Firearms arrest made by Santa Maria Police Department Gang Suppression Team Officers

KEYT on September 13, 2025

Christer Schmidt

SANTA MARIA, Calif. (KEYT) – The Santa Maria Police Department Gang Suppression Team conducted a traffic stop that led to a felony arrest for firearm possession.

On Friday around 3:10 PM, officers from the Santa Maria Police Department Gang Suppression Team conducted a traffic stop in the 1500 block of South Broadway on a black Honda driven by 26-year-old male resident of Santa Maria.

The man was wanted for an active felony arrest warrant.

He was taken into custody without incident on the outstanding warrant.

During the investigation, he informed officers that a firearm was inside the vehicle. A search of the vehicle led to the recovery of an un-serialized polymer handgun, commonly referred to as a “ghost gun”, along with a loaded high-capacity magazine.

The man was booked into the Santa Barbara County Jail in Santa Maria for the outstanding arrest warrant and multiple weapons violations.

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Truck flips on I-29

News-Press NOW on September 13, 2025

News-Press NOW

BUCHANAN COUNTY, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Two lanes on northbound I-29 are backed up due to a crash involving a box truck.

The truck was flipped over, facing southbound in the northbound lanes at the 34 milemarker, right outside of Faucett, Missouri. Traffic was backed up just north of Dearborn.

According to Sgt Hux with the Missouri State Highway Patrol, the driver of the truck was transported to the hospital with minor injuries.

The Missouri State Highway Patrol reported the crash occurred as the northbound vehicle crossed the centerline on I-29. The vehicle went off the west side of the roadway, returned to the highway, and then crossed the centerline again. It traveled off the east side, began to skid, overturned and came to rest on its passenger side facing south.

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West Platte Blue Jays secure top spot in local softball tournament

News-Press NOW on September 13, 2025

Ryan Eslinger

ST JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Eight Softball teams traveled to Heritage Park in St. Joseph on Saturday morning to play in the Benton Softball tournament.

Four teams represented St. Joseph: Benton Cardinals, Central Indians, Lafayette Fighting Irish and Bishop Leblond Golden Eagles.

The four out-of-city teams included the North Platte Panthers, West Platte Blue Jays, Maryville Spoofhounds and Trenton Bulldogs.

Here were the results for each round of the tournament.

Round 1

Benton Cardinals vs. Trenton Bulldogs: Benton wins 11-5

Central Indians vs. Maryville Spoofhounds: Central wins 3-1

Lafayette Fighting Irish vs. West Platte Blue Jays: West Platte walk-off win 6-5

Bishop Leblond Golden Eagles vs. North Platte Panthers: North Platte wins 8-1

Round 2

Benton Cardinals vs. North Platte Panthers: North Platte walk-off win 3-2

Central Indians vs. West Platte Blue Jays: West Platte wins 3-1

Lafayette Fighting Irish vs. Maryville Spoofhounds: Lafayette wins 13-1 (5 Innings)

Bishop Leblond Golden Eagles vs. Trenton Bulldogs: Trenton wins 8-3

Placement Games

Championship Game: West Platte Blue Jays vs. North Platte Panthers: West Platte wins 8-4

Third Place Game: Benton Cardinals vs. Central Indians: Benton wins 9-4

Fifth Place Game: Lafayette Fighting Irish vs. Trenton Bulldogs: Fighting Irish win 5-1

Seventh Place Game: Bishop Leblond Golden Eagles vs. Maryville Spoofhounds: Maryville wins 18-10

The West Platte Blue Jays finished with the top spot, winning the tournament with a 3-0 overall record.

The North Platte Panthers came in second at 2-1 on the day, and the Benton Cardinals secured third place with a 2-1 record as well.

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New Franklin man dies in Howard County ATV crash

KMIZ on September 13, 2025

Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ)

A 41-year-old New Franklin man died Friday night in an ATV crash on Route P in Howard County, north of County Road 451, according to a crash report from the Missouri State Highway Patrol.

The report says the man drove the 2005 Arctic Cat off the road and was ejected from the vehicle after it overturned. The man was pronounced dead at the scene by the Howard County coroner, the report says.

He was not wearing a helmet, according to the report. His body was brought to Howard-Millard Funeral Home, according to the report.

The vehicle had minor damage. MSHP reports do not name those involved in crashes.

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City of Indio hosts ¡Viva Indio! Celebration Honoring Hispanic Heritage

KESQ on September 13, 2025

Timothy Foster

INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) – The City of Indio is gearing up for a vibrant celebration of culture, family, and tradition with ¡Viva Indio!, a community event honoring Hispanic Heritage. The festival will take place Saturday, September 13, from 5 to 9 p.m. in Downtown Indio, offering a night of music, food, and family-friendly fun.

The free event will feature a kids zone with jumpers, hands-on activities, and a piñata-making station. Guests can also enjoy a diverse selection of authentic cuisine from local food vendors, highlighting flavors that represent the region’s rich cultural traditions.

Entertainment will take center stage throughout the evening, including performances from ballet folklórico dancers, mariachi musicians, a Bronco tribute, and a special show by Las Tías.

“Indio is a city rooted in culture, family, and tradition, and ¡Viva Indio! is our way of honoring the contributions of the Hispanic community while creating a space for everyone to come together and celebrate,” said Mayor Glenn Miller. “We are excited to welcome residents and visitors alike to Downtown Indio for an unforgettable evening of music, food, and fun.”

The celebration is open to the public and promises to be a highlight of the city’s fall calendar.

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Mid-Missouri community gathers to honor the life of political activist Charlie Kirk

KMIZ on September 13, 2025

Alison Patton

Editor’s note: A spelling error has been corrected.

