Dr. Sam Taggart, a retired family doctor who practiced medicine in Benton for 40 years, has spent his time since retiring writing books about the medical history of Arkansas. Those estimates did not include requests to the state Legislature to appropriate money in Oregons budget to cover the estimated price of one-stop center for homelessness services that county officials have elevated in their pitch to voters in May. WYNNE Residents across a wide swath of the U.S. raced Sunday to assess the destruction from fierce storms that spawned possibly dozens of tornadoes from the South and the Midwest into the Northeast, killing at least 29 people. Apr 23, 2023 Updated Apr 27, 2023. We provide coverage of breaking news and more in Williamson, Franklin, Jackson, Perry, Jefferson, Saline, Hamilton, Union, and Johnson counties, You can view the most recent 25 news articles we have published by clicking on the "Articles" tab at the top of your screen. This is a group open to posts about news and information about Benton City. Benton city leaders and officials celebrated what is being touted as "the largest single land acquisition in the city's history," gathering on a chilly Tuesday morning on the first parcel of the purchase, 101 acres just off Interstate 30. featured. Around 1:30 a.m. on May 14, Benton County Sheriff's Office responded to a gunshot victim around the 300th block of 7th Street in Benton City. In short, yes. class kills 16-year-old, Washington school says, Recall alert | Multi-state Salmonella outbreak linked to popular brand of all-purpose flour, WA state Insurance Commissioner Mike Kreidler will not seek re-election, Washington creates missing Indigenous people cold case unit, Southridge grad still Northwest conferences top hitter for CBC baseball. 2nd wreck submerges car in canal, This tiny WA town is worlds bluebird capital. AMC Perfectly Popcorn will be available at hundreds of Walmart stores beginning on March 11, 2023. Support local news coverage and the people who report it by subscribing to the Corvallis Gazette-Times. April 29 . "Three years of this is ridiculous," Rev. Several residents of a Benton mobile home park are facing homelessness after the city purchased the land on which their trailers sit. But two councilors expressed concern after they said the county hadnt provided Corvallis with more information sooner before asking for an endorsement. The Bryant School District released a statement Wednesday in response to allegations of teacher misconduct. State Representative Lanny Fite announced at the Saline County Legislative Breakfast on Friday he will not run for re-election in 2024. Pinkney said he and his grassroots organization have been passing out 2,000 cases of water per month on their own dime since 2019. April is Childhood Abuse Awareness and Prevention Month across the nation. Benton City Council puts hold on mini-storage construction for a year, Everett Ford receives top honor for third year in a row, Tucker Carlson speaks out for 1st time after Fox News firing, Jerry Springer, politician turned TV ringmaster, dies at 79. A fact sheet published in April at the countys website did not mention Lincoln or Linn counties. Corvallis City Council decided 6-2 on March 6 to support the bond measure. After completing a thorough search, no people or animals were found. THIS MATERIAL MAY NOT BE PUBLISHED, BROADCAST, REWRITTEN OR REDISTRIBUTED. Texas Rangers ace Jacob deGrom frustrated by injury 3 hours ago. NEW YORK Dust off your eclipse glasses: It's only a year until a total solar eclipse sweeps across North America. Winds NNW at 5 to 10 mph. Apr 30, 2023 Updated 7 min ago. Periods of rain and snow. The county also addresses whom the navigation center will serve. The Arkansas Senate Judiciary Committee approved a bill on Monday to create a process that would hold municipal or school library staff criminally liable for furnishing or distributing items deemed obscene to minors. Colville and Yakamas see opportunity in Tri-Cities. Colville and Yakamas see opportunity in Tri-Cities. On Monday, April 17th, the Saline County Quorum Court voted 11:2 to pass a resolution that suggests the Saline County Library create policies to relocate materials that parents or the public deem inappropriate for children into areas that are not accessible to children. The Bryant City Council plans to consider an Advertising and Promotion Commission and tax when it meets at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday. The business contacted the Sheriff's office Monday after noticing the person in question had come by their location multiple times and taken electrical wire from the premises. Benton said after the Steelers drafted him in the second round that Tomlin told him the Steelers want tough, physical players, and that Benton fits the bill. Muhammad said in a second tweet Thursday that a YMCA in the area was offering its facilities to residents for showers. Benton Police Officer Matthew Kuntz was named 2022 Officer of the Year Tuesday at the Benton Police Department's awards ceremony. ", The water main break occurred Wednesday afternoon and resulted in a "system-wide loss of water pressure across the city," according to a statement from the Berrien County Health Department, urging residents "not to drink the water until further notice. Instead, they are asking for the communitys help to further the investigation by submitting any home surveillance footage from the Benton City area that could be useful in their search. Mariners notes: Quiet all week, bats explode Sunday in Toronto to avoid road sweep, Speeding zones or bad intersections? At the event, businesses will have the opportunity to discuss job openings with students seeking employment and even have the opportunity to conduct o. The festival will be headlined by non-other than Afroman. Your purchase was successful, and you are now logged in. Stay current with all the latest and breaking news about. After completing a thorough search, no people or animals were found. "After the water pressure is restored, residents should flush the water taps for 5 minutes before using the water for washing hands, showering or bathing. Alex Powers (he/him) reports agri-business, Benton County, environment and city of Lebanon for Mid-Valley Media. But who will run? 