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Wisconsin Republican leader blocks pay raises in continuation of DEI fight

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:12:31 GMT

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — The Republican speaker of the Wisconsin Assembly is blocking pay raises for University of Wisconsin employees unless the university cuts diversity, equity and inclusion spending by $32 million — a move that comes amid the Democratic governor’s calls for lawmakers to spend even more on higher education.The fight in Wisconsin reflects a broader cultural battle playing out across the nation over college diversity initiatives. Republican Govs. Ron DeSantis in Florida and Greg Abbott in Texas both signed laws this year banning the use of diversity, equity and inclusion measures in student admissions and staff employment decisions at colleges and universities. Similar bills were proposed in about a dozen Republican-led states.In June, the GOP-controlled Wisconsin Legislature cut funding to the UW System by $32 million, which was the amount Republicans identified as going toward so-called DEI efforts at UW’s 13 campuses over two years.At the same time it cu...

Semi-truck crash on E-470 causes 'significant delays' near Denver airport

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:12:31 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) -- A semi-truck crash Tuesday afternoon caused significant delays on Colorado E-470 near the Denver International Airport, according to the E-470 Public Highway Authority.Serious injuries were reported in the crash, according to the Colorado State Patrol. The crash happened on the southbound lanes of E-470 at Peña Boulevard. Crash on E-470 near the Denver airport (Credit: KDVR)Crash on E-470 near the Denver airport (Credit: KDVR)Crash on E-470 near the Denver airport (Credit: KDVR)The scene of a crash on E-470 near the Denver International Airport that caused serious injuries (Credit: KDVR)The scene of a crash on E-470 near the Denver International Airport that caused serious injuries (Credit: KDVR)Traffic was being diverted to Peña Boulevard, and anyone driving to the airport was recommended to use 96th Avenue as a detour.

CU Buffaloes sell out all home games for the first time in history

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:12:31 GMT

BOULDER, Colo. (KDVR) -- For the first time in the program's 133-year history, the University of Colorado Boulder Buffaloes have sold out every single home football game of the season.Head Coach Deion Sanders announced the historic moment Tuesday during a press conference previewing the No. 19-ranked team's first regular-season game against the No. 10 University of Oregon. CU Buffs fans are giving the Broncos a run for their money The previous record was set 30 years ago in 1993 when Folsom Field was sold out for five out of six games.The Buffs are breaking recordsThe team's first two home games against the University of Nebraska and Colorado State University were sell-out successes in more ways than one.Boulder played host to FOX's "Big Noon Kickoff" both weeks, as well as ESPN's "College GameDay" for the Rocky Mountain Showdown on Sept. 16.The game against CSU even broke records for ESPN as the network's most-watched late prime-time college football game ever. FOX31 Newsletter...

Eighth endangered Florida panther struck and killed by vehicle this year, wildlife officials say

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:12:31 GMT

NAPLES, Fla. (AP) — An endangered Florida panther was struck and killed by a vehicle, officials said.The 2-year-old male panther’s remains were found Monday along Interstate 75 in Collier County, near the western end of Alligator Alley, wildlife officials said.All eight known panther deaths this year were caused by vehicle collisions, according to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission.Florida panthers once roamed the entire Southeast, but their habitat now is mostly confined to a small region of Florida along the Gulf of Mexico.Up to 230 Florida panthers remain in the wild.

Florida man allegedly shoots, kills neighbor’s son for trimming trees over property line

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:12:31 GMT

(CNN) — A Volusia County, Florida, man was arrested early Monday morning after allegedly shooting and killing his neighbor’s 42-year-old son who had been trimming tree limbs along his fence line Sunday evening, the Volusia Sheriff’s Office said in a Facebook post.Edward Druzolowski, 78, confronted Brian Ford about being on his property before threatening to shoot him, the VSO said in the post. When Ford refused to leave, Druzolowski shot the man, who died despite life-saving measures by the first two deputies on the scene.Ford’s mother told sheriff’s deputies in a 911 call that her son had been trimming the trees at her house, which is directly next to Druzolowski’s, when her neighbor shot him. She also mentioned Ford’s 8-year-old son was near him when the shooting happened, according to court documents.In a separate 911 call, Druzolowski’s wife told authorities her husband “didn’t mean to do this” and “just meant to scare him (Ford),” court documents showed.Druzolowski sa...

