Free exhibit at historic Philadelphia church looks at role of religion during American Revolution

CNN Newsource on June 10, 2026

By Nikki DeMentri

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    PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania (KYW) — As the United States continues the countdown to its 250th anniversary, a new, free exhibit in Philadelphia focuses on religion during the American Revolution.

“Coming to Christ Church is almost like taking a step back in time,” executive director of Christ Church Preservation Trust Zack Biro said.

There are more than three centuries’ worth of stories to tell at Christ Church, especially when it comes to the Revolution and those who led that effort, including George Washington, who attended services at the church.

“Christ Church and the American Revolution: Fractured Symbols, Traditions and Congregations” is open at the nearby Neighborhood House.

“This was a piece of George III’s coat of arms. We think it hung inside the church, we’re not exactly sure where, but it was likely vandalized in July 1776,” Biro said.

That’s one example of what’s on display. Visitors can also see a 1766 prayer book — with some revolutionary edits.

“In July 1776, when the vestry of Christ Church voted to support the revolution, they went through the Book of Common Prayer and crossed out any mention to the king, the royal family, the empire, anything that had to do with England. This was quite an act of treason to actually go through the book and cross out any mention of these things,” Biro said.

Some of the documents and artifacts in the exhibit will rotate. There’s also a virtual exhibit.

“The exhibit focuses on showing both loyalists and patriots who were at Christ Church, who sometimes sat in the same pews, who had conflicting allegiances and thought differently about what was happening at that time,” Biro said.

The free exhibit remains at the Neighborhood House at Christ Church, located at 20 North American Street in Old City, through the end of the year.

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Community meets finalists for Madras city administrator position

KTVZ on June 10, 2026

Spencer Sacks

(UPDATE: ADDING CONTENT FROM EVENT & QUOTES FROM RESIDENTS AND CITY ADMINISTRATOR CANDIDATES)

MADRAS, Ore. (KTVZ) — Three finalists for the Madras City Administrator position recently engaged with community members during a 90-minute public meet-and-greet at Initiative Brewing in Madras. Residents had the opportunity to ask questions and get to know the candidates, who are Brenda Fahey, Maurice Henderson II and Jody Yates.

The public event provided an important forum for both the community and the candidates as Madras seeks to fill its top administrative role. All three candidates have extensive backgrounds in public service, ranging from local government experience to federal government roles.

Deanne Boeshan, a resident of Madras, shared the qualities she seeks in the new city administrator. “I want somebody that’s honest. That tells us straight up what’s going on. If we have an issue, we can go to them and try to work out a solution to a problem. I don’t want to. I don’t want it to be a problem. I want us to be the solution to a problem.”

The candidates expressed gratitude for the opportunity to interact directly with the public. Fahey, a candidate for Madras City Administrator, found the session invaluable. “I think it was incredibly important. I was really grateful for the opportunity. I think getting to know folks and getting to hear what’s important to them, to community members, is really important.”

Henderson II, also a candidate for Madras City Administrator, noted the strong community involvement. “Obviously, you spent the last hour and a half with members of the community hearing their thoughts, their concerns, their interest in the role. And given the kind of turnout that we saw tonight, it’s clear that there’s a passion for this community.”

Yates, another candidate for the position, appreciated meeting local stakeholders. “It was awesome to meet so many small business owners and people just really invested in the community and knowing where it wants to go and they are valued.”

The finalists bring varied experience to the selection process.

Fahey currently serves as assistant city manager and human resources director for the City of The Dalles. She previously held various roles with the City of Portland.

Henderson II is a partner and co-founder of Two Degrees, a management consulting and communications firm. His prior experience includes serving as a senior adviser to former Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg and as chief of staff to former Portland Mayor Ted Wheeler.

Yates, the third finalist, is the maintenance operations group director for the Portland Bureau of Transportation. Yates has more than 15 years of experience with the City of Portland, contributing to her 27 years of government experience.

The next phase for the candidates involves three more interview sessions. These interviews will be held with members of the city, community members and other stakeholders to help determine a final selection from the three candidates.

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FIFA Fan Festival kicks off as Kansas City prepares for global spotlight

KMIZ on June 10, 2026

Mitchell Kaminski

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) 

The World Cup may not kick off until Thursday, but the celebration is already underway in Kansas City.

Thousands of fans gathered Tuesday for the opening day of the FIFA Fan Festival, an event designed to give soccer fans a World Cup experience without the high cost of match tickets while helping showcase Kansas City to visitors.

The festival, located at the National World War I Museum and Memorial, serves as the official fan hub for Kansas City’s six World Cup matches and can accommodate up to 25,000 people per day.

For many attendees, the event was about more than soccer.

“I think that something like this is vital for the community. Camaraderie, bringing this city together. This is wonderful,” Kansas City resident Brandon Doherty said.

Visitors were greeted with live music, food trucks, games for children, a World Cup merchandise store and booths featuring some Kansas City brands, including Purina, Hallmark and the Kansas City Royals.

