Classic cars, planes, and bikes draw hundreds to Prineville Airport event

KTVZ on June 21, 2026

Spencer Sacks

PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) — Hundreds of people gathered at Prineville Airport for the 2026 Wings and Wheels event, which showcased nearly 70 diverse bikes, planes and classic cars for 5 hours. The highlight of the event included two 1944 North American P-51 fighter planes from World War II, with proceeds from all associated car shows benefiting the Ronald McDonald Foundation.

Attendees explored a wide array of vehicles, from classic 1930s Ford Model A’s to World War II Jeeps, alongside Chevelles, Mustangs and Camaros. Beyond the vehicle displays, the event also supported charitable causes.

Mark Pendergraft, a Bend resident and owner of a 1969 Chevy Camaro, expressed enthusiasm for the community aspect of the event. “It’s great. There’s a lot of people, and, you know, they like to talk. And. Yeah, everybody likes talking about cars.”

Darren Pleasance, a Bend resident and P-51 pilot, spoke about the significance of the aircraft. “It’s an incredible airplane. It’s probably the most iconic airplane ever designed. It’s the airplane that won World War II. It escorted the bombers out to Berlin and back. And there aren’t that many left in the world. There were 15,000 originally and now there’s about 150. So super privileged to fly it.”

Among the unique exhibits was a custom-made truck built by Don McKey. McKey, a resident of Redmond, shared his appreciation for the scale and variety of the show. “It’s amazing. It’s my first time here. The show is huge. There are so many cool rides here. And, I mean, we got this truck that would run over my truck and just so many awesome vehicles and airplanes. It’s pretty awesome.”

Several causes were present at the event, including Bikers Against Child Abuse, who were there to showcase their organization. The group engaged with children by giving temporary tattoos and aiming to provide abused kids with hope and courage to speak out.

Shane Mayfield, an organizer for Wheels and Wings, highlighted the charitable impact of the events. Mayfield organizes four car shows throughout the year.

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Suspect in Osage County shooting identified, victim still in hospital

KMIZ on June 21, 2026

Marie Moyer

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ)

The suspect who was found dead after a shooting in Osage County Friday has been identified as 77-year-old Lawrence David Scheppers.

According to a press release from the Osage County Sheriff’s office, at around 9:15 a.m. Friday, law enforcement was called to County Road 623 after receiving a call that Lawrence Scheppers shot his wife, 76-year-old Paula Scheppers, in their home.

On scene, deputies found Lawrence Scheppers dead from a gunshot wound and Paula Scheppers shot but still breathing. She was flown to the hospital for emergency medical treatment, and her condition has not been released at this time.

In a previous press release, officials reported that a woman had a single gunshot wound and another person was found dead from what appeared to be a self-inflicted gunshot wound.

ABC 17 News has reached out to the Osage County Sheriff’s office for more information.

This is an ongoing story.

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ISU Disabilities Services Hosts First Summer Expo in Idaho Falls

KIFI on June 21, 2026

Hadley Bodell

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) – The Disabilities Services office at Idaho State University hosted their first ever Summer Expo at the Idaho Falls campus. Many local vendors participated to connect with the community and attendees could win donated raffle prizes.

“We have had amazing support from our community, vendors, businesses, just the outpouring of support,” said Karina Mason Rorris, director of disabilities services. “We were able to put together about 12 different raffle baskets.”

The event also featured food trucks, basketball, axe throwing, cornhole and face painting. Organizers said the main purpose was to bring people to the Idaho Falls campus and support the program. All proceeds from the raffle go back into the services provided for ISU students.

“By coming to these events, we can rub shoulders with other people here, other business owners, plus the community to help further our business,” said local business owner Jake Johnson of Veteran’s Plumbing. “We’ve started to do a lot of these opportunities and been able to connect with the community more.”

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Charter bus fire shuts down eastbound I-10 near Chiriaco Summit

KESQ on June 20, 2026

Timothy Foster

COACHELLA VALLEY, CALIF. (KESQ) — A charter bus caught fire Saturday morning on eastbound Interstate 10 west of Box Canyon Road in Chiriaco Summit, prompting a major response from firefighters and traffic delays in the area.

