Bend Endurance Academy launches fall youth mountain biking and climbing programs

KTVZ on July 14, 2026

Claire Elmer

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Bend Endurance Academy is opening registration for its fall youth mountain biking and climbing programs, offering Central Oregon students a chance to build skills, confidence, and community through outdoor sports.

The Bend-based nonprofit announced Tuesday that sign-ups are now available for athletes from elementary through high school, following a summer season focused on exploration and camps.

The fall programs shift toward more structured training, emphasizing consistent weekly coaching, skill development, and long-term athletic growth.

Bend Endurance Academy offers three program levels in both mountain biking and climbing:

Recreation programs focus on foundational skills, confidence, and enjoyment in a supportive environment.

Development programs are designed for athletes looking to refine technique while building strength and independence.

Competition programs provide advanced coaching, race preparation, and sport-specific conditioning for regional events.

For mountain biking, riders will train on Central Oregon’s trail system, with a focus on technical handling, fitness, trail stewardship, and mental resilience.

Climbing participants will work out of the academy’s youth climbing facility, where instruction centers on strength, movement mechanics, and collaborative problem-solving.

Program leaders say space is limited to maintain low coach-to-athlete ratios, and families are encouraged to register early. Sign-ups are handled through the Sprocket Sports platform, with schedules, pricing, and age group details available on the Bend Endurance Academy website.

Families unsure which program level fits their athlete can contact program directors for guidance before registering.

Bend Endurance Academy is a nonprofit organization that provides youth coaching in mountain biking, climbing, and Nordic skiing, with a mission to promote healthy, active lifestyles through outdoor sports.

For more information or to register, visit bendenduranceacademy.org.

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Applications now open for 2026 Bend Venture Conference

KTVZ on July 14, 2026

Claire Elmer

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Applications are now open for startups hoping to compete in the 2026 Bend Venture Conference, a long-running event that brings investors and entrepreneurs to Central Oregon each fall.

The conference is set for October 15–16 at the Tower Theatre in downtown Bend. Hosted by Economic Development for Central Oregon (EDCO), the event features live company pitches, networking, and educational sessions.

Now in its 23rd year, organizers say the Bend Venture Conference is the Pacific Northwest’s longest-running angel investment conference. More than $14 million has been invested in 67 companies through conference funds since its launch, with additional funding often secured after the event through investor connections.

This year also brings new leadership. Wendy Morgan recently joined EDCO as Venture Catalyst Director and will oversee the conference year-round, focusing on strengthening relationships between founders and investors. Patti Brooke and Lisa Hovey have also been named co-managers of the Bend Venture Conference Funds.

“BVC has always been about creating meaningful connections between founders, investors and the people who help companies grow,” Morgan said. “As we look ahead to 2026, we’re building on a strong foundation with fresh energy and a continued commitment to delivering an exceptional experience for investors while helping founders access the relationships, resources and capital they need to scale.”

Organizers are also expanding the competition structure this year, creating three tracks:

Early Stage, for Oregon-based startups that are pre-revenue or early in commercialization and raising less than $1 million.

Growth Tech, for technology-driven companies with at least $500,000 in revenue over the past year and actively raising between $250,000 and $2.5 million or more.

Growth Industries, for companies in sectors like consumer products, biotech, climate tech, and hardware that meet similar revenue and fundraising thresholds.

Finalists in each category will pitch live at the Tower Theatre in front of investors and attendees. Growth-stage finalists have historically received combined investments of $250,000 or more, pending due diligence.

The application window is open through August 13. Organizers say the Early Stage track will continue to prioritize Oregon-based startups, including a cash award for a standout company headquartered in Central Oregon.

Startups can apply or learn more at bendvc.com/apply.

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Moberly man found guilty of murder is back in jail after arrest by SWAT team

KMIZ on July 14, 2026

Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ)

A former Moberly police officer who was found guilty of murder in June for his role in a 23-year-old woman’s death is back in jail after his bond was revoked.

David “Kip” Heyde, 69, of Moberly, was found guilty on June 26 of second-degree murder in the shooting death of Bailey Scott. The Moberly Police Department announced in a social media post on Tuesday that Heyde’s pre-sentencing bond was revoked.

A SWAT team arrested Heyde after he was seen in a vehicle that was heading north on Highway 63. The vehicle was stopped by officers in the 1300 block of Gratz Brown Street, the post says. The Moberly Area SWAT Team is a multi-agency team consisting of officers from the Moberly Police Department, the Randolph County Sheriff’s Office, the North Missouri Drug Task Force, and Brookfield Police Department.

