5 youth injured in North Callaway bus crash in Audrain County

KMIZ on October 2, 2025

Jazsmin Halliburton

AUDRAIN COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ)

Five children and an adult were injured in a crash that involved a North Callaway School District bus on Thursday morning, a Missouri State Highway Patrol crash report shows.

All five children are from Kingdom City and range from ages 9-17. The report says they suffered moderate injuries and were brought to University Hospital by ambulance. MSHP previously said none of the injuries were life-threatening.

The injured children included a 9-year-old boy, 11-year-old girl, 15-year-old boy and two 17-year-old girls, according to the report.

The report says the crash occurred near the intersection of Audrain County Road 845 and County Road 852. A 2010 Ford F-150 – driven by a 21-year-old man from Montgomery City – was heading northbound when it slid and hit the school bus, the report says. The Ford stopped in the roadway, while the bus slid and overturned and stopped on its side.

The driver of the Ford also had moderate injuries and was brought to University Hospital by ambulance, the report says. MSHP reports do not name those involved in crashes.

The bus was carrying eight students at the time of the crash.

Witness describes scene

Donna Kessler, a North Callaway resident, told ABC 17 News she was waiting with her granddaughter for her school bus to the Community R-6 school district and saw the crash.

“Saw her bus coming and I turned around and looked at her and said your bus is coming and about that time we saw this other bus, which we normally see, coming up 852 and this other guy coming down 845 from the South and he didn’t stop,” Kessler said.

🚨Audrain County School Bus Crash🚨

Troopers are investigating a crash involving a school bus, with eight students on it, and a truck near the intersection of Audrain Road 853 & Audrain Road 845.

Thankfully, none of the injuries are considered life-threatening injuries. pic.twitter.com/7zJwSk6eYH

— MSHP Troop F (@MSHPTrooperF) October 2, 2025

North Callaway School District Superintendent Kenya Thompson told ABC 17 News the bus serviced Williamsburg Elementary School, the middle school and the high school. The district owns its own buses, and Thompson said she was waiting on the crash investigation from law enforcement to learn how the crash happened.

Kessler said after the bus rolled she got her granddaughter onto her bus and went to help.

“Kids were scared, they wanted their moms, they wanted to call,” Kessler said. “There were complaints of things like their back, their neck, their knees but no, I didn’t see any bleeding, which is amazing.”

“There were no life-threatening injuries,” Thompson said in a news release. “Injured students are being treated and transported to the University of Missouri Hospital as needed. The parents of those students have been contacted. The remaining students, cleared by emergency services, have been released to their parents.”

In Missouri, sealt belts are not required on school buses. According to the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education School, buses are equipped with a passive restraint system called compartmentalization. DESE says the seating area of a school bus is built with specially padded high-back, wider, thicker seats that protect students in school buses during accidents. No metal surfaces are exposed and seats are spaced close together to contain the students in cushioned compartments.

“One of the girls even remarked now I understand why they tell us not to fall asleep on the bus. Apparently she was laying down in the seat,” Kessler said.

Kessler said it didn’t take long for first responders to arrive to the scene because of a local school resource officer in the area.

“The school resource officer from R-6 was driving in the area and he came by thinking maybe it was his daughter’s boss and it wasn’t,” Kessler said. “Once I called it in it took them a few minutes.”

Kessler said she doesn’t see many incidents happen on the road, but people still need to be cautious due to there being no stop sign at the four way intersection.

“There really ought to be a stop sign down there because 852, which runs between A and JJ, that’s a frequently used road to get from one side to the other,” Kessler said.

Thompson also thanked first responders from both Audrain and Callaway counties for their help at the crash.

MSHP Sgt. Kyle Green said the road was temporarily closed as tow trucks worked the scene.

Kessler said she witnessed the accident shortly after 7 a.m. and didn’t return home from the crash scene until around 9 a.m.

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See St. Joseph: Women’s Expo, ’12 Angry Men’ and PumpkinFest

News-Press NOW on October 2, 2025

Rebecca Evans

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — October is here, and there’s no shortage of ways to get out and enjoy the weekend. Whether you’re in the mood for shopping, live theatre or fall fun, it’s time to See St. Joseph.

First up, the St. Joseph Civic Arena is hosting “It’s All About You!” Women’s Expo this Saturday, Oct. 4. From 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., the expo will feature workshops, seminars, shopping, food trucks and even a mimosa and bloody mary bar. Tickets are $7, or $5 with a canned food donation to Second Harvest. For ages 16 and under, admission is free. The event is all about celebrating women’s health, wellness, and community.

Also on Saturday night, the Trail Theatre presents a live performance of ’12 Angry Men’. The show begins at 7 p.m. Admission is free; however, donations will benefit Pivotal Point Transitional Housing. Organizers said it’s a chance to enjoy a timeless story while supporting a local cause that helps families break the cycle of homelessness.

