Month: September 2026

By Jasmine Arenas

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    COLORADO (KCNC) — An armored vehicle rolled through a neighborhood in the Denver metro area during filming for an HBO reality show last week and at one point a neighbor came outside with a rifle. The incident happened on Friday in Arvada, and it led to a police response.

No one was hurt and no arrests have been made, according to Arvada police. The police department said it remains under investigation as officers work to determine what happened and whether anyone may be at fault.

The incident happened while crews were filming for the HBO show “Neighbors,” which is centered on real-life disputes between people who live close to one another. Police said the production or media company did not have a permit to film in the neighborhood, which is located on Lamar Drive near the intersection of 88th Avenue and Sheridan Boulevard.

Video from a landscaper with Refine Custom Landscaping captured the armored vehicle on video, and that video has been seen by many people on social media since.

Donald Larson lives in the neighborhood and said crews had been there for about a week before the tank-like vehicle rolled down the street. He knew filming was taking place but said he did not know an armored vehicle would be involved.

“When I seen a military tank coming around the corner, it gets your attention,” Larson said.

Mark Dias, who was riding on top of the armored vehicle with a megaphone, gave a different account.

“Everybody in that cul-de-sac knew that that tank was coming down the road,” Dias said. “It wasn’t a surprise to anybody.”

Dias said the production crew prepared people in the neighborhood before the vehicle arrived. He claims they even signed media releases, something police are working to confirm.

“They got everybody out on the porch. They got everybody miked up,” Dias said. “Then they called action and had us roll down the road.”

Dias said he did not arrange for the armored vehicle, rent it or drive it.

“I did not organize the tank. I did not rent the tank. I did not drive the tank,” Dias said.

Larson said Dias was using a bullhorn and making derogatory comments toward people in the neighborhood. Dias acknowledged using the megaphone and said at least some of his comments were part of the production.

“I’m over here cussing them out with a megaphone and they’re laughing, and they were laughing and I couldn’t even hold a straight face,” Dias said.

Both accounts describe the situation escalating when another neighbor came outside with a rifle.

Larson said the person felt threatened and retrieved the weapon while warning Dias not to come onto his property. Larson said the rifle was never pointed at anyone.

Dias described the appearance of the gun as the moment the situation became dangerous.

“There was no anger, there was no aggression, nobody’s life was in danger until that guy pulled a gun,” Dias said.

The confrontation came amid a years-long dispute involving Dias and other neighbors. That group includes his next-door neighbor Chris Hunnel and the neighborhood’s homeowners association, which is named after nearby Lake Arbor. Both Larson and Dias described tensions stretching back about a decade, though they offered sharply different accounts of what caused the conflict and who is responsible.

Hunnel told CBS Colorado he agreed to allow the production to film on his property but did not sign a media release. He said crews had been filming in the neighborhood before Friday’s confrontation, but that he was not told an armored vehicle would be brought into the cul-de-sac.

Dias disputes that account.

Hunnel said he had previously declined to participate in the show because of concerns about the existing tensions between the households. He believes the production ultimately made an already volatile situation worse.

Larson said some neighbors remain concerned and unsafe even after the production crews and armored vehicle left.

“We’re like, ‘What’s next?'” Larson said.

“Neighbors” is an A24-produced documentary series and there has been one season so far. HBO renewed it for a second season.

The city of Arvada’s website has a special section with instructions on how to apply for a film permit in the city.

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By Brett Kast, Marlon Falconer

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    DETROIT (WXYZ) — Family, friends, and downtown restaurant employees gathered in downtown Detroit on Monday to remember Jaquoya Wix, a 34-year-old mother who was fatally stabbed in a random attack while on break from her job at Chipotle.

The stabbing happened at around 2:30 p.m. Sunday in the alley behind the Chipotle restaurant near Campus Martius. Police say a 42-year-old man stabbed Wix in what appears to be a random attack. The suspect had a long history of mental health issues and was arrested shortly after the attack after nearby restaurant employees came to Wix’s aid and chased after the suspect, helping police locate him. Police also used a network of cameras downtown to trace the suspect’s movements.

What began as a gathering along Woodward Avenue in front of the restaurant Monday night led to a somber walk to the alley behind it — the same space where Wix had been stabbed and killed nearly 24 hours earlier. Mourners laid flowers, shared prayer and held candles as they reclaimed the space where she lost her life.

