Jefferson City woman accused of stealing more than $52k from nursing home resident

KMIZ on July 3, 2026

Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ)

A Jefferson City woman was charged with a pair of felonies on Thursday in Cole County after she allegedly stole $52,494.91 from a nursing home resident for nearly two years.

Amy Shoup was charged with financially exploiting an elderly person and misappropriating funds of an elderly nursing home resident. A warrant was issued and a $50,000 bond was set on Thursday. She was not listed on the Cole County Jail roster on Thursday evening.

The probable cause statement says Shoup had power of attorney over the victim and took $52,494.91 from the victim’s bank account between Aug. 26, 2024-June 1, 2026.

Shoup neglected to pay the victim’s nursing home bill and resulted in the victim owing the home $67,000 before it was sold and has a current outstanding balance of $16,000 to the new home, the statement says.

The victim did not give Shoup permission to use the money for anything else aside from care for the victim, the statement says. Bank records allegedly showed $82,594.91 was taken from the victim’s account, with only $30,000 going to the nursing home, court documents say.

“During a face-to-face interview, Amy L. Shoup admitted to having durable power of attorney over the victim and using the victim’s funds to help pay her own bills,” the Department of Social Services wrote in a probable cause statement. “Amy L. Shoup admitted to not paying the nursing home bill where the victim was living despite her fiduciary responsibility as durable power of attorney.”

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Columbia businessman sues Regions Bank over ongoing PPP loan saga

KMIZ on July 3, 2026

Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ)

A Columbia businessman is suing Regions Bank in connection with previous COVID-19 era loans.

Greg DeLine filed a lawsuit in St. Louis County on Thursday, accusing the bank of negligent misrepresentation and constructive fraud.

The two sides have been responding in court since March over loans DeLine received from the Paycheck Protection Program in 2022. He went through Regions Bank to obtain them.

Regions Bank in May agreed to pay the federal government $4,919,631 to resolve allegations that it received payment it should not have in connection with the bank forgiving DeLine’s loan.

“This case is about a bank that promoted itself as ‘do[ing] what is right,’ ‘put[ting] people first,’ and ‘focus[ing] on its customer[s]’, but that instead misled its clients and then cut a deal with the government to escape the consequences,” the petition filed on Thursday says. “Regions Bank Inc. (‘Regions’) encouraged one of its longstanding clients, Gregory A. DeLine, to obtain a loan under the Paycheck Protection Program (‘PPP’) that it knew exceeded the amount for which he was eligible, and later recommended that the government forgive that same loan.”

The petition alleges that the bank required independent contractor information for PPP applications before it “belatedly concludes that independent contractor costs are ineligible but submits the application anyway,” court documents say. The petition alleges the bank requested more information from DeLine five days after the loan was accepted.

The petition also alleges DeLine tried to return “excess funds.” Regions Bank responded to the lawsuit in a statement that was sent to ABC 17 News on Thursday.

“While we strongly disagree with claims and mischaracterizations made in the recent filing, we look forward to addressing them through the proper forum, which is the legal system,” the statement says. “As we have shared previously, Regions facilitated over 75,000 Paycheck Protection Program loans during the height of the pandemic, helping small businesses remain open and supporting jobs in communities across our footprint. The issues surrounding this one individual loan were previously resolved with federal authorities, and it is unfortunate to see these claims raised regarding a matter that has already been addressed.”

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Columbia schedules town halls for public safety sales tax

KMIZ on July 3, 2026

Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ)

 The City of Columbia has scheduled several town halls to discuss a public safety sales tax measure that will be on the Aug. 4 ballot.

City Councilmembers and representatives from the Columbia Fire and Police departments will be present to ask questions about the proposed 1% tax.

Previous reporting says city leaders estimate the tax would generate about $38 million annually and dedicate that revenue solely to police and fire operations, including staffing, equipment and facility improvements.

