City of El Paso to consider ban on ICE detention centers within city limits

KVIA on January 30, 2026

Heriberto Perez Lara

EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The El Paso City Council will consider a plan to prevent ICE detention facilities within city limits, addressing concerns about human rights and public safety. The proposal involves collaboration with the County of El Paso and El Paso Water to explore legal and regulatory options.

Here’s what the City Council agenda published today:

“Item 34: Discussion and action to direct the City Manager, in collaboration with the City Attorney, to develop a plan of action to prevent the installation of any Immigration Customs Enforcement (ICE) detention facilities in the city. Additionally, to collaborate with the County of El Paso and El Paso Water to support this measure.”

ABC-7 spoke with City Representatives Lily Limón and Chris Canales, who are co-sponsoring this item.

Watch the full story tonight on ABC-7 at 6 and 10.

ABC-7 also reached out to the Department of Homeland Security, Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), El Paso Water, the County of El Paso and to the office of Congressman Tony Gonzales for comment; they all have not responded to our request yet.

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Three arrested after suspicious activity at Home Depot in Goleta

KEYT on January 30, 2026

Caleb Nguyen

GOLETA, Calif. (KEYT) – Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Deputies arrested three men at 1:00 p.m. Thursday after suspicious activity prompted a concerned customer call at the Home Depot in Goleta.

Two of the men, 26 and 37, wore ski masks and dropped off the third man, 46, who entered the store before SBCSO deputies contacted the men in the car.

Both men in the car did not cooperate and SBCSO deputies removed the 37-year-old Los Angeles man from the vehicle.

The 26-year-old Santa Barbara man moved to hide a gun in his lap before officers held him at gunpoint until the loaded firearm was safely secured, according to the SBCSO.

SBCSO deputies found the 37-year-old with fentanyl and drug paraphernalia in his possession and found the 26-year-old with fentanyl, methamphetamine, cocaine and items consistent with drug sales.

SBCSO deputies also detained the 46-year-old Summerland man inside the Home Depot and found him in possession of fentanyl and drug paraphernalia.

The 26-year-old is being held on $50,000 bail at the Main Jail for misdemeanor drug charges and the following felonies:

carrying a loaded firearm

possession of a controlled substance

transportation of a controlled substance

possession of a controlled substance for sale

possession of a controlled substance while armed

possession of a firearm as a prohibited person

The other two men were booked for misdemeanor possession of a controlled substance and paraphernalia possession charges before their release, according to the SBCSO.

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Second wave of winter visitors come into town

KYMA on January 30, 2026

Eduardo Morales

YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA) – According to Visit Yuma, around 60,000 to 70,000 snowbirds come to Yuma each winter, and while some complain about the traffic, others says it’s well worth it.

“Yes, the traffic picks up, yes the lines at the grocery store get a little longer, but it all benefits the Yuma community,” says Bill Evans, General Manager of Palms RV Resort.

Visit Yuma says that about 15% of the visitors are from Canada.

With tarriffs and other controversies, some were afraid not as many Canadians would return this year.

However, Kathie Hankins is a part of this 15% and she says she doesn’t understand why people would shy away from coming down.

“Yes, there has been a bit of a drop off, but I see absolutely no reason for that…if you travel [to] other places in the world, you have to fill out immigration forms, all you have to do is abide by the law and you’ll have no worries,” Hankins explains.

Evans says they have over 400 people come to the resort during the winter months.

“One of the biggest benefits is the tourism tax, that is on restaurants and those types of items,” he says.

They also said they saw an increase of visitors by 5% from last year.

“Still below what the pandemic, prior to the pandemic, was, but we’re gaining back and hopefully it’ll grow each year until we get back to those bigger crowds,” Evans says.

Tom Wells, another winter visitor from the United States, shares why he comes from across the country to stay in Yuma.

“Amazing people, it’s just a wonderful place to be, you know the only place I have to worry about snow or look at snow is in a distant mountain, and the only ice I have to deal with is in the drink I hold in my hand,” Wells says.

Visit Yuma also says 15% of snowbirds intend to cross into Mexico.

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Nothing Bundt Cakes holds ribbon cutting for new business in North Shoppes

News-Press NOW on January 30, 2026

Patrick Holleron

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — St. Joseph residents now have a new and popular dessert destination to enjoy.

