Airplane emergency landing in Carmel Valley, two rescued

KION on August 31, 2025

Mickey Adams

CARMEL VALLEY, Calif. (KION-TV) — Responders from Cal Fire hoisted people out of Carmel Valley Sunday morning after an emergency plane landing.

It happened at 9:40 a.m. near Carmel Valley and Cashagua roads.

The Monterey County Sheriff’s office says that the pilot is the one who called the emergency landing in, after the small aircraft flew out of Salinas for a sightseeing flight. CHP aircraft were able to find the plane and passengers, remaining in orbit until Calfire pilots could come out. Hollister Helitack was able to lift two passengers out of the aircraft with minor injuries.

They were taken to a ground ambulance and transported to a local hospital for evaluation. Monterey County search and rescue hiked in and secure the aircraft as well as made sure there were no other survivors. 

This is a developing story and more details will be added.

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Public invited to candlelight vigil for overdose awareness

KIFI on August 31, 2025

Noah Farley

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) — Sunday, August 31, is International Overdose Awareness Day, and there will be a community candlelight vigil in Idaho Falls to recognize it.

The vigil will be presided by Brick House Recovery, whose founder, Jason Coombs, says overdose continues to affect families throughout the country.

The event is meant to remember those who were lost to drug overdose, support families who have been affected, and help the public know what resources are available to prevent and recover from overdose.

People are invited to gather at the Greenbelt Stage Pavilion at 7:30 p.m. Candles will be provided.

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Department of Insurance seeking people who had pre-need funeral contract with Davis Mortuary

KRDO on August 31, 2025

Michael Logerwell

PUEBLO, Colo. (KRDO) – While the Colorado Bureau of Investigation and local partners continue their criminal investigation into the Davis Mortuary, another state agency is just beginning.

The Colorado Division of Insurance (DOI) is seeking to determine the total potential impacts on pre-need funeral contracts that individuals had with the Davis Mortuary.

The DOI is asking consumers who believe they had a pre-need funeral contract impacted by the investigation to contact them.

If you believe you are impacted or have questions, you can file a form online on the DOI website.

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CBI, La Junta Police arrest 5 with more than 1,000 fentanyl pills, meth, & unmarked, homemade rifle

KRDO on August 31, 2025

Michael Logerwell

LA JUNTA, Colo. (KRDO) – Agents with the Colorado Bureau of Investigation and officers with the La Junta Police Department say they’ve arrested 5 individuals connected to drug trafficking.

The following people were arrested and are facing charges:

Jaycob Butts (30): Obstruction, Resisting Arrest

Adrianna Smith (33): Obstruction

Jordan Del Rio (33): Unlawful Distribution, Special Offender, Dangerous Weapon, Obstruction

Jeremy Del Rio (28): Unlawful Distribution, Special Offender, Dangerous Weapon, Obstruction, Resisting Arrest

Ezekiel Aguilar (30): Outstanding Arrest Warrants 

Zachary James (41): Outstanding Arrest Warrants

CBI says the operation commenced on August 29. Law enforcement officials went to execute a search warrant at 1314 San Juan Avenue in La Junta. CBI explained that the reason for the search warrant was that they had gathered intelligence that linked the residence to the possession and trafficking of stolen firearms. The home had also received repeated complaints involving suspected drug distribution and other criminal activity, the agency said.

Some attempted to flee the residence, others barricaded themselves inside before eventually surrendering, and one person attempted to hide in a closet. The final arrest was made when Zachary James arrived at the home during the law enforcement search. He was arrested on outstanding warrants.

CBI says they were able to recover:

Six firearms, including an SKS battle rifle.

A homemade semi-automatic short-barreled rifle with a homemade suppressor. CBI says these weapons were unmarked and lacked serial numbers.

Approximately 143 grams of fentanyl (an estimated 1,430 pills).

Approximately 17 grams of methamphetamine.

“This operation highlights the commitment of the Colorado Bureau of Investigation and the La Junta Police Department to address drug and firearms trafficking in our communities,” said Todd Quick, La Junta Police Chief. “The recovery of illegal weapons and dangerous narcotics reinforces the importance of collaborative law enforcement efforts to safeguard the citizens of La Junta and the State of Colorado.”

The law enforcement agencies say the investigation remains active and additional charges may be coming.

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One dead in motorcycle crash this morning

KRDO on August 31, 2025

Samantha Hildebrandt

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO)– Early this morning, approximately at 12:20 a.m., the Colorado Springs Police Department arrived at a traffic crash near the intersections of W. Colorado Ave. and 32nd St.

Officers found that a motorcycle had struck a curb before leaving the roadway. The rider of the motorcycle was found dead at the scene.

CSPD’s Major Crash Team responded to conduct the investigation. No other injuries were reported. According to CSPD, speed does appear to be a contributing factor in the crash.

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Read, renew and win: SJPL celebrates Library Card Sign-Up Month

News-Press NOW on August 31, 2025

Rebecca Evans

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The St. Joseph Public Library is celebrating Library Card Sign-Up Month in September with the theme “One Card, Endless Possibilities.”

