Interstate 229 resurfacing project delayed to July 21

News-Press NOW on July 12, 2025

Cameron Montemayor

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — A monthslong resurfacing project originally scheduled to begin next week on Interstate 229 in St. Joseph has been pushed back.

The Missouri Department of Transportation announced that a resurfacing project for I-229 from Missouri Route 371 to Interstate 29 in St. Joseph will now begin on Monday, July 21, due to a delay by the project contractor.

The project will see crews with Herzog Contracting Corp. remove and fill sections of concrete in the area on the roadway, shoulders and ramps. The resurfacing project is scheduled to be complete by October 2025.

During construction, the roadway will be narrowed to one lane, along with a 12-foot width restriction in place. Motorists should expect delays as crews are scheduled to work Monday through Saturday during daylight hours.

All work is weather-permitting, and schedules are subject to change. MoDOT asks drivers to work with us by always buckling up, keeping your phones down, slowing down and moving over in work zones. Know before you go and check what work zones you might encounter at traveler.modot.org.

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Democrats of the Desert hosts ‘Unmask Ice & Stop Deporting our Neighbors” sidewalk rally

KESQ on July 12, 2025

Tori King

LA QUINTA, Calif. (KESQ)– Democrats of the Desert is hosting an “Unmask Ice & Stop Deporting our Neighbors” sidewalk rally Saturday, July 12th.

The rally will run from 9 to10 AM, on the sidewalk in front of  the La Quinta City Hall on Washington and Calle Tampico.  

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Extension service to hold session on using drones for agriculture

News-Press NOW on July 12, 2025

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ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The University of Missouri Extension specialists will offer a full-day discussion and hands-on training on using drones in agriculture.

The event will be held from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 5, at the MU Graves-Chapple Extension and Education Center, located at 29955 Outer Road in Fairfax, Missouri.

The registration fee includes training, a materials packet, and a catered lunch. Pre-registration is required by Friday, Aug. 1.

For questions, contact Caleb O’Neal, MU Extension field specialist in plant science, at onealc@missouri.edu or by calling (417) 466-2148.

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Grace House prepares for ‘Back 2 School’ event

News-Press NOW on July 12, 2025

Kyle Schmidt

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Backpacks stuffed with school supplies for children K-12 will be available from 5 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, July 26.

Grace House is located at 2638 Lafayette St. Owner Ruth Costello said it takes about a year to collect all the supplies.

“The number one goal is that kids get a strong, good backpack,” Costello said. “We worry about high schoolers looking like high school and kids wanting to look like kids.”

Clean and new bags will be provided; parents just need to bring their children and a valid form of identification. College-aged students are also invited.

“The only requirement we have is that you bring your school kids so that they can pick their own clothes and stuff,” Costello said. “Kids are pickier than they were when I was a kid.”

Costello advises parents to come early to avoid the heat or any weather conditions: “You’ll be out in 15 minutes.”

She said they are always looking for more supplies and extra backpacks. For those looking to donate, call the Grace House at 816-262-9401.

“We get those kids for whatever reason, they don’t come, and it could be mom’s schedule, dad’s schedule…” Costello said. “If we run out of stuff, we want to have a little extra for those kids, so we always save and store if any leftovers.”

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Man dead in Camden County crash

KMIZ on July 12, 2025

Marie Moyer

A 54-year-old man from Batonville, IL, died in a crash on Route F, in Camden County, a half mile south of Route TT, according to a Missouri State Highway Patrol crash report.

The report says the crash occurred at around 12:45 a.m. Saturday when a 2022 Subaru Ascent traveling south failed to make a turn and drove off the right side of the road, hitting a tree and flipping over. The driver of the Subaru was wearing a seatbelt and was pronounced dead on the scene. Next of kin were notified.

The vehicle was totaled. MSHP reports do not name those involved in crashes.

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“Humanize; Don’t Militarize”: Protest against border militarization in New Mexico

KVIA on July 12, 2025

Olivia Vara

SANTA TERESA, NEW MEXICO (KVIA)– On July 12, 2025, activists in Santa Teresa, New Mexico will gather for a non-violence protest rally against border militarization.

The event is organized by immigration and public-lands advocates and begins at 9 AM.

The rally is to protest Trump Administration’s decision to place 109,000 acres of public land under the control of the Department of Defense.

Participants expressed concern that this decision bypassed public debate and declared a national emergency to justify militarization.

They highlight that many immigrants are fleeing violence, not entering as criminals.

Protesters are calling for a humane immigration policy aligned with American values of justice.

The rally aims to show community support for compassionate treatment of all individuals, regardless of immigration status.

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Palm Springs renews deal with local hospitality industry

KESQ on July 12, 2025

Peter Daut

PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – The City of Palm Springs renewed a six-figure deal with the local hospitality industry to devote tax dollars to tourism.

The deal was meant to funnel a portion of the city’s transient occupancy tax to PS Resorts – a nonprofit composed of several Palm Springs hotels.

The amount was estimated to be about $780-thousand in the current fiscal year.

The council voted unanimously to renew the deal, which had been in place since 2012 – for another ten years.

Watch Peter Daut’s full interview with Peggy Trott – PS Resorts Chair.

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Foresters keep sole possession of first place in CCL with thrilling win over Oaks

KEYT on July 12, 2025

Mike Klan

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. – In a game loaded with lead changes, big moments, and late-inning fireworks, the Santa Barbara Foresters clawed their way past the Conejo Oaks with a dramatic 7-6 walk-off win at Eddie Mathews Field. With the victory, the Sters improved to 19-8 and took sole possession of first place in the CCL South.

