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    BOULDER COUNTY, Colorado (KCNC) — A Colorado judge ordered an increase in bond for murder suspect Barry Morphew on Tuesday after he was arrested by Boulder County Sheriff’s deputies last week. Morphew’s bond was increased from $3 million to $10 million cash only.

In court, the judge said that she decided to modify Morphew’s bond because of his “capacity to commit new offenses while on bond.”

She said that Morphew’s actions made it clear that he didn’t have any “respect for the court” and that “he isn’t going to comply with it if it is inconvenient to the lifestyle he wishes to live while out on bond.”

Morphew was arrested Sept. 3 in unincorporated Boulder County on an Alamosa County warrant for failure to comply. The Boulder County Sheriff’s Office said deputies located and arrested him at approximately 9:11 p.m. He was taken into custody without incident and booked into the Boulder County Jail.

The arrest came just hours after prosecutors filed a verified application asking the court to issue a warrant and modify Morphew’s bond.

In an order signed Sept. 3, the judge granted that request, writing that a bench warrant should issue and setting bond at $3 million cash only with nationwide extradition. The order also set a bond hearing for Sept. 8 where Morphew appeared in person, in chains and wearing a white and orange striped shirt and pants. The judge increased his bond to $10 million cash only.

After the hearing, Morphew was escorted out of the courtroom by deputies.

In their filing, prosecutors said GPS monitoring data showed Morphew left his home under a work exception to his bond conditions on Aug. 26. Instead, prosecutors said the data showed Morphew drove to Denver International Airport. According to the filing, Morphew’s attorneys told prosecutors he does not work at the airport and said it was possible he had gone there to pick up his daughter. Prosecutors argued that regardless of the reason, the trip violated the terms of his release because he had only been authorized to leave home for work.

The filing described the airport trip as evidence of what prosecutors called an “extreme flight risk.”

Prosecutors also said video and GPS information provided by Morphew’s monitoring company showed him driving from his home to the airport around 10 a.m., arriving around 11:45 a.m. and then leaving the airport.

During Tuesday’s court hearing, it was announced that Morphew also visited a steakhouse, a Whole Foods and a liquor store while he was in Denver, according to his GPS data.

Prosecutors said he was later tracked near hotels and a mall before traveling to the area of East 8th Avenue and Colorado Boulevard in Denver.

That same area is where Morphew was involved in a hit-and-run incident first reported by CBS Colorado.

Video obtained by CBS Colorado showed a man later identified by the judge as Morphew after a collision near 8th and Colorado. The video showed the driver refusing to provide identification or insurance information, offering one of the drivers cash and later leaving the scene.

The newly filed court records now show prosecutors were reviewing his GPS data from that same day as they investigated whether he had violated the conditions of his release.

Morphew is awaiting trial on a charge of first-degree murder after deliberation in the death of his wife, Suzanne Morphew. He has pleaded not guilty and has denied killing her.

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By Matthew Rodriguez

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    LONG BEACH, California (KCAL, KCBS) — The Long Beach Fire Department issued evacuation orders for about 20 coastal homes after powerful waves compromised the seawall and damaged the boardwalk on Monday.

Firefighters said the mandatory orders apply to residents in the Seaside Walk community between 63rd and 67th Place. Firefighters said they’ve received reports of damaged and cracked concrete around several of the homes.

“These evacuation orders are in an abundance of caution while the building department evaluates the structural integrity and condition of these homes,” Long Beach FD wrote in a statement.

The powerful waves from Hurricane Marie battered Long Beach’s coastal communities throughout the weekend, with sand and water spilling into streets on Labor Day.

“I’ve never seen anything like it,” Long Beach resident Heidi Buehler said.

Buehler said the high surf continuously chipped away at the seawall next to her neighborhood, pushing sand and water into the street.

“It flooded pretty bad. The sand came in through our street and just kept coming and coming and coming,” Buehler said. “The water came up this high last night. And so, we put sandbags here. I sandbagged my neighbor’s garage as well.

