Annual Easter celebration brings families to Maryland Zoo

CNN Newsource on April 5, 2026

By Ashley Paul

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    BALTIMORE (WJZ) — The annual Bunny Bonanzoo, an Easter celebration held at the Maryland Zoo, attracted kids and families on Friday

Kids have the chance to not only participate in the egg hunt, but also see a bubble show, win candy, and meet this weekend’s most famous animal, the Easter bunny.

“I think it’s kind of our big spring opener, you know, the weather is going to start to look a little prettier and nicer and warmer. And it’s just a fun time to bring the family, lots of crafts and big things for the kids to do today,” said Colleen Burch with the Maryland Zoo.

And of course, the animals will get an Easter treat too.

“We have a lovely volunteer that makes these big papier-mache eggs, and the animal keepers will stuff them with some fun treats. They put them in with our animals, and you get to watch the animals tear them up and have a good time,” said Burch.

Many parents said Bunny Bonanzoo has become a tradition to visit the zoo each year, kicking off spring and Easter weekend.

“We’ve actually done this day since she was born, so she just turned 12 today, so it’s her birthday. So we came out for her birthday to do it for the 12th year, I think now, and it’s become a tradition,” said one mother.

“Just being together, I think, is really important. Just being able to celebrate what this is all about,” said another.

The annual event is about spending time with family, having fun, and supporting a great cause.

“It is rewarding, and we love to have them come and educate them on why it’s so important to have animals and conservation and all of those things,” said Burch.

The Bunny Bonanzoo will continue through Easter weekend.

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Students Call ‘Soltopia’ a Success in Isla Vista

KEYT on April 5, 2026

Tracy Lehr

ISLA VISTA, Calif. (KEYT)– It’s a tradition at University of California, Santa Barbara for students to celebrate the first Saturday following their first week back from Spring Break.

What started as the unsanctioned ‘Floatopia’ decades ago turned into unsanctioned ‘Deltopia.’

But a crackdown on loud music, public intoxication and parking has led to other celebrations.

That latest is called ‘Soltopia.’

Students and the Isla Vista Community Services District worked on making Soltipia a fun alternative along The Loop.

Students graduating this year said they enjoyed the free music festival.

“At first a lot of people felt disappointed, but I feel like they really did a good job creating something that people are really excited about,” said Eliza Bulanti.

“I do want to give props to the school, though, for actually creating an alternative event, because the first it was like, ‘oh, if we just cancel it, okay, we’re not going to do anything’ and that was kind of a bummer because we’re seniors,” said Anna Chmeh.

Thousands of students and residents registered for Soltopia wristbands that came with perks.

The weather turned out to be picture-perfect for people to enjoy the sunny Saturday.

Some students plan to continue their version of Deltopia on Sunday along Del Playa where beach access is closed this weekend.

There are unconfirmed reports that a deputy was injured in the area.

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Gauchos are a hit as offensive explosion leads to 3-game sweep at Cal Poly

KEYT on April 5, 2026

Mike Klan

SAN LUIS OBISPO, Calif. (KEYT) – UCSB scored 12 runs on 14 hits as they finished off a 3-game sweep over rival Cal Poly to jump right back in the Big West race.

Xavier Esquer and freshman Ryan Severns each knocked in three runs in a 12-4 win as the Gauchos are now ahead of Cal Poly in the loss column in league. UCSB is 8-4 in the Big West while the Mustangs are 10-5.

Esquer homered in the second inning and added a 2-run triple in the 9th inning.

Severns had an RBI double in the second inning, a run-scoring single in the sixth inning and an RBI double in the 9th.

The Gauchos led 6-0 after six innings before the Mustangs scored a pair of runs in the seventh and eighth innings.

Dos Pueblos High School alum Kellan Montgomery improved to 5-2 on the year after allowing just one run in six innings of work.

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UCSB splits doubleheader with Hawai’i but wins series

KEYT on April 5, 2026

Mike Klan

UC SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT). – The UC Santa Barbara softball team earned its fifth straight conference series win after defeating Hawai’i 7-6 in the rubber match of the series. After falling in game one of the doubleheader, the Gauchos bounced back and defeated the Rainbow Wahine to take the series.

GAME ONE: RAINBOW WAHINE 6, GAUCHOS 0Hawai’i took an early lead in the first inning on an RBI double. The Gauchos’ Dani Rauscher lined out, followed by a single from Tehya Banks, who later stole second, but the team could not capitalize further.

In the second inning, Hawai’i extended its lead with two runs. A triple pushed one run across, followed by a single to push the second run across. The Gauchos again got a runner on base but could not capitalize.

Hawai’i added another run in the third inning when a pinch runner scored on a double. Unfortunately for the Gauchos, they were unable to produce any offense in their half of the inning.

In the fifth inning, Hawai’i plated another run on a double. Again, Santa Barbara got traffic on the bases in their half of the inning but could not push a run across.

