Intruder shot in Mackay subdivision

KIFI on August 11, 2026

Phillip Willis

CUSTER COUNTY, Idaho (KIFI) — According to a Facebook post by the Custer County Sheriff’s Office, an intruder was shot by a homeowner in their residence at McCaleb Estates in Mackay.

Deputies are on scene, and the injured intruder is receiving medial treatment at this time.

People are being asked to avoid the area as the investigation is ongoing, but the Custer County Sheriff’s Office is emphasizing there is no danger to the public at this time.

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Cook Co. medical examiner ID’s 11 of 56 bodies found at South Chicago funeral home

CNN Newsource on August 11, 2026

By Evelyn Holmes

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    CHICAGO (WLS) — Families are left to wait as the Cook County Medical Examiner’s Office works to identify the dozens of bodies found at a Southeast Side funeral home.

So far, at least 11 of the 56 remains found at South Chicago Chapel have been identified.

Meanwhile, no criminal charges have yet to be filed against Clark and Johanna Morgan, the couple operating the funeral home, as the investigation continues.

The medical examiner’s office says the process to identify the remains could take some days.

Dozens of improperly stored bodies, in various states of decomposition, were removed from the South Chicago Chapel on 95th Street on Friday.

More than 50 cremated remains were also found at the funeral home.

Meanwhile, families who used the funeral home share stories of heartbreak, anger and frustration.

Anayah Maize said her family planned to have her dad cremated at the South Chicago Chapel after he died in June.

Now as relatives are waiting to receive his remains.

“What we found out since the day that I last saw my father… no family should have to endure this,” Maize said.

The Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation, which licenses funeral directors, says it has suspended the license of funeral director Johanna Morgan.

The license of her husband Clark Morgan was revoked in 2024 and the Chicago Heights Crematorium he owned was shutdown last year after more than 100 bodies were improperly stored there.

ABC7 has reached out to the funeral home for a response and has not heard back.

Authorities continue to update families about their loved ones’ remains.

Family members are urged to email MEOfamilyservices@cookcountyil.gov.

The medical examiner’s office said they would handle the cremation of decedents at no cost for all families who choose that option.

Families will also have the opportunity to work with a funeral home of their choice to make final arrangements.

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Bald eagle Jackie’s death turns into lesson in nature and grief for SoCal students

CNN Newsource on August 11, 2026

By Tim Caputo

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    BIG BEAR, Calif. (KABC) — Beloved bald eagle Jackie left a lasting impact beyond Big Bear that also spanned across generations, reaching even the youngest nature enthusiasts.

For students like the fifth graders at Graciano Gomez Elementary School in San Bernardino, Jackie’s death has been a lesson in nature, relationships and perseverance. The school’s mascot is fittingly an eagle.

Following the news of her death Monday, teachers quickly turned afternoon lessons into a celebration of the eagle whose journey resonated with kids and adults alike.

“She may not be with us physically, but she’s still with us emotionally in our hearts,” said 5th grader Aaliyah Richardson.

Teachers also used Jackie’s passing as an opportunity to teach students about grief.

“Grief is not always easy and I know some of our students might be going through similar situations where they’ve lost a loved one,” said Principal Maria Martinez.

“So some activities that we would recommend they do is journal, perhaps they can talk to an adult about… their favorite memory that they saw when they were looking at the live cam… Going out in nature and enjoying other animals that they can identify and see.”

Millions around the world tuning in to watch Jackie and her mate Shadow on the Friends of Big Bear Valley (FOBBV) live eagle nest cam over the years.

Fans followed Jackie’s life for more than a decade on the FOBBV live camera. She raised several eaglets in the nest over the years.

Jackie’s well-documented life and legacy will live on. Her life was cut short by illness, but serves as a reminder that the next generation is ready to spread their wings – like her two eaglets that left the nest last month and never looked back.

“Our motto this year is ‘Soaring with Purpose’ so that really hits home,” Martinez said.

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LA model and influencer accused of stealing from dates denied mental health diversion

CNN Newsource on August 11, 2026

By Kevin Ozebek and Julie Sone

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    LOS ANGELES (KABC) — A judge on Monday denied a request for a mental health diversion for model and influencer Adva Lavie, also known as Mia Ventura, leaving her jailed without bond as she faces multiple theft related charges.

Lavie’s legal team argued she needs treatment for psychiatric disorders, not incarceration. But the judge rejected the request, clearing the way for prosecutors to continue pursuing a case that includes allegations detailed in roughly 400 pages of court documents newly obtained by 7 On Your Side Investigates.

