Hereford House case: Man sentenced to 11 years for food tampering, child exploitation

CNN Newsource on October 15, 2025

By Nick Sloan

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    OLATHE, Kansas (KMBC) — A man who admitted to contaminating food at a Johnson County restaurant and possessing child sexual abuse material has been sentenced to more than 11 years in prison.

A judge sentenced Jace Christian Hanson on Thursday to 136 months in prison, the maximum allowed by law in his case.

Hanson pleaded guilty earlier this year to 33 charges, including food tampering, 22 counts of criminal threat, one count of criminal damage, and 10 counts of sexual exploitation of a child.

Hanson was initially arrested in June 2024 after federal agents received a tip that he had posted videos online showing himself urinating on food and rubbing it on his genitals while working at the Hereford House restaurant in Leawood.

Leawood police later uncovered more evidence, leading to the additional criminal threat and child exploitation charges.

Following his arrest, multiple lawsuits were filed against the restaurant, and police said they received hundreds of tips and complaints related to the case.

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Retired teacher receives book from former student 40 years later

CNN Newsource on October 15, 2025

By Carmela Karcher

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    LODI, California (KMAX, KOVR) — When retired Lodi teacher Rod Woznick picked up his mail, he received a package he wasn’t expecting.

That’s when he took a closer look at the sender’s name.

“I saw the name Brent Gentner, which kind of hit me,” Woznick explained. “I wasn’t quite sure, so I opened it, and that’s when I was surprised to see a book that he had basically borrowed 40 years ago.”

Inside was a geometry book Woznick used to hand out to students, along with a handwritten note.

“The note said, ‘Rod, I found this book which belongs to you. Thank you for letting me borrow it for the last 40 years. Sincerely, Brent Gentner,’ ” Woznick continued. “I was more shocked when I read the note, saying ‘I’ve had it for 40 years’ because you don’t realize how long the time has gone since you had contact with that person.”

So why did Gentner still have this book, and why did he send it back after all these years? CBS Sacramento asked him.

“I was kind of a nerd back then. I was interested in math and science and that kind of stuff. He had books students could check out,” Gentner said. “Eventually, I moved out to Florida. I moved all my stuff here, and it was still in boxes.”

Gentner eventually went through the boxes and found the book with Rod Woznick’s name printed on the first page.

“I was like, you know, I wonder if I mail it to him, what would happen?” Gentner shared. “I just thought it’d be kind of funny like, 40 years later!”

Even after all this time, Gentner still considered Woznick as one of his favorite teachers.

“He cared about his students,” he said. “He really knew what was going on with his students and if they were having a bad day or good day or whatever. He was great.”

A little book helped bring the student and teacher back together.

“It kind of makes you appreciate that a lot of things that you’ve done with kids in class, most of it is memories, but maybe there might be something that they have kept over the years,” Woznick said.

Gentner is now a software and electrical engineer in Florida.

Woznick hadn’t been able to get in touch with his former student to properly thank him for the, albeit, late return. CBS Sacramento was able to get them back in touch with one another, 40 years later.

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Prep girls volleyball and flag football closes out regular season

KEYT on October 15, 2025

Mike Klan

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. –

Girls Volleyball Channel League:

Santa Barbara 3, Dos Pueblos 1

San Marcos 3, Pacifica 0 (Royals go 14-0 in Channel League)

Ventura 3, Rio Mesa 0

Oxnard 3, Buena 1

Tri-Valley League:

Bishop Diego 3, Del Sol 0 (Cardinals are co-league champions with St. Bonaventure)

Girls Flag Football Channel League

San Marcos 40, Pacifica 0

Dos Pueblos 34, Santa Barbara 18

(San Marcos and Dos Pueblos are co-Channel League champions at 13-1 in league)

Oxnard 38, Buena 0

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Community tackles rising concerns over animal welfare in Central Oregon 

KTVZ on October 15, 2025

Tracee Tuesday

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A passionate group of animal advocates, local leaders, and residents gathered at Silvermoon Brewing Tuesday evening for a special event: The State of Animal Welfare in Central Oregon. 

The event, hosted by the Companion Animal Medical Project (CAMP), aimed to address the growing challenges facing pets and their owners across the region — from overcrowded shelters to rising reports of neglect and abuse. 

“This isn’t about politics,” said Johannah Johnson-Weinberg, founder and president of CAMP. “It’s about a deeply held belief in equity. It’s about mobilizing as a community to build sustainable and equitable solutions.” 

