Fatal Deputy-Involved Shooting in Nipomo: Man with Shotgun Killed

KEYT on April 21, 2026

Dave Alley

NIPOMO, Calif. (KEYT) – The San Luis Obispo County Sheriff’s Office provided new information on Monday afternoon regarding the fatal deputy-involved shooting that took place Sunday night in Nipomo.

In a press release, the Sheriff’s Office has identified the man killed as 48-year-old Joseph Munoz.

According to the Sheriff’s Office, Munoz was shot after pointing a shotgun at deputies who were responding to a report of a domestic disturbance at the San Luis Bay Apartment Complex on Hill Street.

The Sheriff’s release said deputies arrived at approximately 6:30 p.m. Sunday night after it was reported that an adult male was in an apartment at that location threatening to kill his mother.

The Sheriff’s Office added Munoz was confronted by deputies outside the apartment in the doorway and later went back inside to arm himself with a shotgun.

Once he came back outside, the Sheriff’s Office said he pointed the weapon at the deputies and a shooting soon occurred that included Munoz firing his weapon.

During the incident, the deputies returned fired, hitting and injuring Munoz.

Afterwards, the Sheriff’s Office added the deputies began lifesaving measures following the shooting, but Munoz was pronounced dead at the scene.

Munoz had no known address, but was said to often stay in the Nipomo. The apartment where the shooting took place was shared by his grandmother.

He was known to law enforcement for several previous felony convictions and he had spent approximately 12-years in prison for several crimes, including felony domestic battery, felony DUI, felony possession of a controlled substance for sale, and felony conviction for voluntary manslaughter.

The deputies involved in the shooting have been placed on paid administrative leave in accordance to department policy and are now receiving support services.

The investigation remains active and the Sheriff’s Office is asking anyone who might have additional information to its Detective Division at (805) 781-4500.

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Volunteers needed for 2026 Cascade Cycling Classic Criterium in Bend

KTVZ on April 21, 2026

Triton Notary

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) The Cascade Cycling Classic Downtown Criterium, presented by Hayden Homes and Simplicity, is scheduled for Sunday, June 21, 2026, in Bend, Ore. This one-day road cycling event will feature races from 11:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., with the start and finish line located on NW Wall St. near the Tower Theatre.

Organized by the Horner Cycling Foundation, the event benefits the foundation and seeks volunteers for various positions, including course marshalling, setting up and tearing down the course. The criterium draws road cyclists from across the country to test their technical skills and endurance.

Racers will complete as many laps as possible within a time limit determined by their category. The course will take cyclists north on NW Wall St., then right onto NW Oregon, followed by a right onto NW Bond St. Racers will then make a lefthand turn onto NW Minnesota, a righthand turn onto NW Lava to NW Franklin and a right turn on NW Franklin back to NW Wall St.

The day’s events include the Kiddie Crit for children ages zero to eight at 3:55 p.m. Following this, the Bend Classic Mile run, hosted by the FootZone, will begin at 4:15 p.m. Spectators can also cheer on Bend’s own Horner Cycling Foundation Junior Team as they race from 3:25 p.m. to 3:50 p.m.

The event is sponsored by Hayden Homes, Simplicity, Worthy Brewing, CMG Home Loans, Horner Law, LLP, Horner Cycling Foundation, Argonaut Cycles, Red Bird Physio, High Desert Sports and Spine, Hydro Flask, the Source Weekly, Sagebrush Cycles, Modus Sports and OBRA.

Individuals interested in volunteering or learning more about the event can visit www.cascadecyclingclassic.com. Further inquiries can also be directed to molly@hornerlawllp.com.

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Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Oregon to host “The Big Draft” at Greg’s Grill

KTVZ on April 21, 2026

Tyson Beauchemin

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Oregon (BBBSCO) has launched “The Big Draft” recruitment campaign this week. It’s a partnership with the NFL Inspire Change Initiative. Together, they aim to find mentors for 85 youth in Central Oregon currently on a waitlist.

“The Big Draft” is a national recruitment effort designed to address the critical need for mentors across the country. Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Oregon is mobilizing the community to create one-to-one mentoring. This week, they want to tap into the excitement of football season to encourage local residents to become volunteer mentors, known as “Bigs.” Jenn Davis, program director for Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Oregon, says the program allows mentors to connect with youth interests, especially in sports.

“We have boys come to our program every day who want to hang out with an adult mentor who wants to play sports or football around, go hiking and be outside,” Davis said. “So it’s just a really great, connection to the NFL draft.”

As part of the campaign, BBBSCO is hosting a weeklong presence at Greg’s Grill in the Old Mill District. Community members can visit the location from April 16 to April 22 to pick up information about becoming a Big and how mentorship impacts lives.