In the seventh inning, Hawai’i extended its lead with a home run and that was all as the Gauchos were unable to plate a run and fell to UH 6-0.

GAME TWO: GAUCHOS 7, RAINBOW WAHINE 6UC Santa Barbara secured a narrow victory over Hawai’i with a final score of 7-6. The Gauchos took an early lead in the first inning when Dani Rauscher singled and advanced on a wild pitch, scoring on a Giselle Mejia double to center field. UC Santa Barbara led 1-0 after the first inning.

In the fourth inning, Bella Fuentes delivered a crucial three-run home run, bringing home Delaina Ma’ae and Ainsley Waddell. This offensive surge extended the lead to 4-1 for UC Santa Barbara at the end of the fourth inning.

Hawai’i responded in the fifth inning, scoring four runs, including a three-run homer, which gave the Wahine a 5-4 lead. However, in the bottom of the fifth, Mejia doubled to left center, allowing Rauscher to score and tie the game at 5-5.

In the top half of the sixth inning, the Wahine jumped out in front 6-5 after a solo home run. The lead did not last long as Ella Myers hit a two-run home run, adding to the score. This put UC Santa Barbara ahead 7-6 headed to the final frame.

Sophia Clark entered the game with runners on first and second and two outs in the sixth and struck out the next Hawai’i batter on three pitches. In the seventh, Clark shut down the Wahine to hold on and claim her ninth victory of the season.

Santa Barbara’s defense held strong in the final inning, preventing any further scoring from Hawai’i and securing the win. The final score was UC Santa Barbara 7, Hawai’i 6.

UP NEXTUC Santa Barbara will hit the road next weekend as they travel to Long Beach State. The Gauchos and Beach will clash in a doubleheader on Saturday, April 11, with game one starting at 3 p.m. The series will wrap up on Sunday, April 12, with a single game at 1 p.m. All three games will be broadcast on ESPN+ with live stats available.

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Car hauler catches fire, closes westbound I-70 ramp in Boone County Saturday night

KMIZ on April 5, 2026

Haley Swaino

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ)

A large vehicle fire blocked traffic from using an I-70 on-ramp in Boone County on Saturday night.

Boone County Fire crews were called to the Rocheport westbound on-ramp at mile marker 115 around 11 p.m. and found a car hauler carrying about seven cars had caught fire, according to Boone County Fire Protection District Assistant Chief Chuck Doss. He said the trailer was “well involved” in flames when firefighters arrived.

After the fire was under control, crews were able to gain access to the vehicles and move a Chevrolet Equinox that appeared to have no damage off the carrier.

“So really, we’ve got seven car fires going,” Doss said. “The six on the trailer, plus the semi.”

Doss added that the multi-level carrier made fighting the fire difficult, with cars on both levels catching fire.

“Having those vehicles elevated, we had to get ladders to get to the top of those, and with those car fires, the vehicles burning on that top level, getting access to it was a challenge,” Doss said.

A large vehicle fire was seen on I-70 in Boone County, near mile marker 115, around 11:30 p.m. on Apr. 4, 2026. [Courtesy: MoDOT Traveler Map]

In a Boone County Joint Communications alert sent around 11:15 p.m., drivers were asked to avoid the area. Doss said no drivers were able to get on I-70 from Route BB as crews worked the scene.

An ABC 17 News reporter on scene saw heavy fire and smoke coming from the hauler around 11:30 p.m. Tires could be heard popping. No injuries were reported, according to Doss.

At least five Missouri State Highway Patrol vehicles were seen, alongside Boone County Fire trucks and an MU Health Care ambulance. A MoDOT vehicle was also at the scene.

Three BCFPD tankers drove back and forth, carrying water from a hydrant down the road to the scene, Doss said.

ABC 17 News is at the scene working to learn more.

Check back for updates.

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Culver campground RV fire displaces father and son

KTVZ on April 5, 2026

Tracee Tuesday

CULVER, Ore. (KTVZ) — A father and son are safe after an early morning RV fire at a Culver campground, according to Jefferson County Fire and EMS.

Crews were dispatched just after 12:30 a.m. Saturday to a reported RV fire at 2435 SW Jericho Lane. When firefighters arrived, they found a 28-foot motorhome heavily involved in flames. Officials said there were no immediate threats to nearby structures.

Both occupants were out of the RV before crews arrived, and no injuries were reported.

Investigators believe the fire may have started from the RV’s refrigerator, though the cause remains under investigation.

Firefighters from Jefferson County responded with an engine, a tender and an ambulance, along with eight personnel. The Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office, the Oregon State Fire Marshal’s Office and the Red Cross also assisted at the scene.

The fire left the occupants displaced, and the Red Cross is helping support them.

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One person transported to hospital after I-70 crash

KMIZ on April 5, 2026

Olivia Hayes

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ)

One person was transported to the hospital with minor trauma Saturday night after a car accident on I-70.

