Black History Month: El Centro Council member leads the way in the community

KYMA on February 11, 2026

Danyelle Burke North

YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA) – To celebrate Black History Month, we are highlighting different community leaders who are making a difference. This week, we recognize and shine a spotlight on El Centro City Council member Sonia Carter.

Council member Carter is currently serving on her first term. She’s the only African-American City Council member in the Imperial Valley.

“I’m strongly for the people by the people. The people are why we do this. We keep pushing for them,” said Carter.

The mother and El Centro native wears many hats in the community. She’s worked with the El Centro School District for nearly three decades.

“That inspired me to work for the PTO, and I did that as far as being the president of the PTO, and that inspired me of leadership,” said Carter.

She says one of her favorite memories with the city was serving as the former mayor.

“It gave me the inspiration that I can do anything because I didn’t stop. Seven days a week I served the people, and that’s because I wanted to…not because the city pushes you to. It’s because you want to. And you see the needs and the desires of the community and what you can do to help them and inspire them. I’m all for it,” said Carter.

She’s held three statewide leadership roles with Cal Cities and was recently appointed to the League of California Cities Public Safety Policy Committee.

Carter is also an advocate for her church and says she’s passionate about volunteerism. In addition to her faith, she says she couldn’t do it all without her team.

“My colleagues, we’re a team of five…a strong team of five. And it takes all of us decision making to get everything done,” said Carter.

Her team shares the same gratitude

“It’s nice being on a team with council member Carter because she leads with heart and vision. She genuinely cares about the city, and that shows in how she approaches decisions and projects. Having someone who is both committed and supportive makes the entire team stronger and helps us move forward together for the good of El Centro,” said El Centro Mayor Pro Tem Claudia Camarena.

For those interested in joining similar leadership roles, Carter shares some words of advice.

“The advice that I have is stand on the leadership that you’re given. When people talk to you, listen. When they discipline you, take that discipline. When they try to inspire you, take it. Don’t sit up here and knock people or try to backpedal as far as what you don’t want to do. Take it and go with it because leadership is important and it’s not easy. But in order for you to get somewhere and be in a leadership position, you’re going to have to deal with discipline. And if you cannot have somebody disciplining you, it’s not going to work for you, so my best advice is take the criticism and go with it,” said Carter.

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First-ever ‘Dancing with the Stars Con’ coming to Acrisure Arena

KESQ on February 11, 2026

Jesus Reyes

THOUSAND PALMS, Calif. (KESQ) – A celebration of all things Dancing With the Stars is coming to the Coachella Valley.

The first-ever Dancing with the Stars Con will be held from July 31 through August 2 at Acrisure Arena. The announcement was made on Good Morning America on Tuesday.

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The three-day celebration of “Dancing with the Stars,” produced by Faculty in association with BBC Studios, will feature appearances by beloved “Dancing with the Stars” professionals including Brandon Armstrong, Lindsay Arnold, Rylee Arnold, Alan Bersten, Hailey Bills, Sharna Burgess, Witney Carson, Val Chmerkovskiy, Sasha Farber, Jenna Johnson, Daniella Karagach, Pasha Pashkov, Jan Ravnik, Gleb Savchenko, Emma Slater, Ezra Sosa, Britt Stewart, plus former celebrity Mirrorball Champions and fan-favorite contestants including Hannah Brown, Danielle Fishel, Xochitl Gomez, Joey Graziadei, Elaine Hendrix, Rashad Jennings, Amanda Kloots, Whitney Leavitt, Phaedra Parks, Jojo Siwa, Johnny Weir, Rumer Willis, Kristi Yamaguchi, Ginger Zee, and legendary DWTS Judges Carrie Ann Inaba and Bruno Tonioli plus more to be announced.

Designed to celebrate the iconic television series and its passionate fan base, Dancing with the Stars Con will offer two live dance performances featured on the ballroom floor, interactive live panels with your DWTS favorites, interactive photo experiences, exhibits, Q&A sessions, exclusive merchandise and unique fan experiences inspired by the hit show that’s just celebrated 20 years on air!

