Podcasts about Washington County

The mild-mannered drywall contractor turned out to be a notorious gangster after an article in the Morning Oregonian published his mugshots; he was wanted for the murder of three family members. (Beaverton, Washington County; 1940s) (For text and pictures, see https://offbeatoregon.com/1505e.holden-fbi-most-wanted-caught-341.html)

Join the conversation with C4 & Bryan Nehman.  Moore redistricting map is out.  An ICE facility could be coming to Hagerstown in Washington County.  A Gonzalez poll says that 38% of MD residents are leaving the state.  A MD DHS "whisteblower" also joined the show.  Listen to C4 & Bryan Nehman live weekdays from 5:30 to 10am on WBAL News Radio 1090, FM 101.5 & the WBAL Radio App!

Send us a textThe mega TikTok super star Bobby Rizz paid a visit to the Big Papas Smokehouse 2 Shots on a Barrel Studio and let me just tell you, we found out why people have fallen in love with this Willisburg Kentucky kid.  Listen, 2.6 million TikTok followers would be enough to make anyone have a big head, but when you listen to this kid, you see what an incredible genuine young man that Bobby Rizz is!  Take a listen as Bobby Rizz tells the story of how he was an overnight social media sensation, educates the Bo Brothers on some 21st century terminology and who are some important people in his life that shaped this young man!  Be prepared to be star struck from the "rizz" that is Bobby Rizz!https://www.facebook.com/groups/288170582570690 Bourbon Podcast Bo Brothers

On "The Lead"... no decision on the state's lawsuit against the Feds... Washington County doesn't want an ICE facility... and the Gophers got got by the Badgers on a buzzer-beater. Then Jason goes "In Depth" with Rep. Kelly Moller on Capitol security.

The Washington County Commission voted not to adopt the new congressional district maps in the state, sparking some strong words from Utah Democrats.  Holly and Steve discuss.

This Day in Maine for Thursday, January 15th, 2025.

'Diamond Bill' Barrett earned his nickname by sweet-talking a jewelry store into letting him borrow a $55,000 diamond, which he promptly hocked. Later, he deployed that legendary charm to sweet-talk two heiresses into marrying him, then disappeared with showgirl-turned-trophy-wife Sidi Wirt Spreckels' $100,000 string of pearls. But the mystery remains: Did he really steal Sidi's pearls ... or did he fence them for her? (Hillsboro, Washington County; 1910s) (For text and pictures, see https://offbeatoregon.com/1905c.diamond-bill-barrett-heiress-whisperer-548.html)

