Waukesha bakery suddenly shuts down, leaving brides without wedding cakes

CNN Newsource on August 26, 2026

By Montse Ricossa

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    WAUKESHA, Wis. (WDJT) — It’s wedding season, with many couples preparing to tie the knot as summer comes to its end. Sadly, some Wisconsin brides are living their worst fear: their baker, gone, with no explanation.

“You want things to be perfect, being the bride, and you just envision certain things. And it’s not there, so it’s heartbreaking,” said Krysten Petersen. She got married this past Saturday, Aug. 22.

Krysten and her now-husband, Kyle, placed an order for a two-tier cookie cake alongside some cupcakes and cookies for her wedding back in March with Sweet Perfections Bake Shop. But as Kyle went to pick up the cake Friday, Aug. 21, the day before the wedding, something was wrong.

“There was a moving company there along with the sheriff, so I at least knew what was going on. They said she hadn’t paid her rent,” shared Petersen.

CBS 58 tried contacting the owner several times. When our crew went by her store, the Sweet Perfections signs had been taken down, and on the door was an eviction notice.

The Petersons’ last-minute plan was a s’mores bar using their wedding favors.

Now, Krysten is worried about other brides who may be in her shoes, like Monica Ortiz.

She’s getting married in three weeks and hasn’t heard anything from the baker.

She expressed frustration finding out about the bakery’s closure from a fellow bride on Facebook.

“I don’t know how, like, how someone could do that. Like we’re paying good money for you. Where’s the money going if it’s not going to rent?” asked Petersen.

The couple paid $809, which they want back. However, the owner reportedly offered a store credit.

“I can’t imagine her making up for anything. She took away that part of the day from us, and that’s what breaks my heart,” she said.

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Inmate dies after being found unresponsive in Buncombe County jail cell

CNN Newsource on August 26, 2026

By Marisa Sardonia

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    BUNCOMBE COUNTY, N.C. (WLOS) — A man being held at the Buncombe County Detention Facility has died after being found unresponsive in his cell, according to the Buncombe County Sheriff’s Office.

Authorities said 33-year-old Douglas Michael Stroupe was found unresponsive in his cell around 1 p.m. on Monday, Aug. 24. He was transported to Mission Hospital and pronounced dead Tuesday afternoon.

The sheriff’s office said it notified the North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation, the Buncombe County District Attorney’s Office, and family members of the deceased man. The NCSBI will conduct an independent review of the circumstances surrounding his death, according to the sheriff’s office.

Stroupe was booked into the Buncombe County Detention Facility in November 2025.

On Nov. 20, 2025, officers with the Asheville Police Department responded to Warren Avenue to assist EMS crews with a man who appeared “severely beaten,” APD said. When officers arrived, they found a victim with serious injuries, who was then taken to Mission Hospital.

Further investigation led police to conduct a welfare check at a nearby home, where they discovered the scene of a burglary and found 45-year-old Jennifer Rose Gerard dead from knife wounds.

At the time of his death, Stroupe was awaiting trial on charges of first-degree murder, attempted murder, assault with a deadly weapon inflicting serious injury with intent to kill, first-degree burglary and first-degree rape.

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Asheville City Council votes to terminate city’s Flock camera contract

CNN Newsource on August 26, 2026

By Marisa Sardonia

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    ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — Asheville City Council voted 5–2 Tuesday to authorize the city manager to end the city’s contract with Flock Safety, which provides AI-powered license plate reader cameras.

Residents spoke during the council meeting Tuesday evening, with some citing their concerns with privacy and surveillance. Asheville currently has 11 Flock cameras, which will now be removed.

The approved resolution that calls for the city manager to terminate Asheville’s Flock contract reads, in part: “City employees are to suspend all access, searching, and sharing of data collected through the Flock technology, while ensuring existing data is handled according to legal and retention requirements. A comprehensive review will be conducted, and policy recommendations regarding the future use, oversight, and privacy safeguards of such surveillance technology will be developed.”

This vote comes about one week after Mayor Esther Manheimer proposed ending the contract that provides license plate readers.