The Long Beach FD said it is still filling and distributing sandbags to residents. Other city crews are working on storm mitigation efforts to protect homes and businesses, according to firefighters.

Evacuees can receive assistance from the Long Beach Health Department, and city buses will help residents connect to immediate shelters.

Long Beach Mayor Rex Richardson’s office said the Peninsula is closed to non-residents until further notice.

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    MALIBU, California (KCAL, KCBS) — Evacuation orders have been issued for more than 30 beachfront homes in Malibu after driveways collapsed due to coastal erosion Monday, leading to five homes being red-tagged.

SoCal Gas officials said around 5:57 a.m., crews were notified about damage to natural gas infrastructure on a private road in the 31600 block of Sea Level Drive, near Point Lechuza, due to a sinkhole.

Crews arrived on scene and discovered damage to a half-inch natural gas line. They safely stopped the flow of gas and are working on repairs. SoCal Gas said that residents and businesses in the area may notice a natural gas odor while repair work is ongoing.

City officials red-tagged the homes, which means that entry is prohibited. Officials added that the driveways collapsed “due to coastal erosion from the high tides and high surf.”

“The City is actively monitoring and responding to coastal erosion issues in areas including Pacific Coast Highway in the Palisades Fire burn area and at Westward Beach due to strong waves and high tides, in close collaboration with partner agencies,” Malibu officials said in a statement.

On Tuesday night, city leaders announced a local emergency due to the sinkhole and ordered that more than 31 properties along Sea Level Drive be evacuated. All residents living in the impacted area were advised to evacuate by Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department officials.

“Authorities warn that these conditions are likely to worsen with forecasted high tides and rain caused by Hurricane Marie,” Malibu’s updated statement said.

A temporary American Red Cross shelter was established for evacuees at Malibu High School, located at 30215 Morning View Drive.

Aerial footage of the driveways showed beachfront homes that were affected by the damage. A large hole could be seen in place of where the driveways would be located.

Customers should call 1-800-427-2200 if they experience a service disruption or suspect there is a natural gas leak.

This incident comes after several homes in Long Beach were evacuated after high surf and power waves compromised the seawall and damaged the boardwalk.

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    KANSAS CITY, Missouri (KMBC) — Firefighters from Kansas City and across the nation climbed 110 stories on Sunday in full gear to honor the 343 FDNY firefighters who lost their lives in the September 11 attacks.

“It’s unbelievable, it’s an honor,” said Lenexa firefighter Kevin Sellers. “To be able to finish what they started, to be able to persevere even though you’re tired, to remember what they did and how they were tired yet they just continued to do what they were called to do.”

The event, now in its 16th year, brought together 343 Kansas City area firefighters to climb the equivalent of 110 floors, the height of the World Trade Center towers.

Participants carried more than 80 pounds of gear as they ascended the hot stairwells, step after step.

“It weighs heavy on our firefighters who are climbing,” said Kevin Joles, public information officer for the Kansas City Stair Climb. “Obviously, they know why they’re climbing. As you’ll see in the stairwell, there are pictures of the fallen that are hung up on every story, so they have motivation as they climb.”

The climb involved walking 34 floors three consecutive times, followed by an additional eight floors to reach the symbolic 110 stories.

At the top, participants had the opportunity to ring a bell in remembrance.

“That was the most intense physical workout you’ll ever experience,” said Capt. David Little of the Lenexa Fire Department.

Joles highlighted the significance of the event.

“Our motto is to never forget, and the only way to never forget is to continue to come back every year,” he said.

The climb also served as a fundraiser for the Spouses and Family Endowment Fund, which supports the families of fallen firefighters.

Family and friends were encouraged to attend and cheer on the participants as they completed the tribute.

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    JOHNSTON, Iowa (KCCI) — The First Baptist Church of Greater Des Moines is celebrating 175 years, marking its historic journey since its founding in 1851 by early settlers at Fort Des Moines.

“To celebrate 175 years is to celebrate God’s faithfulness to us,” Pastor Paul Scaringi said.

The church was established just a few years after Iowa became a state, growing alongside the city of Des Moines.

