OSP Fish and Wildlife Division seeks public’s help to find Wasco County elk poachers

KTVZ on September 18, 2025

KTVZ

ANTELOPE, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Oregon State Police Fish and Wildlife Division’s Madras office, is seeking the public’s assistance in identifying two individuals caught on camera committing criminal trespass and unlawfully taking an elk near Antelope.

Here’s the Oregon State Police news release on the incident:

On Saturday, Sept. 6 at 4:42 a.m., before legal hunting hours, a photo of a cow elk was taken by a trail camera on private property.

At 4:45 a.m., two unknown individuals were captured on camera standing over the carcass of the dead elk. The individuals entered the private property in a vehicle, gutted the elk, and left.

The suspect vehicle is believed to be a light-colored 2001–2004 Nissan Frontier with an older canopy and a roof rack.

Information leading to the identification and citation, or arrest, of these individuals could yield a reward of $1,000 or four preference points.

Anyone with information about the identity of the individuals or the location of the vehicle is asked to submit tips to TIP@osp.oregon.gov, or contact OSP’s Northern Command Center at 800-442-0776 or by calling OSP (677) on a mobile device. Please reference Oregon State Police case number SP25-396292.

Report Wildlife and Habitat Law Violators

The Turn In Poachers (TIP) program is a collaboration between the Oregon State Police, Oregon Hunters Association, Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife, Oregon Wildlife Coalition, Oregon Outfitter and Guides Association, and the Oregon State Marine Board.

The TIP program offers preference point rewards for information leading to an arrest or issuance of a citation for the unlawful take/possession or waste of big game mammals.  

Preference Point Rewards

5 Points: Bighorn Sheep

5 Points: Rocky Mountain Goat

5 Points: Moose

5 Points: Wolf

4 Points: Elk

4 Points: Deer

4 Points: Pronghorn Antelope

4 Points: Bear

4 Points: Cougar

The TIP program also offers cash rewards for information leading to an arrest or issuance of a citation for the unlawful take/possession or waste of the following fish and wildlife species. Cash rewards can also be awarded for habitat destruction, illegally obtaining a hunting or angling license or tag, lending or borrowing big game tags, spotlighting, or snagging.

Cash Rewards

Oregon Hunters Association (OHA) cash rewards:

$2,000 Bighorn Sheep, Mountain Goat, or Moose

$1,000 Elk, Deer, or Antelope

$600 Bear, Cougar, or Wolf$400 Game Fish & Shellfish$400 Snagging/Attempt to Snag

$300 Habitat destruction

$200 Illegally obtaining an Oregon hunting or angling license or tags

$200 Unlawful lending/borrowing big game tag(s)

$200 Game Birds or Furbearers

$200 Spotlighting

Rewards for game fish and shellfish, as well as snagging and attempting to snag, are sponsored, in part, by the Northwest Steelheaders Association and the Coastal Conservation Association.

Oregon Wildlife Coalition (OWC) Cash Rewards:

$500 Hawk, Falcon, Eagle, Owl, Osprey

$500 Cougar, Bobcat, Beaver (public lands only), Black bears, Bighorn Sheep, Marten, Fisher, Sierra Nevada Red Fox

$1,000 Species listed as “threatened” or “endangered” under state or federal Endangered Species Act (excludes fish)$10,000 for Wolves east of Highway 395 and $11,500 for Wolves east of Highway 395 and north of Highway 20

Oregon Outfitters & Guides Association (OOGA) Cash Rewards:

$200 Acting as an Outfitter Guide for the Illegal Killing of Wildlife, Illegally Obtaining Oregon Hunting or Angling Licenses or Tags, or Illegally Offering to Act as an Outfitter Guide as defined in ORS 704.010 and 704.020.

How to Report a Wildlife and/or Habitat Law Violation or Suspicious Activity:

TIP Hotline: 1-800-452-7888 or OSP (677)

TIP email: TIP@osp.oregon.gov (monitored Monday through Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.)

For more information, visit: www.oregon.gov/osp/programs/fw/Pages/tip.aspx

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Former Gov. Jay Nixon condemns political violence during speech at Westminster College in Fulton

KMIZ on September 18, 2025

Erika McGuire

FULTON, Mo. (KMIZ)

Former Missouri Gov. Jay Nixon delivered a speech Wednesday afternoon at Westminster College as part of the annual Hancock Symposium.

His speech focused on pressing national issues including political violence, democracy and misinformation, with a strong emphasis on “justice for all.”

