Partly cloudy Thursday with small chance of wintry mixtures for the Eastern Idaho and Western Wyoming highlands

KIFI on December 11, 2025

Danielle Mullenix

Moderate wind speeds continue to breeze through Eastern Idaho and western Wyoming as a west-coast weather system pushes inland from the Washington area. Most precipitation lingers north of our region for the remainder of the week.

While most places in the valley and Snake River Plain will remain dry, a few light wintry mixes may occur over the eastern highlands, including areas like Island Park. There also remains a slight chance of rain or snow across the Wyoming and Montana borders. This is mainly due to the high-pressure system in the Pacific that is steering the bulk of the wet weather around our region.

Temperatures will remain mild throughout the weekend. Expect temperatures in the 40s this Thursday morning as you commute to work or school. Highs in the mid- to lower 50s will reach Eastern Idaho by noon and linger until around 4pm. By Thursday evening, temperatures will drop back into the upper 30s.

Wind speeds from the Southwest remain in the teens and low 20s, causing a slight chill in the air. Overall, skies in the region will be clear with partly cloudy coverage. Expect more sunny skies by Friday afternoon and into the weekend.

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Mizzou Democratic Socialists to protest federal warrant sweep and university president’s meeting

KMIZ on December 11, 2025

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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ)

The University of Missouri’s Young Democratic Socialists of America will hold a protest Thursday in response to a federal “warrant sweep” from last month and University of Missouri System President Mun Choi’s meeting with Gov. Mike Kehoe.

Mizzou YSDA will meet at Speaker’s Circle on the University of Missouri’s campus at 3 p.m. on Thursday, before protesters march towards City Hall.

According to a social media post, the student group has three demands they want addressed:

Stop sharing the city’s surveillance data with Homeland Security and ICE and shut down Flock surveillance systems.

Keep Homeland Security/ICE out of Columbia and keep policing local.

Ensure city policy is directed by elected city officials, not Gov. Mike Kehoe or Mun Choi.

In November, various law enforcement agencies were in and around Columbia to conduct a warrant sweep, which was referred to as “Operation Brightside.” During the sweep, people with federal warrants were arrested, with most arrests involving gun-related charges. Some were also arrested on drug charges.

Last week, University President Mun Choi met with Gov. Kehoe to discuss public safety in the city, but a number of city leaders were not invited. This meeting strengthened tensions between the city and the university after Choi asked city leaders to crack down on crime, after a Stephens College student was shot and killed in late September. Choi then sent an 11-step action plan to officials.

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Arizona AG sounds alarm: Gas‑station ‘natural’ supplements may hide opioids

CNN Newsource on December 11, 2025

By Don Davis

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    ARIZONA (KGUN) — Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes issued a consumer alert warning that products marketed as kratom or “all‑natural” supplements and sold at gas stations, smoke shops and convenience stores across the state often contain highly concentrated synthetic opioids — including 7‑hydroxymitragynine — and can behave like heroin or morphine.

“These products are really dangerous and basically act like synthetic opioids, and I have already heard from parents whose kids have become addicted to these products sold over the counter across the state,” Mayes said in the announcement. She said some items are being marketed with slang names such as “legal morphine” or “gas station heroin,” and called out brightly colored gummies and candies that appear aimed at teens and young adults.

Arizona was an early adopter of kratom regulation with the Kratom Consumer Protection Act, which bars adulterated products, bans synthetic alkaloids (including synthetic mitragynine and synthetic 7‑hydroxymitragynine) and requires labels to list amounts of mitragynine and 7‑hydroxymitragynine. The law also prohibits sales to anyone under 18 and caps 7‑hydroxymitragynine at no more than 2 percent of a product’s alkaloid composition.

But Mayes said the statute has proven difficult to enforce. Determining whether a product is adulterated or injurious often requires sophisticated laboratory testing and expert testimony — resources most local law enforcement agencies don’t routinely have for misdemeanor cases. “In its current form, Arizona’s kratom law asks prosecutors to clear a high bar just to prove a misdemeanor,” she said.

To address those enforcement gaps, Mayes said she will work with lawmakers when the Legislature meets in January to strengthen the law and give police clearer, more practical tools. She said she will seek bipartisan support to tighten protections and increase penalties for those who sell these products to minors.

The Attorney General’s office urged consumers to be skeptical of products promising quick fixes for pain, anxiety, focus or energy — particularly items labeled vaguely as “all natural,” “dietary supplement,” “kratom blend,” or explicitly as “7‑OH.” Mayes advised avoiding brightly colored candy‑style products, any item boasting “extra strength,” “ultra” or “max” effects without clear ingredient listings, and products sold in nontraditional outlets like gas stations.

Anyone who experiences an adverse reaction after using a kratom or 7‑OH product should seek medical help immediately.

