‘Deplorable’: Colorado animal rescues help almost 100 cats living in fear and filth

KRDO on July 15, 2025

Celeste Springer

WESTERN COLORADO (KRDO) — Nearly 100 cats were found in “deplorable conditions” before their rescue, according to Humane Colorado.

The agency says they worked with several other organizations, including two local to Southern Colorado: the National Mill Dog Rescue and the Teller County Regional Animal Shelter.

Humane Colorado says they arrived in an area of Western Colorado in blistering hot temperatures.

“These animals were confined to filthy, chicken-coop-style cages, with black widow spiders crawling across their makeshift enclosures,” said a spokesperson for Humane Colorado. “This wasn’t mere neglect—it was a disturbing scene marked by fear, filth, and prolonged suffering.”

Photo: Humane Colorado

Humane Colorado says the cats were taken to their Leslie A. Malone Center in Denver. They say the cats require urgent medical and behavioral support.

The organization says many of the cats have severe eye infections, ringworm, and upper respiratory infections.

Photo: Humane Colorado

“These cats were found in unimaginable conditions many terrified, in poor health, unsocialized, or caring for their kittens in dangerous heat. Now they’re safe, but the costs are overwhelming, and the journey to recovery will be long. We can only do work like this with the public’s help,” said Mary Sarah Fairweather, Vice President of Sheltering at Humane Colorado.

Humane Colorado says that more than 100 dogs were also rescued from the location and taken in by the National Mill Dog Rescue.

The rescue recently posted photos of 165 matted schnauzers in dire physical conditions.

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Columbia to resume some recycling under new guidelines

KMIZ on July 15, 2025

Madison Stuerman

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ)

Columbia’s Solid Waste utility will immediately start collecting some recyclable materials under new guidelines.

On Tuesday, the City of Columbia announced it will start recycling some items after partnering with Federal Recycling & Waste Solutions in Jefferson City.

The new guidelines allow for customers to use the blue recycling bags for plastic bottles, plastic containers, aluminum beverage cans and metal food cans.

All recyclables should be rinsed out before being thrown away. Caps and labels can stay on containers.

Mixed fibers, including cardboard and paper, will still go to the landfill. Residents should not put them in the blue bag, but can leave the materials at the curb for collection, according to the release.

Certain plastics like yogurt cups, clamshell produce packages and dairy containers like for sour cream, butter and cream cheese are also not able to be processed.

This is mainly due to facility storage issues, processing limitations and material value.

“Paper recycling, that’s a more complex issue,” Columbia Volunteer Program Specialist Jodie Cook said. “It’s a lot of volume and it needs to be protected from the weather, so we have to have a bigger facility.”  

Once collected from the curb, recyclables are seperated from the blue bags, compacted and hauled to Jefferson City three to four times a week.

Once the Federal Recycling & Waste Solutions facility becomes full, the recyclables are sent to Midwest Fiber Recycling in Normal, Illinois, where it is sorted for valuable materials and sold, the profits being split between Columbia and Federal Recycling & Waste Solutions.

Funding for the program is coming out of the City’s existing recycling budget.

“We had all the drop-off sites previously, so we had trucks constantly running those drop-off sites, we’re not doing that right now,” Columbia Utilities Director Erin Keys said. “It would be those same funds that we would use to run a truck down to Jeff City.”

Recycling was suspended in April after the recycling plant was damaged when a tornado hit the facilty. The city restarted recycling collections on April 28 but materials were taken to the landfill while the city evaluated its options.

Officials confirmed that the city’s Material Recovery Facility has been clear of debris, adding that lots of equipment is still functional.

“The next steps will be to make the equipment and the process operational, so this means replacing control panels, getting electricity to the facility and ensuring that all the proper safety repairs are completed,” Keys said.

Keys added that Columbia Utilies will have a report for the City Council in August covering long-term options.

The release states other materials, including glass, black plastic or takeout containers, styrofoam and plastic bags should not be placed in blue bags.

“Potential contamination from trash, glass and low-value plastics can damage processing equipment and reduce the overall value of recyclables, increasing the City’s recycling costs,” the release states.

“Solid waste utility will continue towards recycling more materials,” Keys said. “Future steps will include how do we handle fiber and glass and we appreciate everyone’s patience as we evaluate the best paths moving forward.”

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The problem at the trailhead where the Bump and Grind meets the CV Link

KESQ on July 15, 2025

Allie Anthony

The Bump and Grind Trail is one of the most popular hikes in the Coachella Valley.

It’s known for its accessibility to people of all ages and skill levels, but some hikers say the biggest challenge is getting to it.

4 years ago, the City of Palm Desert and Coachella Valley Association of Governments built an amphitheater here that people now use as steps to access the trail.

“Before this access point existed, this was a dirt area with no amenities…This is stadium seating that was included as a resting place for hikers and CV Link users,” said a representative from CVAG. “If CVAG had included steps to connect the access point to the trail itself, we would have been required to also build an ADA ramp – which, in this case, would have essentially been a ramp to nowhere as the trail itself is not wheelchair friendly.”