The Hancock Symposium is a two-day event held on the Westminster campus, featuring lectures, panel discussions, and presentations by prominent experts.

Speaking to an audience of more than 100 people, Nixon — who served as governor from 2009-17 and nearly two decades as the state’s attorney general — reflected on the role of justice during his time in public service.

“Seeking justice was never hypothetical, it was our guiding star, as attorney general in the pursuit of justice was specific to the individual, it was as real as the anguish,” Nixon said.

Nixon, a Democrat, acknowledged the public killing of Charlie Kirk, a conservative political commentator who routinely spoke on college campuses around the country. .

“Our democracy and our world again face the rising threat of political violence, extremism and oppression,” Nixon said. “In the past few days along, we have witnessed the tragic assassination of a young activist on a college campus and the incursion into the sovereign native nation by an emboldened communist superpower in Washington and across the country, we see the hallmarks of democracy under strain.”

After his lecture, Nixon spoke with members of the media and addressed questions about the root causes of political violence in the United States. He pointed to the increasingly divisive and political discourse.

“The hotness and the lack of truth and honesty and communication between shows designed by groups to actually make people madder, that’s a pretty ingrained challenge right now,” Nixon said. “These are long-term problems that are going to require long-term solutions.”

Earlier this month, Gov. Mike Kehoe called a special session of the Missouri Legislature at the request of former President Donald Trump, aiming to redraw the state’s congressional maps, with a goal for republicans to gain an additional seat in the U.S. House of Representatives.

Last week, lawmakers passed the “Missouri First Map” that divides the Kansas City area into three districts and moves the 5th congressional district eastward to include parts of northern Boone County.

When asked about how a governor should respond to a president’s request to redraw congressional maps, Nixon said former governors don’t need to be involved.

“There are plenty of critics for governors, you’ve got 5.5 million people,” Nixon said. “Former governors don’t need to be the critics. If they need me to help with something, I will. If I disagree with them, they’ll know I disagree, but I’m not going to broadcast it,”

Trump has also deployed the Nation Guard to Washington D.C. and has suggested deploying them to other cities like St. Louis, Detroit and Chicago.

When asked about the deployment of the National Guard, Nixon referred to his time in office, which included civil unrest after the shooting of Michael Brown in Ferguson.

“I don’t want to comment on any of the tactics, I didn’t ever think about using the National Guard as a law enforcement agency. I thought we had those, but that’s just me,” Nixon said.

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Montana man charged in Island Park voter fraud case

KIFI on September 18, 2025

Curtis Jackson

ST. ANTHONY, Idaho (KIFI) – Local News 8 can now confirm another Island Park property owner has been charged with voter fraud. That brings the total to 11 arrests.

Charles Lower is accused of voting in the May 2023 Auditorium District vote with an Island Park address.  But, according to court documents filed by the Fremont County Sheriff’s Office, he lives in Bozeman, Montana. The address he used was listed as a rental property on his 2023 tax return.

Lower’s preliminary hearing is set for September 24, 2025.

One of the other people charged with voter fraud made her initial appearance in a Fremont County courtroom on Wednesday afternoon. Teara Galbraith, of Ogden, Utah, is being represented by a private lawyer from the office of John Malek.

Judge Faren Eddings told Galbraith that while she’s not allowed to talk to other defendants about the case, she’s still free to speak with them about anything else.

The judge’s explanation shed some light on a recent objection filed by a lawyer for another defendant.

Michelle Green’s lawyer argues the gag order is preventing Green from talking to other co-defendants in the case. “It’s a violation of her First Amendment rights and places a heavy burden on the defendant, and also denies the defendant due process of law,” the attorney wrote.  

Four of the other property owners charged with voter fraud were set to be in court Wednesday, but hearings for David and Christi Spinner, Chad Vanderbeek, and David Jenson have been delayed until next month.

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New study shows the economic impact Arizona Wester College has on La Paz and Yuma County

KYMA on September 18, 2025

Eduardo Morales

YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA) – According to a study done by “Lightcast,” In the 2023-24 fiscal year Arizona Western College added almost $319.2 million to the income of both La Paz and Yuma County.

“I’m very proud of the contributions we make to the communities we serve,” said AWC President Dr. Daniel Corr.

The same study also showed that about one out of every 23 jobs in both counties is supported by the activities of AWC and its students.

AWC says their goal is to help the surrounding communities.

“We want all the communities we serve to be thriving, we all want to live in thriving communities and a college is a big part of what is happening in Yuma and La Paz County,” Dr. Corr says.

