Boone County Office of Emergency Management reminds people of safety protocols during extreme weather

KMIZ on April 20, 2025

Marie Moyer

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ)

The Boone County Office of Emergency Management is reminding residents about extreme weather safety as Mid-Missouri is forecasted to be hit with high winds, heavy rain, and risks for hail and tornadoes on Easter weekend.

In a Facebook post Friday, the BCOEM reminds drivers to avoid driving through moving and high water.

The Federal Emergency Management Agency also advises people not to walk or swim through flood waters and to stay off bridges with fast-moving water in case of flooding.

According to FEMA’s National Flood Hazard Layer Viewer, the City of Columbia has risks of flooding around many creeks and streams in the area, like Hinkson and Bear Creek.

The National Weather Service has a flood warning in effect for Hinkson Creek, Petite Saline Creek and Moreau River.

FEMA also reminds people to have an emergency shelter plan, ideally located in a windowless basement or at the lowest level of a building. The shelter should be stocked with food, water and medical supplies.

If a tornado touches down, people should seek shelter immediately. Drivers should exit their vehicles and find a place low or dug into the ground to lie in. It’s also recommended to avoid bridges and underpasses during a tornado.

Sedalia man suffers moderate injuries after crashing into semi in Morgan County

KMIZ on April 20, 2025

Haley Swaino

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ)

A Sedalia man suffered moderate injuries in a crash on Friday in Morgan County, according to a crash report from the Missouri State Highway Patrol. The crash happened at 10 p.m. on Highway 50 near Route 135.

The report says that a 2016 Ford Mustang – driven by a 23-year-old man from Sedalia, Missouri – was heading westbound when the driver crossed the center of the roadway and struck a 2016 Peterbilt 579 heading eastbound, driven by a 36-year-old man from Carson, California.

The Mustang rotated and stopped facing east off the north side of the roadway, the report says. The driver was taken by ambulance to Bothwell Regional Health Center with moderate injuries. The semi-truck driver was not injured.

The driver of the car was not wearing a seatbelt, the driver of the semi-truck was, according to the report. The car was totaled and the semi had extensive damage.

“The Cottage” fills Santa Paula Theater Center with laughter

KEYT on April 20, 2025

Tracy Lehr

SANTA PAULA, Calif. – The Cottage is getting rave reviews.

The sexy comedy by Sandy Rustin is now playing at the Santa Paula Theater Center.

It is a British tale about couples, lovers, and others that offers endless laughs from start to finish.

The play opened on Broadway two summers ago and is considered a modern take on a Noël Coward comedy.

The show, directed by Kimberly Demmary, stars Dawn Michelle, Emily Redman Hall, Hillary Rushing, Stan McConnell, Alphonse Phillipe Mouzon, and Anthony Elias Contreras.

All of them have long stage resumes.    

The Cottage runs through May 11, 2025.

The non-profit community theater is located at 125 South 7th Street in Santa Paula, just a short walk from local restaurants

For ticket and donation information visit https:/santapaulathreatercenterorg or https://vi.ovastiontix.com

Easter Bunny excites on Easter’s eve at 5th annual Easter Egg-STRAVAGANZA

KRDO on April 20, 2025

Michael Logerwell

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) – Easter may be on Sunday, but today was the 5th annual Easter Egg-STRAVAGANZA at the Soccerhaus Sports and Events Center.

Kids of all ages were able to come by and explore a 40,000 square foot facility, on the hunt for Easter Eggs. They could also see the one who hid them, the Easter Bunny.

The idea for the event was hatched from a partnership between Soccer Haus and the organization Connecting Communities 719.

The event kicked off at 11 a.m. and lasted until 2 p.m.

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Woodland Park students will get the chance to learn from homegrown astronaut Nichole Ayers

KRDO on April 20, 2025

Karla Sosa

WOODLAND PARK, Colo. (KRDO)- Students from Woodland Park will get to talk with Astronaut Nichole Ayers. She’ll answer questions about science, engineering, and more, all from aboard the International Space Station. It’s been over a month since Woodland Park’s very own NASA pilot, Major Nichole Ayers, went off to space.

According to NASA, the school wants to show students that even though they live in a small town, they can achieve big goals.

Ayers said that growing up next to the Air Force Academy during the shuttle era caught her eye.

“I was like, oh, so that’s what I want to do. I want to be a pilot in the Air Force and at the Air Force Academy. Right there, the thunderbirds [are] flying every year. It was just a natural decision for me,” said Ayers.

Ayers along with three crew mates went on a mission to relieve astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams, who found themselves spending 9 months in space after an issue with their return capsule.

In a previous interview, Ayers told KRDO13 about some challenges. 

“One of the most challenging parts of our training here in Askern is the neutral buoyancy lab and learning how to do a spacewalk. You know, as a F-22 pilot, we were kind of on the operational tip of the spear in the military, and now we get to go do things that are on the operational tip of the spear for humanity,” said Ayers.

Guests can also watch the 20-minute Space-to-Earth call on Monday at 9:55 a.m. on the NASA STEM YouTube Channel.

