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Denver weather: Severe storms Friday evening, more afternoon storms for the weekend

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:56:26 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) — Denver's weather will stay stormy through Friday evening. Then we will enter a pattern of morning sunshine and more afternoon storms through the holiday weekend. Eastern Colorado, including the Denver metro, remains under a slight risk for storms staying strong to severe through Friday evening. The main risk with these storms will be damaging wind gusts, large hail and abundant lightning strikes. Weather tonight: Strong storms clearingRain and storms will push east through the evening. This will be followed by clearing clouds and a low temperature of around 50 degrees. Weather tomorrow: Chance for afternoon storms Saturday will start with a mostly sunny sky. As temperatures climb up to 80 degrees, a chance for showers and thunderstorms will increase through the afternoon and evening. There is a marginal to slight risk of storms becoming strong to severe. The biggest risk with these storms will be strong wind gusts and hail. Looking ahead: More of the sameThe...

Video: Bear gets into car, tries to get into truck

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:56:26 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) -- Bears are smarter than most people think, and this one that managed to get into a car proves just that.Video from Ray Burris shows the bear opening the door and getting in the car to rummage around. The incident happened overnight Wednesday outside Burris' home which is north of Golden.Burris said the bear got a few goldfish crackers from what his son had left in the car. Fortunately, Burris said the animal did more licking than biting.Outside of cosmetic scratches that's the only damage, Burris said. Video: Young bears try to get into Steamboat Springs home Since there was no other food in the car, the bear moved on and tried to open both driver and passenger doors on Burris' truck. Luckily, he said, both were locked so the bear moved on. Colorado Parks and Wildlife has issued warnings to those living in bear country and anyone traveling into bear wildlife areas. It's that time of year bears are coming out of hibernation and looking for food.Stay safe, protect y...

Denver Public Schools releases new version of safety plan

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:56:26 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) -- A second version of the proposed safety plan for Denver Public Schools was released Friday.School resource officers are included in the changes. Superintendent Dr. Alex Marrero is recommending that the school board makes a district-wide decision on how to implement SROs.The new draft plan comes after weeks of public outreach.“I want to thank everyone who has provided input up to this point," Superintendent Dr. Alex Marrero said in a statement. "Our community differs on the approaches, processes and strategies, but it is clear that we all want to help ensure that we keep our kids safe. And a safe school is paramount to the success of our students." Denver mayoral candidates discuss school safety The district said it is committing to consistency and transparency with proper training and holding schools accountable to implement these plans.Here's how the district lays out the "key themes" that emerged from public feedback, as written in the plan's executive summary:C...

DeSantis addresses Disney feud, poem removal from Miami-Dade school library amid fundraising controversy

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:56:26 GMT

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis attended his first public event since officially launching his 2024 presidential bid, as a new controversy reportedly involving fundraising swirls around his campaign.The governor on Friday weighed in on several issues while delivering a speech at the Florida Homeschool Convention in Orlando.“We want parents to be armed with the ability to make sure their kids are in a safe environment,” he said.DeSantis doubled down on Florida’s gender studies ban, his case against Disney and support for parents’ rights.“We stand for parents’ rights in education, elimination of gender ideology, because it’s the right thing to do,” he said, “and if that means we have to stand up to a major company like Disney, well, here I stand. I’m not backing down.”DeSantis also addressed a controversy in a Miami Lakes school, at the Bob Graham Education Center Library.“The Hill We Climb,” a poem that was recit...

18-year-old who overcame obstacles gifted new car from Rick Case Honda in Davie

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:56:26 GMT

A South Florida teen received a generous gift and is being recognized for the obstacles he’s overcome.Jackie Knight was given a brand new car from Rick Case Honda in Davie, Friday.The 18-year-old had a rough upbringing after he was abandoned by his family when he was 1 year old.He also suffered from the death of his foster mother, which resulted in Knight being taken in by an agency that provides safe harbor for youths.Despite it all, Knight just graduated high school and was awarded a scholarship to attend Broward College.He now also has some brand-new wheels.“Cause you don’t always expect good things to come out. I’m a lucky person as is, so I always kinda give myself that benefit of the doubt,” Knight said. “Yeah, today might be a good day, it’s a lucky day. I’m trying to see if I can find any jobs that will require the car, which most of the time they usually hire. So as is, it’s to work, school, home, just making a life for ...

