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Yahoo
5 hours ago
- Politics
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Axon roadshow stops in Grand Chute, showcasing law enforcement technology
GRAND CHUTE, Wis. (WFRV) – Arizona-based law enforcement technology manufacturer Axon Enterprise's massive semi-truck pulled into Grand Chute Police Department's parking lot Tuesday morning ahead of its roadshow, giving officers from agencies across the area the chance to get hands-on with the equipment. 'It's up to each agency, whether it's local, county or state, to find the appropriate funds and do those long-term contracts and have the capability to have that latest technology in their hands,' Axon Enterprise roadshow team lead Andrew Padilla said. Amid years of increasing scrutiny for law enforcement, Padilla believes that Axon's products — particularly body and dash cameras — hold a crucial role in transparency and trust for the public. 'It's about capturing the truth,' Padilla said. 'It's going to give you that angle that the officer was seeing, it's going to give you that daytime perception whether the officer is outside, they go into a dark room, they go into a basement, they climb into an attic.' Grand Chute Police Department stands by the significance that high-quality recordings have in the public's eyes, and they are used regularly by officers, according to Corporal Dylan Davis. 'That can be used in court, that can be used in investigations, we can refer back to those notes or body camera video if we have to refer back to a specific statement somebody says,' Davis said. 'The incidents that law enforcement deal with is important to capture and release to our public, as well as in the court process, to help gather that evidence, whether good or bad, to help in our investigations.' Davis was excited to welcome Axon and agencies from across Outagamie County and further-away jurisdictions in Wisconsin, as he hopes that it can help other departments make upgrades to their equipment after trying it Tuesday. 'Maybe if some agencies aren't using that technology, they can come and see how they can implement that in their agency,' he said. The Grand Chute Police Department uses a system of body cameras and Tasers that Axon makes. A development in recent years is that the cameras are synced with squad car lights and sirens, and also the tools on an officer's belt, so that the cameras begin recording as soon as an officer takes action without actually having to physically turn the cameras on. 'Now that we have those automated systems in place, our officers can focus on the task at hand rather than worrying about those technologies,' Davis said. 'Technology makes us safer, our community safer, and we like to be able to stay ahead of that.' One item that Grand Chute Police is investing in is the Taser 10, the latest in Axon's line. I got to try it myself. After pulling the safety switch, a quick pull of the trigger is all that it takes, and a laser aids in aiming. With no training, the instructor said I nailed the target, shooting two prongs at least 12 inches apart on the target. User-friendly, accurate and efficiently deployed within seconds, it's officers' chosen tool to safely take an individual into custody who is resisting or running. 'Once our department officers are fully trained up, we're going to move onto the Taser 10s, which Axon has here to demo,' Davis said. 'The Tasers cause what's called neuromuscular incapacitation, so it locks the subject up and allows officers to take control of the subject so that our officers don't get injured as well as the subject.' Axon travels to departments across the country and will be visiting Mequon on Thursday. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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12 hours ago
- Entertainment
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Arizona influencer and Emilie Kiser's friend Avery Woods pays sweet tribute to Trigg
While Arizona-based influencer Emilie Kiser's fans have been flooding the comment sections of her TikTok and Instagram posts with words of comfort, her friend and fellow Arizona influencer Avery Woods is paying tribute in a more subtle way. On May 18, Kiser's 3-year-old son Trigg died after a drowning call in Chandler several days earlier. Woods, a nurse-turned-influencer, has been notably missing from her TikTok and Instagram accounts since the incident. On Monday, June 2, Woods uploaded a get ready with me (GRWM) on TikTok with the caption, "Been awhile since I put makeup on so thought I'd get ready for our anniversary, missed you." In the video, Woods silently goes through the steps of her makeup routine as "Fade Into You" by Mazzy Star plays over the clips. Eagle-eyed fans noticed one of the many necklaces adorning Woods' neck was a circular pendant with the name Trigg engraved in the center. Many of Woods' fans left comments about seeing the "pain in her eyes" and commending her for taking time away from social media and for coming back "respectfully" in the wake of everything. Woods and her family recently sold their Mesa home and bought a house in Calabasas, California. On Tuesday, May 27, Kiser filed a lawsuit in Arizona Superior Court for Maricopa County to keep all records about her son's death out of the public eye. The lawsuit read, "Emilie is trying her best to be there for her surviving son, two-month-old Theodore. But every day is a battle," and "To allow disclosure in these circumstances would be to turn Arizona's Public Records Law into a weapon of emotional harm, rather than a tool of government transparency." 'A friend and supporter': Beloved Phoenix artist suffers severe stroke. You can help Meredith G. White covers entertainment, art and culture for The Arizona Republic and She writes the latest news about video games, television and the best things to do in metro Phoenix. This article originally appeared on Arizona Republic: Avery Woods returns to TikTok with love for Emilie Kiser
