Weekend Crook County rollover crash leaves one dead

KTVZ on February 9, 2026

Kelsey Merison

(Update: adding video)

CROOK COUNTY, Ore. (KTVZ) — On Saturday, February 7th, a single-vehicle rollover crash involving a green Subaru Forrester occurred on SE Juniper Canyon Road.

47-year-old Angel Ball of Prineville was identified as the driver and was pronounced dead on scene.

According to the Crook County Sheriff’s Office, deputies discovered evidence that the driver had been consuming alcoholic beverages. The investigation also found speed, not wearing a seat belt, and alcohol consumption contributed to the crash.

Read the press release from the Crook County Sheriff’s Office in full below:

“On Saturday, February 7, 2026, at approximately 7:08 a.m., Deputies from the Crook County Sheriff’s Office responded to a single-vehicle crash on SE Juniper Canyon Road at approximately milepost 4. Initial reports to 9-1-1 indicated that a single-vehicle rollover crash involving a green Subaru Forrester had occurred and that the vehicle was in some trees. The initial person on scene also identified that a person appeared to have been ejected and was deceased. Deputies arrived on the scene, located the deceased person, and determined that there were no other patients in or around the vehicle.

Deputies investigated, and it appeared the Subaru Forrester was traveling northbound on SE Juniper Canyon Road, driven by 47-year-old Angel Ball of Prineville. Based on evidence at the scene, it appears that Ball was travelling at speeds faster than conditions warranted and lost control. Further evidence suggested that Ball then crossed the southbound lane and left the roadway. Further evidence indicated that Ball slid sideways and then rolled the vehicle several times, after which she was ejected. The vehicle came to a rest against some trees. During the investigation, deputies also discovered evidence that the driver had been consuming alcoholic beverages.

Based on the investigation, speed, not wearing a seat belt, and alcohol consumption are contributing factors to the crash. Next of Kin was notified of the fatality.

The Sheriff’s Office would like to thank Crook County 9-1-1, Crook County Fire & Rescue, Oregon State Police, STAR Towing, and Prineville Funeral Home for their assistance.

No further information.”

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Trial begins for one of defendants in Las Cruces Young Park mass shooting

KVIA on February 9, 2026

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LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — Today the trial begins for one of the defendants accused in the deadly mass shooting that took place at Young Park. As ABC-7 reported, the shooting happened in Las Cruces on March 21, 2025. The shooting left three people dead and injured fifteen others after a fight broke out at a car show.

The defendant on trial today is 20-year-old Tomas Rivas. Rivas is charged with first-degree murder and conspiracy to commit murder. Rivas, along with his brother, Nathan Rivas, and two other teens, Gustavo Puga Dominguez, and Josiah Ontiveros are all charged in the shooting.

Nathan Rivas, Dominguez, and Ontiveros will face trial later this year.

Watch ABC-7 at 4, 5, and 6 for updates.

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Belt Highway and Messanie Street traffic signals to see improvements

News-Press NOW on February 9, 2026

Leah Rainwater

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (KQTV) — The Missouri Department of Transportation said access to and from Messanie Street at U.S. Route 169 (Belt Highway) will be closed beginning Monday, Feb. 16.

RS Electric, working with MoDOT, will complete traffic signal upgrades at the intersection through March 8.

MoDOT said traffic from Messanie Street will not be able to access the Belt Highway, traffic on the Belt Highway will not be able to access Messanie Street; however, drivers will be able to continue to use the Belt Highway in both directions.

The upgrades will include replacing the current southbound U.S. Route 169 traffic signal mast arm with a longer one, which will allow for the addition of a dedicated left turn signal.

During the project, all left-turn signals will be upgraded to flashing yellow arrows.

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Learn about Missouri’s heritage with these books from the St. Joseph Public Library

News-Press NOW on February 9, 2026

News-Press NOW

The theme for this month’s book from the St. Joseph Public Library is Missouri Heritage. The books are available at the St. Joseph Public Library, at other Missouri Evergreen libraries, or from one of the SJPL eContent vendors. Visit the library’s catalog at https://sjpl.modiscovery.org to find these or other great books to enjoy.

Play Me Something Quick and Devilish: Old-Time Fiddlers in Missouri by Howard W. Marshall. Opening the cover of this book you find a CD of fiddle music featuring 39 tracks from Missouri fiddlers.

Some of the sections in the book include fiddle music of the old French district, African American fiddlers, German-speaking Missourians, Civil War Era, Irish and the railroads, Indian fiddlers, Victorian times, traditional fiddling and the dawn of jazz. Included in each section are a history of the music, photographs of musicians and sheet music of some songs. 