Lavie appeared on the “Access Vegas” podcast in 2024, where she said she stopped doing OnlyFans and was in real estate school.

Prosecutors say that during the taping, Lavie got up from her chair and allegedly stole items belonging to other guests from a green room, including a credit card. They say the stolen card was later used at a “pricey Beverly Hills salon.”

Prosecutors also accuse Lavie – who has appeared in Penthouse and Playboy – of stealing from a 78-year-old man she was dating. Investigators claim Lavie allegedly took $17,500 in U.S. currency, $100,000 in designer clothes and gold coins valued at $4,000 from his Van Nuys home, totaling $121,500 in losses.

Detectives say Lavie later posted an “apartment tour” on TikTok and “posted video which showed the stolen clothing in her closet.”

Prosecutors further allege Lavie told the same man that her mother had died and asked him for $25,000 to cover funeral expenses. According to investigators, Lavie traveled to Israel while under investigation and was seen with her mother, who was “very much alive.”

The court documents outline additional allegations, including claims that Lavie stole a Rolex from a man who refused to buy her a Coachella wristband and allegedly nabbing designer purses from women she shared an Airbnb with in Cannes, France.

After Monday’s hearing, defense attorney Jeremy Lessem said Lavie’s history of trauma should qualify her for treatment. Lavie’s attorneys told the judge she was sexually abused as a child and suffers from a series of psychiatric disorders like PTSD.

“We strongly believe that our client is suitable and eligible for mental health diversion. We thought that was the right solution for this case. The judge disagreed,” Lessem said.

Lavie remains held without bond and faces up to 11 years in prison if convicted. She has pleaded not guilty to all charges.

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Henry’s Fork Anglers celebrates 50 years of fly-fishing tradition and fellowship in Island Park

KIFI on August 11, 2026

Danielle Mullenix

ISLAND PARK, Idaho — A longtime Island Park fly shop is celebrating five decades of helping anglers experience one of Idaho’s most well-known rivers.

Henry’s Fork Anglers is marking its 50th anniversary this week with a series of public events celebrating the business’s history, its guides and customers, and the Henry’s Fork itself.

The business first opened its doors in 1976 and has since grown from a small fly shop into a nationally recognized fly-fishing outfitter. Over the past 50 years, Henry’s Fork Anglers has guided visitors from across the United States and around the world, provided fly-fishing instruction and helped mentor generations of professional guides.

The business also says conservation and stewardship of the Henry’s Fork have remained an important part of its work through education and community involvement.

Store manager Katie Stroud says the anniversary is an opportunity to recognize the history behind the business while looking ahead to the future.

“To have been in business this long and to kind of be preserving this incredible area and that we get to make a living here. So we just want everyone to come celebrate with us, kind of appreciate the history that is the Henry’s Fork and how far we’ve come throughout the years, and just get excited about the next 50 years and where the fishing industry is headed.”

Anniversary celebration continues all week long:

Henry’s Fork Anglers’ week-long Golden Anniversary celebration began Monday and continues through Saturday, August 15.

The schedule includes seminars, panel discussions, photography instruction and fly-tying demonstrations. Evening programs are held from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at Henry’s Fork Anglers, with door prizes offered at each event.

On Tuesday, August 11, Current owner and fly-fishing expert Chris Lawson will present “Improving Your Fly Casting.”

The rest of the week includes:

Wednesday, August 12: Fly Fishing Photography Using Your Smartphone, presented by Brian O’Keefe.

Thursday, August 13: 50 Years on the Henry’s Fork, presented by Mike Lawson.

Friday, August 14: Guides of the Decades, featuring guides representing five decades of fishing on the Henry’s Fork and surrounding waters.

Saturday, August 15: Fly Tying Demonstrations, hosted by Hal Gordon and featuring regional fly tyers.

Henry’s Fork Anglers was founded by Mike and Sheralee Lawson in 1976. The business expanded its guide services throughout the 1980s and 1990s before being purchased by Mark Rockefeller in 1999. Mike and Sheralee Lawson continued managing the business during its growth.

Mike and Sheralee Lawson – Founders of Henry’s Fork Anglers / Courtesy of Lawson family

Original Henry’s Fork Angler Shop (1977)

In the 2000s and 2020s, Henry’s Fork Anglers expanded its guided fishing opportunities to include permits on the South Fork of the Snake River and the Teton River.

