Timothée Chalamet to receive Spotlight Actor of the Year Award at Palm Springs Film Festival

KESQ on December 11, 2025

Jesus Reyes

PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – Timothée Chalamet will be honored at the Palm Springs International Film Awards next month.

Chalamet will receive the Spotlight Actor of the Year Award for his performance in Marty Supreme.

The Film Awards will take place on January 3, 2026, at the Palm Springs Convention Center, with the festival running January 2-12, 2026. The event will be presented by Kering and sponsored by Entertainment Tonight. 

We’ll be live from the awards gala red carpet on Jan. 3, coverage starts at 5 p.m. on CBS Local 2.

“In Marty Supreme, Timothée Chalamet delivers a performance which marks a true milestone in his career,” said Festival Chairman Nachhattar Singh Chandi. “Within a dynamic struggle for glory, Chalamet’s portrayal of Marty Mauser transforms this narrative into a deeply human story of ambition and longing. This is one of his finest roles to date—and one of the best standout performances of the year, sure to be celebrated throughout the awards season. We are honored to present Timothée Chalamet with the Spotlight Actor of the Year Award, recognizing a remarkable artist at the height of his craft.” 

Chalamet stars in Marty Supreme, a bold, kinetic portrait of a fast-talking New York City dreamer, hellbent on turning an overlooked sport into his personal springboard to glory. The ensemble cast includes Gwyneth Paltrow, Tyler Okonma (Tyler, the Creator in his feature-film debut), Kevin O’Leary, Abel Ferrara, Fran Drescher, Emory Cohen and a breakout turn by Odessa A’zion.

The A24 film is directed by Josh Safdie, who co-wrote it with his longtime collaborator Ronald Bronstein. The film was included on AFI’s and the National Board of Review’s Top 10 Movies of 2025. He has received a Golden Globe nomination for Best Actor in a Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy and a Critics Choice Award nomination for Best Actor. 

Two-time Academy Award nominee and five-time Golden Globe Award nominee Timothée Chalamet has collaborated with esteemed filmmakers Luca Guadagnino, Greta Gerwig, Denis Villeneuve, Adam McKay, Wes Anderson, Martin Scorsese and Christopher Nolan. Chalamet was the youngest “Best Actor” Oscar nominee since 1939 for his breakout role in Call Me by Your Name. He has starred in six “Best Picture” Oscar nominees: Call Me By Your Name, Lady Bird, Little Women, Dune, Don’t Look Up and A Complete Unknown, for which he also received his second Best Actor Oscar nomination and received a Best Actor SAG Award. Additional credits include Dune: Part Two, Wonka, Bones and All, The French Dispatch, Beautiful Boy, The King and Interstellar. His next project is Paramount’s High Side, directed by James Mangold. Behind the camera, Chalamet served as a producer on Bones and All, A Complete Unknown and Marty Supreme.  

Chalamet joins this year’s previously announced honorees Michael B. Jordan (Icon Award), Leonardo DiCaprio (Desert Palm Achievement Award, Actor), Ethan Hawke (Career Achievement Award), Kate Hudson (Icon Award), Adam Sandler (Chairman’s Award), Amanda Seyfried (Desert Palm Achievement Award, Actress), Rose Byrne (Breakthrough Performance Award) Frankenstein director Guillermo del Toro and actors Oscar Isaac, Jacob Elordi and Mia Goth (Visionary Award), Hamnet director Chloé Zhao as well as actors Jessie Buckley and Paul Mescal (Vanguard Award) and Sentimental Value cast members Renate Reinsve, Stellan Skarsgård, Inga Ibsdotter Lilleaas, and Elle Fanning (International Star Award). 

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Power outage leaves 1,000+ customers without power along Clearwater Ave. area in Kennewick

CNN Newsource on December 11, 2025

By Erin Wencl and Austin Reed

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    KENNEWICK, Washington (KAPP) — More than 1,000 customers are without power in the some neighborhoods along Clearwater Avenue in Kennewick.

