Lerner & Rowe hold backpack giveaway event in Yuma

KYMA on July 11, 2026

Wesley Williamson

YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA) – Lerner & Rowe held a backpack giveaway event Saturday at the Yuma County Fairgrounds.

The non-profit event aims to help local families in need of school supplies before heading back to school.

Dedicated to its mission of making a difference in the lives of people in need by giving back to the community.

The non-profit event was founded by Kevin Rowe, managing partner of Lerner & Rowe, P.C., who wanted to show his daughter the values of humanity and to help those less fortunate.

Lerner & Rowe Gives Back will help over 5,000 students kick off the 2026-2027 school year with a backpack full of supplies.

There will be a total of 1,000 backpacks filled and available for the local Yuma community at this years non-profit event.

This year, the nonprofit will spread its local impact in Arizona by hosting events in the East and West Valley, and also Tucson.

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Missouri Task Force 1 operation expected to end by Monday afternoon

KMIZ on July 11, 2026

Alison Patton

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ)

Boone County Fire Protection District’s Missouri Task Force One has been supporting statewide flood response operations in Reynolds and Iron counties, where flash flooding overwhelmed roadways, campgrounds and waterways following historic rainfall.

BCFPD Chief Doug Westhoff said search teams are moving segment by segment along the Black River.

“There are four segments of that area of the river that they’re working on. They just subdivided it. Two of the four that they’re focused on today are between 75 and 90% complete. The other two on the far north end and far south end of the river will be checked tomorrow,” he said.

Westhoff adds that while moving through the segments, crews are documenting property damage and making sure no survivors are left behind.

“We have to run those river banks and all of the places that could have been impacted by that high water to make sure that we don’t have people that are impacted, that maybe didn’t have any form of communications or any way to ask for help,” he said.

Friday, a specialized helicopter team with the task force assisted in the evacuation of over 100 campers from Camp Taum Sauk in Reynolds County.

Westhoff said that roads were blocked in the area, with the only way out of the camp being by air.

“They were isolated, and the roads were all damaged, so it was an airlift operation by the Missouri Guard, and we had a couple of rescue technicians who were on board one of those aircraft that helped facilitate that exact situation,” he said.

Westhoff expects the task force to wrap up operations within the next few days.

“Well, it is purely just an estimate; for tomorrow’s operational period, we will not have state or mutual aid assets. So it may slow the workload just a little bit, but we feel confident that by tomorrow or midday Monday, we should have things wrapped up,” he said.  

In Crawford County, the missing woman who was swept away by flood waters yesterday has been located.

According to a Crawford County Sheriff’s Office press release, Faith Gregory was found dead 1.8 miles downstream from her residence around 11:30 Saturday morning.

Assisting the sheriff’s office in the search were the Missouri State Highway Patrol, Steelville Fire Protection District, and Quad County Fire Protection District. The Crawford County Coroner later arrived to recover the victim.

“This is not the outcome that any of us were hoping for. Our thoughts and prayers are with Faith’s family, friends, and all those affected by this tragic loss,” the office said in a press release.

The Crawford County Sheriff’s Office also took the time to thank the emergency personnel who spent countless hours on the hazardous search operation, as well as the community members who provided them with refreshments.

The sheriff’s office said that out of respect for the family’s privacy, no additional information about the search will be released at this time.

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Montana Man dies following off-highway vehicle crash at St. Anthony Sand Dunes

KIFI on July 11, 2026

Maile Sipraseuth

ST. ANTHONY, Idaho (KIFI)– A 66-year-old Montana man died Friday afternoon after an off-highway vehicle crash at the St. Anthony Sand Dunes.

According to the Fremont County Sheriff’s Office, crews were dispatched to the St. Anthony sand dunes around 2:20 p.m. on July 10, after reports of an off-highway vehicle crash.

When first responders arrived, bystanders were already performing CPR on the man. Emergency personnel continued lifesaving efforts, but the 66-year-old man was pronounced dead at the scene.

The cause of the crash remains under investigation.

