Property damage found, but no one reported hurt after shots fired in west Columbia

KMIZ on April 4, 2026

Haley Swaino

EDITOR’S NOTE: A correction has been made to where in Columbia shots were fired.

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ)

No one was hurt after police found evidence of shots fired in west Columbia early Saturday, according to Sgt. Matthew Nichols.

A large police presence was seen on Redwood Road, just off of West Ash Street, around 3 a.m. At the scene, Nichols said officers received multiple calls reporting shots heard in the area.

An ABC 17 News reporter saw at least nine Columbia Police Department cruisers, an evidence van and eight evidence markers spanning from about 115 to 121 Redwood Road.

Nichols said there were “multiple scenes” and also confirmed there was property damage in the area. A reporter saw a car in the 110 block with its left passenger window shattered and officers taking photos of it.

Another ABC 17 News reporter went to the scene around 4 p.m. Saturday and spoke to the owner of the car.

“I was just kind of baffled that out of everyone in the neighborhood, it could have hit, I was the only person who had any property damage,” Lenna Peterson said. “I guess just kind of confused and baffled.”

Peterson said her car, a white Ford Focus, was shot about three or four times.

The back window behind the driver’s seat was busted.

Two bullet holes were also visible in the body of the car, near the back driver-side tire.

Another bullet hole went through the back passenger window.

Peterson said she didn’t hear anything leading up to the shots being fired.

“It’s not like I heard screaming or anything, or I heard an argument, it didn’t sound like a fight. It was just random gunshots,” she said. “I was a little freaked out, but just more confused than anything.”

As for the car, Peterson said insurance might not cover the damages.

“I think the cost of replacing everything might eclipse the worth of my vehicle,” Peterson said.

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9-year-old Virginia equestrian qualifies for national dressage competition

CNN Newsource on April 4, 2026

By Lane Casadonte

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    CHESTERFIELD COUNTY, Virginia (WTVR) — 9-year-old Jaiyon Taylor of Prince George has qualified for the Interscholastic Equestrian Association (IEA) Nationals, ranking as one of the top 12 riders in the country for her age group.

Jaiyon trains at the Redbird Equestrian Riding School in Chesterfield with her horse, Nymeria. She competes in dressage, an Olympic sport with origins in Greek military training from the fifth century BC.

“The whole purpose of dressage is to form a basis of harmony between horse and rider,” said Ingrid Patel, owner of Redbird Equestrian. “At the Olympic level, you see it explained a lot as horse ballet.”

Jaiyon’s love for horses started early — she first rode at age 2. Initially, her parents wanted her to try a cheaper alternative.

“We brought her a power wheel horse. That was her first horse … she’s tried a bunch of different sports, but her love for horses and her wanting to ride never went away. So I was like, let me just go for it, and here we are,” said Jamekia Taylor, Jaiyon’s mother. “I didn’t want to put a lot of money into something that she wasn’t going to be good at, but she’s actually really good at it. So once I saw that she was really good at it, I was like, ‘Yeah, let’s just go for it.'”

As a 70-pound fourth grader, Jaiyon has mastered making a horse weighing more than half a ton do exactly what she wants.

“You use your leg muscles to squeeze, and that’s how she can take off. Or you can use your hand gesture to make it take off,” Jaiyon said.

While there is no racing or jumping in dressage, riders must still control an animal with a mind of its own.

“It’s kind of easy, but it’s kind of hard at the same time,” Jaiyon said. “Because you have to figure out how to do it right and not make it go wrong so she won’t take off on you and you get hurt.”

Patel praised Jaiyon’s ability to focus during her rides.

“If you’re thinking about all of the things that can go wrong, all of those things are going to happen. If you’re scared that the horse is gonna go faster, yes, that horse is gonna go faster. But if you’re listening to your coach, and you have the ability to zone in in the moment, that’s where I was really surprised by her,” Patel said.

Getting hurt is a possibility Jamekia deals with each time her daughter gets on a horse.

