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Miami Herald
22-05-2025
- Miami Herald
Woman profited off slain high schooler's death, Indiana cops say. She's charged
When an Indiana high school student was shot and killed during a fall festival, a woman promised she would print and sell T-shirts to benefit the victim's family, authorities say. Instead, she is accused of pocketing the money, profiting off the death of 18-year-old Bryce Gerlach. Accused of not handing over more than $13,000 in funds, Amber Tower now reportedly faces a conversion charge following the months-long investigation by the Harrison County Sheriff's Office, according to WDRB. 'The facts of this case are a difficult one,' Harrison County Prosecutor Otto Schalk told WDRB. 'They're a difficult case to stomach. You see an individual that's alleged to have been exploiting the senseless death of one of our Harrison County teens. It's hard to stomach.' Gerlach, a senior at Corydon Central High School, was fatally shot Oct. 12 during the Harvest Homecoming festival in New Albany, according to WAVE and the New Albany Police Department. Two others were also shot. Tower, the owner of Tower's Tees, posted on social media that she would print T-shirts that would benefit the Gerlach family, according to WLKY. The Gerlach family, however, never received any of the $13,615.93 in donations. One of Tower's employees tipped off local authorities in March, alleging the company printed 800 shirts for the fundraisers that totaled around $19,000, according to the affidavit obtained by WAVE. The worker quit when learning the money had not been donated to the family. '(Tower) then joked around and said that her giving the 'Justice for Bryce' T-shirts (for free) should cover the donations,' WHAS reported, citing the court documents. Tower recently turned herself in and was bailed out of jail on a $1,000 bond, according to WAVE 3. Her attorney, Richard Rush, said Tower is innocent and has cooperated in the investigation. 'From the outset, Ms. Tower expressed her willingness to remit the full amount of proceeds raised during the fundraising efforts,' Rush said in a statement to WAVE. 'Weeks before any criminal charge was filed, her counsel communicated her intent to remit the full amount referenced in the probable cause affidavit. That offer remains open. Despite efforts to resolve this matter constructively and transparently, no resolution was reached prior to the filing of charges.' A conversion charge means Tower 'knowingly or intentionally exert(ed) unauthorized control over property of another person.' The New Albany Police Department announced in November multiple people had been charged in Gerlach's death. New Albany is a suburb of Louisville, Kentucky.
Yahoo
19-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Beloved Louisville Restaurant Closing Its Doors After 96 Years
After nearly a century of service, a beloved restaurant in Louisville has closed its doors. The Cottage Inn Restaurant on Eastern Parkway first opened in 1929. It became an incredibly popular spot because of their burgers, chicken and pork chops. Their customers also adored their signature sandwich, the Cottage Inn Hot Brown, which had turkey, bacon and cheese. Back in February, the Cottage Inn sadly discontinued its breakfast service due to the rise in prices for eggs and other items. Unfortunately for the Louisville community, the Cottage Inn announced on social media this May that it's now closing down for good. "After many wonderful years serving up southern comfort food and good vibes, we're closing this chapter of Cottage Inn Restaurant," the establishment's Facebook post read. "It's been an honor to cook for you, laugh with you, and be a part of this amazing community. ... From the bottom of our hearts, thank you for all the love and support over the years." Before fans of the Cottage Inn remove 570 Eastern Pkwy, Louisville, Kentucky from their GPS, it's worth noting that new ownership will take over the business. "But don't worry — this isn't the end for this historic location," the Cottage Inn added. "New ownership is stepping in soon, and while things may look a little different, we're excited for what's ahead." According to WDRB, the beloved restaurant will now be known as Parkway Diner. The current expectation is that it'll only be open for breakfast and lunch. The Cottage Inn's staff will reportedly stick around for this new chapter.
