Share on FacebookShare on X (formerly Twitter)Share on PinterestShare on LinkedInWINNEBAGO COUNTY, Ill. (WIFR) - Illinois State Police investigate after a deadly crash Friday shut down traffic on northbound I-39 for hours. Just before 11 a.m. May 2, a semi-truck hit a passenger van, on I-39 northbound, north of Baxter Road in Cherry Valley, according to Illinois State Police. One person in the van was killed and at least on other person was rushed to a hospital with unknown injuries. The identity of the deceased has not been released. Video from the scene also showed other vehicles with damage, although police have not shared whether those vehicles were involved or if they were damaged in a separate incident(s). While they cleared the area, troopers blocked off the northbound lanes of I-39, diverting travelers at Baxter Road. Traffic backups were reported for several miles south of the area, with all lanes eventually opening around 2:15 p.m. Friday. The cause of the crash is under investigation. May 05, 2025 at 1:35 am CDTExpandCamryn Russell STATE CENTER — Camryn Russell was part of the Bolts’ three wins and the Baxter girls track and field team placed fifth at the West Marshall Coed Invitational on Thursday. The Bolts scored 88 points in fifth. They bettered Colfax-Mingo (73.5), Colo-NESCO (28) and Meskwaki Settlement School (23). East Marshall won the meet championship with 139.5 points, while host West Marshall (124), Lynnville-Sully (124) and South Hamilton (112) completed the eight-team field. Russell won the 100-meter hurdles in 16.37 seconds. She also won the 400 hurdles in 1:11.42 and Kendall Brummel (1:17.8) was fourth. Brummel and Russell helped Baxter edge East Marshall in the shuttle hurdle relay. The Bolts won the race in a season-best time of 1 minute, 13.72 seconds with Brummel, Avery Wonders, Grace Anderegg and Russell. East Marshall was the runner-up in 1:13.73. Baxter finished second twice and third once. Sydnee Hibbs finished second in the 100 in a career-best 13.56. Alyvia Burdess, Hibbs, Anderegg and Wonders teamed up to finish third in the 4x200 relay in a time of 2:01.06. Brummel, Zoey Gliem, Gwen Tichy and Makayla True joined forces to place second in the 4x800 relay. They were clocked in 11:02.87. True also was fifth in the 1,500 in 5:46.97 and posted a career-best time of 1:12.19 in the 400 and placed sixth. The final top-six individual finish came from Callie Cross, who was sixth in the shot put with a throw of 29 feet, 0 1/2 inches. The Bolts were competing for the first time in more than a week after the Cardinal Invitational in Newton was canceled on April 24 and the Des Moines Christian Invitational was canceled on April 28. An official website of the United States government Archived News A federal judge in Oregon yesterday sentenced the two companies responsible for the operation of the J.H for hazardous waste and Clean Air Act violations they were ordered to pay a total of $1.5 million in criminal fines the court ordered the companies to serve five years of probation and the companies’ president to serve 90 days in prison and one year of supervised release A California Limited Partnership (collectively J.H Baxter) — previously pleaded guilty to charges of illegally treating hazardous waste and knowingly violating the Clean Air Act’s regulations for hazardous air pollutants Georgia Baxter-Krause previously pleaded guilty to two counts of making false statements in violation of the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) the federal statute governing hazardous waste management Baxter knowingly and illegally boiled off hazardous waste emitting the discharge into the air,” said Acting Assistant Attorney General Adam Gustafson of the Justice Department’s Environment and Natural Resources Division (ENRD) then made false statements about the unlawful practice Protecting the public’s health is among our highest priorities and we will prosecute those who violate environmental laws.” Baxter companies knowingly mishandled hazardous waste and repeatedly violated the Clean Air Act by venting hazardous substances directly into the air right across the street from people’s homes The company president then lied to cover up these crimes,” said Acting Assistant Administrator Jeffrey Hall for EPA’s Office of Enforcement and Compliance Assurance “Today’s sentencing highlights the significant penalties that Congress has provided for illegally treating or disposing of hazardous waste as well as the Agency’s continued efforts to ensure that Americans have clean air “The defendant companies boiled hazardous waste into our community’s air instead of properly dealing with it and Georgia Baxter-Krause lied when confronted about it,” said Nathan J Chief of the Eugene and Medford Branches of the U.S Attorney’s Office for the District of Oregon Attorney’s Office will continue to work with our federal and local partners to investigate and prosecute those who put Oregonians at risk in violation of federal law.” Baxter used hazardous chemicals to treat and preserve wood at its Eugene facility The wastewater from the wood preserving processes was hazardous waste To properly treat wastewater from its wood treatment process Baxter operated a legal wastewater treatment unit to treat and evaporate the waste including process wastewater and precipitation Baxter’s employees at the facility would transfer hazardous process wastewater to an available wood treatment retort to “boil it off,” greatly reducing its volume Baxter would then remove the remaining waste from the retort label it as hazardous waste and ship it offsite for disposal Baxter did not have a permit to treat its hazardous waste in this manner Baxter’s facility was subject to certain Clean Air Act emissions standards for hazardous air pollutants which required it to minimize air pollution emissions employees were directed to open all vents on the retorts After Oregon inspectors discovered this activity they requested information about the companies’ practice of boiling off hazardous wastewater Georgia Baxter-Krause gave false information in response which included information about the dates the practice took place and which retorts were used The investigation determined that Georgia Baxter-Krause knew J.H Baxter maintained detailed daily production logs for each retort From approximately January to October 2019 Baxter boiled off hazardous process wastewater in its wood treatment retorts on 136 known days Georgia Baxter-Krause was also aware that during this time J.H Baxter used four of its five retorts to boil off wastewater This case was investigated by the EPA Criminal Investigation Division with assistance from the Oregon Department of Environmental Quality This case was an Environmental Crimes Task Force (ECTF) investigation ECTF is an initiative in the District of Oregon that identifies ECTF leverages the resources and effort of federal state and local regulatory agencies and law enforcement to protect human health safeguard natural resources and wildlife and hold violators accountable Trial Attorneys Rachel Roberts and Stephen J Foster of ENRD’s Environmental Crimes Section McLaren for the District of Oregon and EPA Regional Criminal Enforcement Counsel Karla G WASHINGTON — The Justice Department today filed complaints against the states of New York and Vermont over their “climate superfund laws.” In separate actions the Justice Department yesterday filed lawsuits.. The President’s directive to expand timber production touches on a number, whole-of-government efforts needed to improve forest management. The Justice Department’s Environment and Natural Resources Division (ENRD) plays an important.. Supreme Court denied a petition for certiorari by plaintiffs in Juliana v a case the Justice Department has consistently defended across three presidential administrations Department of Justice950 Pennsylvania Avenue Office of Public Affairs Direct Line202-514-2007 Department of Justice Main Switchboard202-514-2000 Signup for Email UpdatesSocial Media Multilingual Resources-->Have a question about Government Services? Senator Pam Helming and Monroe County Sheriff Todd Baxter, along with local law enforcement and community leaders, are advocating for the passage of the PROTECT Act (S.2282A) in the New York State legislature. The PROTECT Act stands for Pretrial Risk Overview for Threat Evaluation, Custody, and Treatment Act. This important legislation aims to give judges the tools they need to detain individuals who pose a serious risk of committing violent crimes while awaiting trial. New York is uniquely positioned as the only state that does not allow courts to consider public safety when making pretrial custody decisions.  Without a clear standard for identifying dangerous individuals, the state has witnessed an alarming increase in crime involving repeat offenders. Ontario County District Attorney Jim Ritts said “The need to include an individual’s threat to commit further violent crimes is important in determining whether cash bail is appropriate. Taking that discretion from Judges was wrong when it happened and continues to limit the ability of the Courts to contemplate the risk to re-offend as a bail consideration. I support the Senator’s efforts to restore this discretion and evaluation to our Judges.” Livingston County District Attorney Ashley Williams said “Our communities can no longer afford this continuous cycle of catch and release. Senator Helming's PROTECT ACT, including the risk assessment instrument, will allow our Courts to make more informed decisions about a defendant's liberty. The message is clear: if you re-offend during your period of pre-trial release, you will not go home. Thank you, Senator Helming, for putting the public safety of New York's 54th District first.” Assemblywoman Andrea Bailey said, "the PROTECT Act is a critical measure in safeguarding our communities. By providing judges with the necessary tools to detain individuals who present a significant risk of committing violent crimes while awaiting trial, we are reinforcing our commitment to public safety and the fair administration of justice. This legislation ensures that the integrity of our judicial system remains strong, protecting families across New York State." The PROTECT Act (S.2282) is currently under review by the Senate’s Committee on Codes. Assemblyman Billy Jones sponsors the legislation in the NYS Assembly (A7009) where it is also pending in the Codes Committee.  