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📰 News

A car went airborne on Columbia Street Thursday, taking out a power pole and knocking out electricity to more than 1,000 customers. The driver clipped a parked truck and launched into the air before crashing. St. Ann's Academy students had to shelter in place while crews dealt with downed lines. Power's since been restored. (Castanet)

The former SD73 secretary-treasurer fired after the $2.2 million accounting error walked away with over $320,000 in severance. The payout came 17 months after the dismissal. No word on whether the district pursued clawback options. (CFJC Today)

High winds flipped semi trailers on the Coquihalla Thursday, and southbound traffic shut down again later in the day. If you're heading over the highway this weekend, check DriveBC before you go. (Castanet)

A Kamloops man is heading to jail after building a homemade bomb out of fireworks and a gas can. The device was seized before it could be used. (Castanet)

TRU's wildfire training program is closing in on its goal of training 260 firefighters in rural, remote, and Indigenous communities. The federally funded initiative brings wildland fire training directly to the people who need it most. (TRU)

On this day in 1948, Vernon's Larry Kwong became the first Asian to play in the NHL. He got one shift with the New York Rangers — one minute that made history. (Castanet)

🚨 Safety

Police shut Highway 5 north of Kamloops Thursday while hunting for a murder suspect — who was caught after their vehicle got stuck in a ditch near Blue River. The suspect was wanted for a homicide elsewhere. Highway's reopened. (CFJC Today)

A teen is in custody after a violent incident at a Williams Lake middle school Thursday morning. RCMP haven't released details, but confirm an arrest was made. (CFJC Today)

Williams Lake RCMP are looking for a missing 13-year-old boy. Bentley Bursey was last seen Wednesday. Call police if you have information. (CFJC Today)

🏛️ City Hall

Council is exploring tax exemptions for Fulton Field to spur airport-area development. The idea is to extend the city's Revitalization Tax Exemption program to attract investment near the airport. (CFJC Today)

New pricing is out for the Royal Avenue lots the city's selling. The residential lots near downtown have been on the market as part of the city's ongoing land sales. (City of Kamloops)

🛣️ Roads & Weather

🚧 Hwy 1 (west of Kamloops): Single-lane alternating Friday 9 AM–1 PM for vehicle recovery.

⚠️ Hwy 1 (Chase–Kamloops corridor): Falling rocks and slippery sections — drive carefully.

⚠️ Hwy 97 (Vernon to Monte Creek): Compact snow and slush.

🚧 Heffley-Louis Creek Rd: Electrical work all weekend, single-lane alternating 8 AM–4 PM daily.