Car carrying 3 people crashes into house in Washington County

CNN Newsource on November 17, 2025

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    WASHINGTON COUNTY, Wisconsin (WDJT) — The Washington County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a car vs. residence crash in the Town of Farmington on County Highway H, that happened around 12 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 16.

The initial investigation showed that a car carrying three coworkers traveling west left the roadway after the driver and rear passenger got into a verbal argument. The car entered the ditch, became airborne and struck the house.

The driver and front passenger had minor injuries. The rear passenger suffered from serious injuries and was transported to an area hospital.

The house was occupied at the time, but no one inside was hurt. The house did receive significant damage.

County Highway H was closed for three and a half hours following the crash.

The crash remains under investigation.

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Woman claims her dog is one of several rescued from dog breeder charged with animal abuse

KMIZ on November 17, 2025

Alison Patton

COLUMBIA, Mo.

A woman claims that her German Shepherd is among the 16 dogs found alive at a Boone County dog breeders’ property, who was charged with several counts of animal abuse.

Melissa Sanders, 26, of Columbia is charged with a total of 18 counts of animal abuse, including three felonies and 15 misdemeanors.

Boone County Sheriff Deputies and Animal Control received a search warrant for Sanders’ property and business, Magnum Opus German Shepherds. Authorities found several dead dogs in various stages of decomposition and dog skulls in bags.

Wilson said her dog, Eri, was rescued and is now being held at the Central Missouri Humane Society as “evidence.”

“I am thankful that she was spared and that she is alive. She’s not in good condition, but I’m glad she is still here with us,” Wilson said.

Wilson said she and Sanders were best friends, and Sanders had co-ownership of Eri for breeding and boarding purposes. She said a friend told her authorities found several dead dogs on Sanders’ property Thursday, and she reached out to Animal Control to see if they had Eri.

“The animal control officer sighed a big sigh of relief and said she was one of the two German Shepherds found alive,” Wilson said.

Eri was “severely” starved and pregnant, Wilson said, but she was alive.

Wilson lives in the St. Louis area, and was regularly texting Sanders. She said she had no idea what Sanders was doing, and never would have trusted her with Eri had she known.

“I truly think that at one point she did care a lot about her animals. I saw it, I saw that she cared. And I don’t know what happened, if anything happened. I don’t know if she was always like this, but I’m just disgusted that I called her my friend,” Wilson said.

Wilson created a Facebook page to try to get other dog owners connected to the dogs found at Sanders’ property.

She said she also created a Google Form to help people locate their dogs that went missing or were rehomed while in Sanders’ care. Wilson told ABC 17 News she received over 20 people who are looking for their missing dog, and has 10 or fewer submissions for dogs who have been re-homed.

Wilson claims animal control has access to the Google Form as well.

Tiffany Barboud bought her dog, Fenrir, two years ago from Sanders and she said she was shocked to hear the news.

“From my experience with her, definitely would never have made me guess that something like this would happen,” Barboud said.

Barboud said Sanders was knowledgeable about dogs and didn’t suspect anything when she visited Sanders’ home two years ago.

“The house was relatively clean for having that many dogs in the house, all the dogs looked well fed, taken care of,” Barboud said. “Everything pointed towards just a good, ethical breeder. I didn’t see any warning signs.”

ABC 17 News reached out to Columbia/Boone County Public Health and Human Services.

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Small metal building catches fire in Boone County Sunday night; no injuries reported

KMIZ on November 17, 2025

Nia Hinson

BOONE COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ)

Boone County firefighters battled a fire at a small metal building on Sunday night.

The Boone County Fire Protection District was called to the 1400 block of north Boothe Lane just before 8 p.m. Sunday. Firefighters found fire coming from the inside of a small metal building but were able to bring the fire under control within roughly 15 minutes, according to a BCFPD firefighter on scene.

Assistant Chief Gale Blomenkamp told ABC 17 News in a text message that a truck and tractor inside of the building were saved. No injuries were reported.

The cause of the fire is under investigation.

An ABC 17 News reporter on scene saw several Boone County firefighters checking for hotspots in the area around 9 p.m.

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Valley roads recover after heavy rainfall and flooding

KESQ on November 17, 2025

Timothy Foster

CATHEDRAL CITY, Calif. (KESQ) — Heavy rainfall across the Coachella Valley has caused flooding, mudslides, and road closures, prompting safety warnings from law enforcement and emergency officials.

In Palm Springs, major routes such as Indian Canyon Drive, Gene Autry Trail, and parts of Vista Chino often shut down when water collects at the washes. Drivers are commonly detoured to Ramon Road, Dinah Shore Drive, and Highway 111, which remain more accessible during storms.