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EHV-1 outbreak confirmed in Arizona horses

CNN Newsource on December 11, 2025

By Athena Kehoe

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    TUCSON, Ariz. (KGUN) — A highly contagious equine virus is spreading across parts of the country, and Arizona veterinarians are urging horse owners to take extra precautions after four confirmed cases in the state.

Equine Herpesvirus-1, or EHV-1, does not infect humans. But people can unintentionally carry the virus on their clothes, hands or equipment and pass it between horses.

The national outbreak began at equestrian events in Texas and Oklahoma. The Arizona Department of Agriculture says the case detected in Pinal County is not known to be connected to those events. That horse was later euthanized.

Within the Pima Medical Institute’s Veterinary Technician Program, students are learning proper vaccination techniques. They’re learning these techniques at the Therapeutic Ranch for Animals and Kids (TRAK).

“Right in the middle is nice and fleshy where the muscle is, and you can mark your spot with some alcohol there,” Katie Foust, the Program Director explains.

Dr. Ariana Monterosso, a veterinarian working with the program, said EHV-1 can show up in subtle ways.

“Ataxia or a wobbly gait while they’re walking, inability to use their legs appropriately,” are one of the neurological symptoms, she explains.

The virus spreads through both direct horse-to-horse contact and indirect contact with contaminated surfaces.

“It can actually stay in the environment for two days if it’s pretty warm out in the sunlight in shadier areas it can be up to 21 days,” Monterosso explains.

Foust says administering vaccines to horses is different from working with small animals like dogs and cats.

If a horse tests positive, Monterosso says it must be quarantined for at least 28 days.

“If your horses are interacting with other horses outside of your ranch or your property, they’re going to be more susceptible to contracting this,” Monterosso says.

Monterosso encourages owners to monitor their animals closely and keep up with vaccinations.

She also emphasizes the bond between horses and their caretakers.

“I think they’re a really good reflection of us as people and who we are. They’re going to give back to you what you give to them and I think that’s really nice.”

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QUESTION OF THE DAY: Do you agree with banning sugary food and drinks from SNAP?

KMIZ on December 11, 2025

Matthew Sanders

The USDA said Wednesday that it had approved Missouri’s request for a waiver from Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program rules, allowing the state to exclude sugary food and drinks from the program.

SNAP helps low-income Missourians pay for food. Starting next year, they won’t be able to use SNAP funds to buy prepackaged sweets, candy, soda, sugary juices and certain other items.

The move is drawing praise for its healthy focus. Others say it’s a way to target the poor.

What do you think? Let us know by voting in the poll.

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EXCLUSIVE: Family sues West Palm Beach, 7 officers over deadly high-speed chase that killed pregnant mother and her mom

CNN Newsource on December 11, 2025

By Terri Parker

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    WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (WPBF) — The family of two women killed in a crash connected to an alleged unauthorized police chase is suing the city of West Palm Beach and the seven officers involved.

The lawsuit, filed Wednesday, blames a high-speed pursuit by West Palm Beach police for the deaths of 54-year-old Marcia Pochette and her 27-year-old daughter, Jenice Woods, who was newly pregnant.

Investigative reporter Terri Parker first exposed the chase and its aftermath, and on Tuesday, she was given exclusive access to the family and their legal team as they announced the lawsuit.

“I still see her face because they took us to the hospital and allowed us to see them. That’s the image. I’ll never forget the car. I can see it right now. My eyes open. I see the car. It’s not OK,” said Jenice’s husband, Devin Woods.

Devin and his father-in-law, Junel Pochette, say they are determined to fight for accountability after losing both Devin’s pregnant wife and Junel’s wife and daughter in the same instant.

“That all of us, my wife, my daughter, they look down over us. They want us to fight,” Junel said.

According to the complaint, it started with a simple traffic stop in West Palm Beach. Officers in three vehicles are accused of chasing a car driven by Neoni Copeland through several cities at speeds topping 100 miles per hour, all the way into Boynton Beach.

“There was no reason for these gentlemen to be chasing Neoni Copeland on the day of this tragedy,” attorney Scott Smith said.

Police say Copeland’s car slammed into Jenice’s vehicle, killing both her and her mother.

“For many nights, I cried myself to sleep. The pain was unbearable, and it took a lot of counseling and a lot of prayer to even get to this point, to have enough strength to sit here today,” Devin said.

But the family says what happened after the impact makes their grief even harder to bear. Three of the officers are now criminally charged with slowing down at the crash site, turning around and leaving without rendering aid or calling 911.

“They slowed down, they observed, and they left. I cannot help but think, were either of them alive?” attorney Linda Capobianco said.

The lawsuit also accuses the West Palm Beach Police Department of allowing a long-running pattern of unauthorized pursuits, citing six other incidents since 2002 where people were allegedly injured or killed in crashes tied to police chases.

“The lawsuit goes through example after example after example of these needless chases that should not have happened and that were avoidable,” attorney Kevin Anderson said.

Attorney Jerome Stone said the family wants more than money.

“But that’s what we’re looking to do out of this. There needs to be change for what the police do and how they do it,” Stone said.

