Gretchen McDermid The new theming added above the broken Keystone Clothiers doorway has received additional painting and work on the entrance appears to be nearing completion The green marble still has blue painter’s tape covering the white columns on either side implying that more work is still set to take place in this area The pink wall above the marble is also still discolored compared to the rest of the building the white paneling that temporarily covered the white marble on the nearby windows has been removed again It is possible Disney was worried the construction work would damage the windows While the windows did not collapse in the same fashion as the door they were still reconstructed simultaneously this whole side entrance leading into Keystone Clothiers remains blocked by blue construction walls Guests who want to access the store need to use one of the other nearby doorways The facade of Keystone Clothiers was covered with green panels wrapped around the collapsed doorway as a temporary fix in 2023. Construction walls were added again in 2025 and it now appears Disney is planning on making the entrance look closer to the missing original For the latest Disney Parks news and info, follow WDW News Today on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram Δdocument.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value" This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed. This image provided by South Bow shows a spill from the Keystone oil pipeline that occurred Tuesday This photo provided by South Bow shows the area near Fort Ransom affected by a spill of the Keystone oil pipeline that occurred Tuesday This photo provided by South Bow shows workers gathered to respond to the Keystone oil pipeline spill that occured Tuesday The pipeline ruptured Tuesday morning in southeastern North Dakota and was shut down within two minutes by an employee who heard a mechanical bang An aerial photo released Wednesday shows a black pondlike pool of oil suspended in a partially snowy field that’s traversed by tire tracks A farmer told The Associated Press he could smell the scent of crude oil a liquid pipelines business that manages the pipeline estimated the spill’s volume at 3,500 barrels Keystone’s entire system remains shut down The company is investigating what caused the spill and how long repairs might take spokesperson Kristin Anderson said Wednesday an environmental and landowners group that fought the pipeline’s extension the company said the pipeline “was operating within its design and regulatory approval requirements at the time of the incident.” underground oil pipelines can have a number of stressors vice president for energy and innovation at the University of Houston Those include corrosive elements from the liquid within the pipeline movement from trains or construction equipment on the surface and stress to bends The 2,700-mile (4,350-kilometer) pipeline originates in Alberta and carries heavy tar sands crude oil south across the Dakotas and Nebraska before splitting to carry oil both to refineries in Illinois and south to Oklahoma and Texas The $5.2 billion Keystone Pipeline was built in 2010 TC Energy built the pipeline which is operated by South Bow as of last year The spill is contained to an agricultural field South Bow said it has multiple on-site vacuum trucks beginning to recover the oil Continuous air quality monitoring is underway The pipeline’s affected segment is isolated and the company said it’s evaluating plans for a return to service Phone messages and emails were left Wednesday with the state Department of Environmental Quality and the Ransom County sheriff about the spill and response an adjacent landowner who farms the land affected by the spill aside from the smell of crude oil or sulfur carrying when the wind blows in a certain direction The pipeline company appears to be doing its due diligence to fix the problem There’s been a lot of truck traffic bringing equipment to the scene His house is about 1.75 miles (2.82 kilometers) away “It’s become a beehive of activity in the proximity there,” Hammer said Some of his property is being used as a staging area for equipment He said he’ll have to cancel plans to farm on roughly 5 or more acres of land impacted by the spill forested area known for scenic views and outdoor recreation though energy experts have different outlooks The pipeline’s shutdown could quickly raise gas prices in the Midwest and could have more effects on diesel and jet fuel because refineries will have less of the crude oil they need Higher-priced diesel could lead to higher grocery prices because diesel trucks transport those products Other experts said the refineries likely have a supply of crude oil already on hand that would help protect against immediate impacts of the shutdown “Even if the pipeline gets cut off completely for they have enough crude (oil) to continue refining for gasoline,” said Mark LaCour editor-in-chief of the Oil and Gas Global Network Associated Press writer John Hanna contributed from Topeka Pipeline operator South Bow restarted its Keystone oil pipeline system after a spill near a North Dakota community shut down the line for almost a week The U.S. Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) announced on April 14 that South Bow restarted the pipeline at a reduced pressure the company monitored inclement weather conditions before proceeding with the planned controlled restart but only under certain conditions spelled out in a corrective action order issued by the federal regulator on April 11 Several corrective actions in the order included the pressure restriction mechanical and metallurgical testing of the failed pipe has said it will also institute certain pressure restrictions on the Canadian section of the Keystone pipeline The pipeline shut down on April 8 after an oil spill occurred near Fort Ransom a community about 80 miles southwest of Fargo PHMSA said the failed section of pipe was excavated and replaced The failed pipe will be sent to a metallurgical lab in Houston for testing while the repaired line will be "tested at various pressures to confirm its integrity," according to PHMSA and our investigation is ongoing," the regulator said in the update "PHMSA will continue to monitor the operator’s compliance with the (corrective action order)." 'We will not back down': Greenpeace ordered to pay more than $660M for Dakota Access Pipeline protests Keystone oil spill estimated at 3,500 barrelsBill Suess, spill investigation program manager with the North Dakota Department of Environmental Quality, told The Forum of Fargo-Moorhead that an employee heard a "mechanical bang" and shut down the pipeline within two minutes Suess said the employee noticed oil surfacing in a nearby field Following the incident, South Bow reported that it began a shutdown and response at about 7:42 a.m local time on April 8 after "control centre leak detection systems detected a pressure drop in the system." The system was shut down at 7:44 a.m. The company noted that the affected segment was isolated and the release had been contained The Keystone pipeline was pumping about 17,844 barrels of oil per hour when a part of the pipeline ruptured More: Why a pipeline project in Houston is raising concerns over environmental racism The Keystone pipeline spans nearly 2,700 miles and is a major channel for crude oil supply from Alberta In the corrective action order issued by PHMSA the regulator detailed previous leaks and spills from the Keystone pipeline PHMSA documented at least five accidents involving the Keystone pipeline Government Accountability Office also found 22 spills from the pipeline between 2010 and 2020 which resulted in reported releases of 400 show a tendency or pattern in recent years of increasingly frequent incidents resulting in larger releases," the corrective action order states PHMSA also noted that the April 8 rupture