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Yahoo
27-05-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
Suspected drunk driver flipped truck with four children inside
May 27—Prosecutors allege that the 53-year-old man behind the wheel of a truck with four children inside that flipped on the U.S. 93 Bypass earlier this month boasted a blood alcohol content of more than three times the legal limit. Andrew James Meyers faces felony counts of criminal child endangerment and driving under the influence, fourth or subsequent offense, in Flathead County District Court following the May 16 wreck. Meyers, who remains in the county jail with bail set at $300,000, is expected to appear before Judge Danni Coffman for his arraignment on June 5. Meyers allegedly repeatedly admitted to drinking before getting behind the wheel after Kalispell Police officers arrived to the site of the wreck, near the intersection of Basecamp Drive and the bypass, about 9 p.m. Officers found Meyers' Ford F-150 upside down on the highway's northbound lane, according to court documents. First responders took his passengers, including a woman and children — aged 12, 10, 8 and 3 — to Logan Health Medical Center for potential treatment. Three of the children suffered minor injuries and medical professionals treated the woman for possible shoulder and neck injuries, court documents said. Meyers allegedly showed signs of intoxication during the course of three field sobriety tests. A preliminary breath sample returned with a breath alcohol content of 0.272, court documents said. Meyers allegedly admitted he was drunk to officers, telling them he was "guilty," according to court documents. He allegedly said he should never have driven a vehicle with the children in it. Meyers' criminal history includes three prior driving under the influence convictions: a 2018 conviction in Flathead County and 2019 convictions in Oregon and Utah. He also earned a felony assault with a weapon conviction in Flathead County in 2024. In that case, Meyers allegedly pulled a gun during a parking dispute at a Hutton Ranch Road parking lot. He received a deferred sentence on May 30, 2024. News Editor Derrick Perkins can be reached at 758-4430 or dperkins@
Yahoo
27-05-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
Suspected drunk driver flipped truck with four children inside
May 27—Prosecutors allege that the 53-year-old man behind the wheel of a truck with four children inside that flipped on the U.S. 93 Bypass earlier this month boasted a blood alcohol content of more than three times the legal limit. Andrew James Meyers faces felony counts of criminal child endangerment and driving under the influence, fourth or subsequent offense, in Flathead County District Court following the May 16 wreck. Meyers, who remains in the county jail with bail set at $300,000, is expected to appear before Judge Danni Coffman for his arraignment on June 5. Meyers allegedly repeatedly admitted to drinking before getting behind the wheel after Kalispell Police officers arrived to the site of the wreck, near the intersection of Basecamp Drive and the bypass, about 9 p.m. Officers found Meyers' Ford F-150 upside down on the highway's northbound lane, according to court documents. First responders took his passengers, including a woman and children — aged 12, 10, 8 and 3 — to Logan Health Medical Center for potential treatment. Three of the children suffered minor injuries and medical professionals treated the woman for possible shoulder and neck injuries, court documents said. Meyers allegedly showed signs of intoxication during the course of three field sobriety tests. A preliminary breath sample returned with a breath alcohol content of 0.272, court documents said. Meyers allegedly admitted he was drunk to officers, telling them he was "guilty," according to court documents. He allegedly said he should never have driven a vehicle with the children in it. Meyers' criminal history includes three prior driving under the influence convictions: a 2018 conviction in Flathead County and 2019 convictions in Oregon and Utah. He also earned a felony assault with a weapon conviction in Flathead County in 2024. In that case, Meyers allegedly pulled a gun during a parking dispute at a Hutton Ranch Road parking lot. He received a deferred sentence on May 30, 2024. News Editor Derrick Perkins can be reached at 758-4430 or dperkins@
Chicago Tribune
22-05-2025
- Sport
- Chicago Tribune
Indiana recruit Trey Meyers is a tall order for opponents. But the 6-6 New Trier star ‘has all the makings.'
