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Child, mother hit by car near Westminster charter school

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:17:55 GMT

WESTMINSTER, Colo. (KDVR) — Police are responding to a pedestrian crash near the Academy Charter Schools' north campus where a child and their mother were allegedly hit by a car.According to the Westminster Police Department, a mother and son were walking in the crosswalk at Park Centre Drive and Tejon Street when the driver turned right and hit both of them. Parents want teen who shares massive house party videos stopped WPD said the child was transported to the hospital with unknown injuries but was conscious.The driver did remain on scene. WPD said speed and drugs were not a factor in the crash but could have been possibly caused by sun glare. This is a developing story and will be updated as more information becomes available.

133-year-old statue stolen from Georgetown museum, information wanted

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:17:55 GMT

GEORGETOWN, Colo. (KDVR) — Police are looking for the person or people who stole a 133-year-old statue worth $4,000 from a Georgetown museum. According to the Georgetown Police Department, the director of the Hotel de Paris Museum, Kevin Kuharic, told officers on March 4 that a statue was missing from the courtyard.Kuharic told police that he was walking through the courtyard of the museum, located at 409 6th St., when he looked up to the top of the old rock wall and saw a statue was missing. Parents want teen who shares massive house party videos stopped According to Kuharic, the statue is described as:Putti with a pan from J.L. Mott Iron Works of New York circa 1890 36 to 40 inches tall Weighs 40 poundsMade of cast iron and zinc compositionPart of a pair with the other statue left on opposite wallWorth $4,000Police need help locating a statue stolen from the Hotel De Paris museum in Georgetown. (Georgetown Police Department)Police need help locating a statue stolen from the Hote...

Hottest temperature ever recorded in Denver in March

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:17:55 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) -- Temperatures will be in the 60s the next few days in the Mile High City. While 60 is above-average for this time of year, it is not even close to the warmest temperature on record for March.The record high in March is 84 degrees, which was set on March 26, 1971, according to the National Weather Service. The record low for this month is negative 11 degrees, which was set on March 28, 1886. From 60s to snow in Denver? Here’s what we know The normal high temperature for March in Denver starts out in the 50s and increases to 60 degrees by the end of the month.Keep up with the forecastTo keep up with the forecast as it changes, be sure to download the Pinpoint Weather App. It has special features that include:Interactive Radar: Zoom in to any locationPinpoint Weather forecast: Independently certified as Colorado’s Most AccurateCustomized alert settings: Choose the severe weather alerts and locations that matter to youHour-by-Hour: Plan your day and see the hourly fore...

Denver vegan sushi restaurant makes Yelp's top 100 list for 2023

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:17:55 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) -- No matter what type of food you're in the mood for, the Mile High City is packed with a variety of popular cuisines.Yelp recently released its 2023 top 100 restaurants list for the United States. Not surprisingly, a Denver restaurant made the list. Colorado pizza place ranked one of top in US What Denver restaurant made the cut?Coming in at number 73 on the list is Wellness Sushi, which is located at 2504 East Colfax Avenue. The restaurant is the only Colorado restaurant that made Yelp's top 100 list."We are thrilled to announce that Wellness Sushi has made Yelp's list of the Top 100 Places to eat in the U.S in 2023! We are the sole business representing Denver (and the entire state of Colorado) this year, and we couldn't be more proud!" Wellness Sushi shared on its website. See full top 100 list here Wellness Sushi has 4.5 stars for 69 reviews on Yelp and 4.8 stars for 261 reviews on Google."Vegan sushi may raise a few eyebrows, but Chef Steven Lee and his...

Aventura PD issues traffic alert following pedestrian struck by train

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:17:55 GMT

A pedestrian was struck by a train near Biscayne Boulevard in Aventura, resulting in the closure of a section of the road. The Aventura Police Department has issued a traffic alert, urging motorists to use alternate routes until further notice.According to the authorities, the incident is affecting the southbound lanes of Biscayne Boulevard, between 199th Street and 195th Street. The collision between the pedestrian and the train led to a serious traffic hazard, prompting law enforcement officials to reduce the southbound lanes to a single lane.As a result of the incident, commuters in the area are advised to use alternate routes until the situation is resolved. The police have not yet released any details about the cause of the accident, and an investigation is currently underway.Please check back on WSVN.com and 7News for more details on this developing story.