“After careful review and consultation, I have determined it would not be enough to call for a moratorium on the use of Flock technology, because our contract does not allow for the removal of the technology unless we terminate the contract,” the mayor said, in part, in a statement.

Flock cameras capture vehicle information, including license plates, that can later be searched by law enforcement. Questions and concerns by Asheville residents have largely involved what happens to that information, how it is protected and who can access it.

Flock is also not Asheville’s only potential option for license plate reader technology. Manheimer said the city’s existing contract with Axon, the company that provides Asheville police with body and dash cameras, also includes stationary license plate readers.

The increased installation and usage of surveillance technology have led to largely negative reactions not only in Asheville, but nationwide.

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Sevierville mourns Dolly Parton as residents honor hometown icon at her statue

CNN Newsource on August 26, 2026

By Rian Stockett

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    SEVIERVILLE, TENN. (WLOS) — Many fans gathered to honor Dolly Parton in hometown of Sevierville, Tennessee, on the day her death was announced by her family.

She was 80 years old.

Residents in Sevierville say Parton never forgot her roots and that on Aug. 25, they lost one of their own. People spent the day taking photos in front of her iconic statue.

Flowers were placed at its base. It didn’t take long for the flowers to form a large pile, prompting a group of people to come out and started rearranging them.

All afternoon there was a sense of sadness and reverence. While she was a national icon, residents here say they have a special place in their heart for Dolly.

“She was just a wonderful human being, a wonderful human being,” said Rebecca Winters, who was born and raised in Sevierville.

While she didn’t know Dolly Parton personally, Winters says Dolly has left quite a mark on the community.

“I mean giving, giving, giving, giving. She always gave,” said Winters.

Residents told News 13 that Parton helped people who lost their homes during the 2016 fires. And they say Dolly’s nonprofit and the birthing center she raised money for has helped a lot of people.

“My daughter was born at the birthing center. So many of our students got books from the Imagination Library,” said Karen Sunstein a Sevier County resident.

Residents say they were shocked by the news of Parton’s death.

“It’s a hard, hard day for our county,” said David Edwards.

The news was met with mixed emotions.

“We feel sadness, but at the same time, we need to feel joy. We need to feel joy for Dolly. She’s with Carl,” said Roger Keen.

But for some, feeling that joy is harder than others.

“That’s what makes me so sad that she’s gone now,” said Winters.

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Grand Ole Opry becomes center of grief and celebration as artists honor Dolly Parton

CNN Newsource on August 26, 2026

By Patsy Montesinos

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    NASHVILLE (WTVF) — The Grand Ole Opry became the center of grief and celebration Tuesday as artists honored Dolly Parton, whose connection to the historic Nashville stage spanned more than six decades.

Some goodbyes happened on stage. Others happened behind the curtain with family, friends, and fans.

Rhonda Vincent’s tribute to Parton was both.

“It said, Hi, this is Dolly Parton, and I want you to come to Nashville and sing with me. I thought it was a prank call, but I called the number back. Sure enough, it was her,” Vincent said.

Vincent first recorded harmonies for Parton’s album in 1992 — the beginning of making music and memories.

“I’m like, Oh my goodness, you just have your makeup in a Ziploc. She goes, I have all these wonderful bags. And she says, I can’t find anything. But she pulled out a Ziploc bag. To this day I carry my makeup in a Ziploc bag thanks to Dolly,” Vincent said.

In 2001, when Vincent had a life-threatening illness, she felt Parton’s heart.

“When I got out of the hospital, she was standing in my living room in Green Top, Missouri, and I just, I couldn’t believe it, and I just started crying, and I said, she said, I had to come make sure you were okay myself,” Vincent said.

It was that exact kindness that drew fans to honor Parton before Tuesday’s show.

“She was an example of how we all should really treat people,” one fan said.

Parton’s Opry story began in 1959 when she was just 13. Johnny Cash introduced the young girl from East Tennessee that night. Ten years later, she became an Opry member in the late 1960s. She called the place “the Mother Church” and “the church of her heart.”

