Osage County shooting victim dies

KMIZ on June 22, 2026

Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ)

The victim of a shooting in Osage County last week has died from their injuries, Osage County Sheriff Michael Bonham confirmed in an email on Monday to ABC 17 News.

Bonham wrote that Paula Scheppers, 76, died at 8:27 p.m. Sunday. Previous reporting shows a woman was flown to a hospital, and another person was found dead after a shooting on Friday morning. One of the people was found dead from an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound, the sheriff’s office said last week.

Scheppers was reportedly shot once.

Lawrence David Scheppers, 77, was identified as the shooter in a Saturday press release.

Previous reporting shows a press release from the Osage County Sheriff’s office at around 9:15 a.m. Friday stated law enforcement was called to County Road 623 after receiving a call that Lawrence Scheppers shot Paula Scheppers in their home.

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Chevron Continues the Decommission of Oil Facilities in Carpinteria Including Pipeline Removal

KEYT on June 22, 2026

John Palminteri

CARPINTERIA, Calif. (KEYT) – The arrival of a specialized vessel incidates the next step in the three-year decommissioning and soil remediation project underway by Chevron in Carpinteria.

The goal is to remove the closed, and no longer useful, oil and gas processing facility and near shore pipelines around the Carpinteria Bluffs and waters.

The project aims at restoring the area in many locations from the tidal surfline to the on shore facilities.

Recently residents and those walking the bluffs have seen the major oil tank demolition to the east of the State Park. It was a 50-foot-tall structure known as Tank 861. The steel will be recycled.  

The timeline for the pipeline removal and site clean-up is about three years, the project has been reviewed extensively including by local officials and the California Coastal Commission.

The 55-acre site and its restoration plan are very important to the city of Carpinteria and the future uses are not known at this time.   

For the current time period the removal of pipes will be very visible.

There will be close scrutiny of the work because the facility is adjacent to environmentally and culturally sensitive areas, such as the Carpinteria Seal Sanctuary and potential Chumash sites.   

The area is well known for the Casitas Pier, constructed in 1966 to support offshore oil and gas operations.  The pier is approximately 700 feet long and the end of the pier consists of a 90-foot by 90-foot deck area, which functions as a staging area for loading and unloading cargo and passengers to and from marine vessels. 

The Carpinteria Oil and Gas Processing Facility has supported a number of offshore production and transport related facilities. They include platforms Hope, Heidi, Hazel, and Hilda, a marketing marine terminal, and the Outer Continental Shelf (OCS) production from Platforms Gail and Grace. 

Some of the project work has crossed the Union Pacific train route.

(More details, photos and video will be added here later today.)

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The Navy Celebrates 250 Years with NASCAR and Central Coast Fans on an Active Base

KEYT on June 22, 2026

John Palminteri

CORONADO, Calif. (KEYT) – For the first time, a U.S. Navy base was used for a NASCAR race event. It included three races including the widely viewed Sunday Cup race the 2026 Anduril 250, shown worldwide.

The event took place as a street course at Naval Base Coronado in San Diego.

Over 100,000 fans and members of the military were on hand for the multi-day event to see the races up close, but to also participate in the interaction the sport is known for before the racing.Many audience members were from the Central Coast or previously lived there and were thrilled to see this sport up close.

The Auto Club Speedway in Fontana was the last big race course used by NASCAR and it closed after the 2023 race. A smaller set up was built inside the Coliseum in Los Angeles for two races in 2023 and 2024.

This special course on the Navy based was 3.4 miles with 16 turns.

It was high speeds tight corners and an amazing backdrop of a nucear powered aircraft carrier the USS Carl Vinson (CGN 70) at one of the first turns.

But before they went racing, fans saw their favorite drivers  and champions causally doing meet and greets, answering questions and signing some autographs.

With a special ticket or a corporate group you can have access you won’ t have in other sports.

That would be in the garage area. It was also a close up look at the cars and the final work before they went on the track.

One of the legends Richard Petty was there meeting Navy personnel and making a dream come true for longtime fans who took pictures and talked about some historic moments.

Matty Ward is a NASCAR fan with a large autographed flag. He said it was, “amazing! I’ve always dreamed of meeting him.  It’s the first time. So happy to do it.”

Lisa Jessop was wearing red, white and blue and said, “Everyone is cheering.  There’s so many different drivers.” She said she could feel the “spirit.”

Her husband Brian said, “It’s amazing, it’s great. It’s the first time ever.” They were thrilled to be part of the historic event.