Biden says Jimmy Carter has asked him to deliver his eulogy

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:17:55 GMT

ATLANTA (AP) — President Joe Biden says he plans to deliver the eulogy at the funeral of former President Jimmy Carter, who remains under hospice care at his home in south Georgia.Biden told donors at a California fundraiser Monday evening about his “recent” visit to see the 39th president, whom he has known since he was a young Delaware senator supporting Carter’s 1976 presidential campaign.“He asked me to do his eulogy,” Biden said, before stopping himself from saying more. “Excuse me, I shouldn’t say that.”Carter, who at 98 is the longest-lived U.S. president, announced Feb. 18 that he would spend his remaining days at home receiving end-of-life care, forgoing further medical intervention after a series of short hospital stays. The Carter Center in Atlanta and the former president’s family members have not disclosed details of his condition, though Biden alluded to Carter’s 2015 cancer diagnosis and subsequent recovery.“I spent time with Jimmy Carter and i...

Scottie Scheffler’s 88-year-old grandma walks every hole of his dominant victory

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:17:55 GMT

(CNN) — It is said that a Grandma knows best. Scottie Scheffler, newly crowned The Players Championship winner, would agree wholeheartedly.Scheffler’s grandmother, Mary, could not have chosen a better week to follow her grandson around all 72 holes of a tournament.A dominant victory sealed a dream Sunday for Scheffler at TPC Sawgrass in Florida, reclaiming his World No. 1 spot from Jon Rahm and securing him a $4.5 million cut of a record $25 million prize purse.The 26-year-old American finished five strokes ahead of England’s Tyrrell Hatton, the largest margin of victory at the event dubbed “the fifth major” since Stephen Ames cruised to a six shot win in 2006.It marks a sixth PGA Tour victory in a remarkable 13-month stretch for the reigning Masters champion, one made even sweeter by having many of his family watching on from the sidelines. And a number were gathered at the final green to embr...

Man sentenced to life for attempted murder of fellow inmate over juice box

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:17:55 GMT

ANNAPOLIS, Maryland (WBAL) — A judge on Friday sentenced a convicted robber to life in prison plus 10 years for an attempted killing a fellow inmate after a fight over juice boxes, prosecutors said.Courtney Butler, 35, was found guilty after a dayslong trial on attempted first- and second-degree murder, first-degree assault, reckless endangerment and weapons violations charges for a March 25, 2021, attack on a fellow inmate at the Jessup Correctional Institution.According to the Anne Arundel County State’s Attorney’s Office, Butler and two other inmates were fighting over the distribution of several juice boxes. Prosecutors said Butler threatened the victim and was seen walking past the victim’s cell repeatedly over a six-hour period.Ultimately, prosecutors said, Butler armed himself with a knife-like object and stabbed the victim multiple times in the back before throwing him to the ground.“To attempt to take a life over something so trivial is extreme...

EPA to limit toxic ‘forever chemicals’ in drinking water

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:17:55 GMT

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Environmental Protection Agency on Tuesday proposed limiting the amount of harmful “forever chemicals” in drinking water to the lowest level that tests can detect, a long-awaited protection the agency said will save thousands of lives and prevent serious illnesses, including cancer.The plan marks the first time the EPA has proposed regulating a toxic group of compounds that are widespread, dangerous and expensive to remove from water. PFAS, or per- and polyfluorinated substances, don’t degrade in the environment and are linked to a broad range of health issues, including low birthweight babies and kidney cancer. The agency says drinking water is a significant source of PFAS exposure for people.“The science is clear that long-term exposure to PFAS is linked to significant health risks,” Radhika Fox, assistant EPA administrator for water, said in an interview.Fox called the federal proposal a “transformational change” for improving the safety of drinking water in...

AP sources: Falcons to sign Jessie Bates, get Jonnu Smith

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:17:55 GMT

The Atlanta Falcons have agreed to a four-year, $64 million contract with safety Jessie Bates, a person familiar with the deal told The Associated Press.The person spoke on condition of anonymity Monday because the deal can’t be announced until Wednesday.The Falcons also agreed to acquire tight end Jonnu Smith from the New England Patriots, according to another person familiar with that deal. The Falcons are sending a seventh-round pick to New England, per NFL Network.Atlanta announced that Pro Bowl guard Chris Lindstrom has signed a five-year contract extension, reportedly making him the NFL’s highest-paid guard.ESPN reported the deal, which will keep Lindstrom with the Falcons through the 2028 season, is worth $105 million. It locks up another key member of the offensive line, with left tackle Jake Matthews under contract through 2026.Lindstrom’s average of $21 million per season surpasses Indianapolis guard Quenton Nelson’s $20.2 million annual average.Bates started 79 games in f...