The 150-acre wildfire burning in the Ocala National Forest was 75% contained as of midday May 3 a wildlife mitigation specialist with the Florida Forest Service She said there's still smoke in the area and crews remain at the scene plowing lines and doing their best to contain the fire more than 50 people have been involved in fighting this fire since it started the afternoon of May 2 Marion County Fire Rescue and the Florida Forest Service Bond urged people to stay away from the area generally described as State Road 40 East near County Road 314 Local fire data Check out the Star-Banner's data page According to a meteorologist from the National Weather Service's Jacksonville office there's a 30% chance of rain forecast for May 3 the weatherman said the chance of rain increases to 50% to 60% the next rainfall opportunity is some time later in the week Marion County Sheriff's Office officials who are assisting first responders said they're monitoring the situation and will be on hand if needed an evacuation order was issued for parts of northeast Marion County as the 150-acre fire spread in the Ocala National Forest Authorities temporarily closed CR 314 between Southeast First Road and SR 40 More fire coverage: Dry conditions raise risk of fire Officials had created a reunification area for those told to leave It was the Winn Dixie at 15912 SR 40 East in Silver Springs A sheriff's office spokesman at the scene Friday night said no one showed up Three other fires in the forest — one in Lynne one near Lake Charles and a third at Bombing Range 11 — were under control as of May 3 "The area remains very dry with relative humidities in the 30s to low 40% There is a chance of thunderstorms this afternoon and tomorrow like pile burns," the federal agency wrote in a May 3 Facebook post "There is a burn ban in place for Lake County and Marion County is under a voluntary do not burn request Please be extremely careful with any potential ignition source." The Village of Silver Springs plans to be moved out of its current home in a couple of months so the Silver Springs Fire Department may take over the space SILVER SPRINGS — A village trustees says village offices will hopefully be able to move into the former M&T Bank building on Main Street We’re making the interior smaller and more accessible,” said Trustee Ray Rohauer We’re putting in windows for customers to come in and pay their utility bills Javascript is required for you to be able to read premium content Email notifications are only sent once a day Your browser is out of date and potentially vulnerable to security risks.We recommend switching to one of the following browsers: Account processing issue - the email address may already exist  Would you like to receive our daily news? Sign up today Invalid password or account does not exist Submitting this form below will send a message to your email with a link to change your password An email message containing instructions on how to reset your password has been sent to the email address listed on your account Olympic champion Thea LaFond will be among the six sports legends inducted into the Montgomery County Sports Hall of Fame on Sunday The gold medal-winning triple jumper will join the Hall’s 29 previous honorees in an induction ceremony at the Silver Spring Civic Building The ceremony will be open to the public and free to attend a Silver Spring resident and former Montgomery County Public Schools teacher won the Olympic gold in the women’s triple jump last summer clinching the medal with her second jump of 15.02 meters She moved with her family to Silver Spring at the age of seven and went on to the University of Maryland in College Park where she broke the school’s record in the triple jump at the 2013 NCAA Championships with a distance of 43-05.75 she went to work as a teacher in the MCPS system which taught kids how to open checking accounts and later leaving her teaching role to focus entirely on her triple jump career The Montgomery County Sports Hall of Fame will induct six new members at the Sunday ceremony The new members include professional soccer player Oguchi Onyewu four-time All-American lacrosse player Paul Rabil Olympic ice hockey gold medalist Haley Skarupa high school football coach Al Thomas (posthumous) Additionally, the ceremony will also include the posthumous presentation of the first Lifetime Achievement Award to Eunice Kennedy Shriver, who founded the Special Olympics in 1962 on the grounds of her Rockville home More than 500 Montgomery County athletes participate annually in Special Olympics Maryland which serves over 25,000 athletes and Unified teammates across the state According to a press release Mark Shriver will accept the award on behalf of the Shriver family was