KGAY radio moves to stronger FM signal, now 103.1 FM

KESQ on January 4, 2026

Daniella Lake

PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – KGAY radio is officially moving its signal from 106.5 FM to 103.1 FM, a stronger FM signal that will allow for broader reach, from Cabazon to the Salton Sea.. 2026 marks KGAY’s eighth year serving Palm Springs.

“What really prompted it was we were looking at our anniversary year coming up on our eighth year of starting our service, we decided that KGAY was the stronger of the two stations and we really wanted it on the stronger frequency,” says Brad Fuhr, the founder and CEO of the station.

When listeners tune in to 106.5, they’ll hear a new radio station, also ran out of KGAY’s studios. It’s called Sunny 106.5. “They are complementary in the format,” Fuhr says. The founder says that Sunny 106.5 is geared towards women who enjoy music from the early 2000s.

Fuhr hopes that switching KGAY to a stronger FM signal can cement their place in the Coachella Valley’s radio market. KGAY has has been voted “Favorite Radio Station” for seven years in a row in the Coachella Valley Independent’s annual readers’ poll.

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Firefighters rescue 3 pets in apartment fire in Kalihi

CNN Newsource on January 4, 2026

By Jeremiah Estrada

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    KALIHI, Hawaii (KITV) — Honolulu firefighters extinguished an apartment fire in Kalihi on Saturday morning where three pets were rescued and an elderly man was treated for smoke inhalation.

The Honolulu Fire Department received a 911 call about a building fire on Kalena Drive in Kalihi at 10:39 a.m. on Saturday, Jan. 3, 2026. When firefighters arrived at the scene several minutes later, they found an active fire at a two-story apartment building.

Firefighters conducted an offensive fire attack and searched the property to determine no one was inside. A 68-year-old man who was inside the apartment exited on his own and was treated by paramedics for minor smoke inhalation. Two dogs and one cat were rescued by firefighters and reunited with their owner afterwards.

Firefighters got the fire under control at 10:56 a.m. and fully extinguished it by 11:04 a.m.

The 68-year-old man declined to be taken to a hospital by ambulance after paramedics treated him. There were no other injuries reported from the scene.

Fire investigators are looking into the origin of the fire as well as the cause. Damage estimates will be provided once the investigation is complete.

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Victoria Jones, daughter of Tommy Lee Jones, found dead in San Francisco hotel, officials confirm

CNN Newsource on January 4, 2026

By Tim Fang

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    SAN FRANCISCO, California (KPIX) — A woman who was found dead in San Francisco’s Fairmont Hotel on New Year’s Day has been identified as Victoria Jones, daughter of actor Tommy Lee Jones, officials said.

Around 3:15 a.m. Thursday, police were called to the hotel on Mason Street on reports of a person who was deceased. At the scene, officers met with medics who declared an adult woman dead at the scene.

The Office of the Chief Medical Examiner confirmed to CBS News Bay Area Friday that the woman has been identified as 34-year-old Victoria Jones and that her legal next of kin have been notified.

In a statement to CBS News, the family of Jones said: “We appreciate all of the kind words, thoughts, and prayers.”

“Please respect our privacy during this difficult time. Thank you,” the statement read.

Authorities did not release additional information about her death.

Victoria was the daughter of Jones and his second wife, Kimberlea Cloughley. She had made several appearances in films as a child, including a role in “Men in Black II”, which also starred her father.

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Animal rescue sees surge in surrendered ball pythons, seeks community support

CNN Newsource on January 4, 2026

By Web Staff

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    NEENAH, Wisconsin (WDJT) — J&R Aquatic Animal Rescue is seeking out community support after seeing a rapid increase in surrendered ball pythons.

According to the rescue, this underscores the growing demand for exotic pet rescue services across Wisconsin and the Midwest.

As of right now, the rescue has 34 ball pythons and 17 more were surrendered Friday, Jan. 2, with more expected to come in the following weeks.

The J&R Aquatic Animal Rescue, in response to the increased intake, has reduced adoption fees for ball pythons. They are also offering to transfer adoptable ball pythons at no charge to bona fide rescue organizations and accredited educational facilities.

