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By Jolie Sherman

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    CARLETON, Michigan (WXYZ) — A 15-year-old Carleton high school football player is recovering from a rare, life-threatening kidney injury after a tackle during a game last month, and it was the opposing team’s athletic trainer who likely saved his life.

The injury occurred when Brayden McClish, a running back for Airport High School’s JV football team, came down on the ball, and another player landed on top of him, causing internal bleeding during a game on October 23.

“I just remember I was hyped going into the game…and I remember I was running the ball over and over and over. I had so much adrenaline,” McClish said. “I just remember seeing him grab my jersey, seeing the ground, and me not getting back up.”

Landon Lalonde, Avondale High School’s athletic trainer, quickly recognized the severity of McClish’s condition and took immediate action.

“So he kind of had two people’s weight come down on top of the ball, and he was having pain in his abdomen and ribs on the left side,” Lalonde said.

Lalonde evaluated McClish and immediately identified signs of internal bleeding, rushing him to get medical attention.

“We got Brayden onto the cart, took him around to the visitor’s side, and told his mom, ‘He has to go to the hospital right now, it cannot wait,'” Lalonde said.

The quick response proved crucial. Medical professionals told McClish that arriving 20 minutes later could have been fatal.

According to his kidney doctor, the injury is extremely rare. Out of thousands of children across the county, doctors typically see only about five similar cases per year.

“It was probably the scariest thing I’ve ever been through in my whole entire life. Thinking that your child could possibly not be here,” said Ashley McClish, Brayden’s mother.

Currently, one of McClish’s kidneys is functioning normally while the other is operating at 25% capacity. His parents say the community’s support has been overwhelming during this difficult time.

“We would be able to get through it without them. The phone calls, the texts, the messages, the all of it, the visits. They’ve just been so supportive. I mean, people that we aren’t even close to, reaching out to say, ‘If you need anything, we’re here.’ It’s just very touching,” said Jeff McClish, Brayden’s father.

Despite the severity of his injury, the young athlete remains determined to return to the sport he loves.

“Oh yes, I see myself playing again. Give me that year to recover, and I’ll be back on that field,” McClish said.

Football continues to provide comfort during his recovery.

“And I’ve been falling asleep with my football…It’s like my little teddy bear. It’s my little teddy bear, I just hold it,” McClish said.

After two weeks in the hospital, McClish is expected to return home this weekend. His parents say a full recovery could take up to a year, but they’re grateful he’s healing and heading home.

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By Holly Lehren

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    WILSON COUNTY, Tennessee (WTVF) — Vanderbilt University Medical Center has confirmed that one crew member was killed and two others were seriously injured after a LifeFlight helicopter crashed Saturday afternoon in Wilson County.

The helicopter, LifeFlight 1, went down in an unpopulated area near the 7100 block of Cairo Bend Road around 2 p.m. Officials said the aircraft had taken off from the Wilson County Emergency Operations Center at 1:33 p.m. and was not carrying a patient at the time.

In a statement, Vanderbilt Deputy Chief Executive Officer and Chief Health System Officer Dr. Jane Freedman said Flight Nurse/Paramedic Allan Williams did not survive. Critical Care Flight Paramedic Andrew “Andy” Sikes and the pilot, whose family requested privacy, were seriously injured and remain hospitalized.

“For 41 years, through more than 80,000 flights and 40,000 ground transports, the remarkable members of the Vanderbilt LifeFlight team have saved countless lives,” Dr. Freedman said. “Despite the inherent risk of this work, these dedicated individuals feel called to serve patients in their most vulnerable moments.”

Dr. Freedman asked the community to “join me in support of [Allan’s] family, as well as Andy, the pilot, and their families” as the organization grieves this loss.

The FAA and NTSB are investigating the crash.

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By Amanda Roberts

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    NASHVILLE, Tennessee (WTVF) — Residents at a local townhouse community are being forced to pay hundreds of dollars in additional fees during the holiday season after their property management company allegedly mismanaged their homeowner association funds.

