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Colorado high school football: How Post Preps Top 10 teams fared in Week 3

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:38:54 GMT

Class 5A1. Cherry Creek (2-0) at Chatfield, 7 p.m. Friday. Next week: at Arvada West, 4 p.m. Sept. 14.2. Regis Jesuit (2-0) at No. 7 Arapahoe, 7 p.m. Friday. Next week: at No. 6 Ralston Valley, 7:30 p.m. Sept. 15.3. Pine Creek (2-0) at Vista Ridge, 1 p.m. Saturday: A week after taking down Valor Christian, the Eagles get a matchup with a familiar rival from the 4A level. Next week: vs. Denver East, 7 p.m. Sept. 15.4. Grandview (2-0) at No. 6 Ralston Valley, 7:30 p.m. Friday. Next week: vs. Fruita Monument, 1 p.m. Sept. 16.5. Columbine (2-0) at Cherokee Trail, 7 p.m. Friday. Next week: at No. 7 Arapahoe, 7 p.m. Sept. 15.6. Ralston Valley (1-1) vs. No. 4 Grandview, 7:30 p.m. Friday. Next week: vs. No. 2 Regis Jesuit, 7:30 p.m. Sept. 15.7. Arapahoe (2-0) vs. No. 2 Regis Jesuit, 7 p.m. Friday. Next week: vs. No. 5 Columbine, 7 p.m. Sept. 15.8. Valor Christian (0-2) vs. No. 9 Fairview, 7 p.m. Friday. Next week: at Rabun Gap-Nacoochee (Ga.), 7 p.m. Sept. 15.9. Fairview (2-0) at No. 8 Valo...

One dead in shooting at Westminster home

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:38:54 GMT

One man is dead after a shooting in a Westminster home this morning, according to the Westminster Police Department.Related ArticlesCrime and Public Safety | Man walking hit, killed by truck in Westminster Crime and Public Safety | Motorcyclist killed in Westminster crash Crime and Public Safety | Westminster police release body camera footage of fatal police shooting Law enforcement responded to reports of a shooting at a home in the 2900 block of 81st Avenue at approximately 11:50 a.m, according to the department. Officers found a man with a gunshot wound, who was pronounced dead at the scene.No arrests have been made in the case and the investigation is still in early stages, department officials said in a news release.Occupants of the home are cooperating with police and there is no danger to the public, according to the department.Sign up to get crime news sent straight to your inbox each day.

Vail man, 71, seriously injured in Thursday head-on collision near Eagle

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:38:54 GMT

The driver of an SUV who collided head-on with a dump truck on U.S. 6 east of Eagle on Thursday was seriously injured in the crash while the truck driver was unharmed, according to the Colorado State Patrol.Investigators do not believe alcohol, drugs or excessive speed were factors in the collision that sparked a now-contained wildfire and closed Interstate 70 and U.S. 6 in both directions for several hours Thursday afternoon.Related ArticlesTransportation | I-70 reopens near Eagle after wreck causes 27-acre fire; portion of U.S. 6 still closed Transportation | Interstate 70 along Floyd Hill reopens after rock blasting operation forced safety closure Transportation | Eastbound I-70 west of the tunnel reopens following fatal motorcycle crash The 71-year-old driver of the Volvo SUV was traveling westbound on U.S. 6 when he drifted into oncoming traffic, colliding with the truck headed eastbound driven by a 40-year-old man from Gypsum, sa...

Rapids Notebook: Interim head coach Chris Little stresses togetherness in first media availability; Pádraig Smith knows attributes for future coach

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:38:54 GMT

COMMERCE CITY — Colorado Rapids interim head coach Chris Little has one goal in mind for his eight games in charge of a desperate club in desperate times: Break the downward spiral.On Friday, the Rapids short-term boss addressed media members for the first time since his former boss, Robin Fraser, parted ways with the club Tuesday. Little knows the Rapids are in a demanding stretch with seven games in 22 days, but keeping the team united will come down to two things: Simplicity and togetherness.“Our first meeting with the players the day after was really on, ‘let’s take ownership of this situation’, from a coaching staff from every department (in the club), to the players,” Little said. “… How are we going to correct this problem? What’s the identity we need as a team to allow you to be successful? We have some behaviors that are going to be important to us until the end of the season.”Taking ownership means, according to L...

Irvine police save puppy from overdosing on narcotics

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:38:54 GMT

Dramatic video shows the moment an eight-week-old puppy was saved from an overdose by officers during an arrest in Irvine this week.Officers had arrested the dog’s owners for possession of narcotics found inside their vehicle that was parked outside a Walmart.After transporting the suspects to the police station, the puppy began exhibiting signs of overdosing on narcotics.Acting quickly, officers administered Narcan to the dog, eventually saving its life. Police believe the puppy had ingested some loose fentanyl from inside the vehicle at the time.Naloxone, also known as Narcan, is an opioid overdose treatment that can rapidly reduce overdosing effects. It can be given as a nasal spray or it can be injected into the muscle, under the skin, or into the veins.Dramatic video shows the moment an eight-week-old puppy was saved from an overdose by officers during an arrest in Irvine. (Irvine Police Department)Dramatic video shows the moment an eight-week-old puppy was saved from an overdo...

