Benton County man charged in Pettis County after high-speed chase

KMIZ on September 22, 2025

Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ)

A man from Warsaw, Missouri, was charged with multiple felonies this weekend after he led law enforcement on a high-speed chase in Pettis County on Sept. 16.

Michael Muldoon, 31, was charged in Pettis County on Saturday with first-degree tampering with a vehicle, drug possession, tampering with evidence and resisting arrest. An arraignment was held on Monday and a counsel status hearing is scheduled for 1:30 p.m. Tuesday.

The probable cause statement says a deputy on Sept. 16 tried to stop a vehicle that was reported stolen out of Henry County. Muldoon then sped away in the 1998 Ford Crown Victoria at 100 miles per hour on Highway 50 and began driving into oncoming traffic, the statement says.

Muldoon allegedly crashed the car in a field and was arrested after trying to run away, the statement says.

Muldoon allegedly told law enforcement that he threw methamphetamine into a field during the chase and that he used a stolen vehicle to transport meth from Kansas City to Pettis County, the statement says.

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Imperial County sees aftermath of weekend storm

KYMA on September 22, 2025

Karina Bazarte

IMPERIAL COUNTY, Calif. (KYMA) – Imperial County is facing the aftermath of a storm that affected the area throughout the weekend.

The Imperial Irrigation District (IID) says about 100 power poles were down with about 80 customers have no power at the time of this writing.

The area with little to no power is south and north of Evan Hewes outside of Holtville.

Calexico’s power has been restored fully.

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Governor Little creates new task force focused on nuclear energy

KIFI on September 22, 2025

Curtis Jackson

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI)—Governor Brad Little announced he signed an executive order to create the Idaho Advanced Nuclear Energy Task Force. He made the announcement Monday afternoon at the Idaho National Laboratory during the Western Governors’ Association’s first workshop of Utah Governor Spencer Cox’s initiative, “Energy Superabundance: Unlocking Prosperity in the West.”

“As we usher in President Donald Trump’s Nuclear Renaissance, my executive order refreshes our efforts and empowers a new group of leaders dedicated to ensuring Idaho continues to lead the way in nuclear innovation, energy security, and economic growth,” Governor Little said.

The task force will advise the governor on nuclear energy policy.

U.S. Secretary of the Interior Doug Burgum and U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Lee Zeldin also attended the event.

According to the governor’s office, the new task force replaces the Leadership in Nuclear Energy Commission, or LINE Commission.

The contents of the Governor’s executive order follow:

EXECUTIVE ORDER No. 2025-06 

CREATION OF THE IDAHO ADVANCED NUCLEAR ENERGY TASK FORCE

WHEREAS, Idaho is committed to supporting President Donald Trump’s vision for America’s Nuclear Renaissance in order to secure our nation’s energy dominance and protect our national interests; and

WHEREAS, the State of Idaho is home to the Idaho National Laboratory (INL), a global leader in nuclear energy research, development, and demonstration; and

WHEREAS, energy reliability, affordability, and environmental stewardship are essential to Idaho’s economic prosperity and quality of life; and

WHEREAS, advanced nuclear energy technologies, including small modular reactors and next-generation reactors, offer promising solutions to meet Idaho’s growing energy needs while supporting emissions reduction goals; and

WHEREAS, strategic planning and collaboration among industry, academia, and government is necessary to ensure Idaho remains at the forefront of nuclear innovation;

NOW, THEREFORE, I, Brad Little, Governor of the State of Idaho, by the authority vested in me by the Constitution and laws of the State of Idaho, do hereby order the following:

The Idaho Advanced Nuclear Energy Task Force (“Task Force”) is established to assess, recommend, and support strategies that advance Idaho’s leadership in nuclear energy innovation, deployment, and workforce development.

