Westmoreland County woman kidnapped by her husband found in Kentucky, man taken into custody

CNN Newsource on October 4, 2025

By Patrick Damp

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    Westmoreland County (KDKA) — Lydia Prince, the woman who ran into a police station after she escaped being kidnapped and held at gunpoint, only to be reported missing again, has been found.

The 48-year-old Prince earlier this week ran into the police station after her husband kidnapped her and held her at gunpoint. Days later, the Westmoreland County District Attorney’s Office said she had been missing since Thursday afternoon. The Scottdale Police Department added that they believed she was in a red Subaru with Pennsylvania license plates.

On Saturday morning, the Scottdale Police Department said that Prince and her husband, Shawn Prince, were found in Kentucky.

“On the evening of October 3, into the early morning hours of October 4, officers were alerted to the vehicle being seen by a roadside camera in Morehead, Kentucky,” Scottsdale police said in a release. “The officers immediately began calling as many agencies as possible in the area to obtain direction of travel, possible destinations, and getting Kentucky and Tennessee police officers to possible locations that the pair may be heading.”

Ultimately, the couple was found to be in the parking lot of a hotel in Maysville, Kentucky. Police in Maysville, along with Kentucky State Police, were able to take Shawn Prince into custody.

He is now awaiting extradition to Westmoreland County.

Woman goes missing just days after escaping kidnapping On Thursday, the Westmoreland County District Attorney’s Office said they were charging 29-year-old Shawn Prince with kidnapping, simple assault, terroristic threats, and harassment in connection with Lydia Prince’s kidnapping.

Lydia Prince’s family contacted the Scottsdale police on Wednesday after not hearing from her in days. Police went to the home, which was empty, but while they visited the home, they learned Lydia had gone to the police station.

She told police that after an earlier domestic incident, Shawn had kidnapped her, and he threatened to cut the throat of her friend’s child if she did not go with him.

He then took her to a wooded area and put a gun to her head. They stayed in the wooded area until Wednesday morning, and after that, Shawn allowed Lydia to drive, and recognizing where she was, she went to the Scottsdale Police Department.

“He told her to take over driving,” Mike Whipkey, police chief in Scottdale, said. “At that point, she noticed she was in the Ohiopyle area. So, she got her bearings and was able to come back to Scottdale.”

On Thursday, she was reported missing once again.

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2 teens dead in possible subway surfing incident in Brooklyn, police sources say

CNN Newsource on October 4, 2025

By John Dias, Mark Prussin

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    New York (WCBS) — Two teenagers were found dead in what New York City police are investigating as a possible subway surfing incident, sources tell CBS News New York.

The girls, between the ages of 15 and 18, were found unresponsive at the Marcy Avenue station in Brooklyn overnight, the sources said Saturday.

The teens were pronounced dead at the subway stop in the Williamsburg neighborhood at around 3 a.m., shortly after officers arrived.

Their names were not immediately released by officials.

Investigators also did not say where at the station the bodies were found, if they were on the tracks or on a train.

The station at the corner of Marcy Ave. and Broadway was shut down and J and M trains were bypassing the stop while first responders were on the scene.

Service has since resumed, according to the Metropolitan Transportation Authority.

Subway surfing a deadly danger in NYC Sixteen people were killed and 21 were injured from subway surfing in the city over the past three years, according to NYPD data provided in September.

In June, a teen was critically injured riding on top of a 5 train in the Bronx. The boy suffered head and wrist injuries as the subway pulled into the Baychester Avenue station. A police source at the time said the boy fell onto the track bed and made contact with the train.

Last October, a 13-year-old girl was fatally struck by a 7 train in Queens after she fell onto the tracks while subway surfing and was struck, according to NYPD.

Days after the girl’s death, the NYPD and Mayor Eric Adams touted a drone program to spot people taking part in the dangerous and illegal activity and get officers along the route as soon as possible. At the time, police said 900 drone flights saved the lives of 114 people, from 9-33 years old.