“We are so excited to bring Dancing with the Stars fans a truly once-in-a-lifetime event. For the first time ever, we’ll assemble the largest cast of pro dancers, Mirrorball Champions, and fan-favorite celebrities from throughout the show’s twenty-year history for an action-packed, full-weekend experience that will thrill audiences. When everyone is under one roof, anything can happen — and we can’t wait to bring the ballroom to life this summer in Palm Springs.”

– Jared Paul, Faculty Productions

“Dancing with the Stars has always been about more than just competition, it’s about courage, connection, and the unforgettable moments that bring people together through dance. For years our fans have been clamoring for even more ways to engage with the show, and we’re thrilled to have created this rare and immersive opportunity to experience the magic, the music, the movement, the emotion, and the heart that continues to make this show so special.”

-Ryan O’Dowd, President of Unscripted, BBC Studios & Executive Producer, Dancing with the Stars

Tickets will be available starting with a Verizon presale (details below) and Mirrorball Member presale that begin Thursday, February 12. Additional presales will run throughout the week ahead of the general onsale beginning Saturday, February 14 at 10am PST at ticketmaster.com, the official ticketing provider of Acrisure Arena.

VERIZON PRESALE: Verizon will offer customers an exclusive presale for DANCING WITH THE STARS CON 2026 in the U.S – no strings attached, simply for being a Verizon customer. The presale runs from Thursday, February 12 at 10am PST to Friday, February 13 at 10pm PST. Visit myAccess in the My Verizon app for more details. Learn more about Verizon Access here.

MIRRORBALL MEMBER PRESALE: Fans who want early access to the best seats and VIP, can sign up for a Mirrorball Membership – this membership is FREE TO JOIN. Mirrorball Member Presale starts Thursday, February 12 at 12pm PST. Head to DWTSCON.COM to sign up now.

VIP: VIP Packages and VIP Upgrades will be available for DWTS CON 2026. VIP packages and upgrades vary and may include solo or group photos with a selection of DWTS CON talent, VIP Hospitality Area, Friday welcome event with select DWTS CON talent, Exclusive Merch, crowd free shopping and much more. Head to DWTSCON.COM for more information

TRAVEL & ACCOMMODATIONS: Traveling in from out of town? DWTS CON is working with a variety of hotels in the greater Palm Springs area to get discounted rates for DWTS CON attendees. DWTSCON.COM for details.

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Sheriff Ty Rupert stresses transparency and honesty at town hall meeting in Redmond

KTVZ on February 11, 2026

Spencer Sacks

Redmond, Ore. (KTVZ) — Deschutes County Sheriff Ty Rupert held a town hall meeting in Redmond to address community concerns and discuss his first seven months in office. The meeting, held at the VFW building, lasted more than 2 hours and covered topics ranging from gun rights to immigration enforcement.

The event is part of a countywide town hall tour Rupert is conducting to rebuild public trust following a loss of faith in the department in previous years. During the meeting, Rupert highlighted his personal history and the work completed since he became sheriff approximately seven months ago.

Throughout the session, Rupert spoke with community members about the different needs across Deschutes County. He emphasized the importance of transparency and honesty in his leadership. Rupert said these meetings provide him with insight into how his office can improve its service to the region.

“And it also gives me an opportunity to learn what their concerns are and how we can better serve them,” said Rupert, sheriff of Deschutes County. “As a sheriff’s office and also as a sheriff, one of the questions I asked was, what do they expect out of their sheriff? And you heard honesty, integrity, transparency.”

The town hall featured a question-and-answer period where Rupert encouraged attendees to ask difficult questions. He told the crowd that he does not intend to avoid hard topics or scrutiny.

“And as you know, some of these questions asked tonight are difficult questions,” Rupert said. “And I made it clear to them that I’m not going to run from those questions. That’s not how I get better. If I run away from a question, they expect a sheriff that will be able to stand strong, be honest and transparent and answer their questions to the best of my ability.”

