Juárez business leaders pushing to keep commercial traffic at BOTA

KVIA on June 17, 2025

Heriberto Perez

JUÁREZ, Chihuahua (KVIA) — Business leaders in Juárez wrote a letter to U.S. authorities asking to keep commercial traffic at BOTA last weekend. They said they first gave one to CBP officials and then will continue to ask other entities on both sides of the border to push for keeping cargo once modernizations start.

Cargo at BOTA has been highly criticized due to its pollution and how it has impacted the South-Central El Paso community for years.

The Chihuahua delegate of the Mexico National Association of Importers and Exporters (ANIERM), Marcelo Vázquez went to an international bridges and ports of entry meeting in Mexico City last week, where they gave this letter.

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Along with Vázquez, other business, industry and cargo transportation leaders signed the letter as well.

According to them, if cargo is removed, the El Paso – Ciudad Juárez regions could see a big hit in the local economy, plus the environmental and social impacts.

“More pollution will be created, and it will spread to areas that currently don’t have it,” the letter says.

Currently, BOTA sees about 10% of the total crossings of the area, Ysleta-Zaragoza sees the most with around 70%; the rest cross through Santa Teresa and Tornillo.

In April, around 124,405 semi-trucks crossed through all four Ports of Entry; only BOTA saw 16,232.

“In March, $8.5 billion in exports crossed through these four international ports. Last year, combined exports through these four ports totaled $82.656 billion. BOTA carries at least 10% of these exports, which generate jobs on both sides of the border,” they added.

ABC-7 reached out to ANIERM for more updates on the proposed closure of commercial traffic at BOTA once modernization projects start in 2026-2027.

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2-year-old boy camping in Uintas dies after being found in drainage channel

KIFI on June 17, 2025

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By Pat Reavy

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MANORLANDS, Summit County (KSL) — The Summit County Sheriff’s Office is calling the death of a 2-year-old boy in the Uinta Mountains over the weekend a “tragic accident.”

The sheriff’s office received a report of a missing boy in the Manorlands area, about 50 miles east of Kamas, on Saturday at about 10:15 a.m.

“At approximately 11:15 a.m., a civilian in the area located the child unresponsive in a runoff or drainage channel near Highway 150. The child was transported by ground ambulance to a hospital in Wyoming and later transferred to a Salt Lake-area hospital, where he was pronounced deceased,” the sheriff’s office said.

Investigators say the boy, whose name has not been released, had been in a fifth-wheel camper trailer with family members. He was found about a mile downstream from the family’s campsite.

“At this time, there is no indication that the incident is anything other than a tragic accident,” the sheriff’s office said. “The Summit County Sheriff’s Office extends its deepest condolences to the family during this incredibly difficult time. Our hearts are with them as they grieve this heartbreaking loss.”

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Missouri American Water issues Boil Advisory for parts of Buchanan County

News-Press NOW on June 17, 2025

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ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The Missouri American Water Corporation has issued a Boil Advisory for parts of Buchanan County due to a water main break.

Repairs began around 8:30 a.m. on Tuesday, June 17, and are expected to take around seven hours to complete.

A precautionary Boil Water Advisory has been issued for about 48 hours in the southwest region of Buchanan County.

The Missouri American Water Corporation has issued a Boil Advisory on Tuesday, June 17 for parts of Buchanan County, due to to a water main break

Any water to be used for drinking or cooking should be brought to a rolling boil for three minutes. Water is expected to be good for bathing, washing and other common uses.

Missouri American Water said it will issue a notification when the Boil Advisory has been lifted.

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Woman accused in hit-and-run crash that injured man in wheelchair in Cathedral City

KESQ on June 17, 2025

Jesus Reyes

Update 6/19/25

A 36-year-old woman from Yucca Valley was arrested in connection with the crash.

Police said they located the suspect vehicle in the area of Perez Road and Cathedral Canyon Drive. Officers then utilized surveillance video and a witness to identify the vehicle’s driver at the time of the collision.

The woman was booked into the John Benoit Detention Center in Indio. She faces hit-and-run charges. 

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CATHEDRAL CITY, Calif. (KESQ) – A man in a wheelchair is in critical condition after being struck by two vehicles early Tuesday morning in Cathedral City.

The collision was reported at around 3:30 a.m. on Date Palm Drive south of Gerald Ford.

Police said the man attempted to cross east across Date Palm Drive outside of a marked crosswalk. A vehicle traveling southbound on Date Palm Drive struck the pedestrian and fled the scene without stopping. Moments later, a second vehicle struck the pedestrian as he lay on the roadway.

Police search for white van that fled the scene

Officers arrived at the scene and found the man with multiple injuries. He was rushed to the hospital and is currently in the ICU, listed in critical condition.

A witness described the first vehicle as a white van, which was last seen continuing southbound over the Date Palm Drive Bridge. Investigators were able to locate surveillance footage of the outstanding minivan. It is believed the van is a 2011 – 2020 Toyota Sienna.

