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3 days ago
- Health
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6-year-old boy dies tragically in rare balloon suffocation accident, coroner says
**Related Video Above: What happens when you call 911? MOUNT CARMEL, Ill. (WJW) — A 6-year-old boy died last month in what the the Wabash County coroner has concluded was a 'tragic accidental death' involving a balloon. First responders were reportedly called to a home in Mount Carmel, Illinois, on May 29 where the boy, identified by family as Gunner Hyatt, was pronounced dead. Volunteers build playset for Akron boy with cancer Wednesday, the coroner's office released its initial findings for how Hyatt died, with a toxicology report still pending. 'Preliminary findings indicate that the cause of death is consistent with suffocation due to a Mylar-helium filled balloon,' the office said in the report. Wabash County Coroner Shaun Keepes said he wanted to make the public aware of the danger posed by large Mylar balloons, which are often the same size as children. 'While often seen as harmless decorations, these balloons can pose serious risks — particularly to young children — including the rare but devastating possibility of suffocation and/or helium toxicity,' the office said. Couple allegedly bought more Narcan instead of calling 911 in toddler's suspected overdose death: Docs The boy had just finished Kindergarten at Mount Carmel Elementary School, according to his obituary. He leaves behind his parents, two siblings and everyone else who loved him. A GoFundMe has been set up for Hyatt's family, who described him as 'the craziest, most loving little boy.' An investigation is ongoing. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
30-05-2025
- Business
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Effingham school adding mobile classrooms, looking for other additions with potential $55 million bond
EFFINGHAM, Ill. (WCIA) — An Effingham Elementary School is getting four new mobile classrooms, and soon, all second graders will be learning on the same campus for the first time in years. Jessica Reeder, the principal at South Side Elementary, said one of the reasons for the expansion is because the district has grown over the years. For the last 14 years, second graders have been split between classrooms at South Side and classrooms at Central Grade School. Spaces like the mobile classrooms will change that. 'Our art classes will be housed out there, our music classes, our ELL classes and one special education classroom,' Reeder said. All students will be in the new, separate classrooms three days of each week. 'Now we're all here together. We're able to solve problems together but also maximize all of our resources,' Reeder added. Mahomet-Seymour rejects school district bond proposal But, growth isn't the only reason for the temporary expansion. In November's election, a referendum for a potential sales tax increase failed. Andrew Johnson, the district's superintendent, said the mobile classrooms were part of their 'backup plan' if the referendum failed. Now, the district is using $750,000 – $1 million from various funds to pay for the rented mobile classrooms. 'I'm a firm believer in investing in our future at the highest level. Our children are our future,' Johnson said. The school board also recently passed a $55 million bond resolution to possibly fund other projects, including a new building for students in kindergarten, first grade and second grade. Johnson said that the project itself would cost about $45 million, but keep students in one area instead of three separate buildings. Sarah Bush Lincoln to build new facility in Effingham Right now, the district is in a 'petition period,' Johnson explained. He expects to hear an answer about the bonds moving forward or not within the next 30 days. If they do, he said, people in Effingham could see an 8-13% property tax increase within the next year. It depends on how much the Equalized Assessed Value (EAV) goes up in the Effingham area. If it doesn't move forward, he said it'll be a ballot question on ballots in the spring of 2026. As construction continues outside of South Side, educators like Johnson and Reeder are staying positive as they look forward to welcoming students back in the new spaces starting in the fall. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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29-05-2025
- General
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Milwaukee police seek critically missing 11-year-old boy last seen at Grantosa Drive School