“A lot of the parents gave me a lot of reassurance that she’ll be fine, and even if she does fall, she’ll get back up, because kids are more resilient than we are as old people,” Jamekia said. “I trust Jaiyon, I trust her, and I know if something’s bothering her or she’s not comfortable, she’ll tell me.”

Patel started Redbird Equestrian five years ago to give more people the opportunity to experience equestrian sports.

“My whole goal in starting this place was to open up accessibility and having equestrian experiences to as many people as possible. So I really wanted to be available to a wide variety of socioeconomic backgrounds,” Patel said.

Jaiyon will head to Nationals later this month. Her horse will not be traveling with her, as all riders who reach this level must ride an unfamiliar horse to keep the playing field level.

“When she won regionals, I cried, like, the ugly cry, because I just felt like, really, this is my baby. My daughter is doing this,” Jamekia said. “Also by her being an African American rider who is in a very low percentile, she has inspired other girls that look like her to ride now. And that’s just amazing. I just feel like it’s an amazing thing. I’m proud of her.”

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Santa Barbara’s Karpeles Museum Takes its Treasures Global

KEYT on April 4, 2026

Patricia Martellotti

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) – For decades, visitors have walked through a Santa Barbara museum to experience history up close. Now, the Karpeles Manuscript Library Museum is entering a new chapter—one that’s prompting reflection across the community as it prepares to leave its longtime home.

Inside the museum, moments that shaped the world feel almost within reach. From fragments of the Declaration of Independence to relics tied to Apollo missions, the collection offers a rare, intimate look at history—often just inches away from visitors.

“It’s the world’s largest privately owned significant manuscript collection,” said Director Norman Cohan.

For more than 40 years, the museum has welcomed the public free of charge, drawing visitors from across the country. Many describe the experience as both powerful and inspiring.

“I come from Fairfax, Virginia and this is just incredible to see all these historic pieces here,” said visitor Laurie Sullivan.

But that experience is about to change.

The Santa Barbara location will close its physical doors on April 5, as thousands of manuscripts are relocated to Florida. Some materials will also be digitized, allowing broader global access.

Local leaders say the loss will be felt.

“Artifacts from ancient Egypt… just a lot of stuff that you wouldn’t see anywhere else, and it makes me sad that they’re moving,” said Santa Barbara City Councilmember Oscar Gutierrez.

As the final days approach, visitors are being encouraged to take one last look before the transition.

“I hope people will come out and learn from the artifacts while they still can,” Gutierrez added.

While the building may soon go quiet, museum leaders say its mission will continue—reaching new audiences beyond Santa Barbara.

“Perhaps this can further the cause of enlightening humanity,” Cohan said.

The museum’s physical chapter in Santa Barbara is ending—but its history, and its impact, are far from over.

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3 dead, including suspect, with 2 injured in Power County shooting

KIFI on April 4, 2026

Curtis Jackson

POWER COUNTY, Idaho — Power County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a shooting that left three people dead and two others injured Friday afternoon along Tank Farm Road in Power County, according to the Power County Sheriff’s Office. Officials said there is no ongoing threat to the community.

Watch the news conference from Friday night below.

Dispatchers received reports of a shooting at about 2:38 p.m. Friday, April 3. When emergency responders arrived, they found two people dead at the scene and a third person injured, the sheriff’s office said.

As deputies continued their investigation, a suspect was located hiding near the Portneuf River. While officers were at the scene, they heard additional gunshots and discovered a fourth victim who had also been injured. That person was airlifted to a nearby hospital for treatment, authorities said.

Deputies attempted to negotiate with the suspect, but the situation escalated when the suspect brandished a firearm and posed a threat to officers, according to the sheriff’s office. Law enforcement officers then used deadly force. The suspect was pronounced dead at the scene.

No law enforcement officers were injured during the incident, officials said.

“The community is safe,” the Power County Sheriff’s Office said in a statement, adding that deputies and assisting agencies remain on scene processing evidence.

The names of the deceased and injured are being withheld pending notification of next of kin.

“Our thoughts are with the families of those lost today and with those recovering in the hospital,” Sheriff Kasey Kendall said in a statement. “We are grateful for the quick response of our deputies and regional partners who worked to ensure no further harm came to our community.”

