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Sherman A1's JournalDetectives search for burglary suspect dressed in dinosaur onesie
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WZTV) — Nashville detectives are working to identify a burglary suspect dressed in a blue dinosaur onesie.
West Precinct officers say the man broke into a car overnight Sunday before burglarizing a Richland Ave. home, all while wearing the blue dinosaur outfit.
A woman walking her dog Sunday morning noticed that the doors at the Richland Ave. home were open and called the police. The residents were out of town at the time. Soon after, officers were alerted to the car break-in on Bowling Ave.
https://krcgtv.com/news/offbeat/video-nashville-detectives-search-for-burglary-suspect-dressed-in-dinosaur-onesie-nashville-tennessee-crime-alert
Community stepping forward to help 90-year-old fire victim
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WSYX) — Last week, flames tore through 90-year-old Joan Foucht's Clintonville home, leaving her without a place to stay.
She had been living in that home for more than 40 years. Now, the community is stepping up to help by raising funds to get her out of a tight spot.
For now, Foucht is calling a hotel home, but with the help of those good Samaritans, she could be back on her feet soon.
“The whole thing is difficult. Knowing that my home is burned and a mess and not knowing if I’m ever going to get back,” Foucht told WSYX.
https://krcgtv.com/news/nation-world/community-stepping-forward-to-help-90-year-old-fire-victim
Record attendance at Missouri's state parks in 2021
State parks in Missouri are proving to be more popular than ever, with record numbers of visitors.
The St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports that 22.5 million people visited Missouri state parks in 2021, a nearly 7% increase from 2020 and an all-time high for the state’s 92 parks and historic sites.
The state also reported a 24% increase in campsite rentals and a 17% increase in lodging units rented.
Division of State Parks Director David Kelly says the biggest complaint the division gets is that the parks are so popular people can’t always get into them.
https://krcgtv.com/news/local/record-attendance-at-missouris-state-parks-in-2021
Taliban stress efforts to improve female education
The Taliban say they are continuing to make efforts to create a better environment for women's education.
In Friday's video message released on Twitter, Taliban spokesperson Zabihullah Mujahid said Afghanistan's future depends on education.
He stressed that efforts are ongoing to implement plans for women's education under the interpretation of Islamic teachings. He said education issues will be resolved.
Officials from Western countries and Taliban representatives held talks in Norway earlier this month. The Western side called on the Taliban to provide access to education for secondary school girls.
https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/20220130_03/
Free mental health care to Van-Far school district
VANDALIA (MO) — The Van-Far School District is the first to partner with the Noble Health Foundation, providing a program for all students grades 7th-12th to receive up to five free online counseling sessions with Missouri licensed counselors.
“The best way to describe it is: think of it like an emergency assistance program for teenagers. So, anything that would involve like long-term therapeutic care or psychiatric care or things like that, that’s not in their purview. But a kid that needs acute support, you know death in the family, feeling isolated, things of that nature, that’s the rollout for that,” said John Fortney, Van-Far School District Superintendent.
According to Fortney, while mental health services have been a need in schools all along, the pandemic highlighted the demand.
“I think definitely the pandemic has shined a light on mental health and the need for those kinds of supports in teenagers and in kids,” Fortney said.
https://krcgtv.com/news/local/free-mental-health-care-to-van-far-school-district-students
Boone Health using virtual reality "Healium" to help workers reduce stress
COLUMBIA — While the pandemic has affected many, healthcare workers in hospitals are especially stressed. According to the World Health Organization, medical workers who treat COVID-19 patients are showing increasing rates of anxiety, while more than 50% of those workers have reported post-traumatic stress.
In an effort to curb those feelings of stress, Boone Health participated in a study with Healium, a virtual reality treatment designed to help people relax.
Sarah Hill, CEO of Healium, said she created it to help the millions of people who struggle with anxiety to feel better and sleep better.
"Healium is a digital drug that's powered by consumer wearables, so anything that captures data like a smart watch or a brain sensing headband," she said. "We're using that to control virtual worlds to take the mystery out of meditation."
https://krcgtv.com/news/local/boone-health-using-virtual-reality-healium-to-help-workers-reduce-stress
Human remains found; homicide cited as cause of death
Human remains found in a rural area of south-central Missouri were those of a woman who was the victim of a homicide, the Missouri State Highway Patrol said Friday.
The remains were discovered on Jan. 12 along U.S. 60 near Winona in Shannon County. A news release from the patrol said an autopsy determined the cause of death was a homicide.
The patrol is asking for the public’s help in identifying the woman, who was believed to be about 55 years of age. The patrol also is seeking any information that could aid in the investigation.
https://krcgtv.com/news/local/human-remains-found-homicide-cited-as-cause-of-death
Alabama man who allegedly fed his 'attack squirrel' meth faces new charges
LIMESTONE COUNTY, Ala. (TND) — An Alabama man who was arrested in 2019 for allegedly keeping and training an "attack squirrel" by giving it methamphetamine now faces new charges.
Mickey Paulk, 39, was originally arrested in June 2019 and charged with possession of a wild animal, stolen property, and possession of a weapon by a felon.
Police alleged Paulk gave the squirrel, which he named "Deeznuts," meth so it would be more aggressive and attack intruders. The squirrel gained national fame when articles about Paulk's arrest first surfaced.
https://krcgtv.com/news/offbeat/alabama-man-who-allegedly-fed-his-attack-squirrel-meth-now-faces-new-charges-methamphetamine-mickey-paulk-wild-animal-limestone-county
School: Two students caught passing gun to one another in class
AUSTIN, Texas (KEYE) — Two students were detained Friday afternoon at Lyndon B. Johnson High School after a weapon was found following a search.
In a letter sent to the high school community, principal Dr. Joseph Welch said at around 2:50 p.m., a teacher contacted the administration after they saw two students exchanging an item in a classroom.
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“I commend our staff member for being aware of his surroundings and contacting administration, and I encourage all students to notify a trusted adult, campus leader or police any time they feel unsafe, threatened or concerned," said Dr. Welch in the letter. "If you see something, say something."
https://krcgtv.com/news/nation-world/school-two-students-caught-passing-gun-to-one-another-in-class
Bi-State Development offers pay increases to attract more Metro Transit workers
MetroBus, MetroLink and Call-A-Ride continue to see driver shortages because of the coronavirus pandemic.
Like other companies across the country, Metro Transit is struggling to retain drivers who can find higher-paying jobs elsewhere.
Metro Transit needs 150 drivers to keep people traveling throughout the region without any cutbacks to service.
To attract potential employees, Bi-State Development, which operates the transit system, has increased pay for drivers and mechanics. The company also is offering bonuses to new workers and providing on-the-job training opportunities, Bi-State Development President and CEO Taulby Roach said.
https://news.stlpublicradio.org/economy-business/2022-01-28/bi-state-development-offers-pay-increases-to-attract-more-metro-transit-workers
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