35-year-old motorcyclist killed in Saturday crash in Nodaway County

News-Press NOW on December 28, 2025

Cameron Montemayor

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — A 35-year-old Carrollton, Missouri, man is dead following a single-vehicle motorcycle accident that occurred on State Route M on Saturday afternoon in Nodaway County.

According to a crash report from the Missouri State Highway Patrol, a 35-year-old man driving a 2018 Kawasaki Vulcan was traveling east on State Route M around 1:30 p.m. Saturday when he failed to negotiate a curve and ran off the roadway roughly 5.5 miles east of Guilford, Missouri.

The motorcycle went down an embankment and struck a ditch, ejecting the motorcyclist in the process.

The driver of the motorcycle, a 35-year-old man from Carrollton, Missouri, was pronounced dead at 2:22 p.m. at Mosaic Medical Center in Maryville, Missouri. The man was wearing a safety device according to a crash report from the Missouri State Highway Patrol.

Next of kin has been notified according to the report.

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Sunny Sunday and colder final days of 2025

KIFI on December 28, 2025

Danielle Mullenix

After much wet weather and fluctuating warm temperatures across the region, our skies have cleared, and temperatures have dropped below freezing for the final days of 2025. Cooler Arctic winds are giving residents across Eastern Idaho and Western Wyoming a slight chill as we close out the year and enter 2026.

Sunday will remain sunny, with a high of 27 degrees, followed by a chilly Monday morning with a low of 8 degrees. This will be the week’s coldest day, with highs holding below freezing. High temperatures at the start of the final week of the year will be in the lower 30s. While temperatures will be cooler, drier weather should provide a welcome pause after several days of unsettled holiday weather.

Looking ahead, high temperatures will gradually rise through the middle of next week, but overnight lows will remain in the teens after Monday. Some high-pressure ridging will support these dry conditions we’ll experience, only light winds, and a gradual warming trend will occur by New Year’s Day. No weather hazards or impacts are currently expected. Be aware of patchy ice on the roads in the mountain passes near the Island Park area.

There is a chance of mixed rain and snow returning to our area by New Year’s Day on Thursday, and moisture will continue to move into the weekend.

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MSHP Troop F recovers stolen car and a missing teen

KMIZ on December 28, 2025

Olivia Hayes

CALLAWAY COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ)

Missouri State Highway Patrol troopers recovered a stolen car Saturday on U.S. 54 near Callaway County.

A social media post from MSHP’s Troop F said its troopers were alerted about the stolen car around 2:30 p.m. Troopers located the vehicle and took the 15 year old driver, who had been reported missing, into custody.

🚔Troop F Recovers Stolen Vehicle🚔

On December 27, 2025, at 2:30 p.m., troopers in Callaway County were alerted to a stolen vehicle traveling on U.S. 54.

Troopers located the vehicle and took the 15 year old driver, who had been reported missing, into custody without incident. pic.twitter.com/imHxa4QghT

— MSHP Troop F (@MSHPTrooperF) December 28, 2025

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17-year-old in custody after highway pursuit in stolen van

KMIZ on December 28, 2025

Olivia Hayes

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ)

The Missouri State Highway Patrol’s say a 17-year-old is in custody after leading troopers and Jefferson City Police on a chase Saturday.

In a social media post, MSHP Troop F said a Dodge van was reported stolen to JCPD. Around 1:45 p.m. troopers located the van on US 54, approaching Fulton. A short pursuit followed and stop sticks were deployed.

Additional photos of a vehicle pursuit brought to a safe ending utilizing a tire deflation device. pic.twitter.com/bCcyDzTPZ1

— MSHP Troop F (@MSHPTrooperF) December 27, 2025

The car was brought to a stop. Sgt. Kyle Green, with MSHP Troop F, tells ABC 17 News nobody was hurt and no other cars were damaged.

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What to know before you gift someone a pet

KESQ on December 28, 2025

Daniella Lake

PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – Pets could be a great gifts for the holidays if you know someone looking for a new furry friend. However, local animal shelters say there’s a few things to keep in mind before you surprise someone with a new companion or if you’re the one welcoming them to your family. 

Try to include the person you’re gifting a pet in the entire selection process.

Don’t just go for looks, think about the temperament of the pet and the lifestyle you’d like to have before brining them into your home.

Make sure to have fresh food and water for the pet ready when you get home. 