“We really grew up with the state of Iowa, and certainly with the city of Des Moines. Des Moines became the capital shortly after we began worship,” said Patty Trump, a member of the church council.

“We’ve been walking with God all these years and staying faithful to him,” said Mary Kaye Smith, a longtime church member.

Smith and Trump, who have attended First Baptist since they were babies, are proud to celebrate the milestone. They credit the church’s first pastor, John Nash, for his dedication to the congregation and its mission.

“John Nash was our first pastor. What it must have been like for him. And if we could somehow transport him to this moment and to see his life, the life he gave to Christ and to minister here, to come to the territories and where we are today, it’s an amazing, it’s a humbling thing to be able to be a part of that,” Scaringi said.

Over the years, the church has moved several times, starting downtown at 8th and Mulberry, then 8th and Locust, and later two churches at 8th and High. In 2002, the congregation built its current location in Johnston, featuring a distinctive spire.

“We want it to look like a church that is a beacon to the whole community. And you can see it as you approach the church from all directions,” Trump said.

Members emphasize that First Baptist is more than just a building—it’s the people who make it special.

“It’s like family having this church and, you know, like our own family, and having that support and that love and having the same values as others in our church. I just feel that’s so important. And to know each other, have that history together,” Smith said.

Like many churches in Iowa, First Baptist has faced challenges with shrinking membership in the 21st century. However, members remain focused on their faith and the present.

“It’s painful to think that someday this church might not be here. But that’s not for us. For us, it’s focusing on God with us here and now. And if that’s the case, and if we are attentive to that, I believe we have a bright future,” Scaringi said.

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    PRIOR LAKE, Minnesota (WCCO) — The unofficial end of summer left some boaters in Minnesota high and dry over Labor Day weekend.

Most of the state is bone dry right now. That’s led to lower lake levels and banged-up boats.

Bob Ebert’s Labor Day ride was a rare one on Prior Lake.

“This thing does great. I can go into one foot of water with it. So I have no issues,” Ebert said while standing near his watercraft.

That’s good news for Ebert because the lake is very low.

“It’s funny, there’s a rock in front of my house that I kind of watch, and the levels. It’s probably a foot down from that. So that’s kind of how I gauge how the lake’s doing,” Ebert said.

For 16 years, Lexie Seurer and her dad have run Prior Lake Pontoon Rental. When the lake changes, they notice.

The drought is to blame for the low water levels. Nearly half of Minnesota is in a severe drought, according to the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources.

As water levels fall, the DNR is warning boaters about how they load up back on land.

“When that happens, it kind of just slides all of the, like, sand, and rock and everything that’s connected to that concrete slab out,” Seurer told WCCO while at a Prior Lake boat landing.

“Then you’ll have to power load, which creates a big hole behind the structured ramp. And then that creates problems for others,” Ebert said.

Instead, the DNR says to use idle speed and the trailer winch, and check where the ramp ends before backing in.

Trailers can get stuck, and with hazards closer to the surface, props can get damaged. But there is one upside to the low water levels.

“Pretty much everybody has a beach now,” Seurer said.

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    LOS ANGELES (KCAL, KCBS) — A Los Angeles animal rescue group is desperately trying to find a permanent home for a 6-year-old dog whose owners were swept up during an immigration raid.

Macey, a shepherd-husky mix, was left behind when her family was detained during a raid in Palmdale in 2025. Since then, she’s bounced between multiple homes and shelters in search of a new family.

“She was in much better condition than most of the animals we see in the shelter,” said Victoria Begler, the founder and director of GSL Rescue. “Her previous family had gotten her spayed already. She clearly had been very loved and cared for.”

Begler said that Macey was saved from the shelter the day that she was set to be euthanized 10 months ago. They were hopeful that would be her forever home, but the family brought her back to the shelter. Another family also took Macey in as a trial adoption recently, but also brought her back.

“Macey cannot go back into a shelter, because she was on a euthanasia list, meaning if she’s returned to the shelter, she will be euthanized,” she said. “Because she’s been returned to our rescue, we need an adopter or foster ASAP, or we will need to put her into a boarding facility.”

