Oberhelman announces his retirement as Director of Athletics at Cal Poly

KEYT on June 9, 2025

Mike Klan

SAN LUIS OBISPO, Calif. – Cal Poly Director of Athletics Don Oberhelman today informed the university that he will retire at the end of the summer or when a new athletic director is appointed (whichever comes first). A national search for Don’s replacement will begin immediately.

Oberhelman is in his 15th year leading the Mustangs after coming to San Luis Obispo in 2011. During this time, Cal Poly Athletics has experienced an era of unprecedented growth, and competitive and academic success. The Mustangs have captured 54 team conference championships, including 51 in Cal Poly’s 16 Big West sponsored sports—more than any other Big West university in those sports over this span.

Beyond athletics, Oberhelman prioritized academic achievement, as demonstrated by a rise in the Graduation Success Rate by Cal Poly student-athletes from 71% in 2011 to 93% in the most recent year—among the highest in the nation.

“Don has embraced the Cal Poly hallmark of continued improvement and leaves our Athletics program significantly enhanced from the day he arrived,” said Cal Poly President Jeffrey D. Armstrong. “On behalf of our entire university community, I offer our sincere thanks to Don for his commitment to athletic and academic excellence and his unwavering support for our student-athletes over the years.”

Facility development has been a hallmark of Oberhelman’s tenure. Every athletic program has benefited from new construction projects or renovations totaling $100 million, helping to shape a modern and competitive athletic environment for student-athletes and fans alike. Signature projects include:

·      New Facilities: Mustang Golf Academy at Dairy Creek, Dignity Health Baseball Clubhouse, Comerford Tennis Pavilion at the Ronca Tennis Center, Swanson Beach Volleyball Complex, Alumni Softball Hitting Facility, Doerr Family Field, Cal Poly Partners Plaza at Spanos Stadium, Swanson Nutrition Athletic Center, and the John Madden Football Center.

·      Upgrades & Renovations: Eight upgraded locker rooms, the Mott Athletic Center lobby and Hall of Fame, Baggett Stadium seating, Slover Sports Medicine Center, two updated weight rooms, seven video boards, the Hoffman Press Box, the Miller-Capriotti Track Complex, and a state-of-the-art video production studio.

Oberhelman has served in a number of national leadership roles during his tenure, including being appointed to the first NCAA Division I Council (the decision-making body for the association) and serving as chair of the NCAA Division I Legislative Committee. 

“I want to thank President Armstrong for his support and partnership over the years,” Oberhelman said. “I’m so grateful to have had the opportunity to serve our amazing university. To our incredible staff and student-athletes, I have enjoyed my time with you greatly and look forward to celebrating your future success. For D.D. and I, this is our forever home, and we are excited to support Cal Poly as fans and donors in the future.”

The native of rural Kansas holds degrees from Kansas State and Florida State, and previously served in athletics roles at San Diego State, Southern Miss, Texas A&M and Florida State.

(Article courtesy of Cal Poly Athletics)

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Firefighters put out six-acre vegetation fire in Shell Beach

KEYT on June 9, 2025

Dave Alley

SHELL BEACH, Calif. – San Luis Obispo County Fire Department/CAL FIRE crews worked fast Monday afternoon to put out a vegetation fire that started just before 4 p.m.

The six-acre fire burned in the hillside just above several homes located along the 2700 block of Barcelona Road, which runs just off Mattie Road and Highway 101.

Soon after the fire began, evacuation orders were placed for homes located closest to the flames, while an evacuation warning went into effect for other homes located further away.

Firefighters with the San Luis Obispo County Fire Department were quickly joined by crews from neighboring agencies, along with aerial assistance.

“We had multiple aircraft, engines, crews, dozers responding to the fire,” said Ryan Grebe, San Luis Obispo County Fire Department/CAL FIRE public information officier. “We had a very aggressive attack from the air, and due to the great conditions in the air, we were able to fly multiple tankers and helicopters, get drops in the right spots, and put this fire up.”

Interestingly, the fire took place on the exact same hillside the burned during the Avila Fire that happened nearly five years ago to the day on June 15, 2020.

