Former William Woods employee sues school for disability discrimination

KMIZ on October 15, 2025

Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ)

A former sports information director at a Fulton college has sued the school in federal court.

A lawsuit was filed on Tuesday in the Western District Court of Missouri accuses William Woods University of disability discrimination and retaliation.

The petition alleges John Roushkolb was hired as a sports information director for the school on July 17, 2023, and that he was diagnosed with attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder.

“On or about February 21, 2024, Plaintiff discussed his ADHD and accompanying struggles and requests for accommodation with his superior, Steve Wilson, who said to Plaintiff, ‘I just don’t understand that and I’m not sure that I ever will,’” the petition says.

Roushkolb was placed on an improvement plan, where he “asked for regular meetings with his superiors to discuss meeting work quality and timeliness expectations,” the lawsuit alleges. But, meetings about the plan allegedly stopped in May 2024, the lawsuit alleges.

The petition claims Roushkolb was mocked by coworkers for his disability in August 2024 and was fired a month later. The lawsuit alleges Roushkolb was fired “as a result of his disability and in retaliation for his complaints regarding the discriminatory treatment.”

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Adam Sandler’s Career and Humor Earns Him SBIFF’s Maltin Modern Master Award

KEYT on October 15, 2025

Alissa Orozco

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) – Actor Adam Sandler will receive the Maltin Modern Master Award at this year’s Santa Barbara International Film Festival.

On February 5th, Sandler will join Leonard Maltin for an on-stage conversation about his iconic work and career, including his latest film Jay Kelly, where he stars alongside fellow actor George Clooney. Sandler has received immense praise throughout his career, dating back his comedic roles on SNL in the 90s.

Over time, Sandlers has expanded on his abilities as a comedian, actor, writer, producer and musician – continuing his comedy in tailor-made movies like The Waterboy and The Wedding Singer, and stepping into more powerful performances for Uncut Gems and Jay Kelly.

Established in 1995, the Modern Master Award honors individuals “who has enriched our culture through accomplishments in the motion picture industry.”

Sandler has starred in numerous box office hits that have grossed more than $3 billion worldwide, and earned him nominations for two Critics Choice Awards, two Gotham Awards, two Golden Globe Awards, and five Emmy Awards. In 2023, Sandler became the 24th recipient of the Mark Twain Prize for American Humor.

Previous Modern Master Award recipients included Angelina Jolie, Jamie Lee Curtis, Nicole Kidman, Javier Bardem, Robert Downey Jr., Denzel Washington, Cate Blanchett, George Clooney, and Christopher Plummer.

The 41st Santa Barbara International Film Festival will take place February 4 – February 14, 2026. 

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Demolition begins on Aquatic Park slides, lap pool in St. Joseph

News-Press NOW on October 15, 2025

Cameron Montemayor

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Demolition crews are moving forward on the removal of two longstanding and out-of-service features of the St. Joseph Aquatic Park.

Drivers commuting along Messanie Street and South Noyes Boulevard will see crews disassembling both of the large dual slides starting today. Demolition of the lap pool is expected to occur early next week.

The move comes after City Councilmembers approved a $239,000 demolition contract Sept. 2 to remove the aquatic features at 402 S. Noyes Blvd., two features that have long been out of service. The city intends to recycle the slides and other usable materials.

Despite plans for the slides and lap pool, the existing shallow activity pool and lazy river will remain in place and be available for residents in future pool seasons.

A remaining section of the green slide at the Aquatic Park is shown on Wednesday in St. Joseph as work commences.

Councilmembers previously approved a contract last August for preliminary services related to demolition of the Aquatic Park lap pool, a project that hinged on whether the city agreed to a partnership with the YMCA for a $15 million indoor aquatic center up north, a state-of-the-art 35,000 square foot facility set to open in 2027.

That partnership — formally approved by councilmembers in May — will see the city contribute $7 million toward construction. Prior to the decision, the city had left open the possibility of using funds for the outdoor Aquatic Center if the YMCA agreement didn’t come to fruition.

In early 2023, City councilmembers opted to postpone improvements to the lap pool portion after officials balked at a price tag that was beginning to reach $8 million, well past initial estimates for repairing a summer facility open for just three months out of the year. 

Crews work to demolish the dual slides at the Aquatic Park on Wednesday in St. Joseph.

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AWC to host transfer events for National Transfer Student Week

KYMA on October 15, 2025

Dillon Fuhrman

YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA) – Arizona Western College (AWC) is hosting a variety of events in honor of National Transfer Student Week.

Taking place Monday, October 20 through Friday, October 24, AWC says “students will explore transfer options, speak with representatives from Arizona’s state universities, gain skills in financial literacy” and more.