“KC2026 has a human capacity of 25 thousand people per day at any given time. We’re ready to welcome as many people who want to come be a part of this experience,”  Michael Zerman of Purina, told ABC 17 News. 

For local businesses, the event provides an opportunity to reach an international audience expected to grow throughout the tournament.

“I grew up my whole life playing soccer and when I saw the opportunity to be able to be part of the fan fest, to go along with it, it kind of fits perfectly with something I would have loved, been involved with years ago,” said Dan McCall, owner of the Good Part food truck. “We had some French fans come up.” 

The opening day of the fan festival also served as a test of how the city will handle one of the biggest concerns surrounding the tournament: summer heat. This year’s World Cup is already expected to be one of the hottest on record, and Tuesday in Kansas City was no different. 

With temperatures climbing into the 90s, organizers installed four water refilling stations and large cooling fans throughout the festival grounds. Fans are also allowed to bring empty plastic water bottles that can be refilled on site.

Transportation is another area city leaders have emphasized as they prepare to welcome visitors.

Beginning June 11, ConnectKC26 shuttle routes will connect key World Cup destinations, including Kansas City International Airport, Arrowhead Stadium and the Central Bus Mall located two blocks from the Fan Festival site at 27th Street and Grand Boulevard.

Kansas City Mayor Quinton Lucas encouraged fans across Missouri to make the trip.

“Frankly, if you come to Kansas City you will find a good way to get around on public transit. There’s the free streetcar system, there’s the bus system we have going around so basically if you are sitting in Mid-Missouri asking if this is something you should get an experience in, the answer is absolutely yes,” Lucas told ABC 17 News. 

The FIFA Fan Festival is free, though admission is subject to capacity limits. Organizers are encouraging fans to reserve passes in advance as Kansas City prepares to welcome the world over the coming weeks.

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Flowing with the music: Free River Concert Series returns to downtown stage

KIFI on June 10, 2026

David Pace

Celtic band Teton Skye performs Tuesday at the Toyota Stage on the River Walk.

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) – Twelve local bands will take the stage this summer performing free concerts along the River Walk in downtown Idaho Falls.

The Idaho Falls Arts Council ‘s “River Concert Series” is hosting the community performances every Tuesday this summer at 7 PM.

“This is a really fun series because it’s a lot of local talent, so we like to feature a lot of our local bands,” said Idaho Falls Arts Council Executive Director Gray Augustus. “We’ve got ‘Teton Skye’ that’s gonna be down here with us. We have the ’40 Somethin’ Band’ that’s coming up next week with us, and then there’s just a ton of really popular, well-known local favorites.”

Celtic band Teton Skye welcomed in summer on June 9 with a mix of Celtic, Scottish and Irish music on the banks of the Snake River.

“This is probably our fifth or sixth time doing the Snake River concert,” said Teton Skye Guitarist Eric Laing. “It’s always a great time. So, we’re excited to to kick off the season this year.”

The group has been performing for nine years, has published two albums and has a YouTube channel.

“My family is Scottish going back centuries, so I kind of grew up in [Celtic music] as well,” said lead singer Liz Clark.

Various bands will perform weekly all summer long.

“You will hear everything from Celtic to rock, jazz, oldies, cover band,” Augustus said. “It’s a little bit of everything.”

You can catch the music at the Toyota Greenbelt Stage next to the roundabout on Memorial Drive by D and E Streets.

Bring a blanket or chair, and come enjoy the beautiful sounds along the Snake River.

River Concert Series Summer Schedule

June 9: Teton Skye – Celtic

June 16: 40 Somethin’ Band – Classic Rock

June 23: East Idaho Community Band – Band

June 30: 22nd Street Jazz – Jazz

July 7: Jazz House Big Band – Big Band

July 14: Pre Dawn Flight – Classic Rock

July 21: Mountain Strings Bluegrass – Bluegrass

July 28: Abstract Class – Classic Rock

August 4: Lil’ Red – Classic Rock

August 11: High Desert Heathens – Country Rock

August 18: Olivia Rose – Country

August 25: Mike Banks Jazz Quartet – Jazz

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‘Live Well, Age Well’ expo connects Bend seniors with resources, health services and activities

KTVZ on June 10, 2026

Campbell Porter

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The “Live Well, Age Well” senior resource fair was held today at The Pavilion in Bend. The event offered free information and activities to senior citizens.

The expo provided a range of services, including information on different types of housing and retirement options. Seniors also found support groups for memory and health issues. Many of these groups offered free medical exams. Attendees were also treated to free massages and food.

Bend resident Terrence Handler, who attended the event, praised the offerings. “This is fabulous. Yet another example of Bend having an incredible set of services for it’s community, Parks and Rec, all the things they do as well. The food was good,” Handler said in part. More activities for seniors are organized by Bend Parks and Rec.

Seniors interested in more Bend Parks and Rec activities can find events happening every day at the Larkspur Community Center.