Flooding and mudslides have also created problems in Cathedral City, especially near Varner Road and Date Palm Drive, where cars have become stuck in thick mud during periods of heavy rain. Crews have used tow equipment and bulldozers to remove trapped vehicles.

Maria Juarez of Desert Hot Springs said her family member became stranded in flood water near Thousand Palms and was unable to move the car. She explained that Highway Patrol stopped incoming traffic for safety. She added that her family relies on GPS for alternate routes and keeps sandbags available during storms.

In Palm Desert, residents have reported flooding inside garages and around homes. Resident Kimberly Valentine said her garage took on water and required several hours of cleanup to move belongings to higher ground.

Some families chose to stay indoors altogether during the rain. Palm Desert resident Marcus Morgan said he avoids adding to traffic during storms and has seen drivers attempt to cross flooded washes with dangerous results. His wife, Diana Morgan, said staying home is often the safest choice and helps prevent becoming trapped in rising water.

Local agencies continue to urge drivers to avoid entering flooded roadways. Emergency crews handle multiple rescues each rainy season when vehicles become stuck in water or mud.

Several cities, including Cathedral City and Desert Hot Springs, provide sandbags for residents preparing their homes for additional storms. Residents who recently experienced flooding say they plan to make use of them if more rain arrives.

Officials encourage the public to monitor changing road conditions, as closures can shift quickly when rain moves through the valley.

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More than just lights, Trees of Life ceremony honors those gone this holiday season

KRDO on November 17, 2025

Michael Logerwell

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) – The temperatures outside might not remind you of Christmas, but the lights already put up in the downtown area will. But the lights up in trees around the Pioneers Museum serve as more than a means to dazzle those driving by on Tejon Street.

This weekend, families who have lost loved ones gathered for the Trees of Life ceremony outside the Colorado Springs Pioneers Museum.

It’s a tradition that’s been lighting up the city with memories of those gone, but not forgotten, for 41 years.

“Holidays can be really tough for people, especially when they’re grieving the loss of someone in their life, and so realizing that they’re not alone, bringing them out together so people don’t feel isolated, I think it’s really important for people to know that they’re not alone,” said Dawn Darvalics with Pikes Peak Hospice & Palliative Care.

At the event on Saturday, the names of loved ones lost were read aloud before the lighting of the trees. Pikes Peak Hospice, the host of the event, says the lights represent the memory of those who have touched our lives and are no longer with us.

People can participate by purchasing a light or ornament in the name of a loved one. There are also special red, white, and blue trees to pay tribute to our military and first responders who’ve passed away.

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Riverside County Sheriffs investigating death of inmate at Banning jail

KESQ on November 17, 2025

Athena Jreij

BANNING, Calif. (KESQ) — The Riverside County Sheriff’s Department is investigating the death of an inmate at the Larry D. Smith Correctional Facility in Banning.

Deputies say on Thursday morning they found 61-year-old Michael Dupas of Perris, having a medical emergency in the transportation area of the correctional facility.

Dupas was taken to a local hospital where his health continued to decline. He was pronounced dead the next day.

A cause of death has not been determined and the investigation remains ongoing.

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Judge sets trial date in wrongful death suit against Katherine Deweese, MHTC for Ryan Coffman wrong-way crash

News-Press NOW on November 17, 2025

Cameron Montemayor

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The mother of a St. Joseph motorcyclist killed in a wrong-way crash on Interstate 229 last May has filed a wrongful death lawsuit against the driver and two entities responsible for managing the area where the crash occurred.

A wrongful death trial has been scheduled by Judge Terry White in the Buchanan County Courthouse for Dec. 16, at 9:30 a.m. following a joint petition filed in court in late October by Cheryl Luke, mother of Ryan Coffman, for a wrongful death settlement.

The lawsuit lists Katherine Deweese, the St. Joseph driver found guilty of 2nd degree manslaughter in the case, as well as the Missouri Highways and Transportation Commission and HDDA, LLC, as defendants.

HDDA is the owner of the property near the exit ramp where the wrong-way crash occurred on May 17, 2024. The company still owns the land after funding issues forced it to cancel a planned hotel in 2024.

Katherine Deweese, left, stands next to attorney Mark Wissehr, during a sentencing hearing in April at the Buchanan County Courthouse in St. Joseph.

The MHTC is listed as the third defendant in the case. The commission oversees the bridge and exit ramp where the crash occurred — approximately halfway up the ramp — as well a portion of the intersection of South Third and Edmond Street where Do Not Enter/Wrong-Way signs face east warning drivers.