Begler said it’s likely because of the sudden separation from her original family that she’s having a hard time fitting in with another.

“Macey is a very loyal dog. She bonds to people instantly. She wants to be your best friend for life as soon as you meet her,” Begler said. “If someone is willing to give Macey that same loyalty, I think she could be somebody’s soul dog.”

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    ORANGE COUNTY, California (KCAL, KCBS) — Several homes along a Dana Point street were red-tagged due to damage from the powerful surf that has battered the Southern California coastline in recent days

According to a news release from city officials on Tuesday, seven Beach Street homes, located in the Capistrano Beach neighborhood between Dana Point Harbor and San Clemente, were red-tagged, and two other homes were also yellow-tagged. The news comes with another round of high tide expected in the evening.

“The City has been and remains in communication with the Capistrano Bay District community and is monitoring for damage,” the release said. “City staff have been and will remain on site to inspect damage and, when appropriate, place tags and advise residents to vacate homes that exhibit structural damage and make them unsafe.”

Officials said that the first home was found damaged last week, on August 28, when a residential deck was destroyed.

“The affected property owners are collaborating with a coastal consultant and engineering firm to undertake emergency measures to protect their property,” the release said.

Interim work being conducted on Tuesday included installing a boulder revetment behind homes to protect them from the wave action.

Video from the scene showed multiple collapsed decks and sea walls as a constant deluge of waves continued to batter the beachfront properties.

“Our sea wall started to fail on Thursday. So, we had some people come in and do emergency repairs,” said Shalesh Gupta, whose home is one of the many impacted. “It just wasn’t adequate, so more and more of our sea wall started to fail.”

His patio “fell into the ocean” on Saturday, followed by their living room and bedrooms.

Gupta said that he was granted an emergency permit to tear down the remainder of their home.

Orange County Supervisor Katrina Foley said that sand replenishment is necessary in the area, including the LOSSAN Rail Corridor, to protect the coast.

“On a temporary basis, they are trying to get some riffraff boulders in here, some sand in here behind the boulders,” Foley said. “In the last three years, we’ve deposited about 100,000 cubic yards of sand at Capo Beach, which is north of this area. What the scientists tell me, and the engineers, is that that sand, thank goodness, has made its way to Beach Road in the normal process. But, it’s not enough.”

She said that they realistically need 1 million cubic yards of sand to help replenish the beach.

Dana Point is just one of several Southern California communities that felt the impact of the extremely strong surf generated by Hurricane Marie, which churned hundreds of miles offshore in the Pacific Ocean over the weekend. In Malibu, more than 30 homes were placed under evacuation orders due to similar damage being caused by the powerful waves. Almost two dozen Long Beach homes were also evacuated on Monday night because of the surf, which damaged the boardwalk.

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    KAPA’A, Hawai’i (KITV) — Dozens of guests were evacuated on Monday morning in Kapa’a as winds, rain and surf from Hurricane Lowell increased in intensity within hours.

“We basically just checked in last night and we’re having to check out cause it’s getting kind of bad I guess,” a Texas man said.

The last remaining guests here at the ISO Hotel in Kapa’a are evacuating after waking up to knocks on their door to pack up and leave.

“We were actually heading to the grocery store it’s about 40 minutes away and they told us that we had to come back and evacuate,” said Leticia Venegas, a Texas visitor. “They said we gotta evacuate by 11.”

The ISO Hotel warned guests about the threat and rapidly deteriorating conditions, but many were left with limited options. A couple of schools nearby were designated as refuge shelters.

“They told us to go to two different places either a middle school gym or a high school gym,” Venegas continued,

And with the storm expected to worsen overnight and uncertainty of how bad it will be, many on Kauai are scrambling to find a place of safety.

“We’re trying to see if we can go try and find somewhere else to stay. We don’t know the area so we’re basically just stuck here,” Venegas said. “It feels like it’s going to get bad, so you do worry. You’re far from home so if anything happens, it’s one of those things that you’re just going to have to deal with it as it comes.”

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