“This is in the burn scar of the Avila Fire,” said Grebe. “That does help in that there’s not as much dead vegetation in that area, but there’s still a lot of growth here, so we have to be aggressive and just treat it as if it’s a new fire.”

The Avila Fire burned 445 acres and at one point jumped Highway 101, but the Barcelona Fire never reached the freeway that was full of commuter traffic when it began.

No structures were destroyed or damaged and the cause of the fire is under investigation.

More information will be provided as it becomes available.

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Man accused of strangling another person, using knife, biting ear

KMIZ on June 9, 2025

Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ)

A Columbia man was charged with four felonies on Monday after he allegedly assaulted someone early Sunday.

Paris Jones Jr., 33, was charged in Boone County with second-degree domestic assault, unlawful use of a weapon, armed criminal action and misdemeanor illegally possessing drug paraphernalia. He is being held at the Boone County Jail without bond. An initial court appearance was held on Monday afternoon.

Court documents say Jones strangled one of the victims to the point where they blacked out. Paris allegedly pulled out two knives and pushed one of them into the victim’s chest.

The victim had marks on their neck and blood coming from their ear after Jones bit it, police wrote.

Someone cited in the probable cause statement told police that they believed Jones was using cocaine. Police wrote that an item on Jones

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Kit Galloway named new principal of Bend’s Elk Meadow Elementary School

KTVZ on June 9, 2025

Barney Lerten

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Elk Meadow Elementary School in Bend will have a new principal next school year. Bend-La Pine Schools Superintendent Steven Cook announced Monday that Kit Galloway has been selected for the position and will begin July 1.

She is replacing Principal Ben Johnston, who has resigned to relocate.

“We are delighted to welcome Kit to our administrative team as the new principal at Elk Meadow,” Dr. Cook said. “Kit is an experienced leader who has demonstrated a powerful commitment to systems-level thinking and inclusive practices throughout her career. Across the interview process, Kit displayed an impressive level of student-centered thinking and an understanding of the importance of leading with joy in shaping a school culture where everyone can thrive.”

Kit is currently the principal at Maplewood Elementary School in Portland Public Schools, a position she has held since 2021. Prior to her current role, she served as an Assistant Principal with PPS and in the United Arab Emirates, which followed over 15 years as an elementary classroom teacher.

“I believe leadership is about service, connection, and creating spaces where everyone belongs,” Galloway said. “I’m thrilled to be joining the Elk Meadow community and can’t wait to work together in support of our kids.”

In other administrative hiring, Quinn McAndrews was hired as the Athletic Director/Assistant Principal at Summit High School and Cory Young was hired as the Athletic Director/Assistant Principal at La Pine High School. Both positions begin July 1.

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Cimarron Hills Fire Department responding to fire report off White Mountain Drive

KRDO on June 9, 2025

Celeste Springer

UPDATE: The Cimarron Hills Fire Department said the scene is clear; the fire was a false alarm.

EL PASO COUNTY, Colo. (KRDO) — The Cimarron Hills Fire Department (CHFD) says they are responding to calls about a possible structure fire in the 7100 block of White Mountain Drive.

Officials ask that residents nearby use caution and keep an eye out for emergency responders.

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

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Upcoming U.S. Army 250th birthday celebration in Yuma

KYMA on June 9, 2025

Manoah Tuiasosopo

YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA, KECY) – The United States Army is getting ready to celebrate its 250th birthday this weekend.

Founded in 1775, the Army has played a crucial role in the growth of the country, from securing independence to its current position as a global military power.

To honor the heroes and traditions in our local area, a family-friendly event will be held in Yuma.

The event will be highlighting the work done at the Yuma Proving Ground (YPG) along with a swear-in ceremony for new U.S. Army recruits.

Col. John Nelson, the Commander of YPG, shares what else locals can expect to see at this big birthday bash.

“Witness some of the track and combat vehicles that we test out there, some of the airborne test force aerial delivery platforms that we test like parachutes and cargo delivery parachutes and just come out there to appreciate the history of YPG,” Col. Nelson shared.

The event is on Saturday at 9:00 a.m. at the Colorado River State Historic Park. It’s free to attend. There will also be free food and drinks.

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Police: Man tried fighting officers after exposing himself to minor

KMIZ on June 9, 2025

Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ)

Columbia police say that a man tried to fight officers while he was being arrested after he allegedly exposed himself to a minor.

