Local businesses participate in Women’s Expo

KYMA on May 10, 2025

Dillon Fuhrman

YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA, KECY) – Residents across Yuma County attended the annual Women’s Expo Saturday morning.

The event, hosted by the Yuma Territorial Charter Chapter of the American Business Women’s Association (ABWA), started at 8:00 a.m. in the Yuma Civic Center.

Local businesses and organizations, such as Onvida Health and Shear Skills School of Cosmetology, participated in the annual event.

Cathy Hansen, President of the ABWA Yuma Chapter, explains the importance of the expo saying, “In a rural community, there are not as many options for education and equipping and access to tools, you know, that can further you and help you along…We do all that and try to help women get better equipped to build their business and grow.”

During the event, there was a fashion show, gift raffles, food, and the first 200 people who attended the event got a swag bag.

The expo lasted until 2:00 p.m.

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Local flower shops share tariff impacts ahead of Mothers Day Weekend

KEYT on May 10, 2025

Andie Lopez Bornet

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. – Mother’s Day is one of the busiest times of the year for florists and flower shops.

“It’s been huge. Yesterday was so busy, and today—along with Mother’s Day—it’s actually Mexican Mother’s Day, so we’re extra busy. It’s our busiest day of the year,” said Westerlay Orchids showroom manager Virginia Hayes.

Family-owned flower shop Lily’s Flowers and Fruity Florets said they’ve been seeing a surge in orders since the middle of the week.

“Since Wednesday, we’ve been doing about 80 to 90 orders every day, so yeah, the influx for Mother’s Day gets a lot bigger,” said Ismael Contreras, manager at Lily’s Flowers and Fruity Florets.

Flower shoppers may face higher prices this Mother’s Day due to ongoing tariffs enacted during the Trump administration.

According to Money Talks News, 80% of flowers purchased in the U.S. are grown outside the country.

“Peonies, orchids, and stuff that get imported from somewhere more tropical,” said Contreras.

At Westerlay Orchids, however, tariffs haven’t impacted prices.

“We’re very lucky—not at all,” said Hayes. “Actually, all of our orchids are raised here. We grow everything in our greenhouses in Carpinteria; we have three facilities here, so the tariffs don’t affect anything. We are not raising prices—we’ve held our prices for a few years now.”

While flower prices have risen at some shops, that hasn’t stopped shoppers from buying blooms this Mother’s Day.

“The roses that we usually get are from Ecuador, so those have gone up,” said Contreras. “They’ve noticed—especially the customers who come more often. They’re like, ‘Oh, my dozen roses used to be $55, now they’re $65.’”

Lily’s Flowers and Fruity Florets will be open on Sunday for Mother’s Day.

Westerlay Orchids will be closed for the holiday.

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Hundreds run and walk to support mental health and non-profits

KIFI on May 10, 2025

Noah Farley

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) — May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and Rehabilitative Health Services held its 10th annual Hustle Mental Health charity 5K Saturday morning.

Hundreds of people gathered at the start line at Snake River Landing. Participants ran and walked to support mental health and local non-profits.

“We raised almost $15,000 this year,” said Rehabilitative Health Services CEO, Devere Hunt. “We’ve raised over those ten years, $101,000. It’s been a great activity, and I think we’ve been able to help the community and help the stigma with mental health.”

The funds from this year’s 5K go towards the People in Need Coalition (PINC), a service that provides almost 2,000 free meals each week to those in need.

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YWCA Health Fair brings free health resources

KVIA on May 10, 2025

Olivia Vara

EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso families attended the Spring Health Fair this Saturday at the YWCA’s Katharine White Harvey Branch.

The free event started at 9 AM this morning and offered a variety of activities for all ages.

Attendees gained access to Zumba, yoga, gymnastics, dance, and martial arts classes at no cost.

Over 30 community organizations were present to share health and social resources.

The event also featured food trucks, children’s activities, and raffle prizes including a YWCA gym membership and a pool party.

The health fair aimed to increase access to wellness opportunities and local support services within the community.

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Santa Maria Police investigating fatal stabbing from Friday morning

KEYT on May 10, 2025

Caleb Nguyen

SANTA MARIA, Calif. – The Santa Maria Police Department is investigating a fatal stabbing that happened Friday morning just before 11:00 a.m. at the 1700 block of Rio Vista.

