John Elway releases statement on agent’s death after La Quinta golf cart accident involving NFL legend; Witness shares details

KEYT on April 30, 2025

KESQ

Update 4/30/25

Jeff Sperbeck has died, according to the coroner’s office.

Sperbeck was pronounced dead Tuesday just after 1 a.m. at Desert Regional Medical Center in Palm Springs.

Elway was reportedly driving the golf cart at the time of the accident, witnesses told News Channel 3 Sports Director Blake Arthur.

Elway released a statement after Sperbeck’s death Wednesday afternoon, according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter.

“I am absolutely devastated and heartbroken by the passing of my close friend, business partner and agent Jeff Sperbeck. There are no words to truly express the profound sadness I feel with the sudden loss of someone who has meant so much to me. My heart and deepest sympathies go out to Jeff’s wife, Cori; his children Carly, Sam and Jackson; and everyone who knew and loved him. Jeff will be deeply missed for the loyalty, wisdom, friendship and love he brought into my life and the lives of so many others.”

The Riverside County Sheriff’s Office told News Channel 3 that they launched an investigation into the accident on Monday.

“The Riverside County Sheriff’s Office is committed to conducting a thorough investigation into the death of Sperbeck and will take appropriate action based on the outcome,” reads an RSO press release.

Original Report 4/29/25

LA QUINTA, Calif. (KESQ) – Jeff Sperbeck, longtime agent for NFL legend John Elway, is reportedly on life support after a golf cart accident involving the Hall of Fame quarterback at the Madison Club in La Quinta.

News Channel 3 Sports Director Blake Arthur spoke exclusively with a witness to the aftermath of the incident.

EXCLUSIVE: Eyewitness details events of golf cart accident over the weekend in La Quinta involving NFL legend John Elway and longtime agent/business partner Jeff Sperbeck who is in critical care at this time. @KESQ pic.twitter.com/iU17lX18Md

— Blake Arthur (@BlakeArthur24) April 30, 2025

CAL FIRE confirmed its crews responded to a golf cart collision on Saturday at the 53200 block of Humboldt Boulevard.

“It was a reported fall from a golf cart and the patient was transported to a local area trauma center in unknown condition,” a CAL FIRE spokesperson told News Channel 3.

TMZ reports that Sperbeck was rushed to Desert Regional Medical Center in Palm Springs, where he is being kept on life support.

“Although Jeff’s not clinically dead, we’re told doctors have informed his family there’s no hope he will recover … and he’s being kept on life support while docs prepare to harvest his organs for donation,” reads the TMZ report.

TMZ also reports, citing unnamed law enforcement sources, that Elway was on the golf cart during the accident. Elway immediately called 911. They are also reporting that Elway may have been the driver, but were unable to fully confirm it.

John Elway

We reached out to the Riverside County Sheriff’s Office for information on this incident, however, a spokesperson said the agency did not receive any calls for service in that area on Saturday.

The Sheriff’s Office confirmed to News Channel 3 that they were made aware of the accident on Monday and have launched an investigation.

Sperbeck has represented over 100 NFL players throughout his 30-year career as a football agent and business advisor. He became John Elway’s manager in 1990.

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National college classification system recognizes ISU for student accessibility

KIFI on April 30, 2025

Sam Ross

POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI)- The Carnegie Foundation, a nationwide education organization that analyzes the effectiveness of schools and universities, has named Idaho State University as one of the top schools in the US in student accessibility and earning potential after graduation.

ISU was recently classified as a ‘higher student access-medium earnings university’ by the Carnegie Foundation. This means students at Idaho State have an easier time getting into, and staying in, a diverse selection of programs and can expect to earn more than the median average income after graduation.

The Carnegie Foundation also re-designated ISU as a ‘Research 2: High Spending and Doctorate Production institution’ in February of 2025, a classification they have held for the past 15 years.

For more information, you can visit Idaho State University’s website and the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education website.

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Idaho Gives BBQ event draws dozens of area nonprofits

KIFI on April 30, 2025

Sam Ross

POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI)– The Pocatello-Chubbuck Chamber of Commerce and Idaho Central Credit Union hosted an ‘Idaho Gives BBQ’ lunch event attended by dozens of Pocatello area nonprofits on Wednesday.

The Idaho Gives Campaign is a program by the Idaho Nonprofit Center, supported financially by ICCU for the past 13 years, to raise money and awareness for different nonprofit organizations around the state.

