Tori King
THOUSAND PALMS, Calif. (KESQ)– The temperatures will remain in the triple digits this weekend and local residents are finding different ways to stay out of the heat.
News Channel 3’s Tori King will be speaking with residents about their plans to cool off this summer.
News Team
CHUBBUCK, Idaho (KIFI) — Chubbuck police are actively searching for a gunman who shot two men during an early morning party on Cassie Dr.
Officers from multiple agencies responded to a residence at 5025 Cassie Dr. just after 4 a.m. Saturday, following a report of a shooting at a party. According to the Chubbuck Police Department, two adult men were shot by another man. They were taken to a local hospital before police arrived with reportedly non-life-threatening injuries.
“The shooter is still at large; however, investigators have several leads and are working through details,” a Chubbuck PD press release stated.
The department thanked citizens who have provided information, as well as the Bannock County Sheriff’s Office and the Pocatello Police Department for their assistance.
Anyone with information is asked to contact the Chubbuck Police Department Communications Center at (208) 237-7172. Chubbuck PD says this is an ongoing investigation, and further details may be released later. Local News 8 is keeping track of any updates and will post new details as they become available.
Olivia Vara
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Today Battle Batting Cages is marking the opening of its new locally owned family entertainment center on the Westside. It aims to bring a fresh hub for indoor sports, dining and camaraderie to the community.
A ribbon-cutting ceremony is set for 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM at the new facility located at 6910 N. Mesa, Suite B. The event will feature attendees such County Judge Ricardo Samaniego and City Representative Chris Canales.
This new center offers two pitching cages operating at 40 mph and 60 mph for batting practice, alongside three private training cages designed for teams and individual lessons.
For a full-service dining experience, Battle Batting Cages will host a restaurant serving burgers, wings, BBQ bites, churros, brownies, cake pops and macarons.
Families and visitors will find two inflatable obstacle courses tailored for children ages 3–11. Guests aged 12 and up can enjoy the Players Corner, which features pool, table tennis and darts.
Battle Batting Cages also provides all-inclusive party packages starting at $175 for two hours and a pro shop offering gear and memberships for enthusiasts.
This new venue aims to become a vibrant community spot where families can enjoy sports, food and fun under one roof.
Jeanette Bent
MONTEREY, Calif. (KION-TV) — Classic cars revving their engines and on display in Monterey as Car Week officially kicked off Friday.
Thousands of people flocking to the Central Coast to see historic race cars on Alvarado Street ahead of the Rolex Monterey Motor Sports Reunion over the weekend.
One driver telling KION that they’ve participated in Car Week for over one decade.
“This car has been at both of these events every year for the last 15 years,” said the driver.
Not just classic cars out there Friday; people also got the chance to meet with drivers ahead of the Rolex Monterey Pre-reunion.
“There is no question in my mind my most favorite Car Week event is the reunion itself,” said another driver Chip Fudge. “I make it to Pebble Beach every now and then.”
Over 200 cars will be hoping to qualify for more racing on Sunday, and some drivers actually brought more than one vehicle to register, which gives them a better chance at qualifying for Sunday action.
“The reason I’m here is to be on the racetrack with my cars,” said Fudge. “I’m running three race cars this weekend for this event and I love it. I’m just heating up with it.”
Weather Tech Raceway Laguna Seca is the place to be this weekend, with both the Pre-reunion and Corkscrew Hill Climb happening over the weekend.
Professional racers looking forward to hitting that track.
“Starting Wednesday through Friday or Saturday, we have the marquees,” said President of Weather Tech Raceway Laguna Seca Mel Harder. “Formula One cars are going to be there; 75-year celebration of Formula One.”
Harder saying that Friday an Iroc car featured an international race of champions for the first time.
“For the first time, you’ll be able to see Nascar legends such as Mark Martin, Jeff Gordon, Bobby Labonte all competing at Weather Tech Raceway Laguna Seca,” he said.
With all the excitement, it can be easy to forget about the classic cars that will be on display over the coming week around the peninsula.
There is expected to be more car shows, auctions and events for thousands of visitors to enjoy.
In light of all the festivities, local public agencies are doing what they can to make sure both locals and tourists stay safe on the roads.
Officials reminding people to monitor traffic in event areas and to be patient if your drive is slow.
They are urging people to be fire-aware as fire danger is high.
And, they say, new this year are two options to stay informed on traffic trouble. People can check the traffic at online with the event’s daily tracker at MCCarWeek.com or by texting 65513 for safety alerts about Car Week.
Mickey Adams
KING CITY, Calif. (KION-TV) — King City is inviting the community to the city council chambers next week for the official swearing in of Captain Joshue Partida.
The ceremony is happening Tuesday, August 12 at 6pm.
Partida is currently a sergeant for the King City Police Department and has been with that department for 9 years now.
He is also one of two officers that received the department’s medal of commendation for their work helping to catch the shooters involved with last year’s mass shooting in King City.
Paul Vozzella
YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA, KECY) – Arizona Western College (AWC) is doing what it can to help local college students with a food drive going from August 11 to September 8.
“The Cubby” is running the food drive with a goal to collect 1,000 items to ensure all students can get the proper nutrition they need to bask in academic success.
“There’s a lot of students that are in need and we want to be able to support the students and not make hunger something that they have to deal with, or, a challenge that gets in the way of them thriving here on campus, in their classes,” said Student Care Coordinator Adrienne Noriega.
Although the program is newer, students are making the most out of the food pantry and demand is on the rise.
