Island Park mourns unexpected loss of Fire Chief Nathanael Brandemihl at 45

KIFI on November 5, 2025

Seth Ratliff

ISLAND PARK, Idaho (KIFI) — The Island Park community is mourning the unexpected passing of Fire Chief Nathanael Brandemihl, who died at his home on Saturday, November 1st, at the age of 45.

Born in Bozeman, MT, on April 20th, 1980, Brandemihl moved to Island Park at the age of three, growing up to become a pillar of the local community. He went on to attend Ashton Elementary and North Fremont High School.

According to his online obituary by Baxter Funeral Home, Chief Brandemihl dedicated 24 years to public service, joining the Island Park Fire Department in 2001 at age 21. He rose through the ranks, proudly serving as Fire Chief since 2016.

His passing has left a deep impact on the greater Island Park community. The North Fremont Fire District posted to Facebook: “Our hearts are with the Island Park Fire Department and the family of Fire Chief Nathanael Brandemihl during this incredibly difficult time. We extend our deepest condolences and support as you navigate this loss. The fire service community stands with you in strength, compassion, and remembrance.”

He is survived by his wife, Brianne Brandemihl; his sons, Dashael and Titan Brandemihl; stepsons Lane and Masson Klink; his mother, Korre Thompson; and his father, Dale Brandemihl, along with many siblings, in-laws, and extended family.

Visitation will be held on November 13, 2025, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Baxter Funeral Home in Ashton. A Celebration of Life will take place on November 15, 2025, at 3:00 p.m. at the TroutHunter in Island Park.

Funeral services are as follows: Visitation for Chief Brandemihl will be held on Thursday, November 13, 2025, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Baxter Funeral Home in Ashton. Following this, a Celebration of Life service will take place on Saturday, November 15, 2025, at 3:00 p.m. at the TroutHunter in Island Park.

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Arizona Senator Ruben Gallego’s office to visit Yuma

KYMA on November 5, 2025

Dillon Fuhrman

YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA) – Sen. Ruben Gallego (D-Ariz.) will host in-person mobile office hours in Yuma Thursday amid the government shutdown.

The mobile office hours are from noon to 3:00 p.m. at Yuma City Hall.

During that time, the senator’s Constituent Service Team will be available to help Arizonans navigate critical services like Social Security, VA benefits, the IRS and immigration assistance.

“Even with the government shutdown, Arizonans’ real-life challenges don’t stop, and my team is here to help,” Sen. Gallego said in a statement.

To RSVP for the event, click here.

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St. Joseph announces time and date for 2025 Veterans Day Parade

News-Press NOW on November 5, 2025

Cameron Montemayor

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The courage and patriotism of those who served in the armed forces will be honored once again through the streets of St. Joseph.

Officials with the city and the Joint Veterans Committee of Greater St. Joseph announced the Veterans Day Parade will take place at 9:30 a.m. on Nov. 11 in St. Joseph. Parade formation is scheduled to begin at 8:30 a.m.

The 2025 parade route will begin at 22nd and Frederick streets before making its way down to City Hall, a slight change from last year’s route.

The parade will include units from JROTC and school bands from Central, Lafayette and Benton high schools.

A variety of different floats and vehicles will be featured with VFW units from the American Legion and Marine Corps League, as well as additional area veterans and law enforcement agencies.

Just as important, the parade also offers an opportunity to highlight or connect local veterans with support services or other benefits offered through local posts or organizations.

Veterans Day originated as Armistice Day in 1919 to mark the end of World War I. The day was later changed to Veterans Day in 1954 by President Dwight D. Eisenhower to honor veterans of all wars.

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Columbia prepares for winter with annual snowplow training exercise

KMIZ on November 5, 2025

Haley Swaino

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ)

Despite no flurries in Wednesday’s forecast, Columbia residents might have seen snowplow trucks traveling across the city.

Columbia’s Public Works Department held its annual Dry Snow Run training exercise on Wednesday to prepare for the upcoming winter season.

This winter, the department will add five new snow-capable trucks to its fleet to improve reliability and efficiency.

Public Works engineering and operations manager Richard Stone, who is in charge of snow response on city streets, told ABC 17 News in October that the department has about 30 vehicles that it uses for regular snow maintenance.

He said the new trucks will replace aging snow removal equipment. Two are expected to arrive in November and three in January.