The dates and locations, according to a Columbia Police Department press release, are:

7-8 p.m. Thursday, July 9 at the Sports Fieldhouse, 4251 Philips Farm Road

9-10 a.m. Friday, July 10 at the Molly Bowden Neighborhood Policing Center, 1204 International Drive

1-2 p.m. Monday, July 13 at the American Legion Building, 3669 Legion Lane

Noon-1 p.m. Wednesday, July 15 at the Thornbrook Clubhouse, 4300 Thornbrook Terrace

6-7 p.m. Thursday, July 16 at the Columbia/Boone County Public Health Department, 1005 W. Worley St.

10-11 a.m. Friday, July 17 at Daniel Boone Regional Library, 100 W. Broadway

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Heading out for the Fourth? What to know about holiday travel safety

KYMA on July 3, 2026

Lynette Niebla

IMPERIAL COUNTY, Calif. (KYMA) – As millions pack up their vehicles to hit the highway for a record-breaking Fourth of July weekend, local officials are warning that the most critical part of holiday preparation starts where the rubber meets the road.

With the nation gearing up to celebrate its 250th birthday, travel volume is expected to hit an all-time high.

However, emergency responders and automotive technicians warn that safety preparation all too often takes a back seat to packing and planning.

Drivers in the Imperial Valley face an additional hurdle during summer travel: punishing seasonal temperatures.

Local safety officials note that extreme desert heat acts as a catalyst for catastrophic tire failures.

“During this time, it’s very hot outside, so drivers need to be aware of their vehicle and how it’s operating so that they don’t get stranded on the side of the road,” said Lt. Mike Mistriel of the Imperial County Sheriff’s Office. “It actually happens quite a bit more frequently during this time of the year because of the heat, and we see it more because there’s even more cars on the road.”

Automotive pros echo that sentiment, noting that high pavement temperatures accelerate rubber degradation and alter tire pressure, dramatically increasing the risk of a high-speed highway blowout.

“Heat is like the most brutal thing for a tire,” explained Joel Nuñez, a Discount Tire store manager. “So it’s very important that when you do check the air pressure, you’re checking them when they are cool.”

Experts urge drivers to spend five minutes inspecting their vehicles before leaving the driveway. Nuñez recommends three simple checks every driver can perform:

The Pressure Check: Check tire pressure at least once a month and always before a long road trip. Always check the pressure when the tires are cool—driving even a few miles heats up the tires and gives an inaccurate reading.

The Penny Test: If you are unsure about your tread depth, grab a standard copper penny. Insert it upside down into the deepest groove of your tire tread block. If Lincoln’s entire head is visible, your tread is dead, and it is time for a replacement.

The Age Inspection: Tires degrade over time regardless of how much tread is left. Look for the Department of Transportation (DOT) stamping on the tire sidewall. The numbers at the very end of the stamp indicate the exact week and year the tire was manufactured. Industry standards recommend replacing tires that are six years or older.

“We always wait till the last minute to check our tires,” Nuñez said. “We’re putting our lives in these vehicles, and to not have safe tires…it’s kind of crazy.”

If you are uncomfortable inspecting your vehicle yourself, local officials say you shouldn’t guess.

“Make sure that you do check your vehicle,” Lt. Mistriel advised. “If you’re not sure how to do that, take it to a tire center. Have them look at your tires, check the air pressure… maybe even go to one of the lube shops so they can check your oils and fluids to make sure that car is ready to be on the road.”

For residents looking for professional help, Discount Tire offers several complimentary maintenance services to ensure vehicles are road-trip ready. Drivers can visit any location for:

Free tire pressure checks and air top-offs

Free tire safety and tread depth inspections

Free tire rotation and balancing consultations

To schedule a complimentary safety inspection or look up local store availability visit the official website HERE.

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Jefferson City’s Salute to America is taking extra precautions during the heat advisory

KMIZ on July 3, 2026

Melissa Houston

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (Kmiz)

The annual Salute to America Fourth of July Celebration began Thursday at the Missouri Capitol, and organizers and emergency personnel are implementing extra safety measures to address the heat advisory in effect through the holiday weekend.