The Red Cross Does More Than You Think When most people hear "American Red Cross," they immediately think of blood drives. However, as Deborah Fleming, Executive Director of the Greater Shenandoah Valley Chapter, explains to The Valley Today host Janet Michael, disaster relief and recovery represent a massive—and increasingly critical—portion of the organization's mission. Deborah oversees operations across 11 counties spanning West Virginia, Maryland, and Virginia, including Berkeley, Jefferson, Morgan, Hampshire, and Hardy counties in West Virginia; Washington County in Maryland; and Shenandoah, Frederick, Warren, Clarke, Page counties and the city of Winchester in Virginia. Beyond blood drives, the chapter provides training services like CPR and first aid, supports military families, and most importantly, coordinates disaster response and recovery efforts. A Growing Threat We Can't Ignore The statistics paint a sobering picture. Disasters are increasing in both frequency and intensity every year. While the Shenandoah Valley hasn't experienced catastrophic events on the scale of recent flooding in Southwest Virginia or the devastating wildfires in California, Deborah warns that complacency could prove dangerous. "These disasters are happening more rapidly, and their intensity is greater," she explains. "We haven't had the big disasters like we're seeing right now in California, but unfortunately we do expect that we're gonna be seeing more of those types of things." Moreover, the landscape of disaster response is shifting dramatically. Federal support through FEMA has been cut, and the focus is returning to local communities. This represents a significant reversal from the post-Katrina era when federal disaster response expanded considerably. "After Katrina, that's where FEMA expanded, because it's really difficult for one community to come up with the resources they need," Deborah notes. "So now that we're headed back in that direction, it's really important that each member of the community is prepared for themselves, but also to support the community that they live in." Building Your Emergency Kit: Beyond the Basics Deborah emphasizes that preparation begins at home. The first essential step involves creating an emergency kit that can sustain your household for a minimum of three days—though she strongly recommends preparing for two weeks. The kit should include one gallon of water per person per day, non-perishable food, medications, hygiene products, a battery-operated or crank radio (particularly NOAA weather radios), flashlights with extra batteries, a first aid kit, copies of important documents like passports and driver's licenses, and cash. Interestingly, Janet raises an important point during the conversation: emergency kits need regular updates as life circumstances change. She admits that despite maintaining a basement emergency kit for years, she never added supplies for her dogs after adopting them—no extra collars, leashes, pet food, or medications. Deborah validates this concern, explaining that pets are now accepted in Red Cross shelters because people often refuse to evacuate without their animals, putting themselves in dangerous situations. She recommends not only including pet supplies in emergency kits but also researching which hotels accept pets in advance. Making a Plan: When Technology Fails Having supplies represents only half the equation. Deborah stresses that families must also create comprehensive evacuation and communication plans. "How do I get out of the house? Do we have phone numbers that we have shared with other people so that they can get ahold of us?" she asks. "Do we have a meeting place? Do we know where the centers are that are most likely gonna be a place of support for us?" Critically, these plans cannot rely solely on smartphones. Deborah emphasizes writing down essential phone numbers and information because communication systems may fail during disasters. This is where AM radio becomes invaluable—a point that resonates strongly with the podcast's station owner, Andrew. "If your phone is not down, having those apps so that you can get the correct information as well," Deborah explains. "But of course we do communicate with the AM radio stations to make sure that we can allow people to know what is going on at any given time." For families with children in different locations during the day or household members with sensory conditions who might hide during emergencies, practicing evacuation plans becomes even more crucial. She recommends running through these plans several times a year. The Disaster Leadership Academy: Coordinating Community Response Recognizing that effective disaster response requires coordination among multiple organizations, Deborah announces the launch of a Disaster Leadership Academy. This initiative aims to bring together government agencies, nonprofits, businesses, and community members to ensure everyone understands their role when disaster strikes. "When disaster strikes, effective communication and coordination of leadership is essential in helping the community become resilient," Deborah explains. "When you have a lot of players, which you need in a disaster, if they aren't coordinated and talking with each other, they're gonna be tripping over each other." The academy doesn't compete with existing structures like VOADs (Volunteer Organizations Active in Disaster) but rather helps people discover and engage with these resources. Different communities have different needs—what Shenandoah County requires may differ drastically from what the city of Winchester needs based on geography alone. Deborah illustrates the importance of coordination with a practical example: if one organization opens a shelter without communicating this information, another might open a competing shelter, leaving disaster victims confused about where to seek help. Similarly, when people donate supplies without a coordinated distribution plan, those resources can go to waste. The academy will include simulations and mock Multi-Agency Resource Centers (MARCs), typically coordinated by emergency management, which bring together all organizations that can support disaster recovery. These exercises reveal not only what each organization does but also what they don't do, helping identify gaps in community preparedness. Community Mobilization: Your Neighbor Needs You Beyond organizational coordination, Deborah envisions a network of trained community members—ideally someone on every block or every two blocks—who know what questions to ask and where to direct neighbors for resources during emergencies. "Just imagine if you had somebody on every block of every community or every two blocks that were trained to know what questions to ask, where to go if there's a fire in your community, to get those resources to those people," she says. "What an amazing resource that would be." This grassroots approach proves particularly valuable for "minor" disasters—though Deborah acknowledges they're anything but minor to those experiencing them—like single-family or multi-family fires where residents lose everything. The commitment required isn't overwhelming. Deborah notes that even highly engaged Red Cross volunteers typically deploy only twice a year. The organization welcomes people who want to contribute a little, a lot, or anywhere in between. "A lot of people think, well, I'm not qualified or am I too old?" she says. "And no, you're not too old. And yes, you're qualified if you care for people, you are qualified to help." Taking the First Step For listeners inspired to get involved, Deborah recommends visiting RedCross.org to volunteer or calling 1-800-RED-CROSS. The organization will match volunteers with opportunities based on their interests and skills—whether that's disaster response, administrative work, finances and fundraising, or participating in the Leadership Academy. As Janet notes, there are people in every community who instinctively stop to help when they see someone pulled over on the roadside or come upon an accident. "You are that person," she tells listeners. "That's all you need to have is that, oh my gosh, I have to see what I can do." The Bottom Line Deborah's message throughout the conversation remains clear and urgent: the time to prepare is now, before disaster strikes. With federal resources shrinking and disasters intensifying, communities must build their own resilience through individual preparedness, organizational coordination, and neighborhood-level support networks. The Shenandoah Valley may have been fortunate so far, but that luck won't last forever. By building emergency kits, creating family plans, participating in community preparedness initiatives, and volunteering with organizations like the Red Cross, residents can ensure that when disaster does strike, their community will be ready to respond, recover, and rebuild together. As Deborah will continue to emphasize in her monthly appearances on The Valley Today throughout 2026, disaster preparedness isn't just about surviving the immediate crisis—it's about building communities strong enough to support each other through whatever challenges lie ahead.

Join me for this holiday tradition with the Peters Township Chamber of Commerce's  "Magic of the Season" at Bella Sera  in Canonsburg.  I had the pleasure to record with local businesses, chamber leaders, and community members gathered for a festive year-end celebration filled with shout-outs, networking, and holiday cheer. The event highlighted the United Way of Washington County's Holiday Helping Hands drive for local seniors, volunteer opportunities like the build-a-bike event, and a warm spirit of giving and community support. I'm especially grateful to be part of the Chambers dedication to strengthen local connections and making a positive impact beyond business.   Happy Holidays to all my listeners and viewers. Make sure to Subscribe and Follow on Spill with Me Jenny D's Youtube channel link below. www.youtube.com/@Spillwithmejennyd     If you would like to be a guest or speaker please fill out the disclaimer on Jenny D's website. https://www.spillwithmejennyd.com/

Katy Jeter talks with Jeannie Walker and Jill Duis about the Washington County Food Pantry, discussing the communities they serve and the history that shaped the organization. They explain how often the pantry is open, the impact it has on local families, and the volunteers who keep everything running smoothly. Jeannie and Jill also share their goals for the future and how community members can get involved or donate. They close with a heartfelt message of gratitude and encouragement for continued community support.

