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Denver mayoral candidates on homelessness

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:05:02 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) — Homelessness is one of the biggest issues facing the community. This year's Point In Time count of people experiencing homelessness in Colorado found nearly 4,800 people experiencing homelessness in Denver alone, with almost 6,900 people unhoused across the entire metro area. Fixing it will present a major challenge for whoever becomes Denver's next mayor.Both candidates in Denver's June mayoral runoff, Mike Johnston and Kelly Brough, acknowledge this a big issue facing the city. While there are some commonalities in their plans to solve it, they have key differences too.Both Brough and Johnston have said they would continue enforcing the city's camping ban, which has not been very successful since going into effect 11 years ago. But they say the ban can't be the only solution.Denver mayoral candidates Kelly Brough and Mike Johnston during election night April 4, 2023 (Credit: AP Photo/David Zalubowski) Kelly Brough on campsitesBrough has pledged to end unsanctioned ...

Police continue search for gunman after mother of 6 shot, killed in NE Miami-Dade

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:05:02 GMT

There was a family tragedy at a South Florida park when a mother and her six children came under fire while they were in their car. The mother ended up dying after the shots were fired.Miami-Dade Police worked well into Tuesday night as they tried to piece together the crime. A search for the gunman who killed the mother of six is also underway. The victim has been identified as 33-year-old Jeretha Lawson. “I cannot even begin to imagine what those children felt having watched their mom get shot,” said MDPD Officer Angel Rodriguez. “I cannot even imagine what they are feeling or going through right now.”The shooting happened at Oak Grove Park on Northeast 159th Street and Seventh Avenue.According to investigators, what started as some sort of dispute between two groups quickly turned deadly.“The dispute escalated when a firearm was produced, shots were fired, striking the adult female victim,” Rodriguez said.That mother was struck by gunfire as sh...

Police searching for thieves after stealing golf carts from Opa Locka business

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:05:02 GMT

Law enforcement officers are searching for a pair of golf cart crooks after they took off with golf carts.On May 1, the men stole the recreational vehicles that were parked at a business near Northwest 43rd Avenue and 131st Street in Opa Locka.Police said the buggies are worth thousands of dollars.If you have any information on this crime, call Miami-Dade Crime Stoppers at 305-471-TIPS. Remember, you can always remain anonymous, and you may be eligible for a reward of up to $5,000.

Florida school system has closed investigation into teacher who showed Disney movie with gay character

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:05:02 GMT

(CNN) — The Hernando County School Board has closed its investigation into a Florida teacher who showed the Disney film “Strange World” to her fifth-grade class, according to a copy of the district’s final report provided to CNN by Jenna Barbee, the educator.Barbee said the Florida Department of Education’s inappropriate conduct investigation is ongoing.A first-year teacher at Winding Waters K-8 school, Barbee said she showed the 2022 film because it directly related to class curriculum, not because it portrayed Disney’s first openly gay character. The animated film tells the story of a family of explorers and Barbee said it was relevant to her lesson on ecosystems and the environment.Barbee was reported to the Florida Department of Education after a student told their mom, a member of the school board, about the film being shown. The school system subsequently opened its own investigation.The final report from Hernando County says, “The investigation was completed regarding the par...

In a new BMW sedan, drivers can change lanes using just their eyes

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:05:02 GMT

(CNN) — In the new BMW 5-series sedan, unveiled Wednesday by the German luxury automaker, drivers will be able to change lanes on the highway just by looking to the side.The car’s optional Highway Assistant system allows drivers to go long distances on major highways without touching the steering wheel or pedals. This sort of feature is now offered by a number of major automakers, but BMW adds this novel capability: Drivers will be able to change lanes just by looking at one of the outside mirrors.Automated lane changes are possible in many similar systems but, ordinarily, the driver has to request it, or assent to the car’s suggestion for a lane change, by using the turn signal.With the new BMW system, if the car’s automated driving system suggests a lane change – say, if the car ahead is going too slowly – the driver only has to look at the corresponding side mirror and the car will do the rest. The system relies on a camera mounted behind the steering to monitor the directio...

