Wildlife meets halfpipe: CPW, Breckenridge town officials rescue moose stuck in skate park bowl

KRDO on October 16, 2025

Celeste Springer

BRECKENRIDGE, Colo. (KRDO) — Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) says they were called out to Breckenridge on Thursday after a moose calf got stuck in a skate park bowl.

CPW says they worked with local officials and police to safely remove him. The video, seen above, shows the sedated moose strung up as CPW worked to lift him out.

Once he was rescued, CPW says his sedation slowly wore off, and he was reunited with his mom.

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Applications open for AFL-CIO Adopt-a-Family program

News-Press NOW on October 16, 2025

News-Press NOW

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The AFL-CIO Community Services is preparing to launch one of its largest annual initiatives.

For more than 40 years, the AFL-CIO has matched people, local groups, organizations and businesses with families, disabled adults and seniors in the community through its Adopt-a-Family program.

The program provides basic necessities and gifts for those in need to enjoy the Christmas holiday and to feel like they haven’t been forgotten.

Those interested in applying for the program will be required to meet one of the following qualifiers:

have children under the age of 18 in the household

actively receive disability or social security benefits

be over the age of 63

If any household has questions about their qualification status, they should contact the agency before applying.

Applications can only be obtained Monday, Nov. 3, through Friday, Dec. 5, at agency offices or through the agency’s website.

The deadline to return applications to the agency is no later than 5 p.m. on Monday, Dec. 8.

Applicants will be charged a $2 processing fee if they choose to pick up a pamphlet from the agency or if they choose to print it. A $3 processing fee will be charged if applicants complete the form on the agency’s website.

After an application has been returned, staff will call applicants to complete the application.

Families, organizations or businesses who would like to adopt a deserving family, disabled adult or senior can stop by the AFL-CIO at 1203 N. 6th St. beginning Wednesday, Nov. 14.

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Honoring History: Brady Chapel to host Veterans Day Open House

KIFI on October 16, 2025

News Team

POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI) — The Pocatello Historical Preservation Commission and the Friends of Brady Chapel are inviting the community to a special celebration of Pocatello’s history in honor of Veterans Day.

The group will host a Veterans Day Open House on Tuesday, November 11, at the more than century-old Brady Chapel. The event is scheduled to run from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the historic site, located in Mountain View Cemetery.

“The Brady Chapel has been a part of the Pocatello community for over a century,” said Jim Anglesey, City of Pocatello Long-Range Planner and staff liaison to the HPC. “The open house provides an opportunity for the community to come and celebrate Pocatello’s history, learn more about the Chapel’s significance, and find out what current efforts are being undertaken to preserve this historic edifice.”

The local historical landmark is currently undergoing a multi-phase restoration. In 2024, the City received funding to initiate Phase I of the work, which included a thorough cleaning and repointing of the limestone exterior and the installation of reconstructed pinnacles atop the chapel.

RELATED: Historic Brady Chapel to undergo Phase I Preservation and Restoration Work

The HPC and Friends of the Brady Chapel are continuing to raise funds to continue the restoration of the Chapel. Future phases include repair and restoration of the roof, windows, and doors; the restoration of the interior, including masonry repair, pew restoration, woodwork, flooring, ADA accessibility, and climate control (which will help reduce humidity levels and stabilize historic materials).

The HPC and Friends of the Brady Chapel are continuing their fundraising efforts to undertake the next phase of restoration to the site. Future repairs include restoration work for the roof, windows, and doors, and full restoration of the chapel’s interior.

“Support from the community is crucial in preserving the Brady Chapel,” said Anglesey. “In doing so, we hope the Chapel may be used more often and enjoyed by the public for generations to come.”

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Mountain Home leaders clarify details on Qatar Emiri Air Force training facility

KIFI on October 16, 2025

News Team

Originally Published: 10:24 PM, Oct 14, 2025

By Sahana Patel KIVI

MOUNTAIN HOME, Idaho (KIVI) —  Mountain Home city officials held a press conference Tuesday to address questions about last week’s announcement of a new Qatar Emiri Air Force training facility at Mountain Home Air Force Base.

The U.S. Defense Department announced the establishment of the facility Friday, with Qatar expected to bring 12 jets to Mountain Home under a partnership similar to the existing arrangement with the Singaporean Air Force.