Last Monday, hundreds of students in Beaverton, Forest Grove and Hillsboro walked out of classes to protest U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement activity in their communities in Washington County. The Beaverton School District has made available resources to assist immigrant and refugee students and their families, including reminders of its online school option and partnerships with nonprofits like the Latino Network that provide “Know Your Rights” workshops at the district’s schools. Shelly Reggiani, associate superintendent for teaching and learning at Beaverton School District, joins us to share more details about the district’s response to concerns from students, parents and staff about immigration enforcement.

In today's episode, a Fayetteville resident is suing the county over the use of federal COVID relief funding. Also, celebrating Hanukkah in NWA, and a historian talks about the implications of removing signage at national parks.

Today on Vermont Edition: it's the latest in our monthly series, Town By Town. Each month we spend an hour learning about a randomly selected town or city in Vermont. Today it's Berlin, in Washington County. You'll hear from three residents with deep roots, including a local author and the president of the town historical society! We'll also visit the longstanding Wayside restaurant. Broadcast live on Tuesday, Dec. 16, 2025, at noon; rebroadcast at 7 p.m.Have questions, comments or tips? Send us a message or check us out on Instagram.

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Washington County, Oregon seems to be suggesting that it will shield illegal aliens from federal law enforcement. Unhinged women in Portland are shrieking out in public in protest of Trump. The semi-truck driver in a massive crash in Lacey did not have a CDL according to Washington State Patrol. The homeless encampment in Seattle’s Mount Baker neighborhood is slated to be cleared. Pennsylvania governor Josh Shapiro blasted claims Kamala Harris made about him in her book. // Big Local: Washington Attorney General Nick Brown is not investigating a Yakima County election prize giveaway that raised some eyebrows. Teens in Pierce County are participating in a very dangerous TikTok challenge that could get someone killed. Ten live grenades were found by contractors working on a Kitsap County home. // You Pick the Topic: Michelle Obama is race baiting on her book tour. Prince Harry made an appearance on Stephen Colbert’s show and actually got a few decent jabs in.

In this episode, we head deep into the Appalachian spine to uncover one of America's most enduring mountain mysteries: the Wood Booger. Known across Southwest Virginia and neighboring highland communities, this legend reaches back long before European settlers ever set foot on these ridges.Indigenous nations carried generations of warnings about wild men in the forest—the Monacan and Mannahoac spoke of untamed beings in the woods, and Cherokee stories told of Tsul ‘Kalu, the slant-eyed giant who watched from the highest places. These accounts weren't bedtime tales. They were cautionary history.We open with a startling story tied to the final chapter of Daniel Boone's life. In his last year, Boone reportedly confided a secret he'd kept for decades: an encounter with a ten-foot-tall, hair-covered creature he called a “Yahoo.” We dig into the historical trail behind this claim, drawing from John Mack Faragher's landmark Boone biography and Theodore Roosevelt's writings on Boone's Kentucky expeditions to weigh what's legend, what's record, and what still refuses to fit neatly into either. From there, we travel to Norton, Virginia—modern ground zero for Wood Booger research. This tiny mountain city, the smallest independent city in the state, has built a surprising identity around the creature. We explore the region's coal-mining roots and the eerie stories miners carried out of the tunnels beneath these ancient mountains. We also visit nearby Saltville, where humans have mined salt for thousands of years—and where reports of something unexplainable have echoed just as long. The investigation then turns to one of the most talked-about pieces of evidence in recent memory: the 2009 Beast of Gum Hill video. When Chuck Newton captured footage of a massive biped stepping out of the Washington County treeline, the clip drew national attention—and eventually brought the Finding Bigfoot television crew to Southwest Virginia. We revisit the town hall they hosted at the Palmer Grist Mill in Saltville, where the turnout stunned everyone: hunters, hikers, families, and a teenager who described being struck by a rock moments after locking eyes with a dark figure on a hillside. We break down decades of witness descriptions to build a composite profile of the Wood Booger—its reported height and muscular build, the powerful odor so often mentioned in sightings, and the vocalizations that roll through hollows at night.You'll hear accounts from hunters encountering something impossibly close in tree stands, truck drivers watching a hulking form cross Route 23 at three in the morning, and a woman outside Bristol who met the creature in her headlights on a quiet back road near Mendota. The scientific discussion brings us to the work of the late Dr. Jeffrey Meldrum, who examined hundreds of footprint casts and argued that certain evidence was extraordinarily difficult to dismiss. We look at reported dermal ridges, the mid-tarsal break that doesn't match human foot anatomy, and hair samples that have resisted definitive identification while showing traits consistent with primates.We also ask the bigger question: why Appalachia? With landscapes over 400 million years old, heavily forested terrain (West Virginia alone is nearly 80% woodland), and massive networks of caves and underground passages, this region offers remoteness in plain sight.Add abundant food sources, low population density, and a deep culture of silence, and you get a place where encounters could remain unreported for generations.Some of the most powerful moments come from childhood witnesses—people who saw something before they had words for fear or disbelief. One woman recounts being eight years old when she locked eyes with a creature across a creek behind her grandparents' home. Instead of dismissing her, her grandmother sat her down and told her about the hairy man who had lived in these mountains longer than anyone could remember.We close in Norton, where the city has openly embraced its Wood Booger heritage: a council resolution declaring Norton a Wood Booger sanctuary, a seven-foot statue at Flag Rock Recreation Area, the Wood Booger Grill on Park Avenue, and an annual festival that brings visitors from across the country. What was once a struggling coal town has reinvented itself around a legend many locals never doubted was real.This episode is dedicated to the witnesses who carried their encounters in silence—afraid of ridicule, isolation, or being labeled crazy. The hunters who came home shaken and quiet. The hikers who saw something on the trail they could never unsee. The kids who weren't believed when they tried to tell the truth. You're not alone. You're not imagining things. And your story matters.