looked similar to another one on the same pipeline in North Dakota in 2019 in which about 4,515 barrels of crude oil leaked Initial findings of PHMSA's investigation showed that the failed pipe in both incidents was manufactured by the Berg Steel Pipe Corp News | Apr 8 rspencer@summitdaily.com Editor’s Note: This article has been updated to correct the phone number for Keystone emergency services Closing day at Keystone Resort appeared to coincide with the end of the winter denning season for bears — as a black bear charged across a ski run Sunday had a close encounter with that bear Sunday O’Neal said he was skiing with his son They were cutting from the Peru Express chairlift over to the Summit Express chairlift on Last Chance “It happened so quick,” O’Neal said “I was just trying not to run into it.” O’Neil is the skier in the blue jacket in the video He said a bystander captured the video and sent it to him “All of a sudden from the right side of my eye here comes something,” O’Neal said Sunday was closing day at Keystone Resort. It was the first mountain to close in Summit County, with spring skiing continuing at Breckenridge Ski Resort Copper Mountain and Arapahoe Basin Ski Area Keystone Resort shares the mountain with wildlife, including bears, Vail Resorts spokesperson Sara Lococo said in a statement. Anyone who encounters wildlife on the mountain should report sightings to the Keystone emergency service team, by calling 970-495-6911, she said. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Ryan Spencer (@summitspencer) “When recreating outdoors and in the mountains it is important to always be aware of surroundings to respect wildlife and give them plenty of space by observing from a distance chase or feed wildlife,” Lococo said Technically, black bears — the only species of bears found in Colorado — don’t hibernate but go through a lighter sleep-state known as “torpor,” according to Colorado Parks and Wildlife With plenty of skiing to be had after that first run O’Neal described Sunday as a “crazy fun last day of skiing at Keystone for the year” — bear encounter included Summit Daily is embarking on a multiyear project to digitize its archives going back to 1989 and make them available to the public in partnership with the Colorado Historic Newspapers Collection The full project is expected to cost about $165,000 All donations made in 2023 will go directly toward this project BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — The nearly 2,700-mile Keystone oil pipeline was shut down Tuesday morning after it ruptured in North Dakota, halting the flow of millions of gallons of crude oil from Canada to refineries in the U.S and potentially leading to higher gasoline prices a liquid pipeline business that manages the pipeline said it shut down the pipeline after control center leak detection systems detected a pressure drop in the system The company estimated that 3,500 barrels of oil were released and said the spill was confined to an agricultural field in a rural area about 60 miles (97 kilometers) southwest of Fargo and operations and containment resources have been mobilized to site,” the company said “Our primary focus right now is the safety of onsite personnel and mitigating risk to the environment.” The pipeline transported an average 624,000 barrels — or more than 26 million gallons — per day in 2024, according to Canadian regulators It stretches 2,689 miles (4,327 kilometers) from Alberta The pipeline’s shutdown could quickly lead to higher gasoline prices in the Midwest It could raise prices at the pump within one or two days but will have a greater impact on diesel and jet fuel The Keystone pipeline transports a large amount of a unique heavy crude that only is available from limited sources (KVRR) – A portion of the Keystone Pipeline which carries crude oil from Canada to the United States Program Manager for the North Dakota Department of Environmental Quality tells KVRR Local News that a pipeline employee reported hearing a “bang” and saw oil coming out of the 30-inch pipeline Suess says the rupture was reported at 7:44 a.m Oil was reported surfacing 300 yards south of the pump station in a field Suess says the spill was contained in about two minutes The oil has been confined to a nearby field The size and cause of the spill are under investigation The $5.2 billion pipeline was built in 2011 The pipeline carries crude oil across Saskatchewan and Manitoba through North Dakota Kansas and Missouri to refineries in Illinois and Oklahoma Please enable JS and disable any ad blocker The 11th Annual Keystone Awards – honoring individuals who have made an impact in Sheridan County will take place on Thursday the Keystone Awards includes unique entertainment and catering while honoring residents of the Sheridan Region who have volunteered for the betterment of the community.  During an appearance on Sheridan Media’s Public Pulse Hub on Smith Director of Development Ryan Koltiska said the staff at the Hub is excited to recognize three individuals who have transformed the Sheridan County community through hard work determination and selfless public service.  Koltiska said the night will be a special time to show appreciation to three people who do not ask for praise or recognition This year’s Keystone Awards will also feature a surprise for those in attendance but Koltiska would not give any spoilers.  To purchase tickets for the 11th Annual Keystone Awards and be a part of this celebration of selfless service, click here and website in this browser for the next time I comment Keystone Lake is now 15 feet above normal and rising because of the record rainfall in April and flooding It's already causing flooding issues at several marinas around the lake where access is cut off at several docks and the restaurant already it's bringing back memories of the 2019 floods as access is cut off to only a few of the docks and the restaurant but the water is expected to rise in the coming days Adair has vivid memories of the 2019 floods when Keystone Lake hit a record high of more than 30 feet above normal It wiped out a good chunk of the summer season at the lake I call it our Super Bowl weekend," said Adair Adair says they are raising walkways out of the water and putting floats under them so people can still get to their boats he says the lake is supposed to rise another seven to eight feet by next week "The rate that this inflow hit us and that rain patterns just stayed over the top of us I wasn't concerned at all until Tuesday night I should have known better than to relax," said Adair Keystone Lake hit a record high of 757.3 feet above sea level in 2019 This caused flooding issues around the lake and devastating flooding downstream along the Arkansas River Keystone Lake's current levels are 738 feet The lake has gone up about 10 feet since Tuesday Adair says they are doing all they can to ensure their customers can still access their boats If the water rises too high they have to shut off the power "A flood does not keep people from coming to this lake It doesn't keep our customers from coming out They are going to want to be here," said Adair We won't keep them from going to their boats." To see Oklahoma lake levels, click here. Reagan Ledbetter joined News On 6 in June 2018 as a multimedia journalist Reagan most recently was a student at the University of Oklahoma where he received his degree in Broadcast Journalism I call it our Super Bowl weekend,\" said Adair \"The rate that this inflow hit us and that rain patterns just stayed over the top of us I should have known better than to relax,\" said Adair \"A flood does not keep people from coming to this lake They are going to want to be here,\" said Adair \"We will shuttle customers back and forth We won't keep them from going to their boats.