John Carroll
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Each spring, there seems to be a number of new, and not so new, potholes appearing on area roads. Why do they arrive in the spring and how do they get there? Chief Meteorologist John Carroll has the details on how the potholes form.
Ryan Shiner
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ)
A patient at Fulton State Hospital has been arrested after he was accused of raping and killing a teenager in 1989.
Paul Edward Bowles, 62, was booked into the Callaway County Jail on Thursday on suspicion of second-degree murder, forcible rape and forcible sodomy. Jail records show that he will be brought to the Greene County Jail. Charges have not appeared on Casenet.
The Springfield Police Department wrote on its social media that Bowles is accused of raping and killing Jennifer Williams, 18.
The release says that Williams left work at around 10:30 p.m. on Sept. 8, 1989, and was dropped off at her home in the 700 block of North Kansas Expressway. She allegedly told a friend that she was going to walk to her husband’s business, but she never showed up, the release says. She was reported missing on Sept. 11, 1989.
Three youths found Williams’ body on Sept. 20, 1989 and evidence allegedly showed that she was sexually assaulted, the release says.
The release says the sexual assault kit was tested in 2019 and revealed a man’s DNA was present, but “but it was insufficient for database searches. In 2024, new advances in DNA testing became available and, with funding provided by Season of Justice, Williams’ sexual assault kit was tested again, identifying Bowles as the suspect.”
The release says Bowles was being held at Fulton State Hospital on different charges and was contacted by Springfield police there.
Bowles is listed as a sex offender on the Missouri State Highway Patrol’s sex offender registry without an address. He is listed as incarcerated on the website.
Court records show Bowles had pleaded guilty to misdemeanor DWI in Greene County in 1990 stemming from a 1989 incident.
Alissa Orozco
Feel free to hop around to all the events this weekend! With it being Easter and Earth Day weekend, the fun is never ending on the Central Coast. Here’s what’s going on this weekend near and far:
SANTA BARBARA – SOUTH COUNTY
Beautify Goleta Earth Day Event ~ Saturday, April 19th in Goleta
⏰ 9:00am – 12:00pm
🪩 Join a morning crew for a cleanup event with the City of Goleta! Volunteers will clean around the park and enjoy free donuts and coffee from Hook & Press Donuts and Handle Bar Coffee! MarBorg will also be on-site for a Touch-a-Truck Activity. Learn more here.
Astronomy After Hours: April Lyrids ~ Friday, April 18th in Santa Barbara
📍Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History | Gladwin Planetarium
⏰ 5:00pm – 7:00pm
🪩 This is a special Planetarium Show as one of the oldest meteor showers is set to peak between April 15th and April 29th. Choose from four 20-minute shows starting at 5:00, 5:30, 6:00, or 6:30 pm, members get early access! Learn more here.
Mosaic Makers Market ~ Sunday, April 19th in Santa Barbara
⏰ 11:00am – 4:00pm
🪩 This is vendor’s market has everything: 20+ local vendors showcasing unique gifts and goods, live music, coffee and melts from Goodland Waffles and Melts, and craft beer from Draughtsmen! Learn more here.
Carpinteria Dead Family Presents: Jax Plays Dead & Ladyfinger ~ Sunday, April 20th in Santa Barbara
⏰ 6:30pm
🪩 After the Easter festivities, come out to SoHo for a evening of jams presented by Carpinteria Dead Family. Grateful Dead cover band, Jax Plays Dead and Ladyfinger will take the stage this Sunday. Learn more here.
Elings Park’s “Great Egg Hunt” ~ Saturday, April 19th in Santa Barbara
⏰ 9:30am
🪩 Elings Park will turn into a Easter wonderland with fields full of eggs, face painters, bounces, and so much more for the whole family! The park asks you to bring your own basket to collect eggs, and separate egg hunts will be held for various age groups. Learn more here.
Bunny Bonanza! ~ Saturday, April 19th in Goleta
⏰ 10:00am – 12:30pm
🪩 The Towbes Group is putting on a Easter Celebration in Goleta for families to have fun, while supporting local businesses. The event will have lots of activities, including an egg hunt – and local businesses will participate in the Bingo Passport raffle, including Trader Joe’s, Nothing Bundt Cakes, Nikka Market & Nikka Fish Market & Grill, Macher, Backyard Bowls, and Mission Refill. Learn more here.
Threads of Change: Community Banner Celebration ~ Saturday, April 19th in Santa Barbara
⏰ 12:00pm – 2:00pm
🪩 The community is invited to come create something together for Earth Day! All crafting materials will be provided to make your mark on the Community Banner, which will be on display afterwards! Learn more here.