The turnout moved Jaquoya’s family.

“I’m overwhelmed with love, and it’s so amazing people can honor her this way,” Alicya Wix, Jaquoya’s sister, said.

“It’s so overwhelming; it’s so many people. More than I could have ever imagined for my sister. I’m so happy people came out for her and really showed their respect,” Alicya said.

Those who knew Jaquoya remembered her as someone who showed up — for the people she loved and for her work.

“Just remember her as a very loving person. She would do anything for anybody,” Anna Solis, Jaquoya’s aunt, said.

“She took the bus from St. Clair Shores all the way here to go to work every day no matter what,” Solis said.

Alicya remembered her sister’s spirit and resilience.

“She was a great person. She was very silly. She made some dumb mistakes like we all do but she always got back up no matter what it was. She always got back up,” Alicya said.

Alicya said Jaquoya’s strength showed even in her final moments.

“She got back up at least for a second and asked for help, and that’s just how strong my sister was. I don’t know how I’m going to be the same without her,” Alicya said.

Wix’s sister said the 34-year-old mother loved her job at Chipotle. She was on her break Sunday afternoon, in the back alley, when police say the suspect randomly attacked her.

“It was a senseless crime. I just keep asking myself why, but we have to just live with her memory,” Alicya said.

Chipotle and other nearby restaurants closed for the evening so workers could attend the vigil.

Solis described the grief of trying to process what happened.

“It’s like surreal. You can’t even imagine what she went through and what was her last thought of what happened to her. Knowing she was trying to get up and move and she wasn’t able to, it’s very hard,” Solis said.

Jaquoya’s family is now focused on supporting her 15-year-old daughter, who had already lost her father years earlier. An online fundraiser for the girl surpassed $20,000.

“Her little girl has no Dad and no Mom, so we have to support her and make sure she’s going to be taken care of,” Alicya said.

Solis also called for greater access to mental health resources.

“This is a shame that someone would go to this beyond because of the mental illness they have and it shouldn’t happen like this, they should have more help for mental health like this,” Solis said.

The suspect is expected to be arraigned as early as Tuesday.

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By Caroleina Hassett

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    HERRIMAN, Utah (KSTU) — Herriman City is having a moment in the spotlight after one neighborhood named after Boston Red Sox players went viral.

“I think it was the Planning Commission process back in 2021, and I’m a baseball fan myself. So, I noticed one of the names, and I thought, “Oh, that’s very similar to a Red Sox [player],” said Jonathan LaFollette with Herriman City.

It turns out the developer was a big Red Sox fan, and LaFollette always hoped someone would notice it.

“When developers have property they want to develop, they will submit plans for that subdivision or neighborhood to the city for review,” he said. “In their plan, they include proposed street names. They get to choose those and propose them, and unless we have a significant issue with the streets, we’ll usually give it a thumbs up.”

After a couple years, someone finally noticed the neighborhood on social media.

“I started getting texts from, interestingly, my baseball friends — not even a work text — and said, ‘Hey, this subdivision that you told us about a few years ago is starting to gain some attention,'” LaFollette said.

It all started when a baseball fan was touring homes in the area and tweeted about it. From there it caught on and even reached the Major League Baseball account.

“We have a strong youth baseball culture, but it’s not a place a lot of people think of in association with baseball. So it’s been fun to see that, and I guess Herriman’s kind of having a moment here with the baseball world,” LaFollette said.

Several minutes down the road, Fox 13 News was able to break the news to the Herriman High School baseball team.

“I just heard about it I’d say about 20 minutes ago… I think it’s great, honestly, just knowing that there’s a bunch of people hearing about the town is amazing,” said player Easton Webb.

“Everyone here is a really good community. So getting put on the map like that, everybody kind of recognizing who we are is awesome,” added Mason Greeno.

Being a first-year coach at the school, it was a moment Jason Crawford would never forget.

“Baseball is awesome; it’s so small, and so when you have one thing that that gets like excitement, it grows like crazy,” he said, “to be spoken about in playoff baseball is huge.”

The news didn’t stop there. A few minutes form the school, James Young, owner of The Pub Sports Bar in Herriman, was sharing in the excitement.

