Tire blowout causes I-15 accident in Idaho Falls

KIFI on August 13, 2026

Curtis Jackson

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) – A blown tire causes a two-car crash on Interstate 15, Thursday.

Idaho State Police said the crash happened at about 11:30 a.m. near milepost 113 in Idaho Falls.

Troopers said a 67-year-old Boise man was driving a U-Haul van while towing an empty car dolly. A 30-year-old Park City, Utah, man was also traveling northbound in a 2026 Chevrolet pickup.

ISP said the Ford blew a tire and the two vehicles collided sending them across the median and into the southbound left lane.

No injures were reported.

The crash remains under investigation by Idaho State Police.

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Two vehicles collide on I-15 South near milepost 113 after U-Haul tire blows

KIFI on August 13, 2026

Seth Ratliff

BONNEVILLE COUNTY, Idaho (KIFI) — Traffic along I-15 south in Bonneville County was briefly bottlenecked Thursday morning after a U-Haul blew a tire and collided with a pickup truck.

The crash happened just before 11:30 a.m. near milepost 113. Idaho State Police says A 67-year-old Boise man was driving northbound in a 2018 Ford Econoline U-Haul towing an empty car dolly. At the same time, a 30-year-old Park City, Utah, man was also driving north in a 2026 Chevrolet Silverado.

ISP says the Ford blew a tire and two vehicles collided. The impact pushed both through the median and into the southbound lane, where they came to rest. Fortunately, ISP says both drivers were wearing their seatbelts, and neither was injured.

The leftmost southbound lane was blocked for around 30 minutes as crews worked to clear the scene. The crash remains under investigation by ISP.

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Portion of Rexburg’s 2nd East closing for construction

KIFI on August 13, 2026

Stephanie Lucas

REXBURG, Idaho (KIFI) – The road along 2nd East between Yellowstone Hwy and 7th North will be closed August 16-18 while the City of Rexburg begins sewer line construction.

No through access will be permitted during this 3-day period as the intersection willbe the center of construction; however, business access will still be open during this period. Detour signs will be in place.

Rexburg Public Works is advising residents to plan alternate routes and plan ahead, as driving times will be affected..Following the initial closure, 2nd East will reopen with one lane of traffic maintained in eachdirection through the construction zone for approximately 30 days while crews install the sewer line. Motorists should anticipate reduced speeds, changing traffic patterns, construction equipment, and possible delays throughout the project area during this phase.

Drivers are asked to use caution, follow all posted construction signage and traffic controls, andwatch for crews working near the roadway throughout the duration of the project, and be aware that the construction schedule is subject to change based on weather, site conditions, and projectprogress.

Updates about this and other infrastructure projects can be found on the City’s infrastructure update map: https://www.rexburg.org/o/cor/page/featuredconstruction-updates.

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El Paso Mission Trail small businesses to receive marketing, growth support

KVIA on August 13, 2026

Gabrielle Lopez

EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Small businesses along the Mission Trail could benefit from new funding through federal funding.

The mission trail connects the Ysleta, Socorro and San Elizario Presidio missions through a nine-mile route. Small businesses along the route include museums, gift shops, restaurants and entertainment venues.

U.S. Representative Veronica Escobar, El Paso County Economic Development, El Paso-based advertising agency EFO media and small business consultant Revby launched a technical assistance and marketing program.

El Paso County said the Small Business Administration will fund the program, which will help small businesses improve their marketing practices and overall operations.

“Through this SBA investment, we are helping local businesses grow, strengthening our economy, and ensuring that the stories, traditions, and destinations that define our region continue to flourish for future generations,” said El Paso County Commissioner Iliana Holguín.

Revby and EFO Media will take charge of hands-on workshops focused on business development, financial readiness, strategy and photo and video technique, the county said.

“Every small business has a story worth telling, but many owners don’t always have the time or resources to focus on marketing while running their business,” said EFO Media CEO Ellen Ordaz.

The county said the SBA-funded program is part of a longer plan to strengthen the economic and tourism opportunities at the Mission Trail.

Once federal assistance is complete, the county said it will keep supporting businesses through its Comprehensive Economic Development Incentives Policy. The policy provides a framework for grants, tax rebates, workforce development incentives and other investment programs.

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Yuma man arrested in connection to missing teen’s murder

KYMA on August 13, 2026

Dillon Fuhrman

UPDATE (5:38 PM): Spadt’s bond has been set for $1 million.

UPDATE (4:35 PM): The missing teen who was found dead back in June of this year has been identified as 15-year-old Diana Walle.

Walle’s family has set up a GoFundMe to help cover funeral costs and related expenses.