On April 23, BBBSCO staff and volunteers will be onsite to directly connect with the community, answer questions and assist interested individuals in taking the first step toward becoming a mentor.

Greg’s Grill will also host a Give Back Day on April 23, donating a percentage of its sales to Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Oregon. This support will help fund local mentoring programs and ensure more children in the region receive a mentor. Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Oregon is a program of J Bar J Youth Services.

Community members interested in getting involved can visit the BBBSCO table at Greg’s Grill through April 23. Individuals can meet the team and learn about becoming a Big on April 23. Dining at Greg’s Grill on April 23 will also support BBBSCO through the give-back event.

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Deputies seek assistance in Solvang arson investigation

KEYT on April 21, 2026

Caleb Nguyen

SOLVANG, Calif. (KEYT) – Santa Barbara Sheriff’s Deputies are asking for public assistance in an arson investigation after the former Sear Steakhouse burned down on Dec. 5, 2024 in Solvang.

Source: Santa Barbara County Fire Department

Fire investigators now determine three unidentified juveniles are responsible for setting the fire, all believed to be from the Santa Ynez Valley, according to the SBCFD.

Security footage shows all three boys leaving the building about 15 minutes after witnesses first saw the fire, according to the SBCFD.

All three boys returned to the parking lot, and further security video shows them watching the fire after setting the building ablaze, according to the SBCFD.

Those who recognize the three boys pictured or have other information are asked to share with investigators at the following number.

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“Rapidly changing conditions”: TCSAR urges caution following multiple weekend rescues

KIFI on April 21, 2026

Seth Ratliff

JACKSON, Wyo. (KIFI) — Teton County Search and Rescue is urging outdoor enthusiasts to be extra cautious during the unpredictable spring transition after crews responded to multiple emergency calls over the weekend.

Avalanche Victim Short-Hauled Near Teton Pass

The first rescue began at 2:45 p.m. on Saturday, April 18, when a local snowboarder was caught in an avalanche while descending the Great White Hump, north of Teton Pass. The man severely injured his leg in the snowslide.

According to TCSAR, this incident marks the second time this month a backcountry skier or snowboarder has been caught and injured in an avalanche within this specific zone.

Members of the snowboarder’s group provided immediate first aid while TCSAR flew in a short-haul helicopter team. Volunteers reached the scene within 54 minutes of the initial 911 call and flew the injured man to an awaiting ambulance on the Teton Pass.

“This incident is another reminder for skiers and snowboarders to be extra cautious during this transitional period in the Tetons, when snow conditions may change rapidly from hour to hour, day to day,” said TCSAR in the post.

Exhausted Hikers Rescued Near Game Creek

Less than 24 hours later, at 4:53 p.m. Sunday, crews received a second call for help. Two hikers attempting a loop from Cache Creek to the Game Creek Divide via the Skyline Trail found themselves unable to complete the trek.

After reaching the Game Creek Divide, the pair called 911 and told dispatch they were too exhausted to continue. Dispatchers told the hikers to make their way toward the Cache/Game junction to meet rescuers.

Two TCSAR volunteers responded in a side-by-side vehicle up Cache Creek, bringing with them food and water. When the hikers were not at the junction as expected, the volunteers hiked in on foot about 1.5 miles up the trail, where they found the tired hikers.

The volunteers gave them food and water and assisted them back down the trail to the vehicle. From there, the team transported them to their vehicle at the Cache Creek trailhead.

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Man charged with attempted arson after allegedly pouring gas on victim’s yard, porch

KMIZ on April 20, 2026

Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ)

A man was charged Monday in Audrain County after he allegedly poured gas on the yard and porch of a Mexico, Missouri, home early that morning.

Cheyenne Hott, of Mexico, Missouri, was charged with first-degree attempted arson, armed criminal action and fourth-degree domestic assault, a misdemeanor. He is being held at the Audrain County Jail without bond and a confined docket hearing is scheduled for 10 a.m. Tuesday.

The probable cause statement says officers were called just after midnight after the victim claimed Hott had poured gasoline on the victim’s yard and porch. The victim also allegedly said Hott had been holding a butane torch, the statement says.

A witness corroborated the victim’s statement and also claimed they heard Hott say he planned on burning down the home, court documents allege.

Hott allegedly told officers that he poured gas in the street, the statement says.

Court documents say Hott allegedly told police, “If you guys are going to get me with attempt wait until I get released and I’ll show you attempt.”

