– This year’s AHSAA State Track & Field Championships were held in Cullman and Gulf Shores this weekend and the Cold Springs Eagles overcame the rest of Class 2A
Local individual results (Gulf Shores and Cullman)
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— The Kroger expansion at Martha Layne Collins in Cold Spring is moving forward after approval from city council
The council held a second reading at a meeting on April 28
The zone change was for 19.7 acres at 70 Martha Layne Collins Blvd.
from a residential and shopping center zone to a mixed-use planned development zone that allows for a full tear-down and rebuild of the existing store in a Kroger Marketplace
Cold Spring Councilmember Adam Sandfoss voted no
The project calls for rebuilding from a 60,662-square-foot store to a 131,000-square-foot store with a separate 8,000-square-foot wine and spirit shop, fuel center, pharmacy drive-through window and more. The Cold Spring Planning and Zoning Commission approved the development in February
“I think a fuel center up there is neat,” said Cold Spring Councilmember Lisa Cavanaugh during the first reading of the vote on April 14
“There’s not really a whole lot of options up there in that part of town
and that might keep people from having to go up to Crossroads.”
Further project plans for the Kroger expansion can be found here
Cold Spring Councilmember Steve Cunningham asked at the April 14th special meeting about the rumor that the Crossroads Boulevard Kroger
Cold Spring City Attorney Brandon Voelker said Kroger just signed a new 10-year lease with the city for that location
“That store is definitely not closing,” said Kroger Zoning Consultant Ann McBride
“It is not going to be turned into pickup only
McBride said Kroger has done extensive market research
as they do before making a $35 million investment in a community
to ensure there is enough market share not only for their own stores but also for other stores such as Publix
She said the original store was built in 1988
next door to the Martha Layne Collins location
Kroger is also putting a new $35 million marketplace down the road in Alexandria
The following improvements are in the plans regarding the intersection of Alexandria Pike (US 27) and Martha Layne Collins Boulevard for the project:
McBride said Kroger is struggling to get some of the construction materials it needs
Electrical switchgear refers to a centralized collection of circuit breakers
McBride said it takes around eight months to get that material.“I used to be able to say it’s about a 14-month construction project from the time it starts to the time it opens,” she said
“I don’t want to make a false promise to any community
Construction is estimated to begin in the fall of 2025
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BY JACOB FREEMAN
SARATOGA SPRINGS — Two people were seriously injured when their motorcycle hit another vehicle on Redwood Road in Saratoga Springs Saturday
An official said neither was wearing a helmet
She said traffic had stopped in the area of Redwood Road and Cold Springs Drive
and a motorcycle carrying two people did not stop in time
The male driver of the motorcycle and a female passenger both sustained serious injuries
The driver of the car was also taken to a hospital with minor injuries
Lennon Flack with the Lehi Fire Department said both people on the motorcycle were thrown in the crash
He said both sustained serious injuries to their legs
and the female passenger received “significant head trauma.”
Saratoga Springs Police and fire crews responded to the crash
several communities across Northern Nevada came together to put up numerous pink ribbons to honor Izabella Loving
The five-year-old girl from Cold Springs was found unresponsive in her home on April 3
and paramedics pronounced her dead at the scene
who led her neighborhood's ribbon effort
bought 700 yards of ribbon to place around Village Center Park on both Saturday and Sunday
"We heard that Izabella's favorite colors were pink and purple...
She should still be here today," Fugate said
"Hope that something can really change from all this something better so the next baby
the next kid doesn't have to go through."
Cold Springs resident Tara Ehlert never met Izabella
"How many times did we see the family around the neighborhood
It hits different when it's close to home," said Ehlert
More ribbon placing events were held over the weekend in communities including Reno
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— One person is in custody after a standoff unfolded in Cold Springs after a resident reported being threatened with a deadly weapon by a neighbor
when the reporting party texted dispatch about the threat
Deputies responded to the scene and confirmed the crime of assault with a deadly weapon with evidence obtained at the location
Attempts to contact the suspect at his residence were unsuccessful
prompting deputies to establish a perimeter around the home
the SWAT team was called to the scene to take over the investigation and assist in resolving the situation peacefully
Authorities have advised the public to avoid the area of Sunset Peak Way due to ongoing police activity
The suspect is being evaluated for potential injuries sustained during the standoff
Hundreds of people gathered on Friday to honor Izabella Loving, the 5-year-old girl found dead at her home in Cold Springs on April 3
balloons and stuffed animals for the little girl
candles and notes lined one side of Cold Springs Valley Church
More: Mother of dead 5-year-old girl could face charges; father had previous abuse conviction
The girl's father, Nicholas Loving, was arrested on charges of felony child abuse and is in Washoe County jail, held on $10 million bail
the focus was on Izabella and crediting her for bringing together a grieving community
Cold Springs is the northernmost suburb of Reno
Kelley Weaver hugged people tighter and longer on Friday night
"There are people I haven't seen in years coming together for this," Weaver said
she has never seen the community come together like it did on Friday
Her daughter helped organize the candlelight vigil
"Even the (motorcycle) clubs that don't get along all came out and are getting along for this," she said
More: Murder charges could be added in case against Reno father accused of felony child abuse
Cold Springs Valley Church Pastor Tom Thomas addressed the crowd
"We hate that we have to gather together for this," he said
We don't want to see this happen anymore."
The Washoe County Sheriff's Office and Washoe County District Attorney have released an update on the ongoing investigation of Izabella Loving
He is accused in the death of his five-year-old daughter
The Washoe County Sheriff and District Attorney say they're doing everything they can to bring justice for Izabella Loving
the five-year-old girl who died after signs of abuse
Community members have been tying pink ribbons to trees in Cold Springs to honor Izabella
Alexandra Rae is live from the Cold Springs Valley Church
The Washoe County Sheriff's Office and Washoe County District Attorney have released an update on the ongoing investigation of Izabella Loving who died earlier this month
“On behalf of the Washoe County Sheriff’s Office
I want to provide an update to our community regarding the ongoing investigation into the tragic death of Izabella Loving
Our detectives continue to work diligently and with unwavering commitment to uncover the full truth and secure justice for Izabella
We are collaborating closely with District Attorney Chris Hicks and his team to build a strong
This process involves a meticulous review of all available evidence
and the conclusions of the medical examiner
We recognize the profound impact this case has had on our community
and we want to assure the public that we are fully dedicated to achieving a just outcome.”
we are devastated by the loss of Izabella Loving and remain fully committed to ensuring accountability for those responsible
Our most experienced prosecutors are working in close coordination with the Washoe County Sheriff’s Office to support a comprehensive and thorough investigation
we will carefully determine the appropriate charges in accordance with the law
We understand the community’s need for answers
and while certain details must remain confidential at this stage
we will continue to provide updates as legally permissible.”
District Attorney Chris Hicks issued the following statement Wednesday regarding the ongoing investigation into the death of a child
my office was heartbroken to hear of the death of Izabella Loving and the terrible injuries she suffered
A complete and thorough investigation is critical to pursuing justice for this victim and it is our highest priority
my office’s most experienced prosecutors are working closely with Sheriff’s Office detectives as they complete their investigation
The District Attorney’s Office will then methodically review the evidence and ensure all legally viable charges are pursued
We will keep the community updated to the extent we can
but are not able to specifically comment on Loving’s case
initial charges filed in a case can be amended or added at a later date
Prosecutors must meet high burdens of proof at every stage
These additions or changes are often based on results from further investigation
The Washoe County Sheriff's Office says a man was arrested for child abuse after a child died on Thursday
deputies say they responded to a home in Cold Springs following a report of an unresponsive child
Officials say when deputies and medical personnel arrived on scene
Investigators say during the investigation
detectives discovered significant signs of physical abuse on the child
was arrested and booked into the Washoe County Detention Facility for alleged Child Abuse Resulting in Substantial Bodily Harm
“This is an unimaginable and heartbreaking case of abuse that tragically ended in the loss of a child
Our hearts are heavy for the loss of such a young
we will remain steadfast in our commitment to justice
We will ensure that the victim is not forgotten and that accountability is fully pursued.”
Anyone with information is asked to contact the WCSO Detective Division at (775) 328-3320 and reference case number #25-1634
Tonight a candlelight vigil was held for Izabella Loving
a five year old girl found dead in her home
Protesters say they want stricter legislation after Izabella Loving died in Cold Springs earlier this month
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– A female hiker with an injured knee was brought down from Cold Springs Trail north of Montecito by first responders Monday afternoon
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by News 4 & Fox 11 Digital Staff, Sophie Lincoln
Court documents obtained by News 4-Fox 11 are shining new light on the details surrounding the death of a 5-year-old girl in Cold Springs which led to the arrest of her father last week.