Just this year, the original access point was closed off by fencing to help prevent erosion. A representative from The City of Palm Desert says “The amphitheater-style steps… are actually part of the trailhead design by CVAG. They’re taller than typical stairs, but they were built that way to blend into the hillside and provide a clear start to the trail. Since the Bump and Grind is considered moderately challenging with over 1,000 feet of elevation gain, those steps are meant to reflect the nature of the hike.”

News Channel 3 is looking into how the city plans to improve access to the trail for local residents.

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emPowerU hosts half day STEAM camps

News-Press NOW on July 15, 2025

Abigail McCluskey

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The Mosaic Life Care Foundation’s emPowerU STEAM Camps are back in action this week, offering an exciting lineup of activities to spark kids’ interest in science, technology, engineering, art and mathematics.

This year, emPowerU is hosting half-day camps, with morning sessions running from 9:00 a.m. to noon and afternoon sessions from 12:30 to 3:30 p.m.

These camps will run Monday through Friday until Aug. 1.

Students in third through eighth grades can participate in a variety of hands-on learning experiences focused on STEAM education.

Devron Brower, director of empowerU programs, said the goal for these camps is to inspire children to learn new things.

“They are half day camps and they are just designed to peak interest in science, technology, engineering, art, mathematics,” Brower said.

From LEGO robotics and Minecraft Education to virtual reality, coding and even Rocket League esports, campers have plenty of opportunities to explore and create through fun, interactive activities.

Rayna is a STEAM camper and said that her favorite activity is cooking on virtual reality.

One of the most popular activity is LEGO robotics. Addi and Eva, who are friends at STEAM camp, love playing with LEGO robotics and creating things together.

“I like building with LEGOS (and) going on computers,” said Addi, a two-year STEAM camper.

Another camper, Jaxson, also grew very found of the LEGO activity as well.

“I love being able to builds amazing things with LEGOS and motors,” Jaxson said.

There’s still time to register for camps on Monday, July 21, and Monday, July 28.

For more information and to register, visit mlcfoundation.com/steamcamps/.

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Man charged with assault after motorcycle crash in Boone County

KMIZ on July 15, 2025

Matthew Sanders

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ)

A 36-year-old man remained in the Boone County Jail on Tuesday on allegations that he hit a motorcyclist with his SUV, causing serious injuries, and left the scene.

Donald J. Legleiter, who has no address listed in online court records, was charged Monday with first-degree assault, armed criminal action and leaving the scene of a crash. He was jailed without bond.

Legleiter is accused of hitting the motorcyclist, identified by the initials JWC in court documents, at about 5:30 p.m. Monday on Allen Street, near McBaine.

Paramedics were working to keep the victim alive when the deputy arrived at the scene, according to a probable cause statement. He had serious injuries to his head and upper body.

Witnesses told deputies that Legleiter had backed up in his SUV and run over the motorcycle with the victim on it, the statement says. Legleiter allegedly drove from the scene and abandoned the 2024 Toyota Highlander in a bean field.

Legleiter allegedly told deputies that he wanted to destroy the other man’s motorcycle.

No hearings had been set as of Tuesday morning.

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Local church in Yuma spreads kindness and acts of service

KYMA on July 15, 2025

Jailene Aguilera

YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA, KECY) – A local church spread kindness and acts of service over the weekend.

Over 250 volunteers from Church for the City participated in the annual Serve Day while wearing “We Love Our City” T-shirts.

Volunteers gave thanks by doing many things like buying strangers coffee, holding doors open, and cleaning up local schools.

They also packed 500 school supply boxes with the United Way.

The event shows church’s commitment in inspiring others to spread kindness in simple but powerful ways.

To learn more about the event, read the press release below.

Serve Day Press ReleaseDownload

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Almost a dozen players that wore SB Foresters jersey selected in 2025 MLB Draft

KEYT on July 15, 2025

Mike Klan

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. – Eleven players, including first round pick Gage Wood, with ties to the Santa Barbara Foresters were selected in the 2025 Major League Baseball Draft.

Here are the latest Foresters that are about to begin their professional baseball journey:

Round 1: Gage Wood, pitcher, Arkansas, Philadelphia Phillies

Round 2: Michael Lombardi, pitcher, Tulane, Kansas City Royals

Competitive Balance Round B: Max Belyeu, outfielder, Texas, Colorado Rockies

Round 4: Sean Youngerman, pitcher, Westmont, Oklahoma State, Philadelphia Phillies

Round 8: Ben Blybee, pitcher, Arkansas, San Francisco Giants

Round 11: Jalin Flores, shortstop, Texas, St. Louis Cardinals

Round 13: Rylan Galvan, catcher, Texas, Chicago White Sox

Round 13,: Frank Camarillo, pitcher, UCSB, New York Mets

Round 14: Anthony Silva, shortstop, TCU, Cleveland Guardians

Round 18: Zane Petty, pitcher, Texas Tech, Cleveland Guardians

Round 20: Garrett Stratton, pitcher, Rice, New York Mets

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Several Meetings are Set for Public Comment and Information Following Immigration Enforcement

KEYT on July 15, 2025

John Palminteri

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. – There will be several gatherings and government meetings specifically to deal with immigration enforcement actions in the last week.