a pioneer in the worldwide struggle for rights and acceptance for people with intellectual disabilities,” Shriver said she first invited young people with intellectual disabilities to a summer day camp in her backyard right here in Maryland Known as ‘Camp Shriver,’ that initiative became Special Olympics—the world’s largest sports movement for people with intellectual disabilities I am honored to accept the Lifetime Achievement Award from the Montgomery County Sports Hall of Fame at the birthplace of her vision.” Sunday’s ceremony marks the sixth class of inductees for the Hall of Fame which found a permanent home at the Silver Spring Recreation and Aquatic Center in downtown Silver Spring in 2024 Last year, Montgomery County installed a sculpture at the Recreation and Aquatic Center to honor Olympic gymnast and Silver Spring native Dominique Dawes who was inducted into the Sports Hall of Fame in 2023 The current chair of the Sports Hall of Fame board of directors is Bob Milloy who was inducted as a member in 2019 after 47 years of coaching during which time he became the winningest football coach in Maryland high school history Previous Hall inductees include Olympic swimmer Katie Ledecky Baseball Hall of Fame pitcher Walter Johnson former NFL stars Richie Anderson and Shawn Springs The Montgomery County Sports Hall of Fame induction ceremony is free to attend and will take place at 4 p.m. on Sunday, May 4, at the Silver Spring Civic Building, located at 1 Veterans Place in downtown Silver Spring. More information is available online at mcshf.org if you want a full breakdown of the “Silver Springs”–scored Instagram-related perceived drama that has unfolded between Wood and Goggins as of late in part: “Thank you Aimee Lou for being my partner… a journey I will never forget.”(!) as her comments no longer show up under his posts although it should be noted that his comments are still visible on her posts Despite whatever internet-based turmoil they may or may not be embroiled in Wood and Goggins still seem to be keeping it positive in the press but also it’s so fucking Rick and Chelsea.” She added of course Walton had to watch it alone and of course I had to watch it in the group because there is so much Aimee in Chelsea and so much Walton in Rick.” there were friendships that were made and friendships that were lost… They say in the show ‘What happens in Thailand stays in Thailand,’ but there’s an off-screen White Lotus as well with fewer deaths but just as much drama.” Mike White you need to hire Isaacs to join your one-guy writers room next season because that man just built some suspense making me wonder whether Goggins chose the song deliberately as an echo of the situation…or if he’s just a guy in his early 50s who really likes Fleetwood Mac Ryan Murphy Has Finally Found His Carolyn Bessette-Kennedy The Best Books of 2025 So Far Here’s Everything You Need to Know About Adolescence, the British Netflix Drama That’s Quickly Gone Viral “I Didn’t Want to Box Myself In”: On Mayhem, Lady Gaga Crafts Perfect Pop for a Chaotic World Listen to The Run-Through with Vogue a weekly podcast featuring the most exciting stories and hot takes from the worlds of culture Never miss a Vogue moment and get unlimited digital access for just $2 $1 per month A Silver Springs couple is behind bars on more than 130 counts of animal cruelty after Lyon County deputies executed a search warrant at a house on Thursday authorities discovered numerous animals in dire conditions One horse was euthanized due to severe injuries identified as John Comellas and Kimberly Comellas were arrested and charged with 133 counts of animal cruelty The animals have been taken into custody and are now under the care of the appropriate authorities for rehabilitation Get the best experience and stay connected to your community with our Spectrum News app. Learn More MARION COUNTY, Fla. — Marion County Utilities has issued a boil water notice for the Silver Springs Shores Community due to a utility line break Homes and businesses located on 2,3,4,5 Sapphire Court are impacted by the notice The county urges all residents affected to boil water used for drinking The notice remains in effect until the water is tested and is safe to drink again bring water to a rapid boil for one minute Marion County Utilities will provide an update when the boil water notice is lifted. Tee Time: Racers Play Silver Springs in Alabama3/7/2025 3:08:00 PM | Women's Golf The Racers play in the Chris Banister Classic as the March schedule begins Please email if you would like to be allow listed A mother and her child are dead after the Lyon County Sheriff's Office responded to a report of domestic violence in Silver Springs The mother was identified as 38-year old