$10K donation presented to support Palm Springs recovery after bombing

KESQ on May 28, 2025

Luis Avila

PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – It’s been over a week since a bombing shook Palm Springs, damaging buildings and disrupting lives. But even in the aftermath, hope has continued to carry the community forward.

On Tuesday, The Old Las Palmas Neighborhood Organization presented a $10,000 check to help fund property repairs not covered by insurance.

For Paul Mahoney, president of the organization, it was a no brainer.

“When this happened, we just felt like we needed to step up and do something. A lot of people that own these buildings here, own businesses here, they’re our neighbors, they’re our friends.”

Paul Mahoney, Old Las Palmas Neighborhood Organization president

Among the businesses pitching in to the cause is EIGHT4NINE Restaurant and Lounge. Willie Rhine, co-owner, says he’s grateful to be able to lend a helping hand.

“I think it’s absolutely crucial that we do whatever we can to support each other, especially at times of need and which this definitely was.”

Willie Rhine, EIGHT4NINE Restaurant and Lounge co-owner

But support didn’t just end there. Sunrise Rotary presented another $2,400 check.

The Rebuild Palm Springs community fundraiser has surpassed its initial goal of $100,000 and is now working to hit $250,000 because of the growing need.

For information on how you can help, click here.

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City of St. Joseph working to address derelict homes  

News-Press NOW on May 28, 2025

Chris Fortune

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Local officials are working to tackle blight in St. Joseph by addressing abandoned and condemned homes.

City of St. Joseph leaders met with the Buchanan County Commission in late April to discuss derelict homes and have explored ideas to handle the issue. A special tax bill is still in the works but would go further to penalize property owners who don’t adhere to code enforcement.

“If we come out as a city and have to notice you for that violation, and you failed to react to that notice and don’t cure the violation, then the city will come out and perform an abatement on your property,” Planning & Community Development Director Clint Thompson said.

Property maintenance inspectors enforce code violations on private property in categories such as weed growth, trash and dangerous buildings.

“We will then bill you after that abatement is performed, and then if you do not pay that fee for that service, then we place what we call a special assessment on your property,” Thompson said.

The City of St. Joseph is working with Buchanan County to have the special tax bill certified to the county at the end of August each year.

“That will give the county enough time to be able to place that special tax assessment on the individual property,” Thompson said. “And then when you pay your property taxes, that amount will be due at such time.”

Thompson said the county and city are working together to improve the community appearance of St. Joseph. The city recently finished a community survey, and officials found that residents felt they could do a better job at code enforcement.

“This is one way, I think, that we can improve the effectiveness of our code enforcement department and see the area and some blighted areas improve because of this compliance mechanism,” he said.

Both the county and city will work to identify and certify the costs for each individual property with the code violations.

“The city and county partner on a lot of different efforts,” Thompson said. “This was a way that we thought we could move the needle and ensure that the two entities are working together.”

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Watch: Officials speak about dissolving CRRUA

KVIA on May 28, 2025

Olivia Vara

EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The City of Sunland Park held a press conference earlier today.

This event served as a discussion on the termination of the Joint Powers Agreement that established the Camino Real Regional Utility Authority (CRRUA).

At today’s meeting, Sunland Park requested that city council allocate $1.2 million from city funds to continue supporting the community’s water and wastewater services.

The ask follows Doña Ana County’s and Sunland Park’s separation from CRRUA after the county terminated the contract with the city.

Mayor Javier Perea and City Manager Mario Juarez-Infante led today’s meeting which aimed to clarify Sunland Park’s position.

The city said the ask of $1.2 million would be set aside to clean and restore the 3 sediment tanks in Sunland Park that have not been cleaned in years and have led to these water quality issues. 

The city said that over 80% of CRRUA service customers are residents of Sunland Park. 

This meeting followed Doña Ana County’s decision to begin dissolution from CRRUA.

The Board of County Commissioners had stated last Tuesday that CRRUA will continue managing operations during the transition period.

As of today, Doña Ana county and Sunland Park have launched a phone line and online form for CRRUA customers to report water issues.

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Four people injured in Highway 91 accident

KIFI on May 28, 2025

Curtis Jackson

FORT HALL, Idaho (KIFI) – Four people were injured in a two-car crash on Tuesday on the Fort Hall reservation.

According to the Shoban Tribal Office of Emergency Management, it happened at the intersection of US Highway 91 and Truchot Road around 3 p.m. on May 27, 2025. Traffic on the highway and railroad tracks were shut down for nearly an hour.

One vehicle ended up landing on the railroad tracks.

Courtesy: ShoBan Tribal Office of Emergency Management

One person was flown to Portneuf Medical Center by helicopter. Three other was taken by ambulance to the hospital.

The cause of the accident is under investigation.

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Small Business Resource Fair returns to San Luis, Arizona

KYMA on May 28, 2025

Dillon Fuhrman

SAN LUIS, Ariz. (KYMA, KECY) – The City of San Luis’ Economic Development Department is hosting the Second Annual Small Business Resource Fair this week.