Courtesy: Arizona Western College

Courtesy: Arizona Western College

“Arizona Western College students, alumni, and members of the Yuma community are invited to attend the Yuma Transfer and Career Expo,” said Angela Amezaga, AWC Transfer Services and Program Coordinator. “This event provides an opportunity to explore career pathways and educational options. Students considering transfer are especially encouraged to participate in this week’s events to learn about available opportunities and to access valuable support and resources.”

The five-day event kicks off with the Yuma Transfer and Career Expo, connecting students with transfer universities and local businesses and organizations, AWC says.

Courtesy: Arizona Western College

AWC also says 11 universities and over 20 local employers, agencies and organizations are scheduled to attend.

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MLS and NWSL clubs to return to Indio for Coachella Valley Invitational in February

KESQ on October 15, 2025

Jesus Reyes

INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) – MLS and NWSL clubs will return to the iconic Empire Polo Club in Indio this coming February for the Coachella Valley Invitational (CVI).

The CVI is the largest preseason event in North American professional soccer history. This year marks the fourth year of the event, but it could be the biggest with the potential participation of Korean superstar Son Heung-min of LAFC.

Orgaziners AEG noted that, as one of the first major professional soccer events of the year and leading up to the 2026 FIFA World Cup in the United States, CVI is likely to feature numerous Major League Soccer (MLS) players set to represent their countries on the world stage.

With the support of MLS and the National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL), the 2026 edition of CVI will host players, coaches, and executives from participating clubs for preseason matches, training sessions, and organizational meetings at the iconic venue. 

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“AEG is proud to once again partner with MLS and the NWSL to bring the best of professional soccer to the Coachella Valley,” said Dan Beckerman, President and Chief Executive Officer of AEG. “Through Goldenvoice and the LA Galaxy, we’re thrilled to transform one of the world’s most iconic festival settings into a showcase for the sport, the players, and the fans.” 

Passes for all competition dates will go on sale to the public on Thursday, October 16 at 10 a.m. PT at www.coachellavalleyinvitational.com.

In addition to providing MLS and NWSL clubs an unparalleled environment to prepare for their upcoming 2026 seasons in optimal weather and world-class facilities, CVI will once again offer fans an intimate and immersive opportunity to see some of the sport’s most decorated players and rising stars in action. Fans can also look forward to unique activations and experiences throughout the two-week event. 

“Building upon our collaboration with AEG, the Coachella Valley Invitational has become an important platform for our clubs to prepare collectively and showcase the continued growth of the women’s game,” said NWSL Senior Director of Sporting Sarah Gregorius. “We’re looking forward to another productive preseason and the chance for our teams to build momentum ahead of the NWSL’s next campaign.” 

New to CVI this year, the Denver Summit FC will make their first-ever NWSL appearances as they prepare for their inaugural season, while the Kansas City Current, Utah Royals, and North Carolina Courage will also be making their CVI debuts. On the MLS side, Atlanta United FC is set to participate for the first time. 

“Coaches and players consistently point to the high-quality facilities, professional environment, and unique setting as ideal for preseason preparations,” said Nelson Rodriguez, Executive Vice President of Sporting Product and Competition for MLS. “With 2026 set to be a landmark year for soccer in North America, CVI is an exceptional way for global futbol fans and MLS clubs to kick off the season.” 

Additional clubs, the match schedule, and fan experience details will be announced in the coming weeks. 

MLS clubs currently committed to the 2026 Coachella Valley Invitational include:

Austin FC 

Charlotte FC 

Chicago Fire FC 

D.C. United 

LAFC 

LA Galaxy (pending Concacaf schedule) 

Minnesota United FC 

New York City FC 

Portland Timbers 

San Diego FC 

San Jose Earthquakes 

Sporting Kansas City 

St. Louis CITY SC 

NWSL clubs currently committed to the 2026 Coachella Valley Invitational include: 

Angel City FC  

Denver Summit FC 

Houston Dash  

Portland Thorns FC 

San Diego Wave FC 

Seattle Reign FC 

EVENT SCHEDULE – Passes and Ticket Packages Available Thursday, October 16 at 10 a.m. PT

MLS DAY 1: Saturday, Feb. 7 
NWSL DAY 1: Sunday, Feb. 15 

MLS DAY 2: Sunday, Feb. 8 
NWSL DAY 2: Saturday, Feb. 21 

MLS DAY 3:  Wednesday, Feb. 11 

MLS DAY 4:  Saturday, Feb. 14 

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California Main Street Conference Taking Over Downtown SLO For The First Time

KEYT on October 15, 2025

Jarrod Zinn

SAN LUIS OBISPO, Calif. (KEYT) – San Luis Obispo is hosting an annual event for leaders in commercial district revitalization across California.

City leaders  from across the state are here. 

