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a day ago
- Automotive
- Yahoo
‘Do we have to die? Fix the road': Phoenix family demands city help after 18 cars have crashed into their home
When a single vehicle crashed into their home, homeowners Melissa and Ryan Langhor were shaken up. But now, after 18 crashes and counting, the Phoenix couple is calling for changes to protect their home from future incidents. They live near the corner of West Northwest Ranch Parkway and 163rd Lane, where drivers face a near-90-degree turn with little warning. Miss the turn, and you end up in the Langhor's backyard. Thanks to Jeff Bezos, you can now become a landlord for as little as $100 — and no, you don't have to deal with tenants or fix freezers. Here's how I'm 49 years old and have nothing saved for retirement — what should I do? Don't panic. Here are 6 of the easiest ways you can catch up (and fast) Nervous about the stock market in 2025? Find out how you can access this $1B private real estate fund (with as little as $10) With their safety at stake, the couple painted a bold message on the backyard wall that's been hit over and over again: 'City of Surprise. Do we have to die? Fix the road.' The message is hard to miss. For the Langhors, it's more than a cry for help. It's a plea born of fear and frustration, aimed squarely at city officials. But how did it come to this? It sounds like something out of a movie, but for the Langhors, it's a recurring nightmare. Of the 18 crashes so far, some have shattered windows, others have sent vehicles through their concrete wall. In one case, a car plowed into their dining room while they were sitting there with their kids. They no longer feel safe in their own home and don't even sleep in their primary bedroom, worried a car might crash through the wall in the middle of the night. 'Driving down the road, you can see the problem. All of a sudden, you hit a near-90-degree turn. And if you miss it, you end up right in their backyard,' reporter Steven Nielsen told Fox 10. Although the speed limit is 25 mph, drivers often go much faster. 'It's sad when you're not feeling safe in your own home,' said Melissa Langhor. After a particularly bad crash in 2021, Melissa spoke at a Surprise City commissioners meeting, but nothing changed. Then, just last month, a truck crashed through their wall, stopping just feet from where she was sitting. 'We have PTSD,' she told News 2. After that crash, city staff showed up — not to talk safety, but to make sure the wall was repaired and painted to match neighbourhood guidelines. 'That's what the city was concerned about — the color matching,' Langhor said. Instead of repainting, the couple turned the wall into a sign calling for change. Since then, the mayor has vowed to address the issue, starting with improved speed signs and traffic studies. 'I hope he keeps his promise,' Melissa Langhor said. Read more: Want an extra $1,300,000 when you retire? Dave Ramsey says — and that 'anyone' can do it After this many crashes, it's clear something needs to change — and not just for the Langhors. Down the street, the city is taking action. After the Langhors put up their sign, officials installed concrete barriers along the road to protect the homes. Drivers may still speed, but the barriers make it far less likely they'll crash into someone's living room. That offers some peace of mind. Still, for families living near dangerous roads, it's worth taking a few extra steps to prepare — just in case. Start with an emergency fund. A cushion of cash can be a lifesaver if your home is damaged and you need to cover repairs quickly. Also, consider setting aside money each month to invest in home safety over time. Ryan Langhor built a garden along the back wall to help slow down any incoming cars. Other ideas include planting trees or placing large boulders as barriers. And of course, make sure that your homeowners insurance is up to date. If a car hits your house, you'll want help covering the cost to fix it. Rich, young Americans are ditching the stormy stock market — here are the alternative assets they're banking on instead How much cash do you plan to keep on hand after you retire? Here are 3 of the biggest reasons you'll need a substantial stash of savings in retirement Robert Kiyosaki warns of a 'Greater Depression' coming to the US — with millions of Americans going poor. But he says these 2 'easy-money' assets will bring in 'great wealth'. How to get in now Here are 5 'must have' items that Americans (almost) always overpay for — and very quickly regret. How many are hurting you? Like what you read? Join 200,000+ readers and get the best of Moneywise straight to your inbox every week. This article provides information only and should not be construed as advice. It is provided without warranty of any kind.