Deputies with the Washoe County Sheriff's Office were called to a home on the 17000 block of Crystal Canyon Blvd. before 7 a.m. on April 3 on the report of girl who had no pulse, was cold to touch and had been sick the night before.
According to the probable cause document, authorities arrived on scene and found the young girl unresponsive in a bedroom upstairs lying next to a 'tiny mattress with no bed frame.' Emergency responders immediately noticed 'a lot of signs of trauma' and further described the girl as having oral trauma, apparent bruising on her face, pelvis, hips, the insides of her biceps and on her genitals, according to the documents.
Deputies on scene also confirmed multiple apparent bruises, cuts, scabs and scrapes to the girl's arms, legs, torso and face, including a black eye and a gash over her other eye. The documents reveal the girl was suffering from more than 10 injuries easily seen on her face alone.
At this point, responding deputies secured the crime scene and and notified additional detectives who were requested to respond.
When first responders arrived on scene, they were met by both the girl's parents who've been identified as Nicholas and Andrea Loving.
According to the documents, both parents provided statements to deputies regarding the black eye, saying the girl had been hit in the head with a baseball bat and recently fallen, but provided no explanation for the other injuries.
Nicholas then told detectives his daughter recently fell out of his truck and he grabbed her arms to save her, which was why she has bruises on her biceps. Loving added that someone else also hit the girl in the face with a plastic baseball bat the same day, causing the black eye. He went on to tell detectives the 5-year-old girl fell out of his truck a second time less than a week prior, hitting the asphalt and causing the gash on her head.
The documents outlined Nicholas describing his daughter constantly falling, including down the stairs, causing bruising on her butt. The Lovings told investigators they planned to take their daughter to a specialist in June to determine why she was falling so much.
The pair proceeded to tell investigators their young daughter had been sick for 9 to 10 days, coughing up mucus and blood and went to bed the night before her death between 7 p.m. and 8 p.m. The Lovings told detectives they were woken up by another daughter saying the 5-year-old was throwing up.
Andrea and Nick told police they checked on their 5-year-old daughter saying she was 'OK', and everyone went back to bed. When police confronted the parents about not taking their daughter to the doctor sooner, they said they didn't want the doctors to see her injuries and they were previously advised not to seek medical attention until at least 12 days after falling ill.
Documents say Nicholas checked on the daughter once more in the middle of the night before waking up the next morning to find his daughter not breathing and cold to the touch. Both parents pointed to a recent Child Protective Services case against them saying it was closed, and they were concerned police on scene might call CPS for this.
Additional detectives arrived on scene shortly after 8 a.m. and both parents agreed to voluntarily interview at the Washoe County Sheriff's Office as part of the investigation. The family loaded up into their car and met with detectives at the jail off Parr Blvd.
During the interview, Nicholas denied ever hitting, spanking, shoving or kicking his 5-year-old daughter and had no explanation for the apparent severe injuries, saying he works so much and is hardly ever home. The father went on to describe several incidents over the past two weeks that might've caused the injuries.
According to the documents, the 35-year-old father described on two occasions how his daughter had fallen out of his Ford pick-up truck. In explaining one of the incidents, he said it was roughly a week and a half prior to her death, and she fell out of the back passenger side while he was outside the truck.
However, over time, detectives say he gave two versions of the incidents. In the first version, he described his daughter hitting her face on the asphalt and then in another version, he said she put her hands down and broke her fall, not hitting her face.
The documents go on to say Loving explained that on the night of March 2, his daughter complained of being cold and not feeling well. He said he took her temperature, and it was 96 or 97 degrees, but didn't feel the need to call the doctor, instead he stuck her in the bath and put her to bed.
He said he went to bed around 9:30 or 10 p.m. that night and was awoken just before 7 a.m. to someone in his household 'freaking out' because the 5-year-old was unresponsive. The documents said a family member began CPR on the daughter while on the phone with 911.
During the course of the interview, Nicholas ended up admitting he and Andrea actually discovered the 5-year-old not breathing at 2 a.m. on the day of her death, but didn't call for help for roughly 5 hours, saying he was consoling his wife.
According to the documents, Nicholas also admitted to police they kept the 5-year-old daughter in a makeshift 5-by-5-foot cubby in the girl's room. He said he locked his daughter in there on occasion as a punishment. While executing a search warrant of the home, deputies also noticed a room where two other daughters slept on a 'nice queen-sized bed' while the daughter who died slept on a crib-sized mattress on the floor.
Andrea told detectives during the interview she recently saw Nicholas kick the 5-year-old in the genitals and she witnessed him drag her by the collar or hooded sweatshirt up the stairs. According to the documents, at the end of the interview, Andrea told authorities, 'I should go to jail for not helping her and Nick should go to jail for killing her.'
The daughters were also interviewed, and they told detectives they were woken up around midnight and forced to go downstairs. They were told by their dad that their sister had died and they might be going on a trip, according to the documents.
At this point, detectives had enough evidence to charge and arrest 35-year-old Nicholas Loving with one count of child abuse causing substantial bodily harm, pending a completed autopsy from the Washoe County Medical Examiner's Office.
The documents outline how Nicholas was re-interviewed and confronted with some of the allegations shared by his family members and he blamed the decision on not calling 911 at 2 a.m. on Andrea saying it was her idea to run.
Andrea disputed Nicholas by telling the authorities he wanted to bury the body in the backyard and 'run' to his parents’ house in Virginia. The mother disagreed, saying they couldn't do that because the body would 'rot,' according to the documents.
Police noticed abrasions on Loving's hands and fingers, but he blamed the injuries on work.
Sheriff Darin Balaam expressed the gravity of the situation in a statement: “This is an unimaginable and heartbreaking case of abuse that tragically ended in the loss of a child. Our hearts are heavy for the loss of such a young, innocent life. As we all mourn this tragedy, we will remain steadfast in our commitment to justice."
A bail hearing has been set for Loving on Wednesday, April 9 at 1:30 p.m. He's currently being held at the Washoe County jail.
The investigation is ongoing, and anyone with information is urged to contact the Washoe County Sheriff's Office Detective Division at (775) 328-3320.
You are urged to call 833-900-SAFE if you suspect abuse or neglect.
Authorities have arrested a man after allegedly threatening his neighbor with an axe, leading to a standoff in Cold Springs.
Officials would like locals to stay away while they finish their investigation.
Law enforcement was able to get the man out of the house, and REMSA is treating him for injuries.
Alexandra Rae is live from Cold Springs where law enforcement is trying to entice a person out of their home.
The Washoe County Sheriff's Office has identified a suspect arrested after allegedly threatening his neighbor with an axe, leading to a standoff, as Michael Comish.
In a release, the Sheriff's Office said that Comish allegedly threatened his neighbor with an axe.
When deputies arrived and attempted to make contact with Comish at his home, he refused orders to come out, and the Sheriff's Office Hostage Negotiation and SWAT teams were dispatched.
According to the release, Comish refused to peacefully surrender and continued to ignore commands.
The SWAT team got legal authority to enter the home and took Comish into custody.
Comish was taken to an area hospital to be treated for minor injuries suffered during the incident.
Once medically cleared, he will be booked into the Washoe County Detention Facility on charges including assault with a deadly weapon, unlawful act with bodily fluid, battery on a peace officer, and an FTA warrant.
A suspect has been taken into custody and was being treated by REMSA following an incident on Cold Springs on Tuesday afternoon.
That suspect was taken to an area hospital after being placed into custody.
Deputies got a call just before 1:20 p.m. from a resident in the area of Sunset Peak Way alleging their neighbor threatened them with a deadly weapon, the Washoe County Sheriff's Office said.
When authorities arrived, they went to the neighbor's house and called for him to come out.
A perimeter was set up, and a SWAT team was called out.
People are still asked to avoid the area as their investigation continues.
A shelter-in-place order has been lifted, and there is no threat to the public.
Washoe County Sheriff's Office has alerted the public that there is heavy police activity in Cold Springs area.
Officials are asking people to avoid the area of Sunset Peak Way.
We are currently sending a crew to collect information - we will provide more information as we receive it.
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WATCHJudge orders $10 million cash bail for Cold Springs father charged in daughter's deathby News 4-Fox 11 Digital Staff
RENO, Nev. (News 4-Fox 11) — A Washoe County judge set bail at $10 million cash only for the Cold Springs father charged in connection to the death of his 5-year-old daughter.
Nicholas Loving, 35, is currently in custody at the Washoe County jail where he faces one count of child abuse causing substantially bodily harm after Izabella Loving was found dead in their home on April 3.
Judge Kendra Bertschy said during a court hearing Wednesday afternoon that state law prohibits a no-bail hold for his current charges.
Loving was scheduled to appear virtually from the jail, but he was never seen during the minutes-long court hearing as his court-appointed public defender and legal counsel for the state sorted out the specifics before the judge.