Of course, it wouldn’t be October in St. Joseph without PumpkinFest. The three-day festival runs Friday through Sunday at the Pony Express Museum and Patee Park. Families can enjoy live entertainment, food trucks, costume contests and the lighting of Pumpkin Mountain at 8 p.m. on Friday and Saturday. Kids will love the parade, petting zoo and free baby pumpkins in the children’s tent.

Make sure you tune in every Thursday for more ways to See St. Joseph.

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Harris Health Board Approves Landmark Expansion of Ben Taub Hospital

CNN Newsource on October 2, 2025

By Francis Page, Jr

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    October 2, 2025 (Houston Style Magazine) — In a unanimous and historic vote, the Harris Health Board of Trustees approved a landmark resolution to acquire new land for the expansion of Ben Taub Hospital—a vital safety-net institution at the heart of the Texas Medical Center. This bold move represents not just growth, but a resounding commitment to Houston’s future health and wellbeing.

For decades, Ben Taub has been the beating heart of public healthcare in Harris County, treating patients regardless of income, insurance, or circumstance. But with its 402-bed capacity stretched to the limit and demand climbing due to population growth and shifts in healthcare funding, expansion is no longer a luxury—it’s an urgent necessity.

Meeting a Growing Need Head-On

With federal Medicaid cuts and fewer subsidies available to families relying on the Affordable Care Act Marketplace, tens of thousands more Texans face the risk of losing healthcare coverage. For many, Ben Taub is their lifeline.

The hospital projects an additional 18,000 emergency visits over the next decade, underscoring the urgency of expansion. To address this, Harris Health has earmarked $410 million from its $2.5 billion voter-approved bond to create approximately 100 new patient rooms, strengthening the county’s capacity to deliver life-saving care.

“This is more than bricks and mortar—it’s a lifeline for the future of Houston’s healthcare,” emphasized Dr. Esmaeil Porsa, President and CEO of Harris Health. “We are thankful to our Board for taking this critical first step, while recognizing this is only the beginning of a thorough, collaborative process.”

The Land and the Law

The expansion plan involves the acquisition of 8.9 acres of land adjacent to Hermann Park, separated by Cambridge Street. This action falls under provisions of the Texas Parks and Wildlife Code (Chapter 26) and the Texas Health and Safety Code (Section 281.050).

While Harris Health has the authority to use eminent domain for the acquisition, leadership has emphasized fairness, transparency, and ongoing dialogue. All property interest holders—including those with reversionary claims—will be compensated at fair market value, as required by law.

“We are committed to continued dialogue with the City of Houston, the Hermann Park Conservancy, and the Houston Zoo to find the most beneficial approach for Houstonians,” Dr. Porsa added.

Community Voices of Support

The proposal has already earned strong community backing. Letters of support have poured in from the Texas Medical Center, The Metropolitan Organization (TMO), the Harris Health Strategic Fund, and the HCHD Foundation. Each emphasizes the same truth: expanding Ben Taub is essential to ensuring equity, access, and care for Houston’s most vulnerable residents.

This momentum reflects the community’s shared understanding that healthcare is not just about treatment, but about justice, compassion, and preparing for the future of a growing Houston.

Why This Matters for Houston

Houston is booming—culturally, economically, and demographically. But with growth comes responsibility. Harris Health’s expansion ensures that every Houstonian, from every background, has access to world-class medical care when they need it most.

At a time when healthcare systems nationwide face political and financial headwinds, Harris County voters’ overwhelming approval of the bond in 2023 demonstrated their belief in public healthcare as a cornerstone of community wellbeing. This expansion honors that commitment.

Looking Forward

The road ahead includes negotiations, planning, and continued collaboration with city leaders, community stakeholders, and residents. But one thing is clear: this expansion is more than a construction project—it is a statement of Houston’s values.

Ben Taub Hospital has always stood for care, compassion, and community. This expansion ensures it will continue to do so for generations to come.

To learn more about this critical initiative and how it will shape Houston’s healthcare future, visit harrishealth.org.

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The Ensemble Theatre Presents Of a Darker Hue in Artist Highlight Project

CNN Newsource on October 2, 2025

By Lisa Valadez

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    October 2, 2025 (Houston Style Magazine) — This October, The Ensemble Theatre presents Of a Darker Hue as part of its Artist Highlight Project, an initiative within the theatre’s Celebrating the Creative Journey programming that honors the extraordinary talent of local Black artists in Houston. Written by award-winning playwright Reginald Edmund and directed by Errol Anthony Wilks, the production transforms the stage into a lantern-lit ritual space where the past rises to speak, and the audience becomes both witness and keeper of these stories.