The study found that students who earn an associate degree from AWC can expect to earn over seven thousand dollars more in annual wages than someone with a high school diploma.

Local Yuma County Supervisor Tony Reyes says he is happy the college can convince local students to stay.

“It allows people to stay here that would leak out, they would go out and never really come back to the town and be contributing anything to our budget so in that respect I think having that community college here is really important,” Reyes said.

AWC says they plan to continue to improve and help the community.

“Continuing to be great listeners to our partners, to our employees, to our students, and you know investing heavily in what the growing industry trends are in our region,” said Lorraine Stofft, Exectuvie Director of the AWC Foundation and VP of Advancement.

The study also showed that AWC generates more tax revenue than it uses.

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Fire burns two battery storage containers in Desert Center

KESQ on September 18, 2025

City News Service

DESERT CENTER (CNS) – A fire involving two battery storage containers broke out today in Desert Center, and no injuries were reported.   

The blaze was reported about 7:40 a.m. Wednesday in the 29700 block of Corn Springs Road, according to the Riverside County Fire Department.   

Crews remained at the scene to protect other nearby storage containers, the department said.

The cause of the fire was under investigation.

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North Callaway Middle School gym roof takes ‘significant damage’ during Monday storms

KMIZ on September 17, 2025

Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ)

The roof of the gymnasium at North Callaway Middle School in Auxvasse took “significant damage,” after storms came through the area on Monday night.

North Callaway Assistant Superintendent Nicole Buschmann shared photographs with ABC 17 News on Wednesday that showed a hole in the roof, as well as damage to the gym floor. Two additional classrooms and a physical education storage area were also damaged, Buschmann wrote.

The roof of the gymnasium at North Callaway Middle School sustained “significant damage,” on Monday, Sept. 15, 2025, after thunderstorms went through Mid-Missouri. [Superintendent Nicole Buschmann/Courtesy]

No one was in the building when storms came through that afternoon and no injuries were reported. Buschmann wrote that the gym will be closed for all student and community use “until work is completed” and that PE and agriculture classes will be relocated within the same building.

“The damage was discovered Tuesday morning and our maintenance team and district leadership immediately began working with contractors and insurance representatives to assess the damage and begin planning for repairs. A restoration company was in the building within a few hours to remove water and ensure the gym and classrooms affected are safe,” Buschmann wrote.

The floor of the gymnasium at North Callaway Middle School sustained water damage after a storm damaged the roof of the building on Monday, Sept. 15, 2025. [North Callaway Assistant Superintendent Nicole Buschmann/Courtesy]

The full extent of the damage or timeline for repair has not been determined.

“We made some minor changes to pick-up and drop-off to keep people a safe distance from construction and remediation teams,” Buschmann wrote.

North Callaway wasn’t the only school district in the area to experience damage during Monday’s storms. The goal post in the south end zone at Southern Boone High School broke on Monday and a school official said that should be replaced by Friday.

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Creek Week 2025 To Begin This Weekend in Goleta

KEYT on September 17, 2025

News Channel 3-12

Below is a press release from the City of Goleta regarding the start of Creek Week, starting Saturday, September 20th.

GOLETA, Calif. – The countdown to Creek Week 2025 is on! Beginning this Saturday, September 20, participate in activities throughout the week right here in Goleta that will allow you to connect with, learn about, and care for our local waterways.

Here is what you have to look forward to in Goleta throughout the week:

Coastal Cleanup Day:

Saturday, September 20, 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.Join millions worldwide for this annual event. Locally, help clean up Ellwood Bluffs & Beach and Haskell’s Beach (hosted by Explore Ecology).Register & view all sites at exploreecology.org/coastal-cleanup-day.

San Pedro/Las Vegas Creeks Cleanup:

Saturday, September 20, 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.Help the Environmental Defense Center and the City of Goleta restore healthy waterways. Meet at Covington Footbridge (6200 block of Covington Way). RSVP: btrautwein@environmentaldefensecenter.org

Beautify Goleta: Free Bulky Item Drop-Off:

Saturday, September 20, 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.Safely dispose of unwanted items at Phelps Road between Cannon Green Drive & Pacific Oaks Road. Accepted items include: mattresses, box springs, furniture, wood pallets, tires, etc. Please do not bring electronics, hazardous waste, or medications – these items will not be accepted.

North San Jose Creek Walking Tour:

Wednesday, September 24, 4:00 – 5:30 p.m.Meeting Point: Southeast corner of Cathedral Oaks Road and North Kellogg Avenue

Step away from the hustle and bustle and immerse yourself in the natural beauty of San Jose Creek.

