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Busload moved to transitional housing ahead of Denver encampment cleanup

Published Tue, 24 Dec 2024 00:03:00 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) — A busload of people moved off the streets of Denver and into transitional housing from a site targeted by the city's House1000 initiative.They were leaving a large encampment and Curtis and 21st streets in downtown Denver Thursday morning. The encampment had received a notice saying all items would be removed from sidewalks next Tuesday. Mayor: Denver on track to get 1,000 homeless people into transitional housing But on Thursday, two days after the notices were posted, FOX31 saw a number of people voluntarily boarding a bus headed for transitional housing. Among them was Tracy Gulley.“I’m going to get me a place and I’m going to be taking me a shower and eating and sleeping right. And not worry about nothing else about myself,” Gulley said.Denver announced it will clear this homeless encampment at 21st and Curtis streets. (KDVR)Denver focusing on 'most vulnerable populations'This is the second encampment the city of Denver has focused on in Mayor Mike Johnston’s H...

Need help shoveling snow? Here's what you need to know

Published Tue, 24 Dec 2024 00:03:00 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) -- With snow expected this weekend, it might be time to dust off the old snow shovel. Most areas across the metro have rules when it comes to clearing sidewalks. In Denver, property owners must clear sidewalks within 24 hours after the snow stops falling. Denver to close 2 roads in LoDo this weekend Denver has inspectors to go out and mark sidewalks that haven’t been cleared. They will write citations if the sidewalk isn’t cleared after circling back. Business owners only have four hours to clear sidewalks. In Aurora, the 24-hour rule also applies unless the city declares a snow emergency, which gives you 48 hours."We connect neighbors with residents who are not able to shovel their own sidewalks," said Heidi Rodriguez of the Denver Agency for Human Rights and Community Partnerships.Denver's Snow Angels connects volunteers with those who are older, have a disability or can't afford to pay for a service. "We understand there's so many people out there who just need t...

‘Teen Wolf’ star Tyler Posey revealed as ‘Masked Singer’s’ Hawk

Published Tue, 24 Dec 2024 00:03:00 GMT

The one thing we love about Thursday nights? We’re one step closer to the weekend, and it’s time to say goodbye to another Masked Singer … but not before revealing the character’s alter ego for Harry Potter night.Jenny McCarthy: “I can’t stand it! Who is it?”Nick Cannon: “Star and heartthrob, Mr. Tyler Posey!”“The Masked Singer” saw another star get unmasked. This time it was “Teen Wolf” star Tyler Posey, who was revealed as the Hawk.Tyler Posey: “I’m super proud of how I played it all out and how I performed. And I had a great time, but I felt like I was robbed.”Tyler Posey (as Hawk, singing): “I tried before to tell her that the feelings I have for her in my heart.”Forget the unmasking. Tyler still says the chance to win the Golden Mask was totally worth it.Tyler Posey: “You’re performing in front of all these people, in a costume. No one knows who you are. You’r...

Heavily armed police surround home in search for suspect in the deadly Maine shootings

Published Tue, 24 Dec 2024 00:03:00 GMT

LEWISTON, Maine (AP) — Heavily armed police surrounded a home Thursday as they searched for a U.S. Army reservist who authorities say killed 18 people and wounded 13 in a mass shooting at a bowling alley and a bar in Lewiston, Maine.“You need to come outside now with nothing in your hands. Your hands in the air,” police shouted through a megaphone outside the home owned by suspect Robert Card’s relative near the town of Bowdoin.Dozens of law enforcement officials had descended on the property, with extended announcements calling for Card and anyone in the home to come out into the driveway. In most instances when police execute warrants — even for suspects wanted for violent crimes — they move quickly to enter the home.“The announcements that are being heard over a loudspeaker are standard search warrant announcements when executing a warrant to ensure the safety of all involved,” state police spokesperson Shannon Moss said. “It is unknown whether Robert Card is in any of ...

Watertown field hockey team extends national record, hands Donahue 750th win

Published Tue, 24 Dec 2024 00:03:00 GMT

WAKEFIELD — By earning a 7-0 Middlesex League win against Wakefield in the regular season finale on Thursday, make it 750 career wins and counting for longtime Watertown head coach Eileen Donahue.Molly Driscoll’s hat trick in the first quarter kicked off a milestone-filled night for the Raiders (17-0), extending their win streak to 70 games and their national-record shutout streak to 37.All seven goals came in the first nine minutes of play, but no highlight stood taller than Donahue reaching a win total just five other coaches in the country have before her. In 38 years of coaching, she is now 750-34-36 with 20 state titles.Only former Nauset and Harwich/Monomoy head coach Cheryl Poore also has 700-plus wins in Massachusetts.“I am proud of all the players that I coached, the coaches and the community for supporting us,” Donahue said. “We just had the superintendent come to our game for this moment. That really says a lot. It’s been a lot of hard work doing this, but you get kids to...