Haylie Baggett Two people are dead after the Lyon County Sheriff's Office responded to a report of domestic violence in Silver Springs leading to a shooting in a bedroom where two people were barricaded according to a release from the Lyon County Sheriff's Office they spoke with a man who let them know that a woman 38-year old Haylie Baggett of Silver Springs had barricaded herself in a bedroom with her three-year-old Deputies attempted to communicate with Baggett through the door asking her to come out safely with the child deputies decided to force their way into the bedroom Deputies began life-saving efforts on the child who was transported to Renown Regional Medical Center via Careflight The child later succumbed to the gunshot injury The Lyon County Sheriff’s Office Investigations Division has taken control of the scene The Sheriff's Office says there is no threat to public safety at this time Get up-to-the-minute news sent straight to your device This story is part of our weekly Hidden Gems feature series as the USA TODAY Network – Florida takes readers around the state to highlight some of our most interesting attractions SILVER SPRINGS — Xiaoqian Huang’s recent trip from Beijing to Florida included a visit to Silver Springs State Park outside Ocala "Beautiful,” is how he will describe the roughly 5,000-acre Florida state park to his friends following the long flight home were in Florida to visit their daughter Kelly Arnold and her husband “You can’t beat nature,” said Jacob Arnold Jacob and Kelly enjoyed a 90-minute kayak ride before the family With a $2 basic admission cost and glass-bottom boat rides ranging from $14 to $30 per person a family of four can enjoy a day’s outing for about the cost of parking and a single one-day admission ticket to an Orlando theme park The rides over crystal clear water began with a rowboat in 1870. In 1924, when Carl Ray & Col. W.M. Davidson acquired rights, gas-powered boats were added as tourist accommodations continued to be enhanced, according to silversprings.com zoological exhibits including displays by famed snake expert Ross Allen were added to the offerings the Silver Springs Tourist Center was established The shops and boat dock are still in use today ABC purchased the attraction in 1962 and the location prospered in pre-Disney Florida But in the 1970s the state’s new mega attractions “led to a steady decline in Silver Springs’ attendance,” according to silversprings.com  The iconic glass-bottom boats still travel on the Silver River and allow visitors "to experience breathtaking views of the underwater life, ancient Native American and Spanish artifacts, and underwater props from when the park was used for Hollywood productions,” according to FloridaStateParks.org A wheelchair-accessible boat was added to the glass-bottom boat fleet in 2021 See information at the bottom of this story the leashed-pet friendly park offers kayaking on the crystal clear Silver River ranging from the 8/10ths-of-a-mile Old Field Loop to the 4.5-mile Historic Trail Rental kayaks and paddleboards are available An equestrian trail and bicycle trails also are among the state park’s offerings The Silver Springs attraction has hosted filmmakers since the 1930s the James Bond movie “Moonraker,” "Creature from the Black Lagoon" and the "Sea Hunt" TV show with Lloyd Bridges were filmed there adjacent to the springhead and glass-bottom boat dock ice cream treats at the Paradise Ice Cream shop and historic and educational displays about the springs The park also can be accessed from nearby State Road 40 East The entrance fee is $2 per person. There is a $4 per vessel launch fee for personal canoe or kayak. Glass-bottom boat rides are 30 or 90 minutes. Reservations are recommended. The fee for the 30-minute ride is $15 for adults, and it's $30 for the 90-minute version. The fee schedule, reservation information and more at https://silversprings.com/plan-your-day/glass-bottom-boats/  Learn more at SilverSprings.com and https://www.floridastateparks.org/silversprings  Village Trustee Raymond Rohauer examines a trash bin filled with paint cans and other materials March 14 at the old Poor Boys Restaurant & Lounge in Silver Springs The bin has reportedly been removed but other complaints remain at the site A tractor-trailer has been parked at the former Poor Boys for the past three years in Silver Springs A view inside the old Poor Boys Restaurant & Lounge on Cummings Avenue A rat pops its head out from the side of the building A dead rat outside the old Poor Boys Restaurant & Lounge on March 14 Silver Springs Village Trustee Raymond Rohauer points out the area where rats are coming and going at the old Poor Boys Restaurant & Lounge Rat exit and entry holes at the old Poor Boys