Alzheimer’s Association to host town hall in El Centro

KYMA on June 25, 2025

Miriam Ordonez

EL CENTRO, Calif. (KYMA, KECY) – The Alzheimer’s Association is hosting a town hall in El Centro Thursday.

The event will bring together local health leaders and community members to discuss dementia care and support in Imperial County where 15% of residents over 65 are diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease.

Panelists include medical experts and representatives from the Alzheimer’s Association, the Area Agency on Aging and adult daycare centers.

The goal is to gather feedback, answer questions and connect families with resources.

The town hall will be held at DayOut Adult Day Health Care Center, located at 757 W Main Street in El Centro, at 2:00 p.m.

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Goleta Lemon Festival Opens 2025 Vendor and Entertainment Applications and Car Show Entries

KEYT on June 25, 2025

News Channel 3-12

Below is a press release from the Santa Barbara South Coast Chamber of Commerce regarding Vendor, Entertainment, and Car Show Applications for the Goleta Lemon Festival taking place September 27 & 28, 2025

GOLETA, Calif. – The Santa Barbara South Coast Chamber of Commerce is thrilled to announce that applications are now open for food vendors, arts & crafts, commercial, non-profit, political booths, Goleta Fall Classic Car Show entries, and entertainment acts at the 32nd Annual Goleta Lemon Festival.

The Goleta Lemon Festival, presented by Rusty’s Pizza, draws tens of thousands each September to celebrate local heritage. The two-day celebration features lemon-inspired cuisine, arts & crafts, kid-friendly activities, live music, “Safety Street,” pie-eating contests, and the ever-popular Classic Car Show. Held at Girsh Park, admission and parking are free.

Vendor Opportunities & Deadlines:

Food Vendors

Deadline: Friday, August 8, 2025

Apply: via the Food Vendor Packet on LemonFestival.com/vendors

Vendor Booths: Arts & Crafts, Commercial, Political, Non-profit

Deadline: Friday, August 29, 2025

Apply: via the Vendor Booth Application on LemonFestival.com/vendors

Entertainment Acts: Musicians, Bands, Dancers, Youth Groups, and other performers.

Scheduled performances will take place on both the UCLA Health Main Stage and Point Market Community Stage throughout the weekend.

Lineup finalized by: Friday, July 18, 2025

Apply: LemonFestival.com/activities-entertainment/

Goleta Fall Classic Car Show – Saturday, September 27

Check-in: 7 AM – 9 AM; Show Hours: 9 AM – 3 PM; Judging: 9 AM – 12 PM; Awards Ceremony: 2:30 PM

The 18th Annual Goleta Fall Classic, sponsored by Ruth Ann Bowe, Village Properties, invites a wide range of entries—from Corvettes, Camaros, trucks and pickups. Unique awards will be presented across categories like “1930–1939,” “Muscle,” “Bitchin’ Paint,” “Best Interior,” and new this year – “Fan Favorite”.

Registration: Now open at LemonFestival.com/goleta‑fall‑classic

Early registration rate is $50 and includes a Goleta Fall Classic t-shirt. Register by September 19, 2025 to receive the discounted rate.

The festival could not happen without the many volunteers ages 14 and up who spend time planning the festival and lending a hand over the weekend. Visit LemonFestival.com to sign up!

The Goleta Lemon Festival is from 10 AM to 6 PM on Saturday & Sunday, September 27 & 28, 2025. For more information, visit LemonFestival.com.

The Goleta Lemon Festival is organized by the Santa Barbara South Coast Chamber of Commerce from Goleta to Carpinteria.

Thank you to our Sponsors:Presenting Sponsor: Rusty’s Pizza

Main Squeeze Sponsors: Community West Bank, Cox Communications, MarBorg Industries, Rincon Broadcasting, Ruth Ann Bowe – Village Properties, Santa Barbara Airport, Signature Aviation, Spectrum Reach, The Point Market, UCLA Health, Visit Santa Barbara.

Lemon Slice Sponsors: American Riviera Bank, Blue Star Parking, Courtyard by Marriott, Goleta West Sanitary District, Ice in Paradise, Residence Inn by Marriott, The Berry Man.

Lemon Zest Sponsors: Atlantic Aviation, Chevron,  edhat.com, Goleta Sanitary District, Goleta Water District, Good Land Wine Shop & Bar, Majestic Asset Management, Noozhawk, Pacific Surfliner, Santa Barbara Independent, Santa Barbara Zoo, Southern California Edison, Tammy Dobrotin State Farm Agency, TEAM Solutions Group, The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, UC Santa Barbara, Village Properties.

