Woman found with a pound of meth in vehicle, court documents say

Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ)

A woman was arrested on Wednesday evening after she was allegedly found with a pound of methamphetamine in her vehicle at a Fulton gas station.

Shannon Moyle, 47, was charged on Thursday in Callaway County with second-degree drug trafficking. She is being held at the Callaway County Jail without bond, though a mugshot was not immediately available. A hearing was held on Friday morning.

The probable cause statement says law enforcement had been investigating Moyle “for being a distributor of large quantities of methamphetamine in the central Missouri area,” when she was pulled over at the Fast Lane gas station on Amerihost Drive.

Law enforcement had allegedly seen her get into another vehicle before detaining her. A deputy had a search warrant and Moyle allegedly told him a pound of meth was in her vehicle. The deputy found plastic bags containing meth that equaled to about a pound.

She allegedly admitted to selling meth in Fulton and Mexico, Missouri, and going to Columbia to buy “pounds” of the drug, court documents say.

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OSP seeks tips, offers reward after Tygh Valley pond contaminated with spray foam

Barney Lerten

WASCO COUNTY, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Oregon State Police Fish and Wildlife Division is asking for the public’s help in identifying the individual or individuals suspected of contaminating a pond with spray foam near the White River Wildlife Area in Tygh Valley.

On March 26, several cans of spray foam were located in a small pond bordering the White River Wildlife Area, OSP said in a news release.

OSP says the cans had been compromised, causing the foam to leak into the water. It appeared that the cans and foam had been there for several days prior to their discovery.

Information leading to the identification and citation or arrest of the individuals could yield a reward of $300.

Anyone with information can email a tip to TIP@osp.oregon.gov or contact OSP Dispatch at 800-442-2068 or by calling OSP (677) from a mobile phone. Reference case number SP26-100289.

Report Wildlife and Habitat Law Violators

The Turn In Poachers (TIP) program is a collaboration between the Oregon State Police, Oregon Hunters Association, Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife, Oregon Wildlife Coalition, Oregon Outfitter and Guides Association, and the Oregon State Marine Board.

The TIP program offers preference point rewards for information leading to an arrest or issuance of a citation for the unlawful take/possession or waste of big game mammals.  

Preference Point Rewards

5 Points: Bighorn Sheep

5 Points: Rocky Mountain Goat

5 Points: Moose

5 Points: Wolf

4 Points: Elk

4 Points: Deer

4 Points: Pronghorn Antelope

4 Points: Bear

4 Points: Cougar

The TIP program also offers cash rewards for information leading to an arrest or issuance of a citation for the unlawful take/possession or waste of the following fish and wildlife species. Cash rewards can also be awarded for habitat destruction, illegally obtaining hunting or angling license or tag, lending or borrowing big game tags, spotlighting, or snagging.

Cash Rewards

Oregon Hunters Association (OHA) cash rewards:

$2,000 Bighorn Sheep, Mountain Goat, or Moose

$1,000 Elk, Deer, or Antelope

$600 Bear, Cougar, or Wolf$400 Game Fish & Shellfish$400 Snagging/Attempt to Snag

$300 Habitat destruction

$200 Illegally obtaining Oregon hunting or angling license or tags

$200 Unlawful lending/borrowing big game tag(s)

$200 Game Birds or Furbearers

$200 Spotlighting

Rewards for Game Fish & Shellfish and Snagging/Attempting to Snag are sponsored, in part, by Northwest Steelheaders Association and Coastal Conservation Association.

Oregon Wildlife Coalition (OWC) Cash Rewards:

$500 Hawk, Falcon, Eagle, Owl, Osprey

$500 Cougar, Bobcat, Beaver (public lands only), Black bears, Bighorn Sheep, Marten, Fisher, Sierra Nevada Red Fox

$1,000 Species listed as “threatened” or “endangered” under state or federal Endangered Species Act (excludes fish)$10,000 for Wolves east of Highway 395 and $11,500 for Wolves east of Highway 395 and north of Highway 20

Oregon Outfitters & Guides Association (OOGA) Cash Rewards:

$200 Acting as an Outfitter Guide for the Illegal Killing of Wildlife, Illegally Obtaining Oregon Hunting or Angling Licenses or Tags, or Illegally Offering to Act as an Outfitter Guide as defined in ORS 704.010 and 704.020.

How to Report a Wildlife and/or Habitat Law Violation or Suspicious Activity:

TIP Hotline: 1-800-452-7888 or OSP (677)

TIP email: TIP@osp.oregon.gov (monitored Monday through Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.)

For more information visit the Oregon State Police Turn-in-Poachers (TIP) web page.

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New Idaho Law mandates parental consent and age verification for social media

Seth Ratliff

BOISE, Idaho (KIFI) — A new law intends to regulate and limit social media use for Idaho minors, but critics warn the state could be walking into a lawsuit.

