Police: Man arrested after firing shot in Boonville

KMIZ on November 24, 2025

Ryan Shiner

BOONVILLE, Mo. (KMIZ)

A man was arrested Monday after he fired a shot near the intersection of 6th and Locust streets in Boonville, according to a social media post from the Boonville Police Department.

Police wrote that they were called at 11:24 a.m. after the man fired a shot after having an argument with a woman outside of her vehicle.

The man then allegedly ran away and eventually detained him in the 700 block of 7th Street, the post says. Police wrote the man was found with a gun.

The man’s name was not immediately released by law enforcement.

Police say this was an isolated incident and there’s no threat to the public.

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Missouri AG launches investigation into state kratom distributors

KMIZ on November 24, 2025

Olivia Hayes

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ)

Missouri Attorney General Catherine Hanaway has started a statewide investigation into numerous kratom manufacturers and distributors operating in Missouri.

In a news release, Hanaway said the investigation follows reports that kratom consumers may be exposed to unapproved and unsafe opioid-like drugs that have been marketed with deceptive methods.

“We are deeply concerned that Missourians are being sold drug-like substances under the guise of harmless supplements, with no FDA approval, no safety testing, and in some cases no meaningful disclosure of what these products actually contain,” Hanaway said in the release. “Companies that mislead consumers or place them at risk will be held accountable.”

Kratom is derived from the leaves of the mitragyna speciosa plant and is often marketed as a “natural supplement.” However, kratom products vary widely in their potency and purity, with many containing levels of 7-hydroxymitragynine far exceeding what occurs naturally in the plant, officials say.

Reported side effects include death (with some cases in Missouri), dependency, seizures, heart complications, liver toxicity and other serious medical harms. 

The Attorney General’s Office has issued six civil investigative demands to companies believed to be manufacturing, distributing or selling kratom products unlawfully.

The demands are being served on MNG 2005 Inc., doing business as CBD Kratom; The Green Dragon LLC, also known as The Green Dragon CBD; Emporium Inc., doing business as Emporium Smoke Shop; and Moonlight Smoke Shop LLC. CBD American Shaman LLC and Shaman Botanicals LLC were also listed for selling high-potency 7-OH kratom products.

Federal authorities seized thousands of bottles, shots, tablets and packets containing 7-hydroxymitragynine, or 7-OH, from CBD American Shaman, the Kansas City Star reported.

The civil investigative demands require each company to disclose detailed information about how its products are manufactured, labeled and marketed. They also have to list all ingredients used, any representations regarding safety, health effects, and “safe” dosage levels. Communications with consumers about adverse effects and any materials showing whether the company sold unapproved new drugs in violation of federal or state law will need to be included as well.

The attorney general is also seeking information to determine whether these businesses failed to disclose the presence of psychoactive substances such as 7-hydroxymitragynine.

Missourians who believe they were misled or harmed by kratom products are encouraged to file a complaint. The AG’s office tells ABC 17 News it expects to start receiving responses to the investigative demands around Dec. 19.

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Owners of dilapidated Sedalia building files appeal, seeks to prevent demolition

KMIZ on November 24, 2025

Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ)

The owners of a damaged building in downtown Sedalia have filed a lawsuit to prevent its demolition.

Dana Melton and Travis Dixon, according to court filings dated Sunday, have petitioned for an appeal of the Sedalia Board of Appeals ruling from last month saying 207 and 209 West Main St. would be torn down within 60 days unless the owners filed an appeal.

The city is looking to preserve other buildings that could be damaged in if those two were to collapse. A judge ruled in July that the city had the authority to demolish a building within city limits.

A building official had determined earlier this year that the location needed to be demolished to “protect the public,” court documents in previous reporting say. The official claimed the owners had been notified in November 2024 that the roof of the building needed repairs, but failed to do anything about it, previous reporting shows.

Melton and Dixon claimed in their appeal the city and board “each failed to state sufficient facts justifying demolition.”

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“Brazilian Day” Leaves Santa Barbara Bursting with Energy

KEYT on November 24, 2025

Alissa Orozco

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) – The Brazilian Cultural Arts Center’s Brazilian Day left the whole of downtown Santa Barbara and the community bursting with feelings of culture and spirit.

Music, dance, vendors, and just about everything green and gold filled Casa de la Guerra and De La Guerra Plaza this past weekend for an afternoon of cultural celebration.

Starting at 10:00am, the local Brazilian community invited everyone to dance their hearts out to the sounds of samba and choro, and enjoy performances from the center’s dancers and other local Brazilian groups. The main stage in De La Guerra Plaza also hosted various performers from different cultures and dance lessons – with help from DJ Darla Bea.

Passistas and performers from Samba Loca led the festival on a small parade down State Street – making the spirit of Brazil known with vibrations of the drums.