Today, Chris Lawson serves as general manager and outfitter, leading the business and its team of guides while continuing the tradition established by his parents.

The anniversary celebration continues through Saturday, August 15 at Henry’s Fork Anglers in Island Park.

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Monitoring Back-to-School traffic around Palmer High School renovation in Colorado Springs

KRDO on August 11, 2026

Scott Harrison

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — The Palmer High School campus will be different for students this school year.

Remember back in March, the City Council denied School District 11’s request to permanently close the block of Boulder Street between Nevada Avenue and Weber Street that split the campus in half.

But in late May, the council reversed its decision when two members changed their vote.

The temporary closure was to ensure that construction workers had enough space to store their equipment.

The permanent closure on Boulder allows D-11 to unite both halves of the campus.

We haven’t been given any information about the specific changes students, faculty, and staff can expect as 9th graders return.

But D-11 said that the school community has been informed about where to park, and where school buses can drop off and pick up.

“Bus drop-off and parent drop-off will be happening on Nevada,” said Jessica Wise, a district spokesperson. “So, there is a pull-out there. There is everything labeled for all our families. But that is a pretty significant switch. So, just know that you’ve got to stop on Nevada this time, forego Weber, and student parking is all the same.” 

The first phase of construction for the $100 million renovation is scheduled to end in early spring of 2028.

It includes demolishing Palmer’s current tech building and cafeteria to make room for new facilities, construction of a new academic wing, and other renovations.

D-11’s goal is to modernize the school while preserving its history and creating a safer, walkable campus with expanded outdoor spaces and state-of-the-art learning facilities.

Because only freshmen were required to be on campus on Tuesday, it resulted in only limited traffic impacts; Wednesday may be the real test, when all students return.

The school gym, three blocks east on Wahsatch Avenue, was the location for freshmen to register, but many students were dropped off at Palmer and walked to the gym with friends or classmates.

Most of the street parking during the day, east of the school, is taken up by construction workers.

But we did see at least one temporary parking lot created for school staff.

D-11 said that starting Wednesday, the main entrance at the Nevada/Platte Avenue intersection will be the only way in and out for all students during construction.

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Bear Creek Nature Center celebrates 50th “Bear-thday” with the community

KRDO on August 11, 2026

Bradley Davis

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) – Colorado’s first nature center is celebrating 50 years on August 22 with a special “Bear-thday” celebration. The public is welcome to the no-cost event.

“It really goes back to our mission at the nature centers, connecting people to their natural and cultural resources and inspiring stewardship,” Interpretive Program Specialist Kylee Taylor said.

The Bear-thday is from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Bear Creek Nature Center. All events are no-cost to participate in, though the Living Nature Hike does require pre-registration.

The nature center has designed a special 50th anniversary brand to pair with some of its vintage counterparts dating back decades.

You can find a full list of Bear-thday activities here.

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Teen’s death prompts changes to Rocky Mountain Power transmission towers

CNN Newsource on August 11, 2026

By Shelby Lofton

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    FRUIT HEIGHTS (KSL) — Nine months after a 16-year-old boy was electrocuted and fell from a transmission tower in Davis County, Rocky Mountain Power has agreed to dismantle dozens of towers along the Wasatch Front following advocacy from the teen’s family.

Garrett Sears died in November after falling from a transmission tower above a Fruit Heights neighborhood, where he was climbing with friends. His parents, Jen and Phil Sears, say the area was dark and the teens were unable to see warning signs, a nearby memorial for another teen who died climbing the tower or the power lines overhead.

“They went down to the caves,” Phil Sears said. “They were walking along this very sidewalk, and the boys saw this tower that was here and thought it was abandoned.”

The family said Garrett climbed the tower after spotting a ladder and was electrocuted before falling about 60 feet to the pavement below.

“He survived for about 50 minutes, was talking — was out of it, but was saying he couldn’t breathe and everything hurt,” his father told KSL. Months after their son’s death, the Sears family began pushing for changes to the row of transmission towers, arguing the design was outdated and too accessible.

“We found all of these kids that have died since 1909,” Jen Sears said. “I’m telling you, it’s that platform. Kids see that and they’re like, ‘Oh, I want to sit up there.'”

In 2007, 15-year-old Scott Nye died after being electrocuted at the same time. At the time, there was a discussion about whether warning signs or fencing could prevent deaths like his, KSL reported.

