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This podcast is a free service of CompassKnox.com  support Compass by sharing this with EVERYONE you know.  This week, Scott and Jesse talk about City Council's rejection of the sale of part of Chilhowee Park to Emerald Youth Foundation; the Office of Housing Stability's new plan to address homelessness; the kerfuffle with school board member Betsy Henderson and County Commissioner Terry Hill at the Karns Fall Festival; the cancellation of Pride Fest; and Visit Knoxville's new slogan.

The sale of a key piece of Indianapolis real estate, owned by the State of Indiana, is now official. Indianapolis Public Schools will transfer two closed school buildings after a long legal fight over the state's so-called dollar law. A crime prevention program that advocates say is helping Indianapolis curb violence could lose a large chunk of its city funding next year. Grassroots pride events supporting LGBTQ people are growing across rural and small-town America, including at least 42 this year in Indiana. Want to go deeper on the stories you hear on WFYI News Now? Visit wfyi.org/news and follow us on social media to get comprehensive analysis and local news daily. Subscribe to WFYI News Now wherever you get your podcasts. WFYI News Now is produced by Zach Bundy and Abriana Herron, with support from News Director Sarah Neal-Estes.

This is the WFHB Local News for Monday, August 25th, 2025. In today's newscast, Kirkwood Avenue was blocked off in downtown Bloomington for the 11th annual Pridefest. WFHB Correspondent Ella Cummings speaks with attendees and various organizations about what pride means to them. More in today's feature report. You’ll also hear Suzanne Allen with a …

In this episode, the Collegiate recaps Grand Rapids' Pride festival, discuss the recently wrapped up NBA season and tours GRCC's garden club. The Collegiate Live is the official podcast of GRCC's student publication, The Collegiate. Each week, members of the Collegiate staff analyze headlines and break down what's important to know.

Guest: Darren Smith, VP Finance and Admin Denver Pridefest is produced and managed as a fundraiser for The Center on Colfax which offers support, services and information year round to Colorado’s LGBTQ community. Although cuts in funding support for Pridefest will be a challenge for The Center operations this year, the Pridefest celebration goes on as it did prior to corporate support.

In today's news: The Southwest Michigan Regional Chamber has come out against two proposals that could appear on the November ballot statewide. Several Van Buren and Cass County businesses have been honored for their work in the community with the fifth annual Market One Awards. The OutCenter in Benton Harbor has held its first PrideFest in a location outside of the city after a new policy prevented it from booking Dwight P. Mitchell City Center Park on Saturday.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In today's news: The Southwest Michigan Regional Chamber has come out against two proposals that could appear on the November ballot statewide. Several Van Buren and Cass County businesses have been honored for their work in the community with the fifth annual Market One Awards. The OutCenter in Benton Harbor has held its first PrideFest in a location outside of the city after a new policy prevented it from booking Dwight P. Mitchell City Center Park on Saturday.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In today's news: The Southwest Michigan Regional Chamber has come out against two proposals that could appear on the November ballot statewide. Several Van Buren and Cass County businesses have been honored for their work in the community with the fifth annual Market One Awards. The OutCenter in Benton Harbor has held its first PrideFest in a location outside of the city after a new policy prevented it from booking Dwight P. Mitchell City Center Park on Saturday.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mike Ferguson in the Morning - Shots fired during a Pride Fest being held in The Grove. - The Big "Beautiful Bill" is close to meeting its fate. Will it pass?-Mike O'Neill of Landmark Legal Foundation translates the legal-ese of recent Supreme Court decisions. -President Trump is once again considering making exceptions for some Illegals working in the country. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The latest battle in Colorado's age-old power struggle between the state government and local municipalities played out in Douglas County this week, with surprising results! A vast majority of residents opposed the conservative county commissioners' bid for “home rule” authority, but what does that vote mean for the rest of the Denver metro area? Former DougCo politics reporter McKenna Harford joins host Bree Davies and one of our favorite regular guests, Keith Garcia, artistic director for the Sie FilmCenter, to talk about the shocker in DougCo, as well as the drama around PrideFest this weekend, and share their wins and fails of the week.  Are you celebrating Pride this weekend? Where? How? We want to hear about the highlights, lowlights, and all your Pride weekend stories! Save the City Cast Denver hotline in your phone now — 720-500-5418. Call or text this weekend, and you might hear your message on the show! Bree talked about the Federal Theatre. Keith mentioned Rosenburgers and the Pride parade being rerouted. McKenna talked about teens in Northfield and the Denver Animal Shelter. We also mentioned our guide to Pride this year.  For even more news from around the city, subscribe to our morning newsletter Hey Denver at denver.citycast.fm. Watch the Friday show on YouTube: youtube.com/@citycastdenver Follow us on Instagram: @citycastdenver Chat with other listeners on reddit: r/CityCastDenver Support City Cast Denver by becoming a member: membership.citycast.fm/Denver Learn more about the sponsors of this June 26th episode: RAQC City & County Denver Tech Elizabeth Martinez with PorchLight Real Estate - Do you have a question about Denver real estate? Submit your questions for Elizabeth Martinez HERE, and she might answer in next week's segment. Looking to advertise on City Cast Denver? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Lots of stuff going on this weekend. PrideFest, Metallica, MS Bike Ride and Ludacris! Walker Monfort will be taking over the Colorado Rockies front office after the 2025 season. Jamie feels bad for Kendall Jenner at the Bezos wedding.