Four months after the crash occurred, five new “Wrong-Way” and “Do Not Enter” signs were added to the intersection of South Third and Edmond streets by the Missouri Department of Transportation. Signs were also added at the exit ramp that leads to Felix Street.

The civil suit comes after Deweese was sentenced to four months in jail in April for the fatal wrong-way crash that killed 33-year-old St. Joseph motorcyclist Ryan Coffman.

Deweese had plead not guilty to involuntary manslaughter in the first degree, but admitted during an emotional one-day trial in March to accidentally driving the wrong-way up the I-229 6A exit ramp that leads Downtown to Edmond and South Third streets because she didn’t see the signs, crashing head on with Coffman midway up the ramp just before 5 a.m. on May 17, 2024.

Coffman, who was heading Downtown for a volunteer shift at Sunshine Electric Display, suffered life-threatening injuries as a result of being ejected from his motorcycle and was later pronounced dead.

During the bench trial, prosecutors argued Deweese knowingly and recklessly drove through multiple “Do Not Enter” signs while being distracted by a heated dispute with boyfriend and passenger Eric Richey. Despite a probable cause statement from police saying Deweese admitted to being in the argument, the defense later claimed the argument never occurred.

The defense did not argue that Deweese accidentally went up the ramp, but disputed that she “recklessly” did so causing the death of another person, maintaining that she did not see the signs at the time of the crash, called 911 and cooperated with officers at the scene.

A preliminary breath test administered on Deweese at the scene following the crash indicated her blood-alcohol content was 0.065%, below the legal limit of 0.08. Police requested a subsequent blood draw at the Law Enforcement Center for further testing.

The subsequent test showed Deweese’s reporting limit of alcohol was well below the limit at 0.010%, however, the test was administered more than three hours after the crash occurred as she initially refused.

Katherine Deweese, far right, sits next to attorney Mark Wissehr at the Buchanan County Courthouse during the manslaughter trial in March in St. Joseph. | Cameron Montemayor | News-Press NOW

During the on-scene investigation, officers discovered a metal beverage container in one of the vehicle’s front seat cup holders that had a small quantity of clear liquid at the bottom. Multiple officers testified the container had a faint smell of alcohol coming from it but despite that, it was revealed during the trial that the liquid was never tested for verification.

Deweese, a registered nurse for 13 years, had lived in the Downtown area not far from the exit for roughly three years prior to the crash, and denied drinking the morning of the incident.

Deweese was never arrested or issued a citation by St. Joseph police, she was later charged on Aug. 20, three months after the crash occurred.

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Santa Maria Police issue statement after ICE agents arrest person at Goodwill parking lot

KEYT on November 17, 2025

Caleb Nguyen

SANTA MARIA, Calif. – Santa Maria Police issued a statement after their appearance during an ICE arrest at a Goodwill parking lot on 1505 South Broadway just before 11:30 a.m. Sunday.

ICE agents were involved in a crash with the suspect who had a warrant for their arrest before SMPD officers arrived on scene.

ICE agents forced their way into the car and arrested the person before a crowd of bystanders. SMPD officers remained to keep the peace during the situation.

The SMPD maintained their policy of non participation in immigration related enforcement according to state law after ICE agents then left taking the arrestee in custody.

The SMPD encourages community members questioning or concerned on ICE activity to contact its public information phone line.

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Parts of Nevada Ave closed while crews repair wastewater main break

KRDO on November 17, 2025

Michael Logerwell

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) – If your morning work commute takes you down North Nevada Avenue, then you might want to start your drive a little earlier.

Map from CSU.

Sunday afternoon, Colorado Springs Utilities announced that the southbound lane of this stretch of road will be closed until the mid-morning hours of Monday.

The closure starts on Dublin Blvd and continues as the roadway turns into N Nevada Ave.

The road is closed so crews can work on repairing a damaged wastewater line.

Safety personnel and cones will be out around the utilities crews slowing traffic and making sure drivers are aware of the ongoing construction.

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Woman injured in crash in Somerton

KYMA on November 16, 2025

Jailene Aguilera

SOMERTON, Ariz. (KYMA) – The Somerton Police Department (SPD) is investigating a crash which left a woman injured.

According to a press release, the crash happened Thursday before 6:30 p.m. in the area of E. Main Street.

SPD says a Chevrolet Silverado truck, driven by a 60-year-old man from San Luis, Arizona, hit a 58-year-old woman from Peoria, Arizona, “who was traveling on foot.”

SPD says the woman was taken to Onvida Health, but her condition is not known at this time.

At the same time, SPD says the driver of the Chevrolet remained on scene and is cooperating with the investigation.

The crash remains under investigation.

2025-10016 Press release 11-14-2025Download

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