Twice is not the charm: Man who previously eluded police arrested in Idaho Falls

KIFI on May 14, 2025

Phillip Willis

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) — Police arrested 26-year-old Trevor Jenkins of Bonneville County Tuesday night after he previously eluded officers.

Around 9:20 PM Tuesday, police patrolling the area of Hoopes Avenue and S Woodruff Ave. spotted a green Lexus RX, which they recognized as a vehicle that had eluded an officer days before. After running the license plate, the officers discovered that it was a fictitious plate, according to the Idaho Falls Police Department (IFPD).

While traveling southbound on Hoopes Ave, the officer attempted to initiate a traffic stop on the vehicle, but Jenkins reportedly fled, accelerating around other drivers. Traveling in the opposite direction, a second officer activated his patrol lights, but the Lexus swerved around his patrol car, clipping it and severing a wheel from the axle of the patrol vehicle.

The collision caused the Lexus to spin around. Once it came to a stop, Jenkins reportedly tried to flee again, according to police. The first officer then used his patrol car to block Jenkins’ Lexus, while a third officer positioned their vehicle on the other side, effectively pinning it between the two cars, say police.

Jenkin’s Lexus, seen pinned by Idaho Falls Police vehicles. Photo by Codee Clap.

Police say the 26-year-old then climbed out of his window and tried to flee on foot, but was apprehended a short distance away. Jenkins was found in possession of a fentanyl “dirty thirty” pill and drug paraphernalia, according to IFPD.

Jenkins admitted to eluding police in the same vehicle the week before, on May 7th, when an officer observed the same Lexus fail to stop before turning onto 1st Street, according to IFPD. Police say the patrol car attempted to pull the Lexus over, but the driver refused to stop. Eventually, the officer ended the pursuit due to safety concerns.

The arresting officers were in the area the night of May 13th, furthering the investigation of the previous incident.

Jenkins was arrested for two outstanding warrants: a Parole Violation Warrant and a Failure to Appear Warrant. He faces two counts of felony eluding or attempting to elude a police officer, felony possession of a controlled substance, misdemeanor possession of drug paraphernalia, and misdemeanor resisting or obstructing police officers.

The 26-year-old has been booked into the Bonneville County Jail ahead of his preliminary hearing. All suspects are assumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

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Water main break forces ramp closure in the south end

News-Press NOW on May 14, 2025

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ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The southbound off ramp from Interstate 229 to Atchison and Sixth streets is closed due to a water main break.

Missouri American Water is working with the Missouri Department of Transportation to make necessary repairs.

Motorists can still use the ramp to access U.S. Route 59.

Missouri American Water expects to complete repairs and reopen the roadway on the evening of Friday, May 16.

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Demolition permit issued Tuesday for rest of Columbia recycling facility damaged by tornado

KMIZ on May 14, 2025

Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ)

A demolition permit was issued on Tuesday for the storm-damaged recycling facility in Columbia, according to city filings.

The permit was applied for on May 8 for the facility, which was destroyed by an EF-1 tornado on April 20. The damage resulted in the city temporarily suspending regular curbside recycling pickup, as well as its drop-off centers.

The city began curbside pickup at the end of last month, though it will still be brought to the landfill. A city utilities spokesperson told ABC 17 News that it would continue pickup to help residents “maintain the habit” of curbside recycling.

The permit expires on Nov. 9.

The storm had resulted in the city issuing its second emergency declaration in the past 15 years. 

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Mostly clear Thursday, tracking a cooling trend

KEYT on May 14, 2025

Andie Lopez Bornet

Winds have died down Wednesday and brought mostly clear skies through the region. Thursday will be the warmest day of the rest of the work week, before a cooling trend arrives on Friday. First Alert Weather is tracking a very weak trough of low pressure that will make its way to the Central Coast and LA areas. Onshore Flow strengthens on Thursday as well, so it expect some gloomy and cooler temperatures as we head into our late Thursday evening, when temperatures drop.

Winds are expected to stay on the calmer side for the next couple of days with occasional sundowner breezes depending on your microclimate. Temperatures on Thursday will be in the high 60s close to 70s and for the inland areas, temperatures will be in the 80s, Thursday will definitely be one of the days where it’s warm in the sun and cold in the shade, so keep a light jacket handy.

By Friday, the cooling trend deepens and mostly cloudy skies are expected. There is a small chance of afternoon clear skies closer to the coasts, but models are showing a small chance currently. Saturday will be the coldest day of the cooling trend. With the trough and onshore flow, the marine layer is expected to be dense enough to produce light mist and drizzle. Plan for gloomy and wet conditions on Saturday.

