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News.com.au
17-05-2025
- Automotive
- News.com.au
Horror crash closes major NSW highway
Two people have been killed in a horror crash on the NSW far south coast, closing the Princes Highway. Two people died when their vehicle was involved in a two-car collision on the Princes Highway at Kiah, south of Eden, on Saturday afternoon. Emergency services raced to the scene at about 1.45pm, with the highway closed in both directions. Two people who were travelling in the same vehicle died, NSW Police said. A female driver and male passenger, aged in their 60s, in another car suffered minor injuries. The female driver has been taken to South East Regional Hospital at Bega for mandatory testing. The highway was closed as police established a crime scene and began an investigation into the crash. Motorists were told to divert via the Snowy Mountains Highway, Monaro Highway and Imlay Road, however that was expected to add significant time onto their journeys. 'The area is expected to remain a crime scene for a considerable amount of time and motorists are urged to avoid the area,' NSW Police said.
Yahoo
02-05-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Honors for Wichita-native killed in Flight 5342
WICHITA, Kan. (KSNW) — A community in Wichita continues to remember one of its own. Seven people were honored by Urban League in Wichita Thursday night. One of the seven is Kiah Duggins, a Wichita native, killed on Flight 5342. The nonprofit celebrated Kiah's life and the positive contributions she continues to make in Wichita. Kiah's father, Maurice Duggins, says this recognition is a big honor for his daughter. 'What I tell people, one of my comforts, in thought, one of the most comforting emotions that I go to is gratefulness,' Maurice said. He said that he was grateful for a daughter who inspired others as a civil rights attorney. 'We're of course recognizing her as an emerging leader, which she was and indeed the dedication to helping people overcome barriers and the fact that she was a civil rights attorney because civil rights … Urban Leagues were founded on civil rights,' Cindy Miles, Interim President and CEO of Urban League of Kansas, said. Kiah worked with the Civil Rights Corps and community action groups. 'Kiah was cut from a different cloth of some kind because it's 24 hours in the day, seemed to allow more things to be done under her watch than most people's watches,' Maurice said. Her involvement in Wichita included helping resolve the contamination of 29th and Grove. Longtime Wichita chef receives life-saving liver transplant 'We want to really put her up as an example for what other people can do, as well as an example of if we support people, we can truly help them to overcome barriers and be all that they deserve to be,' Miles said. Kiah, gone too soon, but still inspiring the next generation. 'There were many people emailing her on multiple occasions and asking what they needed to do in their process of becoming attorneys as well,' Maurice said. As far as what's next for the Duggins' family, once they're ready, they will continue Kiah's legacy of mentorship. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
12-02-2025
- Yahoo
WSU president shares letter remembering lives lost in D.C. plane crash
Video above: Prayer vigil held in Wichita on Jan. 30, 2025 WICHITA, Kan. (KSNW) – Nearly two weeks ago, a passenger plane en route from Wichita to Washington, D.C., collided with a military helicopter mid-air and landed in the Potomac River. There were 64 people aboard the plane and three aboard the helicopter. There were no survivors. Wichita State University's president, Rick Muma, shared a letter to Facebook on Tuesday, remembering those who had an impact on WSU: The crash of American Airlines 5342 has had a devastating and profound effect on many people and communities around the world. Here in Wichita – and at Wichita State University – it has sadly hit too close to home as we have learned over the past two weeks about individuals with ties to WSU who were on the flight to Washington, D.C. We deeply mourn their loss, along with those from Wichita and all involved in this tragic crash. 𝗞𝗶𝗮𝗵 𝗗𝘂𝗴𝗴𝗶𝗻𝘀 – Kiah was a 2017 graduate of Wichita State, having graduated from the Barton School of Business and Fairmount College of Liberal Arts and Sciences with degrees in international business, economics and Spanish. She was a recipient of the prestigious Clay Barton Scholarship, co-founded the Shocker Support Locker, and had an unwavering commitment to building more equitable communities. Kiah was a White House policy intern, working under First Lady Michelle Obama. After graduating from WSU, she went on to graduate from Harvard Law School, becoming an accomplished civil rights attorney. She was preparing to become a law professor at Howard University. Kiah leaves an incredible legacy and will never be forgotten. 