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6 days ago
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Deputy finds drugs during Putnam County traffic stop
PUTNAM COUNTY, Tenn. (WKRN) — A Kentucky man accused of driving recklessly past a Putnam County deputy was taken into custody earlier this month for drug charges. The Putnam County Sheriff's Office said Deputy James Hensel was helping a motorist on May 17 when he saw a Dodge Ram driving at a high rate of speed and 'making an erratic and unsafe lane change' near the Interstate 40 exit on Highway 111. According to an affidavit, right after the vehicle passed Hensel, two separate motorists spotted the law enforcement officer, pulled off the road behind his patrol car, and reported the pickup truck driving wildly, After he was cleared to pursue the Dodge, Hensel jumped in his patrol car, caught up to the truck, and performed a traffic stop, per the court document. PREVIOUS: Erratic driving leads to drug arrest in Putnam County When the deputy interacted with the driver — identified by officials as 42-year-old Ronald Allen Roper of Glasgow, Kentucky — Hensel reportedly noticed signs of possible impairment, including slow speech and the inability to concentrate or answer questions in a coherent manner. After instructing Roper to exit the truck and move to the front of the patrol car, the deputy asked the driver if he had anything illegal in his possession, but Roper said 'he did not know,' per the affidavit. According to authorities, when Hensel patted Roper down and asked him to empty his pockets, an uncapped and loaded syringe fell on the ground next to him. Body camera footage shows Roper trying to pick up the needle and the deputy ordering him to stop and leave it alone. 'When I questioned Mr. Roper he said that the clear substance in the syringe was 'speed,'' Hensel stated in the court document. Officials said a search of Roper's truck uncovered another syringe containing a clear liquid, a digital scale, and approximately 23.75 grams of a white crystal-like substance in a clear plastic bag. The Glasgow man was arrested and charged with felony manufacture, delivery, and sale of methamphetamine, along with misdemeanor possession of drug paraphernalia, authorities reported. 'It was uncapped, so that's obviously an officer safety issue, but inside that syringe was methamphetamine, so there was more going on than just erratic driving. Clearly this guy was transporting methamphetamine and driving with a loaded syringe. Clearly you only have that syringe loaded to inject into your body, so no telling what would've happened had he injected that syringe into his person,' Putnam County Maj. Brandon Tayes said. 'Even though he was from Kentucky, he was clearly visiting our area of the state, bringing that type of criminal conduct to our area. Any time we can get somebody off the streets and put in our jail that's doing that type of behavior is a good thing for all the citizens of our community.' The sheriff's office announced on Wednesday, May 21 that Roper was being held in the Putnam County Jail on a $61,500 bond, adding that he was scheduled to appear in court that day. As of Wednesday, May 28, Roper is still behind bars, according to jail records. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
16-05-2025
- Business
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University of Hawaii continues search for Athletics Director
HONOLULU (KHON2) — The University of Hawaii is prepared to offer a significant pay increase to its next athletics director as the school prepares to join the Mountain West Conference as a full-time member next year. AARP: Kupuna who travel more may live longer UH President Wendy Hensel said the salary range for the position will be between $375,000 and $500,000 annually, with relocation expenses and potential bonuses included. Hensel said the higher compensation is necessary to attract the right candidate for the job.'We've seen a strong response from the community, which reflects the appeal of this position — and that's great,' Hensel said. 'We're still on track to complete this hire in the summer, but if it takes longer to find the right person, we'll take that time.' The position became vacant after former athletics director Craig Angelos was fired in December. He was earning about $350,000 a year at the time of his dismissal. University officials confirmed that Angelos has reapplied for the role. Download the free KHON2 app for iOS or Android to stay informed on the latest news While Hensel described the current applicant pool as 'robust,' no additional names or details were released. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
16-05-2025
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UH risks losing $78 million in federal research funds due to cuts
HONOLULU (KHON2) — The University of Hawaii is bracing for a significant financial hit as federal budget cuts begin to take effect. YMCA raising awareness and supporting Water Safety In a report to the Board of Regents on Thursday, UH President Wendy Hensel said the university expects to lose more than $78 million in federal research funding due to recent grant cancellations and suspensions. According to Hensel, 76 federal grants have been affected — either canceled, placed on hold or ordered to cease work. Of those, 65 have been fully university received more than $615 million in federal research funding during fiscal year 2024. 'Through it all, it's always important to say again, our values remain unchanged,' Hensel said. 'We remain steadfast in our commitment to accessible education, academic freedom, and the pursuit of knowledge and service to Hawaii and the world.' Download the free KHON2 app for iOS or Android to stay informed on the latest news Hensel said the university expects to have a clearer understanding of the budget impact by August. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Iraqi News
24-03-2025
- Business
- Iraqi News
Germany: €15 million for Sinjar home reconstruction project
INA – BAGHDAD The German Development Bank announced on Monday a €15 million Sinjar home reconstruction project, affirming the ongoing support for Iraq through grants and loans to stimulate the economy. "Our projects began in 2015 through several partnerships with government agencies and United Nations organizations. We have implemented numerous projects in the fields of health, energy, education, private sector support, water and electricity services, and many other sectors," said the Director of the German Development Bank, Mark-Andre Hensel, to the Iraqi News Agency - INA. He added, "Our journey as a partnership has been very fruitful, and we appreciate the support and cooperation we have received from our partners. We look forward to longer and better partnerships in Iraq." "The German Development Bank has numerous contributions to the Iraqi government, through financial grants and loans. We have worked in cooperation with the German government. We are closely monitoring the development of the Iraqi market and are looking for opportunities to support this progress across Iraq," Hensel added. Regarding the rural infrastructure project, Hensel explained that "the fourth phase of the project concerns the reconstruction of houses in Sinjar for 15 million euros," noting that "the previous three phases of the project ranged in value from 15 to 20 million euros each."
Yahoo
14-03-2025
- Health
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University of Hawaii braces for potential job losses, funding cuts
HONOLULU (KHON2) — The University of Hawaii (UH) is bracing for potential job losses and significant funding cuts following recent changes in federal policies. UH President Wendy Hensel addressed these concerns during an open forum held today, where she discussed how the new federal directives could impact the university system's 10 campuses across the state. Lawmakers drill UH President and Board on budget requests The university operates on a budget of $1.3 billion, with $636 million coming from the state, $410 million from tuition, and $370 million from federal funding. However, Hensel warned that with the new federal policies in place, as many as 2,500 jobs could be at risk. This represents a significant portion of the university's 16,000 employees. In addition to potential job cuts, critical programs could be affected, including technical training at community colleges, initiatives serving Native Hawaiians, and biomedical research efforts. Hensel emphasized that biomedical research, which often leads the way in drug development, vaccine creation, and disease prevention, is especially at risk.'We don't want to quantify what's going to happen with biomedical research, but clearly it's at risk,' Hensel said. 'Nobody predicted, that I know of, that we would be having this kind of conversation. This is the kind of research that's usually at the top of the list. But if the NIH cap going forward persists, it will have serious implications for our biomedical research.' Biomedical research at UH includes critical work in testing new drugs, developing vaccines, and finding ways to prevent or cure diseases—efforts that could be severely hindered by the loss of federal funding. Check out more news from around Hawaii To provide ongoing updates and support during this uncertain time, UH has launched a 'Federal Policy Update Resource Page' to keep students, faculty, and staff informed about developments and to offer guidance on how to navigate the changes. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
