QUESTION OF THE DAY: Should the GOP approve Trump’s legislative agenda despite increasing deficits?

KMIZ on May 21, 2025

Matthew Sanders

President Donald Trump gave an address to House Republicans on Tuesday in which he encouraged them to pass his sweeping legislative agenda, including a budget and massive tax cuts.

However, some in the GOP are holding out because of the implications for the nation’s debt. Trump’s budget, including the tax cuts, is projected to increase the annual deficit.

Lawmakers told reporters Tuesday that Trump’s message was simple — it’s time to get his legislative agenda passed or face the consequences. With a tight majority in the House, Republicans can’t afford defections.

Do you think House Republicans should approve Trump’s agenda? Let us know by voting in the poll.

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CHP: At least one dead after crash east of Hollister Airport

KION on May 21, 2025

Victor Guzman

HOLLISTER, Calif. (KION-TV) — The CHP confirms officers are investigating a deadly crash east of the Hollister Airport.

Dispatchers confirm to KION the crash happened just after 10 pm on Tuesday along Fallon and Scagliotti roads.

At least one person was killed, but the only additional information the CHP would provide is that the crash happened off-road and there was no impact to traffic at that time.

This is a developing story

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CIF-Central Section softball playoff quarterfinal results

KEYT on May 21, 2025

Mike Klan

CIF-CS Softball Quarterfinals:

Division 1:

Stockdale 5, St. Joseph 1

Division 2:

Garces Memorial 6, Lompoc 2

Division 3:

Wasco 3, Templeton 1

Liberty 1, Mission Prep 0

Pioneer Valley 10, Fowler 3 (PV at Kerman in semi on Thur).

Division 5:

Orcutt Academy 14, California City 0 (OA hosts Hoover in semi on Thur).

McLane 7, San Luis Obispo 0

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Coachella Valley Unified approves layoffs for dozens of teachers

KESQ on May 21, 2025

Joel Killam

THERMAL, Calif. (KESQ) — The Coachella Valley Unified School District board voted Tuesday night to approve layoffs for 82 employees and reduce hours for 17 others, as part of a sweeping effort to address a multimillion-dollar budget shortfall.

The decision follows a recommendation from an administrative law judge, who reviewed the district’s proposed reduction in force during a formal hearing last month. The layoffs are set to take effect June 30.

District officials say the cuts are necessary to help close a projected budget deficit of more than $50 million. The board initially approved a resolution in February to eliminate or reduce 262 classified positions, citing a lack of work and funding.

During Tuesday’s meeting, some voiced concerns about the impact the cuts could have on student services, including transportation, food services, and special education support.

“I understand there’s a budget crisis. I understand that,” one employee said during public comment. “But to cut so many hours from us… hours and months, it’s impossible.”

News Channel 3 will continue to follow this developing story.

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Bingham County coroner identifies pedestrian killed in minivan crash

KIFI on May 21, 2025

Curtis Jackson

UPDATE:

BLACKFOOT, Idaho (KIFI) — The name of the 47-year-old pedestrian killed in Tuesday’s minivan accident has been released. Bingham County Coroner James Roberts has identified the man as Chase Adams of Blackfoot, Idaho.

According to the Bingham County Sheriff’s Office, Adams died from his injuries after he was hit by a minivan driven by a juvenile boy.

The incident happened near 100 W and Mitchell Road (50 S). Deputies say a man stopped and performed CPR, and Adams was taken to Bingham Memorial Hospital, where he died from his injuries.

The incident is still under investigation.

ORIGINAL:

BLACKFOOT, Idaho (KIFI) – The Bingham County Sheriff’s Office said a pedestrian died from injuries after he was hit by a minivan.

The sheriff’s office said the accident happened around 6:45 p.m. in the area of 100 W and Mitchell Road (50 S). They said the minivan was driven by a juvenile boy when it struck a 47-year-old man on foot.

A man stopped and performed CPR, and was taken to Bingham Memorial Hospital, where he died from his injuries.