“I’ve lived here for 25 years and I didn’t even know that,” he said. “It’s perfect to have something this cool go viral, and it’s all over the country. We love the camaraderie that comes from sports, and it brings people together. It’s why I own a sports bar.”

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By Aaron Hegarty

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    UNDERWOOD, Iowa (KETV) — Just as harvest season gets underway, farmers are feeling the strain of record-high diesel prices.

The average price of diesel on Monday was $6.22 in Nebraska and $6.32 in Iowa, according to AAA.

Dan Pedersen, who operates a 10,000-acre farm and a feedlot with 12,000 cattle in Underwood, Iowa, said it now costs about $90 per hour to run a combine.

Pedersen said his farm is using 800 gallons of diesel daily, which adds up to an additional $75,000 in monthly fuel expenses.

“I’m not in counting our trucks that are on the road,” he said. “We had two trucks hauling cattle out of Kansas today. That would have been another $400 higher because of fuel costs. The prices of our grains have went up, so that’s helped some. But it’s just crazy, you know?”

The national average for regular gas has increased by 41% over the past year, according to AAA figures, with diesel prices climbing by 76%.

“I just wish they would get that deal settled over the Middle East,” Pedersen said. “It’s going to have to happen sometime because another year of this, and the economy and everything can’t handle this. You know, I don’t think it can handle it two or three more months.”

During the two-month harvest season, Pedersen expects to pay $150,000 more for diesel than he did last year.

“We just need to get fuel prices cheaper because everybody uses it. Everything gets hauled. And it just, the trickle-down effect is tremendous,” he said.

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By Craig Nigrelli

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    OMAHA, Nebraska (KETV) — One by one, veterans who once served on the USS New Jersey got off a bus on Omaha’s riverfront recently to view a piece of history.

They were part of a group that arrived at Freedom Park for a tour of the USS Hazard.

The Hazard was a World War II minesweeper that has been in dry dock in Omaha since 1971.

The USS New Jersey, often dubbed the nation’s most decorated battleship, saw action in World War II, the Korean War and Vietnam, among others.

The vets accepted an invitation from 101-year-old fellow veteran Paul Robbins of Omaha to travel here from various parts of the country and see the Hazard up close.

From the mess hall to the sick bay and the pantry inside to the weaponry and flags outside, the veterans took it all in.

“Seeing some of the stuff on the Hazard, it’s really an amazing thing to think of the sacrifice that sailors have done throughout all of U.S. history, ” said Danny Fielder of Mississippi.

Each participant served on the USS New Jersey at some point in their military careers and the tour was also about camaraderie and connections.

“Every time we come to these things, actually you get to meet different people. I’ve met people from Korea that I didn’t know that were here before, ” said George Gunderman.

Others like Mike Holmes said they carry the memory of fellow military members who did not make it back from past conflicts and remain missing in action or were prisoners of war.

“They’ve always been near and dear to us because they never came home,” Holmes said.

Robbins wore a shirt with the pictures of his three brothers on it. They also served in the military but have since died.

“I’m the last one,” he said.

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    HOOKSETT, New Hampshire (WMUR) — Former New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie said during a visit to New Hampshire on Tuesday that he’s eyeing another run for president.

The two-time former candidate revealed his interest in the 2028 race during an event at Southern New Hampshire University, but he said he wants to see what happens in the midterm elections.

“Am I looking at it? Look, anybody who comes up here – anybody who comes up here – and has ever run for president and not won and told you they’re not looking at it again is lying,” Christie said. “Let me just promise you they are lying, because once you go through the thought process of convincing yourself that you can be president, and then the next step that you should be president, that doesn’t leave your brain.”

Christie, who ran for the White House in 2016 and 2024, returned Tuesday to deliver the keynote speech at the Summit on Responsible Gaming.

“As I was driving around here today for the first time since I left the race in January of ’24, it all came back very familiar to me, and I love the state,” Christie said. “I love the people here. And if I decide to run, this will be a place where I will spend a lot of time.”

Christie that before he considers any further, he wants to see how Republicans fare in the midterm elections.

“For our party’s sake, if we do a lot of losing six weeks from today, I wonder whether we’re going to say, ‘OK, we need to change this approach,'” he said.

Christie said he’s in no rush to make a decision about whether he’ll run in 2028.