Through the weekend, temperatures will be 5-15 degrees below average for this time of year. As we head into our work week next week, we’re tracking a warming trend that will last a few days.

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Missouri Senate uses rare move to approve abortion ballot measure, sick leave repeal

KMIZ on May 14, 2025

Matthew Sanders

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ)

Missouri Senate Republicans opted for a rarely used procedural measure Wednesday to stop debate and force votes on a ballot measure that would repeal Amendment 3, which enshrined abortion rights in the state constitution, and a bill to repeal voter-approved sick leave requirements.

Republican leaders put forward a “previous question” motion to end debate late Wednesday afternoon on the abortion question and a repeal of Proposition A — a move last used in 2020. The motion was approved 22-11 and forced a vote on HJR 73, which has already been approved by the House.

After approving HJR 73, the Senate then forced a vote on a bill to repeal a voter-approved requirement that employers provide workers with paid sick leave. The Senate immediately adjourned after approving the bill.

The sick leave measure now goes to the governor for his signature after passing the Senate with support from the Republican supermajority. The abortion measure will appear on next year’s ballot.

State Sen. Stephen Webber (D-Columbia) voted against both measures. He was also a major player in Democratic efforts during the session to block a vote on the abortion bill and Proposition A repeal. Those efforts failed Wednesday with the previous question, also called the “nuclear option,” twice.

Yelling broke out from protesters in the Senate gallery after the vote on HJR 73. The Senate leader then instructed the sergeant-at-arms to clear the gallery. The Senate then took up the bill on sick leave, again using the previous question.

Voters approved Amendment 3, which established a right to “reproductive rights,” in November 2024. Republicans in the General Assembly maintain that voters were tricked by the ballot question’s language.

They also approved Proposition A, which increased the state’s minimum wage and instituted a requirement that employers provide workers with paid sick leave.

The repeal includes an emergency clause to make it take effect immediately.

Planned Parenthood is organizing a noon rally outside the Capitol to protest the abortion vote.

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Bend Municipal Airport receives $2.14 million federal grant for taxi lanes rehabilitation

KTVZ on May 14, 2025

Barney Lerten

(Update: More comments from Bend Airport Manager Tracy Williams)

WASHINGTON (KTVZ) – Oregon lawmakers announced Wednesday that seven Oregon airports, including the Bend Municipal Airport, have secured about $22.7 million combined in federal grants for infrastructure improvements to taxiways, drainage, snow removal equipment and more.

“These federal investments to modernize and improve airports large and small throughout our state benefit Oregonians relying on these facilities for their communities’ economic health and for everybody’s safety during wildfires and other emergencies,” Senator Ron Wyden said. “I’m gratified these resources are heading to Oregon, and I’ll keep battling to provide similar funds for airports all across our state.”

“Oregon’s regional airports serve as vital hubs for our communities, including supporting local businesses and providing essential lifelines during natural disasters,” Senator Jeff Merkley said. “This federal funding will allow several Oregon regional airports to tackle important projects like expanding taxiways, construction projects, and new equipment. I’ll continue to fight to ensure Oregon has the resources for safe and efficient travels for the folks who rely on Oregon’s airports.” 

“I’m pleased to see that airports in NW Oregon and across the state are receiving federal investments to improve the reliability of our transportation system,” said Rep. Bonamici. “Because of these modernization projects, Oregonians and anyone traveling to our beautiful state for business or pleasure will be safer. I will continue to advocate for other important transportation and infrastructure projects that will help Oregonians and the Oregon economy thrive.”

“Airports are vital infrastructure for our communities—supporting local economies, emergency response, and everyday travel for Oregonians,” said Rep. Val Hoyle. “I’m proud to see federal investments coming to Eugene and Corvallis to improve safety, modernize facilities, and prepare these airports for future growth. These upgrades will make a real difference for our region, and I’ll keep fighting for resources that strengthen our transportation and infrastructure.”

“I’m glad to see these federal investments coming to airports across Oregon,” said Rep. Salinas. “Modernizing and improving Oregon’s airport infrastructure is critical to the safety and economic growth of communities both large and small. I’ll keep fighting to deliver the resources that Oregonians need and deserve.”

“It’s important to me that as people come in and out of our beautiful state that we give them the best possible experience,” said Rep. Janelle Bynum. “This funding provides the resources to do just that, improving safety and reliability and helping Oregon airports modernize and grow. I was ecstatic to see this announcement, and I’ll always fight for projects that improve Oregonians’ quality of life.”

“Investing in our airports means investing in the safety, connectivity, and economic strength of our communities,” said Rep. Dexter. “I’m thrilled that more than $15 million is headed to PDX. This funding—fueled by the Biden Administration’s historic infrastructure investments—is a clear example of what it looks like when the federal government shows up for local communities.” 