If Loving is able to post the $10 million bail, there will be a number of stipulations including home confinement, ankle monitor system, a no contact order with his four kids who are currently in Child Protective Services custody and his wife Andrea Loving.
According to the probable cause document, authorities arrived on scene and found the young girl unresponsive in a bedroom upstairs lying next to a 'tiny mattress with no bed frame.' Emergency responders immediately noticed 'a lot of signs of trauma' and further described the girl as having oral trauma, apparent bruising on her face, pelvis, hips, the insides of her biceps and on her genitals, according to the documents.
Both Andrea and Nicholas Loving told police their daughter Izabella was sick the night of her death, but they said they checked on her in the middle of the night saying she was 'OK,' and everyone went back to bed.
When police confronted the parents about not taking their daughter to the doctor sooner, they said they didn't want the doctors to see her injuries and they were previously advised not to seek medical attention until at least 12 days after falling ill.
While interviewing the parents, Andrea told authorities Nick wanted to bury Izabella's body in the backyard and take a trip to his parents house in Virginia.
Over the course of the investigation and interviews with family members, detectives had enough evidence to charge the 35-year-old father with one count of child abuse causing substantial bodily harm.
Court documents obtained by News 4-Fox 11 just hours before the bail hearing revealed Loving was convicted of the exact same charge in 2014.
According to those documents, Loving was initially charged with 2 counts of child abuse and one count of domestic battery stemming from an incident involving his then-girlfriend's 2-year-old son.
He pleaded guilty to one count of child abuse causing substantial bodily harm and ultimately served 60 months probation.
Now, he is again charged with one count of child abuse/neglect resulting in substantial bodily harm in the death of 5-year-old Izebella Loving.
According to Reno Police records filed in the 2014 case, Loving told police he bit the 2-year-old boy on the right shoulder, 'leaving distinct teeth patterns on the child's right shoulder,' because he was rambunctious after a bath. He also admitted to pulling the child up by the arm, which 'most likely caused (a) spiral fracture.'
Loving told police that he 'did not mean to harm the child, but agreed the child had the broken arm because he lost his temper.'
Washoe County Judge Elliott Sattler technically sentenced Loving to a prison term up to 96 months, but Sattler suspended the prison sentence and sentenced him to 5 years of probation.
That means Loving would've automatically served that prison time had he violated the terms of his probation, but he did not violate his probation and ultimately did not do any prison time for the child abuse conviction.
The lighter sentence came after Loving's attorney argued for leniency, saying that he felt genuinely remorseful, was gainfully employed and a good support system.
District Attorney Chris Hicks expressed deep sorrow over the death of 5-year-old Izabella Loving and emphasized the importance of a comprehensive investigation to ensure justice.
"Like so many in our community, my office was heartbroken to hear of this child’s death and the terrible injuries she suffered," Hicks said. "A complete and thorough investigation is critical to pursuing justice for this victim and it is our highest priority."
Hicks stated that his office's most experienced prosecutors are collaborating closely with Sheriff's Office detectives as they finalize their investigation. Once completed, the District Attorney’s Office will meticulously review the evidence to ensure all legally viable charges are pursued.
He noted that initial charges in a case can be amended or added later, depending on further investigation, advanced forensic testing, or expert reviews, particularly in cases involving a death.
The Washoe County Sheriff's Office and Washoe County District Attorney have released an update on the ongoing investigation of Izabella Loving.
He is accused in the death of his five-year-old daughter, Izabella Loving.
The Washoe County Sheriff and District Attorney say they're doing everything they can to bring justice for Izabella Loving, the five-year-old girl who died after signs of abuse.
Community members have been tying pink ribbons to trees in Cold Springs to honor Izabella.
Alexandra Rae is live from the Cold Springs Valley Church, where a vigil is currently being held.
The Washoe County Sheriff's Office and Washoe County District Attorney have released an update on the ongoing investigation of Izabella Loving who died earlier this month.
District Attorney Chris Hicks issued the following statement Wednesday regarding the ongoing investigation into the death of a child, with signs of physical abuse :
"Like so many in our community, my office was heartbroken to hear of the death of Izabella Loving and the terrible injuries she suffered.
A complete and thorough investigation is critical to pursuing justice for this victim and it is our highest priority. As such, my office’s most experienced prosecutors are working closely with Sheriff’s Office detectives as they complete their investigation.
The District Attorney’s Office will then methodically review the evidence and ensure all legally viable charges are pursued. We will keep the community updated to the extent we can, but are not able to specifically comment on Loving’s case.
Generally speaking, initial charges filed in a case can be amended or added at a later date. Prosecutors must meet high burdens of proof at every stage, particularly when filing charges. These additions or changes are often based on results from further investigation, advanced forensic testing or, in the case involving a death, a coroner’s report or expert reviews.”
The Washoe County Sheriff's Office says a man was arrested for child abuse after a child died on Thursday.
On April 3rd at around 6:50 a.m., deputies say they responded to a home in Cold Springs following a report of an unresponsive child.
Officials say when deputies and medical personnel arrived on scene, life-saving measures were unsuccessful, and the child was pronounced dead.
Investigators say during the investigation, detectives discovered significant signs of physical abuse on the child.
The child's father, Nicholas Loving, was arrested and booked into the Washoe County Detention Facility for alleged Child Abuse Resulting in Substantial Bodily Harm.
Sheriff Darin Balaam said, “This is an unimaginable and heartbreaking case of abuse that tragically ended in the loss of a child. Our hearts are heavy for the loss of such a young, innocent life. As we all mourn this tragedy, we will remain steadfast in our commitment to justice. We will ensure that the victim is not forgotten and that accountability is fully pursued.”
This is an ongoing investigation. Anyone with information is asked to contact the WCSO Detective Division at (775) 328-3320 and reference case number #25-1634.
Tonight a candlelight vigil was held for Izabella Loving, a five year old girl found dead in her home.
As of now, Loving is due back in court next week.
Protesters say they want stricter legislation after Izabella Loving died in Cold Springs earlier this month.
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Cold Springs developer faces setback as board rejects shift from housing to industrialby Ben Margiott
(News 4 & Fox 11) — The developer behind a massive housing project in Cold Springs north of Reno is seeking to drastically alter the proposal
significantly reducing the amount of homes planned and increasing the amount of industrial uses
But StoneGate developer Heinz Ranch LLC ran into a serious hurdle this week as the Reno Planning Commission rejected the attempt
with commissioners worried about the compatibility in the surrounding areas
the matter will go to the Reno City Council
which will have the final say later this year when it considers the master plan amendment
developers said economic conditions in the past several years prompted them to significantly downgrade the housing component and increase the industrial uses
the proposal contains just 1,350 residential units and 11.75 million square feet of land for industrial uses
StoneGate representatives Wednesday night tried to convince planning commissioners the amended project would result in a higher quality of life for Cold Springs residents
pointing to lower projected traffic volumes and water usage
But multiple planning commissioners didn't buy the argument
"Right now we seem to have a surplus of distribution and warehouse facilities that are unoccupied millions of square feet of unoccupied distribution," she said
said the city needs more massive industrial properties in order to compete with major manufacturing centers such as the Tahoe-Reno Industrial Center in Storey County
"There's not a lot of large tracts of land where we could facilitate major employers coming to our region
We cannot compete with Tahoe-Reno Industrial Center
the city of Fernley or even Fallon," he said
He said the revised StoneGate project would result in a 9% reduction in total vehicle trips and with far fewer housing units it would eliminate the need for a new fire station
There would also be no need to build additional schools
with the projected number of K-12 students that would live in StoneGate dropping to less than 500
It's expected that Heinz Ranch LLC will appeal the decision to the Reno City Council
but the matter will go before the council regardless of any appeal
WATCH the Reno Planning Commission meeting here:
Email reporter Ben Margiott at bjmargiott@sbgtv.com. Follow @BenMargiott on X and Ben Margiott KRNV on Facebook
by Ben Margiott
RENO, Nev. (News 4 & Fox 11) — Nicholas Loving, the 35-year-old Cold Springs man charged in the death of his 5-year-old daughter
was previously convicted of felony child abuse in 2014
According to documents obtained by News 4-Fox 11 Wednesday
Loving was initially charged with 2 counts of child abuse and one count of domestic battery stemming from an incident involving his then-girlfriend's 2-year-old son
He pleaded guilty to one count of child abuse causing substantial bodily harm and ultimately served 60 months probation
RELATED |Court docs reveal severe injuries, dad's conflicting stories in Cold Springs girl's death
According to Reno Police records filed in the 2014 case
Loving told police he bit the 2-year-old boy on the right shoulder
'leaving distinct teeth patterns on the child's right shoulder,' because he was rambunctious after a bath
He also admitted to pulling the child up by the arm
which 'most likely caused (a) spiral fracture.'