The Task Force shall advise the Governor on nuclear energy policy including but not limited to the following topics.

a. Spent nuclear fuel b. Legislative and regulatory reforms that would facilitate the timely and safe development of advanced nuclear projectsc. Energy resiliency and security d. Fuel creation, enhancement, and minimizatione. Opportunities for support from federal agencies and project initiativesf. Policy recommendations on legacy, current, and emerging nuclear issuesg. Opportunities for Idaho to collaborate with other nuclear-advanced statesh. Strategic outreach and recruitment of companies and partnerships that can help expand Idaho’s nuclear economy

The Task Force shall coordinate with other state task forces and advisory boards and other national partners to keep the Governor informed of nuclear policy shifts, technological breakthroughs, and cross-jurisdictional opportunities.

The Task Force shall develop or direct the creation of marketing materials that position Idaho as a national hub for nuclear innovation, research, and private-sector development.

The Task Force shall stay informed on and provide updates to the Governor on:

a. Ongoing research and developments at INLb. National trends and policy updates in nuclear energyc. Current nuclear industry issues and innovationsd. Cleanup progress and legacy waste issuese. Companies interested in operating or investing in Idaho

The Task Force shall report on the activities of any subcommittees that may be created under this executive order.

The Task Force shall evaluate the feasibility and benefits of deploying advanced nuclear technologies within the State of Idaho, including but not limited to small modular reactors, microreactors, and molten salt reactors.

The Task Force shall identify public-private partnership opportunities to support research, commercialization, and deployment of nuclear technologies.

The Task Force shall coordinate with the INL, universities, utilities, industry stakeholders, and federal agencies to align state policy with national innovation efforts.

The Task Force shall explore workforce development initiatives, including training programs and academic partnerships, to support a growing nuclear industry.

The Task Force shall report findings and recommendations to the Governor annually, with subsequent updates as necessary.

The Task Force shall be comprised of no more than 20 members appointed by the Governor and may include: 

A constitutional officer of the State of Idaho;

The Idaho Attorney General or a designee chosen by the Attorney General;

The Director of the Idaho Department of Commerce or a designee chosen by the Director;

The Lab Director of INL or a designee chosen by the Director;

A staff member of the Office of the Governor;

The Director of the Idaho Department of Environmental Quality or a designee chosen by the Director;

The Administrator of the Idaho Office of Energy and Mineral Resources or a designee chosen by the Administrator;

The President of the Idaho Public Utilities Commission or a designee chosen by the President;

Electric utilities doing business in Idaho;

Representatives from private-sector nuclear industry;

Representatives from Idaho colleges and universities;

Two representatives from the Idaho Senate;

Two representatives from the Idaho House of Representatives;

Local governments;

The Executive Director of the Workforce Development Council or a designee chosen by the Executive Director;

A representative of a federally recognized Indian Tribe located within the state.

The Governor will appoint the co-chairs of the task force. The Governor, in consultation with the co-chairs, may create subcommittees of this task force that are necessary to further explore specific issues that support the goals of this executive order. 

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and caused to be affixed the Great Seal of the State of Idaho at the Capitol in Boise on this 22nd day of September in the year of our Lord two thousand and twenty-five.

//Brad Little

Governor of Idaho

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Man charged with rape, domestic assault in Morgan County

KMIZ on September 22, 2025

Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ)

A man was charged with several felonies after authorities say he raped a woman and pointed a gun at her head on Friday night.

Danny Eugene Miles, 53, was charged in Morgan County with first-degree rape, two counts of armed criminal action and a single count of first-degree domestic assault. He is being held at the Morgan County Jail on a $250,000 bond. An arraignment is scheduled for 9 a.m. Tuesday at the Morgan County Courthouse.

The probable cause statement says the victim contacted law enforcement on Saturday morning about a sexual assault that allegedly occurred the night before.

The victim allegedly told law enforcement that Miles first threw an ashtray at her and the victim had bruising all around her body, the statement says. He then allegedly pulled out a gun and threatened to kill the victim before raping her, the statement says. He then allegedly threatened to kill her again if she went to law enforcement, court documents say.

The victim told law enforcement that a gun would be in the bedroom of Miles’ residence. Deputies asked if Miles had a gun when they arrived to his residence, he allegedly said “no” and deputies found the gun in the bedroom, the statement says.

