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Community remembers fallen Cortez Police Sergeant

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 17:21:33 GMT

CORTEZ, Colo (KDVR) -- A heartbroken community is coming together to honor Cortez Police Sgt. Michael Moran in the southwestern part of the state. Moran was killed Wednesday morning after suspects shot at him following a traffic stop.  Funeral plans announced for fallen Cortez Police Sergeant A procession of police vehicles drove through town for the city’s Parade of Lights Saturday night.KaLlisha Henneberger and Megan Eckenrode told FOX31 they first met Moran a few years ago."The first time I met him, and the first time Megan met him, we were both arrested by him,” Henneberger said. Now looking back, she said it's an interaction that changed their lives for the better.  "We had a different view of law enforcement and higher-ups and officials, so our perception has definitely changed and Moran has a big part to play in that," Eckenrode said. Whether in his uniform or street clothes, they said Moran was always a friend first.  Cortez police officer killed; 1 suspec...

Denver weather: More snow in mountains, flurries possible in metro area

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 17:21:33 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) — The snow is expected to become even more widespread in the high country Saturday evening! Some of that snow could push into the metro area by Sunday, but if there is any snow there it will be little to no accumulations with highs in the 40s. For the high country, there are Winter Storm Warnings and Winter Weather Advisories through much if not all of the weekend.Areas in the northern mountains such as Rabbit Ears Pass can expect an additional 16-32 inches of snowfall, which is why they are under a Winter Storm Warning. Meanwhile, the Flat Tops could get an additional 1-2 feet of snow with this system. The regions furthest east under the Winter Storm Warning (Fairplay, Georgetown, Estes Park) may see an additional 9-18" of snow. Elsewhere, there may be an additional 6-12 inches of snow for those under a Winter Weather Advisory as shown in purple.Roads will be slick in the high country and visibility will be an issue, make sure to take your time on the roads.A high win...

As Congress debates more Israel aid, where does Bennet stand?

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 17:21:33 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) — Congress is debating more funding for Israel as calls within the Democratic Party grow to make any additional funding conditional.U.S. Sen. Michael Bennet joins "Colorado Point of View" this week to weigh in. He also touches on Ukraine funding and the migrant crisis. Arapahoe County representative to resign from Colorado House Meanwhile, President Joe Biden visits Colorado and bashes U.S. Rep. Lauren Boebert during a visit to her district. And the University of Colorado faces race discrimination lawsuits.Watch the full episode of "Colorado Point of View" in the video player above.

American Heart Association hosts Miami-Dade Heart Walk at Coconut Grove’s Regatta Park; over $530K raised

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 17:21:33 GMT

South Floridians laced up their sneakers and headed to Coconut Grove to take part in walk, and this one was from the heart.The American Heart Association brought a community together, including stroke and heart disease survivors, for the 2023 Miami-Dade Heart Walk at Regatta Park, Saturday morning.Those in attendance said they were united by a goal.“That’s what I’m here for, to raise that awareness and to say that it could happen to anybody,” said heart attack survivor Eli Ferradas.“It definitely does not discriminate, and so, we want people to be aware, to be educated, to understand the signs and the symptoms of cardiac disease,” said Marisol Garcia, executive director of the Greater Miami American Heart Association.The event was emceed by WSVN’s own Ethan Calloway and raised more than $530,000 for the American Heart Association.Those who were unable to attend the walk but would like to support the cause, can do so by clicking here.

Dolphins cheerleaders spread holiday cheer to children at Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 17:21:33 GMT

The Miami Dolphins spread some joy at a holiday event this weekend.The team’s cheerleaders and even T.D. the mascot visited Alex’s Place, the pediatric oncology center at the Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center in Miami, Saturday afternoon.The team spent quality time out with families, as they handed out toys and other gifts.Stephen Nimer, the director of the center, said it’s immeasurable how this event impacts families.“We’re doing something very special for the children of patients with cancer, and that’s something we’re very proud of doing, very important, very impactful, you know, the attention of the family, when someone has cancer, is usually on the patient and not so much on their children.”Through Dolphins Challenge Cancer, the team pledged a $75 million commitment to Sylvester in 2020, the largest known philanthropic pledge in sports.

