AWC looking for new school president

KYMA on November 7, 2025

Eduardo Morales

YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA) – Arizona Western College (AWC) is currently searching for its new president after Dr. Daniel Corr announced his retirement.

This past week, AWC held four town halls with candidate Rheetika Dhawan.

In search for their new president, the college says they have decided not to spend a lot of money because they have a well-experienced candidate within the college.

Olivia Zepeda, the secretary of the AWC governing board, shares what kind of qualities they are looking for in the future president.

“We want someone who is committed to supporting the community, committed to students, committed to the growth of the college, and who has experience with that, who has experience with looking for funding for the college,” Zepeda says.

Dr. Corr has been president of the school for almost a decade.

The governing board has a message for him as he is getting to ready to retire in July of next year.

“We are going to miss Dr. Corr, Dr. Corr came in ten years ago, he took us to the next level, we made tremendous growth under his leadership, and definitely we are going to miss him,” Zepeda said.

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St. James man pleads guilty to murder, assault

KMIZ on November 7, 2025

Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ)

A St. James man pleaded guilty on Thursday to second-degree murder and first-degree assault, according to a Friday social media post from the Phelps County prosecutor.

Joseph Snow, 35, will be sentenced at 2:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 5, 2026, the post says. He was previously charged with first-degree murder, two counts of armed-criminal action and first-degree assault. He is being held at the Phelps County Jail.

Court documents in previous reporting indicate Snow killed Luke Moreland after he stabbed him eight times and injured another man, Jeffrey Pitts, who was stabbed nine times on May 9, 2023.

Snow ran away from the scene, but allegedly admitted to the stabbings after he was detained, court documents in previous reporting say.

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Bench trial scheduled, new bond set for Moberly murder suspect

KMIZ on November 7, 2025

Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ)

A bench trial has been scheduled in a Moberly homicide case.

David Kip Heyde, 68, of Moberly, was charged with second-degree murder in the shooting death of Bailey Scott. 

Heyde waived his right to a jury trial on Friday and a bench trial was scheduled for 9 a.m. Friday, Feb. 6, 2026. His bond was also reduced to $100,000 on Friday, court records show. Previous reporting indicates he is being held at the Macon County Jail.

The probable cause statement says Moberly police were called to a report of shots being fired in the 900 block of East Logan Street on July 6. Heyde allegedly claimed self-defense in the shooting when he spoke with police.

Heyde claimed Scott, 23, hit him during an argument after she alleged he was “attempting to kill birds at the front of his property,” court documents say. Neighbors had talked with ABC 17 News the week of the shooting about ongoing allegations that Heyde put bird feed in the street in front of his home.

Heyde allegedly told police he fired two shots at Scott, court documents say. Scott was found with a gunshot wound in her right torso, the statement says.

The statement says Scott “had no obvious signs of trauma or injury to either of her hands.”

Previous reporting says Heyde has an expired peace officer’s license, and City of Moberly records say he was once an employee there. 

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Dump Truck collision knocks out power in Idaho Falls neighborhood; 20 customers affected

KIFI on November 7, 2025

Seth Ratliff

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) — Crews with Idaho Falls Power are responding to a power outage currently affecting 20 customers in the area bordered by Ray Street, Grace Avenue, and Lola Street following an incident involving a dump truck late Friday morning.

According to the energy provider, the truck collided with and knocked down a utility pole on Friday, November 7th, pulling down other poles, primary and secondary lines, as well as transformers in the area.

Initially, around 30 homes were without power. As of 1 PM Friday afternoon, the energy company has restored power to around 10 homes. In a post on Facebook, Idaho Falls Power estimated it would take around 10 to 12 hours from the initial outage to restore full power.

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Sisters City Council plans public hearing on new-home hardening rules to curb wildfire dangers

KTVZ on November 7, 2025

KTVZ

SISTERS, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Sisters City Council will hold a public hearing at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, November 19, as it considers new building hardening rules to make new homes more resistant to wildfires.

If adopted, the standards under Oregon Residential Specialty Code Section R327 – Wildfire Hazard Mitigation. would apply to new dwellings and their accessory structures within the city limits, enhancing local wildfire resiliency through building hardening measures.

The City Council identified wildfire mitigation and community resiliency as a key goal for the 2025–26 fiscal year, including the adoption of building hardening standards through the Sisters Municipal Code (SMC).

These standards are designed to make new homes more resistant to wildfire damage by using ignition-resistant materials and construction techniques that reduce the spread of fire.

Together with defensible space practices, these improvements reduce the likelihood that nearby wildfires will ignite structures and help protect both life and property, city officials said Friday.

“This action is part of an ongoing commitment by the city to mitigate the impacts of wildfire and build a more resilient community.,” they said in a news release.

Community members are encouraged to attend and provide public testimony regarding the proposed adoption of ORSC Section R327 – Wildfire Hazard Mitigation.

Meeting information is available at www.ci.sisters.or.us/meetings 

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Sisters invites community to ribbon-cutting celebration for new Gateway Park and Mobility Hub

KTVZ on November 7, 2025

KTVZ

SISTERS, Ore. (KTVZ) — The City of Sisters is inviting the community to a ribbon-cutting celebration for the new Sisters Gateway Park and Mobility Hub on Monday, Nov. 17 at 10 a.m at the new park, located at 460 U.S. Highway 20.

