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8 hours ago
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Springfield man charged with felony child endangerment after motorcycle crash
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — A Springfield man has been charged with felonies after a motorcycle crash left a child with serious injuries last year. According to court dockets filed Thursday, May 29, Jonathan Betz, born 1993, is charged with first-degree child endangerment causing serious physical injury, driving while intoxicated causing serious physical injury, and driving while intoxicated causing physical injury. The probable cause statement says the incident occurred on Aug. 11, 2024, when Betz was driving a Yahama Virago motorcycle with a passenger victim who was 11 years old at the time of the incident. The crash occurred on W. Mt. Vernon St. when a woman backed her Ford Mustang out of a driveway and into the street's eastbound lanes. As the woman was stopped for a few seconds to change gears, she saw Betz approaching on his motorcycle, but was unable to shift gears and move out of the way in time because of how fast Betz' motorcycle was approaching. Subsequently, Betz struck the woman's Mustang in the driver's side area. Three witnesses told police they observed Betz speeding prior to the crash. Law enforcement obtained video surveillance that didn't show the crash, but captured video footage of the 11-year-old victim as she went airborne over the vehicle. Following the crash, the 11-year-old was transported to a hospital. Medical records indicate she suffered a femur fracture requiring surgery, along with lacerations and a closed head injury. The child required a wheelchair to get around for a time, and a month after the crash, she still required a walker to get around, according to the statement. Betz was interviewed by police on Aug. 23, 2024, and he told police that prior to the crash, he and the victim were returning home after picking up pizza, which the victim was holding during the wreck. Betz allegedly told police he had consumed a mixed alcoholic drink around one hour before the crash. Medical records for Betz showed he suffered head trauma, multiple fractures, lacerations, abrasions and acute alcoholic intoxication. Toxicology reports showed he had a blood alcohol content level of .187 after being brought into the hospital from the crash. A warrant has been issued for Betz' arrest. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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8 hours ago
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Boone man killed in Thursday morning crash on Highway 30
BOONE COUNTY, Iowa — A Boone man was killed in a crash on Highway 30 Thursday morning. At around 8:23 a.m. the Boone County Sheriff's Office and multiple other agencies responded to a report of a crash at the intersection of Montana Road and Highway 30, just southwest of Boone, involving a Ford Ranger and Ford Mustang. According to an Iowa State Patrol crash report, the Ford Ranger was traveling southbound on Montana Road and failed to yield to a Mustang that was traveling eastbound on Highway 30, and the two vehicles collided. Former Marshalltown substitute teacher accused of sexually exploiting student The driver of the Ranger, identified as 89-year-old Dale Ray Crouse of Boone, was transported to a nearby hospital but later died from his injuries, according to the sheriff's office. No other injuries were reported. Multiple agencies responded to the scene, including the Boone County Sheriff's Office, Boone Police Department, Boone Fire Department, and personnel from the Boone County Hospital. The Iowa State Patrol will be handling the investigation into the crash. Iowa News: Boone man killed in Thursday morning crash on Highway 30 Former Marshalltown substitute teacher accused of sexually exploiting student WHO 13 Farm Report: Thursday, May 29th Hawkeyes' kickoff times announced Johnston man killed in wrong-way, head-on Highway 30 crash Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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11 hours ago
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Springfield man pleads guilty to using weapon in 2024 car chase, shooting