The Idaho Falls Police Department will lead the Eastern Idaho Critical Incident Task Force investigation into the officer-involved shooting, authorities said. The investigation into the initial shooting will be conducted by the Idaho State Police, along with the Bingham County and Bannock County sheriff’s offices.

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Bridging the Great Wall: 550 students celebrate Chinese Immersion Program in Rigby

KIFI on April 4, 2026

David Pace

RIGBY, Idaho (KIFI) – Five hundred fifty Rigby students are enrolled in a unique Chinese Immersion Program in Jefferson School District 251.

The students celebrated with a Chinese cultural celebration Friday night for the whole community to enjoy.

“We had no idea that Rigby, Idaho, has the only Chinese immersion program in the state,” said Tamara Lass, Chinese Cultural Night organizer.

A delegation from China’s Embassy in San Francisco attended the event, teaching students about terracotta warriors using miniature replicas.

The district has been offering the program K-12 for about thirteen years – providing courses at South Fork Elementary, Rigby Middle School and Rigby High School.

“It’s very fun to learn Chinese,” said third grader Thomas Stewart.  “It helps you learn more Chinese and different languages if you go to different schools.”

The district also offers Spanish immersion at other elementary schools.

The program is rigorous – students at South Fork Elementary spend fifty percent of their day speaking Mandarin in class and fifty percent in English.

“We were super excited about it and really excited for our kids to start it because Mandarin is a language that I can’t teach them and they can’t get anywhere else,” Lass said. 

The event helped bridge cultures and establish greater appreciation for Chinese language and heritage.

“It’s all the way from kindergarten, so those students, they come to the class, learn Chinese … at a very young age, and the second grade, third grade and all the way up to high school,” said Jusong Su, one of nine Chinese Immersion teachers in the district.

One student had a special message for his father, who’s currently undergoing chemotherapy in the hospital.

“I love my Dad and I miss him,” Thomas Stewart said in Mandarin Chinese.

Kindergartners from South Fork Elementary dance in a Chinese musical performance.

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4 kittens saved in south Columbia house fire

KMIZ on April 4, 2026

Ryan Shiner

Editor’s note: The block number was corrected.

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ)

No injuries were reported in a house fire that occurred Friday night in southern Columbia.

The fire was reported at a home in the 200 block of West Old Plank Road. The fire is believed to have been started in the garage, though the cause and origin are still under investigation, according to a Columbia Fire Department spokeswoman.

CFD spokeswoman Skyler Clark told an ABC 17 News reporter that crews were called at 9 p.m. and the fire was put out by 9:20 p.m. Significant damage was seen in the garage and siding.

Four kittens were saved from the home.

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Petersen Rock Garden celebrates grand reopening with restored displays and local history

KTVZ on April 4, 2026

Campbell Porter

REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — After years of restoration work, one of Central Oregon’s most beloved roadside landmarks is ready to shine once again. The Petersen Rock Garden & Museum, located between Bend and Redmond, will celebrate its grand reopening this weekend, the site’s biggest event in decades.

A ribbon cutting is set for 1 p.m. Saturday, April 4th, to mark the occasion. Thanks to a generous grant from Webfoot Home Improvements, the museum’s display cases, cabinets, and flooring have been fully restored. Visitors will also notice upgrades to the glow-in-the-dark rock room and the old café.

During those restorations, the garden’s new owners made an unexpected discovery.

“We found a brochure from, like, 1953 that was hid behind the 90-year-old cabinets,” said Tonia Smith, manager of Petersen Rock Garden. “It’s actually in pretty good condition, even colored. We were able to look at some of those pictures and do our best to recreate a couple of things there.”

The reopening celebration is free to attend, though donations are encouraged to help preserve the historic property. Food trucks will serve hot dogs and desserts, and local geologists will be on hand to explain the minerals and fossils that make up the museum’s impressive displays.

For rockhounds and collectors, there will even be a raffle featuring thunder eggs and rare angel wing agates.

