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Muddy Lakewood trails closed until further notice

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:25:12 GMT

LAKEWOOD, Colo. (KDVR) — Locked gates and "closed" signs are greeting Lakewood residents at two popular trailheads. City officials have temporarily closed Green Mountain Park and the Mount Carbon Loop trail, within Bear Creek Lake Park, due to “muddy conditions.” Hanging Lake Trail set to get a makeover Green Mountain resident Alicia Petty is a frequent visitor. “I’ve been here over 30 years,” she said," and I’ve never seen the same May twice.” Despite the bad news, Petty understands the rationale.“Yeah, it stinks. But, if it prepares the trails for the summer, then great!” Petty said. Lakewood officials say the closed areas will remain closed until “further notice.”

Northglenn family lives a week with apartment leaks

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:25:12 GMT

NORTHGLENN, Colo. (KDVR) — Wet weather has been a cause of stress for a family at a Northglenn apartment complex.The Perez family said they have been living for a week with leaks, wet furniture and even water near an electric box in their unit. Georgina Perez and her family have lived at the Aspen Park Apartments for three years."Every time it rains or snows, and when the snow melts, water starts leaking inside," Perez said. 'Medicare for All' proposal gets support from Colorado lawmakers Perez lives in her apartment with her two children. A massive hole outside one of the bedrooms of her Northglenn apartment has been a problem for the family. "I have furniture in the kitchen," Perez said. "The TVs are the table, and we've been living like this for a week." This wet week has triggered leaks inside her apartment. "I had to move all of this so my furniture wouldn't keep getting wet," Perez said. Water hits several rooms in apartment unitIt's not a comfortable living situation for an...

Extended white water rafting season predicted for Colorado

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:25:12 GMT

IDAHO SPRINGS, Colo. (KDVR) — Local rafting guides are predicting a longer than usual whitewater rafting season in Colorado, thanks to Mother Nature.Sarah Callahan, with Colorado Adventure Center, said they started white water rafting tours down Clear Creek River last weekend.“This is one of our record-breaking seasons,” Callahan said. “Each month we are seeing more and more reservations of more people excited to come join the adventure.” Snowmelt could make rivers deeper, faster this kayak season She said all the snowmelt and recent spring storms are exactly what they’re looking for.“We’re really happy about how high the water is right now to offer great trips for these families," Callahan said. “With the snowpack we saw this year we’re looking to run it to August 20, maybe even longer.”Those levels are only expected to rise.“Our peak season is in the middle of June, so that’s when the water really starts to come faster and rise a lot more,” Callahan said. “Those water levels sta...

Woman to sue Hinge over Denver doctor's alleged date rape

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:25:12 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) — There are new developments in the case of a Denver doctor accused of sexually assaulting 10 women he met online. Stephen Matthews was charged with 16 felonies. FOX31 learned one of the victims is planning to sue the popular dating app Hinge.The age of dating has transformed into swiping left or right, but who is the person behind the profile that you're chatting with or meeting up with? The dangers of online dating are brought front and center in the Matthews case.Carrie Goldberg is an attorney and the owner of C.A. Goldberg PLLC. a victim rights law firm located in New York City. She said Hinge plays a big role in causing sexual assaults, but the app could play an even bigger role in preventing them.Women met doctor on Hinge, TinderMatthews, a Colorado cardiologist, was arrested and charged with sexual assault in March after a woman he met on Hinge said she was drugged and raped after a January date. Since then, nine other women have come forward with similar claims...

Aurora liquor store hit by thieves twice in 2 days

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:25:12 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) -- A liquor store owner is seeking help to catch thieves who broke into his store twice in two days and were caught on surveillance video.Craft-Y Beer Wine & Liquor, located at 24300 E. Smoky Hill Rd. in Aurora, was broken into and robbed overnight on Wednesday and Thursday. The owner provided FOX31 with three surveillance videos showing two people forcing their way into the store and taking merchandise out. Hancock slams Abbott’s ‘buffoonery’ for busing migrants to Denver One of the thieves tried to open the register but couldn't. So instead, they grabbed high-end bottles from behind it. And not just one trip. They made three trips to get all they could carry and took it out of the store. The owner, Jason Frank, said he filed a police report but it is unknown where the department is with the investigation.

