Rigby’s All-American Barn: Family raises star-spangled tribute to America’s 250th anniversary

KIFI on March 13, 2026

David Pace

RIGBY, Idaho (KIFI) – Just in time for the 250th anniversary of America, one Rigby family has constructed a gigantic display of patriotism in the heart of Idaho.

Trevor Schroeder has created a 39-foot-by-74-foot United States flag on the ceiling of his stand-alone shop or “barn” adjacent to his home.

“I actually came across a video on TikTok, and I saw a video of a garage ceiling like this, and I fell in love with it,” Trevor Schroeder said.  “I showed my wife and she was like, Trevor, you gotta figure out how to do that – make it happen.”

Schroeder and his extended family are handy with their hands as they own and operate Rock Solid Granite and Tile in Idaho Falls.

“Everything is dimensional, so everything’s to scale,” Schroeder said. “Like I said, it just worked out, and it was meant to be.”

The flag is constructed entirely of steel from Teton Steel with custom-made stars.

It was assembled last week in two days by a team of four – Trevor, two brothers and a brother-in-law from Utah.

“It was a fun project to do, especially with those I love and are always in my corner,” Schroeder said. “So it was awesome. It was a good experience.”

With the one-week old Star-Spangled Banner flying proudly overhead, Schroeder expressed gratitude for those sacrificing for the red, white and blue at home and abroad.

“I’m grateful for those that are out risking their lives and for us and and the families of those soldiers and military personnel that are out there,” Schroeder said. “I think at this time we need to buckle up and be one nation under God and stand for our country.”

The Schroeder family smiles under a massive American flag display in their shop.

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The Lewis Palmer boys basketball team playing in the Class 5A Final Four

KRDO on March 13, 2026

Rob Namnoum

The Lewis Palmer boys basketball team lost in the Class 5A Final Four to Silver Creek on Thursday afternoon 51-47.

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Class 3A Great Eight featuring CSCS vs. St. Mary’s

KRDO on March 13, 2026

Rob Namnoum

The St. Mary’s boys basketball team took on Colorado Springs Christian School in the Class 3A Great Eight. The Pirates won 67-60 to advance to the 3A Final Four.

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The CSCS girls basketball team in Class 3A Great Eight action

KRDO on March 13, 2026

Rob Namnoum

The Colorado Springs Christian School girls basketball team lost to Yuma in the Class 3A Great Eight on Thursday morning 31-27.

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‘Celebrate the inch-stones’: Central Oregon toddler with rare brain disorder defies odds, makes incredible progress

KTVZ on March 13, 2026

Claire Elmer

PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) — Back in 2024, KTVZ News introduced viewers to a Central Oregon baby facing extraordinary challenges. Now, as he celebrates his recent 2nd birthday, he’s exceeding all expectations.

Jackson was born with a rare brain disorder called hemimegalencephaly, a condition that affects only a handful of children worldwide each year. The disorder caused severe epilepsy for Jackson, triggering more than 200 seizures a day.

When medications failed to control the seizures, doctors determined there was only one option. At just three-and-a-half months old, Jackson underwent a complex operation in which surgeons removed half of his brain.

“We tried I believe it was seven or eight different medications, and none of those really seemed to mitigate the seizures,” said his mother, Kaitlyn Williamson. “So they met with the surgical team and decided disconnecting and removing the left hemisphere was really our only option for relief.”

Before the surgery, Jackson’s family was warned he might never walk, talk, or eat on his own. But today, he’s proving he can, and will, defy the odds.

“A day with Jackson is amazing,” said Brandy Ridgway, a direct support professional who works closely with him. “He can give you a high five, he’ll give you knuckles. He’s just an amazing little boy. The health care system doubted him on a lot of things, and he has just blown them all out of the water.”

Jackson now spends his days in therapy, playing, and spending time with his best friend.

“I was like, I don’t know if I like babies that much,” said Baylee Ridgway, Jackson’s best friend and Brandy’s daughter. “But then he gave me a hug and I was like, ‘Oh, I love this kid so much.’ And I’ve been going to work with her ever since.”

While Jackson has made remarkable progress, his journey isn’t over. He is now facing a new challenge: a gastrointestinal condition. His family is preparing for the possibility of a feeding tube as they search for specialists outside of Oregon.

