SJSD School Board president announces run for State Representative

News-Press NOW on June 4, 2025

Charles Christian

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — St. Joseph Board of Education President Latonya Williams has announced she is running for District 10 state representative in the next election.

Rep. Bill Falkner (R) of District 10, will reach his term limit after this term, and Williams said she was approached awhile back and asked to consider running for the seat.

“Running has always been in the back of my mind,” Williams said. “So, everything seems to be aligning, and it’s the perfect opportunity to go for it.”

Williams said she will continue her leadership on the Board of Education in St. Joseph until the end of her term, which would end in April of 2027, five months after the statewide elections.

“I would just have to do some juggling to complete the term if I were elected,” Williams said. “But I think I can do it.”

Williams is in her second term as Board of Education president, and said she has already begun campaigning for state representative and will be involved in a special speaking engagement at the end of the week.

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USDA finds citrus green disease in Nogales

KYMA on June 4, 2025

Danyelle Burke North

YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA, KECY) – The U.S. Department of Agriculture found both an Asian citrus psyllid, an insect, and citrus trees carrying a disease called Citrus greening disease in Nogales, Arizona.

Citrus greening disease is one of the most devastating citrus diseases there is. The disease was found in private properties almost all along one street in January. Citrus greening is a significant concern in Florida because the climate there is tropical.

However, Dr. Glenn Wright, Associate Professor and Extension Specialist for Fruit Crops with the University of Arizona School of Plant Sciences, says just because it was found in Nogales, doesn’t necessarily mean that it will be found in Yuma anytime soon.

“Here in Arizona, we don’t have flush all the time because it’s either a little bit too cold or it’s too hot. In fact, there was a very nice study out of the University of California that suggested that when the insect is subjected to more than six hours of 109°F or more, it doesn’t complete its life cycle. So that in and of itself, as well as the fact that we don’t have flush nice tender growth year round, makes Yuma a pretty inhospitable place for the insect and as a result for the disease,” said Dr. Wright.

A quarantine has been placed in the city of Nogales around the discovery site. To date, the USDA and the Arizona Department of Agriculture have found the disease on 17 trees across 13 different properties.

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Missing Brawley man found dead in vehicle

KYMA on June 3, 2025

Marcos Icahuate

BRAWLEY, Calif. (KYMA, KECY) – A man missing in the Imperial Valley since last week has been found dead.

The Imperial County Sheriff’s Office said 61-year-old Ruben Garcia was found dead Tuesday morning in his vehicle.

The vehicle was located in the Rockwood Canal by Mead Road and Dogwood Road.

Garcia went missing last Friday. 

We’re still waiting on the cause of death.

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Donate blood and save a life this summer in Yuma County

KYMA on June 3, 2025

Danyelle Burke North

YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA, KECY) – Save a life this summer! One of Arizona’s major blood providers is in need of more blood donors for its upcoming blood drive.

Vitalant supplies 62 hospitals across Arizona including Yuma County. Vitalant says more than 600 blood donors are needed every single day. They see a decline in blood donations during the holidays and the summertime.

“We do struggle to collect blood here in the summer. All of our high schools are out during the summer, and actually one in every six blood donations come from a teenage donor, so with those high schools being out, we collect a lot less blood donations,” said Vitalant account manager Cameron Klug. “And then colleges are also a large source of blood donors as well, and so they’re out of school right now. So we really need help from the local community in order to support the blood supply.”

When you donate blood from now until September 7, you’ll be entered for a chance to win a 2025 Voltzwagon Taos S. donated by their Valley Volkswagen Dealers.

There are several upcoming blood drives in Yuma:

Monday, 06/09/2025 Onvida Health – Yuma Medical Center – Administrative Entrance2400 S Avenue AYUMA, AZ, 85364Open 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM

Tuesday, 06/10/2025- Onvida Health – Yuma Medical Center – Administrative Entrance2400 S Avenue AYUMA, AZ, 85364Open 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM

Wednesday, 06/11/2025- Ativo Senior Living – Ativo Senior Living – Sedona Cinema Roo10565 S Commercial CenterYUMA, AZ, 85367Open 12:00 PM – 3:30 PM

Thursday, 06/12/2025 – Emerald Springs Senior Living – Jade Room1475 S 46th AveYUMA, AZ, 85364Open 12:00 PM – 3:30 PM

Friday, 06/13/2025 – SUN VISTA RV RESORT – Ballroom Alcove7201 E 32nd StreetYUMA, AZ, 85365Open 10:00 AM – 1:30 PM

Thursday, 07/31/25 – Yuma Main Library2951 S. 21st Dr.YUMA, AZ, 85364Open 12:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.