𝗟𝗼𝗿𝗶 (𝗚𝗶𝗿𝗮𝗿𝗱) 𝗦𝗰𝗵𝗿𝗼𝗰𝗸 – Lori was born in Topeka, Kansas. She attended Wichita State and graduated in 1990. In 1998, Lori married Robert 'Bob' Schrock, and they lived in Kiowa, Kansas. Together they embodied the entrepreneurial spirit of Shocker Nation as president and vice president of Premium Grain in Kiowa, where they were recognized for their innovative farming practices. In 2014, they also established Freedom Gates Boys Ranch, an alternative to foster care in Hazelton. Lori and Bob were on the plane together to Washington, D.C. They leave behind their daughter, Ellie Schrock. 𝗟𝗶𝗻𝗱𝘀𝗲𝘆 𝗙𝗶𝗲𝗹𝗱𝘀 – Lindsey was a member of WSU's former Biomedical Engineering Department Advisory Board. She was professor and department chair of biology at Butler Community College. As a higher education community, we share in the loss of one of our own and extend our heartfelt condolences to the Butler Community College family. 𝗖𝗵𝗿𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗽𝗵𝗲𝗿 𝗖𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗻𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗠𝗲𝗹𝗶𝘀𝘀𝗮 𝗡𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗿𝗶 – Christopher and Melissa were colleagues at Moody's Investors Service in New York City. On the day of the crash, I, along with several university officials, had the immense pleasure of spending the day with them as part of the university's regular credit rating update. Chris has worked on the university's credit rating for several years. Both were incredibly kind and accomplished people with bright futures ahead of them. Their sudden loss is truly hard to comprehend, and we hold their families, colleagues and loved ones in our thoughts. 𝗕𝗿𝗶𝗮𝗻 𝗘𝗹𝗹𝗶𝘀 – Brian worked at Deloitte and was visiting the Deloitte Smart Factory @ Wichita on our Innovation Campus. Brian made frequent trips to Wichita and had become part of the Wichita community. Brian didn't travel alone. He was with a colleague from Deloitte. In addition, our innovation partner Dassault Systemes' had a valued employee in town that day visiting our National Institute for Aviation Research. Because neither individual has been publicly identified, and out of respect for their loved ones, I am keeping their names private. We consider all our innovation partners to be part of the university family, and we join in mourning these exceptional people. As we reflect on this tragedy, our hearts are with the families, friends and colleagues of those we lost. Their impact on Wichita State, our community and beyond will not be forgotten.' Wichita State University President Rick Muma Other Kansans aboard Flight 5342 included Grace Maxwell, Pete 'PJ' Diaz, and Dustin Miller. To learn more about the plane crash, click here. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
31-01-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Howard University professor among victims in midair collision
A Howard University professor and former Miss Kansas contestant known for her bright smile and zest for life was among the victims in Wednesday's midair collision between an Army helicopter and an American Airlines plane near Reagan National Airport. Kiah Duggins, 30, was named as a victim in the disaster by Howard University President Ben Vinson III, who called for privacy and respect for her family, students, and colleagues during this difficult time. In a statement, the university said Duggins was set to begin a new chapter as a professor at Howard University School of Law this fall. Victims Identified In DC Plane Crash Involving American Airlines Jet And Military Helicopter "As a civil rights lawyer, she dedicated her career to fighting against unconstitutional policing and unjust money bail practices in Tennessee, Texas and Washington, D.C.," the statement reads. "Plans to honor her legacy will be shared in coming days." Duggins was also a civil rights attorney with the non-profit Civil Rights Corps, based in Washington D.C. Read On The Fox News App The group's website says she worked with the ACLU of Northern California and with Neufeld, Scheck and Brustin LLP to "challenge police misconduct and other harms of the criminal legal system" before coming to the Civil Rights Corps. She studied the prison industrial complex abolition and lawyering movement as a Law For Black Lives fellow, a Black liberation group. She earned her law degree from Harvard Law School, where she served as the