\" To see Oklahoma lake levels, click here. and general news updates from News on 6 delivered right to your inbox In Chattanooga's North Shore neighborhood off Frazier Avenue sits a new breakfast and lunch spot: Keystone Dom Santora and Alec Mason opened their grab-and-go restaurant earlier this spring, providing options for early-risers in the Scenic City The menu offers everything from hot coffee and breakfast sandwiches to hoagies filled with spiced meats and an array of bright veggie sides and creamy house-made dips But what makes Keystone so special is the through line woven throughout the lives of Santora and Mason That connective tissue in their story holds everything from the Appalachian mountains to Anthony Bourdain to countless kitchens in Philadelphia It's the thread that brought them both to Chattanooga But it wasn't until he was in college and started cooking at a diner as a side job that his kitchen manager identified a talent in Santora and encouraged him to pursue it He got an internship working for a Greek-Cypriot by the name of Konstantinos Pitsillides who told me that this is where he felt his training really began Over the counter at his restaurant early one recent morning Santora explained that what left an impression on him at Kanella was the energy the hospitality and Pitsillides' philosophy behind food that combined with the fresh flavors of Mediterranean cooking it's pretty much a home run." Santora said (READ MORE: Find arak, the mother of all spirits, at Calliope in Chattanooga) was also cultivating a love for all things hospitality What started as a job being a food runner at a pizza place led to him rising in the ranks to manager at Pizzeria Vetri Something about the work in hospitality felt innate and humane to Mason who soon found himself just a stone's throw away from Santora's restaurant in Philly "Anthony Bourdain did an episode in Philadelphia," Mason said adding that Bourdain went to a Marc Vetri's restaurant and Marc takes him (Bourdain) at the end of the tour to Dom's restaurant A connection point in a city of over a million people It wasn't long before Mason would bring in pizza from Vetri to trade for gyros at Kanella Sitting at a corner booth — "Table 10," Mason remembers — Santora would shave gyro right off the spit for him drinking beer and scheming and dreaming: "What if we opened our own place?'" Santora went on to work with Mason at Vetri for a while Mason and Santora were working together at Fabrika a cabaret restaurant and performance venue and restaurant It was "crazy cool and maddening," a crescendo of energy that came to an abrupt halt with COVID-19 After the restaurant they were working in shut down in 2020 He moved to be near his family and started working in carpentry Little did he know that down the spine of the mountain range he grew up in was another little city nestled in the Appalachian mountains off the Tennessee River Santora's brother got a job in Chattanooga and when he needed help fixing up his new home Santora thought he'd put his carpentry skills to use "It was beautiful down here," Santora said (SIGN UP: Subscribe to the weekly newsletter, "What to Eat Next," at timesfreepress.com/eat) Mason realized he had driven through Chattanooga years before on a road trip down to New Orleans He described the first time he drove into the city seeing the bend in the river by the beautiful mountains and town "It felt like in 'The Land Before Time' when they find the valley," Mason said adding it took very little convincing to get him to relocate Santora got his then-girlfriend, now wife, to visit, and then Mason and his girlfriend. He started painting a picture for what their move could look like — he took them to hike Stringers Ridge, took them to eat at Main Street Meats The dream started coming into focus: build a breakfast and lunch spot bring in seeded rolls from Sarcone's Bakery introduce this southern city to pork rolls partner with local restaurants and farms (bagels from Morning Bee Bakery New Wave Coffee from Luke Pigott and Be Caffeinated) The big picture windows in the white brick building let light stream onto the hardwood floors The olive-green subway tile at the counter holds up hand-hewn cherry wood that Santora built himself Santora and Mason brought Chattanoogan Austin Slifko on board to help them open Keystone counter service and their new catering options while Slifko helps in the kitchen frying eggs on the griddle loading fluffy Amoroso's bread with prosciutto while Santora is creating and expanding the direction of the menu The dips are next level — from a deep burgundy beet dip to ktipiti dip (my personal favorite) This textural dip is chock full of roasted red peppers with salty feta and dill that you can scoop up with chewy It's so bright and refreshing and would be great to share with friends which I had every intention of doing until I ate it all by myself (READ MORE: Restaurant Scene: How Michelin Guide considering Tennessee could impact Chattanooga) and the burst of tomato and crunch of cucumbers paired with the creamy tahni was delicious It smelled so good that as I walked back to my car with my brown paper to-go bag so I tore into the shawarma in the car with the windows down The beautiful thing about the location of Keystone is that you can take your sandwiches and dessert to Coolidge Park for a picnic Santora is not sleeping on the dessert game either the flaky pastry was topped with candied orange and another week they were full of hearty cashews Santora will be putting up some shelves to fill with his handywork Wooden cutting boards and charcuterie boards will be available for sale Santora and Mason also floated the idea of doing occasional private dinners or industry nights in their space The way these guys talk about their business and how much they've enjoyed connecting with people in Chattanooga All the threads weaving together to create something authentic — through lines bringing them to this exact moment The natural and grassroots nature of the community is something they deeply appreciate about living here "Everybody wants to see everybody grow," Mason said ...We feel like this is where we were meant to be Contact Lyric Lewin at llewin@timesfreepress.com or 423-757-6215 Lyric Lewin has covered food stories across international kitchens and newsrooms As a photo editor her work with the CNN Photos team was recognized by the National Press Photographers Association; and as a photographer her images have appeared in Esquire As a writer her work has has appeared in Whetstone Magazine She graduated with a degree in journalism from the University of Georgia Subscribe to her weekly newsletter for more information of the food scene in Chattanooga: whattoeatnextchattanooga.com This document may not be reprinted without the express written permission of Chattanooga Times Free Press Material from the Associated Press is Copyright © 2025 audio and/or video material shall not be published rewritten for broadcast or publication or redistributed directly or indirectly in any medium Neither these AP materials nor any portion thereof may be stored in a computer except for personal and noncommercial use The AP will not be held liable for any delays errors or omissions therefrom or in the transmission or delivery of all or any part thereof or for any damages arising from any of the foregoing It offers a competitive solution in line with the U.S Army’s Next Generation Hub (NGH) specifications Fischer Connectors‘ Swiss-engineered MIL-SPEC solution features an expanded portfolio of cables compatible with Nett Warrior and NATO STANAG 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a Permit in the shooting death of Mr who is also known by the street name “Quack,” is currently incarcerated on an unrelated case Detective Thomas Harper of the Homicide Unit served Mckoy with the murder warrant Friday morning at Bridgeport Superior Court at 172 Golden Street Nixon stumbled out of the Keystone nightclub and collapsed at the intersection of Barnum Avenue and Bishop