The festival will include events for multiple days for the first time since 2022. Organizers said the extra days are to celebrate the 250th anniversary. The event runs through Saturday.

Friday’s event takes places at the Capital Region Ampitheater. Gates open at 5:30 p.m., and features a concert and a hot-air balloon glow

On Saturday, the event will begin at 11 a.m. around Capitol grounds and the parade will be moved to 6 p.m. to help participants avoid the heat. Road closures will begin at 5 a.m. on July 4 in the downtown area and will be reopened at 2 a.m. July 5, according to a press release from the Jefferson City Police Department.

Event manager Taylor Wolz said the event is expecting 13,000-15,000 attendees for the entire weekend, and they are preparing to accommodate all of the guests in regards to the heat.

“We are really taking the health and safety of everybody attending the celebration into consideration,” Wolz said.

To manage the high temperatures, the festival will provide two water refill stations, two cooling stations, large misting fans, shaded rest areas, and an air-conditioned bus for travel. The Capitol will also be open to the public this year for indoor cooling spaces.

“We have the Capitol open this year,” Wolz said. “So people will be able to go inside, see all the things that the Capitol has to offer, and cool down a little bit” 

For those who want to stay out of the heat, the event will be live-streaming the parade. Salute to America is working with first responder teams to make sure the area is filled with emergency personnel ready to help with heat related illnesses and any other medical incidents.

“We have EMS, JCPD, and several other of our law enforcement and safety individuals that are going to be onsite to help make sure that everybody finds what they need,” Wolz said.

Cole County EMS Chief Eric Hoy said more than 60 first responders from EMS, fire and police departments will be spread out and onsite.

“We have prepared pretty extensively with our public safety partners,” Hoy said. “And we do expect to have a very large footprint at the event.”

They will have static treatment areas set up and their specialized Alternate Support Apparatus Vehicle to help them maneuver through crowds to respond and transport people to treatment centers or, if needed, directly to the hospital.

“It is going to be significantly hot outside and spending any amount of time outside will, you know, create a higher hazard for for heat stress and heat injury,” Hoy said.

Both organizers and EMS personnel urge attendees to stay hydrated and not hesitate to ask for help from any personnel or volunteers of the organization.

“Just hydrating in and of itself is not going to be significant enough to take care of you in these sorts of temperatures,” Hoy said. “We really want folks to, you know, seek shelter, shade, cool off, take moments out of the sun and then continue to enjoy their holiday.”

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Woman accused of fraudulently obtaining more than $13k in SNAP benefits

KMIZ on July 3, 2026

Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ)

A Russellville woman has been charged with four felonies after authorities claim she fraudulently obtained $13,414 in SNAP benefits during a six-year period.

Jenyfer Todd was charged Thursday in Cole County with stealing more than $750, two counts of falsifying false documents and one count of unlawfully receiving public assistance. A $5,000 warrant was issued on Thursday. She was not listed on the Cole County Jail roster on Thursday evening.

The probable cause statement says Todd submitted six SNAP applications from July 2018-March 2024. The statement says Todd did not state on her applications that she lived with the father of her children, nor did she declare his income.

Court documents also alleged she declared one of her children was a household member when the youth was in state custody for about six months.

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Yuma man warns others about the dangers of long-term smoking

KYMA on July 3, 2026

Lauren Duffel

YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA) – A Yuma man is sharing his story to warn others about the long-term impacts smoking his has on his life.

81-year-old Sherrill Vick smoked for 62 years of his life. Now, he is living with the devastating health consequences of his addiction.

“It’s ruined it. It has ruined my life,” Vick remarked.

Vick started smoking at the age of 20 after being drafted into the Vietnam War. Six decades later, he is now bound to an oxygen tank, with his lungs working at just 30% capacity.

“I can’t go anywhere without this and a machine here, here, here, and in the garage. I have to take a tank to go to Dairy Queen to get a banana split,” Vick shared.