The discussion included specific questions regarding firearms and immigration enforcement. Regarding gun rights, Rupert stated he supports the right to own and carry a firearm but believes there should be regulations governing who can and cannot possess weapons. On the topic of immigration, he noted that there are currently no operations by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement that he is aware of within Deschutes County.

Rupert is scheduled to hold his next town hall meeting in Bend.

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Olympian reflects on competing in Cortina 70 years ago as games return to Italy

KIFI on February 10, 2026

CNN Newsource

Originally Published: 10 FEB 26 12:42 ET

By John Franchi

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    SALT LAKE CITY, Utah (KSTU) — As the Olympic Games unfold in Milan and Cortina, Italy, the slopes of Cortina are once again hosting Olympic alpine skiing. But this isn’t the first time these Italian mountains have welcomed the world’s best skiers.

For 90-year-old Marvin Melville, a Utah native and two-time Olympian, watching the games return to Cortina brings back vivid memories from seven decades ago when he competed there as a 20-year-old in 1956.

“The parade, being a part of the team and representing the United States, there’s nothing quite like that,” Melville said.

The 1956 Olympics were the seventh iteration of the Winter Games, featuring only 32 countries compared to the 93 expected to compete this year. Melville’s experience represents a simpler era of Olympic competition, captured in his family’s home movies that transport viewers back 70 years.

His memories of skiing the treacherous Olympic downhill course in Cortina remain as vivid as those classic home movie reels. “I got halfway down the mountain and crashed and broke my skis and couldn’t finish,” Melville said. “But there were probably 80 competitors, maybe more, and there was only about 20 that got to the finish line.”

The Olympics provided Melville with unexpected moments of human connection that transcended Cold War tensions. While watching a U.S.-Russia hockey game, he stood next to a Russian cross-country skier. “The Russians scored a goal, and she took her fist and slammed me in the shoulder. All of a sudden I had a strong, warm affiliation with the Russians, which previously, you know, I thought they were the enemy,” Melville said.

Four years later, Melville competed again at the 1960 Olympics in California at what is now known as Palisades Tahoe, where he finished in 22nd place. “It makes you very patriotic. And I was also served in the military for two years. So yeah, I feel like I’m a patriotic citizen,” Melville said.

Melville has donated his Olympic mementos to the Alf Engen Ski Museum, though he borrowed them back to share his story. His official team jacket still fits after all these years. “Having this on your ski uniform was a big deal,” Melville said, referring to the Olympic patches.

Now battling polycythemia vera, a form of blood cancer, Melville reflects on his life on the slopes and the family he raised in Utah. He has five daughters, 29 grandchildren, and 56 great-grandchildren.

Surprisingly, skiing wasn’t always his passion. “No, no, I did not think that. I didn’t even like it the first few times we went up to Alta,” Melville said when asked if he always planned to be a skier.

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Human remains found in drainage culvert at Date Palm overpass in Cathedral City

KESQ on February 10, 2026

Jesus Reyes

CATHEDRAL CITY, Calif. (KESQ) – Human remains were found while crews were working on a drainage port on the Date Palm overpass in Cathedral City, authorities told News Channel 3.

Police said CalTrans crews were conducting a routine inspection of the drainage culverts on Date Palm Drive at the Interstate 10 overpass. While conducting their inspection they believed they located human remains.

The crew called for assistance and patrol officers arrived on scene shortly after the call. Officers determined the remains appeared to be human and the Cathedral City Police Department Detective Bureau took over the investigation. 

“We have a tentative potential identification from a debit card that was found on the person and so we will wait for positive ID from the Riverside County coroner’s office,” said CCPD Commander Jon Enos.

Due to the condition of the remains, an obvious cause of death was not immediately apparent.

The on-ramp was closed for several hours. The coroner removed the remains at around 5:30 p.m. and the scene was cleared a short time after. If you have information related to this incident or believe you may have information, please contact the Cathedral City Police Detective Bureau at (760) 770-0300; or via or email tips@cathedralcity.gov.

