Jefferson City housing development receives $1.9 million in tax credits

KMIZ on December 13, 2025

Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ)

A housing development in Jefferson City has been awarded more than $1.9 million in low-income housing tax credits through the Missouri Housing Development, according to a Friday press release from the city.

The credits were awarded for the Moreau Valley housing development — located at 2135 Schotthill Woods Drive – which is a proposed 48-unit multi-family development consisting of 36 three-bedroom units and 12 two-bedroom units, the release says.

The release says eight units will be set aside for the Rape and Abuse Crisis Service.

“Moreau Valley will leverage Community Development Block Grant-Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR) funds, LIHTC, and private investment to make this project possible,” the release says.

Information from the city shows $1,130,000 from federal 9% tax credits, while $791,000 is from state 9% tax credits.

The release says Moreau Valley is expected to replace about one-third of rental units lost from the 2019 Jefferson City tornado.

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Dozens of Central Oregon kids in foster care are waiting for their advocate. Volunteer training is coming up soon

KTVZ on December 13, 2025

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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — CASA of Central Oregon said Friday it is now accepting applications for its upcoming winter volunteer training course, beginning Tuesday, Jan. 13.

Community members have until Friday, January 9 to apply for this eight-week, 40-hour program that prepares volunteers to become Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASAs) to advocate for children in foster care in Crook, Deschutes, and Jefferson counties, the organization said.

Here are the details they shared:

This winter training will be held entirely online, making it accessible to anyone in the Central Oregon region. With sessions on Tuesday evenings from 5 to 8:30, the course is designed to fit into the schedules of working adults, parents, retirees, and others looking for a meaningful way to give back.

“The new year is a time to set intentions and find ways to contribute to the community,” says Heather Dion, Executive Director of CASA of Central Oregon. “Becoming a CASA volunteer offers a powerful way to support some of our most vulnerable children during a time when they need a steady and caring adult by their side.”

Once volunteers complete the course and are sworn in by the court, the role is flexible and can be managed around work and family responsibilities.

CASA volunteers spend an average of 10 hours each month getting to know the child they serve, connecting with caregivers and providers, and offering informed recommendations to the court to support the child’s safety and well-being.

More than 70 children in Central Oregon are currently waiting for a CASA volunteer. This winter training offers a chance for community members to step forward and ensure no child navigates the foster care system without someone who is focused on their best interests.

Learn more and apply at https://casaofcentraloregon.org/volunteer

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About CASA of Central Oregon:

CASA of Central Oregon is a nonprofit organization that recruits, trains, and supports volunteers who advocate for the best interests of abused and neglected children in the court system. Established in 1992 and serving Crook, Deschutes, and Jefferson Counties, CASA of Central Oregon is committed to ensuring that every child in foster care can transition into a safe and permanent home. For more information, visit casaofcentraloregon.org.

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Columbia bus stop location of removed shelter has 600 riders each month

KMIZ on December 13, 2025

Erika McGuire

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ)

GoCOMO bus riders are sharing their concerns after the City of Columbia removed a bus shelter and trash container at a bus stop at 21 Conley Road.

The Kroenke Group, who owns the Broadway Crossings, sent a letter to the city on Sept. 19 requesting the bus shelter be removed and it was removed the following week, according to the city.

The Kroneke Group cited the bus stop having several issues including, excessive trash, excessive noise, harassment and even violence.

Columbia Police Department dispatch logs show 54 calls were made to the 2700 block of Trimble Road from Jan. 1-Sept. 19. A city of Columbia spokesman last week said the bus stop was technically located on Trimble Road. A bus stop is listed at 2701 Trimble in dispatch logs.

Of those 54 calls, two were related for trespassing, one was for vandalism and one was for harassment and 33 were listed as “check subject.”

Columbia Fire Department dispatch logs during the same period list a bus stop on Trimble Road having five calls, three of which were medical responses and two were listed as “unknown problems.”

Columbia Public Works spokesman John Ogan said the bus stop has roughly 600 riders every month and there have been several service calls at the stop compared to other shelter locations.