Donations are welcome as well for frozen rodents, heating supplies and bedding.

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Girls wrestling tournament in Hendersonville draws 200+, highlighting sport’s growth

CNN Newsource on January 4, 2026

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    HENDERSONVILLE, North Carolina (WLOS) — Over 200 middle and high school-age girls gathered in Hendersonville on Saturday, Jan. 3, to participate in a wrestling tournament.

The popularity of the sport and the surge in girls getting involved mean more of these events.

One of the event organizers, Darrin May, says the sport has grown significantly since it became sanctioned in North Carolina in 2023.

“North Carolina sanctioned girls wrestling a couple of years ago, and it’s taken off. Right now, girls wrestling is the largest-growing sport in America,” May said.

May said there are teams across the Carolinas and that they are just at the beginning of bringing more people to the sport.

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2026 Palm Springs International Film Festival Awards honor Hollywood’s biggest stars

KESQ on January 4, 2026

Shay Lawson

PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ)  – Hollywood’s biggest stars gathered Saturday night for the 37th Annual Palm Springs International Film Festival Awards Gala, celebrating iconic performances.

Rose Byrne earned the Breakthrough Performance Award for If I Had Legs I’d Kick You.

The cast of Sentimental Value taking home the International Star Award.

Marty Supreme director Josh Safdie introducing Timothée Chalamet who received the Spotlight Actor of the Year Award .

“One of the messages of Marty Supreme, someone’s dream, taking their fate hostage, looking 10 people dead in the face who have just said to you, no it’s not possible and responding, but I will,” Chalamet said. “Thank you, Josh, for your words tonight and on the page. Thank you for this opportunity. I mean it.”

The Visionary Award went to Frankenstein — with director Guillermo del Toro and stars Oscar Isaac, Jacob Elordi and Mia Goth honored for their bold creative vision.

“Just watching that back, I was really moved and I realized how kind of grateful I am seeing the way that the film was made, and that I get to have those memories for the rest of my life,” Elordi said.

Stay with News Channel 3 for continuing coverage of the award ceremony.

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Eldon boil order nears its third week after city samples test positive again for bacteria linked to E. Coli

KMIZ on January 4, 2026

Alison Patton

ELDON, Mo. (KMIZ)

Eldon residents are still under a boil order as of Saturday, marking the 18th day.

The city posted on its social media, saying it collected eight water samples from four locations that previously tested positive for Total Coliform, and one sample came back with traces of the bacteria. That sample was taken from the northern part of the city.

Total Coliform isn’t harmful; however, its presence usually means other bacteria can be in the water as well, according to the city.

E. Coli was found on a routine water test Dec. 16, and the boil order was issued on Dec. 17. That bacteria hasn’t been found in recent testing.

The city has since been flushing water lines to fix the problem, but the positive test in the northern part of Eldon is keeping the boil order active.

Some Eldon residents are frustrated that they don’t have readily accessible drinking water. Residents have to either boil contaminated water or buy bottled water.

Laura Simmons Markway is an Eldon realtor in the city. She said she bought her last client of 2025 a case of bottled water.

“Part of her closing gift, I bought a case of water, which she was grateful for, but questioned whether or not this was a community she should have invested in,” Simmons Markway said.

 She also said the boil order is stretching the pockets of many community members.

“We’re a blue-collar community, and they’re hourly workers, so purchasing bottled water or boiling water is not just inconvenient, but it’s costly for them,” Simmons Markway said.

The city needs two consecutive water sample tests to come back clean before it can lift the boil order.

“The City will continue additional flushing, testing, and necessary protocols and will keep residents informed as new information becomes available,” The City of Eldon posted posted to social media. “We appreciate everyone’s patience as we work through the required steps to resolve this.”

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Columbia teen arrested after shots fired and carjacking in the Shoppes at Stadium Saturday night

KMIZ on January 4, 2026

Olivia Hayes

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ)

A 17-year-old Columbia teen was arrested for firing shots and a carjacking in the Shoppes at Stadium area Saturday night, according to a press release from the Columbia Police Department.