Restaurant & Lounge on March 14 The old Poor Boys Restaurant & Lounge in Silver Springs on March 14 A bin filled with old metal paint cans and chemicals outside the old Poor Boys on March 14 The rundown old Poor Boys restaurant in Silver Springs on March 14 SILVER SPRINGS — A crumbling former bar and restaurant is stirring complaints from neighbors and officials due to junk and rats on the property The former Poor Boys Restaurant & Lounge has been closed for a decade or more The building’s filled with junk and a tractor-trailer has been parked out front for the past few years Cajun Jimmy’s Seafood Seller & Cafe, offering fresh Cajun-style seafood “Our food is cooked to order and prepared from the heart as though you are a guest in our home,” the restaurant’s menu cover states The Ocala location is the second for owners Jimmy and Sue Stoltz The couple have operated Seafood Seller & Cafe in Crystal River for about 12 years and have by all accounts developed quite a customer following Bob and Sharon Perkinson drove from The Villages to the Ocala Seafood Seller & Cafe location They have been to the Crystal River branch Sabrina Burgard served Bob Perkinson Mahi Tacos who was having lunch at the Ocala location recently with his wife The couple shared the dozen serving of oysters which were on a “buy one/get one” deal that day and were available raw green onion and seasoning are with the “cooked to perfection” bacon oysters The Penneys heard about the Seafood Seller & Cafe in Crystal River from their son and decided to try the Ocala location On their previous visit to the East Silver Springs Boulevard location Marcia had crab legs and frog legs and on a return trip tried the oysters The couple said they would recommend Seafood Seller & Cafe The restaurant’s menu includes fresh grouper; Mahi-Mahi; Crawfish Etouffee made using Blue Crab meat and served with Remoulade sauce; Steamed King Crab Legs steamed in Old Bay or Cajun seasoning; and a Low Country Boil Platter There also a selection of appetizers and sandwiches like shrimp Some seafood is brought in by the owners’ own boats and via two truck runs a week to Louisiana whose current priority is working through a family illness said he plans to add an in-house seafood market in the Ocala location similar to one in the Crystal River restaurant “We start cooking at 3 a.m.,” Jimmy Stoltz said He said a number of the recipes are his mother’s and the reception by customers in Ocala has been “really good.” said the Silver Springs Boulevard location (which previously housed Blue Highway Pizza and an Arby's) has been busy The Ocala location opened about two weeks ago Restaurant hostesses Jocelyn Ramtar and Mattie Stewart help keep things moving in the busy environment Ramtar called the restaurant “family oriented” while Stewart said the restaurant owners “care about customers and workers.” More local food news: At Marcelina's Italian restaurant in SW Ocala, they 'make it feel like home.' said she was a customer in CrystalRiver and eventually came on board as an employee Grandparents Charlene Johnson and Robin Solana met Summer Solana and their grandchildren Charlene Johnson likes the crab claws but “all is good” at the eatery NEV — The parents in a Silver Springs abuse case we've been following for months have each been sentenced to one year in the Lyon County Jail John and Rhonda Hesselgesser were sentenced in January meaning they won't have to serve actual jail time as long as they make the home available for regular inspections This story came to light in May when a child advocate reached out to News 4 with concerns about the conditions inside the home on Deodar Street We found there was trash piled up inside and outside the home The local water company confirmed that water service had been shut-off for months because of non-payment The Lyon County Sheriff's Office obtained a search warrant for the property the day after we shared the information we'd found with them the child advocate who turned to us originally was fired from her job with Lyon County Human Services less than two months later Brittany Harrell is now suing Lyon County Her case is currently moving through the court system Here's a link to our original story: https://mynews4.com/on-your-side/ask-joe/ask-joe-investigates-filthy-living-conditions-raise-concerns-in-silver-springs Some features on this page require the use of a different browser Crystal River / Kings Bay Interactive Story Map DeLeon Spring Interactive Story Map Gemini Springs Interactive Story Map Homosassa and Chassahowitzka Springs Groups Homosassa and Chassahowitzka Springs Groups Interactive Story Map Jackson Blue Spring and Merritts Mill Pond Basin Jackson Blue Spring and Merritts Mill Pond Basin Interactive Story Map Wakulla River