Mittry Fire burns 184 acres, 70% contained

KYMA on May 27, 2026

Dillon Fuhrman

YUMA COUNTY, Ariz. (KYMA) – Fire crews have now reached 70% containment after the Mittry Fire burned 184 acres.

The fire is near Mittry Lake, east of the Colorado River and adjacent to Yuma Proving Ground.

U.S. Wildland Fire Service Resources remain on scene as firefighters continue working to fully secure the area.

Officials say smoke may still be visible over the next few days as interior hot spots continue to burn.

Crews are expected to remain on scene through the week.

At this time, there are no road or boat ramp closures, but fire managers are asking the public to avoid the area while operations continue.

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Hawaiʻi students showcase a new vision for education

CNN Newsource on May 27, 2026

By Reid Fowler

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    HONOLULU (KITV) — A growing movement in education is challenging the traditional classroom model by placing less focus on memorization and more emphasis on leadership, entrepreneurship, and real-world experience.

Recently, several Hawaiʻi student-athletes helped showcase that vision on a national stage through the Elite Performance Prep Academy — a program designed to prepare students for life beyond the classroom.

For generations, success in school often followed the same path: study hard, pass tests, graduate, and figure out the real world later. But educators behind the academy say that model no longer reflects the fast-changing world students are entering today.

Tasha Su‘a, CEO and Founder of Elite Performance Prep Academy, says the goal is to help students become confident leaders and contributors in every part of life.

The program combines academics with entrepreneurship, financial literacy, leadership development, and communication skills. Students are encouraged to start real businesses while still in middle and high school, gaining hands-on experience in areas like branding, digital media, and clothing resale.

Organizers say the focus goes far beyond simply creating young business owners. They believe students must also learn how to think critically, solve problems, and adapt to a future shaped by technology, artificial intelligence, and rapidly changing careers.

The academy uses a more project-based learning environment, where students are encouraged to ask questions, think creatively, and work through real-world challenges.

Supporters say that message is especially meaningful in Hawaiʻi, where many young people often feel they need to leave the islands in order to succeed. Programs like Elite Performance Prep Academy aim to show students they can create opportunities for themselves right here at home.

Earlier this month, three Hawaiʻi student-athletes traveled to Las Vegas during National Small Business Week to compete in a national Shark Tank-style business competition alongside young entrepreneurs from across the country.

Organizers say experiences like that are part of a larger national movement focused on redefining what education — and success — can look like for the next generation.

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Lung cancer journey leads to undeniable bond between patient and nurse practitioner

CNN Newsource on May 27, 2026

By Marcella Baietto

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    PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania (KYW) — Michelle Lipchock went from being told she had just two years to live to now living every day to the fullest.

“It’s hard to explain to some people, but I love my cancer,” 52-year-old Lipchock said. “It’s just an experience that has caused me to wake up and to realize what life gives us and that we get one. We get one body, one mind, one soul and what are we going to do with it?”

Lipchock, who lives in Washington Township with her family, was diagnosed with lung cancer at the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic. Virtual visits, solo treatment sessions and masked meetups became her new normal.

“I had two young children at the time, 13 and 18, who were in very pivotal moments in their lives, seeing a mom who is dying of cancer,” Lipchock said.

However, through the devastating news, a friendship blossomed.

Lindsay Dougherty, a nurse practitioner at Penn Medicine’s Abramson Cancer Center Perelman, soon became her rock.

“She’s my support,” Lipchock said. “She’s my educator.”

“I will never forget that moment, we’re talking about treating their cancer, you really just meet them, stripped down, vulnerable, raw,” Dougherty said. “And that is beautiful and Michelle is an example of the most beautiful part of humanity in my opinion.”

She had Lipchock undergo an immunotherapy option that’s not usually used for her cancer type. That decision was life-changing.

“It’s one of those miracle things,” Dougherty said.

Lipchock also turned to yoga and meditation and found her community.

“I actually feel, ironically, the most healthy I have felt in my entire life,” Lipchock said.

She hopes this year’s LUNG FORCE Walk can help support others with similar journeys. Money raised at the 12th annual event at the Philadelphia Zoo on May 30 will go toward lung cancer research and advocacy efforts.

“At Penn, I had the beautiful opportunity to be part of research studies,” Lipchock said. “That’s what this walk is about. With all this new research and the care that I’ve received, I’m actually able to say I’m still here and I’m surviving cancer.”