The sheriff’s office continues to investigate the accident.

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Bond to build new Shelley High School fails

KIFI on May 21, 2025

Curtis Jackson

BLACKFOOT, Idaho (KIFI) – Voters in the Shelley School District said no to building a new high school.

63 percent of voters were against the $78,640,000 bond. If it passed, it would have buildt a new high school, construct a new career technical education buildng and a new auditorium along with renovating and improving other school facilities in the district.

The proposed bond would cost taxpayers $423 per $100,000 of taxable assessed value per year.

View the election results for other races here.

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2 adults, 2 youths accused of breaking into vacant hospital in Mexico

KMIZ on May 21, 2025

Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ)

Two men and two teenaged juveniles were detained after they allegedly broke into the vacant hospital in Mexico, Missouri, on Friday night, according to a Tuesday press release from the Mexico Department of Public Safety.

The release says MPSD has been responding to the property at 620 East Monroe Street several times this month. The caretakers of the building have cameras installed and saw then men and youths on camera around 7:43 p.m. after an alert was sent, the release says.

Police later found Jarren Algiere, 32, of Hallsville, Connor Hardy, Jr., 18 of Columbia, and two more teenagers from Columbia. They were processed at MSPD and released, the release says.

Charges have not appeared on Casenet.

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2 men seriously injured after woman accidentally puts SUV in drive instead of reverse

KMIZ on May 21, 2025

Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ)

Two men were seriously injured on Tuesday afternoon after they were hit by a 2023 Chevrolet Suburban, according to a crash report from the Missouri State Highway Patrol.

The crash occurred on Ohana Drive in Camden County near a community pool, the report says. A 48-year-old women from Little Rock, Arkansas, allegedly put the vehicle into drive instead of reverse and hit the men, the report says.

A 45-year-old man from Camdenton was flown to University Hospital and a 49-year-old Ulman man was brought to Lake Regional Hospital by ambulance, the report says.  

The Suburban had minor damage.

MSHP reports do not name those involved in crashes.

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Jefferson City Council approves rezoning plan for 140-unit duplex development

KMIZ on May 21, 2025

ABC 17 News Team

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ)

The Jefferson City Council on Monday approved a plan to rezone a portion of Wildwood Drive for duplexes as well as a new subdivision.

The proposal was brought last month by a Florida-based company, looking to rezone 51.54 acres the 1200 block of Wildwood Drive from commercial zoning to high-density residential.

The plan calls for the development of as many as 70 duplexes in the area, as well as plans for an area called the Wildwood Estates Subdivision. 

The city has been working to increase housing units since a severe storm took out around 150 units in 2019.  

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Last day of school year is Tuesday for Columbia Public Schools

KMIZ on May 21, 2025

Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ)

Tuesday, May 27 will be the last day of class for students at Columbia Public Schools.

The district sent an email to parents on Tuesday reminding them that May 27 will be the final day and an early release.

On Feb. 17, Columbia Public Schools used the last of its allotted AMI days. The following day, the district had to declare a traditional snow day, requiring the addition of an extra school day to the calendar. Friday, May 23 will also be an early release day.

CPS announced the implementation of AMI days in December and adjusted its calendar earlier this school year to be in line with the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education’s incentive program under Senate Bill 727, which defines a school term as 169 days and a minimum of 1,044 instructional hours.

State guidelines also require schools to include at least 36 make-up hours—equivalent to five days—which can be added to the end of the school year, if necessary. 

“The district had been hopeful the passage of Senate Bill 68 would clarify calendar language approved in Senate Bill 727 last year allowing us to remove this day [Tuesday, May 27] from our calendar and still be eligible to receive the teacher salary incentive funds identified in the legislation,” the email to parents says. “However, the initial interpretation of Senate Bill 68 by the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) this week does not allow us to drop the day from our calendar. The bill has also not yet been signed by Governor Kehoe. Further, our request for a waiver from the Commissioner, in light of the recent bill passage, has been denied.”

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