“This is more than just an expansion of operations at our base. This international partnership presents a milestone for Mountain Home,” Rich Sykes, Mountain Home Mayor, said during the press conference.

Colonel Michael Perez, Group Commander of 366th Maintenance Group at the Mountain Home Air Force Base, emphasized the collaborative nature of the arrangement.

“I think the key word here is ‘hosting.’ We are excited to host the Qataris and partner with the Mountain Home Air Force Base. This is nothing new; this has been in the works as far back as 2017,” Col. Perez said.

Mayor Sykes said he learned about the finalized deal around the same time as the public, but confirmed discussions have been ongoing for years. The city conducted site visits to Qatar in May 2023 to better understand the partnership.

Related: Air Force documents show Qatari training base at Mountain Home has been years in the making

“They flew myself and our military liaison Marty Anderson out to Qatar to talk to their Air Force and what their needs are, what they expect,” Mayor Sykes said.

The mayor expressed optimism about the economic benefits the partnership will bring to the community.

“This partnership will strengthen our economic foundation. Increased space operation means potential job creation, sustained investment in our community infrastructure and continued support of our local economy,” Sykes said.

Beyond economic impacts, Sykes highlighted cultural exchange opportunities for Mountain Home neighbors.

“Our residents will have the opportunities to engage with international partners, to learn more about different cultures and to broaden our community’s global perspective. That’s an enriching experience for everyone, especially our youth,” Mayor Sykes said.

Addressing potential community concerns, Mayor Sykes encouraged residents to approach the partnership with an open mind.

“I just hope that people don’t have a closed-minded thought process of a culture just because they see something that might not be true, or they hear things, just do your homework, do your research, because we are all one people at the end of the day,” Mayo Sykes said.

The Qatari Air Force personnel are expected to arrive by 2030 under a 10-year contract.

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Jefferson City man indicted by grand jury in double-murder case

KMIZ on October 16, 2025

Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ)

A Jefferson City man accused of shooting and killing two women last week was indicted by a grand jury on Thursday.

Michael Davis, 40, was charged with two counts of first-degree murder, three counts of armed criminal action and a single count of unlawful use of a weapon in the deaths of Shawna Davis, 39, and Sofie Mulcahey, 31. Michael Davis is being held at the Cole County Jail without bond.

An entry of appearance was filed for Davis on Thursday. His next court date has not been announced.

Two women were found with gunshot wounds inside a vehicle in a wooded on Oct. 7 in the 900 block of Cordell Street, along with 30 shell casings. They had life-threatening injuries and were brought to University Hospital.

A witness allegedly described seeing a woman arguing with Davis and Davis allegedly pulled out a long gun, according to court documents in previous reporting. The witness did not see shots being fired, but they heard several shots in a row, the statement says.

Davis allegedly gave the witness keys to a gun safe and apologized, court documents say.

Police wrote that Davis said he thought the first victim was being forced into a vehicle by the second victim and fired several rounds at the car.

A second witness is cited in the probable cause statement as hearing an argument between the first victim and Davis during a phone call. He allegedly heard the argument while the second victim was on the phone with “Victim 1.”

“Victim 1” could allegedly be heard telling Davis “you have the gun case open; you are loading the gun while we are arguing,” the probable cause statement says.

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Registration open for Veterans’ Day parade

News-Press NOW on October 16, 2025

Charles Christian

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Registration is now open for the 2025 St. Joseph Veterans’ Day parade.

The parade will take place on Veterans’ Day, on Tuesday, Nov. 11, in Downtown St. Joseph.

The route will begin at 10:30 a.m., and the starting point will be at 10th and Francis Streets. The route will proceed north on 8th Street to Jules and will circle around City Hall.

The parade will end where it begins, on 10th and Francis.

The registration deadline for floats and other participants is Friday, Nov. 7.

According to parade guidelines, entries must be in the staging area no later than 45 minutes before the start of the parade. All floats must be related to veterans, and those driving a motor vehicle must have a valid driver’s license.

To register, visit the Joint Veterans Committee of Greater St. Joseph Facebook page.

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CSUSB Palm Desert campus awards more than $150K in scholarships

KESQ on October 16, 2025

City News Service

PALM DESERT, Calif. (KESQ) – More than 60 students at Cal State San Bernardino, Palm Desert campus received over $150,000 in scholarships for the 2025-2026 school year, it was announced today.