Show Me Missouri Women: Selected Biographies by Mary K. Dains. Over 200 Missouri women are divided into categories covering a wide range of individuals, from pioneer women, writers, educators, artists, reformers, entertainers, athletes, to club women.  Biographies of each are written by a variety of authors and include pictures of many of the subjects. The women included range from early Missouri pioneers to modern movers and shakers. The articles are written in a variety of easy-to-read styles.

Orphan Trains to Missouri by Michael D. Patrick. It has been estimated that 150,000 to 400,000 children rode the orphan trains.  Of these nearly 100,000 came to Missouri. The huge numbers of uncared for children in the city of New York cause the orphan train solution from 1854 to 1929. The first orphan trains were not well thought out but the process evolved and improved. Firsthand stories from the orphans and their descendants in Missouri are told.  Reunions of their descendants are still held. 

A Living History of the Ozarks by Phyllis Rossiter. Not completely in Missouri, the area referred to as the Ozarks makes up a large section of southern Missouri.

It is both a geographic designation and a cultural one. Divided into areas separated by geography and ancestral groupings, the author shows how the Ozarks developed into an area that is both homogenous and diverse. Photos, maps and appendices round out a well-presented account of a unique part of both the state of Missouri and the United States. 

Missouri Caves in History and Legend by H. Dwight Weaver. The bones of a variety of ice age animals have been found in Missouri caves. Later the caves were used for saltpeter, gunpowder, mushroom, and wine production. Guano and Onyx were mined in the caves. 

War and outlaws saw Missouri caves used for storage and hideouts. Families used the caves on their farms to keep food cold and as shelter from storms. Many surprising stories and facts from the history of Missouri caves are in this little book. 

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Murder charge filed in Columbia apartment shooting; cops find PCP, cocaine

KMIZ on February 9, 2026

Matthew Sanders

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ)

Police say PCP was present in the apartment where a man was fatally shot Saturday night in a senior apartment complex in central Columbia.

Officers also found cocaine in the shooting suspect’s apartment, according to court documents.

Michael D. Graham, 66, was charged with second-degree murder, illegal gun possession, armed criminal action, evidence tampering and two counts of drug possession. He remained in the Boone County Jail on Monday on no bond.

Police found a man who had been shot in the chest on Saturday in a bedroom of apartment 212 at Oak Towers. The victim, Vasshon Haywood, 48, died at a hospital. Officers found and detained Graham in the Oak Towers lobby.

A witness identified Graham as the shooter, according to a probable cause statement. The witness told police that an argument had preceded the shooting.

Police found the PCP in vials in the apartment where Haywood had been shot after the man who lives there gave them to officers, the statement says. They also found shell casings and a revolver. Police later confirmed the revolver was stolen.

The probable cause statement says Graham took evidence from the crime scene to his apartment, where the cocaine was found.

Several residents told ABC 17 News that shootings were uncommon for the building.

“This is our first time really hearing about what’s going on because we didn’t know what happened,” Eight-year-Oak Towers resident Patti Robinson said. “We just woke up out of our beds and surrounded by police.”

Randy Cole, the CEO of Columbia Housing Authority, who oversees the apartment, told ABC 17 News the event was suspected to be isolated to the apartment where the shooting took place, and the surrounding residents were not directly at risk.

“CHA properties are overwhelmingly safe, approximately 93% of resident households annually do not experience an enforcement action,” Cole said in a statement.

CHA data also found that of 450 safety calls for all residences in 2025, Oak Towers made up around 21% of calls.

Cole adds that resident applicants are screened. According to the CHA website, having violence or drug-related criminal activity in the past five years, outstanding debts and negative housing reports are things that could get an application denied.

According to the PC statement, Graham had prior convictions for drug violations in 1987 and 2017 and assault in 2009. Graham was also previously charged with a misdemeanor for DWI and resisting arrest in 2023.

Due to previous charges, it was illegal for Graham to have a gun at the time of the shooting.

“There is no indication that prior safety concerns or reports contributed to this incident,” Cole said.

Residents add that most safety concerns have come from non-residents loitering outside of the building or coming inside during the evenings.

“7:00 p.m., I’m in my apartment, I’m not coming out,” Robinson said. “You’ve got to lock your doors and everything because people are walking around, twisting your doorknobs and stuff, now, that’s not good.”

Residents also voiced concerns about the recent affordable housing on East Sexton Road, with residents reporting drivers speeding in the area and pedestrians blocking the roads.