On the front line a Santa Barbara resident Bob  Mann is  a firefighter at the track. He formerly worked in Bakersfield and has done track fire services in Fontana, Phoenix and Las Vegas.

Mann said, “when they come in to the pits we have to be there for fire protection. We don’t want to be part of the show but we want to be there just in case.” He says they use water and not a dry chemical because it can “make a mess.”

For the thousands that came out from Southern California and across the country it was one of the most patriotic combinations they could have every imagined, the Navy and Nascar. The event featured flyovers with several different styles of military planes and there was a “Top Gun” feeling for some of the fans.

NASCAR said almost 70 percent were first time fans to a NASCAR track and they saw a boost from supporters of the sport from Mexico where racing is popular.

While the base was on high alert because of all the visitors, no serious problems were reported. One fan who climbed a fence during a race break and then went to a driver inside the car, was caught by military police and arrested.

The races were shown worldwide on the CW and Prime networks. Announcers were broadcasting from the top of the aircraft carrier. After Heim won he was escorted past sailors on the deck, giving “High 5’s” all the way.

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Volunteers from Chumash Foundation Volunteers Prepare New Habitat ReStore in Santa Barbara

KEYT on June 22, 2026

Patricia Martellotti

SANTA BARBARAM Calif. (KEYT) ⁃ A new Habitat for Humanity ReStore is getting a fresh start on State Street with help from volunteers with the Santa Ynez Band of Chumash Indians Foundation.

Inside the future store, volunteers are painting walls, moving furniture, and organizing the space as they prepare it for opening.

“This is the rewarding part of my role where you get to see your work firsthand and you get a quick turnaround and see the impact that you have,” said Mayra Terrazas, program coordinator with the Chumash Foundation.

The ReStore, located at 400 State Street in Santa Barbara, will sell donated furniture, appliances, and home improvement items. Proceeds from the store will support Habitat for Humanity’s affordable housing efforts in the community.

Nick Gianis, philanthropy manager with the Santa Ynez Band of Chumash Indians, said the volunteer effort is part of the tribe’s employee giving program.

“We have Team Chumash. It’s a program we developed for employees to be able to give back to the community. The tribe has a big heart,” Gianis said.

Habitat Santa Barbara is continuing to accept donations of furniture and household goods as the store prepares to open.

“We have seen the community wants this ReStore to come back,” said Susan Renehan, director of philanthropy and external affairs with Habitat Santa Barbara.

Each donated item has the chance to make an impact twice — first by finding a new home, and then by helping support affordable housing for local families.

The ReStore is expected to open this summer in Santa Barbara.

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Bonneville Fire near University of Utah settles overnight, now 5% contained

KIFI on June 22, 2026

Fox13

Originally Published: 22 JUN 26 14:07 ET

By Spencer Burt

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    SALT LAKE CITY (KSTU) — Conditions that have fueled the Bonneville Fire near the University of Utah campus died down overnight, allowing crews to gain some containment as of Monday morning.

The latest estimate places the fire at 495 acres, with state wildfire officials sharing that they have achieved 5 percent containment.

“Air and ground crews made strong progress [Sunday] on the fire. Overnight, increased cloud cover and humidity helped moderate fire behavior, resulting in minimal activity,” the Salt Lake City Fire Department said.

Despite the easing of conditions, a “READY” evacuation notice — the lowest in the system of “READY, SET, GO” evacuation preparedness criteria — remains in effect for the Arlington Hills neighborhood between 11th Avenue and Tomahawk Drive.

“READY means THERE IS CURRENTLY NO IMMEDIATE THREAT, but conditions could change quickly. Residents should take steps now to prepare in case an evacuation becomes necessary,” SLCFD wrote on X.

Officials added that although the fire did spread northwest, it is still south of Dry Gulch Drainage, east of the Bonneville Shoreline, and north of Red Butte Canyon.

Hiking trails in City Creek Canyon, Red Butte Canyon, Bonneville Shoreline, and Dry Gulch are closed.

A shelter-in-place order originally in place on Saturday evening was lifted for the entire university campus.

The University of Utah Hospital remained operating as usual and was accepting walk-in patients. Ambulances were directed to other hospitals in the area for a time, although that order has also been lifted.

“The campus community will continue to see fire on the hillside and experience smoke in the neighborhoods throughout the night,” school officials wrote. “Some residual smoke may continue to impact the health campus and student housing as the fire burns further into the foothills. Be cautious when opening windows.”

