DOJ drops charges against Utah doctor accused of falsifying Covid-19 vaccine records

KIFI on July 14, 2025

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By Audry Jeong, CNN

(CNN) — The Department of Justice has abruptly dropped all charges against a Utah doctor and three of his associates who were accused of destroying Covid-19 vaccines and falsifying records, Attorney General Pam Bondi said Saturday in a post on X.

Dr. Michael Kirk Moore Jr., a certified plastic surgeon in Utah, was initially charged in 2023 after federal prosecutors alleged he and some members of his staff organized a scheme destroying more than $28,000 worth of government provided Covid-19 vaccines and distributed almost two thousand fraudulent vaccination cards in exchange for cash.

Prosecutors further alleged Moore and his associates administered saline shots to minors so children would think they were receiving the vaccine, according to a 2023 US Attorney’s Office news release and court documents.

The case has been a focus for the MAGA base as Bondi thanked Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene for bringing the case to her attention and Sen. Mike Lee “who has been a champion for advocating to end the weaponization of government.”

Saturday’s announcement comes as Bondi faces increased anger among the GOP base over her handling of the Jeffrey Epstein files, with calls for her to resign.

“Dr. Moore gave his patients a choice when the federal government refused to do so. He did not deserve the years in prison he was facing. It ends today,” Bondi posted to X.

The case had been highly scrutinized by high profile Republican leader including US Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. who has particularly been a loud advocate against vaccines, dismissing all members of The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s vaccine advisory committee just last month.

CNN’s Evan Perez contributed to this report.

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WATCH: Deputies warn glue traps can harm more than just pests after animal rescue

KRDO on July 14, 2025

Sadie Buggle

JEFFERSON COUNTY, Colo. (KRDO) — The Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office is warning about glue traps after an unintended animal got stuck in a sticky situation.

The sheriff’s office posted a video over the weekend showing a chipmunk stuck in a trap at a local business. Animal control was called in to help.

“With some mineral oil and plenty of patience, [Animal Control Officer Rupe] carefully freed the little critter and released it back into the wild,” wrote the sheriff’s office.

The sheriff’s office says that glue traps can cause harm to pets and wildlife, and encourages residents to use “more humane options.”

“Let’s use solutions that keep all our neighbors safe. No glue required,” said the department.

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Negotiations peacefully end standoff at Pocatello home

KIFI on July 14, 2025

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POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI) — A tense early morning situation on Horizon Drive ended peacefully Sunday, July 13, after Pocatello Police successfully negotiated with occupants of a home where firearms had reportedly been discharged. No injuries were reported.

Police were called to a home on the 2300 block of Horizon Drive around 6:44 AM after receiving reports that several firearms had been fired inside, according to a post by the Pocatello Police. Officers quickly established a perimeter around the home and issued a shelter-in-place order for nearby residents, urging them to stay clear due to the potential danger.

The successful negotiations led to the occupants leaving the house, and the shelter-in-place order was lifted around 9:02 AM. The Pocatello Police Department is investigating the incident.

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13-year-old girl facing life-threatening injuries after shooting near Pueblo Riverwalk

KRDO on July 14, 2025

Celeste Springer

PUEBLO, Colo. (KRDO) — The Pueblo Police Department (PPD) confirms they got a call for a shooting near the riverwalk early Monday morning.

According to the department, they were sent out just before 3 a.m. because a teen was in life-threatening condition at the hospital after being shot. PPD confirmed the teen is a girl.

The family of the teen tells KRDO13 that she’s 13 years old. They say the bullet went through her brain and that she’s already had two surgeries today, and says that she’s fighting in the hospital.

They say they had stopped for food before the 13-year-old went to a sleepover with friends when the shooting happened.

Police believe the incident happened near the riverwalk around 102 S. Victoria Ave.

The Pueblo Police Department says officers are reviewing security footage and speaking with two other people who were with the victim at the shooting.  Police are unsure whether the incident was random or targeted at this time.

According to the Police, they have the car in which the crime occurred and are actively investigating and working to develop a suspect profile.

Pueblo Police say that, due to this incident and a rise in crime downtown, their department plans to step up patrols in the downtown area. Which is something that many people along the riverwalk were happy to hear.

“The fact that Pueblo PD is circulating throughout the downtown area adds a layer of comfort, especially, you know, for a family of small children,” shared James Duncan, a Colorado Springs resident visiting Pueblo.

“We just enjoy the Riverwalk. Have the kids play in the little fountain here,” shared Duncan, “It’s so beautiful. The city has really put a lot into building out this particular part of downtown. And, it’s unfortunate that security is an added concern at this point, because if those things were not a factor, this place would really flourish.”

He says he’s hopeful for the added Police presence.

“I think that if we can support the police and they’re trying their best to protect the citizens of Pueblo and folks like us who are visiting, we can just be grateful for that,” said Duncan.

KRDO13 also reached out to the organization in charge of the riverwalk, the Historic Arkansas River of Pueblo (HARP), to see if they were planning to increase their privately contracted security. HARP declined to comment.