“The thing I love about Idaho Gives is it’s a way for people within our community to get to know different nonprofits that they didn’t really know about ahead of time,” said Laura Smith, vice president of community development at ICCU.

So far, the Idaho Gives Campaign has raised nearly $3 million for Idaho nonprofits since they started accepting donations on April 28. The campaign will end on Thursday, May 1.

For more information, you can visit the Idaho Gives website.

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Fort Hall man sentenced for Fentanyl Distribution

KIFI on April 30, 2025

Seth Ratliff

The following is a press release from Acting U.S. Attorney Justin Whatcott’s office:

POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI) – Creston Dale Kindness, 42, of Fort Hall, was sentenced to 100 months in federal prison for possession with intent to distribute fentanyl, Acting U.S. Attorney Justin Whatcott announced today. 

According to court records, on January 21, 2024, officers observed Kindness driving at a high rate of speed. A lengthy pursuit followed, and the vehicle stopped when it became stuck in the snow. Officers arrested Kindness and took him to jail. At the jail, a sheriff’s deputy observed Kindness make a video call to a female friend. Kindness told the friend that he threw a bag with her name on it out of the car window during the pursuit. Kindness gave her the location and told her to go get the bag. Officers responded and found the bag. The bag contained a large amount of cash and 350 grams of fentanyl pills. 

Kindness pleaded guilty to possession with intent to distribute fentanyl on June 24, 2024. Chief U.S. District Judge David C. Nye also ordered Kindness to serve five years of supervised release following his prison sentence. 

Acting U.S. Attorney Whatcott commended the work of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, the Bingham County Sheriff’s Office, the Bingham, Blackfoot, Shelley Investigation Unit, the Bannock County Sheriff’s Office, the Fort Hall Police Department, and the Idaho State Police. Assistant U.S. Attorney Jack Haycock prosecuted the case.

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Woman accused of causing head-on collision after driving wrong way while drunk

KMIZ on April 30, 2025

Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ)

A woman was charged with a felony after she allegedly drove in the wrong lane and caused a head-on collision while she was drunk on Tuesday night in northeast Columbia.

Taylor Clayton was charged with driving while intoxicated and misdemeanor driving in the wrong lane. Her address is listed as Fayette on Casenet, but the probable cause statement says the plates on her vehicle had Nevada registration. She was not listed in the Boone County Jail’s online roster on Wednesday afternoon.

The probable cause statement says that police were called to the 5000 block of Clark Lane at 8:55 p.m. for a report of a wrong-way driver causing a crash. Boone County Joint Communications sent a notification around 9 p.m. stating that a collision occurred on Clark Lane near Ballenger Lane and that eastbound Clark Lane was shut down.

Taylor allegedly admitted to arriving officers that she was drunk, court documents say.

Police wrote that Taylor had bloodshot eyes and her speech was slurred. When asked how much she had to drink, Taylor allegedly told police, “not enough.”

A preliminary breath test at the scene showed Taylor had a blood alcohol level of .248, more than three times the legal limit to drive. Later at the Columbia Police Department, Taylor allegedly blew a .214.

The victim was brought to University Hospital and had cuts on their wrist and pinky and had back pain, the statement says.

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Bend-La Pine Schools superintendent, others join in video deploring ‘real harm’ caused by federal cutbacks

KTVZ on April 30, 2025

Barney Lerten

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Bend-La Pine Schools Superintendent Steven Cook joined six other Oregon superintendents in a video released Wednesday expressing their support for children and families in response to announced and enacted cuts to federal programs and grants that help communities across the state.

“The goal is to initiate a conversation about the real harm being done to the children of our state,” according to a media advisory sent to KTVZ News by Bend-La Pine Schools.

Cook says in the video: “We’ve already seen cuts of over $100 million in federal grants that were serving our most vulnerable children and families in this state. This creates even greater gaps in access to their basic health care.”

In a joint statement accompanying the video release, the superintendents said: “Whenever a resource disappears for children and families, it also disappears for schools. Many people rely on schools to fill the gaps, but we cannot continue to do so. The gaps are already too large, and they are continuing to grow.”

The seven participating school districts are Bend-La Pine Schools, Portland Public Schools, Salem-Keizer Public Schools, Beaverton School District, Hillsboro School District, Eugene School District and Tigard-Tualatin School District. 