It was a chess match from the start, with both teams exchanging blows through all nine innings. The Sters drew first blood in the bottom of the first, capitalizing on an error and a bases-loadedwalk to go up 1-0. But Ka’imi Kahalekai ran into some trouble in the third, allowing two runs on a double, wild pitch, and a couple of miscues, flipping the lead in the Oaks’ favor.

Despite the early deficit, the Sters pitching staff kept things competitive. Noah Waldeck was sensational in relief, tossing 3.2 innings and allowing just one earned run while striking outmultiple batters and working around defensive errors. His effort kept Santa Barbara in the game, especially after the Oaks extended their lead to 4-2 in the seventh with a solo shot from Holley and an RBI groundout.

Down but not out, the Foresters struck back. The sixth inning saw a patient and poised rally: three walks, a bases-loaded single, and a pair of sacrifice flies plated three runs to flip the lead once again, 5-2.

But Conejo wasn’t done. In the top of the eighth, with two outs and the runners going on a full count, Oaks catcher West blasted a two-run double off Jaden Barfield to steal back the lead at6-5. Moments later, the Sters tied it right back up in the bottom half thanks to a double from Becker, a sac bunt from Ryan, and a clutch sac fly from Esquer.

It all came down to the bottom of the ninth.

After a leadoff strikeout, Brenton Clark and Cole Chamberlain drew back-to-back walks. They stole second and third to put the winning run 90 feet away. With one out, Terence Kiel choppeda grounder to first and chaos ensued. In a perfectly executed delayed steal, Clark got into a rundown, danced around four throws, and dove around the tag to touch the plate and win it forthe Sters in walk-off fashion.

It was a wild finish to a back-and-forth game that saw the Sters showcase their grit, discipline, and signature late-game magic.

Santa Barbara returns to Eddie Mathews Field tomorrow for another key matchup, this time against the MLB Academy Barons. First pitch is scheduled for 4:30 PM with live coverage on the Foresters YouTube channel.

(Article courtesy of Santa Barbara Foresters/Oskar Stark)

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Marianne’s Ice Cream is a local legacy in Santa Cruz and beyond

KION on July 12, 2025

Jeanette Bent

SANTA CRUZ, Calif. (KION-TV) — KION got a taste of one local legacy ice cream parlor in Santa Cruz.

Co-owner of Marianne’s Ice Cream Charlie Wilcox divulged what makes their ice cream a Santa Cruz staple. Wilcox pretty much attributing to the secret ingredient being the Santa Cruz community bringing in the local flavor.

“We serve the Ocean Street location about 80 flavors every day, and we make over 150 different recipes throughout the year,” he said.

Marianne’s Ice Cream started back in 1947 and has been known as a local legacy ever since, best enjoyed by Santa Cruzans and others from the Central Coast over connection and sharing memories.

“Marianne has been around for 78 years, which kind of means that if you’ve lived in Santa Cruz, at any point in your life, you’ve got something that’s connected with us and, hopefully, we’ve got something that’s done well for you,” said Wilcox. “I think it’s really about your memories, your life. It’s an anchor that brings you home. When you come here, you know that you’re coming back to a place that has always carried you.”

Wilcox says that while the ice cream used to be made at their flagship Ocean Street location, since they’ve grown over the decades, so has the need for more space. Now, the ice cream is made in their own ice cream factory on the Westside.

“We take our cream, milk, whey, sugar (obviously) and all those ingredients… we mix them together and we run them through a machine that chills them down to about 20 degrees in about two minutes,” explained Wilcox. “[That] machine will actually make about 150 gallons of ice cream.”

One of Marianne’s more popular flavors was inspired by the rowdy and territorial local otters. Otter 841, as she became known a few years back…

“She was getting ready to raise a pup and she stole some of the surfer’s surfboards and would take a bite out,” said Wilcox about Otter 841’s inspiration to the flavor’s namesake. “Our cinnamon caramel base ice cream is a real unsung hero. It has a little bite. it’s good. it’s sweet. it’s cute…”

According to Wilcox, while the sheer amount of flavors may seem overwhelming, Marianne’s is still open to new, fun and weird flavor requests.

“We’ve been making new, fun, weird stuff for a lot longer than everybody else has,” said Wilcox. “That’s why it really is our signature. Come in and you can see our flavor ball.”

Charlie wrapped up KION’s ice cream tour with a little anecdote: When you visit a new town, ask for where to get the best ice cream because if it’s a small place — a “mom and pop shop” — that means that the town has soul.

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One woman’s account of the ICE raids in Carpinteria Thursday

KION on July 12, 2025

Mickey Adams

CENTRAL COAST, Calif. (KION-TV) — KION caught up with a woman who had a first-hand account of the ICE raid chaos in Carpinteria Thursday.

Claudia Cáceres saying that some people stayed hidden inside a facility until Friday morning to avoid immigration agents.

But for those who couldn’t take shelter, Cáceres says they were torn from their families.

Some children still searching for their detained parents.

“Families are asking for help. It’s like we don’t know the stories. The truth is, it’s very sad,” said Cáceres. “I haven’t been able to sleep because I’m a mother and… to think that so many children were there on the sidelines trying to find out about their relatives, their father, their mother. “We know that many couples work together in the same company.”

She says that relatives of workers from the farm have reached out to her asking if she can help them find their relative in the aftermath of the raid.

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