Tracy Lehr
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) San Marcos High School is putting on its senior production of “Grease: The Musical.”
The 1950s classic features songs such as “Grease Lightning” and “You’re The One That I Want.”
The next show is Sunday at 2 p.m.
Tickets are available at the door at San Marcos High School Theatre located on Hollister Avenue in Santa Barbara on Hollister Avenue.
For more information visit https://smhstheatredept.com
Mike Klan
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) –
CIF-SS Boys Soccer Semifinals:
Division 3: Calabasas 1, Camarillo 0
Division 4: University 1, Pacifica 0
Division 5: Santa Ana Valley 2, San Marcos 1 (2OT)
Esperanza 2, Camarillo 1
Division 8: Rio Hondo Prep 2, Thacher 2: Rio advances on PKs 4-3
CIF-SS Girls Soccer Semifinals:
Division 1: Newport Harbor 1, Westlake 0
Division 3: Quartz Hill 2, Simi Valley 0
Division 5: Del Sol 1, Hesperia-Sultana 1: Del Sol advances PKs
Division 6: Santa Ana-Segerstrom 3, Grace 0
Division 7: Azusa 2, Cate 1
News Team
SALMON, Idaho (KIFI) — Firefighters are currently on the scene of a massive structure fire at a local landmark. The Salmon Volunteer Fire Department reports that the Baker County Market is completely engulfed in flames.
Courtesy: Lemhi Live (est. 2017)
Crews arrived at the structure on 7 North Baker Rd. to find the Market aggressively burning. Three to four fire trucks are currently on-site battling the blaze.
Residents are being told to avoid North Baker Road to allow emergency vehicles clear access to the scene.
The cause of the fire is currently unknown. There has been no official word on injuries or whether anyone was inside the market when the fire broke out.
This is a rapidly evolving situation. We will continue to update this report as the Salmon Fire Department provides new information.
Nia Hinson
MORGAN COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ)
An Owensville woman was hospitalized after a four-vehicle crash in Morgan County on Friday night.
According to a Missouri State Highway Patrol crash report, the crash occurred on U.S. 50 just before 10 p.m. The report says the 61-year-old was traveling west in a 2025 Nissan Altima, when the vehicle crossed the center of the road and side swiped a 2004 Honda Oddessey. The Oddessey had attempted to avoid the Altima, the report states.
The Nissan then crashed into a 2025 Hyundai Elantra head-on.
A fourth vehicle– a 2013 Honda Accord– also crashed into the Hyundai.
The Owensville woman was taken to University Hospital with serious injuries. The driver of the Hyundai– a 21-year-old California, Missouri man suffered moderate injuries in the crash. The two other drivers were not injured.
According to the report, all four drivers were wearing their seatbelts when the crash occurred.
Alison Patton
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ)
Some Columbia City Council members who were present at a recent public safety meeting between the city and the University of Missouri on Thursday told ABC 17 News on Saturday that the meeting was “productive.”
The meetings are typically held behind closed doors, which university president Mun Choi said is to keep the members focused on the goal: increasing safety.
Ward 5 Councilman Don Waterman said that Thursday’s meeting was a roundtable discussion, where each invited member gave updates from their department.
“Rather than getting into this stat or that stat, we’re not throwing information or accusations or statistics back and forth,” Waterman said. “Where do we stand on various topics and various issues? And then going on from there, and also looking at possibly some next steps.”
This is the fourth public safety meeting, following a deadly downtown Columbia shooting that killed a Stephens College student in September.
After the shooting, university and city leaders came up with a list of eleven actions that can be taken to increase safety.
Some of the actions have already been taken, like passing a median ordinance, meeting with Governor Mike Kehoe and the U.S. Attorney for Missouri’s western district, along with others.
Ward 1 Councilwoman Valerie Carroll said on Saturday that Thursday’s public safety meeting was more specific than previous meetings.
“We are speaking more directly about problems and solutions, and I really think that’s where progress lies,” Carroll said.
Carroll and Waterman have also expressed interest in making the public safety meetings open, despite Choi’s want to keep it closed.
Carroll said that an open meeting would mean that other council members could join the meeting. The closed nature of the meetings prevents council members from establishing a quorum and forcing the meeting to be publicly posted and open.