Loving told police that he 'did not mean to harm the child
but agreed the child had the broken arm because he lost his temper.'
Washoe County Judge Elliott Sattler technically sentenced Loving to a prison term up to 96 months
but Sattler suspended the prison sentence and sentenced him to 5 years of probation
That means Loving would've automatically served that prison time had he violated the terms of his probation
but he did not violate his probation and ultimately did not do any prison time for the child abuse conviction
The lighter sentence came after Loving's attorney argued for leniency
was gainfully employed and a good support system
Email reporter Ben Margiott at bjmargiott@sbgtv.com. Follow @BenMargiott on X and Ben Margiott KRNV on Facebook
(News 4 & Fox 11) — Firefighters knocked down a fire in Cold Springs on Friday
Truckee Meadows Fire & Rescue (TMFR) knocked down a fire at a residence on the 17000 block of E Aspen Circle with support from the Reno Fire Department
Crews found a working fire when they arrived
Authorities say one occupant of the home was transported to the hospital due to smoke inhalation
Water tenders were used at the scene due to a lack of hydrant locations
The cause of the fire is under investigation
The story of Cold Springs girl Izabella Loving is getting some national attention
On Monday, People magazine published a story about the 5-year-old who was found dead at home on April 3. The story recounts local reports about the girl's condition when she was found with bruises and other injuries all over her body
TV crime journalist and commentator Nancy Grace's website and Facebook page featured a story
The girl's father, Nicholas Loving was arrested on charges of felony child abuse. The charges could change pending the investigation and autopsy results
a judge set $10 million cash bail and ordered Loving not to contact his other children
Vigil honored Cold Springs girlHundreds of people gathered on Friday to honor Izabella during a vigil in Cold Springs
The autopsy of the 5-year-old Cold Springs girl found dead at her home could take weeks
According to the Washoe County Medical Examiner's Office
a lot of complexities must be worked through to determine the cause of death
"We’re running some lab tests so it may take a few weeks," said Justin Norton of the medical examiner's office
Nicholas Loving was arrested April 3 on charges of felony child abuse after first responders found his daughter dead at home with severe injuries. The charges could change pending the investigation and autopsy results
arms and genitals and had been dead for five hours before her parents called 911
The responders found the girl had "oral trauma and apparent bruises
torso and face including one black eye and a gash over her other eye," according to a report by Washoe County Sheriff's Detective Joe Aceves
Loving told police his daughter had been coughing up blood and mucus for nine to 10 days before her death
The girl's mother, Andrea Loving
told investigators she had watched her husband kick the girl in the genitals and saw him drag her by her sweatshirt days before she died
She also told a sheriff's detective he heard her husband yell at the girl then heard what sounded like a loud thud
"as if he had thrown (the girl) against the wall."
the identity and cause of death must be released by the medical examiner as soon as it has been determined
– This year’s Cullman County Track and Field Championships were hosted on the campus of Wallace State Monday and two new county champs have been crowned
West Point (148) outpaced Holly Pond (133) to claim the county title and Cold Springs’ girls (192) finished 60 points ahead of Good Hope to collect their county crown
Fairview’s Nic Fallin earned varsity boys’ MVP honors and Holly Pond’s Millie McBee was selected as the varsity girls’ MVP
West Point’s Rush Lamar was named boys’ MVP and Cold Springs’ Reese Swidecki went home with girls’ MVP honors
Individual results: Top eight results count towards team scores
Nicholas Loving's bail was set at $10 million cash for a felony child abuse charge after his 5-year-old daughter was found dead on April 3
First responders found the unresponsive girl on a crib-sized mattress on the floor of a five-bedroom home in Cold Springs, according to court documents. She had bruising on her face
"Given the totality of the circumstances of this case
we are so stipulating to the $10 million bail
We would note for the record that stipulating to the reasonableness of that bail at this time is not an admission of guilt," Loving's public defender Emily Meyer said in court
Loving's four other children are in the care of Child Protective Services
according to information released in court Wednesday
Prosecutor Nathan MacLellan asked that Loving be mandated to stay in the Washoe County and be electronically monitored
was mandated by the court not to contact his four other children or his wife
The court wasn't allowed to keep Loving in the Washoe County Jail on a no-bail hold based on the current charges and Nevada State Law
only a person arrested for first-degree murder can be held without bail
The DA's office said charges including for murder could follow a review of all evidence, including forensic testing, a coroner's report and expert reviews. Andrea Loving has not been charged but still could be, according to the DA's office.
– This year’s Miss Alabama Strawberry Festival pageant was held at Cullman High School on April 12 and Cold Springs’ sophomore Lainey Gerstman went home with the crown
She has been competing in pageants for several years
but this was her first time competing for Miss Strawberry Queen
Being in a lot of pageants helped her prepare for the competition and being around so many talented girls helped her get more comfortable as well
but I loved talking and making friends with the other contestants to ease my nerves,” Gerstman said
“It helped me learn the things I needed to improve on and what I needed to keep doing
It was a great experience being able to watch everyone else and learning from them
so I can better myself in every pageant.”
and she had a lot of help during her preparation for the big event
Having her sister Avery by her side helped her out so much and she learned a lot from her in her pageants over the years
“I learned that in the pageant world
It’s about having fun and making new friends along the way
I made sure my dress was steamed and ready
“It was amazing being able to have her help me with all my pageants
I don’t think I could’ve won this pageant without her
She showed me how to perfect my walk and smile
Watching her in all of her pageants taught me to be slow and steady while also looking confident.”
Lainey did something special before the pageant got underway
and she was shocked when she heard that she had won
I always pray that it goes smoothly for me and everyone else
I talk to my sister to calm my nerves,” she said
I was super happy and excited to have been chosen to represent the Strawberry Festival
All of the other contestants were very happy for me and congratulated me
My family and friends were all super excited and proud of me.”
and Lainey wants to be a role model for them now as well
She shared some advice for any girls that want to compete in pageants themselves
I love that I can influence future generations to always be kind and love everyone
and always give our God the credit,” she said
“My advice would be to make sure to walk slow and be comfortable
Never give up if you don’t win a pageant
but the real prize is the friends you make on the way and having fun.”
Lainey made a lot of great friends and a lot of great memories at this year’s pageant
and she talked about her most memorable moment
Making friends is my favorite part of pageants like this
and I am always talking to new people and learning things about them
I love looking back at my pageants and remembering how fun it was and how kind everyone else is,” she said
“It was probably after we all walked
We stood in a group just talking about our walks and dresses and just getting to know each other.”
God has played a huge role in Lainey’s life and she shared a couple of her favorite Bible verses
She also talked about one of the most meaningful things she’s learned from participating in these events
“He has been a part of all of my pageants
and even though it is disappointing if I don’t win
I love to watch other people win and put the glory to God
He is the foundation to everything and the answer to all problems,” she said
“One of my favorite Bible verses is 2 Corinthians 5:7: ‘For we walk by faith
not by sight.’ It helps me a lot when I’m competing
because it’s a reminder to always have faith in myself and not worry about what anyone else but God thinks about me
Another one is Proverbs 16:3: ‘Commit all your work to the Lord
and your plans will be established.’ That is why I give God the glory for all of my accomplishments in anything
and it will open up a lot more opportunities for so many people.”
Nevada Highway Patrol is investigating a fatal crash on Northbound US 395 at the Cold Springs exit
The crash happened around 12:30 a.m on Thursday
Officials say one man is dead after a single vehicle rollover crash
According to police the driver was heading Northbound on US 395 and went off the road and hit the exit 80 sign
Washoe County Sheriffs Office is assisting with the investigation
We have a crew on scene and will update as more information becomes available
– After serving the last nine seasons at the helm of Good Hope’s varsity boys’ basketball program
head coach Drew Adams is headed for a new destination
Adams confirmed that he was officially hired by Cold Springs High School on Wednesday and is set to take the reins of the Eagles’ varsity boys’ program
there were several factors in making this decision but the biggest one in his mind was how it would affect his family life
His wife Paige Adams was recently promoted to head coach of the varsity girls’ team at Cold Springs and that was when Drew really saw an opportunity begin to take shape
“I have loved every minute of my nine years at Good Hope and at no point had I ever really thought about going anywhere else or doing anything different
But when the girls job came open at Cold Springs and my wife got the job things sort of shifted in my mind a little bit
We have always wanted to one day be at the same place and with the boys’ job being open there was a very rare opportunity for us to not only be at the same place but to be head coaches for the same sport
Combine that with the potential that the Cold Springs basketball program has and the love that their community and administration have for basketball
it was an opportunity we just felt we couldn’t pass up as a family,” Adams said
First is we can be with our son Parker so much more November through February
Basketball season is crazy busy and us being head coaches at different schools would be really difficult
I rarely got to see Parker or Paige many weeknights this past season because we were always playing at separate places
Now we can be at the same place on a nightly basis
being a head coach can be difficult at times
Us being at the same place and being able to support each other through the ups and downs was important to us
getting to have a front row seat to watch Paige starting her journey as the head girls coach at Cold Springs is special to me
I can’t wait to watch her get to work with her girls and I’m looking forward to meeting my guys.”