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Benton City Council members voted to approve two separate personnel items during its Monday night meeting. ", "City water customers have previously been recommended to use bottled water, and should continue to use bottled water for cooking, drinking, making ice, brushing teeth, washing dishes, rinsing foods, and mixing powdered infant formula at this time, as well as after water is restored," the statement added. Your e-mail address will be used to confirm your account. Pasco wants to know the traffic trouble spots, Jim Moore: The Seahawks draft looks good to me, but wait and see is the best analysis, Former House Minority Leader J.T. Low near 45F. Cost estimates made as recently as Jan. 22 showed an overall price tag of $184.6 million, including portions paid for by loans, state grants and potentially the bond measure. The bond will cover: The county is borrowing the bulk of the rest, for a new courthouse and District Attorney's Office, while hoping for legislative help for the navigation center. State health officials released the warning Wednesday for the city of 9,600, located about 100 miles from Chicago. The mounting issues afflicting Benton Harbor's drinking water have raised allegations of environmental injustice in the town where some 45% of residents live in poverty and 85% are Black, according to most-recent Census data. Before Corvallis city leaders decided whether to lend their names to Benton County's effort to pass a $110 million bond on the May . Breaking News. 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A woman who tried to interfere was stabbed repeatedly and suffered a collapsed lung. Hire A Hornet Day will begin at 9 a.m. on April 25 from Hornet Arena. Auditor of State Dennis Milligans office notified several entities in Saline County recently that they had more than $63,300 in unclaimed property owed to them through his office's Great Arkansas Treasure Hunt program. You can contact the Benton County Sheriffs Office dispatch line at 509-628-0333. In the wake of that failed request for proposals, the city of Corvallis has taken its Housing Operational Committee out of the review process . Winds W at 5 to 10 mph.. Tonight With 16 dealers, 40 member displays, demonstrations, and silent auctions, there was something for everyone. The Saline Symphony Orchestra will present its spring concert,An Evening with Mozart, at 6:30 p.m. Saturday at the Bryant High School Fine Arts Center. The Benton County Fairgrounds will host the 13th annual Women's Expo for . They arrived at the intersection of Babs Ave at 7th St and located the victim, who was promptly transported to an area hospital. On the anniversary of its founding on March 2, 2006, the Bryant Rotary Club celebrated the woman who helped make its current Kids Closet possible. Sarah Huckabee Sanders on Monday signed into law a measure cutting individual and corporate income taxes in Arkansas by $124 million a year. If you would like to check if we have your story of interest available, you can send us an email, 2022 WFCN Productions - All Rights Reserved. RICHLAND, Wash.- Washington State University Tri-Cities (WSU-TC) honored five local leaders as Women of Distinction at a ceremony on April 20. Benton City Council members voted to approve two separate personnel items during its Monday night meeting. Clear skies. What new WA laws mean for Tri-Cities, Tri-City student earns $80k scholarship. State Route 225 will remain closed between Wagon Wheel PR and Trinity PR while BCSO continues with their . BENTON CITY, Wash. One victim survived a gunshot wound suffered early on Saturday morning, and though one suspect has already been arrested, Benton County authorities are asking for the community's help to find another suspect. KANSAS CITY, Mo. Bryant Middle School's Black History Month program was full of both history and surprises on Tuesday. rseyler@bentoncourier.com, By ANDREW DeMILLO and MICHELLE L. PRICE Associated Press, By Randal Seyler & Destin Davis Alex probably is outdoors when hes not behind a camera or notepad. Get our free mobile app Gretchen Whitmer visited Benton Harbor, and issued a new call for the state legislature to provide an additional $11.4 million investment needed to help expedite the replacement of lead pipes and service lines in the city. . Othello Homeowner Throws Burglary Suspect Out of House, Trailer Destroyed In E. Wenatchee Fire, Duplex Gets Minor Damage, One Woman is Dead and Her killer is Charged in Yakima Court, Like The Temps Gas on The Rise in Washington State, Benton County SO Hosting Boaters Ed Course, Thief Putts Off With Cart From Kennewick Golf Course, One Person Injured In U.S. 2 Crash In Cashmere, Driver Charged with Vehicular Assault and DUI After Accident on US 97, Firewood Cutting Allowed In National Forest Starting Monday. You have permission to edit this article. 