Memory care facility gets bird sanctuary donation dedicated to former resident

KRDO on August 28, 2025

Bradley Davis

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) – After one woman lost her father earlier this year, she was inspired to help his friends share in one of his favorite hobbies: bird watching.

Raye Chavez was a resident at Springs Ranch memory care until his death last February. His daughter, Cindy Branditch, wanted to honor his memory by installing a bird feeder for other residents to enjoy.

Springs Ranch loved the idea, and together they partnered with Wild Birds Unlimited. The local birding store helped expand Branditch’s dream. It donated and installed an entire bird sanctuary, with multiple feeding stations right outside the windows to the Springs Ranch common area.

Both Wild Birds Unlimited and Springs Ranch created laminated sheets with the different native birds for residents to mark off with dry-erase as they see them.

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How fans can prepare for the 2025 Mizzou football season

KMIZ on August 28, 2025

Jazsmin Halliburton

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ)

Mizzou football fans will see some changes to their game day experience out at Faurot Field this season with stadium upgrades, concession stand additions and travel impacts on I-70.

The current renovations to the north end zone will continue throughout the season; however, in addition to those changes, Mizzou Athletics has also made some significant improvements to the game day experience.

Enhanced and increased pyro at key moments on game day

New custom-designed LED stadium lights, allowing for choreographed light shows

A new camera placement inside the locker room to get the crowd excited for the team runout

A re-worked in-game script designed to help keep up the energy even during breaks in play

There will also be a Tiger Fans Zone that will open three and a half hours before kickoff on the lawn at Tiger Avenue across from the Tiger Avenue Parking Structure.

Coca-Cola Student Tailgate

Large-screen TV showing games around the country

Food trucks and seating

Beer sales

Tiger Team Store merchandise sales

MU Health Care Kids Zone featuring a video game truck playing EA Sports College Football 26

Concessions

In addition to the enhanced fan experience and to hype up the crowd, Mizzou Athletics will be continuing its fan-friendly concession items and adding new foods. Six concessions locations at Memorial Stadium featuring Fan-Friendly pricing, consisting of $2.99 hot dogs, popcorn, chips, 16 oz fountain sodas and 12 oz Dasani water.

Joshua Moore with Mizzou athletics told ABC 17 News the university is always looking to give fans a better experience and understand that money spent on game days can add up.

“Sometimes we look at the ticket price and say, okay, the ticket price is this, this is what it costs to come to the game,” said Moore. “Well, your kid’s going to want different tots. Your kids are going to want some ice cream, some different food. And so that fan-friendly pricing definitely helps in that sense. And it really helps those families that are coming to games, or anyone can take advantage of it.”

New concession stand items will also be introduced this season around Memorial Stadium.

BBQ Bacon Wrapped Conecuh Sausage Dog (Section 121)

Boulevard Beer Brat (Section 106 and Boulevard Concession Stand at Section 123)

Boulevard Beer Cheeseburger (Boulevard Concession Stand at Section 123)

Boulevard Beer Cheese Fries (Boulevard Concession Stand at Section 123)

Loaded Nachos (Una Vida Concession Stand at Section 118)

Stadium Entry

Once fans arrive at Faurot Field, the athletic department is reminding them to plan out their routes. Everyone should enter the stadium through the gates on the same side as where their tickets are located due to the impacts of the Memorial Stadium Centennial Project.

Fans sitting on the east side (Sections 101-110), students in the student section and fans in the Tiger Deck (Sections 301-315) should enter via Gates 2E-6E

Fans sitting on the west side (Sections 116-125) should enter via Gates 2W-6W

Entrances to the premium Walsworth Family Columns Club, the West Tower and the South End Zone remain unchanged

The tunnel that runs under Stadium Boulevard will be open for foot traffic, but fans are encouraged to use alternate routes since the walkways will be smaller due to construction.

I-70 Travel

Tiger fans are encouraged to allow for more time traveling to Columbia on game days, with the ongoing construction on I-70 for the Improve I-70 project. According to the Missouri Department of Transportation, there will be active work zones on I-70 24 hours a day, six days a week. MoDoT asks that fans driving through the work zones be extra cautious.

There will be active work zones and reduced lanes along eastbound I-70 between mile markers 188 and 193 near Warrenton and ongoing construction on I-70 in Boone County between mile markers 137 and 144.

MoDoT Improve I-70 Statewide Director Eric Kopinski told ABC 17 News that the traffic flow across the state can change from week to week, so they ask drivers to pay attention. “We’re really encouraging anyone to leave a little early and more importantly, if you come to game one and want to come back for KU next week,” said Kopinski. “Please pay attention to our press releases. Please pay attention to the news. We want drivers to be aware when they come to the games, as conditions may change week to week throughout the season.”

MoDoT encourages traveling fans to slow down, put the phone down and drive sober.