The dry snow run began at the Grissum Building on Lakeview Avenue around 10 a.m., with snowplow drivers and staff from multiple city departments reviewing safety procedures and practicing designated snow routes.

Stone said it’s also an opportunity to get new drivers behind the wheel alongside more experienced drivers for training.

“We do have some some newer drivers, so we try to pair those up with veteran drivers, give them a chance to look at the equipment, understand the operations of the equipment,” Stone said. “We’ll also do some some individual training sessions with those drivers beyond the dry snow run.”

The exercise helps every driver familiarize themselves with routes, identify new traffic patterns or construction zones, and ensure equipment is ready before the first snowfall.

“[Drivers] look for medians, speed humps, anything that could provide difficulty during winter weather, get used to the intersections that are there,” Stone said. “Also, take a look at some of the cul-de-sacs, try to figure out where you would put snow within a cul-de-sac, because there’s generally driveways, mailboxes, inlets that you have to avoid. And then there could be parked car.”

Columbia’s Street Division maintains about 1,465 lane miles of roads and 1,100 cul-de-sacs each winter, with priority routes covering more than 691 lane miles.

When snowfall is less than 4 inches, crews focus on clearing priority routes and may address neighborhood streets during regular business hours if conditions allow. When snowfall exceeds 4 inches, crews operate around the clock to restore near-normal conditions on major roads before moving into residential areas. The city deems streets passable when a front-wheel-drive vehicle can safely travel one lane below the posted speed limit.

For more information on Columbia’s snow operations and response priorities, visit CoMoSnow.com.

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‘Toyz for Kidz’ toy drive and fundraiser happening this weekend in Redmond

KTVZ on November 5, 2025

Kelsey Merison

REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Motorcyclists of Central Oregon will be putting on a motorcycle toy run this Saturday, November 8th, to gather toys and gifts as well as fundraise to support families in need in our community.

All proceeds will support the Marine Corp League Detachment 1308.

They are partnering with Summit Health and Veterans of Central Oregon and taking over what Toys for Tots has done in the past, as Toys for Tots will not be in operation in Central Oregon this year.

Last year, Toys for Tots distributed to over 8,000 children throughout Central Oregon.

Motorcyclists of Central Oregon was established in 1996 with the mission to bring motorcyclists from all local groups, clubs and independents together to support our communities, primarily around Christmas time with toy drives.

Saturday’s toy run will be at General Duffy’s in Redmond from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

There will be arm wrestling, axe throwing, and corn hole competitions, a strolling poker run, kid’s games, live music and other fun activities.

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KTVZ News celebrates 48 years on-air in Central Oregon

KTVZ on November 5, 2025

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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — November 6th marks a special milestone for Central Oregon’s News Leader.

KTVZ is celebrating 48 years of serving Central Oregon.

Since first signing on the air in 1977, KTVZ has grown right alongside our region – evolving with the communities we’re proud to serve.

While some faces have changed over the years, our commitment to Central Oregon has never wavered.

Our mission continues: telling your stories with integrity, innovation, and a deep connection to the place we call home.

As we look ahead to our 50th anniversary, we want to say thank you for welcoming us into your homes, your businesses, and your lives for 48 incredible years.

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Mosquito-borne illness detected in Yuma

KYMA on November 5, 2025

Skylar Heisey

YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA) – The Yuma County Public Health Services District (YCPHSD) detected two mosquito-borne illness cases.

Both cases involve Yuma County residents, including one who tested positive for dengue fever and a second who tested positive for West Nile Virus.

YCPHSD Vector Control staff continue to conduct mosquito surveillance, including trapping and treating areas when appropriate.

Everyone is encouraged to regularly inspect their homes and yards for standing water where mosquitoes can breed such as in flowerpots, gutters, debris and birdbaths.

Community members can further help protect their neighborhoods by promptly reporting any potential mosquito breeding sites or related concerns to the Health Department.

For more information, contact the Yuma County Public Health Services.

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Boater rescued from sinking sailboat anchored at marina during storm

CNN Newsource on November 5, 2025

By Carlos E. Castañeda

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    ALAMEDA, California (KPIX) — A woman aboard a sinking sailboat anchored in an Alameda marina during a fierce storm was rescued Wednesday morning after the vessel broke free and capsized, authorities said.

The Alameda Fire Department said crews responded to a report of a vessel taking on water near the Encinal Boat Ramp just east of the USS Hornet museum at about 7 a.m. Wednesday. The boat was anchored near the rock wall, nearly capsizing, and the anchor line broke, the Fire Department said.