If it’s been a while since your last visit, or if you’ve never seen this iconic Oregon treasure, now’s the perfect time to experience the creativity and whimsical spirit of Rasmus Petersen’s original rock garden.

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Owner of beloved Downtown Bend bookstore considering sale

KTVZ on April 4, 2026

Campbell Porter

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Have you ever dreamed of owning a bookstore in downtown Bend? That opportunity may soon be available.

The owner of Underground Books in downtown Bend is considering passing the torch. While he has no plans to close the store, owner Justin Schlosberg told KTVZ News he’s entertaining offers.

A potential sale would include the store’s furnishings, some artwork, and a curated collection of books.

“I try to basically have good literature here, you know, and then also rare antiquarian books is a big thing that I sell here,” Schlosberg said. “I have a large room that’s spilling out to shelves with tons of antiquarian books going back to the 1800s.”

Details such as the lease would still need to be worked out, but any buyer would also inherit the shop’s reputation and loyal clientele.

Schlosberg said he’s in no hurry to sell, and Underground Books is not closing any time soon.

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Former West Middle School teacher arrested again, accused of more child porn charges

KMIZ on April 4, 2026

Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ)

A former West Middle School teacher who was charged with statutory sodomy and other charges earlier this year was arrested again on Friday.

Zachary Hutchinson, 38, of Columbia, is being held at the Boone County Jail. New charges were not shown on Casenet on Friday evening. Jail records indicate he is being held without bond.

He is currently charged with three counts of second-degree statutory sodomy, one count of child enticement, sexually exploiting a minor, misdemeanor giving porn to a minor, second-degree promoting child porn and 10 counts of child porn possession.

The Columbia Police Department announced the new arrest in a Friday evening social media post and claim he is facing an additional 23 counts of child porn possession. His first stint in the Boone County Jail ended after he bonded out on Feb. 4 and was ordered to home detention.

Previous reporting says the victim in the original case was not someone Hutchinson met through his job as a teacher.

CPD in its social media post asked to speak with anyone “anyone who may have had contact with this individual under similar circumstances or who has information relevant to this case.”

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Traffic changes and diverters added to Delaware Avenue

KTVZ on April 4, 2026

Tyson Beauchemin

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — You may have seen these concrete barriers in the middle of NW Delaware Avenue, or noticed some of the cross streets from Colorado Avenue have been changed to one way.

It’s part of the city’s plan to help protect cyclists in the Old Bend neighborhood. Delaware is part of the Bend Bikeway Project.

It’s something the city has been working on for a long time, to encourage the residents of those neighbors to bike or walk. However, the city has struggled with drivers speeding down these streets, making them unsafe for bikers and pedistraints

Now they’re trying out these diverters, which change the traffic flow. Ariel Méndez, Bend city Counciler explained the changes, saying, “These are on the Greenway network, which is, a network of streets that is intended to prioritize people walking and biking and wheeling. And, this is something that other cities have seen that really promote safety. And we’re going to give them a try here. ”

The reactions of the people living on Delaware have been mixed. Tony Roberts, who lives right next to one of the blocked intersections said “I’m not crazy about them, but, I’m willing to sit here and see what they do to the traffic.” Roberts and his wife have had to change how they drive to and from their home due to the new diverters.

Lloyd McMullem, has lived on Delaware for decades. She said she missed the opportunity for public comment, but wasn’t opposed to them entirely. “I think in the end, it might be a good thing.” she said, adding ” because we had felt like maybe we need a roundabout because people were so fast in the street. So if it solves the dilemma, then I’m all for it. ”

Many residents interviewed by KTVZ for this story expressed an interest in the possibility of a mini-round about, instead of diverters, to minimize the change in the flow of traffic.

There’s also been a little initiate confusion that comes with any traffic pattern change. Some drivers are trying to enter the new one-way intersections from the wrong directions, or making three point turns in the middle of the street to change directions.

The city of Bend is collecting data and feedback on this project.

They want people to visit the Bend Bikeway Project website, read their plans and send comments which could influence future projects.

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