Yahoo
17 hours ago
- Business
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Fiberon Partners With ‘Military Makeover' to Honor Air Force Veteran With Donated Deck
MAUMEE, Ohio, June 03, 2025--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Fiberon Decking recently joined forces with the television program "Military Makeover with Montel®" to build a deluxe deck for a military veteran. The company donated the materials for a 200-square-foot composite deck, creating an outdoor oasis for 20-year Air Force veteran Matt Kosto. "Matt served multiple deployments with the military, and we wanted to show our appreciation for his service and honor those who make the sacrifice to serve their country," said Kate Haws, director, brand communications. "Matt loves spending time outdoors with his family, so giving him a revamped, low-maintenance space to do that is our small way of giving back." The new deck features Fiberon's Good Life composite decking, perfect for creating a casual outdoor living space with an authentic wood look. Built in the color Bungalow from the Good Life Escapes collection, the deck resembles exotic hardwood in a deep, rich brown. Crucial for Kosto's Arizona-based home, the Good Life collection is Class B fire-rated, meaning it is designed to slow the spread of flames, provides an added layer of protection to the property and offers greater peace of mind. Good Life is made with 94% recycled material, combining recycled wood with the long-lasting resilience of recycled plastic. Its durable composite core resists splintering, rotting, cracking, insects and decay, and a three-sided cap layer helps resist staining and fading. The decking is backed by a 30-year performance, stain and fade warranty. As part of the project, Fiberon also provided its CountrySide railing in brown to enclose the deck. CountrySide railing strikes an ideal balance between beauty and strength, featuring an understated satin finish and clever sub-rail reinforcement. Round, matte black aluminum balusters finish the look with a unique contrast. Led by talk show legend, military advocate and veteran Montel Williams, "Military Makeover with Montel®" enlists conscientious designers, contractors, landscapers and other home improvement professionals to transform the homes and lives of military families across the country. The episode featuring Fiberon's deck for Kosto will air Friday, June 6 on Lifetime TV and American Forces Network. To learn more about Fiberon's full portfolio of decking solutions, visit About Fiberon Fiberon is a leading U.S. manufacturer of wood-alternative decking, railing and cladding distributed worldwide. Fiberon products are available in a wide range of styles and price points, all designed to respect nature while outperforming it. Fiberon is part of Fortune Brands Innovations, Inc. (NYSE: FBIN). Learn more at About Fortune Brands Innovations Fortune Brands Innovations, Inc. (NYSE: FBIN), headquartered in Deerfield, Ill., is a brand, innovation and channel leader focused on exciting, supercharged categories in the home products, security and commercial building markets. The Company's growing portfolio of brands includes Moen, House of Rohl, Aqualisa, Emtek, Therma-Tru, Larson, Fiberon, Master Lock, SentrySafe, Yale residential and August. To learn more about FBIN, its brands and environmental, social and governance (ESG) commitments, visit About Military Makeover with Montel® Military Makeover with Montel®, a BrandStar Original, is America's leading branded reality TV show that offers hope and a helping hand here on the home front to members of our military and their loved ones. A veteran of both the Marine Corps and the Navy, talk show legend and military advocate Montel Williams, who creatively co-produces the show along with a colorful cast that seeks to transform the homes and lives of military families across the country. The cast includes co-hosts Art Edmonds and designer Jennifer Bertrand. This special series enlists caring companies of all sizes as well as non-profits and the local community. Military Makeover airs on Lifetime® and on the American Forces Network which serves American servicemen and women, Department of Defense and other U.S. government civilians and their families stationed at bases overseas, as well as U.S. Navy ships at sea. Help starts at home for veterans on Military Makeover. Join us as our makeover team engages to change the living situation – and the lives – of these deserving families. View source version on Contacts Melissa Peterson317-873-8100melissa@ Inicia sesión para acceder a tu portafolio
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a day ago
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Third-party review ranks Mitchell site fourth for possible state prison, recommends initial Lincoln Co. site