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Bend’s Outback Water Facility Expansion could mean higher water bills

KTVZ on August 28, 2025

Tracee Tuesday

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The City of Bend is preparing for a major expansion of its Outback Water Facility—an estimated $50 million project aimed at keeping up with the city’s rapid growth and ensuring safe, reliable drinking water for years to come.  Bend’s dual-source water system pulls from the Upper Deschutes Basin, serving not only city residents but also regional needs like irrigation and in-stream flows.

City officials say the Outback site is critical to the entire system—and expansion is no longer optional.  The project would add: • New pretreatment systems to improve water quality • Additional reservoirs and wells • In-conduit hydroelectric generation • A wildfire water fill station • Security upgrades to meet federal standards  To make it possible, Bend is also working to acquire 48 acres of nearby Deschutes National Forest land through the Townsite Act. 

The City’s Principal Engineer, Brittany Barker said, the expansion project has been, and will continue to be, a lengthy process as the plan looks to sustain what we see in 50, even 100 years. As to when the expansion project will break ground? Barker said:  

“We’re hopeful in that 12-to-18-month period that we can work with a design team and a contractor and start developing those plans and getting ready to hit the ground as soon as we get the paperwork signed, then if we’re able to start construction right away, it would probably be a two-year long construction duration until everything’s operational. I’d say, we’re looking at maybe three years, best case scenario.” 

Who pays for it?  The City is aggressively pursuing outside funding, including FEMA support, state and federal grants, and loans. But officials are warning that if full funding doesn’t come through, residents may see higher water bills to help cover the cost. 

City leaders say the expansion is about more than just infrastructure—it’s about protecting the community’s water supply against future demand, environmental pressures, and wildfire risks.  City council members agree that, growth isn’t slowing down, and neither is the need for reliable water. This investment ensures Bend has the infrastructure it needs, but that local leadership is doing everything possible to limit the cost to ratepayers.

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SJFD responds to North 13th Street fire

News-Press NOW on August 28, 2025

News-Press NOW

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The St. Joseph Fire Department responded to a structure fire in the 1200 block of North 13th Street early Thursday morning.

The initial call for the fire came in at about 1:53 a.m. Thursday, according to Fire Inspector Casey Crockett with Fire Prevention.

Crockett confirmed to News-Press NOW that the fire was contained to a vacant building at 1218 N. 13th St., and crews stopped the flames from spreading to a second building located just feet away.

In a social media update around 9:30 a.m. Thursday, the SJFD said firefighters made an aggressive attack to bring the blaze under control.

No injuries were reported during the incident.

The cause of the fire is currently under investigation.

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Sunnylands Center & Gardens’ ‘Films in the Gardens’ series to return in September

KESQ on August 28, 2025

Cynthia White

RANCHO MIRAGE, Calif. (KESQ) – Sunnylands Center & Gardens is set to open on September 10th, offering many events throughout its new season, including “Films in the Gardens.”

The free outdoor movie series returns with a trio of films inspired from the new Sunnylands exhibition, “Curating Canopy: Trees at Sunnylands.”

As the new exhibition takes a look at the variety of trees that have helped shape the Sunnylands landscape for nearly 60 years, Films in the Gardens showcases movies in which trees play a role in the story.

The films in the series – titled “Tales Beneath the Trees,” are rated R or PG for their scary or supernatural themes.

The free film showings start at 7:30 p.m., with gates opening at 6:00 p.m., on three Fridays in September:

September 12 – Poltergeist, Rated: PG.

September 19 – Sleepy Hollow, Rated: R.

September 26 – Pan’s Labyrinth, Rated: R.

Reservations are not required, and carpooling is strongly encouraged.

Filmgoers are encouraged to bring lawn chairs, blankets, and small picnics, as no seating or food is provided. Snacks and drinks will be available from the Sunnylands café from 6:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

Large coolers, alcohol, smoking, and pets are not allowed, and films may be canceled at any time due to weather conditions.

Sunnylands Center & Gardens, located at 37977 Bob Hope Drive in Rancho Mirage, is presenting Films in the Gardens in partnership with the Palm Springs International Film Festival.

For more details on Films in the Gardens and information on other events at Sunnylands, visit sunnylands.org/events/.

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Pick-up game nights with The Rising Tide could face a hiatus

KION on August 28, 2025

Sandra Iveth Santos

SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV): For several months, The Rising Tide fan club has been opening the soccer fields for free at the Salinas Regional Soccer Complex. However, that benefit to the community could be at stake.

On Wednesday night, hundreds of athletes once again arrived at the Salinas Regional Soccer Complex (SRSC). More than 240 players were even waiting in long lines to get on the field.

From the first day in mid-May, dozens arrived to participate in the weekly event, which has grown in number, surpassing more than 200 players per session.

Until now, this was made possible thanks to sponsorship, fundraising, and collaboration with the Salinas Regional Soccer Complex.

Jonathan de Anda, general manager of the SRSC, says he continues to support The Rising Tide club in its efforts to offer these resources to the community free of charge. In a statement, he added:

“From the beginning, the Salinas Regional Soccer Complex partnered with The Rising Tide to make these practice nights possible, helping to secure sponsors, volunteers, and in-kind support. Our goal has always been simple: to facilitate access, so the community has a safe and welcoming place to play. We’re even currently exploring a Saturday morning option to maintain the pace of practice nights.”

