Mizzou Athletics considering tweaks to ticket claim process, as student struggles persist

KMIZ on September 2, 2025

Nia Hinson

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ)

One of the most historic rivalries in the country will return to Memorial Stadium on Saturday.

Mizzou will host Kansas on Saturday at 2:30 p.m, a game that is expected to draw in fans from both Columbia and Kansas. The anticipation of being apart of the large crowd had some students eager to join the digital queue on Monday morning in hopes of scoring a ticket, after Mizzou Athletics rolled out a new claim process for the 2025-26 season.

 Mizzou Athletics announced the new claims process in May. It allows current and incoming MU students to pay $200 for Zou passes, allowing them the opportunity to land tickets to all Mizzou regular-season events, including football and basketball.

After the first time using the new process for Mizzou’s home opener against Central Arkansas, students complained of long wait times and issues with getting kicked out of line while using the queue.

Mizzou Associate Athletics Director David Matter told ABC 17 News via email on Monday afternoon that the university met with its ticketing partner to address the issues.

“We are also listening to feedback and worked with our ticketing partner between week one and week two to speed up the length of time students are waiting in the “queue” before claiming, and these changes worked well in week two,” Matter said. “We are considering additional tweaks to the claim process and will communicate those as implemented.”

Matter said the university is considering possibly changing the time students can join the queue each Monday but did not give a specific alternate time. Matter also said the university is dealing with an increased demand, and doesn’t have the option of student overflow this season, due to stadium construction.

Mizzou Athletics told ABC 17 News previously that season tickets for this year sold out two weeks earlier than last year. That marks the second straight season that full-year tickets sold out.

The university is anticipating an overhaul of the student ticketing process once the stadium construction is finished in 2026, Matter said.

Millie Farris is a freshman at the University of Missouri who said she struggled with trying to log into her account both weeks after the new system was rolled out. Farris said she feels like the university has had poor communication with students about the process and tried to put the issue off.

Farris said she’s now considering taking further action.

“I’m going to call tomorrow and see if there’s a chance for me to be refunded because I shouldn’t have to wait hours to try and get tickets and then not be able to get into my account,” Farris said.

Matter said refunds are possible, but students who were to receive one would not be able to purchase tickets to other sporting events without a Zou pass. The university also uses the claim process for students to land a ticket to its basketball games.

Jackson Martucci and his friend Luke Cristobal are both juniors at the university, experiencing the new system for the first time of their college experience. The two both ran into issues claiming their ticket on Monday, including dealing with the website crashing.

“I feel like the process is just really unfair just because it really requires you to wake up early in the morning and just stress about having to get the ticket that early,” Cristobal said. “You’re in like a long waiting period where you’re not guaranteed a ticket.”

For Martucci, he said he’d like to see more transparency from the university moving forward. claiming he doesn’t believe as many people would have purchased the Zou pass, had they known they would not be guaranteed a ticket.

Martucci said the process had made him regret ever purchasing a pass.

“If there was a little bit more transparency for what goes behind the whole capacity of the stadium that would maybe allow people to understand why it’s a waiting list but at the same time, you should never oversell,” Martucci said.

Matter said it was explained to students from the start in May that Zou passes only guarantee students the chance to land a ticket to football games, but that it is not guaranteed.

Freshman Kayla Winn is one of the students who said she experienced a noticeable difference when trying to claim her ticket for the Kansas game, compared to the week prior. Winn said she also believes an email sent by the university telling students to join the queue at 9:45 a.m. this week was helpful.

“Honestly, it’s an SEC school, football’s such a big thing here and I feel like at other schools this is how they do it as well,” Winn said. “I have a brother who goes to Texas A&M and in the past, they would have to line up outside to get their ticket so it feels a little silly to complain about it but of course, I wish that I would just get my ticket.”

The SEC Nation also announced on Sunday that it would be traveling to Columbia ahead of kickoff.

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Two injured after off-road vehicle rollover crash in Coachella

KESQ on September 2, 2025

Jesus Reyes

COACHELLA, Calif. (KESQ) – Two people were hospitalized after a rollover crash in an off-road vehicle Monday afternoon in Coachella.

The crash was reported just after 4:45 p.m. near Avenue 58 and Tyler Street.

According to CAL FIRE, one patient sustained major injuries and was transported by air ambulance to a trauma center.

A second patient sustained minor injuries and was transported by ground ambulance.

There were no details available on what led to the crash.

Stay with News Channel 3 for any updates.

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Santa Barbara’s Alice Keck Park Memorial Garden Reopens with Accessibility Upgrades

KEYT on September 2, 2025

Tracy Lehr

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. – Some people headed to Alice Keck Park Memorial Garden to check out the improvements on Labor Day.

Kim Holmquist has watched the progress while taking her daily walks.

“It is more beautiful now, and it is just fun to go out. All the little paths are tidy, and it’s nice to watch the ducks playing with each other. Some are batting each other and then swimming off together. It is really fun,” said Holmquist.