Through it all, his mother says support from their medical team and community has helped them stay strong.

“Modern medicine has quite literally saved his life and given us the opportunities that we have today,” Williamson said. “We have a lot of really incredible people on our side, and they celebrate every—what they call inch-stones rather than milestones—every little thing he’s doing that we never thought was possible.”

As Jackson continues to grow, his family and care team say each new step forward is another reminder of how far he’s come, and how much hope his journey brings to others.

“Disability is nothing easy to go through, but you should still persevere through it, try your hardest, and look on the bright side of the world,” added Baylee.

To help with out-of-pocket medical costs and speciality care not available in Oregon, a fundraiser has been started to support Jackson and his family. You can visit the GoFundMe page for Jackson’s journey to learn more.

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There’s Good News: Easter Events at Ember’s Wildflower Bunny Rescue

KTVZ on March 13, 2026

Tyson Beauchemin

REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Ember’s Wildflower Bunny Rescue is hosting an Easter event in April. It runs from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on on April 4th at its facility in Redmond.

The event features opportunities to meet adoptable rabbits, and the other friends they have on the farm, like pigs and goats. There will be photo ops, coffee, and face painting. They also offer private egg hunts by reservation.

The rescue was originally inspired by a single rabbit named Ember and has since grown to save approximately 400 rabbits during its se seven years of operation.

Founder Lindsey Provost said the rescue is committed to finding homes for the animals the right way.

“We really encourage doing research before adopting,” Provost said. “And one thing to consider is not all bunnies are a good fit for children. And we like to guarantee that the set ups are appropriate for bunnies before we adopt them out.”

The rescue is also organizing an upcoming Easter auction. The event will raffle off various items that have been donated by local businesses to support the facility’s mission.

If you are interested in their upcoming events, volunteering or donations, check out the website for Ember’s Wildflower Bunny Rescue.

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Crews help after three-car crash in Santa Barbara

KEYT on March 13, 2026

Caleb Nguyen

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. – Emergency crews helped after a three-car crash on Miramonte Drive in Santa Barbara just after 5:30 p.m. Thursday.

Your News Channel arrived to find a black Porsche convertible near a curb, a white car that had hit a tree blocking the sidewalk, and another white Honda in the middle of the road.

Both the Santa Barbara City Fire and Police Departments had personnel on scene alongside an AMR unit.

There is no current update on any injuries and more information will be provided as it becomes available to Your News Channel.

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Attack on Michigan synagogue raises security concerns for Jewish communities in Mid-Missouri

KMIZ on March 13, 2026

Euphenie Andre

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ)

An attack on a large Reform synagogue in Michigan has shaken Jewish communities across the country, including those in mid-Missouri.

No one was hurt or killed when a suspect rammed a vehicle into the building Thursday, though the suspect was later found dead.

Authorities said a security guard at the synagogue opened fire on the vehicle during the incident. Federal investigators said the incident appears to be a targeted act of violence against the Jewish community.

ABC 17 News spoke Thursday with Ben Trachtenberg, vice president of Congregation Beth Shalom in Columbia, who said incidents like this resonate deeply within Jewish communities.

“The events are obviously terrible, and Jewish people all over the world are thinking about the people in Michigan and wishing them all the best,” Trachtenberg said.

A member of the Columbia congregation said they were “stunned” upon learning about Thursday’s attack and asked to remain anonymous for safety reasons.

Even though no one was hurt in Thursday’s attack, Trachtenberg said Jewish congregations have long been mindful of security concerns.

“Antisemitism is not a new thing and Jewish congregations have been thinking about safety for a very long time,” he said.

Local congregations continue to evaluate their own safety measures.

A member of Beth Shalom said security measures have increased at the synagogue in recent years.

“I think everywhere should be concerned about an attack because you just don’t know,” they said. “You could be in the most supportive Jewish community, and someone from five communities away could come and make life hell.”

Temple Beth El in Jefferson City sits about a minute’s walk from the Jefferson City Police Department. Meanwhile, Congregation Beth Shalom in Columbia is roughly a 12-minute drive from the Columbia Police Department.

Despite the distance, Trachtenberg said he feels confident in the congregation’s safety preparations and its relationship with local law enforcement.

