Leisha Beard

Missouri

News Director at KTXL-TV (Sacramento, CA)

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Jamestown parents arrested after 1-year-old child tests positive for drugs

1 month ago | fox40.com | Leisha Beard

(FOX40.COM)-The Tuolumne County Sheriff’s office reports that a 1-year-old child had reportedly choked and stopped breathing at a home near Dutch Mine Road in Jamestown. The child was revived by first responders and taken to a local hospital for evaluation and was released into the care of the child’s parents on April 22nd.
Rio Vista Bridge to close on alternating weekends

Mar 29, 2025 | fox40.com | Leisha Beard

(FOX40.COM) — The Rio Vista Bridge will be closed every other weekend through June, resulting in significant detours for users of this route. This $27 million project, funded by the Bridge Rehabilitation and Replacement Program, aims to carry out necessary mechanical repairs, replace the movable deck span, and upgrade the bridge rails. Caltrans has opted to conduct this work over weekends in order to minimize disruptions during peak traffic hours on weekdays.
Creator of Precious Moments, Sam Butcher, passes away

May 21, 2024 | abc27.com | Leisha Beard

CARTHAGE, Mo. – The founder of the world-renowned Precious Moments figurines and characters passed away Monday, May 20 surrounded by his loved ones, according to a statement by his company. Samuel J. Butcher is one of America’s most beloved artists. According to the biography on his website, Butcher began drawing the famous tear-drop-eyed children and named them “Precious Moments” in the 1970s.
Creator of Precious Moments, Sam Butcher, passes away

May 21, 2024 | yahoo.com | Leisha Beard

CARTHAGE, Mo. – The founder of the world-renowned Precious Moments figurines and characters passed away Monday, May 20 surrounded by his loved ones, according to a statement by his company. Samuel J. Butcher is one of America’s most beloved artists. According to the biography on his website, Butcher began drawing the famous tear-drop-eyed children and named them “Precious Moments” in the 1970s.
FARM REPORT-Arizona, Dicamba and Premiums

Feb 20, 2024 | abc27.com | Leisha Beard |John Jenkinson

HARRISBURG, Pa. – An Arizona District Court ruled that over-the-top applications of dicamba would not be allowed this growing season. There was outrage from the agriculture community, so the E.P.A. issued an Existing Stocks Order. That allows limited sale and distribution of dicamba products that were already in possession of farmers and custom applicators.
FARM REPORT: Clean Fuel, Red Meat and Pork Production

Feb 19, 2024 | abc27.com | Leisha Beard |John Jenkinson

HARRISBURG, Pa. – The Clean Fuels Alliance America finished up their meeting in Texas. More than 800 people attended from over 20 countries, and it was a chance to network with others in the biodiesel and sustainable aviation fuel industries. Clean Fuels CEO Donnell Rehagen said as the industry continues to expand, it will be even more important to remain together and focus on issues.
Farm Report: Farmers union, bird flu and crop insurance

Feb 16, 2024 | abc27.com | Leisha Beard |John Jenkinson

LANCASTER COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA – AUGUST 7: An Amish farm is shown August 7, 2002 in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. The Amish, who have their roots in the Mennonite community, are a religious group that live in settlements in 22 states and Ontario, Canada. The oldest group of Old Order Amish, about 16-18,000 people live in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. The Amish stress humility, family and community, and separation from the modern world.
Fall leaf and brush pick-up begins across Pennsylvania

Oct 18, 2023 | yourerie.com | Leisha Beard

Posted: Oct 18, 2023 / 11:59 PM EDT Updated: Oct 18, 2023 / 07:35 PM EDT HARRISBURG, Pa (WHTM) – During the months of October and November, the trees in Pennsylvania show off a beautiful display of colors as they undergo the transition to the fall season. With that change, comes the annual task of cleaning up your yard.
Fall leaf and brush pick-up begins across Pennsylvania

Oct 18, 2023 | yourerie.com | Leisha Beard

Posted: Oct 18, 2023 / 11:59 PM EDT Updated: Oct 19, 2023 / 08:46 AM EDT HARRISBURG, Pa (WHTM) – During the months of October and November, the trees in Pennsylvania show off a beautiful display of colors as they undergo the transition to the fall season. With that change, comes the annual task of cleaning up your yard.
Fall leaf and brush pick-up begins across Pennsylvania

Oct 18, 2023 | abc27.com | Leisha Beard

HARRISBURG, Pa (WHTM) – During the months of October and November, the trees in Pennsylvania show off a beautiful display of colors as they undergo the transition to the fall season. With that change, comes the annual task of cleaning up your yard. Some people opt for utilizing a mulching lawn mower to finely shred the leaves, whereas others prefer to gather them into piles for the city’s disposal or removal.