and Wakulla Spring Story Map Volusia Blue Spring BMAP Story Map Wacissa River and Wacissa Spring Group Interactive Story Map Weeki Wachee  Interactive Story Map Wekiwa Spring and Rock Springs BMAP Story Map There are currently no Events/Public Notices that match the selected criteria Lyon County deputies say animal control officers had been investigating multiple leads involving alleged animal abuse at the home Lyon County deputies arrested John and Kimberly Comellas after investigating multiple leads involving alleged animal abuse at their home Two people are facing more than 130 counts of animal cruelty in Silver Springs officers say they found animals that were caged * 7 horses (1 was euthanized due to severe injuries) John Comellas and Kimberly Comellas were arrested and charged with the following offenses: The animals were taken into custody and turned over to the proper authorities for care and rehabilitation If you have any information that can help authorities call Lyon county Animal Control at (775) 577-5005 Silver Springs resident Kimberley Abbott shares concerns about the former Poor Boys Restaurant & Lounge building during Tuesday’s Village Board meeting as Mayor Raymond King listens Village Trustee Ann Bookmiller said aside from the old Poor Boys building there are other properties that are “dumps” in Silver Springs Next to her is Superintendent of Public Works David Hall SILVER SPRINGS — With a court date coming in mid-April the public and village officials continue to voice concerns about the crumbling run-down building that used to be Poor Boys Restaurant & Lounge talked about the Wyoming County complaint forms for which she has obtained signatures A woman killed herself and her 3-year-old child after deputies responded to a domestic violence call in Silver Springs on Monday evening Lyon County sheriff's deputies were called to a residence in the 3200 block of Spring Circle A man at the scene said 38-year old Haylie Baggett of Silver Springs had barricaded herself in a bedroom with her 3-year-old child Police attempted to establish contact with Baggett then broke into the room when she did not respond The child was transported to the hospital via Careflight but did not survived A domestic violence call in Silver Springs ended in two fatalities Monday evening Lyon County sheriff's deputies responded to a residence in the 3200 block of Spring Circle and learned two people had barricaded themselves inside a bedroom Deputies breached the home and found two people with gunshot wounds One person died at the scene while the other was transported via Careflight and later died at the hospital but authorities said there's no threat to the public The Nevada Department of Transportation is alerting drivers to some traffic changes coming to the Silver Springs area starting this week as part of a NDOT highway improvement project drivers will see single-lane closures and travel delays on U.S A temporary signal will be alternating directions of traffic over the one-lane bridge while workers finish up reconstruction of the bridge The stoppages are scheduled to take place 24/7 and the speed limit will be reduced to 25 mph nearing the work zone For more information on NDOT projects in northern Nevada, follow NDOT Reno on X at @nevadadotreno This website is unavailable in your location It appears you are attempting to access this website from a country outside of the United States therefore access cannot be granted at this time addresses Wyoming County Supreme Court Tuesday Wyoming County Attorney Jennifer Wilkinson and county Code Enforcement Officer Donald Roberts were in court Tuesday in Warsaw WARSAW — Repairs on the former Poor Boys Restaurant & Lounge in Silver Springs will need to be done when a civil case involving the property returns to court next month Heubusch II did not show up for Tuesday’s hearing in which he and his wife Ramona were represented by attorney Marshall Kelly MINERVA — Minerva’s Roxy Theatre welcomes Silver Springs: The Fleetwood Mac Experience on Friday Established in 2021 and based in New Springfield Silver Springs recreates the legendary look and sound of Fleetwood Mac with harmonies and instrumentation that encourage dancing and singing along lead vocals and acoustic guitar; Dave Byers These artists embody the Fleetwood Mac members with precision and the band performs throughout Ohio Tickets are $20 each and can be purchased online at https://minervachamber.ticketspice.com/silver-springs-a-tribute-to-fleetwood-mac Downtown restaurants will be open throughout the evening and concessions will be available at the theater The village’s Designated Outdoor Refreshment Area will be in effect from 4 to 10 p.m Patrons may purchase beverages in official DORA cups from the Normandy Inn and Sandy Springs Brewing Company and carry them throughout the designated area No outside beverages may be brought into the Roxy unless they are in DORA cups call 330-868-7979 or email nathan.meadows@minervachamber.org WASHINGTON (AP) — The Trump administration asked the Supreme Court on Friday to clear the way for Elon Musk ’s .. 