The various scholarships were awarded to students in several disciplines for academic excellence, community involvement and personal growth, officials said. The scholarships provided the recipients with mentorship opportunities, peer tutoring and career development workshops.

“This scholarship has made a significant difference in my life by easing the financial strain of educational expenses. As a full-time student who is also balancing family responsibilities, this scholarship allows me to focus on my studies and engage in learning opportunities that are essential for my growth and preparation for graduate school,” Divina Portillo, a psychology major and recipient of the John J. and Sheryl Benoit Endowed Scholarship, said in a statement.

Adriana Banda, a sociology and social work major and recipient of the John Steven Peterson Endowed Scholarship, said, “I hope to continue creating inclusive and safe spaces for those in the LGBTQIA community, especially in the field of social work. Receiving a scholarship has given me a bit more peace of mind financially, and it will help cover anything I will need this upcoming academic year, especially since senior year can be costly with graduation-related costs.”  

Officials said the scholarships will help invest in student success and reflects the university’s ongoing commitment to academic excellence and access to high education.

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Three Arrested for Alleged Residential Burglary in Desert Hot Springs

KESQ on October 16, 2025

Jesus Reyes

DESERT HOT SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – Three people suspected of stealing items from Desert Hot Springs home were arrested after a vehicle and foot pursuit, authorities said today.

Police officers responded to a report shortly before 1 p.m. Tuesday in the 9400 block of San Rafael Drive regarding a residential burglary, according to the Desert Hot Springs Police Department. They learned a burglary had occurred and identified a suspect vehicle.

Officers found the vehicle two hours later and attempted to pull it over, prompting a pursuit that later ended in the area of Pierson Boulevard and Via Loretto, according to police.

Three people left the vehicle on foot and were captured by pursuing officers, the department stated.

Police said “a large amount of stolen property was recovered from the vehicle.”  

Three suspects were arrested on suspicion of residential burglary, conspiracy, possession of stolen property, resisting arrest and participating in a criminal street gang. The suspects were described only as two men and a male juvenile.

They were booked into Riverside County jail and Juvenile Hall and all were held in lieu of $200,000 bail, police said.   

Anyone with information was urged to contact Detective Philip Estrada at pestrada@dhspd.com.

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Violent Federal Detention of U.S. Citizen Caught on Camera in Ventura County

KEYT on October 16, 2025

Andrew Gillies

OXNARD, Calif. (KEYT) – A man was taken into custody after his vehicle was rammed by a SUV driven by federal personnel in Oxnard Thursday morning.

According to VC Defensa, an immigrant assistance group based in Ventura County, the man – identified as Leo – is a volunteer with their organization and a U.S. Citizen who lives in the county.

While it is not clear what happened before the vehicle was rammed, VC Defensa shared a video on social media showing an SUV deliberately colliding with a truck being driven by the volunteer multiple times.

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At one point in the video, it appears as though the vehicle being driven by federal personnel attempted a pit manuveur on the truck, damaging both vehicles.

Oxnard Police Department shared with CNN Thursday morning that officers were called around 7:59 a.m. to assist ICE agents who reported to local police that they had been run into.

“At this point, we’re still trying to sort through right now, we’re just assisting them with maintaining peace at the scene,” stated the Oxnard Police Department. “The DHS [Department of Homeland Security] officials will be conducting the investigation. We don’t have any further information We’re not taking an active role in this incident. It’s going to be investigated by DHS.”

VC Defensa shared Leo was taken to Las Robles Medical Center in Thousand Oaks following his detention with unknown injuries.

He was then transported from the hospital to a federal detention facility in Los Angeles where he was eventually released just after 3:00 p.m. Thursday shared VC Defensa via the social media post below.

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Leo stated after his release that he was informed that he has pending charges.

The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Central District of California -the primary federal prosecutorial authority in the area- confirmed it has not received any recommendations for any charges in connection with this incident.

At 1:50 p.m., the Oxnard Police Department posted on its Facebook page stating that prior public statements by the local law enforcement agency were based on information available at the time and provided by federal agents on at least two separate occasions.

“After the post was published [regarding Thursday’s detention by federal personnel], we were made aware of additional details, including video evidence, and we have shared them with the Department of Homeland Security (DHS),” explained the Oxnard Police Department on its Facebook page. “The investigation continues to be led by DHS. The Oxnard Police Department is monitoring the situation but has no jurisdiction over the ongoing investigation.”