With the support of his loving daughter, Louise Shuster, she shares how seeing her father in this condition has affected her.

“He was a strong man who could do anything. He taught all of his daughters how to change oil, how to change a tire, how to do things because he always wanted us to be independent women,” Shuster explained. “And now, to see him need help and have to carry an oxygen tank is emotionally draining.”

Vick wants to share his story to help the community understand why smoking is harmful. He hopes his experience will encourage others to think twice before smoking.

“When someone offers you a cigarette, take it, break it in half, and give it back to them and say, ‘You have two lungs, and they’re going to end up like this,'” Vick expressed.

Smoking is preventable by just saying no, and it’s never too late to quit once you’ve started. No matter where you are in your journey, choosing to stop can lead to a healthier future.

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How to Celebrate Fourth of July – Central Coast Style!

KEYT on July 3, 2026

Alissa Orozco

This year, our nation celebrates 250 years since the signing of the Declaration of Independence, and the Central Coast is going bigger and better than ever! Here’s everything happening on the Fourth of July on the Central Coast. SANTA BARBARA COUNTY – SOUTH

The City of Santa Barbara will be putting on their annual Fourth of July Celebration, hosted by the City’s Waterfront and Parks and Recreation Departments. It will be a day full of music, food, and celebrations along the waterfront.

Live music will put on at the West Beach Bandstand, hosted by KEYT’s owned John Palminteri. Families can enjoy food from local vendors and kid-friendly activities until it’s time for the big firework show at 9:00pm sharp. Your News Channel will livestream the firework show on KEYT.com. Click here for information.

The Montecito Village is partying like its 1776! Known as the “World’s Smallest Parade,” a Fourth of July parade will make its way down San Ysidro Road to kick off a full day of festive fun. Locals can bring the whole family out to Lower Manning Park where there will be live music, a beer and wine garden, and even a pie-eating contest! Click here for more information.

The City of Goleta is bringing back its Fourth of July Drone Light Show – where 250 drones will light up the sky in a unique patriotic celebration. The event is free to the public, and shuttle services will be made available from the Costco Parking Lot. Click here for more information.

SANTA BARBARA COUNTY – NORTH

The City of Santa Maria will have lots going on in the next couple of days to celebrate the nation’s 250th. Kicking off Friday, July 3rd with the city’s usual Downtown Fridays, but with a patriotic twist. Starting at 5:30pm, locals can enjoy live music and entertainment, special performances, and a drone light show!

On July 4th, a free “Fun in the Sun” event will be hosted at the Elks Baseball Field by Santa Maria Recreation & Parks Department. Families can come out to enjoy the day, featuring a photo booth, beer garden, pie and watermelon eating contests and more! Click here for more information.

To top off the weekend, the Santa Barbara County Fair returns to the Santa Maria Fairpark! Opening weekend starts July 3rd- 5th, and returns the following weekend July 8th-12th. Click here to get your tickets.

The Santa Ynez Valley Rotary Club will be hosting a Fourth of July Festival and Firework show in the City of Solvang, considered to be one of the biggest and best firework show on the Central Coast! Hosted at Old Mission Santa Inès, the day will include plenty of activities for the kids – like bounce houses, face paint – and for the adults too! Click here for more information.

Fourth of July celebrations in the City of Lompoc will be very wholesome with their Family Fun Day in the Park. A patriotic bike parade will kick off the day, leading the community to Ryon Park where families can enjoy a picnic in the park surrounded by live music, games, and even a car show! Click here for more information.

SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY

Those in the City of San Luis Obispo will have head out to the ball game to enjoy some fireworks this year. The San Luis Obispo Blues will take on the San Diego Bombers followed by a firework show at the stadium in Sinsheimer Park. Click here for more information.

The City of Pismo Beach’s annual firework show is another local-favorite for the Fourth of July holiday. Residents and visitors can walk along Pismo Pier where they’ll find plenty of vendors or just enjoy a day at the beach until the fireworks launch off Pismo Pier at 9:00pm. Click here for more information.