Temple University says acting president JoAnne A. Epps has died after collapsing on stage

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:12:31 GMT

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Temple University acting president JoAnne A. Epps has died after collapsing at a memorial service at the university Tuesday afternoon, the university said.Epps was transported to Temple University Hospital, where she was pronounced dead around 3:15 p.m. Tuesday, the university said.“There are no words that can describe the gravity and sadness of this loss,” board chairman Mitchell Morgan said in a statement. “President Epps was a devoted servant and friend who represented the best parts of Temple. She spent nearly 40 years of her life serving this university, and it goes without saying her loss will reverberate through the community for years to come.”Epps, the university’s former law school dean and provost, was named to the post in April following the resignation of Jason Wingard, Temple’s first Black president. Wingard resigned in March after leading the 33,600-student university since July 2021.

Two workers injured in accident at Concord construction site

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:12:31 GMT

Two workers were taken to an area hospital Tuesday after they were injured in an accident at a construction site in Concord, the town’s assistant fire chief said. Assistant Fire Chief Walter Latta in a statement said crews first responded to the area of Elm Street around 11:15 a.m. after receiving a report of a “construction incident.”Once on scene, officials said, firefighters found two construction workers had been injured when a piece of construction equipment hit them along with a four foot piece of granite curbing that they were in the process of installing for a new sidewalk. Speaking with 7NEWS, Latta said officials estimate the construction equipment and the granite curb that hit the construction workers together weighed roughly one ton.“They were very fortunate to have only sustained serious injuries at this time,” Latta said. “They were very lucky.”Latta said the workers were treated at the scene before being taken to Lahey Hospital and Medical Center in Burlingt...

Chelsea police searching for missing 11-year-old boy with autism

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:12:31 GMT

Chelsea police asked for the public’s help Tuesday in efforts to find a missing 11-year-old boy with autism. Police said the boy’s name is Susant Thapa. He is believed to be wearing a blue shirt and pants and has dark hair. Police were searching in the area of 615 Washington Avenue as of around 3:40 p.m. Chelsea police said anyone who may see Thapa should contact police before approaching him.This is a developing story; stay with 7NEWS on-air and online for the latest updates.

Sun Sticks Around

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:12:31 GMT

We’ve all heard the saying “if you don’t like the weather in New England, wait a day” and yesterday and today prove just that. From soaking rains yesterday to a brisk sunshine today, we need (and frankly, deserve) a few dry and sunny days. We’ll get just that this week. Temperatures climbed to the lower 70s today which is actually average for this time of year. Our average high is 72° and Boston even climbed to 73°. But that stiff wind made it feel cooler. We’ll lose the wind the next few days. It will be a cooler morning tomorrow with temperatures starting off in the 50s.The fall like air mass will be with us for the rest of the week. We’ll lose the wind for the rest of the week but the sunshine will stick around.Temperatures will drop by a degree or two but the biggest change this week will be the lack of wind going forward. We’ll stay pretty seasonable with temperatures in the low 70s… until Saturday. More clouds move in for t...

How Patriots OC Bill O’Brien assessed the offense after 2 weeks

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:12:31 GMT

Through two weeks, the Patriots’ passing game under Bill O’Brien is undoubtedly better than it was during last season’s disaster. It passes the eye test, and there have been positive early returns.Mac Jones is among the league leaders in several passing categories, though that’s been a byproduct of playing from behind. But the quarterback and his unit have looked more fluid and competent than they did at any point last season. Still, though, there’s a gear and level they’re still trying to find as they search for their first win of the season.“For us, I think it’s about finishing drives,” O’Brien said Tuesday. “I think we moved the ball at times, I’m not saying we moved the ball all the time, but we moved the ball at times. But we’re inconsistent. We have to coach it better and try to get to be more consistent and finish drives. We get in there and we drive the ball 30-40 yards and then we stall, so we have to do a better job of stringing plays together to be able to finish drives.”...