Milwaukee police are searching for an 11-year-old boy last seen at Grantosa Drive Elementary School. Logan Slaughter was seen about 5 p.m. May 28 at the school, located at 4852 N. 82nd St. in Milwaukee, police said. He's considered critically missing, a designation for vulnerable people. Police described Logan as a Black male who is 4 feet 5 inches tall and weighs about 88 pounds. He has brown eyes and short black hair cut in a "fade" style. He was wearing a black T-shirt with the Marvel character Venom on it, black jeans and black and red Nike Jordan tennis shoes, police said. He was possibly wearing a gray and black jacket and would be walking. Police asked anyone with information to call District 7 at 414-935-7272. This article originally appeared on Milwaukee Journal Sentinel: Milwaukee police seek missing boy last seen at Grantosa Drive School
Yahoo
15-05-2025
- Sport
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Sellout crowd comes to charity golf tournament
The annual Operation LAMB (Least Amongst My Breathren) and Holy Cross Council 8509 Golf Classic drew a record crowd on Saturday morning to Pine Knolls Golf Club in Kernersville. The golf tournament, which is the biggest fundraiser for the local benevolent Knights of Columbus chapter, was the most successful one yet, said Church Tierney of Holy Cross Council 8509. Advertisement 'We had a sellout crowd of 116, which was the most we have ever had. We raised 14,400 in money, which is the most we have ever had. All of the money will be distributed locally and it is much needed,' he said. 'Mercifully, the weather turned out good. When we were setting up at 6 a.m. it was 49 degrees and raining. Then the sun came out and stayed up, and it was just really pretty. When we had our first tournament we only had 29 players ' Although, Forsyth County Sheriff Bobby Kimbrough was unable to attend, the Forsyth County Sheriff's Office team of Rocky Joyner, Wesley Cline, Travis Broughton and Wyatt Joyner won the tournament with a combined score of 17 under par. The team of Jim Babcock, Jake Babcock, Hogan Mitchell and Chris Fulk took second place with a score of 15 under. The Kernersville Fire & Rescue Department's team — Capt. Josh Stafford, Engineer Chase Mabe, Engineer Cody Mathis and Jeff Taylor — placed third with a score of 13 under. Advertisement No one aced the No. 11 par three hole to win the $25,000 offered by Parks Chevrolet in Kernersville. The tournament proceeds will be used by the Holy Cross Council of the Knights of Columbus for local charities. Previous gifts have benefited Room at the Inn, Shepherd's Center, Samaritan Ministries Next Step Ministries, Winston-Salem Rescue Mission, Veterans Helping Veterans Heal, Winston-Salem Boys & Girls Clubs, Shop with a Cop, Crisis Control and Ministry Birthright of Winston-Salem. Sponsor proceeds also benefit citizens in Forsyth County and beyond, including Piney Grove Elementary School, Caleb Creek Elementary School, Cash Elementary School, Kernersville Elementary School, Sedge Garden Elementary School, Walkertown Elementary School and the Coats for Kids program.
Yahoo
02-05-2025
- Entertainment
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Sullivan Elementary School celebrates the Kentucky Derby
SULLIVAN, Ind. (WTWO/WAWV) – The Kentucky Derby is this weekend and on Thursday, Sullivan Elementary School celebrated with its annual Derby Day. First graders have been learning about Kentucky Derby history and doing derby-themed math problems. They also did a craft project, making jockey hats and fascinators. The students heard from special guests on Thursday, including retired jockey and actor Otto Thorwarth who was in the Disney movie Secretariat. Thorwarth spoke to the students and also signed autographed photos for them. 'It's just carrying on the whole legacy of horse racing. The more we get out and share and tell the details behind the scenes and everything that comes with horse racing, the more interested they'll become in it. It keeps the game going,' said Thorwarth. The event also featured Brian Elmore who shared his experiences working in the horse racing industry. Elmore does legislative and corporate affairs for the thoroughbred racing industry in Indiana and was happy to help with Thursday's event in his hometown of Sullivan. 'The Kentucky Derby, like the Indianapolis 500, is a piece of Americana. There's nothing else like it. There's nothing else that duplicates it to that grandeur and all. To be able to celebrate that, that's why May is my most favorite month. The first Saturday in May we've got the Kentucky Derby and then the last weekend in May, we've got the Indianapolis 500. I think those are things we need to celebrate,' said Elmore. Elmore's daughter is Alison Lane, a first grade teacher at Sullivan Elementary School. 'I grew up at the race track and so just being able to show the win pictures and those kinds of artifacts to the kids, and that this could happen for anyone, is pretty cool,' said Lane. This was the third year for Derby Day at Sullivan Elementary School. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