Miles allegedly claimed the intercourse was consensual, but gave conflicting details leading up to the alleged sexual assault, including claiming the victim pointed the gun at him, the statement says.  

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Coachella music festival sells out for the first time since 2023

KESQ on September 22, 2025

Jesus Reyes

INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) – The Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival is officially sold out, organizers announced on Monday.

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Passes for both weekends are no longer available on the festival’s website. You can still sign up to join the waitlist if more passes become available.

According to several publications, it’s the first time the festival has sold out since 2023.

It’s also the earliest that the festival has announced its lineup.

The 2026 Coachella festival will be headlined by Sabrina Carpenter, Justin Bieber, Karol G, and Anyma.  Other performers set to appear include KATSEYE, The Strokes, Young Thug, Iggy Pop, Kaskade, Suicidal Tendencies, Nine Inch Nails and dozens more.

Bieber, who is known to stay in the Coachella Valley often, built up excitement for his Coachella performance, shooting a music video on the festival grounds.

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The festival will take place April 10-12 and April 17-19 at the Empire Polo Club in Indio.

Stay with News Channel 3 for more on the festival.

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Classes Canceled After Fire at Rose Avenue Elementary in Oxnard

KEYT on September 22, 2025

Michael Yu

OXNARD, Calif. (KEYT) – A structure fire broke out early Monday morning at Rose Avenue Elementary School in Oxnard.

The Ventura County Fire Department reported the fire started around 3:13 a.m. Firefighters arrived to find the older section of the campus — which had been rebuilt or remodeled — fully engulfed in flames.

Crews remained on scene through the morning, keeping portions of nearby Disco Avenue closed as they investigated the cause of the fire and monitored for hot spots. The flames drew neighbors from nearby homes, who came outside as smoke drifted across the area. At one point, the smoke was visible from main streets in Oxnard.

The cause of the fire remains under investigation.

“The damage, fortunately, is happening in the old part of the school, which was in the process of being torn down. So we were in demolition stages. The new school at this time appears to be undamaged,” said Dr. Ana DeGenna, Oxnard School District Superintendent.

The full extent of the damage has not yet been determined.

Classes were canceled for the day, and parents were notified before the start of school. District officials said classes will resume Tuesday morning

No injuries have been reported.

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Traffic delays expected on Teton Pass Tuesday morning due to avalanche infrastructure maintenance

KIFI on September 22, 2025

Curtis Jackson

The following is a news release from the Wyoming Department of Transportation.

JACKSON, Wyo. (News Release) — The Wyoming Department of Transportation would like to inform drivers that WYDOT crews will be performing maintenance on some avalanche infrastructure on WYO 22, Teton Pass, tomorrow morning, September 23.

Motorists will see closures of up to 5 minutes on WYO 22 over Teton Pass between 10:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. Crews will be utilizing helicopter operations in the Shovel Slide area of Teton Pass to refuel the Gazex avalanche mitigation units.

These units use explosions to trigger smaller, controlled avalanches to prevent dangerous, uncontrolled conditions. The work will cause short delays for traffic of up to 5 minutes at a time.

For the safety of the traveling public and the safety of WYDOT crews, the road must be briefly closed and free of moving traffic while the helicopter is in the air near the roadway. Roadside flaggers will control traffic for the operation. All times are

approximate, dependent on weather conditions, and subject to change.

WYDOT would like to remind drivers to remember to obey all roadside signs, traffic control devices and road closures. For more information, visit our website at www.wyoroad.info.

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Gala held to raise funds for Yuma Freedom Library

KYMA on September 22, 2025

Marcos Icahuate

YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA) – The non-profit held it’s annual Night of Liberty Dinner and Auction Gala on Saturday, September 13.

The primary purpose of the event was to raise funds for the Freedom Library Education and Scholarship Program.

The gala was held at the Elks Lodge #476 in Yuma.

It was also a chance to celebrate and honor the U.S. Constitution.

You can find more information about the Freedom Library here.

A special shout out to all the great work the Freedom Library does for our community!