Gale Blomenkamp, with Boone County Fire Protection District, tells ABC 17 News it was a crash between two cars.

Skylar Clark, with the Columbia Fire Department, said their firefighters were called to assist the crash near the 133 mile marker going eastbound, just past North Tradewinds Pkwy. However, they were called back after getting word that Boone County Fire had the scene under control.

Blomenkamp said the area of the crash was near a construction zone and one lane was temporarily closed.

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Car enthusiasts gather at Idaho State University for Tau Kappa Epsilon car show

KIFI on April 5, 2026

Joey Chaveli

POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI)– Car enthusiasts gathered at Idaho State University as dozens of vehicles lined the parking lot outside Frazier Hall for a campus car show.

The event was organized by members of the Tau Kappa Epsilon and brought students and community members together to celebrate car culture while supporting a good cause.

Classic cars, modified imports, and modern performance vehicles filled the lot as attendees walked through rows of cars, stopping to look at custom engines, interiors, and unique designs.

Participants say the event also helped to raise awareness and support for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.

“Because it supports St. Jude, we’re out here to support them,” said attendee Jan Caster. “I think it’s a great organization, and I think everybody should have stepped out today and supported it.”

Organizers say the car show was designed to bring people together and give car enthusiasts a place to showcase their vehicles while contributing to a charitable cause.

Participants say events like this also give them an opportunity to connect with others who share the same passion for cars.

Organizers say they hope to continue hosting events like this car show in the future.

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Pueblo Police say son kills father, and a woman, before turning gun on himself

KRDO on April 5, 2026

Michael Logerwell

PUEBLO, Colo. (KRDO) – 3 people are dead in Pueblo as police begin an investigation that stretches miles.

The police department says it started when its officers went out to investigate a shot spotter alert at 1:00 a.m. on Saturday morning in the 1200 block of East 4th Street.

At the scene, officers found two people dead, one on the street and another in a vehicle. Pueblo County Coroner Gregory Graheck is identifying those two found dead as Glenn Allen Beeman Jr., a 40-year-old man, and Amanda Leigh Manion, a 41-year-old woman.

While still at that scene, the Pueblo County Sheriff’s Office was notified of another gunshot out in Pueblo West. Deputies found a man who had died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound.

The coroner is identifying the man found in Pueblo West as 19-year-old Glenn Allen Beeman III.

At this early point in the investigation, the Pueblo Police Department says Beeman III is the suspect in the double homicide.

The case remains under active investigation.

The Manion family released the following statement on April 5:

It is with profound sorrow that the family confirms the tragic loss of Amanda Manion, her estranged ex-husband Glenn Beeman Jr., and their son, Glenn Beeman III. The events unfolded in the early morning hours of Saturday, April 4th, resulting in the deaths of all three individuals.

In the wake of widespread speculation, the family wishes to publicly clarify the circumstances surrounding this immense loss. This tragedy was the direct and cumulative result of a catastrophic failure within the mental health system. Glenn Beeman III suffered a severe and complete mental collapse, which initiated a tragic sequence of events beginning with the taking of his mother’s life.

The family wishes to acknowledge the heroic intervention of family members present on the scene. Their courageous actions successfully dissuaded Glenn III from causing further harm to others, ending with him taking his own life.

Speaking on behalf of the family, Eric Manion released the following statement:

“Unfortunately, we are here to mourn a deep and sorrowful loss. There are many questions, regrets, and conflicting feelings over the events that transpired. Although our initial thoughts naturally turn to anger and outrage, we are not here to cast judgment upon the deceased. We are here to find answers and hope—hope for a future where we can learn to function without the people we have lost. We must all come together in this time of great despair, comfort each other, and continue to live and move forward.”

The family respectfully, but firmly, requests that the media and the public respect their privacy during this period of profound shock and grief. The family will not be participating in interviews, and no further information will be released at this time.

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Locals attend fifth day of 74th Annual Yuma County Fair

KYMA on April 5, 2026

Dillon Fuhrman

YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA) – Locals across Yuma County attended the fifth day of the 74th Annual Yuma County Fair Saturday.

The gates opened at noon, and fairgoers rode the Ferris wheel, bumper cars and Big Splash, as well as played a variety of fair games where they win prizes.

Nashville artist Avery Anna is serving as Saturday’s headlining artist, and she takes the Main Stage at 8 p.m.

Avery Anna, who’s real name is Avery Anna Rhoton and is a former Flagstaff, Arizona resident, released her debut album, “Breakup Over Breakfast” back in 2024, with her latest album, “Let Go Letters,” being released the following year.

Yuma County Fair General Manager Eric Wofford shared how they booked her saying, “I work with a booking agent and we kind of go over the list and see kind of what’s trending, Avery Anna came up and she’s really talented…We’re excited to have her so that’s how we that’s how that kind of transpired.”

The sixth and final day of the 74th Annual Yuma County Fair takes place at the Fairgrounds Sunday. For a list of events for that day, click here.

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