Warm water temperatures and low river flows prompt fishing closures in Yellowstone

KIFI on July 11, 2025

News Release

The following is a news release from Yellowstone National Park:

MAMMOTH HOT SPRINGS, WY – Effective Saturday, July 12, 2025, select Yellowstone National Park rivers will close to fishing due to warm water temperatures and low river flows. This closure will protect the park’s native and wild trout fisheries and remain in effect until conditions improve.  

What will be closed? 

The Madison River and all associated tributaries.   

The Firehole River and all associated tributaries.  

The Gibbon River and all associated tributaries downstream of Norris Campground.   

The closure will be reassessed when water temperatures cool and flows return to more typical summer conditions.  

Staff will continue to monitor park rivers and streams for warm temperatures and low flows, and watch weather forecasts. The extended forecast calls for continued hot and dry conditions with a slight chance of isolated afternoon thunderstorms, which contribute to continued low stream flows and warm-water temperatures.  

Additional closures or restrictions may be implemented if necessary.   

What will be open? 

Yellowstone Lake and other lakes will remain open to fishing from sunrise to sunset as specified in the Fishing Regulations 2025 booklet.  

All other rivers and streams not listed as closed.   

Water temperatures have exceeded 68 degrees Fahrenheit (20 degrees Celsius) in recent days and flows on many rivers, streams and creeks are low. These conditions are extremely stressful to fish and can be fatal.   

Anglers: On rivers, streams and creeks that remain open or unrestricted, please fish during the coolest times of day and land fish quickly. Do not play hooked trout to exhaustion. Gently handle fish in the water as much as possible and let them recover before release. Your cooperation will protect the park’s fisheries. 

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Road near Centralia shut down after car crashes into pole, 3 injured

KMIZ on July 11, 2025

Ryan Shiner

BOONE COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ)

A road just outside of Centralia was shut down on Friday afternoon after a vehicle crashed into a telephone pole.

Boone County first responders shut down both directions of North Jay Jay in the 19990 block at 2:58 p.m. Three people were injured – two seriously – in the crash, according to Gale Blomenkamp, of the Boone County Fire Protection District.

The vehicle had also caught fire and crews extinguished it around 3:50 p.m. All three people were brought to an area hospital, according to first responders on the scene. Firefighters did not give an estimated time for when the road would reopen, but told an ABC 17 News reporter that it will be closed until further notice.

The vehicle appeared to have rolled over. A tow truck was reported to be on the way at 3:50 p.m.

Check back for updates.

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Recall announced for bread sold at Missouri Walmarts, Kroger stores

KMIZ on July 11, 2025

Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ)

Harford Bakery, Inc. is recalling six lots of “Lewis Bake Shop Artisan Style 1/2 Loaf” because the bread may have “undeclared hazelnuts,” according to a press release on the FDA’s website.

The product was sent to Walmart and Kroger stores in Missouri, Michigan, Wisconsin, Illinois, Indiana, Ohio, Kentucky, Tennessee, Georgia, Arkansas, Alabama and Mississippi. Gerbes is affiliated with Kroger, the release says.

Affected loaves have an expiration date of July 13 and include lot codes T10 174010206, T10 174010306, T10 174010406, T10 174020206, T10 174020306, T10 174020406 found on the front panel of packaging, the release says. UPC 24126018152 can be found on the bottom of packaging.   

 “While the packaging states ‘May Contain Tree Nuts,’ it does not state that it ‘Contains Hazelnuts,’” the release says.

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Pocatello area businesses turn out for Chamber of Commerce’s annual Golf Scramble

KIFI on July 11, 2025

Sam Ross

POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI)– The Pocatello-Chubbuck Chamber of Commerce hosted their annual ‘Golf Scramble’ tournament at the Highland Golf Course on Friday, attended by around 50 businesses from the Portneuf Valley.

The Golf Scramble is a tradition for 29 years running, with teams competing for prizes while making detours to check out rest stops set up by local businesses at each hole.

“We have companies from all over the area here sponsoring holes, set up on holes, and then we’ve got golf teams from all over the area visiting those sponsors, playing some golf,” said Matt Hunter, president and CEO of the Pocatello-Chubbuck Chamber of Commerce. “A lot of networking, a lot of connecting; that’s what we do at the chamber, we’re helping folks connect.”

