More than 4,900 without power in Morgan County

KMIZ on July 10, 2026

Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ)

Thousands of people were without power in Morgan County and surrounding counties on Friday morning.

There are 4,912 electricity customers without power in Morgan County between Co-Mo Electric Cooperative (2,780) and Ameren (2,132) users.

Additionally, 895 Ameren customers in Miller County were without power on Friday morning. Benton County saw 269 Co-Mo Electric Cooperative users without power.

Outages persisted in other parts of Mid-Missouri as well, with Phelps County seeing 193 Intercounty Electric Cooperative members without power.

Storms entered Mid-Missouri early Friday and the ABC 17 Stormtrack Weather Team had declared the day a Weather Alert Day.

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Oscar Mayer Wienermobile rolls into Palm Springs for special Power game

KESQ on July 10, 2026

Dakota Makinen

PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – The iconic Oscar Mayer Wienermobile rolled into Palm Springs ahead of a special night at Palm Springs Stadium.

Fans will have the chance to see the 27-foot-long vehicle up close during Friday night’s Palm Springs Power game. The event also features Oscar Mayer “Hotdoggers,” who travel the country promoting the brand and driving the famous Wienermobile.

News Channel 3 spoke with two of the Hotdoggers about the training it takes to drive the vehicle and their experience competing in the annual Wienie 500 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.

Palm Springs Power President Andrew Starke says promotions like this help create a fun, family-friendly atmosphere while introducing new fans to summer collegiate baseball.

First pitch is scheduled for 7 p.m.

Stay with News Channel 3 for the latest updates.

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‘Aspen Acres’ crews plan strategic retreat on southwest side, residents must ‘fireproof’ homes

KRDO on July 10, 2026

Bradley Davis

PUEBLO COUNTY, Colo. (KRDO) – Fire crews will not fight the “Aspen Acres” fire in the Greenhorn Wilderness, according to officials.

Operation Section Chief Brad Washa said the Greenhorn Wilderness is too rugged for firefighting crews to safely dig fire lines. There are little to no roads in the area and the terrain is extremely steep. This comes after Washa said two firefighters were injured trying to dig fire lines in rugged terrain on the southwest side of the fire.

Washa said people with homes in the Greenhorn wilderness should “fireproof” their homes by clearing everything combustible within five feet of the house, like wood piles. From there, clear dry vegetation out as far as 100 feet from the home. If possible, he recommends putting gravel down around the property.

Washa said the Alaska Complex Incident Management Team (ACIMT), who is overseeing operations of the “Aspen Acres” fire, is considering allowing the fire to burn down the mountain on the west side and attacking it on flatter ground west of Highway 69.

He said it would take over three weeks to establish fire lines on the fire’s current western edge over rough terrain, and the fire might outpace them. He said it is also much more dangerous for the firefighters.

Washa said it would be a much easier fight on flat ground with less fuel. If ACIMT employs this strategy, the fire would grow significantly in acreage. However, the western front is sparsely populated, and it wouldn’t put many homes at risk.

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Fremont County issues burn ban amid wildfire danger

KIFI on July 10, 2026

Danielle Mullenix

ST. ANTHONY, Idaho (KIFI) – As hot, dry weather continues to increase the wildfire threat across eastern Idaho, Fremont County has enacted countywide fire restrictions and moved to the “Ready” stage of its wildfire evacuation system.

County officials say the “Ready” level is not an evacuation order, but it indicates a significant wildfire threat and that residents should begin preparing in case an evacuation becomes necessary.

Restriction Boundaries and Specifications

Beginning Friday, July 10, fire restrictions apply to private lands outside the city limits of Ashton, Newdale, Parker, St. Anthony, and Teton.

Under the restrictions:

Open burning, including burning weeds, slash piles, and ditches, is prohibited.

Fireworks are prohibited.

Hot work, such as welding, grinding, and cutting, must be performed in an area with at least a 10-foot clearance from combustible materials. A shovel and water source must also be available.

Campfires are allowed only in approved fire pits. Fire pits should be approximately 16 inches deep, surrounded by rocks, stones, or bricks extending at least 6 inches above ground level, and have a 10-foot-diameter cleared area around them. Campfires must also have a shovel and a nearby water source.

Planning for Wildfires

Emergency managers are urging residents to use this time to prepare for the possibility of wildfire activity by:

Signing up for emergency wildfire alerts.

Downloading the Watch Duty app to monitor fire activity.

Following local news and official emergency management updates.

Building a “go kit” with essential supplies.

Creating a family evacuation and communication plan.

Preparing pets, livestock, and family members with special needs.

Keeping vehicles fueled with at least a half tank of gas.

Officials stress that taking these steps now can save valuable time if wildfire conditions change. According to Wildland Fire Service Public Information Officer Matthew Rose, the dangers of wildfires this time of year can grow within moments.