Of a Darker Hue follows the voices of Marjorie Good, Micah Eli, Hope, Derek Eli McPrudence, Gloria, and others, taking audiences through haunted roads, shuttered diners, burning dreams, and moments of supernatural defiance. These stories go beyond ghost tales—they reflect the resilience, resistance, and survival of a people whose voices demand to be heard.

Performed in a campfire-style setup, with the audience seated in an intimate circle surrounded by the warm flicker of lantern light, the production strips theatre down to its oldest roots: the telling of truths that cannot be ignored. The Artist Highlight Project provides Houston audiences with a rare opportunity to experience this raw, urgent storytelling while celebrating the vital contributions of Black artists to the city’s cultural landscape.

Performance Details:

October 26, 2025 – 3:00 PM October 28–31, 2025 – 7:00 PM The Ensemble Theatre | 3535 Main Street | Houston, TX Tickets: blacklivesblackwords.org/events

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Breast Cancer Awareness Month: Desert Care Network bringing back Mammo Mondays

KESQ on October 2, 2025

Allie Anthony

PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and Desert Care Network is encouraging women across the Coachella Valley to prioritize their health with regular screenings.

Thanks to advances in treatment and early detection, the death rate from breast cancer has dropped by 42% since its peak in 1989. However, breast cancer remains one of the most common cancers among women, and incidence rates are increasing.

Breast cancer affects 1 in 8 women in the U.S., and more than 80% of those diagnosed have no family history. That’s why regular screening is vital for every woman, regardless of risk factors.

To help make screenings more accessible, the Comprehensive Cancer Center at Desert Regional is hosting “Mammo Mondays” throughout October. On Mondays, the center will offer extended hours for mammograms until 6 p.m., making it easier for women to come in after work. The center will also be open on Saturday, October 25, for mammogram appointments.

Scheduling a screening is simple and only takes about 20 minutes. To make an appointment, call 760-416-4700 or visit DesertCareNetwork.com/Mammo.

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Painting the streets black and gold, Pittsburgh neighborhood shows sports pride in unique way

CNN on October 2, 2025


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By Chilekasi Adele

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    MT. LEBANON, Pennsylvania (KDKA) — It’s no secret that we have a lot of pride in our sports teams here in the Pittsburgh area. Some people may have season tickets, others may have party buses or giant setups to watch their teams.

But there’s one neighborhood in Mt. Lebanon that exercises its fandom with some creative expression.

“Ever since we’ve lived here – the logo has been here,” Maity Kirk of Mt. Lebanon said.

Kirk has been in the neighborhood nearly three decades – 26 years to be exact.

A Steelers logo painted in the middle of Jonquil Place piqued her interest when she was looking for a house all those years ago.

“I wanted to know the story behind it and how it started,” Kirk said.

Warren Ashbrook lives right in front of the painted Steelers logo. He’s been in the neighborhood for nearly five decades.

“I believe 96 – 95 or 96 when it – when it started,” Ashbrook said.

Ashbrook said the inspiration came from somewhere else, after neighbors saw something similar on another street.

“Someone came up with the idea – well, let’s paint the street, and no one’s complained,” he said.

It’s something that’s continued annually. The neighbors even take over the street and have a block party.

Ashbrook said they most recently did it this Sunday, after the Steelers played the Minnesota Vikings in Dublin, Ireland.

“Every year we refresh it, and make it look bright,” Ashbrook said.

And just like people here got the inspiration, there are some nearby copycats. There is a Penguins logo on Broadmoor Ave., along with a Pirates logo on Questend Ave.

Ashbrook said this has helped people know each other better in the neighborhood.

“It gives you an opportunity to meet your neighbors and learn somebody’s name,” he said.

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Painting the streets black and gold, Pittsburgh neighborhood shows sports pride in unique way

CNN Newsource on October 2, 2025

By Chilekasi Adele

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    MT. LEBANON, Pennsylvania (KDKA) — It’s no secret that we have a lot of pride in our sports teams here in the Pittsburgh area. Some people may have season tickets, others may have party buses or giant setups to watch their teams.

But there’s one neighborhood in Mt. Lebanon that exercises its fandom with some creative expression.

“Ever since we’ve lived here – the logo has been here,” Maity Kirk of Mt. Lebanon said.

Kirk has been in the neighborhood nearly three decades – 26 years to be exact.

A Steelers logo painted in the middle of Jonquil Place piqued her interest when she was looking for a house all those years ago.

“I wanted to know the story behind it and how it started,” Kirk said.

Warren Ashbrook lives right in front of the painted Steelers logo. He’s been in the neighborhood for nearly five decades.

“I believe 96 – 95 or 96 when it – when it started,” Ashbrook said.

Ashbrook said the inspiration came from somewhere else, after neighbors saw something similar on another street.

