Two men arrested after hit-and-run and assault

KIFI on August 8, 2025

News Team

ST. ANTHONY, Idaho (KIFI) — Two men are facing charges of aggravated battery and leaving the scene of an accident after a hit-and-run incident turned violent this past Saturday.

According to the Fremont County Sheriff’s Office, the incident began around 11 p.m. on August 2nd, in a construction zone just south of St. Anthony. After a vehicle collision, the victims told deputies that two men, later identified as Randy A. Wheeler Jr., 37, and Tayson P. Thomas, 19, violently assaulted them.

Wheeler and Thomas were later arrested and booked into the Fremont County Jail, where they are currently being held on charges of aggravated battery and leaving the scene of an accident.

All suspects are considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

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90-acre Lava Trail Fire contained; Elderly camper injured with minor burns

KIFI on August 8, 2025

News Team

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) — A wildfire west of Idaho Falls, known as the Lava Trail Fire, has been successfully contained after burning over 90 acres. The blaze started on Wednesday, August 6, near the lava trail inlet south of Highway 20. The Idaho Falls Police Department (IFPD) reports that the fire was sparked by two individuals who were target shooting in the area.

Emergency Response and Containment

The Idaho Falls Fire Department (IFFD) was the first to respond to the scene. Due to the rapid spread of the fire, they requested help from several partner agencies, including the Idaho National Laboratory (INL), the Bureau of Land Management (BLM), and the Ammon Fire Department. The BLM took command of the unified response, and air support was activated to drop retardant and contain the fire’s spread.

Fueled by strong winds, the fire moved quickly to the north and east. Fire crews worked diligently and were able to halt the blaze by 10:30 p.m. that night. The fire is now considered fully controlled. The BLM remained on the scene overnight Wednesday to monitor conditions and ensure the fire was completely out.

Camper Injured While Escaping Fire

During the incident, an 81-year-old man who was camping in the area sustained minor burns to both of his arms while trying to escape the flames. A bystander initially tried to warn the man about the advancing fire, but had to retreat for their own safety. IFFD personnel witnessed the event, provided immediate medical aid, and arranged for the man to be transported to meet with emergency medical services (EMS). Both the camper and the man’s pickup truck were destroyed in the fire.

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Local, woman-owned mobile coffee stand brewing up community flavor

News-Press NOW on August 8, 2025

Rebecca Evans

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Coffee lovers in St. Joseph and Savannah now have a new stop for their morning pick-me-up: Moony’s Coffee, a woman-owned mobile coffee stand serving fresh brews and local pride.

Every cup of coffee is made using high-quality beans from Mokaska Coffee Co., a St. Joseph-based roaster known for bold flavor and a tradition of excellence dating back to 1884.

But the flavor goes deeper than the beans. Moony’s crafts all syrups and specialty flavors in-house as well.

Co-founders Liz Generaux and Maggie Johnson launched Moony’s Coffee about a year ago with one mission: to bring exceptional, on-the-go coffee to their community. The mobile stand allows customers to enjoy quality beverages from early morning coffees, to tea and lemonades aimed at getting beverage lovers through the day.

“It feels surreal sometimes,” said co-owner Johnson, ” I look at everything that we have now and the progress from last September to now is insane. I feel really grateful that we’ve had so many friends and family help us to make this possible and put it together, and then all the support online and from people that I never thought would have done that for us is insane.” 

They opened on September 20th last year at Savannah’s Homecoming, beginning with their table and tent. Then, they acquired the trailer in February and opened it in April, coinciding with Easter.

Moony’s typically operates from 7 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. on Wednesdays through Fridays.

To keep up with their schedule and locations, customers are encouraged to follow the stand’s Facebook page, where updates, seasonal specials and event details are posted.

In addition to regular service, Moony’s Coffee is available for bookings, including community events, corporate functions and private celebrations. Interested hosts can reach out via Facebook to bring a touch of local flavor to their next gathering.

Moony’s Coffee is more than just a drink stop; it’s a celebration of small business, local connections, and hometown pride.

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Marsha P. Johnson LGBTQ+ Youth Center hosts back-to-school open house and supply drive

KESQ on August 8, 2025

Timothy Foster

PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – The Marsha P. Johnson LGBTQ+ Youth Drop-In Center is hosting it’s Back-to-School Open House and School Supply Drive, taking place on Friday, August 8, 2025. This special event is dedicated to supporting LGBTQ+ and allied youth as they prepare for the new school year.

Throughout the day, the center will be distributing free school supplies to youth in need, helping to ensure they start the year equipped and confident. Visitors will also have the opportunity to tour the center and learn more about the safe, welcoming, and affirming environment it provides for young people in the community.

In addition to offering resources, the open house is a chance for community members to come together, connect with one another, and show their support for LGBTQ+ youth.

The event will be held from 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM at 340 S. Farrell Drive, Suite A106, in Palm Springs, California. Attendees are encouraged to RSVP in advance by visiting the Eventbrite page at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1482148087829?aff=oddtdtcreator.

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Palm Springs Aerial Tramway to reopen on Saturday after week-long closure

KESQ on August 8, 2025

Jesus Reyes

PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – The Palm Springs Aerial Tramway will officially reopen to the public on Saturday following a week-long closure.

The closure came about due to technical issues, as well as a delay in the delivery of a replacement part.

The first tram up will be at 8:00 a.m., the last tram up will be at 9:00 p.m. and the last tram down will be at 10:30 p.m.

Tram cars depart at least every 30 minutes.

“We wish to extend our thanks to Tram patrons for their patience during this unexpected shutdown,” states Tramway General Manager Nancy Nichols. “Our Tramway Systems team worked tirelessly to isolate then replace the malfunctioning part. We are now eager to welcome guests back to the Tramway and the Mt. San Jacinto State Park and Wilderness.”