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. – A man who police said shot at another man who was attempting to steal his car has pleaded guilty to unlawful use of a weapon. Court documents state that 38-year-old Robert Lee Mitchell of Springfield changed his plea on Thursday, May 29. He is set to be sentenced on Aug. 8. Mitchell was arrested after firing a weapon at a man he had chased down after that man attempted to steal his Ford Mustang in June 2024. PREVIOUS COVERAGE: Two arrested after shooting, vehicle chase in Springfield The second man, Nicholas Mackiewicz, was sentenced in 2024 under a plea agreement to four years in prison for first-degree tampering. Mitchell pleaded guilty under an agreement with prosecutors to a charge of unlawful use of a weapon by exhibiting a gun. He was originally also charged with unlawful use of a weapon by shooting at Mackiewicz after a pursuit that ended near Mercy Hospital. The shooting charge will be dropped under the plea agreement. Pending his sentencing, Mitchell is to report to probation and parole officers, according to online court records. 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
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3 New Muscle Cars for Under $50K in 2025
What is the purpose of muscle cars? To many auto enthusiasts, that's like asking a luxury fashion collector, 'What is the purpose of designer handbags?' You either get it or you don't. And if you get it, you know that muscle cars are classic American status symbols. Vintage muscle cars easily sell for hundreds of thousands of dollars — and some have sold for millions. Find Out: Read Next: It's usually the classic muscle cars that go for the most money, but muscle cars made today can still be very expensive. That said, there are some muscle cars being made that aren't completely out of reach of middle-class buyers. Let's look at three new muscle cars that are under $50,000 in 2025. Starting price: $46,560 The 2025 Ford Mustang GT is the most premium — and most expensive — of the three cars on this list, each of which is a version of the Ford Mustang. This model features a 5.0-liter V-8 engine with 480 horsepower and 415 lb-ft of torque. This sleek machine with a tech'd out infotainment center, can propel from zero to 60 mph in approximately 4.2 seconds. Check Out: Starting price: $37,545 For under $40,000, you can buy the 2025 Ford Mustang EcoBoost Premium (coupe; convertible is closer to $45,000). This powerful car can go from zero to 60 mph in 4.5 seconds — really not that far behind what its superior sibling the 2025 Ford Mustang GT can do. Modern drivers will appreciate the wireless device charging, satellite radio and dual-zone automatic climate control. And let's not forget the heated steering wheel. Starting price: $31,920 Here we have the most affordable 2025 Ford Mustang iteration, and the most affordable muscle car in 2025, period. The 2025 Ford Mustang EcoBoost delivers 315 horsepower and 350 lb-ft of torque. This car may be relatively inexpensive, but it's hardly a lemon. Both diehard racers and first-time muscle car owners have great things to say about this model. Editor's note: Photos are for representational purposes only and might not reflect the exact year, make or model of the vehicle(s) listed in this article. More From GOBankingRates 3 Reasons Retired Boomers Shouldn't Give Their Kids a Living Inheritance (And 2 Reasons They Should) This article originally appeared on 3 New Muscle Cars for Under $50K in 2025
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a day ago
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Woman found in car with gunshots to head, chest in L.A.'s Boyle Heights
Police are searching for a suspect who left a woman with gunshots to the head and chest in Los Angeles' Boyle Heights neighborhood Wednesday, officials confirmed to KTLA. Details are limited and detectives continue to investigate the circumstances around the victim's death, but officials with the Los Angeles Police Department said officers responded to an area near the intersection of South Grande Vista Avenue and 8th Street at around 3:15 a.m. on reports of the shooting. At the scene, officers found the woman still inside her vehicle. According to police, the victim was not conscious or breathing. Paramedics with the Los Angeles Fire Department arrived at the scene and rushed the woman to a nearby hospital. The victim's condition was not immediately available, police said. Footage from the scene shows a heavy police presence in the neighborhood where the intersection was cordoned off with yellow crime scene tape. 'Violent unscripted, unscheduled' rape scene at core of lawsuit against Kevin Costner From a distance, it appeared that the airbag in the victim's steering wheel deployed, possibly when her vehicle came to a stop on or near the street curb. So far, police have not released a suspect description, but did say the shooter fled the scene in a black Ford Mustang. Anyone with any information about the investigation is urged to contact detectives at LAPD's Hollenbeck Division at 323-342-4143. Those wishing to remain anonymous can call the L.A. Regional Crime Stoppers Hotline at 800-222-8477 or leave tips online at Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