Randolph County Sheriff said Heyde was taken into custody “without incident.”

“We had him in custody in a short period of time. We had no issues taking them into custody and he’s in the Randolph County Jail,” Boggs said.

Heyde is currently being held at the Randolph County Jail without bond. A July 10 court filing says Heyde’s post-conviction bond was revoked “pursuant to Section 544.671 RSMO.” The statute states certain defendants are not entitled to bail for certain offenses.

Heyde initially bonded in Nov. while the investigation was still ongoing and had maintained his freedom until Tuesday.

The probable cause statement in previous reporting says Moberly police were called to a report of shots being fired in the 900 block of East Logan Street on July 6, 2025. Heyde allegedly claimed self-defense in the shooting when he spoke with police.

Heyde claimed Scott hit him during an argument after she alleged he was “attempting to kill birds at the front of his property,” court documents say. Neighbors had talked with ABC 17 News the week of the shooting about ongoing allegations that Heyde put bird feed in the street in front of his home.

Heyde allegedly told police he fired two shots at Scott, court documents say. Scott was found with a gunshot wound in her right torso, the statement says. The statement says Scott “had no obvious signs of trauma or injury to either of her hands.”

During the trial, state pushed back on claims that Heyde was hit by Scott, noting that in several interviews, Heyde used different language to describe the encounter.

His sentencing hearing is scheduled for 1 p.m. Friday, Aug. 21.

ABC 17 News has reached out to the county’s prosecutor for further comments but has not heard back.

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Wheelchair Sports Camp Returns to UC Santa Barbara

KEYT on July 14, 2026

Patricia Martellotti

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) – Young wheelchair athletes are spending the week at UC Santa Barbara, where the annual Junior Wheelchair Sports Camp is giving children the chance to discover new sports, challenge themselves and connect with others.

Participants rotate through activities including basketball, tennis, rugby, swimming, racquetball and other adaptive sports led by coaches and volunteers.

Cottage Health is partnering with the long-running camp, which welcomes children from across California each summer.

Beyond competition, the experience encourages independence, teamwork and friendships that often continue long after the week ends.

For many participants, it’s their first introduction to wheelchair sports. Others return each year to sharpen their skills and reconnect with friends.

The camp wraps up with a celebration recognizing each athlete’s accomplishments.

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Tribute to Fallen Soldiers Motorcycle Ride stops in Idaho Falls

KIFI on July 14, 2026

Maile Sipraseuth

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) — Dozens of veterans and supporters rolled into Idaho Falls Tuesday as part of the 17th Annual Tribute to Fallen Soldiers Motorcycle Ride, a cross-country journey honoring the nation’s fallen service members and supporting Gold Star families.

“Our mission really is to remind these families that we have not forgotten them,” said Executive Director Warren Williamson.

The annual ride spans 24 days and travels from Eugene, Oregon, to Washington, D.C., with stops in communities across 18 states.

During Tuesday’s stop in eastern Idaho, riders honored Marine Lance Cpl. Dustin Birch and Army Staff Sgt. Shawn Stoddard, both of St. Anthony.

Air Force veteran David Mashburn, who served for 33 years, said participating in the ride is his way of honoring those who never made it home.

“It actually means everything,” Mashburn said. “I spent 33 years in the Air Force. I was deployed numerous times and I always made it back home to my family. So the people we do this for, they gave everything for this country.”

For Mashburn and many others, the ride has become an annual tradition.

“I’ll do it until I can’t lift a leg over a motorcycle,” Mashburn said.

Before departing Idaho Falls, riders gathered for the National Anthem before continuing on to Billings, Montana.

The riders are accompanied by a ceremonial flame that remains lit throughout the journey. The flame will travel with the group until it reaches Arlington National Cemetery, where it will be extinguished during a closing ceremony on Aug. 2.

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Lane reductions scheduled on Sunrise Way for library renovation project

KESQ on July 14, 2026

Tommy Gallegos

Motorists traveling on Sunrise Way in Palm Springs should prepare for lane reductions beginning July 20 as construction gets underway for the Palm Springs Public Library Renovation Project.

Swinerton Construction will begin roadway improvements on Sunrise Way between Baristo Road and Camino Parocela to accommodate an expanded south parking lot, a new right-turn-only driveway entrance, and a landscaped median. During construction, Sunrise Way will be reduced to a single lane in the work area, with intermittent lane closures expected throughout the project.

