Palm Springs Police Department to unveil state-of-the-art intelligence center

KESQ on January 15, 2026

Gavin Nguyen

PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – The Palm Springs Police Department is unveiling a new asset that it said will “enhance emergency response and crime prevention throughout the Coachella Valley.”

It’s called the Coachella Valley Real-Time Intelligence Center, or CVRTIC.

The public safety hub integrates several data sources, including body-worn cameras, license plate readers, drones, social media feeds, and 911 calls.

Using that information, officers said they are able to make smarter decisions when it comes to responding to critical public safety incidents. From identifying threats faster to improving situational awareness, the department said participating agencies will be able to more effectively respond to emergencies, and most importantly, save lives.

The Palm Springs Police Department has spearheaded the effort, but they said it is a collaboration between several valley partners, including Cathedral City, Indio, and Desert Hot Springs Police Departments, as well as the Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians.

The media is being invited to tour the space for the first time this Thursday at 11:00 a.m.

News Channel 3 will take you behind the scenes at 4, 5, and 6 o’clock. Be sure to check back in to see how this new technology will change the way police can respond to emergencies.

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“Leadership, Humility, and Grit”: Teton County Idaho Search and Rescue mourns longtime teammate killed in snowmobile crash

KIFI on January 15, 2026

Seth Ratliff

TETON COUNTY, Idaho (KIFI) — The Teton County Idaho Search and Rescue team is mourning the loss of a long-standing member after a fatal snowmobiling accident over the weekend. In a deeply moving Facebook tribute shared on Thursday, the volunteer organization identified the victim as Mark Bostleman, a dedicated teammate who had served as a leading advisor since joining the group in 2018.

The fatal crash happened on Sunday in the Big Hole Mountain Range, where it appears Bostleman was recreating at the time, according to the TCISAR Facebook page. TCISAR says his passing leaves a void in the team he served with for over seven years.

RELATED: 63-year-old man killed in Big Hole Mountain snowmobile crash

Mark Bostleman, Courtesy TCISAR

In a Facebook post, TCISAR describes Bostleman as a generous spirit who truly embodied the core mission of search and rescue. Throughout his tenure, he became known for a unique blend of leadership, humility, and grit.

“He will be remembered by his team, friends, and family—not only in Teton Valley but far beyond— for his contributions in the field, kindness, humor, and the sense of community he embodied. His absence is deeply felt by his fellow SAR members and the many lives he touched throughout this community,” said the post.

In a quirky reflection on his local impact and spirited personality, his teammates’ post fondly recalls how Drigg’s own Pizzeria Alpino named a menu item in his honor, known simply as “the Bostleman.”

The organization extended its deepest condolences to Bostleman’s family and friends, promising to honor his memory through continued service to the region.

“Mark will always be part of this team. In living memory, and in continued service,” states the post.

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Man wanted for ramming patrol cars taken into custody after Highway 26 standoff

KIFI on January 15, 2026

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UPDATED: 5:17 PM

BONNEVILLE COUNTY, Idaho (KIFI) — A tactical standoff ended Tuesday morning after Bonneville County Sheriff’s Office deputies apprehended a wanted man who had barricaded himself inside a trailer near the Lane Clark Rest Area.

35-year-old Trevor Allen Clark, Courtesy BCSO

As of 10:30 AM, the BCSO SWAT Team took 35-year-old Trevor Allen Clark into custody. Clark was wanted on two active felony warrants for failing to appear in court, stemming from a September incident where Clark allegedly rammed his vehicle into several patrol cars.

Standoff Timeline

The incident began around 7:20 AM when BCSO deputies received a report that Clark was at a residence in the 1000 East block of Swan Valley Highway (Hwy 26). The caller told dispatch that Clark was allegedly destroying property and a vehicle and threatening another person at the scene.

Rushing to the area, the BCSO SWAT Team established a perimeter, closing off a two-mile stretch of Highway 26 between the Lane Clark Rest Area and Antelope Creek Road for public safety.

Sgt. Bryan Lovell says deputies were able to safely approach, separate, and move the other adult in the area out of harm’s way. At the same time, Clark left the trailer armed with an axe and walked into an open field.

According to Sgt. Lovell, Clark initially ignored the deputies’ commands to drop the weapon. Deputies deployed ‘less-lethal munitions’ to incapacitate him. Clark dropped the axe and was taken into custody without further incident.

Following the arrest, Clark was transported to a local hospital for medical clearance before being booked into the Bonneville County Jail on the outstanding warrants.