We have a button in the studio that moves the playlist on our automation system by one song. This morning it is broken. Today we are playing Pride Tunes all day! Jake Paul got heated during an interview and called Piers Morgan a fat ass. Michelle Obama said the reason you don't see her and Barack Together all the time is because they're 60. The house SMH Dil had to move into after the one he was living in got sold has also been sold. Now he has to move again! BJ's wife is riding in the MS Bike Ride this weekend. Jamie is super pumped for the new F1 movie with Brad Pitt. Lots of stuff going on this weekend. PrideFest, Metallica, MS Bike Ride and Ludacris! Walker Monfort will be taking over the Colorado Rockies front office after the 2025 season. Jamie feels bad for Kendall Jenner at the Bezos wedding.

BJ revealed to us that he owns a pair of speedos and he loves wearing them! Pridefest is this weekend. We are trying to figure out if we have been banned from the parade or not. The defense and prosecution has rested in the diddy trial. The jury is expected to being deliberations tomorrow.

Pridefest is this weekend. We are trying to figure out if we have been banned from the parade or not.

Jamie says she wouldn't recommend anyone get married in Venice. Nickelodeon canceled Tiny Chef! An AI video of Reddit founder Alexis Ohanian is going viral. He took a picture of him as a boy and a picture of his mom and asked AI to generate a video where she hugs him. The internet is divided on the video. Wheat Ridge police say they are going to use drones to triangulate where illegal fireworks are being launched from this year. We can't figure out the legality of fireworks for each county in Colorado. Make sure you look it up if you plan on using fireworks this 4th of July. BJ found out what songs Lauren Sanchez and Jeff Bezos want to have played at their weddings. Will there be a big heist in Italy with all the celebrities in town for the Bezos wedding? BJ revealed to us that he owns a pair of speedos and he loves wearing them! Pridefest is this weekend. We are trying to figure out if we have been banned from the parade or not. The defense and prosecution has rested in the diddy trial. The jury is expected to being deliberations tomorrow.

 I started off with a bit of a rant after the latest round of Facebook whining about the possibility of new development at a location near QBE.  Then I had the great joy of talking with Sunshine Anderson  - They are the Museum Programming & Design Coordinator for Sun Prairie's Historical Library and Museum.  We had a great conversation about a bunch of great stuff, from their love of History to LGBTQ issues, including Sun Prairie's Pride Fest (coming up on Saturday June 28th) and Drag Shows!  Plus, updates on what's happening Downtown related to the arts (like the new Murals) and new businesses coming into the Monarch on Main building. 

