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Spring snow temporarily reducing wildfire danger

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 08:57:33 GMT

JEFFERSON COUNTY, Colo. (KDVR) — Snow that blanketed the foothills near Denver Tuesday was a big help after this weekend’s wildfires.The moisture will help slow the number of wildfires we see in the metro and across the state, firefighters say, “Don’t let your guard down.”The Hogback Fire that broke out this past weekend, burning around 44 acres, was near Interstate 70 not far from Red Rocks. Firefighters say the snow is a welcome sight.“It’s a little bit of snow and certainly every little bit helps, but it’s going to get dry and warm again. These one-hour fuels are going to dry out and the fire starts with that and it’s going to be right back to the races,” Jefferson County Fire Management Officer Kenyon Shephard said.One-hour fuels are grasses that take only an hour to dry out before they are ready to burn again. While snow fell in the foothills today, snowpack at higher elevations we are told has been good. How much snow fell where you live on Tuesday? “It helps, and we look at...

What can legally be done with a meth-contaminated home?

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 08:57:33 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) — A condo in Denver listed for $252,000 isn't move-in ready yet because of methamphetamine contamination. “I haven't looked at other prices in the area, but based on what was happening in there, that seems like a lot," Sarah, a former neighbor in the building where the condo is listed, said. Child sex abuse law challenged before Colorado Supreme Court The condo is located at 985 N. Corona Street in Denver for $252,000. It has one bedroom and one bathroom with 567 square feet. “Due to methamphetamine contamination, it has been tagged by the City & County of Denver. There is an ORDER TO VACATE/ACCESS RESTRICTED/NO TRESSPASSING NOTICE placed on the front door by Denver Public Health & Environment,” the listing said.What can you do with a meth-contaminated property?“It breathes. It’s a living animal," Peter Riley, the president of Crystal Clean Decontamination, said.Riley explained to FOX31 and Channel 2 the steps sellers have to take when dealing with ...

Denver weather: Snow chance Wednesday, warm-up ahead

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 08:57:33 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) — Denver's weather will stay snowy Tuesday night and into Wednesday with temperatures staying well below average. Weather tonight: Snow showersTuesday night will be cold and snowy on the Front Range, with snow showers ending late Tuesday evening. Roads could be slick and slushy in spots, especially in areas west and south of Metro Denver, like the Palmer Divide and into the foothills. Overnight temperatures will fall into the teens on the Front Range. Weather tomorrow: Spotty snow showersWednesday will start dry on the Front Range, but a 20% chance for spotty snow showers will develop in the afternoon. High temperatures in Denver will hit the low 40s. The Denver metro area will see up to an additional inch of snow Tuesday night through Wednesday. The foothills and Palmer Divide will see up to 3 inches, with up to 5 in the mountains. Looking ahead: Warm, dry weekend Temperatures will heat up to the 50s on Thursday with sunshine and dry conditions. How much snow fell ...

Break dancing officially added as competition in Olympics

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 08:57:33 GMT

We all love to watch Olympic ice skating, gymnastics, diving, but in 2024 things are getting more exciting. That’s because a new sport is going for gold.It’s probably one of the most incredible dance forms to ever be invented.“Speedy Legs”: “You’re in a tribal circle and you’re showing out who is more superior than who.”Breaking will turn the summer games in Paris on its head.“Speedy Legs”: “You have a certain high caliber of moves, and then you have the traditional aspect of the execution of the dance.”And breaking as a sport is nothing new because dancers have been battling all over the world since the 1990s.“Speedy Legs”: “This has been in the making for 30 years.”And we have Miami’s “Speedy Legs” to thank for its rise in the United States.“Speedy Legs”: “What I actually did was create the first conference for break dancing to exchange ideas. When I saw it in Europe I was like, America is missing out. I started doing little amateur competitions...

Level 6 in Coconut Grove has deals five days a week

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 08:57:33 GMT

It’s always five o’clock somewhere. Even if that somewhere is sometimes inside your own mind. They don’t serve happy hour in there, so it’s a good thing we found a SoFlo restaurant that’s dishing out deals five days a week. Ciara has the right idea and at Level 6 rooftop in Coconut Grove, it’s super easy to level up on the flavors. And the savings.Chris Tierney: “The whole idea behind Level 6 restaurant is to have your traditional Spanish tapas with a little bit of Miami flair.”Tapas are meant to be shared.Chris Tierney: “The whole idea is to come and order a whole bunch of things with a group of friends.”This place is making it easy to take a big bite out of the menu, thanks to their new happy hour.Chris Tierney: “We’re doing happy hour from Sunday to Thursday, from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.”Chris Tierney: “We’re offering 50% off all our signature cocktails as well as 50% off on some of our signature t...

