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Judge rules Denver officer in LoDo shooting can be tried

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:13:16 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) -- A Denver officer indicted by a grand jury for injuring multiple bystanders while shooting at a man in Lower Downtown in 2022 can stand trial, a judge ruled Monday.Specifically, the judge found that the evidence presented to the grand jury was sufficient to establish probable cause against Officer Brandon Ramos, according to the Denver District Attorney's Office.Ramos was indicted for the incident in January.The shooting, which occurred near 20th and Larimer streets on July 17, happened when officers tried to stop a man -- Jordan Waddy -- after a fight in the street.Three officers, including Ramos, opened fire on Waddy after officers approached to break up the fight. Waddy allegedly made a motion and police said they suspected he had a gun. Woman injured during LoDo police shooting suing Denver officer The Denver District Attorney's Office found the two other officers involved in the shooting -- Kenneth Rowland and Meghan Lieberson -- were justified in their action...

Colorado to train teachers, students to stop bleeding from bullet wounds

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:13:16 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) — School shootings in the U.S. are at record numbers. Now, Colorado is going to train teachers and students how to treat blood loss from bullet wounds.A new law will allow participating K-12 schools to get "Stop the Bleed" kits and training materials from the state. Middle school closed after Safe2Tell threat State Rep. Mary Young, D-Weld, is a sponsor of the bill and a school psychologist."The more teachers and staff we can prepare for emergency situations, the more likely we are to save a life," Young said in a statement released by Colorado Democrats. "Time is precious in any emergency. This bipartisan law ensures teachers, staff and older students have the proper 'Stop the Bleed' training and materials they need to respond effectively and efficiently to save lives."On Monday, Gov. Jared Polis was at Prairie Heights Middle School in Evans to sign the bill into law, according to his office.FILE - Lori Alhadeff, left, and Dr. Patricia Byers, a surgical critical care...

'South Park,' Casa Bonita license plate auction to benefit Coloradans with disabilities

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:13:16 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) -- You could drive around with a custom Casa Bonita or "South Park" license plate, and your money would go toward the Colorado Disability Funding Committee.An auction for the one-of-a-kind plates was launched Monday. Participants can bid on the right to own and use one of the 17 plate configurations. Casa Bonita will open in May, but when? Here are the 17 plates up for grabs:BLCKBRTBRANIFFBUTTERSCANIBALCAVECLFDIVRCONEYCSABNTAGOCOWSHOTDOGJO3M4M4NVH386RANDYSTHPRKTACOSTEAMUSATOLKIENAll the plates started at $100. Bidding will close on May 25 at 7 p.m.A similar auction for "Star Wars" license plates closed on May 11, raising $8,600 for the fund. The Colorado Disability Funding Committee provides grants to support disability application assistance and programs that offer resources for Coloradans with disabilities.

UK Labour would seek security and defense treaty with Germany

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:13:16 GMT

LONDON — A U.K. Labour government would seek a bilateral security and defense treaty with Germany in its first six months of winning power. Labour’s Shadow Defense Secretary John Healey said Tuesday the agreement would be modeled on the historic Lancaster House treaties reached by Britain and France in 2010. It would be part of a wider British push to reconnect with European allies if Labour Leader Keir Starmer wins the next U.K. general election.Healey will present the proposal alongside Nils Schmid, the parliamentary group spokesperson for foreign affairs for Germany’s Social Democratic Party (SDP), which leads Germany’s three-party coalition government, at an event in London on Tuesday.“Allies are our strategic strength,” Healey said. “We want a Lancaster House style UK-German defence and security agreement struck within the first six months of a Labour Government. This will grow UK jobs, strengthen NATO and keep Britain safe,” he added.The Labour Party’s policy platfo...

Jamie Foxx and daughter Corinne Foxx to host new music trivia show

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:13:16 GMT

(CNN) — Jamie Foxx will host a new music-centric trivia game show with his daughter, Corinne Foxx, beginning in 2024.The announcement comes after Corinne Foxx shared Friday that her father has been “out of the hospital for weeks, recuperating” from a medical incident.“In fact, he was playing pickleball yesterday! Thanks for everyone’s prayers and support!” she wrote. “We have an exciting work announcement coming next week too,” she added, in reference to Monday’s announcement about their new show, titled “We Are Family.”The series will feature non-famous relatives of celebrities “performing duets with their hidden famous family member,” as a studio audience competes to guess who the celebrity is, according to Fox Entertainment.Jamie Foxx was first hospitalized in Atlanta, Georgia on April 11 after he experienced an undisclosed “medical complication,” according to h...

