58-year-old woman seriously injured in Holt County after crashing into back of semi

News-Press NOW on December 17, 2025

Cameron Montemayor

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — A 58-year-old woman from Springfield, Missouri, was transported to St. Joseph with serious injuries after crashing into the back of a semi truck on Interstate 29 in Holt County.

The crash occurred around 1:25 p.m. Tuesday after a 58-year-old woman driving a 2013 Ford Escape struck the towed unit of a 2024 Freightliner tractor trailer near the 74-mile marker of southbound Interstate 29, near Oregon, Missouri, according to a crash report from the Missouri State Highway Patrol.

After striking the tractor trailer, the Ford Escape overturned and came to rest on its driver side in the driving lane of southbound I-29, facing west.

The woman was transported by Atchison-Holt EMS to Mosaic Life Care in St. Joseph. Both drivers were wearing seatbelts at the time of the crash.

The semi truck was able to make a controlled stop on the shoulder of the roadway after the collision. The driver, a 37-year-old male from Winter Haven, Florida, was unharmed.

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Annual Diablo Canyon emergency information calendars now available to the public

KEYT on December 17, 2025

Dave Alley

SAN LUIS OBISPO, Calif. (KEYT) – An annual outreach effort to help provide emergency preparedness information about Diablo Canyon Power Plant (DCPP) is now underway in San Luis Obispo County.

Each year at this time, calendars that are created in collaboration between San Luis Obispo County and DCPP operator PG&E are mailed to tens of thousands of homes throughout the county.

“It’s pushed out to the public in late November in the Emergency Planning Zone (EPZ), and it has a monthly calendar with beautiful photos from local photographers,” said Anita Konopa, San Luis Obispo County Emergency Services Coordinator. “It also has all the important information that the public needs to know about an emergency at Diablo Canyon. We really hope that those beautiful photos help encourage the public to keep that calendar, and that they read it when it comes so they understand what they need to do in an emergency at Diablo Canyon. We also hope they retain that calendar, so in the unlikely event that something does happen at Diablo Canyon, they have that reference available at their fingertips to understand what actions they need to take.”

On Tuesday, San Luis Obispo County Office of Emergency Services (OES), along with PG&E, met with members of the media as required by Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) to go safety planning efforts.

“Both county officials and officials from Diablo Canyon work closely together to make sure that we have emergency plans and response in place to ensure that should something happen at Diablo Canyon, we’re ready to respond,” said Konopa. “One of the things that we like to do is make sure that our media partners are aware of what those plans in response look like, so once a year, we invite them to discuss with them what plans we have in place and how they can help us ensure that the public is safe if there were an emergency at Diablo Canyon.”

In a statement about its emergency preparedness planning, PG&E pointed out the efforts the company takes to help ensure the safety for those who live, work and visit the Central Coast.

“At Diablo Canyon and PG&E, we have an unwavering commitment to ensure the safety and health of our coworkers and community. Through our Emergency Planning department, PG&E works with local, state, and federal agencies to implement a comprehensive emergency preparedness program with an overall objective of protecting public health and safety. These partnerships help our community to be prepared for any type of emergency, including wildfires, mudslides, and earthquakes. In Santa Barbara and San Luis Obispo counties, these efforts extend to how residents should prepare and respond to a potential emergency at Diablo Canyon Power Plant. While such an event is highly unlikely due to the facility’s robust design and numerous safeguards, it is important for local residents to have this type of preparedness information.”

PG&E also provided in its statement to News Channel 3-12 some of the key elements of its partnership and collaboration with San Luis Obispo County 

Diablo Canyon provides San Luis Obispo County with substantial funding for emergency preparedness personnel, facilities, equipment, training, and emergency planning functions. 

The early warning system sirens throughout the Emergency Planning Zone, installed as one of the requirements related to the operation of DCPP, can be used for any local emergency and are an element of a comprehensive strategy to alert community members regarding a range of potential hazards in the area, which may include wildland fires, tsunamis, floods, etc.  

Information about DCPP’s emergency preparedness efforts is communicated to the public through the widely distributed annual emergency planning calendar, visitors’ guides and hotel information, annual siren tests, and websites such as readyslo.org.  

Through drills, training, and interagency coordination, we have well-developed relationships with local hospitals, Cal Fire, and the San Luis Obispo County Sheriff’s Department. 

Should there be an emergency at DCPP, Konopa stressed community members need to look for trusted sources of information in order to help make sure that the information they’re receiving is accurate.