“We appreciate people’s understanding when we need to shut down a road, a busy highway like this, you know, interrupt traffic for a little while, and we try to do those things as quickly as possible and as safely as possible. We just don’t want people, in the line of sight or potential line of fire, you know, during these operations,” said Sergeant Bryan Lovell, PIO for the Bonneville County Sheriff’s Office.

Lovell confirms one else was injured in the incident, and Hwy 26 has now been reopened after being closed for around 45 minutes. The incident remains under investigation by BCSO.

ORIGINAL:

BONNEVILLE COUNTY, Idaho (KIFI) — The Bonneville County Sheriff’s Office has blocked off a portion of U.S. Highway 26 east of Ririe due to a tactical incident involving a wanted suspect who has barricaded themselves near the Lane Clark Rest Area.

BCSO has blocked the highway from the Lane Clark Rest Area to Antelope Creek Road. Deputies and tactical teams are currently on the scene.

Drivers are being directed to avoid the area and seek alternate routes. No further details have been released at this time.

This is a breaking news story. Local News 8 will provide more details as they become available.

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Kohberger victims’ families meet to remember daughters at memorial in Coeur d’Alene

KIFI on January 15, 2026

Phillip Willis

COEUR D’ALENE, Idaho (KIFI) — According to “The Gonvalces Family Page” on Facebook, the parents of Kaylee Goncalves and Madison Mogen met in Coeur d’Alene.

A wall honoring their children had been established as a memorial in McEuen park. The two families visited the engraved site, and shared pictures of the event on social media.

The post on the Goncalves family page says, in part, “… They will ever been forgotten. They are forever a part of Coeur d’Alene, ID…”

Kaylee Goncalves and Madison Mogen were victims of convicted murderer Bryan Kohberger. He was charged with four counts of first-degree murder, and will never see the memorial himself, as he spends four life terms in prison.

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ABC-7 at 4: How to to Enroll in the STEAR Program

KVIA on January 15, 2026

Nichole Gomez

El Paso, TX (KVIA-TV)- The El Paso Department of Public Health is urging residents with disabilities and medical needs to sign up for a statewide registry designed to help first responders identify people who may need assistance during emergencies.

Who Should Register?

The STEAR program is designed for individuals who may need additional assistance during an emergency, including:

People with disabilities

Medically fragile individuals

Those with access and functional needs, such as:

Limited mobility

Communication barriers

Medical assistance requirements

Individuals requiring personal care or transportation assistance

How to Register

El Paso residents can register using the following methods:

Online: STEAR.tdem.texas.gov

Call: 211

Fax or email completed forms to: (866) 557-1074 or STEAR@dps.texas.gov

In-Person Registration Assistance

To make registration easier, staff will be available for in-person assistance at the following locations throughout January:

Pavo Real Senior Center9311 Alameda Ave.9 to 11 a.m., Thursday, January 8

Grandview Senior Center3134 Jefferson Ave.9 to 11 a.m., Friday, January 9

Jessie M. Happiness Senior Center563 N. Carolina Dr.9 to 11 a.m., Monday, January 12

Hilos De Plata Senior Center4451 Delta Dr.9 to 11 a.m., Tuesday, January 13

Memorial Senior Center1800 Byron St.9 to 11 a.m., Wednesday, January 14

Polly Harris Senior Center650 Wallenburg Dr.9 to 11 a.m., Thursday, January 15

San Juan Senior Center5701 Tamburo Ct.9 to 11 a.m., Friday, January 16

South El Paso Senior Center600 S. Ochoa St.9 to 11 a.m., Tuesday, January 20

Wellington Chew Senior Center4430 Maxwell Ave.9 to 11 a.m., Wednesday, January 21

For more information, visit ElPasoReady.org or EPHealth.gov under the Emergency Preparedness tab, or call 211.

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ABC-7 at 4: Girl scouts of El Paso to host annual cookie drop

KVIA on January 15, 2026

Nichole Gomez

El Paso, TX (KVIA-TV) – Girl Scouts will launch the 2026 cookie season with a Mega Drop in El Paso. Rebecca Reyes with Girl Scouts Desert Southwest joins us to explain how volunteers, and trucks will come together Saturday, January 17, 2026.

The Cookie Mega Drop serves as the primary pickup site for Girl Scout troops to receive their cookie orders in preparation for sales starting Sunday, January 18, 2026.

El Paso Cookie Mega Drop

Time: 8:00 AM – 11:30 AM (MST)

Location: 9701 Railroad, El Paso, TX 79924

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ABC-7 at 4: EPCC Audio Engineering programs

KVIA on January 15, 2026

Nichole Gomez

El Paso, TX (KVIA-TV) -Music offers extensive benefits, including reducing stress, anxiety, and pain, and boosting your mood. If you are thinking about pursuing a music degree, now is the perfect opportunity.  El Paso Community College instructors, Dr. Melissa Gurrola and Daniel Becker, join us to discuss the music program.