Stay with News Channel 3 for any updates.

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Indio discusses next steps, what residents need to know for recent 911 outages

KESQ on August 8, 2025

Kendall Flynn

INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) – The City of Indio has been faced with 911 lines down multiple times in the last couple of weeks. The Indio Police Department confirmed Friday morning the lines were down starting around 6 a.m.

According to Indio PD it is unknown when the lines will be back up. This comes after another outage within the City on July 24 and June 9.

The Indio PD dispatch team said the outages are coming from the state carrier Frontier, where the fiber lines are being but by vandals. The Indio Dispatch Supervisor, Helen Polanco, said the department see around two fiber cuts per month, and are looking to the state for a solution.

“We have a meeting with the state COES, which is California Office of Emergency Services, to try to find a solution for this and maybe find another carrier because this is unacceptable,” Polanco said.

Indio said the outage is particularly concerning because residents use 911 as a direct line to the department. If residents call 911, it does not ring. They will then be called by another department and transferred. While it is a solution, Indio said it causes a delay in service.

They ask all residents to call the non-emergency lines for a direct call to Indio PD. For now, officials are unsure of when the outage will end or when they find a long-term solution.

Stay with News Channel 3 to hear from city officials on what is being done to find a solution to this issue and what residents need to know.

To reach emergency services during a 911 outage, reach out to the non-emergency lines.

Indio: (760) 391-4051

Cathedral City: 760-770-0303

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Coffee with a Cause: The Human Bean hosts food drive today

KIFI on August 8, 2025

News Team

CHUBBUCK, Idaho (KIFI) — Craving a coffee and a chance to do good? The Human Bean in Chubbuck is making it easy to help those in need today with its annual “Food Drive Give Back” event.

For every drink purchased, the coffee shop will donate a dollar to the Idaho Foodbank. The timing is intentional, as employees point out that hunger doesn’t take a summer break.

“Hunger is a year-round concern. A lot of businesses… do food drives during the holidays,” said Human Bean Barista Amanda Hansen. “But August is a great time to give back. Any time is a good time to give back to the community.”

Customers can also bring in non-perishable food items and receive a dollar off their drink.

The Human Bean is open until 8 p.m., so there’s still plenty of time to grab your afternoon pick-me-up and help make a difference.

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 ABC-7 at 4: Grand opening celebration of Battle Batting Cages

KVIA on August 8, 2025

Nichole Gomez

El Paso, TX (KVIA-TV)- Battle Batting Cages will hold a grand opening ceremony in west El Paso.

The facility offers:

Two state-of-the-art pitching machine cages (40mph & 60mph)

Three private training cages for team practices, lessons, and workouts

A full-service restaurant with crowd-pleasing favorites like hamburgers, wings, BBQ sausage bites, churros, brownies, cake pops, and macaroons

Two inflatable obstacle courses for children ages 3–11

A “Players Corner” for guests 12 and up, equipped with a pool table, ping pong, and darts

 Perfect for team gatherings, corporate events, and birthday celebrations, Battle Batting Cages offers all-inclusive party packages starting at just $175 for two hours.

Regular Business Hours:

Monday–Thursday: 4:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.

Friday: 4:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.

Saturday: 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 p.m.

Sunday: 11:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.

Grand Opening celebration of Battle Batting Cages:

 When: Saturday, August 9, 2025

Time: 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.

Where: Battle Batting Cages

6910 N. Mesa, Suite B, El Paso, TX

Ribbon Cutting Ceremony Featuring (Invited Guests):

County Judge Ricardo Samaniego

Hall of Famer, Wayne Thornton

Judge Selena Solis

Judge Eunice Reyes

El Paso County Clerk Delia Briones

Mariachis!  Ribbon Cutting!  Food!  Fun!

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Signal Upgrade project to begin at St. Joseph Avenue intersections

News-Press NOW on August 8, 2025

News-Press NOW

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The intersections of Grand and St. Joseph Avenues and Fillmore Street and St. Joseph Avenue will be closed, starting on Wednesday, Aug. 13.

Street crews will work on a traffic signal upgrade to replace the mast-arm poles at the intersections.

Traffic on Fillmore Street and Grand Avenue will be routed along the following detours:

Eastbound traffic from Fillmore will detour north on Savannah Avenue to Highland Avenue and go east to St. Joseph Avenue

Westbound traffic from Grand Avenue will detour south on north Ninth Street to Mapleleaf Parkway, then go south to Middleton, turning west to St. Joseph Avenue.

Work will include new bases, poles, mast arms and signal heads on all four corners. New ADA curb corners will also be constructed.

Traffic along St. Joseph Avenue is not expected to be impacted by the work.

The city noted, the project will cost $350,000 and follow a similar signal replacement done earlier this summer at Middleton Street and St. Joseph Avenue.

The work is expected to be completed by Monday, Sept. 15, weather permitting.

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Riverside County Sheriff’s deputy arrested for alleged unauthorized data

KESQ on August 8, 2025

City News Service

LAKE MATTHEWS, Calif. (KESQ) – A 41-year-old Riverside County deputy accused of accessing unauthorized and confidential information from government databases for personal use was out on bail today.

The deputy was arrested and booked into the Presley Detention Center in Riverside on Thursday on suspicion of unauthorized computer access.

He was released the same day on $40,000 bail.   

On May 8, investigators started to look into the deputy’s computer access, according to Lt. Albert Martinez.

He was arrested in Murrieta without incident on Thursday, Martinez said.

The deputy has worked with the department since Oct. 2008, and was most recently assigned to the Lake Elsinore station.   

He was placed on administrative leave pending an internal investigation.   

No further details will be released, and anyone with additional information was urged to contact Investigator Andrew at 951-272-5600.

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