Adams led the Raiders to a pair of Sweet 16 appearances and five county championships during his tenure at Good Hope and he’ll look back on those years fondly
In addition to all the players he’s mentored during that time
Adams also credits the assistant coaches that have been at his side for helping the program achieve that success
I don’t know where to start when reflecting back on my time at Good Hope
They welcomed me with open arms from day one and I have loved every second there
A head coach is only as good as his players and assistants
We have been blessed with a group of guys for nearly a decade that work their tails off
and represented their school proudly each night
We have had an all-state player for seven straight years which is rare for a head coach to get to have
Players win games and we have had some good ones,” Adams said
“And I also considered myself to have one of the best support staffs in the state
Working with my dad had been a dream come true
but he is also an elite leader of young men
and he did so much behind the scenes for me
Griffin Morris is like a little brother to me
We snagged griffin as soon as he graduated college and he has been a tremendous asset to our program
Griffin’s an incredible guy who our guys love
and he has made our program better since the moment he was hired at Good Hope
Both guys love basketball but most importantly they love Jesus and spoke with our guys often about the things that truly matter
With the familial connection to Cold Springs
Adams has been able to stay familiar with the Eagles’ basketball program and he’s excited to get started with a team that he believes has a lot of potential
“With Paige being at Cold Springs the last several years I have been able to keep up with Cold Springs basketball from afar
We’ve obviously competed against each other for nine years
but I have kept up with them like I do most of the nearby programs
The Cold Springs Boys program has a lot of potential over the next several years,” Adams said
“Their varsity was really young this past year and had a good postseason
and their middle school was county runners-up
You never know what the future holds so I would never speak on what I think will happen but I do think the future is bright and I’m excited to get to work with the guys
My prayer is that I help them reach their potential and that I’m a godly mentor for them on a daily basis.”
— After clinching a spot in the playoffs last week
the Cold Springs Eagles looked to keep the momentum going at home against Meek on Monday afternoon
Cold Springs took the early lead in the first inning and never relinquished it as they went on to defeat Meek 13-3
The Eagles struck first in the bottom of the first inning
They quickly put runners on the corners to lead off the inning
and back-to-back RBI singles by Cooper Johnson and Matt Williams gave them a 2-0 lead
Johnson scored on a fielder’s choice by Boston Archer to make it 3-0
The Tigers cut it to 3-1 on a ground ball in the top of the second
but Cold Springs got that run back in their half
Brady Phillips hit a one-out triple and later scored on a ground ball by Ayden Black to extend their lead to 4-1
Lindan Hill scored on an error in the bottom of the third to put the Eagles ahead
but Meek made it 5-3 on an RBI triple and a passed ball in the top of the fourth
Black scored on an error to make it 6-3 in the bottom of the fourth
Cold Springs quickly ended things in the bottom of the sixth
They loaded the bases to lead off the inning
and Brandon Chasteen and Brady Phillips each scored on a passed ball to give them an 8-3 lead
Hill and Mason Gable each drew bases-loaded walks to make it 10-3
Bennett Phillips followed that up with an RBI single to extend their lead to 11-3
a two-run single by Brady Phillips put the finishing touches on a 13-3 win for the Eagles
Brady Phillips finished with four hits and a pair of RBIs for Cold Springs
Williams added a pair of hits and two RBIs
and Bennett Phillips all collected a hit and an RBI in the contest
while Hill and Archer each ended up with an RBI of their own in the win
Black went all six innings in the win for the Eagles
Cullman 9 – East Lawrence 4 (Softball)
The game started out as a pitcher’s duel through the first 2 1/2 innings
but Cullman’s offense cracked the scoreboard first in the bottom of the third
and Reese Hopper hit a two-run single to give the Lady Bearcats the early 2-0 lead
Hattie Graham later stole home to make it 3-0
East Lawrence hit an RBI double and later scored on an error to cut it to 3-2 in the top of the fifth
but Cullman quickly broke the game wide open in their half
and Summer Storey ripped a two-run single to center field to give them a 5-2 lead
Kynlei Storey and Summer Storey both scored on an error to stretch their lead to 7-2
Abby Maples lined a two-run double to center field to put the Lady Bearcats ahead
A two-run home run by the Lady Eagles made it a 9-4 game in the top of the seventh
Summer Storey quickly recorded the final three outs of the game to help persevere the 9-4 win for Cullman
Hopper (two hits) and Summer Storey (one hit) all drove in a pair of runs for the Lady Bearcats
West Point 6 – West Morgan 5 (Baseball)
West Point gave starter Josh Cherry some early run support
and back-to-back RBI doubles by Titan Thornton and Charlie Ashley gave the Warriors a 2-0 lead in the bottom of the first inning
tied the game up at two on an error and a bases-loaded walk in the top of the second
They put a pair of runners on the corners with one out
Thornton hit an RBI single to left field to give them a 3-2 lead
Jay Lamar hit an RBI single of his own to extend their lead to 4-2
The Rebels hit an RBI single in the top of the third to trim the deficit to 4-3
The Warriors cooked up a two-out rally in the bottom of the fourth
and Lamar hit a single to put runners on the corners
Cade Welborn ripped a two-run triple to right field to put them ahead 6-3
West Morgan scored on a passed ball in the top of the fifth to cut it to 6-4 and made things really interesting in the top of the seventh
Back-to-back errors by West Point put runners on the corners with one out
but Lamar got the next batter to ground into a game-ending double play
as that helped seal the 6-5 win for the Warriors
Thornton (two hits) and Welborn (one hit) each drove in a pair of runs for West Point
while Ashley and Lamar each added a pair of hits and an RBI
West Morgan 1 – Good Hope 0 (Softball)
Good Hope and West Morgan engaged in a pitcher’s duel
and the game ended up being decided in the seventh inning
both teams had their chances to crack the scoreboard
but both pitchers were able to get out of their respective jams
the Lady Raiders put runners on first and second with two outs after a fielder’s choice
West Morgan quickly loaded the bases to start out their half
and an RBI single on the first pitch gave the Lady Rebels a 1-0 win over Good Hope
and Addyson Burgess all collected a hit for the Lady Raiders
Locust Fork 8 – Hanceville 3 (Softball)
The game was scoreless going into the bottom of the third inning
but Locust Fork quickly changed that in their half
The Lady Hornets batted around and put up seven runs to take a 7-0 lead
Hanceville got on the scoreboard in the top of the fifth inning
Karrigan Pipkin reached on an error to lead off the inning
and a single moved her over to third with one out
Locust Fork made it 8-1 on an RBI single in their half
but the Lady Bulldogs trimmed the deficit to 8-3 on a two-run single by Josi Jones in the top of the sixth
They wouldn’t get any closer after that
as the Lady Hornets ended up defeating Hanceville
Jones finished with the two-run single for the Lady Bulldogs
Alex Twitty and Zoe Pitts all collected a hit of their own in the loss
Susan Moore 11 – Vinemont 0 (Baseball)
It was all Susan Moore in this matchup against Vinemont and the Eagles were no-hit in an 11-0 loss to the Bulldogs
West Point cracked the scoreboard first in the top of the second
and Zailee Love hit an RBI single to right field to give the Lady Warriors a 1-0 lead
hit a two-run run in the bottom of the third to take a 2-1 lead
Brayley Phillips drew a leadoff walk for West Point in the top of the fourth
moved up to second on a single and to third on a fielder’s choice by Love
Bai McSwain’s ground ball drove in Stephenson
The Lady Wildcats broke the tie in their half
as an error and a ground ball gave them a 4-2 lead
West Point couldn’t get anything going after that
as they ended up dropping their game to Hayden 4-2
Love (one hit) and McSwain each drove in a run for the Lady Warriors
while Katie Yovino and Macie Brown each collected a hit of their own in the loss
An investigation into suspicious narcotic activity is underway at a house in Cold Springs
the Washoe County Sheriff's Office responded to reports of suspicious narcotic activity on Dyal Court in Cold Springs
Deputies and detectives initiated an investigation
and executed it with the assistance of SWAT
the Search and Rescue Incident Management Team
with several law enforcement units still on the scene processing evidence
Authorities have assured the public that there is no safety threat or immediate danger to the community
"We ask that the public remain clear of the area until all units have completed their duties," said a spokesperson for the Washoe County Sheriff's Office
Anyone with information related to the investigation is encouraged to contact WCSO Detectives at (775) 328-3320
The Sheriff's Office expressed appreciation for the community's cooperation and patience as the investigation continues
Further updates will be provided as appropriate
A father has been arrested following the death of his young child in Cold Springs Friday morning
The Washoe County Sheriff’s Office reported that deputies responded to a home at approximately 6:50 a.m
on April 3 after receiving a report of an unresponsive child
Despite life-saving efforts by deputies and medical personnel
the child was pronounced dead at the scene
Detectives from the Washoe County Sheriff’s Office were called to investigate and discovered evidence of physical maltreatment of the juvenile
Following interviews with the child's parents
was arrested and booked into the Washoe County Detention Facility
He faces charges of child abuse resulting in substantial bodily harm
Sheriff Darin Balaam expressed the gravity of the situation in a statement: “This is an unimaginable and heartbreaking case of abuse that tragically ended in the loss of a child
we will remain steadfast in our commitment to justice."