Paseo for the Planet ~ Saturday, April 19th in Santa Barbara
⏰ 12:00pm – 3:00pm
🪩 Santa Barbara’s shopping center off State St. is hosting a Earth Day celebration with eco-friendly vendors, and a community dance put on by World Dance for Humanity! Learn more here.
Inflatable Costume Public Skate Party ~ Saturday, April 19th in Goleta
⏰ 1:30pm – 4:30pm
🪩 To get free skate rentals to Ice of Paradise, you gotta dress your best! The ice rink will have lights, music, and inflatable characters and creatures skating around! Learn more here.
Easter Eggstravaganza ~ Saturday, April 19th in Solvang
⏰ 10:00am – 12:00pm
🪩The 35th Annual Eggstravaganza is the Santa Ynez Valley’s biggest Egg Hunt! Kids can get photos with the Easter Bunny after his FREE egg hunt starting at 10am. Learn more here.
SANTA MARIA – NORTH COUNTY
Egg-splore Our Parks ~ April 18th – 20th in Santa Maria
📍Various Parks in the City of Santa Maria
⏰ Various times
🪩 The City of Santa Maria is hosting a multi-day Easter celebration at six of its city parks. Participants are invited to visit six designated parks to search for large, two-dimensional egg signs. Each participating park contains one hidden egg sign. In addition, a special “Golden Egg” sign will be hidden at one of the locations. To qualify for a prize drawing, participants must take a photo with the egg sign and post it to Instagram or Facebook using the hashtag #smrecparks. Learn more here.
Downtown Fridays ~ Every Friday through September 26th in Santa Maria
⏰ 5:30pm – 8:30pm
🪩 For 27 Fridays in Spring and Summer, Santa Maria residents can enjoy a downtown festival with food vendors, live music, and activities! This event celebrates local businesses and brings more people to the downtown area. Admission and parking is free. Learn more here.
SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY
Easter Egg-Stravaganza ~ Saturday, April 19th in Pismo Beach
⏰ 10:00am – 1:00pm
🪩 You can’t find a more beautiful location for your egg hunt than Dinosaur Caves. After the free egg hunt, your family can enjoy bounce houses, games, food, and music for a perfect start to the holiday weekend. Learn more here.
Egg Hunt and Festival ~ Saturday, April 19th in Arroyo Grande
⏰ 10:00am – 1:00pm
🪩 The city of Arroyo Grande is hosting a egg hunt for all ages, even adults! The Easter festival will have lots of other festive activities including a Bunny Hop Race and Egg Toss competitions. Free BBQ hot dogs will also be available while supplies last. Learn more here.
Spring Egg Hunt & Live Music ~ Saturday, April 19th in Paso Robles
⏰ 10:00am – 5:00pm
🪩 Rava Wines will open up their scenic winery for a Easter Celebration! As the kiddos hunt for eggs and participate in all the fun, their tasting room and food will be available for adults to have some fun of their own. Learn more here.
Bunny Trail at the Farmers’ Market ~ Thursday, April 17th in San Luis Obispo
⏰ 6:00pm – 8:00pm
🪩 Head to downtown San Luis Obispo and collect treats from local businesses! The Easter Bunny will be there for photos and to show you where to collect your candy! Learn more here.
Oceano’s Egg-Cellent Hunt ~ Saturday, April 19th in Oceano
⏰ 10:00am – 12:00pm
🪩 Not only can you collect eggs and meet the Easter Bunny at this event, but you can even get a free Root Beer Float! Egg Hunts start at 10:00am and even more fun follows afterwards. Learn more here.
Party for the Planet ~ Saturday, April 19th in Atascadero
⏰ 10:00am – 3:00pm
🪩 This Central Coast Zoo is throwing a Party for the Planet! This is a fun and educational event for kids to learn about environmental awareness through educational demonstrations and hands-on activities. Learn more here.
Earth Day Cleanup ~ Saturday, April 19th in Morro Bay
⏰ 10:00 – 12:00pm
🪩 Celebrate Earth Day by helping clean up one of the most beautiful places on the Central Coast! The Morro Bay National Estuary Program will provide water, trash grabbers and bags, and gloves to volunteers helping to pick up liter around the Embarcadero. Learn more here.