Fire officials initially reported that Red Butte Garden and the Natural History Museum were to be closed Sunday due to wildfire risk. However, both locations were later given clearance to open to patrons at their normal business hours with caution.

Officials are asking the public to avoid the area, and also to not fly drones nearby, as doing so can interfere with helicopters and planes that are used for firefighting purposes.

There have been a few road closures in the far east portion of the campus. Several hiking trails in the area are also closed to the public.

The cause of the fire is not yet known.

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Chubbuck man faces reduced charges in child sexual abuse case after plea agreement

KIFI on June 22, 2026

Seth Ratliff

POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI) — A Chubbuck man originally charged with six counts of child sexual abuse has entered into a plea agreement with prosecutors. The deal, expected to reduce his charges to felony injury to a child, will not require him to register as a sex offender and will allow him to avoid prison time if the judge accepts it.

According to court documents, Virgil Larson, 45, signed the agreement with prosecutors on May 26. He is expected to formally change his plea at a scheduled hearing on July 6, 2026.

The Investigation and Arrest

At the time of his arrest, Larson served as a local leader or counselor in a ward of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, according to reporting by ABC4 in Utah.

According to court documents, the investigation began on July 3, 2024, after the Chubbuck Police Department received a tip from Kirton McConkie, a Lehi, Utah-based law firm representing the church. The report claimed several underage children in the community may have been abused by an adult male.

RELATED: A Chubbuck man turns himself in for sexually abusing children

“The Chubbuck Police Department Criminal Investigations Division opened an investigation into the circumstances and learned that several underage teenage boys had potentially been victims of sexual abuse, while at Mr. Larson’s residence,” states the initial press release.

On September 17, 2024, members of the Chubbuck and Pocatello Police Departments executed a search warrant at Larson’s home. Larson turned himself in to the authorities later that day and was booked into the Bannock County Jail.

The affidavit of probable cause detailing the specific circumstances of the investigation was sealed in September 2024 to protect the identities of the underage victims. Larson was initially charged with five felony counts of sexual abuse of a child under 16, with a sixth count added later as the investigation progressed.

Terms of the Plea Agreement

Under the current terms of the agreement, Larson will plead guilty to six counts of felony injury to a child (Idaho Code § 18-1501). Each count of felony injury to a child carries a maximum penalty of up to 10 years in prison, a fine of up to $50,000, or both.

However, the court is not bound to accept the agreement. If the judge rejects the plea deal, Larson will have the option to withdraw his guilty pleas and proceed to trial.

If the judge accepts the deal, the case will move to sentencing at a later date. As part of the deal, the prosecution has agreed to recommend that Larson’s jail sentence be suspended in favor of probation. The State will not recommend more than 30 years of probation.

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ICE looking to sell warehouse designated for detention center, report says

KIFI on June 22, 2026

Fox13

Originally Published: 22 JUN 26 14:04 ET

By Jeff Tavss , Suzanne Stevens

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    SALT LAKE CITY (KSTU) — The U.S. Department of Homeland Security is looking to sell the Salt Lake City warehouse it purchased earlier this year to house an Immigration and Customs Enforcement detention center, according to a new report.

The New York Times said the Salt Lake City warehouse is one of seven that the government is now trying to offload, either by selling the facilities or giving them to other federal agencies.

DHS originally purchased the warehouse just west of Salt Lake City International Airport for a reported $145 million.

According to the report, the warehouse plan, which was an initiative favored by former Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem, is no longer supported by current Secretary Markwayne Mullin.

Eleven warehouses have already been purchased, with four still on schedule to become ICE detention centers. The remaining warehouses, including the one in Salt Lake City, are now subject to being sold.

Earlier this month, Salt Lake City and Salt Lake County filed a lawsuit over the warehouse and the planned detention center, claiming it was “cloaked in secrecy” and violated federal laws.

When contacted by FOX 13 News, the office of Salt Lake County Mayor Jenny Wilson had no comment about the New York Times report.

Thursday’s news was welcomed by those who spent hours protesting the site after it was purchased, but for protest organizer TJ Young, the fight is far from over.

“I think it’s just making Salt Lake City an unattractive site for DHS and a problem,” said Young. “So we want to continue being a problem.”

Marie Cornwall with Uproar Utah shared similar sentiments, but isn’t ready to stand down just yet.

“We’re over the moon. We’re celebrating, but with caution,” she said. “Until we get something official, we’re just going to keep going with our plans.”