“In 2023, Donald Trump declared immediately after the midterms,” Christie said. “I don’t think you’re going to see any of that this time. I think people are kind of waiting to see what happens in the midterms and then try to figure out how the public is reacting to whatever happens. So, I think it’s easy to make a decision sometime in 2027.”

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By Kaitlin Corbett

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    MANCHESTER, New Hampshire (WMUR) — The Queen City Bridge remained closed for a second day Tuesday after the city announced it was closed indefinitely while an investigation into possible structural deficiencies takes place.

The closure is not only causing travel headaches, it’s also causing concerns for local businesses.

Kristie Ranahan owns the Village Play Cafe on Second Street, an indoor playground and café for children, parents and caregivers. She’s one of many business owners feeling apprehensive after the Queen City Bridge closed indefinitely following the discovery of a potential crack during routine inspection.

“The majority of our clientele are mothers and caregivers, and it’s already hard enough to get out the door with the toddler,” Ranahan said. “When you have extended traffic and things of that nature, it’s just another reason for them to say, ‘I’m not going to leave the house.'”

This isn’t the first time in recent years that the Queen City Bridge has experienced closures.

In 2024, following three years of partial closures and traffic headaches, the deck on the bridge was replaced at a cost of 9.4 million.

Jon Pinches owns The Packie Craft Beer Store, also on Second Street. He said that two years after the deck project, it feels like déjà vu.

“Who knows how long it will go, but it’s already a tough industry right now,” Pinches said. “And having one of our major arteries blocked off for getting here is going to be detrimental. We’re frustrated.”

Customers who support the businesses told News 9 they expect normal errands to become difficult, as well.

“(The Queen City Bridge) is how you get to all those stores downtown,” said John Sherman, who lives in Merrimack. “And if you want to go to the mall and don’t want to take the highway, you go that way.”

The Department of Public Works hasn’t given an update on a timeline for the closure, and said as of Tuesday, the investigation is still ongoing.

But Ranahan said for a business like hers, the wait will be costly.

“Financially, it’s already our slower season. We definitely see seasonality because the playgrounds are open,” she said. “We really can’t afford to lose any additional revenue at this moment. So, I’m just praying that it doesn’t affect us long term.”

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By Alexis Mathews

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    LOUISVILLE, Kentucky (WLKY) — Parents are voicing frustration over shifting explanations from Jefferson County Public Schools after 22 students at PRP High School fell ill Monday and were treated by doctors.

“I was just thinking, how can we get our voices out there as parents to say this isn’t okay? So I took it to social media,” Cici Spanyer said.

Social media was in a frenzy as the situation unfolded, leaving parents with more questions than answers.

Initially, the district raised concerns about a possible gas leak, then considered THC-infused candy wrappers found in a nearby trash bin.

On Tuesday, JCPS sent an updated letter to families ruling out those factors and identifying a dried-out P-trap in the chemistry lab of the technical building as the most likely contributor.

Investigators noted an egg-like odor in the lab. The district explained that the U-shaped pipe under sinks and drains “was smoke-tested multiple times, and corrective measures were taken to restore the water seal and eliminate the sewer gas intrusion.”

However, further investigations, including air quality testing for carbon monoxide and chalky powder on the ground from a weekend color run, have not confirmed any of these factors as the definitive cause of the illnesses.

“It’s hard to know what to believe, honestly,” Spanyer said.

Other parents share her skepticism. One parent provided WLKY hospital discharge papers showing symptoms and a diagnosis of “accidental exposure to carbon monoxide.”

Brooklynn Keister, a PRP student, described her experience after being treated at the emergency room.

“I felt very nauseous. My head was hurting. I was very, very dizzy,” Keister said.

Keister was sent home with nausea medication and is under 48-hour home observation. Her mother, Erica, expressed anger over the district’s initial suggestion that THC might have been involved.

“The THC thing is really making me mad because you all basically made these students out to be drug addicts, and it wasn’t that at all,” Erica said.

As of Tuesday, JCPS closed the technical building for the day. Parents also told us the school is excusing the students who are absent from school.

The district says it will keep evaluating and monitoring to fully understand the circumstances of the situation.

MSD also said on Tuesday that they investigated the area and found no abnormalities in the sewer system.

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