‘Our statement is motivated by a deep-seated belief in Oregon and its people. We believe that the people of our state can be united in a common belief that children, families, and schools deserve our support and protection,” the superintendents said.

“We don’t want children and families to be hungrier. We don’t want children to be less prepared for their first day of kindergarten. We don’t want families to have even less access to basic health care. We believe that most Oregonians can agree on these basic issues of health, wellness, and dignity.”

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Albrecht-Kemper Museum of Art announces upcoming exhibit

News-Press NOW on April 30, 2025

Leah Rainwater

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The Albrecht-Kemper Museum of Art announced it has a new, upcoming exhibit.

AKMA will unveil it’s new exhibition during an opening reception at 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Thursday, May 9.

Our Very Nature by artist, Rachelle Gardner-Roe, is an immersive and interdisciplinary body of work and will be available to view from May 9 through August 10.

The exhibit offers a vibrant, meditative journey into the natural world, uniquely expressed through the artist’s blend of fiber art, sculpture, painting and poetry.

The exhibition invites viewers to reconnect with the idea of being part of nature- not separate from it. The works range in tone from joyfully explosive to serenely devotional, each piece encouraging contemplation and continued curiosity.

“Through this body of work, Gardener-Roe reminds us that art, like nature, is both deeply personal and universally resonant,” said Madison McKinley, the marketing and communications manager for AKMA. “It’s a powerful invitation to slow down, observe and feel a part of something greater.

AKMA’s new exhibit is free and open to the public.

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La Quinta Landing brings first food truck park to downtown, owner now hoping to remain a permanent fixture

KESQ on April 30, 2025

Tori King

The owner of La Quinta’s first food truck park says the endeavor is a major success, but the project is running on borrowed time.

It’s a story that News Channel Three has been following for almost a year now, a piece of land near Old Town La Quinta that remained an empty gravel lot for years, until local business owner Bryan Newman purchased it with plans to build the city’s first food truck park. There was some initial pushback on those plans, but ultimately the city voted unanimously to approve the temporary use permits in a July meeting last year. Come September, if additional permits aren’t approved, the park may have to stop operations.”We did get a temporary use permit for 18 months for La Quinta Landing,” said Newman. “Which will expire of September 31, of 2025. We got the food trucks in. We’ve enhanced the property, and we’ve proven the concept.”Now, the area is a bustling food truck park, where families gather to enjoy lunch in the sun. “We’re looking at, you know, in the last five months max, they’ve already facilitated over 5,000 customers,” explained Newman. Jordan Gastelum, the owner and operator of Birrieria Sinaloa says his truck has become a popular fixture in the village.

“It’s been really, really good,” said Gastelum. “We have a lot of clients, a lot of support. We’re really proud of it. Our customers are really happy.”Newman has owned Pedego Electric Bikes in La Quinta for ten years. Newman, along with the food truck operators all say the project has been a major success, without competing with the businesses that currently operate downtown.”The city has has an ordinance against food trucks, which they were willing to do a temporary use permit for me to be able to prove that this concept is successful,” said Newman. “And so we’re at that point now where I think we’ve exceeded what they wanted. This has been amazing. It’s way bigger than I ever thought it would be. I’m optimistic that the customer base, we’re not stealing from anybody. We’re not drawing from anybody. We’re actually coexisting, which is what my initial goal was. We have different customers here than the restaurants do, but the customers will wander into town and spend money in the Village after visiting the food trucks, which is what we want.”Abel Avalos, the owner of Aldo’s Mexican Food truck agrees. “A lot of families eat from here too,” said Avalos. “And we’re getting known out here with the whole community, and we’re really appreciative about that.” But as the end of the temporary use permit draws near, Newman is hoping to make the food truck park a permanent fixture.

“I’m at a point now where I’m willing to spend a lot more money and invest a lot more time and really do the project to the level of which it deserves, and we’re just in the process of getting all that stuff done now,” said Newman.”We’re trying to get the community to be on our side, to help us, to give support, because people really like us here,” said Gastelum. “So we don’t want this to end in September.However, Newman is at a standstill, waiting to know the fate of the food truck park which remains in the hands of the city. “We all know that temporary means temporary, not permanent,” said Newman. “So we didn’t over extend our budget to getting too crazy by spending money on something that could very well not last.

