Gavin Nguyen
SAN BERNARDINO, Calif. (KESQ) – A rally is being planned in San Bernardino amid ongoing pushback to immigration enforcement in Southern California.
A group called “IE Rise Up” is organizing the rally, dubbed “ICE Out of SB County.” The rally will be held at 2:00 p.m. in front of the San Bernardino County ICE Field Office.
News Channel 3 crews will have live coverage starting at 4:00 p.m. Stay with us for the latest.
Claire Elmer
(Update: adding video, comments by neighbor; suspect arraigned)
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A Redmond woman was arrested on a murder charge Sunday night, accused of fatally stabbing her mother at their southwest Redmond home, police said.
Officers were dispatched to the home in the 3300 block of SW Glacier Avenue around 9:42 p.m. They found a woman’s body and arrested her 42-year-old daughter in the killing.
Jail and court documents reviewed by KTVZ News identified the suspect as Jessica Marie Andersch and the victim as Tracy Lynn Berry. Andersch was being held without bail at the Deschutes County Jail on two initial felony charges – second-degree murder and unlawful use of a weapon (you can see the court document below this article).
“The suspect was the daughter of the victim, and they resided together at the residence,” Lieutenant April Huey said in a news release. “This was an isolated incident, no threat exists to the community. “
Andersch was arraigned by video from the Deschutes County Jail Monday afternoon before Circuit Judge Michelle McIver. She ordered Andersch to continue to be held without bail until arraignment in a week on an expected grand jury indictment.
During the brief hearing, a prosecutor said Andersch “called 911 to report she had murdered her mother.”
When police showed up, he said, she had blood on her clothing, hands and face, and her mother was found deceased.
A neighbor who spoke with KTVZ News off-camera at the scene Monday said Andersch apparently moved in with her mother about a year ago and that Berry hoped moving in with her would help her daughter get off of drugs.
On Sunday afternoon, around 4:30 p.m., the neighbor said Andersch was acting erratically and told them “there was someone in her home.” The neighbor told KTVZ News that Andersch’s behavior was concerning, even frightening to another neighbor.
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Here is the initial charging document (DA’s information) for Jessica Marie Andersch:
Cameron Montemayor
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The City Council Chamber was largely quiet on Monday as St. Joseph held a public hearing on proposed sewer rate increases that could occur in 2025 and 2026.Â
Community members were invited to participate in the public hearing that preceded Monday’s City Council meeting.
St. Joseph resident Steve Jones was the lone person to speak out against the plan, arguing that more increases for residents are not warranted.
“You’re not going to get another tax increase approved through the voters, so therefore we’re going to get into our residents pockets,†he said.
The city is considering a gradual two-phase proposal that would increase monthly sewer rates by 3% in both 2025 and 2026, with the first increase taking effect July 1, 2025, and the second by mid-2026.
If approved, the average monthly sewer bill would increase from $65.70 currently to $67.55, and again to $69.50 by mid-2026. A final vote on the new rate structure could occur at the next City Council meeting on June 23 after Monday’s first reading.
The proposal comes after council members were presented with the results of an annual sewer rate study conducted by Burns & McDonnell during a work session in late May.
Residents have seen frequent and at times significant rate increases since 2009 as the city continues the process of meeting the demands of keeping its aging sewer system in compliance with regulations mandated by the EPA and Missouri DNR. Nearly 60% of the city’s combined sewer system was installed before 1920.
Since 2013, the city has spent $250 million on required improvements to its sewer system, including the Blacksnake Creek and Whitehead separation projects.
Estimates are that another $300 million in improvements still need to be made under current regulatory guidelines, costs that continue to rise with inflation. In an effort to control those costs as much as possible, city officials have been able to work with state and federal agencies on a new integrated plan that will spread the necessary improvements over a longer period until 2050, instead of 2035.
“We would like to be able to prioritize what those projects are instead of letting the DNR and the EPA dictate what it is that we’re going to do. So we’re working closely with them and that’s what this integrated plan does,” Public Works Director Abe Forney said. “The biggest part is so we don’t have to continue to to have massive increase in sewer rates.”
St. Joseph’s current sewer rates are not out of line with those of other older river towns in the Midwest, including Omaha, Nebraska ($60.12) and Kansas City, Missouri ($79.01).
City Council approves Capital Improvements Program for 2027-2031
Monday’s meeting also saw council members OK a resolution laying out the city’s five year capital improvement program for fiscal years 2026/2027 through 2030/2031.
The upcoming CIP planning period includes projects totaling $115,473,593. Projects have been scheduled in five major categories as follows:
Equipment Acquisition/Upgrade/Replacement: $14,676,001
Vehicle Acquisition/Upgrade/Replacement: $516,760
Public Buildings Repair/Renovation/Construction: $24,497,471
Roads/Bridges/Hike & Bike Trails: $28,767,000
Other Public Infrastructure Improvements: $47,016,36
Council supports bonds for Daily Premium Meats expansion
Councilmembers signed off on a resolution of intent to issue $60 million in taxable industrial development revenue bonds to finance a significant expansion project for Daily’s Premium Meats, LLC, located on Stockyards Expressway.