CPD spokesman Colin Imhoff said officers were called to the area just after 7 p.m. for reports of an active assailant and shots fired. Police later determined the shots were fired inside Dick’s Sporting Goods. At the scene, no injuries were reported.

The suspect later ran away, stole a car and drove away on Interstate 70.

The teen was arrested on suspicion of three counts of first-degree assault, one count of first-degree property damage, vehicle hijacking, two counts of unlawful use of a weapon, and two counts of armed criminal action, a later press release states.

Troop A spokesman Cpl. Justin Ewing told ABC 17 that troopers took the suspect into custody after spotting a grey Nissan Altima driving on Route V in Pettis County. Troopers were on alert for that make and model of car after its information was entered into the Flock camera system by CPD, and the car was spotted on Flock cameras.

Ewing said troopers initiated a traffic stop around 8:15 p.m. Saturday near Sedalia when the car attempted to flee, leading to a pursuit. The car crashed on Route V near Bahner Road, and the suspect was taken into custody just after 8:30 p.m.

According to a Missouri State Highway Patrol crash report, a 17-year-old Columbia teen crashed a 2023 Nissan Altima on Route V after driving right off the road and into a ditch around 8:20 p.m. Saturday.

“It’s a surprise to me because I wouldn’t expect this kind of stuff,” Columbia resident Bentley Durk said. “It doesn’t really happen on South Side.”

A spokesperson for the Columbia Fire Department said it was also dispatched to reports of an active assailant in the 200 block of North Stadium Boulevard just after 7 p.m.

A total of 10 units responded with 20 personnel. An ABC 17 News reporter saw firefighters wearing bulletproof vests on the scene.

Police tape came down around 10:20 p.m at the Shoppes at Stadium.

CPD said there is no threat to the public, but reported at the scene that it was looking for multiple suspects.

“We’re still unsure if there are multiple suspects or if it is just the one,” CPD spokesman Imhoff told ABC 17 in an email Sunday morning.

This is a developing story.

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New Year means New Laws

KTVZ on January 4, 2026

Spencer Sacks

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Last year during the 2025 legislative session over 34 hundred bills were introduced. Of that number hundreds were passed.

These range from unemployment benefits to protections for tenants.

Among these laws includes protections for both public and private sector employees who strike. 

In the past, if you were out of work because of a strike, you generally could not get unemployment benefits. 

Now, some striking workers can receive unemployment for a limited number of weeks, as long as they meet the usual eligibility rules. 

For some public employees, including school workers, the law adds a big catch. If they get unemployment benefits during a strike, their employer must later deduct that amount from their future paychecks

Another law taking effect is House Bill 3521 which requires landlords to be held to stricter rules about holding deposits. 

Specifically, if the landlord backs out or the rental is not livable the tenant can get the deposit back and possibly more.

If you are looking to go to a concert you will now be able to see the full price of tickets including taxes and fees before you click to pay.

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Man out on bond for drug charges, arrested with meth and guns, say Colorado Springs Police

KRDO on January 4, 2026

Michael Logerwell

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) – At 11:22 on Friday night, Colorado Springs Police were phoned by a local security guard patrolling the parking garage at Costilla and Tejon Street. The security guard reported a man sitting inside his parked car, slumped over the steering wheel.

When police officers arrived, they saw the same scene: the man slumped over the wheel of the car, unconscious. Officers proceeded to wake the man, Sully Lewis, age 31, up.

Upon waking up, the officers say that Lewis told them he had a gun tucked into his waistband and methamphetamine in the car. In the police blotter report about the arrest, the officers say that Lewis followed the officer’s instructions and was detained without incident.

The police officers say they searched the rest of Lewis’s vehicle and found a large quantity of illegal narcotics and additional firearms, plus the handgun in his waistband.

At the time of the arrest, Lewis was out on a $1,000 bond in connection with a November 25, 2025, criminal case involving possession of a controlled substance and a $3,000 bond in connection with an October 17, 2025, criminal case charging him with burglary.

Lewis is currently being held in the El Paso County jail on a $50,000 bond.

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