A Growing Problem Across the Region 

Central Oregon has seen an uptick in animal abuse and neglect cases in recent months. Authorities reported several high-profile investigations: 

In Lapine, a man was caught on camera allegedly abusing his dog with a shovel. Three dogs were removed from his property, and he now faces multiple charges of animal abuse. 

In Terrebonne, officials seized 18 dogs and 17 cats from a woman’s home, leading to animal neglect charges. 

In Alfalfa, deputies discovered dozens of poodles and puppies living in unhealthy conditions at a breeding operation known as Kameo Poodles. The woman behind it was charged with 49 felony counts of second-degree animal neglect. 

Each of these cases places additional stress on local shelters, many already at capacity. When adoption rates cannot keep up, shelter operators face heartbreaking decisions. 

Causes Behind Overpopulation 

Gina Clemmer, director and founder of First Nations Veterinary, said the region faces a serious overpopulation crisis — one tied in part to the COVID-19 pandemic. 

“A recent study found a 3.7 million gap in spay and neuter procedures linked to the pandemic,” Clemmer explained. “When high-volume clinics shut down temporarily, it created a ripple effect that we’re still dealing with today.” 

Clemmer also noted that rising veterinary costs make it harder for many families to seek preventive care for their pets, worsening the problem. 

Searching for Solutions 

According to Clemmer, reducing overpopulation will require a multipronged approach: 

Mandatory microchipping for identification 

Stronger laws and fines for overbreeding and neglect 

Expanded access to affordable spay and neuter programs 

For those struggling with veterinary costs, several local organizations — including First Nations Veterinary, the Humane Society of Central Oregon, and BrightSide Animal Center — offer assistance programs and educational resources. 

How to Get Involved 

CAMP continues to lead community efforts promoting animal health, education, and welfare across the region. To learn more, volunteer, or get help caring for your own pet, visit CAMP’s website.

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OSU Cascades introduces its “Little Kits Early Care” for families in need of affordable child care

KTVZ on October 15, 2025

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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ)– Oregon State University Cascades has unveiled its newest addition to campus the “Little Kits Early Care” child care center, designed to support the families of students, staff, and community members seeking reliable child care.

The 7,200-square-foot facility was funded through federal and state programs and will serve between 50 and 70 children ranging in age from six weeks to three years old.

Sherman Bloomer, Dean of OSU-Cascades, said the center addresses one of Central Oregon’s ongoing challenges. “Like many families in Central Oregon, child care is a struggle” Bloomer said. “There are more slots than there were three years ago from the efforts of a lot of organizations and people but it is still difficult to find and it’s difficult to find affordable care for a lot of families.”

The new center is part of OSU-Cascades’ continued efforts to expand access and resources for families connected to the university and the broader Bend community.

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Pueblo City Council weighing mini-grant program to help fix broken windows at small businesses

KRDO on October 15, 2025

Michael Logerwell

PUEBLO, Colo. (KRDO) – Tonight, a new program to help small business owners in the face of vandalism is under consideration by the Pueblo City Council.

The Small Business Window Repair Mini-Grant Program would provide small businesses with funds to replace windows damaged by vandalism.

Below is the background paper for the proposed ordinance:

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The owner of Karmic Konnection, Dawn Thompson, says she has been in business for over a decade and has had windows at her store smashed four times this year alone, most recently, about 48 hours ago.

“I think this is a great start to help the businesses, but it is just a bandage,” says Thompson.

On October 12th, security camera footage caught a man smashing the front door window at Karmic Konnections.

Still picture from security camera footage posted by Karmic Konnection on social media.

“It’s two types of loss with it. Of course, you’ve got the property damage, you’ve got the replacement cost, and they’re affecting your business. But it also takes a very emotional toll,” Thompson says. The repeated incidents make her worry about the safety of her customers, employees, and herself.

Four times in the past year, twice in October alone, Thompson has faced the unplanned cost of replacing store windows.

City officials say this potential solution could help those like Thompson with the cost of replacing the windows.

“They’re going to have to submit a police report. And then their costs incurred, and then they’ll get reimbursed up to $1,000 for their out-of-pocket expenses,” says Councilor Sarah Martinez, who is sponsoring the item.

If passed, officials say it will draw $50,000 from interest on already existing funds. Specifically, federal funds that were previously given to Pueblo to help repair damaged storefronts.