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Copyright © 2025 Ogden News Publishing of Ohio | https://www.morningjournalnews.com | 308 Maple Street Two people in Silver Springs were arrested Wednesday after authorities discovered dozens of neglected animals — some malnourished according to the Lyon County Sheriff’s Office John Comellas and Kimberly Comellas face 133 counts of animal cruelty following a search warrant execution at their residence Sheriff's deputies and animal control officers found 74 animals One severely injured horse had to be euthanized the pair was cited for exceeding the number of dogs legally allowed failing to license them and not immunizing their animals The rescued animals have been taken in by proper authorities for care and rehabilitation Witnesses in the case are urged to contact Sgt or Lyon County Animal Control at 775-577-5005 2025 at 11:05 am CT.css-79elbk{position:relative;}A man was pronounced dead Thursday at Silver Springs State Park according to the Kendall County Sheriff's Office IL — A man died Thursday at Silver Springs State Park according to the Kendall County Sheriff's Office Deputies responded to the Yorkville-area park around 3 p.m after receiving a call about a possible suicidal person first responders found a man in his 40s suffering from a gunshot wound Get more local news delivered straight to your inbox. 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Lyon County deputies say officers have arrested two registered sex offenders who were out of compliance Deputies say both men were arrested on Wednesday morning Authorities say 42-year-old Aslan Anthony Wurthmann was taken into custody and booked on felony charges related to non-compliance with sex offender registration requirements and for violating his probation the same Lyon County Sheriff’s Office Sex Offender Task Force contacted 66-year-old Ricky Lee Wood and then booked him to the jail on a felony charge To report cases regarding out-of-compliance sex offenders living in Lyon County, email the Lyon County Sheriff’s Office Sex Offender Task Force at SOTF@lyon-county.org Share on FacebookShare on X (formerly Twitter)Share on PinterestShare on LinkedInAutoplayNews COVID-19 Updates Vaccine and Booster Information View All Media Advisories View All Speeches & Testimony Sign up for a newsletter or update your subscription preferences A pedestrian trying to cross West Silver Springs Boulevard Monday night was hit by a vehicle and killed In the 1900 block of West Silver Springs Boulevard Police officials said they were notified shortly after 7 p.m Officers said an older model Ford Expedition was eastbound in the outside lane of West Silver Springs Boulevard A pedestrian was attempting to cross the street from north to south Authorities said the driver did not see the victim in time and the man was hit Authorities said the driver was on his way to work It's unknown where the pedestrian was going at the time of the crash This pedestrian fatality was the second since Saturday. On Feb. 8, Florida Highway Patrol troopers said a man darting in and out of traffic along Interstate 75 was killed when he was struck by a car Any information about the driver or the victim Police officials said they're working with the victim's family The driver has been described only as an adult from Havana officers do not release the driver's name until the conclusion of their investigation How many traffic deaths have city officers have recorded since the beginning of the year of the 14 traffic deaths in the city limits According to a AAA news release issued Tuesday morning "pedestrian deaths have risen by over 80% in the past 15 years." AAA officials said "almost the entire increase in pedestrian deaths has occurred after dark on urban arterial roads." The figures cpme from the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety Pedestrian death: Pedestrian hit Sunday night on North Pine Avenue in Ocala has died at local hospital The AAA news release lists multiple guidelines drivers can follow Among them: "Drive with extra caution at night minimize risky driving behaviors such as speeding AAA says: "Be visible," meaning "wear brightly colored or reflective clothing and stay in well-lit areas use sidewalks and using crosswalks," and "always obey traffic signals." will open a new store location in Silver Spring on March 27 The store will be at the White Oak Town Center