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Plan ahead for RTD and rideshares this weekend

Published Thu, 26 Dec 2024 19:32:57 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) -- It's going to be a busy weekend in Denver.Taylor Swift will be playing at Empower Field at Mile High on Friday and Saturday nights around the same time that the Rockies play the Yankees at Coors Field and String Cheese Incident plays at Red Rocks Amphitheatre. Where you can find Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour merch truck in Denver "This is going to be a big weekend for transit, and we hope that people plan ahead and prepare for heavy loads," said Pauline Haberman with RTD.Haberman said the transit district will be adding train cars to the light rail and pausing some construction down south in order to keep service running smoothly.Bus service and RTD Park-N-Rides are options, and with RTD service being free Haberman says this is an especially important reminder."We believe that this will be a large bump for our transit ridership particularly with the Zero Fare for Better Air program running in July and August," she said.She suggested that people use the RTD Next Ri...

Denver weather: Break from 90s before high heat returns again

Published Thu, 26 Dec 2024 19:32:57 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) —The average high in Denver weather at this time of year is 90 degrees. There have been several consecutive days with readings in the low 90s which is just above the average. The Pinpoint Weather team, Colorado’s Most Accurate Forecast, is forecasting 80s for a few days before temperatures return to the hot 90s next week.Weather tonight: Few clouds and comfortableThere will be some passing clouds through the evening hours along the Front Range and in metro Denver. Across the southern metro areas along the higher elevations of the Palmer Divide, a few sprinkles may fall. Will it rain on Taylor Swift in Denver? What the forecast is predicting In most places south of the city it will more than likely just be passing clouds with some wind at times. Otherwise, it will be turning clear overnight with comfortable overnight temperatures and low humidity.Forecast overnight low temperatures by Thursday monringWeather tomorrow: Another hot dayTemperatures will return...

Denver has some of the nation's most eco-friendly offices

Published Thu, 26 Dec 2024 19:32:57 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) -- Denver has some of the most eco-friendly offices in the country, despite having lackluster amount of walkers, bicyclists and public transit commuters. Commercial real estate analysts 42Floors have analyzed the office space design, energy policies, CO2 emissions, commuting patterns and electric vehicle infrastructure of 65 U.S. cities. The goal was to find which has the most eco-friendly office environment. 3 badly decomposing bodies found in remote Colorado campsite The study used eight metrics overall. These include Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) certifications, Energy Star certified buildings per capita, ACEEE scores, the share of buildings with wood and glass facades, the share of commuters who use their feet or public transit, the number of EV charging stations per capita and commercial CO2 emissions. Denver ranks eighth in the U.S., with a total office eco-friendliness score between that of Seattle's and Chicago's. Washington, D.C.'s ran...

Fatal Miami Gardens shooting captured on video investigated as possible road rage

Published Thu, 26 Dec 2024 19:32:57 GMT

A fatal shooting in Miami Gardens left bystanders in a state of shock and disbelief after they witnessed the deadly encounter in broad daylight. Law enforcement sources have initiated an investigation, treating the incident as a possible road rage incident. Cellphone video obtained by 7News revealed the sequence of events leading up to Tuesday afternoon’s deadly encounter. It began with the gunman approaching the victim, who was seen holding a skateboard, along Northwest 17th Avenue, next to the Palmetto. As the tension escalated, the situation quickly turned violent.In the footage, a woman inside a nearby vehicle gasped in disbelief as the driver exclaimed, “They just shot him?” The gunman, seen wearing a white T-shirt and shorts, was captured in the video holding a gun.The gravity of the situation left onlookers stunned, as they desperately attempted to distance themselves from the scene. “Back up! Back up!” the woman pleaded as she urged the driver t...

2 arrested after detectives are shot at during traffic stop in NE Miami-Dade

Published Thu, 26 Dec 2024 19:32:57 GMT

Two young men were arrested after, police said, detectives were shot at during a late night traffic stop in Northeast Miami-Dade.According to investigators, the incident occurred when a Hyundai sedan disregarded a red traffic light at the intersection of Northeast 149th Street and Sixth Avenue, just before 11:40 p.m., Tuesday. Miami-Dade Police Department’s Robbery Intervention Detail officers noticed the vehicle’s violation and promptly activated their emergency equipment, intending to halt the car.Police said one of the teens, identified as 17-year-old Michael Alisma, was driving dangerously, and the sedan kept going.As the suspects attempted to flee, investigators said, one of the occupants seated in the back passenger seat, identified 19-year-old Jose Perez, extended his arm out of the window and discharged multiple rounds toward the law enforcement officers.“Each and every day, the men and women in law enforcement here in Miami-Dade County put their lives on t...