The MTA also rolled out the “Ride Inside, Stay Alive” campaign in September 2023, which is aimed at discouraging subway surfing, especially among younger New Yorkers who may be influenced by social media.

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South Floridians urge peace, hostage release on Israel-Hamas war’s two-year mark

CNN Newsource on October 4, 2025

By Steve Maugeri

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    MIAMI (WFOR) — Nearly two years after Hamas and other Palestinian militant groups launched a surprise attack on Israel, members of South Florida’s Jewish and Palestinian communities are sharing their hopes that peace talks can move forward—but only after hostages are released.

Local voices react to war’s anniversary Audra Berg said she has traveled to Israel several times since fighting broke out in Gaza. On one visit, she got close to an area that had been attacked near the Gaza Strip.

“It’s frightening to see in real life what really happened there,” Berg said.

The expressed cautious optimism now that Hamas has agreed to be part of a peace proposal with Israel, a deal that involves releasing all hostages held by both Hamas and Israel.

“There can be no concessions without seeing our hostages who are currently still alive returning,” Berg said.

A Palestinian family’s concern Zaki Dakkak, who is Palestinian and has family in Lebanon, said they have not been directly caught in combat but he has worried about them throughout the conflict.

“I mean, I’d sleep much better. I’m very close with my family. Obviously we’re not there, they’re obviously suffering from the situation more. But it’s definitely taking a toll,” he said.

Dakkak said the decades-long conflict has strained his family for generations. Despite the history of violence, he believes this moment could mark a shift.

“I think that’s the biggest thing in this conflict is looking to the future,” Dakkak said. “We’re keep looking to the past and bringing generational hatred into conflict when we should be looking to the future.”

Jewish Federation plans ceremony The Jewish Federation of Broward County will hold a special ceremony Sunday to honor victims of the October 7 attack.

Both sides told CBS News Miami they remain skeptical of the proposed deal until they see the hostages released.

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Friday Football Focus Week 6 Highlights

KEYT on October 4, 2025

Mike Klan

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT). –

Segment One: Newbury Park 31, Santa Barbara 21; St. Joseph 40, Mission Prep 0; Santa Ynez 28, Atascadero 13; San Luis Obispo 23, Pioneer Valley 21; Templeton 56, Santa Maria 0. Bishop Diego 43, Camarillo 16

(Star Brady Smigel got hurt at the end of the first half and did not return in Panthers win. Entenza Design).

Segment Two: Fillmore 21, San Marcos 0, Dos Pueblos 27, Hueneme 7; Agoura 35, Santa Paula 10; Ventura 62, Buena 13

Segment Three: Pacifica 17, Oaks Christian 13; St. Bonaventure 41, Simi Valley 26

Segment Four: Carpinteria 55, Santa Clara 6

Other Results:

Cabrillo 28, Morro Bay 21

Arroyo Grande 56, Paso Robles 14

Nordhoff 55, Channel Islands 14

Grace 53, Del Sol 6

Westlake 49, Rio Mesa 20

Thousand Oaks 49, Calabasas 34

Moorpark 52, Oak Park 27

Royal 20, Oxnard 0

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BLSS: PS stays undefeated after big win in LQ, Week 7 scores and highlights

KESQ on October 4, 2025

Blake Arthur

COACHELLA VALLEY, Calif. (KESQ) — The 2025 high school football season rolled on this week with all eyes on the Desert Empire League.

The week was highlighted by a highly anticipated match-up of local, traditional powers in Palm Springs and La Quinta. Not to mention, a rivalry is renewed between Palm Desert and Xavier Prep in the battle of Cook Street.

Palm Springs – 32(6-0)
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La Quinta – 13(4-2)
F

Palm Desert – 14(3-3)
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Xavier Prep – 19(5-1)
F

Shadow Hills – 18(4-2)
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Rancho Mirage – 14(3-3)
F

Cathedral City – 36(2-4)
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Indio – 6(1-5)
F

Banning – 42
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Yucca Valley – 62(4-3)
F

Nuview Bridge – 0
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Desert Christian – 46(5-0)
F

Coachella Valley – 56(2-5)
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Desert Mirage – 14(3-4)
F (Thursday)

DHS – 36(3-4)
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Twentynine Palms – 6(3-3)
F (Thursday)

CMI – 0
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Desert Chapel – 46(1-4)
F (Thursday)

However, this week began on Thursday night with the Date Bowl rivalry between Coachella Valley and Desert Mirage.