“Only three council members can attend,” Caroll said. “I feel like that’s categorically unfair to my partners. Similarly, I feel like that kind of limits the ability that we can be proactive. It limits what we can do because it limits our knowledge across council.”
Carroll also said she has been pushing for minutes of the meeting to be published, and that there will now be a “note taker” at the meetings.
Timothy Foster
INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) -Nearly a year after a frightening stunt went wrong at the Riverside County Fair and National Date Festival, daredevil Chachi “The Rocketman” Valencia has reflected on the incident and his recovery.
Valencia, known for his daring cannon-launch stunts, was seriously injured when a sudden gust of wind pushed him off course, causing him to hit the edge of a safety net and then fall onto the pavement.
The accident left him with broken ribs, a broken wrist, and a lacerated liver. He said that, in retrospect, he considers himself fortunate, as a complete miss of the net could have been fatal.After months of recovery, Valencia has returned to performing and plans to continue his stunt career for a few more years before retiring.
He expressed his enthusiasm for returning to the fair, noting how much he enjoyed performing there and the positive experiences he had with the local community.
Fair officials confirmed that Valencia remains on their list of potential returning performers. Raffi Frinsley, marketing manager for the fair, emphasized that safety remains a top priority.
The event coordinates with the Riverside County Sheriff’s Office, Indio Police Department, emergency services, and private security to ensure the well-being of both guests and performers.Opening weekend of the current festival saw higher attendance than the previous year, with organizers reporting roughly three times the crowd size compared to 2025.
Fans of Valencia, who had expressed concern for his well-being after the accident, continue to support him and eagerly anticipate his future performances.
Maile Sipraseuth
POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI)– This weekend’s Home Improvement Expo in Pocatello was the place to find inspiration if you’ve been putting off your next house projects. Day two of the expo brought hundreds of patrons through the doors of the Mountain View Event Center, where local vendors showcased products and services designed to upgrade everything from the inside and outside of your home, even aid for when you hurt yourself working on projects.
Local News 8 spoke with several local vendors at the event and asked why events like this are important.
Dave Johnson with Bath Fitter says the expo allows businesses to introduce themselves directly to potential customers.
“It’s a way for us to get out and have people see our company, know who we are and explain what we do. It’s a great chance to interact with people and find out what their needs might be,” Johnson said.
Brenda Capmull of Anthem Broadband says the event provides a great opportunity to show customers that her company is locally owned and operated.
“It’s a really great way to be forward-facing with customers and answer any questions they might have,” Capmull said. “A lot of residential customers don’t know that we’re a local company, so it’s nice to put a face to the name.”
The expo also served as an important platform for newer businesses trying to establish themselves in the community.
Brian and Alicia Nelson of Naughty Pines Woodworking said the event has been a great way to gain exposure.
“We’re a relatively new business here in town, and it’s about getting out in front of people, It’s a good way to do it.” Brian said, “Some people aren’t on Facebook and social media, so this is a way to get in front of those people.”
The event continues Sunday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., giving homeowners one more chance to connect with local experts and gather ideas for their next project.
Seth Ratliff
BEAR LAKE, Idaho (KIFI) — The Bear Lake County Sheriff’s Office is issuing a stark reminder regarding gun safety this week following a shooting incident involving a child and an adult victim.
The incident took place on February 18. According to a BLCSO Facebook post, the child involved did not live at the home where the shooting took place. Fortunately, the victim’s injuries were non-life-threatening.
While specific details surrounding the incident are limited, the BLCSO is emphasizing the importance of gun safety, especially when children are living in the home.
Gun Saftey in the Home
To prevent similar accidents, the National Rifle Association provides the following for gun ownership in households with young children:
Make sure all firearms cannot be reached by anyone who should not have access to them without your consent. Store guns so they are not accessible to unauthorized persons, especially children.
Keep ammunition securely stored where a child or any other unauthorized person cannot reach it.
Talk to your child about guns and gun safety. By removing the mystery surrounding guns, your child will be far less curious about guns and more likely to follow safety rules.
Make sure your child understands the difference between a toy gun and a real gun, and the difference between “pretend” and real life.
The National Children’s Hospital adds that if you choose to keep a gun in the house, it is important that it is unloaded and locked in an area such as a safe, and the ammunition is stored and locked in a separate location.