Riverside County toddler killed in hit-and-run crash

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:38:54 GMT

A teen hit-and-run suspect was arrested in connection with a crash that killed a toddler and injured her mother in Riverside County.The suspect was identified as a 17-year-old boy from Perris, according to the California Highway Patrol.The fatal crash happened near Steele Peak Drive and Palm Street in the Mead Valley area around 7:48 p.m.As the suspect was riding a dirt bike on Steele Peak Drive, he collided with a 3-year-old girl who was riding her bicycle and her mother who was walking alongside her. The pair were walking on the right side of the roadway at the time, CHP said.After the crash, the teen rode away from the scene without rendering aid or contacting the authorities, officials said.The girl was transported to a local hospital where she later died from her injuries. Her mother suffered moderate injuries from the crash.Investigators were later able to identify and locate the suspect along with his dirt bike.The deadly incident remains under investigation. Deputies are see...

Bodyboarders rip through bioluminescent waves in California

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:38:54 GMT

Bioluminescence is not an unfamiliar sight in California, but when it's spotted, it's often aquatic creatures playing in the lit waters.Earlier this week, however, a photographer and videographer captured some humans getting in on the fun.In Huntington Beach, boogie boarders took to the ocean to catch some glowing waves, which are usually the result of plankton called Lingulodinium polyedra, often shortened to L. poly."It’s been a while since we’ve seen it here but the waves this time around were unbelievably bright," Patrick Coyne, who goes by @patrickc_la on Instagram, shared on the social media platform. "The beach was crowded with people enjoying the show and we all had a blast."Coyne, who has a talent for capturing stunning bioluminescent scenes, previously shared videos of dolphins frolicking in the waves off Newport Beach in 2020 and a school of mullet playing in bioluminescent water last year. Video captured by Instagram user @patrickc_la shows boogie boarders riding on biol...

2 Injured in Single-Car Crash on Bellflower Boulevard [Lakewood, CA]

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:38:54 GMT

Two Hurt in Single-Vehicle Accident near South StreetLAKEWOOD, CA (September 8, 2023) – Late Thursday afternoon, two victims were injured in a single-car crash on Bellflower Boulevard.Around 4:05 p.m., police responded to the scene at the 5700 block of Bellflower Boulevard near South Street.For reasons under investigation, the driver of a vehicle struck the side of a building near an ExtraMile store. Due to the impact of the crash, two people sustained minor injuries.Emergency crews closed off the surrounding area for a brief time during cleanup and preliminary duties. At this time, authorities have not yet released the identities of those involved. Once available, further details will be provided about the single-car crash on Bellflower Boulevard.As a driver, it is our responsibility to ensure the safety of our passengers and everyone around us. When behind the wheel, always abide by all traffic laws and follow the conditions of the road. Drive defensively and always be aware...

Brandon Aguilar Killed in Pedestrian Crash on Parthenia Street [North Hills, CA]

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:38:54 GMT

Pedestrian Hit-and-Run Accident on Whitaker Avenue Left 37-Year-Old Man DeadNORTH HILLS, CA (September 8, 2023) – Early Sunday morning, a hit-and-run pedestrian crash on Parthenia Street claimed the life of Brandon Aguilar.The incident happened on August 27th, at around 1:30 a.m., near the intersection of Parthenia Street and Whitaker Avenue.First responders arrived at the scene and found 37-year-old, Brandon Aguilar, unconscious on the road. Paramedics later pronounced him dead due to the extent of his injuries.At this time, the officers have not yet released the description of the vehicle, and they are still looking for the suspect.Meanwhile, emergency crews closed off the surrounding area briefly during cleanup and preliminary duties.Any witnesses are encouraged to contact police officers as soon as possible. Once available, further details will be provided.The Sweet James team sends their warm and sincerest sympathies out to the friends and family of Brandon Aguilar. May the mem...

Strong quake shakes Morocco, sending people into streets

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:38:54 GMT

Associated PressRABAT, Morocco — A powerful earthquake struck Morocco late Friday, damaging buildings in major cities and sending panicked people pouring into streets and alleyways from Rabat to Marrakech. There was no immediate word on any casualties, nor any reports from government officials on the tremor’s impact.Moroccans posted videos showing some buildings turned to rubble. Tourists and others posted videos of people evacuating restaurants in Marrakech as throbbing club music played.The U.S. Geological Survey said the quake had a preliminary magnitude of 6.8 when it hit at 11:11 p.m. Morocco’s National Seismic Monitoring and Alert Network measured it at 7 on the Richter scale.Variations in early measurements are common, although either reading would be Morocco’s strongest in years. Though earthquakes are relatively rare in North Africa, a magnitude 5.8 tremor struck near Agadir and caused thousands of deaths in 1960.The epicenter of Friday’s tremor was ...