Body camera video shows Massachusetts police officer save 78-year-old man from burning truck

CNN Newsource on February 28, 2026

By Logan Hall, Samantha Chaney

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    EASTON, Massachusetts (WBZ) — Police body camera video shows an Easton, Massachusetts officer rescuing a 78-year-old Raynham man from a burning car on Friday morning.

A Mack dump truck was experiencing problems on the side of Turnpike Street just after 2 a.m. when a Ford pickup truck struck the back of it, according to police.

Vehicles catch fire after crash

The pickup truck then became stuck under the dump truck, trapping the driver, Francis Leverone, inside. A Toyota Camry then hit the back of the pickup truck and caught fire, police said.

Easton Police Officer Dean Soucie arrived at the crash and saw that the two vehicles were on fire. Video shows Soucie rushing over before breaking the driver’s side window and then, with the help of the two witnesses, freeing Leverone from the pickup truck. Soucie said he was confused but conscious.

Easton crash

“As I reached inside the vehicle, one of the passersby, he actually jumped into the cab of the truck, and he helped me free the individual,” Soucie said.

They then carried the driver to safety.

Leverone was taken to a nearby hospital before being transferred to a Boston hospital. He received serious but non-life-threatening injuries.

No one else was injured in the crash.

Wife thanks rescuers

Dee Leverone told WBZ her husband is doing OK. “I’m just thankful for the people that got him out,” she said. “Very thankful.”

After watching the police body-cam video on the news she said, “I was shocked, I was like ‘Oh my God!’ I just couldn’t believe it. His truck is like melted.”

She says she realized that something was wrong last night when her husband never made it home from work.

“I kept trying to call him and call him and I finally got ahold of him at like 4:30 a.m. and he was at [Good Samaritan Hospital] and he told me he’s gotten in an accident,” Dee said.

She says he’s recovering at the Boston Medical Center and being treated for a dislocated hip.

“He’s a trooper,” Dee said. “He’s a strong man and you know he’s 78 but you know he’s a toughie. He definitely is a toughie.”

“They jumped into action”

Soucie commended the help of the two witnesses and said that before he arrived at the crash, they had attempted to put out the flames with a fire extinguisher and removed a gasoline tank from the pickup truck before it could ignite.

“They jumped into action like it was nothing,” Soucie said. “Those two individuals were absolutely awesome.”

Easton Police Chief Keith Boone said that he is “extremely proud” of Soucie and the witnesses.

“He saved a life last night,” Chief Boone said. “He is an exemplary police officer and this is just one example. I think he’s a hero.”

Turnpike Street was closed for several hours following the crash. Easton Police are investigating.

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March in Asheville encourages residents to vote ahead of primary election deadlines

CNN Newsource on February 28, 2026

By Shelly Garzon

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    ASHEVILLE, North Carolina (WLOS) — With early voting wrapping up for the 2026 primary election and the voter registration deadline quickly approaching, community members in Asheville are rallying around one message: Participation matters.

Groups like Asheville Fights Back Network are working to energize voters ahead of key deadlines.

“Think about yourself, but also think about your neighbor because we’re going to get forward together, we’re going to get forward with love,” Lola Lafey, an organizer with Asheville Fights Back Network, said.

Friday night, the group hosted a march from Asheville Middle School to the Wesley Grant Center with the goal of increasing voter turnout.

“There’s several different voting locations and whether you walk to the polls, you drive to the polls, you take the bus, get yourself to the polls,” Lafey said.

Polls will close at 3 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 28, which is the last day for early voting and for residents to register to vote before primary Election Day.

Residents who participated in the march said they joined to feel a sense of community and collective power.

“It helps me feel more powerful as part of a block of people that is powerful, not personally powerful, but we can do something real together,” resident Melissa Hyman said.

Participants said they hope events like the march will inspire others to cast their ballots.

“Even if it’s very humble and small today, every step that we take and every time we sing together and get together and march together, it grows the movement,” Hyman said.

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Teenager jumps from fleeing vehicle during police chase; 3 arrested

CNN Newsource on February 28, 2026

By CBS 58 Newsroom

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    WEST ALLIS, Wisconsin (WDJT) — Earlier Friday, Feb. 27, West Allis police saw a stolen vehicle at the intersection of S. 92nd St. and W. National Ave.

Officers tried to stop the vehicle, but it fled east bound on W. National starting a chase.

A 15-year-old girl from West Allis jumped from the vehicle while it was speeding in the area of S. 84th and W. National. She was taken into custody.

The vehicle continued to speed east bound and crashed into a parked car around 58th and W. National, ending the chase.

The driver, a 17-year-old man from Waukesha and a back seat passenger, 18-year-old man from Milwaukee, were both taken into custody.

A fourth occupant ran from the scene and has not been located.

The investigation is ongoing.

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Atascadero falls to Clovis in CIF-CS Division 2 title game

KEYT on February 28, 2026

Mike Klan

FRESNO, Calif. (KEYT) – Atascadero could not cool off the hot second half shooting of Clovis and the top-seeded Greyhounds lost 65-47 in the CIF-Central Section Division 2 championship game in boys basketball.