Massachusetts faces elevated fire weather conditions, Lynn firefighters battle brush fire in Lynn Woods

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:13:16 GMT

The region is under a fire weather watch for the next couple of days amid dry and gusty conditions, as Lynn firefighters and Mass State Police continue to battle a brush fire in Lynn Woods.The National Weather Service’s fire weather watch will likely be upgraded to a “Red Flag Warning” for portions of southern New England on Tuesday, according to the forecasters.The most critical conditions are expected to be between late morning to sundown each day on Tuesday and Wednesday.“Very dry conditions and gusty winds will result in potentially critical fire weather conditions,” the National Weather Service wrote in its fire weather watch for Massachusetts.Hazy and smoky skies will be possible early on Tuesday. This smoke will be coming from wildfires far away from southern New England in Alberta, Canada.Related ArticlesWeather | Quincy restoring ladder truck, reaching staffing level not seen since 1985, officials say Weather | Newbur...

Relentless Walpole girls lacrosse team defeats Concord-Carlisle, 12-8

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:13:16 GMT

CONCORD — There was a word Walpole girls lacrosse coach Mike Tosone used to describe one of his players after a 12-8 victory over Concord-Carlisle on Monday.Relentless.And while, yes, that applied to sophomore Caitlyn Naughton, it could have been directed at any one of his Timberwolves.With the Division 1 state tournament looming and looking as competitive as ever, Tosone could not pick an adjective more fitting as Walpole finds its way.Against C-C, Naughton led the way with five goals. Fellow sophomore Sophia Fruci had three goals, and senior Bridget Welch and freshman Ava McLean scored twice apiece.With the win, Walpole improves to 14-2, while C-C falls to 8-6.Yes, Walpole may be young, but not totally inexperienced, as Tosone was quick to mention the bevy of two- and three-sport athletes on his team.“They don’t get rattled,” Tosone said. “I think a lot of that is innate. So many of our girls play three sports. They’re in a competitive environment yea...

Mets split series against Nationals after poor start from David Peterson

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:13:16 GMT

WASHINGTON — The Mets’ pitching situation has become untenable.Of all the problems facing the Mets right now, the starting pitching problem is the most pressing. The repeated failure of the club’s starters to go seven innings or even six creates a domino effect that’s tough to overcome on a nightly basis, no matter how good the bullpen may be.And to be clear, the bullpen is pretty good right now. The best in the National League coming into Monday’s game against the Washington Nationals.But another dismal start by David Peterson (1-6) in the fourth and final game of the series at Nationals Park illustrated the issue. The Nats tagged Peterson for six earned over five innings and the Mets lost 10-3 to split the series.It was clear that Peterson was done after the fourth inning, maybe even the third. But the bullpen had to pick up 11 innings over the previous two games and the Mets had little choice but to let Peterson get to five innings. An overworked bul...

While assessor’s valuation of Arlington International Racecourse is being challenged, the Bears and area school districts tangle over ideas for lower amount

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:13:16 GMT

The Chicago Bears and a trio of school districts whose financial resources stand to be impacted by the football team’s proposed redevelopment of Arlington International Racecourse in Arlington Heights are deadlocked over how much the Bears should pay in property taxes for the site.Team President and CEO Kevin Warren said in a May 4 letter to three school district superintendents that their proposal of a $95 million valuation for the property is a “non-starter” and “not viable.” The valuation would result in the Bears paying $7.9 million in yearly property taxes.“This is an excessive sum for property that will sit idle and will have no commercial use for at least the next two years,” Warren wrote.The Bears countered by proposing annual tax payments of $4.3 million, and called for returning to the negotiating table.Warren’s May 4 letter, obtained by Pioneer Press, addressed collectively to the superintendents of Palatine Community Consol...

Yankees Notebook: What went into decision to open with Jimmy Cordero

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:13:16 GMT

TORONTO — The Yankees diverged from their normal pitching plans Monday, asking Jimmy Cordero to open against the Blue Jays before Jhony Brito took over.Cordero, a righty, hasn’t started a game since 2013 when he was a member of the Blue Jays’ rookie ball affiliate. But the plan was for him to throw no more than an inning or two against his old team.Brito was in line to start Monday’s series opener, but the rookie has struggled against righties, as they have a .292/.347/.631 slash line and five home runs against him this season. The Blue Jays have three dangerous right-handers at the top of their lineup — George Springer, Bo Bichette and Vladimir Guerrero Jr. — and Cordero has held that side of the plate to a .171/.256/.257 slash line.“Just want to take a little bit off Brito,” Aaron Boone said before the game. “And obviously, it’s a really good lineup over there, and three pretty impressive right-handers to start out.”...