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“The financial burden of arranging a proper farewell is overwhelming, and we want to ensure that my daughter is remembered with the dignity and respect she deserves,” said Crystal Walle, Walle’s mother who organized the GoFundMe. “Any support will help us focus on healing and being there for each other, rather than worrying about the costs.”

If anyone would like to donate to the GoFundMe, click here.

UPDATE (3:16 PM): The man arrested in connection to a missing teen’s murder has been identified as 52-year-old Mark Alan Spadt of Yuma.

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YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA) – The Yuma County Sheriff’s Office (YCSO) said a man has been arrested in connection to a missing teen’s murder.

Back in June of this year, YCSO received reports of a body found in the area of Adams Avenue and Tera Lane at around 10:10 a.m.

The victim was identified as a 15-year-old girl from San Luis, Arizona, who was previously reported missing, YCSO said.

During the early stages of the investigation, YCSO identified a 53-year-old man from Yuma as a person of interest.

16 days after the body was found, the man was arrested on drug charges.

After an extensive investigation and collecting evidence, they identified him as the suspect.

The man was arrested before 10 a.m. Thursday, in the area of S. Avenue 12E and W. 36th Place, about three miles from where the girl’s body was found, YCSO said. The U.S. Marshals Service and U.S. Border Patrol helped YCSO in the arrest.

YCSO also said the man was booked into the Yuma County Detention Center for first-degree murder, two counts of sexual conduct with a minor, custodial interference and evidence tampering.

The investigation is still ongoing, and YCSO said details regarding the teen’s death, and her identity, are “not being released.”

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

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Former Las Cruces teacher facing new sexual contact charges remains in custody, trial scheduled

KVIA on August 13, 2026

Gabrielle Lopez

UPDATE (Aug. 25, 2026): Wyatt Cornelius will remain in custody. The district attorney’s office said a judge denied a motion to reconsider during an Aug. 24 hearing.

The court determined the motion wasn’t warranted based on the presented circumstances.

He remains in custody without bond. His first trial is scheduled for Nov. 9-12.

LAS CRUCES, N.M. (KVIA) — A former Camino Real Middle School teacher/coach arrested for an alleged inappropriate relationship with a student faces two new felony charges for sexual contact with a child, court documents said.

On April 22, Las Cruces police said they arrested Wyatt Cornelius and alleged he had an inappropriate relationship with a 14-year-old student. He faces the following felony counts:

Third-degree felony count of criminal sexual contact of a minor

Fourth-degree felony count of child solicitation by an electronic device

Fourth-degree felony count of contributing to the delinquency of a minor

Cornelius faces the two additional criminal sexual contact charges after a second victim came forward, according to the law firm representing the first victim and her family.

Court documents alleged Cornelius touched a the second victim’s chest and buttocks between September 2025 and February 2026. Documents said the second victim is between 13-17 years old.

On Monday, Aug. 24, the court will decide whether to release Cornelius, according to Holt & Mason, P.C.

When ABC-7 reported Cornelius’ arrest, he was put on administrative leave per the Las Cruces Public Schools’ policy.

LCPS confirmed with ABC-7 Cornelius was fired May 22, 2026.

Cornelius allegedly had inappropriate interactions with the 14-year-old victim through Snapchat and at sports events, according to investigators. Documents alleged he told the victim she should sneak out of her house to meet him.

According to documents, Cornelius allegedly acknowledged the age gap between him and the victim through messages. He was 43 years old.

The Las Cruces Police Department said to report similar incidents, call (575) 526-0795. Victims of sexual assault or child abuse can seek support by calling the La Piñon Sexual Assault Recovery Services’ 24-hour Crisis Hotline at (575) 526-3437.

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Columbia’s violence reduction landscape analysis to expected be completed by end of September

KMIZ on August 13, 2026

Demetra Alarcon

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ)

The Columbia Office of Violence Prevention gave an update on upcoming analysis completion dates involved in the effort to curb violent crime in the community.

These violence analysis reports were first brought up in January in a collaboration with the National Institute of Criminal Justice Reform. According to a previous report, at the time, city leaders said the final report was expected to be complete in four-to-six months.

The Office of Violence Prevention held a meeting on Thursday, where the timeline of these analysis reports was discussed.

D’Markus Thomas-Brown, Violence Prevention Administrator, said the violence reduction landscape analysis will be presented on Sept. 29.

Thomas-Brown said the gun-violence analysis had its initial meeting on Feb. 13, but has been held up since. Its most recent meeting was Tuesday. Thomas-Brown said he can not give an ETA for the gun violence analysis, but said they are not in a place where they have something to worry about.

Thomas-Brown said that March 2027 the office will have a full strategic plan.

“This is this is holistically going to be a feeder and to making sure Columbia as a whole, right. Is is the place where people want to live, work, learn and play and that it is a safe space for everybody included,” Thomas-Brown said.