The driver of the second vehicle was interviewed by Cathedral City Police Traffic Bureau investigators and was evaluated for impairment. Impairment was ruled out, police confirmed.

The Cathedral City Police Traffic Bureau is asking anyone with information regarding this incident to contact Traffic Investigator Albert Felix at (760) 770-0343 or via email at AFelix@cathedralcity.gov.

If you have information related to this incident or believe you may have information, contact the Cathedral City Police Department at (760) 770-0300; or via the Cathedral City Police Department website at: cathedralcitypolice.com; or email tips@cathedralcity.gov .

You may also report information anonymously. through Coachella Valley Crime Stoppers, by calling (760) 341-STOP; or through the WeTip hotline at: 1-(800)-78-CRIME or WWW.WETIP.com . Some tip information may qualify for a cash reward.

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Police confirm suspects in deadly shooting in custody; Scott Boulevard robbery linked

KMIZ on June 17, 2025

Matthew Sanders

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ)

Glasgow Police confirmed all three suspects wanted for a weekend robbery and deadly shooting have been taken into custody as of 2 p.m. Tuesday.

Columbia police said Tuesday that the weekend robbery of a business on Scott Boulevard and the shooting death of a man on East Broadway are linked.

The Columbia Police Department says in a news release that officers were looking for three suspects involved in the incidents. Two of them are teens ages 13 and 15, police say.

Police were looking for 34-year-old Steven Paden.

Steven Paden (Missouri Department of Corrections)

The three were wanted in the shooting death of Zarian Simpson, 18. Police say Simpson died after being shot during a car chase Sunday, and his vehicle crashed into a deck at the Eastgate Apartments at Old 63 and East Broadway.

Police allege Simpson was robbed at gunpoint at Broadway and Eighth Street before the shooting. Simpson chased the suspects after the robbery and was shot, dying at the hospital later, according to police.

Columbia Mayor Barbara Buffaloe shared a Columbia Police Department update on the case on Facebook.

“Sunday night’s incident at Broadway and Old 63 is heartbreaking,” Buffaloe wrote. “As a parent, I felt the weight of it deeply — my own kids were playing just up the hill at the playground that evening.”

Buffaloe wrote that she is working to make people feel safe in “every part of our city — at any time of day.”

A juvenile has been arrested on suspicion of second-degree murder, first-degree robbery, armed criminal action and unlawful use of a weapon.

The three at-large suspects were seen in Glasgow, Missouri, on Monday and Tuesday, police say.

Police say the three suspects were also responsible for robbing a business early Saturday in the 600 block of Scott Boulevard. CPD will not identify the business, a spokesperson said Tuesday.

One suspect was posted at the door as a lookout while another tried to get the clerk to open the safe at gunpoint, CPD says in its release. The clerk could not get the safe open, but the robbers took cash and merchandise, police say.

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Hoback Canyon closures start tomorrow: WYDOT begins avalanche system maintenance

KIFI on June 17, 2025

Seth Ratliff

JACKSON, WYO. (KIFI) — Travelers heading through the Hoback Canyon, be prepared for some brief stops starting tomorrow, Wednesday, June 18. The Wyoming Department of Transportation (WYDOT) will begin essential maintenance on its avalanche infrastructure along Highway 189/191, leading to intermittent road closures.

WYDOT crews will be using helicopters to perform general maintenance on the remote avalanche control systems, known as O’Bellx units, in the Stinking Springs area of Hoback Canyon. These specialized units play a critical role in keeping the roadway safe during the winter months.

“These units use explosions to trigger smaller, controlled avalanches to prevent dangerous, uncontrolled conditions,” explains Don Lawless, WYDOT Avalanche Supervisor. “The O’Bellx units are remotely operated by computer and are installed and removed by helicopter.”

For the safety of both the public and WYDOT personnel, the road will be closed for up to 30 minutes at a time during the maintenance operations. The closures are scheduled to happen between 6:30 AM and 7:30 PM. Roadside flaggers will be on site to control traffic and guide motorists through the area.

Motorists are advised to plan for potential delays and exercise caution when traveling through Hoback Canyon during these maintenance periods.

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Original KC Wolf retires after 35-year career

News-Press NOW on June 17, 2025

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KANSAS CITY, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — On Tuesday, Dan Meers- the original ‘KC Wolf’ announced his retirement after 35 years as the Chiefs’ beloved mascot.

Also known as the franchise’s “Director of Shenanigans”, Meers helped build the mascot’s personality from the ground up.

“Dan Meers has been the heart and soul behind KC Wolf for 35 years,” said Clark Hunt, Chiefs Chairman and CEO. “Since joining the organization in 1990, Dan helped establish KC Wolf not only as a source of energy and enthusiasm on gamedays, but as a symbol of pride and passion for all of Chiefs Kingdom. He ensured that his alter ego brought joy to people, young and old, and his deep connection to the Kansas City community has made him a beloved figure to generations of Chiefs fans.”