“Prior to its removal, the stop had generated more police responses than is typical for a shelter. These factors contributed to the property owners request or decision to withdraw consent and the shelt’er removal does not change the fact that this remains an active bus stop,” Ogan said.

According to the city, majority of bus shelters are placed on private property via an agreement with the property owner. That agreement allows the property owner to request removal of bus shelters.

“Owners have the ability to request removal of amenities, and a shelter is no different. GOCOMO would have preferred for the shelter to stay in place,” Ogan said.

Christian Tabak with the City of Columbia said in an email Monday, GoCOMO has had money in their budget to add bus shelters to existing stops but it can be difficult to find a willing property owner.

GoCOMO Transit has 228 bus stops, 29 of which have shelters, and most of those shelters are located next to private property, according to the city.

Ogan cited the several businesses that are near the stop and a rider could wait

“There are businesses there that one could, wait in if one needed to, and use the app to see how far away the bus is,” Ogan said.

ABC 17 News spoke with two GoCOMO riders who expressed frustration with the decision to remove the shelter, citing the possibility of inclement weather as a cause for concern.

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Update: Missing Rancho Mirage teen found

KESQ on December 13, 2025

Jesus Reyes

Update 12/14/25

Snyder’s mother has reported her daughter has been found and is now back home.

Original Report 12/12/25

RANCHO MIRAGE, Calif. (KESQ) – A teenager from Rancho Mirage has been missing for several days.

Sara Snyder, 13, has been missing since Monday, Dec. 8.

The Riverside County Sheriff’s Office confirmed that this is an active case.

If you have any information, call the Sheriff’s Office at 760-836-1600.

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Santa Barbara & Ventura Make GoFundMe’s “Most Generous Places” List

KEYT on December 13, 2025

Alissa Orozco

CENTRAL COAST, Calif. (KEYT) – In its Year in Help report, GoFundMe gave the Central Coast – and its generosity – a special shoutout.

The organization, GoFundMe, released its annual Year in Help report, wrapping up the year 2025 in global donations, support, and generosity.

The United States was ranked #2 amongst the most generous countries, right behind the country of Ireland. California came out on top as the most generous state in the U.S., and five California cities made the top 10 most generous places in the U.S.:

#1: Los Angeles, CA
#6: Ulster, NY

#2: Marin, CA
#7: Chittenden, VT

#3: Hampshire, MA
#8: Santa Cruz, CA

#4: Buncombe, NC
#9: Ventura, CA

#5: Kings, NY
#10: Santa Barbara, CA

Santa Barbara, Calif. was ranked #10 on the list, following the city of Ventura, Calif. coming in at #9.

According to the report, over 79 million donations were made in 2025, with one coming in every 2.5 seconds.

January 10th was the most generous day recorded. Following multiple wildfires breaking out in Los Angeles County at the beginning of the year, donors from across all 50 states and over 160 countries made donations on GoFundMe towards rebuilding efforts and aid.

About one million donors raised $265 million dollars, over 7,500 grants were delivered to serve those impacted by the fires, along with over 170 organizations.

A statement by GoFundMe reads:

“This year, our community showed that kindness knows no borders. From town to town and across oceans, people came together to give and get help, creating a global network of support. This is the story of how generosity traveled across the world in 2025, connecting us all.”

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Savannah High incident briefly involves weapon, no injuries reported 

News-Press NOW on December 13, 2025

Prajukta Ghosh

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (KQTV) — The Savannah R-III School District is speaking out after a concerning incident that happened in the Savannah High School parking lot Thursday afternoon. 

According to the district, two students were involved in a verbal altercation shortly after dismissal.

During the exchange, a third individual—who was not described as part of the original argument—briefly displayed a weapon before leaving the area. 

School administrators were alerted immediately, which prompted a quick response from local law enforcement.  

Officials said the incident was brief, no injuries were reported and there was never an active threat on campus. 

The situation remains under investigation by local authorities in coordination with district officials. 

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ABC-7 at 4: TX Dot Projects and closures

KVIA on December 13, 2025

Nichole Gomez

El Paso, TX (KVIA-TV)-The holidays are around the corner, but that’s not stopping new construction projects from starting. In today’s TX-Dot talks Lauren Macias-Cervantes explains what new projects are starting and which ones are wrapping up.