On Thursday's "Drivetime with DeRusha"... 3pm Hour: are you open to riding in a driverless rideshare vehicle? And what does Target's new "10/4" policy say about us as a society? Giselle Ugarte has an interesting take. 4pm Hour: Jessica Lussenhop from ProPublica joins Jason to talk about her reporting with Andy Mannix from the Star Tribune about a horrific story of church sex abuse in Minnesota. Then Jason talks with Alicia Hinze from The Buttered Tin about Thanksgiving Pies on DeRusha Eats. 5pm Hour: On the DeRush-Hour, Jason learns more about a new emergency housing building in Washington County. Plus, he discusses perhaps the worst pickup line ever conceived.

This Day in Maine for Friday, November 21st, 2025.

On Thursday's DeRush-Hour, Jason talks about a silly decision by MnDOT that makes rivalry weekend a little less enjoyable. Then he talks with Jennifer Castillo and Sarah Tripple from Washington County about a new building to help with homelessness .

Send us a textSouthern Utah is changing fast—and we're breaking down the real forces driving growth, prices, politics, and water. This episode cuts through the noise to explain what's really happening with drought, development, new builds, county policy, and the power struggles shaping the future of Washington County.We start local with the Purgatory jail expansion, why the new medical wing matters, and how it ties into the region's long-term fiscal strategy. Then we shift to housing and builder moves: Lennar tapping the brakes nationally while Pulte picks up new land in Desert Color. The message? The market isn't dead—it's cautious, competitive, and shifting.And yes… water is still the #1 issue.We break down the county's five-stage drought plan, penalties tied to residential connections, what this means for high-use sites like golf courses, and the rising tensions between conservation, affordability, and growth. With the Colorado River negotiations stalled and the Lake Powell pipeline delayed, Washington County is leaning heavily on the Virgin River Basin and price signals to limit demand.We also dig into:• Bill Gates' climate pivot + the energy demands of AI• The myths behind 50-year mortgages and portable loans• What actually helps affordability (first-time buyer aid, tiered rates, zoning reform)• Why Utah's redistricting ruling could reshape representation• Plus: Four open city council seats in Hurricane, Ivins, Santa Clara & St. George—your chance to influence local policy without running a full campaignIf you care about Southern Utah real estate, housing affordability, growth, water policy, politics, or local government, this is the episode you can't miss.

This month on Conversations from the Pointed Firs: a discussion between Peter Neill and Jane Crosen, a self-taught mapmaker who has spent four decades making and interpreting maps, and exploring Maine's landscape. She found her niche in maps and editing working at DeLorme Publishing in Yarmouth, where she compiled the Gazetteer listings for the all-new 1981 edition of the Maine Atlas and began discovering the natural and historic treasures of her home state. Her affinity with maps, Maine, and design inspired her to create a series of hand-drawn maps of Maine coast and lake regions. Along the way she began sharing her passion for map-reading and landscape interpretation through “map-sleuthing” slide talks and workshops. With a growing interest in Downeast Maine's mapping history and heritage landscape, she discovered George N. Colby's historic 1881 atlases of Hancock and Washington counties and found them a fascinating source. Since the original and facsimile editions were out of print, she decided to publish new editions of both atlases, arranging the maps in a more geographically consistent layout. Pairing Colby's archival maps with period photos and excerpts, with an introduction and captions for context, her Coastwise Geographic Edition atlases capture Downeast Maine in the age of sail, in the last glow of a 19th-century coastal economy. FMI visit PointedFirs.org