This legislation has secured the support of the NYS Sheriff’s Association, Finger Lakes Region Consortium for Safe Communities, Niagara Region Consortium for Safe Communities, Central NY Region Consortium for Safe Communities, Erie County Consortium for Safe Communities and Monroe County Consortium for Safe Communities.  Baxter’s North Cove manufacturing site was significantly impacted by the rain and storm surge from Hurricane Helene, which was unprecedented in Western North Carolina and resulted in water flooding the facility.  Supporting our employees in the impacted communities, bringing the North Cove facility back online and helping to ensure ongoing supply to patients are our top priorities.  Below is an update on Facilities and Infrastructure:  This achievement was made possible by the dedication and resilience of the North Cove and broader Baxter teams, working in coordination with FDA.   Resources for U.S. Healthcare Professionals and Customers ©Copyright 2025 Baxter. All rights reserved. Baxter wood products company was sentenced Tuesday in U.S In January, Georgia Baxter-Krause pleaded guilty to violating the federal Clean Air Act and the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act as well as making false statements to federal regulators and various state and federal fines surrounding the plant’s operations in the Bethel neighborhood Judge Michael McShane sentenced Baxter-Krause Many local residents who came to see the sentencing ended up disappointed “I think she should have gotten a much longer sentence than 90 days,” said Lin Woodrich with the group ”And I would have liked to see her taken out of the courtroom with handcuffs.” Locals near the J.H. Baxter plant in Eugene have long complained of odors and pollution and they suspect emissions have seriously affected their health Lisa Dion says her husband grew up in the shadow of the plant She called the sentence against Baxter-Krause “weak.” “She’s impacted a lot of people’s lives for the worst,” said Dion She’s made it a living hell for the last few years because of my husband’s cancer diagnosis.” Arjore Arberry-Baribeault is with the environmental advocacy group which has long criticized the Baxter facility for years of violations and waste Baxter’s pollution for affecting her family “Maddening,” she told KLCC outside the Wayne Morse Federal Courthouse I’ve been impacted personally through my child she went through three years of cancer treatments because of the pollution from J.H Three Eugene-area women who say their lives have been disrupted by pollutants emitted by J.H Baxter's wood treatment plant in Eugene expressed disappointment and anger after company president Georgia Baxter-Krause's sentencing whose husband struggled with a rare form of pediatric cancer; and Ajore Aberry-Baribeault who says her daughter was diagnosed with Hodgkin's Lymphoma at the age of 13 McShane said the criminal case against Baxter-Krause couldn’t establish a causal link between Baxter plant emissions and locals’ health issues But he said that could be determined through two civil lawsuits against J.H Attorneys with the federal government said J.H Baxter pumped nearly 2 million gallons of liquid process waste and released it illegally into the surrounding air throughout 2019 Daily logs showed between January and February of 2019 Baxter operators boiled off the hazardous wastewater in four of its five retorts on 136 known days Retorts are large cylinders that are sealed while containing lumber to pressurize hazardous chemicals such as creosote and pentachlorophenol into the wood to make them waterproof and resistant to insects The use of retorts to boil off wastewater was not permitted under the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act and was also done without the knowledge or permission of state and local regulators It’s led to four charges of environmental violations and two counts of making false claims after Baxter-Krause lied to the federal government about the frequency and duration of these releases But investigators reviewed the Baxter plant’s maintenance logs and learned otherwise Baxter-Krause apologized to the federal government that she should have been more honest with regulators and that she accepted full responsibility for her actions McShane told Baxter-Krause that he wasn’t out to make her a bad person but added that she was “an absent president” who had caused “great anguish and uncertainty.” While her attorneys argued that her actions didn’t rise to the level of incarceration McShane said there needed to be some accountability reminding them that their client deliberately lied about the company’s operations Baxter-Krause is being allowed to pay fine through a payment plan with McShane noting that $815,000 was already paid toward the $1 million fine against the company She will also receive one year of supervised release This story comes to you from the Northwest News Network a collaboration between public media organizations in Oregon and Washington It is part of OPB’s broader effort to ensure that everyone in our region has access to quality journalism that informs, entertains and enriches their lives. To learn more, visit our journalism partnerships page Tags: Pollution, Eugene, Crime Stand with OPB and protect independent journalism for everyone Listen to the OPB News live stream (opens new window)Streaming Now OH to the late Clarence James and Macel Wells Baxter  She was a member of the New Beginnings Church KY and she was a patient of Fresenius Dialysis of Prestonsburg She is survived by her sister; Cindy Moore 2 God Children; Tyler Shane Hall and Lakyrah Trimble Maggie Johnson and Mark Gilliam and a host of cousins In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by two aunts; Maxine Syck and Wilda Kohler in the Hall Funeral Home Chapel with Lois Newsome officiating  Burial will follow in the Hall Cemetery 'Absorbing' documentary examines the baffling circumstances of Carol and Stephen Baxter's deaths but as officers begin to "dig deeper" it emerges that the situation is more "fraught" than the wealthy couple's "veneer of suburban bliss" first appears Carol had been diagnosed with the autoimmune disorder several years earlier but her peculiar symptoms "baffled" doctors "Could she finally have had enough and decided to end things for good?" The case gets "stranger" as it transpires that Carol was in close correspondence with an American endocrinologist But as detectives trawl through their emails it soon becomes clear Bowden is no ordinary doctor From our morning news briefing to a weekly Good News Newsletter get the best of The Week delivered directly to your inbox True crime has undergone a "serious slickening" in recent years and thanks to growing surveillance in almost every aspect of our lives it's become possible to "stitch together jaw-dropping raw material" and witness a police investigation develop in real time This "bleakly compelling" documentary draws on a "wealth of resources" and "seamlessly" splices talking-head interviews with police bodycam video clips and Carol's video check-ins with Dr Bowden When a letter is found purporting to change Carol's will to leave the business to Ellena and close family friend Luke D'Wit the police believe they have found their first murder suspects The toxicology report comes back revealing that the Baxters died of fentanyl overdoses and the pair are taken into custody: D'Wit is "preternaturally calm" while a heavily pregnant Ellena reels from her parents' deaths In reality, the cold, calculated killer was poisoning the couple who had "taken him under their wing", and watching their suffering play out via cameras he had rigged up around their house "for kicks". "How fiendishly cruel humans can be." Packed with "all the intrigue of a classic whodunnit", this "absorbing" show is "about as good as terrestrial true crime gets", said Watkins in The i Paper. "ITV have hit the jackpot." A free daily email with the biggest news stories of the day – and the best features from TheWeek.com Irenie Forshaw is a features writer at The Week She began her career in journalism at Leeds University before working at The Guardian and The New Statesman Group Irenie then became a senior writer at Elite Traveler Senator Pam Helming and Monroe County Sheriff Todd Baxter are leading a push for new legislation that would give judges more power to keep dangerous individuals off the streets before trial the PROTECT Act (Pretrial Risk Overview for Threat Evaluation aims to address rising crime by allowing courts to consider public safety risks during pretrial custody decisions—something New York is currently the only state to prohibit “Public safety is an issue that affects everyone whether you’re 9 or 99,” said Senator Helming “The PROTECT Act resulted from a collaborative and bipartisan effort of people who believe our state government must prioritize your safety I’m determined to make the PROTECT Act the law in New York State and I invite everyone to join us.” The PROTECT Act would implement a standardized risk assessment tool for evaluating individuals charged with felonies or Class A misdemeanors Judges would be required to weigh the danger a defendant poses when making custody decisions The legislation also addresses repeat offenders by mandating custody for those arrested while out on pretrial release unless a judge finds the risk has been mitigated the bill allows courts to order psychiatric evaluations and treatment for individuals posing an immediate threat to themselves or others “This legislation equips judges with a critical risk assessment tool at arraignment ensuring more informed and individualized bail decisions Wayne County District Attorney Christine Callanan added “The PROTECT Act is rooted in common sense: if someone poses a danger to others or themselves Ontario County District Attorney Jim Ritts and Livingston County District Attorney Ashley Williams also voiced strong support for restoring judicial discretion in pretrial decisions “The message is clear: if you re-offend during your period of pre-trial release Assemblyman Brian Manktelow and Assemblywoman Andrea Bailey echoed the call for action highlighting the need for judges to have the tools to protect communities and ensure fairness in the justice system The PROTECT Act is currently under review by the Senate’s Committee on Codes and is pending in the Assembly’s Codes Committee The legislation has secured backing from numerous regional public safety organizations including the NYS Sheriff’s Association and several Safe Communities consortiums Get the latest headlines delivered to your inbox each morning. Sign up for our Morning Edition to start your day. 