Plaza Hotel’s fun deal for your pets on Tuesday’s “National Dog Day”

KVIA on August 25, 2025

Paul Cicala

EL PASO (KVIA) – The Plaza Hotel is inviting the public to save the evening of Tuesday, August 26th as part of National Dog Day, when they will host an elevated “Yappy Hour” from 5-7pm.  The Paws & Pour Social at La Perla, the 17-floor contemporary rooftop bar, will include a variety of food and beverage offerings and showcase the pet-friendly atmosphere at The Plaza. 

ABC-7 anchor Paul Cicala had an Xtra Depth story that details this event. It’s another edition of People, Places & Paul.

 Tickets for Tuesday night’s event can be purchased by clicking here.

In a press release, the Plaza Hotel added: “And don’t forget that the Plaza offers a dog package for overnighters in the Sun City Pawcation.  It’s a red-carpet experience for pooches and, as always, an ideal place for pet-owners to enjoy a stay at the hotel too!”

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MUPD says swatting calls waste time, resources

KMIZ on August 25, 2025

Alison Patton

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ)

The University of Missouri Police Department said it has gotten false reports in the past, and it takes up time and wastes resources to verify that the incident is false.

“‘Swatting’ calls are dangerous, disruptive and waste valuable law enforcement resources. While many of these calls turn out to be hoaxes, MUPD treats every report as credible until it can be properly assessed,” university spokesperson Nicholas Tietsort wrote in a statement.  

Many universities across the U.S. have received false reports of on-campus shootings this month, including the University of South Carolina.

Reese Dorsett, an MU junior studying French, said she doesn’t think people are taking school shootings as seriously as they should.

“It’s definitely scary, and especially I feel like we’ve had a lot of pushback from the government and everything like that about gun safety,” Dorsett said.

She said she feels safe on and around campus, but not beyond.

“If you stick around campus, kind of downtown, I do tend to feel safer, especially at night and everything. But once you get kind of a little bit to the outskirts, it feels a little dodgy,” she said.

MUPD communicates emergencies via the MU Alert app.

Last week, an alert went out letting students know about a shots-fired call near the 900 block of South Providence Road. It was actually a car backfiring.

Zachary Hardy, a junior studying psychology, said he wasn’t in town for that alert, but he got alerts last year while on campus.

“Luckily, I’ve always been on the other side of campus or not downtown,” Hardy said about last year’s alerts.

His friends were living in the area where the alerts went off, and he said they were mostly unworried.

“They avoided the area, generally, and avoided going outside if they were home or something,” Hardy said about his friends who lived near the alerted areas. “After we got the all-clear texts, they weren’t worried about it afterwards.”

MUPD officers are trained on active-shooter and other scenarios, Tietsort said.

Anyone looking for more resources on what to do during an active-shooter scenario can visit MU’s website.

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Columbia man charged after Friday night police chase

KMIZ on August 25, 2025

Madison Stuerman

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ)

A Columbia man has been charged after he was accused of leading police on a chase Friday night.

Jarvis Chevis, 34, of Columbia, was charged with five felonies, including possession of controlled substance, third-degree assault with a special victim, resisting arrest, first-degree property damage and tampering with physical evidence.

Court documents state police saw a dark colored 2008 Dodge Charger make a left turn from College Avenue onto East Broadway when the light was red.

The officer tried to make a traffic stop, but the car, which is registered to Chevis, did not stop.

Documents state this led to a pursuit that lasted 35 minutes and was stopped due to the danger to the public multiple times and restarted when it was safe.

Officers said the car was reported to be going 50 miles per hour in residential neighborhoods. Chevis was also allegedly to have been driving on the wrong side of the road, making illegal U-turns, and running multiple stop signs and stoplights.

Chevis allegedly ran over a fire hydrant near the intersection of Ash Street and McBaine Avenue. Police said the hydrant was broken, causing $1,000 worth of damage.

Police said Chevis did not listen to the officer’s command to get out of the vehicle after hitting the hydrant. Documents state that they broke the window and tased him to remove him from the vehicle.

During his arrest, officers reported finding a small bag of a white substance, which later tested positive for cocaine, in his mouth that he was trying to swallow. Another bag with white powder was found in the car, according to documents.

