New details were released Wednesday in a fatal car crash that took the lives of two University High School students. Spokane County Sheriff's Deputy Craig Chamberlin says the driver of the car, Preston Maher, had gotten his license just one day before the crash, and because it was an intermediate license, his two passengers, 16-year-olds McKenzie Mott and Josie Freier shouldn't have even been in the car.More >>
Friday, October 11 2013 5:36 PM EDT2013-10-11 21:36:16 GMT
KHQ.COM - On Friday morning University High School hosted a homecoming assembly to honor two students that were killed in a car crash, Josie Freier and McKenzie Mott.More >>
KHQ.COM - On Friday morning University High School hosted a homecoming assembly to honor two students that were killed in a car crash, Josie Freier and McKenzie Mott. At the beginning of the ceremony, each student brought out a toy and put it on the gym floor. The goal was to bring in so many toys that you can't see the gym floor.More >>
Wednesday, October 9 2013 9:56 PM EDT2013-10-10 01:56:52 GMT
A father's love can often be tested, but never should a father have to be tested quite like Rick Freier is now.More >>
A father's love can often be tested, but never should a father have to be tested quite like Rick Freier is now. Rick's daughter Josie and her friend McKenzie Mott were killed in a car crash Saturday night in Spokane Valley. Deputies have said the driver of the car that night, 16-year old Preston Maher was driving more than double the speed limit. Still, Rick Freier holds no anger against Preston and his family whom he knew before the crash.More >>
SPOKANE, Wash. - The Spokane County Sheriff's Office is recommending that charges of vehicular homicide be filed for a crash that killed two University High School students last month.
Spokane County prosecutors will decide if 16-year-old Preston Maher will be charged in the case.
Maher has been identified as the driver of a car that crashed into a tree on Oct. 5, killing 16-year-olds Josie Freier and McKenzie Mott.
Maher was treated for injuries and released from a hospital.
The felony charge of vehicular homicide carries a maximum sentence of life in prison for offenders tried as adults.
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KHQ.COM - On Friday morning University High School hosted a homecoming assembly to honor two students that were killed in a car crash, Josie Freier and McKenzie Mott. At the beginning of the ceremony, each student brought out a toy and put it on the gym floor. The goal was to bring in so many toys that you can't see the gym floor.
University High students weren't the only ones who donated toys, several other schools in the area also showed up with busses full of toys.
University High's band and choir played and sang a beautiful tribute to honor the victims. It was a very emotional moment for everyone inside of the gym while music filled the airwaves.
The entire girl's soccer team from University High wore Mckenzie's number on t-shirts to honor her at the assembly. McKenzie's number was #9 and it was announced that her jersey will temporarily be retired.
The leadership teacher at University High ended the ceremony telling students the following: "Don't forget to say I love you, don't forget to give that hug and receive that hug, and keep their memories alive."
Toys From Titans was a drive set up to honor Josie and McKenzie. Josie Freier loved working for Toys For Tots, so her family asked that people donate a toy in her honor.
Thursday, April 17 2014 5:56 PM EDT2014-04-17 21:56:49 GMT
SPOKANE, WA. – The murder trial for suspected killer Daniel Arteaga continued at the Spokane County Courthouse on Thursday as one of the lead investigators took the stand discussing evidence found the night of Kim Schmidt’s death. Arteaga is on trial for the murder of Schmidt, a 34 year old mother he dated for more than 6 years.More >>
SPOKANE, WA. – The murder trial for suspected killer Daniel Arteaga continued at the Spokane County Courthouse on Thursday as one of the lead investigators took the stand discussing evidence found the night of Kim Schmidt’s death. Arteaga is on trial for the murder of Schmidt, a 34 year old mother he dated for more than 6 years.More >>
Thursday, April 17 2014 5:37 PM EDT2014-04-17 21:37:55 GMT
SPOKANE, Wash. - Detectives in Minnesota believe a former cult leader who sexually abused young girls is now living in the Spokane Area. WSP is asking that you share any information you have that may lead to his arrest. MORE DETAILS INSIDE OF THE STORY>>>More >>
SPOKANE, Wash. - Detectives in Minnesota believe a former cult leader who sexually abused young girls is now living in the Spokane Area. WSP is asking that you share any information you have that may lead to his arrest. MORE DETAILS INSIDE OF THE STORY>>> More >>
Thursday, April 17 2014 4:34 PM EDT2014-04-17 20:34:09 GMT
WORLEY, Idaho (AP) - The Coeur d'Alene Tribe in northern Idaho plans to offer poker after deciding Idaho's constitutional ban on the game doesn't apply to the tribal-owned casino.More >>
WORLEY, Idaho (AP) - The Coeur d'Alene Tribe in northern Idaho plans to offer poker after deciding Idaho's constitutional ban on the game doesn't apply to the tribal-owned casino. More >>
Thursday, April 17 2014 3:10 PM EDT2014-04-17 19:10:17 GMT
WASHINGTON (AP) - State insurance commissioners say President Barack Obama had some good news during an hourlong meeting at the White House - a surge of younger people signed up for his health care plan as open enrollment season wound down.More >>
WASHINGTON (AP) - State insurance commissioners say President Barack Obama had some good news during an hourlong meeting at the White House - a surge of younger people signed up for his health care plan as open enrollment season wound down. More >>
Thursday, April 17 2014 3:08 PM EDT2014-04-17 19:08:27 GMT
KHQ.COM - Sean Stevens served in the U.S. Army for 18 years. He had what looked like a good life: a wife, 3 kids and a home. When he got out of the military however, he began to show the symptoms of PTSD which became too hard to control. He developed a substance abuse problem & eventually lost everything.More >>
KHQ.COM - Sean Stevens served in the U.S. Army for 18 years. He had what looked like a good life: a wife, 3 kids and a home. When he got out of the military however, he began to show the symptoms of PTSD which became too hard to control. More >>
Thursday, April 17 2014 2:55 PM EDT2014-04-17 18:55:54 GMT
BOISE, Idaho (AP) - Eastern Oregon authorities say a body found in the Snake River on the Idaho-Oregon border carries the identification of a southwest Idaho man missing since late March.More >>
BOISE, Idaho (AP) - Eastern Oregon authorities say a body found in the Snake River on the Idaho-Oregon border carries the identification of a southwest Idaho man missing since late March. More >>
Thursday, April 17 2014 2:54 PM EDT2014-04-17 18:54:23 GMT
MOKPO, South Korea (AP) - A coast guard official in South Korea says investigators are looking into whether the captain of the sunken ferry got on the first rescue boat at the scene.More >>
MOKPO, South Korea (AP) - A coast guard official in South Korea says investigators are looking into whether the captain of the sunken ferry got on the first rescue boat at the scene. More >>
Thursday, April 17 2014 2:52 PM EDT2014-04-17 18:52:25 GMT
LOS ANGELES (AP) - Astronomers have discovered what they say is the most Earth-like planet yet detected - a distant, rocky world that's similar in size to our planet and exists in the Goldilocks zone where it's not too hot and not too cold for life.More >>
LOS ANGELES (AP) - Astronomers have discovered what they say is the most Earth-like planet yet detected - a distant, rocky world that's similar in size to our planet and exists in the Goldilocks zone where it's not too hot and not too cold for life.More >>
McKenzie Mott on the left, Josie Freier on the right
