Former Portneuf Valley Soccer Club President makes first court appearance on grand theft charge

KIFI on July 7, 2026

Hadley Bodell

POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI) – Former Portneuf Valley Soccer Club President Cristie Stone appeared in court for the first time on July 7 since the Bannock County Prosecutor’s Office filed criminal charges on June 16.

The charges stem from an internal audit of the soccer club’s financial statements, which court documents allege uncovered a string of suspicious transactions traced to Stone and her ICCU account.

RELATED: Former Portneuf Valley Soccer Club President charged with Felony Grand Theft

Stone is accused of embezzling almost $220,000 from the soccer club account, which was linked to her personal credit card with Idaho Central Credit Union. According to the incident report, when the soccer club board pressed Stone about the transactions, she claimed not to have noticed the two accounts were linked.

During the arraignment this afternoon, Stone’s defense attorney Richard Block waived the reading of the criminal complaint. Judge Eric Hunn stated the charge for felony grand theft is punishable by 1-14 years in prison and/or a $5000 fine.

Judge Hunn then set Stone’s preliminary hearing date for Tuesday, July 21, at 10:30 a.m. before Judge Cousins. Stone is not currently in custody as she awaits her hearing date.

Stone has not entered a plea, and her counsel declined to comment at this time.

This is an ongoing investigation and case; Local News 8 will provide additional details as the case develops.

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Idaho Falls raises over $13,000 for Community Food Basket in 25-hour “America 250” fundraiser

KIFI on July 7, 2026

Kaelyn Blessinger

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) — To celebrate Independence Day and commemorate America 250, The Community Food Basket and City of Idaho Falls set an ambitious goal to raise $25,000 in 25 hours. While the final tally fell short of the initial target, organizers and volunteers are calling the event a major victory for local families.

Donors across the region stepped up to contribute a total of $13,458.53. Every dollar raised will go directly to providing food for those in need over the summer.

“People are hungry all year long,” Ariel Jackson, the Executive Director for the Community Food Basket, said. “And summers are tough. There’s not a lot of food drives happening. There’s a lot of people traveling, and kids are home eating breakfast and lunch, and people’s food bills tend to triple. And so we really needed to bring a truck of food in at this time of year so that we can get make sure those kids are fed, make sure our seniors are fed in their homes, and that families can have dinner together.”

When schools close for the summer, families lose access to free or reduced-price school meal programs, causing household grocery expenses to skyrocket. To combat this, the Community Food Basket is leveraging the fundraiser’s proceeds to purchase a truckload of food so they can provide for a community in need.

The impact of these community donations will stretch far. Jackson says that every dollar that comes in can turn into $4.80 worth of food.

“This was our second sort of drive that we’ve done around 24 hours,” Jackson said. “This community always amazes us. When it seems like something is impossible, we ask, and people band together and really support what we do here, which is making sure bellies are full.”

For those who missed the 25-hour window, the Community Food Basket is still accepting donations and non-perishable food items throughout the summer. For more information, click HERE.

The next big food drive they have coming up is in October, where they will try to fill their warehouse with 100,000 pounds of food for the Holiday season.

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Crews on scene for 542 acre grass fire in California Valley

KEYT on July 7, 2026

Caleb Nguyen

SAN LUIS OBISPO, Calif. (KEYT) – CAL FIRE SLO crews are battling a 542-acre grass fire in the California Valley on Black Bear Road and Big Basin Trail.

The fire first broke out just after 3:00 p.m. Tuesday and CAL FIRE SLO officials mentioned a potential for 300 acres in size. Containment for the fire reached 80% just after 8:00 p.m., according to CAL FIRE.

Forward progress of the fire stopped just before 6:00 p.m. and evacuation orders were lifted from the incident around 30 minutes later.

Crews requested air tankers for the incident and solar panels are under threat in the area of the fire, according to CAL FIRE SLO.

More information will be provided once available to Your News Channel.

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Coroner releases names of two men killed in tragic Teton Pass crash

KIFI on July 7, 2026

News Team

UPDATE:

JACKSON, Wyo (KIFI) — The Teton County, Wyoming, Coroner has released the names of the deceased after a deadly multi-vehicle accident involving an overturned dump truck and an asphalt spill on the Teton Pass yesterday.