president of the Harvard Legal Aid Bureau. Before that, she earned a bachelor's degree from Wichita State University and completed a Fulbright grant in Taiwan, according to the Civil Rights Corps. Reagan National Airport Crash: Military Black Hawk Helicopter Collides Midair With American Airlines Jet Larry Strong, who was Duggins' local pageant director when she competed for Miss Kansas and Miss Butler County, told KBTX that Duggins had "such a bright future ahead." In a Facebook post, he described her as "Miss Butler County 2014, 2015." "Kiah was a top 10 finalist in 2014 and 2015 at the Miss Kansas Pageant. She was preparing to be a law professor at Howard University in the fall. Keep her family in your thoughts and prayers during this difficult time." Annie Montgomery, minister of Tabernacle Bible Church in Wichita, told KMUW that she will remember Duggins for her bright smile and her zest for life. "Kiah was the most beautiful young lady inside and out," Montgomery said. "She was adventurous. She made friends so easily. She had the kind of personality that you just could not resist." Lacey Cruse, a former Sedgwick County commissioner, described Duggins as "a brave and beautiful soul, a light in the fight for civil rights." "Her loss is heartbreaking, not only for her family and friends but for everyone who believes in justice and equality," she wrote on Facebook. "May her work, her message, and her spirit continue to inspire and create change. Gone too soon but never forgotten." Duggins was one of 67 people to lose their lives in the disaster. The cause of the collision is being article source: Howard University professor among victims in midair collision
Fox News
31-01-2025
- Politics
- Fox News
Howard University professor among victims in midair collision
A Howard University professor and former Miss Kansas contestant known for her bright smile and zest for life was among the victims in Wednesday's midair collision between an Army helicopter and an American Airlines plane near Reagan National Airport. Kiah Duggins, 30, was named as a victim in the disaster by Howard University President Ben Vinson III, who called for privacy and respect for her family, students, and colleagues during this difficult time. In a statement, the university said Duggins was set to begin a new chapter as a professor at Howard University School of Law this fall. "As a civil rights lawyer, she dedicated her career to fighting against unconstitutional policing and unjust money bail practices in Tennessee, Texas and Washington, D.C.," the statement reads. "Plans to honor her legacy will be shared in coming days." Duggins was also a civil rights attorney with the non-profit Civil Rights Corps, based in Washington D.C. The group's website says she worked with the ACLU of Northern California and with Neufeld, Scheck and Brustin LLP to "challenge police misconduct and other harms of the criminal legal system" before coming to the Civil Rights Corps. She studied the prison industrial complex abolition and lawyering movement as a Law For Black Lives fellow, a Black liberation group. She earned her law degree from Harvard Law School, where she served as the president of the Harvard Legal Aid Bureau. Before that, she earned a bachelor's degree from Wichita State University and completed a Fulbright grant in Taiwan, according to the Civil Rights Corps. Larry Strong, who was Duggins' local pageant director when she competed for Miss Kansas and Miss Butler County, told KBTX that Duggins had "such a bright future ahead." In a Facebook post, he described her as "Miss Butler County 2014, 2015." "Kiah was a top 10 finalist in 2014 and 2015 at the Miss Kansas Pageant. She was preparing to be a law professor at Howard University in the fall. Keep her family in your thoughts and prayers during this difficult time." Annie Montgomery, minister of Tabernacle Bible Church in Wichita, told KMUW that she will remember Duggins for her bright smile and her zest for life. "Kiah was the most beautiful young lady inside and out," Montgomery said. "She was adventurous. She made friends so easily. She had the kind of personality that you just could not resist." Lacey Cruse, a former Sedgwick County commissioner, described Duggins as "a brave and beautiful soul, a light in the fight for civil rights." "Her loss is heartbreaking, not only for her family and friends but for everyone who believes in justice and equality," she wrote on Facebook. "May her work, her message, and her spirit continue to inspire and create change. Gone too soon but never forgotten." Duggins was one of 67 people to lose their lives in the disaster. The cause of the collision is being investigated.