Friday, 08/01/25 – Yuma Main Library2951 S. 21st Dr.YUMA, AZ, 85364Open 10:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.

Thursday, 08/02/25 – Yuma Main Library2951 S. 21st Dr.YUMA, AZ, 85364Open 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.

You can visit here to schedule an appointment.

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Ameren, Conservation Department ending public access to part of Callaway County conservation area

KMIZ on June 3, 2025

Matthew Sanders

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ)

Outdoor enthusiasts will no longer have access to the northern section of the Reform Conservation Area in Callaway County starting next month.

Ameren, which owns a large chunk of the conservation area property, is closing off the access while it builds a solar field next to its nuclear power plant, the company said in a statement. Plans for the project are being finalized, the statement says.

Ameren says projects like the solar field can help keep power affordable for customers.

The project, when finished, will cover about 1,000 acres of the 6,726-acre area, Ameren stated.

Signs reflecting the new boundaries will be in place, according to the Missouri Department of Conservation. The restrictions begin July 1.

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Valley Mission continues work on upgraded shelter services amid growing homeless population

KIFI on June 3, 2025

Sam Ross

POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI)– Valley Mission, a Pocatello-area nonprofit organization that provides resources for the homeless, is dealing with unique challenges in its work to serve the area’s growing population of people living on the streets.

Karl Pettit, director of Valley Mission, said Pocatello’s homeless population remains relatively out of sight when compared to larger cities, and it’s making outreach efforts difficult.

“The challenge we have is Pocatello’s homeless population is what we call concealed,” said Pettit. “We have a large number of people on the streets, in the cars, in the parks, but because of our surrounding parks, campgrounds and such, they’re hidden.”

Pettit and his team do regular deliveries of food and other necessities to known homeless encampments in the Pocatello and Chubbuck areas. Valley Mission also organizes events for their ‘Reach Access Mobile Partnership’ (RAMP) program to bring medical treatment and other services to public places for homeless people in the community.

But Pettit said information collected in collaboration with the Pocatello Police Department indicates the area’s homeless population is expected to grow as more people move from the streets of other states looking for help in Idaho.

In preparation for the influx of people in need, Valley Mission is expanding their services with a brand new shelter located in the old Metropolitan Health Spa building.

“Once it’s completely open, that is going to really be a game changer,” said Pettit. “We believe in this community for a lot of folks; so, again, just helping us reach that goal would be the best thing we can do today.”

Valley Mission is accepting financial donations to help them complete their new shelter space. Pettit said they are also looking for donations of socks, sunscreen, and non-perishable food items to distribute to people through the summer.

Donations for Valley Mission can be dropped off at the First Baptist Church at 408 N Arthur Ave in Pocatello. For more information, you can visit the Valley Mission website.

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“End of an Era” Fremont county’s historic Fun Farm Bridge comes down

KIFI on June 3, 2025

Ariel Jensen

FREMONT COUNTY, Idaho (KIFI) — The Fun Farm Bridge in Fremont County has officially been removed. The bridge is pushing to be a hundred and ten years old, and it was time to be replaced.

Fremont County road and bridge supervisor Rowdy Rigby tells Local News 8 the bridge was starting to become a liability for the county. For many years, it was been a land park in the area, but it was time to say goodbye.

“We’re even at the county level, We’re Sad to see it go. It was a community icon. But unfortunately, the hazards it poses… It’s just time to time for an upgrade,” said Rigby.

The new bridge is expected to have two lanes as opposed to the old bridge, which was one lane. 

The new bride is expected to be done late fall or early winter.