SMPD officers found a 63-year-old man and took him into custody as a suspect. This came after finding a 44-year-old woman with multiple injuries at the scene.

The woman was later helped to Marian Regional Medical Center, where she unfortunately died from her injuries.

The investigation remains ongoing.

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Car crash over the side of Highway 1 turns into brush fire in Lompoc early Saturday

KEYT on May 10, 2025

Caleb Nguyen

LOMPOC, Calif. – Santa Barbara County Fire personnel found a car that went over the side of Highway 1 near Lompoc that turned into a brush fire just after 2:30 a.m. Saturday.

SBCFD members knocked down the fire at a quarter acre at 3:15 a.m. and began searching for potential victims within the thick brush.

The sedan went 50 feet off the side of the road and closed one lane of Highway 1 after the search, during which SBCFD crews were unable to find any potential victims from the crash.

SBCFD members helped extinguish hot spots until 6:00 a.m. and the California Highway Patrol is investigating any potential owners of the car.

The cause of the crash and subsequent fire are under investigation.

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Motorcycle safety Month: Experts offer advice on staying protected while riding 

News-Press NOW on May 10, 2025

Jenna Wilson

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Spring and summer are peak seasons for motorcycle riders, and safety experts are urging all drivers to stay alert and share the road responsibly. 

Experts say a key rule to ensure safety is for drivers to slow down, pay attention, and look twice for motorcyclists when changing lanes or entering a roadway. 

In addition, motorcyclists are also responsible and are encouraged to wear proper safety gear, ride at an appropriate speed and never ride impaired. 

“Being a motorcycle rider, it’s exhilarating and fun, but we need to make sure that we are safe, that we’re adhering to the laws and watching our speed,†said Frank Till with the St. Joseph Safety Council.  

According to the Missouri Department of Transportation, although total roadway fatalities declined, motorcyclist deaths reached a record high in Missouri. Early data shows, 175 motorcyclists lost their lives on Missouri roads in 2023—a 14% rise from the 153 fatalities reported in 2022. 

MoDOT suggests that the rise in motorcyclist fatalities may be linked to the repeal of the universal helmet law, as well as a significant number of riders operating without proper licenses. 

“I can’t emphasize enough how critical it is to wear DOT-approved helmets while riding,†said Till. “As motorcyclists, we always have to take extra precautions because our lives are on the line and we don’t have the same protection. Cars are designed to absorb impact in a crash, but on a motorcycle, you’re completely exposed.â€Â 

Key safety tips for motorists include checking mirrors for motorcycles before changing lanes or navigating intersections. 

Till emphasized that the responsibility for improving safety lies with both drivers and motorcyclists, urging all motorists to remember the phrase: “Look Twice, Save a Life.†

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Temperatures continue to rise around Coachella Valley as Summer approaches

KESQ on May 10, 2025

Tori King

PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) — Saturday is shaping up to be the hottest day of the year so far, with inland valley temperatures running 20-25 degrees above average. This heat is courtesy of a strengthening ridge of high pressure, which will peak in intensity tonight and Saturday.

For weather coverage throughout the day click here.

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Report finds Missouri ranks in top ten states with most off-road vehicle deaths

KMIZ on May 10, 2025

Marie Moyer

COLUMBIA Mo. (KMIZ)

Since the beginning of May, the Missouri State Highway Patrol reported three utility task vehicle crashes. All three happened in the first weekend of the month.

One crash killed a Westphalia man. Another crash seriously injured a 16-year-old girl from O’Fallon. The most recent incident occurred in Pettis County, resulting in a man and a woman being seriously injured. All three crash reports state that the vehicle was flipped or overturned, and the occupants were not wearing seatbelts.

According to the Consumer Federation of America, Missouri ranked first in the nation for the most UTV and ROV deaths in 2022 and 2023, respectively. Missouri ranked 12th in the nation for the most ATV deaths. The reports also found that, across the board, most incidents were single-vehicle rollover crashes on roads with people not wearing helmets. The most common age of death was under 15 years old.

The CFA also found that in 2022 and 2023, the month with the most crashes involving off-road vehicles was July; however, numbers started picking up in April.

For ATVs, Missouri State Highway Patrol helmets are required for drivers under 18 years old. Show-Me Farm Safety also recommends wearing proper safety gear like gloves, boots and thick layers.

ATVs also require a visible bicycle safety flag, a proper muffler to manage noise and a spark arrester to prevent fires.