The fair, taking place Thursday, May 29, from 3:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. at the Cesar Chavez Cultural Center, is for “local entrepreneurs, small business owners and aspiring business professionals to connect, collaborate, and grow,” according to a press release.

During the event, the City says they will present the “first graduating class of the Fuerza Local San Luis Business Accelerator Program.”

“The Small Business Resource Fair is a cornerstone initiative to strengthen our local economy by empowering business leaders with the tools and support they need to thrive,” said Armando Esparza, Director of Economic Development and Government and Foreign Affairs. “This year’s event is even more special as we celebrate the success of our Fuerza Local graduates a true example of our community’s entrepreneurial spirit in action.”

The fair is free and open to the public. To learn more about the event, click here.

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ABC-7 at 4: El Paso Youth Jazz Ensemble to host free summer camp

KVIA on May 28, 2025

Nichole Gomez

El Paso, TX (KVIA-TV)—In mid—June, the El Paso Youth Jazz Ensemble is hosting a free summer camp for students ages 12-18. The camp will feature professional musicians, teachers from New York City, Denver, and Austin, and local renowned jazz musicians. You can find more information here: http://www.epyouthjazz.org/

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Rape charges upgraded on local man

News-Press NOW on May 28, 2025

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ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — A St. Joseph man accused of rape had his charges upgraded by the Buchanan County Prosecuting Attorney.

Aaron Dowis was charged with second-degree rape earlier this year. In December, 2024, Dowis allegedly took a job interview candidate to an unoccupied office at Mosaic Regional Medical Center and sexually assaulted her.

Dowis was charged with the second-degree rape or attempted rape. He was released on a $25,000 cash bond.

After a series of preliminary hearings were delayed and rescheduled, the charges were upgraded to first-degree rape due to the use of forcible compulsion.

No arraignment or hearings have been scheduled on the upgraded charges.

With the enhanced charges and under RSMo Section 566.030, Dowis now faces felony charges of life imprisonment or over five years in prison.

Before the upgraded charges, Dowis had a preliminary hearing scheduled at 11 a.m. on Friday, May 30.

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Imperial Valley health provider encourages community to take action on asthma and allergies

KYMA on May 28, 2025

Abraham Retana

IMPERIAL COUNTY, Calif. (KYMA, KECY) – As Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month is wrapping up, an Imperial Valley health provider encourages the community to take action.

The Imperial Valley Healthcare District (IVHD) says climate change and longer growing seasons have led to increased pollen levels and extended allergy seasons in the Valley, especially affecting children with respiratory issues.

“Kids that already have been diagnosed with asthma…they have controlled medications they can take everyday to try to prevent symptoms, and if they are already experiencing symptoms, they use their rescue medication, which are the inhalators,” Lwbba Chait, an IVHD Pediatrician, said.

To reduce the risk of asthma, the IVHD recommends to monitor the air quality, plan outdoor activities for late afternoon, keep windows closed and pay close attention to any of the symptoms.

“Usually cough, also you can hear noises in their chest when it’s escalating to more severe problems. They may have difficulty breathing, shortness of air, chest pain. Those are usually severe symptoms so by that time usually we will be taking patients to the ER,” explained Chait.

Anyone diagnosed with asthma or allergy should follow-up with a primary doctor to receive the right treatment.

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Imperial Valley SBDC launches bilingual financial literacy book for kids

KYMA on May 28, 2025

Adrik Vargas

EL CENTRO, Calif. (KYMA, KECY) – Kids in Imperial County now have a fun new way to learn about money, thanks to a new bilingual coloring and activity book launched by the Imperial Valley Small Business Development Center (SBDC).

The book is part of the SBDC’s broader summer effort to boost financial literacy and spark interest in entrepreneurship, also including QuickBooks classes offered in English and Spanish, and startup game nights for teens, offered in English and Spanish.

“We’re hoping this book really opens the door to those broader conversations that children can have with their parents, and even explore entrepreneurship,” said Viridiana Rosales-Trujillo of the SBDC. “Maybe they have that little bug to create a business of their own…this is a fun way for them to explore.”

The book’s artwork was created by Daniel Belzagy Velarde, a graphic design intern from Imperial Valley College. After proving himself designing flyers and social media content, staff gave him creative freedom with the book.

“To have him intern at our office and create something that is now giving back to the community…is a great way to show young artists they can create something meaningful,” Rosales-Trujillo said.

“They gave me the opportunity to do what I love,” said Velarde. “Since it’s for kids, I was thinking of a lot of round shapes and slightly sharp shapes to make it pop.”

With creativity and community at the core, the SBDC hopes to inspire the next generation, one colorful lesson at a time.

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ABC-7 at 4: El Paso Locomotive FC Host Colorado Springs Switchbacks

KVIA on May 28, 2025

Nichole Gomez

El Paso, TX (KVIA-TV)- El Paso Locomotive FC host Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC to open the USL Championship Season. Ricky Ruiz gives ABC-7 a preview of the match.

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