PPD also wants to remind the public that there are curfews in effect and that they will continue to enforce them.

When it comes to public parks, city code says it is unlawful to be in any public park in Pueblo between the hours of 10:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m.

Pueblo Police also want to remind the public that minors have a curfew from 10 p.m. – 6 a.m. Sunday through Thursday. With the curfew changing slightly on Fridays and Saturdays, starting at 11:59 p.m. and ending at 6 a.m. They say these rules apply unless the minor is accompanied by a parent, guardian or other adult person over the age of 21.

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Community honors Vietnam Veterans with commemorative ceremony

News-Press NOW on July 14, 2025

Praji Ghosh

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The community came together here today to commemorate and honor the veterans who have fought in one of the most crucial conflicts in the history of the United States.    

Veterans who served between Nov. 1, 1955, and May 15, 1975, are celebrated and remembered for their sacrifices to the country.    

The members who were part of the celebration were presented with a commemorative pin and certificate as a way of displaying their appreciation for everything they had done.    

Monday marked the first time the event has happened in St Joseph after years of celebrating this event in other locations across the state of Missouri.   

The program was signed in late 2020 to be a commemorative partner since it was a national program, and they were responsible for hosting events across Mid-Missouri.   

“My father went to Vietnam three times, so you know, being born in 1962, the first 10 or 11 years of my life were just watching the war on TV and he wouldn’t talk about it until I was deployed to Afghanistan.” Freddie Brock, President of the organization, said.   

The first-ever commemorative presentation was held in Missouri in September of 2021, where community members and organizers honored veterans.

“The program is completing its 13-year run of the celebration in November, and I don’t want people to forget that we still have Veterans who have not been thanked,” Brock said.   

Members from both the St. Joseph Police Department and St. Joseph Fire Department were in attendance to ensure the ceremony ran smoothly.

The purpose of having the commemoration is not only to showcase the community’s gratitude to retired veterans but also to appreciate the veterans who are currently serving.   

“As far as myself, I just did my job through the military, and I had 25 years, which I think was really important, and there are other military people who probably feel the same way.” Truman Hardy, a Veteran, said.   

Brock hopes to strengthen the community bonds by hosting more events and ceremonies aimed at celebrating and recognizing veteran contributions to the community. 

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July programs to celebrate St. Joseph’s architectural jewels head of centennial

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Cameron Montemayor

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Residents will get a unique opportunity for an up-close and personal look at two of the city’s iconic landmarks this month.

St. Joseph architect and historian Max Guenther is offering two immersive programs in July to get acquainted with St. Joseph’s City Hall and Missouri Theater in anticipation of their upcoming centennial in 2027. 

The first is July 22 at The Albrecht-Kemper Museum of Art during “Museum After Hours,” followed by July 26 at The Downtown Public Library as part of Local History Week. 

Both programs are free and open to the public.

The Architecture of the Missouri Theater 

Max Guenther will focus on the beautiful Missouri Theater from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. on Tuesday, July 22, in the auditorium at the Albrecht-Kemper Museum, located at 2818 Frederick Ave.

It was designed by The Boller Brothers Architects (St Joseph natives) and ornamented by the 22-year-old sculpting prodigy, Waylande Gregory. This beautiful atmospheric theater stands as a lasting legacy to its creators and a testament to the value it represents to generations of townspeople who have saved it, restored it, supported shows in it and continue to advocate for its preservation and use. 

It’s a work of art – inside and out.

While at the museum, be sure to seek out the mini-exhibits highlighting works by architect Edmond Eckel in the Barclay Gallery and the ceramic work of Waylande Gregory near the Salon Wall. This display offers a glimpse into the larger Gregory exhibition that will open Nov. 15, 2026, and run through Jan. 11, 2027.

City Hall and the City Beautiful Movement

Take an in-depth look at this grand civic landmark and the optimism in 1920s St Joseph.

Designed by St Joseph’s master architect, E.J. Eckel, and built by Lear Construction Co., City Hall remains as stately and as busy as it was intended to be. 

The young artist, Waylande Gregory, ornamented the interior with sculpted plaster work, with the mayor’s office receiving special treatment.

Take a deep dive with Max Guenther on the work that influenced City Hall and how City Hall became just one of the landmarks to embody the City Beautiful Movement from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. at the St Joseph. Downtown Public Library, located at 927 Felix St, in the Owen Meeting Room, on Saturday, July 26, 2025.

Max M. Guenther is a licensed architect with a specialty in luxury residential design. His residential work has received numerous design awards and has been published in Interior Design, Honolulu, Professional Builder and Island Home magazines. 

Mr. Guenther was born in St. Joseph, Missouri. Together with his wife Tammy, he is currently developing an art center in downtown St. Joseph at the Artcrafts Building on South 8th Street.

These programs are presented in cooperation with the Centennial Celebration Series in anticipation of the 100th Anniversary of City Hall and the Missouri Theater in 2027 and are organized by the CCS Committee of The Friends of the Missouri Theater. For more information, email CelebrationSeries2027@gmail.com or phone Committee Chair, Lori McAlister, at 402-802-2099.