With drag shows, a proud pet parade, and a number of live music performances, Chicago Pride Fest 2025 has taken over Northalsted, with a specific focus on support for LGBTQ+ teens. WBBM's Brandon Ison reports.

With drag shows, a proud pet parade, and a number of live music performances, Chicago Pride Fest 2025 has taken over Northalsted, with a specific focus on support for LGBTQ+ teens. WBBM's Brandon Ison reports.

With drag shows, a proud pet parade, and a number of live music performances, Chicago Pride Fest 2025 has taken over Northalsted, with a specific focus on support for LGBTQ+ teens. WBBM's Brandon Ison reports.

WBBM's Carolina Garibay previews this weekend's Chicago Pride Festival.

WBBM's Carolina Garibay previews this weekend's Chicago Pride Festival.

WBBM's Carolina Garibay previews this weekend's Chicago Pride Festival.

We'll keep the description short and sweet because we really want you to get right to listening. It's that good. Chris gets a dog, Rob attends Pride Fest and John takes a European vacation. Now go... push play, WHY ARE YOU STILL HERE READING THIS!  GO NOW!!!   Enjoy!  

On this week's episode, WYCE Station Manager Phil Tower welcomes Jazz McKinney, executive director of The Grand Rapids Pride Center.The mission of The Grand Rapids Pride Center is to create positive change for the 2-SLGBTQ+ community by breaking down barriers, creating awareness, providing inclusive services, and bridging relationships.Jazz spoke about the history of the Pride Center and also discussed the upcoming PrideFest 2025, happening on Calder Plaza on Saturday, June 21, and Sunday, June 22, full of activities for all kinds of people and family-friendly as well.The first Pride Celebration was held at the Monroe Amphitheater in downtown Grand Rapids on June 19, 1988. Today, it has grown to be one of the largest one-day events in Grand Rapids. Grand Rapids Pride Festival is an event that brings 2-SLGBTQ+ community members, 2-SLGBTQ+ businesses, allies, and organizations together to celebrate diversity, inclusion, and the beautiful, vast 2-SLGBTQ+ community!Going into its 37th year in 2025, Grand Rapids Pride Festival is working to create a safe, open, and inclusive environment for Grand Rapids community members to celebrate who they are.

Chris Hume discusses the outreach at the Lititz Pride Fest, including a conversation Luke Saint had with someone about dinosaurs, and concludes with some comments on Pennsylvania's new cell phone law.

Kansas City's PrideFest kicks off this weekend. But as the festival celebrates its 50th anniversary, organizers say that anti-LGBTQ rhetoric has cost the group $200,000 in sponsorships.

Three queer Black organizers discuss progress they'd like to see in Milwaukee. A monologue program for Milwaukee high schoolers. How a bridge on Milwaukee's lakefront is linked to the Indian Community School.

As Kansas City's Pride Month celebrations mark their 50th anniversary this year, festival organizers say anti-LGBTQ+ rhetoric from the Trump administration has caused a severe loss of sponsorships. Even with a reduced budget, PrideFest plans to bring new resources to help fill a growing gap for the LGBTQ+ community.

Deb Vincent of the Capital Pride board talked with me about this year's festivities. A lot going on.

Marc & Kim discuss corporate hesitation in supporting social justice causes, spotlighting Anheuser Busch's pull from PrideFest. Tonya J. Powers analyzes executive orders on voter registration and election security. Tom Ackerman gets fans ready for Opening Day, predicting a promising season for the Cardinals. Meanwhile, in other news, Johnny Mathis retires, Malcolm in the Middle returns for a revival

Snow White was already remade into a live-action movie, remember Snow White and the Huntsman? What the heck in Disney thinking here?