A license or permit is required to drive an off-road vehicle on the highway.

When accessing off-road trails at a Missouri State Park, riders are required to buy a permit before driving on the dirt trails.

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New details on ISP crash suspect

KIFI on May 10, 2025

Phillip Willis

UPDATE MONDAY, MAY 12, 4:53 p.m. —

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) — Idaho Falls resident, Lucas James, was arrested by the Idaho Falls Police Department SWAT team on Saturday.

The 40-year-old man’s charges include having illegal drugs. Methamphetamine and three loaded guns were found in his car.

After an investigation, ISP found James has a criminal history with narcotics dating back to at least 2002.

James will have his first court appearance for this case Tuesday.

Court documents say one trooper tried to stop the pursuit, but was not able to because “someone else was talking on the radio.” Another sergeant called the chase off just as the crash happened.

UPDATE SUNDAY, MAY 11, 5:18 p.m.—

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) — A witness Local News 8 spoke with said he and his family were at one of the red lights when the crash happened.

He said he was impressed when only seconds after the crash, he saw the ISP trooper jump out of his car to help the person in the other vehicle. The witness says he’s very happy nobody was badly hurt.

UPDATE SATURDAY, MAY 10, 7:26 p.m.—

IDAHO FALLS (KIFI) — The man involved in last night’s Idaho State Police pursuit has been arrested by the IFPD SWAT team.

The wanted man involved has been identified as a 40-year-old Idaho Falls resident, Lucas James.

Lucas James: Booking photo courtesy Bonneville County Jail

James was at a home at the 1700 block of Burlwood Drive.

James was peacefully taken into custody around 5:30 Saturday night after the SWAT team approached the home with a Bearcat.

When officers started making announcements, James tried to escape out of a back door.

He is facing multiple charges from the Idaho State Police: Felony Eluding, Felon in possession of a firearm x3, Felony Possession of a controlled substance, and misdemeanor possession of Drug Paraphernalia.

(The following information is from a press release from Jessica Clements, the Public Information Officer of the Idaho Falls Police Department)

UPDATE Saturday, May 10, 1:48 p.m—

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) – Idaho State Police has released more information about a high speed chase that ended in a crash in Idaho Falls Friday night. ISP says the chase started when a trooper saw a car associated with a felony warrant. Police tried to stop the suspect with spike strips several times, but were not successful.

During the chase, a trooper crashed into an uninvolved car. ISP says both people in the crash had minor injuries—nothing life-threatening.

The suspect who was being chased was not caught, and he remains at large. The Bonneville County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the crash.

ORIGINAL—

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI)—A high-speed chase came to a crashing halt Friday night, when an Idaho State Police car collided with another vehicle in Idaho Falls. The crash happened around 10:20 p.m. at the intersection of 17th and Pancheri.

An ambulance was observed leaving the scene with occupants. It’s unknown at this time who was onboard. The condition of the state trooper and the other driver are unknown.

The chase and crash lit up social media. Members of the Facebook group “Life in Idaho Falls” reported seeing law enforcement officers chasing a white vehicle through west Idaho Falls headed toward town. One member of the group who witnessed the crash said the vehicle being chased got away, but Local News 8 has not been able to confirm this.

At the scene of the crash, Local News 8 met Leighton Johnson, who witnessed police cars involved in the response.

“As I was getting off of work, I pulled onto the Pancheri bridge, and I had a cop coming from South Colorado… as I took a right turn, there was another cop in that left turn lane,” Leighton said.

“He pulls all the way around, bloops me, turns on his lights, and speeds up towards the highway… then I see two more cops coming down from Broadway with their lights on, going 60 mph.

They go past me, and I’m pretty sure they turn onto Pancheri. I’m pretty sure they they figured out [the state trooper] crashed over here, but the highway ones, I’d guess they come through downtown- kind of all ended up right here.

I just saw, I don’t know, maybe six… seven cops, all going different ways. I then went back onto Pancheri, saw an ambulance coming past me near Skyline. I drove around a little bit more, figured out from my parents that the crash happened right here,” Leighton said.

Jessica Clements with Idaho Falls Police tells Local News 8 that Idaho State Police is investigating the high-speed chase and Bonneville County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the crash. Idaho State Police says a press release will be coming soon. We are still awaiting a response from the Sheriff’s Office.

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