“We ask that the public look towards county resources,” said Konopa. “They can go to ReadySLO.org, they can visit County OES’ social media at X, at Facebook and Instagram. They can rely on local media sources that are in communication with government officials, they can look to Diablo Canyon and PG&E, so really look to those people who are providing out information, who have an understanding of what’s going on, who have made those decisions so that the information that you’re getting is accurate.”

 

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ISP urges drivers to secure cargo after wood impales SUV windshield

KIFI on December 17, 2025

Seth Ratliff

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) — With holiday travel in full swing, the Idaho State Police is urging drivers to secure their loads after a close call on Tuesday, Dec. 16.

This morning, ISP released photos on social media of an incident that took place in Idaho Falls. A large piece of wood fell from a moving vehicle and impaled the windshield of an SUV. The wood narrowly missed the two occupants inside.

“Thankfully, no one was injured — but this could have ended very differently,” ISP stated in a Facebook post. “What falls off your vehicle can become life-threatening to someone else in seconds.”

With more travelers on the road and winter weather adding to driving hazards, police are urging everyone to double-check their vehicles before departing. “This is why load securement matters. Whether you’re hauling for work or towing on the weekend, take the extra time to properly secure your load,” states the post.

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ABC-7 at 4: Keeping teens safe from 764

KVIA on December 17, 2025

Nichole Gomez

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KVIA on December 17, 2025

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Armed suspect hospitalized after deputy-involved shooting in Bonneville County

KIFI on December 17, 2025

Curtis Jackson

UPDATE:

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) — An east Idaho man has been hospitalized with life-threatening injuries after a multi-county search ended in a shootout with Bonneville County Sheriff’s deputies. The incident, which began as a physical domestic dispute and vehicle theft in Madison County, ended in a deputy-involved shooting near 95th E, leaving the suspect with life-threatening injuries.

Initial Incident and Early Morning Pursuit

The incident began late Tuesday night, December 16, when the Madison County Sheriff’s Office reported a man involved in a physical domestic dispute had stolen a vehicle. Requesting assistance from the Bonneville County Sheriff’s Office just after 3:30 am, authorities believed that the suspect was likely armed and had expressed an intent to commit “suicide by cop.”

Bonneville County Deputies had first encountered the stolen vehicle around 11:00 p.m. near S. Ammon Rd. and 49th S. At the time, the deputies were unaware of the incident in Madison County, but spotted the driver was traveling at high speeds with no headlights. As the deputies attempted to perform a traffic stop, the driver sped away, and the pursuit was called off due to safety reasons.

The search intensified at 5:30 a.m. when Madison County officials tracked the suspect to the area of 17th St. and Ammon Rd. Deputies in the area spotted the vehicle traveling northbound on Ammon Rd. The driver reportedly showed no regard for the rules of the road, driving through the center island of a roundabout at Lincoln Rd. and nearly striking several other motorists. BCSO says Deputies attempted to get behind and stop the vehicle, but lost sight of it, weaving in and out of traffic in the dark.

Moments later, an unmarked patrol unit spotted the vehicle in the City of Ucon. The driver continued to weave into oncoming traffic with no lights on.

The Deputy followed the vehicle on N. Yellowstone to County Line Rd. where the vehicle turned east, until more patrol cars could get to the area. As the vehicle approached 95th E., a deputy successfully executed a PIT maneuver, which turned the vehicle off the side of the road and into the gutter.

The Shooting and Ongoing Investigation

As his car came to a stop, BCSO says the man immediately began firing at officers. Two deputies returned fire. BCSO says whether or not the driver was struck by his own fired rounds or rounds from a deputy is under investigation.

BCSO says deputies provided immediate on-site medical aid until Idaho Falls Ambulance personnel arrived. The suspect was taken to East Idaho Regional Medical Center with life-threatening injuries. No deputies or bystanders were injured during the exchange.

In accordance with standard protocol, Bonneville County Sheriff Sam Hulse requested assistance from the East Idaho Critical Incident Team to investigate the incident. The Bingham County/Blackfoot Police Investigations team is leading the investigation with assistance from multiple area agencies.

The identities of the suspect and the deputies involved have not yet been released. Further updates will be provided as the investigation progresses.

ORIGINAL:

BONNEVILLE COUNTY, Idaho (KIFI) – Bonneville County deputies are investigating what they call “a critical incident” along North County Line Road.