With a focus on what they call “the main street approach,” leaders from as far as Eureka have come to downtown San Luis Obispo for the California Main Street Conference.

Exhibits, presentations, and networking opportunities are filling the next three days in downtown SLO at iconic spots like the Palm Theatre, SLO Museum of Art, and Mission Plaza.

“We are so excited to be able to show off our amazing city, our amazing downtown, and what it takes to make things be amazing,” says LeBren Harris, C.E.O. of Downtown SLO.

Subjects such as key trends, best practices, and cutting-edge strategies for various facets of economic development including housing, tourism, promotion, and streetscape improvements are all covered throughout the conference.

“Downtowns are the identity of the city, and these downtowns are very much part of the beginning of the city,” says Blake Fisher, Downtown Redding’s Main Street coordinator. “And so what we’ve been working on in our downtowns now for revitalization efforts are just a small portion of the history that we’re seeing from when downtowns were established to coming up in the future.”

Sprung from “Main Street America,” the California Main Street Conference has a four-pillared approach which includes design, economic vitality, promotion, and organization.

“Under those four pillars, we give them the tools to strengthen their internal organization and build their board and community support, recruit volunteers, and basically build their capacity as organizations,” says Brooke Fox, California Main Street’s state coordinator.

The SLO county Chamber Of Commerce’s mixer at Mission Plaza Wednesday evening concluded the conference’s kick-off day with brand-new tables and chairs, adding even more vibrance to the heart of downtown.

“I’m looking forward to exploring this beautiful Main Street and learning what I’m learning here and taking it back to Redding, California,” says Fisher.

Registration is open to anyone interested in revitalization efforts, and there are two more full days of the conference.

For more information about the conference including a full schedule, event maps, and registration, visit the California Main Street website by clicking here.

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Daily airline service takes off in Santa Maria after nearly a decade

KEYT on October 15, 2025

Dave Alley

SANTA MARIA, Calif. (KEYT) – For the first time in nearly a decade, Santa Maria Airport (SMX) once again has daily service for airline passengers.

On Wednesday, SMX launches its long-awaited hub service with the start of a new twice-daily route to Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX).

For the airport, it marks a historic return to providing local travelers with daily service to a major airport, something that has not been available since 2017.

“This is a great day for the Santa Maria Valley and the Central Coast as a whole,” SMX General Manager Martin Pehl said in a release. “The whole region, including the City of Santa Maria and Vandenberg Space Force Base, have been pushing for a return of hub service at Santa Maria for nearly a decade. With free parking, short security lines and competitive fares, there’s never been a better time to fly from Santa Maria!”

Beginning Oct. 15, American Airlines will fly each day to PHX from Santa Maria with two flights, one in the early morning and the other in the late afternoon.

“Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport is excited to welcome the first passengers on the Santa Maria route, and for the access the flights will provide from Phoenix to the Santa Maria Valley,” said Phoenix Aviation Director Chad Makovsky said in a release. “Whether they’re visiting Phoenix or connecting to the more than 140 domestic and international destinations through America’s Friendliest Airport®, we’ll make sure customers have a great experience.”

The flights will be operated by SkyWest Airlines using 76-seat regional jets and will offer passengers 12 first class seats and 64-coach seats.

“Whether it’s going to Phoenix for Spring Training or seeing family or connecting to the more than 100 destinations that American Airlines serves from Phoenix, this new service will help our residents’ quality of life as well as bring new business to the Santa Maria area,” said Nash Moreno, Santa Maria Public Airport District Board President. “Flying from Santa Maria allows passengers to be just minutes from home, saving both time and money by flying local.”

SMX has been working to re-establish daily service since Hawaii-based Mokuele Airlines stopped its service in 2017.

The Hawaii-based airline provided service on small nine-seat Grand Cessna Caravan planes for about a year, first flying to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), and then briefly to Hollywood-Burbank Airport (BUR).

In early 2020, SMX, along with United Airlines, announced daily service would return with flights to three major hub airports, LAX, San Francisco International Airport (SFO) and Denver International Airport (DEN).

However, within just weeks of the announcement, the COVID-19 pandemic started, which ultimately led to the cancellation of the flights even before they began as planned in June 2020.

Now, five years later, SMX is once again finally able to provide daily service, which will give the Central Coast air travelers with another option, joining Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) and San Luis Obispo County Airport (SBP).

The new flights to Phoenix will be the first daily jet service provided at SMX since United Airlines ended its route to SFO in Oct. 2016.

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Baby Emmanuel Case: Jake Haro in court today for child custody hearing

KESQ on October 15, 2025

Garrett Hottle

RIVERSIDE, Calif. (KESQ) – Jake Haro was transported to Riverside from Murrieta for a child custody hearing, News Channel 3 confirmed Wednesday.