Pacers put on historic shooting show, run away from Heat 144-129

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 17:21:33 GMT

MIAMI (AP) — Bruce Brown scored 30 points, Obi Toppin added 22 and the Indiana Pacers shook off the absence of leading scorer Tyrese Haliburton to beat the Miami Heat 144-129 on Saturday night.The Pacers shot 66%, the second-best rate in franchise history. They shot 67% against Minnesota on Oct. 24, 2017. And it was the best percentage ever shot against a Heat team; the Los Angeles Lakers shot 64% against Miami on Nov. 23, 1988.T.J. McConnell shot 10 for 11 and finished with 20 points and 11 assists off the bench for Indiana, and Aaron Nesmith also had 20 points for the Pacers.Jimmy Butler scored 33 points for Miami, which got 18 from Caleb Martin. The 273 points in the two games against the Pacers — Miami won 142-132 on Thursday — were the most ever by Miami in a two-game span.The Heat went 1-1 in those games, even with the Pacers playing without Haliburton — who had 44 points in Thursday’s game.Haliburton was dealing with right knee soreness and what the team said was an upp...

Fire crews battle blaze in multi-family home in Brighton

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 17:21:33 GMT

Boston fire crews were called to a fast-moving fire in Brighton on Saturday night that forced 3 people from their home.Crews responding to a reported structure fire on Fordham Road around 8 p.m. found heavy smoke and then flames coming from a first-floor apartment.Fire officials say they were fortunate to contain the blaze to the first floor and that there was no one home in the building when the fire broke out.Witnesses and neighbors said the fire developed quickly and they had little time to escape their homes.The cause of the fire remains under investigation.No additional information was immediately available.https://twitter.com/ChrisRogersTV/status/1731122001593368969https://twitter.com/BostonFire/status/1731127047651491887This is a developing news story; stay with 7NEWS on-air and online for the latest details.

In some neighborhoods in drought-prone Kenya, clean water is scarce. Filters are one solution

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 17:21:33 GMT

BONDENI-JUA KALI, Kenya (AP) — As the sun rises in the Bondeni-Jua Kali neighborhood on the outskirts of Kenya’s capital Nairobi, dozens of women and men step out of their corrugated iron homes with yellow jerricans, skip over pools of sewage and make their way to a nearby water vending station.There is no piped water or sewage system in the area, and drought has made clean water supplies more scarce and expensive for locals. Twice a week, trucks with 5,000 to 10,000 liters (1,300 to 2,600 gallons) of water will fill up vending stations across Athi River where residents can buy 20 liters (five gallons) for 20 Kenyan Shillings ($0.16). A household of four needs about five gallons a day, and weekly incomes are about $13, according to data from Kenya’s Finance Ministry.But for those whose homes are kitted out with water filters distributed by a local nonprofit, the nearby river — polluted, prone to drought and usually unsafe for drinking — is becoming a cheaper and sometimes more relia...

Three officials have left a pro-DeSantis super PAC in the group’s latest shake-up, AP sources say

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 17:21:33 GMT

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Three senior members of a super PAC backing Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis left the group on Saturday, the latest sign of instability within the 2024 hopeful’s political operation just six weeks before the Iowa Republican caucuses. Kristin Davison parted ways with Never Back Down just after she took over leading the group following the departure of CEO Chris Jankowski less than two weeks ago. Also leaving Saturday were communications director Erin Perrine and director of operations Matt Palmisano, according to two people familiar with the matter who spoke on condition of anonymity to discuss Never Back Down’s internal operations. Davison’s departure was first reported by Politico.Longtime DeSantis ally Scott Wagner, who had been a member of the group’s board, was named interim CEO and board chairman. Never Back Down has carried the bulk of DeSantis’ presidential organizing duties and advertising loads since he announced his candidacy in May...

Kiss say farewell to live touring, become first US band to go virtual and become digital avatars

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 17:21:33 GMT

On Saturday night, Kiss closed out the final performance of their “The End of the Road” farewell tour at New York City’s famed Madison Square Garden.But as dedicated fans surely know — they were never going to call it quits. Not really.During their encore, the band’s current lineup — founders Paul Stanley and Gene Simmons as well as guitarist Tommy Thayer and drummer Eric Singer — left the stage to reveal digital avatars of themselves. After the transformation, the virtual Kiss launched into a performance of “God Gave Rock and Roll to You.”The cutting-edge technology was used to tease a new chapter of the rock band: after 50 years of Kiss, the band is now interested in a kind of digital immortality.The avatars were created by George Lucas’ special-effects company, Industrial Light & Magic, in partnership with Pophouse Entertainment Group, the latter of which was co-founded by ABBA’s Björn Ulvaeus. The two companies recently teamed up for the “ABBA Voyage” show in London, in whic...