I-10 Widening West

Emergency Ramp Closure

Saturday, December 13

4 a.m. to 12pm Noon

I-10 Westbound Exit Ramp 10 (Mesa) closed

Detour: Traffic to use the exiting westbound Mesa exit ramp before the Mesa bridge.

Crews will be placing concrete for detention pond.

Monday, December 15 through Friday, December 19

9 a.m. to 4 p.m. (as needed)

North- and South Desert between Vinton and Thorn alternate lane closures

Crews will be working on electrical and miscellaneous construction work.

Monday, December 15 through Friday, December 19

9 a.m. to 4 p.m. (as needed)

I-10 east- and westbound between Los Mochis and Artcraft left lane closed

Crews will be power washing and painting median barrier on I-10.

Continuous Closure Until further notice 24/7

Monday, June 9, 2025, through end of December 2025

South Desert between Transmountain and Isela Rubalcava reduced to one lane

Transmountain West-to-East turnaround closed

Detour: Traffic through intersection at Transmountain.

Crews will be working on new roadway reconfiguration for South Desert.

I-10 Widening West 2

Monday, December 15 through Saturday, December 20

9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

I-10 east- and westbound between Anthony and Nashua alternate lane closures

North and South Desert between Anthony and Nashua alternate lane closures

Crews will be placing concrete and haul trucks delivering material.

Monday, December 8 through Saturday, December 13

9 p.m. to 6 a.m. (Nightly)

I-10 east- and westbound between Anthony and Nashua left lane closed

Crews will be conducting concrete placement for new pavement surface.

Continuous Closure Through Spring 2026

Valley Chile Road Turnaround closed

Detour: Southbound traffic will continue on South Desert Boulevard to Vinton Road, make a left on Vinton Road, and make another left onto North Desert Boulevard. Northbound traffic will continue on North Desert Boulevard to Antonio Street, make a left on Antonio Street, and make another left onto South Desert Boulevard.

South Desert between Valley Chile and Vinton Steel left lane closed

Crews will be constructing retaining walls and widening the bridge at Valley Chile.

Artcraft

Monday, December 15 through Friday, December 19

9 a.m. to 4 p.m. (as needed)

SH-178 (Artcraft) east- and westbound between New Mexico State Line and Doniphan alternate lane closures

Crews will be working on illumination and wall installations.

South Desert between Clarkston and Blue Sky alternate lane closures

North Desert between Helen of Troy and Northern Pass alternate lane closures

Crews will be loading and unloading material and equipment.

Monday, December 15

9 p.m. to 6 a.m. (Night)

Upper Valley Road between Artcraft and Wind River closed

Crews will be working on shift 1-lane traffic each way configuration to east lanes to continue new 8” sewer force main.

Borderland Expressway Phase 2

Monday, December 15 through Saturday, December 20

7 a.m. to 5 p.m.

US-54 east- and westbound between Mesquite Hills and McCombs alternate lane closures

Mesquite Hills reduced to one lane between US-54 and Red Man. Flaggers will be on-site directing traffic as needed for haul trucks crossing Mesquite Hills.

Crews will be transporting earth embankment into the project.

Culvert/Bridge Replacement

Monday, December 15

Starting at 9 a.m.

Continuous Closure Until Further Notice 24/7

Concepcion between Alameda and Paisano east- and westbound closed

Alps Drive between Marie Tobin Drive and Raymond Telles Drive closed

Detour: Please follow and proceed with detours in the area.

Crews will be working on culvert and bridge rehabilitation.

Guardrail Repair

Monday, December 15

9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

US-54 northbound between Ellerthorpe and Fred Wilson right lane and connecting ramp to SS-601 closed

Tuesday, December 16

9 a.m.to 4 p.m.

US-54 northbound between Mesquite Hills and McCombs left lane closed

Wednesday, December 17

9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Gateway South between Fred Wilson and Fort Bliss entrance closed

Thursday, December 18

9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

I-10 westbound between Resler and Mesa right lane closed

Loop 375 eastbound between Resler and Plexxar left lane closed

Friday, December 19

9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Loop 375 eastbound between Main Gap and Border Patrol Museum left lane closed

Crews will be working on guardrail.