Miami-Dade man recovering from shark attack off Marathon shares ordeal

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:25:12 GMT

A man from Miami-Dade County is opening up about his terrifying encounter with a bull shark while spearfishing off the coast of Marathon. Twenty-year-old Kevin Blanco spoke to 7News from his hospital bed at Jackson South Medical Center on Friday.“I’ve been in the water a very long time. I’ve never seen a shark act like this,” he said.According to the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office, Blanco was bitten by the marine predator at around 3 p.m., Thursday. Blanco relived his life-threatening experience with a bull-shark that left him with gashes and deep cuts to his leg. The bite was only inches from hitting a major artery.“He actually bit me twice, and it was probably around anywhere, 9 or 10 feet, and about 500 pounds,” Blanco said.The attack happened while Blanco was diving nearly 70 feet underwater. He said the shark suddenly appeared and attacked him.“He came out of nowhere, 20 or 30 mph, and I just see the big gray figure of him just th...

Jimmy Butler scores 27, Miami beats Boston 111-105 to take 2-0 lead in East finals

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:25:12 GMT

BOSTON (AP) — Jimmy Butler scored 27 points, hitting a pair of buckets to give the Heat the lead after they erased a double-digit, fourth-quarter deficit and Miami beat Boston 111-105 on Friday night to take a 2-0 lead in the Eastern Conference finals.Bam Adebayo had 22 points, 16 rebounds and nine assists, and Caleb Martin came off the bench to score 25 points for eighth-seeded Miami, which won twice in Boston to earn a chance to complete the sweep at home.Game 3 is Sunday.Jayson Tatum had 34 points, 13 rebounds and eight assists for Boston. But the Celtics star went 0 for 2 with two turnovers in the fourth quarter, when Boston blew an 89-77 lead en route to a second home loss in three nights. Jaylen Brown scored 16 points on 7-for-23 shooting; he went 1 for 5 with a turnover in the final quarter, when Miami outscored Boston 36-22.

Crews rescue 2 dogs from burning house in Fort Lauderdale

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:25:12 GMT

Crews came to the rescue of two dogs after a fire broke out inside a home in Fort Lauderdale.Fort Lauderdale Fire Rescue crews responded to the scene of the blaze along the 1300 block of Northwest 19th Avenue, at around 7:30 p.m., Friday.Officials said firefighters were able to knock down the flames. They used thermal imaging to locate the two dogs that were trapped in the house, which is located near a fire station.Body camera video from a firefighter inside the smoke-filled residence captured the moment the first responder found a small black dog inside a cage.Pictures shared by FLFR captured a firefighter carrying the second canine out of the home.Officials believe the fire is related to a cooking situation.No one was injured.

Search underway for 40-year-old man reported missing in SW Miami-Dade

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:25:12 GMT

Police seek the public’s help in finding a 40-year-old man who was reported missing from Southwest Miami-Dade. According to Miami-Dade Police, Shelove Volmy was last seen in the area of the 16500 block of Southwest 107th Court, Friday evening. Volmy stands 5 feet, 5 inches tall, weighs around 175 pounds, has black eyes and is bald.He was last seen wearing a white polo shirt with a multi-color emblem in the front, as well as black and white sneakers. He was carrying coloring books at the time of his disappearance. Detectives said Volmy may also be in need of services. Officials urge anyone with information on his whereabouts to contact Miami-Dade Police at 305-471-8477.

Michael Kopech allows 1 hit in 8 brilliant innings as the Chicago White Sox beat the Kansas City Royals 2-0

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:25:12 GMT

Michael Kopech’s talent was on full display Friday at Guaranteed Rate Field.The Chicago White Sox starter took a perfect game into the sixth inning against the Kansas City Royals.Michael Massey collected the first hit for the Royals with a broken-bat single to right field with one out in the sixth.“I knew that it was in the works,” Kopech said. “I wasn’t really focused on it. I was able to go right back to work (after the hit) because I wasn’t focused on it. I missed my location and he got a hit. That’s part of the game. I wasn’t perfect and it showed.”He was pretty close.That single was all Kopech would give up in eight brilliant innings as the Sox beat the Royals 2-0 in front of 20,329. Kopech and reliever Kendall Graveman combined for a one-hitter while facing the minimum 27 batters.“(Friday) was Michael Kopech’s day,” Sox manager Pedro Grifol said. “Pounding the strike zone, plus-plus stuff, 18 out of ...