workshops, visit the St. Joseph Chamber of Commerce Facebook page at facebook.com/saintjosephchamber.

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Local acting program prepares for upcoming shows

News-Press NOW on April 28, 2025

Kyle Schmidt

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW)– Three original one act performances will be put on by the 2nd Act program at the Robidoux Resident Theater.

2nd Act is a program for adults 50 years or older. Coordinator Cheryl Wood said many theater companies across the nation are realizing more adults are interested in an opportunity like this.

“Our approach is, we’ve had our careers, we’ve had our families, those were all in our first act,” Wood said. “Now we’re in our second act of our lives so we get to do the things we want to do not necessarily the things we have to do.”

This group does a spring show and a winter show. The upcoming shows will be at 7 p.m. on Friday, May 9 and at 2 p.m. Saturday, May 10. Wood said production rehearsals started in January. The group meets once a week for an hour and a half.

“Toward the end we always put in a few extra rehearsals and the actors want to do this,” Wood said. “I don’t tell them that they have to… They want to do things well.”

The acts will all be original. Two are by Mike Wilson titled ‘Not going’ and ‘Hearts.’ Another by Nancy Piercy, is called ‘Biker Babes.’ Each play is 15-25 minutes long.

The group has three first-time directors helping the actors understand the characters and story and working with them to bring it to life.

“The whole point of this is to help people who’ve maybe they were on stage and did some stuff in high school or early on and then wend on with their lives with their families and they want to get back on stage and get back into that bug,” director Fred Olson said. “So that’s what 2nd Act is all about.”

General admission tickets are available at the door and will cost $14.

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Community All-Stars: 89-year-old volunteer serving smiles & meals

KIFI on April 28, 2025

Kailey Galaviz

DRIGGS, Idaho (KIFI) – The Teton Valley Food Pantry has a mission to end hunger in the area, but 89-year-old Jeanenne Green takes that mission even farther, adding smiles to every plate.

Though she would describe her work as “just filling orders,” Green’s impact goes beyond her typical volunteer duties. Teton Valley Food Pantry Executive Director Sue Heffron says, “She has helped the pantry in ways that we can’t do what we do without people like Jeanenne.”

Green has been volunteering her time since 1999, spending a handful of those years at the food pantry. She stocks the shelves and bags food orders, with no plans to stop anytime soon. “I don’t know what I’m supposed to be like at 90, so I’m just going to keep doing what I’m doing,” Green says.

For Green, volunteering isn’t just about keeping busy, it’s about making connections and improving the lives of others. “I just think that we need to look out for our neighbor,” she says, “I just hate to see anyone struggle. And if I can do something to help with that, I would love to do that.”

Thanks to her dedication and warm spirit, Jeanenne Green is this week’s Community All-Star – proving that no matter the age, the heart makes all the difference.

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One dead; multiple people injured after single vehicle crash north of Soda Springs

KIFI on April 28, 2025

News Release

(The following is a news release from the Idaho State Police)

CARIBOU COUNTY, Idaho – Idaho State Police is investigating a single vehicle fatality crash that occurred on Sunday April 27, at 1:30 a.m., on Government Dam Road north of Soda Springs.

Idaho State Police is investigating a single vehicle fatality crash that occurred on Sunday April 27, at 1:30 a.m., on Government Dam Road north of Soda Springs.

A 2007 GMC Sierra pick up, driven by a 19-year-old male from Soda Springs, was driving southbound and failed to navigate a curve going off the roadway.

A juvenile passenger succumbed to her injuries at the scene. Another passenger was transported by ground ambulance to a local hospital. One other passenger was transported by air ambulance to a local hospital. The driver was wearing a seatbelt, and all other passengers were not wearing seatbelts. Alcohol is a contributing factor.

The roadway was blocked for approximately three and a half hours to allow emergency responders to assist those involved.

Idaho State Police was assisted by Caribou County Sheriff Office, Soda Springs Police Department, Classic Air, and Caribou County Ambulance.

This incident remains under investigation by the Idaho State Police.

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New Details – Name Released in Ashton gunfire incident

KIFI on April 28, 2025

News Team

ASHTON, Idaho (KIFI) – The Fremont County Sheriff’s office has released the name of the man suspected of firing off shots in the Ashton area early Sunday morning.