Avenue after being shot in the torso during the early morning hours Detectives later determined he was shot inside the crowded club following a dispute Charles Young was previously charged in connection with Mr The Bridgeport Office of the State’s Attorney and the Police Department’s Homicide Unit have kept the investigation active New evidence led to Mckoy also being charged The investigation revealed that Young and Mckoy were seen together inside the club and left together after the shooting You must be logged in to post a comment the countless cute communities peppered throughout ought to be explored in 2025 vacationers also get to peruse the Downtown’s many souvenir stores like Black Hills Souvenirs & Gifts Fall River County’s seat of government, Hot Springs, sits by the side of the Fall River in a sandstone canyon surrounded by red rocks, at the southern margin of the Black Hills. Christened by European settlers as ‘Minnekahta’ after its Indigenous Lakota name, the town was relabeled in 1882 as ‘Hot Springs’ thanks to the warm mineral springs luring residents and out-of-towners alike for over eons One of the town’s most excursionist-attracting sites is the Evans Plunge Mineral Springs and has comforting natural mineral spring water at 87°F do drop by the Mammoth Site (the world’s most extensive mammoth research facility) the adjoining 4,407-acre Angostura Reservoir and the Cold Brook Dam & the 36-acre Cold Brook Lake plus try to attend the Hot Springs Chamber of Commerce’s Annual Fall River Hot Air Balloon Festival from August 22nd to 25th keenly observe Hill City’s thriving artistic realm promoting the many Western-themed art galleries like Jon Crane Gallery & Custom Framing and yearly artistic gatherings like the Hill City Quilt & Fiber Arts Show slated for September 6 & 7 along Main Street in addition to boutiques like Just For Looks Boutique and restaurants like Loud American Sturgis Get ready to join one of the largest motorcycle events in the world - the ten-day-long Sturgis Motorcycle Rally held every first full week of August in Sturgis and the abutting Black Hills region Deadwood, named by historical inhabitants after the ‘dead trees’ located in a ravine shaped by the Whitewood Creek in the Northern Black Hills, is the Lawrence County seat, located directly northeast of Lead. Infamous for the unspoilt Gold Rush-era edifices, besides attracting several Wild West legends during its heyday the entire settlement has been designated a ‘National Historic Landmark District’ since 1961 stopping by the assorted tourist draws such as the Homestake Adams Research & Cultural Center and the Days of ’76 Museum alongside partaking in abundant open-air activities at the surrounding Black Hills National Forest monikered “The Little City with the Big Attractions,” is a stunning 3,996-inhabitant town in Minnehaha County sited exactly 20 minutes north of Sioux Falls Named ‘Dell City’ at the outset and later renamed for the local cascades on the Big Sioux River Dell Rapids invites tourists to the plush Main Street rebuilt using Sioux Quartzite and a slew of vintage edifices like Carnegie Public Library and Grand Opera House lining Dell Rapids’ leading commercial center Involve oneself in a profusion of recreational activities along the Sioux River Red Rock Trail showing up at enjoyable festivals like the Dell Rapids Chamber of Commerce’s three-day annual Quarry Days Located within reach of the state line with Wyoming in the Northern Black Hills of western South Dakota is the bewitching hillside community of Lead. This 2,982-resident Lawrence County town is widely known for being the site of the Homestead Mine - the most extensive, deepest, and productive gold mine in the Western Hemisphere get astounding insights into Lead’s storied heritage at the Sanford Lab Homestake Visitor Center and the Historic Homestake Opera House & Recreation Building and fish in the 375-acre artificial Sheridan Lake commend the Downtown business district’s five colorful murals go golfing at the first-class 18-hole championship Bluffs Golf Course and be present at the weeklong South Dakota Shakespeare Festival celebrations to be held from June 23 to June 29 From Deadwood’s Wild West heritage to the musical allusions of the university town of Vermillion each aesthetic town in the 17th-largest and 5th least populous state of the country promises one-of-a-kind experiences for every excursionist wanting to spend some cuddly moments away from the pandemonium of bigger metropolises Highlighting unparalleled natural attractions these closely allied Mount Rushmore State towns are perfect additions to your 2025 travel plans photos and original descriptions © 2025 worldatlas.com Sand Springs Superintendent Sherry Durkee has been named the Oklahoma Association of School Administrators' District 5 Superintendent of the Year Email notifications are only sent once a day Cue up Alice Cooper: Tuesday is the last day of classes for Keystone Public Schools Friday is the last day of classes for Anderson and Mannford Bringing home hardware: The academic team from Morris High School finished fifth in the Traditional Public School Division of the Small School National Championship Tournament in Rosemont The three-time OSSAA Class 3A state champion the team also finished first in the Very Small School Division which is open to schools that have 200 or fewer students across the top three grades Their coaches are Jeremy Avery and Diana Force Other Oklahoma schools that participated in the tournament’s Public School Division include Dickson and Bridge Creek Riverfield Country Day School competed in the tournament’s Open Division which is open to any school with 350 students or fewer in the top three grades and restricted enrollment Award-winning administrators: The Oklahoma Association of School Administrators has named Sand Springs Superintendent Sherry Durkee as its District 5 Superintendent of the Year and Sand Springs Assistant Superintendent Shawn Beard as the District 5 Assistant Superintendent of the Year District 5 includes all school districts in Tulsa and Washington counties 22 high school students with the Youth Philanthropy Initiative launched FosterHive a coalition of organizations to help connect teenagers aging out of the foster care system with resources Coalition participants include the Tulsa Higher Education Consortium National Resource Center for Youth Services and the Tulsa Mayor’s Office For more information, visit fosterhive.org Pitch nights: Tulsa Changemakers will have its spring pitch nights Monday through Thursday at 5:30 p.m The organization works with students to find and figure out how to address a need within their communities student teams from 35 schools across the Tulsa metro area will present their projects and explain how others can get involved Monday’s event will be at the Union Multipurpose Activity Center, 6836 S. Mingo Road, while the other three nights will be at Tulsa Tech’s Lemley Campus, 3420 S. Memorial Drive. A list of schools presenting each night is available online at facebook.com/tulsachangemakers Make room for the tiny tots: Sand Springs Public Schools’ Indian Education Program will host a contest powwow Saturday at Charles Page High School’s Memorial Stadium Gourd dancing is scheduled to start at 1 p.m. and the grand entry is scheduled for 7 p.m Teacher of the Year: Claremore Public Schools has named Leah Johnson the district's 2024-25 Teacher of the Year In her fourth year with Claremore Public Schools Johnson teaches digital video editing and TV production Her students produce live broadcasts for athletics Instructional shifts: Monday is a distance-learning day for Coweta Collinsville and Tulsa Honor Academy are not in session Friday Friday is a distance-learning day for Mounds and Pretty Water School board calendar: The boards of education for Kiefer Sapulpa and Tulsa are scheduled to meet Monday The boards of education