Tuesday there will be statements on the steps of the Santa Barbara County Administration building at 9:45 a.m. by the Board of Supervisors, The District Attorney, the Sheriff and Public Defender.

They are going to talk about resources available to those who need them and the role the local government can serve during these stressful times. Many families left behind after arrests will need help financially and with support services.

There will also be an agenda item at the regular board meeting that was added late last week for a full discussion, questions for the staff and public comments.

In the evening, Santa Barbara City leaders will join the community with a town hall meeting at 6:30 p.m. It will be held at the Franklin Center on the Santa Barbara Eastside.

The public will have a chance to ask questions, speak out and get assistance.

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Voters across Yuma County cast their ballots for the Arizona Special Primary Election

KYMA on July 15, 2025

Eduardo Morales

YUMA COUNTY, Ariz. (KYMA, KECY) – Tuesday is the Arizona Special Primary Election, and voters across Yuma County will have their voices heard on who advances to the General Election in September.

Voting centers across the county opened at 6:00 a.m. for the Special Primary Election in Congressional District 7.

Mary Lackey, a local voter, shared why she thinks it’s important to come out and vote.

“I think voting is a civic responsibility and if you want to have a say in your government, in what’s happening in your country, in this country, it’s very important to vote,” Lackey.

Several candidates are on the ballot to fill the seat one held by the late Congressman Raul Grijalva, including five Democrats, three three Republicans, candidates from other parties and several write-ins.

Voters can cast their ballots at any of the six voting centers:

Martin Luther King Jr. Youth Career Center

Yuma Main Library

Arizona Western College’s Schoening Conference Center

Somerton Community Center

San Luis Library

The Cesar Chavez Cultural Center

Voters were able to cast their final votes at the 7 p.m. deadline at these locations:

Yuma County Recorder’s Office

Main Library

Foothills Library

Wellton Library

San Luis Library

Somerton Library

The projected winners for the race are Adelita Grijalva and Daniel Butierez respectively.

Butierez shared some words of encouragement as the race came to an end.

“I think we all need to come together and work together and set parties aside which is why we’re coming together tonight, bringing party Democrats, Republicans, we’re all coming together to show unity,” he said.

Meanwgile, Grijalva shared the response she received from the public.

“We’ve had a really wonderful opportunity to talk to thousands of voters and we drove all over CD-7 and had really good responses from people everywhere we’ve gone,” Grijalva says.

Once the two winners are formally announced they will head to the General Election in September.

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More traffic impacts from another utility project on same segment of Austin Bluffs Parkway in Colorado Springs

KRDO on July 15, 2025

Scott Harrison

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — Just three months after finishing an eight-month project to relocate a natural gas line, Colorado Springs Utilities (CSU) has started more utility work along the same stretch of Austin Bluffs Parkway.

A project began last week to relocate existing utility lines under the street, marking the first phase of a larger project to construct the Central Bluffs power substation at the intersection of Austin Bluffs and Goldenrod Drive.

The latest utility line relocation will affect around a mile of the busy parkway, between Meadowland Boulevard and Union Boulevard, and is scheduled for completion in mid-November.

Alex Trefry, a CSU spokesman, said that traffic impacts from the project will be similar to those from the previous project, which often slowed traffic along a hilly, twisting segment of the parkway.

“One major difference is that during July, there are traffic impacts on both sides of Austin Bluffs Parkway,” he explained. “Both westbound and eastbound, which wasn’t the case with the other one.”

The previous project covered only the westbound right lane between Goldenrod and Union and was delayed four months by the discovery of an underground fiber optic cable.

“Water, wastewater, fiber, gas infrastructure, and the electric infrastructure are what’s being relocated underground,” Trefry said. “Some of the overhead power lines will be placed underground, as well.”

It’s unclear whether this project will include an aspect of the earlier project — a line of metal barriers that closed the right lane to traffic during construction.

“We have a contractor doing this, so it’s their traffic control,” Trefry said. “Before the gas line relocation, we did that in-house. That was our traffic control, which was why I was able to sort of talk more in-depth about it. I’m not 100% sure on whether the contractor is putting up Jersey barriers or not.”

He added that the project is very unique.

“It’s unique to build an electric substation in an already developed area like this. That comes with some challenges, like the underground utilities that we need to move, for that substation to be built.”

Most of the work will occur on weekdays; drivers should be prepared for occasional lane closures, added congestion, and slower speeds through the construction zone.

CSU is spending $6 million to relocate the utility lines, and up to $45 million on the substation; the latter won’t be finished until late next year.

The substation will replace the generating capacity of three older substations.

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