Volunteers have always tended to the park, and thanks to a $260,000 Community Development Block Grant, it is now more accessible.

People who use wheelchairs will have an easier time on paths that used to be uneven.

The area also has new railings and more places to sit.

The parkland was donated and is named after the daughter of Superior Oil Company founder William Myron Keck.

Alice Bertha Keck Park made the donation anonymously and remained unknown for a couple of years until a dedication followed her death in 1977.

The Fahnestocks recently moved to Santa Barbara and love visiting the garden.

“We noticed it was closed for a while, so I wasn’t sure what was going on. But we’re happy to see it open, and it’s just beautiful here. It reminds me of a European park—it’s just really tranquil,” said Susan Fahnestock.

“It’s nice to come here in the morning and see people walking their dogs. It’s just a really beautiful place, a great thing for the neighborhood and for the community,” said Don Fahnestock.

Visitors can also see restored native plants and flowers in bloom.

And volunteers who help at the garden several times a week—and on the first Saturday of every month—will be celebrated at a Volunteer Appreciation Day on Sept. 6.

Members of the public are welcome to join them and show their appreciation.

For more information visit https://sbparksandrec.santabarbaraca.gov

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Bend Oregon Raider Nation (B.O.R.N) holds annual Labor Day picnic

KTVZ on September 2, 2025

Harley Coldiron

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The group Bend Oregon Raider Nation, which watches games together and gives back to the community through highway cleanups and volunteering, held its annual Labor Day picnic at Sawyer Park in Bend.

This year, the group is watching games at UPP Liquids in the Box Factory in Bend. If you are interested in joining the group, head on over to their Facebook Page.

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Central Oregon Labor Chapter holds annual picnic for union members and their families

KTVZ on September 2, 2025

KTVZ – News Team

The Central Oregon Labor Chapter held a picnic attended by dozens of union members and their families to celebrate the federal holiday and the historic labor movement. It was held at Alpenglow Park in Bend and featured food, live music, and speeches from labor leaders and elected officials.

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Plane makes emergency landing in Power County wheat field

KIFI on September 2, 2025

News Release

POWER COUNTY, Idaho (KIFI) — A plane with three people aboard made an emergency landing in a wheat field in the Arbon Valley south of Pauline after experiencing mechanical issues. Fortunately, the pilot and two passengers were uninjured, and the single-engine aircraft didn’t suffer any damage, according to the Power County Sheriff’s Office.

Power County Sheriff‘s deputies responded to the scene, where they documented the incident and provided transportation for the pilot and passengers. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has been notified and will determine if further investigation is needed.

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Heise Hot Springs sees record Summer, thanks to renovations

KIFI on September 2, 2025

Maile Sipraseuth

RIRIE, Idaho (KIFI) — Businesses all throughout Idaho, known for their summer fun, are wrapping up as fall approaches. Heise Hot Springs, a popular local destination just outside of Ririe, had a bustling summer season. General Manager Sam Wilson attributes the record-breaking attendance to recent renovations.

“It was really good, actually. We were way busier than we had been in the past. We’re very grateful for the continued support from the community. We keep doing improvements and they keep coming,” Wilson said.

The resort focused its upgrades on the summer pool, hot pool, and dressing rooms. Wilson noted that the renovated summer pool and its water slide were the biggest draws, pulling in an impressive 600-800 visitors daily.

While many Idaho businesses are winding down their summer operations, Heise Hot Springs remains open year-round.

“Our hot spring is open year-round, so in the winter, that’s a big one. Our pizza parlor is also open year-round,” Wilson said

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Runner in hospital following Colorado Springs Labor Day Orangetheory 5K

KRDO on September 2, 2025

Mackenzie Stafford

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) – Adam Rich is being treated in the hospital after being hit by a biker on Sunday, Aug. 31, amid the Labor Day Orangetheory 5K, according to his family.

“I went down to Memorial Park to do the Orangetheory 5K and kind of ran the course as a warm-up, and I had some concerns about the number of people that were there. I ended up going out on the perimeter roads of Memorial Park because I was concerned enough about just the sheer number of people that were there. And kind of wondering, you know, how is this going to work with a road race going on?” questioned Adam Rich.

He says he felt uneasy from the start. Rich tells KRDO13 that past races he’s participated in are typically coned off or have a separate course for runners away from any major events.

“About 30 seconds in the lead, the biker clipped a lady. She was walking almost on the sidewalk, and he clipped her and went down with his bike and almost took, you know, five or 6 or 7 of us out, just not even 30 seconds into the race,” recounted Rich.

He says he continued running when, later on, he saw what he describes as the large e-bike, heading back to the front of the runners.

“It was pandemonium. Chaos, really. You know, he would…try to get people to move out of the way. They wouldn’t, then he’d slam on the brakes to the point where I’d almost run into him,” Rich continued, “He came down the road and I don’t know if somebody veered over or what, but he came over into me, clipped me, which caused me with how much momentum I had. It’s kind of like I had my steps and I didn’t have my steps and my, my body, just like my feet came out from under me, which sent me straight down.”