Court documents state that while taking Chevis into custody, three Columbia police officers sustained physical injuries, causing them to bleed. One officer had glass removed from his hand by medics.

According to police, Chevis has a revoked driving status and has three convictions for it in the last ten years. He was also reported to be on probation for possession of a controlled substance and forgery.

He was booked into the Boone County jail on Friday and is being held without bond.

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Pedestrian killed in Twentynine Palms collision

KESQ on August 25, 2025

Jesus Reyes

TWENTYNINE PALMS, Calif. (KESQ) – A pedestrian was pronounced dead after a traffic collision Monday afternoon in Twentynine Palms.

The crash was reported at approximately 12:45 p.m. near the 5100 block of Adobe.

Details remain limited; however, the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department confirmed a male pedestrian was pronounced dead at the scene.

City officials announced that Adobe Road is closed between Samarkand Drive and Calle Todd Lane.

The investigation remains ongoing. Stay with News Channel 3 for continuing updates.

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Vegetation fire Monday afternoon at Fort Hunter Liggett

KION on August 25, 2025

Jeanette Bent

FORT HUNTER LIGGETT, Calif. (KION-TV) — Fort Hunter Liggett confirmed that a vegetation fire started Monday afternoon, growing to 20 acres around 1:30 p.m.

The fire was reported near the Shoot House in Training Area 24/27 with response from Fort Hunter Liggett as well as Las Padres National Forest and Cal Fire.

They said that there is no current immediate threats to any structures or people.

Although forward progress has not been stopped on this fire, as of around 3:15 p.m. Fort Hunter Liggett says they had “good containment and resources” on scene.

This is a developing story and more details will be added once we receive them.

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Help Them Help Others: Salvation Army Pocatello launches “Drive Away Hunger” campaign

KIFI on August 25, 2025

Sam Ross

POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI)– The Salvation Army Pocatello Corps has officially started its new ‘Drive Away Hunger’ campaign to raise money to replace its box truck, which broke down earlier this year.

The Pocatello Salvation Army’s ministry leader, Bryan Makowski, said that before their box truck suffered a catastrophic engine failure this February, they used the vehicle daily to pick up food donations used to keep their pantry and soup kitchen programs stocked.

“We’re still trying to go out and pick up donations from all the various grocery stores that we’re teaming up with, and right now, that is just a little more difficult for us,” said Makowski. “…We’re still moving forward, but we would just love support so that we can continue at our full capacity to help the community out.”

Without the box truck, Makowski said, the Salvation Army has resorted to using their emergency aid van for food and donation transports, which has left their pantry program lacking and tied up their emergency response abilities.

The Salvation Army is aiming to raise $25,000 to purchase its new truck. For more information on the Drive Away Hunger Campaign, or to make a donation, you can visit the Salvation Army Pocatello Corps website.

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Pocatello seeks public input for new city-wide housing plan

KIFI on August 25, 2025

Sam Ross

POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI)– Pocatello’s Planning & Development Services is asking city residents to take their ‘Housing Study Survey’ to narrow down housing needs in the Gate City.

Feedback from the survey will be used to draft a citywide ‘Housing Plan’. According to a press release from the City of Pocatello, the future Housing Plan will: “analyze housing demand and community needs, evaluate the performance of current regulations, recommend updates to City code, where appropriate, explore potential public–private partnerships to support affordability, and outline strategies to increase the variety of housing options in Pocatello.”

The Pocatello Housing Study Survey consists of 20 questions covering housing and neighborhood preferences, local housing affordability, and satisfaction with rental options in the city.

For more information on the Pocatello Housing Plan, you can visit the Pocatello city website. The Housing Study Survey can be found here: surveymonkey.com/r/PocatelloHousingSurvey.

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St. Joseph School Board prepares for key updates in classrooms and facilities

News-Press NOW on August 25, 2025

Praji Ghosh

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) —  The St. Joseph School Board was meeting to have its first meeting after the first day of school. Key items on the agenda include upgrades and revisions to report cards.

Board members took a closer look at revisions to Kindergarten through second-grade report cards, aimed at giving parents clearer insight into how students are progressing toward grade-level expectations. 

They also reviewed plans for expanding parking and drainage at Hillyard, a project designed to better handle larger vehicles, like buses. 

