Month: June 2026

By Nick Lentz

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    Michigan (WWJ) — An inmate serving time at the Women’s Huron Valley Correctional Facility in Michigan has died, state officials said Saturday. The incident marks the third inmate death tied to the institution in a span of a month.

The Michigan Department of Corrections said 36-year-old Ashley Hoath died on Saturday morning, several hours after being transferred from the Washtenaw County-based facility to a hospital.

“During the early morning hours, an officer noticed that Ms. Hoath was feeling unwell,” the state agency said in a statement to CBS News Detroit. “The officer promptly escorted her to the healthcare area of the facility for assessment and care, where it was determined by medical staff to transfer her to the hospital by ambulance. Ms. Hoath was responsive at the time of the transfer.”

According to the agency, Hoath’s death was unexpected and the cause is under investigation.

“We ask the public, out of respect for the family, to refrain from speculation without the facts, while investigations are conducted,” Heidi E. Washington, director of the agency, said in a written statement. “I can promise you that the community will have answers to what caused this death, and the ones that have preceded it.”

Officials said 57-year-old Rebecca Fackler died at the facility on May 17, four days after Khaira Howard, 28, died there. The cause of their deaths is also being investigated.

“The department takes the safety and security of those under supervision very seriously and has comprehensive processes and medical protocols for health emergencies,” the agency said.

Michigan state Rep. Laurie Pohutsky, a Democrat, said in a Facebook post on Saturday afternoon that she’s spoken with women at the institution and conditions there are “intolerable.”

In response to Hoath’s death, Democratic Rep. Rashida Tlaib, who represents Michigan’s 12th Congressional District, said in a social media video, “We need to do more.”

Tlaib, Pohutsky and more than 30 other current and former lawmakers last month signed a letter demanding that Washington resign, citing concerns about the conditions in state prisons and recent inmate deaths.

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By Christopher Harris

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    ATLANTA (WUPA) — The Atlanta Hawks and head coach Quin Snyder have agreed to a multi-year contract extension, the team announced Monday.

The Hawks are rewarding a coach who guided the franchise to one of its most successful seasons in nearly a decade.Terms of the agreement were not disclosed.

Snyder led Atlanta to a 46-36 record during the 2025-26 season, a six-win improvement from the previous year, while helping the Hawks capture the Southeast Division title and return to the Eastern Conference playoffs for the first time since the 2022-23 season.

The Hawks also led the NBA with a franchise-record 30.1 assists per game, the ninth-highest single-season average in league history.

“Quin has been a phenomenal leader for our team, and extending his contract reflects our commitment to stability and sustained growth as we build toward high-level success,” Hawks President of Basketball Operations Onsi Saleh said in a statement.

Atlanta finished the regular season on a strong run, posting a 20-6 record after the NBA All-Star break. The Hawks ranked second in the league in defensive rating and fourth in net rating during that stretch.

Under Snyder’s leadership, the Hawks have also seen significant individual development. Nickeil Alexander-Walker won the NBA’s Most Improved Player Award in 2025-26 after teammate Dyson Daniels earned the honor the previous season, making Atlanta the first franchise in league history to produce back-to-back Most Improved Player winners.

Jalen Johnson also enjoyed a breakout campaign, earning his first NBA All-Star selection and a spot on the All-NBA Third Team after averaging career highs of 22.5 points, 10.3 rebounds and 7.9 assists.

“I am grateful to the Ressler family and humbled to continue leading this team,” Snyder said. “I love this group of players, love coaching this team and am fortunate to have a tremendous coaching staff.”

Snyder was hired by the Hawks in February 2023 after an eight-year run with the Utah Jazz. He has compiled 132 victories in Atlanta and 504 career wins as an NBA head coach.

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By Paula Wethington

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    Michigan (WWJ) — An Italian citizen was arrested on June 1 after he crossed the international border into the United States from Canada by kayak, the U.S. Border Patrol, Detroit Sector, said.

He was found and arrested by the border patrol’s Marysville Station agents near Port Huron, Michigan.

The man has been charged with immigration without an immigrant visa and illegal entry of an alien, the federal agency said. He had previously been denied entry to the U.S. due to prior visa overstays.

The man also has a history of misdemeanor charges in Florida, including a conviction for fraud.

He will be deported from the U.S., the border patrol said.

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By Lauren Victory

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    Illinois (WBBM) — The FBI is investigating a cybersecurity at Evanston Township High School that has closed down the whole campus Monday morning.

