Month: January 2026

By Logan Ramsey

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    POCATELLO (eastidahonews.com) — A man faces numerous charges after he allegedly assaulted a woman and threatened her children’s safety.

The incident began at a home on North Arthur Avenue, where an officer responded to a report of a fight between Jonathan Lynn Henery, 40, and a woman at around 11 a.m. According to an arrest report, the woman’s 14-year-old daughter called to report the emergency and was present during it.

The daughter told the responding officer that “Henery had battered (the victim and) forced her to leave the area with him in his vehicle … and that Henery was likely returning to the address to kill the child’s pet dog,” the report states.

“While I was speaking with her, the juvenile reporting party either took or made a call and made the statement, ‘He came at you with a knife?!’ to whomever she was speaking with,” the report states.

And according to a separate police report, the woman told another officer that while she was riding in the passenger seat of his vehicle, Henery “threatened her with a knife.”

The woman told the officer that during this interaction, Henery “threatened to harm her children and burn her home down if he went to jail,” the report says.

This arrest report also states that, “Henery was known to (the) Pocatello Police Department to be affiliated with Severely Violent Criminals.” The Southern Poverty Law Center identifies SVC as a white supremacist prison gang that began in the Idaho prison system in the early 2000s.

This officer responded around 11:15 a.m. to a report on Poole Avenue of a man assaulting a woman.

“Upon my arrival, (three witnesses) stated they observed Jonathan Henery assaulting a female after slashing the tires of a red pickup truck,” the report states. “Henery then, while standing within 10 to 15 feet from them, brandished a knife at them, causing them to fear for their own safety and physical welfare. Henery then fled the scene.”

The officer found the woman inside the reported home on Poole, with visible injuries, according to the arrest report.

The report states that the injuries included “heavy bleeding from her nose believed to be from a broken nose, a ‘goose egg’ on her left temple, bruising starting around her left eyebrow from a possible fractured orbital which appeared to be developing into a black eye and complaining her elbow was injured.”

Back on Arthur, only “a short time later,” the responding officer spotted a man who he says he recognized as Henery “running from the alleyway into the backyard of the residence.”

Henery fled from the scene after the officer ordered him to stop, prompting him to pursue on foot, the report says.

During the chase, Henery reportedly tried to enter the driver’s side door of a vehicle, but the driver sped away before he could succeed, police said.

“Henery continued his effort to run from officers but was subsequently taken into custody by other responding officers at the intersection of North Main Street and West Custer Street … at approximately (11:15 a.m.),” the report states.

The report says that Henery failed to comply with the orders of the officers who arrested him. Police say they found a “small amount” of suspected methamphetamine on him once they searched him.

The woman was transported by ambulance to Portneuf Medical Center from the residence on Poole Avenue to be treated for her injuries, where she was interviewed by police.

Henery faces 12 felony charges and two misdemeanor charges. The felony charges include four counts of aggravated assault, domestic violence resulting in traumatic injury, second-degree kidnapping and intimidating a witness.

A preliminary hearing for Henery is scheduled for Feb. 9 at 1:15 p.m. His bond is set at $100,000.

Just because Henery is accused of these crimes doesn’t necessarily mean he committed them. Everyone is presumed innocent until proven guilty in the eyes of the law.

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By Meghan Mosley & Addison Kliewer

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    LOGAN COUNTY, Oklahoma (KOCO) — The woman found dead in a Logan County trash can Wednesday has been identified as the adoptive mother of the teenagers accused of killing her.

The body of Spring Weems was found in a trash can outside a home near Bryant and Simmons Road along Treviso Trail, according to the Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation.

A teenager, who has not been identified because he is a juvenile, was booked into a Canadian County detention center on a first-degree murder complaint in connection to Weems’ death. While the crime happened in Logan County, he was taken to Canadian County because that is the closest juvenile corrections center, according to OSBI.

OSBI said that authorities were called to the scene after a welfare check was requested. They said they did not know who called 911.

When deputies arrived, they found two teenagers inside the home. They also located Weems’ body in a trash can along the side of the street, and she had injuries consistent with homicide.

“One of the parties involved made a statement saying, ‘Mom is in the trash can,'” Logan County Undersheriff Troy Dykes said on Wednesday.

Deputies could not say what those injuries were or what type of weapon was used.

The only people living in the home were Weems and the two teenagers. She was the sole caretaker of the children, according to OSBI.

OSBI said the teenager who was arrested was the only person believed to be connected to the murder.

Investigators said they are still in the process of interviewing neighbors.

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By Robb Coles

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    NASHVILLE (WTVF) — An 88-year-old Green Hills couple has been surviving without power for days, relying on their fireplace for the first time in three decades after ice storms left thousands across Middle Tennessee in the dark.

Dick and Jane Baxter, who have lived in their Green Hills home for about 48 years, found themselves using their long-neglected fireplace as a lifeline when the power went out Sunday.

“We started the fire for the first time in like 30 years, we’d never used the fireplace,” said Beth Baxter, Dick and Jane’s daughter who came to stay with them when the power went out.

The couple initially tried to leave for a hotel Sunday afternoon but quickly turned back. “We tried to drive to a hotel on Sunday afternoon around two, and it was like a war zone going down Hillsborough and Harding Place,” said Beth Baxter.

So they decided to brave it out in their family room, though they underestimated the challenge ahead.

“I think we underestimated what we were in for. We thought, we’ve got a fireplace, we can just go through the night, and we’ll be up tomorrow and get the power back on. It didn’t work that way,” Jane Baxter said.

Dick had a generator, but it wouldn’t transfer any power.

As temperatures dropped, they remembered old firewood in their backyard that had been sitting there for 15 years.

That became their heat and light during cold, dark nights.