According to CAL FIRE/Riverside County Fire Department, the fire was reported at approximately 7:44 a.m. Firefighters arrived to find the bus fully engulfed in flames.

All 36 passengers on board safely evacuated before crews arrived. Paramedics evaluated the passengers at the scene as a precaution, and no injuries were immediately reported.

Fire crews remained on scene to extinguish the fire and conduct cleanup operations. Officials said eastbound lanes of Interstate 10 would be impacted for several hours, causing significant traffic delays through the area.

Motorists are encouraged to seek alternate routes and check traffic conditions before traveling through Chiriaco Summit.

The cause of the fire remains under investigation.

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Twentynine Palms man arrested after deadly shooting and kidnapping

KESQ on June 20, 2026

Timothy Foster

Twentynine Palms, Calif. (KESQ) — A Twentynine Palms man is behind bars after investigators say he kidnapped two people, killing one of them, following a shooting the night before.

According to the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department, deputies were first called to the 6300 block of Lupine Avenue around 8:30 p.m. Thursday for reports of an assault with a deadly weapon. When they arrived, they found a man suffering from a gunshot wound.

The suspected shooter had already left the area before deputies arrived. The victim was taken to a hospital and is expected to survive.

Less than 24 hours later, deputies responded to another call on Lupine Avenue, this time for a reported kidnapping. As investigators worked the case, they learned the suspect in the shooting, identified as 30-year-old male, he had allegedly kidnapped the surviving victim as well as a 62-year-old male.

The 62-year-old male was later found at a home in the 6100 block of Lupine Avenue with a gunshot wound. He was pronounced dead at the scene.

The Sheriff’s Homicide Detail took over the investigation and quickly obtained an arrest warrant for Banales. Members of the Sheriff’s Specialized Enforcement Division located and arrested him a short time later.

The suspect was booked into the West Valley Detention Center on suspicion of murder, attempted murder and kidnapping. He remains in custody without bail.

Anyone with information about the case is urged to contact the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Homicide Detail. The investigation remains ongoing.

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Music, culture, and community highlight Juneteenth celebration in Palm Springs

KESQ on June 20, 2026

Timothy Foster

PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) — Music, dance, storytelling and community came together Saturday as the Sunset Music and Education Foundation hosted its Joyful Juneteenth Celebration at Revolution Stage Company in Palm Springs.

The free event honored Juneteenth, the federal holiday commemorating June 19, 1865, when enslaved African Americans in Galveston, Texas, learned they were free more than two years after the Emancipation Proclamation was issued.

Residents gathered for an afternoon featuring live music, poetry, dance performances, storytelling and educational programming focused on freedom, culture and community connection.

The celebration showcased a variety of local artists, performers, educators and community leaders. Young artists also took center stage, including student performers recognized through the foundation’s educational programs.

Organizers said the event was designed to bring people together while highlighting the importance of preserving cultural traditions and sharing stories across generations.

Sweet Baby J’ai, CEO and Executive Artistic Director of the Sunset Music and Education Foundation, said the event provided an opportunity for people from different backgrounds to connect through music, art and culture.

Throughout the afternoon, the foundation also presented musical instruments to local youth through its SMARTS Initiative, which aims to increase access to music education and artistic opportunities for students across the Coachella Valley.

The celebration was part of a broader effort to honor the history of Juneteenth while encouraging community engagement, education and cultural understanding.

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Kids from Constitution Camp Bring the “Light of Liberty” to Pocatello

KIFI on June 20, 2026

Hadley Bodell

POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI) – The campers in Pocatello at Constitution Camp have been learning about U.S. history all week, participating in hands-on activities like pulling wagons across the “Oregon Trail” and building states on the country map. They’ve also been learning patriotic songs to perform at their “Light of Liberty” musical on the last day of camp.