The popular bakery chain Nothing Bundt Cakes has opened its doors in the North Shoppes at 5301 N. Belt Hwy near Panda Express. The St. Joseph Chamber of Commerce welcomed the new business with a ribbon cutting ceremony Thursday to commemorate the occasion.

A display case with the variety of Bundt Cakes sold at Nothing Bundt Cakes on Jan. 29, 2026.

“We’re very excited to be in the St. Joseph area. It’s such a surreal moment because we have been trying to get up and running since last year,” Nothing Bundt Cakes manager Melissa Green said. “I was stressed out right before the opening, we had a line out the door and peeking in. It’s been great having the community show up for us and I’m grateful to be here today.”

All baked goods are made in-house with a variety of different flavors like lemon, chocolate, carrot and red velvet along with multiple sizes.

Seasonal flavored Bundt cakes will also be available with each month featuring a new flavor.

To find out more on the new business, visit nothingbundtcakes.com.

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Police investigate shots fired in downtown Santa Barbara

KEYT on January 30, 2026

Caleb Nguyen

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) – Santa Barbara Police are investigating shots fired near Bath and Carrillo Streets that happened just after 3:00 p.m. Thursday.

Santa Barbara Police closed off the area until 5:00 p.m. from Bath Street all the way to Figueroa near the residential neighborhood nearby.

SBPD officers mentioned multiple subjects were involved in an altercation and that a single gunshot was fired.

Two of the three suspects involved were detained on the Anapamu Street footbridge before being taken into custody without incident, according to the SBPD.

Initial signs indicate no injuries from the gunshot in an isolated incident, though the situation remains open to further investigation.

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After losing his family in deadly Douglas County crash, 14-year-old fights his way back to his feet

KRDO on January 30, 2026

Mackenzie Stafford

DOUGLAS COUNTY, Colo. (KRDO) – For the first time, KRDO13 is hearing from a mother who lost her fiancé, son and two soon-to-be stepchildren in a horrific crash. The family, who is from Colorado Springs, was driving in Douglas County on Highway 83 at the time.

It was a tragic incident in November after a man reportedly stole a car and hit the family head-on. Only two people survived, one of them is Jordan Green, Jennifer Watkins’s son, who is now back on his feet.

In the crash, Green broke both femurs and a hip.

“He’s got a rod through one femur, and he’s got a plate and screws in the other, with one right above his knee. And then he’s got some screws in his right hip,” detailed Watkins.

Green lost his soon-to-be stepdad, Alvin Corrado, and brother, Jase Green. Watkins says Corrado taught her so much, including what unconditional love looks like, and that she was lucky to have the time with him she did. Jase Green is remembered as the most beloved kid in all his classes and by his classmates, leaving a lasting impact. Watkins says he was funny, adorable, a great kid, quiet at first, but had the biggest heart and loved his mother.

It’s unimaginable grief, but the fact that Jordan is alive and recovering is the only thing his mom says keeps her going.

“We weren’t sure what was going to happen and if he was going to be able to walk or if he was going to be able to play basketball or anything,” explained Jennifer Watkins.

Green is now able to stand and is even working on playing basketball.

“For him to be walking, the way he’s walking and doing the steps he’s doing is just a miracle,” shared Watkins.

But it’s a long road to recovery that Watkins says her son never should have been on.

“I’m angry, and my son is angry,” said Watkins.

Walter Huling III, the suspect who CSP crashed into the family, was out on parole at the time, according to inmate records. 

“He took his best friend from him,” stated Watkins.

Autopsy results show he was under the influence of alcohol and meth.  Records from our partners at 9News in Denver show that Huling violated his parole multiple times ahead of the crash. They include missing drug tests, missing parole officer meetings, violating court orders, and admitting to consuming mushrooms and alcohol. 

All of these could have been reasons for his parole officer to ask for a revocation order to send him back to prison, but that didn’t happen. 

“I wonder what he did that made him such an upstanding citizen at that point, that he was still considered high risk, that y’all just let him waltz on out the door and kill my family,” questioned Watkins.

KRDO13 reached out to the Department of Corrections about Huling’s release and received this response on Monday.