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Man with machete shot, Police K-9 injured in Oxnard

KEYT on April 20, 2026

Caleb Nguyen

OXNARD, Calif. (KEYT) – Oxnard Police said a 45-year-old man seen waving a machete, and threatening bystanders, is in the hospital following an officer involved shooting on Monday.

The Oxnard Police Department said they received calls just past noon about the man with a machete near Saviers and Pleasant Valley roads in South Oxnard.

“The initial call for service was a man holding a machete, waving it at the shopping center, that is an incident that multiple officers would respond to,” said Cmdr. Cody Collet of the Oxnard Police Dept.

When officers arrived they found the man inside El Fortin restaurant where workers, serving Oaxacan food, said he sat down and ordered soup.

Commander Collet said the shooting occurred when the man failed to comply with officers’ commands.

When he continued to be uncooperative, police said they deployed a service dog that helped them take the man into custody.

The dog received a minor injury.

Police chose not to release the K-9’s name, but said the dog was treated for the injury and is now home resting.

The man taken by ambulance to Ventura County Medical Center was in critical but stable condition on Monday night.

His charges are pending.

Jesus Cornejo said he was doing his laundry when he heard gunfire.

“It was pretty disturbing it was like six or seven shots I was at the back of the laundry mat and all of the sudden I heard it I started to get scared,” said Cornjeo.

The restaurant owner, Rodolfo Martinez, arrived after the caution tape went up, temporarily closing a portion of Saviors Rd.

Martinez said he was sad his restaurant had to be temporarily closed and that two workers inside were scared.

One officer was placed on administrative leave.

Cmdr. Collet said he was not the dog’s handler.

The Oxnard Police Department plans to share body-cam video from the incident at a later date.

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Gov. Brad Little comes to Idaho Falls to discuss 2026 legislative session

KIFI on April 20, 2026

Maile Sipraseuth

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI)– Governor Brad Little came to Idaho Falls to discuss the 2026 legislative session and what it means for Idahoans moving forward. He highlighted budgeting, education funding, public safety, and investments in infrastructure.

In January, Gov. Little introduced the “Enduring Idaho” plan, which rolled out ahead of the legislative session.

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“At its core, our Enduring Idaho plan was about balance between growth and restraint, between meeting today’s needs and planning for the future, between investing in our people while respecting the taxpayers who make the investments possible,” Little said.

Budgeting

The first point that Little mentioned was passing a balanced budget. He said lawmakers passed a balanced budget aimed at keeping the state on solid financial grounds while preparing for future growth.

“We submitted in the legislature, passed a balanced budget. Just like that. All families sit around their kitchen tables and make decisions about what they can afford. We did the same at the state level. We live within our means. We did not raise taxes. We ensured every dollar spent reflects a priority that benefits the people of Idaho,” Little said.

Education funding

Education was a central focus during the session. Little noted that state support for public schools has increased significantly during his time in office.

“Since I took office, state support for public education has increased by 70%. That’s a significant investment in our future and reflects the value Idahoans place on strong schools and strong communities,” Little said.

Investments in infrastructure and healthcare

Little also approved funding for infrastructure projects, including water systems and transportation. Little called water “the lifeblood of Idaho,” due to its importance for agriculture, communities and energy needs.

In healthcare, the state is directing new resources toward rural areas, where access and affordability remain ongoing challenges. Officials also approved funding to address shortages in medical professionals.

Going forward

Governor Little says his top priorities for next year will continue to focus on budgeting along with decreasing the cost of healthcare for Idahoans.

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Tornado touched down in Boone, Callaway counties during Friday outbreak

KMIZ on April 20, 2026

Matthew Sanders

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ)

A National Weather Service team identified damage from an EF-0 tornado Monday after it ripped through Hartsburg and crossed the Missouri River toward Fulton.

The tornado, with winds of about 85 mph, caused sporadic tree damage partially tore the roof of a hangar at the Fulton-Elton Hensley Memorial Airport on Friday. The weather service thinks the tornado touched down and lifted up multiple times along the track.

The severe weather outbreak led to at least six tornadoes that have been identified in or close to Mid-Missouri on Friday night: three in Morgan County, two in Benton County and the newly tracked twister in Boone and Callaway counties.

Crews with the NWS spent Monday surveying storm damage in Moniteau, Cole, Callaway and Boone counties, including a stop in Fulton. A spokesman for the NWS said overall damage reports were limited on Monday afternoon, but added that they still had yet to visit multiple counties. 

Callaway County EMS Director Charles Anderson said impacts were relatively minimal despite the length of the tornado’s track.

“A few trees falling down here and there, but nothing that impacted our response time or anything like that,” Anderson said. 

In Boone County, emergency management officials also reported only minor damage within populated areas.