Hundreds flocked to the Calvary Chapel for the performance on Friday evening. The kids sang the songs including “What’s More American?” and “Fifty Nifty” while narrators and camper soloists took the audience on a journey through American history.

This year’s musical is special because of the country’s 250th anniversary. The new curriculum for the camp included new songs and program information the families have never seen before. Camp Director Michele Holyoak said it’s the only year the community can enjoy the special show.

Watch above for sights and sounds from the June 20 performance.

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Two airlifted after Pettis County shooting; deputies search for juvenile suspect

KMIZ on June 20, 2026

Haley Swaino

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ)

A shooting late Friday night in rural Sedalia left two people injured, one critically, according to a post from Pettis County Sheriff Brad Anders.

Around 11:15 p.m., deputies responded to the 23000 block of Mather Road for a reported nuisance, the post says. A deputy was reportedly speaking with the property owner when gunshots were heard from another area of the property. This made bystanders flee.

Deputies found two people suffering from gunshot wounds. One victim had life-threatening face injuries. The other had injuries to the lower body. Both were flown to area hospitals, Anders wrote.

Detectives immediately launched an investigation at the scene.

According to the post, a juvenile male from the Sedalia area has been identified by investigators as a possible suspect and was not in custody as of Sunday morning.

In response to a comment on the post asking for a picture or description of the suspect, Anders said the sheriff’s office is verifying information on the suspect before releasing more details.

The investigation remains active, according to Anders. People with information regarding the incident are encouraged to call Pettis County Dispatch at (660) 826-8100 or the anonymous tips line at (660) 827-TIPS.

Check back for updates.

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Weather Alert Day: Flooding and severe storms possible throughout Father’s Day

KMIZ on June 20, 2026

Sawyer Jackson

UPDATE (06/21/26 @ 6:00 PM):

The first round of storms has passed through central Missouri, and lots of rain was brought with it. Rain totals have already reached nearly 2 inches in some spots. Flooding will continue to be a risk for our southern counties, as a second round of storms is starting to form up just north of I-70. This line will be tracking south and impact most of our southern counties in the viewing area. All severe hazards are possible with this second system, including damaging winds, up to 1″ diameter hail, and spin-up tornadoes. As mentioned, flooding risks will be compounded by further rain tonight. Because of these potential threats, a severe thunderstorm watch is in effect until 1 am this evening for Pulaski and Phelps counties. However, this round of storms should be out of the region by 10 pm tonight, when the Weather Alert Day will be allowed to expire.

An ABC 17 Stormtrack Weather Alert Day has been issued for Sunday, Father’s Day, for multiple chances of impactful weather. This will go into effect at 5:00 A.M. Sunday, as excessive rainfall and potentially damaging winds will be in the forecast thanks to a decaying MCS from the west. This Weather Alert Day will continue until 10:00 P.M. Sunday, as a secondary round of stronger storms is expected during the afternoon and evening hours, bringing the potential for damaging winds, large hail, and brief tornadoes, all while flooding will still be a concern.

SETUP:

A deepening low-pressure system from the west has been moving into Central Missouri over the last several hours. This already caused impactful weather for Kansas on Saturday, as much of the area was under an enhanced risk for strong to severe storms. The remnant MCS from this activity has moved into Mid-Missouri as the low-pressure system, and its associated warm front continues to push east.

As this warm front continues to lift north into Missouri, along with it will come more unstable air. The amount of coverage in storms that this warm front brings during the morning hours will determine where the best instability is for the afternoon round of storms, but as of right now, the environment that has been the most unaffected by morning convection is along and south of I-70. This would mean that storms would have the best chance of becoming severe in this area.

TIMING:

The morning MCS has moved through central Missouri as of 6 pm Sunday. Because much of southern Missouri avoided this system, the atmosphere has remained primed for the development of further thunderstorms. By 3-5 P.M., initiation of the second round of storms forming off the trailing cold front and leftover boundaries from previous storms has occurred, and will be mainly positioned south of I-70 due to the persistence of the morning convection.