On April 2nd, Governor Brad Little officially signed House Bill 542, the Stop Addictive Social Media Act, into law. The legislation aims to curb the influence of social media on Idaho’s youth by mandating age verification and stripping platforms of features the bill’s sponsors deem “addictive.”

New Restrictions for Minors

Under the new law, social media companies are mandated to verify the age of all users within state lines. For Idahoans under the age of 16, platforms must obtain “verifiable parental consent” before granting access. Even with parental permission, restrictions will still be in place.

Under the new law, social media companies must verify the age of every user in the state. For users under the age of 16, platforms must obtain “verifiable parental consent” before granting access.

Even with a parent’s permission, the experience for minors will change; platforms must disable or limit “addictive” features such as auto-play videos and infinite scrolling for younger users.

The bill’s sponsors framed the legislation as a necessary intervention against the destructive and addictive influence of social media on children.

“We were never faced with this type of addiction before. Social media companies, admittedly, have intentionally made their platforms addictive,” said Senate sponsor Cindy Carlson. “Why protect kids when they can make so much money off of them? It is pure evil they have been unwilling to self-regulate. An addictive user is a profitable user.”

A Unique Approach to Age Verification

Utah was the first state in the nation to enact such social media mandates, followed by 11 other states since 2023. What sets Idaho’s law apart from similar mandates is its unique approach to age verification. Rep. Crane argues that interest-based verification is more effective than traditional methods.

“What you can’t lie about is your interest,” Crane said, noting that the browsing habits of a 16-year-old differ significantly from those of a 26-year-old.

Legal Hurdles and Industry Pushback

The bill passed the Idaho House following Senate amendments, despite apparent lobbying from tech giants.

The Idaho Statesman reports that Meta, the parent company of Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp, sent a letter to Governor Little urging him not to sign the “Stop Harms from Addictive Social Media Act.” In the letter, Dan Sachs, vice president of state and local policy at Meta, argued that the policy was unfair to larger social media platforms and “would not accomplish the Idaho Legislature’s goal of reducing childhood social media dependency.”

Social media companies have long argued that state-specific requirements create too many technical and legal challenges.

History suggests Idaho may face an uphill battle in court. Utah’s original 2023 law was repealed and replaced after social media companies filed a lawsuit citing free-speech violations. The replacement legislation was subsequently blocked by a federal judge in September 2024.

Senator Camille Blaylock warned her colleagues that, despite her desire to support the bill, Idaho is likely walking into a lawsuit.

“There was a request to postpone the start date on this six months. It was suggested that maybe that was because these companies wanted to get their court case ready,” Senator Camille Blaylock told lawmakers. “After seeing that every state that has implemented something like this has been taken to court, and the ones that have been resolved to have lost, I think that’s probably spot on.”

The mandate applies only within Idaho’s borders, using location data to trigger the restrictions. The Stop Addictive Social Media Act is expected to take effect on July 1, pending any potential legal challenges.

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Artemis II Splash Down

Seth Ratliff

SAN DIEGO, CA (KIFI) — History is just hours away. NASA astronauts Reid Wiseman, Victor Glover, and Christina Koch, alongside CSA (Canadian Space Agency) astronaut Jeremy Hansen, are entering the final stages of their record-breaking journey. After traveling deeper into space than any humans in history, the Artemis II crew is scheduled to splash down off the coast of San Diego today, Friday, April 10, at approximately 8:07 p.m. EDT (6:07 p.m. MDT).

Watch the recording Artemis II Splashdown below:

This mission marks the first human return to lunar orbit in over 50 years, signaling a pivotal milestone in humanity’s quest to establish a long-term presence on the Moon.

NASA has outlined the following critical milestones for the Orion Spacecraft’s return:

NASA has provided the following timeline for the Orion Spacecraft’s final stages of descent:

7:33 p.m.: Orion’s crew module will separate from the service module, exposing its heat shield for the spacecraft’s return through Earth’s atmosphere, where it will encounter temperatures of about 3,000 degrees Fahrenheit.

7:37 p.m.: Following separation, Orion will perform an 18 second crew module raise burn beginning to set the proper entry angle and align the heat shield for atmospheric interface.

7:53 p.m.: When Orion reaches 400,000 feet above Earth’s surface while traveling nearly 35 times the speed of sound. The crew is expected to experience up to 3.9 Gs in the planned entry profile. This moment marks the spacecraft’s first contact with the upper atmosphere and the start of a planned six-minute communications blackout as plasma builds around the capsule.

8:03 p.m.: Around 22,000 feet in altitude, the drogue parachutes will deploy, slowing and stabilizing the capsule as Orion nears splashdown.