Nicholas Czernichew Besobrasow, 66, of Tetonia, Idaho, and David Thomson Page, 57, of Mammoth Lakes, California, and Jackson, Wyoming, were the two people who died as a result of the accident.

Four other people were injured in the accident.

“This was a complex and tragic incident,” said Jackson Hole Fire/EMS Incident Commander Chris Stiehl. “Our deepest condolences are with the families and loved ones of those who lost their lives, and we wish a full and speedy recovery to those who were injured.”

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JACKSON, Wyo (KIFI) — A devastating multi-vehicle collision involving an overturned dump truck and an asphalt spill has forced the complete closure of Teton Pass this afternoon, Tuesday, July 7. The crash has claimed the lives of two people and left four others injured.

According to the Wyoming Department of Transportation (WYDOT), the incident occurred just before noon near mile marker 7 on the Wyoming side of the pass, above Wilson. The Idaho Transportation Department (ITD) has blocked eastbound traffic starting at mile marker 155 near the state line.

First responders arrived at the site to find a large section of the roadway completely blocked by multiple disabled passenger vehicles and an overturned dump truck that had spilled asphalt across the lanes. Multiple agencies are currently on the scene.

WYDOT

Teton County, Wyoming, Coroner Brent Blue confirmed that two people died as a result of the crash. Jackson Hole Fire/EMS confirms that four additional victims were injured and were transported by ambulance to St. John’s Health (formerly St. John’s Medical Center) in Jackson.

“This was a complex and tragic incident,” said Jackson Hole Fire/EMS Incident Commander Chris Stiehl. “Our deepest condolences are with the families and loved ones of those who lost their lives, and we wish a full and speedy recovery to those who were injured. We are grateful for the professionalism and coordinated efforts of all the agencies that responded.”

The Wyoming Highway Patrol is currently on the scene investigating the cause of the crash. Specialized recovery crews and hazardous materials response personnel are also working to clear the disabled vehicles and manage the asphalt spill.

The Wyoming Department of Transportation (WYDOT) estimates the pass will remain closed until between 7:00 PM and 9:00 PM tonight. ITD and WYDOT are directing travelers to avoid the Teton Pass area until the road officially reopens, allowing emergency responders to safely complete their investigation and clear the debris.

This is a developing story. Local News 8 will provide updates as more information becomes available.

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Vitalant calls for type O blood donations amidst shortage

KVIA on July 7, 2026

Gabrielle Lopez

EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A two-year low of type O blood prompted Vitalant to ask the community to donate the most-needed blood type.

The nonprofit is asking all blood donors, especially those with type O, to make an appointment. It said since May, type O blood supply decreased.

According to Vitalant, someone in the U.S. needs a blood transfusion every two seconds, and type O is the most-transfused type.

Type O-negative blood can help anyone, Vitalant said. O-positive can help anyone with a positive blood type.

“When there is a shortage, doctors may have to decide who can receive it immediately and who can wait. That is why maintaining an adequate supply of all blood types is essential to ensure every patient gets the blood they need, especially when seconds count,” James Dugger, Vitalant’s vice president of the Texas area, said.

Around the Fourth of July holiday, Vitalant said it sees less donors. 

“More travel, you know, more auto accidents because of more people on the roads. So just things like that in that takes away from the already needed blood for people who have surgeries and illnesses that require blood transfusions,” Vitalant’s Carla Alexander said.

Vitalant said donors who give blood by July 11 can get a special T-shirt while supplies last.

You can make a Vitalant appointment here.

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Juarez firefighters control overnight tire storage fire

KVIA on July 7, 2026

Gabrielle Lopez

EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Tuesday, Juarez firefighters reported and contained an overnight fire at a tire storage facility across the border.

An official report said the fire was reported at 11:53 p.m. Monday. Six fire engines and a tanker helped with the response by cooling the area with water jets. Crews also sued heavy machinery to smother the flames.

Officials said the fire went under control, but wasn’t fully extinguished, by around 4 a.m. Tuesday.

Between 250,000-300,000 used tires were damaged — out of an estimated 3.5 million stored at the site, according to officials.

Authorities continued to extinguish the fire throughout Tuesday and will stay on site until any risk of the fire reigniting is gone.