A special VIP section held just across the street at Casa de la Guerra made the perfect dance floor to continue dancing until the sunset! There the festival included a beer garden, kids fun zone, and Churrascaria (Brazilian barbecue). The entire venue radiated with energy, as attendees finished off the evening with great food, great music, and great people.

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Two men arrested after fleeing from traffic stop, crashing in Idaho Falls yard

KIFI on November 24, 2025

Seth Ratliff

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) — Two men are now in custody after crashing into an Idaho Falls neighborhood while fleeing a traffic stop early Monday morning, November 24, 2025.

The incident began around 12:30 a.m. when a Bonneville County Sheriff’s Deputy spotted two vehicles street racing near the intersection of 25th E. and 1st St.

When the Deputy attempted to initiate a traffic stop, one of the vehicles immediately turned onto Mesa St. and sped away. The Deputy followed the vehicle down the dead-end street, where they found the vehicle had lost control and crashed into a tree in the front yard of a home.

As more Deputies arrived on the scene, they found and detained the two men as they attempting to exit the wrecked vehicle. The driver was identified as 18-year-old Augustine Perez Jr., who was placed under arrest for Felony Eluding a Peace Officer. The passenger was identified as 20-year-old Terrin Malik Hopwood, who police discovered was in possession of several THC Vapes.

In the subsequent investigation, Deputies found an AR-15 rifle inside the vehicle and determined that Hopwood had allegedly tossed a 9mm handgun into the front yard of the home just moments before the Deputy pulled up. Deputies also found several THC vape devices underneath the vehicle.

Both Perez and Hopwood were transported to a local hospital for medical clearance due to minor injuries from the crash. They were then booked into the Bonneville County Jail. During the booking process at the jail, Perez was officially booked on a Felony Charge of Eluding, and Hopwood was booked for Misdemeanor Possession of Marijuana.

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Wildlights return to ring in the holidays at the Living Desert

KESQ on November 24, 2025

Tauli Anderson

It’s that time of year again, the Living Desert is kicking off one of its most beloved holiday traditions.

Wildlights returns this week, and we’re giving you a first look at the dazzling displays.

The zoo will be transformed into a shimmering winter wonderland with millions of brilliant lights, illuminated photo ops, and a meet-and-greet with Santa Claus himself.   

Expect festive holiday music and entertainment, seasonal treats, and a chance to visit some of the zoo’s animals as well.

“In addition to all of the favorites that everyone loves to see every single year, like our tunnel of lights and our 30-foot-tall Christmas tree, we have some new fun surprises for people. One of it, which is right behind me, we have this lovely santa’s train. So this is. One of many new exhibits that you’re gonna see,” said Jenny Lynn Robinson, the Living Desert’s senior marketing manager.

The event is open from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. on select nights. Click here for tickers and more information.

 

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Cal Poly’s Study Abroad Program Ranked Top In The Nation For Fourth Time

KEYT on November 24, 2025

Jarrod Zinn

SAN LUIS OBISPO, Calif. (KEYT) – Cal Poly is entering the winter season on a few bright notes.

The Campus Health and Wellbeing department has launched new medical vending machines containing basic over-the-counter pharmaceutical supplies.

A senior project expo on Friday featured the prototype of a portable carbon monoxide sensor, created in honor of late graduate Johnny Heathco.

And the university’s Study Abroad program is ranked first in the nation for the fourth year, according to the Institute Of International Education.

Students are taking their learn-by-doing motto global.

“This is the third consecutive year and fourth overall that we’ve ranked number one in the nation among master’s level institutions,” says Cari Vanderkar, Cal Poly’s Assistant Vice Provost for International Programs. “For the number of students we’ve sent on study abroad. We’re really pleased to offer a variety of programs from short term length, from even just, you know, 7 to 10 days, or up to a semester or academic year.”

Officials say studying abroad has a profound effect on students.

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Graduates reflect on Buchanan County EMS Paramedic program

News-Press NOW on November 24, 2025

News-Press NOW

By: Alexis Kuhnert

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (KQTV) — Eight individuals graduated from the 11-month Buchanan County Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Paramedic program Monday morning.

The program has been around for three years.

One instructor, Joseph Pike, said the program starts off with about five weeks of studying anatomy and physiology, which is a requirement for paramedics. 

Afterwards, students gain experience through being part of simulations for instruction.

One graduate, Jordan Pearson, first took an interest in EMS in high school.

“I did my EMT program through Hillyard my senior year, and then this program. I waited about a year and a half before I came to do this,” Pearson said.

Now that Pearson has graduated, he said he’s in shock and other graduates said they feel the same way.

The next step is to take the National Registry of Emergency Technicians (NREMT).