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SJSD School Board spotlighted ASA program, Tiny Tot Town and Superintendent decisions

News-Press NOW on September 22, 2025

Praji Ghosh

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) –The St. Joseph School District Board of Education was met Monday to discuss the district’s special education policy and an event agreement for Tiny Tot Town. 

The Board met at 5:30 p.m. on Monday, Sept. 22, at the Troester Media Center, located at 3401 Renick St.  

Board members will either approve or deny a motion to implement the Progressive Community Services Funding Application for SJSD’s All Students Achieve (ASA) program, located at Mosaic Life Care. 

“Everyone deserves quality education and it doesn’t matter if they have extra needs and my is that every child or every individual in the community is able to receive equal education,” LaTonya Williams, President of the School Board said.   

ASA is a collaboration between SJSD and St. Joseph organizations, which provide intensive training and development to high school seniors with developmental disabilities. 

Students will gain real-life experience to help them prepare for the job market.  

The BOE looked at a rental agreement between SJSD’s Parents as Teachers and the City of St. Joseph to lease Civic Arena during the annual “Tiny Tot Town” interactive, simulated community event for kids.  

Civic Arena transforms into a kid-sized city, where children get to play grown-up for the day—running errands, trying out jobs and learning real-world skills in a fun way.  

“It gives kids in the community an opportunity to look at agencies and organizations in the district which shows love and support to them and educate them and help them explore,” Williams said.  

The event was a favorite for families, helping boost enrollment and giving parents and kids a chance to connect in the past.   

Board members also talked about policy GCB-2 that allows the superintendent to make decisions about promotions, demotions and termination of all non-contractual employees in the school district.   

The GCB-2 item on the agenda was brought to the board with concerns regarding staff beginning employment prior to board approval. 

“The board members voted to approve it. And even though I was a no vote I completely support the decision of the board since it was a different changing of policy.”  

Williams says the reason this needed to change was because they did not have good policy compliant in the approval of the hires.  

The BOE will meet again at 5:30 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 13, at the Troester Media Center. 

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New shopping center in Cathedral City fuels traffic concerns amid ongoing road construction

KESQ on September 22, 2025

Luis Avila

CATHEDRAL CITY, Calif. (KESQ) – Ongoing construction along East Palm Canyon Drive is causing delays and frustration for Cathedral City residents — just as new businesses in the Cathedral Cove Center begin to open their doors.

Both roadwork and development of the Cathedral Cove shopping center have created traffic bottlenecks along one of the city’s busiest corridors. With multiple lanes closed or barricaded, residents say they’ve seen a noticeable increase in congestion.

For those living in the nearby Cathedral City Cove neighborhood, the situation has become more than just inconvenient. East Palm Canyon Drive is the only route in and out of the community.

“It’s irritating. I take my father to the doctor over at Eisenhower hospital… traffic has been backed up. I think unnecessarily.”

Lawrence Sutherland, Cathedral City Resident

In response to these concerns, Cathedral City officials acknowledge the impact, attributing much of the disruption to the ongoing construction tied to the Cathedral Cove Center. The developer is currently adding a third lane and completing frontage improvements along East Palm Canyon.

“Right now, you have the challenge with the developer doing its work in the East Palm Canyon, backing up traffic a little.”

John Corella, Cathedral City Public Works Director

City officials also pointed to broader infrastructure improvements funded by grants aimed at enhancing the entire East Palm Canyon corridor.

“All these improvements have been the result of grants we’ve successfully secured to enhance that corridor… We’re trying to mitigate it as much as possible but at the end of the day we’re going to have wider roads, traffic lights working better and have a better city — better streets.”

John Corella, Cathedral City Public Works Director

According to the city, the current work on the median is expected to be completed within the next month. The frontage improvements along Cathedral Cove Center will likely continue to affect traffic for the next four to six weeks, with cones and lane closures in place during that time.

While many residents say they understand that growth comes with temporary inconvenience, some hope future projects will be better planned to minimize the disruption.

City officials say they will continue monitoring the area and are committed to keeping the public informed as the project progresses.

Stay with News Channel 3 for more.

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