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State Supreme Court overturns judge’s ruling prohibiting Tesla dealership in Delaware

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:55:19 GMT

DOVER, Del. (AP) — Delaware’s Supreme Court on Monday overturned a judge’s ruling upholding a decision by state officials to prohibit electric vehicle maker Tesla from selling its cars directly to customers.In a ruling last year, a Superior Court judge determined that Delaware’s Motor Vehicle Franchising Practices Act prohibited Tesla, as a manufacturer, from selling its electric cars directly to customers in Delaware.The Supreme Court reversed that decision and sent the case back to Superior Court, noting that the franchise act was enacted to address the disparity in bargaining power that permitted automobile manufacturers to exert economic pressure over their franchises. The justices said the law’s definitions exclude Tesla because the company sells its vehicles directly to consumers without using independent franchise dealers.“It bears repeating that the Franchise Act regulates the business relationship between a manufacturer and a dealer,” wrote Chief Justice Collins Seitz...

Hit-and-run driver crashes into home, forces evacuations

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:55:19 GMT

JEFFERSON COUNTY, Colo. (KDVR) — A hit-and-run driver crashed into a home and severed a gas line, according to the Jefferson County Sheriff's Office.Evacuations were underway around 5 p.m. Monday for about 15 homes in the area of 9004 W. Coco Dr. An evacuation center was opened at Falcon Bluffs Middle School.The hit-and-run driver was "fleeing the scene of a motor vehicle accident" when she crashed into the home, according to the Sheriff's Office. She was taken into custody. No one was reported hurt by the crash.

Denver weather: Rain, storm chances each day this week

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:55:19 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) — The Denver weather forecast shows more sunshine in the next day or two before an end-of-week system brings widespread showers and storms Thursday into Friday.Weather tonight: Mostly dryAfter a rainy six days in a row, Denver will be a little drier Monday night, with only a 10% chance for an isolated shower or storm. Better chances will stay west into the foothills and mountains. Colorado mushroom season is early this year, experts say Temperatures overnight will fall into the mid-40s in Denver with partly cloudy skies. Weather tomorrow: Isolated stormsTuesday will heat up to the mid-70s with a 20% chance for scattered showers and storms. Storms will be spotty, meaning most places will stay dry. Storms are not expected to turn severe on Tuesday but could contain gusty winds and lightning. Looking ahead: Wet Thursday, Friday Wednesday will have a chance for more scattered storms in the afternoon with temperatures staying in the 70s. Thursday and Friday will be the w...

Judge rules Denver officer in LoDo shooting can be tried

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:55:19 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) -- A Denver officer indicted by a grand jury for injuring multiple bystanders while shooting at a man in Lower Downtown in 2022 can stand trial, a judge ruled Monday.Specifically, the judge found that the evidence presented to the grand jury was sufficient to establish probable cause against Officer Brandon Ramos, according to the Denver District Attorney's Office.Ramos was indicted for the incident in January.The shooting, which occurred near 20th and Larimer streets on July 17, happened when officers tried to stop a man -- Jordan Waddy -- after a fight in the street.Three officers, including Ramos, opened fire on Waddy after officers approached to break up the fight. Waddy allegedly made a motion and police said they suspected he had a gun. Woman injured during LoDo police shooting suing Denver officer The Denver District Attorney's Office found the two other officers involved in the shooting -- Kenneth Rowland and Meghan Lieberson -- were justified in their action...

Colorado to train teachers, students to stop bleeding from bullet wounds

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:55:19 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) — School shootings in the U.S. are at record numbers. Now, Colorado is going to train teachers and students how to treat blood loss from bullet wounds.A new law will allow participating K-12 schools to get "Stop the Bleed" kits and training materials from the state. Middle school closed after Safe2Tell threat State Rep. Mary Young, D-Weld, is a sponsor of the bill and a school psychologist."The more teachers and staff we can prepare for emergency situations, the more likely we are to save a life," Young said in a statement released by Colorado Democrats. "Time is precious in any emergency. This bipartisan law ensures teachers, staff and older students have the proper 'Stop the Bleed' training and materials they need to respond effectively and efficiently to save lives."On Monday, Gov. Jared Polis was at Prairie Heights Middle School in Evans to sign the bill into law, according to his office.FILE - Lori Alhadeff, left, and Dr. Patricia Byers, a surgical critical care...