Rollover crash causes SB lane closures on Turnpike near Kendall Drive; 1 hospitalized

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:56:26 GMT

Rescue crews have taken one person to the hospital following a rollover wreck along the Florida Turnpike in Southwest Miami-Dade that has led to heavy congestion during rush hour.Florida Highway Patrol and Miami-Dade Fire Rescue units responded to the scene of the crash near the Kendall Drive exit, just after 5:30 p.m., Friday.A traffic camera captured an overturned sedan along the southbound lanes.Troopers have shut down three southbound lanes as they continue to investigate. They urge drivers to avoid the area and seek alternate routes.Authorities continue to investigate the crash.Please check back on WSVN.com and 7News for more details on this developing story.

Boston Calling Day 1: Foo Fighters headline Friday night

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:56:26 GMT

The stage is set for the first day of Boston Calling, the annual music festival in Allston. Music began around 2 p.m., and the Foo Fighters are headlining later this evening. More than 50 artists will perform over the next three days including Alanis Morissette, Queens Of The Stone Age, The National and Paramore. Twenty artists with local ties will perform as well, including a last minute fill-in by the Dropkick Murphys.“I’m a big fan of live music, and just everyone coming together in Boston is always so cool,” attendee Zach Murphy said. “There’s always a mish mash of genres so there’s something for everyone.”The line-up is strong, fans say. Other artists performing includes Niall Horan, Noah Kahan, King Gizzard And The Lizard Wizard and Maren Morris.“Excited about the Foo Fighters, Alanis Morissette,” Stephanie Smith said. “It’s a good festival weekend.”Some concertgoers are excited about the full three-day festival, while some are at...

Healey reestablishes council tasked with advising her on veterans’ services

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:56:26 GMT

Gov. Maura Healey signed an executive order Friday reworking a council tasked with advising the governor on veterans’ services, a move she said shows the administration’s “dedication” to advocating for the rights of former service members.The Governor’s Advisory Council on Veterans’ Services will meet four times a year and be tasked with producing a written report every two years, a change from the annual reporting requirement former Gov. Charlie Baker his version of the council.Healey’s order comes after she created a new executive office focused on veteran’s services earlier this year and appointed former state Rep. Jon Santiago — a captain in the United States Army Reserve — to lead it.“This council represents another step forward in our mission to prioritize the diverse experiences of our service members and will play a crucial role in our efforts to elevate veterans’ services statewide,” Healey said in a statement.Baker issued a similar advisory council order ...

Biden says debt default deal ‘very close’ while deadline now set at June 5

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:56:26 GMT

By LISA MASCARO, SEUNG MIN KIM, KEVIN FREKING and FATIMA HUSSEIN (Associated Press)WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden said a deal to resolve the government’s debt ceiling crisis seemed “very close” late Friday, even as the deadline for a potentially catastrophic default was pushed back four days until a week from Monday.The later “X-date” threatened to open another week of frustrating negotiation between House Republicans and the White House over the risk of a default that could throw the U.S. economy into chaos and sap world confidence in the nation’s lleadership.Yet President Joe Biden was upbeat as he left for the Memorial Day weekend at Camp David, declaring, “It’s very close, and I’m optimistic.”With Republican at the Capitol talking with Biden’s team at the White House, the president said, “There’s a negotiation going on. I’m hopeful we’ll know by tonight whether we’re goin...

Orioles pitcher John Means suffers setback during recovery, won’t be ready in July

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:56:26 GMT

Orioles pitcher John Means recently suffered a setback that will delay his return from elbow surgery, executive vice president and general manager Mike Elias said Friday.Means, the Orioles’ opening day starter in 2021 and 2022, strained the teres major muscle in the scapula area of his upper back while doing a nonthrowing-related drill at the team’s complex in Florida.Elias said the injury means the left-hander won’t be able to return in July, the month the team previously set as a possible return for Means. It’s unclear how long the muscle strain will set back Means as he recovers from Tommy John elbow reconstruction surgery, but Elias said the hope is that the 30-year-old will return in 2023.“Unfortunately, he was doing some activation drills down in Florida and strained a muscle kind of in the scapular region of his upper back,” Elias said. “It’s a muscle injury, it’s not his shoulder capsule, it not a throwing injury, he̵...