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Local organization urges residents to prepare as earthquake concerns rise

KESQ on July 7, 2026

Peter Daut

Tonight a local organization is reacting to alarming new research that shows the San Andreas and San Jacinto faults in Southern California are more stressed now more than at any time in a thousand years; raising the risk of a major, multi-fault earthquake.

As we reported, scientists describe the fault system as “critically loaded,” with stress building across multiple segments. The San Andreas fault runs through the coachella valley, which means our region could experience some of the heaviest shaking.

While earthquakes cannot be predicted, the “Coachella Valley Disaster Preparedness Network” says now is the time to prepare.

“You want to make sure you’ve got plenty of water to last you up to two weeks. We like to suggest two gallons per day per person, plus your pets of course,” said CVDPN President Mitch Brown

They also say you should have plenty of non-perishable food, flashlights and leather gloves. Researchers say the fault system is highly stressed after more than 160 years since the last major rupture.

For more information on how to prepare, stay with News Channel 3.

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Shipping containers, rubbish fire threatens homes near Palm Springs, firefighter injured

KESQ on July 7, 2026

Tommy Gallegos

PALM SPRINGS, Calif. — A debris fire near Palm Springs burned multiple large cargo shipping containers and rubbish piles Tuesday afternoon.

Officials said more than four shipping containers were on fire along with several large rubbish piles, with power lines down in the area. The flames threatened at least five structures in a nearby residential area.

The blaze was reported at about 2 p.m. Tuesday, with the fire is burning in the area of Calle De Las Flores and Oreana Way, near Palm Springs. Multiple fire units are on scene working to contain the blaze and protect nearby homes.

According to the Palm Springs Fire Department, a firefighter sustained a minor injury and has since been released from a local hospital.

The cause of the fire has not been released.

Residents in the surrounding area were urged to avoid the scene and allow emergency personnel access as firefighting operations continue.

This is a developing story and will be updated as more information becomes available.

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Community members hold data center panel

KYMA on July 7, 2026

Jessamyn Dodd

BRAWLEY, Calif. (KYMA) – Community leaders and local activists gathered at the Hidalgo Society in Brawley to discuss the growing concerns around a proposed AI data center in Imperial.

A panel of speakers, including Michelle Hollinger of Victoria Homes, a neighborhood right across from the planned data center, encouraged the community to take action with continued opposition to any future data center.

Several representatives of local and state representatives attended the meeting.

The speakers also asked the community to get involved by participating in public meetings, local elections, and by volunteering.

“It is not at the cost of my dignity that they will try and take my land and my water and my electricity. But it is everything in me to fight against that,” Julian Daniel, a resident of Imperial Valley told the crowd.

“I want to promote, to educate, to be about, to show you, to network with every single person around you, to be a part of that change,” he said.

William Cooper of The Becoming Project said, “If we don’t invite in new perspectives, we’re doomed to repeat the same thing over and over again.”

Speakers and audience members said they will attend the next Board of Supervisors meeting to continue making their voices heard.

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Family files lawsuit to prevent pit bull who bit deputy from being euthanized

KMIZ on July 7, 2026

Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ)

The owner of a pit bull in Cole County has filed a lawsuit to prevent the county from euthanizing it.

Keith Nilges filed a lawsuit on Monday against Andrea Putnam, an animal control officer with the Cole County Sheriff’s Office. ABC 17 News reached out to the sheriff’s office and Sheriff John Wheeler said the department does not comment on potential litigation.

The petition says the family lives in rural Cole County and one of its dogs, a pit bull named Scooby, bit a deputy on June 27 when the deputy arrived to their property while the family was not home.

Court documents say the home and the dog were inside an electric fence and that signs around the area warn dogs are on the property.

The deputy was treated at an emergency room after Scooby bit their forearm, and the bite was determined to be a “Level 4 bite,” court documents say. The dog was impounded and eventually released back to the family on July 1, the petition says.

When the dog was being removed from the home, it allegedly had to be forced to leave the fenced in area “because he has been rigorously trained to adhere to that fence line,” the petition claims.

On July 2, the family received a letter signed by Putnam stating the dog was determined to be dangerous and was ordered to be euthanized within 10 days, court documents say. The petition says this was the third time the dog had bitten someone.

“The other two incidents referenced in Officer Putnam’s report involved individuals arriving at the property without advanced notice and approaching the property while neither Petitioner nor any family member were present,” court documents say.

A summons was issued for Putnam on Tuesday.

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