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More Colorado crews head to Texas to assist with flood search and rescue

KRDO on July 14, 2025

Celeste Springer

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — More crews from Colorado have been dispatched to assist with search and rescue operations following deadly floods across the state of Texas.

According to Colorado Urban Search and Rescue Task Force One (CO-TF1), 33 members left early Monday morning.

Crews with CO-TF1 work to clear debris on Saturday, July 12, 2025. The work is part of their tasks in addition to search and rescue operations (Photo: Colorado Urban Search and Rescue Task Force One/Facebook).

CO-TF1 says they will fly into San Antonio, joining 48 members who have already arrived in Kerr County, Texas.

Rescue crews with CO-TF1 tread through water in Texas during their operations on Saturday, July 12, 2025 (Photo: Colorado Urban Search and Rescue Task Force One/Facebook).

The Colorado Springs Fire Department (CSFD) says they have three additional crew members joining them as well.

This round of crews will be bringing a search and rescue K9, with four other K9s with their team already on site.

A K9 with a “U.S. Park Ranger” collar works alongside crews in Kerr County, Texas, on Saturday, July 12, 2025 (Photo: Colorado Urban Search and Rescue Task Force One/Facebook).

According to the CO-TF1, flash flood warnings halted operations along the Guadalupe River on Sunday. Crews will be back out this week.

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Lanes and onramp reopen after trash truck fire on I-10 near Indian Canyon

KESQ on July 14, 2025

Julia Castro

DESERT HOT SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) — All lanes and the I-10 westbound offramp at North Indian Canyon Drive have reopened after a trash truck fire caused delays early Monday morning.

The fire was reported at 5:29 a.m. at the I-10 westbound offramp at North Indian Canyon Drive, in the city of Desert Hot Springs.

Firefighters arrived to find the trailer of a Burrtec Waste transport truck fully engulfed in flames. To control the fire, the truck’s contents were dumped onto the roadway. Heavy equipment was later brought in to assist with the cleanup.

The #4 lane and Indian Canyon offramp were closed for approximately three hours while crews responded.

Flames and heavy smoke initially shut down the #3 and #4 lanes westbound.

No injuries have been reported. The cause of the fire remains under investigation.

Stay with News Channel 3 on air and online for the latest updates.

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Police investigate a commercial fire in Indio

KESQ on July 14, 2025

Julia Castro

INDIO, Calif. (KESQ)— Authorities are investigating a commercial fire that erupted Sunday evening at a towing yard in Indio.

The fire was reported just before 7:30 p.m. at a business on Commerce Street near Van Buren Street — across the railroad tracks from Indio Boulevard.

Flames tore through a portion of the yard, engulfing a trailer, a box truck and at least seven vehicles, according to an employee on scene. The blaze sent plumes of dark smoke visible for miles across the Coachella Valley.

The flames were largely extinguished within about an hour of the initial report.

No injuries have been reported. The cause of the fire remains under investigation.

This is a developing story. Check back for any updates.

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Two intersections on South Nevada Avenue in Colorado Springs to close for new traffic signals

KRDO on July 14, 2025

Scott Harrison

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. — There has already been a safety improvement project on South Nevada Avenue and South Tejon Street, south of Interstate 25, and upcoming repaving work on Nevada from Brookside Street to Fort Carson.

Get ready for another project in that busy corridor.

Starting at 7 a.m. On Monday, the intersection of Nevada and Ramona Avenue will close for a month, allowing workers to install new traffic signals and make other safety upgrades that will benefit drivers, cyclists, and pedestrians.

The closure won’t affect northbound and southbound traffic on Nevada, but drivers will be unable to turn onto or off of Ramona at the intersection.

After improvements at that intersection are finished, a similar project will begin a block south at the intersection of Nevada and St. Elmo Avenue.

The city and the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) are teaming up on both projects, with hopes of completing them early next year.

Officials said that traffic is increasing at both intersections, as the corridor continues to transform under an Urban Renewal plan to revitalize the area.

In recent years, several old motels and vacant buildings have been demolished and replaced by new businesses; the Nevada/Ramona closure is between the north end of the Creekwalk shopping development and the longtime former Ivywild Pharmacy that is now a Snarf’s Sandwiches shop.

Most of the changes have happened on the west side of Nevada.

The projects at the two intersections will install curbs and gutters that meet federal requirements for the disabled; improve drainage; provide better crosswalks and signage; and beautify sidewalk areas.

A city spokesman said that the signals are approximately 40 years old, and their replacement cost is $1.2 million.

Detours for the Nevada/Ramona closure:

Westbound Ramona Avenue traffic: Detour south on South Nevada Avenue, west on St. Elmo Avenue, north on Tejon Street, and return to Ramona from the west.

Eastbound Ramona Avenue traffic: Detour south on Tejon Street, East on St. Elmo Avenue, North on S. Nevada Avenue, Return to Ramona from the east.

Pedestrian/Sidewalk access: Pedestrian access will be maintained with detours clearly marked. Some sidewalk segments near the work zone will be temporarily closed with “Cross Here” signage in place. 

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