Less than an hour after New Trier's Trey Meyers heard his knee pop, he made up his mind. Meyers had played his last football game. 'I was in the car, going to the hospital,' he said. 'That's when I knew I was quitting. I was like, 'Yeah, I'm all in on baseball.'' It was August 2023, the beginning of Meyers' junior year. Still a multisport athlete at the time, he was a wide receiver on the football team and a first baseman on the baseball team. But on the opening night of football season, after an opponent's helmet hit Meyers' left knee and caused a sprained MCL, he knew it was time to give up football. 'Honestly, I missed it a little bit,' he said. 'I was watching all my buddies play, going to the games. But I also got to lift a lot more, so I felt way stronger and better going into the baseball season. Baseball takes a lot of strength, so those extra lifts helped me tremendously.' Meyers proceeded to deliver a sensational baseball season as the Trevians went 33-4. The Indiana recruit entered the summer as a top-15 prospect in the state, lauded for his 6-foot-6, 223-pound frame, elite power-speed combo and sharp baseball mind. 'His baseball IQ is really good, and I think people just take it for granted,' New Trier coach Dusty Napoleon said. 'He's definitely stronger and faster than everybody, but he understands baseball. He understands what pitchers are trying to do to him.' There aren't many players of Meyers' size who bat first in the lineup, but Napoleon craves as many at-bats as possible for his best hitter. So the leadoff spot it is. 'We need to maximize his plate appearances,' Napoleon said. 'He's also our fastest guy and our best base runner.' Meyers has backed that up with gaudy numbers for Central Suburban South champion New Trier (23-7-1, 10-5) this season. He reaches base more often than he records outs, posting a .538 on-base percentage through May 19. Meyers was batting .418 with nine doubles, five home runs, 29 RBIs and 40 runs scored. He had more extra-base hits (16) than strikeouts (9) and was 14-for-15 in base-stealing attempts. A fan of both the Chicago Cubs and the Cincinnati Reds, Meyers models his game after Reds star Elly De La Cruz. At 23, De La Cruz is MLB's first player since 1900 to post 115 extra-base hits and 115 stolen bases through his first 300 games, and he's on the cover of 'MLB The Show 25.' 'He's another big, really fast guy that I kind of relate to,' Meyers said. 'He's one of the more similar guys to me.' Professional baseball could begin sooner than later for Meyers, who has been ranked among the top 400 prospects for the 2025 draft. 'Well, if the opportunity is right, I'll do it, for sure,' he said. 'It's definitely something I'm interested in. But we're just going to see how everything shakes out and make a decision from there. I don't really want to think too far ahead. I guess we'll just see where we are in a couple months.' Meyers wants to focus on the Trevians and their quest for a state title, not the draft. 'There's definitely a lot going on, but I try not to think about that kind of stuff too much right now to keep myself more levelheaded and just focus on playing the game,' he said. Meyers is looking forward to Indiana too. 'I'm excited to compete at such a high level with some of the best players,' he said. 'I love competing, and there's a lot of really good power in the Big Ten.' Meyers committed to Indiana in December 2023 after visiting campus a few times. First, the well-connected Napoleon, who coached in the Big Ten for eight years at Northwestern, briefed Indiana's staff on what makes Meyers remarkable. 'They really just wanted to know things like, 'Hey, what kind of worker is he? What type of kid is he? How's his family?'' Napoleon said. 'The behind-the-scenes stuff is the hardest part when it comes to evaluating kids. Trey checked all those boxes easily. So it made it an easy decision for Indiana to move forward. 'He's respectful, he helps out in the community, he comes from a good family and then there's the way he works. He always wants to hit. He gets up three times a week to lift. He has all the makings of a Division I scholarship athlete.' Those qualities have endeared Meyers to his New Trier teammates too. Senior outfielder Ben Toft has played with Meyers since they were 13 years old. Toft will play for Iowa, so he'll be a Big Ten rival. He's grateful to be on Meyers' side for now. 'Trey is a really good teammate,' Toft said. 'He does a really good job at setting the tone for how people should be acting in the dugout, getting us locked in, being positive and being a good influence. People enjoy his company. 'He's definitely matured mentally, as well. He knows how to deal with failure a lot better.' Meyers was challenged after suffering the knee injury. He said doctors told him that he could be ready in four months, in time for baseball season, but he would have to grind through physical therapy to get there. 'It was so difficult, especially at the beginning, when my knee really hurt,' Meyers said. 'It was something I was dreading. I didn't even want to get up and move around, drag myself to PT and do these exercises that sucked so bad.' Meyers remembers one exercise in particular involving blood-flow restriction. 'You have to do the leg press with no circulation,' he said. 'It's probably the hardest thing I've ever done. It was so bad.' Meyers did 15 reps at a time, alternating between circulation and no circulation. It tested his resolve. But over time, the painful, tedious work paid off. By October 2023, he felt fresh and was itching to hit again. 'He was like, 'OK, coach, I'm all-in on baseball,'' Napoleon said. 'I was like, 'OK, let's get healthy first.' The last thing I wanted was him pushing himself to hit too early.' Once Meyers' knee was drained, he did begin to hit again. By December 2023, four months after the injury, Meyers was fully back. 'It was tough for him, but he never stopped working,' Napoleon said. 'He's always been a hard worker.'