Keep your new pet in one specific area in the home for the first few days so they can adjust to the sights and smells of the home, then slowly introduce them to other rooms after.

Jack Hagerman, the associate executive director at the Palm Springs Animal Shelter, says that it often takes pets three days to decompress in your home, three weeks to get used to a routine, and three months to feel like it’s home. 

“When you bring a pet home for the first time, it’s going to take them a minute to truly acclimate and get used to being a part of your family,” Hagerman says.

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Local players make All-CIF in boys water polo

KEYT on December 28, 2025

Mike Klan

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) – All-CIF Southern Section Division 1 honors went to several local players in boys water polo.

(Lucas Neushul and DP went 23-7 on the season. Entenza Design).

Dos Pueblos High School juniors Grant Nelson and Lucas Neushul are All-CIF as they helped lead the Chargers to a Channel League regular season title and a D1 semifinal appearance.

San Marcos High School senior Will Stuart is All-CIF D1 and the Royals star signed with Pepperdine.

(Will Stuart was an all-around standout player for the Royals. Entenza Design).

Buena High School senior Jack Pointer is also All-CIF D1 and he will play for the United States Naval Academy.

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Locals attend day two of the Yuma Holiday Heroes Blood Drive

KYMA on December 28, 2025

Joaquin Hight

YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA) – Locals are getting an opportunity to give back as Vitalant is hosting the second day of the annual Yuma Holiday Heroes Blood Drive.

The second day kicked off at 9:00 a.m. Sunday, and is taking place at the Yuma Palms, near Five Below at 1375 S. Yuma Palms Parkway.

Donors will receive a coupon for a free medium pizza from Pizza Hut, as well as a one-day entry to the Arizona Renaissance Festival.

Sunday’s event will go until 5:00 p.m., but the third and final day of the annual event will start at 9:00 a.m. and will go until 1:00 p.m. Monday.

To sign up for Monday’s event, click here. To watch the livestream of the second day of the annual blood drive, see attached videos.

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Boonville shooting suspect tied to Howard County home invasion

KMIZ on December 28, 2025

Marie Moyer

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ)

No one was injured following a shooting in Boonville on Saturday night, according to the Boonville Police Department.

In a social media post, on Saturday, around 6:15 p.m. at the intersection of Main Street and Morgan Street, two people in a car got into a fight. This led to the driver leaving the vehicle and running away, and the suspect was the passenger pulling out a gun and firing from the inside of the vehicle.

The passenger then drove off in the vehicle. Police later found the vehicle and the suspect, the passenger, a short while later near New Franklin.

The Howard County Sheriff’s Office later reported that the suspect was connected to a reported home invasion in the Rosewood Subdivision, just outside of New Franklin

The suspect is being held on 24-hour investigative detention. Charges will be filed by the Cooper County Prosecutor’s office.

Residents describe Boonville as a quiet, small town and said incidents like this are uncommon. Business owners along Main Street told ABC 17 they rarely feel unsafe, despite noticing an increase in police activity.

Terry Quinlan, owner of the antique shop Vintage Vibes, has run his business on Main Street for the past two years. “Very calm. We feel safe here,” he said, recalling his hometown. Quinlan was unaware of Saturday’s incident, as his store closes at 4 p.m., but he said violent events are rare in the area. “It’s a rare occurrence here in town,” Quinlan said. “I know there’s more that goes on in Columbia, but it’s very rare here in town.”

Right across the street from Quinlan is Your Money’s Worth Antique Mall. Volunteer Anthony Cox agreed with Quinlan, stating there has been a small uptick in shootings, usually involving youth, but nothing he considers alarming. “I think it’s just kids trying to act tough,” he said.

Cox added that his wife, who works at Hotel Frederick, witnessed the scene Saturday. “She saw that they had Main Street kind of closed down from about the edge of the bridge pretty much all the way downtown. They were taking care of the scene, making sure they got all the evidence they needed, and they just stated to everybody that it was a crime scene,” he said.

According to Boonville police, Saturday’s shooting marks the fourth reported shooting in the city in 2025.

Boonville police responded to shots fired around 3 p.m. May 9 at Main Street and Rankin Mill Lane. Officers found evidence a gun was discharged, but no injuries were reported. The suspect or suspects fled before police arrived.

On July 24th BPD responded around 10:30 a.m. to a report of a gunshot victim near Main and High Streets. Officers found a man inside a vehicle suffering from a gunshot wound. Police said the shooting occurred elsewhere in Howard County, and the victim drove himself to the location.

