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Yahoo
18-07-2025
- Yahoo
SkyWest flight diverts to an Iowa airport after a passenger tried to open emergency exit
A SkyWest Airlines flight was diverted to an Iowa airport, and a Nebraska man is facing disorderly conduct and other charges, authorities say. Cedar Rapids police said they were dispatched to the Eastern Iowa Airport around 6:15 p.m. July 17 to meet a flight that diverted after an in-air disturbance. The Federal Aviation Administration said in a statement on July 18 that SkyWest Airlines Flight 3612, operating as Delta Connection flight, took off from Eppley Airfield in Omaha, Nebraska and was headed to Detroit Metro Airport in Michigan when the incident occurred. SkyWest Airlines did not immediately respond to USA TODAY's requests for comment. The airline said in a statement released to other outlets that it 'has zero tolerance for unruly behavior as safety for our customers and crew is our top priority," according to KWWL News 7 and KGAN. Here's what we know about what happened on the SkyWest flight. Passenger takes to social media to detail experience A social media user, claiming to be a passenger, shared footage from the flight that shows the man being escorted off the flight. 'Safe travels out there folks,' wrote the X user who said he was on the flight. 'Got diverted to Cedar Rapids because this guy decided to try and open the exit row door then fight the flight crew and other passengers,' the post read. Court records in Linn County, Iowa, accuse the passenger of shoving an individual and then threatening to kill him. He was also found with more than 40 prescription drug pills used to treat anxiety that were "not lawfully dispensed." When responding to other social media users, the X user detailed what happened on the flight and said the man was seated in the emergency exit row and "refused to follow basic safety protocols." He ignored the flight attendant's instructions and became "verbally aggressive,' the user wrote. As the plane was turning onto the runway, he stood up and unbuckled his seatbelt, and once the plane was in the air, passengers started yelling and hitting call buttons because he was "trying to open the cabin door midflight," the post read. Records from the flight tracking site Flight Aware showed the plane landed in Cedar Rapids at 6:23 p.m. Central and left for Detroit at 8:12 p.m., with passengers arriving at their original destination at 10:35 p.m. Eastern "We were grounded for over 2 hours while police took statements from crew and passengers, then we refueled and finally continued to Detroit," the X user continued. "Huge credit to the flight attendants, the pilot, and every passenger who stepped up." More travel news: Over 140 guests, crew sick due to a gastrointestinal outbreak on this popular cruise line Saleen Martin is a reporter on USA TODAY's NOW team. She is from Norfolk, Virginia – the 757. Email her at sdmartin@ This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: SkyWest flight diverted in Iowa after mid-flight 'disturbance' Solve the daily Crossword
Yahoo
09-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
El Pollo Loco opening new restaurants in multiple western states. Here's where.
Foodies wanting to grab a Pollo Bowl, tacos, or other menu items from El Pollo Loco will soon have new restaurants in six states, including Colorado and Texas. The Mexican-style restaurant is based in California but plans to open at least 10 restaurants in 2025 in other states, an El Pollo Loco spokesperson confirmed on May 30. That includes the company's 500th restaurant, which is set for Colorado Springs, Colorado. According to the company, it's the largest system-wide expansion since 2022. According to the spokesperson, the new additions will be constructed based on the company's new store design, which was unveiled in October 2024 as El Pollo Loco neared its 50th anniversary. New restaurants will feature updated branding elements, upgraded furniture and lighting, energy-efficient hoods and HVAC. So far in 2025, El Pollo Loco has opened two new locations, both of them in California: one in Los Banos and another in Lompoc. However, the company spokesperson said most future locations opening in 2025 are set for markets outside of California, including Arizona, Colorado, Idaho, New Mexico, Texas, and Washington. The spokesperson said the company plans to open new locations in 2026 as well, including some in nontraditional locations like airports and university campuses. Customers can expect to see locations open in 2026 or later in states like California, Arizona, Colorado, Idaho, New Mexico, Texas, Washington, and more. El Pollo Loco serves chicken that's marinated using citrus and spices, then fire-grilled over a low flame for 60 minutes, as well as hand-smashed guacamole, salsa fresca and avocado salsa using real tomatoes, cilantro, and onion, according to its website. Saleen Martin is a reporter on USA TODAY's NOW team. She is from Norfolk, Virginia – the 757. Email her at sdmartin@ This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: El Pollo Loco opening locations in six states this year. Here's where.