Pending approval, Newman says he has huge pans for the property in the future including live music, movie nights– and later night bites.”We know there’s a demand for live music. We know there’s a demand for the village to maybe have a place that stays open a tad bit later, said Newman. “So we look forward to the future of not only having just food trucks, but having an actual area for the community to meet, some additional businesses, more food trucks, and just kind of a community hub where people can meet and bring families and dogs and strollers and babies and ride bikes. News Channel Three will continue to follow this story, and plans to speak with the city, as well as local business owners in the area.

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Senate committee approves ballot measure to overturn Amendment 3

KMIZ on April 30, 2025

Marie Moyer

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ)

A Missouri Senate committee has approved putting a ballot measure before voters that would overturn Amendment 3.

House Joint Resolution 73 has already been approved by the full House. Voters approved Amendment 3, which established reproductive health care — including abortion — as a constitutional right in last November’s election.

The bill was presented Wednesday in the Senate’s Families, Seniors and Health Committee. The committee heard testimony from members of Missouri Right to Life and Abortion Action Missouri, as well as Missouri medical workers and clergy members in support and opposition to the ballot measure.

Those in favor of the resolution argue that the wording of Amendment 3 in 2024 was misleading and left openings for medical malpractice, late-stage abortions, and transgender care that voters didn’t see.

“HJR 73 is not about perfection, it’s about doing what we can to present voters with a viable option that isn’t hidden behind slick marketing campaigns,” bill handler Rep. Brian Seitz (R-Branson) said. “HJR seeks to protect women, children and innocent life.”

While the text of Amendment 3 does mention that people assisting someone getting an abortion, like medical professionals, are protected from being penalized or prosecuted, there is no mention of medical professionals being protected in cases of malpractice.

Those opposed disagree and say Amendment 3’s wording was clear and that the mentioned claims were false.

“I am asking you to believe the nearly 52% of voters in the state of Missouri who voted for abortion to be legal in this state,” St. Louis OBGYN Christine Jackson said. “I’m asking you to do the job of the people of Missouri elected you to do, to listen to them and to believe them when they say they know what they voted for.”

If passed, the question will be placed on the ballot in 2026.

HJR 73 would also add exceptions back to the bill text, only allowing abortions up to 12 weeks in in cases of rape, incest and medical emergencies and when there is a fetal anomaly.

While the initial text for Amendment 3 does not have named exceptions like HJR 73, under Amendment 3, “the general assembly may enact laws that regulate the provision of abortion after Fetal Viability.”

“There was a lot in Amendment 3 and the voters were given one choice, they could vote yes, they could vote no,” committee member Sen. Brad Hudson (R-Cape Fair) said. “Many voters have expressed a desire to have another option to clarify what they want to see in the Missouri Constitution.”

Abortion Action Missouri Director of Policy and spokesperson Maggie Olivia argues that the additions of exceptions were more symbolic, adding that most exceptions are difficult for someone to qualify.

“So-called exemptions to abortion bans work in name only and not in practice,” Olivia said. “They have added so-called exceptions in order to try to make that abortion ban seem more palatable, not in order to provide access to care for survivors.”

The committee approved the bill 4-2 and it will now head to the Senate floor.

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Santa Barbara County is “Lighting Up Green” for Mental Health Awareness Month

KEYT on April 30, 2025

Alissa Orozco

SANTA BARBARA COUNTY, Calif. – Throughout the month of May, the county will participate in the nation-wide effort for mental health awareness by lighting up some of their most recognizable buildings.

As part of county-wide campaign called “Lighting Up Green,” dozens of the county’s most well known buildings will shine bright in green, the official color for mental health awareness. Santa Barbara County Department of Behavioral Wellness says is it serves as a visual reminder for residents that they are not alone in their mental health struggles.

Every night from May 1st-31st, residents are encouraged to visit and take photos with the green-lit buildings – some locations include the Santa Barbara County Courthouse, Isla Vista Community Center, Santa Barbara City Hall, Carpinteria City Hall, and Lompoc Public Library.

Local businesses will also be participating in the efforts with their own lights. You can find a full list of participating locations here.

The Department of Behavioral Health says, “this simple act, paired with everyday steps like pausing for self-care and reaching out to others, helps build a stronger, more connected Santa Barbara County.”

Tag #LightUpGreenSBC on social media and/or email photos to Suzanne Grimmesey at suzkirk@sbcbwell.org to be featured on our social media and community highlights.

If you or someone you know needs support, help is available 24/7. Call the Behavioral Wellness Crisis Response and Services Access Line at (888) 868-1649.

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