At the time, the weather in Alameda and other areas near the bay and coast was windy, with gusts of up to 40 mph and periods of rain during an atmospheric river storm. The Bay Area was also under a wind advisory and coastal flood advisory at the time, according to the National Weather Service.

The vessel drifted freely with the swell, colliding with the rock wall and the boat ramp dock, the department said. Firefighters managed to rescue the woman aboard and secure the partially-submerged vessel to the boat ramp.

A fisherman arrived at the dock just as the rescue was happening.

“They just pulled a lady out and put her in the ambulance, but I’m pretty sure that was sinking by the time,” said the fisherman named Ahil, as he gestured toward the submerged vessel. “I was coming in when they, when police and everyone was coming, and I was just getting prepared to go fish.”

Medics took the unidentified boater to a hospital with injuries that were not life-threatening. The U.S. Coast Guard and Oakland Fire Department were notified and participated in the rescue, Alameda Fire said.

It was not immediately known if the boat leaked any fuel or oil into the water.

Fire department investigators were trying to determine where the boat was initially docked. A department spokesman said it was not unusual to receive this kind of call, as some people anchor their boats and live in them in the area.

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Sheriff’s office: ‘Ghost cars’ are haunting Colorado toll roads

CNN Newsource on November 5, 2025

By Robert Garrison

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    WELD COUNTY, Colorado (KMGH) — It might be just a couple of days after Halloween, but the spirit of the holiday still haunts Colorado’s toll lanes in the form of “ghost cars.”

On Tuesday, the Weld County Sheriff’s Office issued a warning to drivers about a scam involving “ghost cars” that use duplicated license plates.

The sheriff’s office stated that fraudsters copy valid permanent plates and place them on out-of-state vehicles, resulting in toll violations being billed to the rightful owner of the plates.

A similar scheme with temporary tags was reported in New York, where one victim received a $600 toll bill sent to collections.

If this happens to you, file a report with local police and notify the DMV.

After filing a police report, dispute the toll charges with documentation.

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Cast of ‘Sentimental Value’ to receive International Star Award at Palm Springs International Film Festival

KESQ on November 5, 2025

Jesus Reyes

Palm Springs, Calif. (KESQ) – The first set of honorees at the 2026 Palm Springs International Film Awards was officially announced on Wednesday.

The cast of “Sentimental Value” will receive the International Star Award for their ensemble performance, organizers confirmed. Cast members Renate Reinsve, Stellan Skarsgård, Inga Ibsdotter Lilleass, and Elle Fanning are expected to accept the award, with director Joachim Trier presenting.

The Film Awards will take place on January 3, 2026, at the Palm Springs Convention Center, with the festival running January 2-11, 2026. The event will be presented by Kering and sponsored by Entertainment Tonight.

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“We are proud to present the International Star Award to the cast of Sentimental Value, the first time this honor has been given to an ensemble,” said Festival Chairman Nachhattar Singh Chandi. “This extraordinary group embodies the very spirit of international cinema that our festival celebrates. Their deeply felt performances illuminate Joachim Trier’s moving story of family and reconciliation. With Sentimental Value representing Norway for Best International Feature Film, we are thrilled to recognize a film and cast whose impact resonates across cultures and continents.”

From award-winning filmmaker Joachim Trier (The Worst Person in the World), Sentimental Value follows sisters Nora (Renate Reinsve) and Agnes (Inga Ibsdotter Lilleaas) as they reconnect with their estranged father, Gustav (Stellan Skarsgård), a once-celebrated director eager to reclaim his former glory. When Gustav offers Nora the lead role in his long-awaited comeback film, she refuses, only to learn that he has given the part to a rising Hollywood star (Elle Fanning). As shooting begins, old wounds resurface, and the presence of the American star forces the family to confront their fragile family dynamics.

Sentimental Value is Norway’s official submission for the 2026 Academy Award® for Best International Feature Film.

Past recipients of the International Star Award include Nicole Kidman, Carey Mulligan, Michelle Yeoh, Penélope Cruz, Helen Mirren, Saoirse Ronan and Charlize Theron. Yeoh went on to receive the Academy Award for Best Actress for her performance in Everything Everywhere All At Once, while Mulligan (Maestro), Cruz (Parallel Mothers) and Ronan (Lady Bird) were all nominated for the Academy Award for Best Actress in their respective years.

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