Firefighters Invite Community to Disco Inferno Fundraiser in Summerland

KEYT on February 10, 2026

Tracy Lehr

SUMMERLAND, Calif. (KEYT) – Leave it to firefighters to name a fundraiser “Disco Inferno.”

The Santa Barbara South Coast Firefighter Foundation is hosting its Second Annual Disco Inferno on Sunday, Feb. 22nd.

It will take place at The Hanger at Bella Vista Ranch in Summerland.

Foundation President Brian Lombardi said it will fund all sorts of things firefighters are involved with in the community.

They include the Junior Lifeguard Program, swim lessons, helmet and pads for sports, and other community needs.

Gail Kvistad is a founding board member.

She did a little dance describing it.

“We are in a unique position that we get to  sponsor this party to gain support for our infrastructure, so, come on down Feb. 22nd and join us at the Disco Inferno at the Bella Vista Hanger and get out your discos and let’s do some Staying Alive.”

Tickets are on sale now.

For more information visit https://sbsouthcoastff.com

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‘Horrible, horrible’: Residents speak out against church demolition for Shake Shack

CNN Newsource on February 10, 2026

By Eileen Buckley

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    VILLAGE OF KENMORE, New York (WKBW) — There’s a battle over historic preservation brewing in the Village of Kenmore, where residents are fighting to save a former church building from demolition to make way for a Shake Shack restaurant.

I cover the Northtowns and caught up with some residents who want the church building preserved.

The former Kenmore Presbyterian Church on Delaware Avenue could be torn down as part of a development plan by Rochester-based owners who want to bring the national burger chain to the village.

Shake Shack has confirmed with 7 News that it has plans to open a location at this site.

However, longtime resident Nancy Anastasia, who has lived in Kenmore her entire life, told me she is opposed to the plan.

“I hate to see a chain come in — that’s not what Kenmore’s all about,” Anastasia said.

She wants to see the historic building preserved rather than demolished to make way for a fast-food restaurant.

“I hate to see us lose old buildings. I kind of hope we can get it listed on a preservation– and then they can’t demolish it,” Anastasia said.

David Brown, another resident fighting the plan, has deep family ties to the village. His great-grandfather built some of the first homes in Kenmore, giving him a personal connection to preserving the area’s history.

“The best outcome would be for Shake Shack to abandon the idea,” Brown said.

Brown explained the church’s history, noting that “in 1924, they built this building around the wooden church while they still had services.”

He has created a Facebook page to rally support for historic preservation and hopes the church could be named a landmark to stop demolition and keep Shake Shack out.

“Horrible, horrible, and it’s the worst time to open a fast food restaurant…I just don’t get it,” Brown said.

Brown suggested a potential compromise: “I don’t know if they could build where the parking lot is and leave the church for another use.”

The developer’s plan calls for constructing a two-story building with retail space and housing.

“If it were adapted for reuse, they would probably get tax revenue. They never got tax revenue for the last 120 years or so,” Brown said.

The village held a hearing on the matter last month, but the mayor and village board have not made a final decision yet.

Residents continue pushing for preservation options.

“See if we can get the building listed on the preservation list so that it can’t be demolished and then move forward from there,” Anastasia said.

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School employee finds kidney donor through coworker’s social media response

CNN Newsource on February 10, 2026

By Blake Phillips

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    TAMPA, Florida (WFTS) — A Hillsborough County Public Schools employee found her kidney donor through the power of social media and workplace community after another HCPS employee responded to her plea for help at two in the morning.

Mayra Nieves had been fighting kidney failure for five years, undergoing dialysis since 2021 after an allergic reaction to an antibiotic triggered an immune disorder she didn’t know she had. Her situation began in 2018, and despite various treatments, her condition spiraled out of control.

“From there, things just spiraled out of control. They tried some treatments that didn’t work, and in 2021, I started dialysis,” Nieves said.

Late last year, her patience finally paid off when a donor came forward. But the story of how she found her match demonstrates the power of community and social media.

Nieves’ coworkers had made a banner for her to post on social media seeking a kidney donor. That’s what Jenna Folken, another Hillsborough County Public Schools employee, discovered while scrolling through her Facebook.

“When I found her post at two in the morning, my full intention was to never be outed for doing this. That kind of fell by the wayside, obviously,” Folken said.

Folken got tested and, in December, gave Nieves one of her kidneys. The two women now share more than just a school district bond — they share a life saving bond.

“I have been so blessed by God and by Jenna. I thank God for Jenna that she made the decision and she followed her calling and gave me a second chance at life,” Nieves said, “I firmly believe that God orchestrated the entire thing. From beginning to end, this was God’s hand.”

Both women are well on their way to recovering, and their biggest message now is encouraging others to consider getting tested to donate organs, with the goal of creating more stories like theirs and saving more lives.

