Steve Nedved
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Jan 09
Paraplegic United passenger claims he ‘had to scoot down the aisle’ on his bottom
WLS-TV(CHICAGO) — A paraplegic man who relies on a wheelchair said he had difficulty traveling on several recent United flights and was forced to scoot down the aisle on his rear end. Tyler Schilhabel, a California high school football coach, said he had to scoot down aisles on multiple occasions during his honeymoon because the …
Jan 09
Arizona police collect DNA at nursing home where comatose woman gave birth
blueshot/iStock(PHOENIX) — Police in Arizona served a search warrant on Tuesday to collect DNA from male staffers at a long-term care facility where a woman gave birth while in a vegetative state. The 29-year-old woman, who’s been comatose for more than a decade, gave birth to a baby boy at Hacienda HealthCare in Phoenix on …
Jan 09
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo makes surprise visit to Iraq
Jordan Pix/Getty Images(BAGHDAD) — Secretary of State Mike Pompeo has stopped in Iraq during a tour of the Mideast, according to local TV reports. During his unannounced visit on Wednesday, Pompeo met with Iraqi officials, speaking briefly at the top of each of his meetings to reassure leadership of the United States’ commitment to Iraq. …
Jan 08
TSA internal email reveals impact on security operations at smaller US airports
martince2/iStock(NEW YORK) — The increasing number of screeners calling out sick at the Transportation Security Administration is impacting its operations at smaller U.S. airports, but the agency’s effectiveness to protect the country’s flights has not been diminished, a TSA spokesperson told ABC News. A Southern California TSA official recognized “adversely impacted security operations” at Palm …
Jan 08
Second man found dead at Democratic donor Ed Buck’s house, prompting renewed investigation
Evgen_Prozhyrko/iStock(LOS ANGELES) — The death of a man at the home of a prominent Democratic political donor is raising questions and scrutiny about an earlier death at his home. Both deaths occurred at the West Hollywood, California, home of Ed Buck, who has donated to a number of Democratic politicians over the years. Now investigators …
Jan 08
Mitchell Fire Department names new battalion chief
The Mitchell Department of Public Safety has announced Firefighter Paramedic Joe Dolezal has been promoted to Battalion Chief. The 18 year veteran of the Mitchell Fire Division and has served as a Firefighter Paramedic and Officer in Charge during that time. Dolezal has been a solid fixture in the area of EMS both through teaching …
Jan 08
Wind Advisory issued January 08 at 4:37PM MST until January 08 at 5:00PM MST by NWS
…WIND ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 6 PM CST THIS EVENING… Winds have weakened below hazardous levels, but will continue to be breezy gusting into the 25 to 35 mph range during the early overnight hours.
Jan 08
Mitchell man now facing manslaughter charge
A 26 year old Mitchell man has been arrested for first-degree manslaughter after a 59 year old man died Tuesday. Mitchell Police say Dylan Reid Thompson was originally charged with aggravated assault following an altercation outside Thirsty’s Bar around 11:30 last Thursday night. It appears Thompson struck the victim causing him to fall to the …
Jan 08
“Alcohol You Later”: Mitchell Tenpenny’s busy celebrating the platinum certification of “Drunk Me”
Nathan Congleton/NBCNewcomer Mitchell Tenpenny not only made his national TV debut Tuesday on NBC’s Today show, the hosts also surprised him with a plaque commemorating the platinum certification of his debut single, “Drunk Me.” In fact, the #1 hit remains at the top of Nielsen’s most-streamed country songs chart. You can check out Mitchell’s Today show performance of “Drunk Me” online now. Mitchell’s …
Jan 08
Celebrity chef Mario Batali will not face sex assault charges: Sources
Dave Kotinsky/Getty Images for NYCWFF(NEW YORK) — Mario Batali will not face criminal charges after the celebrity chef was accused of sexual assault by two different women, according to sources familiar with the case. The New York Police Department (NYPD) and the Manhattan District Attorney’s office declined to comment. A woman claimed Batali raped her …