Kites, Kites, and Things that Fly! ~ Saturday, April 19th in Morro Bay
⏰ 10:00am – 12:00pm
🪩 Make sure your kiddos are ready for Morro Bay’s Annual Kite Festival with this Kite-Flying Workshop! They’ll explore kite designs, tell kite stories, and then decorate their kites! Learn more here.
The Wonderful Wizard of Oz Ballet ~ April 18th – 19th in San Luis Obispo
📍San Luis Obispo Performing Arts Center
⏰ 7:00pm | 2:00pm
🪩 The Civic Ballet of San Luis Obispo will perform their adaptation of The Wonderful Wizard of Oz! They’ll share the stage with an energetic 11-piece jazz orchestra under the direction of Dave Becker featuring Inga Swearingen and Damon Castillo. Learn more here.
VENTURA COUNTY
Photo Credit: Visit Ventura
Simi Valley Egg Scramble ~ Saturday, April 19th in Simi Valley
📍Rancho Santa Susana Community Park
⏰ 9:00am
🪩 Bring your baskets out to this local Egg Hunt where some eggs hold an egg-cellent surprise! The Easter Bunny will there for photos before and after the hunt. Participants are asked to bring one canned or non-perishable food item to benefit the Samaritan Center. Learn more here.
Easter Eggstravaganza ~ Saturday, April 19th in Camarillo
⏰ 10:00am – 1:00pm
🪩 The Grand Prize Winner of this Egg Hunt will go home with Disneyland Tickets! On top of that excitement, the event will host local vendors, food trucks, and lot Easter crafts! Learn more here.
Ventura Earth Day Festival ~ Saturday, April 19th in Ventura
⏰ 11:00am – 4:00pm
🪩 This community festival celebrates the Planet with environmental booths, sustainable goods, local food vendors, EV showcase, live musical performances, and more! This event highlights the local businesses that are committed to environmental sustainability & green technologies. Learn more here.
Spirit of Japan in Ventura 2025 ~ April 19th-20th in Ventura
⏰ 12:00pm | 11:00am
🪩 This cultural market bring Japanese traditions to Ventura. They’ll even host a Egg Hunt with a taiko drumming session. Enjoy this two-day event full of food, drinks, and activities! Learn more here.
Flamy Grant LIVE ~ Thursday, April 17th in Thousand Oaks
📍Performing Arts Center Thousand Oaks
⏰ 7:30pm
🪩 Award-winning and Billboard charting artist Flamy Grant is a shame-slaying, hip-swaying, singing-songwriting drag queen from western North Carolina. A powerhouse vocalist and intrepid songwriter who blends folk, gospel, and roots, Flamy drags you into a therapeutic, theatrical mix of storytelling and song. Learn more here.
The Flower Show ~ April 18th – 20th in Ventura
⏰ 9:00am – 5:00pm
🪩 For this holiday weekend, Ventura Botanical Gardens will have a display of stunning flowers and plants from local nurseries. Share your passion of flowers with family and friends. Learn more here.
Mitchell Kaminski
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ)
A witness to a weekend shooting at Columbia’s Cosmo Park that left two people hospitalized says police were already at the park before gunfire erupted.
Initial information suggests the gathering included fraternity and sorority members from Jefferson City and Columbia. Police do not currently have anyone in custody. Royal Lyon, a sophomore at Lincoln University, said he first heard about the event from a group of friends.
Lyon said he arrived at the park around 9:30 p.m. Saturday and estimated the crowd at more than 1,000 people. He described the event as a mix of University of Missouri and LU students until, according to him, “outsiders” showed up and started causing problems.
“We all were celebrating but there was a huge explosion or gun shots, I don’t know what it was and that’s when the shots rang out,” Lyon said. “What ends up happening is a lot of locals joined and from speculation that were locals, they got into it with each other over rap beef at the party and they sent each other. That’s kind of how it unfolded.”
However, Columbia Police Dispatch logs show that officers were in the area for a “peace disturbance” at 9:55 pm. Then at 10:33 p.m., they responded to a call of shots fired in the same location.
Assistant Chief Matt Stephens says CPD is looking into the earlier call to see what happened. He says generally, officers aren’t aware of the details of park reservations, noting that the shooting happened while the park was open to the public.
Stephens said that the first call to police was made by someone who drove by the park and saw the large crowd.
Lyon claims that police initially showed up because someone had called saying the party was getting out of hand.
“They (police) said they (the group) had the pavilion until midnight, there is nothing we can do,” Lyon said.
However, Columbia Parks and Recreation said the event organizers did not reserve the shelter for Saturday night’s gathering.