The Sears Family also compiled information about Larry Dean Martin, Angus Richins, George Allen and Fred Bramwell, who also died from power tower-related incidents in the area. The family presented that information to Rocky Mountain Power and urged the utility to redesign the towers. The Searses argue utility crews no longer need the ladders because they use bucket trucks and boom lifts to access power lines.

“My mother-in-law wrote Warren Buffett a letter that was miraculously read by Warren Buffett, which is incredible,” Jen Sears said. “God bless him. I really believe that he sent it down his chain of command and asked that it be taken care of.”

Buffett owns Rocky Mountain Power’s parent company, PacifiCorp. The family said they received a letter from Rocky Mountain Power inviting them to a meeting shortly after they sent theirs. The company agreed to dismantle 41 transmission towers from Bountiful to Ogden.

The company said in a written statement to KSL that it was “honored to work with the family to reach a resolution that creates a positive and lasting benefit for the community. As part of our commitment to safety and the communities we serve, we appreciate the opportunity to collaborate on a solution that helps protect our customers and neighbors while supporting continued progress and public safety.”

The family said the changes will honor the six people who have died in similar incidents in the area and help prevent future tragedies.

“They no longer have to worry about any kids climbing these things,” Phil Sears said. “And that mission will continue.”

The Sears said they remember their son, Garrett, as a strong-willed, funny, loud and fearless brother and athlete, who had been showing his creative side in the time before his death.

“Dad raised this tough little cookie of a football player, and he started to morph into this kid that was wearing hearts on his shoes and his clothes,” Phil said. “He really sat down with us at the table one night and said, ‘You know, Dad, I’m known for being tough. I’m known for being kind of the alpha and a bully in certain situations. And I don’t want to be that person anymore. I want to be a nice kid and just look after people.'”

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VIDEO | Amazon delivery driver untangles, salutes American flag at Bullitt County home

CNN Newsource on August 11, 2026

By Alex Suckow

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    BULLITT COUNTY, Ky. (WLKY) — A routine Amazon delivery became a meaningful moment for a Bullitt County military family.

Ange Burnett said a package was dropped off on her family’s doorstep Monday.

Their Ring doorbell camera got footage of the person, dressed in camouflage pants, setting the package down and then tending to their American flag, which was all twisted up.

The person unwinds the flag, steps off the porch and then gives it a salute.

Burnett said that meant “a great deal” to her family.

“It touched our heart, almost kind of like they recognized the pride our family had. It was a big deal,” she said. “It’s nice to see patriotism at its best when people are just doing positive things.”

Burnett said her husband and two of her nephews served, and they appreciate the simple, unexpected gesture. She called it incredibly meaningful.

She wants to make sure the person in the video is thanked.

“I think it seems obvious to me that they served as well, just because the stance and the salute is not normal for everybody. So I would thank them for their service…and thank them for just taking the time to show us some mercy that our flag was wrapped up and salute our house. That’s pretty cool in today’s world,” Burnett said.

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Knowing the dangers of hot cars amid extreme temperatures

KMIZ on August 11, 2026

Jazsmin Halliburton

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ)

It is important to know the dangers of being in a hot car amid a heat wave rolling through Mid-Missouri.

The ABC 17 Stormtrack Weather Team has issued a Weather Alert Day Tuesday and Wednesday for extreme heat in Mid-Missouri. However, it does not take triple-digit heat indices for your vehicle to feel like an oven.

Never leave a child, a disabled adult or pets in a hot car. Every year, an average of 38 children and an untold number of pets die from heatstroke nationwide, according to the National Weather Service.

According to the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services, in 2025, there were 35 heat-related deaths in the state, five of which were in hot cars.

When the heat in the car is completely trapped, the temperature spike happens fast. On a nearly 90-degree day, the interior of a parked car can easily surge past 100 degrees in less than 10 minutes. Within an hour, dashboard temperatures can clock in at a staggering 140 degrees or higher.

Cracking the windows does not help slow the heat or cool the car down. A child’s body overheats three to five times faster than an adult’s, and children have died from heat stroke in cars with outside temperatures as low as 60 degrees.

There are recommendations from officials to help people remember their child is in the car:

Place a visual clue in the front passenger seat of the car, such as a diaper bag or a toy

Make a habit of opening the back door every time you get out. According to Kids and Car Safety, to enforce this habit, place an everyday item in the back, such as a backpack, purse, phone, etc.

Ask your childcare provider to call you immediately if your child hasn’t arrived where they need to be on schedule

If you see a child or pet alone in a car, call 911 immediately.

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