8:04 p.m.: At around 6,000 feet, the drogues will release, and the three main parachutes will deploy, reducing Orion’s speed to less than 136 mph.

8:07 p.m.: Slowing to 20 mph, Orion will splash down in the Pacific Ocean off the coast of San Diego, completing the Artemis II crew’s return to Earth and a 694,481-mile journey.

From there, teams from NASA and the U.S. military will extract the crew from Orion and fly them via helicopter to the USS John P. Murtha.

Within two hours after splashdown, the crew will be extracted from Orion and flown to the USS Murtha. Recovery teams will retrieve the crew, assist them onto an inflatable raft, and then use helicopters to deliver them to the ship. Once aboard, the astronauts will undergo post‑mission medical evaluations before returning to shore where awaiting aircraft will take them to NASA’s Johnson Space Center in Houston..

For more information on the Artemis II mission and return, click HERE.

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Deschutes County commissioners urge families to learn more about the risks of youth cannabis use

Barney Lerten

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Deschutes County commissioners recently received a report on cannabis use by young people and are urging parents and caregivers to learn more about the risks it poses.

At an April 1 board meeting, Deschutes County Health Services shared emerging medical findings, scientific data and local public health concerns about adolescent cannabis use in the county, officials said in a news release Friday that continues in full below:.

Staff said early cannabis use has been linked to a greater risk of mental health problems, including anxiety and mood changes, and may also affect school performance and physical health.

Following the presentation, commissioners encouraged parents and caregivers to learn more about the risks of cannabis (marijuana) use.

“Preventing adolescent cannabis use takes education, strong community support and informed families,” said Deschutes County Prevention and Health Promotion Program Manager Jessica Jacks. “Parents and caregivers have the biggest influence on whether a young person uses cannabis, alcohol or other drugs before age 21.”

Highlights from the presentation include:

The latest data show 8% of Oregon youth ages 12 to 17 and 24% of adults ages 18 and older reported cannabis use.

Youth who regularly use cannabis before age 18 are more likely to develop cannabis use disorder later in life.

Cannabis use may worsen outcomes for youth with symptoms of psychosis and may be linked to earlier first episodes of psychosis.

New evidence shows chronic cannabis use, especially during early adolescence, may raise the risk of psychosis and schizophrenia.

Cannabis products today are more potent than in past decades, raising new concerns about health effects and risk.

The legal age to buy and use retail cannabis in Oregon is 21 and older. Deschutes County encourages families to stay informed, talk openly with their children and seek support when needed.

The county’s Prevention and Health Promotion Team works collaboratively with the Shared Future Coalition to help prevent youth substance use, including alcohol, nicotine, cannabis and other drugs.

The coalition brings together local leaders from business, government, schools, health care, law enforcement, faith groups, media, parents and youth to reduce substance misuse through education, community engagement and policy.

For more information, visit sharedfuturecoalition.org. To view Health Service’s cannabis impact presentation, visit deschutes.org/meetings – or view below:

Cannabis presentationDownload

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Fulton councilwoman resigns due to upcoming move

Ryan Shiner

EDITOR’S NOTE: A correction was made to the board Jacque Cowherd served on in Fulton.

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ)

Fulton Ward 4 Councilwoman Lauren EH Nelson resigned from her position on Thursday, according to a Friday press release from the city.

The release says Nelson is resigning “due to an upcoming relocation out of Ward 4, which makes her ineligible to continue serving in her current role.” She was first elected to the role in 2021 and her term was set to expire next year.

“Serving this community over the past five years and three terms has been one of the greatest honors of my life. During this time, I have learned, grown, and had the opportunity to contribute to meaningful progress for a city I truly love. This experience has shaped me both personally and professionally in ways I will always carry forward,” Nelson was quoted in the release. “I believe strongly in this community and its future. While this may be a step back for now, it is certainly not the end of my involvement. You have not seen the last of me—I will continue to support and advocate for this city in any way I can.”

The release says the City Council will finalize an appointment by Fulton Mayor Steve Myers on Tuesday.

Fulton spokesperson Doris Pirmantgen told ABC 17 News in a follow-up email that Jacque Cowherd will be appointed for the role. Cowherd served on Fulton’s Public Utility Board and was previously the superintendent of the Fulton School District.

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La Pine drivers alert: Huntington Road to close for two weeks for South Century Drive roundabout work

Barney Lerten

La PINE, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Deschutes County Road Department will close a section of Huntington Road near the Three Rivers community for two weeks, from next Monday through Sunday, April 26, for construction work tied to the South Century Drive/Huntington Road roundabout project. 

Huntington Road will be closed to all traffic from the South Century Drive intersection to about 500 feet south of the intersection, officials said Friday. Drivers can detour around the closure using Vandevert Road, U.S. Highway 97 and State Recreation Road (see map). 