More Coverage on the Baby Haro Case

Riverside County Sheriff’s deputies said Jake Haro was not in criminal court today instead, he was taken to Riverside’s juvenile courthouse for a child custody hearing.

Juvenile court proceedings are closed to the public and do not appear on court calendars, which explains why his name didn’t show up in today’s docket.

Both Jake and Rebecca Haro remain in custody and are due back in Riverside Superior Court on Thursday for their felony settlement conference in the death of their 7-month-old son, Emmanuel.

Jake and Rebecca Haro were charged with the murder of their baby, Emmanuel Haro, in September.

Prosecutors allege Emmanuel was abused over time and died between Aug. 5 and Aug. 14. At a news conference, Riverside County District Attorney Mike Hestrin said investigators believe Emmanuel “was abused over time” and died from those injuries. Emmanuel’s remains have not been found, but Hestrin said investigators have a strong indication of where the baby’s remains may be. 

Anyone with information on this case or the whereabouts of Emmanuel is encouraged to contact the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Homicide Detail at 909-890-4904 or submit an anonymous tip to We-Tip.

Timeline: Case of Baby Emmanuel

Thursday, Aug. 14: Rebecca reports an assault and kidnapping outside a Yucaipa store, deputies and K-9s search; case later reclassified after inconsistencies in her account. 

Thursday, Sept. 4: Arraignments at 8:30 a.m., both parents remain jailed on $1 million bail. 

Wednesday, Aug. 27: DA Hestrin: Emmanuel was “severely abused over time”, investigators have a strong indication where remains may be; not yet found.

Tuesday, Aug. 26: First appearance; case continued to Sept. 4, complaint filed alleging murder and false report. 

Sunday, Aug. 24: Search along Hwy. 60/Gilman Springs with Jake present, no remains found. 

Friday, Aug. 22: Parents arrested in Cabazon after detectives concluded the kidnapping claim was false. 

Stay with News Channel 3 for continuing updates.

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Fields of Funk Wants You Movin’ and Groovin’ for its Fifth Year

KEYT on October 15, 2025

Alissa Orozco

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) – Fields of Funk is returning to home to Santa Barbara for its fifth year of funk at Elings Park!

Each year, the beloved music festival lights up the park with art installations, interactive displays, and an all-day lineup of musical acts. With three music stages, a silent disco, vendors, food trucks, and more – there’s something for everyone at Fields of Funk.

Festival co-owner, Logan Goldberg, visited Your Morning News to share his excitement on this year’s lineup.

“We just really wanted to bring a music festival back to Santa Barbara and bring in some artists that are, you know, sometimes at their peak, sometimes on the up and up, and sometimes on the other side of their career,” said Goldberg. “We do a really good job of curating a, a beautiful lineup of, of music here for Santa Barbara. It’s always cool if you do get to catch an artist like on the rise before they blow up.”

Performances from LP Giobbi, Egyptian Lover, The Buttertones, Sextile, and 54 Ultra are set to make the festival’s fifth year its best one yet.

Attendees are encouraged to bring in their lawn chairs and blankets to enjoy the day grooving on at the park.

Fields of Funk is a 21+ Halloween, music festival so costumes are STRONGLY encouraged. Plus, Goldberg says those who come dressed up may be chosen to win tickets to next year’s festival.

Fields of Funk is made possible with sponsors and partners including The Arts Fund SB, Redbull, Validation Ale, Hendry’s Vodka, 805 Beer / Firestone Walker Brewery, Marborg Industries, Pacific Beverage Company, and so many more.

For tickets and event information visit the festival website here.

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YCSO arrests California man for fraudulent phone scam

KYMA on October 15, 2025

Dillon Fuhrman

YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA) – The Yuma County Sheriff’s Office (YCSO) has arrested a California man for a fraudulent phone scam.

According to a press release, YCSO deputies received reports from a financial institution Monday regarding one of their clients falling prey to a fraudulent phone scam.

YCSO says the victim received a call from someone Wednesday, October 9, claiming to represent the bank and falsely claim the victim’s account had been compromised.

The scammer, according to YCSO, then instructed the victim to transfer the funds via Bitcoin and “provide an additional cash payment” to another person. This resulted in a loss of $25,000.

On Tuesday, the scammer contacted the victim to request an additional $50,000. This prompted the victim to call YCSO, with them coordinating with a local bank to stage a mock cash drop to arrest the suspect.

After the suspect, identified as a 37-year-old man from Pomona, California, arrived to collect the money, YCSO says deputies arrested him without incident.

He was then booked into the Yuma County Detention Center for criminal impersonation, attempted theft and fraudulent schemes.

While this is an ongoing investigation, YCSO is reminding the community to stay alert when receiving unsolicited phone calls or messages requesting money or gift cards.

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