Bridge Preventative Maintenance

Monday, December 15 through Wednesday, December 17

9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Gateway East between Geronimo and Buffalo Soldier left lane closed

Thursday, December 18 and Friday, December 19

9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

I-10 eastbound between Sunland Park and Mesa Park alternate lane closures

Crews will be working on bridge maintenance.

Maintenance

Monday, December 15 through Friday, December 19

9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

US-54 South Exit 20 closed

I-10 East Exit 23B closed

Reynolds entrance ramp to I-10 East and right lane closed

Crews will be working on bridge.

I-10 eastbound between Buena Vista and Mesa Park right lane closed

Crews will be working on guardrail.

I-10 West to US-54 North (Ramp A) closed

Gateway East between Copia entrance and Raynolds closed

Uva Place, Marr Street, and Redford closed

I-10 East at Raynolds exit closed

Crews will be working on bridge.

US-54 CD lanes between Trowbridge and Altura right lane closed

Crews will be working on rip rap.

Purple Heart 375 Widening Project

Monday, December 1 to Wednesday, December 31

Daily, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Purple Heart Highway (Loop 375) north- and southbound alternate lane closures between Montana Avenue and Spur 601

Crews will be paving, boring and doing general construction.

Continuous closure until further notice

Purple Heart Highway north- and southbound shoulder closures from Montana Avenue to Spur 601

Crews will be widening main lanes and constructing north- and southbound frontage road.

Bridge Maintenance Project

Monday, December 15 to Friday, December 19

Daily, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Gateway east- and westbound turnaround closures

Yarbrough underpass north- and southbound alternating lane closures

Crews will be doing structural work on bridge.

Loop 375 Widening Project

Sunday, December 14 to Thursday, December 18

Nightly, 9 p.m. to 5 a.m.

Loop 375 main lanes closure southbound between North Loop Drive and Zaragoza Road (Port of Entry)

Loop 375 main lanes closure northbound between North Loop Drive and Padres Exit Ramp

Crews will be working on ride quality operations, profiling, and grinding roadway.

Monday, December 15 to Saturday, December 19

Daily, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Americas Avenue (frontage road) south-and northbound alternating lane closures between North Loop Drive and Zaragoza Road (Port of Entry)

Loop 375 main lanes south- and northbound alternating lane closures between North Loop Drive and Padres Exit Ramp.

Crews will be working on installing miscellaneous items and clean-up.

I-10 Landscape & Aesthetic Project

Monday, December 15 to Friday, December 19

Daily, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

I-10 westbound right shoulder closure between Lee Trevino Drive and Zaragoza Road

Gateway West Boulevard at Lee Trevino Drive left turnaround lane closure.

Gateway East Boulevard at Zaragoza Road left lane and turnaround closure

Gateway West Boulevard at Zaragoza Road left lane and turnaround closure

Crews will be landscaping and doing metal work.

Horizon/Darrington Reconstruction Project

Wednesday, December 17 to Thursday, December 18

10 p.m. to 6 a.m.

Horizon Boulevard eastbound right lane and shoulder closure between Darrington Road and Walmart driveway (near Taco Bell and Peter Piper)

Crews will be working on south pond.

Continuous closure starting Monday, December 15 at 5 a.m. and ending Friday, December 19 at 4 p.m.

Town Center Drive westbound right lane closure between Mar Vista Place to Sky Vista Place

Crews will be working on south pond.

Continuous closure until December 2025

Pete La Rue Circle will follow detour entrance and exit at Roslyn Drive

Crews will be working on storm culverts, final subgrade, pavement operations and milling.

Crews will be doing shoulder work.

Montana Widening Project

Continuous closure until Friday, December 26, 2025

Montana Avenue eastbound frontage road reduced to one lane from Lee Boulevard to Tierra Este Road

Montana Avenue and Joe Battle Boulevard intersection, northbound and southbound of Joe Battle through lanes closed.