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UCSB ace Jackson Flora selected #4 overall by San Francisco Giants in MLB Draft

KEYT on July 11, 2026

Mike Klan

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) – UCSB right-handed pitcher Jackson Flora was selected by the San Francisco Giants with the fourth overall pick in the 2026 Major League Baseball Draft.

This past season the 6’5 junior Flora was 12-0 with a 1.06 earned run average. The 12 wins and his microscopic ERA both led the nation.

Flora features an electric 100-mph fastball and he set the Gauchos single-season strikeout record this season with 133.

He was a first team All-America selection in all six nationally recognized award organizations including D1 Baseball and Baseball America.

It’s the second straight summer that UCSB has had the first pitcher taken in the Major League Baseball Draft as last year Tyler Bremner was selected #2 overall by the Los Angeles Angels.

The first four rounds of the MLB draft are on Saturday with rounds 5-20 taking place on Sunday.

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Mid-Missouri sees another round of damage following Friday’s storms

KMIZ on July 11, 2026

Alison Patton

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ)

Parts of Mid-Missouri saw another round of rain Saturday morning following severe storms and damaging winds the night before.

The ABC 17 Stormtrack Weather team is tracking a wet Saturday morning before the rain clears up for the rest of the week.

An ABC 17 News reporter saw some water-covered roadways in Paris around 6 a.m., and a fast-flowing Middle Fork Salt River.

Middle Fork Salt River on Saturday morning.

Just after 7 a.m., Boone County Joint Communications sent a text message to residents, letting them know that a downed tree was in the roadway in the 7000 block of North Buckingham Square, creating a traffic hazard.

A tree is shown on top of one car, and another car two spaces over on North Buckingham Square.

Another ABC 17 News reporter saw a tree blown over onto the Heather Ridge apartment complex in west Columbia. ABC 17 has reached out to management to see if anyone was hurt, although an ambulance wasn’t spotted on scene.

A tree leans against a Heather Ridge apartment complex in west Columbia. A utility truck is seen removing parts of the tree.

Strong storms also knocked out power for thousands of Mid-Missourians on Friday night, and a couple of hundred Boone County residents were still in the dark early Saturday morning. Those storms knocked down about eight power line poles on Highway NN in Boone County.

An old power line pole is broken on the grass in front of the new pole that utility crews put up early Saturday morning.

Dee Stidhan lives on that road, and she said new poles were put in, and power was restored around 3:30 a.m.

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Weather Alert Day: Severe thunderstorms and additional flooding possible with Friday evening storms

KMIZ on July 11, 2026

John Ross

Strong storms moved through the area on Thursday evening, producing scattered high winds, hail, and a few brief rotations. Flooding remains a concern south of I-70 as storms have continued this morning. Some storms are strong-to-severe this morning.

A Flash Flood Warning is in place for Phelps and Maries counties through 9 a.m., where over 5 inches of rain may have fallen in some locations.

An ABC 17 Stormtrack Weather Alert Day has also been issued for Friday afternoon and evening for the threat of damaging winds and flooding.

SETUP

A wave moved over the area late Thursday, producing scattered strong storms along and south of I-70. Leftover boundaries from this activity will keep rain going into Friday, when another disturbance is set to move overhead during the day. Friday’s setup will be very similar to the day before, with scattered storms developing in the heat of the day south of I-70, carrying a risk of damaging winds, hail, and flash flooding.

FUTURETRACK

Storms will continue near I-44 through Friday morning, then a brief break is possible for everyone in the late morning and early afternoon. Storms will ignite midday after 3 p.m. and continue into Friday night, where all severe hazards are possible. Heavy rain persists in southern Missouri into Saturday morning, before showers finally exit this weekend.

IMPACTS

Impacts may include hail and wind damage; storms capable of 60 mph winds will be the greatest concern. Flash flooding is also likely, with localized 3 to 4 inch totals around Miller, Maries, Pulaski, and Phelps counties.

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Tall ships in Boston Harbor causing delays at Logan Airport

CNN Newsource on July 11, 2026

By Riley Rourke

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    BOSTON (WBZ) — Tall ships located in Boston Harbor for Sail Boston 2026 are causing delays and cancellations at Logan Airport.