We are headed back to a familiar place. Pennsylvania, it calls me back again. Jim over at Liberty Pole is producing some great stuff. And it shows not only in flavor but also in passion. I really hope you enjoy.Thewhiskeyshaman.comLibertypolespirits.comBadmotivatorbarrels.com/shop/?aff=3https://www.instagram.com/zsmithwhiskeyandmixology?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==Patreon.com/the_whiskeyshamanAbout the HoughsLiberty Pole Spirits is a family owned and operated craft whiskey distillery started by Jim, Ellen, Rob and Kevin Hough in July 2016. The Houghs, longtime residents of Washington County, Pennsylvania got the distilling bug in the early 2000's when Jim bought a 10 gallon still off the interwebs to learn the art of distilling. As Jim was contemplating retirement he began to think about what he could do for a second act. After visiting numerous craft distilleries and having developed some pretty solid whiskey mash bills, Jim was able to convince Ellen that opening a craft whiskey distillery just might be a fun retirement activity. Rob and Kevin, both mechanical engineering graduates who were on their own promising career paths, decided they didn't want their parents to have all the fun and joined the family business. With Rob and Kevin running production, Ellen creating the best craft cocktail and whiskey experience this side of Kentucky, and Jim greeting customers and talking whiskey in the tasting room, Liberty Pole Spirits was born.The distillery started as a 300 gallon operation and expanded to a 600 gallon operation in 2019 and moved to a distillery campus in July of 2023 where we were able to triple our production.Our StoryIn 1791, Washington County, Pennsylvania, was a heavily wooded wilderness at the headwaters of the Ohio River. Many Scotch-Irish veterans of the Revolutionary War had returned to the area and the rocky farms that they had established before the War. They struggled against the weather and disease, and being far from the East Coast, enjoyed few luxuries.But through the rugged ingenuity of the brave Colonists, one of the first American Industries was born. Whiskey. For years, the grain that wasn't consumed was preserved in the form of distilled spirits. It was safer to drink than contaminated water, eased pain and suffering, and improved the spirits of friends and neighbors. It was easy to ship over the mountains in barrels on backs of mules or down the Ohio River to the Mississippi and up the coast to Boston.It was then that the government of our new nation saw the opportunity, through the imposition of an excise tax on whiskey, to pay off the debts owed to the allies who had helped to win independence from tyranny. Yet, the farmers of Washington County were struggling mightily to keep their land and grow crops. Having no cash, they used their whiskey to barter for goods and supplies that they needed for daily life. Whiskey-making provided their best chance to survive. This is why they saw the tax as an imposition of an arrogant, out-of-touch, new government.So they gathered together secretly in a meetinghouse near Mingo Creek and vowed not to pay the tax. They were the first men to oppose an act of the new government, and they vowed to stick together. They called themselves the Mingo Creek Society.As a symbol of their unity, they planted Liberty Poles throughout the county.Years later, the stories of their defiance are preserved in museums, churches and cemeteries around the county.Now, heritage grain once again grows in the same soil they so dearly loved, travels down the paved paths upon which they drove the whiskey-laden mule trains, and arrives at the new Mingo Creek Meetinghouse where it is distilled and enjoyed by the next generation of the Mingo Creek Society.And this time, the Liberty Pole is displayed on the label of each whiskey bottle and symbolizes the loving appreciation for a craft that once again is bringing livelihood to a proud community.

1- Washington County citizens and church leaders are rallying behind their disgraced sheriff, who's just been arrested and charged with drug trafficking—this blind support exposes a cultural decay in the Black community that's even more profound than we thought! 2- BLACK PRIVILEGE STRIKES AGAIN: Yet another prime example of cultural rot—a would-be rocket scientist, engineer, or astronaut turned thug—got arrested for killing a Hinds County Deputy in Vicksburg. A quick look at his rap sheet shows zero reason he should've been free on the streets, but those Black female judges in Hinds County seem to have a soft spot for these fatherless criminals. I've got plenty to unpack on this one.

Washington County has rolled out the state’s first regional water conservation plan. Holly and Maura speak with Washington County Water Conservancy District General Manager Zach Renstrom. What does this mean for your faucet and how water conservation is handled in Utah as a whole?

Sheriff of Washington County Brian Albert joined Bob Miller in studio during the Morning News Express and they got into a discussion of how busy 70 has gotten and how they can combat it. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This episode Lauren wants to go out with a bang, Jane introduces the best political party ever, and Alice Atlatls All Around us!Stories Used:Alice:https://apnews.com/article/vermont-atlatl-sports-spears-8fdaf7dbe84505055df60ea55772a10e https://apnews.com/article/ghana-fantasy-coffins-funerals-accra-tradition-01220db5b2e240a12ae8e4ba8820f993 https://apnews.com/photo-gallery/ghana-fantasy-coffins-photos-9e1169da6238feef5400ede6d88992d7 Janehttps://www.dutchnews.nl/2025/07/amsterdam-to-install-steps-to-help-cats-escape-from-the-canals/https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/recalcitrant-baby-hippo-refuses-to-leave-the-pool-unless-it-sees-a-mom-stare-watch/Laurenhttps://www.upi.com/Odd_News/2025/09/17/Thorpe-Farm-escaped-wallaby-drones/9881758114709/https://www.upi.com/Odd_News/2025/09/16/Washington-County-police-escaped-cows/1031758030704/ https://www.upi.com/Odd_News/2025/09/17/Poudre-Fire-Authority-cow-mud-Miss-Big-Moo/1161758117837/ 

Around the region with Rich Fitzgerald

This Day in Maine for Friday, October 24th, 2025.

War Dog Executed in Daylight – Police Find Pickup Used in ShootingToday on Black Dragon Biker TV, we're diving into a breaking and deeply troubling story from White Oak, Pennsylvania, where a broad daylight shooting has left the biker community shaken. War Dogs MC Member Executed in White OakThe victim of a broad daylight execution in the middle of a busy White Oak intersection last Sunday has been identified as a member of the War Dogs Motorcycle Club.Police say they've now found the pickup truck believed to be connected to the shooting. The vehicle was discovered in Mount Pleasant, Westmoreland County, about 25 miles away from the scene of the crime.As of Monday night, no arrests have been made, but investigators are piecing together what led to this deadly encounter. Possible Connection to August Biker Bar AssaultAccording to Jennifer Barraso of KDKA-TV, sources suggest that Sunday's shooting may be linked to an earlier incident at a Washington County biker bar in August, where 20 War Dogs allegedly attacked a Pagan MC member.If confirmed, this could indicate retaliation or escalation between rival clubs — a concerning sign of continued biker tensions in the region.We'll discuss what police know so far, what's speculation, and what this could mean for biker relations moving forward.⚖️ Plus: What Is Disloyalty in a Motorcycle Club?In the second half of today's show, we'll explore a powerful question:What truly counts as disloyalty in an MC?We'll cover: The fine line between disagreement and betrayal How disloyalty can destroy brotherhood from within

Marty speaks with Jo Jo Burgess (Mayor of Washington County) about a homicide and the code of silence. He closes the show talking about the Southside Squatters and Lance O'Brien (Medi-Connect) provides information about medical coverage and the open enrollment period.