In January, the Opry celebrated her 80th birthday with “Opry Goes Dolly.” Stars like Lainey Wilson honored her legacy. Though Parton couldn’t attend after announcing her health issues, she sent video wishes saying some of her favorite memories happened at the Opry.

The Opry played her music as fans came by with tears and flowers to remember her.

“Oh, this meant the world to her, all her fans and the families that came to see her, and I know she’s been on that stage multiple times, and the music just resonates with everybody and some way or another it’s just so sad,” one fan said.

Vincent wants fans to carry on Parton’s spirit of generosity.

“She is generous beyond anything we can ever imagine. I mean, things that people don’t even know about, and she’s just so generous and so, people say, ‘What is Dolly Parton really like?’ And I always tell them, she is everything you ever thought she was. She’s what you see is what you get,” Vincent said.

The Opry announced it will honor Parton with a special tribute show this Saturday.

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How Dolly Parton changed the lives of the musicians who never became household names

CNN Newsource on August 26, 2026

By Robb Coles

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    NASHVILLE (WTVF) — Parton was a member of the Nashville Association of Musicians – AFM Local 257 for 58 years.

The Nashville Association of Musicians President Dave Pomeroy remembers Dolly Parton as far more than a country music icon.

“She affected so many lives in so many positive ways; it’s just hard to process losing her,” Pomeroy said. “Dolly Parton joined Local 257 on December 12, 1967, and was a member for 58 years.”

Pomeroy even shared the stage with her for an award show performance.

“I played with Dolly on one of the CMA award shows,” Pomeroy said. “She was very gracious.”

Beyond the songs and sounds, Pomeroy said the way Parton treated her musicians will be part of her legacy for those inside the music business.

“I think that she helped set a standard of how you treat your musicians,” Pomeroy said.

According to Pomeroy, Parton was one of the first major stars to use the same band for both touring and recording, giving those musicians the security of multiple income streams in a business where work can be unpredictable.

“It was like family. It was like an extended family in a way that you don’t always see, and I think she took it to a whole new level,” Pomeroy said. Breaking the mold wasn’t limited to how she treated people.

Pomeroy said she stayed true to herself while writing across many different styles of music and “never stopped evolving right up until the end.”

For so many fans, friends, and fellow musicians, the loss is something they didn’t see coming.

“I don’t use this term lightly; she seemed immortal. How could there ever not be Dolly? And now everyone I talked to today who was close to her is devastated,” Pomeroy said.

This story was reported on-air by journalist Robb Coles and has been converted to this platform with the assistance of AI. WTVF verifies all reporting on all platforms for fairness and accuracy.

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Child enters Milwaukee County Zoo animal habitat as staff activate emergency protocols

CNN Newsource on August 26, 2026

By Mia Bearden

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    MILWAUKEE (WDJT) — A child entered an animal habitat at the Milwaukee County Zoo on Monday, Aug. 24, prompting staff to activate emergency protocols in the African Savanna Yard.

The zoo says a staff member saw the child inside the habitat and radioed for help.

“We have staff all out in the park,” said Tracey Dolphin, director of animal management and health for the Milwaukee County Zoo. “Seeing a guest in an animal’s habitat is not normal, so once that person realized that, they radioed and that impacted our emergency protocols.”

Those protocols included getting guests out of the area and moving the animals off the habitat.

Alleged cellphone video shared online appears to show the child chasing a bird before a relative climbs into the habitat and helps the child out using a ladder.

The zoo says pelicans, vultures, southern ground hornbills and gazelles are among the animals that call the African Savanna Yard home.

Dolphin said guests should stay behind the railings and respect the animals and their space.

“Staying behind the railing and looking at the animals, being respectful,” she said. “We have to remember that these are the animals’ homes and it takes all of us to be respectful towards our animals.”

The zoo says the animals in the habitat are not considered dangerous. Dolphin said, however, that any interaction with animals carries a potential risk.

“With any animals, there is always a potential that there could be an injury,” she said.