CV defeated DM 56-14, improving to 16-1 in the all-time series. The Rams’ lone win in this rivalry came in 2011.

Desert Hot Springs and Twentynine Palms also played on Thursday night. The Golden Eagles defeated the Wildcats 36-6 on the high desert.

Stay with KESQ News Channel 3 for continuing coverage of local high school football.

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N Gene Autry Trail back open at the wash in Palm Springs after overnight closure

KESQ on October 4, 2025

Jesus Reyes

Update:

On Saturday morning, the Palm Springs Police Department sent out an alert confirming that N Gene Autry Trail is back open at the Whitewater Wash in Palm Springs.

Original Report:

PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – N Gene Autry Trail has been closed at the Whitewater Wash in Palm Springs due to strong winds and low visibility.

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A look at the first night of Yuma’s 2025 “Tacos & Tunes” festival

KYMA on October 4, 2025

Danyelle Burke North

YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA) – The City of Yuma’s annual Tacos and Tunes is back in town starting Friday night.

The two-day festival is Friday night and Saturday night in Downtown Yuma.

There will be 20 taco vendors competing for the “Taco King” and “People’s Choice Award” title on Saturday. Locals can enjoy live entertainment from DJs, bands, dancing, lucha libre fighting, and more.

Friday night’s focus is a vintage car show hosted by Streetwise Car Club.

Tacos and Tunes Under the Stars will be open until 6:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m. Friday night and 5:00 p.m. to midnight Saturday night.

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Columbia’s leader of violence prevention weighs in on downtown crime fighting efforts

KMIZ on October 4, 2025

Nia Hinson

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ)

Columbia’s leader of the office of violence prevention D’Markus Thomas-Brown says he supports continued efforts from Columbia Police Chief Jill Schlude to keep the city safe.

That includes recent efforts announced by city leaders and the University of Missouri to target crime in the downtown area. Efforts include increasing staffing at the Columbia Police Department and MUPD, as well as increasing the amount of officers from both agencies who patrol on foot during “peak weekend hours.”

Thomas-Brown said those steps are important, but knows fighting crime doesn’t just take one plan.

“We got to take a multi-pronged approach. It’s not just policing,” Thomas-Brown said. “It’s services that are able to be given to families that have been generationally impoverished. We know poverty plays into criminal genic behavior, social determinants,” Thomas-Brown said.

The announcement comes after Stephens College student Aiyanna Williams was shot and killed downtown last weekend, prompting University of Missouri System President Mun Choi to call for action from the city.

Misael Covarrubias, 23, is charged with second-degree murder in connection with the shooting, along with three counts of armed criminal action, two counts of first-degree assault and unlawful use of a weapon.

Thomas-Brown recently came from a trip with the city to Columbia, South Carolina, where he said he witnessed firsthand the importance of utilizing a collaborative approach to keep residents safe. He said the city had already been focusing on public safety before the shooting, not just downtown but throughout the city.

Saturday’s shooting helped the city double-down on its efforts, Thomas-Brown said but he said he thinks there’s a bigger crisis in America that needs to be addressed.

“We have to look at firearms and have common sense policies. If that individual did not have a firearm we would not be having this conversation,” Thomas-Brown said.

The Boone County Sheriff’s Office and the Missouri State Highway Patrol have agreed to provide troopers and deputies to help patrol the area. ABC 17 News reached out to both agencies for information regarding how many troopers and deputies plan to help, as well as for the specific hours the patrols will occur.