Carol Hancock moved into her Provincetown townhouse expecting to save money by downsizing and getting help with property upkeep. Instead, she and her neighbors are now facing a $900 special assessment that triples their monthly HOA dues.

“I thought it was a great idea, but at this point, I don’t think so,” Hancock said.

The financial burden stems from problems with Gasser Property Management, a company that had been managing the community’s finances. In August, critical insurance policies for Provincetown lapsed, leading to the discovery that Gasser Property Management wasn’t licensed for business and wasn’t paying to keep insurance policies current.

The HOA board fired Gasser and hired a new management company, Ghertner. In a letter to homeowners, the board revealed that money residents thought existed in Gasser accounts was actually missing.

“They said it was because the funds we had in HOA are no longer there,” Hancock said.

The special assessment requires homeowners to pay an additional $300 per month for three months, on top of their regular dues. For Hancock, who has lived in the community for five years and always paid her dues on time, the timing couldn’t be worse.

“I cannot afford to pay that and I have a new grandbaby. He’ll be here next month,” Hancock said.

Hancock questions why residents are being penalized for alleged mismanagement they had no control over.

“I don’t know why we’re the ones having to pay for this and I think it’s unfair,” she said. “Do you feel like you were stolen from? I do, I do, so unfair.”

The Provincetown HOA board did not respond to requests for comment. Ghertner also did not respond to calls or emails. Calls and texts to Gasser Property Management have gone unanswered.

In their letter to homeowners, the Provincetown board indicated they are working with an attorney to explore filing a lawsuit.

For Hancock, the situation has turned what was supposed to be a smart financial move into a source of stress and uncertainty.

“I don’t think it’s fair at all, it’s not fair at all,” she said.

Have you experienced issues with your HOA or property management company? I want to hear from you. Email me at Amanda.Roberts@NewsChannel5.com with your story, documents, or concerns. Your tip could help uncover problems affecting other homeowners in our community.

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By Kara Burnett

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    BALTIMORE (WMAR) — At The Smoothie Garden in Federal Hill, customers are getting a latte to talk about.

“Let’s put the latte inside the pumpkin. The customers love it. They travel 45 minutes to an hour,” said Montana Logan, owner of The Smoothie Garden.

The seasonal favorite, called “Pumpkin Spice Everything Nice,” has become one of the shop’s most popular menu items.

Each drink is made by carving out a small pumpkin, filling it with ice and the shop’s signature pumpkin spice latte, then topping it off with whipped cream and even a mini pie.

“They say it tastes very refreshing,” Logan said. “It’s the best latte they’ve ever had.”

And it’s not just Baltimore getting in on the craze. Data from Nielsen shows Americans spend about half a billion dollars every year on pumpkin spice products.

Videos of creative spins on the drink, from customers bringing their own pumpkins to Starbucks to lines stretching for hours at The Barn in Long Island, have flooded TikTok this season.

Logan says she noticed no one in Baltimore was offering the trend, so she decided to bring it here.

“There wasn’t any place in Baltimore doing it,” she said. “So I thought, let’s do something nobody else is doing. That’s my goal, to be different and stand out.”

It’s not the first time The Smoothie Garden has gone viral. Over the summer, their watermelons and pineapples filled with Italian ice took over social media. Next up, Logan says, she’s offering something for the matcha lovers.

“Matcha in the pumpkins. Yes, matcha in the pumpkins,” she said.

Creative trends like these have helped keep business flowing through the colder months, when sales tend to slow down. Logan is also celebrating just over a year since opening the smoothie shop, though it wasn’t her original plan. Logan was searching for a space to open another daycare center.

“Surprisingly, I was looking for a childcare center and this fell into my lap,” she said. “I love making smoothies, so why not open up a smoothie shop for the community.”

Looks like that leap of faith turned out to be pretty fruitful.

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By Alex Barber

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    FRANKFORT, Kentucky (WLEX) — The frigid temperatures couldn’t keep mourners away from paying their respects to Kentucky’s first female governor.

“I don’t care how cold it is. You couldn’t keep me away,” Linda Bowen said.