The shopping center also features storefronts for Starbucks Jersey Mike’s Subs and Dave’s Hot Chicken Anyone can shop at Amazon Fresh stores, according to Amazon’s website Amazon Prime members will receive a 50% off discount on grocery favorites that rotate weekly as well as 5% back when using a Prime Visa with an eligible Amazon Prime membership Customers will also be able to return Amazon packages at the storefront’s customer service desk through Amazon’s return process. The Silver Spring store will be the fourth Amazon Fresh to open in Montgomery County, with two locations in Chevy Chase and one in Gaithersburg. Photo courtesy of the Amazon Fresh website. Journalist at the University of Maryland - Philip Merrill College of Journalism. Armstrong Williams takes on the news of the week and asks the questions you want answered. Don’t miss our weekly town hall. killed after barricade in Silver Springsby Kenneth Dunn (News 4 & Fox 11) — The Lyon County Sheriff's Office is investigating a fatal shooting that occurred Monday afternoon at a residence in Silver Springs Deputies responded to a domestic violence call at approximately 5:00 PM on Spring Circle deputies learned that two individuals had barricaded themselves inside a bedroom Deputies forced entry and discovered two gunshot victims One victim was pronounced dead at the scene The second victim was transported via Careflight to Renown Regional Medical Center in Reno The Lyon County Sheriff’s Office Investigations Division has taken over the investigation While the investigation is active and ongoing the Sheriff's Office has stated that there is no current threat to public safety Authorities are not releasing the names of the deceased at this time Accompanied by representatives from Springfield City Council, the Greene County Commission and others, the Neighborhood Coalition and Springfield-Greene County Park Board broke ground Monday on a pavilion renovation and other upgrades at Silver Springs Park established in 1918 and named for an on-site spring that flows into Jordan Creek has long been important to Black residents in Springfield It serves as the home for the annual Park Day Reunion which is part of the African-American Heritage Trail are being funded with a $1.5 million grant from the American Rescue Plan Act money allocated to Greene County Construction will start immediately with the goal of completing all work by early summer The architect for the renovation is Oke-Thomas and Associates and Nesbitt Construction is the contractor Law enforcement officers are on the scene of an accident Thursday morning in the parking lot of Silver Spring Intermediate School in Sussex that led to the death of a Hamilton School District 4K student SUSSEX — A 4K student was struck by a bus and died outside Silver Spring Intermediate School on Thursday morning superintendent of the Hamilton School District sent a message to parents with students in the district “It is with extreme sadness that we inform you about a recent loss to our school community This morning a young student passed away after a tragic incident that took place at Silver Spring Intermediate School (SSI) prior to the start of the school day The student involved was a 4K student who was at SSI transferring to a shuttle bus to be taken to Willow Springs Learning Center,” the message said Nicholas Wenzel with the Waukesha County Sheriff’s Office said the bus was carrying students when the incident occurred The cause of the accident is still under investigation and the bus driver is cooperating fully with the investigation “Our thoughts are with the student's family and the entire community during this heartbreaking time The Waukesha County Sheriff’s Office was assisted by the Wisconsin State Patrol and the City of Pewaukee Fire Department,” Wenzel said The district is not sharing additional information currently “We understand tragedy is sure to raise many emotions and questions for our entire school community Our student services team immediately began working with students and staff at several buildings this morning and will continue to provide support during this difficult time,” the message said All Hamilton School District classes have been canceled for Friday “We are also working with Waukesha County’s Critical Incident Stress Management Team to provide immediate support to students and their families who may need help processing this event," Superintendent Mielke wrote in a letter to district parents Thursday afternoon "Trained individuals will be available today from 1 p.m at the Sussex Civic Center located at N64 W23760 Main Street Staff members from both the Hamilton School District and Waukesha County’s Critical Incident Stress Management Team will be available to discuss things