Rich says he fell, and the side of his body landed square on a curb. He says the impact was so significant that it tore his brand-new shoes open.

Adam Rich

After lying there for a few moments, he was sent to the hospital, where they held him overnight to monitor for potential internal bleeding. He says that out of the hundreds of races he has participated in, this was likely the least safe.

“I think this potentially sheds light that some of these e-bikes are probably not, you know, designed for these particular events where you just have a massive amount of people…when you’re jamming on the brakes on those things, it locks them up and then…you’re hitting people or you’re taking out people behind you, or your bike itself is just so big that when you even graze somebody at all, it sends them straight down,” expressed Rich.

He hopes his injury will be a sticking point for people behind organized races to reconsider the course, use of electronic bikes, and perhaps put more protections in place.

“We all understand…we want to promote Labor Day and really build the balloon festival. But I think you just can’t put an event on where you’ve got six figures of attendees. You just can’t unless you’re going to do the event on closed roads, like where you were using Hancock and I think Vermont areas…[where]…you don’t have…people that are walking back to their cars that are on a racecourse that…they don’t understand what’s going on there…if they’re going to continue doing it from this point on, I think they have to reevaluate. You know, should we be using Memorial Park at the same time as the Balloon Festival?” pondered Adam Rich.

Organizers for the race, Colorado Springs Sports Corp, say they are aware of the incident.

For the privacy of the participants and all involved, we will not be providing further comment at this time. Thank you for your understanding and respect on this.

– Megan Leatham, CEO and President of Colorado Springs Sports Corp

Colorado Springs Police tell us they are aware of the incident and that a police report has been filed. Police say they will not be investigating further as it appears to be an accident with no criminal intent. They did confirm the person riding the e-bike lost control and hit two people during the event.

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Chesterton Academy Mater Dei, Bend Oregon’s first Catholic High School opens this Fall

KTVZ on September 1, 2025

KTVZ – News Team

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Bend, OR (KTVZ) — Chesterton Academy of Mater Dei is announcing the opening of Central Oregon’s first Catholic high school. Classes officially begin on September 3, 2025, marking a new chapter for families seeking a rigorous, faith-filled education in the region.

Located at 2450 NE 27th Street in Bend, Chesterton Academy of Mater Dei will offer students in grades 9–12 a strong academic foundation rooted in Catholic tradition. The school’s mission is to form the whole student, mind, body, and soul, through classical learning, Catholic values, and a joyfulcommunity.

To celebrate its inaugural year, Chesterton Academy is offering an accessible tuition rate of just $2,400 for the first year. With small class sizes and a supportive environment, the school is committed to making atransformative education available to more families across Central Oregon.

“We are thrilled to open Chesterton Academy of Mater Dei this fall, the first Catholic high school in Central Oregon,” said John Cardwell, Headmaster. “What we are building is more than a school, it is a community where students are formed in intellect, character, and faith, preparing them not only for college and career, but for a life rooted in truth, beauty, and goodness.”

Enrollment is now open for Fall 2025. Parents and students are encouraged to schedule a tour or apply today.

For more information, call 719-761-0511 or visit www.chestertonmaterdei.org. Follow the school on social media at @MaterDeiBend for updates and events.

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Car crashes into yard off Highway 36, cutting power for nearby residents

News-Press NOW on September 1, 2025

Cameron Montemayor

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — One property is damaged and dozens of residents are without power after one vehicle lost control on U.S. Highway 36 and crashed into a nearby yard in St. Joseph.

No injuries were reported in the crash that occurred around 1 p.m. this afternoon in the area of westbound U.S. Highway 36 and South 17th Street.

St. Joseph Police told News-Press NOW a silver 2019 Dodge Challenger was heading west when the driver lost control, likely due to speeding and slick roads from rain.

The Dodge Challenger exited the right side of the highway and crashed into a yard at 2108 S. 17th Street, knocking down a large power line in the process.

Nearly 70 residents in the surrounding area lost power as a result. As of 6:30 p.m., 56 were still without power as Evergy crews continued to make emergency repairs.

The company’s outage map says an estimated timeframe for repairs is around 10 p.m.

Following the crash, the young driver of the vehicle remained on scene and cooperated with police. The driver was issued a citation for the incident.

A resident of the home told News-Press NOW he was thankful no one was seriously injured. He said similar crashes have occurred at least four times at that same location.

Correction: News-Press NOW has updated a previous version of this article to show the vehicle involved was a Dodge Challenger and not a Dodge Charger. We apologize for this error.

St. Joseph police and fire work the scene of a crash at 2108 S. 17th St. on Monday. The crash occurred after a vehicle traveling westbound on U.S. Highway 36 lost control and went off the roadway, crashing through a fence and into one resident’s property. The crash badly damaged a power line and caused nearby residents to lose power. 

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