On Thursday, Oxnard Chief of Police Jason Benites shared, “At about 11 AM, a video surfaced on social media. The video depicts a silver Jeep Grand Cherokee, driven by ICE agents, broadsiding a grey Nissan Frontier. The person who was arrested by the agents is driving the Nissan. Though the video does not tell the entire story, such as what may have preceded the video, it calls to question what may have transpired. All of what was in the video was prior to the Police Department’s involvement, and PD was not aware of this video until well after the incident on ‘A’ Street had concluded.”

Chief Benites explained that officers with the Oxnard Police Department were initially responding to a reported road rage incident when self-identified ICE agents called dispatchers and stated that they were in pursuit of a grey Nissan Frontier that had collided with their Jeep Grand Cherokee and that the driver was a, “major safety issue”.

The driver of the Frontier -later identified as the VC Defensa volunteer- was cooperative with Oxnard Police officers who made the traffic stop in the area of 8th Street and A Street before turning over the investigation to federal authorities at the insistence of federal personnel at the scene detailed Chief Benites.

According to Chief Benites, federal personnel informed Oxnard Police officers at the scene that they intended to arrest Leo for assault and that the earlier collision was intentional.

“I have received deeply concerning reports about an aggressive ICE activity that escalated into a vehicle collision in an Oxnard neighborhood. This situation raises serious alarm given the troubling pattern of misconduct and abuse by immigration enforcement officials across the country,” stated Congresswoman Julia Brownley, whose Congressional District includes Oxnard. “The lack of transparency and accountability from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and ICE only further undermines public trust and makes our communities unsafe. The public deserves clear answers about what occurred. The continued silence from the responsible agencies only deepens concern and erodes confidence in their ability to operate safely and legally in our communities.”

“No agency, including ICE, is above the law and the use of excessive force should never be tolerated,” added Congresswoman Brownley.

In response to Your News Channel’s multiple inquiries since the incident, the Department of Homeland Security issued the following statement on Saturday from Assistant Secretary Tricia McLaughlin:

“On Oct. 16, 2025, ICE officers were conducting a targeted enforcement operation in Oxnard, California, to locate and apprehend an illegal alien from Mexico who is a registered sex offender. During the operation, officers were confronted an agitator group, who engaged in recording and verbal harassment of the officers on scene. During the confrontation with ICE officers, two vehicles were involved in a collision. No injuries were reported. This is an ongoing investigation.”

When asked if the involved agents are facing any type of disciplinary action or internal investigation, Acting Communications Director for ICE Tanya J. Roman resent the above statement in response while highlighting the phrase “registered sex offender”.

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Santa Maria Election Office Closed Despite Upcoming Special State Vote

KEYT on October 16, 2025

Jarrod Zinn

SANTA MARIA, Calif. (KEYT) – California’s special election is on November 4th, and some Santa Maria voters are wondering why the local election office is closed.

It boils down to how much time election offices had to prepare.

County officials say this office’s closure is not connected with the government shutdown, nor with the Trump administration’s funding cuts.

And the office still exists, it just isn’t staffed right now.

It’s all about the timing.

The vote to give the state legislature authority to draw or re-draw congressional voting district lines for California until 2030 is being called a “special” statewide election.

“Every registered voter did receive a mail in ballot,” says Kelsey Buttitta, public information officer for the County Of Santa Barbara. “So you receive that ballot in the mail. And there are several ways to return that mail in ballot.”

Some Santa Maria voters who have attempted to cast their vote in person early have found the local election office at the Joseph Centeno government building “closed until further notice.”

“There is only one measure that is on this,” says Buttitta. “There’s no candidates. It is not our normal election process.”

Officials say this is primarily because this was not a planned election and the time it takes to fully staff these offices like they do for any other election simply wasn’t available.

“It really just comes down to this being a special statewide election that we did not have the lead up time that we normally do for a normal election cycle,” says Buttitta. “When it comes to Election Day on November 4th, our Santa Maria office and our Santa Barbara office are going to be polling places, along with 50 additional polling places throughout the county.”

County officials say ballots can be returned early by mail or at a drop box which includes the ones in Santa Maria and Lompoc, as they’ve been open since October 6th and will be collected from on November 4th.

You can find your nearest polling location by visiting the County of Santa Barbara’s Elections website.

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