Library cards provide access to more than books. This includes free programs, job resources, homework help as well as streaming media.

The library is waiving the usual $1 replacement fee for lost cards throughout the month. Patrons who use their cards in September can also enter prize drawings at any of the four library branches.

Prizes include a Smart Cookie stuffed animal and book set for ages six and under, a $25 Dunkin’ Donuts gift card for ages seven to 17 and a $25 Country Cookie gift card for adults.

The library will also hand out mints to visitors as a thank-you for their continued support.

More information is available at SJPL’s website, or on the library’s Facebook page.

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Palm Springs Pride seeking volunteers for Equality Walk

KESQ on August 31, 2025

Shay Lawson

PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ)  – Palm Springs Pride is calling on volunteers to help with its inaugural Pride Equality Walk Oct. 25. 

Organizers said the new walk is scheduled around when the DAP Health Equity Walk was typically held.

DAP Health announced the end of its nearly 40-year Health Equity Walk fundraiser in May.

Organizers cited rising costs and declining participation as reasons for DAP Health’s decision.  

Mitchell Battersby, director of volunteers for Palm Springs Pride, emphasized the walk’s significance amid growing threats to LGBTQ+ rights.

“So many of our rights are being stripped away from us,” Battersby said. “In other cities and other states, things that seem simple to others that are important to us — like crosswalks — are being erased. Equality is about everybody.

Battersby also outlined volunteer needs.

“We need about 20 volunteers that are helping with guiding the route, kind of like route monitors,” Battersby said. “They’ll have pom poms and pride flags and they’re just helping people know where to turn and what direction to keep going.”

He said there is also a safety need.

“About 20 First Aid professionals that we’re looking for,” Battersby said. “Those First Aid professionals will be put out throughout the walk with first aid kits and vests so that if anybody trips, falls or has a minor injury, we have somebody there to take care of them.”

Interested volunteers can sign up at pspride.org, under the “Get Involved” section.

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MoWest students go international at SIGGRAPH computer graphics conference

News-Press NOW on August 31, 2025

Rebecca Evans

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Three lucky students from Missouri Western State University closed out the summer on an international stage at the SIGGRAPH 2025 conference in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.

“It really feels like it’s given me a jump start on my career,” said Kylee Derr, a senior digital animation student who went on the trip. “Being able to talk to industry professionals and recruiters and being able to have all of that community feedback was really nice. It was a great experience. “

SIGGRAPH is considered the world’s premier conference on computer graphics and interactive techniques. Top talent, researchers and industry leaders from across the globe attend each year.

The students represented MoWest’s Digital Animation program, highlighting the skills and dedication being developed in the program.

“It definitely showed me that I had more opportunities within the career field than I originally thought,” said Eliza Kuker, another senior digital animation student who went on the trip. “There were many unique places there that I would have never assumed had animation positions. It really showed me that I can go in any direction I really want to.”

More information about Digital Animation at MoWest can be found on the university’s website.

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Nebraska woman seriously injured after getting hit by propeller at Lake of the Ozarks

KMIZ on August 31, 2025

Haley Swaino

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ)

A 33-year-old Nebraska woman was seriously injured Saturday at the Lake of the Ozarks after she was hit by a boat propeller, according to a Missouri State Highway Patrol crash report.

The report says the boat – a 2023 Landau pontoon driven by a 22-year-old Nebraska man – was headed east at mile marker 6 of the Big Niangua Arm of the lake around 3:00 p.m. when the man put it in reverse instead of neutral.

The boat then moved backwards and hit the woman while she was swimming in the water, the report says.

She suffered serious injuries and was flown to University Hospital by helicopter.

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Columbia Fire Department highlights grill safety during Labor Day weekend

KMIZ on August 31, 2025

Marie Moyer

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ)

As summer winds down, people may be breaking out the grill to squeeze in those last few barbecues. According to the National Fire Protection Association, August ranked as the fourth-highest month for grill fires from 2019 to 2023.

The Consumer Product Safety Commission also found that from 2020 to 2024, a little more than 21,600 patients went to emergency rooms yearly because of grill-related injuries.

The Columbia Fire Department is reminding citizens to take precautions when grilling this holiday weekend to keep their families and homes safe.

All grills should be used outdoors and away from the sides of homes or underneath of decks and low tree branches. Grills should not be left unattended, and it is recommended to keep pets and children at least three feet away from an hot grill at all times.

For charcoal grills, only charcoal starter fluid should be used when lighting a fire. Hot coals should also be completely cool before being thrown away in a metal container.

Propane tanks and gas lines should be checked before grilling, and it’s recommended to open a gas grill before lighting it. The NFPA adds that if you smell gas when cooking, turn the grill off and call the fire department. If a gas grill’s flame goes out, turn the grill off and wait at least five minutes before re-lighting it.

The NFPA found that around one-fifth of grill fires are caused by poorly cleaned grills. It said grease traps should be cleaned out regularly, and grills are recommended to be cleaned with a non-metal bristle brush to avoid bristles getting into food.

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