Roughly nine Columbia Police Department vehicles were in a parking lot Monday afternoon in the 1100 block of Lakeview Avenue, an area just north of Business Loop 70 off of Range Line Street.

An ABC 17 News reporter also saw an ambulance on the scene and Sgt. Patrick Corcoran said at the scene that the man was bring brought to an area hospital.  

No officers were injured, Corcoran said. The name of the man was not disclosed at the scene.

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$200K in Damages: Fire causes extensive damage to Idaho Falls home

KIFI on June 9, 2025

Chris Nestman

UPDATE:

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) — A fire tore through a home on Lornwood Avenue Monday afternoon, completely destroying the garage and back deck and causing an estimated $200,000 in damages. Quick action by the Idaho Falls Fire Department kept the blaze from fully engulfing a neighboring house.

Idaho Falls firefighters, supported by the Bonneville County Sheriff’s Office, rushed to the scene at 3:17 PM after getting the initial call. They reportedly arrived to find the home fully engulfed in flames, with the fire actively threatening the house next door. The crews quickly “knocked down” the fire threatening the second home and then focused on the main house.

Crews managed to extinguish the bulk of the fire by 4:00 PM. However, they were called back to the home at 6:46 PM after a hot spot flared up inside. Firefighters quickly put out the remaining embers by 7:00 PM.

While the garage and back deck of the main home were a total loss, a camper parked in the driveway also sustained significant damage.

The neighboring home sustained limited damage to the exterior sheeting and siding, along with smoke and heat damage to vehicles in its driveway. IFFD estimates damages to that second residence are around $50,000.

IFFD has not confirmed the cause of the fire at this time.

ORIGINAL:

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) — Multiple fire crews are actively responding to a residential structure fire that broke out Monday afternoon at 3676 Lorna Avenue in Bonneville County.

As of 3:50 PM MDT on June 9, 2025, the scene remains active, with firefighters surrounding the home. Thick smoke could be seen billowing from the home in the early afternoon.

The cause of the fire has not yet been determined, and it is unclear when the fire initially ignited. No information regarding potential injuries or displacements is available at this time.

Photos taken at the scene show extensive damage to the property. The home’s garage appears to be completely destroyed, with only charred remains of studs visible. A trailer parked in the driveway also sustained noticeable damage. From what we can see in the photos, it looks like the fire might have impacted a neighboring house.

Local News 8 is closely monitoring this developing story and will provide further updates as details emerge.

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City of Sedalia to interview 4 candidates for open Ward 1 seat

KMIZ on June 9, 2025

Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ)

The City of Sedalia is expected to interview four candidates on Monday evening for the open Ward 1 seat.

A Facebook post from the city shows that it will interview Adam Porter, Cheryl Ames, Jason Michael Joy and Virginia Kaye Brainard. The interviews will be livestreamed at 6 p.m.

Tom Oldham stepped down from his position in April after “serious allegations” were brought against him, the City of Sedalia wrote in a social media post. The city did not elaborate on the allegations in the post or in communications with ABC 17 News.

Pettis County Sheriff Brad Anders told ABC 17 News in emails that his office is investigating Oldham. The criminal investigation includes the possible sexual harassment of a youth. Oldham was recently reelected to his seat in the April 8 race.

The Facebook post on Monday stated that all four candidates filled out an application.

The city had stated in April that it would follow state statutes, allowing the mayor to make an appointment to the council, with council approval.

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IVSJC to host Juneteenth event this weekend

KYMA on June 9, 2025

Dillon Fuhrman

EL CENTRO, Calif. (KYMA, KECY) – The Imperial Valley Social Justice Committee (IVSJC) is hosting a Juneteenth event this weekend.

The event is taking place Saturday, June 14 at Martin Luther King Jr. Pavillion, located at 770 Park Avenue, at noon.

IVSJC says there will be food, music, entertainment, games, face painting, spoken word, vendors, guest speakers, raffle giveaways and more during the event.

The event will go until 5:00 p.m. To learn more about the event, contact Adrianne Lawson at specialeventscoordinator@ivsjc.org or (760) 562-4666, or click here.

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