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Baxter makes a number of pharmaceutical and hospital products but may be best known for being a leading source of IV fluid bags. Last year, the catastrophic damage from Hurricane Helene included ravaging a Baxter manufacturing plant in Marion, North Carolina, that produces 60 percent of the country's supply of IV solutions Grade noted that only a small fraction of Baxter's total sales are in China "given the magnitude of the tariffs that have been enacted between the two countries these tariffs now account for nearly half of the total impact," he said The Tribune reported that Baxter is now looking into ways to dampen the financial blow from the tariffs identifying alternative suppliers and alternative shipping routes and "targeted pricing actions." Baxter is also working with trade organizations to lobby for exemptions is bracing for price increases and shortages from the tariffs The health care supply chain in America is woefully fragile which became painfully apparent amid the COVID-19 pandemic Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved. Texas A&M defensive back Will Lee III reacts after a play against Arkansas during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 28, 2024, in Arlington, Texas. Texas A&M won 21-17. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez, File) Tennessee defensive back Jermod McCoy (3) intercepts a pass in the end zone during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Alabama, Saturday, Oct. 19, 2024, in Knoxville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Wade Payne, File) Auburn’s Sam Jackson V (18) is tackled by Oklahoma’s R Mason Thomas (32) during the first half of an NCAA football game on Saturday, Sept. 28, 2024 in Auburn, Ala. 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(AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez, File) Alabama wide receiver Kendrick Law (1) carries against LSU cornerback PJ Woodland (11) in the first half an NCAA college football game in Baton Rouge, La., Saturday, Nov. 9, 2024. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert, File) Mississippi State safety Isaac Smith (2) in the first half during an NCAA college football game against Arizona State, Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024, in Tempe, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri, File) Non-quarterback players from each of the SEC’s 16 schools who could be poised to help change his team’s fortunes in 2025: WR Ryan Williams already had his breakout season with 48 receptions for 865 yards and eight touchdowns as a freshman in 2024. What will he do for an encore? A good start would mean more consistency after failing to crack 100 yards in the Tide’s last nine games. After three lackluster years at Georgia, LB Xavian Sorey Jr. came on strong in his debut season with the Razorbacks. He finished with 99 tackles, which ranked seventh in the league, and is expected to anchor Sam Pittman’s defense as a senior. WR Cam Coleman was arguably the SEC’s best receiver in late November, notching a combined 23 catches for 306 yards and six touchdowns against Louisiana-Monroe, Texas A&M and Alabama. Like Williams at Alabama, he was only a freshman. Although RB Jaden Baugh took a backseat to teammate Ja’Kobi Jackson (10 carries for 198 yards and 3 TDs) in the team’s spring game, he is expected to be the lead ballcarrier when the Gators open the season. Baugh ran for 673 yards and seven TDs while sharing carries with Jackson and Montrell Johnson in 2024. DL Christen Miller should be a key piece as the Bulldogs attempt to revamp a front seven that lost Mykel Williams, Jalon Walker, Tyrion Ingram-Dawkins, Smael Mondon, Warren Brinson and Chaz Chambliss. The 6-foot-4, 305-pound Georgia native had five tackles against Notre Dame in the College Football Playoff semifinals. WR Kendrick Law transferred to Lexington after three years at Alabama, where he totaled 33 catches for 343 yards and a score. With Dane Key (Nebraska) and Barion Brown (LSU) gone, he could emerge as the Wildcats’ top threat. LB Harold Harold Perkins was supposed to be in the NFL by now. At least that’s how it looked after he totaled 27 tackles for loss, including 14 sacks, in his first two years with the Tigers. But he tore a ligament in his right knee against UCLA in late September and is back to prove he’s healthy and worthy of a first-round draft pick. DE Princewell Umanmielen, the younger brother of Princely Umanmielen, transferred to Ole Miss after two years and seven tackles for loss at Nebraska. Princewell Umanmielen should help the Rebels rebuild a talented front that also included Walter Nolan and JJ Pegues. S Isaac Smith, a 6-foot, 205-pound Mississippi native, led the conference with 127 tackles as a sophomore last season. The hard-hitting safety was one of the bright spots for a Bulldogs defense that ranked last in the league in nearly every category. On his fourth college stop in as many years, WR Kevin Coleman Jr. is finally home. Now he gets tasked with helping the Tigers replace standouts Luther Burden III and Theo Wease. Coleman caught 74 passes for 932 yards and six scores at Mississippi State in 2024. He also played for Louisville (2023) and Jackson State (2022). Following a nine-sack campaign as a junior in 2024, DL R Mason Thomas already is gaining traction as a potential first-round draft pick in 2026 despite his 6-foot-2, 249-pound frame. In 13 games last season, edge rusher Dylan Stewart had 23 tackles, including 6 ½ sacks, and was widely regarded as one of the best freshmen defenders in the country. There already are comparisons to Jadeveon Clowney and speculation that the 6-foot-5, 245-pounder has the potential to be a top pick in 2027. CB Jermod McCoy was a lockdown cornerback as a sophomore in 2024 — a semifinalist for the Jim Thorpe Award — after transferring from Oregon State. Pro Football Focus gave the 6-foot, 193-pound Texan an 89.6 coverage grade and a near-perfect score (99.9) in its athleticism metric. RB CJ Baxter was projected to be the team’s starter when he tore two ligaments in his right knee in August 2024. As a true freshman in 2023, Baxter ran for 659 yards and averaged 4.8 yards a carry. He’s fully healthy now and expected to share carries with Quintrevion Wisner. CB Will Lee III surprised some outsiders when he decided to stay in school for his senior season. It was a boon for second-year coach Mike Elko’s defense. Lee finished last season with 42 tackles and two interceptions, including a 93-yarder for a score against rival Texas in late November. G Chase Mitchell anchors an offensive line tasked with keeping dynamic quarterback Diego Pavia upright. Mitchell is one of five transfers up front for the Commodores and the unit’s only returning starter. May 05, 2025 at 1:41 am CDTExpandCarter Smith STATE CENTER — Four different Bolts won an individual event and the Baxter boys track and field team claimed five wins in all during the West Marshall Coed Invitational on Thursday. The Bolts registered seven top-three finishes and placed fourth in the team standings with 91 points. Ankeny Centennial won the meet with 182.5 points. The rest of the top five featured Lynnville-Sully (125.5), West Marshall (103.5) and East Marshall (85.5). Colfax-Mingo led the next group in sixth with 52 points, and the rest of the nine-team field included Eddyville-Blakesburg-Fremont (41), Colo-NESCO (32.5) and Meskwaki Settlement School (14.5). Carter Smith led the Bolts with a pair of top-two finishes. He won the discus with a toss of 137 feet, 11 inches and was the runner-up in the shot put with a heave of 43-6. Eli Dee also won the long jump with a leap of 19-5, Matt Richardson (9:51.94) ran to a win in the 3,200 and Max Handorf (4:40.53) won the 1,600. Richardson was fourth in the 400 in 54.64 seconds. The 4x800 team also won the race in 8:53.82. That was the team’s second-best time of the season, and the quartet featured Handorf, Logan Rainsbarger, Dee and Richardson. Lincoln Betterton, Coy Mergen, Hayden Burdess and Maddux Tuhn placed second in the distance medley relay in 4:07.87. We recognise you are attempting to access this website from a country belonging to the European Economic Area (EEA) including the EU which enforces the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and therefore cannot grant you access at this time e-mail us at news@koamtv.com or call us at 620-231-0400 Baxter's first voice-activated technology is designed to enable care at the speed