It’s the first CIF title in boys basketball for the Clovis Cougars since 1947.

Atascadero was led in scoring by Shea Buckley who had 15 points.

#2 seed Clovis got a game-high 19 points from junior Sier Harbin.

Damon Jackson Jr. tallied a double-double for the Cougars with 10 points and 16 rebounds.

The Greyhounds(20-10) now get ready for the State playoffs which begin next week.

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Cal Poly avoids being no-hit but fall in 11 innings to #25 USC

KEYT on February 28, 2026

Mike Klan

SAN LUIS OBISPO, Calif. (KEYT) – The Mustangs lost a pitcher’s duel to #25 USC as they suffer their fourth straight loss.

The game was scoreless until the top of the 11th inning when the Trojans broke through with six runs to stay undefeated in a 6-0 victory.

The Trojans are now 9-0 on the year and three USC pitchers nearly combined to no-hit the Mustangs. Nate Castellon broke up the no-no with an infield single up the middle with one out in the top of the 11th inning. Alejandro Garza followed by hitting into a game-ending double play at Cal Poly falls to 4-5 on the season.

Reigning Big West Pitcher of the Week Griffin Naess turned in another outstanding performance on the mound. He pitched 6 2/3 innings of shutout ball, allowing just 4 hits while striking out 7.

But USC countered with Mason Edwards who worked 7 hitless innings, striking out 10 Mustangs. Reliever Sax Matson pitched 3 perfect innings and struck out 5. Diego Velazquez pitched the 11th but did give up the lone Cal Poly hit.

Jack Basser drove in the first two runs of the game with a ground ball double just past the first base bag.

Maddox Riske added a 2-run single in that six-run uprising for USC who has taken the first two games of this series.

Game 3 is Saturday with first pitch scheduled for 3:05 p.m.

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Who’s running?: List of candidates in May primaries released

KIFI on February 28, 2026

David Pace

It looks like Governor Brad Little will have a little competition for the May primary. Seven people will be running against him in the upcoming Republican primary. 

Today was the deadline for candidates to register in order to run for office. The primary election will be held on May 19, 2026.

Governor – Republican Primary

On the Republican ballot, the two-term governor will be challenged by:

Daniel Fowler, of Nampa;

Ethan Giles, of Boise;

Justin Plante, of Kimberly;

Lisa Marie, of Eagle;

Mark Fitzpatrick, of Eagle;

Ron James, of Driggs; and

Sean Crystal, from Ammon.

Governor – Democratic Primary

In the Democratic gubernatorial primary, four candidates will face each other in the election:

Chanelle Torrez, of Nampa;

Jill Kirkham, from Pocatello;

Maxine Durand, from Twin Falls; and

Terri Pickens, from Boise will face-off in the election.

U.S. Senator – GOP Primary

U.S. Senator Jim Risch will be challenged by:

Denny LaVe, of Post Falls;

Joe Evans, of Boise; and

Josh Roy, of Lewiston.

U.S. Senator – Democratic Primary

Three Democrats will also be running for U.S. Senator, including:

Brad Moore, of Boise;

David Roth, of Idaho Falls; and

Nickolas 007 Bonds, of Post Falls.

U.S. House of Representatives – GOP Primary

In the U.S. House of Representatives District 2 race, Rep. Mike Simpson will face two Republican challengers in the primaries:

Brian Keen, of Twin Falls;

Perry Shumway, of Rexburg.

U.S. House of Representatives – Democratic Primary

Finally, in the Democratic race for District 2 of the U.S. House of Representatives, 

Ellie Gilbreath, of Ketchum; faces

Julie Wiley, of Boise.

You can find more information on all 382 candidates who filed for this year’s May primaries by visiting run.voteidaho.gov.

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Town Hall to address future of Medicaid expansion in Idaho

KIFI on February 28, 2026

Hadley Bodell

POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI) – Nearly two-thirds of Idaho voters approved Medicaid expansion, but local leaders say that coverage is now at risk.

According to the organizers of a town hall set for Saturday, February 28, proposed changes could severely impact Idaho’s rural hospitals and leave thousands of residents without access to healthcare.

The town hall, titled “Protecting What Works: Medicaid Expansion in Idaho,” will take place at Chubbuck City Hall from 10:30 a.m. to noon.

A panel of representatives from across the healthcare sector — including home health, hospitals, and public and community health — will answer questions about how Medicaid expansion works in Idaho and how potential cuts could affect communities. Organizers say there will also be time for audience questions.

One of the event organizers told Local News 8 why the discussion is important:

“There have been conversations in the last couple of legislative sessions about either fully repealing Medicaid expansion or making significant cuts to Medicaid,” Shantay Boxham, the organizer, said. “This is an educational forum to ensure voters and community members have the information they need about what the program is, what’s at stake, and how it supports Idaho and Idahoans.”