Regarding the tragic incident involving Walter Huling, the Department extends its deepest condolences to the victims’ families.  Huling was on parole at the time of the incident and was scheduled for discharge from parole in January 2026. The Department takes parole supervision and public safety with the utmost seriousness; we continue to address supervision-related concerns related to this and other matters to ensure adherence to established policies and procedures. Decisions to release someone on parole or revoke parole are made by the Colorado Parole Board, an independent entity.

Our mission remains focused on a balanced approach: ensuring those who pose a risk to the community remain incarcerated, while providing the necessary rehabilitation and support for those transitioning to life after prison.

– A Colorado Department of Corrections spokesperson

“Colorado dropped the ball. If it wasn’t for them, my family would still be alive,” said Watkins.

Watkins wants the state to take a closer look at parole requirements to keep dangerous offenders in custody and unable to hurt other families. She says the system needs to be changed to help either rehabilitate offenders or keep them behind bars, not just release them on parole.

“Something better has to get done. When my son said, we have to make something good come out of this, I have no control. I can’t bring my son back for him. I can’t do anything. Everything else is out of control for me. It’s I can at least do this to bring awareness to this. That’s all I can do for my son. That’s all he’s asking me to do,” explained Watkins.

No matter what, she’ll continue to advocate for her sons. She says she plans to join Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) and continue raising awareness.

If you would like to support Watkins and her son during this time, there is a verified GoFundMe here.

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Mayoral candidate Kenneth Reeder aims to shake things up at City Hall if elected

News-Press NOW on January 30, 2026

Cameron Montemayor

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — A former St. Joseph school board member and outspoken local figure is looking to advance in next week’s mayoral primary election in St. Joseph.

Candidate Kenneth Reeder comes into the Feb. 3 primary election with a focus on prioritizing support and community access for local residents, particularly by preserving tax dollars and reducing what he describes as unnecessary and wasteful spending.

He pointed to his long-running involvement in citizen’s committees and advocacy for standing up for residents without a voice in local matters, going back to when he first attempted to run for City Council in 1978.

“I’ll fight taxes. I’ll fight waste. It starts by using common sense and realizing the taxpayer money is your money, not the allowance of the City Council,” he said. “Stop the waste and the raising.”

Reeder said he also considered running for City Council this election cycle before setting his sights on the mayor’s office. Voters will be asked to choose one of four candidates on Tuesday, Feb. 3. Along with Reeder, that includes incumbent Mayor John Josendale and candidates Jonathan McClain and Larry Miller.

Reeder is a strong proponent of riverfront development, which he calls the city’s greatest natural wonder and a huge opportunity for economic growth.

“St. Joe wouldn’t be here if it wasn’t for the Missouri River. Go to Omaha, go to Sioux City. All these places where they’ve developed the riverfront,” he said.

With population decline over the last 10 to 15 years being one of the top issues discussed by candidates this election cycle, Reeder believes the city needs to make it easier for residents, companies and others to do business to address it. 

“Stop catering to the elite. Start making it easier to build a house themselves. I talk to people from out of town all the time that come here to start a business and stuff and they say St. Joe is one of the hardest places to do business,” he added.

He agrees the city has a high number of derelict or blighted homes that need improvement. A key priority of Reeder is improving transparency within government and improving access to public meetings, including moving meeting times for City Council to 7 p.m.

“It’s only about 20 times a year. And there would always be 15 to 25 people that attended. So many more people were informed,” he said. “Now, you’ve got to be retired, rich or have worked for somebody to be able to make it that early.”

Reeder, who has a background in criminal justice, said he supports investments for the many St. Joseph police officers who handle a difficult and dangerous job.

If elected, he intends to explore ways to preserve the current Interstate 229 double-decker bridge, which is currently scheduled to be removed and replaced with an elevated four-lane highway beginning in spring 2028. Reeder has a number of concerns about the impact of the new highway on Downtown accessibility.

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Three-vehicle crash involving trash truck kills one, injures three

News-Press NOW on January 30, 2026

Leah Rainwater

CLINTON COUNTY, Mo. (KQTV) — One person is dead in a three-vehicle crash involving a trash truck on Route PP in Clinton County on Thursday morning.