“You got all these people in wheelchairs and walkers, we need to be more safe than that, they should provide more safety for us,” Robinson said.

Cole also tells ABC 17 News there are no plans to change operations or security at the apartment at this time. He adds that staff are aware of the concerns of non-residents and that CHA’s Safety Department was expanded by one person in 2024.

“CHA staff and safety personnel are on-site and interact with residents regularly and will continue to listen to resident concerns,” Cole said.

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Jackson Hole skier Breezy Johnson wins gold

KIFI on February 9, 2026

Curtis Jackson

CORTINA D’AMPEZZO, Italy (KIFI) – U.S. Ski racer Breezy Johnson, of Jackson Hole, Wyoming, won gold in the women’s downhill at the Winter Olympics in Italy.

Johnson blazed down the run in a time of 1:36.01 to beat Germany’s Emma Aicher by .04 seconds to the gold medal.

Italian skier Sofia Goggia, who lit the Olympic cauldron in Friday’s opening ceremonies, finished with bronze.

Johnson’s win is the first gold medal for the United States in these games.

Teammate Lindsay Vonn suffered a heartbreaking crash moments into her run after clipping a gate. Vonn was airlifted to a hospital where she underwent surgery for a fractured leg.

Johnson offered her support. “The work that we put in, the careers, I think obviously, my heart aches for her. And it’s a tough road and it’s a tough sport,” Johnson said.

Johnson is only the second American woman in alpine skiing history win a gold medal in the downhill. The first was Vonn in 2010.

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Sacramento pastor led on-field wedding during Bad Bunny’s halftime show

CNN Newsource on February 9, 2026

By Cody Stark, Cecilio Padilla

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    SACRAMENTO (KOVR) — Bad Bunny featured a real wedding during his Super Bowl halftime show at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara – a ceremony that was officiated by a pastor from Sacramento.

The pastor who performed the ceremony is Antonio Reyes from Sacramento’s Project Church.

In a post written in Spanish to his Instagram page, Reyes confirmed that it was indeed him at the Super Bowl.

“Now that the secret is out… this was an honor for me as a Latino and as a follower of Jesus to be in the presence of such a historic moment as this,” Reyes wrote.

Originally from Michoacán, Mexico, Reyes is a community leader and helped start the Spanish-language services at south Sacramento’s Project Church.

Reyes told CBS Sacramento on the Monday after the game that he was given short notice about being part of the halftime show. He echoed the message of Bad Bunny’s performance, saying it was monumental for Latino representation.

“To be able to be a pastor, a Latino, and to be able to be there and somebody can see themselves through me … is just amazing,” Reyes said.

Reyes did get to meet Bad Bunny and introduce himself, saying that the artist hugged him.

“Incredible guy, very humble, very kind,” Reyes said.

The pastor says his phone was overwhelmed with messages after his appearance.

“I’m still trying to catch up with everything.”

As for the couple Reyes married, the pair reportedly invited Bad Bunny to their wedding and the Latin music megastar countered with an invite to his Super Bowl performance.

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Drivers cope with traffic impacts from drainage project at entrance to popular Colorado Springs park

KRDO on February 9, 2026

Scott Harrison

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — This should be the third and final week of a drainage project that has restricted traffic flow at the lone entrance to Rampart Park, on the city’s northeast side.

That will please many drivers who have had challenges navigating the narrow road with only one lane open during the project.

The second lane nearest the construction is closed to make room for construction equipment and ensure safety for workers.

Drivers at the bottom of the road to a popular dog park must travel 300 feet uphill to exit onto busy Lexington Drive, but they must also yield to oncoming traffic trying to avoid congestion at the entrance.

“When it first started, I didn’t think it was going to impact me,” said Jules Thompson. “But now that it has dragged on, there have been a few days that it has deterred me from coming here — because it’s getting a little dangerous.”

Other drivers express similar concerns and frustrations.

“When I came in, I actually had to veer off, like in the construction zone, because there was a car coming toward me, and I had no idea,” said Carrie Criswell. “So, a construction guy kinda let that guy pass and stopped the other folks coming.”

For Bill Moyer, handling his two dogs on a busy day at the park was more of a handful than the traffic impacts.

I don’t encounter cars too often,” he said. ” But one time, I did have to pull over between the barricades to let someone pass.”

Those drivers revealed that they were unaware of the reason for the project causing the traffic changes.

As KRDO 13’s The Road Warrior explained when construction began two weeks ago, workers are replacing an above-ground drainage channel between a sloped buffer zone and a retaining wall under a new housing development.