The $22.7 million in airport improvement grants from the Federal Aviation Administration will be distributed as follows:

$15.22 million to the Port of Portland for Portland International Airport to rebuild 2,700 feet of the existing paved taxiway A pavement that’s reached the end of its useful life.

$3.14 million to the Port of Portland for Hillsboro Airport to build a new 1,300-foot taxiway K to reduce delays and accommodate more aircraft operations.

$2.14 million to Bend Municipal Airport to rehabilitate 12,000 feet of the existing southwest, northwest, and west taxi lanes pavement to extend their useful lives.

$1.66 million for Eugene’s Mahlon Sweet Airport to build new airfield drainage for wetland mitigation to bring the airport into conformity with current standards.

$261,938 for Corvallis Municipal Airport to build a new 1,100-foot taxi lane to provide airfield access to a non-exclusive hangar development area to bring the airport into conformity with current standards.

$215,000 for Burns Municipal Airport to acquire snow removal equipment.

$76,000 to Joseph State Airport to reseal 5,210 feet of existing Runway 15/33 pavement and joints to extend its useful life. This project reseals 6,990 feet of the existing Taxiway A pavement and joints to extend its useful life.

“Reconstructing and adding taxiways at PDX and Hillsboro Airport is vital to maintaining the transportation system that our region relies on,” said Curtis Robinhold, Executive Director of the Port of Portland. “We appreciate the continued support of Senators Wyden and Merkley on projects that help to ensure safe and efficient operations at our airports.”

“Funding for this important airport capital improvement project will support asphalt patching, crack sealing and repair, surface sealing, and new painted striping on paved surfaces at the Bend Municipal Airport,” said Airport Manager Tracy Williams.

Williams told KTVZ News on Wednesday that the funds were anticipated.

“Each July, I travel to Washington D.C., meet with the Representatives on the Hill,  thank them for their support, provide an update on projects they supported, and make any ask if necessary. Merkley, Wyden, and Chavez-DeRemer have always been strong advocates.  I put in a call, but have not met Bynum yet. She’s on my radar!

“The grant will cover 95% of the total project,” Williams said. “Some of the work will begin late summer 2025.”

Williams also told us that the airport’s new control tower “is coming along nicely (slight delays outside our control) and should be substantially complete by the end of this year.”

“On behalf of the City of Burns and the Burns Municipal Airport, we sincerely appreciate the recent grant awarded by the Federal Aviation Administration for the acquisition of essential snow removal equipment,” said City Manager Judy Erwin. “This funding will significantly enhance our operational capabilities during the winter season, ensuring safer and more reliable service for all airport users. The support from the FAA continues to be instrumental in maintaining and improving the safety and efficiency of our airport infrastructure. This equipment will allow us to better serve general aviation, emergency services, and regional operations, especially during severe weather conditions.

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Traffic Alert: Railroad Crossing Replacement on Anderson Street in Idaho Falls begins Wednesday

KIFI on May 14, 2025

News Team

The following is a press release from the City of Idaho Falls:

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) — The Union Pacific Railroad will be replacing the railroad crossing on Anderson Street between Holmes Avenue and N. Boulevard in Idaho Falls.

Beginning May 14, Anderson Street from Holmes Avenue to N. Boulevard will be closed to through traffic to complete the work. Business access will remain open through the duration of the project. It’s anticipated that the road will be reopened by 5:00 p.m. May 16.

Drivers will need to seek alternative routes while the detour is in place. Please reduce speeds, obey posted traffic control signage, and watch for construction crews in the work zone.

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Papa Dan’s owner discusses rebuilding process over a year after devastating arson fire

KESQ on May 14, 2025

Tori King

PALM DESERT, Calif. (KESQ) – Papa Dan’s is set to open back up, a little over a year after a devastating arson fire that destroyed a row of businesses in Palm Desert.

The restaurant has been part of Palm Desert for more than 40 years.

“I think I’m still in shock,” said Ira Mosley, the restaurant owner on the fateful morning the restaurant burned to the ground. News Chanel Three’s Tori King was the first one on the scene that day, and that’s where she met Mosley.

“I don’t think it’s really set in yet,” he told her. On the morning of April 14th 2024, Mosley, along with a crowd of horrified bystanders watched the beloved pizza restaurant was reduced to rubble. It had been a Palm Desert staple, serving customers for more than four decades, until the tragedy hit.

That day, Mosley swore to rebuild.

Since then, the shopping center has been leveled, and construction is on-going. The building’s framework is now standing, but the progress is slow.