Yahoo
3 days ago
- Yahoo
Third teen death in national forest raises alarm as two high schoolers found shot during camping trip
High school students Pandora Kjolsrud and Evan Clark were found dead in a remote area of Arizona on May 27, marking the second and third teenagers found dead in Tonto National Forest since February. Kjolsrud, 18, and Clark, 17, were both found shot to death on May 27 near Mount Ord in the Tonto National Forest, north of Mesa, Arizona. A spokesperson for the Maricopa County Sheriff's Office told Fox News Digital that the deaths are being investigated as homicides. The Maricopa County Sheriff's Office said it's "actively" investigating the deaths, but didn't release additional details. According to Fox 10, the Arcadia High School students were on a camping trip when they were found shot to death. The remains of Emily Pike, 14, were found on Feb. 14 in Tonto National Park, 19 miles north of Globe, Arizona. She went missing from a group home in January, according to Fox 10, which reported her death was treated as a homicide. Her body was found dismembered more than 70 miles away from the group home she was reported missing from. Arizona Pastor Found Dead With Hands Pinned To Wall In Homicide At Home No arrests have been made in connection with Pike's death. The FBI and several local law enforcement agencies are investigating her death. Read On The Fox News App There has not been any connection made between the two cases, according to the Maricopa County Sheriff's Office. A GoFundme for Kjolsrud's family says the 18-year-old "had a vivacious personality with an infectious smile that brought joy to so many." 3 Arrested In Connection With Death Of Pima County Good Samaritan "She was a beautiful human being and a bright light in this world who loved every single person she met and had a unique ability to make every person feel special," the GoFundme stated. In a message attached to a fundraiser, Sandra Malibu Sweeney, Clark's mother, said that he "wasn't a typical teenager." "He was funny, bright, kind and entrepreneurial. He was an old soul who was sensitive and loving. Evan wrote me letters, the last of which he gave me on Mother's Day that was so touching it made me both laugh and cry. He was special. He deserved a long life." A community member who spoke with Fox 10 said she wants answers about Kjolsrud and Clark's deaths. "It's really scary that it's just so close to home and then their family. That's the next thing you think about. It's like, what are they going through? What happened to them? Are they going to get answers?" one community member article source: Third teen death in national forest raises alarm as two high schoolers found shot during camping trip
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7 days ago
- General
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2 Teens Shot Dead on National Park Camping Trip
Authorities in Arizona are in the middle of a mysterious case involving two teens who were found shot to death on a popular national park camping site. According to multiple reports, 18-year-old Pandora Kjolsrud and an unidentified 17-year-old male were found dead on May 27 off State Route 87 at Tonto National Forest. "At this time, the circumstances surrounding their deaths are being treated as suspicious," the Maricopa County Sheriff's Office said Friday in a statement. As Fox 10 in Phoenix reported, the two teens left for a Memorial Day weekend camping trip, but they never returned. Friends and family have since set up a memorial overlooking a valley on the famed Camelback Mountain. It's reported that the two teens often visited the spot with friends to watch the this moment the MCSO is asking anyone with information to call them at 602-876-TIPS. At 2.9 million acres, Tonto National Forest is the largest of six national parks in Arizona. The park is famous for its hiking trails, Sonoran Desert Saguaro cacti, camp sites and expansive bike trails. These national parks are popular, especially this time a year. The teen's deaths come just days after authorities at another popular park, California's Sequoia National Park, continues searching for a woman who was swept away in a river following a trip with friends and family also on Memorial Day weekend. 2 Teens Shot Dead on National Park Camping Trip first appeared on Men's Journal on Jun 3, 2025
Ammon
19-05-2025
- Climate
- Ammon
Fisherman uses drone to save young girl from drowning
Ammon News - A Florida fisherman saved a young girl from drowning in a riptide by using a drone to drop a life preserver. Andrew Smith, of Pensacola, was scouting the water off Fort Pickens Beach for sharks with his SwellPro Fisherman Max drone when he spotted a young girl, who was not identified, caught up in a riptide, Fox 4 Now reported. 'There was this girl screaming: "Can anybody swim?"' he recalled to the outlet. Smith, who cannot swim, was desperate to help her when he noticed several life preservers on the beach on Thursday. Using his drone, he grabbed one and flew it to the girl. 'I flew it out there and I missed really bad on the first drop,' he told Fox 10. 'A lady grabbed another one for me. I was pretty nervous, we flew it out there and we got it down to her.' Video footage, shot by fellow beachgoer Robert Nay, showed Smith's second attempt of getting the floatation device down to her. The drone can be seen dragging the device through heavy wind and gray skies as it drops to nearly water level for the girl to grab onto. Daily Mail
Global News
08-05-2025
- Global News
AI video of dead road rage victim ‘forgives' killer in Arizona courtroom
A man who was shot dead three years ago in a road rage incident appeared — sort of — at his killer's sentencing with a message from beyond the grave, all thanks to AI. Chris Pelkey, a lifelong resident of Upstate New York, was gunned down in 2021 at age 37 in Chandler, Ariz. At a state courthouse on Thursday, a digitally regenerated version of Pelkey spoke to the man who took his life. 'To Gabriel Horcasitas, the man who shot me, it is a shame we encountered each other that day in those circumstances. In another life we probably could have been friends,' AI Pelkey says. 'I believe in forgiveness and a God who forgives. I always have, and I still do,' Pelkey added. Pelkey was a devout Christian and a decorated army veteran who served two tours in Iraq and one in Afghanistan. Horcasitas shot Pelkey at a red light after Pelkey left his vehicle and walked towards Horcasitas' car. Story continues below advertisement The digital regeneration used Pelkey's voice profile to emulate his tone and video recordings to mimic his physical appearance, including his distinct beard. Get breaking National news For news impacting Canada and around the world, sign up for breaking news alerts delivered directly to you when they happen. Sign up for breaking National newsletter Sign Up By providing your email address, you have read and agree to Global News' Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy The idea to present an AI-generated victim statement from Pelkey was brought to fruition by Pelkey's sister, Stacey Wales, after she collected dozens of impact statements for the trial, she told local news outlet ABC-15. 'All I kept coming back to was, 'What would Chris say?'' Wales said, who described her brother's digital resurrection as a 'Frankenstein of love' to local outlet Fox 10. As AI permeates everyday life, U.S. lawmakers are beginning to gather information on its potential application in the courtroom and will soon seek public comment on its use as evidence at trial to determine how best to regulate its potential introduction. Story continues below advertisement On Friday in Washington, D.C., the U.S. Judicial Conference's Advisory Committee on Evidence Rules voted 8-1 in favour of seeking public comment on a draft rule designed to ensure evidence produced by generative AI technology meets the same reliability standards as evidence from a human expert witness. According to The Guardian, Judge Todd Lang was receptive to the use of AI during the proceeding. 'I loved that AI, thank you for that. As angry as you are, as justifiably angry as the family is, I heard the forgiveness,' Lang remarked. 'I feel that that was genuine.' Pelkey's brother, John, also supported using AI in Pelkey's case. He said that upon seeing his brother's face, he felt 'waves of healing,' adding that he is certain his brother would have forgiven the man who killed him. 'That was the man I knew,' John said. Horcasitas was sentenced to 10 and a half years in prison on manslaughter charges. — With files from Reuters
