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.
Friday, March 7 2014 8:10 PM EST2014-03-08 01:10:01 GMT
KHQ.COM - Spokane Police say they have arrested three people in connection to the on-going kidnapping investigation that has also evolved into a murder investigation after a body was found in Stevens County on Friday.More >>
KHQ.COM - Spokane Police say they have arrested three people in connection to the on-going kidnapping investigation that has also evolved into a murder investigation after a body was found in Stevens County on Friday. Spokane Police Department Communications Director Monique Cotton said detectives have arrested:More >>
Friday, March 7 2014 8:06 PM EST2014-03-08 01:06:38 GMT
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia (AP) - Malaysia Airlines says it has lost contact with a plane carrying 227 passengers and 12 crew on route from Kuala Lumpur to Beijing.More >>
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia (AP) - Malaysia Airlines says it has lost contact with a plane carrying 227 passengers and 12 crew on route from Kuala Lumpur to Beijing. The airline says that Flight MH370 has lost contact with Subang air traffic control at 2:40 a.m. Saturday.More >>
Friday, March 7 2014 7:41 PM EST2014-03-08 00:41:17 GMT
SPOKANE COUNTY, Wash. - Earlier this week, after an hours long standoff with Spokane County Deputies, a woman was shot in the hand. More >>
SPOKANE COUNTY, Wash. - Earlier this week, after an hours long standoff with Spokane County Deputies, a woman was shot in the hand. On Friday, the Spokane County Sheriff's Office identified the deputy who fired the shot as 13-year veteran Deputy Mike McNees.More >>
Friday, March 7 2014 6:39 PM EST2014-03-07 23:39:08 GMT
OROFINO, Idaho - The Clearwater County Sheriff's Office is investigating the theft of a logging truck that happened early Friday morning.More >>
OROFINO, Idaho - The Clearwater County Sheriff's Office is investigating the theft of a logging truck that happened early Friday morning. A press release issued by the Sheriff's Office said the logging truck was unloaded at the time it was stolen, but it did have the trailer attached. The truck was found in Nez Perce County after it had run off the road and overturned.More >>
Friday, March 7 2014 4:47 PM EST2014-03-07 21:47:17 GMT
Friday: Starts mostly cloudy with a stray, passing shower…Becoming partly cloudy & pretty comfy for the afternoon as high pressure moves into the Pac NW.More >>
Evening/Overnight: It's a pretty fair forecast with passing high clouds & a crescent moon floating high in the sky. By early morning, fog may form in those sheltered valleys (GREEN)More >>
Friday, March 7 2014 4:32 PM EST2014-03-07 21:32:49 GMT
KHQ.COM - On March 6th, 2014, at about 12:30 p.m., Spokane Valley Sheriff’s Deputies responded to a residential burglary call near the 2100 block of S. St. Charles Road. Deputies arrived on scene to find the 64-year-old male homeowner holding 19-year-old Cameron Brunson down on the back porch.More >>
KHQ.COM - On March 6th, 2014, at about 12:30 p.m., Spokane Valley Sheriff’s Deputies responded to a residential burglary call near the 2100 block of S. St. Charles Road. Deputies arrived on scene to find the 64-year-old male homeowner holding 19-year-old Cameron Brunson down on the back porch.More >>
Friday, March 7 2014 3:59 PM EST2014-03-07 20:59:55 GMT
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (AP) - A pregnant South Carolina woman who drove a minivan carrying her three young children into the ocean surf off Florida is being charged with attempted murder and aggravated child abuse.More >>
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (AP) - A pregnant South Carolina woman who drove a minivan carrying her three young children into the ocean surf off Florida is being charged with attempted murder and aggravated child abuse. More >>
Friday, March 7 2014 3:08 PM EST2014-03-07 20:08:58 GMT
KHQ.COM - 35-year-old James C. Bonham and 41-year-old Michael R. Bullock were both arrested last night by detectives for the murder of 47-year-old Don Jeffrey Kuest. More >>
KHQ.COM - 35-year-old James C. Bonham and 41-year-old Michael R. Bullock were both arrested last night by detectives for the murder of 47-year-old Don Jeffrey Kuest. Both have been charged with 1st Degree Murder and 1st Degree Robbery.More >>
Friday, March 7 2014 1:14 PM EST2014-03-07 18:14:55 GMT
SPOKANE, Wash. - Crime Stoppers needs your help finding Anthony Fuentes. He’s a convicted criminal and there are 3 warrants out for his arrest. Fuentes has an 18-year criminal history, with convictions for assault and riot. He’s wanted for a Department of Corrections’ escape warrant.More >>
SPOKANE, Wash. - Crime Stoppers needs your help finding Anthony Fuentes. He’s a convicted criminal and there are 3 warrants out for his arrest. Fuentes has an 18-year criminal history, with convictions for assault and riot. He’s wanted for a Department of Corrections’ escape warrant.More >>
McKenzie Mott on the left, Josie Freier on the right