You may also report information anonymously through Coachella Valley Crime Stoppers, by calling (760) 341-STOP; or through the WeTip hotline at: 1-(800)-78-CRIME or WWW.WETIP.com . Some tip information may qualify for a cash reward

Stay with News Channel 3 for continuing updates.

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Man charged with murder in Facebook Marketplace shooting faces harassment charge

KMIZ on February 10, 2026

Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ)

A Columbia man who is charged with felony murder in the shooting death of Michael Burke is facing another felony charge.

Kobe Aust, 18, of Columbia, is charged with first-degree robbery, two counts of armed criminal action and one count of felony murder in Burke’s death. He is being held at the Boone County Jail without bond and a hearing was held on Tuesday.

He is now being charged with first-degree harassment after court documents claim he sent text messages to a victim on Dec. 14 that indicated he would “shoot up” the victim’s home and kill them. Police wrote in the probable cause statement that they viewed a video of Aust on his Facebook page that allegedly included him holding and showing a gun.

A preliminary hearing in his new case is scheduled for 9 a.m. Thursday, March 26.

Aust is accused in the Jan. 18 shooting along with Joseph Crane, Alexis Baumann, both 18, and a juvenile. The juvenile has not been publicly identified by authorities, but is accused of being the shooter in court documents.

Crane and Baumann are charged with first-degree robbery, two counts of armed criminal action and one count of felony murder. Crane is being held without bond, while Baumann saw her bond reduced to $50,000 last week. Baumann was not listed on the Boone County Jail’s online roster on Tuesday afternoon.

Court documents allege Burke had used Facebook Marketplace to arrange to arrange a cellphone sale.

Court documents in previous reporting say Baumann allegedly told officers the juvenile suspect shot Burke, took his iPhone, then sold it at an ecoATM at the Walmart on Conley Road.

Crane has a preliminary hearing set for 9 a.m. Thursday, March 5, while Baumann has a preliminary hearing scheduled for 9 a.m. Tuesday, March 10.

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Morgan County murder case moved to Moniteau County

KMIZ on February 10, 2026

Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ)

A man charged with murder in a 2025 Morgan County shooting had his case moved to Moniteau County on Monday.

Robert Anselmo, 56, of Eldon, was charged with first-degree murder and armed criminal action in the death of Johnetta Yeager. He is being held at the Morgan County Jail without bond. A judge granted the defense’s motion for a change of venue on Monday. A new court date has not been announced.

Police found a small SUV in the parking lot with the driver’s door open and Yeager, positioned as if she was getting out of the vehicle when she was shot, according to the probable cause statement in previous reporting.

Versailles police later said in a news release they found an unconscious woman with a head wound when they responded to a shooting in the 100 block of South Burke Street.

Court documents in previous reporting say a witness claimed Yeager had been sitting in her vehicle with the door open when a gunshot rang out.

Investigators found surveillance footage that linked Anselmo’s vehicle to the scene, the statement says. Yeager had previously sought a protection order against Anselmo and was in a civil suit against him, according to previous reporting.

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ACLU files class action lawsuit, alleging civil rights abuses and agressive force in Wilder immigration Raid

KIFI on February 10, 2026

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BOISE, Idaho (KIFI) — The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) has filed a class action lawsuit following the controversial immigration raid in Wilder, Idaho, last year. The lawsuit, filed on behalf of three Latino families who are U.S. citizens or lawful residents, alleges that authorities used excessive force and violated the constitutional rights of hundreds of spectators.

According to the ACLU, the lawsuit represents the first major challenge in the second Trump administration to ICE tactics that discriminate based on ethnicity. 

“Our plaintiffs were treated as less than human because ICE and their willing partners think they can disregard fundamental rights if it gets them immigration arrests,” said Jenn Rolnick Borchetta, an attorney involved in the case.