Yahoo
01-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Meyers acquires Mankato Packaging
US-based sustainable packaging company Meyers has acquired Mankato Packaging to broaden its folding carton offerings. The financial details of the acquisition have not been made public by either party. Based in Minnesota, US, Mankato specialises in high-quality folding cartons and offers services such as design, prepress, printing, die-cutting, and finishing. By merging the capabilities of both companies, the acquisition strengthens Meyers' folding carton solutions. The deal combines the expertise, resources, and technology of both businesses to better serve their collective clients. Both companies operate within similar sectors, including food, life sciences, and beauty products. The deal will expand Meyers' reach and operational scale while bringing new client relationships and adding Mankato's workforce to the company's talent pool. Meyers co-owner and CEO Christopher Dillon said: 'This is an exciting milestone for Meyers as we continue to grow our folding carton capabilities and expand the impact we can make for our clients. 'We're thrilled to welcome new customer relationships and strengthen our presence in an industry that aligns so closely with our purpose. 'As an independent, family-owned company, we remain deeply committed to delivering exceptional service, driving sustainable innovation, and building long-term partnerships that go beyond packaging.' Meyers collaborates with several companies such as Hormel, Frito-Lay, Estée Lauder, Ulta Beauty, Saucony, and Microsoft. Mankato Packaging president Todd Loosbrock said: 'This acquisition brings together two companies that share a deep commitment to quality, service, and sustainability. 'Meyers' industry leadership and purpose-driven mission made them the ideal partner to build on the strong foundation that Mankato Packaging has laid.' "Meyers acquires Mankato Packaging" was originally created and published by Packaging Gateway, a GlobalData owned brand. The information on this site has been included in good faith for general informational purposes only. It is not intended to amount to advice on which you should rely, and we give no representation, warranty or guarantee, whether express or implied as to its accuracy or completeness. You must obtain professional or specialist advice before taking, or refraining from, any action on the basis of the content on our site.
Yahoo
11-04-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Commander of Greenland Base Who Broke with Vance Fired Shortly After Military.com Report
Defense officials moved quickly Thursday night to fire a Space Force commander in charge of a Greenland military base after a report revealed an email she sent to personnel criticizing Vice President JD Vance's comments after a recent visit there. first reported Thursday that Col. Susan Meyers, the commander of the 821st Space Base Group who oversees Pituffik Space Base, had sent an email to personnel on March 31, just days after Vance's visit, saying his comments "are not reflective" of the base's views. Hours after report, a news release said Col. Kenneth Klock, commander of Space Base Delta 1, removed Meyers from her position due to a "loss of confidence in her ability to lead." Read Next: Hundreds of Students at Military Base Schools Walk Out to Protest Trump Administration's Anti-Diversity Policies The news release went on to say "commanders are expected to adhere to the highest standards of conduct, especially as it relates to remaining nonpartisan in the performance of their duties." Backlash from Meyers' emailed comments spread quickly among GOP politicians and Republican circles on Thursday. Sen. Eric Schmitt, R-Mo., posted story on social media Thursday "demanding a full investigation." He later posted a letter he wrote to acting Air Force Secretary Gary Ashworth in which he asked for a formal probe into Meyers' comments. Sean Parnell, the chief Pentagon spokesperson, reposted story, as well as the news release announcing Meyers' firing. "Actions to undermine the chain of command or to subvert President Trump's agenda will not be tolerated at the Department of Defense," Parnell wrote. A Space Force official told on Friday that Meyers had been reassigned to another position within Space Operations Command, is still serving in the military and has been removed from her leadership role. The Pentagon and Space Base Delta 1 did also not immediately respond when asked whether they were aware of or were investigating the email prior to the initial story by being published or if Meyers is currently facing disciplinary action. Pituffik Space Base, the Pentagon's northernmost military base, houses more than 150 airmen and Guardians, as well as Canadian, Danish and Greenlander civilian workers. It began as a joint Danish-American radio and weather station back in the mid-1940s. Vance's March 28 Greenland trip and visit to Pituffik aimed to push President Donald Trump's agenda of criticizing Danish oversight of its territory as well as advocate for U.S. control of the Arctic island. "You have not done a good job by the people of Greenland," Vance said, addressing Denmark directly in his speech. "You have underinvested in the people of Greenland, and you have underinvested in the security of this incredible, beautiful landmass." Meyers' email to base personnel was seemingly aimed to unify the personnel on base following those comments. "I commit that, for as long as I am lucky enough to lead this base, all of our flags will fly proudly -- together," Meyers' email message to the base read. Related: Space Force Commander in Greenland Sent Out Email Breaking with Vance After His Visit