According to dispatch logs, Cosmo Park has been the subject of 54 police calls so far this year, with 23 of those coming in the past month-and-a-half. During the past year, there have been 236 calls to the park, but only four have resulted in police reports, including Saturday’s shooting.
Lyon tells ABC 17 News that he does not want to return to the park.
“There was just a lot of chaos, chaos at that moment because it was dark. You couldn’t find anyone. You know, again, you had those shots that just rang out, out of nowhere. It sounded like machine guns on top of that,” he said
As the scene cleared, officers reportedly stopped and searched vehicles, causing long lines as attendees attempted to leave the park. Lyon was not one of them.
“I was the first car to leave. I went across the street because I was still trying to retrieve some friends that were in the party. One of them didn’t even have a cell phone. So I’m like ‘I might have to go back inside the party to go retrieve them.’ But I got word that they were OK seconds later and had to proceed on,” Lyon said.
On Monday, officers returned to the scene to continue their investigation. Police focused much of their search around a large picnic shelter and surrounding soccer fields. Investigators were seen collecting evidence, taking photographs and using a K-9 to aid in the search.
“The men and women of the Columbia Police Officers Association are committed to holding these violent criminals accountable for their actions. These incidents are all too frequent and we look forward to a time when we have a fully staffed police department, which will enable us to more effectively focus on the violent criminals who continue to victimize our community,” a CPOA spokesman wrote in a statement to ABC 17 News.
The City of Columbia currently has job postings for a Park Safety Supervisor and park security staff. Columbia Parks and Recreation said police are responsible for overseeing park security operations.
Check back for updates.
KTVZ News Team
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — St. Charles Bend is taking its motto, “Care for All,” to the next level, and that includes more than just people.
A viewer sent in these photos of the hospitals helping a nesting Canadian goose. In the photo, you can see the mama goose nesting near the chapel sanctuary.
To make sure the mom and her soon-to-hatch babies have the space they need, St. Charles put up a sign and closed off the patio area.
Ryan Shiner
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ)
A man who was in basic training at Ft. Leonard Wood was arrested by Army personnel on Wednesday on suspicion of first-degree murder and concealment of death.
A press release from the Fayetteville, North Carolina, Police Department says that Tyrique Zavier Leroy Williams, 26, is accused of killing Annie Lock.
Williams is being held at the Pulaski County Jail and is awaiting extradition to North Carolina.
The press release says that Lock, 27, was reported missing on Oct. 10, 2024, but was last seen on Aug. 17.
Lock’s remains were found on Sunday by the Robeson County Sheriff’s Office, the release says.
Barney Lerten
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — On Wednesday night, the Bend City Council gave input to city staff and finalized proposed rates for Phase 2 of its year-old Transportation Fee, which on homes would nearly double, from $5.60 to $10.50 a month.
The Phase 2 draft fee schedule is available at bendoregon.gov/transportation-fee (and below).
The City Council decided to implement the Transportation Fee through a phased approach. Phase 1, which began on July 1, 2024, is on track to generate $5 million for fiscal year 2024-2025.
In Phase 2, set to start July, 1, 2025, the City aims to generate an annual revenue of $10 million based on operation and maintenance needs of the transportation system. Council will consider adopting Phase 2 rates following a public hearing at the Council meeting on May 7.
Written comments can be sent to transportationfee@bendoregon.gov and will be provided to City Council prior to the May 7 public hearing. Comments will be taken at the public hearing, in person or online.
Phase 2 of the fee has two key objectives. The first is to generate additional revenue needed to maintain City’s transportation system, enhance service frequency and quality, and improve the safety and condition of City roads, bike lanes, and sidewalks. The second is to account for both building size and business type in how non-residential utility accounts are assessed the fee.
In Phase 1, non-residential fees have primarily been based on building size. The methods for calculating costs based on business type impact were discussed in public meetings by City Council and the Bend Economic Development Advisory Board (BEDAB).
An information session will be held in Council Chambers on April 24 at 5 p.m. to provide an overview of changes to non-residential fees as part of Phase 2 of the Transportation Fee. This session is specifically geared toward the business community and will offer an opportunity to hear from City Staff and the Bend Economic Development Advisory Board.
Transportation Fee revenue is used for operations and maintenance of the City transportation system, including pavement restoration, street preservation, signs, striping, sidewalk and other concrete work, bicycle and multi-modal system enhancements, street sweeping and cleaning, winter operations such as snow removal and implementation of programs identified in the 2020 Transportation System Plan.