Six years have passed since she was given just 24-months to live. As she continues to live with cancer, she’s exceeding expectations every day.

“I just had a scan a few weeks ago and one of my tumors shrunk,” Lipchock said. “Cancer has helped me discover myself.”

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18-year-old driver chases NASCAR dream after high school graduation

CNN Newsource on May 27, 2026

By Faraz Javed , Brandon Speagle, Marlon Falconer

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    NEW BALTIMORE, Michigan (WXYZ) — Keegan Sobilo is not spending his senior year worrying about prom or college applications. The 18-year-old from New Baltimore is chasing a NASCAR dream that has already cost his family six figures — and shows no signs of slowing down.

With high school graduation this month, Sobilo is taking a gap year to pursue NASCAR full time and expand his race team, Keegan Sobilo Racing.

“When we first talked, we were starting out in the CRA Pro Series, and now we’re heading into our third season and continue to build on our legacy at the short track grassroots racing level,” Sobilo said.

A two-time national champion, Sobilo has dominated tracks across the Midwest for a decade. He recently received approval to compete in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series.

“It’s a brand-new chassis with basically a whole new body,” Sobilo said of his latest car.

The pursuit comes at a steep cost. His grandmother, Theresa Sobilo, said the financial pressure on the family is mounting.

“Both parents are. They’re exhausting their incomes and it’s getting very, very hard,” Theresa Sobilo said.

His father, Roman Sobilo, has leaned on his classic car restoration business to help fund Keegan’s racing career.

“Which is ironic. My passion is what pays so he could pursue his passion. It almost seems like it’s God’s will,” Roman Sobilo said.

His mother, Hillary Sobilo, remains firmly in his corner.

“I want him to make it to NASCAR if that’s what’s going to make him happy,” Hillary Sobilo said.

Beyond the track, Keegan Sobilo continues to support Team Neju, a nonprofit organization for children battling cancer.

“It’s a very important thing to me because I’m very blessed to be able to do what I do. So I want to try and support those in tough times to encourage them that they can still achieve their dreams, right, no matter what you’re going through,” Keegan Sobilo said.

Keegan Sobilo Racing is currently seeking funded drivers and track crew members for the 2026 season, as well as sponsors.

To be part of the Keegan Sobilo Racing journey, visit keegansobiloracing.com.

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A new specialty license plate will help pay off school lunch debt across Utah

CNN Newsource on May 27, 2026

By John Franchi

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    KEARNS, Utah (KSTU) — A new Utah license plate could soon help feed students across the state. The Utah Lunch Debt Relief Foundation is working with the DMV to launch a specialty plate by July 1, with proceeds going toward paying off student lunch debt.

DJ Bracken, founder of the Utah Lunch Debt Relief Foundation, said the idea came from a friend. “My friend David Moody had a clever idea. What if we made a license plate that feeds kids in Utah, one that pays off lunch debt,” Bracken said.

Bracken founded the nonprofit after FOX 13’s initial reporting on Utah’s growing school lunch debt problem in 2023. He said the issue is one that doesn’t make sense to him.

“We provide everything else at school, the buses that get them there, the building, the desks, but I guess they don’t need food to learn, right? It just doesn’t make any sense,” Bracken said.

A sample of the proposed plate is available on the Utah Lunch Debt Relief Foundation’s website. Bracken said the timeline is on track. “We’re planning on launching that. We’re working with the DMV to submit it July 1st, and it’ll be ready,” Bracken said.

The license plate is one of several solutions that have emerged since FOX 13’s first report on lunch debt in Utah. At a recent event, a 5th-grade student at Entheos Academy in Kearns took his own initiative to raise money to pay off his school’s outstanding lunch debt.

Liam Whitney said the effort was not easy. “Difficult,” Liam said when asked if the fundraising was hard. “Like making the fliers and stuff.”

When asked how many fliers he made, Liam said he made “probably a gajillion.”

Bracken said he hopes the growing momentum leads to a permanent solution. “I love that we got to do this, but I don’t want to do it again next year. I want to be able to show up and say there’s no school lunch debt,” Bracken said.

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How Arizona finds the home of human remains

CNN Newsource on May 27, 2026

By Alex Dowd

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    CATALINA FOOTHILLS, Arizona (KGUN) — When human remains were found near the Catalina Foothills in early May, social media users started speculating about closed cases in the area, assuming a crime.