of voice Engineered to integrate with Baxter's existing connected care portfolio Designed to reduce the burden on care teams and support safety through streamlined communication and workflow activation today unveiled Voalte Linq device powered by Scotty assistant the company's first voice-activated technology at the 2025 HIMSS Global Healthcare Conference streamlined communication between care teams with the goal of freeing up more of their time and energy to focus on direct patient care Voalte Linq powered by Scotty assistant is Baxter's latest innovation in connected care to provide health systems with an ecosystem that promotes full connectivity for care teams and their patients Baxter is better enabling connected hospital environments through the sharing and integration of data across devices A connected care environment can streamline care coordination support informed decision-making and enhance the clinician and patient experience Voalte Linq powered by Scotty assistant can be integrated with existing products from Baxter’s care communications suite including Voalte Mobile and Voalte Nurse Call Voalte Mobile is a set of mobile applications that communicates actionable patient information and alerts directly to staff members’ smartphones to streamline care coordination while Voalte Nurse Call works as a hospital call bell system that sends detailed patient notifications directly to care teams With the addition of Voalte Linq powered by Scotty assistant these solutions can work in tandem to help enhance communication and activate workflows across healthcare settings with speed and accuracy "The launch of Voalte Linq powered by Scotty assistant marks an exciting step for Baxter's connected care evolution with the introduction of our first voice-activated technology," said Donny Patel Connected Care and Technical Services at Baxter "As one of the first in the industry to leverage technology of this kind to drive workflow automation for hospital settings we aim to transform how care teams communicate with one another and their patients." High-quality patient care requires effective many clinical teams and other healthcare staff still rely on outdated systems that often result in communication delays These antiquated devices require the disruption of at least two staff members waiting to make and receive calls interrupting workflows and affecting patient care.2 Furthermore communication failures were identified as the root cause of more than 60 percent of sentinel events Voice-activated technology is an emerging way for care teams to address these challenges Activated by a simple 'Hey Scotty,' Voalte Linq aims to: Voalte Linq powered by Scotty assistant can be used to support facility-wide communication or unit-specific communication, such as in the Operating Room, Emergency Department, and Labor and Delivery. It will be showcased at HIMSS25 in booth #4343 and is expected to have general availability in the U.S. in the second half of 2025. Learn more about Voalte Linq powered by Scotty assistant here 5 challenges impeding effective communication in healthcare https://insights.samsung.com/2021/08/30/5-challenges-impeding-effective-communication-in-healthcare/ Reducing handoff communication failures and inequities in healthcare https://www.jointcommission.org/resources/news-and-multimedia/news/2024/08/reducing-handoff-communication-failures-and-inequities-in-healthcare/ Please select what you would like included for printing: Copy the text below and then paste that into your favorite email application graduating from Kirkwood High School in 1954 John proudly served with the United States Navy and earned the rank of Machinist's Mate Petty Officer 2nd Class John married Bonnie Jean Oldham in Norfolk 1960; she preceded him in death on June 12 John worked for the Illinois Department of Transportation Warren County Garage for 30 years before retiring He was a member of the Moose Lodge and he enjoyed spending time with his 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of Stockholders (the 2025 Annual Meeting) in a virtual format on Tuesday as disclosed in Baxter's proxy statement for the 2025 Annual Meeting Online access to the 2025 Annual Meeting will begin at 8:45 a.m. Stockholders will not be able to attend the 2025 Annual Meeting in person convenient and cost-effective experience to all stockholders regardless of location.  whether or not a stockholder plans to attend the virtual 2025 Annual Meeting all stockholders of record are encouraged to vote their shares prior to the 2025 Annual Meeting by one of the methods described in the proxy materials for the 2025 Annual Meeting.  Stockholders of record may attend the 2025 Annual Meeting by accessing www.virtualshareholdermeeting.com/BAX2025 and entering their 16-digit control number on their proxy card or notice of availability of proxy materials Stockholders that hold shares in "street name" (i.e. through an account at a broker or other nominee) should follow their broker’s or nominee's instructions to obtain their 16-digit control number or otherwise attend through the broker or nominee A list of Baxter's stockholders of record will be available for examination by stockholders on the 2025 Annual Meeting website during the meeting The questions and answers will be available as soon as reasonably practicable after the 2025 Annual Meeting and will remain available until one week after posting Stockholders may vote their shares prior to the 2025 Annual Meeting using one of the methods described in the proxy materials for the 2025 Annual Meeting Stockholders that have not voted their shares prior to the 2025 Annual Meeting will be able to vote their shares electronically at the 2025 Annual Meeting by clicking "Vote Here" on the meeting website If a stockholder has already voted their shares prior to the 2025 Annual Meeting Attending the 2025 Annual Meeting as a Guest Anyone who would like to attend the 2025 Annual Meeting as a guest in listen-only mode can do so by accessing the Meeting at www.virtualshareholdermeeting.com/BAX2025 and by entering the information requested on the screen Please note guests will not have the ability to ask questions or vote during the 2025 Annual Meeting Baxter is a registered trademark of Baxter International Inc.  The operator of a now-shuttered wood treatment facility in Eugene has pleaded guilty to multiple charges of breaking clean air and hazardous waste laws and will pay $1.5 million in criminal penalties.  In three separate plea agreements filed Wednesday and company president Georgia Baxter-Krause admitted to violating the federal Clean Air Act and the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) The news stunned and pleased Eric and Lisa Dion The couple suspects Eric’s case of pediatric cancer that struck him a couple years ago was caused by growing up and playing around the wood treatment plant in the Bethel neighborhood I was just across the street from there on Baxter Street,” Eric Dion recalled “I was up and down that bike path all the time it’s not a clean ditch but I did it anyways Eric Dion says he spent nearly 20 years in the area which has seen its share of complaints from local residents says these have ranged from powerful odors emanating from the Baxter wood-treatment facility at night to concerning levels of dioxins found in local gardens and yards.  “Knowing how many health issues people in that neighborhood have because of J.H Georgia Baxter-Krause’s got blood on her hands,” said Lisa Dion She said she has PTSD from trying to take care of her husband often unsure whether he was dying or not until he was able to get on Tovorafenib a chemo medication that was fast-tracked by the FDA Eric says he’s "about 75% back to normal," but says sometimes it’s hard to focus and move The couple feel better about his progress and are both elated -and angry- at the news that J.H Baxter and its president have admitted guilt.  Baxter and Baxter-Krause pleaded guilty to four felony environmental crimes involving toxic waste discharge as well as two counts of lying about the releases to federal regulators Lisa Arkin is executive director of Beyond Toxics The environmental advocacy group has often spoken out against Baxter’s wood treatment site in Eugene citing residents' concerns over odors and Baxter-Krause’s elusiveness in addressing their concerns Arkin told KLCC that news of the plea agreements was both exhilarating and unexpected "These are overburdened neighborhoods that have been enduring this toxic assault for years and years and years My heart is going out to those people because of what they endured.” Daily production logs showed between January and February of 2019 Baxter operators boiled off the hazardous wastewater in four of its five retorts on 136 known days.  and pentachlorophenol into the wood to make them waterproof and resistant to insects.  The use of retorts to boil off wastewater was not permitted under the RCRA Sentencing in the case is set for April 22 the federal government recommended that U.S District Court judge Michael McShane fine both Baxter company entities $1 million She faces up to two years in federal prison with three years of supervised release.  The EPA Criminal Investigation Division investigated the case with help from the Oregon Department of Environmental Quality The Dions say this latest development should give attorneys with those cases fresh ammunition.  “I just felt that it came down to money and greed,” said Eric Dion Baxter continued to operate in spite of knowingly violating environmental laws to Harry and Felicitas (Mills) Braun on the Mills family farm in West Liberty She married Ronald Baxter in 1952 in Mediapolis Marilyn worked at Owen Brush Company in Iowa City and Barnes Foodland in DeWitt and her homemade noodles were a staple at family gatherings She was also a great pie baker and was an avid Hawkeye fan Marilyn was known for sending thoughtful greeting cards to relatives over the years she attended all sports events for their sons and grandchildren In later years she made daily trips to Westwing to care for her mother Marilyn is survived by her loving husband of 73 years and Scott (Carla) Baxter of DeWitt; grandchildren along with eight great-grandchildren; a sister Livestreaming at http://www.facebook.com/schultzfuneralhomes/live Arrangements are in the care of Schultz Funeral Home Condolences may be expressed at www.schultzfuneralhomes.com The Food and Drug Administration March 5 announced that Baxter Healthcare Corporation recalled its Spectrum infusion pumps due to the potential for missing motor mounting screws The FDA said missing motor mounting screws could lead to insufficient or excessive therapy interruption in therapy or delay in therapy which can result in serious adverse health consequences Baxter has reported one serious injury related to the issue Baxter Nov. 26 announced new allocation levels for multiple IV product groups and advised customers of a one- to two-week lead time for products to flow through its supply and distribution network Allocation and fulfillment levels may vary based on product availability at the time of the order Baxter highlighted increased allocations for 0.9% sodium chloride product groups Its 1000 ml group will increase from 60% to 80% its 500 ml group from 60% to 90% and its 250 ml group from 60% to 90% The company said it expects to share details later this month on the next phase of increased allocations and expects to reach 100% allocation across several IV product codes by the end of the month LITTLE ROCK — The Arkansas Game and Fish Commission recently confirmed that two deer in Cleburne County and another deer in Baxter County have tested positive for chronic wasting disease Both deer were harvested during the 2024-25 deer hunting season They join samples from Conway and Stone counties that were confirmed CWD-positive earlier in the season The Baxter County sample came from a 3-and-a-half-year-old buck harvested in November and taken to one of the AGFC’s partnering taxidermists a positive deer was found in close proximity to the county line near Shirley in Van Buren County along with a detection in 2022 in Independence County near Locust Grove Baxter County was added to the CWD Management Zone in 2019 as a result of positive cases in Marion and Searcy counties close to the county line The first Stone County deer was taken on private land adjacent to Sylamore Wildlife Management Area during the alternative firearms hunt Since that time another four positive samples have been identified Stone County is already included in the existing CWD Management Zone due to the close proximity of positive samples from Searcy A Conway County deer was harvested on Ed Gordon Point Remove WMA during the permit hunt there A second CWD positive deer was harvested just north of the WMA near Hattieville Due to the close proximity of multiple CWD positive samples in adjoining Pope and Van Buren counties Conway County also was high on the AGFC’s watchlist for CWD “The probability of finding CWD in these counties eventually was high given their proximity to other known positive cases,” AJ Riggs “These new cases confirm that our protocols for early detection are effective.” According to the management and response plan no deer hunting regulations concerning CWD will be changed during the remainder of the 2024-25 deer season CWD is a fatal neurological disease that affects deer AGFC has tested more than 67,500 deer and elk from across the state 1,970 deer and 56 elk have tested positive for the disease in Arkansas Research indicates that CWD is caused by a misfolded protein called a prion that is transmitted through feces CWD prions accumulate throughout the body and affect an animal’s nervous system The diseased prions cause normal cellular proteins to misfold into abnormal shapes that accumulate until neural cells cease to function CWD can have an incubation period of at least 16 months which means infected animals may not show immediate signs of disease Infected animals in the latter stages of the disease begin to lose weight and exhibit many abnormal behaviors Visit www.agfc.com/CWD for an updated map of positive cases in Arkansas Sign up now to receive the AGFC Wildlife Weekly Newsletter in your mailbox every Wednesday afternoon (Waterfowl Reports are published weekly during waterfowl season and periodically outside the season) Fill in the following fields and hit submit Baxter Jan. 28 announced that IV solutions production has been restarted on all manufacturing lines at its North Carolina site impacted by Hurricane Helene in October Baxter said some of the manufacturing lines will require additional time to increase production and the company expects production to return to pre-hurricane levels early in the first quarter of 2025.  BAXTER — Road projects still years away are prompting more Baxter City Council discussions on changes to what Baxter looks like for future residents Costs for street improvements and adding city water and sewer to Baxter's last few remaining neighborhoods still on septic systems and wells continue to rise Those costs have led to City Council discussions of shrinking city residential lots and street widths so do the costs for mill and overlay and reconstruction for residents The city council has looked at other payment models and greater density Considering the city’s signature neighborhoods of large wooded lots and curving streets it’s a significant change as the City Council looks at potentially shrinking lot sizes meaning homes will be multiplied and closer to each other in an attempt to spread the cost of updating infrastructure like roads across more property owners The most recent project before the city at its April 1 meetings was the 2028 Olivewood Drive area by Moberg Lake and Jadewood and Jewelwood drives near Woida Road and the utility and roadway improvements The council heard a feasibility report April 1 on the projects from Widseth The report looks at the feasibility of extending sanitary sewer and water service to the project area estimates costs and provides recommendations The total estimated project cost is $7,399,375 and of that cost sanitary sewer is $3,413,770 with water distribution cost of $1,663,670 and the street cost of $2,321,935 The actual cost won’t be known until the project is sent out for bids the estimated costs for the benefitting property owners is expected to be $20,844 with $6,253 of that for sanitary sewer $6,253 for water and $8,338 for the street Property owners would also have costs to connect to the sanitary sewer and city water lines water and sewer availability charges when those services are available to the properties are $600 each for existing homes and new homes would pay $3,000 for the sewer fee and $2,800 for the water charge To be able to go out for bonds for the project the city needs to have at least 20% assessed With the feasibility report before the city April 1 the report would be updated with new numbers closer to 2028 or with any changes in city policy or ordinances Council member Mark Cross said taking the $7.4 million and dividing it by 90 equivalent residential units “And we're getting $21,000 in assessments so the city is picking up $61,000 per lot,” Cross said Council member Zach Tabatt jumped in and said that ties into the roadway and why the cost is higher Tabatt said he would continue to push for keeping 12-foot driving lanes but he said he could survive with the 12-feet “But that does go to lot splits and just the overall kind of theme that I've tried to bring up over the years is every foot of undeveloped land in front of a road that has sewer water and streets is a foot that's not going to be generating as much tax revenue as one with a house on it or an apartment building or a business on it,” Tabatt said “I know we've got a lot of privacy lots and a lot of desire to have large lots but that's exactly why it's costing $80,000 a lot to have sewer and water is the idea of making things like streets narrower and lots smaller and providing the opportunity for that infill because it won't be sustainable to continue to pay for sewer and water particularly in areas where we're going to encourage large lots or privacy lots to be maintained “If you look at the land within the city as the product that the city would be selling The only way that we can derive income is from increasing the value of each square foot of land and that empty land is just going to always be a problem.” Tabatt said that is why he is in favor of making streets more narrow and smaller lots and splitting lots that can be split Cross said the $82,000 a lot is a 100-foot wide lot Tabatt said if they were being really honest about dollars and cents smaller lots should be on the table and worth consideration He said it may be an even smaller version of R-1 zoning “If we're not driving more density where we can and inflation is going to continue to drive that higher,” Tabatt said said they need to finish the last studies so they can put the full picture together so they can see how they make the plan feasible Cross noted the city has a lot going forward for potential projects from sewer and water the water plant and $100 million worth of work to be done with the wastewater plant in the next 20-30 years Walter said that’s why the city needs to get the studies done for a snapshot in time and look at city ordinances and policies and put it all together “And then what do we change to make it work?” Walter said there's gonna be big discussions coming up Walter said there is one more feasibility study to be completed He said if the city does the old style of development of blocks and straight roads and a lot every 50-75 to 100 feet that is the cheapest construction Cross said maybe they need to