Marc & Kim break down the controversy surrounding leaked military texts, drawing comparisons to Hillary Clinton's email scandal. Christina Macormic joins to discuss her Wentzville School Board campaign, addressing declining standards and financial responsibility. Luis Valdes weighs in on Second Amendment issues, including HR 38 and Biden's gun control measures. Plus, the fallout from Anheuser-Busch pulling PrideFest support, Ryan's Disney park marathon, and St. Louis Officer Nathan Spies' recovery after a tragic accident.

Marc & Kim discuss a road rage shooting and Hyundai's new investment, before diving into Rosie O'Donnell's controversial claims on the 2020 election. Later, the conversation shifts to low voter turnout and the importance of shifting spring elections to November or August. Marc is joined by County Councilman Mark Harder to discuss Prop B, and then Luis Valdes of Gun Owners of America talks Second Amendment issues. The hour ends with Anheuser-Busch pulling sponsorship of PrideFest after the Bud Light controversy.

In Hour 3, Chris and Amy break down the latest toll road text scams, with warnings from the FBI and FTC. Kellie Meyer joins to discuss the Signal group message controversy, focusing on Pete Hegseth's involvement and the national security implications. The conversation shifts to the risks of AI misinformation, featuring examples of generated fake quotes. Plus, the Mozz Madness Pizza Tournament heats up, with debate surrounding Alfonso's Pizza locations.