A ransomware attack is hitting the district’s phone lines, internet services and computers, and impacting the school’s emergency notification and public address systems.

“Because these systems are not fully operational, we made the determination to cancel summer school classes and other on-campus activities until we can restore access to a point where we can safely run school,” said district spokesperson Reine Hanna.

A popup on the Evanston Township High School website announced that summer school, sports camps, and on-campus activities are canceled due to the ransomware attack that happened on Sunday.

Hanna told CBS News Chicago that they have not yet received a money demand for the attack, but it’s “part of the investigation and response process.”

“Because this happened in the summer months, the impact is substantially less than it would’ve been during the regular school year,” she said.

She said the disruption means staff may have limited access to their email and student accounts may not work. Phone systems are also unavailable.

She said the breach is causing a major disruption for students and teachers that do need to access the school building, who will not be able to for at least two days.

Staff members that were scheduled to come in to work Monday have been told to stay home and work remotely.

A school spokesperson said their IT team discovered the breach. An email sent to parents, students and staff Sunday night assured the community that the hack is being handled.

Cybersecurity attorneys and forensic experts are on the case, and the FBI is investigating.

The district’s superintendent said the school is still working to figure out what information the hackers may have accessed, and said, “recovery efforts are under way.”

District leaders said they have already reset Google passwords for employees as a security precaution.

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By Adam Harrington, Charlie De Mar

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    CHICAGO (WBBM) — Stacey King, who played on the first three NBA Champion Chicago Bulls teams with Michael Jordan in the 1990s, has died.

The Bulls announced King’s death on Sunday. King, more recently a beloved Bulls broadcaster, was 59.

Tributes have been pouring in following the announcement of his passing. A tribute to King was also posted on the Wrigley Field scoreboard.

For the last two decades, his calls on the Bulls broadcast made highlights jump through the screen, from his iconic catch phrases to the nicknames he gave to players.

King brought that same energy as a 3-time champion with the Bulls.

“He had done it for so many years, so many iconic calls,” said former Bull Kendall Gill.

Gill worked on the broadcast team with King.

“Respected by the Bulls, respected by the media, never threw anybody under the bus but always told the truth about what he saw,” he said.

Outside the United Center, a bouquet of flowers was left with some of his most memorable lines.

“I’m sad that we don’t get to see him next season. The team hasn’t been great. He made Bulls basketball fun to watch,” said Bulls fan Christopher Widdel. “I feel pretty devastated. It was one of those moments where you know where you are at.”

The circumstances around King’s death are unknown. Police dispatch audio reveals that paramedics were called to his River Forest home on Sunday morning.

King is survived by his four sons.

Brandon King said in part, “While many of you knew him as a player for the Bulls or as a broadcaster on TV, to me he was so much more. He was my hero, my role model, my biggest supporter, and my Big Twin.”

History of King’s basketball career The 6-foot 11-inch Ronald Stacey King was born Jan. 29, 1967, in Lawton, Oklahoma, and attended Lawton High School. He played for the University of Oklahoma, where he was a first-team All-American and where he helped lead the Sooners to the NCAA championship in 1988, though they went on to lose to Kansas.

He was selected at No. 6 by the Bulls in the first round of the 1989 NBA Draft.

King, a power forward, played on the first three NBA Champion Chicago Bulls teams in the 1990-91, 1991-92, and 1992-93 seasons — alongside Michael Jordan, Scottie Pippen, Bill Cartwright, John Paxson, and B.J. Armstrong, among other icons.

King was traded to the Minnesota Timberwolves in 1994 for center Luc Longley. At the time, King had career averages of 6.6 points and 3.3 rebounds, published reports noted.

King also played for the Miami Heat in the 1995-96 season, and played a few games for the Boston Celtics and Dallas Mavericks in the 1996-98 season.

King went on to serve as coach of the Continental Basketball Association’s Rockford Lightning in 2001.

Beginning in 2006, he switched gears to broadcasting for the Bulls on Comcast SportsNet. Later, switching to the Chicago Sports Network, and King became beloved as a studio analyst.

Bulls owner and chairman Jerry Reinsdorf issued a statement in King’s memory, reading in part: “Stacey King was a cherished member of the Bulls family and one of the truly unique personalities in our organization’s history. His connection to Chicago, the Bulls and our fans spanned more than three decades — first as a player and later as the unmistakable voice helped bring Bulls basketball into the homes of generations of fans.”

