Congressman Dr. Raul Ruiz honors Riverside County veterans

KESQ on November 11, 2025

Cynthia White

INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) – Congressman Dr. Raul Ruiz (CA-25) honored and thanked veterans for their service on Monday by presenting to two Riverside County distinguished veterans.

Local veteran Juan Carlos Lopez-Mendoza of Indio was presented with numerous medals, including an Army Commendation, Good Conduct, and Southwest Asia Service Medal & Bronze Star. Lopez-Mendoza served three years in the U.S. Army, with nine months deployed to Iraq during the first Gulf War. His unit worked bravely to protect Kurdish and Iraqi civilians following Saddam Hussein’s chemical attacks in northern Iraq.

Lopez-Mendoza, who has battled a rare form of leukemia for more than two decades, is a strong advocate for fellow veterans after being able to access benefits he earned through the PACT Act in 2022. He helps other veterans navigate the system to get the care and benefits they deserve.

Glenn J. King of Hemet, a U.S. Navy veteran, was also honored and presented with medals, including a National Defense Service Ribbon and a Vietnam Service Medal. He served aboard the USS Currituck (AV-7) off the coast of South Vietnam, where he was exposed to harmful chemical agents, including Agent Orange, which later led to the loss of his eyesight.

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Slap Me Some Skin

KRDO on November 11, 2025

Rob Namnoum

Top prep performances for the week of November 3rd.

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This Date with 8: November 10, 1885 — The First Motorcycle

KIFI on November 11, 2025

Phillip Willis

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) — On this day, in 1885, German Engineer Gottlieb Daimler unveild a mechanism called the ‘Einspur’, or ‘single track’.

It was essentially a wooden bicycle, with a fire-breathing “grandfather clock” engine strapped to the side. The contraption would become known as the world’s first motorcycle.

But as American Author Melissa Pierson put it, “The first motorcycle looks like an an instrument of torture.”

Daimler’s 17-year-old son made the first long distance ride, an important proof of concept to be sure, if not a little uncomfortable with no suspension system. It wasn’t as bad as a ride someone else took eight days later though, where the seat caught on fire!

Sources for this story:

The Perfect Vehicle: What It Is about Motorcycles – By Melissa Pierson

Medium.com

AEhistory

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Blackfoot woman in running to represent cancer charity

KIFI on November 11, 2025

Chris Nestman

Eliana Mackley of Blackfoot describes how she was “surprised” and “unsure” when she was contacted by the charity organization Colossal and their “Fab Over 40” contest to be a possible spokeswoman for the organization next year.

“I’ve done some acting for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints,” said Mackley, “but this would be something different.”

After sending in a few videos, getting response emails, and then sending in a few more videos, things proceeded slowly until just a few days ago.

“I answered a few more questions and then they told me ‘Oh, you’re number five,'” said Mackley. “Fifth place in the country.”

Being fifth place in the country means Mackley easily made the top 10 finalists that go onto the final round for the contest.

“I want to win. So I’m going to speak as if I won already,” said Mackley. “If I win, I will be like, a spokeswoman for this organization, Fab Over 40.”

Collosal’s “Fab Over 40” contest is in its fifth year. The funds raised from the competition go towards supporting the National Breast Cancer Foundation (NBCF), a non-profit that promotes cancer research, education, early detection, and supports women diagnosed with cancer. According to Colossal’s website, they’ve raised over $25 million dollars for the NBCF since the “Fab Over 40” competition started five years ago.

“To me, it’s it’s very important because I like to be able to show women that we can do these things,” said Mackley. “We can also shine, and its important that we live our dreams too.”

In order for Mackley to win, she will need support from the community in the form of votes. Those interested can click on the link HERE to vote.

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New bus shelter to come to Frederick Avenue

News-Press NOW on November 11, 2025

News-Press NOW

By: Rusty Summers

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (KQTV) — St. Joseph City Councilmembers approved a $25,000 expenditure to buy land for a new transit bus shelter.

An ordinance authorizing the execution of a real estate sales contract with Goldenho LLC was passed at Monday’s city council meeting.

A bus shelter currently sits to the east of EMI Ristorante. The new bus shelter will be located at 2001 and 2005 Fredrick Ave., just west of Lehr construction.

“We’re going to move that bus shelter, that bus stop down the road a little bit,” Public Works Director Abe Forney said. “It’s a better location for the buses. It’s easier to get in and out…And again, it’ll be a nicer area.”

The $25,000 will come from the city’s mass transit fund budget.

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CV Link in La Quinta officially open

KESQ on November 11, 2025

KESQ News Team

LA QUINTA, Calif. (KESQ) – City by city, CV Link has been opening up throughout the valley, and on Monday morning, the La Quinta section was officially open for travel.