Learn about the challenges facing creek health and efforts to protect and restore this important waterway. This year’s tour also highlights the County’s Beach Sediment Management and Resilience Tactics (BeachSMART) project.

Reserve your spot by emailing environmentalservices@cityofgoleta.org.

From Bluffs to Backyards: Native Plant Walk at Ellwood:Wednesday, September 24, 5:00 – 6:30 p.m.Meeting Point: Ellwood Mesa Parking Lot (across from Ellwood Elementary)

Take a guided walk through Ellwood Mesa to explore the beauty, resilience, and ecological benefits of native plants. Learn how these resilient species support pollinators, conserve water, and strengthen ecosystems – at Ellwood and in your own garden.

RSVP: https://tinyurl.com/2kv3mvz4

Restoration Planting at Ellwood Monarch Grove:Thursday, September 25, 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

Meeting Point: Ellwood Mesa Parking area opposite Ellwood Elementary at 8:45 am for a short walk to the planting area

Join UCSB’s Cheadle Center Staff and student team to plant native plants in support of Monarch butterflies. Wear pants, close-toed shoes, and bring a hat and water. Gloves, tools and plants will be provided.

RSVP to ncos@ccber.ucsb.edu

Creek Week Art Contest Reception:Thursday, September 25, 5:30 – 7:00 p.m.Goleta Community Center (5679 Hollister Avenue)

Come enjoy the creativity from local artists of all ages who created artwork for the 4th Annual Creek Week Art Contest. This year’s theme is “Once Upon a Creek: Bringing the Community Together with Art.” While the reception is on September 25, the artwork is on display now through October 10 at the Goleta Community Center.

Creek Week is an annual celebration throughout the South Coast of our creeks, watersheds, and the ocean. For a full list of Creek Week events, visit SBCreekWeek.com.

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GOLETA, Calif. – ¡La cuenta regresiva para la Semana del Arroyo 2025 está en marcha! Desde este sábado 20 de septiembre, participe en actividades aquí mismo en Goleta que le permitirán conectarse, aprender y cuidar nuestras vías fluviales locales.

Aquí están las actividades en Goleta que puedes disfrutar durante la semana:

Día de limpieza costera:Sábado 20 de septiembre, 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.Únase a millones de personas en todo el mundo para este evento anual. A nivel local, ayude a limpiar los Acantilados y la Playa de Ellwood y la Playa Haskell’s (organizado por Explore Ecology). Regístrese y vea todos los sitios en exploreecology.org/coastal-cleanup-day.

Limpieza de los arroyos de San Pedro/Las Vegas:Sábado, 20 de septiembre, 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.Ayude al Centro de Defensa Ambiental y a la Ciudad de Goleta a restaurar vías fluviales saludables. Reúnase en Covington Footbridge (cuadra 6200 de Covington Way). Confirme su asistencia:btrautwein@environmentaldefensecenter.org

Embellece Goleta: Entrega gratuita de artículos voluminosos:Sábado 20 de septiembre, 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.Deseche de manera segura los artículos no deseados en Phelps Road entre Cannon Green Drive y Pacific Oaks Road. Los artículos aceptados incluyen: colchones, somieres, muebles, paletas de madera, neumáticos, etc. No traiga productos electrónicos, desechos peligrosos o medicamentos, estos artículos no serán aceptados.

Recorrido a pie por la zona norte del arroyo San Jose:Miércoles, 24 de septiembre, 4:00 – 5:30 p.m.Punto de encuentro: esquina sureste de Cathedral Oaks Road y North Kellogg Avenue Aléjese del ajetreo y el bullicio y sumérjase en la belleza natural de San Jose Creek.Conozca los desafíos que enfrenta la salud del arroyo y los esfuerzos para proteger y restaurar esta importante vía fluvial. La gira de este año también destaca las tácticas de resiliencia y manejo de sedimentos de playa del condado (BeachSMART).Reserve su lugar enviando un correo electrónico a environmentalservices@cityofgoleta.org.