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‘Convention of States’ debate broils in Boise

KIFI on February 10, 2026

David Pace

BOISE, Idaho (KIFI) – Idaho is closely debating whether to join a coalition of states calling for a balanced budget amendment on the national level. 

The proposal, if passed, would include Idaho in a push to hold a convention of states.

The amendment would require the U.S. Congress to balance its budget and ensure that its expenditures do not exceed income.

“We have a $38.5 trillion debt with only $5.3 trillion of revenue every year,” said Rep. John Shirts, R-Weiser. “That’s like making $53,000 a year, and having $385,000 in credit card debt. This affects our national security, our national sovereignty, and most importantly, it affects our children and our grandchildren who will be saddled with this massive amount of debt.”

But the 36-34 vote divided Republicans, with 25 GOP legislators joining nine Democratic representatives in opposition.

“I know you want just a Constitutional convention for a balanced budget. I submit to you that that will not happen today,” said Rep. Cornel Rasor, R-Sandpoint. “It will be overturned. They will use necessity, they will use precedent, and we will come out of that with something so foreign to our worldview and way of thinking that our children will never forgive us.”

A convention of states is provided for by Article V of the U.S. Constitution, which says that 34 state legislatures can call for a convention to propose amendments to the Constitution. Any amendments would then need to be ratified by 38 of the state legislatures. 

Proponents say this is one of the states’ best tools to reign in federal spending and the national debt.

“Congress needs to reopen up the autopilot, actually do their job, balance this thing down to where they actually have something to work with,” said Rep. Josh Tanner, R-Eagle.

However, opponents argue that a convention of states has never occurred before and could lead to unintended consequences.

“I am not, necessarily against the convention of states, but I am worried about a runaway convention,” said Sen. Kevin Cook, R-Idaho Falls. “Supporters say that there’s rules in place, there’s laws in place that it just won’t happen – that there’s no way that it can be a runaway. But my experience in local and state politics suggest otherwise.”

Cook cited Platform Enforcement Hearings, in which local GOP committees attempted to remove elected officials from the Republican party for not following the GOP platform, as an example of small groups of people changing political rules to achieve their aims.

The convention of states proposal is supported by Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, who visited with Idaho legislators in January, but is opposed by the Idaho GOP party, including Chairwoman Dorothy Moon. Idaho Democrats also voted unitedly against the resolution.

The measure now advances to the Idaho Senate for a vote.

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Operator of Eddie Bauer stores in the US and Canada files for bankruptcy

KTVZ on February 10, 2026

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By Auzinea Bacon, CNN

(CNN) —

Eddie Bauer LLC filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection on Monday and hopes to sell about 200 of its namesake outdoor sportswear stores in the United States and Canada, citing declining sales and supply chain challenges.

The company said its financial headwinds were exacerbated by the Trump administration’s uncertain tariff policies and inflation, among other factors.

Most of the outfitter’s locations will remain open while the company looks for a buyer. But if that process fails, Eddie Bauer shops in the US and Canada operated by the LLC could close, the company noted. The company couldn’t say when individual stores may close, a spokesperson told CNN over email. (KTVZ News reported last week that Bend store employees were informed of the impending closure.)

“While the leadership team at Catalyst was able to make significant strides in the brand, including rapid improvements in product development and marketing, those changes could not be implemented fast enough to fully address the challenges created over several years,” Marc Rosen, the chief executive of Catalyst Brands, which owns the Eddie Bauer brand, in a statement.

This is the third bankruptcy for the more than 100-year-old company, following a Chapter 11 filing in 2003 and six years later, because of the 2008 financial crisis.

Eddie Bauer stores outside of the US and Canada will remain open because they are operated by other licensees, the company said in a press release. The company’s online sales and wholesale operations will transition to a different firm called Outdoor 5 LLC, allowing e-commerce to remain available.

The brand isn’t the first major retailer to file for bankruptcy so far this year. Saks Global filed for bankruptcy in January amid a broader luxury market slump and under high debt loads from buying its luxury rival, Neiman Marcus.

“This is not an easy decision, and we are grateful to the Retail Company’s associates and customers for their loyalty and trust,” Rosen said. “We are working to minimize the impact on the Retail Company’s employees, vendors, customers and other stakeholders.”

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Mesa Ridge High School signing party

KRDO on February 10, 2026

Rob Namnoum

Johnnie Roane: Colorado Northwestern – Cross Country, Wrestling & Track

Emma Yancey: Fort Lewis College -Cross Country

Gabby Mares: Friends University – Cross Country

Serenity Higgins: Doane College – Softball

Justine Sifuentes: Kansas Wesleyan – Softball

Deondre Green: Colorado Western University – Football

Trevon Salas: South Dakota School of Mines – Football

Kobe Dooley: Air Force Academy – Football

Jakehlan Watts: Adams State University – Football

Savana Iverson: Knox College – Volleyball

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Columbia City Council discusses new plans for high-voltage electric line

KMIZ on February 10, 2026

Sam Roe

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ)

The Columbia City Council discussed two potential options to build a new electrical transmission line at their council work session on Monday night. Both options would connect the Perche Creek and Grindstone substations.