“I think we’ve seen ‘The Cubby’ growing, and the need growing, so we want to make sure that we’re always stocked and that students know they can go there, and that it’s a safe place for them, and that they’re gonna receive the nourishment that they need,” Noriega said.
Students are ready to take full advantage of the pantry to try to eliminate a common obstacle that has stood in their way in the past.
“I mean everyone’s sort of heard the phrase, ‘The starving college kids,’ so it’s nice just to have that little program where people can go and get what they need,” local student Nicholas Foley stated.
You can donate non-perishables to “The Cubby” on campus or make a monetary donation here.
Ryan Shiner
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ)
A man who was released from federal custody this summer after his sentence was commuted by then-President Joe Biden is in the Boone County Jail.
Malcolm Redmon, 42, of Columbia, is being held at the Boone County Jail without bond on a U.S. Marshal hold, jail records indicate.
Capt. Brian Leer, with the Boone County Sheriff’s Office told ABC 17 News Saturday afternoon that Redmon is being held on a federal detainer based on violation of probation. Leer said the Columbia Police Department took Redmon into custody.
All other information will have to come from the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Missouri, Leer said, as they are the ones who issued the warrant.
Redmon was sentenced to more than 24 years in prison in 2016 after pleading guilty to being involved in a cocaine-selling ring in Mid-Missouri from 2011-14. Redmon was one of 27 people arrested in 2014 throughout Missouri and Illinois.
He was one of nearly 2,500 people convicted of nonviolent drug charges to have their sentence commuted by former Biden. He was released from federal custody on July 16.
A family member of Redmon had told ABC 17 News last month that Redmon was in a vocational program. A June 23 filing shows he had to reside in and complete a residential reentry center program until “until discharged by the center director after consultation with the Probation Office, for a period not to exceed 120 days.”
Federal authorities accused him of being the leader of the operation, claiming he directed sales and converted the cocaine to crack.
ABC 17 News has reached out to the Columbia Police Department, Boone County Sheriff’s Office and the Eastern and Western district courts of Missouri.
Blake Arthur
PALM DESERT (Calif.) — Major League Soccer’s FC Dallas has agreed to team up with FC Coachella, who will operate as one of their training academy programs.
The two sides held a formal press conference on Friday at La Fe restaurant in Palm Desert.
“We are committed to nurturing talent in the Coachella Valley,” said Hugo Polanco, Head Coach of FC Dallas Coachella. “This program is designed to empower our youth and provide them with the resources they need to excel both on and off the field.”
This new partnership will give local soccer players an opportunity to showcase their skills and be seen by a professional team. This innovative academy program aims to foster not only athletic skills but also teamwork, discipline, and leadership qualities among young athletes.
For FC Dallas, they’ll have access to the talent pool in the area, able to emphasize training and development for young players.
Rob Namnoum
For the second straight season, Pine Creek has a new coach. Trevor Hudson takes over as the man in charge and he is eager to get started, “Like a fat kid with a piece of cake, man. I’m excited to be here, man. I’m excited to get it in. I’m excited to just be here and build something. We’re trying to take it to new heights. We try to do things better than everybody else,” says Hudson.
Hudson’s career began at Falcon. He’s coached in Las Vegas, and is coming off of a state championship in California. So naturally, Pine Creek is a perfect fit, “You come into a program where there’s a culture and an expectation of winning. I mean, I couldn’t ask for a better job,” says Hudson.
Hudson’s practices are tough, “He brings us a whole new standard and discipline in how we work and how hard we work,” says Pine Creek quarterback, Brady Walden.
Malakai Harkley adds, “We’ve been doing morning weights. Monday to Thursday. And then we have a second practice from Monday to Saturday, 3 hours a day for the practice and 2 hours in the morning. Pretty intense.”
His players like his style, “Coach Hudson is definitely more intense, but he’s also a very highly energized guy. So he definitely makes practices fun, and interacts with us more,” says Pine Creek tight end, Caleb Petree.
Jackson Minton says “A practice with him is like… it has like it’s little mood swings. He’s hard on us. Like he’ll make sure we’re on your percent. But he also has a side where, you know, he can joke around. He can be a funny guy.”
Coach Hudson adds, “I want to be a coach who relates to his players who be able to have a good time. But at the same time, you know, when it’s time to work. I want to get invited to some weddings some days, so things of that nature. So to do that, you have to build that relationship.”
Eduardo Morales
YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA, KECY) – Pam Engelmann says she received constant scam emails, saying everything in her storage unit would be sold. However, Engelmann doesn’t have a unit.
After receiving this same scam a second time, she alerted the police of the danger.
“I just don’t want anybody to get caught in this because three months of storage unit, had I given them my card, who knows what they would have done with it you know, it’s just a little frightening,” says Engelmann.
Luckily, she did not fall for it. However, these scams do typically affect people in her age range.
According to the Federal Bureau of Investigation, personal losses due to internet crime increased by 30% last year.
They say that people ages 60 and over lost the most money at almost five billion dollars.
Peter Torres, a local storage unit manager, shares some helpful advice on how to know if an email or phone call is a scam.
“By law, we got to provide the customer all the details and the information that they need to know for them to save the items if they want it paid. Now, if this is a scam, immediately you will know that because they will not have that information,” Torres said.
The Yuma Police Department shares the possible punishments for those caught conducting these scams.
“It depends on the scam though, most of the time the money amounts could lead to felony charges for fraud, but fraud in general is a felony offense,” said Hayato Johnson, Public Information Officer for YPD.
The FBI also says that Arizona was in the top ten for most money lost at $392,000,000.