In today's news: The OutCenter Southwest Michigan has filed a Freedom of Information Act request with the city of Benton Harbor to obtain records related to the denial of its 2025 PrideFest permit application. Mark your calendars because the Region IV Area Agency on Aging will hold its annual Legislative Forum next month. The city of St. Joseph is going to be getting a cybersecurity audit. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In today's news: The OutCenter Southwest Michigan has filed a Freedom of Information Act request with the city of Benton Harbor to obtain records related to the denial of its 2025 PrideFest permit application. Mark your calendars because the Region IV Area Agency on Aging will hold its annual Legislative Forum next month. The city of St. Joseph is going to be getting a cybersecurity audit. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In today's news: The OutCenter Southwest Michigan has filed a Freedom of Information Act request with the city of Benton Harbor to obtain records related to the denial of its 2025 PrideFest permit application. Mark your calendars because the Region IV Area Agency on Aging will hold its annual Legislative Forum next month. The city of St. Joseph is going to be getting a cybersecurity audit. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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In today's news: Insurance-problem plagued Dial a Ride bus involved in serious collision Corewell Health confirms administrative layoffs OutCenter of Benton Harbor finds new venue for Pride Fest and more! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In today's news: Insurance-problem plagued Dial a Ride bus involved in serious collision Corewell Health confirms administrative layoffs OutCenter of Benton Harbor finds new venue for Pride Fest and more! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In today's news: Lake effect snow accumulations expected above 6" in heaviest areas Restaurant-friendly fix on tipped wage approved by House Benton Harbor's OutCenter told they can't use the city's park for Pride Fest and more! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In today's news: The OutCenter of Southwest Michigan has found a new location for its Pride Fest this summer after being denied a permit to hold the event at Dwight P. Mitchell City Center Park in Benton Harbor. A non-profit provider of hospice services in ten counties around Southwest Michigan is looking for some volunteers. The wait is over as Benton Harbor will open its first ever Chick-Fil-A next Thursday. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In today's news: Lake effect snow accumulations expected above 6" in heaviest areas Restaurant-friendly fix on tipped wage approved by House Benton Harbor's OutCenter told they can't use the city's park for Pride Fest and more! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In today's news: The OutCenter of Southwest Michigan has found a new location for its Pride Fest this summer after being denied a permit to hold the event at Dwight P. Mitchell City Center Park in Benton Harbor. A non-profit provider of hospice services in ten counties around Southwest Michigan is looking for some volunteers. The wait is over as Benton Harbor will open its first ever Chick-Fil-A next Thursday. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In today's news: New Heights Christian Community Development Association in Benton Heights is reflecting on a busy 2024. Benton Harbor City Commissioners have been asked to provide some clarity to The OutCenter of Southwest Michigan after it says it was denied use of Dwight P. Mitchell City Center Park for its Pride Fest this coming summer. Benton Harbor City Commissioner Ron Singleton will not be facing criminal charges for a vehicle crash last year that resulted in the death of a pedestrian. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In today's news: New Heights Christian Community Development Association in Benton Heights is reflecting on a busy 2024. Benton Harbor City Commissioners have been asked to provide some clarity to The OutCenter of Southwest Michigan after it says it was denied use of Dwight P. Mitchell City Center Park for its Pride Fest this coming summer. Benton Harbor City Commissioner Ron Singleton will not be facing criminal charges for a vehicle crash last year that resulted in the death of a pedestrian. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Samuel J. Cundari, a 30-year-old former assistant state's attorney from DuPage County, Illinois, has been charged with transmitting threats of violence over social media, according to a May 24 press release from the U.S. attorney's office for the Central District of Illinois. Cundari is accused of posting threats on X, formerly known as Twitter, in March and May. These threats included graphic and violent language directed at state representatives involved in gun-control legislation and an implied bomb threat in response to an advertisement for Springfield's PrideFest. One of Cundari's posts, dated March, tagged two Illinois state representatives, the Illinois attorney general, three gun-control groups, and a volunteer with one of the groups. The post read, “Our patience grows short with you. The day we put your kids feet first into a woodchipper so we can enjoy their last few screams is coming.” Democratic Illinois State Rep. Bob Morgan, a sponsor of the assault weapons ban, confirmed to the Chicago Sun-Times that he was among the targeted lawmakers. The threats were serious enough to prompt a federal investigation. In May, Cundari made another alarming post, which appeared to be a response to an advertisement for Springfield's PrideFest. It read, “I sure hope NOBODY leaves a pressure cooker filled with ball bearings, glass and nails, filled with diesel fuel and fertilizer, with the over pressure safety valve disabled, near a natural gas line. That would be VERY sad and VERY unfortunate.” According to an affidavit by an FBI agent, Cundari admitted to making these posts, claiming they were jokes intended to “get the goat” of another user. Despite his intent, the nature of the threats led to significant legal consequences. A spokesperson for the DuPage County state's attorney's office told Law360 that Cundari was fired upon the discovery of the allegations. He had been working in the office's misdemeanor division for 16 months. “These types of threats are taken very seriously, and we will not tolerate this kind of behavior from anyone, especially those in positions of public trust,” said a spokesperson from the DuPage County state's attorney's office. The case has garnered significant attention from local media, including the Chicago Sun-Times and Law360, highlighting the gravity of the charges and the broader implications for public safety and trust in public officials. Cundari now faces a federal charge of transmitting a threat to injure another person in interstate commerce. If convicted, he could face severe penalties under federal law. #SamuelJCundari #DuPageCounty #GunControl #SocialMediaThreats #FederalCharges #BobMorgan #SpringfieldPrideFest  Want to listen to ALL of our podcasts AD-FREE? Subscribe through APPLE PODCASTS, and try it for three days free: https://tinyurl.com/ycw626tj Follow Our Other Cases: https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com The latest on The Downfall of Diddy, The Trial of Karen Read, The Murder Of Maddie Soto, Catching the Long Island Serial Killer, Awaiting Admission: BTK's Unconfessed Crimes, Delphi Murders: Inside the Crime, Chad & Lori Daybell, The Murder of Ana Walshe, Alex Murdaugh, Bryan Kohberger, Lucy Letby, Kouri Richins, Malevolent Mormon Mommys, Justice for Harmony Montgomery, The Murder of Stephen Smith, The Murder of Madeline Kingsbury, and much more! Listen at https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com

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