“Fire danger is high right now – everyone knows how windy Idaho can be,” Officer Rose said. “We’re always trying to encourage people to be safe, prepared when they’re out recreating, always have some water and a shovel, and be prepared to help put out anything. Whether you’re just doing some camping or shooting, whatever you do on public lands, we hope you enjoy, but just try and be safe.”

Fremont County Emergency Management says residents should stay informed throughout the fire season and follow all fire restrictions to help prevent human-caused wildfires.

Stay up-to-date with the latest wildfire conditions by visiting the WatchDuty App here.

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Good Vibes Only: El Paso boy to escort players onto field for World Cup match

KVIA on July 10, 2026

Rosemary Garcia

EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The Lopez family is counting down the days to their upcoming trip to Dallas, Texas, as one family member will take part in an unforgettable experience at the 2026 World Cup.

9-year-old Noah Lopez will help escort soccer players onto the field for an upcoming semi-final match. He’ll be briefly featured during the televised event while holding players’ hands.

Several months ago, Claudia Lopez entered her son’s name in a raffle for the opportunity, but never imagined he would be selected! The contest selected children to cheer on their favorite teams while escorting players onto the pitch before kickoff.

ABC-7 spoke with the family ahead of their trip to the soccer tournament. Noah said he is both excited and nervous!

“It’s going to be crazy going in the World Cup, holding a player’s hand in the semifinals,” he said.

The Player Escort Program has helped young soccer fans escort players onto the pitch across all 104 matches, with nearly 2,000 children participating across Mexico, Canada and the United States.

Noah’s parents recalled the moment they found out their son would be taking part in this rare opportunity:

“I just remember closing my eyes and saying a little prayer and then pressing the button. And then I just saw the email come up, and it says, ‘Congratulations! You’ve been selected.’ So it was really cool. It was exciting,”

“To be able to think that we’re going to be able to go to the World Cup. It’s just like one of those things you have on your bucket list, and, thankfully, you know, my son got selected, and now we’re able to enjoy this,” Edwin added.

Noah said he also couldn’t believe it when his mom first told him about it. He thought his mom was pranking him. Now, he feels eager to be up close to some world-class athletes.

As part of this experience, one parent can accompany their child on the day of the game. While Claudia entered her son in the raffle, she decided to give her spot to her husband, who is a big soccer fan.

“It’s still a little surreal. I’ll believe it when we’re there,” Edwin said. “I can’t believe it. It’s one of those things that you dream of, and it’s amazing that it’s becoming true.”

Edwin will watch the game inside Dallas Stadium alongside other parents. Noah will be taken to a separate viewing area with other escorts after kickoff.

While Noah’s mom and sisters were not able to secure tickets, they’ll be watching the game from outside the stadium. They said they are still excited about this rare opportunity Noah is taking a participating in.

Noah’s sisters have given him a few pointers ahead of his big moment.

“Smile and take pictures for me,” said one sister.

Congratulations to Noah and the entire Lopez family!

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Two firefighters injured fighting Aspen Acres Fire

KRDO on July 10, 2026

Bradley Davis

PUEBLO COUNTY, Colo. (KRDO) – The Operations Section Chief of the Aspen Acres Fire said Thursday that two firefighters were injured near Camp Jackson in the southwest region of the blaze.

Operations Section Chief Brad Washa said at Thursday’s community meeting that one firefighter “blew out his knee” while another suffered from a dehydration incident. He said the two were working to create dozer lines in rugged mountain terrain.

Washa said it’s been hard to establish dozer lines on the West side of the fire because of its challenging topography. He said they will not be putting fire crews in the Greenhorn wilderness south of the fire. He said they are exploring strategies to let the fire burn West until it’s out of the mountains and has reached flat ground West of Highway 69. In that case, the fire would grow substantially in acreage, but mostly through rugged wilderness without putting many structures at risk.

Washa said people with homes in the Greenhorn wilderness should “fireproof” their homes by clearing everything combustible within five feet of the house, like wood piles. From there, clear dry vegetation out as far as 100 feet from the home. If possible, he recommends putting gravel down around the property.

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Lightning sends chunks of concrete flying in Kansas family’s front yard

CNN Newsource on July 10, 2026

By Matt Flener

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    FRANKLIN COUNTY, Kansas (KMBC) — Wayne and Emily Laurie and their two daughters escaped their rural Ottawa, Kansas, home on Thursday morning after lightning struck.

The lightning hit their home so hard, chunks of concrete flew onto their roof after electricity conducted through the rebar in their front sidewalk and porch.

Wayne Laurie said he got up to check on his dogs and saw a bright flash of lightning.

He saw the damage and woke up his wife Emily and daughters. They saw smoke and escaped safely after seeing char marks from the lightning on the base of their front door.

“Bottom line is, I’m glad that we got out,” Emily Laurie said. “And I’m glad that the rest of our home is okay, is fine, and that my kids are fine.”

The Lauries called out an electrician, who replaced multiple outlets within the home. They are now looking for answers about their HVAC system, too, after it struggled to trip on Thursday morning.

The Lauries had just moved back into their home in November 2025 after a fire in their garage. They are grateful this fire was not worse.

