Month: June 2026

By Joan Murray

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    BROWARD COUNTY, Florida (WFOR) — A “tsunami” of seaweed is washing ashore on South Florida beaches, creating an unsightly problem and irritating both locals and visitors alike. The decaying matter causes a stench that lingers for days.

The conditions are the same in Pompano Beach and up and down the coast.

Trish Currin, a visitor from Austin, Texas, was sunbathing Tuesday but said she was avoiding the water due to “seaweed pikes along the shoreline”. Currin, who noted conditions were “perfect” during a previous visit in December, described the difference as “night and day”.

“You don’t like it when it sticks to your leg,” Currin said. “When we saw what it was like, my husband didn’t even want to come to the beach”.

In Pompano Beach, Commissioner Audrey Fesik, whose district includes the beach area, has received complaints from residents. Beach rakers bury the seaweed, but Fesik acknowledged it is a “never-ending task of trying to stay ahead of mounting seaweed,” noting that “12 hours it’s all back”.

Fort Lauderdale Beach also uses beach raking, with careful attention not to disturb turtle nests. Some of the seaweed is scooped up and sent to a park where it is allowed to decompose and become rich soil, saving the city $100,000 a year in dumping fees. On the positive side, the seaweed mixed with sand helps with dune building, and some marine life feeds off the seaweed.

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By Angela Williams

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    MADISON, Mississippi (WAPT) — Madison police said a delivery driver is facing charges over a fast food order.

Officers were called at about 2:35 p.m. Sunday to the Taco Bell on Main Street in Madison, where they encountered John Michael Beall as he tried to leave the parking lot.

Officers learned that Beall became irate when he was told his order wasn’t ready for pick-up. Beall is accused of damaging a cash register and throwing it at an employee.

Beall is charged with misdemeanor malicious mischief and simple assault by threat. He has been released on bond.

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By Ricky Podgorski, Mike Moses

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    THORNTON, New Hampshire (WMUR) — The 18-year-old brother of a 21-year-old Plymouth State University student found dead in a Thornton home Monday is expected to appear in court Tuesday after being charged in her death, according to authorities.

Logan Anderson is charged with one count of second-degree murder in the death of his sister, Leah Anderson.

An autopsy is also scheduled Tuesday as investigators continue working to determine the circumstances surrounding the shooting.

Police were called to a home on Mad River Road shortly before 9 a.m. Monday.

The Attorney General’s Office said officers found Leah Anderson suffering from a gunshot wound to the head. She was taken to a hospital, where she later died.

Authorities have released few details about what led to the shooting, and officials said the investigation remains ongoing.

Leah Anderson was majoring in elementary education and youth development at Plymouth State University, according to the Attorney General’s Office.

People who live in the area said they did not hear or see anything unusual until police began arriving Monday morning.

“They had the roadblock, and that was about 9:30 a.m., 9:15 a.m.,” neighbor Bob Imonti said.

“You almost never hear sirens here. It’s very quiet. You come out at night, and it’s dead silent. It’s nice. So, yeah. When I heard the sirens this morning, I knew something was up. It’s not usual,” neighbor Karl Bewersdorf said.

Bewersdorf described the Anderson family as kind and well-known in the neighborhood.

“I’ve dealt with them before,” he said. “They’re very nice people, a nice family.”

Logan Anderson is scheduled to be arraigned Tuesday. WMUR will provide updates from court and additional information from investigators as it becomes available.

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By Nick Bohr

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    WAUKESHA, Wisconsin (WISN) — Prosecutors presented video evidence Tuesday in the Waukesha County trial of Kevin Lychwick, who is charged in the 2024 shooting death of his neighbor Carlos Maldonado.

Waukesha police discovered Maldonado’s body in October 2024 near Frame Park, wrapped in a tarp and concealed under leaves and twigs in a wooded area behind an apartment building.

“The body was quasi-semi-buried and was covered in leaves and twigs and stuff, so it looked like the body was to be intentionally concealed,” Waukesha Police Capt. Dan Baumann said at the time.