“The Sisters Gateway Park and Mobility Hub represents a major step forward in the city’s commitment to sustainable transportation, outdoor recreation, and community gathering spaces,” the city said in a news release Friday that continues below:

The project integrates regional transportation options and amenities such as bathrooms, RV dump, and fill stations, as well as a community labyrinth and planned dog park, all designed to welcome residents and visitors alike.

The ribbon-cutting ceremony will feature remarks from Mayor Jennifer Letz, City Manager Jordan Wheeler and project partners, followed by a tour of the new facilities.

“The Sisters Gateway Park and Mobility Hub is more than just a transportation center,” said Mayor Letz. “It’s a welcoming entry point to our community and a model for how small cities can build for the future; connecting people, recreation, and sustainable mobility.”

The public is encouraged to attend and celebrate this milestone for the Sisters community.

For information on Sisters Gateway Park and Mobility Hub please go to:  www.ci.sisters.or.us/publicworks/page/gateway-park-mobility-hub 

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Stover man accused of threatening to leak nude photos of teenager

KMIZ on November 7, 2025

Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ)

A man was charged in Morgan County on Friday after he allegedly threatened to distribute nude photographs of a teenage girl.

Bryce Martin, 20, of Stover, was charged with sexual exploitation of a minor and three counts of having child porn. He is being held at the Morgan County Jail on a $150,000 bond.

The probable cause statement says law enforcement was called on Thursday after a caller said Martin tried to take the 17-year-old victim from a residence. The girl allegedly told deputies that she was in a “relationship” with Martin and that her father allowed her to go with him.

Another person in the probable cause statement told law enforcement that Martin had recently threatened to disseminate nude photos of the girl after a “breakup” occurred. Deputies also spoke with the victim’s father, who told law enforcement he did not want the girl to leave with Martin, was unaware of Martin threatening to leak photos and wanted to press charges, the statement says.

Martin allegedly admitted to receiving the photographs from the social media application Snapchat, with some dated 11 months’ prior, court documents say. Martin also allegedly admitted to threatening to distribute the photos because he was mad at the victim, court documents say.  

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Man charged after allegedly assaulting victim in downtown Columbia

KMIZ on November 7, 2025

Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ)

A Columbia man was charged with first-degree assault after he allegedly attacked a person the morning of Nov. 1 in downtown Columbia.

Quashawn Rush, 27, is being held at the Boone County Jail without bond. A court appearance was scheduled for Friday.

The probable cause statement says Rush attacked the victim at 2 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 1 at 15 South Tenth Street.

Police wrote that video allegedly showed Rush push past multiple people to approach the victim and attack him. Police wrote that the victim “did not appear to be a participant in a fight,” and he ran into a nearby building after the attack.

The victim’s mother allegedly told police that the victim needed to have their jaw wired shut and needed multiple surgeries because of the attack and was unable to speak, the statement says. The victim had a broken mandible, broken nose and had multiple loosened teeth, court documents say.

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The School Buzz: Colorado Springs charter school receives Colorado voter registration award for second straight year

KRDO on November 7, 2025

Josh Helmuth

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — A teacher at Atlas High School made sure that a remarkable number of seniors are registered to vote for the second straight year. 

The charter school is receiving the Eliza Pickrell Routt Award yet again. It’s an award given to schools that register at least 85 percent or more eligible senior students. At Atlas, 88 out of 89 eligible students were registered before Election Day this past Tuesday.

The teacher responsible? Jenna Wright. 

“When I was their age, no one checked to see if I was registered or helped me understand what was on the ballot,” she said. 

“That experience drive me to do better for my students.”

Routt was the first woman registered to vote in Colorado in 1893 and dedicated her life to equal rights and women’s suffrage. 

Is there something or someone remarkable at your school? Email Josh! SchoolBuzz@KRDO.com.

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Prineville man injured, cited for DUII after crash on Powell Butte Highway

KTVZ on November 7, 2025

Barney Lerten

(Update: Adding video)

POWELL BUTTE, Ore. (KTVZ) — A Prineville man was hospitalized and cited for DUII after a crash on the Powell Butte Highway Thursday evening.

Crook County sheriff’s deputies responded around 5:25 p.m. to the reported crash on the highway near milepost 6, Sergeant Javier Sanchez said.

An investigation found that a 36-year-old Prineville man was heading east on the highway at the wheel of a pickup truck when it left the north side of the road, crashed through a fence and came to rest in a field, Sanchez said.

The injured driver was treated on the scene by Crook County and Redmond Fire and Rescue. He was then flown by Life Flight helicopter to St. Charles Bend, where the sergeant said he was in stable condition Friday.

The crash closed the highway in both directions for about a half-hour.

“Based on the investigation, alcohol and speed are believed to be contributing factors to the crash,” Sanchez said in a news release.

The driver was cited in lieu of custody for driving under the influence of intoxicants (DUII).

The sheriff’s office thanked Crook County and Redmond Fire & Rescue, Life Flight, and STAR Towing for their assistance.  

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