Sgt. Kyle Green, of MSHP’s Troop F, told ABC 17 News via text that the agency does not put out specific numbers. Brian Leer, with the Boone County Sheriff’s Office, also said via email that the department does not release the number of personnel or plans prior to them happening.

“The Sheriff will evaluate requests for each detail/operation and determine to what extent the Sheriff’s Office will participate.  I know you are looking for details, but we won’t be commenting on exactly what we will or will not be doing; however, I can say the Boone County Sheriff’s Office will support professional proactive law enforcement efforts to help maintain law, order, and safety,” Leer said.

MUPD spokeswoman Sarah Yoro also said for safety purposes, the department will not release patrol plans. Yoro said MUPD will continue to work closely with CPD to help support public safety and encourages people to remain aware of their surroundings.

Choi also invited city leaders to walk with him downtown Saturday night.

Choi told city leaders the walk would allow them to witness what business owners, students and parents have been experiencing, citing issues such as gun violence and harassment by homeless people. Choi also claimed University of Missouri students are often involved in the incidents.

The walk-through is expected to start at 11 p.m. Saturday and end at 3 a.m. Sunday.

A spokesman with MU declined to comment on how many people have RSVP’d for the walk and said no security for city or university leaders has been requested.

City leaders, including Ward 5 Councilman Don Waterman and Ward 4 Councilman Nick Foster said on Wednesday that they did not plan on attending the walk. Boone County Prosecutor Roger Johnson said he planned to attend.

Thomas-Brown said while he understands the want to go on the walk and was invited, he trusts Schlude’s assessment.

Choi had also sent a letter to city and county leaders pushing for joint efforts after Saturday’s shooting.

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Makin’ it Local hosts month of food donation drives, community events in Sisters

KTVZ on October 4, 2025

KTVZ

SISTERS, Ore. (KTVZ) — Makin’ It Local is pleased to host their annual October Feed Sisters Food Drive, in cooperation with the Sisters Kawanis Food Bank.

For more information, including a list of events and donation opportunities, please visit www.feedsisters.com.

Volunteers entirely power the Sisters Kiwanis Food Bank and have been serving local families in Sisters for over 40 years. As part of the Sisters Kiwanis Community Service Foundation, the food bank remains a vital lifeline for neighbors facing food insecurity. 

Over the past few years, the demand for services has increased significantly. Between 2021 and 2024, the number of people helped more than doubled. Last year alone, they welcomed about 3,100 family visits and distributed nearly 100,000 pounds of food — enough to support: 

5,500 adults and 1,800 children who are housed 

911 adults and 161 children experiencing homelessness 

The Food Bank’s mission has always been straightforward: to ensure that every resident in need in Sisters has access to healthy food in a welcoming, low-barrier environment. 

Currently, the items needed most are: Peanut butter, strawberry and grape jelly, beef stew, canned chicken, corn flakes, refried beans, beef ravioli, chili, canned tuna, chicken noodle soup, and cream of chicken soup. 

Together, we can continue to fight hunger in Sisters — neighbor to neighbor. 

Makin’ it Local invites the community to join in supporting local families through food donations and special events this October. Guests who bring nonperishable food items during store hours or at featured events will be entered to win fabulous prizes, including locally made art, gift cards to favorite restaurants such as The McArthur, Open Door, and Frankie’s (formerly Sisters Depot), as well as other surprises. 

Ongoing Food Donations at Makin’ it Local Visit Makin’ it Local during regular hours to drop off donations and enter prize drawings. In addition to the prizes and raffle items, Makin’ it Local is matching the first $200 of nonperishable food items donated. 

Hours: Monday–Saturday, 10 am–5:30 pm | Sunday, 10 am–4 pm 

Location: 281 W Cascade Avenue, Sisters  

Special Food Drive Events (all events at Makin’ it Local, 281 W Cascade Ave, Sisters, Oregon) 

Sisters Area Chamber of Commerce Monthly Network Meeting Thursday, October 2, 2025 | 8:30–9:30 am Connect with business and community members over coffee, pastries, mimosas, and more. Chamber members attend free; non-members $10. Donations encouraged—bring nonperishable food items to enter the prize drawings.  