Although neither Wilson nor Salt Lake City Mayor Erin Mendenhall shared their thoughts on the report, the Utah Democratic Party called out DHS and ICE for their change of plans.

“Mass detention has no place in Utah, at any price,” said the Utah Democratic Party. “ICE paid millions for an SLC warehouse, and may now sell or abandon it. This is fiscal recklessness and an insult to taxpayers.

“Let us be clear: ICE is not welcome here.”

Besides Salt Lake City, the other locations where ICE is reportedly looking to unload its facilities are Romulus, Michigan, Social Circle, Georgia, Flowery Branch, Georgia, Hamburg, Pennsylvania, Tremont, Pennsylvania and Roxbury, New Jersey.

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Overnight southwest Columbia road closure rescheduled to later this week

KMIZ on June 22, 2026

Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ)

A southwest Columbia road closure that was originally scheduled for Tuesday has been rescheduled for Thursday night, according to a Monday press release from the city.

The release says the closure of South Sinclair Road between West Southampton Drive and Murifield Drive was scheduled to 7 p.m. Thursday because of a scheduling conflict. The road is expected to be reopened by 7 a.m. Friday.

Sewer pipes will be installed under South Sinclair Road “as part of a private development project that includes construction of a roundabout,” the release says.

During the closure, northbound traffic on Sinclair will be detoured through Murifield Drive, while southbound traffic will stay open to West Southampton Drive, the release says. Barricades and electronic message boards will be placed.

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Paramedic mourns infant son as hospital decision sparks concern among coworkers

KTVZ on June 22, 2026

Tracee Tuesday

HARNEY COUNTY, Ore. (KTVZ) — A Harney County paramedic is grieving the loss of her infant son while raising concerns about a decision by her employer that has left coworkers upset and searching for answers.

On June 2, just after 4:30 a.m., Stephanie Sell, a paramedic, with Harney District Hospital, received a frantic call from her significant other about their son, Weston.

“He broke the news to me… our son is gone. Our son is dead,” she said.

Stephanie told her significant other to call 911. The responding crew would include her own coworkers, including paramedic Darren Binder.

“By the time my significant other had woken… it was already too late,” Stephanie said. “There was nothing for us as an ambulance that we could do.”

Weston was just shy of four months old.

Stephanie’s coworker and field training officer (FTO) Necole Ontko, said there were clear medical signs the infant had died hours earlier.

“One of the things that Weston had was what we call lividity… it leaves like a purplish line on the outside of the body,” Ontko said. “He was also very, very cold… he did also have rigor mortis… which means that they have been dead far too long to be able to attempt any kind of resuscitative efforts.”

In the days following Weston’s death, Ontko and other EMS staff worked to support Stephanie and her family. Ontko coordinated with neighboring agencies in Lakeview and John Day to cover Harney District Hospital’s EMS services for several hours so staff could attend the funeral.

Multiple agencies, including Burns Police and Fire, Hines first responders, Oregon State Police, the Harney County Sheriff’s Office and the Oregon State Fire Marshal’s Office, participated in the funeral procession.

But one request stood out.

Stephanie’s coworkers asked hospital leadership to allow an ambulance to be included in the procession — something paramedic Darren Binder described as a longstanding tradition within the first responder community.

“It’s a really serious thing… and it is a universal thing to have a procession for a first responder or first responder-adjacent deaths,” Binder said.

The hospital denied that request.

“The information that made it back to me was that they were concerned that by allowing the use of ambulance for the procession would open the door for other members in the community to request ambulance procession for their loved ones,” Binder said.

Ontko said the decision left staff confused and upset. She said she approached hospital CEO Bob Gomes directly to ask for reconsideration.

“I gave him my spiel and he said: ‘the answer’s no,’ very sternly,” Ontko said. “I asked him why… he said, ‘I don’t have to tell you why.’ He came around his desk… and put his finger in my face.”

Ontko said Gomes later apologized for taking credit for getting Lakeview and John Day crews to cover the Harney District Hospital EMS staff, but did not reverse the decision.

Stephanie believes ongoing tension between hospital leadership and employees — who unionized earlier this year — may have contributed to the outcome.

Weeks after Weston’s death, the hospital issued a statement to staff and to KTVZ News, expressing sympathy while acknowledging concerns about the decision.