BOONVILLE, Mo. (KMIZ)

When Heather Overstreet heard about Charlie Kirk’s death, she knew she had to gather the community.

“I think Charlie once said that once society stops having conversations between each other, that’s when bad things happen,” Overstreet said.

Kirk was a conservative political activist and the founder of Turning Point USA. He was shot and killed while speaking at an event on the Utah Valley University campus Wednesday.

22-year-old Tyler Robinson allegedly shot Kirk and is in custody, according to an ABC News report.

Overstreet and about eleven other people set up the Cooper County Fairgrounds to be a space where people can connect with each other, despite the circumstances. She organized the event within 48 hours and roughly 50 people attended.

Overstreet gave a speech at the start of the event, along with state Rep. Tim Taylor (R-Bunceton). Taylor was in his office at the Capitol trying to work through the noise of hundreds of protesters, who were protesting the special session, when he got the news of Kirk’s death.

Taylor said he isn’t afraid of political violence.

“I’ve been in the military, I’ve been in emergency services, I’ve seen scary stuff,” Taylor said. “It does definitely make me remember that I need to be aware of my surroundings and aware of what’s going on.”

U.S. Rep. Mark Alford (R-MO) is pausing public appearances in light of Kirk’s death.

Susie Thoma is a member of the Cooper County Republicans. She attended Saturday’s event to support her community and carry on Kirk’s commitment to having a conversation.

“It’s heartbreaking that we had a soldier of the Lord taken from us too early,” Thoma said. “We must stand for what he stood for.”

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“With a little commitment, we can do hard things”: Idaho Falls man finishes 100 marathons

KIFI on September 13, 2025

News Team

MURRAY, Utah (KIFI) — For most people, completing a single marathon is a life-changing accomplishment. For Kalvin Pike of Idaho Falls, it was just the beginning.

On Saturday, September 13, Kalvin crossed the finish line of his 100th marathon at the REVEL Big Cottonwood race in Murray, Utah, marking a milestone that few runners ever achieve. But this journey of a hundred races didn’t start with a personal goal; it began with a supportive husband cheering from the sidelines.

It was watching his wife, Brenda Pike, complete her first two marathons that inspired Kalvin to train for one of his own. That one marathon quickly became two, then a dozen, and before he knew it, Kalvin began crossing the finish lines all across the country, including the iconic Boston Marathon.

Brenda says that no matter how grueling the race, he always ends with the same joking remark: “I lost.”

When asked how it felt to complete 100 marathons, Kalvin shared a simple yet powerful message: “With a little commitment, we can do hard things.”

A graduate of the University of Utah, Kalvin’s professional life has also been marked by success, with a career spanning sales management for TV stations in Salt Lake and his current role as General Manager at KIFI Local News 8 in Idaho Falls. However, despite a busy professional and family life, he managed to find the time and dedication to run a total of 2,620 miles in races alone.

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Barbara Worth Brigadettes to host ranch event in El Centro

KYMA on September 13, 2025

Marcos Icahuate

EL CENTRO, Calif. (KYMA) – A local organization of ranchers will be holding an event in October.

The Barbara Worth Brigadettes are presenting the ranch event on Saturday, October 18, 2025.

Several ranch trails will be included, as well as a snack bar and raffle.

Anyone interested can sign up in-person at 8 a.m., with the show starting at 9 a.m.

The ranch event is at BMB Boarding (1444 Drew Rd., El Centro, CA 92243).

Spectators are welcome.

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‘Take a Seat 2025’ to raise funds for Noyes Home for Children

News-Press NOW on September 13, 2025

Rebecca Evans

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Noyes Home for Children will host its largest annual fundraiser, Take a Seat 2025: Light the Way, Saturday evening offering an elegant gala in support of children and families in need.

The event, which helps fund critical programs and services, will feature live and silent auctions, including unique items, travel packages and one-of-a-kind finds. Guests will also enjoy food, drinks and opportunities to connect with others who support the Noyes Home’s mission.

This event is crucial to Noyes Home’s yearly budget. Proceeds will benefit the Noyes Home’s efforts to provide a safe, nurturing environment for children while offering support to families working to rebuild stability.

Chelsea Howlett, Executive Director of the Noyes Home for Children said, “Our single biggest expense is to be able to provide care, but then of course it’s the safety, the shelter, the food, the clothing, all of the things that every family knows, but our family size is often times 30 or 40 children at a time.”

Noyes Home provides 24-hour care, even on holidays, for families in need. For more information, visit Noyes Home for Children’s One Cause website here or noyeshome.org.

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United Way volunteers assemble hygiene kits for teens

News-Press NOW on September 13, 2025

Rebecca Evans

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Over 40 volunteers gathered Saturday, Sept. 13, to assemble hygiene kits for local teens in need.

The hygiene kits will be distributed to area schools to support students who may lack access to essential personal care items.

“Sometimes it is as simple as just like the sheer joy when a kiddo walks in at the beginning of August, and we get to hand them a backpack with school supplies,” said United Way’s of St. Joseph’s president, Kylee Strough, “To see their excitement for school and their new stuff, and to be a part of that is amazing.”

Volunteers participated as a part of United Way’s monthly Caring Connection crew, a monthly volunteer project.

Strough spoke about the importance of donating items, especially more uncommon ones, to help support families in need.

“Often times food pantries don’t have a lot of extra hygiene items and things. It’s pretty simple stuff, but it makes a really significant impact when you don’t have these things.”

The event took place from 1 to 3 p.m. at the United Way of Greater St. Joseph, located at 118 S. 5th St.

Those interested in volunteering for the United Way of Greater St. Joseph can visit their website here.

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