Maldonado, 55, had been missing for six months before his body was found. Police arrested Lychwick, his neighbor, after finding a gun in his car that they said fired the fatal shots. Investigators also discovered what they described as a hit list in Lychwick’s home, which included Maldonado’s name with the word “neutralized” written next to it.

“You’re trying to make a fool out of me on top of it. I refuse to be part of this. You’re railroading me, I say again,” Lychwick said during the trial Tuesday.

Representing himself, Lychwick frequently clashed with Judge David Maas.

“I need to go back to my cell and lay down. That’s all I can tell you. When I feel better, I’ll let you know,” Lychwick said in court Tuesday while attempting to delay the trial.

His efforts to postpone proceedings were unsuccessful.

During testimony, a neighbor said he saw Lychwick on his surveillance camera after midnight.

“Let me just play this clip for you, and at the conclusion of the clip, I’ll have a question for you,” the prosecutor said.

“Mmm hmm. Yes,” the neighbor replied after reviewing the footage.

“Is there an individual walking on this clip, sir?” the prosecutor asked.

“Yes,” the neighbor said.

“Do you recognize that individual?” the prosecutor asked.

“Yes,” the neighbor replied.

“Who is that individual?” the prosecutor asked.

“Kevin Lychwick,” the neighbor said.

Lychwick faces life in prison if convicted. Testimony is set to resume Wednesday.

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By Adam Roberts

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    DYER, Arkansas (KHBS, KHOG) — Bodycam footage shows a Crawford County deputy go into a burning home twice to try to rescue a woman.

Deputy Robin Gaines was hospitalized after the attempted rescue on the morning of June 3 due to burns and smoke inhalation. He was originally in the Intensive Care Unit, but was expected to begin outpatient treatment on Tuesday.

Three people were able to escape the fire. The state fire marshal is looking into what caused the fire.

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By Donna Pitman

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    OVERLAND PARK, Kansas (KMBC) — What do you do when you’re in need?

Ask for what you need.

For Amanda Schmidt of Overland Park, that request is being made in a creative way.

“I was playing around with an AI website, and had it make me a decal, and it just popped out. It’s really cute…So I had them made, and just slapped on the back of my car.”

And more than seventy other cars after that.

The decals carry Schmidt’s ask: “I need a Kidney.”

Schmidt is looking for a living donor, and one with a rare blood type: O+ or O-.

She has PKD, or Polycystic Kidney Disease. It’s a genetic condition that causes cysts to grow on her kidneys that will, over time, lead to kidney failure.

Schmidt says each of her kidneys weighs around eight pounds, the same as a full gallon jug each. They’re compressing her organs and her lungs, and they’ll need to be removed soon. That removal is complicated by the need for a living donor with a specific blood type.

“It is more of a rare blood type, rare in the sense that you can only receive a positive or negative, so the way the wait list for that is longer than other, the other blood types.”

Despite the longer wait, Schmidt holds hope that these decals will help get the word out and maybe connect her to the person who will save her life.

“My hope has been renewed.”

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By Maddie Augustine

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    DOUGLAS COUNTY, Nebraska (KETV) — K-9 Bodhi, an English Springer Spaniel, is the newest addition to the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office, helping secure the courthouse and civic center alongside his handler, Deputy Johnna Kripal.

Eyes constantly scanning the room and nose to the ground, Bodhi is trained to detect threats.

“He’s got a good nose, and that’s what we were looking for, and he’s friendly,” Kripal said.

Bodhi’s role adds an extra layer of security.

“It adds another layer, and Bodhi can do more than what the human deputy can do,” Kripal said.

Captain Kris Peterson highlighted Bodhi’s unique abilities.

“Their noses are so much more powerful than ours. They can smell something from miles away, as opposed to us, which could be inches away,” Peterson said.

Bodhi and Kripal will be stationed at the civic center and courthouse.

“We pretty much just ensure the safety of everyone here,” Kripal said. “There’s a lot of people who come in and out of the courthouse every single day. So with that, I mean, you see deputies here throughout the day. It’s a spot where there could be a threat happening. So to keep everyone safe, we need to be here for that.”

Bodhi is the first threat mitigation K-9 for the Public Building Commission and the Sheriff’s Office.