Event Supporters: 92.9 KJEE, Anna’s Bakery, Branches Mobile Gallery, Bright Event Rentals, Camino Real Marketplace, Cumulus Radio Station, Foundation for Girsh Park, Granite Construction, JANO Printing & Mailworks, KEYT, Lure Digital, M.Special Brewing Co., Por La Mar Nursery, Santa Barbara Cider Co., Santa Barbara MTD, Tri-Valley Trophies & Specialties, Univision, We R Films.

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Ruidoso businesses deal with aftermath of heavy flooding

KVIA on June 25, 2025

Andrew J. Polk

EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Businesses in Ruidoso are trying to clean up after floodwaters swept through the village the last few days. We sent ABC-7’s Andrew Polk to talk with business owners as they deal with the mess left behind. Watch the video above to see more images of the aftermath.

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Sidewalk closure for Bass Avenue in Columbia begins next week

KMIZ on June 25, 2025

Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ)

A sidewalk closure that is expected to last through the end of August will begin next week in Columbia.

Crews on Monday will begin sidewalk repairs on the south side of the 1300 block of Bass Avenue, near the corner at College Avenue, according to a Wednesday press release from the city. The closure is expected to last through Aug. 25, the release says.

Pedestrian detours signs will be posted.

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Woman accused of fatally poisoning husband takes Alford plea

KMIZ on June 25, 2025

Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ)

An Iberia woman took an Alford plea on Wednesday in her husband’s death.

Amy Murray took a plea in Laclede County court for second-degree murder, second-degree arson and tampering with evidence. She was sentenced to 12 years in prison.

An Alford plea occurs when a defendant maintains their innocence but admits evidence would likely result in a guilty verdict if the case went to trial. Murray was originally charged in 2021 with first-degree murder in Miller County.

Previous reporting indicates that her husband, Joshua, died from antifreeze before Amy allegedly set fire to the bed the victim laid. Court documents in previous reporting say Amy Murray had worked as a nurse at the Jefferson City Correctional Center and had a romantic relationship with an inmate.

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Both sides to rest in trial of man accused of raping women, assaulting girl

KESQ on June 25, 2025

City News Service

BANNING, Calif. (KESQ) – Testimony is slated to wrap up before the end of the week in the trial of a 43-year-old Banning man accused of raping two women on separate occasions while they were intoxicated, as well as molesting a 12-year-old girl.  

Steven Roy McElroy was arrested in 2022 following an extensive Banning Police Department investigation that relied on statements from alleged victims going back a decade. McElroy is charged with two counts each of forcible rape and aggravated assault, as well as one count of lewd acts on a minor.  

The prosecution began calling witnesses last week at the Banning Justice Center, and the government’s final witness was expected to be summoned Wednesday. It was unclear whether McElroy intended to take the stand in his own defense.

He’s free on a $1 million bond.   

The defendant was charged for the alleged assault on the 12-year-old girl in March 2022. Banningpolice detectives received information afterward concerning two women who alleged they had been sexually assaulted by him on different occasions in 2015 and 2016.

According to Detective Jack Loera, the two women heard about the child molestation charge and decided to speak to police.

Asked why it took so long for her to make the allegation, one of the women said she didn’t think authorities would take her seriously regarding the alleged rape at the time, so she waited for the other woman to make her allegations before disclosing her own, according to court papers.

The original incident that led to all of the charges occurred on Dec. 26, 2021, according to the brief.  

McElroy has a felony conviction in another jurisdiction that wasn’t listed in court documents.

Stay with News Channel 3 for updates.

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IndyCar will not return to Thermal Club in 2026, track owner says

KESQ on June 25, 2025

Blake Arthur

THERMAL, Calif. (KESQ) – IndyCar will not be returning to the Thermal Club in 2026, track founder Tim Rogers told News Channel 3 Sports Director Blake Arthur.

Rogers says they hope to host another race in the near future, ideally in 2027.

BREAKING: @IndyCar will NOT return to @TheThermalClub next year. TTC Owner Tim Rogers tells me they hope to secure a title sponsor and host another race in the near future, ideally as soon as 2027. @KESQ #INDYCAR pic.twitter.com/hn1nkgvJvD

— Blake Arthur (@BlakeArthur24) June 25, 2025

The official 2026 IndyCar season schedule has not been released yet, although there were some rumors brewing since April that the race may not return.