for Lone Star and Tulsa Honor Academy are scheduled to meet 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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 News | May 2 mhutcheson@summitdaily.com The Summit County Sheriff’s Office last week assisted with search-and-rescue missions including an injured skier near Francie’s Cabin in Breckenridge investigated a vandalized vehicle in Keystone and arrested man who had an active warrant while illegally camping in Silverthorne The following incidents occurred between Monday, April 21, and Sunday, April 27, according to the weekly log of notable calls published by the Summit County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to a residence near Farmer’s Korner after receiving a request for a welfare check on a woman who seemed to be in distress The woman’s landlord told dispatch that the woman had been yelling and screaming in her bedroom and acting strangely throughout the day Deputies found the woman by her vehicle and observed that she was intoxicated The woman told officers that she did not intend to drive and was merely loading items into her car She then indicated that she no longer wished to speak with the deputies and returned into her home Deputies drove by the residence again shortly after speaking with the woman and observed that her vehicle was running Deputies then witnessed the vehicle pull out of the driveway and drive on the wrong side of the road deputies saw the woman they had just spoken with in the driver’s seat surrounded by empty cans of alcohol the woman allegedly refused to perform field sobriety tests and was placed under arrest and transported to the Summit County Detention Facility on charges including driving under the influence and open container violations a man was found camping illegally in unincorporated Silverthorne in an area allegedly clearly marked with signs prohibiting overnight parking and camping deputies discovered the man had an outstanding warrant in another county in Colorado The man was sleeping in the backseat of the vehicle and was asked to get dressed before being transported to the Summit County Detention Facility without incident Summit County Animal Control officers received a report of a dog on the loose in unincorporated Breckenridge Officers located the dog and its owner at their residence and informed the man of the complaint The man acknowledged that the dog sometimes escapes and said he has been trying to resolve the issue He went on to tell deputies that high snow levels have made it challenging to keep the dog contained in his yard and he added that the dog managed to move barriers he set up to prevent further escapes He was given additional suggestions on how to secure the yard and issued a verbal warning for having a dog at-large deputies were dispatched to a hotel at Copper Mountain following a report about a man exhibiting aggressive and threatening behavior in the hotel lobby The person who reported the incident was uncooperative and did not provide additional information during the call Officers searched the hotel and surrounding area but they were unable to locate the caller or the aggressive man No crimes were observed during the investigation deputies received an SOS signal from an injured skier near Francie’s Cabin which had an estimated arrival time of over an hour they assembled a snowmobile team to respond to the situation who had broken his leg while attempting to ski down after skinning up above Francie’s Cabin a woman reported seeing a white truck at the end of her driveway along with a man in a yellow vest and white hat walking toward her house on her Ring doorbell camera She reported that she could not see identifying markings or a license plate on the truck Deputies responded to investigate and discovered the man was an Xcel worker performing maintenance on a power box a resident in unincorporated Breckenridge who lives on a site where a large amount of heavy equipment is stored made a report about a suspicious person The man reported that a male approached him and requested keys to some of the equipment and storage containers on the property The caller found this behavior suspicious and contacted the property owner to find out if the man had permission to access the items the man fled the scene in a vehicle with an obstructed license plate Another person at the site attempted to follow the vehicle but lost sight of it An investigation into this incident is ongoing a woman in Keystone discovered that her vehicle had been vandalized overnight after she parked at her apartment building for the evening Deputies discovered that someone appeared to have “keyed” the vehicle’s door and wrote obscenities on the windows and mirrors with a permanent marker The woman was unsure who could have vandalized her vehicle and an investigation is ongoing deputies responded alongside Summit County Rescue Group after three men attempting to hike to the Section House on Boreas Pass Road became stuck The men were reportedly unable to turn around or progress further due to the conditions The search team drove a tracked utility task vehicle to the men and drove them and their gear out of the field The exit ramp from northbound I-65 to Keystone Avenue will be closed on or after May 17 to allow for ramp reconstruction according to the Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) The closure is a part of the I-65 Safety and Efficiency Project I-65 will be reduced to two lanes in each direction from north of the I-465 interchange to south of the I-65 and I-70 overpass The ramp is expected to remain closed through late August Lane restrictions are starting on or after May 17 and will be in place until 2026 there will be four travel lanes in each direction throughout the corridor.The goal of the I-65 Safety and Efficiency plan is to extend the life of existing pavement and add capacity to improve the traffic flow and safety in southeast Indianapolis Construction Speed Limit: The construction zone speed limit is now active on I-65 A reduced speed of 45 mph is in place for the duration of I-65 Safety and Efficiency work INDOT said drivers need to slow down and avoid distractions in work zones Traffic fines: That lead foot could land a fine in your mailbox as INDOT launches speed control program Jade Jackson is a Public Safety Reporter for the Indianapolis Star. You can email her at Jade.Jackson@IndyStar.com and follow her on X INDIANAPOLIS — Starting on or after Saturday the exit ramp from northbound I-65 to Keystone Avenue will close for reconstruction until August the Indiana Department of Transportation announced lane restrictions will also be implemented as part of the I-65 Safety and Efficiency project which aims to enhance traffic flow and safety From north of the I-465 interchange to just south of the I-65/I-70 overpass I-65 will be reduced to two lanes in each direction with these restrictions lasting until late 2026 increasing capacity to four lanes in each direction and consider alternate routes to avoid delays For more information on the project, visit I65SafetyandEfficiency.com Speed Limit Update:INDOT reported a 45 mph construction speed limit is in effect on I-65 Please drive safely and avoid distractions in work zones The dates displayed for an article provide information on when various publication milestones were reached at the journal that has published the article activities on preceding journals at which the article was previously under consideration are not shown (for instance submission All content on this site: Copyright © 2025 Elsevier B.V. Broadway Off-Broadway Off-Off Broadway Cabaret Dance Opera Classical Music Minneapolis / St. Paul Connecticut Atlanta Chicago Los Angeles Central New York WEST END UK Regional Canada Australia / New Zealand Europe Asia Latin America Africa / Middle East TV/Movies Music first opened on the West End at the London Palladium Sister Act is a favorite