“Harney District Hospital extends its deepest condolences to our EMS colleague and family following the heartbreaking loss of their child,” the statement read in part. “We are aware of concerns raised regarding the decision not to utilize a district ambulance as part of the funeral procession. We are sorry that this decision has been painful for many and has contributed to feelings of disappointment during an already difficult time.”

For Stephanie, the loss remains overwhelming.

“Losing a child is a different experience… they aren’t supposed to go before we are,” she said. “Some days are easier than others. It just kind of comes in waves.”

Marissa Binder, the wife of Stephanie’s co-worker, Darren Binder, has set up a gofundme for Stephanie and her family.

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Problem Solvers: From silence to support, local contractors offer help after roofing business fallout

KTVZ on June 22, 2026

Claire Elmer

(Update: adding comments from contractors)

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — After KTVZ’s Problem Solvers reported on a Central Oregon homeowner who said he paid a deposit to 541 Roofing before communication stopped, two local contractors are stepping up to help.

KTVZ News first reported on Martin Stadtmueller, who said he hired 541 Roofing to replace his roof and paid a deposit; but instead of getting a new roof, he was left with stress, uncertainty, and no answers.

“Ultimately went with 541 Roofing. Hired them, paid a deposit, and then things got really quiet,” Stadtmueller told the Problem Solvers. “I tried everything imaginable and I did not succeed in getting through to them.”

Stadtmueller said he still does not know exactly what happened, but said another roofer he has since hired told him the company went out of business.

“It’s something I’d rather not spend all my time thinking about,” Stadtmueller said. “I just wanted a roof.”

After seeing KTVZ’s Problem Solvers report, All Concepts Exteriors and Greenlee Roofing both reached out, saying they wanted to find ways to help homeowners who may have been impacted.

Tucker Pies, owner of All Concepts Exteriors, said when he heard about the situation, he began contacting material suppliers and manufacturer partners.

“As soon as I heard what had happened on the news, I reached out to my material manufacturers and my material suppliers and kind of started having the conversation about what can we do,” Pies said.

Pies, a Bend native, said his company is exploring options with its suppliers and partners to help affected homeowners complete roofing projects without creating an additional financial burden.

“What we’re working together with our suppliers and manufacturers to do is kind of help cover those costs of material up front,” Pies said. “That way, if they’ve already paid a deposit, they don’t have to pay a second deposit to get that done.”

In a written statement, Pies said many families trusted a contractor with their hard-earned money and are now facing uncertainty, financial stress, and concerns about protecting their homes.

“While every situation will be different, our goal is simple: to help our neighbors find solutions and restore some trust during a difficult time,” Pies wrote. “We believe the community should come together when local families are hurting, and we want to be part of that effort.”

Greenlee Roofing is also offering assistance to qualified homeowners who experienced financial loss related to an incomplete roofing project associated with 541 Roofing.

Greenlee Roofing said it is offering no-profit roof replacement proposals for qualifying homeowners. Those homeowners would still be responsible for the direct costs of completing the project, including labor, materials, permits and company overhead, but Greenlee Roofing would waive all profit on the project.

“Our focus is on homeowners who may have suffered financial loss and still need a roof over their heads,” Hobie Smith, director of sales for Greenlee Roofing, said in a statement. “As a local company, we believe it’s important to step up and help our neighbors when we’re able, and this is one way we can do that.”

Nicholas Greenlee, owner of Greenlee Roofing, said the company wanted to help mitigate some of the hardship homeowners may be facing.

“I’ve been through a hardship in my life, whether it’s financial, medical. I’ve always had people around me in my community step in and help me in some way,” Greenlee said.

Greenlee said the company’s purpose has always been rooted in helping people.

“Our purpose was to help people, and that’s still who we are today,” Greenlee said.

Both companies said each homeowner’s situation will be reviewed individually. Homeowners may need to provide documentation showing they were affected and then work directly with the contractor to determine possible next steps.

Pies said for him, the issue feels personal.

“I’m a Bend native. I was born and raised here, so this is my town,” Pies said. “And when you screw with homeowners in my town, you screw with me too.”

Affected homeowners who want to contact All Concepts Exteriors may reach Tucker Pies at (541) 639-7911 or Tucker@allconceptsroofing.com.

Homeowners interested in contacting Greenlee Roofing may reach Hobie Smith, director of sales, at (541) 316-9567 or hsmith@greenleeroofing.com.

Both companies told the Problem Solvers they hope their efforts are a first step toward helping impacted homeowners gain peace of mind and complete needed roofing work.

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