look at technology and small neighborhood sewer systems instead Walter said that isn’t fixing the other problems of high nitrates and arsenic in the water starting to show up more and more More aggressive septic systems aren’t inexpensive either existing conditions and proposed improvements Jadewood and Jewelwood drives as well as portions of Deerwood and Woida roads Jadewood and Jewelwood were studied for utility improvements was in 2006-2007 Olivewood Drive and Deerwood Road are zoned R-1 or low density residential with 27 lots Land south of Olivewood Drive to Highway 210 is zoned R-S or residential staging and has three large tracts of land for 30 parcels with 21 developed as single family homes six undeveloped R-1 properties and three undeveloped R-S properties The original 24-foot wide roadway in the Olivewood area was built in 1994 Jadewood and Jewelwood drives are zoned R-1 or low density residential with 24 parcels in the project area One parcel north of Woida Road is an original 40-acre land tract Existing parcels have 10 developed single family homes and 14 undeveloped R-1 properties The proposed project called for 26-foot wide paved roadways with 1-inch shoulders and 18-inch ditches Water hydrants would be placed at intervals about 600 feet apart Street lighting would be upgraded to LED fixtures with the report noting the city may want to add additional street lighting at the south end of the Olivewood Drive cul-de-sac The report noted the anticipation is the roadway will be extended in the future and the cul-de-sac removed The report noted the existing streetlights at Jewelwood Drive and Jadewood Drive and Jewelwood Drive and Woida Road intersections will need to be moved to the standard location above the stop sign The street light pole at Jadewood Drive and Woida Road reported to be in the appropriate location The report noted the city has the option of doing nothing but the city should also consider the potential for failing septic systems and arsenic in the well water along with the fact that construction costs will continue to go up may be 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receiver Kevin Coleman Jr (3) runs after a catch against Arkansas linebacker Stephen Dix Jr (14) during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Starkville (7) signals during an NCAA football game against UCLA on Saturday Non-quarterback players from each of the SEC’s 16 schools who could be poised to help change his team’s fortunes in 2025: Non-quarterback players from each of the SEC’s 16 schools who could be poised to help change his team’s fortunes in 2025: WR Ryan Williams already had his breakout season with 48 receptions for 865 yards and eight touchdowns as a freshman in 2024 A good start would mean more consistency after failing to crack 100 yards in the Tide’s last nine games came on strong in his debut season with the Razorbacks and is expected to anchor Sam Pittman’s defense as a senior WR Cam Coleman was arguably the SEC’s best receiver in late November notching a combined 23 catches for 306 yards and six touchdowns against Louisiana-Monroe Although RB Jaden Baugh took a backseat to teammate Ja’Kobi Jackson (10 carries for 198 yards and 3 TDs) in the team’s spring game he is expected to be the lead ballcarrier when the Gators open the season Baugh ran for 673 yards and seven TDs while sharing carries with Jackson and Montrell Johnson in 2024 DL Christen Miller should be a key piece as the Bulldogs attempt to revamp a front seven that lost Mykel Williams 305-pound Georgia native had five tackles against Notre Dame in the College Football Playoff semifinals WR Kendrick Law transferred to Lexington after three years at Alabama where he totaled 33 catches for 343 yards and a score With Dane Key (Nebraska) and Barion Brown (LSU) gone he could emerge as the Wildcats’ top threat LB Harold Harold Perkins was supposed to be in the NFL by now At least that’s how it looked after he totaled 27 tackles for loss But he tore a ligament in his right knee against UCLA in late September and is back to prove he’s healthy and worthy of a first-round draft pick the younger brother of Princely Umanmielen transferred to Ole Miss after two years and seven tackles for loss at Nebraska Princewell Umanmielen should help the Rebels rebuild a talented front that also included Walter Nolan and JJ Pegues led the conference with 127 tackles as a sophomore last season The hard-hitting safety was one of the bright spots for a Bulldogs defense that ranked last in the league in nearly every category On his fourth college stop in as many years Now he gets tasked with helping the Tigers replace standouts Luther Burden III and Theo Wease Coleman caught 74 passes for 932 yards and six scores at Mississippi State in 2024 He also played for Louisville (2023) and Jackson State (2022) Following a nine-sack campaign as a junior in 2024 DL R Mason Thomas already is gaining traction as a potential first-round draft pick in 2026 despite his 6-foot-2 and was widely regarded as one of the best freshmen defenders in the country There already are comparisons to Jadeveon Clowney and speculation that the 6-foot-5 245-pounder has the potential to be a top pick in 2027 CB Jermod McCoy was a lockdown cornerback as a sophomore in 2024 — a semifinalist for the Jim Thorpe Award — after transferring from Oregon State 193-pound Texan an 89.6 coverage grade and a near-perfect score (99.9) in its athleticism metric RB CJ Baxter was projected to be the team’s starter when he tore two ligaments in his right knee in August 2024 Baxter ran for 659 yards and averaged 4.8 yards a carry He’s fully healthy now and expected to share carries with Quintrevion Wisner CB Will Lee III surprised some outsiders when he decided to stay in school for his senior season It was a boon for second-year coach Mike Elko’s defense Lee finished last season with 42 tackles and two interceptions including a 93-yarder for a score against rival Texas in late November G Chase Mitchell anchors an offensive line tasked with keeping dynamic quarterback Diego Pavia upright Mitchell is one of five transfers up front for the Commodores and the unit’s only returning starter Get poll alerts and updates on the AP Top 25 throughout the season. Sign up here. AP college football: https://apnews.com/hub/ap-top-25-college-football-poll and https://apnews.com/hub/college-football Your browser is out of date and potentially vulnerable to security risks.We recommend switching to one of the following browsers: Account processing issue - the email address may already exist Invalid password or account does not exist Submitting this form below will send a message to your email with a link to change your password An email message containing instructions on how to reset your password has been sent to the email address listed on your account Nancy Schlichting was appointed as Baxter's lead independent director in February 2025 and has served as a director of the company since December 2021 Schlichting joined the board following Baxter's acquisition of Hillrom where she had previously served as a director Schlichting is the retired president and chief executive officer (CEO) of Henry Ford Health System in Detroit serving in this role from June 2003 to January 2017 She joined Henry Ford Health System in 1998 as senior vice president and chief administrative officer and was promoted to executive vice president and chief operating officer from 1999 to 2003 and president and chief executive officer of Henry Ford Hospital from 2001 to 2003 She currently serves as a director of Walgreens Boots Alliance and Encompass Health; a trustee of Kresge Foundation and Duke University; and vice-chair of the Duke University Health System Board Baxter expects to restart a second IV solutions manufacturing line within the next week, the company announced Nov. 7. Along with the first line that resumed production last week the two lines comprise approximately 50% of the North Cove site’s total pre-Hurricane Helene production of IV solutions and about 85% of one-liter solutions production Hospitals in clinics most commonly use the one-liter solutions The earliest the facility could begin shipments is late this month The company said they expect their peritoneal dialysis and irrigation solutions lines to be the next to resume production and would begin by early December Baxter expects all lines to restart by the end of the year but does not have a timeline on when total production will return to pre-hurricane levels The company also said today that it has evaluated and approved more than 200 allocation exception requests to support the neonatal and pediatric patient needs Baxter announced that a second temporary bridge has been installed at the plant and is in use The bridge will allow traffic for additional trucks and equipment The first bridge so far has allowed transport of more than 1,000 truckloads of products the plant had manufactured approximately 60% — or 1.5 million bags — of IV solution used every day in the U.S Countries & Areas Bureaus & Offices About Mark Baxter Lambert's term ended on January 31 We use cookies to make our website work better and improve your experience A mockup for new exterior signage at the University of Nebraska at Omaha’s Baxter Arena Ten years after Baxter Arena opened its doors the University of Nebraska at Omaha (UNO) and Baxter Auto are renewing their commitment to the community with a naming rights extension and a fresh new look ➡️ What’s new: UNO and Baxter Auto have extended the naming rights agreement for Baxter Arena through at least June 30 The extension coincides with the arena’s 10-year anniversary and includes plans for updated exterior signage to reflect the continued partnership Baxter Arena is the home venue for Omaha hockey This renewed commitment ensures Baxter Arena remains a thriving hub for Omaha Athletics Baxter Arena has served as host to more than 3.5 million total visitors over the last decade Omaha Athletics generated $45.9 million in economic impact in 2024, according to a University of Nebraska System report 145+ non-UNO entertainment events including concerts and 35+ high school and college graduations each year Baxter Arena is a key driver of economic impact and community engagement in Omaha UNO Chancellor: “This partnership represents far more than a name on a building It’s a decade-long commitment to shared values of service and community impact Baxter Auto’s support has helped transform Baxter Arena into a place where our university I’m excited to build on this legacy and continue serving Omaha through collaboration and creating memorable experiences.” UNO Vice Chancellor / Director of Athletics: “The Baxter name has become synonymous with UNO and Omaha Athletics giving our institution the brand equity to forge meaningful partnerships across our community  We are grateful and excited to continue this impactful partnership with Baxter Auto which has helped us build the notable momentum in athletics and engagement in Omaha and beyond.” Baxter Auto President: "It’s hard to believe it’s been 10 years since Baxter Arena opened its doors it’s been more than just a venue – it’s a place where the Omaha community comes together we’re proud to keep supporting a space that means so much to this city and we’re excited to continue our partnership with UNO and Baxter Arena." 