of community theatres around the world audiences can catch this high-energy show presented by Keystone Theatrics This production of Sister Act is directed by Dena McKell with vocal director Kristen Gaus and music director Caleb Stelle taking the audience on a journey through the streets of Philadelphia from the bars and clubs to the police station to a local convent The pit orchestra features conductor Caleb Stelle with Mark Alexander Gray on drums Kristen Gaus and Ryan Dean Schoening on keyboard and Bill Perbetsky and Sylvia Perbetsky on trumpet The orchestra’s energy matched that of the cast contributing to the feeling of electricity throughout the auditorium The cast includes ensemble members Carter Anstine and Ella McKell who each take on multiple roles without missing a beat Ruoro and McKell had great attitude and presence in the opening scene as back-up singers Michelle and Tina Reagan Newbury, Jessica Jacobs, Leah Samuel, Kelsey Sheffe, and Cheyleigh Rhae Hykes take on the roles of the named nuns, Sister Mary Martin-of-Tours While all of the nuns are fantastic actors who bring the theme of sisterhood to the fore in a beautiful way friendly Sister Mary Patrick and Hykes’s performance as the young searching novice Sister Mary Robert steal the spotlight in their scenes Sheffe is exactly what fans of the movie would hope for in the role of Sister Mary Patrick with a smile that lights up the room and a booming voice that cannot be ignored Hykes clearly understands her role as Sister Mary Robert inviting audiences into her inner thoughts and turmoil through her facial expressions and body language Her performance of “The Life I Never Led” is one of the highlights of the evening Ron Ross and Jess Logan are hilarious as Monsignor O’Hara and Mother Superior. They play off one another well and have fantastic comedic timing. Logan’s interactions with Sabrina Williams’s Deloris Van Cartier are fun to watch and the scene in act two when she puts herself between Deloris and a gun is so heartfelt that it gives the audience chills Manny Wilson is completely endearing as “Sweaty” Eddie Souther. While some of the vocals were a little low for Wilson, his falsetto is gorgeous, and his dance moves, diction, and the strength of his upper range more than make up for it. Wilson’s Eddie is a direct contrast to Bryan Brown’s Curtis Jackson While Brown’s performance was a little stiff for the confident his low speaking voice adds a delightful air of menace to the character and Mimi Dietsche are perfectly cast as Jackson’s crew and Dietsche definitely give this reviewer’s favorite performances of the entire production It is worth coming to see this production of Sister Act just to experience their performance of “Lady in the Long Black Dress” and to see their antics during the chase scene in act two For an enjoyable evening that truly places an emphasis on friendship, love, and acceptance of self and others, get your tickets to see this production of Sister Act. Visit keystonetheatrics.com for tickets for this final show of the 2024-2025 season before it’s too late!   It’s such a joy to see familiar Peanuts characters some to life. Charlie Brown (Caleb Stiffler) is lovable as always. Linus (Ally Ferrer) has his important security blanket at all times. Lucy (Kristen Demers) is loud and opinionated. Sally Brown (Ruby Maghoney) is the opposite of her brother in every way. Snoopy (Skye Williams) is imaginative and loved by all. Schroeder (Mariah Banke) plays the piano and loves Beethoven. Marcie and Woodstock (Mirada Snyder) round out the list of characters. For an enjoyable evening that truly places an emphasis on friendship, love, and acceptance of self and others, get your tickets to see this production of Sister Act. Bristol Riverside Theatre will present Alibi, a sharp and stylish adaptation of legendary mystery writer Agatha Christie’s The Murder of Roger Ackroyd. Learn more here! 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Privacy Policy Government Accountability Office found there had been 22 spills from the pipeline between 2010 and 2020 The report said while Keystone's accident history has been similar to other crude pipelines the severity of spills has worsened in recent years.The report also identified issues relating to the "original design or construction of the pipeline" as contributing to the largest incidents.Here is a look at some recent Keystone spills:* December 2022: The pipeline spilled about 14,000 barrels of oil into a creek in Washington County The resulting third-party investigation concluded the pipeline ruptured due to a crack in a weld which progressed due to pressure and temperature "fatigue."* October 2019: The pipeline spilled an estimated 4,515 barrels near Edinburg North Dakota.* November 2017: The pipeline spilled an estimated 6,592 barrels near Amherst South Dakota.* The Keystone pipeline is the flagship asset for South Bow contributing approximately 95% of the company's earnings in 2024 according to ATB Capital.* The pipeline's physical integrity is one of the biggest risks to South Bow's investment thesis RBC Capital said Tuesday.Reporting by Amanda Stephenson; Editing by Aurora Ellis Our Standards: The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles., opens new tab , opens new tab Browse an unrivalled portfolio of real-time and historical market data and insights from worldwide sources and experts. , opens new tabScreen for heightened risk individual and entities globally to help uncover hidden risks in business relationships and human networks. © 2025 Reuters. All rights reserved director of the Winnie Palmer Nature Reserve (WPNR) at Saint Vincent College was presented with the 2025 Pennsylvania Association of Environmental Educators’ Keystone Award This award recognizes an educator who has dedicated their life to advancing the quality of and opportunity for environmental education in Pennsylvania Recipients of this award display uncommon and exceptional understanding passion and commitment to environmental education and serve as an inspiration to other environmental educators “The joy of witnessing a child's enthusiasm and curiosity in nature underscores the profound impact of environmental education It fosters a deep appreciation for the natural world and inspires a shared commitment to its protection,” explained Belli “By cultivating these vibrant experiences we not only nurture future stewards of the environment but also strengthen the bond that unites us with the ecosystem that sustains us all¾this is the greatest reward of my profession.” Belli has been engaged in environmental education for more than 25 years during which time she has developed and implemented an array of outreach programs in environmental science for Saint Vincent College and led the development of the 50-acre nature reserve conservation and service to others into the mission and outreach of WPNR and Saint Vincent College She has extensive experience in conservation biology and education having conducted research at Powdermill Nature Reserve’s Biological Field Station assisted in watershed restoration projects and developed and integrated environment and ecology curriculum “Angela has mentored and inspired countless students who have become environmental advocates and professionals as well as countless other individuals and visitors to WPNR wanting to foster a love of nature volunteer as environmental educators or bloom their hobbies into sustainable backyard conservation projects,” explained one of Belli’s nominators strong voice and kind heart are an inspiration to all who come across her path guidance and mentorship sticks with those who work with or under her throughout their career.” Pennsylvania Resource Council and Westmoreland County Smartgrowth partnership she holds the Outstanding Environmental Educator of the Year by PAEE in 2004 and was the recipient of the 2015 Saint Vincent College Projektenmacher Award She holds a Master of Science in environmental science and management from Duquesne University and a Bachelor of Science in biology from Seton Hill University   This website is using a security service to protect itself from online attacks. 