 In the second part of the conversation, join host Scott Eder (Courtland Consulting) as he continues the conversation with Minnesota's David Ramroop, a child support worker with the Ramsey County Attorney's Office; and James Wittling, a child support professional from Washington County. They discuss their experiences with public assistance and child support work. David shares his personal experience growing up with public assistance, noting that it helped him understand and connect with the families he now serves, emphasizing that it's okay to ask for help. Both caseworkers agree that successful "enforcement" is better viewed as helping all parties—the non-custodial parent, the custodial parent, and most importantly, the child—often involving modification of support based on a change in circumstance. James highlights the complexity and challenges of Interstate child support cases, stressing the importance of patience, meticulous detail, and better communication among states, while acknowledging the efforts to improve with digital tools like the federal child support portal. Ultimately, they both stress a message to the public: they are people who want to serve and build relationships, urging clients to be present, attend hearings, and not be afraid to ask questions.

Join us as we sit down with Denny Potter and Jane Bowie, the founders of Potter Jane Distilling in Washington County, Kentucky.

Join us as we sit down with Denny Potter and Jane Bowie, the founders of Potter Jane Distilling in Washington County, Kentucky. After decades of combined experience at Heaven Hill, Maker's Mark, Jim Beam, and other industry giants, these two bourbon veterans left their corporate careers to build something generational from the ground up.

In Part 1 of this special two-part series, we're joined by Gwinn Thompson, author of The Lincoln Family: Its Lost & Hidden History, for a deep dive into Abraham Lincoln's earliest days in Kentucky. Drawing from years of research, Gwinn shares new insights about the Lincoln family's roots in Mill Creek, Hardin County, and Beechland in Washington County, shedding light on long-overlooked locations and misunderstood facts about Lincoln's birthplace and childhood.For Gwinn's book email, gwinnthompson@yahoo.comhttps://linktr.ee/Kyhistorypod

On today's episode of NCSEA On Location, host Scott Eder explores the county-driven child support program in Minnesota. He is joined by David Ramroop, a child support worker with the Ramsey County Attorney's Office, who shares his personal motivation and comprehensive approach to his enforcement caseload. He is joined by James Wittling, a child support professional from Washington County specializing in complex Interstate cases that cross state lines. The conversation emphasizes the importance of relationship building, client empathy, and overcoming bureaucratic hurdles inherent in Minnesota's localized structure. Bothunderscore the need for continuous client education to dispel common public misconceptions and ensure all parties understand their rights and responsibilities within the child support system.  This is part 1 of a 2-part episode.

On this episode of Laughing with Letta, hear how Thrive Family Recovery Resources, with grant funding from Washington County, is hosting a free 10-week Strengthening Families program. Meals are provided, the whole family is welcomed, and stronger connections are built together. #LaughingWithLetta #ThriveFamilyRecovery #StrengtheningFamilies #CommunitySupport #FamilyWellness

Send us a textWant to know how a small city can protect its red rock vistas and still welcome new families? We sit down with a 31-year-old Ivins candidate who makes a clear, practical case for balancing heritage, housing, and modern city management—without turning the place into another resort corridor. He shares how growing up in Ivins, interning at the Utah Capitol, and working on statewide campaigns shaped a leadership style that blends clear principles with real listening, especially to younger residents who rarely see themselves on the council.We dig into attainable housing mandates from the state and what a thoughtful, design-first response looks like: mixed housing near parks and paths, duplexes and quads that match neighborhood character, and targeted density along Highway 91 where infrastructure can support it. On the revenue side, we get into property taxes, constrained city funding models, and why smarter tools—like a narrowly scoped sales tax for public safety and even autonomous mowers to free staff for higher-impact work—can stretch dollars without sacrificing service. Throughout, he argues for a walkable fabric of small businesses—clinics, family restaurants, kid-friendly activities—that keep life local and sales tax steady.Environmental protection is non-negotiable: water planning with the conservancy district, protecting Night Sky and Snow Canyon viewsheds, and accelerating land trusts through the Open Spaces Committee to preserve working farms and the rural feel. He also calls for a digital-first civic process: opt-in alerts for zone changes, short resident surveys, and regular plan updates so the data guiding decisions stays current. It's a candid, hopeful blueprint for a city that holds on to what it loves while making room for who's next.Please make sure you like and subscribe, share it with other voters throughout Washington County to help them make informed decisions in the upcoming election. Visit VoteSTG.com for more candidate interviews.Looking for a Real Estate expert? Find us here!www.wealth435.comhttps://linktr.ee/wealth435Below are our wonderful friends!Find FS Coffee here:https://fscoffeecompany.com/Find Tuacahn Amphitheater here:https://www.tuacahn.org/Find Blue Form Media here:https://www.blueformmedia.com/[00:00:00] Series Kickoff: 2025 Municipal Focus[00:06:35] Tragedy, Civic Wake‑Ups, and Engagement[00:09:45] Why Run: Experience from Capitol to Campaigns[00:13:10] Leadership Philosophy: Trusteeship vs. Delegation[00:20:45] Pragmatism, Principles, and Finding Middle Ground[00:28:30] Taxes, Revenue Limits, and Policy Tradeoffs[00:38:20] Data, Notices, and Smarter Civic Tools[00:46:30] Heritage vs. Innovation: Preserving Open Space[00:50:20] Mixed Housing, Density, and Design