IMPACTS:

Due to the nature of these systems, and due to the fact that Missouri has already received well above-average rainfall totals for June, flooding will be the most widespread concern. High rainfall rates will be associated with any of the stronger storms that will be present, and by the end of the day, 1-3″ of total rainfall can be expected across all of Mid-Missouri.

For the morning round of storms, our primary risk was flooding, as high winds and hail were not an issue. During the evening hours, in areas where the atmosphere can recover and build instability, all threats will be possible. This means that damaging winds up to 60 mph, hail stones up to 1″, and a few tornadoes could be a threat, all while flooding will still be a concern. Currently, the Storm Prediction Center has highlighted most of Mid-Missouri in a slight or 2/5 risk because of these hazards, but expect this to be shifted around as details of the initial morning round become clearer.

With this actively changing forecast, it is important that you stay up to date and aware of the weather in your area. One of the ways you can do so is by downloading the ABC 17 Stormtrack Weather App, where you can receive alerts of storms in your area and updates from the team as we approach this system.

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California woman shares journey from racial barriers in classical music to life of faith and perseverance

CNN Newsource on June 20, 2026

By Charlie Lapastora

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    SACRAMENTO, California (KOVR) — A Stanislaus County woman is sharing her story of overcoming racism and disappointment in the world of classical music, while finding purpose through faith, family and perseverance.

For Renita Alexander, playing the piano has always been more than a hobby.

“It’s soothing for the soul,” Alexander said. “It allows you to just dream of possibilities of where your life can go.”

A melodious symphony, reciting what she learned from memory as a child growing up in Oakland, Alexander has a gift. But a crescendo of voices in her head saying “nobody cares” and “I’m not good enough” played throughout her mind after experiencing what she described as prejudice and racism.

“In the ’70s, ’80s, all the way up to the ’90s, doors just kept being closed in my face,” Alexander said. “I was always the only Black person in the room or at the competitions.”

Despite the obstacles, she continued playing.

“I just tried over and over and over, but they would always give me runner-up or first place,” Alexander said. “And then when I actually won, they just told me there were no scholarships that year.”

One of the defining moments came in 1980 when she represented California as one of three finalists in a nationwide competition associated with Liberace.

Alexander said she spent a year preparing for the event and believed she had delivered a flawless performance.

“I knew I had won,” she said.

Instead, another contestant was named the winner.

“My music teacher was there and she went to the judges, and she argued with them,” Alexander said. “She demanded to see the scores and when you read the scores, it had me as number one, all three judges. But I didn’t get it.”

The experience devastated her.

“I remember I didn’t touch the piano for like a year,” she said.

Alexander eventually stepped away from pursuing music professionally. She changed her college major and earned a bachelor’s degree in business administration.

Looking back, she believes discrimination played a role in many of the setbacks she faced.

“I had learned it wasn’t about the music,” Alexander said. “It was my skin color that just wasn’t good enough. And that was hard.”

But rather than allow bitterness to define her life, Alexander focused on her faith and her family.

“God has told me nothing is lost,” Alexander told CBS News Sacramento. “I’m still able to play. I’m still able to enjoy it. You’re standing in a home where this is a miracle home, absolute miracle. I had no money, but yet I bought this brand new home, single parent.”

As a single mother, Alexander raised two sons who both went on to earn college degrees.

Her eldest son, Edward Brown, said his mother’s resilience shaped his life.

“She’s had a lot of wrong done to her, a lot of injustice done to her,” Brown said. “But my mom always turns around and does the right thing, and that’s powerful for me and my brother to have as examples.”

Alexander said she made a conscious decision not to pass her pain on to her children.

“I decided that I will raise my children not to hate, not to have prejudice,” she said. “So I am proud of that. So out of that pain, something positive did come out of that.”

Today, Alexander continues playing piano and remains active in her community. She recently joined the Patterson Planning Commission and is working on a seven-part book series focused on faith.

If she could give advice to her younger self, Alexander said it would be simple: “Don’t quit. Keep the faith.”

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