📈 Baxter Arena and Omaha Athletics by the numbers: For the teams that compete in Baxter Arena 5 NCAA Division I Tournament appearances between the hockey and men’s basketball programs since 2015 5 conference titles won and 9 championship game appearances between the hockey men’s and women’s basketball programs since 2015 The hockey program ranks in the top six for attendance nationally 160,000+ guests filed into Baxter Arena for the 2024-2025 sports season to watch Omaha men’s and women’s basketball making history as the first sitting president to visit the university Concerts and comedic performances featuring Pitbull Community events including the Annual Jet Award gala and the Aksarben Ball Baxter Arena was voted Omaha’s Choice Awards Winner for Best Arena and First Place Winner for Indoor Sports Complex by the Omaha World Herald Baxter Arena’s food and beverage provider received the Venues Today Silver Spoon award in the “best new concept in food and drink” category ⚡ What’s next: Look for updated signage at Baxter Arena later this year as UNO commemorates a decade of game days Located in one of America’s best cities to live the University of Nebraska at Omaha (UNO) is Nebraska’s premier metropolitan university With more than 15,000 students enrolled in 200-plus programs of study UNO is recognized nationally for its online education military friendliness and community engagement efforts UNO has served learners of all backgrounds for more than 100 years and is dedicated to another century of excellence both in the classroom and in the community Follow UNO on Facebook, Twitter (X), Instagram, LinkedIn, and YouTube.  If you have a story idea, news tip, or other question, please email the UNO News team at unonews@unomaha.edu About the Office of Strategic Marketing and Communications (MarComm) 2025 at 10:14 PM UTC·2 min readDanny Gibson's hat-trick saw Carrick Rangers take a giant step towards Irish Premiership safety as Stephen Baxter's side beat Annagh United 5-2 in the first leg of the promotion/relegation play-off After the game BBC Sport NI caught up with both managers Carrick Rangers manager Stephen Baxter on Gibson's hat-trick: "He was absolutely lethal "If you put the ball in the right areas for him and tonight he found those spaces and was a handful all night but that's the type of player Danny is "He has been playing well the last number of games What I know Danny to be is that he has power and aggression On the performance of his side: "I'm very pleased I'm probably disappointed if I'm honest that we didn't add to the five and with the two we conceded but that's always the case around a manager - we will always pick out faults You're up the road with a 3-0 lead and you've to finish the job off on Friday night Annagh United's Ciaran McGurgan on his side's defensive performance: "We are really What we've done well all season defensively we have the most clean sheets in the league "I thought tonight we were well off it "The things we've done well to get results to get us here tonight and Carrick punished us every time it went forward in the first half." On the approach to the second leg: "It's only half-time and that changes things and gives you belief and momentum "They have to believe that they can go out on Friday night and give a good account of themselves and get themselves back in it." Tanner imma miss you little brother no one can take this hurt away I can't stop thinking about you or if I would've been there all I can do now is keep my head up but it's so hard:( I have no words to express my sympathy for what you're going thru © 2025 Hamilton's Funeral and After Life Services Baxter Health Cline Emergency Center is proud to announce that it has been recognized by the Arkansas Department of Health for its exceptional stroke patient care The hospital achieved the Diamond recognition for its outstanding performance based on the Arkansas Stroke Registry data covering patient discharges between July 2023 and June 2024 The Diamond Award is based on the level of adherence of 95%+ The award highlights Baxter Health's commitment to providing compassionate high-quality care and improving outcomes for stroke patients This recognition comes as part of the Arkansas Department of Health's annual stroke awards which evaluate hospitals on several key metrics Defect-free care is a composite measure based on American Heart Association/American Stroke Association (AHA/ASA) Coverdell metrics ensuring stroke patients receive timely and appropriate treatment Documentation of stroke bands supports data collection for continuous quality improvement while faster door-to-CT times enhance the chances of better patient outcomes hospitals must either be designated through the Arkansas Department of Health or a national accreditation body The award recognizes healthcare teams that demonstrate excellence in stroke care across these critical areas For a complete listing of all award winners, please visit Arkansas Stroke Registry. Baxter Health earns prestigious designation from Arkansas Emergency Medical Services for Children Baxter Health has joined an elite group as one of .. New Campaign to Expand Cath Labs Baxter Health has grown into one of Arkansas’ most remarkable health care success stories Physician leads exciting life inside and outside the ER Dr a Baxter Health Cline Emergency Center physician passed away January 13 at Tennova North Hospital Amber is proceeded in death by her Grandparents Earl & Sue Phelps Amber leaves behind two precious daughters Mother and stepdad Susan & Robert Allen Father and stepmom Randy & Wendy Baxter Sister and brother in law Ashley & Eric Dance Special Niece and Nephew Kaylee & Dylon Dance Grandmothers Marie Ellison and Kathy Baxter Aunts and Uncles Jamie & Patrick Lindsey and Stacey & Mark Parker Several cousins and lots of friends.  Ambers receiving of family and friends will be Saturday Funeral at 2:00 officiated by Pastor Phillip Morris at Deep Springs Baptist Church Address for Church is 1476 Deep Springs Rd White Pine is in charge of the arrangements Eligible Philadelphia-area voters who submitted mail ballots in the September 17 2024 special election only to have their votes set aside because they omitted or miswrote the correct date on their outer return envelope – even though the date is not used for any purpose – sued to have their votes count Plaintiffs urge the courts to rule that enforcing the irrelevant envelope-dating requirement to disenfranchise eligible voters violates the Pennsylvania Constitution's Free and Equal Elections Clause This case is one of several successive lawsuits challenging the requirement that Pennsylvania voters who vote by mail ballot must write the date on the outer mail ballot return envelope and will have their mail ballots set aside and left unopened if they either omit or write an "incorrect" date This requirement serves no purpose other than to disenfranchise voters It plays no role in establishing that a ballot was returned to the board of elections before the receipt deadline the Philadelphia Board of Elections administered a special election for open seats in State House Districts 195 and 201 submitted mail ballots before the Election Day deadline but didn't include a handwritten date on the outer return envelope they -- along with 67 other voters -- were disenfranchised and Arnold & Porter to represent the voters the Court of Common Pleas granted Plaintiffs' petition ruling that the Board's decision to disqualify their mail ballots because of two envelope-dating errors violated their right to vote under the Free and Equal Elections Clause of the Pennsylvania Constitution the Commonwealth Court ruled that the lower court correctly ordered the Philadelphia County Board to count 69 undated or incorrectly dated absentee and mail-in ballots the Court explained would violate the free and equal elections clause of the Pennsylvania Constitution the PA Supreme Court issued an order blocking the Commonwealth Court's decisions meaning that the Philadelphia County Board of Elections will NOT count undated and misdated mail-in ballots in the November 2024 general election Voting Rights Groups React to Court Ruling in Pennsylvania Handwritten Date Mail Ballot Case Ahead of ITV’s The Essex Millionaire Murders who is the Baxter couple and what caused their tragic deaths Culture | TV The second part of ITV’s The Essex Millionaire Murders will air tonight (April 