Send us a textWant the real story behind “managing growth” in a fast-changing town? We sit down with Hurricane's mayoral candidates for a candid, side-by-side look at how zoning, infrastructure, and budgets determine whether a city keeps its soul while adding homes, roads, and services. We dig into the general plan's role in preventing costly pivots, why density—more than raw population—is the key lever leaders can pull, and how water, power, sewer, and access act as hard gates on what gets built and when.Water takes center stage. You'll hear where will-serve letters help—and where they fall short—plus the nuts and bolts of reuse: Type 1 irrigation, trunk lines, and the Confluence Park buildout that shifts pristine spring water back into homes. We talk real costs, from treatment plants that inflated from $24M to $38M, to the reality that water will keep getting pricier. Power isn't far behind: coal retirements, stalled nuclear prospects, and storage-limited renewables complicate the resource mix, even as Hurricane maintains backup generation and shares in regional plants.If you've ever wondered why “affordable housing” rarely shows up next door, this conversation goes beyond slogans. We break down lot sizes, and why smaller, deed-restricted pockets spread through neighborhoods can support young families without creating high-rise blocks. We also get honest about impact fees—they're cost allocation, not a growth throttle—and how zero-based budgeting, under-forecasted revenues, and cash-funding capital projects keep the city resilient. Finally, we challenge the idea that “small-town feel” means freezing time. It's built by open doors at city hall, events like Peach Days, and a culture that welcomes newcomers while honoring property rights and a shared plan.Please make sure you like and subscribe, share it with other voters throughout Washington County to help them make informed decisions in the upcoming election. Visit VoteSTG.com for more candidate interviews.Looking for a Real Estate expert? Find us here!www.wealth435.comhttps://linktr.ee/wealth435Below are our wonderful friends!Find FS Coffee here:https://fscoffeecompany.com/Find Tuacahn Amphitheater here:https://www.tuacahn.org/Find Blue Form Media here:https://www.blueformmedia.com/[00:00:00] Intro and welcome[00:04:06] Stick to the General Plan or Pay Later[00:10:18] Water Reality: Will-Serve Letters and Risk[00:16:48] Power Supply Constraints and Regulation[00:20:12] Sewer Capacity, Treatment Plants, and Cost Inflation[00:31:12] Resorts, Short-Term Rentals, and Balance[00:38:10] Incentives, Impact Fees Timing, and Market Frictions[00:46:20] Impact Fees: Costs, Myths, and Drainage Gaps[00:51:10] Budgeting Philosophy: Zero-Based and Cash-Funded Projects[00:56:00] Campaign Climate, Civility, and Voter Guidance

In this episode of Laughing with Letta, Sheletta Brundidge speaks with Washington County Health about how opioid settlement funds are being put to work. The county has partnered with eight local organizations to provide support, resources, and hope for families impacted by the opioid crisis. Together, they're building a stronger, healthier community. Tune in to hear how these partnerships are making a real difference on the ground.

Send us a textGrowth doesn't wait for perfect alignment, and neither should we. This conversation with Mayor Michele Randall digs into the choices shaping Southern Utah right now: a Northern Corridor designed to relieve real congestion, a beloved Zone Six worth protecting, and a Western Corridor that shouldn't split SunRiver's sense of place. We walk the ground-level details—UDOT influence, MPO dynamics, SITLA's school-funding mandate, and federal timelines—so you can judge the trade-offs with clear eyes.We also trace how traffic and housing connect. St. George's topography and past land-use shifts created choke points that neighborhood commercial can finally ease. Think daily needs embedded near homes, fewer cross-town trips, and smarter corridors that carry regional growth without turning downtown into a freeway. On the housing front, Michele backs practical flexibility: ADUs in every zone, mixed-style neighborhoods, studio and mid-rise apartments near jobs like Tech Ridge, and a faster, clearer path through approvals. Affordability isn't solved by slogans—it's zoning, timing, and supply that work together.Budgets matter because priorities do. You'll hear the unvarnished timeline behind the proposed property tax increase, why the council reversed course at truth-in-taxation, and how the city still funded core public safety—new stations, equipment, and a majority of planned positions—by cutting elsewhere and tapping capital funds. We get into the city's new budgeting approach where council priorities lead and departments build to outcomes: safer streets, maintained roads, reliable parks, responsive services.Along the way, we confront labels and look at leadership. Michele argues that a nonpartisan mayor meets with everyone, protects heritage with context (from national historic status for the Sugar Loaf and the “D” to a new interpretive trail), and keeps the focus on what makes daily life better. She addresses attendance rumors head-on, shares her health journey, and emphasizes how city work continued seamlessly with strong staff and open channels—public comment rebuilt, online submissions live, and direct contact by phone and email.Please make sure you like and subscribe, share it with other voters throughout Washington County to help them make informed decisions in the upcoming election. Visit VoteSTG.com for more candidate interviews.Looking for a Real Estate expert? Find us here!www.wealth435.comhttps://linktr.ee/wealth435Below are our wonderful friends!Find FS Coffee here:https://fscoffeecompany.com/Find Tuacahn Amphitheater here:https://www.tuacahn.org/Find Blue Form Media here:https://www.blueformmedia.com/[00:00:00] Intro and welcome.[00:03:40] Rebuilding Public Comment[00:12:45] Direct Access: Calls, Emails, Meetings[00:16:45] How Agendas Get Made[00:21:00] Northern Corridor: Support And Limits[00:28:10] Zone Six: Protect Or Build[00:33:40] Western Corridor And SunRiver[00:37:45] Traffic, Land Use, And Neighborhood Commercial[00:45:40] Zoning For Affordability: ADUs To Mixed Use[00:53:10] Density, Tech Ridge, And Housing Types[00:58:40] Budget, Taxes, And Public Safety Priorities

