West
Snowboarder spends 15 hours trapped in California ski resort gondola
A snowboarder who was reported missing in California on Thursday was found the morning after spending 15 hours trapped in a ski resort’s gondola amid freezing temperatures.
The Associated Press reported that Monica Laso was riding at Heavenly Ski Resort on Thursday and became too tired to ride down the mountain.
Instead, Laso decided to hop aboard the gondola to return to the base of the mountain at about 5 p.m.
Minutes after boarding the hanging cable car, she told Sacramento station KCRA that the gondola stopped and she was left suspended in the air.
DEADLY 1982 LAKE TAHOE AVALANCHE REVEALS HIDDEN DANGER AT POPULAR SKI RESORTS TO THIS DAY
A skier kicks up some powder at Heavenly Ski Resort in South Lake Tahoe, California, April 14, 2010. (AP Photo/Dino Vournas)
Laso told the station she yelled for help but could not be heard. She was also unable to call for help because she did not have her cellphone with her.
“I screamed desperately until I lost my voice,” Laso told the station in an interview in Spanish.
She also reportedly told the station she rubbed her hands and feet together in an attempt to find warmth throughout the night as temperatures dipped down to 23 degrees.
CALIFORNIA HIKER SPOTS, SAVES WOMAN WHO WAS TRAPPED INSIDE TRUCK FOR 4 NIGHTS AFTER GOING OFF CLIFF
A woman became trapped on a gondola at Heavenly Ski Resort in South Lake Tahoe, California, on Jan. 25, 2024, spending about 15 hours in the cable car overnight amid freezing temperatures. (George Rose/Getty Images)
Laso’s friends reportedly contacted the El Dorado County Sheriff’s Office on Thursday evening to report their friend was missing.
Fox News Digital reached out to the sheriff’s office with inquiries about the missing person’s report but did not immediately hear back.
On Friday morning, crews started up the gondola for the day and discovered Laso had been trapped in one of the cars overnight.
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Heavenly Ski Resort officials are investigating how a snowboarder became trapped inside one of its gondolas overnight amid freezing temperatures. (George Rose/Getty Images)
She was reportedly responsive and declined being taken to a nearby hospital.
Heavenly Ski Resort is located on the southeastern side of Lake Tahoe at the California-Nevada border.
Resort officials are investigating how Laso became trapped “with the utmost seriousness.”
“The safety and well-being of our guests is our top priority at Heavenly Mountain Resort,” Tom Fortune, the resort’s vice president and chief operating officer, said in a statement.
The Associated Press contributed to this report.
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Montana
Miley Cyrus Debuts Hannah Montana-Inspired Hair Transformation to Tease 20th Anniversary Plans
Though she hasn’t revealed what a celebration of the show’s legacy would look like, she did share why it’s so important for there to be one at all.
“For me, I love looking back at the growth for both of us because it’s very rare that someone grows up with their fanbase,” she explained. “When I was 15 years old, I’d look out and see 15-year-olds and now I’m a grown woman, I look out and see other grown people. So, what I want to do is honor the longevity of the relationship that we built.”
Having earned a Disney Legend award last year for her iconic role, the LOL star emphasized how the double-life pop star was so much more than a TV show character.
“Hannah Montana, it outgrew the fantasy,” she continued. “It became the reality of my life. Something that was about a regular girl getting to have this extraordinary life by being someone that she’s not and then turning my life and having this life because of being who I really am and authenticity. So getting to celebrate that—20 years is a long time.”
For a look back at Miley’s life from ordinary girl to rock star, read on…
Nevada
Oregon lands commitment from Nevada punter
Oregon has found its next Australian punter.
Bailey Ettridge, who averaged 44.66 yards on 47 punts at Nevada this season, committed to transfer to the Ducks on Sunday. He has three seasons of eligibility remaining.
From Lara, Australia, Ettridge had 15 punts over 50 yards and 18 inside opponents’ 20-yard lines this season. He also had two carries for 26 yards, both of which converted fourth downs.
Ettridge replaces James Ferguson-Reynolds, who is averaging 41.64 yards on 33 punts for UO this season. Ferguson-Reynolds and Ross James are both out of eligibility after the season.
Ettridge is the first scholarship transfer to Oregon this offseason and his addition gives the Ducks 81 projected scholarship players in 2026. He is the lone punter presently on the roster.
No. 1 Indiana (14-0) vs. No. 5 Oregon (13-1)
- When: Friday, January 9
- Time: 4:30 p.m. PT
- Where: Mercedes Benz Stadium, Atlanta
- TV: ESPN and ABC
- Stream: You can watch this game on DIRECTV (free trial) or with Sling (a Sling day pass to watch this game and more is just $4.99). Streaming broadcasts for this game will be available on these streaming services locally in Oregon and Washington, but may not be available outside of the Pacific Northwest, depending on your location.
New Mexico
Missionary from Utah serving in New Mexico died unexpectedly in sleep
SALT LAKE CITY — A missionary for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints from Utah has passed away in his sleep unexpectedly Saturday in New Mexico, according to a news release from The Church.
Elder Caleb Gene Martin, 21, died from a medical cause that has not been determined, Church spokesman Sam Penrod said in a statement.
According to The Church, Martin had been serving in the New Mexico Farmington Mission since May 2024. He was from Salem, Utah.
Elder Caleb Gene Martin, 21, died in his sleep on Jan. 3 from a medical cause that has yet to be determined. He was serving in the New Mexico Farmington Mission. (The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints)
“We extend our heartfelt condolences to his family, friends and fellow missionaries. We pray they will find comfort and strength through their faith in the gospel of Jesus Christ and feel the Savior’s love as they honor Elder Martin’s life and devoted missionary service,” the statement said.
According to the release, an autopsy is planned.
This is a developing story and may be updated.
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