29), reliving one of Essex Police’s most complex investigations as they try to solve the tragic case of Stephen and Carol Baxter in April 2023 The couple were found dead at their home in West Mersea Ahead of tonight’s screening, which features interviews with four Essex Police officers, we look into the the case of the Essex Millionaire Murders Carol and Stephen Baxter were a wealthy couple from Mersea Island known for their successful business and charitable contributions were respected members of their community and had a reputation for being generous and kind-hearted said: “My mum was full of life and she always pushed me to be better We would have girly days out at the spa and plenty of shopping trips And she said of her father in her tribute: “My dad was a strong man; ‘there are no short cuts in life’ He worked every day of his life and provided for mum In the summer we would have bonfires and the guitar would always come out Watching my dad play and sing so freely is where my love for music began Dad initially got my brother Harry into guitar lessons where they would go together and learn then serenade mum and I.” worked for Stephen and Carol Baxter at their shower mat company D’Wit had been brought in around 2012 to help build the company’s website before befriending them and visiting the couple at their home daily he became increasingly involved in the Baxter family’s life helping Carol to manage her thyroid autoimmune condition D’Wit created several fake more than 20 online identities to aid his deception and had 80 electronic devices which he used to monitor and record the couple One of those personas he created was a Florida-based doctor he named ‘Andrea Bowden’ 10th teenage boy admits to violent disorder in Southend last summer Government announces measures to tighten laws around crossbow sales Mental health deaths inquiry to ‘confront big and difficult questions head on’ How Give Your Best aims to solve clothing poverty in the UK it was revealed that D'Wit would prepare smoothies for Carol claiming they were packed with health benefits these smoothies were actually laced with drugs that worsened her already fragile condition Then, in April 2023, D’Wit poisoned the couple by lacing their drinks with fentanyl It was initially thought the couple died of carbon monoxide poisoning However, on investigation, fentanyl and metal tacks were found in a bag belonging to Luke D’Wit Similar metal tacks had been found in Carol’s stomach prior to her death Cameras had also been installed in the Baxter family home allowing D’Wit to watch the death of the couple On the same day D’Wit had created a fake will to appoint himself as director of the shower mat company In a statement following D’Wit’s conviction the couple’s daughter said: “My mum and dad are dead They were taken from me and my young children “My mother lost her freedom, her will, her ability to function two years prior to her murder due to her illness “An illness no one could help with or understand because it was contrived by Luke D’Wit.” Luke D'Wit was born and raised in Mersea Island He also volunteered at a local soup kitchen presenting himself as a helpful and upstanding member of the community D'Wit harboured manipulative tendencies that would later come to light during the investigation into the murders of Carol and Stephen Baxter After helping the couple with their website and befriending them said her parents looked after D’Wit after his father died The couple’s death did not initially present as suspicious but a post-mortem was crucial in uncovering the truth and witness statements to prove Luke D’Wit was behind the carefully planned murders using his technological expertise to help him commit the crimes using the fictitious personas to assure Carol that she was receiving help for her health conditions “Luke D’Wit was the last person to see Carol and Stephen Baxter alive and The evidence that was gathered showed the lengths to which he went to so he could gain the trust of the Baxter family and evade suspicion The levels of deceitfulness and manipulation he used are extremely disturbing,” said Andrew Young senior crown prosecutor of the Complex Casework Unit in the CPS East of England area Luke D'Wit orchestrated a calculated and sinister scheme to alter the wills of Carol and Stephen Baxter ultimately planning their murders in their own home to secure a controlling stake in their thriving business Lord Justice Lavender labelled D’Wit ‘cruel and senseless’ and praised Essex Police’s Detective Inspector Lydia George for her work in securing this sentence Lord Justice Lavender stated the deaths were based on a “significant degree of planning” but added that D’Wit has never admitted what he did Following D’Wit’s conviction, a review of the deaths of D’Wit’s father and grandfather was opened His father was found dead in his armchair after being prescribed fentanyl Detectives are investigating the death of D'Wit's grandfather as part of their review though details about his death are not clear Det Supt Rob Kirby said D'Wit was “one of the most dangerous men” he had dealt with in his career. He previously told the BBC he had “absolutely no doubt” D'Wit would have carried out further murders had he not been caught Officers "will not hesitate to act" if they uncover fresh evidence • The two-part documentary The Essex Millionaire Murders airs on ITV1 at 9pm on Monday Both episodes are also available for streaming on ITVX VE Day 2025 fashion: best looks from the day VE Day 2025 fashion: Princess of Wales to Lady Victoria Starmer Prince Louis steals the show at VE Day parade as he keeps dad William looking sharp and mimics brother George Prince Louis steals show with sweet antics at VE parade Ukraine 'launches stunning Kursk offensive' in major blow for Putin ahead of Victory Day celebrations Ukraine 'launches stunning Kursk offensive' in blow for Putin New visa crackdown as Home Office plans to restrict applications from nationalities most likely to overstay New visa crackdown as Home Office plans to restrict applications BBC admits to ‘lapse’ in standards after Today coverage of Harry interview Judy loved the simple things in life; quiet dinners out playing games and reading good books with her husband Wes She also loved going on vacations to warmer climates including the Caribbean and family trips to Florida Judy used her many talents and abilities well as an accountant and bookkeeper for many years with whom she enjoyed a cherished relationship her former daughter in law Elpiniki Podaras-Baxter She was very close to her sister and loved reminiscing about family She was predeceased by her husband of 41 years Wesley and her wonderful sisters Carol and Myrtle Judy fought through health problems later in life and we would like to thank the many people who did an incredible job of making her comfortable and safe Many special thanks to the entire team at Arbor Rose/Jerome Home and Hospice and especially her amazing aide Norma Burnett A private Graveside Service will be held at St Memorial contributions may be made to Alzheimer’s Association After years of welcoming visitors each spring for the Dogwood Arts Festival Baxter Gardens will close to the public permanently - after giving people one last chance to see its acres of dogwoods The private property on Black Oak Ridge in Fountain City has been open for tours during the Dogwood Arts Festival for 12 years and it was featured in Southern Living Magazine in 2012 Anyone interested in touring the gardens one last time will get their chance the weekend of April 12-13 The announcement of the permanent closure of the private garden to public viewing cited two reasons: the Aug. 18 death of Bill Baxter and the wear that so many visitors have put on the gardens in recent years "Bill is the originator, curator and inspiration behind all the beauty that East Tennesseans have been enjoying during the Dogwood Arts Festival at Baxter Gardens for the past 12 years. Bill was incredibly generous in sharing his property and his love of natural and cultivated gardens during the month of April," read a statement on the Baxter Gardens website. "The gardens truly have become 'over-loved' by enthusiasm and attention," with more than 30,000 visitors coming through last April both the Dogwood Arts Festival and the Baxter Gardens website indicated Baxter would not be part of the garden tours this year but the property's addition to this year's featured gardens lineup was announced in a news release March 28 “Baxter Gardens has so graciously shared their beautiful garden with Dogwood Arts and the Knoxville community for the entire month of April for 12 years bringing so much joy to so many,” Vicki Baumgartner Dogwood Arts Festival’s project manager for trails and gardens “We are honored that as life circumstances have changed they will continue to share this special garden with us as a Featured Garden April 12 and 13 The Dogwood Arts Festival's self-guided garden tours will be 10 a.m.-5 p.m Featured gardens in addition to Baxter will be Savage Garden in north Knoxville and GATOP (God's Answer to Our Prayers) in east Knoxville though a $5 donation per garden is suggested This year's Dogwood Arts Festival will be April 25-27 at World's Fair Park, with the Dogwood Trails around the city blooming for drive-through visitors April 1-30. Find more information about Dogwood Arts Festival events at dogwoodarts.com Per her request cremation will be accorded and no service will be held Prior to her retirement in 2004 she worked as an administrative assistant at the Rock Island Arsenal for 25 years Those left to honor her memory include her daughters Barbara (Greg Peters) Hasson Rebecca (Dan) McGlasson all of Davenport; grandchildren Kayla Shelby and Daniel McGlasson Jr; great grandson Ryan; and brother James Robinson of Davenport Online remembrances may be expressed at www.hmdfuneralhome.com.