Sheriff Nate Brooksby of Washington County, Utah, shares with Jason his involvement in the investigation of Charlie Kirk's alleged killer, Tyler Robinson. He discusses the events that unfolded following Kirk's assassination and how Robinson's parents persuaded him to turn himself in.   Later, Sheriff Brooksby sheds light on some of the misinformation surrounding Kirk's death and the killer. He explains the challenges of handling a high-profile case with numerous moving parts. Bring on the Stupid: People in the San Francisco area are on high alert for a potentially dangerous squirrel that has been attacking humans. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Beaverton Sobriety Opportunity for Beginning Recovery treatment court is open to Beaverton or Washington County residents who have at least one prior Driving Under the Influence of Intoxicants conviction and who agree to the program’s strict requirements. About 200 people have graduated from B-SOBR since its launch in 2011.    Participants must agree to wear an ankle monitor and submit to biweekly testing to ensure their sobriety during the first few months. They must also attend regular meetings with their case manager and the presiding judge to monitor their progress for the 20 months or so it typically takes to complete the program. Beaverton police officers also make monthly visits to participants’ homes, which can help reframe negative interactions they may have had previously with law enforcement, and engage family members or others in the home to support the participant’s recovery.    The All Rise Treatment Court Institute selected the B-SOBR program in January 2025 as one of 10 treatment courts to serve as a national model for new treatment courts for the next two years.    We rebroadcast an interview which first aired in March 2025 about the B-SOBR program featuring B-SOBR case manager David Finke, police liaison Officer Michel Wilson and Mauricio Molina, a recent graduate of the program.  

Washington County boasts four species of rattlesnakes, more than any other county in the state.

We're now learning that Tyler Robinson...the suspect accused of murdering Charlie Kirk....turned himself in because he was worried about being shot by police. Greg and Holly lay out the details learned in yesterday's press conference.

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The man allegedly responsible for the death of Charlie Kirk has been identified as 22-year-old Tyler Robinson. Robinson, a Utah native, is in custody for the killing of the influential Trump ally following an extensive manhunt and the release of new video and images of a “person of interest.” Washington County officials reportedly received a tip from a family friend of Robinson that implicated him in Kirk's death. That information was relayed to local and federal authorities, leading to Robinson's arrest. Utah Governor Spencer Cox, FBI Director Kash Patel, and law enforcement officials provided additional details about the arrest and the ongoing investigation during a live press conference Friday morning.

A young Utah man suspected of killing the co-founder and CEO of Turning Point USA Charlie Kirk at a university forum has been taken into custody, Utah Gov. Spencer Cox said on Friday. The suspect, identified as Tyler Robinson, had confessed to a family friend—or "implied that he had committed"—the murder, and that person in turn contacted the Washington County sheriff's office on Thursday.Cox made emotional remarks on Friday for Americans and young people to use the horror of the assassination as an inflection point to turn the country away from political violence and division. “I want you to look at how Utahns reacted the last two nights. There was no rioting, there was no looting, there were no cars set on fire, there was no violence. There were vigils and prayers and people coming together to share humanity,” the governor said. “And that, ladies and gentlemen, I believe is the answer to this.”

Fox News Radio's Eben Brown joins Marc Cox with breaking updates on the arrest of 22 year old Tyler Robinson, the suspect in the Charlie Kirk shooting. Robinson, a student at Utah Valley University who lived in Washington County, Utah, was turned in by a minister and possibly his own father. His father is a 27 year veteran of the Washington County Sheriff's Department. Eben shares details on the quick capture just two days after the attack, the role of the FBI and Utah Department of Public Safety, and what we know so far about potential state and federal charges. The suspect's motive remains unclear as authorities prepare for a press conference.

Last year, Oregon ended its three-year experiment with drug decriminalization known as Measure 110. This came when Oregon lawmakers passed House Bill 4002 to implement new criminal penalties for drug possession and fund efforts at the county level to deflect drug users away from the criminal justice system and into treatment as a way to avoid charges. Those deflection programs look different in every county across the state. It has now been a year since that program began in Washington County. District Attorney Kevin Barton joins us, along with John Karp-Evans, the deputy director of the Peer Company, to talk about Washington County’s legal and behavioral health responses to drug use.