Jun. 2—PIERRE — A Mitchell site ranked fourth out of six options in a third-party "refresh" look at the potential sites for a new state men's prison in South Dakota. A study from Arizona-based Arrington Watkins Architects looked at six options for a South Dakota men's correctional facility and based on a site analysis ranked the existing Lincoln County site owned by the South Dakota Department of Corrections as the top option for the Project Prison Reset panel to consider during its next meeting on Tuesday, June 3 in Pierre. The Mitchell site was described as "remote but promising" but scored 2,040 points out of a maximum 2,975 points when the sites were being sized up on a point scale from 1-to-5 and then multiplied by an importance factor out of 100 points. The Lincoln County plan scored 2,355 points, followed by a Huron plan at 2,220, a Worthing site plan at 2,045 points was third and the former Citibank site in northern Sioux Falls and Mitchell both scored at 2,040 points to tie for fourth. The most important elements for the new prison included location (within 30 miles of Sioux Falls), proximity (not located close to a major interstate, railroads and waterways), size (a minimum site of 126 to 160 acres for a full site) and available site utilities. The Lincoln County site scored a 5 in location, proximity and site size. Mitchell scored 3s in location and proximity and a 5 for size but did not score higher than a 4 in any other category. Among the positives in the Mitchell site analysis included the 160-acre land size, the generally flat land and the ability to develop a maximum of 1,728 beds. However, the nearby city lagoons for wastewater would still require a lift station, adding costs to the project, infrastructure improvements would have to be made to the site and the plan noted the site could have escape issues. "The location is 70 miles from Sioux Falls, which results in added costs for inmate transportation and support services," the study said. "It is also located just over one mile from Interstate 90, and within a mile of a railroad and the James River, which provides potential escape routes for inmates." Proposals from Aberdeen and Grant County were eliminated due to their remote distances from Sioux Falls, while five other sites closer to Sioux Falls were eliminated due to buildability issues with the land and the proposed sites. The remaining six sites were then considered for a conceptual plan and a "test fit," Arrington Watkins said. "The goal of the concept plans is to take the resulting buildable area left on each site after site analysis and represent a prison size and bed count that could utilize each site," the study said. "They are not a proposal for what should or should not be built on each site." The Lincoln County site is located about 10 miles south of Sioux Falls between Harrisburg and Canton on a 160-acre site that the state of South Dakota owns. Earlier this year, it was projected to cost $825 million to build the 1,500-bed facility. Nearby landowners to the proposed site have voiced opposition to the plan and to how the state was moving ahead with a largely secretive process to approve the prison. In February, a bill in the South Dakota Legislature to fund the remainder of the prison project failed, leading to Gov. Larry Rhoden to appoint the Project Prison Reset task force to reassess the plan. That brought on the consideration of potential new sites around the state. The state has already spent more than $60 million on the previous design and prep work for the initial Lincoln County plan. In Monday's latest look at the prison options, Arrington Watkins said the existing Lincoln County site is "10 miles from Sioux Falls, is not in proximity to major interstates, railroads, or major waterways, has the size for a full build of 1,728 beds ... is ranked high for site access, and only scored poorly for site utilities and potential additional cost during development." "The property is already owned by the DOC and is adjacent to another 160-acre parcel owned by the DOC that can be used for future expansion or support functions," the report said. "This is a strong candidate for phase one development now. ... Lincoln County was followed on the ranking system by the Huron site, which also scored well, but is very remote and directly adjacent to a major highway. Our recommendation for site selection for phase 1 development of the men's capacity plan is the Lincoln County site."
Los Angeles Times
2 days ago
- Business
- Los Angeles Times
Rocket Lab Acquired Optical Systems Firm Geost for $330 Million
Long Beach-based Rocket Lab Corp. agreed to acquire Geost LLC from LightRidge Solutions for $330 million. The deal includes a cash consideration of $125 million and common equity of Rocket Lab valued at $150 million along with an earnout payment of $50 million tied to revenue targets. Geost is a Tucson, Arizona-based electro-optical and infrared payload development and manufacturing company that works with high-priority national security satellites. The acquisition adds optical systems as a new category within Rocket Lab's portfolio of capabilities. Following the transaction, the addition of Geost's 115 professionals will bring Rocket Lab's total headcount to more than 2,600 employees. 'With the acquisition of Geost, we're bringing advanced electro-optical and infrared payloads in-house to support secure, responsive and cost-effective systems at scale. These technologies enable spacecraft that can detect, interpret and respond to threats in real-time, enhancing our role as a trusted provider of end-to-end space capabilities for the United States and its allies – with greater speed, intelligence and operational control,' said Sir Peter Beck, chief executive of Rocket Lab, in a statement. The transaction is subject to regulatory approval and is expected to close in the second half of 2025. Baird acted as financial advisor for LightRidge Solutions. Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP acted as legal advisor for LightRidge Solutions. Information for this article was sourced from Rocket Lab Corp.