People from across the state gathered to reflect on Martha Layne Collins’ political accomplishments and how she broke barriers for women in government.

“Martha Layne really paved the way for individuals such as us to be in government,” Kristen Wheatley said.

Collins served as governor from 1983 to 1987, becoming the first woman to hold the state’s highest office.

Those who knew her personally said Collins had a unique ability to see potential in others and bring out their best qualities.

“She looked at me and said I see something in you that I’m going to bring out. What she brought out was happiness. I used to be a mean, but not a bad guy. She brought out the kindness that she wanted to see,” Jesse Brownlee said.

Brownlee worked on Collins’ staff during her time in office.

Even younger generations have drawn inspiration from Collins’ legacy and hope to continue her work.

“Hopefully this will inspire young Kentuckians and young female Kentuckians to carry on her legacy,” Abigail Stanger said.

Those who knew Collins described her unwavering love for Kentucky and its people.

“Her kind soul and her love for the state and her family. She was strong. You can count on her,” Bowen said.

Collins’ impact continues to influence current political leaders who learned valuable lessons from her approach to public service.

“Don’t take things for granted. That’s the way she was,” Brownlee said.

Stella Pollard, who is running for Kentucky’s 20th District of the State Senate, said Collins’ influence extends beyond her time in office.

“She is still touching lives to this day,” Pollard said.

For those who knew her best, Collins will be remembered for the love she showed others.

“I just loved her,” Bowen said.

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By Chierstin Roth

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    THORNTON, Colorado (KCNC) — A Colorado man returned home from a weekend trip to find that more than 20 bullets had been shot at his townhouse.

Thornton resident Blake Jackson was staying the weekend with family when he received a call that his home had been sprayed with bullets.

“I was just super fortunate that I wasn’t home at the time,” said Blake Jackson. “I live here, I have a dog that lives here. I’m glad we weren’t here when the gunshots were going off.”

Thornton police say a 19-year-old male was quickly taken into custody, but Jackson says he has no idea why anyone would target his home and why only his unit was hit.

“I don’t have any enemies. Like, no one would be shooting at my apartment. So, it was kind of a shock,” he said.

The nearly two dozen bullets entered Jackson’s garage just below his bedroom.

When police came to the house, they had to bust down the front door to make sure nobody was inside. But now, there’s no way to properly secure the front door, another reason he doesn’t feel safe.

“I reached out to my management company. I’ve called them about three or four times today and just let them know, like, hey, the police broke down my door. And I have not received anything from them, other than just super dismissive like, we’ll deal with this when we get to it,” he explained.

Jackson says he’ll be sleeping somewhere else in the meantime, but questions whether it’s safe to return at all. He showed CBS Colorado crews how one bullet traveled through the back of the garage, past his front door, and into a railing. He also pointed out that his cooler in the garage was riddled with bullets, an eerie sight knowing that it could have been him or his dog.

While he waits for answers, Jackson is just happy nobody was hurt.

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By Steve Maugeri

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    MIAMI (WFOR) — CBS News Miami spoke with a pastor who was by Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Deputy Devin Jaramillo’s side during his final moments.

When people hear gunshots, they typically run for cover. But when Pastor Damon Phillips heard them right across from his church, he ran toward the danger and found Deputy Jaramillo with multiple gunshot wounds.

“When I got over there, he was on the floor,” Phillips said. “He kept sounding real loud, ‘He got my gun. I don’t have my radio. Please call 911.'”

Pastor Phillips started giving the deputy CPR while consoling him.

“He wasn’t able to talk. He was just lifting his hand in the air — grasping for air,” Phillips said. “I told him, ‘Stay with us, stay with us.’ I told the paramedics, ‘Hurry up.'”

Phillips said he was praying for the deputy, hoping paramedics could make it in time. But Deputy Jaramillo later died at the hospital.

“I was just praying to the Lord, ‘Please save him. Officer, stay with us, Stay with us,” Phillips said. “During that time, the last moments of his life, I spent some time praying for him; that is what happened.”

Even though the deputy didn’t make it, Phillips knows he made every effort he could.