The crash occurred around 6:05 a.m. as a 22-year-old male driver of a 2015 Toyota Highlander from Lawson, Missouri, was westbound on Route PP, three miles Northwest of Lawson.

The driver then traveled into the path of a 30-year-old male driver from Independence, Missouri, of a 2022 Freightliner trash truck, which was eastbound on Route PP.

A 38-year-old male from Plattsburg, Missouri, was a passenger in the Freightliner.

The Toyota hit the truck head-on after traveling in its path. The trash truck was then forced into the path of a 2017 GMC Sierra Van, driven by a 26-year-old Lawson man.

The front of the GMC then struck the back of the Toyota.

All three vehicles came to a stop on the North shoulder of Route PP, according to a Missouri State Highway Patrol Crash Report.

The driver of the Toyota was pronounced dead at the scene at approximately 7:26 a.m. by Clinton County Coroner Lee Hanks. He was transported to Frontier Forensics in Kansas City, Kansas, and the next of kin has been notified.

The driver of the GMC suffered serious injuries and was transported by air ambulance to Truman Medical Center in Kansas City.

Both the driver and the occupant of the trash truck were both wearing seatbelts and were transported by Holt Ambulance to Liberty Hospital.

It is unknown if the driver of the Toyota and the driver of the GMC were wearing seatbelts as well.

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Saks to close most of its Off 5th and Last Call discount stores

KESQ on January 29, 2026

CNN Newsource

Originally Published: 29 JAN 26 17:23 ETUpdated: 29 JAN 26 17:58 ETBy Ramishah Maruf, CNN

New York (CNN) — The parent company of Saks Off 5th and Last Call will close most locations to focus on its luxury retail stores after filing for bankruptcy this month.

Saks Global announced on Thursday that it will shutter almost 60 of its Off 5th locations and five Last Call storefronts. One dozen Off 5th locations will remain open, according to the company’s press release.

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By shutting down the discount stores, Saks Global’s attention has shifted to its luxury offerings at Saks Fifth Avenue, Neiman Marcus and Bergdorf Goodman. It’s a major shift for the company, which floundered under a heavy debt load following its purchase of rival Neiman Marcus in 2024. However, even before the purchase, the company was already in a precarious financial situation.

In a statement on Thursday, Saks Global said the remaining Off 5th stores “will remain open to serve primarily as a selling channel for residual inventory from Saks Fifth Avenue, Neiman Marcus and Bergdorf Goodman.”

“As such, Saks Global will move away from purchasing merchandise directly for Saks Off 5th,” the company added.

Shoppers have grown skeptical of luxury shopping and buying those goods direct from the brands. Meanwhile, the remaining luxury consumers are increasingly buying from the brands themselves, cutting out middlemen like department stores. This trend exacerbated the strain on Saks Global and its massive debt load.

The company said closing sales will commence January 31 for select Off 5th stores and all Last Call locations. The Saks Off 5th website will begin its closing sale on January 30.

Existing gift cards will only be accepted through Saturday, February 14, in store and Friday, February 13, online, according to Saks Global’s website.

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Two Teton County men arrested in major multi-agency drug bust

KIFI on January 29, 2026

Seth Ratliff

TETON COUNTY, Idaho (KIFI) — A coordinated, multi-agency narcotics investigation culminated in the arrest of two Teton County men and the seizure of a large cache of drugs, weapons, and cash.

On January 27, around 11:30 AM, Teton County Sheriff’s deputies—supported by federal and state partners—simultaneously executed search warrants at two separate homes. The suspects, identified as Jacob Alan Mitchell and Blaine Creigh Baldwin, were taken into custody without incident.

Both men have been charged with a string of serious charges, including; Felony drug trafficking of marijuana, felony possession of controlled substances with the intent to deliver, felony possession of drug paraphernalia with the intent to deliver, and felony possession of controlled substances.

The Teton County Sheriff’s Office emphasized that the operation was the result of an extensive joint investigation, with the goal of preserving the evidence of a large narcotics trafficking operation. Beyond the narcotics, investigators uncovered drug paraphernalia, multiple firearms, and a significant amount of U.S. currency. Police also seized digital evidence from both homes.

While the primary seizures have been made, the Sheriff’s Office emphasized that the investigation remains active and ongoing.

All parties are considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

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