A heavy rainstorm last summer eroded part of the wall and damaged some of the plastic turf lining the concrete ditch.

Corey Rivera, the project manager, said that the ditch has existed for five years.

“At one point, we took out the concrete because it was old and had some bad spots. That’s why we went with this turf style, to try out a new technique, give it a natural look without going full native on there. This was one of the first test sites that we had.”

The crew assigned to the project has installed a 300-foot plastic pipe that will run the length of the retaining wall, attach to the stormwater outlet, and be buried underground.

Good weather has allowed the crew to make good progress.

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Youth baseball team recovering after crash into fundraiser stand

CNN Newsource on February 9, 2026

By Conor McGill

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    TRUCKEE, California (KOVR) — Just one day after police said a truck intentionally drove into a group of youth baseball players outside a Safeway in Truckee, members of the 12U Tahoe Titans spoke about the terrifying experience and their determination to move forward.

“I looked behind me and then the next thing I remember was getting pulled out of rubble,” said Gavin DeWit, a first baseman for the team.

The incident happened as the Tahoe Titans were fundraising outside the grocery store, selling jerky to help pay for an upcoming trip to the Cooperstown All-Star Village in New York. Truckee police say a driver deliberately plowed into the group, eventually crashing into the side of the store.

“I remember hearing the truck a half second before I got hit,” said catcher Rowan Grant. “When I got hit, I just felt a little tingle and then the pain came on. I got flung away.”

Three players, three parents, and one sibling were injured in the crash. All survived.

The driver, identified as 49-year-old Jonathan Maurer, has been arrested and faces multiple charges, including assault with a deadly weapon likely to cause great bodily injury.

According to court records, Maurer has a lengthy criminal history in Nevada County, including a felony assault conviction from 2015 involving great bodily injury.

Parents say the moments leading up to the crash still feel unreal.

“He put a cigarette out on one of our signs, then came back out, gave us a weird look, mumbled something under his breath and walked away,” said Jamie DeWit, a parent of one of the players. “The next thing I knew, myself and our boys were being pulled out of rubble.”

Video from the scene shows the aftermath of the crash, with damage to the storefront and the area now boarded up.

Despite the trauma, the team reunited the very next day, focusing on healing and supporting one another.

“It was very scary,” Gavin said.

For parents, the hope now is accountability and safety.

“If I could just say anything — just get this person off the street, off the road, out of our community so we do feel safe again,” Jamie said.

And for the players, the focus remains on baseball and the summer ahead.

“It’s going to be a fun summer,” Grant said. “I’m just going to put this behind me and do my best to not think about it, but at the same time remember the people who got hurt.”

The Tahoe Titans say they are grateful for the outpouring of community support and are now looking ahead to their upcoming tournament in New York.

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Pastor led on-field wedding during Bad Bunny’s halftime show

CNN Newsource on February 9, 2026

By Cody Stark, Cecilio Padilla

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    SACRAMENTO, California (KOVR) — Bad Bunny featured a real wedding during his Super Bowl halftime show at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara – a ceremony that was officiated by a pastor from Sacramento.

The pastor who performed the ceremony is Antonio Reyes from Sacramento’s Project Church.

In a post written in Spanish to his Instagram page, Reyes confirmed that it was indeed him at the Super Bowl.

“Now that the secret is out… this was an honor for me as a Latino and as a follower of Jesus to be in the presence of such a historic moment as this,” Reyes wrote.

Originally from Michoacán, Mexico, Reyes is a community leader and helped start the Spanish-language services at south Sacramento’s Project Church.

Reyes told CBS Sacramento on the Monday after the game that he was given short notice about being part of the halftime show. He echoed the message of Bad Bunny’s performance, saying it was monumental for Latino representation.

“To be able to be a pastor, a Latino, and to be able to be there and somebody can see themselves through me … is just amazing,” Reyes said.

Reyes did get to meet Bad Bunny and introduce himself, saying that the artist hugged him.

“Incredible guy, very humble, very kind,” Reyes said.

The pastor says his phone was overwhelmed with messages after his appearance.

“I’m still trying to catch up with everything.”

As for the couple Reyes married, the pair reportedly invited Bad Bunny to their wedding and the Latin music megastar countered with an invite to his Super Bowl performance.

Please note: This story was provided to CNN Wire by an affiliate and does not contain original CNN reporting. This content carries a strict local market embargo. If you share the same market as the contributor of this article, you may not use it on any platform.