Funds are restricted to activities performed by the Transportation and Mobility Department and cannot be used for other City purposes.
The City has historically relied on the State Gas Tax and a small portion of local property taxes to pay for street operations and maintenance. That funding is no longer keeping up with Bend’s transportation maintenance needs. The Transportation System Plan, our guidebook for Bend’s transportation future into 2040, forecasted this funding shortfall and recommended the Transportation Fee as a funding tool to properly care for our transportation system for years to come. Council will continue to monitor transportation funding needs and other sources of revenue.
Learn more about the transportation fee at bendoregon.gov/transportation-fee.
News Team
The following is a press release from the Shoshone Bannock Tribes:
FORT HALL, Idaho (KIFI) – The Shoshone-Bannock Tribes (Tribes) reaffirm their commitment to developing a world-class resort and entertainment venue in Mountain Home, Idaho. The effort has been years in the making and is rooted in the Tribes’ long-standing connection to their ancestral homelands.
The Fort Hall Business Council, under the leadership of Chairman Lee Juan Tendoy, expressed confidence in the project’s potential to bring meaningful economic growth and job creation to Mountain Home, Elmore County, and the surrounding region.
“We remain dedicated to creating a vibrant destination that honors our history while building opportunities for future generations,” said Chairman Tendoy. “This project will have a lasting and positive impact for our people and for the broader community.”
In 2020, the Shoshone-Bannock Tribes purchased 157 acres of land adjacent to the City of Mountain Home, part of their traditional territory known as the Great Camas Prairie. The site is the proposed location for a large-scale destination featuring a casino with 2,000 gaming machines, a 250-room hotel, an event center, multiple dining options, an amphitheater, a bowling alley, a movie theater, an arcade, and a Tribal Cultural Center.
The Tribes have engaged in extensive planning and taken deliberate steps to move the project forward, including outreach to local communities, coordination with government partners, and a commitment to following all regulatory and approval processes.
While aware of recent announcements regarding a proposed casino resort by the Shoshone-Paiute and Coeur d’Alene Tribes, the Shoshone-Bannock Tribes remain focused on their vision and priorities. In previous years, the Fort Hall Business Council extended an invitation to the Shoshone-Paiute Tribes to partner on the Mountain Home project, offering shared ownership and benefits. That offer was respectfully declined.
“We recognize that each Tribe must determine its own path to economic development,” said Chairman Tendoy. “For us, this project is about more than business, it’s about reclaiming a presence in our ancestral lands and creating opportunities for our citizens and our neighbors.”
The Shoshone-Bannock Tribes acknowledge the challenges many Tribal Nations face in accessing the infrastructure, funding, and opportunities necessary for long-term prosperity. In that spirit, the Tribes remain committed to respectful collaboration and to solutions that uplift Native communities across the region.
With determination and a clear plan, the Shoshone-Bannock Tribes are confident that the Mountain Home Economic Development Project will catalyze positive change—economically, culturally, and socially—for decades to come.
Ryan Shiner
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ)
An Eldon woman was seriously injured in a crash on Thursday in Miller County, according to a crash report from the Missouri State Highway Patrol.
The report states that a 2008 Chevrolet Cobalt – driven by a 29-year-old Eldon woman – was heading westbound on Business 54 near Katelyn Drive when the vehicle hydroplaned and went off the right side of the road.
The Chevrolet came back to the roadway, crossed the center line and collided with a 2021 Chrysler Pacifica – driven by a 54-year-old Eldon woman – that was heading in the other direction, the report says.
The Chrysler then went off the right side of its lane, the report says. The Chevrolet then came back to the westbound lane and hit a 1993 Oldsmobile 98 that was driven by a 20-year-old Ashland man, the report says.
The 54-year-old woman had serious injuries and was brought to Lake Regional Hospital by ambulance, the report says. The 29-year-old woman had minor injuries and was brought to St. Mary’s Hospital in Jefferson City, the report says. All three drivers were wearing seatbelts.
The Chevrolet was totaled, while the Chrysler had extensive damage and the Oldsmobile had minor damage, the report says.
MSHP reports do not name those involved in crashes.
KTVZ News Team
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Shepherd’s House Ministries says it has lost a large portion of its funding, but plans to make it up with an online campaign.
The federal movement has cut 17% of their funding for food.
To fill the gap, the shelter is launching a section on their website called “A Place at the Table.” It’s their goal to make up that percent of their funding between now and June.
Every meal the shelter gives out costs them $3, and they provide over 400 meals a day.