Yahoo
03-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Culver's is set to open new locations in these 12 states
Wisconsin-based fast food chain Culver's is expanding, with plans to open locations across 12 states, including Arizona, Illinois, and Tennessee. Culver's, which opened in 1984 and is based in Prairie du Sac, Wisconsin, is known for its frozen custard and ButterBurgers. The burgers are pressed, seared and served on buns that are lightly buttered. Also on the menu are frozen custards, chicken sandwiches and tenders, and seafood options like shrimp and cod. Culver's says it has over 1,000 restaurants located in 26 states. Most recently, the company has averaged opening 50 to 60 new restaurants per year, and the fast food chain plans to keep that up in 2025 and 2026. Here's where the fast food chain is opening next. According to a company spokesperson, new Culver's restaurants have opened their doors in the following cities in 2025: Florida: Avon Park and Ocala Georgia: Warner Robins and Rockmart Indiana: Portage and Bedford Illinois: Mahomet Michigan: Muskegon, Clawson, and Alma North Carolina: Wendell Ohio: Brunswick South Carolina: Beaufort, Indian Land The chain has broken ground at new locations in 12 states, according to a Culver's spokesperson. Future locations are set for the following cities: Arizona: Queen Creek Arkansas: Harrison Florida: Fort Meade, Fort Myers, Jacksonville, Leesburg, and Ruskin Georgia: Cartersville Illinois: Bradley, Diamond, and Rantoul Kansas: Derby Michigan: Holland, White Lake, Woodhaven, and Southfield Ohio: Columbus and West Carrollton South Carolina: Boiling Springs and Greenville Tennessee: Hixson, Oak Ridge, and Sevierville Texas: Katy Wisconsin: Combined Locks, Eau Claire, and Evansville Customers looking to find the Culver's closest to them can visit Saleen Martin is a reporter on USA TODAY's NOW team. She is from Norfolk, Virginia – the 757. Email her at sdmartin@ This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Culver's opening new restaurant locations across these 12 states
USA Today
27-03-2025
- Health
- USA Today
Shampoo recalled due to possible bacteria exposure: See states where it was sold
Henkel, a shampoo company in Mexico, has recalled 1,068 units of shampoo due to possible exposure to a bacteria that can lead to eye, nose and skin infections, and possibly more adverse reactions to consumers who have compromised immune systems. Although there have been no reports of customers being hurt from using the products, the recall was put in place because the shampoo may be contaminated with the bacteria which is called Klebsiella oxytoca. 'Exposure to these bacteria can cause infections in humans, including infection in the eyes, nose and skin, with additional reactions for consumers with immune-compromised conditions,' the company wrote in its announcement, shared on the U.S. Food & Drug Administration's website. Calling klebsiella oxytoca"an opportunistic pathogen," the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said on its website that the bacteria normally impacts immunocompromised individuals or those requiring intensive care. Where was the recalled shampoo sold? The latest: USA TODAY's recall database Need a break? Play the USA TODAY Daily Crossword Puzzle. The company recalled over 1,000 units of its Tec Italy Shampoo Totale that was distributed to New York and California, and possibly other states. What shampoo product is being recalled? The recalled shampoo is packaged in a green, plastic 33.81 fluid ounce bottle marked with lot no. 1G27542266 on the side. The UPC code is 7501438375850. How was the bacteria in the shampoo discovered? The company discovered the potential exposure after conducting microbiological analyses which found bacteria in some of its 33.81 fluid-ounce bottles. What should you do if you have the recalled shampoo? Henkel said customers who have the shampoo should stop using it and return it to the store for a full refund. Customers can also contact Tec Italy's customer specialists at sacli@ Saleen Martin is a reporter on USA TODAY's NOW team. She is from Norfolk, Virginia – the 757. Email her at sdmartin@