and anyone with information is urged to contact the Washoe County Sheriff's Office Detective Division at (775) 328-3320
A Cold Springs man was arrested Thursday after his child died
deputies responded to a home in Cold Springs on a report of an unresponsive child
Detectives said they found signs of possible physical abuse
was arrested and booked into the Washoe County jail
Loving faces a charge of child abuse resulting in substantial bodily harm
Anyone with information is asked to contact the Washoe County Sheriff’s Office Detective Division at 775-328-3320
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CSHL Professor David Tuveson and Research Investigator Claudia Tonelli have found a way to “intercept” pancreatic cancer
they were able to prevent pancreatic cancer from forming in the first place
Pancreatic cancer is projected to become the second-deadliest cancer by 2030. By the time it’s diagnosed, it’s often difficult to treat. So, for both individual patients and the general population, fighting pancreatic cancer can feel like a race against time. Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory (CSHL) Professor and Cancer Center Director David Tuveson offers a telling analogy:
But some of your moles you have a dermatologist looking at to make sure it’s always fine
They may take it out and send it to the pathologist to ask
Imagine that in your pancreas—because that’s the reality
We all have early versions of cancer in many tissues at all times.”
Now imagine treating those “early versions” in the pancreas—before they become cancerous. A new discovery at the CSHL Cancer Center could help make this possible
Tuveson and Research Investigator Claudia Tonelli have found a way to effectively “intercept” pancreatic cancer
we need to first understand a little bit about pancreatic cancer genetics
“Over 95% of pancreatic cancer patients have mutations in KRAS,” Tonelli explains. “It’s the driving oncogene in this disease. We discovered that another gene, FGFR2, plays a role in enhancing mutant KRAS signaling in pancreatic cancer. When that happens, those ‘early versions’ of pancreatic cancer become much more aggressive.”
Tonelli and Tuveson observed this outcome in mice and organoids—lab-grown versions of human pancreatic tissue
the researchers weren’t just having a look
Their goal was to stop the pancreatic tissue from becoming cancerous
Because FGFR2 is a known oncogene in other cancers
several inhibitors are already used in the clinic today
When Tonelli and her colleagues inhibited FGFR2 at precisely the right moment
When they targeted FGFR2 along with EGFR—a protein known to be overactive in pancreatic cancer—they saw even better results
Fewer “early versions of cancer” formed in the first place
“With an increasing number of FGFR2 inhibitors entering the clinic
our study lays the foundation to explore their use in combination with EGFR inhibitors for pancreatic cancer interception,” Tonelli says
Patients with a family history of pancreatic cancer would likely be among the first candidates to receive such treatments
For now, fighting pancreatic cancer remains a race against time
the day may soon come when time is on our side
Written by: Samuel Diamond, Editorial Content Manager | diamond@cshl.edu | 516-367-5055
Tonelli, C., et al., “FGFR2 Abrogation Intercepts Pancreatic Ductal Adenocarcinoma Development”, Cancer Research, April 2, 2025. DOI: 10.1158/0008-5472.CAN-24-4576
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When Nicolas Loving was convicted of felony child abuse in 2014
was dating Loving in 2014 when he pleaded guilty to one count of child abuse causing substantial bodily harm after he admitted to abusing her 2-year-old son from a previous relationship
He left teeth patterns on the child's right shoulder and fractured his left arm
The police report said Loving admitted he lost his temper when the boy squirmed while being dressed
The police report also said Loving grabbed the boy violently by the arm
The boy's mother argued for leniency in that case
"Nicholas is working very hard for his family and being sure that what has happened will never happen again," Andrea Conger wrote in August 2014 as she pleaded for him not to be sent to jail
She wrote to the judge that they were expecting their first child together and had been dating since March 2013
I would lose the house and car and would not have anywhere to go," she wrote
The possible sentence was up to eight years in prison
Loving, 35, was charged with felony child abuse resulting in substantial bodily harm after his 5-year-old daughter was found dead in their home on April 3
The investigation is ongoing into the cause of death
Loving is expected in court Wednesday for a bail hearing
The DA's office said charges including murder could follow a review of all evidence
Andrea Loving has not been charged but still could be
according to the Washoe County District Attorney's Office
"We are looking at involved parties," the DA's office told the RGJ
DA Chris Hicks released a statement that his office was heartbroken about the child's death and the injuries she suffered
He said the most experienced prosecutors are working the case
First responders found the unresponsive girl on a crib-sized mattress on the floor of a five-bedroom home in Cold Springs
This story has been updated to correct the date of Nicholas Loving's arrest and the day the 5-year old was found dead to to April 3
– After earning a win over Sulligent in the Sweet 16 last week
the Cold Springs Lady Eagles were back on the court at Tom Drake Coliseum Monday morning to face Decatur Heritage in the Northwest Regional finals
the Eagles rallied to make it a 4-point game at halftime but couldn’t keep pace with Decatur Heritage in the second half and Cold Springs’ season came to an end with a 61-41 loss in the Elite Eight
The Lady Eagles outscored Decatur Heritage 14-6 in the second quarter to cut into the lead before halftime
but they weren’t able to hit enough perimeter shots to keep up in the second half
“We rebounded the ball well; I think we only gave them one shot in that quarter
so I felt like that was a big difference,” Cold Springs Head Coach Tammy West said
“We hit a few shots during that quarter and played really hard
we’d miss some open shots and once we got settled down
We were 4 for 24 and out of those 24 I’m going to say most of them were uncontested,” We did some really nice things offensively
some things we haven’t done all year before
but defensively there were just so many weapons from Decatur Heritage that you had to worry about
That just made it really hard for us to slow them down.”