Some businesses in the area of Clearwater and Edison Street had no power, while others had full power.

The Kennewick Fire Department and crews with Benton PUD are set up in the area, checking to find out what’s happened and how to get it fixed.

High wind gusts have caused several electrical emergencies for PUD workers and fire crews throughout the region.

Workers say they hope to have power restored soon and will update us with new information as soon as it is available.

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U of I killer, Bryan Kohberger, reportedly threatening self-harm in bid to force prison transfer

KIFI on December 11, 2025

Seth Ratliff

NAMPA, Idaho (KIFI) — Confessed killer and inmate Bryan Kohberger is reportedly considering desperate measures to force the Idaho Department of Corrections to move him from his current prison block. According to a report by the Daily Mail, the former University of Washington student is threatening self-harm if the IDOC does not move him out of J-block in the Idaho Maximum Security Institution in Kuna.

In July, Kohberger was sentenced to four consecutive life sentences for the murders of University of Idaho students Madison Mogen, Kaylee Goncalves, Xana Kernodle, and Ethan Chapin. After pleading guilty to the murders, he was transferred to the Idaho Maximum Security Institution in Kuna.

Past Allegations of Harassment and Transfer Requests

Kohberger has submitted several requests to be moved from J-Block, alleging harassment from the other inmates. The 31-year-old made his first request to be moved only one day after arriving in the facility.

In each case, the former PHD student and confessed killer gained little sympathy from the online and professional community. In an interview with Fox News Digital, former prison pastor Keith Roverea told the outlet that Kohberger is only making the situation much worse by complaining.

RELATED: Taunted in Prison? Confessed killer Bryan Kohberger requests transfer, alleging sexual harassment

Former Detective Weighs In

In interviews with the Daily Mail and Court TV, Chris McDonough, a retired homicide detective and Cold Case Foundation director, told the outlets that Kohberger is resorting to new tactics to be moved after his complaints to the IDOC failed.

“The question is, is he using a threat about harming himself as leverage to get out of J-Block? Or does he really feel he’s going to harm himself? He’s not saying ‘I’m going to kill myself,’ it’s ‘I’m going to harm myself,’” McDonough told the outlet.

Local News 8 has reached out to the IDOC regarding its policy and response when an inmate makes threats of self-harm, and will update this article as we receive a response.

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Scholarship opportunity available to Eagle Scouts

News-Press NOW on December 11, 2025

Danielle Bailey

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The American Legion Department of Missouri BSA Committee announced the Eagle Scout of The Year program to award scholarships is now underway.

The program will grant a $10,000 scholarship to one national winner and $2,500 scholarships to three other Scouts. The winner from Missouri will receive a $750 scholarship.

Prospective nominees must be an active membership of Scouting America unit that is chartered to an American Legion post, American Legion Auxiliary unit or Sons of the American Legion squadron; or a registered active member of any chartered Scouting America unit and have a parent or grandparent possessing up-to-date membership in the American Legion, Sons of The American Legion or American Legion Auxiliary. In the case of a recently deceased member, the membership for the year immediately prior to the current year may be used.

Applicant must meet the following qualifications:

Received Eagle Scout Award

Received a Scouts BSA or Venturer Religious Emblem

Demonstrated practical citizenship in church, school, Scouting and community

Turned 15 and will be enrolled in high school at the time of selection

Applied through the Department (state) in which their Scout unit is chartered

Have current documentation of Scouting America membership

Applications can be received from local Scouting America Councils or American Legion Posts. Forms must be submitted no later than March 1, 2026, to The American Legion Department of Missouri, BSA Committee, P.O. Box 179, Jefferson City, MO 65109.

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Family of skateboarder killed in crash speaks out, urging caution on road

KESQ on December 11, 2025

Athena Jreij

UNINCORPORATED RIVERSIDE COUNTY, Calif. (KESQ) – The family of 20-year-old Juan Mejia is sharing his memory after he was killed in a crash while riding his skateboard in unincorporated Riverside County.