There are limited seats available for the meeting. To reserve a spot, visit members.pocatello.com.

Local News 8 will continue to follow this story and have updates tomorrow.

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UCSB Softball wins two thrillers including a walk-off home run from Waddell

KEYT on February 28, 2026

Mike Klan

UC SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) – The UC Santa Barbara softball team secured a walk-off 7-6 victory over LIU and followed it up with a hard-fought 4-3 win against Iowa State, taking their first lead of the game in the bottom of the sixth on Friday.

GAME ONE: GAUCHOS 7, SHARKS 6In the game against LIU, UC Santa Barbara’s offense was highlighted by three home runs, contributing significantly to its victory. The scoring began in the first inning with Dani Rauscher’s single up the middle. Rauscher advanced to third on a throwing error and scored on Ainsley Waddell’s sacrifice fly, giving UC Santa Barbara a 1-0 lead. In the second inning, Emily Carr walked and advanced on a groundout before Delaina Ma’ae singled to center field, bringing Carr home, making it 2-0.

The third inning saw Waddell contribute again with a solo home run to center field. Despite a run from Long Island, UC Santa Barbara maintained the lead at 3-1. LIU responded with a run in the fourth, narrowing the margin to 3-2, and in the fifth, the Sharks took the lead by scoring two runs, moving ahead 4-3. However, UC Santa Barbara retook control in the sixth inning. Tehya Banks singled and advanced to third on an error, followed by Giselle Mejia’s RBI single. Ma’ae then hit a two-run homer, regaining the lead at 6-4. The Sharks tied the game with two runs in their half of the inning, making it 6-6. The decisive moment came in the seventh inning when Waddell hit her second home run of the game, a solo shot to right field, clinching the victory with a final score of 7-6.

GAME TWO: GAUCHOS 4, CYCLONES 3In the game against Iowa State, the Cyclones took an early lead in the first inning after a two-run home run, giving Iowa State a 2-0 advantage after one inning. They extended their lead in the second inning with a solo home run, making the score 3-0. UC Santa Barbara responded in the fifth inning with a rally. Ainsley Waddell struck out swinging, but Tehya Banks singled, and Emily Carr walked. Bella Fuentes also walked, loading the bases. Giselle Mejia then singled up the middle, scoring Banks and Carr. Jaelyn Toledo followed with a single, scoring a pinch runner for Fuentes, tying the game at 3-3 after five innings.

In the sixth inning, UC Santa Barbara took the lead. Waddell was hit by a pitch and replaced by pinch runner Kaylin Garcia. Banks singled, advancing Garcia to third. Fuentes singled, loading the bases, and Mejia hit a sacrifice fly to left field, allowing Garcia to score. This put UC Santa Barbara ahead 4-3 after six innings. The defense held strong in the seventh inning, securing a 4-3 victory over the Cyclones.

UP NEXTUC Santa Barbara will play Iowa State in a single game tomorrow at 12:45 p.m. The Gauchos and Cyclones game will be broadcast on ESPN+ with live stats available.

(Article courtesy of UCSB Athletics)

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Fire destroys Bonneville County home

KIFI on February 28, 2026

Ariel Jensen

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) – A house fire has destroyed a home on Saddle Horn Drive south of Idaho Falls.

Around 10:30 a.m. Feb. 27, 2026, 911 calls came in reporting the fire. Even with a five-minute response time, firefighters say the fire had already escalated.

A neighbor shared video showing a thick cloud of smoke engulfing the home Firefighters initially went inside to fight the flames, but were forced to evacuate as conditions worsened.

Crews then switched to a defensive attack, working from the outside to contain the fire.

Windows were shattered and the second-story roof had collapsed. Fire officials say the fire started outside and spread to the home.

The Idaho Falls Fire Department says the back of the house was fully destroyed.

The home is considered a total loss, with damage estimated at about $400,000.

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Idaho Falls opens all 3 golf courses for the season on Saturday

KIFI on February 28, 2026

Max Gershon

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) — Golfers in Idaho Falls are getting an early start to the season thanks to one of the mildest winters in recent memory. Sage Lakes, Pinecrest, and Sand Creek golf courses will all officially be open for the season starting Saturday, Feb. 28, 2026.

Because of the lighter snowfall, local courses are opening in February — the first time in 10 to 11 years that’s happened. For comparison, courses opened on March 21st last year, and not until April the year before that.

Even during the offseason, staff members remain on standby in case weather conditions allow for an earlier opening.

“All winter long, we actually have staff on hand, always ready if Mother Nature allows us to be,” said Kevin Kavran, director of Idaho Falls Golf.

Golfers eager to hit the links can book tee times for all three city courses two days in advance. New tee times become available every morning at 7 a.m., giving early risers the best chance to secure a spot.

The early opening also comes as the sport continues to grow in popularity both locally and nationwide. Course officials say participation has surged over the past five to six years, and recent population growth in Idaho Falls has only increased demand.

With fairways clearing sooner than expected, golfers are wasting no time getting back into the swing of things.

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