De acantilados a patios traseros: Caminata de plantas nativas en Ellwood:Miércoles 24 de septiembre, 5:00 – 6:30 p.m.Punto de encuentro: Estacionamiento de Ellwood Mesa (frente a la escuela primaria Ellwood)Realice una caminata guiada por Ellwood Mesa para explorar la belleza, la resiliencia y los beneficios ecológicos de las plantas nativas. Aprenda cómo estas especies resistentes apoyan a los polinizadores, conservan el agua y fortalecen los ecosistemas, en Ellwood y en su propio jardín.Confirme su asistencia: https://tinyurl.com/2kv3mvz4

Plantación de restauración en el Mariposario de EllwoodJueves 25 de septiembre, 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.Punto de encuentro: Área de estacionamiento de Ellwood Mesa frente a la escuela primaria Ellwood a las 8:45 am para una caminata corta hasta el área de plantaciónÚnase al personal del Centro Cheadle de UCSB y al equipo de estudiantes para plantar plantas nativas en apoyo de las mariposas monarca. Use pantalones, zapatos cerrados y traiga un sombrero y agua. Se proporcionarán guantes, herramientas y plantas.Confirme su asistencia a ncos@ccber.ucsb.edu

Recepción del Concurso de Arte de la Semana del ArroyoJueves, 25 de septiembre, 5:30 – 7:00 p.m.Centro Comunitario Goleta (5679 Hollister Avenue)Venga a disfrutar de la creatividad de artistas locales de todas las edades que crearon obras de arte para el 4º Concurso Anual de Arte de la Semana del Arroyo. El tema de este año es “Érase una vez un arroyo: unir a la comunidad con el arte”. Si bien la recepción es el 25 de septiembre, la obra de arte está en exhibición desde ahora hasta el 10 de octubre en el Centro Comunitario de Goleta.

La Semana del Arroyo es una celebración anual en toda la costa sur de nuestros arroyos, cuencas hidrográficas y el océano. Para obtener una lista completa de los eventos de la Semana del Arroyo, visite SBCreekWeek.com.

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Santa Cruz Metro encourages locals to walk, ride, or take bus during a ‘Week Without Driving’

KION on September 17, 2025

Sergio Berrueta

SANTA CRUZ COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV) – Santa Cruz County is inviting people to step out of their cars during their inaugural “Week Without Driving.”

The campaign is a week-long challenge to experience life without a personal vehicle.

It’s going from Sept. 29 to Oct. 5, with a kick-off event will be held at the Capitola Mall on Tuesday, Sept. 30 at 11 a.m.

It will feature booths from transit agencies, stories from locals who navigate Santa Cruz without a car, and opportunities to connect with officials.

Santa Cruz Metro will also be offering free fares all day on Oct. 1.

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Idaho Falls School District 91 teachers ratify contract after months of negotiation

KIFI on September 17, 2025

Maile Sipraseuth

IDAHO FALLS, IDAHO (KIFI)– After months of negotiations and two federal mediators, Idaho Falls School District 91 teachers can finally continue the school year with a new collective bargaining agreement.

“We’re here today to attempt to ratify another form of the contract that was a failed vote in August. And in between last time in this time, we presented some important issues,” said Jake Snarr, Idaho Falls Education lead negotiator and band teacher at Taylor View Middle School.

Some of the new terms of the contract voted on in Wednesday’s meeting were leadership stipends and Christmas bonuses.

Some terms they had proposed, did not make it into the contract.

“There’s a few of those things that did not make it into this contract, including the association president’s right to speak at a board meeting. But we feel okay about that because that’s still in board policy,” Snarr said.

Snarr believes that the issues they faced were caused because of Idaho’s Legislature.

“I think a lot of the issues that we’ve had through these negotiations coming down to, the Legislature. The district and the association would both agree that the Legislature needs to do more to fully fund public schools,” Snarr said.

To support teachers, Snarr mentioned to reach out to your local legislator and talk about why public education is important.

“There’s a lot of opportunities that students have within the public school system, and we really want to lean on that, because that’s the state’s constitutional obligation to fully fund and provide for public education in Idaho,” Snarr said.

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Kimmel not airing Wednesday; show’s future under evaluation

KMIZ on September 17, 2025

Matthew Sanders

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ)

“Jimmy Kimmel Live!” will not air Wednesday night as ABC evaluates the show’s future.

A reshowing of “Celebrity Family Feud” will run in Kimmel’s place at 10:30 p.m., John Paek, executive director of ABC Broadcast Distribution. A networking note indicates Kimmel’s program will be preempted “indefinitely.”

Kimmel has come under fire for comments about the shooting of Charlie Kirk and the reaction to it from Kirk’s conservative allies. Kimmel, in his Monday monologue, talked about shooting suspect Tyler Robinson and said supporters of President Donald Trump were trying to score political points from Kirk’s death.

Kimmel’s show debuted in 2003. Before that, he gained noteriety as the host of “The Man Show” on Comedy Central.

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