Meers is a native of St. Charles, Mo., and graduated from the University of Missouri in 1990, where he served as ‘Truman the Tiger’ for four years.

With Truman being known as one of the nation’s top mascots, Meers finished second in the 1988 and 1990 National Collegiate Mascot Championships and was named the top overall college mascot in the country in 1989.

After graduating from the University of Missouri, Meers began his career as ‘Fedbird” with the St. Louis Cardinals, then joined the Kansas City Chiefs full-time in 1990 after the Chiefs introduced their brand new mascot, KC Wolf, in 1989.

Meers eventually became the NFL’s longest-tenured mascot by more than a dozen years.

He performed at 307 regular and postseason games at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium and 375 total games, including preseason matchups.

Meers also appeared at six international games as KC Wolf, including four American Bowl preseason games (Berlin, 1990; Tokyo, 1994 and 1998; and Monterrey, 1996) and two regular season international contests (London, 2015 and Frankfurt, 2023). He appeared at all five Super Bowls (LIV, LV, LVII, LVIII, LIX) the club has participated in since the 2019 season, including the three wins (LIV, LVII, LVIII).

KC Wolf was selected for 14 Pro Bowls and participated in nine NFL all-star games during Meers’ tenure.

“To say I’m a blessed man is an understatement. For the past 35 years, I’ve had my dream job. I’ve worked for the team I love, in the city I love, with the people I love. After all these year,s I certainly hope Chiefs Kingdom knows just how much I love and appreciate them. I have memories and stories that will last me a lifetime,” Meers said. “I especially want to thank my family, the Hunt family, the Chiefs organization and the greatest fans in the world for all the love, support, and laughs we’ve shared over the past 35 years. I’m truly a blessed, blessed man!”

Chiefs Kingdom is invited to celebrate Meers’ retirement by sharing their favorite photos and videos of themselves or their families with KC Wolf over the years at www.chiefs.com/wolfmemories.

Meers will continue to be involved with the Chiefs organization as a consultant and backup KC Wolf. The search for the next KC Wolf is underway, with top candidates having already completed interviews with the club.

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Pony Express Re-Ride to arrive in St. Joseph

News-Press NOW on June 17, 2025

News-Press NOW

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — One annual cross-country tradition will make its historic stop at the Patee House Museum this weekend.

Each year, the National Pony Express Association recreates the legendary mail route that once connected St. Joseph to Sacramento, California.

Riders relay a mochila carrying commemorative letters across eight states, traveling more than 1,900 miles on horseback, just like they did in 1860.

“The Pony Express is one of the most iconic stories of American grit and determination,” said Gary Chilcote, the museum director a the Patee House Museum. “We’re proud to honor that spirit and invite the community to witness this living history event firsthand.”

The St. Joseph community is invited to witness the arrival of the rider, explore the museum’s rich history exhibits and learn more about the tradition.

The Patee House Museum is open until 4 p.m. and is located at 1202 Penn St. The rider is expected to arrive at the museum by 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, June 21.

For more information about the event, visit www.ponyexpress.org or contact the Patee House Museum at (816) 232-8206.

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Tips to prevent smartphone overheating during El Paso’s triple-digit heatwave

KVIA on June 17, 2025

Olivia Vara

EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — As El Paso experiences triple-digit temperatures, smartphone overheating becomes a major concern for residents.

This can be frustrating for residents who, even while taking a short ride in their car, find their smartphone has stopped working after sitting in the sun.

Residents are urged to avoid exposing their phones to direct sunlight for extended periods as this can significantly increase the risk of overheating.

Ensuring your device stays cool during intense heat is essential for optimal performance of your device.

Temporary and permanent damage may occur to your smartphone and other electronic devices, leading to automatic shudowns or device failures, reduced battery life, issues with screen display, slower device speed, and even smartphone camera damage.

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Crews combat Ski and Horse Fires in Bridger-Teton

KIFI on June 17, 2025

Seth Ratliff

JACKSON, WYO. (KIFI) — Wildland firefighters are actively working to suppress multiple wildfires within the Bridger-Teton National Forest.

Monday, June 16, crews discovered the Ski Fire, a relatively small blaze estimated at one-tenth of an acre, burning near Ski Lake. The cause of the Ski Fire remains under investigation by the U.S. Forest Service, but the blaze is reportedly visible from the town of Jackson.

The Ski Fire: Courtesy, U.S. Forest Service-Bridger-Teton National Forest 

Late Monday evening, a crew of 10 firefighters began working to attack the fire with a single engine, aided by a type 3 helicopter. The fire has not impacted any roads or trails, and crews say the fire danger for the Bridger-Teton is Moderate.

Meanwhile, crews are continuing to battle the lightning-caused Horse Fire in another area of the Bridger-Teton National Forest. 110 firefighters are reportedly working to contain and put out the 950-acre fire.

Crews are currently working on establishing control lines and report that the fire danger is now moderate for the area.

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