For the family, the change has already been devastating and permanent.

“Our lives changed and will never be the same. No matter what we do to move on, what we do to fight for them, it will never be the same. We’re missing two people that we loved very much. And so our lives will never, never be the same,” Devin said through tears.

The city of West Palm Beach and the police department say they do not comment on pending litigation. The seven officers are awaiting trial and have all been fired from the department.

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Kids damage Lehigh Acres garage door in social media ‘door kick challenge’ stunt caught on cam

CNN Newsource on December 11, 2025

By Jaylen Baron

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    LEHIGH ACRES, Fla. (WBBH) — Kristina Schanz was startled by an unexpected surprise when a group of kids participated in a social media “challenge” by body-slamming into her garage door at her home on 43rd Street West.

“I’m going to lose my mind,” Schanz said, describing her reaction to the incident, which occurred right before dinner. Security cameras captured the scene as a white SUV rolled up with its doors open for a quick escape, and several kids ran up to her home and slammed into the garage door.

“I turned around and saw my door, and I was like, you’ve got to be kidding me. So terrible victim of, you know, young kids playing the TikTok trend,” Schanz said, expressing disbelief at the loud bang created by the body slams.

The trend has been seen circulating on platforms like TikTok, Instagram, YouTube Shorts and more.

Schanz emphasized the difference between harmless trends like dancing or singing and those that involve property damage.

“When it comes to doing something harmless like dancing or singing or doing those types of trends versus somebody actually enforcing property damage or going out to someone’s private property, you know, parents should be vigilant of what their children are doing when they’re at school, outside of school,” she said.

Schanz expressed concern that this trend could lead to more severe consequences than just a dented garage door, noting the potential danger with many people owning guns.

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Police seeking information on ‘slasher incident’ at UPS bus stop in Dauphin County

CNN Newsource on December 11, 2025

By Rachael Lardani

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    LOWER SWATARA TOWNSHIP, Pa. (WGAL) — Police are investigating a “slasher incident” in Dauphin County.

According to the Lower Swatara Township Police Department, an aggravated assault involving a razor took place the morning of Thursday, Dec. 4.

The incident involved two people at the bus drop-off and pick-up location on UPS property along North Union Street.

The police department is seeking information from the public regarding the assault. They are also asking for cell phone videos and witnesses of the incident to come forward.

No further information has been released at this time.

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‘Come get me’: Arrest made year later after suspect broke into vehicle at York County church, police say

CNN Newsource on December 11, 2025

By Rachael Lardani

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    STEWARTSTOWN, Pa. (WGAL) — An arrest was made about a year later after a suspect broke into a vehicle at a York County church, according to the Southern Regional Police Department.

In December 2024, police said Virgil Pauling broke the window of a vehicle and stole a church visitor’s purse in the parking lot of Stewartstown United Methodist Church on South Main Street.

Pauling, of Stewartstown, fled the scene, and a warrant was issued for his arrest, according to police.

Investigators said Pauling was contacted in November to turn himself in for the warrant.

In response, Pauling cursed out the officer and said, “Come get me,” according to police. Pauling lied and told them that he was in New York City.

Arrest made During the investigation, police said Pauling was determined to be staying in Winnsboro, South Carolina. He was taken into custody and will be transported back to Pennsylvania for his numerous warrants in the state, including some in Maryland.

The Southern Regional Police Department in York County said the Baltimore County Police Department and the Fairfield County Sheriff’s Office in South Carolina assisted in the investigation and arrest.

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Milwaukee girl, 12, killed by stray bullet: FBI announces $10,000 reward

CNN Newsource on December 11, 2025

By Mariana La Roche, James Stratton

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    MILWAUKEE (WISN) — The Federal Bureau of Investigation and the Milwaukee Police Department are asking for the public’s help to solve the shooting death of a 12-year-old girl.

The shooting happened on June 13 at a home near 73rd Street and Fairmount Avenue. Marvayah Darby, 12, was asleep in her bed when a bullet hit her in the head, and she died.

“Someone knows what happened during that early morning of June 13th as Marvayah Darby was lying innocently in her bed, sleeping,” said Assistant Special Agent in Charge, Christopher Farrell, Milwaukee FBI. “We’re asking that those individuals or someone in the public, please do the right thing and come forward with some sort of information.”

Police say a silver or gray SUV pulled up to the house overnight, and someone fired several shots into the home. It’s unclear who the suspect is, or who they were targeting.

“Clearly somebody was targeted,” said Milwaukee Police Inspector Paul Lough. “We don’t think the 12-year-old girl was targeted. It’s unclear if somebody in the house, or in another house that was mistaken. That’s why we’re here today.”

Six months later, on Wednesday, authorities announced a $10,000 reward for information that leads to an arrest. Milwaukee police said the case has gone cold.

“Some of the other cases that might not be solved, we might have some good leads to work with,” said Lough. “This one has just gone completely cold.”

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