“It was just the right thing to do — to help out and save a life,” Phillips said.

A good Samaritan, in every sense of the word.

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By Mike Hellgren, Andrew Adeolu

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    TOWSON, Maryland (WJZ) — An assault inside Towson Town Center led to the arrest of four juveniles Saturday night and attempted murder charges against one of the teens, who allegedly used a screwdriver in a stabbing.

Baltimore County police said those arrested are between 14 and 17 years old. Three of the teens were released to their parents, according to police.

Police responded to the mall around 8 p.m. Saturday for a reported stabbing.

According to the dispatch audio WJZ Investigates reviewed, it happened outside a shoe store on Towson Town Center’s second floor.

Officers later arrested four teenagers at Dulaney Valley Road and Fairmount Avenue.

Authorities described the incident as an assault and robbery and said they later recovered stolen items.

The teenager charged with attempted murder is being prosecuted as an adult.

Most shoppers WJZ spoke to said they continue to feel safe at the mall, but expressed dismay and sadness at the violence.

“I think it’s a tragedy that people feel like they have to resort to violence if they have a dispute with somebody,” said one longtime shopper who declined to give her name.

“They just need more stuff to do. I don’t know what you can do to resolve a situation. You don’t have to resort to violence,” said Jeremiah Weddy. “It’s just so crazy. Why would you go into the mall and do that?”

Isabel, who declined to give her last name, called the violence “heartbreaking.”

“All you can do is like pray for the families of everyone and really hope that everyone can turn their lives around from such a violent incident,” she said.

Saturday night’s violence follows other high-profile incidents in recent years involving groups of unruly juveniles.

Last month, a woman was critically injured during a domestic-related stabbing in the parking lot of Towson Town Center.

Towson Town Center has implemented a curfew after 4 pm on Friday and Saturday in the mall — unless those 17 and younger are accompanied by an adult.

You can read more about the mall’s parental guidance policy here.

After a steep increase in 2024, crime is now trending down in Towson, according to police data.

In 2023, there were 515 victims of assault in Towson, with the most cases being reported in December.

In 2024, there were 537 victims of assaults in Towson, and so far in 2025, there have been 379 victims of reported assaults in the 21286 area code.

Theft offenses account for the most reported crimes in Towson, with 729 victims so far in 2025.

However, juvenile crime has been a topic of discussion in the Baltimore area over the last couple of years.

Between 2023 and 2024, juvenile crime arrests increased by 146% in Baltimore, according to State’s Attorney Ivan Bates.

This time last year, Bates stopped by WJZ to discuss his effort to hold young offenders accountable.

“We have more of a checks and balances of what’s going on with DJS,” Bates said. “We are having more communication and dialogue on how to hold young people accountable.”

Last month, in October, three teens were arrested in Baltimore for their role in 14 burglaries across the city.

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By Mike Hellgren, Andrew Adeolu

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    TOWSON, Maryland (WJZ) — An assault inside Towson Town Center led to the arrest of four juveniles Saturday night and attempted murder charges against one of the teens, who allegedly used a screwdriver in a stabbing.

Baltimore County police said those arrested are between 14 and 17 years old. Three of the teens were released to their parents, according to police.

Police responded to the mall around 8 p.m. Saturday for a reported stabbing.

According to the dispatch audio WJZ Investigates reviewed, it happened outside a shoe store on Towson Town Center’s second floor.

Officers later arrested four teenagers at Dulaney Valley Road and Fairmount Avenue.

Authorities described the incident as an assault and robbery and said they later recovered stolen items.

The teenager charged with attempted murder is being prosecuted as an adult.

Most shoppers WJZ spoke to said they continue to feel safe at the mall, but expressed dismay and sadness at the violence.

“I think it’s a tragedy that people feel like they have to resort to violence if they have a dispute with somebody,” said one longtime shopper who declined to give her name.

“They just need more stuff to do. I don’t know what you can do to resolve a situation. You don’t have to resort to violence,” said Jeremiah Weddy. “It’s just so crazy. Why would you go into the mall and do that?”

Isabel, who declined to give her last name, called the violence “heartbreaking.”