The board talked about replacing the gym bleachers with new self-storing rails that meet ADA guidelines.  

Board members also went over several other updates during the meeting. One of those included HVAC change orders at Edison, E. Field and Mark Twain schools, which will add fire alarm duct detector wiring. 

They also touched on attendance — noting that teachers and staff are expected to be present at least 90% of the time, the same rate expected of students. 

Assistant Superintendent of Academics, Stacia Studer, shared an evaluation of professional staff, emphasizing the need for high-quality performance to boost student achievement in classrooms. 

The board approved a master agreement with K & K Insurance out of Fort Wayne, Indiana. The coverage provides voluntary accident insurance for students who take part in school activities. 

Policy updates were also on the agenda. One change prohibits students from using personal communication devices during school hours. Another update outlines how students who misbehave could be placed in virtual courses or an alternative school setting. 

Superintendent Ashly McGinnis wrapped up the meeting with a presentation of the board service budget. The next school board meeting is set for Monday, Sept. 8, at 5:30 p.m. 

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CSUSB President Tomás D. Morales announces his final year as president

KESQ on August 25, 2025

Jesus Reyes

PALM DESERT, Calif. (KESQ) – Tomás D. Morales is set to step down as president of California State University, San Bernardino, following the end of the 2025-26 academic year.

Morales made the announcement last week at the university’s annual Convocation of faculty, staff and administrators.

Morales has spent 51 years in higher education, including 13 as CSUSB president.

“It has been the honor of a lifetime to serve as your president. And I look forward to moving into this next year with you,” Morales said. 

Morales added, “These are not just words, they are what I truly feel and believe — and I have a great deal of confidence in you and the future of our campus.” 

Morales began his role as CSUSB’s fourth president in August 2012.

School officials said Morales’ commitment to student success has led to various innovative summer bridge and other student and academic support services, including strengthening relationships with public K-12 school districts and community colleges in the Inland Empire. 

He successfully completed CSUSB’s first fundraising campaign, raising $54 million while doubling the university endowment. The university’s ongoing second fundraising campaign is setting new records for the two-campus institution. His dedication to diversity prompted the development of the institution’s unique Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Board. In addition, he spearheaded the first truly bi-county initiative to improve college attainment leading to the founding of the 501(c)(3) organization, Growing Inland Achievement, which has raised over $25 million toward this goal. Furthermore, under his watch, 552,612 gross square feet has been added to San Bernardino and Palm Desert.

Morales has spent his career working for the State University of New York, the City University of New York and the California State University. Prior to coming to CSUSB, Morales was president of the College of Staten Island, The City University of New York (CUNY), from 2007 to 2012. 

From 2001 to 2007, Morales served in various capacities at California State Polytechnic University, Pomona (CPP), including Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs, Vice President for Student Affairs, and professor of education. While at CPP, he established the Kellogg Honors College, realigned the division of Academic Affairs and played a key role in completing a $23 million expansion of the Bronco Student Center, among other projects. 

Prior to joining CPP, Morales served as Vice President for Student Affairs and Dean of Students at The City College of New York (CUNY). He holds a B.A. in history from SUNY, New Paltz, and earned his M.S. and Ph.D. in educational administration and policy studies from SUNY, Albany. 

Morales said that the appointment process will be managed and confirmed by the CSU Board of Trustees over the coming months and called on the university community to “participate in the upcoming open forum and provide your input through your campus representatives throughout the search process.  More information will be forthcoming from the Chancellor’s Office.” 

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New firearms detection dog enters the Colorado Springs Police Department

KRDO on August 25, 2025

Celeste Springer

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — The Colorado Springs Police Department (CSPD) K-9 Unit says it has welcomed a new firearms detection dog to the force.

According to police, the K-9 is named Roam, and he has wrapped up training for a Patrol Apprehension and Firearms Detection certification.

K-9 Roam (Courtesy: CSPD K-9 Unit)

“He will work closely with Major Crimes detectives to assist in shooting and homicide investigations, and he will be available to respond to firearm-related calls for service citywide,” wrote the K-9 unit on Facebook.

Nationwide, firearm detection K-9s have been used to help detect guns at schools, but they have also been utilized in the private sector, providing private security for places like malls or hospitals.

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