Three-pointers from Ella Dickerson and Hollyn Bruer put the Lady Eagles behind Decatur Heritage 7-6 early in the opening period
Dickerson hit a pair of free throws to trim the lead to 12-8 later in the first quarter but Decatur Heritage built a 20-8 lead by the start of the second
Cold Springs battled back in the second quarter
Kenady Graves laid one in to make it a 22-10 game and after drawing a foul on a three-point attempt
Dickerson knocked down all three from the line to cut the lead to 24-13
Dickerson drilled another three to make it 24-16 and Macie Huffstutler added a pair of free throws to hold the lead to 26-18 later in the period
After Dickerson split a pair of free throws
Graves scored in the paint to make it a 26-21 game and Dickerson tacked on one more free throw in the final second of the first half to bring the lead down to 26-22 at halftime
Cold Springs had a tough time getting much going on the offensive end in the third quarter
Decatur Heritage scored 13 unanswered points to start the period
Huffstutler knocked down a three with around a minute remaining in the third
but the Eagles trailed Decatur Heritage 41-25 going into the fourth
Cold Springs didn’t go down quietly in the final frame
A pair of baskets from Huffstutler and Dickerson made it a 50-33 game midway through the fourth quarter
Bruer and Dickerson each split a pair of free throws to make it 52-35 later in the period and Paizley Whitlow laid one in and Kaydance Williams sank a couple free throws to continue chipping away but it wasn’t enough to overcome the Decatur Heritage lead and Cold Springs’ season came to an end with a 61-41 loss in the Elite Eight
Dickerson led the Lady Eagles with 18 points and seven rebounds in the loss
Huffstutler posted nine points and eight rebounds and Graves and Bruer each added four points
Ella Dickerson and Kenady Graves also earned Northwest Regional All-Tournament team honors
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Landolfi was born to the late John and Mary (Musto) Landolfi on August 13
1937 at Butterfield Hospital in Cold Spring
He passed away peacefully in his home surrounded by family on March 14
Ralph is survived by his devoted wife Mariann who were wed at Saint Francis of Assisi Parish on June 3
Richard and Sharon Maurice and Ralph Manzoeillo
Ralph was predeceased by his sister Mary Manzoeillo
Ralph attended Our Lady of Loretto Catholic School and graduated 8th grade and then went on to Haldane where he graduated in 1954
He took pride in the fact that each of his children and grandchildren followed in his footsteps
He loved going to Haldane for their many sporting events
he joined the United States Army to serve his country
He shared many stories of his time overseas throughout Europe
he spent 36 years in a fruitful career at IBM until he retired in 1992
He started his second career in working for the Village of Cold Spring Highway Dept where he worked for 10 years with many great people
Ralph was a parishioner at Our Lady of Loretto parish and member of the #536 council of the Knights of Columbus
He also held many active roles in the community that were dear to him
He was a volunteer for the Cold Spring Fire Department where he held many firematic roles including Chief and President
Ralph was also a former trustee for the Village of Cold Spring
He took great pride in the celebrations of this community
especially in his role as a chairman to the recreation committee for many years
He never missed a chance to wave the American flag at a parade on Main Street or partake in a celebration at the riverfront
In addition to his dedication to the Village of Cold Spring
he served as the Putnam County Fire Coordinator
He was adored by many friends in the community and could be seen on Saturday mornings sipping coffee with the Cold Spring “old timers”
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Hornell's pursuit of its first New York state championship was one quarter short. The Red Raiders were downed by Cold Spring Harbor-VIII 54-50 on Saturday in the NYSPHSAA Class B championship game
Hornell led by as much as 17 in the second quarter and 15 in the third
but were outscored 22-8 over the final eight minutes as the Seahawks completed the comeback
Hornell started 8-for-20 from distance in building its lead
but missed its final three tries in the fourth
received four 3s from Ryan Reynolds in the fourth to close the double-digit gap
When Reynolds fouled out with three minutes remaining
Olivia Mulada took over and scored the game-deciding basket with 31 seconds remaining
Jordyn Dyring led Hornell with 16 points and five rebounds
She was the only Red Raider to reach double figures
six rebounds) and Raegan Evingham (six points
11 rebounds) were the other major contributors
Hornell (22-4) finished 4-for-12 from the free throw line
including four straight misses in the fourth quarter
The matchup pitted two teams that had never previously appeared in a state championship game
had never reached a state tournament prior to 2025
Hornell vs. Cold Spring Harbor: Game startThe Seahawks win the opening tip
Mia Nasca's 3-pointer is the highlight so far for the Red Raiders
Cold Spring Harbor's Ainsley Dircks scores at the buzzer after a Hornell turnover
But Hornell has held the Seahawks to 2-for-18 shooting so far
Jordyn Dyring leads the Red Raiders with five points through eight minutes
Raegan Evingham and Jordyn Dyring have back-to-back 3-pointers
while Raegan Evingham has six points and seven rebounds so far for Hornell
Cold Spring Harbor has racked up 14 offensive rebounds so far
but struggling to finish on the second and third chances
The Seahawks are shooting only 7-for-36 from the field so far
Seahawks' basket trims Hornell's lead to single digits for the first time since early in the second quarter
Hornell 42, Cold Spring Harbor 32: End of the 3rd quarterRed Raiders are eight minutes away from their first state title
Difference so far is the execution from distance
Hornell is 8-for-20 on 3-pointers while Cold Spring Harbor is only 1-for-16
Seahawks' Ryan Reynolds has two 3-pointers in the quarter to keep Cold Spring Harbor in it
Six points is the smallest difference since midway through the first quarter
which trailed by as much as 17 in the second quarter and 15 in the third
Hornell behind for the first time this game
after Olivia Mulada goes 2-for-2 from the line
Red Raiders season ends in the Class B state championship
Editor’s note: This column was written last week
I was born right smack in the middle of the boom
We Boomers were born between 1946 and 1964
I have loved sports for just about as long as I can remember
but I do still get in the game occasionally
but I am still alive and move and have my being (Acts 17:28)
I am definitely looking forward to this week’s Olympics and give thanks that I will be able to do one of things I love to do
I used to watch the Olympics and dream of being one of the athletes
I’ve done some of the same things some of them do
but never anywhere near their level or with the skill with which they do it
I learned to snow ski and loved doing that for many years
I have watched with amazement as the ski jumpers sped down a ramp and flew off its end like a bird soaring through the air
when I saw those ramps up close and personal
to go off that thing!” I have settled for doing what I can do
I have loved racket and paddle sports for most of my life
enough already!” Then I discovered a sport that is a little slower paced and a little more forgiving to one that has a few extra miles on the body
two years ago I finally got my chance to compete in the Olympics
I played pickleball and actually walked away with a silver medal
I’m still not sure who it belonged to! No
and I feared that my playing days might be over
When the Senior Olympics rolled back around the next year
I had not recovered enough to play in them
I watched my friends play and dreamed of one day once again playing in the Olympics…senior style
I grew stronger and could play longer and longer
I will be playing in the Alabama Senior Olympics again
to my Lord and Savior for the healing He has given me
Thank you to the Opelika Pickleball Club for allowing me to play with such a great group of players and friends
Thank you to the club leaders for putting this tournament together
as well as many other tournaments and mixers
and for all the hard work in hosting this event
Thank you to the city of Opelika for a state-of-the-art pickleball facility and Sportsplex
Bill King can be reached at bkpreach@yahoo.com or 334-728-5514 (office)
An Orrtanna man was killed after a crash in western Adams County on Sunday morning
was killed in a crash that occurred on Cold Springs Road in Hamiltonban Township around 6:12 a.m
according to a release issued by Pennsylvania State Police
Moritz was heading southbound in a Ford F250 on Cold Springs Road approaching Whipporwil Lane in Hamilton Township when Moritz failed to negotiate a right-hand curve
causing his vehicle to cross into the northbound lanes then leave the roadway and strike a tree
The vehicle Moritz was driving continued south after striking the tree
Moritz was not wearing a seat belt at the time of crash and suffered fatal injuries
Authorities have arrested a man after allegedly threatening his neighbor with an axe
Officials would like locals to stay away while they finish their investigation
Law enforcement was able to get the man out of the house
Alexandra Rae is live from Cold Springs where law enforcement is trying to entice a person out of their home
The Washoe County Sheriff's Office has identified a suspect arrested after allegedly threatening his neighbor with an axe
the Sheriff's Office said that Comish allegedly threatened his neighbor with an axe
When deputies arrived and attempted to make contact with Comish at his home
and the Sheriff's Office Hostage Negotiation and SWAT teams were dispatched
Comish refused to peacefully surrender and continued to ignore commands
The SWAT team got legal authority to enter the home and took Comish into custody
Comish was taken to an area hospital to be treated for minor injuries suffered during the incident
he will be booked into the Washoe County Detention Facility on charges including assault with a deadly weapon
A suspect has been taken into custody and was being treated by REMSA following an incident on Cold Springs on Tuesday afternoon
That suspect was taken to an area hospital after being placed into custody
from a resident in the area of Sunset Peak Way alleging their neighbor threatened them with a deadly weapon
they went to the neighbor's house and called for him to come out
People are still asked to avoid the area as their investigation continues
Washoe County Sheriff's Office has alerted the public that there is heavy police activity in Cold Springs area
Officials are asking people to avoid the area of Sunset Peak Way
We are currently sending a crew to collect information - we will provide more information as we receive it
The Washoe County Sheriff's Office is requesting that the public stay out of the Cold Springs area as they continue a drug investigation
A tip was called in early Saturday morning; a search warrant was executed on Saturday night
More details have been released about the heavy police presence in Cold Springs tonight
the Washoe County Sheriff's Office responded to a call regarding possible drug activity at Dyal Court in Cold Springs
and a search warrant was granted to search the house in question
the Search and Rescue Incident Management Team and the Northern Nevada Drug Task Force executed the search warrant
Officials believe there is no threat to public safety
They do continue to ask that the public stay clear of the area until all officials have finished their work
The investigation is ongoing - if you have any information related to this case
please call Washoe County detectives at (775) 328-3320
The Washoe County Sheriff's Office is requesting that the public stay out of the Cold Springs area tonight
WCSO said that people should stay out of the area due to law enforcement activity
This is a developing story; we will provide updates as we receive them