The zoo is still investigating what happened and how the child got into the habitat.

No people or animals were injured.

“We want to make sure that everyone is coming out to have a safe experience at the zoo and a safe experience for our animals,” Dolphin said.

The zoo has not decided whether there will be any repercussions for the family because the investigation is ongoing.

A man claiming to be the child’s father released the following statement Tuesday evening:

“Here is our family’s only statement and we wish to remain anonymous:

First we want to thank the zoo’s security staff (Particularly Jeff) for their prompt and professional help as well as fantastic follow up after the incident to make sure my son was ok.

We regret the incident that took place at the zoo yesterday. Our son is severely autistic, non verbal, and is also diagnosed with ADHD and epilepsy. Animals are his obsessions and The zoo is likely his most favorite place on earth. we as annual zoo pass holders visited dozens of times in his 13 years of life without incident.

While my wife and I were at work his caretaker and grandmother decided to take him for a nice day at the zoo, and as any parent of autism can attest, we were so grateful for the help. He had a great day without incident then at the very last moment and without warning he was able to break away from his grandmother and jumped into the exhibit with the hornbills. He proceeded to chase them for approximately 30 seconds or so as his grandmother figured out how to get into the exhibit to help him. She was eventually able to get him out with the help of some fellow zoo goers and security staff.

We are animal lovers and are relieved that the animals were not hurt during the incident. I have personally reached out to the director of operations of the zoo as of this morning to personally apologize and see if there is any way we can help or make amends. In the time since the videos were posted, i responded to one of them trying to explain the situation and have since received messages wishing harm and death upon my son and my family.

While we understand how upsetting it is, we do ask for some patience, empathy and understanding for our son. He adores animals and would never do serious harm to them. It’s apparent he didn’t fully understand his actions and his impulses took over. We don’t use this as justification, we just ask for some grace as we move forward to make things right.”

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NC State honors astronaut Christina Koch with campus homecoming, rename building

CNN Newsource on August 26, 2026

By DeJuan Hoggard

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    RALEIGH, North Carolina (WTVD) — NC State University welcomed NASA astronaut and three-time alum Christina Koch back to campus Monday for a celebration marking her historic Artemis II mission and the renaming of Engineering Building II as Christina Hammock Koch Hall.

Koch is back in the state for a two-day celebration following her historic role as a mission specialist on NASA’s Artemis II mission earlier this year.

More than 1,200 students, alumni and faculty gathered for the event in Koch’s first public visit to campus since becoming the first woman to travel around the moon. The university dubbed the celebration “Around the Moon and Pack Again.”

Chancellor Kevin Howell announced the building’s new name during the ceremony. “I am delighted as Chancellor to announce that Engineering Building Two will henceforth be known as Koch Hall,” he said.

Koch, who earned degrees in physics and electrical engineering from NC State, reflected on her time as a student. “When I walked into that classroom, I wasn’t Astronaut Christina Koch. I likely had ripped jeans and pink hair,” Koch said. She added that naming a building carries meaning. “I do know that what an institution chooses to name things is a commitment to values.”

In 2013, Koch spent nearly a year in orbit during a previous mission, an accomplishment Howell highlighted. “For nearly one year, our beloved state of North Carolina rolled past her window more than 5,000 times,” she said.

Families and students said Koch’s achievements inspire them. “I think she’s really cool and that she inspires a lot of people,” said young student Alexandra Bigler. Her mother, Rebecca Bigler, called the moment “such history for humanity.”

Koch also acknowledged the women who paved the way for her career. “We named our spacecraft Integrity, and then we had to go fly it like we meant it,” she said.

The celebration included performances from the NC State band, appearances by Mr. and Mrs. Wuf, and the release of a limited-edition Howling Cow ice cream flavor, “Howl at the Moon,” honoring Koch’s lunar journey.

Students said seeing an alum reach such heights motivates them. “I was so absolutely amazed and so proud of the Wolfpack for having somebody so brave,” said sophomore Sabine Spaulding.