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Women's Track & Field Launches 2025 Outdoor Campaign at Keystone Challenge3/20/2025 4:38:00 PM | Women's Track and Field News | Mar 22 cjones@summitdaily.com Following over 150 days of skiing and riding Keystone Resort will conclude the season with its annual Springtastic Closing Weekend from April 5-6 at the Mountain House base area The closing weekend celebration will kick off on Saturday The event will allow skiers and snowboarders to showcase their terrain park skills for a chance to win cash Participants must be ages 14 and up and are encouraged to register in advance on the Keystone Resort website The party will continue on Sunday with Keystone’s Slush Cup participants of all ages can slide and splash their way across the resort’s pond skim for a chance to win a variety of prizes The prizes will all be from Keystone’s partners including Helly Hansen All of the event proceeds will benefit the Epic Promise Foundation which provides emergency relief and educational scholarships to Vail Resorts employees Keystone will operate on all three of its peaks with lifts running from 8:30 a.m schedule with a plans to operate on all three peaks as weather and conditions permit (AP) — The Keystone oil pipeline was shut down Tuesday morning after it ruptured in North Dakota halting the flow of thousands of gallons of crude oil from Canada to refineries in the U.S The spill is confined to an agricultural field The cause of the rupture and the volume of crude oil spilled were not immediately clear An employee working at the site near Fort Ransom heard a “mechanical bang” and shut down the pipeline within about two minutes spill investigation program manager with the North Dakota Department of Environmental Quality Oil was reported surfacing 300 yards (274 meters) south of the pump station in a field and emergency personnel responded No people or structures were affected by the spill A nearby stream that only flows during part of the year was not impacted but was blocked off and isolated as a precaution It’s unclear at what rate the 30-inch (0.8-meter) pipeline was flowing but even at two minutes “it’s going to have a fairly good volume,” Suess said much bigger spills,” including one involving the same pipeline a few years ago in Walsh County “I don’t think it’s going to be that huge,” Suess said The Keystone Pipeline was constructed in 2010 at a cost of $5.2 billion and carries crude oil across Saskatchewan and Manitoba through North Dakota Though the pipeline was constructed by TC Energy READ MORE: Keystone pipeline shuts down after oil spill in Kansas creek A proposed extension to the pipeline called Keystone XL would have transported crude oil to refineries on the Gulf Coast but it was ultimately abandoned by the company in 2021 after years of protests from environmental activists and Indigenous communities over environmental concerns © 1996 - 2025 NewsHour Productions LLC PBS is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization Subscribe to Here's the Deal with Lisa Desjardins News | Apr 2 news@summitdaily.com Even with recent snow, Colorado ski resorts are nearing the end of the 2024-25 season. While some mountains will stretch the season as far as possible, you can mark your calendars with other official closing days. Aspen MountainEldora Mountain ResortSteamboat ResortVail Mountain Breckenridge ResortCopper Mountain Loveland Ski Area As a Summit Daily News reader, you make our work possible. Summit Daily is embarking on a multiyear project to digitize its archives going back to 1989 and make them available to the public in partnership with the Colorado Historic Newspapers Collection. The full project is expected to cost about $165,000. All donations made in 2023 will go directly toward this project. Every contribution, no matter the size, will make a difference. FORT RANSOM, N.D. — The Keystone Pipeline has spilled oil into a field near Fort Ransom. The amount of crude oil that may have spilled has not yet been determined. Bill Suess, spill investigation program manager with the North Dakota Department of Environmental Quality, said it is not clear whether the pipeline ruptured or sprang a leak. Suess said an employee working at a pump heard a “mechanical bang” around 7:44 a.m. Tuesday, April 8. The employee was able to shut down the pipeline, which is operated by South Bow, within about two minutes, or by 7:46 a.m., he said. "Even their automatic systems don't work that fast," Suess said. The employee then noticed oil surfacing in a nearby field about 300 yards south of the pump station. The oil seems to be confined to the field. There is a stream near the field, but Suess said the stream was not impacted by the spill. Fire and emergency crews were dispatched to the area. Suess said how much oil seeped into the field would likely not be determined for a couple days. Suess said Tuesday that a timeline for when the pipeline may resume operations was not available. "It all depends on what caused the incident and what is needed to repair it," he said. Fort Ransom is about 40 miles south of Valley City. The Keystone Pipeline System runs through North Dakota as it carries oil from Alberta, Canada, to the Gulf of Mexico. It is owned by the Canadian company TC Energy. The pipeline was created in four phases. Phases I and II were first commissioned in 2010, and the pipeline began routing oil through North Dakota. By 2013, the first two phases had the capacity to deliver up to 590,000 barrels per day to refineries in the Midwest. Phase III allowed the pipeline to deliver 700,000 barrels per day to refineries and storage in the south. When Phase I was finished in 2010, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency criticized the draft environmental impact study for neglecting concerns about oil spill response plans, safety issues and greenhouse gases. In 2011, the final environmental impact report stated the pipeline posed "no significant impacts" to most resources if environmental protection measures were followed, but it would present "significant adverse effects to certain cultural resources." After TC Energy's permits were revoked by President Barack Obama, reinstated by President Donald Trump, and then revoked again by President Joe Biden, TC Energy abandoned its plan for the Keystone XL project in June 2021. A grain truck drives past a Keystone pipeline pumping station near Milford The spill is confined to an agricultural field in a rural area The pipeline transported an average 624,000 barrels per day in 2024, according to Canadian regulators It stretches 2689 miles (4327 kilometers) from Alberta It wasn’t clear what caused the rupture of the underground pipeline or the amount of crude oil released into the field Oil surfaced about 300 yards (274 meters) south of the pump station in a field and emergency personnel responded A nearby stream that only flows during part of the year was not affected but was blocked off and isolated as a precaution The Pipelines and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration is sending a team to investigate the cause of the leak forested area of southeastern North Dakota known for scenic views It’s unclear at what rate the 30-inch (0.8-meter) pipeline was flowing, but even at two minutes “it’s going to have a fairly good volume,” Suess said. “But ... we’ve had much, much bigger spills,” including one involving the same pipeline a few years ago in Walsh County, North Dakota “I don’t think it’s going to be that huge,” Suess said Kansas and Missouri to refineries in Illinois A proposed extension to the pipeline called Keystone XL would have transported crude oil to refineries