Police: Teen arrested after stabbing leaves student with non-life-threatening injuries at Lynn Classical High School

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:05:02 GMT

Authorities say a 16-year-old student was stabbed at Lynn Classical High School in what police believe was an isolated incident.The Lynn Police Department said the victim was treated for non-life-threatening injuries after being stabbed in the back Wednesday morning.Police also arrested a 17-year-old male student after responding, stating in a news release that he had been “initially charged with Assault to Murder and Carrying a Dangerous Weapon on School Grounds.”“This appears to be an isolated incident and there is no information that would indicate a danger to any other students,” the department stated in an update.The teen victim was later taken to a nearby hospital for treatment. By noontime, the rest of the student body was dismissed from the high school.

Prosecutor: Work dispute appeared to lead to stabbing at Mattapan grocery store

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:05:02 GMT

A man accused of stabbing a fellow employee at a Star Market in Mattapan appeared in court to face an assault charge filed against him.Trevor Charlton, 47, was arraigned in Dorchester District Court on Wednesday. The Hyde Park resident was charged with assault and battery with a dangerous weapon after the prosecution in his case claimed he picked up an object and stabbed a co-worker in the abdomen after they had a verbal fight on Tuesday afternoon.According to the prosecutor, the suspect had accused the victim of not doing his job at the Star Market on River Street.In court, the two sides appeared to disagree on what caused the victim to receive their injury. The prosecutor claimed that the victim was jumped by several employees and was stabbed so deep, his back tissue was sliced and he was unable to be stitched up.Meanwhile, a relative of the suspect claimed that the injury was a puncture wound, and that the victim received it when he hit something during the aforementioned fight.C...

Ravens free agency tracker 2023: Former Bear Angelo Blackson signs, adding depth to defensive line

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:05:02 GMT

Welcome to the Ravens’ free-agency tracker, which will be updated throughout the offseason.As of the start of the NFL’s new league year on March 15 at 4 p.m., teams can officially announce signings and trades. Here’s a rundown of who the Ravens have agreed to sign, who they’ve lost and who’s still on the open market:Free agent additionsDefensive tackle Angelo Blackson: The Ravens added depth to their defensive line on May 24 with the signing of the 30-year-old Blackson, who spent the last two seasons with the Chicago Bears, where he played in 32 games, 12 of them starts.The 6-foot-4, 315-pound Blackson had 22 tackles in 15 games last season. He had a career-high 43 tackles and 2 1/2 sacks in 2021.Blackson, a fourth-round pick by the Tennessee Titans in 2015, also had stints with the Houston Texans and Arizona Cardinals. In coming to Baltimore, he reunites with Ravens defensive line coach Anthony Weaver, who coached him in Houston.Quarterback Josh Johnso...

Aaron Judge has conditioned Yankees to expect the unexpected

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:05:02 GMT

Now in his fourth season of being Aaron Judge’s teammate, Gerrit Cole knows better than to doubt the slugger in a big spot. So when a question prefaced that it may be “unreasonable” to always count on Judge coming up clutch, Cole playfully debated the premise on Tuesday night.“Are you sure? Are you sure? I don’t know if it’s completely unreasonable,” Cole replied with a hint of amazement. “It seems plausible every time he gets to the plate.”That sentiment echoed throughout the Yankees’ locker room following Judge’s solo home run in the ninth inning Tuesday. The game-tying blast made it possible for the Bombers to win, 6-5, in extra innings.The bomb came with formidable Orioles closer Felix Bautista on the mound and Judge in an unfavorable 0-2 count. But Bautista threw an elevated splitter, and Judge ripped it 403 feet – even though he braced for a fastball.“I didn’t think I got it in the beginning, j...

Jets working out ex-Buffalo Bills punter Matt Araiza: report

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:05:02 GMT

Matt Araiza’s attempt at a second stint in the NFL begins in New York.The Jets are hosting the former Buffalo Bills punter for a workout on Wednesday, according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter.Araiza was released by the Bills in August 2022 after a civil lawsuit was filed accusing him and two of his former San Diego State teammates of being involved in a gang rape at an off-campus party in October 2021.The woman who filed the suit was 17 at the time of the alleged rape.On Dec. 17, it was reported that the 23-year-old would not be charged with a crime and Yahoo Sports reported that the transcript of a meeting with a deputy district attorney revealed that Araiza was not present in the room where the alleged crime occurred.“I am grateful that the District Attorney and the San Diego Police Department have discovered all the facts and found no criminal wrongdoing. I am excited to continue my NFL career,” Araiza said in a statement on Dec. 7, released by his agency JL Spor...