A minor accident on Thursday afternoon in Brandon as a semi-truck trailer turning west onto Park Ave from 18th Street crashed into the traffic light pole causing it to tumble to the ground. Traffic along Park Ave and 18th was backed up and police and emergency response units were quickly on hand to investigate and re-route traffic.

A fight by two men in a nearby parking lot, has led to a 27-year-old man being stabbed twice in his upper body on Sunday night in Brandon.  At approximately 2:05 a.m. Brandon Police received a report of a possible stabbing in the 200 block of 17th St N.  Police eventually located the victim at his apartment in the 200 block of 18th St N where he was transported by ambulance to receive treatment and surgery for the puncture wounds.  The injuries are non-life-threating and the identity of the other man involved in the fight is unknown at this time.

Over 100 people assembled for a candlelight vigil, on the steps of Brandon City Hall, to remember the victims of Sunday's deadly Orlando, Fla. nightclub shooting .

With the fair almost packed up and leaving the city again for a year, I thought to myself let’s see what a week in the life of carnie worker is like. Last week while driving home from Austin Texas and seeing the hundreds of semi-trucks I was thinking 'wow would that be a terrible job.'  I can’t drive for more than 8 hours without sucking back a 5 hour energy bottle. Then it dawned on me 'hey the fair is in town I wonder what that life would be like?' So I corner three carnie workers today on the Keystone grounds, as they tore down and awaited rides, and asked them to give me their story.  Very little interest was shown until I offered the group free Big Macs and then they were good.  Some of this information is somewhat confidential, so I will not use their photo’s or real names. DW – can you guys actually make a living doing this? Carnie 1 – well we make about 700 bucks a week but we also work 16 hours a day. DW – so about 5 or 6 bucks an hour. Carnie 1 – really??? DW – yeah if you are working 7 days a week that is about 110 hours. Carnie 2 – but sometimes we get free food DW – I assume having a relationship of any form is impossible Carnie 3 – we all hit on girls but really what normal girl is interested in a guy working at a fair. DW – In the rock n roll business of roadies you hear of stories of huge drugs and parties and drinking would it be safe to say this industry is the same Carnie 1 – sure whatever it takes to get through a day sometimes and if it is hot outside most of us are too tired to party after Carnie 2 – we honestly might have a few beers that is about it DW – so you are all young guys why not try the oil patch where you could have a bit more stable life Carnie 2 – where???? North Dakota is dried up Carnie 3 – we have all looked this seemed to be the best option other than say WalMart DW – so can you move up the ladder so to speak? Carnie 1 – no chance DW – I have read that people are rude and treat you guys like clowns (no pun intended) or is this an urban legend Carnie 2 – people can be dicks for sure DW – and how are Brandon people overall? Carnie 2 – usual it is the same types of people coming each night you don’t see too many white collar dudes DW – any advice for any younger people reading this story Carnie 1 – go to school Carnie 2 – it is a tough business you sweat lots...don’t sleep or eat Carnie 3 – I agree this is tough and takes years off your life DW – well guys enjoy the burgers and I hope the next stop on the carnie tour is ok for you guys

Congrats to Twyla Adamchuk, as she and two of her friends will have dinner Sunday night at Browns Socialhouse with TV Star Jeff Schwarz from the Liquidator. Joining Jeff will be Jason, whom is also featured on the show, plus the local owners of Direct Liquidation Darcy and Doug Willey. Thanks to Blake and the staff from Brown's for providing supper for Twyla and everyone else.