Around 227 flights had been delayed at Logan Airport as of 12 p.m. on Saturday, according to FlightAware. Eight flights had been canceled as well.

The delays and cancellations are being caused by the Parade of Sail, which began at 9 a.m. on Saturday and kicked off the five-day Sail Boston 2026 event. Sail Boston 2026 is bringing more than 60 ships from around 20 countries to Boston from July 11 to July 16, with some offering opportunities to board the historic vessels.

The parade, led by the U.S.S. Constitution, passed Castle Island in South Boston around 10 a.m. and is expected to end around 3 p.m.

Massport said that some of the ships participating in the parade are passing underneath the landing path for some of the runways at Logan.

“With some of the ships the masts would be too tall and potentially interfere with planes landing,” a spokesperson for Massport said in a statement.

Air traffic control is having planes land using a “different configuration which handles less planes an hour.”

It is unclear how long the parade will impact flights.

Massport also said there is an issue with Logan Airport’s fuel supply system located outside the airport, but they are asking incoming planes to bring extra to “alleviate some of the pressure.”

“Logan is fully operational and has fuel,” the spokesperson said.

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Colorado firefighters get some help from “Goldie” the goat while fighting Rock Creek Fire

CNN Newsource on July 11, 2026

By Karen Morfitt

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    COLORADO SPRINGS, Colorado (KCNC) — As firefighters worked to contain the Rock Creek Fire west of Cheyenne Mountain State Park, they received some unexpected assistance from a local goat named Goldie.

Shane Coyne, superintendent of the Southern Colorado Interagency Wildland Team, said crews were preparing for a steep and challenging hike into the burn area when the goat appeared.

“We’re trying to get our gear on, we know it’s going to be steep, and we know it’s going to be a little bit dicey walking out of there, and she sits in front of me about 10 feet, and she just keeps looking back,” Coyne said. “She starts making these noises, and the guy behind me goes, ‘I think she wants us to follow her.'”

Coyne said Goldie did more than simply tag along. As firefighters made their way toward the fire, the goat appeared to help guide them along safer terrain.

“The route that was flagged by a few feet here and there, and I started watching her, and she was actually trying to take us down an area that wasn’t maybe quite as rocky, wasn’t quite as slippery, maybe had better footing,” Coyne said. “She was obviously a pro at her job.”

Once crews arrived, Goldie continued to contribute by grazing on brush near the burn scar while firefighters worked the fire line. The curious goat remained close to the crew and was even seen chasing after a fire truck.

“A little goat! Who would have known,” Coyne joked.

Goldie’s owner, who lives near the fire area, said the goat is familiar with the terrain and wasn’t surprised when she followed firefighting crews into the field.

“They were staging at our place, actually, and I saw Goldie just take off after the first fire crew went out,” the owner said. “I’m like, ‘Oh, she knows the area. She’ll be fine, and she knows where we live.’ So I was like, ‘Yeah, go have fun and watch over them for us.'”

Goldie appears to have learned a few things from her owner, Castle Rock firefighter Pete Glader, who was also helping battle the Rock Creek Fire.

“Basically, she’s been just walking along, as you can see, helping with some mitigation of vegetation that’s still in the black and we’ve been concerned about lighting up again,” Glader said.

Cellphone video of Goldie working alongside firefighters has turned the goat into an unlikely wildfire celebrity and provided a welcome distraction during an active and challenging fire season.

“I know a lot of folks have lost quite a bit and folks are still fighting, and I’m sure there’s going to be a lot more loss,” Coyne said. “So as many good stories as we can get and bring some levity to it, I think can help with hope and healing.”

Goldie has now inspired a line of merchandise. T-shirts with Goldie’s face on them are for sale online. A portion of the proceeds will go to the Caste Rock Professional Firefighters Foundation.

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Summit Fire in Southern California’s Antelope Valley prompts evacuation orders

CNN Newsource on July 11, 2026

By Julie Sharp and Matthew Rodriguez

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    LOS ANGELES (KCAL, KCBS) — Fire crews are battling a fast-moving wildfire in the Antelope Valley, leading authorities to issue evacuation orders for residents near the border of Llano and Piñon Hills.