Construction is scheduled to continue through November 13, 2026, with work taking place weekdays from 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Drivers are encouraged to allow extra travel time, slow down in construction zones, follow posted signage, and consider alternate routes when possible.

During the renovation, the Palm Springs Public Library is operating from its temporary location at Rimrock Plaza Shopping Center, 4721 E. Palm Canyon Drive, at the corner of Gene Autry Trail and E. Palm Canyon Drive.

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‘Wells Fargo’ letters come off landmark El Paso skyscraper

KVIA on July 14, 2026

Gabrielle Lopez

EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Downtown El Paso’s skyline is undergoing some change. Monday, the iconic Wells Fargo letters started being removed from the building.

It appeared crews used a platform connected to cables to take the letters off.

Wells Fargo closed its Downtown El Paso branch in January 2025, as ABC-7 previously reported.

Other lines of business will operate in the building, according to Wells Fargo vice president and communications lead for Texas and Oklahoma Ty Morrison.

In October 2024, Morrison said the company leased the Downtown space and the building management would determine what would happen with the branch space.

The building displays certain colors during holidays. For example, the a Christmas tree pattern appears on the side of the building during the holiday season. It will also shine red, white and blue during Independence Day.

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Family and lawyer suing federal government seek accountability and justice for their dog

KVIA on July 14, 2026

Heriberto Perez Lara

EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The Daw family, former owners of Chop, the dog allegedly shot and killed by a U.S. Border Patrol agent in El Paso last September, is seeking justice and accountability from the federal government.

As ABC-7 reported yesterday, a federal lawsuit has been filed against the U.S. government alleging that a Border Patrol agent shot and killed a dog inside a home in El Paso last year.

The law firm Singleton Schreiber, LLP filed the suit on behalf of Seth Daw; the complaint includes claims of assault, personal injury, conversion, trespass, and negligence.

Today, ABC-7 spoke with Marisa Ong of Singleton Schreiber, LLP, representing the Daw family, and with the owner’s father to learn more details about the lawsuit and the next steps in the legal process.

The Daw family created a petition asking the El Paso District Attorney’s Office to also investigate the case; you can read it here.

Watch the full report on our evening newscasts.

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Rancho Mirage to consider new 1% sales tax

KESQ on July 14, 2026

Gavin Nguyen

RANCHO MIRAGE, Calif. (KESQ) – A new sales tax is on the agenda in Rancho Mirage.

The City Council will consider a one-cent (1¢) transaction and use tax at its next meeting on Thursday, July 16th. If the tax measure is approved, it would be added to the ballot for the November 3rd general election later this year to be considered by voters.

The city’s current tax rate is 7.750%, tied for the lowest in the Coachella Valley with Indian Wells. Coachella, Desert Hot Springs, La Quinta, Indio, and Palm Desert sit at 8.750%. Palm Springs and Cathedral City have the highest rate of the valley’s nine cities with a 9.250% sales tax, according to data from the California Department of Tax and Fee Administration (CDTFA).

Tonight, we’re hearing from residents about what they think about this proposed tax increase. We’re also pressing the city for answers on why this sales tax is important for the city’s future and how they think this will impact its residents’ bottom line. Stay with us for our full report.

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Family of Marine murdered at El Paso Walgreens look to honor his legacy

KVIA on July 14, 2026

Max Zepeda

EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — It was been nearly two weeks since El Paso native and U.S. Marine, Christopher Steven, was shot and killed at a Walgreens in West El Paso.

Anna Kuba married Steven in July 2023. The two met while he was deployed in Okinawa, Japan — Kuba’s hometown.

Since his death, Kuba has been asking the community to financially help her and her family.

According to her GoFundMe, Kuba’s family “faces significant out-of-pocket costs for travel, hotel stays, car rentals and funeral arrangements.”

Now, a proper memorial for Steven is on the horizon.

The family announced his viewing will take place July 15 at 5 p.m. at the Funerari del Angel funeral home in Central El Paso. His full service will be the following day at Our Lady of Guadalupe Church at 8 a.m. on Alabama Street.

The family also confirmed his burial will be Thursday following a service at Fort Bliss Cemetery at 9:30 a.m.

ABC-7 spoke with Kuba and her family about Steven’s impact on them them and what they hope his services will accomplish.

You can find the family’s GoFundMe here.

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