A one-mile stretch between 95th East and 85th East, along the Jefferson County line, is closed while investigators process the scene.

Authorities say the area is secure and there is no threat to the public.

Drivers are asked to avoid the area and use alternate routes until the road reopens.

This is a tri-county investigation including Bonneville, Bingham, and Jefferson counties. We are told Bingham County is leading the investigation, although the incident occurred in Bonneville County.

This is a developing story and will be updated when more details are released.

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UPDATE: Obsidian Middle School in Redmond cancels classes due to no power, smoke in the building

KTVZ on December 17, 2025

KTVZ – News Team

REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Redmond School District has announced classes have been cancelled for today, December 17th.

Read the full message from the district below:

“School at Obsidian Middle School is canceled today due to an ongoing power outage in the building. The issue is related to an electrical problem. The fire department has cleared the site, and a Pacific Power crew is currently addressing the issue.

Obsidian students who are currently at M.A. Lynch Elementary may be picked up for the day. Families may pick up students at Lynch at the gym door on the south side of the building, next to the field. Staff will be on site to support students.

If you are unable to pick up your student, staff will remain available to care for students. Students will be bussed home at the normal dismissal time from Lynch. We will continue to update families on the condition of the building and whether school will be in session tomorrow.”

Original report:

According to the Redmond School District, Obsidian Middle School is operating on a 2-hour delay as the school currently has no power and smoke is present inside of the building.

A cancellation is still possible and more updates are expected to follow the announcement, according to the Redmond School District.

Read the entire message from the school district below:

“Hello, 

There is currently no power and smoke in the building at Obsidian Middle School. As a result, school will operate on a 2-hour delay today.

Students who are currently on buses will be transported to Lynch Elementary School. Families may pick up students at Lynch at the gym door on the south side of the building, next to the field. Staff will be on site to support students.

Please note that a cancellation is still possible. We will share another update as soon as more information is available.

Thank you for your understanding and support. 

This is just for Obsidian Middle School. 

Redmond School District”

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Butterflies Go High Tech in a Race to Save Their Species

KEYT on December 17, 2025

Patricia Martellotti

GOLETA, Calif. (KEYT) – For centuries, monarch butterflies have traveled thousands of miles across North America, guided by instincts that scientists are only beginning to understand.

Now, a team of researchers on California’s Central Coast is giving these fragile travelers a high-tech voice in their own survival.

At dawn on Ellwood Mesa in Goleta, biologist Charis van der Heide and her team set out under the first light of day.

Armed with long poles and fine nets, they search the eucalyptus groves for resting monarchs. “At 47 degrees, they can’t fly,” van der Heide explains. “That’s the perfect window to catch and tag them.”

Each carefully captured butterfly is gently placed into a container and brought to a small field station that doubles as a makeshift lab.

There, researchers use transmitters lighter than a grain of rice, attaching them to the butterflies with a tiny dab of eyelash glue.

The miniature trackers send real-time signals to an app called Project Monarch, which helps scientists monitor movement patterns, temperature responses, and migration behavior.

“This is groundbreaking technology,” says Melissa Fontaine, director of the Ellwood Friends Project. “For the first time, we could actually watch the monarch migration unfold across the continent.”

The work comes at a critical time.

Once numbering in the millions, monarch populations have plummeted over the past few decades due to habitat loss, pesticide use, and climate change.

For volunteers like Craig Wakamiya, a docent at the Goleta Monarch Butterfly Grove, the research represents hope. “The opportunity to do science that could help save them — it’s quite a leap,” he says.

After each butterfly is tagged, the team returns it to the branch where it was found, its transmitter now silently pulsing data into the digital air.

“I hope they share their secrets with us,” van der Heide says. “I hope they become our teachers.”

For Goleta’s scientists, it’s a moment where ancient migration meets modern innovation — and a chance to listen to what these timeless travelers have to tell us, one fragile flight at a time.

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Wind wreaks havoc in eastern Idaho; multiple power lines damaged, trucks toppled

CNN Newsource on December 17, 2025

By Logan Ramsey

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    IDAHO (eastidahonews.com) — UPDATE (2:30 p.m.): East Idaho News viewers have been alerting us to toppled semi-trucks along Interstate 15, particularly in Bannock County and the Malad Pass.