Police searching for missing 72-year-old from South Miami-Dade

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 08:57:33 GMT

Police need the public’s help in locating a missing elderly man in South Miami-Dade.Robert Watson was last seen Monday at 11 a.m., at his residence on the 11200 block of South 172 Street.The 72-year-old is described as standing 5 feet, 10 inches tall and weighing 180 pounds.He has gray and balding hair and brown eyes and was last seen wearing a white T-shirt, blue jeans and gray baseball cap.He suffers from Alzheimer’s disease and may be in need of services, police fear.If you have information about Watson’s whereabouts, contact Detective O. Tellez or anydetective of the Miami-Dade Police Department, Special Victims Bureau/Missing Persons Squad at 305-715-3300.

Chicago Bulls look to wrap up play-in spot — and improve seeding — with Trae Young out for Atlanta Hawks

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 08:57:33 GMT

The Chicago Bulls were handed an extra advantage in their most important game of the postseason push when Atlanta Hawks point guard Trae Young was too sick with a non-COVID illness to travel to Chicago for Tuesday’s game.Young was listed as out Tuesday after suffering from a stomach bug. The Hawks already were short-handed after ruling out forward De’Andre Hunter with a bone bruise and muscle strain in his left knee. But the loss of Young delivered a bigger blow to the Hawks offense, which is built around the sharpshooting guard.“Obviously he’s a great player,” Bulls coach Billy Donovan said. “I thought last game against him here we fouled him too much, but obviously he’s an elite scorer. He gets a lot of guys involved. When you lose a great player, it always hurts, but they still have a lot of pieces, a lot of personnel.”Tuesday’s game carried the highest stakes of the final stretch of the season for the Bulls. With a win, they ...

Supervisors address Fletcher scandal in first meeting since resignation announcement

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 08:57:33 GMT

SAN DIEGO -- During a San Diego County Board of Supervisors meeting Tuesday, Chair Nora Vargas addressed the ongoing controversy surrounding Supervisor Nathan Fletcher’s departure to rehab and the announcement that he will resign his post as supervisor next month.The meeting comes following Fletcher's resignation as Metropolitan Transit System board chair after a former female employee accused him of sexual misconduct.“Over the next few weeks we will follow a process established by our board policy and charter," Vargas said.The board moved on to the business of the county and then it was time to turn the mic over for public comment.    Lawsuit against Supervisor Fletcher alleges sexual assault The same group of individuals who consistently railed against Fletcher in particular and against the entire board in general were at it again, only now calling for the immediate resignation of Fletcher. The board has no authorities to remove a supervisor -- that can only happe...

SDSU's Fisher becomes first-ever with ALS to coach in Final Four

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 08:57:33 GMT

SAN DIEGO -- The Aztecs men's basketball team's incredible run also involved a historic feat from San Diego State University assistant coach Mark Fisher.Fisher was diagnosed with Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), a neurodegenerative disease that causes a person to lose the ability to walk, talk, eat and eventually breathe, in 2011. During their Final Four game against Florida Atlantic University, Fisher became the first known person to coach with the disease in that part of the tournament.Aztecs head coach Brian Dutcher called the 22-year SDSU assistant coach "a critical part of this team."“Aztec Basketball has supported the fight against ALS all season," Dutcher said. "We all play a role in this fight.” Aztecs return to San Diego after historic season Mark is the son of former SDSU head coach Steve Fisher, who coached the Aztecs for 18 seasons."Living with ALS has its challenges but life is for living," Steve said. "He's continued to coach, and we're excited for all ...

North Dakota advances suite of restrictions on trans rights

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 08:57:33 GMT

The North Dakota Senate has passed a series of bills that would restrict transgender people’s rights in sports, health care, schools, workplaces and daily life.Doctors would be prohibited from providing gender-affirming care to people under 18, and transgender males wouldn’t be allowed to join female sports teams in K-12 and college, under bills that passed with veto-proof majorities in the Senate and House. If the governor vetoes the bills, then the Senate and House could override his decision and turn those bills into law.Democratic Sen. Ryan Braunberger, of Fargo, said on the Senate floor that he knew he was gay since he was a boy, and laws restricting LGBTQ freedoms had contributed to his decision to attempt suicide.“I was lucky to survive that suicide attempt — to be here — but many others have not and will not,” Braunberger said. If the bills pass, then “kids like me across the state will feel like the world is against them. They’ll eventually feel like they can no...