Prizes for Golf Scramble winners included grills, tools, and gift baskets donated by area businesses.

For more information, you can visit the Pocatello-Chubbuck Chamber of Commerce website.

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Marshall Public Library collecting crocheted pieces for veteran support project

KIFI on July 11, 2025

Sam Ross

POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI)– The Marshall Public Library invites people to pick up their crochet hooks and get crafting for area veterans for the library’s newly-launched ‘Granny Square Project’.

To get involved with the project, people can crochet granny squares using colors inspired by book covers. The library will collect the squares and stitch them into afghans for the Southeastern Idaho Community Action Agency (SEICAA)’s veteran housing program, which helps homeless veterans transition to long-term housing.

“It’s different than anything that we’ve done before, so I thought it would be a really fun program for us to do as well,” said Amy Azzouzat, the Marshall Public Library’s public services supervisor. “It’s always wonderful to partner with an organization like SEICAA that does such good work in our community, and to be able to share our community members’ efforts with them is wonderful.”

Granny Square Project participants are asked to use a specific pattern to craft their 5.5″ x 5.5″ squares; the pattern is available on the Marshall Public Library website, with hard copies available at library service desks.

The library will collect granny squares through October with plans to have Granny Square Project afghans ready for delivery by Veterans Day in November.

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Bend man who admitted killing his mother receives nearly 28-year prison term for manslaughter, other crimes

KTVZ on July 11, 2025

Barney Lerten

(Update: Smith sentenced to nearly 28 years in prison)

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — On the day of his scheduled murder trial for killing his mother, a Bend man was sentenced Tuesday to nearly 28 years in prison on a reduced charge of manslaughter, along with two other crimes.

Joshua Lawrence Smith, 42, was arrested on a second-degree murder charge after the March 20, 2024 killing of his mother, Janice Marie Smith, 59, at the Legacy Landing Apartments in northeast Bend.

Deschutes County District Attorney Steve Gunnels told KTVZ News last year that Smith’s mother died of blunt force trauma after a “violent physical interaction” between the mother and son.

Smith’s eight-day murder trial initially was set for April, but was delayed three months at his attorney’s request, seeking more time to prepare and review evidence. He was sentenced on the day the trial was set to begin.

The murder charge alleged Smith “unlawfully and intentionally” caused his mother’s death. In the plea petition Smith signed on July 3 and included below, he admitted having “unlawfully and recklessly” caused her death “under circumstances manifesting extreme indifference to the value of human life.”

The petition said prosecutors and the defense would jointly recommend that Circuit Judge Alycia Herriott sentence Smith to 20 years in prison, including 10 years as a Measure 11 crime and the first 10 for which he will be “eligible for good time.” Herriott agreed to those terms, court records show, and Smith also was ordered to pay $2,010 in crime victim restitution.

Smith also admitted to criminal mistreatment in the killing, a charge connected to the victim’s senior age. That brought a recommended five-year prison term, including 33 months served consecutively to the manslaughter conviction and 27 months concurrently

Smith also signed a separate plea petition on July 2, admitting to aggravated harassment that brought a recommended 50 months (just over four years) in prison, admitting he spat on a Bend Police detective.

Gunnels told us Wednesday, “The victim’s daughter and defendant’s sister, Jessica Smith, was present and made a statement to the judge before sentencing. She told the judge how much she missed her mother and that she did not believe her brother had killed their mother on purpose.

“She said this happened because he was not on his medication, but she will be there for him when he gets out of prison someday. She agreed with the sentence imposed by the court,” the DA said.

Smith also spoke to the judge and courtroom, when it was his time to make a statement.

“He said he regretted what happened that day and he appreciated that his family was in court to support him,” Gunnels said.

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Man accused of murder in Osage Beach officer’s death faces additional charges

KMIZ on July 11, 2025

Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ)

A man charged with murder in the 2024 death of an Osage Beach police officer is facing more charges.

Christopher Wehmeyer, of Camdenton, is now charged with aggravated fleeing, second-degree felony murder drug possession, unlawful use of a weapon and armed criminal action in the death of Officer Phylicia Carson. 

A motion for a change of venue was filed by the defense on Wednesday and a trial setting was scheduled for 9 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 10.