Juliet is your community news reporter covering the South Coast of Santa Barbara County
Rachel Burke was one of many who evacuated the Los Angeles fires with little notice on January 7
and a baby who will be born in about two weeks," Burke said
She and her family of almost five quickly evacuated their home in Pacific Palisades on Tuesday
it's the community that you lose," Burke said
Small School Districts' Association Executive Director Yuri Calderon and many people in the Montecito community know this trauma firsthand
"And that feeling of just not knowing where to go or what to do during the day," Calderon said
Cold Springs Elementary and community partners are offering a free day camp to evacuated children ages 6-16
"I think it was just nice that we invited them into our community and so they can have
a nice feeling of what it's like to be here in Santa Barbara," said 6th grader Jake Miller
Miller knows what it's like to overcome trauma
He was in the Cold Springs kindergarten class of 2018 which lost one of its own to the deadly 1/9 debris flow
He says it was his community that helped him heal
The camp has more than 70 children in attendance and plans to run through Tuesday
"A lot of the kids came in with tears and they were scared
It's what a community is all about," Alzina said
And that community will likely have one more member in a few weeks
"I’ll end up having this baby here in Santa Barbara
we can pay it forward someday too," Burke said
– The Cold Springs Lady Eagles dominated Lexington in the Sub-Regional to punch their ticket to the Sweet 16 and their postseason run continued with a matchup against Sulligent at the Northwest Regional Tuesday afternoon
Cold Springs couldn’t have gotten off to a better start in the opening period
but the Lady Eagles had to fend off a huge rally from Sulligent in the second half to advance to the Northwest Regional Finals
Cold Springs Head Coach Tammy West was proud of the mental toughness her team showed as Sulligent chipped away at the lead in the second half
The Eagles smothered Sulligent on the defensive end and were able to make the plays they needed to down the stretch to hold off the Blue Devils and punch their ticket to the Elite Eight
“It was definitely a team effort on defense
Every time the ball was on the floor there were blue jerseys on the floor,” West said
“I was very proud that they held their composure because we haven’t had a lot of games like that this year
I was kind of worried about how we would respond
I know that Sulligent has a lot of seniors
so I was super proud of them for continuing to do what we had done the whole game
and we hit our free throws at the end and got the rebounds when we needed them and the stops when we needed them
Cold Springs got out to a quick start to the game
A quick basket by Ella Dickerson put the Lady Eagles on the scoreboard first
Hollyn Bruer drilled a trey from the right wing to give the Lady Eagles an early 5-0 lead with less than five minutes to go in the opening period
Macie Huffstutler found Dickerson for a basket down low to make it 7-0 and then Kenady Graves laid one in to extend the lead to 9-0 late in the first quarter
Paizley Whitlow buried a three from the left wing
then Huffstutler scored off a Sulligent turnover to make it a 14-0 game
Dickerson added another basket in the paint
then Whitlow hit her second three of the quarter from the left wing to stretch Cold Springs’ lead to 20-0 going into the second quarter
Whitlow’s three from the left corner put the Lady Eagles ahead 23-2
The Lady Blue Devils hit a trio of late baskets to cut it to 23-8
Dickerson hit a basket just before the buzzer to put Cold Springs ahead 25-8 at the half
then Graves laid it in to give the Lady Eagles a 29-8 lead early in the third quarter
Sulligent scored the next eight points to trim the deficit to 29-16
Graves scored through a foul and completed the three-point play at the free-throw line to increase Cold Springs’s lead to 32-16 almost midway through the third quarter
Huffstutler hit a late basket to give the Lady Eagles a 34-19 lead
and they would take a 34-21 lead into the final period
A 7-2 run from the Lady Blue Devils made it a 36-28 game
Both teams traded baskets to keep it at an eight-point game at 38-30
to cut it to 40-36 with a little over three minutes to go in the contest
The Lady Blue Devils trimmed it to 40-38 with a little over two minutes to play in the game
Whitlow and Bruer each hit a pair of free throws to help seal a 46-38 win for Cold Springs and secure a spot in the Elite Eight
Graves led Cold Springs with 14 points in the win
Whitlow added 13 points and Dickerson finished with 10 points and five rebounds
Dickerson and Whitlow credited the team’s effort on the defensive end and Coach West’s words at halftime for being able to pull out the Sweet 16 victory
“Coach West told us at halftime that they were going to eventually start scoring so we just had to keep things up on defense
Coach West told us we had to be dogs on defense and that’s what we tried to do for the entire game.”
“We just told ourselves that we can’t run out of gas and Coach West told us at halftime that if we could just hold on and play 16 minutes of solid defense that we would win the ball game and that’s what we did
We struggled scoring in the second and third quarter
but we held on the defensive end and played with grit and we know that’s what it was going to take to win the game.”
played together and played lights out on defense
That just shows how well we can play together.”
Cold Springs will be back on the court on Monday at 9 a.m
to face either Belgreen or Decatur Heritage
Courses at Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory have a long history
two graduate students attended a highly sought-after training program at Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory (CSHL)
with support from research labs across the psychology and biology departments
CSHL organizes over two dozen scientific courses that last approximately 1-2 weeks
Graduate students Wendy Alfonso Torrens and Arnab Biswas
students in the Integrative Neuroscience program
each spent two weeks at CSHL over the summer attending a course related to their research interests
The courses were recommended to the students by Jennifer Hoy
an associate professor in the Department of Biology
Hoy herself attended a similar course at Woods Hole Oceanographic Institute as a graduate student and later a course at CSHL as a postdoctoral scholar
“I feel like [these programs are] very much responsible for my connectivity and my level of felt success,” Hoy said
Hoy had a better idea of what she wanted to study post-graduation and what kinds of postdoctoral opportunities she was interested in pursuing
She also made friends during the program who
remain her close colleagues in a variety of fields and job types and across the world
Her biggest takeaway was feeling like she could be successful in pursuing a research career
Hoy encouraged Torrens and Biswas to apply for the CSHL courses
The programs receive up to 300 applications
Torrens and Biswas both had a successful application
but their attendance wasn’t guaranteed; the students still had to secure funding to attend
Torrens filled out a request for funding in the application and was fully funded for the course through the International Brain Research Organization
Torrens also successfully applied for the Graduate Student Association travel award
but the award didn’t cover all her travel costs
She still needed support for travel though
a professor of psychology and director of the Center of Biomedical Research Excellence for Integrative Neuroscience at the University
was able to provide that remaining support through his grant
Webster also supported Biswas’s course costs
alongside Biswas’s co-advisors Hoy and Mark Lescroart
Biswas also applied for the Graduate Student Association’s travel award and was successful
Both students expressed great appreciation for the funding support they received
They each indicated how difficult it would have been to come up with the money themselves as graduate students
Torrens attended a course about schizophrenia and related disorders
while Biswas attended a course about visual computational neuroscience
Attendees learn from world experts on how to implement techniques and get to network with those scientists
The scientists also get to hear about the work being done by the students and at the University
Torrens said the days were long but rewarding
the lectures discussed novel research on schizophrenia spectrum disorders from various perspectives
The students each presented a “chalk talk” which was a presentation about their work using illustrations on a chalk board
The program also included time for the students to engage with one another and with the lecturers socially
including activities like time at the ocean
She and her cohort have an active messaging group where they share things like postdoctoral opportunities and photos from the course
“We developed really close relationships with other students in the course,” Torrens said
A program reviewer from the National Institutes of Health guest-lectured at the course and provided students with insights into how they can submit a successful grant proposal
Biswas’s program was structured a bit differently
with the students expected to complete a small-scale project by the end of the course
Students worked one-on-one with a faculty member
which Biswas said was an excellent opportunity to network
He plans to apply for a postdoctoral scholar position with the researcher he worked with when he nears graduation
“It felt like my way of networking,” Biswas said
Both Biswas and Torrens said that typically
to speak to leaders in their respective fields
the best opportunity is a conference when everybody else wants to speak to those individuals
The small course format allowed for easy engagement with the experts
Biswas is hearing impaired and mentioned that the speakers specifically addressed challenges people might face due to having disabilities or being from other marginalized communities and that should the students hit any roadblocks
the students each felt some imposter syndrome
Many of the students were from Ivy League or other prestigious universities
The students took a group photo on the campus where prior cohorts had also gathered for a group photo
Torrens and her cohort perused the photos of previous classes
spotting big names in the field and recognizing that they were part of the same program
“I would consider [acceptance into these programs] to be on par with the National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowships in terms of the way it bridges the students’ connection to the professional community,” Hoy said
Hoy added that this programming is important not just for the student and their home lab
The students bring back expertise on a new technology or theoretical concept that can benefit faculty and students campus wide
they have to indicate how their attendance at the course will benefit not only them but also how they can positively impact their own research community and environment by disseminating what they’ve learned to their home institution
Hoy said that another great aspect of these programs is that when students return from their time at CSHL or Woods Hole Oceanographic Institute
they are energized and excited to apply what they’ve learned
they’re so motivated,” Hoy said
A similar program Hoy recommended for students interested in gaining this type of experience is the Summer Program in Neuroscience Excellence and Success (SPINES) course at the Marine Biological Laboratory
which has been running for over two decades
trains first-generation or otherwise underrepresented students to be leaders by focusing on professional development
“SPINES has just been an incredible model for diversifying neuroscience in particular,” Hoy said
“I hope other fields and areas would adopt it.”
The students both recommend the program for the many opportunities it granted each of them to learn from some of the leading experts in their fields
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