“Someone came up with the idea – well, let’s paint the street, and no one’s complained,” he said.

It’s something that’s continued annually. The neighbors even take over the street and have a block party.

Ashbrook said they most recently did it this Sunday, after the Steelers played the Minnesota Vikings in Dublin, Ireland.

“Every year we refresh it, and make it look bright,” Ashbrook said.

And just like people here got the inspiration, there are some nearby copycats. There is a Penguins logo on Broadmoor Ave., along with a Pirates logo on Questend Ave.

Ashbrook said this has helped people know each other better in the neighborhood.

“It gives you an opportunity to meet your neighbors and learn somebody’s name,” he said.

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Episode 34 eruption at Kīlauea sends lava fountains soaring

CNN Newsource on October 2, 2025

By Carly Yoshida

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    KILAUEA, Hawai’i (KITV) — A new eruption, called Episode 34, began at Halemaʻumaʻu crater in Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park at 12:53 a.m. on Oct. 1.

Lava fountains started the night before, around 11:43 p.m. on Sept. 30, from the north vent inside the crater. At first, the fountains were low, about 30 feet high, but they quickly grew larger.

By early Oct. 1, lava fountains had reached up to 330 feet high and were tilted slightly to the northeast. In past eruptions, fountains at Halemaʻumaʻu have shot as high as 1,000 feet, with plumes rising up to 20,000 feet into the air.

Before this eruption started, scientists observed over 120 small gas bursts, known as “gas pistoning,” beginning on the night of Sept. 28. These bursts caused small lava fountains and overflows that slowly increased in strength and became more regular through Sept. 29 and 30. The eruption fully kicked off just before 1 a.m. on Oct. 1, when lava began flowing steadily and ground measurements showed signs of change inside the volcano.

Right now, all the lava and activity are staying inside the Halemaʻumaʻu crater, and there is no threat to people or airports on the island. Winds are blowing from the northeast, which may carry volcanic gases and particles toward the southwest.

This eruption is part of an ongoing pattern. Since Dec. 2024, most eruptions in Halemaʻumaʻu have lasted less than a day and are usually followed by several days of quiet. Scientists continue to monitor the activity closely with cameras and instruments around the crater.

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Dog rescued with cheese ball jar stuck on head finds forever home

CNN Newsource on October 2, 2025

By Madeline Bartos

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    DILLSBURG, Pennsylvania (KDKA) — The dog rescued with a cheese ball jar stuck on her head has found her forever home.

“We’re thrilled to share that Dallas Cheddar has officially found her forever home right where her journey of healing began, with her foster family!” Canine Rescue of Central PA wrote in a Facebook post on Tuesday.

Dallas was rescued in August after a two-day search in central Pennsylvania involving multiple organizations and two drone pilots.

The desperate search began after a dog was spotted in the area of Dillsburg, York County, with a jar stuck on its head. A drone pilot ultimately found Dallas deep in a cornfield late at night, disoriented, exhausted and engorged with ticks. She was named in honor of the pilot who found her.

Hanover Foods, which owns the company that makes the cheese ball jar Dallas got her head stuck in, saw her story and offered to pay for her vet bills.

Now she’s found her forever home, staying with the family that stepped up to foster her. She has a sister, Rue, who was also adopted from the Canine Rescue of Central PA.

“Dallas has come a long way since being rescued from a cornfield with a jar stuck on her head after several days of searching.”

“Now, she’s settling into her new life with her family and CRCPA alumni sister, Rue. We couldn’t be happier for this sweet girl!” the rescue wrote on social media.

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Miami-Dade authorities debut driverless police car to patrol neighborhoods

CNN Newsource on October 2, 2025

By Alyssa Dzikowski, Trish Christakis

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    MIAMI (WFOR) — Residents in Miami-Dade may soon see a police car cruising their streets with no one behind the wheel.

The Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office on Monday unveiled its first-ever self-driving vehicle, named “PUG,” short for Police Unmanned Ground. Officials said the agency is the first in the country to put this kind of technology on the road.

The vehicle comes equipped with 360-degree cameras, license plate recognition, and even a deployable drone.

It is designed to patrol neighborhoods, integrate with law enforcement databases in real time, and provide support at crash scenes with tools such as thermal imaging and drone response.

“The PUG allows us to explore how new technology can keep people safe while making the best use of our resources. Deputies remain at the heart of this mission, and the PUG is here to support them,” Sheriff Rosie Cordero-Stutz said.

According to a press release, the self-driving car’s features include AI-driven patrol functions, real-time crime analytics, and first responder support capabilities. Officials also noted that the vehicle comes at no cost to taxpayers.

For the first year, a deputy will remain inside to monitor operations. After that, the agency plans for the PUG to operate independently for about 16 hours each day.

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