But Papa Dan’s won’t be rebuilt in its old spot. Instead, its moving a few doors down. Still remaining in the same shopping center off Monterey and Country Club.Mosely gave News Channel 3 a behind the scenes look at the current progress as construction continues.

“This is where the patio is going to be,” said Mosley. “This will all have a block wall built around it because of the cars and parking lots.”Over the last 13 months Mosely has been planning, preparing, and progressing through red tape, construction delays, and permits to get this new building restaurant ready.

“It originally started out as a Jobs and Pools, and then it was a Wells Fargo,” said Mosley. “Then it was Curves Gym, but it’s never been a restaurant. I’m thrilled about a separate building, no neighbors, parking lot of my own, the visibility on Monterey.”

Mosely says the City of Palm Desert stepped in to help, providing him with a $200,000 dollar grant to resurrect the restaurant.

“These people have bent over backwards for me,” explained Mosely. “In everything that they’ve done, from permits, from inspections. I call for an inspection, they’re here the same day. I mean, I couldn’t ask for more.”And according to Thomas Soule, the city was more than happy to help.”We’ve also tried to be there to help him work through all the bumps in the road,” Soule explained. “As everybody knows, rebuilding building processes are complicated and unforeseen things happen, and so we wanted to be there to work hand in hand with him, to make sure that he could get through that process and get back up and running as quickly as possible.”

Mosely says the new space will be larger than the last, will include two kitchens, and a brand new bar, something the other location lacked. A majority of the original staff will also be returning to welcome back customers on opening day.

“All the weight staff is coming back,” said Mosley. “Almost all the kitchen staff is coming back. Almost all the front counter and delivery drivers are coming back. I didn’t want to leave this area, because this is geographically, the exact center of Palm Desert. And we’ve been here for 42 years. You know, it’s everybody comes here, it’s home, it’s home.

The construction continues, but Mosely says it will likely reopen in the late summer, making all of the work worth it in the end.

“I didn’t think I would do this at this 77,” said Mosely. “This is made for young people, not made for old people. Anyone can rebuild. How much effort you want to put in? It’s a lot of effort. And it’s finally going to be done soon.” News Channel 3 will continue checking in with Mosley for an official reopening date.

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Shelter-in-place near Liberty Grove Drive lifted following gas leak

KRDO on May 14, 2025

Celeste Springer

UPDATE 5:55 P.M.: The El Paso County Sheriff’s Office says the shelter-in-place has been lifted.

EL PASO COUNTY, Colo. (KRDO) – According to the El Paso County Sheriff’s Office (EPSO), the Falcon Fire Department has issued a shelter-in-place due to a gas leak near Liberty Grove Drive.

According to EPSO, the shelter-in-place covers a half-mile radius at Liberty Grove Drive and Londonderry Drive.

Details are limited at this time, but this article may be updated.

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City of Columbia to discuss new violence prevention office at Wednesday event at elementary school

KMIZ on May 14, 2025

Mitchell Kaminski

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ)

The City of Columbia is hosting its monthly Let’s Talk Local discussion on Wednesday, featuring Ward 3 Council Member Jacque Sample to talk about the city’s new Office of Violence Prevention.  

The discussion will take place in the Benton Elementary School cafeteria from 5:30-7 p.m. It’s the latest of a series of monthly “Let’s Talk Local” discussions that began in January. 

Wednesday’s discussion will feature D’Markus Thomas-Brown, who was named the Office of Violence Prevention administrator in March. According to the city, Brown will discuss the role the office will play in working with law enforcement and community partners to address community violence.

Ward 3 — which makes up a large portion of northeast Columbia — has seen a high volume of police traffic in recent years, especially in the areas of Ballenger Lane, Clark Lane and Rice Road. According to Columbia Police Department dispatch logs, police have been dispatched to Clark Lane 1087 times from Jan. 1-May 4, which includes six shots heard calls, five assault calls and two shots fired calls. 

During that same stretch there have been 45 calls to Rice Road, which includes three shots fired calls, while Ballenger Lane has seen 107 calls, including one shots fired call. 

One of the most recent incidents occurred on April 13,  when 23-year-old Joshua Abrams was arrested on suspicion of assault and weapons charges after officers responded to a shooting in the 4700 block of Clark Lane, where they found multiple shell casings. 

Police claim he fired multiple shots into the ground during an argument with his girlfriend in the 4700 block of Clark Lane on May 1. According to court documents, both Abrams and his girlfriend were intoxicated at the time, and Abrams had reportedly been drinking all day.A later press release from the CPD says Abrams is also believed to be involved in a separate shooting that happened last month in the 900 block of East Broadway.

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