2 people end up stabbed outside a Kennewick home, Exclusive: 2 tribes want to open casinos in Tri-Cities. "Thank you for your patience and understanding. Saint Joseph, MI (49085) Today. Several Benton residents raised concerns about infrastructure work throughout the city during Mondays City Council meeting. Keeanu Benton is headed to the NFL. The weather is getting warmer and that means the Columbia River will be full of boats before you know it. Hutchinson said he feels set apart from the rest with his experience. Here's why you won't see e-scooters in Corvallis en masse. (Benton City, WA) -- The Benton County Coroner confirms to Newsradio 610 KONA that the body of a baby was discovered inside a garbage bag alongside the I-82 Freeway between Richland and Benton City. Library books and policies are likely to be a hot topic at Mondays Saline County Quorum Court meeting. Prosser porch pirates caught after running from Benton County law enforcement, La Grande man falls 150 feet off cliff; Life flighted to trauma center, Pasco police confirm an adult man has died while crossing the train tracks, Kennewick car prowler caught in the parking lot of Kamiakin High School, Benton County awards provider contract for future behavioral health treatment center, Yakima community forum shines a light on barriers to solving MMIWP epidemic, Badger Mountain Elementary Students plant trees to celebrate Arbor Day, WA Supreme Court issues slip opinion on Richland School Board recall, Driver taken to the hospital after crash in Kennewick. The responding crews arrived to find the residence engulfed in flames and faced numerous challenges due to steep embankments, a hole in the floor, and personal belongings scattered throughout the house. According to the City of Pasco, major safety improvements are coming to Sylvester Street from Road 54 to the east corridor. An electrical company in Benton City was a repeat victim of property theft, they then reached out to the Benton County Sheriff's Office for help in capturing the thief. Emergency crews have been forced to close all lanes of I-70 westbound at the Benton Curve in Missouri over concerns of damage to a bridge in the area. Gov. Huckabee Sanders signs parole changes into law, Benton School Board recognizes National Merit Finalists and Chess Team with Panther Pride, Salem Fire Department receives $2,500 donation from Modern Woodmen of America, Senior Olympics basketball returns to Boys & Girls Clubs, Gov. Edward Pinkney, a local faith leader told the local news outlet MLive, after a water handout organized by the state's department of health ran out of water bottles 30 minutes after it was supposed to start earlier this month. Last Friday, 17 charges were filed against . A teacher accused of having an inappropriate relationship with a student has surrendered herself to the Bryant Police Department. Members of the Sharon and Sunshine Extension Homemakers clubs came together to create teaching dolls to donate to the Arkansas Children's Hospital. KENNEWICK, Wash.-- The 26th annual Gem and Mineral Show took place at the Benton County Fairgrounds this weekend. Sign up for our newsletter to keep reading. State Representative Lanny Fite announced at the Saline County Legislative Breakfast on Friday he will not run for re-election in 2024. KENNEWICK, Wash.- A police standoff near the intersection of Union Street and 7th Avenue closed roads for an investigation into a weapons complaint. No further details on the victims condition have been released by Benton County authorities. LITTLE ROCK Arkansas' Republican-led House has rejected and effectively killed legislation aimed at banning affirmative action by state and local governments after critics said it would have gone much further than its architects said it would and threatened a host of programs around the state. Sunny. Melanoma, if undiagnosed, is one of the deadliest forms of skin cancers, according to the American Cancer Society. If you forget it, you'll be able to recover it using your email address. Please subscribe to keep reading. Mills . Tri-City Herald Letters to the Editor 05/01/2023. He studied sociology at University of Oregon where he earned a masters degree in journalism. LITTLE ROCK Arkansas Gov. When Asa Hutchinson launches his bid for president this week, hell do so at a familiar location: the downtown square in the northwest Arkansas city where he was born, practiced law and first ran for office. You have permission to edit this article. The water main break resulted in school closures on Thursday. According to the Benton County Sheriff's Office the train has been removed from the scene and is being investigated at the BNSF railyard. A water main break in Benton Harbor, Michigan, has resulted in a city-wide loss of water pressure that has shuttered schools and upended businesses on Thursday. Customers can receive free cholesterol, glucose, blood pressure, and BMI screenings. Residents continue to live with "significant and dangerous levels of lead contamination three years after the contamination was first discovered with no immediate solution in sight," the petition states, calling it an "environmental justice" issue. However, they learned that two suspects fled the scene of the shooting on foot and successfully avoided arrest that night. Asa Hutchinson formally launched his Republican presidential campaign Wednesday, pledging to "bring out the best of America" and aiming to draw contrasts with other GOP hopefuls