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Adobe Road in Twentynine Palms reopens Friday with limited lanes; crews continue working

KESQ on June 3, 2025

Jesus Reyes

UPDATE 06/06/2025:

TWENTYNINE PALMS, Calif. (KESQ) – After Tuesday’s downpour caused enough flooding, mud, and debris to make many area roads dangerous and impassable, the City of Twentynine Palms reported Friday evening that Adobe Road is now open, but down to one lane going north and south.

They say the city’s Public Works crew will continue working hard to completely open Adobe Road by next week.

TWENTYNINE PALMS, Calif. (KESQ) – A major road remains closed Wednesday after a storm brought flooding to Twentynine Palms.

As of 3 p.m. Wednesday, Adobe Road from Raymond Way to Amboy is closed all lane is all directions. City officials said there is between two feet to two and a half feet of standing water in the “Adobe Punchbowl.”

Indian Trail from Lear to Mesquite Springs is in an unknown condition.

The City’s Public Works Crew is finishing up clearing debris off the following roads. While the roads are now passable, constituents still need to travel with caution:

Mesquite Springs has been cleared from Two Mile to Indian Trail

Indian Trail has been cleared from Mesquite Springs to Adobe Road

Raymond Way has been cleared from Mesquite Springs to Adobe.

At the Marine Corps Base (MCAGCC), the Condor and Main gates are open. Ocotillo Gate is open for inbound traffic only, pending the clearing of Morongo Road.

“We are operating on a late-start this morning, with non-essential personnel reporting at 0900 to keep the roads clear of traffic for the road crews,” reads an update from the city.

Videos from residents on Tuesday around the area show flooding around the town, as well as hail.

Courtesy of Kate Hengl

News Channel 3 spoke with local drivers who jumped in to help neighbors stuck in the storm.

“I did several tonight for free. The CHP, says to go, we go,” David Bailey said. “It’s normally $250 an hour, but we’re not getting paid today.”

Lisa Nieves, Twentynine Palms resident, said the community comes together during situations like this. “We’re just going to move on and look for another day tomorrow,” Nieves said.

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Nearly 1,400 seniors set to graduate from seven Bend-La Pine high schools in coming days

KTVZ on June 3, 2025

Barney Lerten

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Bend-La Pine Schools will present diplomas to 1,387 seniors during seven high school graduation ceremonies this Thursday through next Tuesday. 

The Class of 2025 includes 491 Honors Diploma recipients, 129 Seal of Biliteracy recipients, and 25 students who are receiving their International Baccalaureate diploma.

Many others have challenged themselves with rigorous coursework, including college-level Advanced Placement and dual credit classes, as well as a host of Career Technical Education courses offered in all the district’s high schools. 

“This is such a special time in our community, as we gather to celebrate the accomplishments of our seniors and send them off with our heartfelt best wishes for continued success in their education, careers, service and life,” said Katie Legace, Executive Director of High Schools. “We are incredibly proud of our graduates and what they have achieved through their hard work in our schools.” 

Caldera High School will lead off the celebrations on Thursday, June 5, with its ceremony at 7 p.m. On Friday, June 6, La Pine High School’s graduation will be at 7 p.m. 

Three schools will hold ceremonies on Saturday, June 7: Bend Senior High School at 10 a.m.; Summit High School at 2 p.m.; and Mountain View High School at 6 p.m. 

Bend Tech Academy will celebrate its seniors Monday, June 9, at 7 p.m. Realms High School will follow with its ceremony on Tuesday, June 10, at 7 p.m. 

More details available at bend.k12.or.us/district/news-events/graduation-information. 

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The State Games of America are coming to Colorado Springs in 2028

KRDO on June 3, 2025

Celeste Springer

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — The State Games of America are coming to Colorado Springs in 2028, according to the Colorado Springs Sports Corporation (CSSC).

Organizers say the event will feature State Games winners from across the United States. The Olympic-style event features a wide variety of sports with amateur athletes.

CSSC says there will be more than 30 different sports featured with more than 8,000 athletes. Examples of different sports that could be included are baseball, soccer, swimming, pickleball, bowling, karate, and even esports.

A press release from the CSSC has not announced the 2028 dates for the competitions in Colorado Springs. The next scheduled event on their plate is the 2026 games, which are taking place July 28–August 2, 2026 in State College, Pennsylvania.

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