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16 migrant buses arrive in Denver in 2 days as Speer encampment grows

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:44:19 GMT

Editor's Note: An earlier version of this story reported that 10 buses had arrived on Thursday, citing the information released by officials at the time. The city has shared new information that nine buses arrived on Thursday.DENVER (KDVR) — Residents who live near a migrant encampment at Zuni and Speer say the number of tents is growing and the trash is becoming a larger issue.On Thursday, nine buses arrived in Denver with 341 migrants inside. On Friday, an additional seven buses arrived. The city said that puts Denver on track to break 100 buses just in December. One of the main spots they're landing is an encampment at Zuni Street and Speer Boulevard. FOX31 Newsletters: Sign up to get breaking news sent to your inbox With more migrants coming in, residents' concerns are growing — one of those concerns being the trash created by a growing number of people in that one spot.Beau Blackford is one of those residents with concerns."I just keep seeing more buses show up and more and m...

Thorton police seek bank robber who disguised appearance during crime

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:44:19 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) — The Rocky Mountain Safe Streets Task Force and the Thornton Police Department are seeking help in identifying an individual who allegedly robbed a bank on Dec. 20.According to the Metro Denver Crime Stoppers, the alleged crime took place at about 1:50 p.m. on Wednesday at the First Bank located at 3990 E. 104th Ave. in Thornton.The suspect allegedly presented a demand note and fled from the bank on a mountain bike. The individual had been seen in the bank a day before the robbery, according to Metro Denver Crime Stoppers. Card skimmer suspect arrested after 3 devices found at 7-Eleven ATMs The suspect is described as a Black male wearing heavy makeup, including false eyelashes, and acrylic nails. The suspect also wore a black head covering similar to a hijab, a black face mask with a pink logo, a multi-colored long robe/dress, black shoes and a black purse.This suspect is wanted in connection to a Dec. 20, 2023, bank robbery in Thornton. (Credit: Metro Denver Crime...

Santa announces Cherry Creek State Park road to reopen in January

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:44:19 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) — Santa visited Cherry Creek State Park on Friday, where he handed one big present to Aurora Mayor Mike Coffman and Aurora City Council member Danielle Jurinsky.The gift? A long-awaited road opening, new education programs in 2024 and a new camping loop opening immediately. Denver weather: 1 more mild day before weekend rain, snow Lakeview Road will reopen to the public on Jan. 26, 2024, after closing in May. The road was badly damaged by heavy rain during the spring, with spokesperson Kara Van Hoose telling FOX31 that the park saw 6 inches of rain in three days, raising the reservoir's levels by 10 feet.Two portions of the road, which runs directly over Cherry Creek, were washed out. Road repair began in the fall, intending to reopen by mid-December. Lakeview runs latitudinally across the state park, creating many traffic impacts for people seeking to visit the park.Additionally, there's a new campsite loop, the Coyote Loop, for folks to plan their latest staycation...

Everyone you know sick? Colorado reaches very high level of respiratory illness

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:44:19 GMT

(NEXSTAR) – If you've been coughing, feverish, phlegmy or otherwise sick, you are far from alone. A trio of respiratory illnesses are spreading widely, sickening families around the country with the flu, RSV and COVID. Tracking by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention shows a substantial jump in people going to the doctor reporting symptoms of respiratory illnesses. There was also a 13% increase of people testing positive for influenza in a single week.The CDC estimates that so far this season there have been 5.3 million people sickened, 54,000 people hospitalized, and 3,200 deaths from the flu – and those numbers are still rising. By the end of last week, on Dec. 16, nine states had reached the "very high" flu activity category, the CDC's highest level. COVID, flu, RSV or strep? How to know which you have One month ago, only two states were classified as "very high." In the latest data released Friday, Alabama, Colorado, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi, New Me...

The Supreme Court says no, for now, to plea to rule quickly on whether Trump can be prosecuted

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:44:19 GMT

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court said Friday that it will not immediately take up a plea by special counsel Jack Smith to rule on whether former President Donald Trump can be prosecuted for his actions to overturn the 2020 election results.The issue will now be decided by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit, which has signaled it will act quickly to decide the case. Special counsel Jack Smith had cautioned that even a rapid appellate decision might not get to the Supreme Court in time for review and final word before the court’s traditional summer break.Smith had pressed the Supreme Court to intervene over concerns that the legal fight over the issue could delay the start of Trump’s trial, now scheduled for March 4, beyond next year’s presidential election.U.S. District Judge Tanya Chutkan has put the case on hold while Trump pursues his claim in higher courts that he is immune from prosecution. Chutkan raised the possibility of keeping the March date i...