However, Tucson Police and the Pima County Medical Examiner’s office were able to determine that the area wasn’t a crime scene, and the remains were of archeological origin.

They called in Dr. James Watson, the bioarcheology curator at the Arizona State Museum at the University of Arizona. In his 18-year career at the museum, he’s often responded to found remains. On average, he says, about 12 times a year.

“When archeological remains are found, and we estimate that they’re of a Native American ancestry, we contact the tribes,” Watson said.

Most of those calls went through the process privately, but this one was different. Due to the site’s proximity of about seven miles from Nancy Guthrie’s home, where she was last seen at the start of February.

Because of that, Watson said he needed to move quickly to protect the site and the items found there.

“Cultural sensitivities are important to manage in these cases, and the discovery, disturbance, desecration of ancestral Native American remains has a long history in the United States,” he said.

The area was known to the State Museum as an archeological site. The next steps in identification were focused on surrounding artifacts.

“Where it was located within the riverbank, for example, that it was buried relatively deep versus close to the surface,” Watson. There were some objects in the area—artifacts, ceramic sherds—that were clearly associated with the Hohokam archeological culture.”

Claimant maps from the Arizona Government to Government Consultation Toolkit showed the site could belong to either the Tohono O’odtham Nation or the Pascua Yaqui Tribe. Both were contacted to see if they wanted to claim the remains.

After repatriation, the site is returned to its natural state, erasing all evidence of a dig or excavation to protect anything else that may be left behind.

“There’s the potential for not just remains in the area but cultural resources,” Watson said. “We don’t want people going around and digging through archeological sites. That’s actually a violation of state law.”

In accordance with state law, if you find human remains, Watson says to call authorities. From there, they’ll work with the county medical examiner’s office to determine if the remains are part of a crime scene or are archaeological.

Under the Arizona Antiquities Act, human remains and burial artifacts must be reported to the State Museum—whether found on state or public land.

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California man accused of stealing 1,000 gallons of diesel in series of fuel thefts

CNN Newsource on May 27, 2026

By Tim Fang

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    SAN FRANCISCO, California (KPIX) — A man from California’s Central Coast has been arrested after he allegedly stole at least 1,000 gallons of diesel fuel from local farms.

The Monterey County Sheriff’s Office said their Agricultural Crimes Unit has been investigating a series of diesel fuel thefts throughout the county.

“Agricultural thefts have a direct impact on the farmers, businesses, and community members who help drive Monterey County’s economy,” Sheriff Tina Nieto said in a statement Tuesday.

As part of the investigation, detectives installed surveillance cameras at known fuel theft locations and were able to identify a suspect. Detectives also conducted surveillance operations and authored multiple search warrants.

On Sunday, detectives found the suspect leaving a vineyard in Soledad following an alleged theft. The sheriff’s office said the suspect admitted to stealing more than 1,000 gallons of diesel from multiple agricultural properties.

The suspect, identified as 49-year-old Pedro Martinez of Soledad, was arrested. Detectives also seized Martinez’s pickup truck and fuel tank.

“We remain committed to aggressively investigating these crimes, working closely with our allied partners, and arresting those responsible,” Nieto added.

Nieto was booked into the Monterey County Jail on suspicion of three counts of grand theft, one count of attempted grand theft and four counts of trespassing.

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CDOT repaves US 24 between Peyton and Calhan

KRDO on May 27, 2026

Scott Harrison

EL PASO COUNTY, Colo. (KRDO) — Crews with the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) are two weeks into a ten-mile, $12 repaving project on US 24 between Peyton and Calhan.

The work continues repaving completed last year from Falcon to Peyton.

Crews are currently in the milling process, removing existing pavement from the westbound lane and shoulder.

Meanwhile, in a related project east of Calhan, CDOT is widening the right lane and shoulder to create a passing lane.

To reduce traffic impacts, paving crews will work overnight, from 6 p.m. to 6 a.m., Sundays through Thursdays.

Drivers should expect traffic delays of up to 15 minutes there.

The widening work will take place during daytime hours on weekdays, from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.; drivers should be aware of narrower traffic lanes in that area.

CDOT hopes to finish the project by the end of September.