“Widespread incidents are causing traffic impacts such as downed trees, power lines, toppled semi-trucks and more,” the Idaho Transportation Department said in a news release. “Drivers should be aware that road and travel conditions are rapidly changing. This is expected to continue until the storm passes late tonight.”

UPDATE (2:25 p.m.): According to an Idaho Power representative, there are 83 active power outages across its eastern region of coverage, adding up to 3,518 customers without power. This is down from around 300 total power outages from earlier in the day.

The representative, Brad Bowlin, said that Idaho Power’s current outage map isn’t reflecting all power outages because of the high volume of weather-related outages taking place.

Bowlin confirmed that Idaho Power has received multiple reports of downed power lines.

“We have crews either on site or en route to those outages, working to restore power safely,” Bowlin said.

Bowlin said that people who come across downed power lines should stay at least 100 feet away, and call 911 to report them.

“We always work with law enforcement and other first responder agencies to remind people that especially in a wind event like this, it’s not uncommon to have downed power lines,” Bowlin said. “We do de-energize those lines as soon as we are made aware that we have lines down, but people should always just assume that any downed line is energized.”

ORIGINAL STORY (12:30 p.m.): ABERDEEN — As strong winds blow through eastern Idaho, some people are losing power, and authorities are warning the public to avoid the area west of Aberdeen.

At 11:30 a.m., the Bingham County Sheriff’s Office put out a post on Facebook, informing the public that “multiple” power lines are damaged. It’s unclear how extensive this damage is.

The Pocatello Police Department also issued a news release, saying it had also received reports of storm damage.

“We are receiving reports of fallen trees and downed power lines due to extreme weather. Please use caution when driving and when exiting your home if you are near these hazards,” the release reads. “Police and fire personnel are working to reopen roads and secure affected areas while utilities work to shut off power to impacted lines.”

The National Weather Service issued a severe thunderstorm warning on Wednesday morning, a little before 10 p.m. The warning was in effect for parts of eastern Idaho until 10:45 a.m. for “destructive 80 mph winds.”

An EastIdahoNews.com reader sent us a number of photos showing fallen power lines and irrigation equipment blown into the road. Another reader from American Falls sent in a photo showing damage to a large structure, presumably due to the storm.

Idaho Power’s outage map shows hundreds of customers without power in various places in Bannock and Bingham counties. Rocky Mountain Power’s outage map shows a number of power outages in Madison, Fremont and Butte counties.

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Second phase of traffic safety project continues on Garden of the Gods Road in Colorado Springs

KRDO on December 17, 2025

Scott Harrison

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — Traffic was reduced from three lanes to one lane in each direction overnight Tuesday as crews continued working on the last of two traffic safety projects on Garden of the Gods Road (GOGR).

Similar closures are scheduled overnight Wednesday, between 8 p.m. and 5 a.m.

In the current phase, crews are building and installing new traffic signals on the road, two blocks east of Interstate 25, at the intersections of Northpark Drive and Mark Dabling Boulevard.

The overnight work follows the daytime work that has already begun.

Todd Frisbie, the city’s head traffic engineer, said that the existing signals that hang on wires will be replaced by lights on a mast arm, such as the arms currently in place at the nearby intersection of GOGR, Austin Bluffs Parkway, and Nevada Avenue.

“They’ll allow us to operate the signals a little differently and give us some flexibility on how we operate left turns,” he explained. “We could do time-of-day, protected-only left turns. That’s a safety measure. Also, some pedestrian enhancements are going on at those two intersections.”

One such enhancement is what Frisbie calls a “re-service” function.

“You know how you can get to an intersection, and you press the crossing button, but you’re too late?” he said. “With the re-service, if there’s time still in the cycle, you can come up, push the button, and you’ll get another walk signal to help you cross.”

Last week, crews completed the project’s first phase — building three left-turn medians on GOGR, west of I-25, several blocks between the freeway and Chestnut Street.

Two of the three turn medians direct traffic to the south side of GOGR, where many popular restaurants and other businesses are located.

The goal is to reduce crashes caused by dangerous left turns across the six lanes of traffic in both directions.

Under the new traffic alignment, drivers can no longer turn left onto the road when leaving business parking lots.

That project also required temporary lane shifts and closures.

Signs are posted to prohibit U-turns, but violations are common as westbound GOGR drivers turn around to reach In-N-Out, The Juicy Seafood, and other busy restaurants in the area.

The city acquired a Colorado Department of Transportation grant of nearly $2 million to fund the improvements, which should be finished by the end of the year.

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