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Salinas Police held a workshop Saturday to generate interest in a career in law enforcement

KION on April 20, 2025

Jeanette Bent

SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV) — The Salinas Police hosted a workshop Saturday to walk future recruits through what it takes to join the force.

Salinas Police Chief Carlos Acosta says that the challenge in is finding people who want to join the law enforcement profession is a real problem.

“Right now, we are down 13 sworn positions, including four that are frozen,” he said. “It’s hard to say what we really need but my goal is to grow the organization more than what we have now, which is about 144 sworn department members.”

Fifty-six people were RSVP’d for the workshop, and police broke down what it takes to be a part of law enforcement.

They showed potential future police how to navigate board interview, written exams, physical agility tests as well as what to expect in the police academy.

Chief Acosta says that while staffing issues continue, events like this are critical to not only attract new recruits, but also help them succeed.

He also says that the workshop is part of a larger effort to build up the department with the right people, as well as support current officers with balanced workloads, wellness resources and training.

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Santa Cruz Cinema scare Friday afternoon, one suspect charged

KION on April 20, 2025

Jeanette Bent

SANTA CRUZ, Calif. (KION-TV) — The Santa Cruz Sheriff’s Office said that around 4 p.m. on Friday afternoon, police responded on the 1400 block of Pacific Avenue at the Santa Cruz Cinema to a suspect who was making criminal threats.

They said he trespassed into the theater, where he was the only person, and began making threats.

Officers on scene cleared neighboring theaters as a precaution, and are now charging the suspect with criminal threats and trespassing.

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Heart of the Harvest seeking Mother’s Day donations

KION on April 20, 2025

Makenzie Bennett

CENTRAL COAST, Calif. (KION-TV) — This Mother’s Day, Heart of the Harvest Project is honoring farm working moms.

The Catholic Charities Diocese of Monterey is creating baskets filled with essentials for the hard working women.

The program is asking for donations from the community, both physical and monetary.

Physical items you can donate are self-care items like lotion, sunblock, face cream, shampoo, and conditioner. Practical items such as lunch bags, water bottles, sun hats, and grocery or dinner gift cards are also needed.

To donate items you can visit any of the program’s participating locations listed below:

Capitola Career Center

2045 40th Avenue, Capitola, CA 95010

Catholic Charities Diocese of Monterey

656 Main Street, Watsonville, CA 95076

Catholic Charities Immigration

1705 Second Ave, Salinas, CA 93905

The charity is also looking for sponsors, in which you can fill out the sponsorship form on their website: https://catholiccharitiesdom.org/heart-of-the-harvest/

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Abi Carter performs for 800 local students at ‘Kidchella,’ talks youth mental health at the Packhouse at Aziz Farms

KESQ on April 20, 2025

Tori King

THERMAL, Calif. (KESQ) — Abi Carter, an Indio native and winner of last season’s American Idol, performed at ‘Kidchella’ Saturday. The second annual event was hosted by both the Palm Springs Unified School District and the Packhouse at Aziz Farms. PSUSD ELOP Director Amber Gascoigne contracted The Packhouse to produce the event at the property in Thermal, and intimately curated every detail of the days activities to make sure all 800 families in attendance left with good memories.

Kidchella 2025 featured live music from several local bands, including a performance by American Idol winner Abi Carter, yard games, carnival rides and other interactive activities. Kids also got to enjoy bounce houses and a ferris wheel. The students in attendance also got to take home boxes of produce and books, at no cost to them.

More than a dozen local vendors partnered with Packhouse at Aziz Farms to provide free food, drinks, and services, including:

Armenta ProduceEric Wilson DesignsYore BoardsLivs Palm SpringsPopin off PiesE & E PelsPetite Bee EventsParty Life Photo BoothJames EventsAbi CarterSalton City Surf ClubAvenida MusicaGoytico ProductionsStanton InsuranceBurtecPinots PalletXicali Dogs Fruit Cart

This year, the Inland Empire Health Plan (IEHP) also set up a booth to help teach the students about youth mental health. On-site professionals brought resources for students and parents on mental health care. IEHP also partnered with Abi Carter to spread the message about the importance of youth mental health. Carter spoke with News Channel 3’s Tori King on why the event mattered to her, and the work she’s done with IEHP.

“I felt like IEHP was the best healthcare that I ever had. But I remember during that time that I was with IEHP, I was going through my own mental health struggles, and they were incredibly respectful, receptive to it. I just felt very supported during that time,” Carter said.

Carter also spent time talking and taking pictures with attendees.

Packhouse at Aziz Farms will be hosting Kidchella again this Wednesday, in partnership with Desert Hot Springs students.

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Santa Cruz Teen Job Fair Monday at the London Nelson Center

KION on April 20, 2025

Makenzie Bennett

Santa Cruz, Calif (KION-TV) — Calling all Santa Cruz teens…

This April 21st from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. the Santa Cruz County Job Fair will be happening at the London Nelson Community Center.

The event will offer raffles, career preparation, a FREE Resume review as well as job opportunities.

Teens ranging from 13 to 19 years old can expect free admission to the fair and to be met with community resources and volunteer positions.

For more information visit: https://lookout.co/santa-cruz-events?_evDiscoveryPath=/event/2912802-teen-job-fair

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