Downtown First Friday in Sisters Celebration Friday, October 3, 2025 | 4–7 pm Sip and shop while supporting the cause. Enjoy Oregon wine, cider, beer, sparkling water, and Makin’ it Local’s “famous” gingersnaps and treats. Bring nonperishable food donations for a chance to win a prize. Oregon wines curated by Friends and Vine of Sisters, Oregon.  First Friday in Sisters, a monthly event by the Sisters Business Association, is a chance for locals and visitors to come together, explore downtown, and celebrate the businesses that make our community thrive.    

Fourth Friday Art Walk at Makin’ it Local Friday, October 24, 2025 | 4–7 pm Celebrate local art and community giving. Purchase raffle tickets to win one of two framed original paintings by Makin’ it Local artists—100% of raffle proceeds benefit the Sisters Kiwanis Foundation. Live music from 4:30–6:30 pm, with wine from Friends and Vine, hors d’oeuvres, and appetizers served. Bring nonperishable food donations to enter additional prize drawings.  

Halloween Food Drive at Makin’ it Local Friday, October 31, 2025 | 10 am–5:30 pm A festive way to give back. Donate food items for a chance to win prizes and Halloween goodies. Raffle tickets for original framed paintings benefiting the Sisters Kiwanis Foundation will also be available.  

About Makin’ it Local:  We’re Makin’ it Local — and we’re all about celebrating Oregon! 🎉 

From art and photography to fine crafts, jewelry, ceramics, and unique gifts, our shop is filled with incredible creations by local talent. You’ll find work from our featured artists like Kathy Deggendorfer, Lindsay Gilmore, Rachel Dantona (Hikerbooty), James Parsons (Extreme Oregon), Michelle Snyder (Quail Lane Press), Susan Porteous (Green Bird Press), Julie Hamilton, Susan Luckey Higdon, Kara Frampton (KF Stoneware), Teri Axness (Muddy Ranch Studio), Charlotte Wallace, Jennifer O’Reilly, Erik Abel, Kari Phillips, Miguel Hernandez, Phyllisha Schneider (Novel Pottery), and Ashley Scholtes (Mitch Jewelry). 

Our spotlight artists include Megan Marie Meyers, Sheila Dunn, Pete Alport, Christian Murillo, and more. 

✨ Come see us for Seriously Great Art ✨ 📍 281 W Cascade Avenue, Downtown Sisters, OR 📲 Follow along: @makinitlocal | makinitlocal.com 

Fall Hours (Sept 1 – Oct 31, 2025): Mon–Sat 10 am–5:30 pm | Sun 10 am–4 pm 

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Destination Rehab receives grant from Parkinson’s Foundation, will help launch, expand access to free programs

KTVZ on October 4, 2025

Barney Lerten

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Destination Rehab has been awarded a $15,000 grant from the Parkinson’s Foundation to expand access to free, community-based programs for individuals living with Parkinson’s disease in Central Oregon.

The organization said, “This grant will directly support the launch and growth of three specialized programs: Rock Climbing for Health, Parkinson’s Wellness Recovery classes, and Walking Soccer.  These programs are designed to improve mobility, confidence, and social connection for people with Parkinson’s and their caregivers.”

Operations Director Corey Boudreau told KTVZ News the $15,000 will be combined with funding from other, local grants. 

“The best thing about it is the programs will all be free to participants!  Really cool,” he told us.

Thanks to this new grant funding, they said they are able to expand their programming to meet the needs of more individuals with Parkinson’s in our community. Caregivers are welcomed and encouraged to participate in various ways, fostering shared experiences and deeper connection.

For more information about these programs and to sign up, please visit: https://www.destinationrehab.org/community-programs.  

About Destination Rehab Destination Rehab is a nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering individuals with neurologic conditions through one-on-one physical therapy, fitness, and community programs. By providing accessible opportunities for physical activity and social connection, Destination Rehab helps participants achieve their goals and improve their quality of life.

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