Person flown to hospital after officer-involved shooting in Norwood

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:44:19 GMT

Police in Norwood say a suspect was flown to a hospital following what was described as an officer-involved shooting on Friday.Posting on social media just before 2 p.m., Norwood Police Chief William Brooks said the shooting occurred on Morse Street.“Officer involved shooting Morse Street. No officers hit, suspect being medflighted,” Brooks said on X, formerly known as Twitter.No other details were provided, with Brooks immediately posting afterwards that additional information from both the police department and the district attorney’s office would be provided soon.https://twitter.com/ChiefBrooksNPD/status/1738273129128927249This is a developing story; stay with 7NEWS on-air and online for the latest updates.

Judge Sides With Treasurer In O’Brien Suspension Fight

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:44:19 GMT

A Superior Court judge ruled Friday that Treasurer Deborah Goldberg can go ahead with the meeting that could lead to the firing of suspended Cannabis Control Commission Chairwoman Shannon O’Brien.More than a week after hearing arguments in the case, Judge Debra Squires-Lee denied O’Brien’s motion for a preliminary injunction seeking to have the court mandate rules for the meeting, and she approved Goldberg’s motion to dissolve the temporary restraining order that had been in place since earlier this month.A hearing is not yet scheduled, Goldberg’s office said Friday afternoon, and Squires-Lee ordered Friday that it should only happen under the recently-revised “protocol” that Goldberg’s office has prepared. That includes a requirement that O’Brien be given an updated statement of the reasons for her suspension and possible removal at least 15 business days ahead of time. Goldberg suspended O’Brien with pay in September and ...

Bill Belichick details challenges Sean Payton presents with Broncos for Patriots

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:44:19 GMT

FOXBORO — Patriots head coach Bill Belichick and Broncos head coach Sean Payton have historically been well-matched in their long tenures in the NFL with a 2-2 record against one another.They’ll face off again Sunday, but this time Payton, the long-time Saints head coach, will be wearing different colors. Payton was traded from the Saints to the Broncos along with a 2024 third-round pick for a 2023 first-round pick and 2024 second-round pick.Belichick raved about the challenges that Payton presents to a defense as an offensive coach.Related ArticlesNew England Patriots | Bill Belichick confirms kicking balls were underinflated in Patriots-Chiefs game, NFL declines to comment New England Patriots | Patriots wide receiver newly absent at Friday practice before Broncos game New England Patriots | Patriots mailbag: What’s Trent Brown’s future with Patriots? New England Patriots | Callahan: Handing out 7 h...

Former Red Sox pitcher calls Alex Verdugo a ‘bitch’

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:44:19 GMT

Thursday night former Red Sox outfielder Alex Verdugo spoke to reporters for the first time since being traded to the New York Yankees, and during his remarks he took a swipe at his former manager Alex Cora.“I’m very, very excited to work with Aaron (Boone),” Verdugo said, referring to his new manager with the Yankees. “I’ve seen the way he has his players’ backs. The one that really gets out to me is he’s like ‘these guys are savages and he’s yelling at the umpire.’ That’s something I want to see out of my head coach, I want to see some fire and fight of the guys, and instead of airing people out have their backs.”Those comments didn’t go over well with many in Boston, striking a nerve with one former Red Sox great in particular.Jonathan Papelbon, who won a World Series championship in Boston and now serves as a commentator on NESN, took aim at Verdugo in a profanity-laced Tweet on Friday afternoon, calling the ex-Red Sox outfielder a “bitch” while accusing him of...

‘Rebel Moon Part One: Child of Fire’ review: Snyder makes soulless ‘Star Wars’

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:44:19 GMT

Filmmaker Zack Snyder finally has brought to the screen an idea he’s had since his college days for a “Star Wars”-like space opera.While “Rebel Moon Part One: A Child of Fire” — hitting Netflix this week, after a limited theatrical run, and to be followed in April on the streaming service by “Rebel Moon Part Two: The Scargiver” —- also was influenced by “The Lord of the Rings,” “The Dirty Dozen” and more, it shares much with the 1977 film now titled “Star Wars: Episode IV – A New Hope.”There’s a malevolent galactic empire. Lightsaber-like swords. A scoundrel pilot. A polite robot. A bar scuffle. And, most importantly, a messiah figure pulled from an existence as a farmer.But while watching this first “Rebel Moon,” you can’t help but wonder if Snyder’s specific idea was to do “Star Wars” but without any of the fun.So, like, the “Star Wars” prequels?No. Even less fun than THOSE.(Shudder.)Snyder — whose credits include 2006’s “300,” several DC Extended Universe movies, including the mu...