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Idaho’s “100 Deadliest Days” increases statewide patrol… and gas prices

KIFI on May 27, 2026

Danielle Mullenix

Idaho Falls, ID (KIFI) – While Memorial Day weekend may be over, Idaho’s summer travel season is only beginning — and so are concerns over rising gas prices and deadly crashes on the road. The holiday weekend marked the start of both an increase in gas prices and Idaho’s “100 Deadliest Days”—the period between Memorial Day and Labor Day when the number of fatal crashes statewide significantly rises.

Drivers in Idaho Falls are continuing to crowd local gas stations this week as summer travel ramps up. In Idaho Falls, the cheapest spot to find low gas prices is the Costco Gas station, with unleaded gasoline at $4.39 per gallon.

Over the holiday weekend, Triple AAA reported that the state average gas price settled at $4.55 – nearly a quarter more than a month ago. This extra cost due to gas prices puts a dent in the usual summer-season festivities and extended travel plans for many residents.

“Obviously, there’s never a great time for skyrocketing gas prices, but the pain is significant with so much of our summer travel season still ahead,” says AAA Idaho public affairs director Matthew Conde. “For now, we believe that people will trim the budget in other ways and still hit the road or catch their flight.

But while more Idahoans are hitting the road for vacations and summer activities, law enforcement agencies say this time of year also brings a dangerous trend.

Idaho State Police says the state is now entering the “100 Deadliest Days” — the period between Memorial Day and Labor Day when fatal crashes historically increase across Idaho.

Officials at Triple AAA and across law enforcement say distracted driving, speeding, impaired driving, and failure to wear seatbelts continue to be major factors in deadly crashes during the summer months.

As a result, agencies across the state are increasing patrols and seatbelt enforcement efforts throughout the summer travel season. In fact, over the holiday weekend, the Southeast Idaho Traffic Safety Task Force reported issuing 217 seatbelt citations and warnings in a single day through patrol efforts.

Transportation officials say one of the easiest and most effective ways drivers can protect themselves is to buckle up before every trip.

Sgt. Andrew Nakashima of the Idaho State Police said, “With the 100 Deadliest Days of Summer starting in Idaho, the Idaho State Police reminds everyone that motorcycle and roadway safety is something we all share…Let’s all do our part by being more patient and paying extra attention on the roads. Together, we can help save lives this summer. Put safety first.”

Idaho State Police are reminding drivers this summer: “Click It or Ticket.” Safe and simple procedures like this ensure a summer of great, responsible fun.

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Students make local history as first student-built plane takes flight

CNN Newsource on May 27, 2026

By KRIS staff

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    FLOUR BLUFF, Texas (KRIS) — For the first time in Flour Bluff ISD history, a plane built by high school students took to the skies Tuesday morning.

Dozens of students and staff lined Waldron Road, watching as their fellow Hornets’ creation soared overhead. After the plane touched back down at Corpus Christi International Airport, I caught up with the students and staff who made it happen.

Barrett Matthews, a Flour Bluff aviation student who helped build the aircraft and flew in it, described the moment as unlike anything he expected.

“It was surreal. It’s crazy to like work on something for 3 years and then actually see it work because you run into so many problems and you’re like there’s no way this thing’s gonna fly. Like it’s built by kids and then you’re flying over and you’re like, oh my God, this is crazy.” Matthews said.

The project started with just a single crate of parts and took nearly 3 years to complete, with multiple classes of students rotating through the build.

For aviation instructor Caleb Harris, seeing his students’ hard work finally take flight was the ultimate validation.

“The whole time for me and for the students, the real milestone is flying, and so that’s really good to see.” Harris said.

Senior Jolina Matas, who worked on the left wing and experienced the flight firsthand, said the historic moment is just the beginning.

“This is the first plane, and I hope that because of this and the success that has happened with this plane, we’ll be able to keep the program alive and going and more people will have the same opportunity that I’ve been given.” Matas said.

Flour Bluff Superintendent Chris Steinbruck said Tuesday’s flight represented more than a successful project — it was a blueprint for the future of hands-on learning.

“This is exactly what technical education should look like. Our students over the course of two years were able to work with the most skilled aviation professionals in the world to build this airplane.” Steinbruck said.

The Corpus Christi Army Depot provided expertise and guidance throughout the project. Depot Commander Col. Kevin Considine said the partnership reflects the community’s deep aviation roots.

“Aviation maintenance and aviation sustainment is in the blood of this community, and that’s what we’re seeing out here today.” Considine said.

With more planes already in production, the Hornets plan to keep climbing.

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