The Associate of Applied Science Degrees specializing in Audio Engineering and Music Business follow professional industry standards of recording studios, live music venues,

record companies and event presentations for public announcements and presentations.

Students will learn techniques for recording musical instruments, managing artists, and promoting within the music industry.

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Problem Solvers: Lead concerns rise near Bend Airport as some aircraft still use leaded fuel

KTVZ on January 15, 2026

Jillian Fortner

(Jillian Fortner has a full report tonight)

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Many small aircraft still use a type of aviation gasoline that contains lead, and that’s raising concerns for some people living near the Bend Airport.

“I had no idea that they were still using leaded fuel,” said Ken Saurbier, a Northeast Bend resident.

Saurbier said he first started digging into the issue while researching aircraft noise near his home.

Leaded gasoline was banned for cars nearly three decades ago, so why do some aircraft still use it?

KTVZ spoke with Leading Edge Flight Academy, which said it understands the concerns, but switching fuels is complicated.

“We really don’t have a viable alternative at this point,” said Travis Warthen, President of Leading Edge Flight Academy.

Fuel companies are working to develop unleaded alternatives, but replacements must be tested and approved by the Federal Aviation Administration before it can be used nationwide.

“That process is complicated and it takes time,” Warthen said. “It could be a couple of years.”

Local climate advocacy group 350 Deschutes said aviation fuel remains a significant source of lead pollution and that even low levels of exposure can pose risks.

“The neurotoxin lead affects IQ, learning, and behavioral problems,” said Amy Thomas, Executive Director of 350 Deschutes. “It can impact reading ability and cognition, increase cardiovascular risks later in life, and lead to higher rates of ADHD in both children and adults.”

The group also said cost remains a major barrier, adding incentives and funding will be key to speeding up the transition.

“It would be important to have funding, whether that’s grant funding or nonprofit funding, to allow the airport to make that transition,” Thomas said. “Oftentimes we want change, but we have to understand change is expensive.”

The FAA told the Problem Solvers it is working toward a solution through its EAGLE initiative. The program’s goal is to safely eliminate leaded aviation fuel by the end of 2030.

Catch the full Problem Solver report tonight on KTVZ News.

And if you missed Part 1 of our “Frequent Flying” series, you can watch it here.

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Glore Psychiatric Museum to host Psychology Social Hour and book signing

News-Press NOW on January 15, 2026

Danielle Bailey

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. — The Glore Psychiatric Museum will host an event exploring the psychology of “dark tourism” with author and psychologist Chad Scott, PHD, on Jan. 22.

Scott will discuss themes and insights from his acclaimed book “Beyond the Darkness: Transformative Journeys Through Dark Tourism,” which explores why people visit places marked by tragedy and how those experiences shape understanding of memory, morality and meaning. The event will culminate with a book signing.

Drawing on 25 years of experience in mental health, 18 years of teaching psychology and his own lived experiences, Scott examines how places like Ground Zero, Auschwitz and the Paris Catacombs help people confront suffering and finding meaning in their lives.

The free event will be held from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. in-person at the museum and online through the museum’s website. For more information, contact the St. Joseph Museums at 816-232-8471 or email kami@stjosephmuseum.org.

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Café Zupas restaurant grand opening in Ammon

KIFI on January 15, 2026

Danielle Mullenix

Ammon, ID (KIFI) – Ammon food lovers are in for a treat this January with the opening of a new restaurant! Cafe Zupas will hold its grand opening on Thursday, January 15th, at 3771 South 25th East, located in the new retail center Foothills Square. This center is situated just south of Culver’s restaurant and Bass Pro Shops (formerly Cabela’s) on 25 East.

This will be the first of three Café Zupas restaurants to open in Eastern Idaho. Known for its healthy, satisfying menu, the restaurant offers a variety of dietary options, including protein bowls, sandwiches, soups, and made-to-order salads. One of the most popular items featured on the Cafe Zupas menu is the chocolate-covered strawberries served with every order.

“We’re excited to welcome Café Zupas to Foothills Square and to introduce such a beloved brand to the community,” said Tahri Molifua, Ball Ventures’ President of Real Estate. “As the first Café Zupas on this side of the state, this opening highlights our vision for Foothills Square as a hub for exciting, diverse, and high-quality retail experiences.”

In celebration of the grand opening, the cafe will offer $5 off customers’ first meal, free sweatshirt giveaways, and, for students, a Student ID to earn free drinks with every visit.

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