Wilder Raid Background

According to federal reports, the October 19th raid was the culmination of a multi-agency federal investigation into an alleged illegal gambling and money laundering operation tied to horse racing. However, defendants represented by the ACLU of Idaho maintain that the popular racing arena has long been a place for the local Latino community to celebrate Mexican culture throughout family-friendly events.

More than 200 officers from multiple local and federal agencies are detaining approximately 400 spectators. In the wake of the raid, witnesses reported the use of aggressive tactics to detain the crowd, including reports of flashbangs thrown into occupied vehicles, the use of rubber bullets, and children being zip-tied at gunpoint.

In an initial statement to the Idaho Capital Sun, FBI spokesperson Sandra Yi Barker denied that children were zip-tied or hit with rubber bullets. However, Barker would go on to amend that statement, adding the word “young” before children.

While the Department of Homeland Security initially reported 105 arrests of “illegal aliens,” immigration attorney Nikki Ramirez-Smith noted that many detainees signed voluntary departure agreements before they could consult with legal counsel.

In late November, U.S. District Judge B. Lynn Winmill intervened, ordering the release of 16 detainees. In his ruling, Winmill emphasized that all individuals on U.S. soil are entitled to due process rights, regardless of their immigration status, according to reports by KTVB in Boise.

Alleging that the raid violated the spectator’s Fourth and Fifth Amendment rights, the lawsuit asks a federal judge to declare the raid was unconstitutional. The plaintiffs are also pursuing damages for the emotional and physical harm allegedly inflicted during the operation.

“While nothing can undo what these families endured, we can hold those in power to account and ensure no one else has to endure this treatment in the future,” said Leo Morales, executive director of the ACLU of Idaho. 

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Nancy Guthrie billboards posted in Palm Springs area as search continues

KESQ on February 10, 2026

Shay Lawson

DESERT HOT SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – The FBI has released new surveillance video of a subject in the disappearance of 84-year-old Nancy Guthrie — the mother of Today Show host Savannah Guthrie.

Investigators said they were about to pull video from residual data after it was believed to be lost.

The images show an armed individual who appears to be tampering with a camera at Nancy’s front door the morning she vanished.

New images in the search for Nancy Guthrie:

Over the last eight days, the FBI and Pima County Sheriff’s Department have been working closely with our private sector partners to continue to recover any images or video footage from Nancy Guthrie’s home that may have been lost,… pic.twitter.com/z5WLgPtZpT

— FBI Director Kash Patel (@FBIDirectorKash) February 10, 2026

This is now day 10 in the search for Nancy, who investigators said was abducted from her Arizona home.

The case has sparked a massive investigation with law enforcement working around the clock to find her and identify the person seen in the video.

As the search expands, the FBI is taking the message across state lines.

Billboards featuring Nancy’s case are now up. Including some in Palm Springs.

The FBI said they hope this campaign will lead to the crucial piece of information that helps bring Nancy home.

Anyone with information is being asked to call 1-800-CALL-FBI.

Stay with News Channel 3 for continuing live coverage starting at 4:30 p.m.

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Woman accused of murder faces another felony charge in Cole County

KMIZ on February 10, 2026

Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ)

A woman who is charged with murder and other crimes in Cole County is facing yet another felony charge.

Rejeane Redmon, 29, of Jefferson City, has been charged with first-degree murder, armed criminal action and tampering with evidence. She was committed in 2024 and it was extended on Oct. 24, court filings show. A case management conference is scheduled for 9 a.m. Tuesday, May 19.

She is accused of stabbing 80-year-old Melvin Callahan to death in 2023. Redmon allegedly gave conflicting statements to deputies and a bloody knife was found outside the home, previous reporting indicates.

Redmon was charged on Tuesday with damaging jail property.  She is accused of punching windows of a dayroom and hitting the windows with tablets, according to court documents.

She has been charged in multiple cases since her incarceration in 2023.  She is accused of assaulting a Cole County deputy on Aug. 16, 2025, and was charged with second-degree assault. She was also charged with fourth-degree assault in 2025 in another case.

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