'South Park,' Casa Bonita license plate auction to benefit Coloradans with disabilities

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:55:19 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) -- You could drive around with a custom Casa Bonita or "South Park" license plate, and your money would go toward the Colorado Disability Funding Committee.An auction for the one-of-a-kind plates was launched Monday. Participants can bid on the right to own and use one of the 17 plate configurations. Casa Bonita will open in May, but when? Here are the 17 plates up for grabs:BLCKBRTBRANIFFBUTTERSCANIBALCAVECLFDIVRCONEYCSABNTAGOCOWSHOTDOGJO3M4M4NVH386RANDYSTHPRKTACOSTEAMUSATOLKIENAll the plates started at $100. Bidding will close on May 25 at 7 p.m.A similar auction for "Star Wars" license plates closed on May 11, raising $8,600 for the fund. The Colorado Disability Funding Committee provides grants to support disability application assistance and programs that offer resources for Coloradans with disabilities.

UK Labour would seek security and defense treaty with Germany

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:55:19 GMT

LONDON — A U.K. Labour government would seek a bilateral security and defense treaty with Germany in its first six months of winning power. Labour’s Shadow Defense Secretary John Healey said Tuesday the agreement would be modeled on the historic Lancaster House treaties reached by Britain and France in 2010. It would be part of a wider British push to reconnect with European allies if Labour Leader Keir Starmer wins the next U.K. general election.Healey will present the proposal alongside Nils Schmid, the parliamentary group spokesperson for foreign affairs for Germany’s Social Democratic Party (SDP), which leads Germany’s three-party coalition government, at an event in London on Tuesday.“Allies are our strategic strength,” Healey said. “We want a Lancaster House style UK-German defence and security agreement struck within the first six months of a Labour Government. This will grow UK jobs, strengthen NATO and keep Britain safe,” he added.The Labour Party’s policy platfo...

Jamie Foxx and daughter Corinne Foxx to host new music trivia show

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:55:19 GMT

(CNN) — Jamie Foxx will host a new music-centric trivia game show with his daughter, Corinne Foxx, beginning in 2024.The announcement comes after Corinne Foxx shared Friday that her father has been “out of the hospital for weeks, recuperating” from a medical incident.“In fact, he was playing pickleball yesterday! Thanks for everyone’s prayers and support!” she wrote. “We have an exciting work announcement coming next week too,” she added, in reference to Monday’s announcement about their new show, titled “We Are Family.”The series will feature non-famous relatives of celebrities “performing duets with their hidden famous family member,” as a studio audience competes to guess who the celebrity is, according to Fox Entertainment.Jamie Foxx was first hospitalized in Atlanta, Georgia on April 11 after he experienced an undisclosed “medical complication,” according to h...

Massachusetts faces elevated fire weather conditions, Lynn firefighters battle brush fire in Lynn Woods

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:55:19 GMT

The region is under a fire weather watch for the next couple of days amid dry and gusty conditions, as Lynn firefighters and Mass State Police continue to battle a brush fire in Lynn Woods.The National Weather Service’s fire weather watch will likely be upgraded to a “Red Flag Warning” for portions of southern New England on Tuesday, according to the forecasters.The most critical conditions are expected to be between late morning to sundown each day on Tuesday and Wednesday.“Very dry conditions and gusty winds will result in potentially critical fire weather conditions,” the National Weather Service wrote in its fire weather watch for Massachusetts.Hazy and smoky skies will be possible early on Tuesday. This smoke will be coming from wildfires far away from southern New England in Alberta, Canada.Related ArticlesWeather | Quincy restoring ladder truck, reaching staffing level not seen since 1985, officials say Weather | Newbur...

Relentless Walpole girls lacrosse team defeats Concord-Carlisle, 12-8

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:55:19 GMT

CONCORD — There was a word Walpole girls lacrosse coach Mike Tosone used to describe one of his players after a 12-8 victory over Concord-Carlisle on Monday.Relentless.And while, yes, that applied to sophomore Caitlyn Naughton, it could have been directed at any one of his Timberwolves.With the Division 1 state tournament looming and looking as competitive as ever, Tosone could not pick an adjective more fitting as Walpole finds its way.Against C-C, Naughton led the way with five goals. Fellow sophomore Sophia Fruci had three goals, and senior Bridget Welch and freshman Ava McLean scored twice apiece.With the win, Walpole improves to 14-2, while C-C falls to 8-6.Yes, Walpole may be young, but not totally inexperienced, as Tosone was quick to mention the bevy of two- and three-sport athletes on his team.“They don’t get rattled,” Tosone said. “I think a lot of that is innate. So many of our girls play three sports. They’re in a competitive environment yea...