Along with the Huntington Road closure, the county says drivers should also expect a continuous single-lane closure on the north and west sides of the South Century Drive intersection from April 13-26.

A temporary traffic signal will guide traffic through the work zone. Drivers should expect delays of up to 20 minutes during busy travel times. 

For more information about travel impacts on county roads, visit the Deschutes County Road Department news and closures page, or email road@deschutescounty.gov.

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Broncos owners buy 40% ownership stake into the Colorado Rockies

Rob Namnoum

DENVER, Colo. (KRDO) — Colorado Rockies Chairman & CEO Dick Monfort and Owner/General Partner Charlie Monfort on Friday, April 10, announced Greg and Carrie Penner have joined the team’s ownership group through a minority investment from Penner Sports Group.  The transaction has been formally approved by Major League Baseball.

Penner Sports Group—the family entity of Greg and Carrie Penner that holds their stake in the Denver Broncos—will become the largest minority partner of the Rockies through this investment. The Monfort family remains the Rockies’ majority owners with Dick Monfort continuing his role as chairman & CEO, Charlie Monfort remaining as owner/general partner, and Walker Monfort leading day-to-day operations as the Club’s president.

This investment from Penner Sports Group will support both short and long-term strategic planning for the Rockies. It will allow the Club to retire all outstanding debt while providing additional investment in the team as well as a world-class, family-friendly experience at Coors Field.

Please see below for statements from Dick Monfort as well as from Greg and Carrie Penner.

ROCKIES CHAIRMAN & CEO DICK MONFORT

“Speaking personally, on behalf of Charlie and our family, our other partners and the organization, we’re excited to welcome Greg and Carrie Penner into the Colorado Rockies ownership group.

“I’ve had the pleasure to build a strong relationship with Greg and Carrie over the past few years. For many reasons, including their recent success with the Broncos, we know we are gaining much more than just financial support in this partnership with Penner Sports Group.

“Greg and Carrie have proven that they share the same passion for our region and a strong commitment to compete at the highest level. We are thrilled to add them to the Colorado Rockies’ ownership group as we best position this franchise for long-term sustained success.”

GREG AND CARRIE PENNER

“We are excited to expand our commitment to the Denver sports community through a minority partnership with the Colorado Rockies. This investment from Penner Sports Group reflects our deep appreciation for what the Rockies mean to this region, the passion of their fans and our confidence in the future of the franchise.

“Our family’s had such a positive experience with the Broncos, reinforcing our interest in partnering with another team in this dynamic sports market. We’ve enjoyed getting to know the Monforts and are grateful to join Dick and Charlie in the Rockies’ ownership group along with the other partners.

“While our focus remains firmly on the Broncos, we look forward to being supportive, long-term partners of the Rockies and Major League Baseball.

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MMA calls allegations made in lawsuit detailing sexual abuse by student false

Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ)

Missouri Military Academy in Audrain County claims allegations made in a lawsuit filed this week are false.

A lawsuit filed on Wednesday accuses the school of negligence and negligent supervision. Court documents filed by the plaintiff claimed a student complained to the school on Aug. 31, 2025, that his roommate “engaged in improper sexual conduct and solicited sexual favors.” 

The school then allegedly moved the accused teenager to a room with a 12-year-old boy and was accused of repeatedly sexually abusing the boy.

MMA denied the allegations in a Friday statement sent to ABC 17 News in an email.

“Upon becoming aware of any alleged incident of misconduct, we immediately initiate an investigation in accordance with our established procedures and notify parents. As necessary, we involve appropriate outside agencies. At no point has any evidence suggested wrongdoing by MMA, as the lawsuit alleges,” the statement from MMA President Richard Geraci says. “The Academy intends to vigorously defend this matter.”

A summons was issued for the school on Thursday.

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‘Swatting’ call puts Warrensburg High School on ‘soft lockdown,’ superintendent says

Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ)

A “swatting” call resulted in Warrensburg High School being put on a soft lockdown on Friday, according to an email from Superintendent Steve Ritter.

“Swatting” occurs when someone makes a false call or message to draw a surprise emergency response to an address.

The email from Ritter said that someone had called the school on Friday morning and threatened to bring a rifle to the school. After investigating, it was determined the threat was not credible, the email says.

The school will be on a “soft lockdown” for the rest of Friday.  

“Out of an abundance of caution, officers will remain on campus for the rest of the day to help monitor the area. Students who are at other buildings at this time will be directed to return home for the rest of the day in order to reduce people who are entering into the building,” the email says. “We will not be sending students to JROTC, A+ assignments, internships or worksite learning. Students who would otherwise leave the building will go to the library for class during that time.”

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