Yahoo
08-05-2025
- Yahoo
Search continues for Rowan County inmate who escaped custody Tuesday
MOREHEAD, Ky. (FOX 56) — A search continued in Rowan County on Wednesday after an inmate escaped police custody early Tuesday morning. The search began around 3:00 a.m. on Tuesday after 35-year-old Anthony Martinez escaped police custody while at the University of Kentucky St. Claire Hospital. This is not the first time the Indiana man has fled police. WDRB, the Louisville FOX affiliate, reported he escaped from custody in 2020. Martinez was being held at the Rowan County Detention Center and was set to spend 20 years in prison after pleading guilty to charges of armed robbery in 2022. He has been connected to at least four bank robberies. New KYTC initiative to shorten lines at driver licensing offices Search continues for Rowan County inmate who escaped custody Tuesday Travelers find smooth Real ID process at Blue Grass Airport 'That's all we really found, a couple of articles of clothing that could be his, and they were found not too far off of where they lost sight of him,' said Morehead Chief of Police Derrick Blevins. The police said Martinez was outside the hospital with detention center guards when he took off running, heading eastbound. Police continued to look for Martinez, and on Wednesday, the Eastern Kentucky K-9 unit stepped in to help. 'We deployed drones to try to look for him, we used some dogs to try to locate him, and we have detectives working with the jail to try and run down any leads there that we can,' Blevins said. Search teams walked miles led by K-9, starting at the hospital, going through nearby neighborhoods, and even searching along Highway 60. With Morehead State University and Rowan County Schools nearby, Blevins said they worked to quickly notify both. Read more of the latest Kentucky Derby news 'On foot in areas, looking in any abandoned structures, areas of agitation where somebody might be able to hide, so that's what we've been focusing on today,' Blevins said. Police said help from the public is important and encouraged anyone who believes they have seen Martinez, whether that be through home security footage or in person, to contact 911. Anthony Martinez is 6 feet, 2 inches tall and weighs around 210 pounds. He no longer has facial hair. FOX 56 asked authorities why Martinez was away from the jail and at the hospital, and has not gotten an answer. 'While the individual was not a patient at the time of the incident, UK St. Claire remains committed to supporting the police as they investigate,' UK St. Claire spokesperson Kristi Willett told FOX 56. Kentucky State Police and the Rowan County Sheriff's Office are also helping in the search. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
05-05-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Beshear, Raimondo, Gabbard keep door open to running for president in 2028
It's been less than six months since the 2024 presidential election, but for some Democrats and Republicans, it's not too early to plan for the race for the White House in 2028. Three high-profile Democratic governors, one former Democratic Cabinet member and one Republican Cabinet member weighed in last week when questioned if they will run for president in 2028. Some did not rule out a run. Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear, a Democrat, said on Thursday that he would consider running for president if he felt he was someone who could successfully unite the country. "If you'd asked me a couple years ago if this is something I'd consider, I probably wouldn't have. But I don't want to leave a broken country to my kids. And so if I'm somebody that can bring this nation together, hopefully find some common ground, it's something I'll consider," Beshear told local station WDRB on Thursday. Beshear rose to national prominence after his statewide gubernatorial wins in a Republican-leaning state and was among those considered to become Vice President Kamala Harris' running mate in 2024. MORE: Trump's first 100 days tests future of both Republican and Democratic parties: ANALYSIS However, Maryland Gov. Wes Moore, another Democrat who was considered a potential Harris running mate and who has received praise from some as a rising star within the party, said he's "not running" for president when asked on ABC's "The View" on Thursday. "I am not running," Moore said, adding that he is "really excited about the work that's happening right now in the state of Maryland." Moore's term as governor ends in 2026, and he could opt to run for a second term. Moore, Maryland's first Black governor, had previously said he was not running, including in an interview with the Baltimore Sun in April. However, Moore's statement comes as he makes more national media and event appearances. He is set to headline the South Carolina Democratic Party's high-profile Blue Palmetto Dinner at the end of May. Last week, former Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo, who served under President Joe Biden, said she would consider running for president, responding with a direct "yes" when asked by political analyst David Axelrod at an event at the University of Chicago. "The Democratic Party has a huge amount of work to do," she said. "Introspection ... where did we go wrong, what are our policies going to be, what is our platform going to be, what will our tactics be." Raimondo, a former venture capitalist, said she has served the country for 15 years and that if there is a "big way" for her to serve again, "including running, I'll do it." But she offered a caveat: "If I thought somebody else would be better or better able to win, I'd get behind that person in a minute. ... For us to have a chance, it has to be just that right person at that right moment to make it happen." Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, who was Vice President Kamala Harris's running mate, recently said he was not thinking about a 2028 presidential run, and reiterated that position – 'I'm not' – at an event last Monday at the Harvard Institute of Politics. Asked why, Walz did not offer any specifics about his own decision but pointed again to his ethos of the teamwork he thinks should be shown among Democrats. 'I think we, collectively as a party, and those elected officials, should be running this campaign, kind of like the old school mountain climbing expeditions,' Walz said. 'You never knew who was going to summit. It was whoever was ready at the last moment. And on summit day, if somebody was in the best shape, push them to the top, and the whole team gets credit.' Walz, however, recently went on a national town hall tour — which has sparked speculation about his political future-- and has spoken openly about reflections on his 2024 run. On the Republican side, fewer names have been floated so far as 2028 presidential contenders. President Donald Trump has speculated about finding a way to run for a third term in office, which scholars say is barred by the 22nd Amendment to the Constitution. But in an interview with NBC News aired Sunday, he said he would be "a two-term president" and said he is not looking to run in 2028. MORE: Trump Store offers 'Trump 2028' hat amid tease that the president could again run for office However, Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard, who joined the Republican Party in 2024 after serving as a Democrat in Congress for several years, said in a podcast episode published Thursday that she would not rule out a future presidential bid. Conservative journalist Megyn Kelly asked Gabbard if she has ruled out ever running again for president after her unsuccessful 2020 Democratic presidential bid, saying, "Could we potentially see a Tulsi 2028 try?" "I will never rule out any opportunity to serve my country. ... My decisions in my life have always been made around how can I best be of service to God, how can I best be of service to our country," Gabbard said. "And that is what has led me here. I'm grateful for this opportunity, and I will continue to chase those opportunities where I can make the most positive impact and be of service." Her remarks echoed some previous statements she made when under consideration for a presidential ticket. Gabbard, who is Samoan American, in 2020 became the first woman of color to win a delegate to the Democratic National Convention since Shirley Chisholm in 1972. Four years later, though, in 2024, Gabbard was under consideration to become Trump's running mate. The buzz around 2028 contenders continues as some other figures floated as potential 2028 presidential candidates, including Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker, former Vice President Kamala Harris and former Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg, ramp up their public appearances and remarks. Pritzker and Harris delivered high-profile speeches on Sunday and Wednesday, respectively, and Buttigieg is set to headline a town hall in Iowa later in May. MORE: Kamala Harris steps back into limelight with speech criticizing Trump as he celebrates his first 100 days At the same time, some Democrats say the party's focus, as it regroups after its losses in 2024, needs to be on the 2026 midterm elections for the House of Representatives and the Senate -- not on 2028. The Republican Party currently has a trifecta with majorities in the House and the Senate and Trump in the White House. "I mean, everybody is sort of out there trying to get the touch and the feel [of] like what is actually happening in the country and are the things that Trump is doing, which is now dropping his approval rating, really registering with people," 2016 presidential candidate Hillary Clinton said at a book talk in New York City on Thursday. But she added later, "I think that there is going to be a lot of testing of the waters, but we won't know, really, who decides to run until probably after the midterms, which really underscores the most important message: We have to win the midterms." ABC News' Brittany Shepherd contributed to this report. Beshear, Raimondo, Gabbard keep door open to running for president in 2028 originally appeared on
05-05-2025
- Politics
Beshear, Raimondo, Gabbard keep door open to running for president in 2028
It's been less than six months since the 2024 presidential election, but for some Democrats and Republicans, it's not too early to plan for the race for the White House in 2028. Three high-profile Democratic governors, one former Democratic Cabinet member and one Republican Cabinet member weighed in last week when questioned if they will run for president in 2028. Some did not rule out a run. Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear, a Democrat, said on Thursday that he would consider running for president if he felt he was someone who could successfully unite the country. "If you'd asked me a couple years ago if this is something I'd consider, I probably wouldn't have. But I don't want to leave a broken country to my kids. And so if I'm somebody that can bring this nation together, hopefully find some common ground, it's something I'll consider," Beshear told local station WDRB on Thursday. Beshear rose to national prominence after his statewide gubernatorial wins in a Republican-leaning state and was among those considered to become Vice President Kamala Harris' running mate in 2024. However, Maryland Gov. Wes Moore, another Democrat who was considered a potential Harris running mate and who has received praise from some as a rising star within the party, said he's "not running" for president when asked on ABC's "The View" on Thursday. "I am not running," Moore said, adding that he is "really excited about the work that's happening right now in the state of Maryland." Moore's term as governor ends in 2026, and he could opt to run for a second term. Moore, Maryland's first Black governor, had previously said he was not running, including in an interview with the Baltimore Sun in April. However, Moore's statement comes as he makes more national media and event appearances. He is set to headline the South Carolina Democratic Party's high-profile Blue Palmetto Dinner at the end of May. Last week, former Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo, who served under President Joe Biden, said she would consider running for president, responding with a direct "yes" when asked by political analyst David Axelrod at an event at the University of Chicago. "The Democratic Party has a huge amount of work to do," she said. "Introspection ... where did we go wrong, what are our policies going to be, what is our platform going to be, what will our tactics be." Raimondo, a former venture capitalist, said she has served the country for 15 years and that if there is a "big way" for her to serve again, "including running, I'll do it." But she offered a caveat: "If I thought somebody else would be better or better able to win, I'd get behind that person in a minute. ... For us to have a chance, it has to be just that right person at that right moment to make it happen." Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, who was Vice President Kamala Harris's running mate, recently said he was not thinking about a 2028 presidential run, and reiterated that position – 'I'm not' – at an event last Monday at the Harvard Institute of Politics. Asked why, Walz did not offer any specifics about his own decision but pointed again to his ethos of the teamwork he thinks should be shown among Democrats. 'I think we, collectively as a party, and those elected officials, should be running this campaign, kind of like the old school mountain climbing expeditions,' Walz said. 'You never knew who was going to summit. It was whoever was ready at the last moment. And on summit day, if somebody was in the best shape, push them to the top, and the whole team gets credit.' Walz, however, recently went on a national town hall tour — which has sparked speculation about his political future-- and has spoken openly about reflections on his 2024 run. On the Republican side, fewer names have been floated so far as 2028 presidential contenders. President Donald Trump has speculated about finding a way to run for a third term in office, which scholars say is barred by the 22nd Amendment to the Constitution. But in an interview with NBC News aired Sunday, he said he would be "a two-term president" and said he is not looking to run in 2028. However, Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard, who joined the Republican Party in 2024 after serving as a Democrat in Congress for several years, said in a podcast episode published Thursday that she would not rule out a future presidential bid. Conservative journalist Megyn Kelly asked Gabbard if she has ruled out ever running again for president after her unsuccessful 2020 Democratic presidential bid, saying, "Could we potentially see a Tulsi 2028 try?" "I will never rule out any opportunity to serve my country. ... My decisions in my life have always been made around how can I best be of service to God, how can I best be of service to our country," Gabbard said. "And that is what has led me here. I'm grateful for this opportunity, and I will continue to chase those opportunities where I can make the most positive impact and be of service." Her remarks echoed some previous statements she made when under consideration for a presidential ticket. Gabbard, who is Samoan American, in 2020 became the first woman of color to win a delegate to the Democratic National Convention since Shirley Chisholm in 1972. Four years later, though, in 2024, Gabbard was under consideration to become Trump's running mate. The buzz around 2028 contenders continues as some other figures floated as potential 2028 presidential candidates, including Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker, former Vice President Kamala Harris and former Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg, ramp up their public appearances and remarks. Pritzker and Harris delivered high-profile speeches on Sunday and Wednesday, respectively, and Buttigieg is set to headline a town hall in Iowa later in May. At the same time, some Democrats say the party's focus, as it regroups after its losses in 2024, needs to be on the 2026 midterm elections for the House of Representatives and the Senate -- not on 2028. The Republican Party currently has a trifecta with majorities in the House and the Senate and Trump in the White House. "I mean, everybody is sort of out there trying to get the touch and the feel [of] like what is actually happening in the country and are the things that Trump is doing, which is now dropping his approval rating, really registering with people," 2016 presidential candidate Hillary Clinton said at a book talk in New York City on Thursday. But she added later, "I think that there is going to be a lot of testing of the waters, but we won't know, really, who decides to run until probably after the midterms, which really underscores the most important message: We have to win the midterms."
