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The son and daughter of a man shot and killed in a Walmart parking lot in Platte County last Wednesday are outraged. The suspect in the case is a former police officer. Takiza V. Johnson, 47, is charged with second-degree murder and armed criminal action for shooting and killing Ron Barnett, 71. The 71-year-old Barnett's family is speaking out less than a week after his death. “He was trained. He knew better. He was trained to de-escalate and take control of the situation. And he didn't,” said Barnett's daughter, Elizabeth Moon. Moon's brother echoed her sentiments in an interview on…
Stephanie Rothkopf believes that by cleaning up one street at a time with her group of Yorkville Green Connect volunteers, she can spread a green spirit in the community to leave the world better than she found it.For eight years, Rothkopf has joined local volunteers in environmental cleanups in the Yorkville area. On Aug. 31 from 8 to 9 a.m., the group is looking for volunteers to help clean up the streets around Burks Bros Drywall, 1207 Badger St. in Yorkville. Those interested can contact them at 630-400-2710. Green Connect is sponsored by the Yorkville Chamber of Commerce and aims…
We welcome news about upcoming Southeastern Indiana events from area not-for-profit organizations. Email them to news@greensburgdailynews.com. Questions may be directed to Kevin Green at 812-651-0885.Aug. 279 a.m.: Decatur County Council meeting in special session, Room 106, Decatur County Courthouse. Meeting to review 2025 budget requests. 4 p.m.: Greensburg Decatur County Public Library Board of Trustees meeting in the library meeting room.Aug. 288 a.m. to 5 p.m.: Boys & Girls Club of Rush County fundraiser at Rosita’s Pancake House, 208 S. Main St., Rushville. 15% of all sales will be donated to the club.9 a.m.: Rush County Council meeting, Rush County…
In the face of growing public outrage, the nonprofit group leading a plan to build three golf courses at Jonathan Dickinson State Park backed away from the plan over the weekend.While the decision was welcomed by critics of the plan, questions remain about what else the Department of Environmental Protection has in mind for the park and the plight of eight other state parks.The Tuskegee Dunes Foundation, the group behind the Dickinson project, wrote in an emailed statement, “We have received clear feedback that Jonathan Dickinson State Park is not the right location. We do not understand the local community's…
Now comes Fresno State's biggest challenge yet as they open the season against the reigning national champions. But interim head coach Tim Skipper believes his team is up to the task as the Bulldogs prepare for one of the toughest environments in college football. Flashback: Skipper took over as acting head coach for Jeff Tedford late last season in the New Mexico Bowl and led the Dogs to a 37-10 victory over New Mexico State. Fresno State had indicated that Tedford would return for the 2024 season despite health concerns, but he withdrew from the program in July, just two…
A man wanted in connection with a deadly shooting in Alameda County was arrested over the weekend outside a Walmart in Barstow, authorities said.According to the Barstow Police Department, police received a call Saturday afternoon reporting that a suspect vehicle connected to a Northern California homicide had been spotted by an automatic license plate reader near the Walmart at 301 Montara Road.Officers quickly found the vehicle, but no one was inside, authorities said.”A few minutes later, officers arrested the suspect, Nicholas Pareveda, 38, of Alameda County, without incident as he attempted to leave the scene,” police said in a written…
Kathleen Smith, headteacher at Graham & Parkes, Cambridge, speaking at the conference on March 14. (Photo: Mark Levy) A seven-month investigation into Graham and Parks principal Kathleen Smith by a team hired by Cambridge Public Schools concluded that allegations of a toxic work environment were “not substantiated.” “The district is hopeful that this resolution, along with additional support toward fostering a more inclusive and constructive learning environment, will allow the Graham & Parks community to move forward with confidence in the school's leadership and direction,” Interim Superintendent David Murphy said in an email Monday. “A review of reliable evidence did…
Aurora, Colorado (Ivanhoe Newswires) – They are the elite of the elite. Top athletes from around the world have gathered in Paris to compete in the 2024 Olympic Games.Unlike many of us who just spend a few days in the gym, these athletes put their lives on the line for their sport. But what can researchers learn from Olympians that can help us all live healthier, longer lives?”You can't understand imperfection without first understanding perfection, and elite athletes embody perfection when it comes to their bodies and how they function,” said Dr. Travis Nemcoff, a biochemist at the University of…
MONROE, La. (KNOE) – If you've been to the Walmart on Louisville Avenue, you may have noticed construction going on inside the store, and as it turns out, shoppers will be seeing more of that work in the coming weeks.In a press release, Walmart announced plans for an “extensive renovation” of the Monroe store.Monroe store manager Stacey Martin said the improvements will enhance customers' shopping experience.”Walmart has been a part of the Monroe community for nearly 36 years and is always looking for ways to better serve our customers,” Martin said. “Renovating our current store will allow us to provide…
The start of a new school year is always invigorating. It's a time of fresh starts, fresh slates, optimism and happy expectations not only for students and their families but also for teachers and staff.We have much to look forward to as we welcome our students back. As always, we are excited about the year ahead and the expectations it brings. But this year, it's important to reflect not only on where we're going, but also on where we've been; how far we've come, and the important role you as a community have played in our success.The challenges we faced…