Chicago Sports Network president and chief executive officer Michael McCarthy said in a statement in part: “Stacey King was one of the most beloved figures in Chicago sports. As a three-time NBA champion, he helped build the legacy of the Chicago Bulls. As a broadcaster, he brought that same passion, authenticity, and unmistakable personality into the homes of fans for nearly two decades.

“Stacey had a unique ability to connect generations of Bulls fans. Whether through his basketball insight, his humor, or his unforgettable calls, he made every game more enjoyable and every broadcast better.”

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By Dawn White

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    Texas (KTVT) — Creative minds are coming together in North Texas. The largest student-run film festival in the United States is underway this weekend in North Dallas. The Pegasus Film Festival is open to filmmakers under 19 years old from across the globe.

Students are honing their craft for the three-day festival at the Angelika Film Center in the heart of Mockingbird Station. Young people submitted more than 100 entries this year from countries like Malaysia, Greece, Italy, Japan, and the United States.

They get to network with each other, and 16 North Texas teens have leadership roles in everything from photography and editing to marketing and social media.

“It just gives students a chance, no matter where they are in their filmmaking journey, to get inspired and learn from people who are in the industry. I know as a student, sometimes you see the films, and you might get intimidated. Like, ‘how do I end up there?’ I think having people that bridges the gap is exciting,” Vishwajit Yogaraj said.

Films must be between 30 seconds and eight minutes long. Those participating hope it launches their future careers.

“It definitely makes you feel more confident in what you’re doing in film, and I think that’s especially true with all of my mentors and people that have helped us here at Pegasus Festival,” Mia Najar said. “I think it’s really inspiring. It makes you want to jumpstart your career.”

The non-profit is already fundraising for next year’s festival. Click here for more information.

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    ST. PAUL, Minnesota (WCCO) — There are only a few hours left to get a whiff of an event that only happens once every seven to 10 years: the blooming of Horace the corpse flower at Como Zoo and Conservatory in St. Paul, Minnesota.

Corpse flowers grow up to 9 feet tall and let off an intense smell when in bloom.

Experts say this rare bloom helps draw attention to the efforts of conserving the corpse flower.

“There’s fewer than a thousand left in the wild due to habitat loss,” said Como horticulture supervisor Ariel Dressler. “That area is really popular for palm oil plantations.”

The flower only blooms for a day or two, so Monday may be the last day to experience the floral wonder.

Horace sits near the Japanese Garden Gates. The zoo is open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

On Saturday, the zoo and conservatory were evacuated due to a bomb threat that turned out to be a false alarm.

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By Kathryn Merck

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    BAYSIDE, Wisconsin (WDJT) — A family is left shocked and recovering from the sudden loss of a Bayside father, husband and youth soccer coach, according to his sister.

Nate Gruber died from a bacterial infection on Tuesday. He leaves behind his wife and high school sweetheart, Angela, and their three daughters: ages 5, 8 and 11.

“He just loved so intensely. His girls and Angela were his world,” Monica Gruber, Nate Gruber’s sister told CBS 58 on Sunday, June 7. “It’s a strange feeling, to tell you the truth, because we’re a very private family. All of this has been very outside our realm of comfort.”

Monica Gruber said what began as sudden ankle pain on Saturday morning quickly escalated into a catastrophic medical crisis for her brother.

“Friday night he went to sleep, and in the morning, he had intense pain in his right ankle. He thought he messed it up in a kickball game the night before,” Monica Gruber said.

Despite emergency surgeries, and an amputation, the illness progressed too rapidly to overcome. Monica Gruber lives in Spain and quickly got on a flight to Wisconsin once things took a turn for the worse.

“I was in Spain, so I was woken up in the middle of the night by my husband, saying, ‘Angela’s calling,’ which immediately made me think the worst,” Monica Gruber said. “There were so many questions and he went so fast.”

Monica Gruber said her brother was always completely present for the people and passions that mattered most. That was especially proven while coaching youth sports through the Bavarian Soccer Club.

“We went to a scrimmage for his team. A mom who I have never met before came up to me and said ‘You know, my daughter isn’t the best on the team maybe, but Coach Nate never let her feel that. He encouraged her. Thank you for that, he made a difference in my daughter’s life and she was crushed.’ That alone just was the most touching thing for me because I can see how he touched so many lives,” Monica Gruber said.

Monica Gruber said her family is now focused on supporting the wife and three daughters Nate left behind.

“He’s going to have this beautiful legacy that he deserves,” Monica Gruber said. “We are all on board for making the best decisions for our girls. We will go to the ends of the earth for them.”

A GoFundMe for the Gruber family has already raised over $150K.

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