The total cost of the expansion is $95 million and the project will create 115 new jobs. The city has offered an economic development incentive package to ensure the project happens in St. Joseph.
When all is said and done, St. Joseph, Missouri, will produce 5% of the bacon in the United States.
Part of the incentive package involves utilizing the Chapter 100 program to provide tax abatement on $60 million in new equipment related to the expansion. The Company would receive 100% abatement on all personal property taxes years one and two, 75% years three to five, and 50% abatement years six to 10.
Approval of this resolution allows the company to move forward with plans for the expansion in St. Joseph and to purchase the related new equipment. Further approval by City Council will be required through an ordinance upon completion of the project to receive approval by City Council to issue bonds associated with the final cost of the project. The City of St Joseph is not responsible or liable for the debt associated with this Bond Issuance.
Other bills approved by City Council
Change order for additional work on the Civic Arena restroom renovations project in the amount of $106,467 with E.L. Crawford Construction Inc.
Amendment to the Special Allocation Fund budget in the amount of $2.8 million and the execution of a work order with Transystems Corporation for the Cook Road improvements project in the amount of $275,975.00.
An amendment to recognize revenues awarded from the St. Joseph, Missouri and Buchanan County, Missouri, opioid settlement fund and authorizing the purchase of first responder training equipment both in the amount of $5,432.95 for life-saving measures during emergency responses.
Seth Ratliff
CLEARWATER COUNTY, Idaho (KIFI) — An 18-year-old from Lewiston, Sheldon Medford, died Saturday evening, June 7th, after being crushed by a large boulder.
According to reports, the Clearwater County Sheriff’s Office, Nez Perce Tribal Police, and first responders located Medford pinned under the boulder around 9:35 PM on Northfork Drive in Ahsahka.
The 18-year-old had been camping in the area and was declared dead at the scene. His next of kin have been notified.
Luis Avila
PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – Anti-ICE protests continue across Southern California, protests that at times have turned violent.
Palm Springs Police Chief Andy Mills says when the situation escalates, that’s when local law enforcement comes in.
“If somebody calls for emergency help, other law enforcement or the community, we are going to respond in order to do our job to make sure that people are safe. What we won’t do, again, is do any kind of immigration enforcement.”
Chief Andy Mills, PSPD
Mills says there are policies in place that prohibit local law enforcement from engaging in immigration enforcement.
Local police cannot stop federal agents like ICE, who operate independently and has full authority.
“We don’t have the ability to push back on that at all… ICE has the absolute authority to enforce immigration throughout the U.S. They have special duties within 100 miles from the border, that they have special privileges… Do it justly, do it professionally, and do it in a way that doesn’t inflame the situation to get worse, and I think that what adult responsible police leadership looks like.”
Chief Andy Mills, PSPD
He says violent actions will only justify a stronger crackdown.
As protests are expected to continue, both police and organizers urge everyone to partake peacefully.
Stay with News Channel 3 for more.
Madison Stuerman
MOBERLY, Mo. (KMIZ)
After several months of searching, the City of Moberly has a new police chief.
According to a release, Interim Chief Bobby Calvert was appointed to the position of Chief of Police on Monday.
Calvert was named interim chief after the city announced the retirement of Troy Link in March.
Calvert has worked at the Moberly Police Department for 14 years, according to the release. His experience includes the ranks of corporal and sergeant. He has served as a Narcotics Detective, SWAT Commander, DARE Officer and K9 Officer.
“He has distinguished himself as a trusted leader and valued colleague,” City Manager Michael Bugalski said in the release. “The loyalty he inspires is a testament to both his tremendous potential in this role, and the strong support he has within our department.”
The release states Calvert is a longtime advocate for officer training and development, as he has served as a Public Safety Generalist with the Department of Public Safety for 15 years.
He started his career after graduating from the Moberly Area Community College Law Enforcement Training Center in 2000. He also has a bachelor’s degree in criminal justice from Bellevue University.
Calvert will be sworn in at a City Council meeting on June 16.
Crystal Olney
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The Allied Arts Council is set to host its yearlong outdoor sculpture exhibit with new additions in Downtown St. Joseph.
The Sculpture Walk features 14 art pieces created by artists from Missouri and all across North America. One of the new arrivals is ‘Rollin…Rollin…Rollin’ by artist Justin Diester of Louisville, Colorado.
This year’s theme, ‘Whimsical Walk with the Arts,’ was chosen by the Allied Arts Council and the Visual Arts Committee to coordinate with the children’s museum.
“Our yearly Sculpture Walk is a perfect family activity. With inspireU now down the street, having a whimsical sculpture walk allows those families a chance to also tour Downtown before or after they play at inspireU,” the press release said.
Viewers can vote for their favorite sculpture by filling out the ballot in the walking tour brochure and placing it in one of the ballot boxes in Downtown. The ballots can also be dropped off at the Allied Arts Council office, located at 118 S. Eighth St., or the St. Joseph Convention and Visitors Bureau at 911 Frederick Ave.