Mejia was riding on Mountain View and Dillon Road when he was hit by a car the night of December 5th. California Highway Patrol says the driver decided to ‘unsafely’ pass a slower-moving vehicle over the solid double yellow lines and struck Mejia.  

News Channel 3 spoke exclusively with Mejia’s sister, Jacquelyn, who set up a memorial at the scene of the crash.

“He was always giving out candy. His favorite chips are right there. This is his favorite type of beer,” she said of the memorial adorned with pieces from his life, including the skateboard he died while riding.

His sister says Mejia loved watching cartoons, playing video games, and was beloved among community members as he rode across Desert Hot Springs.

“He was always on his skateboard riding around DHS. You know, I’m pretty sure, like, literally the whole city knows him because he was always on his skateboard,” Jacquelyn said.

Now, as the family works to process the news of his death, they say drivers and pedestrians in the area need to move forward with caution.

“I wouldn’t say this is the safest road to be walking by. It needs some light. It’s very dark here at night,” she said.

The family claims deaths on Mountain View Road are all too common with low visibility and narrow lanes.

News Channel 3 has covered several crashes in the area, including a motorcycle accident earlier this week. We reached out to CHP for more information on the total number of incidents in recent years but have yet to hear back.

Now, Jacquelyn hopes others will learn their lesson before more lives are lost.

“My aunt was just driving, you know, we’re coming from church, and they crossed her on a double yellow on this road. I’m like dude there’s just an accident not even a mile away from here,” she said.

If you’d like to support Mejia’s family as they work to cover funeral expenses, visit: https://www.gofundme.com/f/in-memory-of-juan-mejia

The family is hosting a food fundraiser at the Casa Del Sol Mobile Home Park Saturday December 20th at 4 p.m. to also support the funeral expenses.

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Records fall, but not snow: Warm weeks stall start of Central Oregon’s ski season; feds declare ‘snow drought’

KTVZ on December 11, 2025

Claire Elmer

(Update: Comments by Shannon Brady, Mt. Bachelor; ‘snow drought’ declared)

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Record-high temperatures are keeping Mt. Bachelor from opening as planned, leaving the slopes bare well into December and raising questions about what the delay means for Central Oregon’s winter tourism.

In mid-December, Mt. Bachelor is typically buzzing with skiers and snowboarders from across the country. But this year, warm days and little snow in the Cascades have put the season on pause.

“We are seeing temperatures about 20 degrees above where we should be for this time of year,” said KTVZ Meteorologist Shannon Brady. “We’re seeing some records broken across the region, many of which have been held for over 100 years.”

In fact, federal meteorologists on Thursday declared a “snow drought” around much of the West, including Oregon, saying the early-season snow cover across the region is the lowest in 24 years of satellite data, and “nearly every major river basin in the West experienced a November among the top 5 warmest on record.”

Snow Water Equivalent as a percentage of the 1991-2000 median as of Dec. 7 (Drought.gov)

The warmth this week is tied to a stubborn high-pressure system sitting over the West Coast. But Brady said a change may be on the horizon.

“It is starting to look like we might see some snow by next week, which is good news, as some colder air moves in,” she said. “Pressure is going to drop a little bit, so maybe by mid to late next week we’ll get some measurable snowfall.”

For Mt. Bachelor, the later start isn’t ideal but not unprecedented. Resort officials say a slow opening doesn’t necessarily mean a low snow season.

“The ski industry is such a business that is reliant on the weather. So, it’s tough,” said Lauren Burke, Mt. Bachelor’s communications director. “We’ve seen years where we open in mid-December and get 500, 550 inches of snow, which is well above our seasonal average.”

Burke said the delay impacts early-season revenue, but their long spring keeps the ski season stretching into late May.

“We’re really committed to opening as soon as conditions allow and staying open as late as we can,” she said. “As soon as the snow comes, we know our skiers and riders are ready to go.”