such as: SIGN UP • How to talk to your children about what happened • How parents can support their children during this difficult time • What children can expect when talking with classmates and other community members District families are invited to simply visit the Sussex Civic Center this evening Here are some additional resources that families may find helpful • National Association of School Psychologists Addressing Grief recommendations • Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction Resources for families coping with grief" said in an email: "We offer our deepest condolences to the student’s family Dairyland-Hamilton is fully cooperating with local authorities as they investigate this tragic accident and we are in ongoing communication with our District partners." SUSSEX — All Hamilton School District classes have been canceled for Friday after a 4K stude… SUSSEX — The Waukesha County Sheriff’s Department identified the 4K student who died in a bus incident at Silver Spring Intermediate School on… SUSSEX — A Celebration of Life is set for a little boy who was killed in a bus incident at Silver Spring Intermediate School on Jan 10 things to know this week from the WOW counties (Waukesha Ozaukee and Washington) sent on Sundays Get the latest Waukesha County news delivered every day so you don't miss out on updates Have Waukesha County breaking news alerts sent to your inbox as they happen At 12:54 p.m. on Wednesday, a vehicle was stopped at Michigan Avenue and Grandview Boulevard for a stop sign violation. The driver a… Read moreWaukesha police blotter: April 30-May 1, 20225 A groundbreaking ceremony is scheduled Monday to kick off a renovation of the Silver Springs Park Pavilion and Amphitheatre The event starts at noon Monday at the pavilion one of the primary gathering spots in the historically significant park just off National Avenue The Neighborhood Coalition has worked with the Springfield-Greene County Park Board to advocate for upgrades to the park which was established in 1918 and named for an on-site spring that flows into Jordan Creek Greene County approved a $1.5 million grant of American Rescue Plan Act funding to pay for the project Silver Springs was the only public park designated for Black residents More: Missouri State dedicating African-American Heritage Trail marker for Mary Jean Walls “This park has been such an important part of the northside of Springfield for over 100 years and has a very important history," said Wes Pratt "We are very excited to see this important improvement get underway for Silver Springs.” The public is invited to attend the groundbreaking A missing and endangered man sought by the Lyon County Sheriff's Office has been found safe and returned to his family Royce Wayne Smith is no longer missing according to a Sheriff's Office release The Lyon County Sheriff's Office is asking for the public's help finding a missing and endangered man last seen in Silver Springs the Lyon County Sheriff's Office responded to a home on Tonopah Street in Silver Springs on reports of a missing person they discovered that 67-year-old Royce Wayne Smith walked away from his home following an argument with a family member Smith may have dementia according to a release from the Sheriff's Office He also has multiple additional health issues He was last seen wearing a black windbreaker and a black t-shirt with the words "Bynum Transport" in red lettering It is believed that Smith might be trying to get to North Carolina where he has friends and family Anyone with information about where Smith might be is asked to contact the Lyon County Sheriff's Office at (775) 463-6600 (WHP) — A development company is now suing Silver Spring Township after the Board of Supervisors unanimously denied its proposal to build a massive warehouse That means those who live next to the property would not be the only ones paying the price Taxpayers will help cover the township's legal costs Those who are against the proposed 1.2 million square foot Trindle Spring Trade Center say it could be disruptive and unsafe READ MORE | 'We're doing the best we can': Fight against Cumberland County warehouse not over yet the township mainly cited issues with the Traffic Impact Report the developer argues that the property's planned use fits the criteria for industrial zoning and that Silver Spring Township Manager Ray Palmer left a message for CBS21 News "Our response is the Board of Supervisors will defend their decision That's all we're going to say at this time," said Palmer Neighbors declined to comment because they said that while they will be affected by the outcome they are not directly involved in this legal battle Many also said they are waiting to see how the township responds in court.