Koch will remain on campus Tuesday for a student Q&A and discussions on wellness, grit and self-trust as the university’s new semester has already officially begun.

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PCE Inflation Data, Nvidia Earnings, Canada Retaliates on Tariffs

CNN Newsource on August 26, 2026

By Jacqueline Policastro | Quincy News Correspondent

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    Washington (Quincy News) — Market Recap: U.S. stocks closed higher Tuesday as technology shares rebounded and Treasury yields and oil prices declined. The Dow and S&P 500 each gained about 0.3%, while the Nasdaq rose 0.7%.

New-home sales fell 10.5% in July to their lowest level since January, while consumer confidence dropped to a seven-month low. Consumers’ 12-month inflation expectations rose to 5.8%.

Canada announced retaliatory tariffs of up to 50% on about $20 billion of U.S. goods starting Sept. 8, after new U.S. tariffs took effect Saturday and President Trump threatened 50% tariffs on Canadian autos starting Jan. 1.

Today’s Focus: Investors are watching a busy day of economic data and earnings. July PCE inflation, consumer spending and income, the second estimate of second-quarter GDP and durable-goods orders are due at 8:30 a.m. ET. The spending and income data will show whether consumers are continuing to spend despite elevated inflation and signs of weakening confidence.

Core PCE inflation is expected to remain at 3.3% annually, well above the Fed’s 2% target and a key consideration for policymakers weighing their next rate move. Fed Chair Kevin Warsh delivers the keynote address Friday at the annual Jackson Hole Economic Policy Symposium.

Nvidia reports earnings after the closing bell, with investors watching for signs that strong demand for AI chips is continuing.

ON THE SCHEDULE FOR WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 26, 2026

-8:30 a.m. ET – July durable-goods orders, second estimate of Q2 GDP and July PCE inflation

-Earnings – Nvidia, Salesforce and CrowdStrike

-Thursday, 8:30 a.m. ET – Weekly jobless claims and July Advance Economic Indicators

-Thursday earnings – Best Buy, Dollar General and Dollar Tree

-Friday morning – Fed Chair Kevin Warsh speaks at the Jackson Hole Economic Policy Symposium

-Friday, 10 a.m. ET – Final August University of Michigan Consumer Sentiment

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Missing hiker in Placer County found dead after days-long search

CNN Newsource on August 26, 2026

By Carlos E. Castañeda, Richard Ramos

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    PLACER COUNTY, California (KOVR) — A hiker in Placer County who had been missing for days was found dead Tuesday after hundreds of search-and-rescue personnel worked through challenging terrain to locate him, authorities said.

Ian Roberts, 24, was found dead Aug. 25 in the Auburn State Recreation Area, the Placer County Sheriff’s Office said.

Roberts was last seen Friday morning in the Overlook Park area in Auburn, according to authorities. He was reported missing to the Roseville Police Department on Saturday morning, and his car was found shortly afterward in the Overlook Park parking lot.

Sheriff’s investigators determined that Roberts had gone for a hike into the American River Canyon area on Friday and had not returned, prompting a search.

The sheriff’s office said Roberts was found within Auburn city limits, and the Auburn Police Department will investigate the circumstances surrounding his death.

Authorities said it appears Roberts slipped and fell down a steep embankment. There was no indication of foul play.

Before Roberts was found, the sheriff’s office said about 100 search-and-rescue personnel were working in the surrounding area, using drones, rescue dogs and a sheriff’s office marine unit to search areas along the North Fork American River.

The sheriff’s office said they have been helped in the search by more than a dozen law enforcement and volunteer agencies, including California State Parks, Bay Area-based volunteer groups California Search and Rescue and California Rescue Dog Association, and the sheriff’s offices from Contra Costa, El Dorado, Marin, Sacramento, San Mateo, Santa Clara, Solano, Tuolumne, and Yuba counties.

The California Highway Patrol also assisted with a helicopter crew, and the Placer County Sheriff’s Office also requested a California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services FIRIS flight which uses data sensors mounted on fixed wing aircraft.

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