Maine police surround home in search for suspect in the fatal shooting of 18

Published Tue, 24 Dec 2024 00:03:00 GMT

LEWISTON, Maine (AP) — Heavily armed police surrounded a home Thursday as they searched for a U.S. Army reservist who authorities say killed 18 people and wounded 13 in a mass shooting at a bowling alley and a bar in Lewiston, Maine.“You need to come outside now with nothing in your hands. Your hands in the air,” police shouted through a megaphone outside the home owned by suspect Robert Card’s relative near the town of Bowdoin.Dozens of law enforcement officials had descended on the property, with extended announcements calling for Card and anyone in the home to come out into the driveway. In most instances when police execute warrants — even for suspects wanted for violent crimes — they move quickly to enter the home.The Lewiston Police Department identified Robert Card as a person of interest in a mass shooting at a bowling alley and a bar in Lewiston, Maine, on Oct. 25, 2023. (The Lewiston Police Department)“The announcements that are being heard over a loudspeaker are standard ...

E. coli cases linked to 4S Ranch restaurant rise to 17

Published Tue, 24 Dec 2024 00:03:00 GMT

SAN DIEGO -- A total of 17 E. Coli cases, which is four more since Tuesday, are now linked to Miguel's Cocina in 4S Ranch, San Diego County health officials said.Seven people, including four children, have been hospitalized by the bacteria, The County of San Diego Health and Human Services Agency told FOX 5 Thursday in a statement.Those who fell ill range from 6 to 87 years old, per the health department. They reported eating at Miguel's Cocina from Oct. 6 to Oct. 18 and had symptoms from Oct. 13 to Oct. 19.At least one of the seven people hospitalized developed a severe complication called hemolytic uremic syndrome. Teen fighting for life after E. coli diagnosis traced to 4S Ranch restaurant “People who visited the restaurant and are feeling ill should see their doctor as soon as possible,” said Wilma J. Wooten, M.D., M.P.H., County public health officer. “We want them to get tested and have the results sent to the local health department. Those most at risk from infection are ch...

DirecTV expands its reach into college sports as the new title sponsor of the Holiday Bowl

Published Tue, 24 Dec 2024 00:03:00 GMT

SAN DIEGO (AP) — DirecTV expanded its reach into college sports when it became the title sponsor of the Holiday Bowl on Thursday.Terms of the deal weren't disclosed and both the satellite TV provider and the bowl said the focus was on the 2023 game, in large part due to conference realignment. With the Pac-12 dissolving, the bowl is looking for another conference to match against the ACC starting in 2024.“We have long-term aspirations, of course," said Mark Neville, CEO of Sports San Diego, which promotes the Holiday Bowl and other events. “We'd love for this to last for decades. But for now what we are doing is focusing on 2023."This year’s game on FOX 5 is set for Dec. 27 at Petco Park, the downtown home of baseball’s Padres. This is DirecTV's first bowl sponsorship. DirectTV also sponsors Notre Dame athletics and the Big Ten Conference and Big Ten Network.“We're watching it just as close as everybody else,” Jon Greer, DirectTV's head of communications and community, said after a ...

Former Premier Li Keqiang, China’s top economic official for a decade, has died at 68

Published Tue, 24 Dec 2024 00:03:00 GMT

BEIJING (AP) — Former Premier Li Keqiang, China’s top economic official for a decade, died Friday of a heart attack in Shanghai, state media CCTV reported. He was 68. Li was China’s No. 2 leader in 2013-23 and an advocate for private business but was left with little authority after President Xi Jinping made himself the most powerful Chinese leader in decades and tightened control over the economy and society.The Associated Press

B.C.’s new fossil emblem an 80-million-year-old marine reptile called elasmosaur

Published Tue, 24 Dec 2024 00:03:00 GMT

VICTORIA — British Columbia has officially designated a large, fierce-looking marine reptile that swam in waters off Vancouver Island 80 million years ago as the province’s official fossil emblem.The government adopted the long-necked, sharp-toothed 12-metre elasmosaur as the fossil emblem on Thursday, adding to the list of provincial symbols.The designation follows a five-year recognition effort by paleontology enthusiasts and a provincewide public poll in 2018 where the elasmosaur received 48 per cent of the votes.Tourism Minister Lana Popham says in a statement the elasmosaur designation raises awareness that B.C. has a fossil heritage worthy of celebration and stewardship.The first elasmosaur fossil was discovered in 1988, along the Puntledge River on Vancouver Island, marking the first fossil of its kind found west of the Canadian Rockies.The elasmosaur lived along the coast of B.C., dating back to the Cretaceous period. Other official B.C. emblems include the Pacific dog...