According to the Fremont County Sheriff’s Office, Alex Hernandez has been booked into the Fremont County Jail for unlawful discharge of a firearm and disturbing the peace.

Early Sunday morning, Fremont County Dispatch received a call reporting gunshots being fired in the Ashton area. Multiple law enforcement agencies responded, determining the shooting was related to a dispute between more than one party.

According to the release by the Fremont Sheriff’s office, Alex Hernandez had fired multiple shots in an unknown direction.

Hernandez taken into custody: Courtesy – Rexburg Police Department

“No one was struck during the incident, and no damage was discovered. Hernandez was later found in Rexburg, and with excellent teamwork amongst multiple law enforcement agencies, he was taken into custody without incident,” said the Sheriff’s Office in the press release.

Madison and Fremont deputies also responded and carried out a search warrant of the suspect’s home and vehicle, where they found and seized a related firearm. There were also shell casings on the suspect’s vehicle, which matched those on the scene.

“Fremont County Sheriff’s Office would like to express our sincerest thank you to St Anthony PD, Rexburg PD, and Madison County Sheriff’s Office for their assistance,” said the Sheriff’s Office in a press release.

ORIGINAL:

ASHTON, Idaho (KIFI)- Multiple law enforcement agencies responded to a shooting in the Ashton area early Sunday morning.

Nobody was injured in the shooting, but a suspect was arrested after investigators found shell casings on the scene and by a nearby car.

The shooting was related to a dispute between more than one party. Alcohol appears to have been a factor.

Rexburg Police officers soon found the nearby vehicle and the shooting suspect.

Madison and Fremont deputies also responded and carried out a search warrant of the suspect’s home and vehicle, where they found and seized a related firearm. There were also shell casings on the suspect’s vehicle, which matched those on scene.

The suspect was then arrested on multiple charges related to the shooting.

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Metaphysical Fair offers spiritual healing and education

News-Press NOW on April 28, 2025

Kendra Simpson

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (NEWS-PRESS NOW) — Everyone has different tools they depend on during stressful times. Some go for walks, some call a friend, but many St. Joseph residents turned to the Metaphysical Fair over the weekend for spiritual discovery and wellness.

The Stoney Creek Hotel hosted the 3rd annual Omnia LLC Spirit Fair Saturday and Sunday afternoon.

The fair featured several vendors, including heart-centered healers, readers, mediums, henna artists and more.

Intuitive Medium Shelly Wilson said the event provided a space for “people to grow and to transform, helping them understand more about their spiritual aspects.”

“We tend to think a lot about the physical aspect of beliefs, religion, community, things like that,” Wilson said. “With the Spirit Fair Bettina Norman has created, we like to offer people clarity (and) transformation tools for their spiritual journey, as well.”

Wilson said the event can be healing for those trying to cope with challenging times.

“We recognize that life can be challenging,” she said. “Whether it’s politics or the economy or things like that and people are seeking. They’re searching. And when they recognize, too, that a lot of times tools such as meditation…having healing work done, such as Reiki or other type of healing or even getting clarity through (mediums) such as myself, that helps to give people that guidance and clarity that they’re seeking.”

The Metaphysical Fair concluded at 5 p.m. Sunday, but those seeking similar events can attend the UCOP Spirit Fair from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, May 31, at the Unity Church of Overland Park, located at 10000 Marshall Dr., Lenexa, KS.

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Hundreds gather for Big Sky Handbell Festival

KIFI on April 28, 2025

Noah Farley

AMMON, Idaho (KIFI) — Hundreds of people enjoyed songs performed at the Big Sky Handbell Festival at Hillcrest High School on Saturday.

This the first time the free handbell concert has returned to the area in 11 years.

Silence fell over the audience as the musicians played the peaceful melodies of songs like “Come, Christians”, “Join to Sing” and “The Rhythm of Life.”

Over 200 musicians played together to deliver a harmony of angelic ringing. Most of the players were from Idaho or Montana, while some came from as far as Iowa.

The musicians were conducted by Leanna Willmore, who recently retired as the conductor of the ‘Bells at Temple Square’ in Salt Lake City.

The concert was endorsed by Handbell Musicians of America, which works to bring people together “through the musical art of handbell and handchime ringing.”

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