Thomas-Brown said that he hopes to create an ecosystem within the community.

“And there’s a cohesive function so that we see the reduction of violence, but also the flourishing of citizens here in Columbia,” said Thomas-Brown.

There will be community feedback sessions held for the office of violence prevention and Thomas-Brown hopes to get candid feedback.

“But what I’m hoping for is that we get candid feedback and get people to give us, when they think we’re missing what they think we could expand or where they think actual problems,” Thomas-Brown said.

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Idaho Falls police searching for teenager missing for two weeks

KIFI on August 13, 2026

Seth Ratliff

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) — The Idaho Falls Police Department is asking for the public’s help in locating a missing 17-year-old runaway who has not been seen in over two weeks.

Harley Peterslie was last seen on July 28 at his home in Idaho Falls.

Peterslie is described as 5 feet 8 inches tall, weighing approximately 135 pounds, with brown hair and brown eyes.

Police remind the public that harboring a runaway is a crime under Idaho law.

Anyone with information regarding Peterslie’s current or recent whereabouts is urged to contact the Idaho Falls Police Department at (208) 529-1200 or report a tip anonymously to East Idaho Crime Stoppers.

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KTEP may see joint management by UTEP, El Paso Community Foundation

KVIA on August 13, 2026

Gabrielle Lopez

EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The public radio station at the University of Texas at El Paso, KTEP, could be jointly managed by the university and the El Paso Community Foundation. Thursday, UTEP announced the University of Texas System Board of Regents approved the framework for an agreement between the two.

Under a potential Public Service Operation Agreement (PSOA), KTEP could continue providing NPR programming. In 2025, ABC-7 reported that the Corporation for Public Broadcasting lost its federal funding. It used to provide a grant for NPR. CPB’s closure left a significant funding gap for KTEP to cover NPR licensing.

UTEP said the Community Foundation would be responsible for staffing, programming, fundraising and general operation of the KTEP station. Meanwhile, UTEP would take responsibility for the tower, broadcast facilities and maintaining the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) license.

“When federal funding for public radio went away, we started exploring how to keep this local service to the community in a way that is sustainable,” said UTEP President Heather Wilson. “We have a close partnership with the El Paso Community Foundation and, working together creatively, we believe we can keep local public broadcasting alive and well. We appreciate their willingness to work together.”

UTEP said this step toward a possible agreement builds on a longstanding relationship with EPCF, which have partnered to strengthen education and community for 50 years.

A new agreement could also maintain internship and work-study opportunities for UTEP students at the radio station.

UTEP said it hopes to execute an agreement with agreement “reasonably soon.”

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Restaurant Roundup: Pizza shop cleans up after 10 violations, new wing spot soars above competition

KRDO on August 13, 2026

Julia Donovan

This week’s Restaurant Roundup is all about pizza, wings and some notable health inspection scores across Colorado Springs and the surrounding area.

Basil & Barley racks up 10 violations, quickly turns things around

Basil & Barley in the Briargate area failed a recent routine health inspection after inspectors found 10 violations.

Among the concerns were food being held at unsafe temperatures, food items that were not properly dated and improper cooling methods that can allow bacteria to grow.

The restaurant was quickly reinspected, however, and made significant changes.

“One cooler was not reading up at temperature, which hit like 15 different items,” the owner said.

According to the owner, the cooler has since been repaired. Employees are now dating food properly, and the restaurant has stopped placing plastic wrap over hot food.

The improvements paid off: Basil & Barley had just one violation on its re-inspection.

A perfect score for Chipotle in Fountain

There was also a perfect score to celebrate this week.

The Chipotle in Fountain earned top marks during its routine health inspection.

Three other restaurants also received high scores:

Stellina on East Willamette Avenue

The Famous Steakhouse on North Tejon Street

Wing Force at Interquest and Voyager

Wing Force takes flight

Wing Force is one of the newer restaurants to join the local dining scene, opening just a few months ago near Interquest and Voyager.

And with a name like Wing Force, the location seems fitting so close to the U.S. Air Force Academy.

“Three guys came together, three Colorado natives, for the love of wings we decided to venture off,” co-owner Kevin Than said.

Than credits the restaurant’s strong start in part to its general manager, who has more than 20 years of kitchen experience.

“The restaurant industry is a very difficult industry, so you’ve got to have someone with a lot of experience who can lead the way,” Than said.

The restaurant makes its food from scratch in-house — including the boneless tenders and fries!

Keep an eye out for the Restaurant Roundup award

If you see a KRDO13 Restaurant Roundup award at your favorite restaurant, it’s a sign that the kitchen has earned recognition for its cleanliness.

All high and low scores featured in the Restaurant Roundup are based on routine health inspections conducted by the El Paso County Health Department.

Click here for a look at all the most recent health inspection scores.

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