Montana Avenue westbound frontage road reduced to two lanes from Tierra Este Road to Joe Battle Boulevard

Crews will be working on building underpass.

Closure Links:

West Area Project Closures

I-10 Widening West Closures

East Area Project Closures 

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Wyden, Senate colleagues demand answers from Forest Service after sharp drop in wildfire fuel reduction work

KTVZ on December 13, 2025

KTVZ

WASHINGTON (KTVZ) — Senator Ron Wyden, D-Ore., said Friday he and Senate colleagues are demanding information from the Trump administration about how many hazardous fuels projects that have completed environmental reviews under the National Environmental Policy Act have not yet been implemented – commonly referred to as “shelf stock.”

“Recent reports indicate that the U.S. Forest Service’s work to reduce hazardous fuels across the national forest system in Fiscal Year 2025 was down nearly 40% from its previous four-year average,”  the lawmakers said in a letter to U.S. Forest Service Chief Tom Schultz.

“In a letter to Congress on August 6, 2025, you attributed your constrained ‘capacity to treat additional acres’ in part to ‘significant resource and personnel’ needs elsewhere at the agency,” they wrote.

“Given these issues, and the Trump administration’s reduction of nearly 5,000 USFS staff, we are concerned that the decline in hazardous fuels projects stems from insufficient staffing needed to implement already-approved projects, including for mechanical thinning and prescribed fire.”

The lawmakers said the Trump administration has failed to complete hazardous fuels reduction projects at the same pace and scale as in prior years or at the rate needed in their communities.

“As you know, the best measures to protect lives and property from wildfire is preparedness – reducing fire risks before a conflagration ignites,” the lawmakers concluded.

The letter was led by Senator Michael Bennet, D-Colo. In addition to Wyden, the letter was signed by U.S. Senator Adam Schiff, D-Calif.

The text of the letter is here.

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Teens accused of attacking man with intellectual disability, trying to start his curtains on fire

KESQ on December 13, 2025

Jesus Reyes

TWENTYNINE PALMS, Calif. (KESQ) – Three teenagers were arrested after allegedly attacking a man with an intellectual disability and attempting to start a fire at his home in Twentynine Palms earlier this week.

The incident was first reported Wednesday at around 9 p.m.

According to the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department, deputies were called to the 6400 block of East Court Way after the mother of a 15-year-old reported that her child had been assaulted by a neighbor.

Deputies arrived on scene and say they contacted three teens, one of whom claimed to have been assaulted.

During the initial investigation, deputies said they determined the teen’s account was fabricated to conceal the true nature of the incident.

As the investigation progressed, deputies said they discovered a social media reel capturing the actual assault.

Authorities said the video depicted two girls and a boy, violently attacking a man with an intellectual disability. The suspects forced entry into the victim’s apartment and assaulted him. During the attack, one of the girls armed herself with a large kitchen knife and repeatedly slashed at the victim’s arms and head. Throughout the assault, the victim plead for his life.

Before fleeing the apartment, one suspect reportedly attempted to ignite curtains inside the residence in an effort to start a fire.

Due to a collaborative investigative effort, all suspects were immediately identified. 

Deputies obtained and executed search warrants for both the victim’s and suspects’ residences, and located evidence related to the violent assault. Deputies also recovered the knife used in the attack.  

One of the female juveniles initially reported sustaining lacerations as a result of being assaulted; however, the investigation reportedly revealed her injuries were caused when she punched through the victim’s glass window. Both the victim and the injured suspect received medical treatment.

The suspects were booked into the San Bernardino County Juvenile Detention Center and faces multiple charges, including assault with a deadly weapon causing great bodily injury, burglary, and criminal threats. Authorities said additional charges will be determined by the San Bernardino County District Attorney’s Office.

Anyone with information regarding this incident is urged to contact the Morongo Basin Station at (760) 366-4175.  Callers wishing to remain anonymous may contact the We-Tip Hotline at 1-800-78-CRIME (27463) or submit information online at www.wetip.com.

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ABC-7 at 4: Sun City Soul Music festival

KVIA on December 13, 2025

Nichole Gomez

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