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Missing 10-year-old in Madison County is found

KIFI on June 10, 2026

Abi Martin

UPDATE 8:05 P.M – Tyson McLorance has been located and found safe. On their Facebook page, the Madison County Sheriff’s office extended gratitude to the community for their help.

ARCHER, Idaho (KIFI) – The Madison County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help in locating a missing child from the Archer area.

Ten-year-old Tyson McLorance was last seen leaving his residence shortly before 7 p.m.

Deputies are actively searching for Tyson and are asking anyone in the area to remain alert and report any possible sightings immediately.

Anyone who has seen Tyson McLorance or has information on his whereabouts, is asked to contact Madison County Dispatch at 208-372-5001.

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Naomi Bailey Crowned 2026 Sisters Rodeo Queen

KTVZ on June 10, 2026

Tyson Beauchemin

Sisters, Ore. (KTVZ) — The 2026 Sisters Rodeo is scheduled to begin Wednesday, June 11, with newly crowned rodeo queen Naomi Bailey leading the celebration. Bailey, who recently graduated from Oregon State University, will participate in the rodeo as part of a busy week.

KTVZ met with Bailey on Tuesday, to get to know the newly crowned Queen.

Beyond preparing for the rodeo, Bailey’s schedule included graduating from OSU this week, and her upcoming birthday this weekend. But the rodeo is Bailey’s primary focus. Her connection to the rodeo world is long-standing, having previously served as the Benton County Fair rodeo queen and participated in FFA and other equestrian clubs.

In her interview today, Bailey shared one of her major passions, the management of wild mustang heards on Bureau of Land Management (BLM) land.

Bailey expressed concern regarding the current state of wild mustang populations. “We have an overabundance of mustangs and a shrinking wilderness combined. That’s not necessarily a good thing,” Bailey said. “So we have a problem and I’m hoping to help solve that problem by promoting BLM mustangs to the public.”

The queen did add she thought these mustangs did require handling experience, saying “I do not believe a black Mustang should be bought by a first time horse owner, but they’re a great choice for a rodeo athlete or an equestrian that’s experienced.”

Bailey will ride one of these mustangs in the Sisters Rodeo. She also offered a message for those considering joining the rodeo world, Now is the time. Bailey encouraged people to chase their passions added that there is plenty of room for “future cowboys and cowgirls.”

“You can do anything” Bailey said, “You can do hard things.”

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Cascades East Transit and Bend schools partner for free student bus passes this summer

KTVZ on June 10, 2026

Triton Notary

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) Cascades East Transit and Bend-La Pine Schools are partnering to provide free summer bus passes to all current students. These passes will allow for free rides on fixed routes and community connectors in Bend and some routes in Redmond through Aug. 31.

To activate the free transportation, students must link their ID through the Cascades East Transit app. This program offers students convenient travel options during the summer months.

Kaius Bennett, a 9th-grade student at Caldera High School, previously utilized a similar summer pass. Bennett explained that the pass enabled him to travel beyond his immediate neighborhood. “I wouldn’t have been able to go as far,” Bennett said. “I only have my bike so I can’t go like pass like on the highway or anything. So it’s very convenient to make me be able to go farther. I would have just stayed around my neighborhood and stayed at home.” Children under 11 years old who use the pass are required to ride with an adult. Funds can be added to a student’s account to cover routes not included with the free pass.

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Power restored to more than 100 Columbia electric customers

KMIZ on June 10, 2026

Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ)

A pair of power outages left 111 electric customers without power in Columbia on Tuesday evening.

Both of the outages occurred in the central part of the city. One that affected 73 customers was reported at 7:24 p.m. near the corner of West Worley Street and Banks Avenue, while a second one affecting 38 consumers was reported at 8:01 p.m. near Fairview Avenue and North Seventh Street.

The outages were resolved around 9 p.m.

Utilities spokesman Jason West told ABC 17 News in an email that a cause for the outages have not been determined yet.

Check back for updates.

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Linn’s special mayoral election does not change April outcome

KMIZ on June 10, 2026

Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ)

Michael Troesser is still the victor in Linn’s mayoral race.

The city had a follow-up election on Tuesday after 40 people allegedly received the wrong ballot during the April 7 election, previous reporting shows.

Osage County Clerk Brooke Dudenhoeffer filed a lawsuit on April 28 to ask the court for a new election. The lawsuit claimed those 40 voters received a ballot that did not include the mayoral race, but they should have received one with that race included.

During Tuesday’s election, the only people who could cast a vote included, “only certain qualified voters located within the City of Linn and that requested ballots and voted in the April 7, 2026 election but that did not receive a ballot style that contained the mayoral candidate race for the City of Linn, Missouri,” according to the final decision in the lawsuit and a notice of election that was shared on May 28.

During the April race, Michael Troesser received 127 votes and Dustin Flamm had 101. Two people on Tuesday voted for Flamm, bringing his total to 103 votes.

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