Despite the uncomfortable conditions, the Baxters have maintained their spirits.

“It has been uncomfortable, unpleasant at times, but not impossible,” Dick Baxter said.

They’re looking forward to basic comforts like shower returning.

“We smell like smoke, I have a very interesting cologne now,” Dick Baxter said.

After Jane and Beth finally were able to get a hotel room Tuesday night, the three are planning to stay with friends until power is restored.

This story was reported on-air by Robb Coles and has been converted to this platform with the assistance of AI. WTVF verifies all reporting on all platforms for fairness and accuracy.

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By Alan Shope

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    KANSAS CITY, Missouri (KMBC) — A local brewery turned an ordinary Wednesday night into an opportunity to help others, donating a portion of its sales to support immigrants affected by events in Minnesota.

At Strange Days Brewery, 30% of all sales were donated to the Immigrant Rapid Response Fund, a charity created by the Women’s Foundation of Minnesota.

“It’s one of my favorite breweries,” customer Liz Darby said.

Darby said she regularly stops by for the beer.

“They’re hazy IPAs, and it’s delicious,” she said.

But Wednesday night gave her another reason to visit.

“I like supporting people from far away, doing our part,” Darby said.

The one-night promotion was organized by brewery co-owner Trevor Schlam, who said the idea came together quickly as he looked for a way to respond to ongoing events in Minneapolis.

“We just try to do anything we can,” Schlam said. “We’re just really kind of disturbed by what’s going on out there.”

In addition to in-person donations, the brewery also collected contributions online.

“What’s happening there is terrible, tough to internalize,” Schlam said.

Schlam said there was no specific fundraising goal, explaining that the effort was just as much about raising awareness as it was about collecting money.

“We don’t want that coming here. We don’t want that affecting anyone else,” he said. “You know, figure out how to heal from there.”

Schlam said most of the feedback from customers has been positive, even when opinions differed.

“We let them voice their opinions, because that’s also important, that everyone has a say,” he said. “It wasn’t anything mean-spirited, truly.”

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By Julie Dunmire

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    KALAMAZOO, Michigan (WXMI) — At Green Top Tavern, the kitchen is only big enough for one person. Inside, you’ll find Loy Norrix senior Tommy Andrie making one of their signature smash burgers.

“It’s our popper burger, so it gets jelly and our popper dip,” Tommy said.

Tommy is part of a program through the Kalamazoo Regional Educational Service Agency, which takes lessons from the classroom to the real world.

“Our work-based internship program is important to our community, because it allows students to have that opportunity to take what they’re learning in their CTE classes, those technical skills, and taking those to our industry partners, and practice what they’re learning,” said Jeni Opel, administrator of career development at Kalamazoo RESA.

Tommy is learning valuable skills at Green Top, saying the restaurant provides a good combination of work and play.

He’s had to figure out how to get orders out in 10 minutes or less, even during busy shifts.

“I think I had six tickets on a night shift one time. That was rough,” Tommy said. “It shouldn’t take longer than that, really. Our stuff is so quick.”

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While the senior, like many soon-to-be graduates, isn’t certain what life after high school looks like, he knows he’s gained skills he’ll use for a lifetime.

When asked if he’s now in charge of cooking at home, Andrie laughed and said, “No, I still make my mom do that.”

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By Darren Cunningham

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    SOUTHFIELD, Michigan (WXYZ) — High school students can now profit off of their own name, image and likeness, or NIL. Think endorsements and autograph sessions. The Michigan High School Athletic Association announced the policy change Tuesday to expand “personal branding activities.”

Whether it’s a good idea depends on who you ask. For some, it’s a long-overdue payday for student-athletes. For others, it’s a threat to the spirit of the game.

7 News Detroit spoke to parents whose children play high school varsity basketball at Ferndale University and Southfield A&T.

“I think it’s kinda outrageous. I don’t think the money should be involved with the high school players. I think you’ll turn the system into something totally different,” parent Rodney Milton said.

Parent Monroe Woodard said, “I think it’s good. Anytime you can earn money toward anything, whether it’s school, whether other expenses as an athlete, that’s fine, but I do believe the parents should be involved.”

The game remains the same. But for boys and girls playing any high school sport, the stakes have never been higher.

“It seems like it was kind of a matter of time with the way college athletics are trending right now, the popularity around recruiting, who the next stars are gonna be,” Jared Ramsey, the high school sports beat writer for the Detroit Free Press, told 7 News Detroit.

He said Michigan is the 46th state to allow NIL deals at the high school level and that Ohio was the 45th. After the first month in Ohio, Ramsey said only 11 student-athletes in the buckeye state signed NIL contracts.

“It sounds like it’s going to be for the 1% of athletes who could potentially make it to the college level, could make it to the pro level and have built up enough of a brand to move the needle,” Ramsey said.

Southfield A&T head varsity basketball coach Josh Lyle, who applauds the decision, said it’s going to be on parents, coaches and schools to instill financial literacy.

He said he sees the opportunity as a motivator for young athletes.

“So a lot of times, you have guys that are looking at oh, I have to get a scholarship, but now they’re looking at OK, I might be playing for a brand who’s now sponsoring me. So, now not only am I a brand for myself and representing my family, but I’m representing a local business as well. So, it can push them harder and motivate them a lot more,” Lyle explained.

Geoff Kimmerly, the communications director for the Michigan High School Athletic Association, told 7 News Detroit these are opportunities for students to connect with third parties that have no connection to a student’s school.

“They’re individual opportunities for individual student-athletes, and that’s really the most important thing for everybody to understand with what we’re allowing moving forward. We’re not allowing anything that resembles a group activity, kind of collective activity, anything that would involve persuading a student to leave one school and go to play for a coach somewhere else or anything like that,” he explained.

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