KESQ reached out to IndyCar for information on this story. Their response was “INDYCAR is evaluating the 2026 schedule. Hope to have more towards the end of summer.”

IndyCar held races the last two seasons at the Thermal Club. A special $1 million exhibition race in March 2024 that did not count towards the title race. This year, IndyCar returned to the track for an official Grand Prix.

ESPN reports that about 3,000 fans attended this year’s race in what was noted as “the smallest turnout over three days for an IndyCar championship event.”

It’s worth noting that Rogers called Sports Director Blake Arthur Wednesday evening, saying that discussions are still ongoing.

Rogers added that IndyCar saw this story and expressed interest in still doing a race, especially if Mexico City doesn’t work out, which is the preferred destination for next year.

With that, Thermal Club could still be in play for a race, but no event is scheduled as of right now.

Stay with News Channel 3 for any new developments on this story.

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Deja Foxx’s ‘Crashout or Congress’ Tour comes to Yuma County

KYMA on June 25, 2025

Dillon Fuhrman

YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA, KECY) – Arizona Congressional District 7 candidate Deja Foxx is coming back to Yuma County this week as part of her “Crashout or Congress” Tour.

According to a press release obtained by KYMA, the tour made stops in Avondale, Bisbee, Douglas and Nogales.

“This race is about who’s willing to fight for the people who’ve been left behind. So I’m hitting the road and taking this campaign straight to every corner of our district,” said Deja Foxx. “I don’t have a legacy last name or big dollar donors, this moment calls for more than a politician. I’m showing up, speaking out, and making sure folks know they’ve got a real fighter in this race.”

Foxx will be at Taco Monster, located at 2198 S. 4th Avenue in Yuma, Wednesday at 5:00 p.m. She will also be at Tacos Y Mariscos La India, located at 879 B Street in San Luis, Thursday at 11:30 a.m.

Foxx is running in the Arizona Special Election Primary against several other candidates including Adelita Grijalva and Daniel Hernandez. The seat was held by U.S. Congressman Raul Grijalva.

The Primary Election is taking place July 15.

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Pueblo officials change roundabout strategy, will emphasize intersection improvements

KRDO on June 25, 2025

Scott Harrison

PUEBLO, Colo. (KRDO) — City leaders have revealed that they will build only three of the five planned roundabouts featured in coverage by KRDO 13’s The Road Warrior last year.

Two reasons for the change: The traffic circles are expensive — up to $1 million each — and officials decided that they could stretch their funding and be more efficient by focusing on intersection upgrades.

Andrew Hayes, the city’s former public works director, who recently moved into economic development, elaborated on the new strategy.

“We’re going to be looking at some signal improvements and lane improvements, rather than the roundabouts,” he said. “The roundabouts take up a lot more space. And so, in some of those cases, we just end up taking too much property from adjacent property owners, and not necessarily get the full benefit we want to see out there.”

It’s the city’s effort to reduce crashes and slow traffic at busy intersections.

“It could be anything from simple things like signal timing adjustments to lane improvements, or striping or signage changes,” Hayes explained. “All kinds of different things could be on the table to fix those issues.”

The city finished construction of a roundabout last fall at the intersection of Jackson Street and West Adams Avenue.

Design work is nearly finished for a roundabout at Dillon Drive and Eagleridge Boulevard, a heavily-traveled area between Interstate 25 and a Walmart.

Construction should start soon on a roundabout at Berkley and West Mesa avenues.

The two roundabouts that won’t be built are at 13th Street and Grand Avenue, between downtown and I-25; and Lake and Orman avenues, a popular route between the freeway, downtown, and the Colorado State Fairgrounds.

City officials have completed a citywide study of all city intersections — including some in Pueblo County — and have created a list of potential safety projects.

The public can see the study results and provide feedback at a public meeting on July 9, between 3:30 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. at the Sangre De Cristo Arts Center, 210 North Santa Fe Avenue.

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St. Joseph Mustangs to attend meet and greet

News-Press NOW on June 25, 2025

News-Press NOW

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The community is invited to meet St. Joseph Mustangs players and coaches while supporting one local non-profit.

Players will be signing autographs, snapping pics and bringing smiles from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Thursday, June 26 at both North Belt Highway locations, 601 N Belt Hwy and 3504 N Belt Hwy.

Community members are also invited to grab a bite to eat during those hours, where a portion of all sales will support United Way’s 2025 campaign.

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