Crews arrived at Jesus Canyon Road and E. Avenue Z in Llano around 1:12 p.m., responding to an 8-acre fire.

The blaze quickly grew throughout the day, reaching about 2,600 acres by Friday night, according to Cal Fire. As of 6 p.m., crews have contained 0% of the fire.

Cal Fire, the Angeles National Forest, the Los Angeles County Fire Department and San Bernardino County Fire Department are coordinating with each other to extinguish the flames.

Evacuation orders issued for the following zones:

LAC-E107 LAC-E127-C Evacuation warnings issued for the following zones:

LAC-E107-B LAC-E126-A LAC-E127-A LAC-E127-B LAC-E127-D LAC-E128-A LAC-E1340 PIN005 PIN006 WWD03 Evacuees can go to the Antelope Valley Family YMCA at 43001 10th St W, Lancaster, CA 93534. Small pets are allowed at the shelter.

The Los Angeles County Animal Care Center in Palmdale said evacuees can bring their small animals to their location at 38550 Sierra Highway, Palmdale, CA 93550.

The South Coast Air Quality Management District issued a wildfire smoke advisory for the Summit Fire.

Monitors said the smoke from the wildfire is being pushed south towards the San Gabriel Mountains and the San Bernardino area. AQMD added that smoke levels may rise if the fire spreads further south.

Residents in the San Gabriel Mountains, Big Bear Lake, Lake Arrowhead and other communities in the San Bernardino Mountains may reach a level unhealthy for sensitive groups by Friday night.

The advisory will last until at least 5 p.m. Saturday. By that time, the wind should push the smoke north and away from the San Gabriel and San Bernardino mountains.

AQMD urged residents in the affected area to stay indoors and keep their doors and windows closed. They recommended that residents run their air conditioners or air purifiers.

Officials recommended that anyone going outside should wear an N95 or P100 respirator.

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NYC children hoping to set world record visit over 40 playgrounds in 1 day

CNN Newsource on July 11, 2026

By Noelle Lilley

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    NEW YORK CITY (WCBS) — Two 8-year-olds took on Manhattan one playground at a time on Friday in an attempt to visit 40 playgrounds in one day and set a world record.

Now on their way to third grade, the little Upper West Siders were inspired by a 2019 online challenge where three kids visited 26 playgrounds in one day in Adelaide, Australia.

Hannah and Wilder have been friends since kindergarten and love to play together.

“When I met Wilder, I thought he was my friend,” Hannah said.

The playground plot was Hannah’s idea, and Wilder was shocked, but happy to join her.

“I’ve always wanted to break a world record,” he said.

The duo, along with their parents, biked to each playground, stopping at spots like Erie Canal Playground on West 52nd Street and, their personal favorite, River Run Playground at Riverside Drive and West 83rd Street.

The two families even made an online tracker to map their progress.

“She said, ‘I think we can beat the record,'” Hannah’s mom, Jesenia Ruiz De La Torre, said. “We’re so lucky to live in New York City. A lot of people don’t realize it, but there are so many playgrounds here and community spaces where people can be together outside.”

In the end, they made it to 41 playgrounds.

The kids are still waiting to hear from the Guinness Book of World Records, but they did hear from the city parks commissioner, who offered congratulations.

The playground challenge is also one last hurrah for Hannah and Wilder, as Wilder’s family will be moving outside of the United States this year. Don’t worry though — the besties still plan to visit.

With summer vacation in full swing and no scheduled recess, it’s important for children to stay physically active. A lot of that responsibility falls on their guardians, not the little ones, as research shows physical activity is “mainly left to the interest and motivation of their parents” when kids aren’t in school.

According to a study published in National Library of Medicine, overall physical activity decreased by 18% and moderate physical activity decreased by 53% in children ages 6 to 9 during summer break compared to before break.

“We all live in fairly small apartments, so getting outside and not being stuck inside, no matter the weather … It’s incredible to be able to say, hey, which playground do you want to go to?” Wilder’s mom, Jordi Lippe-McGraw, said.

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