The Rising Tide says it’s facing difficulties, as holding the sessions involves equipment, maintenance, and utility costs; and are currently looking to keep the sessions going, in accommodating the large crowd that shows up every week.

Shey Gibson with The Rising Tide says they’ve are facing a decision to possibly pause their Pick-up nights, and this Wednesday they held what may have been their last session. But they continue working with the Soccer Complex and other sponsors to keep the momentum going.

“The Soccer Complex offers us a discount for the night. Additionally, they’ve helped us secure Gatorades, community service opportunities, pinnies, and other soccer gear. The management at the regional complex has been a vital resource in making these nights a success,” Gibson said in a statement.

On Wednesday, The Rising Tide used the last available funds to hold their Pick-up session, that usually go from 8:00pm — 10:30pm. Gibson says the average cost of each session for the club is around $500, but for the athletes, it’s completely free.

Some of the athletes we spoke with on Wednesday said this has been a great opportunity for local athletes to connect with more people who share the same interest in the sport.

The Rising Tide is a fan club established to support the USL professional soccer team, Monterey Bay FC. On Saturday, the club will travel to support their team, MBFC, against the Oakland Roots.

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COLAB urges supervisors to revoke Glass House license

KEYT on August 28, 2025

Tracy Lehr

SANTA BARBARA COUNTY, Calif.-Andy Caldwell of The Coalition of Labor, Agriculture and Business known as COLAB is urging Santa Barbara County Supervisors to revoke Glass House Farms license.

Caldwell spoke during public comments at the Board of Supervisors meeting on Wednesday.

He reminded Supervisor Laura Capps and Supervisor Roy Lee that they campaigned on holding the marijuana industry accountable.

Caldwell thinks the issue has been ignored following the ICE raid at Glass House Farms in Carpinteria.

He said a warrant served in Carpinteria listed criminals including child predators, rapists and people guilty of indecent exposure, and child cruelty.

A similar raid occurred at Glass House in Camarillo.

The raids led to more than 360 arrests.

Caldwell said 14 of the people taken into custody in Carpinteria were children who may have been victims of labor and sexual trafficking.

He said state law requires background checks and prohibits minors on those farms.

Caldwell asked the board when they would hold a hearing to revoke the company’s permits.

He referred to a column he wrote about another grower suing Glass House claiming the company is a drug cartel.

“It is evidently apparent that Glass House wasn’t following the laws regarding background checks on employee and the presence of minors on the property, said Caldwell, “Upon confirmation of these allegations they should no longer be able to operate their farm or dispensaries.”

He questions how unsavory people end up working at local pot farms.

The board took a break following his comments.

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Show Us Your Garden, pollinators and sunflowers

KTVZ on August 28, 2025

John Carroll

This week we share with you three really special gardens. A garden with a breathtaking view of the sunsets each night, another with a towering sunflower watching over everything and a driveway lined with color and beauty.

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Voters to decide on new performing arts addition for South Fremont High School

KIFI on August 28, 2025

Curtis Jackson

School Trustees for Fremont School District approve a bond election for a new performing arts addition to South Fremont High School. The vote will take place on November 4, 2025.

ST. ANTHONY, Idaho (KIFI)— Voters in Fremont County will decide in November if a new performing arts addition can be constructed at South Fremont High School.

The Fremont County School Distict 215 trustees have a bond election to be held on November 4, 2025.

According to a district’s news release, the $17 million bond would add an auditorium, classrooms, and other related improvements needed. It would also include furnishings and equipment needed to operate the new facility.

The district estimates the average annual tax impact to be $30.28 per $100,000 of taxable assessed value.

The bond will need a two-thirds majority approval.

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Woman charged after crash with Randolph County deputy

KMIZ on August 28, 2025

Gabrielle Teiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ)

A Moberly woman has been charged after she is accused of leading deputies on a chase and crashing into a deputy.

Jaynee Collins, 28, has been charged with aggravated fleeing a stop or detention.

Court documents state that deputies were told about a stolen car seen south of Morely Street going at a high rate of speed on Tuesday night.

Deputies said the car failed to pull over during a traffic stop and started driving very erratically, speeding and running stop lights while not staying in the correct lane. Documents state that the driver almost caused multiple accidents.

The pursuit was stopped for safety reasons, according to deputies.

The driver was identified as Collins. Documents state she was seen running stop signs and doing donuts in intersections with no law enforcement chasing her.

Collins started to drive away while speeding when she hit a marked patrol car. This disabled both vehicles, according to deputies.

She was hurt in the crash. A Missouri State Highway Patrol crash report states the crash happened at the intersection of S. William Street and Wightman Street.

The woman was taken to University Hospital by Randolph County EMS with serious injuries. The deputy was not hurt, according to the report.

Court documents state that her criminal history shows she has a revoked driving status and a history of substance abuse.

She was booked into the Randolph County Jail at 5:12 a.m. on Wednesday. She is being held without bond

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