On Nov. 24th police responded to shots fired near Sixth and Locust streets after a man fired a gun following an argument with a woman. The suspect fled on foot but was later located on Seventh Street and taken into custody with a firearm.

ABC 17 has reached out to the Boonville Police Department for the suspect’s identity. Officers said additional information is expected to be released Monday.

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Dons and Royals win on Day 2 of SB Classic in boys basketball

KEYT on December 28, 2025

Mike Klan

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) –

High School Boys Basketball: Day 2 of Santa Barbara Holiday Classic

Santa Barbara 75, Dougherty Valley 64: Brent Sharpton 23 pts for Dons

San Marcos 54, Davis Sr. 50: Koji Hefner 25 pts for Royals

Holy Martyrs 56, Dos Pueblos 50: Coulter Jay 12 pts for Chargers

Franklin 74, Santa Paula 65: Alvarez 39 pts for Cardinals

Westmont 56, Agoura 54: Temme 26 pts for Chargers

Rio Mesa 49, St. Joseph Notre Dame 42: Moreno 14 pts for Spartans

Thousand Oaks 68, Lowell 22: Ange 17 pts for Lancers

Ventura 56, San Luis Obispo 50

Pinole Valley 69, San Luis Obispo 62

Whitney 80, Righetti 39

Oak Park 77, Madera 45: Prophete 17 pts for Eagles

Pleasant Grove 73, Torres 21

Pleasant Grove 72, St. Genevieve 60

Schedule for Day 3 on Monday, December 29th

Santa Barbara High School:

10:30 A.M. Pleasant Grove vs Santa Paula

12:00 P.M. Righetti vs St.Joseph Notre Dame

1:30 P.M. Lowell vs Pacifica

3:00 P.M. Franklin vs Oak Park

4:30 P.M. Oaks Christian vs Davis Sr.

6:00 P.M. Dougherty Valley vs Thousand Oaks

7:30 P.M. Santa Barbara vs Bishop Diego

San Marcos High School

1:30 P.M. San Luis Obispo vs Whitney

3:00 P.M. Palmdale vs Torres

4:30 P.M. Kings Christian vs St. Genevieve

6:00 P.M. Stone Ridge Christian vs San Pedro

7:30 P.M. San Marcos vs Oakland Tech

Dos Pueblos High School

12:00 P.M. Rio Mesa vs Stone Ridge Christian

1:30 P.M. Ventura vs Granada Hills

3:00 P.M. Westmont vs Holy Martyrs

4:30 P.M. Madera vs College Park

6:00 P.M. Saratoga vs Agoura

7:30 P.M. Dos Pueblos vs Pinole Valley

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Sunday Funday: Project Always Beside You

KVIA on December 28, 2025

Olivia Vara

EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)– “Project Always Beside You”, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, was founded in 2020 by Marine Veteran Salvador Diaz Jr. and his wife, Sandra Diaz.

This in memory of fallen teams like their son SSGT Christopher Diaz and his K9 partner, SSD P068 Dino.

Christopher Diaz was a K9 handler who died in action in 2011 while serving in Afghanistan. He and his K9 Dino remain a central symbol of courage and devotion for the nonprofit.

The Diaz family adopted Dino after a lengthy retirement process, keeping them connected to Christopher’s memory.

The Diaz family started this nonprofit after Dino died in 2020. Its committed to helping military working dogs, service animals and law enforcement K9s and their handlers.

“Dino didn’t replace our son by no means, but he gave us a piece that that we knew that our son, you know, cared for, you know, and Dino cared for him,” said Salvador Diaz Jr. “Project Always Beside You” President, during an interview.

Sandra Diaz recalls the comfort of touching and playing with Dino, knowing Christopher had done the same while in Afghanistan.

“You bring home a baby, so you’re prepared. But when you get an adoption like this, you’re not as much as prepared, especially for a loss,” said Sandra Diaz, “Project Always Beside You” Treasurer.

“Project Always Beside You” funds medical care, equipment, relocation and memorial programs to help retired K9s and their handlers.

Today the nonprofit continues to assists active-duty personnel, veterans and families across the United States, including providing urgent medical aid and support for K9 retirement and adoption processes.

For ways to contribute, you can visit the nonprofit’s website at https://www.project-alwaysbesideyou.org/ to learn more about how to support retired K9s and their families.

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