Powerball jackpot grows to $750 million, 6th highest in lottery game’s history

Published Thu, 26 Dec 2024 19:32:57 GMT

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — The Powerball jackpot has grown to an estimated $750 million for Wednesday night’s drawing, the sixth highest in the history of the game.No ticket matched the Monday drawing of white balls 7, 23, 24, 32, 43 and red Powerball 18.Ticket buyers have a chance at either $750 million paid out in yearly increments or a $378.8 million one-time lump sum before taxes.The game’s abysmal odds of 1 in 292.2 million are designed to build big prizes that draw more players. The all-time largest Powerball jackpot was $2.04 billion last November.The last time someone won the Powerball jackpot was April 19 for a $252.6 million prize. Since then, no one has won the grand prize in the past 35 consecutive drawings.Powerball is played in 45 states, as well as Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands.Meanwhile, the Mega Millions jackpot for Friday night’s drawing has grown to $560 million, with a cash option of $281.1 million.Nobody won the top prize in Tuesda...

Boat crashes into channel marker in Lauderdale-by-the-Sea, slams into tiki hut in backyard of home

Published Thu, 26 Dec 2024 19:32:57 GMT

It was a close call for a family living by the water in Lauderdale-by-the-Sea when a boat leaped out of the Intracoastal Waterway and crashed into the rear of their home.The boat struck a channel marker, ricocheted and crashed into the rear of the home, located along the 1500 West Terra Mar Drive, Tuesday night. Homeowner Lynne Kelley, who has been living in the area for nearly 10 years, said nothing like this has ever happened to them before. “We heard a loud crash. I thought it was thunder,” she said.Sadly for the family, this was no summer storm.“The first thing we saw was a motor on our patio,” she said.The out-of-control vessel crashed into the Kelleys’ backyard by the sea and left a path of destruction.“I’m still in shock, I’m sick to my stomach,” said Kelley. “They removed the motors, at least, off the property. The boat got towed at 2 in the morning; they had to wait for high tide. I believe he hit that post out the...

Hot Honey Pizza / Evio’s Pizza and Grill, North Miami

Published Thu, 26 Dec 2024 19:32:57 GMT

A natural sweetener adds some extra kick to a pepperoni pizza! That’s what’s cooking, as we grab a Bite with BelkysThe Chef: Elio SolariThe Restaurant: Evio’s Pizza and Grill, North MiamiThe Dish: Hot Honey PizzaIngredients:pizza dough (available complimentary at Evio’s Pizza or purchase from your local grocery store)1 cup of pizza sauce (recipe below)2 cups of mozzarella cheese15 pepperoni slices1 ball of Burrata1/4 cup of arugula2 tablespoons of parmesan1-2 tablespoons of hot honey sauce (recipe below)Pizza Sauce:1 can (6 lbs) of cacciatore tomato sauce1 tablespoon salt2 tablespoons sugar1 teaspoon fresh chopped garlic1 teaspoon black pepper5 basil leaves2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oilHot Honey Sauce:1/2 cup honey1 teaspoon red chili flakes1 teaspoon apple cider vinegarMethod of Preparation:Pizza Sauce:Blend all ingredients.Hot Honey Sauce:Warm honey and red flakes gently over medium heat in a saucepan. Warm until a few bubbles appear on the edge of th...

Some migrants seeking shelter at BMC sent to Logan Airport, hospital confirms

Published Thu, 26 Dec 2024 19:32:57 GMT

After Boston Medical Center offered shelter to migrant families without a place to live, the hospital reported seeing more migrant families in need of help than it could handle.BMC confirmed it moved some of the migrants to Logan Airport.Boston City Councilor At-Large Ruthzee Louijeune said she was notified of the hospital’s actions last week.“A hospital is not an ideal location for anyone in search of shelter and nor is an airport,” Louijeuen said. Louijeune, the daughter of Haitian immigrants, said this felt personal. “At the end of the day they’re people like you and me,” Louijeune said. “These are people who deserve a safe life and have so much to give our city and our commonwealth.”Logan was chosen because it is open 24 hours, has restrooms, security and food options, BMC said.“The role of an airport is for travel not for providing shelter and safety to people in need of that,” she said.Massport, which runs Logan Airport, agreed in a statement.“This is an unfortunate ...

5 things the Mets need to do in the second half

Published Thu, 26 Dec 2024 19:32:57 GMT

The first half was a mess for the Mets.Stars such as Max Scherzer, Justin Verlander and Pete Alonso struggled through stretches of inconsistency. The bullpen sputtered without injured closer Edwin Diaz. Key contributors from last year’s 101-win team have taken steps back.The result was a 42-48 record before the All-Star break, good for fourth place in the NL East and 18.5 games behind the division-leading Braves. The $360 million Mets showed signs of life with a six-game winning streak to begin July, but they ended the half on a sour note with back-to-back losses to the similarly disappointing Padres.The good news? With three NL Wild Card spots, the Mets remain within striking distance of playoffs at seven games out.Here are five things the Mets need to do to salvage their season.START STRONGThe next three weeks will be key for the Mets to determine where they stand at the Aug. 1 trade deadline. If they’re going to make a legitimate push, they’ll need to win games ...