For more information, click HERE.
Euphenie Andre
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ)
The Coalition Against Community Violence held its first town hall meeting Saturday, aiming to address violence in the city and open dialogue with residents.
Community members gathered to discuss what can be done collectively to improve the social determinants impacting children and families. While organizers hoped for a larger crowd, only three community members who are not part of the coalition attended.
The town hall is part of a pre-planning initiative funded by the Missouri Foundation for Health. The initiative will take a ward-by-ward look at violence across Columbia and Boone County. Saturday’s meeting focused on Ward 1.
Executive director of Destiny of H.O.P.E., Lonnie Lockhart-Bey called the turnout “disappointing,” but said the conversations that took place were meaningful.
Lockhart-Bey said coalition members promoted the event by going door-to-door and sharing information on social media to encourage participation.
Organizers said the purpose of the meeting is to collect both qualitative and quantitative data from residents who have been directly impacted by gun violence. That information will help guide future solutions and programming.
The group posed several questions to spark discussion, including; “Have you or someone you know been affected by gun violence?” “What do you believe is the main cause of violence in the area?” and “what actions are needed to create a positive change in the community?”
Participants shared a range of perspectives in response to the questions.
Some said that the influence of rappers and celebrities can impact children, while others pointed to systemic issues, including the impacts of white supremacy. Loose gun laws in Missouri– which some believe can make it easier for youth to access firearms– were also highlighted. Additionally, some attendees felt that teachers and schools bear responsibility for guiding children and keeping them safe.
“A lot of times, young people are getting the bulk of this blame, but gun violence is bigger than these young people,” Lockhart-Bey said. “There is a socio-economic impact that is happening throughout these communities that a lot of what we’re looking at seems like a fair game, when people are actually struggling and suffering.”
One of the residents who attended, La’Kesha Battie, said as a mother of two children and a teenager, she feels compelled to be part of the solution.
“[I’m here] to prevent the violence because it’s so many kids out here dying that shouldn’t, and dying over stupid stuff,” Battie said.
Battie said she learned about the meeting after receiving a paper flyer from her cousin. Based on what she’s seen, she believes much of the violence begins with rumors that quickly escalate into conflict. She also said some children fall into negative influences instead of choosing to be leaders and make positive decisions.
Battie said she found the meeting to be insightful and hopes more members of the community will attend the next one.
Lockhart-Bey said violence exceeds just guns.
“Violence don’t always have to be with a gun. It can be a system that has been put in place that put people in a situation where they cannot grow. Their options are so limited that they cannot foresee themselves doing anything but what they are doing,” Lockhart-Bey said.
Lockhart-Bey said the teen center located in the building’s basement is now complete. The space is designed to provide a safe, fun environment for youth Monday through Saturday, giving them a positive alternative to spending time downtown.
Ward 1 Council Member Valerie Carroll and Ward 3 Council Member Jacque Sample were also in attendance.
Organizers said they hope to see greater community involvement at their next meeting, which is scheduled for March.
Paul Vozzella
YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA) – The Yuma Police Department (YPD) is once again rallying community support for local athletes through its participation in the 13th annual Fuel of Dreams fundraiser benefiting Special Olympics Arizona.
The event, held in partnership with Fry’s Food Stores, will take place February 19 and aims to raise both funds and awareness for Special Olympics athletes across the region.
During the event, Yuma police officers will volunteer their time to pump gas and clean windshields for customers, encouraging donations to support the athletes’ training and competition opportunities.
Customers who contribute to the cause will receive one raffle ticket for every $10 donated, giving them a chance to win a Fry’s gift card. Organizers hope the incentive, combined with strong community ties, will help generate significant support.
Sergeant Lori Franklin, Public Information Officer for YPD, emphasized the deep connection officers feel toward the athletes.
She noted that Special Olympians have become close to the department’s heart over the years, describing the initiative as both a meaningful community partnership and a worthy cause.
Franklin added that the athletes dedicate themselves to preparing for competitions, including events held in Phoenix, and said the department is committed to doing everything possible to help them succeed.
The fundraiser will run from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. at the Fry’s location at the intersection of 4th Avenue and 24th Street, where community members are encouraged to stop by, donate, and show their support for local athletes striving to achieve their dreams.