on the Gulf Coast, but it was ultimately abandoned by the company in 2021 after years of protests from environmental activists and Indigenous communities over environmental concerns Associated Press writer Josh Funk contributed from Omaha Stand with OPB and protect independent journalism for everyone Listen to the OPB News live stream (opens new window)Streaming Now Working people across the United States regularly step up to help out our friends neighbors and communities during these trying times In our Service & Solidarity Spotlight series we’ll showcase one of these stories every day Members of the United Professional Ski Patrols of America (UPSPA), Communications Workers of America (CWA) Local 7781, who work at Keystone Resort have reached a tentative agreement (TA) on their first contract with Vail Resorts Organized under the name Keystone Ski Patrol (KSP) Union workers have been in negotiations with the largest resort operator in North America since September 2024 patrollers have staged a protest and filed unfair labor practice charges with the National Labor Relations Board “Keystone Resort and the Keystone Ski Patrol Union are pleased to announce that they have reached a new tentative agreement through May 31 2027,” the union and management said in a joint statement the resort and union are looking forward to a great rest of the season.” a vacuum truck transfers oil into a storage tank at the scene of a spill of the Keystone oil pipeline that occurred Tuesday The failed section was dug out and replaced and will be taken to a metallurgical lab in Houston for testing while the repaired pipeline will be tested at different pressures to ensure its integrity The company said it has finished all repairs PHMSA said it signed off on the company’s restart plan South Bow also said it will put certain pressure restrictions on the pipeline’s Canadian sections and has shared those details with Canadian regulators The company’s update did not mention a cause of the spill though the company said it would share investigation findings when available An employee heard a “mechanical bang” and shut down the pipeline within two minutes a state spill response official previously said The spill occurred in a field north of Fort Ransom a tiny town in a forested area known for scenic views and outdoor recreation The 2,689-mile (4,327 kilometers) Keystone Pipeline carries crude oil from Alberta The pipeline was shut down from Alberta to points in Illinois and a liquid tank terminal Oklahoma though the line remained open between Oklahoma and Texas’ Gulf Coast Gas prices have fallen in almost every state in the last week due to the oil price drop resulting from the tariff and trade war concerns “I wouldn’t have expected this to really have much of an impact anyway but with oil prices actively having plummeted over the last week I would say that the decline was more than offset,” he said dismantled sections and the absence of a committed developer are some of the challenges President Donald Trump has announced plans to revive the Keystone XL Pipeline reversing the Biden administration’s efforts to cancel it which would transport oil from Alberta’s oil sands to Texas at an estimated cost of $8 billion has faced fierce opposition from environmentalists and Native American groups for over a decade the biggest obstacle has been shifting political winds Trump has promised “easy approvals” to restart construction on the project emphasizing the urgency of securing energy resources imports nearly 4 million barrels of crude oil per day from Canada – 10 times more than from Mexico Keystone XL could move 830,000 barrels per day reinforcing Canada’s role as the U.S.’s primary oil supplier Washington argues that the project will boost energy security and create jobs across the Midwest Trump’s threatened 25 percent tariffs on imports could complicate logistics while his suggestion that Canada could become the 51st state only adds diplomatic friction The project also faces practical hurdles: expired permits dismantled sections and the absence of a committed developer Washington’s push to restart work on Keystone XL will reignite the battles that have stalled the project for years America in TransitionThe Geopolitics of the American President Sign up now Get weekly analysis from New York Times bestselling author George Friedman and our global team of analysts Copyright © 2024 Geopolitical Futures® Sign up now and receive our special report Understanding our Geopolitical Model Subscribe Now The financially troubled Pennsylvania nonprofit will retain its status as its accreditor hears its appeal MSCHE’s decision in November to pull Keystone’s accreditation came as yet another blow in a turbulent year for the college Keystone President John Pullo said in a Dec 21 statement that “we strongly disagree with and are extremely disappointed by the Commission’s adverse action but we are grateful for the opportunity to pursue our appeal of this decision.” The accreditor based its vote on Keystone’s failure to provide evidence showing compliance with a handful of requirements around ethics and integrity MSCHE also said Keystone had failed to “demonstrate that it can sustain itself in the short or long term.”  MSCHE’s November notice came roughly two months after Keystone struck an agreement to become a subsidiary of the nonprofit Washington Institute for Education and Research The college had said the move would keep it viable after long-running financial and enrollment challenges Indeed, MSCHE said in April that Keystone faced risk of imminent closure The accreditor issued a show-cause order demanding the college prove compliance with its standards which is usually the final warning before accreditation can be withdrawn WIER is still committed to the plan to merge with Keystone Keystone has also submitted paperwork requesting reconsideration of a change of ownership The risk to Keystone’s accreditation poses an existential threat to the institution Losing it would render the college's students ineligible for federal Title IV funds such as student loans and Pell Grants a potential financial death blow for an institution Along with its agreement with WIER, Keystone has cut employee headcount and programs in an effort to cut costs and bolster its financial position Tim Pryle, Keystone's vice president of enrollment, institutional advancement, and marketing, painted the college’s struggles in light of a broader bifurcation in the higher education world with many smaller non-elite private colleges facing financial problems “The beauty of American private higher education has always been its diversity,” Pryle said in the college's December statement “That diversity and affordable access to it are being challenged as all students are expected to assimilate into institutions in the top half of the pyramid.” Keystone enrolled 1,051 students in fall 2023 Get the free daily newsletter read by industry experts The financial value of 4,600 colleges has been updated in a database from Georgetown University’s Center on Education and the Workforce The agency's new document appeared to ease some of the strictest aspects of its February letter taking aim at colleges' diversity initiatives The free newsletter covering the top industry headlines Our editors will review what you’ve submitted and determine whether to revise the article Although the pipeline was designed to transport as much as 830,000 barrels (approximately 34.9 million gallons) of oil per day its throughput between 2012 and 2022 largely ranged between 550,000 and 650,000 barrels (23.1 million and 27.3 million gallons) per day in 2022 spilled 14,000 barrels (588,000 gallons) of crude oil into a nearby water source which forced TC Energy officials to close the pipeline for roughly 20 days while also depleting freshwater resources and creating an abundance of hazardous byproducts and TC Energy terminated plans for the project