“He will definitely not disappoint. He’s been doing great work,” Kripal said.

“Sniff out the packages that we receive through the Postal Service, FedEx, Amazon, and so forth, through the entrance screening stations,” Peterson said.

Each day, Bodhi and Kripal can be seen on the job, occasionally taking a quick break to play fetch.

The sheriff’s office credited the Public Building Commission and the CL Werner Foundation for making Bodhi’s addition possible.

In a statement, Werner said they were proud to support the effort by helping purchase K-9 Bodhi and helping fund his training.

“This specialized canine team will provide a valuable new public safety resource, enhancing their ability to detect explosive threats and protect residents, visitors, and law enforcement personnel. We are honored to partner with DCSO on this important initiative and to support the dedicated deputies and canine teams who serve Douglas County each day,” CL Werner Foundation wrote.

If you see K-9 Bodhi and Deputy Kripal, remember they are working, so petting Bodhi is not allowed. However, the sheriff’s office says that he is very friendly if ever need to interact with him.

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By Cameron Bopp and Dryden Quigley

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    SANTA CLARA, California (KGO) — With the first FIFA World Cup match in the Bay Area just one week away, Santa Clara’s monthly night market embraced a soccer theme to build excitement for the upcoming games.

The free event featured food and thrift vendors, live entertainment, cultural performances and soccer-themed activities and games hosted by the San Jose Earthquakes and Bay FC. It had soccer challenges, coloring activities and jerseys, drawing crowds eager to celebrate the sport ahead of matches set to take place at Levi’s Stadium.

“I think a lot of people have heard about this event and then people are seeing the whole soccer side of it. Everyone is swarmed over in this area,” said Ella, a community marketing representative with the San Jose Earthquakes.

Families, soccer fans and visitors filled the market Friday and Saturday evenings, testing their skills at soccer challenges, shopping for jerseys and counting down to the start of the tournament.

“We have jerseys from all over the world,” said vendor Dre Lucero with Pop Up San Jose. “Soccer jerseys are big sellers for the World Cup.”

The event is one of several World Cup-themed celebrations taking place across the South Bay ahead of the Bay Area’s first match at Levi’s Stadium on June 13.

Local teams say the approaching tournament has sparked renewed interest in soccer, with fans stopping by booths to learn more.

“There’s a lot of hype around it. And people come to our booth, especially just asking about the World Cup. And we’re like, ‘Oh, hey, like we’re also the professional women’s soccer team in the Bay Area. You should come watch us,'” said Arlin Guzman with Bay FC.

Longtime fans and newcomers alike gathered at the event, reflecting the sport’s broad appeal.

“I remember it being at Stanford Stadium right down the street. So, 30 years later it’s just amazing to see,” said Santa Clara resident Andres Moreno.

Organizers say creating free events like the night market gives residents a chance to be part of the World Cup experience, even if they don’t attend a match in person.

“We know not everybody can afford a ticket to go to one of these matches, so we wanted to bring some of that excitement to the community,” said Santa Clara spokesperson Janine De La Vega.

“Having friends of all nationalities rooting for their countries and just that little bit of friendly competition — having it here is going to be a lot of fun,” said Bryce with the San Jose Earthquakes.

For some fans, the excitement started in downtown San Jose, where a giant soccer ball installation outside San Pedro Square Market has become a popular destination for photos and social media posts.

“It’s better than I imagined,” said one visitor after seeing the display in person.

Fans proudly represented countries from around the world while discussing which teams they’ll be cheering for during the tournament.

“The day U.S. is playing, we’re cheering U.S., or the day Brazil is playing, the same happens with Argentina, Colombia, Ecuador,” said soccer fan Claudette Bautista.

The Bay Area will host six FIFA World Cup matches at Levi’s Stadium this summer, bringing fans from around the globe to Santa Clara.

With multiple matches scheduled in Santa Clara over the coming weeks, organizers and attendees say the excitement is only just beginning. Even if you didn’t score tickets, there will be dozens of watch parties to choose from.

“Definitely will not be watching it at home. We’re going to be watching with people. Soccer’s meant to be watched in massive crowds,” Moreno said.

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