on top issues, including how best to reform federal law enforcement agencies. Rezoning to reduce the the Hill Farm Elementary and Parkway Elementary zones passed during the Bryant School Board meeting on Thursday. The bodies of a jam band musician and his adult son were recovered from an Arkansas lake more than three weeks after the two went missing during a kayaking trip, authorities said. Man City top of 2 hours ago. Newly released body-cam and dash-cam video appears to show a Pasco man readying to open fire at an officer when he was shot by police. Several residents of a Benton mobile home park are facing homelessness after the city purchased the land on which their trailers sit. Louise Harrison, Benton native and sister of George Harrison, dies at 91 . The cause of the fire is still under investigation, and 27 fire department personnel responded to the incident. Whataburger currently has six locations in Arkansas. Winds NW at 10 to 15 mph.. A mostly clear sky. Weather 4C Tuesday 4 | 6C Wednesday 5 | 6C . Destin Davis. By: Kari Lapp, Community Engagement Manager at Saline County Library, By Randal Seyler 49 pick. Call 541-812-6116 or tweet @OregonAlex. Multiple police cars surrounded a home calling for the arrest of someone in the home. According to the City of Pasco, major safety improvements are coming to Sylvester Street from Road 54 to the east corridor. After getting a description from the business, Benton County Sheriff's deputies were able to locate the vehicle as it was driving through Kennewick. A woman who tried to interfere was stabbed repeatedly and suffered a collapsed lung. The Palouse Tribe of the Yakama Nation has called Pasco home since time immemorial. He will enter the 2023 season as the odds-on favorite to . The Bryant City Council considered three interrelated issues during its regular meeting on Tuesday. 19 hours ago Mayor Frank Scott Jr. says Little Rock's city network is restored On Friday, the city of Little Rock's network services experienced a temporary outage.The city of Little. Commissioner Nancy Wyse told the council that night the county was up against a deadline to garner endorsements, but that endorsements couldnt be sought until after the bond measure was formally recognized with a state ballot title. Updated: Aug 29, 2022 / 03:27 PM CDT. Art in the Park, an event for children ages 3 to 12, returns to downtown Benton beginning at 6 p.m. on Friday. Volunteers with Southwest Community Action Agency load cases of bottled water into residents vehicles, as city officials warn of dangerous amounts of lead in the city's water systems, in Benton . Invalid password or account does not exist. Richland is full of history. Welcome to Benton City's "Real" news and information. Americas Got Talent winner bringing her jaw dropping show to the Benton Franklin Fair, Easterday Dairy in more trouble after dozens of contamination plan violations, says OR, 25-year-old faces vehicular homicide charge after crash near Pasco kills his friend, Teen girls argue about a boy. Stay current with all the latest and breaking news about Benton County, Arkansas, compare headlines and perspectives between news sources on stories happening today. Jay Inslee will not seek a fourth term in 2024. Elementary zoning is on the agenda of the Bryant School Board on Thursday. Mar 15, 2023. It also says the center would serve people from Lincoln and Linn counties by connecting them with services in their home areas.. LITTLE ROCK Arkansas lawmakers approved a proposed $6.2 billion budget and an overhaul of the state's sentencing laws on Friday as they wrapped up an 89-day legislative session that's been marked by approval of Republican Gov. If someone claiming to be Elon Musk, the second-wealthiest person in the world with a net worth of $191 billion, sends a Facebook friend request to your profile, dont be surprised to learn its a scam. News about Benton Harbor Stay current with all the latest and breaking news about Benton Harbor, compare headlines and perspectives between news sources on stories happening today. How often are you negatively impacted by poor traffic flow within Benton and Bryant city limits? Sarah Huckabee Sanders signature education package, Arkansas Learns, by a party line vote. The Benton School Board honored several students with Panther Pride awards at a meeting on Monday night. The Benton County Sheriff's Office has not released the name of the suspect at this time or much in the way of detail. According to the Kennewick RICHLAND, Wash.- The right turn lane at the intersection of Keene and Bombing Range is set to open for traffic on April 28. The Arkansas Senate voted Wednesday to approve SB 81, a proposed law which creates a process that would hold municipal or school library staff criminally liable for furnishing or distributing items deemed obscene to minors. A Zintel Creek Golf Club employee found the male suspect that drove off with the cart on the 1000 block of 10th Ave. The Bryant City Council will hear to a presentation at 6:30 tonight from the Parks Committee recommending the council ask Bryant residents to vote on create an Advertising and Promotion tax. The Kansas City Police Department has partnered with Bar K to host a fundraiser benefiting the family of fallen Officer James Muhlbauer . KMBC 9 News Staff. Richland is full of history. Choose wisely! The mammoth nose tackle from the University of Wisconsin was selected by the Pittsburgh Steelers on Friday in the second round of the NFL draft, the No.

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