The beloved Olde Towne Nipomo 4th of July parade is back years after COVID, and its one you won’t want to miss. The parade will feature groups essential to the community of Nipomo, such as first responders, veterans, youth organizations, community businesses, and much more. Plus FREE HOT DOGS! Click here for more information.

The City of Arroyo Grande will kick off its Summer Concert Series on the Fourth of July, and this year will be bigger and better than ever for the nation’s 250th anniversary. Not one, but two bands will be performing on July 4th – The Village Band & The Mother Corn Shuckers. Locals can come to listen to some live music and enjoy from treats from food trucks.

VENTURA COUNTY

The City of Ventura will also be celebrating the 4th early – on Friday, July 3rd the Ventura Harbor Village will host 250 minutes of live music along the waterside! It’s the perfect way to unwind before the city launches fireworks in Downtown Ventura in partnership with the Rotary Club of Ventura. Click here for more information.

On July 4th, the 49th annual 4th of July Street Fair & Pushem-Pullem Parade will kick off a day of fun, as Downtown Ventura is set to host over 100 vendors, food trucks, live entertainment, and a car show! Click here for more information.

The City of Oxnard will be celebrating the 4th all Saturday long and you’re invited! Starting off with a community parade, inviting families to decorate their bikes, scooters, wagons, strollers and make their way up Harbor Blvd. Capping off the night is “Fireworks by the Sea,” taking place at the Channel Islands Harbor at 9:00pm. Click here for more information.

The City of Camarillo is bringing back their free, annual fireworks show, hosted at the Camarillo Premium Outlet parking lots. Locals can park at one of the outlet’s parking lots and tune into the show LIVE to FM radio station 95.1 KBBY. Click here for more information.

There’s plenty to do this Fourth of July weekend in the City of Thousand Oaks. The Conejo Community Center will be hosting family-friendly events, and plus, free recreation swim at community pools at CLU & NPHS. A firework spectacular will launch from Firework Hill, and there are plenty of viewing locations to choose from. Click here for more information.

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One dead in crash on E. County 10th Street in Wellton

KYMA on July 3, 2026

Dillon Fuhrman

WELLTON, Ariz. (KYMA) – The Yuma County Sheriff’s Office (YCSO) is investigating a crash which left one person dead.

YCSO says the crash happened Thursday, in the area of E. County 10th Street and S. Avenue 22E, at around 7:10 a.m.

YCSO says a semi-truck was driving southbound on Avenue 22E when a GMC Sierra 1500, driving westbound on County 10th Street, “approached the intersection,” but the GMC failed to stop at the stop sign, and the vehicles crashed at the intersections.

This prompted the Wellton Police and Fire Departments, Tri-Valley and Rural Metro to respond, and YCSO says the driver of the semi-truck was taken to Onvida Health for non-life-threatening injuries.

However, YCSO says the driver of the GMC was pronounced dead at the scene, and was identified as 56-year-old Jasen Michael Jones of Yuma.

The investigation is ongoing. If anyone has information regarding the case, call YCSO at 928-783-4427, 78-CRIME to remain anonymous, or visit YCSO’s website to submit an anonymous tip.

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Man accused of selling drugs to undercover cop near school in 2022 arrested

KMIZ on July 2, 2026

Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ)

A man who was accused of selling drugs to an undercover cop near Hickman High School in 2022 has been booked into the Boone County Jail.

Trey Stewart, 24, of Columbia, was charged in 2025 with selling drugs in a protected location. He was booked into the jail on Wednesday afternoon.

The probable cause statement claims police were investigating Stewart in connection with an overdose case in 2022.

On May 5, 2022, he allegedly sold seven fentanyl pills to an undercover detective about 130 feet from the Hickman High School tennis courts, the statement says.

He also is accused of violating his probation in an assault and stealing cases and is charged in separate cases with misdemeanor stealing, driving while revoked and misdemeanor speeding. An arraignment was held on Thursday afternoon.

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