The first walk is scheduled to take place at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, June 18. It is free and open to the public.
For more information, visit the Allied Arts Council website or contact Jessica Agnew by calling (816) 233-0231 or by email at jessica.agnew@stjoearts.org.
Erika McGuire
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ)
No one is in custody Monday morning after a man was injured Sunday morning in a shooting in Downtown Columbia.
Columbia Police Department spokesperson Brian McNeill wrote in a Monday morning in an email there is no additional information at this time.
Officers responded to the shooting around 1:48 a.m. on East Walnut Street.
Lt. Derek Moore said at the scene the victim’s injuries were not life-threatening and he did not go to the hospital.
Elizabeth Lippelman is a bartender at two bars near where the shooting happened and says she heard dozens of shots fired.
“15 at least 15 to 20 were fired and it went on for 30 minutes or so,” Lippleman said.
Working in the area for a while now, Lippelman said Sunday’s shooting was not the first time she heard gunshots while on the clock and said it’s becoming more concerning.
“Kinda terrifying for people who work down there because we have huge windows in front of our building and you never really know when thats going to happen,” Lippelman said.
ABC 17 News spoke with people in the area who wanted to remain anonymous, but said the man was grazed in the head by the bullet.
Lacondance Houston, who lost her son, Deshon Houston to gun violence in Columbia. She says more needs to be done inside the bars to keep people safe.
“Having more security especially security guards that are working inside the clubs because you know you have people that get out of hand and the police can’t come right away,” Lippelman added.
Lippelman agrees bars should be more proactive, but believes it goes beyond business owners.
“It has more to do with the amount of people getting solely on the street. a foot patrol at night or something of a couple cops to make sure everyone is safe,” Lippleman said. “Stricter curfew laws or stricter open container laws or maybe just more police monitoring at 3 a.m.,”
Houston wants the violence to stop and urging people to think before they act.
“Put the guns down we have all something to live for and I am quite sure y’all have something to live for so put the guns down,” Houston said.
Overall, Lippelman said she would like to see more police in the area when the bars close, stricter curfews and more tickets issued for open intoxication.
“I feel safe coming to work I don’t feel safe leaving majority of the time especially when I have to walk multiple blocks to get to my car at night and there is literal rounds being fired.,” Lippelman said.
An ABC 17 News reporter on scene saw at least 26 evidence markers placed along East Walnut between North Eighth and North Ninth streets—about two blocks from where police were originally called.
At least three vehicles with visible bullet holes were also seen on North Ninth Street.
Celeste Springer
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — The Colorado Springs Police Department (CSPD) says they are investigating a stabbing near a Circle K, located at 2715 W. Colorado Ave.
CSPD says a call came in around 8:36 a.m. The department says they are still searching for one suspect.
At the scene, a KRDO13 crew witnessed someone being loaded into an ambulance. CSPD confirmed one patient was taken to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.
A KRDO13 crew also saw police handling what appeared to be some sort of hand tool, but police couldn’t confirm if it was part of the investigation.
One man nearby said he had to weave through the crime scene to get to work.
“I looked at the gas station right down here, and there was more activity– police,” said Dan Jealouse.
Jealouse says it’s not uncommon to see police nearby.
“It’s a pretty active area,” he said.
As a local maintenance technician, Jealouse says he tries to stay out of the way of law enforcement as he works on different homes in the area.
“I just kind of make sure I know what’s going on and stay alert. I don’t really get too worried about it. It just happens so often that you stay out of the way. And if the police are around you, go find something else to do in another part of the property,” explained Jealouse.
Some neighbors said that while they know they’re trying their best, they would love to see more police patrols in the area. They tell KRDO13 the Circle K gas station has become a hot spot for activity and think that a CSPD vehicle could be a helpful deterrent. We brought those asks to CSPD.
Our officers are aware of the high crimes areas in their sectors and do their best to do proactive patrols as much as possible but of course, have to make sure they’re responding to calls for service first and foremost. Based on resources, it would be hard to dedicate an officer to that specific place at all times, however we do offer options like Extra Duty officers for businesses that are interested.
-A spokesperson for the Colorado Springs Police Department
CSPD has a neighborhood watch program where residents can connect and pass along crime and non-crime information. For details on how to get connected, click here.
However, other people told KRDO13 that despite the activity, they feel safe in the area. Some businesses say there has always been crime, and they don’t see an increase in any activity. Other homeowners in the area say they have seen more people milling about in the street, but other than that, they’re unbothered.
News-Press NOW
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — One annual St. Joseph summer staple is back with free admission and fun for the whole family.
Friends of Krug Park is hosting Park-a-Palooza from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, June 14, at Krug park, located at 3500 St. Joseph Ave.
The event features a petting zoo, pony rides ($5 each), paper crafts, ducky draw to win prizes, Sports zone games (courtesy of Special Olympics), a balloon artist, sidewalk chalk, food vendors: Vogels and Skool Bus Ice Cream and a special appearance by Rally, the St. Joseph Mustangs mascot.