“As far as from citizens and public safety reports, we only had one report come in as a large tree down inside the actual city limits of Hartsburg,” Boone County Director of Emergency Management Chris Kelly told ABC 17 News. 

Even with minimal damage reports, survey teams continue to examine even small indicators of tornado activity.

“They’re still looking at outcomes, even looking at minuscule any kind of signs of tornadic damage,” Kelly explained. 

At the same time, the storm served as the first real-world test of Boone County’s automated outdoor warning system, CommanderOne, which was adopted in May 2025.

Outdoor warning sirens were activated four times on Friday evening, at 7:43 p.m., 8:02 p.m., 8:18 p.m., and 8:42 p.m.,  as multiple tornado warnings moved through the area.

The system allows sirens to be triggered based on National Weather Service warning polygons, targeting only areas under threat.

“Our old way was three districts or three zones, one in the north, one in the central, and one in the south county. That wasn’t precise because us as humans have to look ‘Where is the polygon? Alright, this is the north and central zone.’ So at that point you’re warning areas that are not impacted by the warning, and so this is very precise,” Kelly said. “You want to alert with precision the areas under threat.”

Kelly also emphasized that outdoor warning sirens are designed to alert people who are outside and should not be relied upon as the sole source of warnings.

“Outdoor warning sirens are for folks that are outside, do not rely just on weather sirens. Likely, most people this was forecasted. They’re inside. They’re not meant to be heard inside. They’re meant for the people that are outside working, recreating to go inside, seek information from local media, news, or website.”

Boone County emergency management officials said residents should have multiple ways to receive alerts, including wireless emergency notifications, NOAA Weather Radio and local media as the severe weather season continues.

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National Weather Service shortens tornado track from April 17th storms

KMIZ on April 20, 2026

Jessica Hafner

The National Weather Service in St. Louis has updated a tornado track that previously stretched tens of miles from eastern Cole County through southern Boone and deep into Callaway County.

The original 23-mile path was shortened to two separate tracks: a 3.5-mile path near Marion and Hartsburg, and a 2.27-mile track southwest of Fulton in Callaway County.

The tornado had maximum winds of up to 85 mph as it left tree damage in Cole County before it crossed the Missouri River and left behind some more tree damage in Hartsburg.

The tornado then lifted the roof of a hangar at the Fulton Airport on the southwest side of town before dissipating around 8:33 p.m.

This tornado was the 6th confirmed from Friday, after NWS Springfield survey crews found two tornadoes in Benton County and three in Morgan County.

Crews with the NWS spent Monday surveying storm damage in Moniteau, Cole, Callaway and Boone counties, including a stop in Fulton. A spokesman for the NWS said overall damage reports were limited on Monday afternoon, but added that they still had yet to visit multiple counties. 

Callaway County EMS Director Charles Anderson said impacts were relatively minimal despite the length of the tornado’s track.

“A few trees falling down here and there but nothing that impacted our response time or anything like that,” Anderson said. 

In Boone County, emergency management officials also reported only minor damage within populated areas.

“As far as from citizens and public safety reports, we only had one report come in as a large tree down inside the actual city limits of Hartsburg,” Boone County Director of Emergency Management, Chris Kelly, told ABC 17 News. 

Even with minimal reports, survey teams continue to examine even small indicators of tornado activity.

“They’re still looking at outcomes, even looking at minuscule any kind of signs of tornadic damage,” Kelly explained. 

At the same time, the storm served as the first real-world test of Boone County’s automated outdoor warning system, CommanderOne, which was adopted in May 2025.

Outdoor warning sirens were activated four times on Friday evening, at 7:43 p.m., 8:02 p.m., 8:18 p.m., and 8:42 p.m.,  as multiple tornado warnings moved through the area.

The system allows sirens to be triggered based on National Weather Service warning polygons, targeting only areas under threat.

“Our old way was three districts or three zones, one in the north, one in the central, and one in the south county. That wasn’t precise because us as humans have to look ‘Where is the polygon? Alright, this is the north and central zone.’ So at that point you’re warning areas that are not impacted by the warning, and so this is very precise,” Kelly explained. “You want to alert with precision the areas under threat.”

Kelly also emphasized that outdoor warning sirens are designed to alert people who are outside and should not be relied upon as the sole source of warnings.

“Outdoor warning sirens are for folks that are outside, do not rely just on weather sirens. Likely, most people this was forecasted. They’re inside. They’re not meant to be heard inside. They’re meant for the people that are outside working, recreating to go inside, seek information from local media, news, or website.”

Boone County emergency management officials said residents should have multiple ways to receive alerts, including wireless emergency notifications, NOAA Weather Radio and local media, as the severe weather season continues.

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