Visit Bend echoed that optimism in an email to KTVZ on Thursday. Tim Neville said December is historically Bend’s most affordable month for lodging and the lowest occupancy of the year. Any dip now will likely be made up by pent-up demand, once the mountain opens.

In the meantime, Central Oregonians are still getting outdoors, taking advantage of fewer crowds on hiking and biking trails. And some are simply staying patient.

Bend skier Sam Schroeder. said, “Given the slow start, the middle and latter half of the season will be even better.”

With potential snow in the forecast next week, the ski season may not be far behind.

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Historic Penny Arcade hosts ‘Give!’ tournament benefiting non-profits

KRDO on December 11, 2025

Bradley Davis

MANITOU SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) – Six non-profits in the Manitou Springs region are talking big game before hitting the arcade games on Friday at the Manitou Springs Penny Arcade.

“The trash-talking online has been a little much. We might have to have security here,” new Penny Arcade Owner John Weiss said in jest.

Group members will compete in skeeball, horse derby racing, air hockey and pop-a-shot. The winners will get arcade prizes, gift cards from local stores and, most importantly, bragging rights.

“I’m just going to lie and say I’m here for a good time. For a fun time. I’m here for the fundraiser, but I do have a little bit of that competitiveness inside!” said Pikes Peak Library District Foundation giving coordinator Marcie McNulty.

The arcade said all money paid by spectators and participants will benefit the non-profit organizations. People can choose which one they want to contribute to, or have their admission split up equally between the organizations.

“You put community together with fun, and I’m all about it,” said Rocky Mountain Women’s Film development officer, Kathy Stults.

The competition is from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. It costs $30 to specate, which includes all the quarters you need to play as many games as you wish at the arcade.

The participating groups are Rocky Mountain Women’s Film, Medicine Wheel Trail Advocates, Wild Connections, Manitou Art Center and the Pikes Peak Library District Foundation.

Weiss said he plans to host a fundraising event at the arcade once a month. He said the next one will benefit the Manitou Springs Carnivale Parade.

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Ask the Mayor: Bend’s Melanie Kebler speaks on a decrease in graffiti, potential roundabout changes, and more

KTVZ on December 11, 2025

Kelsey Merison

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — From a decrease in reported graffiti across town to potential changes to roundabouts, KTVZ News asked Bend Mayor Melanie Kebler your pressing questions Thursday morning.

Make sure to submit your questions for the mayor here. You can remain anonymous if you wish.

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51-year-old man killed in crash early Thursday morning in Desert Hot Springs

KESQ on December 11, 2025

María García

Update 12/12/25

The pedestrian was identified as Marc Nolasco, 51, of Desert Hot Springs.

Original Report 12/11/25

DESERT HOT SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – A pedestrian was killed in a crash in Desert Hot Springs early Thursday morning.

According to police, the crash happened at around 12:15 a.m. at the intersection of Pierson Boulevard and Western Avenue. Emergency crews responded to the scene, where the pedestrian was pronounced dead.

Police said the involved driver stopped at the scene, attempted to render aid, and contacted the police.

The Desert Hot Springs Police Major Accident Investigation Team (MAIT) responded to the scene and assumed the investigation.

Based on information at the scene, investigators determined the pedestrian was in the travel lane of the roadway when he was struck. The driver is cooperating with police, and alcohol and driving actions do not appear to be factors in the collision. 

Pierson Boulevard was shut down for several hours, but the roadway has since reopened.

Stay with News Channel 3 for updates.

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South Coast tradition brings holiday spirit to Friendship Center in Montecito

KEYT on December 11, 2025

Patricia Martellotti

MONTECITO, Calif. (KEYT) – A beloved South Coast tradition brought smiles and holiday spirit to Montecito this morning.

Members, families, and caregivers gathered at the Friendship Center for its annual Jolly Holiday Breakfast.

The event transformed the center into a festive space filled with music, decorations, and shared meals.

Organizers say the breakfast is about more than food — it’s about connection and feeling at home during the holidays.

For many, the celebration offers a reminder that community and togetherness are at the heart of the season.

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