The La Quinta ribbon cutting had complimentary bike rentals and refreshments for all present to enjoy.

The 40-mile CV Link corridor provides a safe route for low speed electric vehicles, pedestrians, bicyclists, and skateboarders to travel safely through the valley.

La Quinta Mayor Linda Evans says the path of the CV Link goes through the city along the back of La Quinta’s commercial corridor from Washington Street to Jefferson Street, which will activate the commercial corridor even further.

Evans noted, “Our 2.6 miles has been really an uninterrupted path. We did not have the controversies that other cities had in terms of going through neighborhoods per se, golf courses, things like that.”

The City of Palm Desert also had the official ribbon cutting of its section of the CV Link, on Monday afternoon.

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City Council authorizes fire department, new bus shelter funds

News-Press NOW on November 11, 2025

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By: Rusty Summers

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (KQTV) — Monday night’s St. Joseph City Council meeting was short and sweet lasting only thirteen minutes. 

Bills for passage include:

An ordinance authorizing an amendment to the general fund Fire department budget to roll forward unspent funds donated to the city of $23,456.60 to provide funding for emergency response equipment. 

An ordinance authorizing an amendment to the general fund fire department budget to roll forward the unspent pipeline emergency response grant (PERG) funds in the amount of $37,444.27 received from the United States Department of Transportation, Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration.

An ordinance authorizing the execution of a real estate sales contract with Goldenho LLC for the property at 2001 and 2005 Fredrick Ave., and an amendment to the mass transit fund budget in the total amount of $25,000 to purchase the land to be used to build a new transit bus shelter. 

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Volunteers team up with Deschutes County deputies for rare DUII sobriety training

KTVZ on November 11, 2025

Tyson Beauchemin

REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Deschutes County sheriff’s deputies conducted a unique training exercise Monday that involved getting volunteers intoxicated. This DUII roadside sobriety test training takes place approximately once every five years.

Volunteers selected by the sheriff’s office arrived at the Deschutes County Fairgrounds just after 3 p.m. They spent an hour drinking under deputy supervision. Throughout this time, they were given Breathalyzer tests until they reached a level above the legal limit.

Law enforcement officers then took turns administering standardized roadside sobriety tests on the volunteers. Some of the deputies were performing these tests for the first time as part of their training.

The deputies look for involuntary physiological responses. It’s not about “passing” the test, but certain clues cannot be faked.

Patrol Sergeant Danny Graham said there is no substitute for training officers to recognize intoxication by working with people who have actually been drinking.

“It can’t be simulated because we need to experience the real sights and smells and use our senses alongside administering the field sobriety tests,” Graham said. “It helps us pick up on subtle clues that sober people or actors cannot display.”

Among the volunteers, one was actually sober, and it was up to the officers to identify who.

After the exercise, officers studied the latest DUII laws and received further classroom training.

This training offers surprising insights into alcohol’s effects for both officers and volunteers, and it builds camaraderie between them. The volunteers appeared to enjoy their role in the tests.

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Local gym of 29 years will be closing their doors permanently next year

KYMA on November 11, 2025

Joaquin Hight

YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA) – The City of Yuma is saying goodbye to a beloved local gym with an amazing history.

“Get It In Gear” is a local gym owned and operated by master trainer Tony Silva, and has been in operation for almost 29 years.

The gym opened in 1997 as a way to keep seniors out of nursing homes for as long as possible. And when they decided to purchase bikes for exercise at the location, they began to transform it into a full-fledged fitness center.

Silva says that it is very difficult to close down what he has built, but that it is worth it to visit his family and move on.

He says that his gym differentiates from other gyms by being much more family-oriented and friendly, with no one wearing headphones and not interacting, and that everyone helps each other out, and treats each other like family.

The gym is expected to close in late January, with an Anniversary party on December 20 to celebrate 29 years.

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American Legion Post 19 hosts 250th Marine Corps birthday cake-cutting party

KYMA on November 11, 2025

Joaquin Hight

YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA) – American Legion Post 19 hosted a cake-cutting party Monday to celebrate the U.S. Marine Corps’ 250th birthday.

The party was held on location and was filled with Veterans and active duty members sharing their stories and celebrating 250 years of the Corps.

One active duty member, Jorge Clark, shared why honoring the Corps is important to him.

“You know, it’s something I take a lot of pride in. So, to be able to celebrate 250 years, means a lot to myself, as well as everybody who served,” Clark explained.

The cake was cut traditionally, with the first two slices of cake being given to the oldest and youngest Marines at the party, symbolizing a passing of experience and history.

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