Carson died after she lost control of her vehicle while chasing Wehmeyer on Aug. 31, 2024. She was pronounced dead at the scene, according to previous reporting.

Wehmeyer allegedly told investigators that he was racing and chose not to stop when he saw police lights. The chase reached more than 100 miles per hours as it went through Camden County.

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Iris Williams, Rancho Mirage resident and renowned Welsh singer, dies

KESQ on July 11, 2025

Jesus Reyes

RANCHO MIRAGE, Calif. (KESQ) – Iris Williams, a local resident and renowned singer, has died at the age of 79, according to the BBC.

Williams performed for Queen Elizabeth II at the Royal Albert Hall in London. In 2004, Queen Elizabeth II honored Williams with the title of OBE, Order of the British Empire, for her contribution to music.

In 2022, Williams spoke with News Channel 3 about her experience with Queen Elizabeth II.

Williams was a friend of President Gerald Ford, a fellow Rancho Mirage resident. She performed for the President multiple times over the years.

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Woman in fatal DUI involving Cocopah Tribal Council member accepts plea deal

KYMA on July 11, 2025

Eduardo Morales

YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA, KECY) – 51-year-old Candice Hurt has accepted a plea deal for causing the crash that killed 75-year-old Cocopah Tribal Council member Irwin Twist in June 2024.

Under the agreement Hurt will serve 10.5 years in prison and pled guilty to manslaughter.

According to the court, Hurt was under the influence of multiple substances at the time of the crash.

Shelyne Twist, Irwin’s niece, says there is a little comfort knowing this case is coming closer to closure.

“Just the tiniest sense of relief that this is finally somewhat coming to a close, that some justice has been served. It doesn’t bring anything back, it doesn’t change anything,” Sheylne says.

Heather Twist, another one of Irwin’s nieces, echoes Shelyne’s view that hurt should serve more time .

“It was such a tragic loss, you know there’s no words for what somebody should get, but when you know the factors of the case, and you know the underlining irresponsible acts that somebody took…it’s a hard pill to swallow for 10.5,” Heather said.

While it may be hard to swallow, remembering the kind of person Irwin was brings some comfort.

“He worked with many organizations with the tribe, with the City of Yuma, with Yuma County, he was a leader. He was a great man. He was a helpful man,” Shelyne says.

Candice Hurt was out of custody for the duration of the proceedings, but after Friday’s court hearing, she will remain behind bars until her sentencing which is scheduled for early August.

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CHP continues investigation on I-10 big rig crash, Caltrans repairs guardrail

KESQ on July 11, 2025

Kendall Flynn

CATHEDRAL CITY, Calif. (KESQ) – Thursday around 6:40 a.m., an I-10 westbound semi-truck veered across the center divider and overturned in the eastbound lanes near Date Palm Drive.

Authorities with the Riverside County Coroners Office identified two victims in the big rig crash as Francisco Sicairos Leon, 58, of Desert Hot Springs, and Miguel Macias, 49, of Santa Ana.

California Highway Patrol Officer David Torres confirmed the driver of the semi-truck was injured but did survive, and they are still investigating the cause of the accident. Torres said he was the first on scene yesterday, and with the semi-truck and five cars involved in the accident, there was a lot of information to take in.

Other drivers were stopped on the highway for nearly two and a half hours, while investigators took in as much information as they could. As of now they do not have an update on what caused the crash, and are continuing the investigation.

The California Department of Transportation is on site Friday repairing 44 guardrail posts, and hopes to be complete by Saturday. The guardrail was completely taken out on both sides as the big rig veered through the center divider.

Guardrails on State highways are intended to take heavy impacts at an angle and redirect errant vehicles back onto the roadway, typically not head-on impacts such as what occurred Thursday.

Friday, they are replacing the guardrail posts with steel, adding additional impact reinforcement for future incidents. Although this was a unique guardrail impact, Caltrans will continue to explore new and innovative ways to create a safer infrastructure for the motoring public and will work closely with our CHP partners once the investigation is final.

News Channel 3 is reaching out to CHP to determine what the investigation process is for a crash like this, and will be reaching out to the California Department of Transportation on repairing the guardrail to protect other drivers.

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