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False alarm triggers brief rescue operation aboard Carnival Radiance off Mexico coast
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A rescue operation was temporarily underway Thursday after a Carnival Cruise Line ship received an alert about a potential overboard situation, which later turned out to be a false alarm.
The crew of the Carnival Radiance was responding to a potential overboard alert near the waters off Ensenada, Mexico after some guests reported hearing a splash in the water, the cruise line said.
“The ship returned to the area where there was a potential sighting of an individual to conduct a rescue operation,” the cruise line told Fox News Digital. “In the meantime, the crew completed a full guest and crew headcount as is our standard safety protocol and all guests and crew have been accounted for.
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The Carnival Glory, pictured, cruises off the coast of Florida. The Carnival Radiance was responding to a potential overboard situation Thursday in the waters off the Pacific coast of Mexico. (Andy Newman/Carnival Cruise Lines)
“The splash could have very well been a whale but there is no way to confirm that. In any case, all on board are accounted for and the ship will resume its itinerary,” the statement continued.
The Radiance sails from Long Beach, California, to Ensenada, about 75 miles south of the southern border near San Diego.
Fox News Digital has reached out to the U.S. Coast Guard.
FBI INVESTIGATING PASSENGER DEATH ABOARD CARNIVAL CRUISE SHIP AFTER RETURN TO MIAMI
The cruiser Carnival Magic in Dubrovnik May 20, 2020. (AFP via Getty Images)
Earlier this month, a Carnival passenger was found dead on a Carnival ship.
Anna Kepner, a varsity cheerleader who wanted to join the Navy after graduating from high school and eventually become a K-9 police officer, was found dead Nov. 7 while the ship was in the Gulf of America.
Anna Kepner’s family said she had dreams of joining the military. (Instagram/Anna Kepner)
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“The ship returned to PortMiami (the Port of Miami) as planned on Saturday morning, Nov. 8, and the FBI has advised that there is no related threat to safety aboard as it sails its current voyage,” a Carnival spokesperson previously told Fox News Digital.
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Pocatello and Idaho Falls welcome new leadership – Local News 8
IDAHO FALLS/POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI) —The City of Pocatello officially welcomed new Mayor Mark Dahlquist and City Council Members Dakota Bates, Stacy Satterfield, and Ann Swanson during the City Council meeting on Jan. 8, 2026.
Mayor Dahlquist, a lifelong resident of Pocatello, brings extensive experience in leadership and management to the role. From 2007 until 2025, he served as Chief Executive Officer of NeighborWorks Pocatello, where he focused on housing, community development, and neighborhood revitalization. Before that, he spent 17 years in leadership and management positions with Farmers Insurance.
After the ceremony, Dahlquist said, “To make our community the very best it can be. Just remember to be involved. Volunteer being advocates for the community. We all together will make this community rise and be the very best it can be.”
The City also recognized the three City Council members who were sworn in following the November election.
In Idaho Falls Mayor-elect Lisa Burtenshaw officially began her term, taking the oath of office alongside elected City Council members during a ceremony at the City Council Chambers.
In addition to Burtenshaw, Brandon Lee was sworn in to City Council Seat 1. Jim Francis and Jim Freeman, who were reelected to Seats 4 and 6, also took the oath to begin their new terms.
Burtenshaw’s term begins following her election in December 2025. She succeeds outgoing Mayor Rebecca Casper, who served the city for 12 years and leaves a legacy of dedicated public service.
“I am honored to serve the residents of Idaho Falls and to begin this next chapter with such a dedicated City Council,” Burtenshaw said. “I look forward to engaging with our community, listening to their ideas, and working together to make Idaho Falls a great place to live, raise a family and grow a business.”
Montana
Montana Lottery Lucky For Life, Big Sky Bonus results for Jan. 8, 2026
The Montana Lottery offers multiple draw games for those aiming to win big. Here’s a look at Jan. 8, 2026, results for each game:
Winning Lucky For Life numbers from Jan. 8 drawing
05-12-13-39-48, Lucky Ball: 13
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Winning Big Sky Bonus numbers from Jan. 8 drawing
05-15-20-28, Bonus: 16
Check Big Sky Bonus payouts and previous drawings here.
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When are the Montana Lottery drawings held?
- Powerball: 8:59 p.m. MT on Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday.
- Mega Millions: 9 p.m. MT on Tuesday and Friday.
- Lucky For Life: 8:38 p.m. MT daily.
- Lotto America: 9 p.m. MT on Monday, Wednesday and Saturday.
- Big Sky Bonus: 7:30 p.m. MT daily.
- Powerball Double Play: 8:59 p.m. MT on Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday.
- Montana Cash: 8 p.m. MT on Wednesday and Saturday.
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