“All you can do is like pray for the families of everyone and really hope that everyone can turn their lives around from such a violent incident,” she said.

Saturday night’s violence follows other high-profile incidents in recent years involving groups of unruly juveniles.

Last month, a woman was critically injured during a domestic-related stabbing in the parking lot of Towson Town Center.

Towson Town Center has implemented a curfew after 4 pm on Friday and Saturday in the mall — unless those 17 and younger are accompanied by an adult.

You can read more about the mall’s parental guidance policy here.

After a steep increase in 2024, crime is now trending down in Towson, according to police data.

In 2023, there were 515 victims of assault in Towson, with the most cases being reported in December.

In 2024, there were 537 victims of assaults in Towson, and so far in 2025, there have been 379 victims of reported assaults in the 21286 area code.

Theft offenses account for the most reported crimes in Towson, with 729 victims so far in 2025.

However, juvenile crime has been a topic of discussion in the Baltimore area over the last couple of years.

Between 2023 and 2024, juvenile crime arrests increased by 146% in Baltimore, according to State’s Attorney Ivan Bates.

This time last year, Bates stopped by WJZ to discuss his effort to hold young offenders accountable.

“We have more of a checks and balances of what’s going on with DJS,” Bates said. “We are having more communication and dialogue on how to hold young people accountable.”

Last month, in October, three teens were arrested in Baltimore for their role in 14 burglaries across the city.

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By Riley Rourke, Mike Sullivan

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    PLYMOUTH, Massachusetts (WBZ) — A blade broke off of a wind turbine and landed in a cranberry bog in Plymouth, Massachusetts on Friday.

It happened in the area of Head of the Bay Road near the Bourne town line just before 2 p.m. The Plymouth Fire Department said that a neighbor had notified them about the incident after noticing that one of the blades was missing.

Video from WBZ-TV’s helicopter showed the blade lying on the ground in a cranberry bog, surrounded by debris. The blade is around 75 to 100 feet long, according to officials. The part of the turbine that holds the blade in place appears to be charred at the top of the tower.

“Thankfully, no one was hurt, and the turbine automatically shut itself down as designed,” Fire Chief Neil Foley said in a press release.

Kerri Costello lives in a house just a few hundred feet away. “All of a sudden I heard like a huge boom, like an explosion type of boom,” she said Friday night. “I don’t think I’ll sleep though, no I’m not going to sleep.”

She is thankful no one, including herself or kids were injured. “Couldn’t help but thinking if that was turned a little bit more, it just went over there, I was literally sitting in my room in the window right there, my kids’ rooms are in the one right next to it, what if god forbid it ever went through,” she said.

“Our biggest fear” David Daylor lives nearby and says he felt his house shake when the blade fell. “I heard this rumble, and I actually kind of felt it in my house. It felt like a mini earthquake,” Daylor said.

He said neighbors texted him and told him it was one of the turbine blades. “I almost didn’t believe it, I’m like no impossible, that’s our biggest fear is safety with these turbines,” Daylor said. “And sure enough I looked across and it was missing off the turbine.”

Daylor said the community was worried that something like this would happen when the turbines were installed roughly a decade ago.

“We brought up the safety concerns of just this, a turbine failure, what happens, we’ve all seen the videos online. I was honestly hoping I’d never see this here, but yet look behind us,” Daylor said.

Residents said they were told that the turbines wouldn’t need maintenance for 25 years after installation.

“All these turbines were built at the same time commissioned at the same time, they obviously all might have the same failure now, are we talking weeks, days, hours?” Daylor said. “We don’t know.”

There are several other wind turbines in the area, but they appeared to be functioning normally.

Fire officials cleared the scene Friday night saying there is no danger to the public. The company that operates the turbines is investigating what caused the blade to come off and are working to bring in contractors to clean up the debris.

This is the latest trouble with a wind turbine in the Bay State. Last year, a blade broke off a turbine in Nantucket Sound with sharp fiber glass debris washing up on local beaches.

WBZ-TV’s Aaron Parseghian contributed to this report.

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