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Kentucky woman says she was left ‘for dead’ after truck hit her on Preston Highway

CNN Newsource on July 10, 2026

By DeAndria Turner

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    LOUISVILLE, Kentucky (WLKY) — A Louisville woman says she is recovering from serious injuries after she was hit by a truck while walking along Preston Highway and then left in the road as the driver pulled away.

Jadore Kelly said she was heading to a store Friday before the holiday weekend when she and her dog, Chloe, were standing in the median on Preston Highway. Kelly said her car had been flooded in recent storms, so she was walking instead.

“I’m screaming, ‘Please help me. Please help me,’ and I just couldn’t move my body,” Kelly said.

Kelly said she does not remember the moment of impact clearly.

“I can’t even explain to you exactly what happened. All I know is that my body flew,” she said.

She said a truck hit both her and her dog, leaving them badly hurt.

“Everything went white and I just tried to scream for help, and my audio kind of went out as well,” Kelly said. “I couldn’t really hear anything. And the next thing you know, I’m just screaming.”

At first, she said, she did not realize a truck had hit her.

“It felt like there was a knife or a saw or something that went through my chest,” Kelly said. “But at the time, I didn’t know that was three broken ribs.”

Kelly said she suffered broken ribs, a broken femur, internal bleeding, cuts, bruises and lacerations.

“We don’t deserve these broken ribs and lacerations and cuts and bruises and internal bleeding and broken femurs,” she said. “We didn’t deserve that. And I definitely didn’t deserve to be left for dead in the middle of the street in 100-degree weather on Friday, laying on my back screaming for help.”

Her family later obtained surveillance video from a nearby business. It shows the driver stopping, getting out of the truck, looking at Kelly, then getting back in.

“For me to understand that, he looked me in my face. He did nothing. It crushes my heart,” Kelly said.

She said the experience has left her hurt but not bitter.

“You literally saw what you did to me,” Kelly said. “He was OK doing that. This world is so messed up. But you know what it makes me want to do? It makes me want to give more. It doesn’t make me angry. It doesn’t make me have hatred in my heart. It makes me want to go harder for people.”

Kelly’s family said investigators have spoken with the suspect and turned paperwork over to the Commonwealth’s Attorney. No arrest had been made as of the latest update.

“Right now, it doesn’t seem like there’s any empathy for the people that are supposed to get justice for me,” Kelly said.

As she recovers, Kelly said she hopes safety improvements are made along the busy stretch of Preston Highway, where a TARC stop and nearby businesses bring regular foot traffic.

She said more protections are needed before someone else gets hurt.

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Couple arrested after more than 100 dogs rescued from South Carolina home

CNN Newsource on July 10, 2026

By Chloe McCoy

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    GEORGETOWN, South Carolina (WYFF) — Over 100 dogs were rescued from a home in Georgetown, South Carolina, that deputies described as being in “unlivable conditions.”

The Georgetown County Sheriff’s Office said an investigation into abandoned dogs led authorities to a residence on Duck Pond Place where the dogs were found in unlivable conditions in every room of the home.

Deputies said on Thursday that Randy Moody and Kimberly Moody were arrested and transported to the Georgetown Detention Center where they await bond.

South Carolina Law Enforcement Animal Division, the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, and St. Frances Animal Center are working together to assist in prosecuting the case as well as caring for the dogs.

Deputies say Georgetown County Fire ran equipment to air out the home in order for rescuers to operate safely.

No further information has been released.

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Maine detective honored by South Korean consulate for solving 11-year-old cold case

CNN Newsource on July 10, 2026

By Mark Quirk

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    PORTLAND, Maine (WMTW) — A Portland police detective has been recognized by the Republic of Korea for helping solve an 11-year-old cold case involving the death of a South Korean citizen in Portland.

Detective Andjelko Napijalo received a Letter of Appreciation this week during a ceremony at the Consulate General of the Republic of Korea in New York. Consul General Kim Sang-ho presented the award, recognizing Napijalo’s work in resolving the case after it had remained unsolved for more than a decade.

According to Portland Police, Napijalo’s investigation brought long-awaited answers to the victim’s family. Letters from the family thanking the detective were also read during the ceremony.

“This recognition is a testament to Detective Napijalo’s determination and the unwavering commitment of our detectives to seek justice for victims, regardless of how much time has passed,” Portland Police Chief Mark Dubois said in a statement.

Kim said the case highlights the success of international cooperation between U.S. and South Korean agencies, including the Portland Police Department, the U.S. Department of State’s Diplomatic Security Service, South Korea’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Korean Consulate General in New York, and the Korean National Police Agency.

Detective Lt. Nick Goodman, who attended the ceremony with Napijalo and his wife, Sanela, praised the detective’s persistence.

“Andjelko embodies the qualities of an exceptional investigator,” Goodman said.

The case was previously announced by Portland police on June 2, when investigators identified a woman found dead in Portland in 2015, bringing the investigation to a close.

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