“After we pass that, they test for minimum competency to make sure we can operate as a safe provider,” Pearson said. “After we pass that, and we’ll come get our state licensure level and we’ll be able to operate as paramedics.”

Julie Mason, another graduate, started as an EMT before the program and worked in the field for two years.

As Mason watched the medics she worked with, it inspired her to follow a path to this program.

“I wouldn’t have traded it for anything,” Mason said. “This has truly been the best experience that I could have went through. It’s accelerated, it’s intense, but it’s home.”

Pike said there’s a need for paramedics now more than ever.

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Man in critical condition after Cathedral City shooting, suspect in custody

KESQ on November 24, 2025

Jesus Reyes

CATHEDRAL CITY, Calif. (KESQ) – A 46-year-old man was arrested after a shooting Sunday night in Cathedral City that left a person in critical condition.

The shooting was reported at around 8:40 p.m. on the 35300 block of Corregidor Drive.

Police said a 54-year-old man was found with a gunshot wound.

Officers said they learned the shooting stemmed from a verbal argument. The suspect retrieved a firearm from a vehicle at the scene and fired one round, striking the other man in the stomach.

The suspect fled the scene before officers arrived.

The victim was rushed to the hospital. Police said he was in critical but stable condition with surgeries pending.

Through their investigation, the Cathedral City Police Investigation Bureau located a possible location for the suspect. Cathedral City Police Detectives, along with the Riverside Gang Impact Team (GIT), conducted surveillance in the area of South Palm Desert.  A few hours later, GIT located the suspect in the area, and he was taken into custody and later booked into the John J. Benoit Detention Center.   

If you have information related to this incident or believe you may have information, please contact the Cathedral City Police at (760) 770-0300 / Detective Juan Ramirez at (760) 770-0330; or via the Cathedral City Police Department website at: cathedralcitypolice.com; or email tips@cathedralcity.gov.

You can also report information anonymously through Coachella Valley Crime Stoppers, by calling (760) 341-STOP; or through the WeTip hotline at: 1-(800)-78-CRIME or WWW.WETIP.com . Some tip information may qualify for a cash reward.

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Popular drive-through Christmas light show postponed this year by Santa Maria Elks

KEYT on November 24, 2025

Dave Alley

SANTA MARIA, Calif. (KEYT) – Santa Maria Elks Recreation has announced its popular annual “Christmas in the Country” drive-through light show will not take place this year.

Elks Recreation, the local non-profit organization that operates the Santa Maria Elks Event Center, Santa Maria Elks Rodeo and Parade, as well as Christmas in the Country, indicated the sheer volume of community-related events held at the Event Center in 2025 was a key factor in the decision to postpone this year’s event.

“This year, to fulfill those commitments, we had events all the way through November 3rd, but because some events got pushed, we just didn’t have enough time to prep the way that we needed to,” said Johnna McGuire, Elks Recreation Media Director.

McGuire added recent wet weather also played an important role in this year’s cancellation.

“We had back-to-back rain that we needed and loved, but obviously it really hampered our efforts to prep the grounds and get them ready for Christmas in the Country,” said McGuire. “It was a hard decision, but it was really just one that we just felt that if we couldn’t do it to the best that it’s been, we didn’t want to. We would never want to disappoint people.”

Created during the COVID-19 pandemic, Christmas in the Country quickly turned into a favorite holiday tradition for families in the Santa Maria Valley and surrounding communities.

“It’s just so wonderful that the community has been able to create something like this,” said Kim Parsons, United Rentals Branch Manager, who has participated in all of the previous years. “You have families that come out with their kids. They’re dressed up in their pajamas. They have their hot cocoa. They’re just looking forward to going through this. Usually, it takes about 45 minutes to drive through the event and you get to see so many just awesome setups.”

Held on the 107-acre Elks Event Center property, the home site of the Santa Maria Elks Rodeo, Christmas in the Country features dozens of lighted displays created individually by local businesses, clubs, schools, organizations, families, and other groups.

“Everybody has their own different scene,” said Parsons. “We have a manger with live animals that are here. You are able to see so many different lights, and so many different scenes out here. You have Elsa (From Frozen), you have the Polar Express out here. You have a scene that has the Abominable Snowman. You get to see so many awesome setups that the community does.”

Similar to the Elks Rodeo held in late-May/early June, all of the proceeds generated through the sale of tickets benefits the community, helping provide funding to different programs, activities and projects, especially for the youth in the Santa Maria Valley.

With this year’s event now postponed, McGuire assured the public Elks Recreation is planning to hold Christmas in the Country back next year.

 “We do look forward to having Christmas in the Country back bigger and better than ever in 2026,” said McGuire. “We just always have more businesses and organizations wanting to participate and be a part of it, so we are very excited that 2026 will be great, and we just invite everybody to to hold on, and we’re going to see you all next year!”

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