“We’ve had a good relationship with the Columbia Police Department, and we’ve been in touch with them from time to time,” Trachtenberg said. “There’s some coordination with St. Louis to give us advice as well. So we’re taking this very seriously.”

Missouri also participates in a Nonprofit Security Grant Program that helps high-risk nonprofit organizations including houses of worship, improve safety through security equipment, training and emergency planning.

Under the program, nonprofits such as synagogues, mosques, churches and community centers can apply for up to $200,000 per location for security improvements, with a maximum of $600,000 per organization within a state.

Trachtenberg said Congregation Beth Shalom has been approved for participation in the program.

ABC 17 News has reached out to both the Columbia Police Department and the Jefferson City Police Department to ask whether additional patrols or security measures are being considered around local houses of worship following the attack.

On Friday morning, the Columbia Police Department responded, “We do not comment on security details of known businesses, places of worship etc.  for the protection of those patrons. We share intelligence information and keep informed with various law enforcement partners. We maintain a state of patrol operations to be at the ready as needed.”

The Missouri Department of Public Safety said it is tightening security measures and monitoring potential threats linked to Iran. The department also posted safety guidance on social media, encouraging the public to remain alert to possible terrorism threats, cyberattacks and extremist activity.

Mike O’Connell, a spokesperson for the Missouri Department of Public Safety, said law enforcement agencies remain vigilant amid ongoing global tensions.

“It’s safe to say that since the conflict with Iran began, law enforcement, governments and the private sector have been at a heightened state of readiness to detect and defend against terrorism,” O’Connell said.

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Wildfire Risk Remaining Low Even as Temperatures Soar to Near Record Numbers This Week

KEYT on March 13, 2026

Dave Alley

PASO ROBLES, Calif. (KEYT) – A significant stretch of hot weather has arrived this week to the Central Coast, with temperatures expected to be close to or rise above record numbers for this time of year.

Still, even as thermometers soar this week, local fire agencies are indicating the risk of wildfire will remain relatively safe.

“In San Luis Obispo County, we have had a pretty robust grass growth crop this season,” said Luke Bourgault, San Luis Obispo County Fire Department/CAL FIRE Battalion Chief. “Due to that seasonal rainfall that we have had, the live fuel moisture of the vegetation, the grasses and brush remain relatively high, creating a low risk for wildfire.”

Bourgault added another helping factor is the lack of severe fire conditions that can dramatically increase the odds for a wildfire to start.

“The Central Coast this week is looking to be up into the high double digits, but so far there’s no potential for any type of Red Flag Warnings as of yet, but we will have some windier and warmer conditions through the week,” said Bourgault. “Although the wildfire risk is low, the heat wave this week is going to bring some associated dangers such as heat injury, so be careful when you’re outside engaging in outdoor activities and chores. We heads up for heat injury.”

With the lack of increase in fire risk, Bourgault noted staffing levels will remain at normal levels and fire crews will use the time to prepare for the future.

“This period of the year, CAL FIRE is typically engaging in fire preparedness exercises and activities, beginning to look at hiring and up staffing as the season progresses and preparing our crews and equipment for fire season,” said Bourgault. “The mid-term outlook between now and June, for fire seasons, you’re going to see a drying trend in the vegetation and that’s going to continue into May, late May and into June before we’ll see some wildfire activity at that time.”

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Meadow Sky Productions presents “Much Ado About Nothing”

KTVZ on March 13, 2026

Tyson Beauchemin

REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Meadow Sky Productions is opening its production of William Shakespeare’s “Much Ado About Nothing” March 13th at the High Desert Music Hall in Redmond. The play is scheduled to run for two weekends, concluding on March 22.

The show follows two pairs of lovers through a whirlwind week featuring confusion and the good-hearted naivete of youth. This production is an adaptation script adapted from William Shakespeare’s classic by David and Anna Purkey. This version is designed to be clear and concise for families.

The production highlights some of the most well-known characters from the play, including Beatrice and Benedick.

Performances are scheduled for March 13-15 and March 20-22. Doors at the High Desert Music Hall will open 30 minutes before the scheduled show time.

Tickets are $30 and are available for purchase online or at the door. Meadow Sky Productions offers group pricing for parties of 10 or more people upon request.

The show runs for approximately 2 hours, which includes a 15-minute intermission. Concessions will be available for purchase at the venue during the performance.

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