The plans to build transmission line infrastructure between these two stations has been in the works for more than 10 years, but has been pushed back several times.

The two potential routes for the new line are the Chapel Hill Road route and the Vawter School-Nifong route. The Chapel Hill option would be about a half-mile shorter and use existing poles, but would cost $56 million. The Vawter School-Nifong route would cost $34 million.

The council also discussed the need to upgrade the Mill Creek substation. It will decide on which option to present to the public for public hearings at the Monday, Feb. 16 council meeting.

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Man wanted for Alabama homicide arrested in Indio Monday

KESQ on February 10, 2026

Jesus Reyes

INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) – A suspect wanted for a homicide in Alabama was arrested in Indio on Monday.

Arick Duwayne Christian, 51, of Troy, Alabama, was arrested on Avenue 42 on Monday at around 3 p.m., the Indio Police Department confirmed to News Channel 3.

Christian was wanted in connection with a deadly shooting in Troy, Alabama on Jan. 21, 2023. Two people were injured in a shooting, including a 29-year-old man who died at the scene.

According to county jail records, Christian was booked into jail at around 5:30 p.m.

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Casey Andrews chosen as new executive director of the Central Oregon Trails Alliance

KTVZ on February 10, 2026

Barney Lerten

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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — After an extensive and thoughtful search process, the Central Oregon Trail Alliance has announced the hiring of Casey Andrews as the new executive director.

The search engaged the Hiring Committee of the Board of Directors, additional board members, staff, and volunteers, who collectively dedicated more than 1,000 hours reviewing over 40 applicants, conducting interviews, and evaluating the organization’s needs and long-term vision, COTA said in a news release Monday that continues below:

Andrews has called Bend home for several years and is grateful to live in a place where trails are woven into everyday life. Outside of work, she enjoys spending time outdoors with her family, exploring Central Oregon’s trail systems and public lands.

Trails hold deep personal meaning for Andrews as places of connection to nature, to community, and to stewardship and she values the role they play in supporting both individual well-being and shared responsibility for the landscapes we all enjoy.

Andrews brings 15 years of experience in public lands management, including roles with the National Park Foundation, National Park Service, and U.S. Forest Service.

During her tenure with the Forest Service, she worked closely with Central Oregon Trail Alliance on trail planning, grant development, project management, and project implementation, building a strong foundation of collaboration and trust over many years.

Her professional background includes managing complex, multi-partner projects; overseeing grant-funded trail work; and coordinating across agencies, nonprofits, and volunteer groups to deliver durable, on-the-ground trail development and maintenance.

“With an extremely strong pool of candidates, we are thrilled to welcome Casey Andrews to the organization,” said Eric D’Orvilliers, COTA Board of Directors Vice President. “Casey’s background and familiarity with COTA are a huge benefit to us. Her breadth of experience across the various pillars of our mission, combined with her vision for COTA’s future, is what truly stood out in the hiring process.

“She leads with both passion and a genuine interest in the stakeholders of our organization. With our new five-year Strategic Plan in place and Casey’s leadership, COTA is poised to grow, deepen community connections, and continue providing the best riding experience possible for Central Oregon.”

“Trails are where community, conservation, and stewardship come together,” said Andrews. “I’m excited to join COTA because it reflects the best of Central Oregon: care for public lands, collaboration, and a community that shows up to steward the trails we all love and enjoy.”

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Columbia Board of Education approves policy clarifying what is considered a weapon

KMIZ on February 10, 2026

Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ)

The Columbia Board of Education on Monday unanimously approved new language that clarifies what is a considered a weapon in its school district.

The meeting agenda says the Missouri School Boards’ Association updated its own policy to comply with Senate Bill 68, which passed last year and states districts must report all school safety incidents and credible safety threats for all incidents involving weapons.

The policy was last revised in April 2001, meeting documents say.

Banned weapons now include guns, a blackjack, concealable firearms, silencers, explosive weapons, gas guns, knives, knuckles, machine guns, projectile weapons, rifles, shotguns, spring guns and switchblade knives.

“Other prohibited weapons” includes items “used for or are readily capable of causing death or serious injury,” all knives (which includes pocketknives, anything “used or designed to be used to threaten or assault, whether for attack or defense,” anything made to resemble a weapon (unless it is authorized by a principal for an educational purpose)” and ammunition or parts of a banned weapon.

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