While Thompson said this was a good start, she also told KRDO13 that she would like to see more done.

“Overall, I think that it’s just a bandage for a bigger problem that we have with crime and vandalism and drugs here in Pueblo.”

Councilor Martinez did point to another grant program that’s helping businesses pay for and install accordion-style security gates, and part of the overall strategy includes beefing up police patrols. 

“We swore in three additional officers today. We’re taking a lot of steps to increase the amount of officers that we have ready and available to do that.” Martinez added that the real-time crime center in Pueblo is now fully up and running.

Tonight marked the first reading of the agenda item; it would need to pass tonight’s vote and a second vote for the program to go into effect.

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Local Insurance brokers answers your questions about navigating health insurance

KIFI on October 15, 2025

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With so many questions still remaining about health insurance premiums possibly spiking, Local News 8 invited insurance broker Trevor Bangerter to our studio.

Bangerter is the the local chapter president for National Association of Benefits and Insurance Professionals, which is a national organization that advocates for broker and insurance consumer rights. 

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Idaho Insurance Broker weighs in on potential health insurance premium spikes

KIFI on October 15, 2025

Chris Nestman

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) —With the government shutdown approaching the two week mark, one of the biggest holdups in congress focuses on whether to extend the Biden-era tax credits for health insurance.

At the moment, the tax credits are set to expire. The average American who uses marketplace plans could see their insurance premiums more than double. 

Local News 8 spoke with several insurance brokers about what they’re seeing for their clients, including insurance broker Brian McKellar with the Buckner Company.

“No, there’s an individual, she cuts hair,” McKellar said. “I know her well; she doesn’t make a ton of money. I’m pretty sure she supports her kids, too. She was paying $82. Hers is going to go to $292 if I don’t make any changes.”

That’s just one of several examples McKellar has seen over the past few days. 

The reason for these increased costs is two fold. First, the amount of tax credits someone receives to help pay for insurance costs is cut dramatically. And second, those that make 400% or more over the poverty line no longer receive any tax credit at all. 

“Either way, it’s costs that’s going to increase on these families, whether it’s in terms of deductible costs like risk costs or just premium cost,” McKellar said.

At a time when costs for everything are going up faster than wages, many insurance brokers, including McKellar, think that if the tax credits are not extended, many people will simply take the risk and go without. 

“There’s 100,000 Idahoans that depend on this, and 30% is what they’re saying is going to probably drop coverage. Based on the analysis that I’m seeing right now, it could be true,” McKellar said. 

McKeller has been contacting Idaho’s congressmen about the issue and urging them to find a solution for several weeks now.

You can follow some of McKellar’s thoughts and discussions about his interactions with Idaho’s congressional delegation on his social media page.

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Redmond City Council meeting to discuss new homeless encampment and wetlands projects

KTVZ on October 15, 2025

Spencer Sacks

(Update: Added full story and quote from Councilor Cat Zwicker)

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Redmond City Council met on Tuesday night. 

The meeting had a spirited and lively discussion surrounding the future of the homeless camp in East Redmond.

Before now, there was an agreement between the City of Redmond and Deschutes County on a 50/50 split.

Now though, the City and County got an updated number which shows each has an increase of more than a hundred thousand dollars

This created a disagreement between Council Members on what they should do.

Some like Councilor Jay Patrick felt they should wait to meet with the County to make a decision.

Ultimately the council voted four to two to table the conversation until its next joint meeting with the County.

Councilor Cat Zwicker was frustrated by the Council’s decision.

Councilor Zwicker told KTVZ News “We’re moving into winter. Winter is when we need to have our availability for people that are unhoused, to be someplace safe and secure, to have access to services, whether it’s electricity for heat or water, just human dignity, living out on the bush and living in the streets doesn’t provide that. I’m disappointed, obviously, because we’ve worked on this for over 18 months with the county as a partnership”

This will impact several homeless residents as by Oregon law a city must have a suitable replacement before they remove someone.

We will continue to update you as the story develops.

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Palmer Ridge High School receives the Qdoba Friday Night Blitz Spirit Award plaque

KRDO on October 15, 2025

Rob Namnoum

Palmer Ridge High School was picked for the Qdoba Friday Night Spirit Award for week four of the high school football season. Ridge Rage received the Qdoba Friday Night Blitz Spirit Award plaque on Tuesday afternoon.

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