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Why is Colorado stuck in a wet, stormy weather pattern?

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:31:16 GMT

Denver (KDVR) -- Denver has recorded rain 11 out of the last 14 days and this rainy, stormy pattern is continuing."This is unique in the sense that it has been persistent," said Greg Heavener, a meteorologist with the National Weather Service in Boulder. "We keep getting these really big influxes of Gulf of Mexico moisture across eastern Colorado and once it hits the mountains to our west, it rings it out as showers and thunderstorms on an almost daily basis," Heavener said.Heavener said this keeps happening because of a blocking pattern. Pinpoint Weather Meteorologist Travis Michels explains. "Just like the offensive line of a football team, they are blocking because they don't want anyone to get to the quarterback. Well this high-pressure system is blocking this low-pressure system from making its way across the country and because it stops it, we don't get this low-pressure system to really move quickly and it stalls out and it stays in the same position and it stays in that rain...

Police seek video of SUV in Aurora road rage killing

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:31:16 GMT

AURORA, Colo. (KDVR) — Police are investigating a deadly road rage shooting that killed a 48-year-old man.Aurora Police responded to a call about a shooting in the Dayton Triangle neighborhood near South Havana Street and East Idaho Place just before 10 p.m. Monday. Investigators believe the shooting stemmed from a road rage incident.APD said the victim, Stephen Dennis Qualls from Denver, was found at the scene suffering from a single gunshot wound. He was rushed to a local hospital where he later died. Loved ones still searching for answers in restaurant double homicide Police told FOX31 that there were other people in the car with the victim, including two small children.The suspect had been driving erratically and ended up stopping next to the victim's car at a stoplight, where the shooting happened.At this time, APD does not have any suspect information, but officers are asking the public to look out for a suspected vehicle which was described as a red or maroon Ford Explorer ...

Denver weather: Which days have the lowest storm chances this week?

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:31:16 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) — Denver's weather will stay wet for the next week. There will be a chance for storms each afternoon, with heavy rain and lightning the main threats each day. Weather tonight: Scattered stormsStorms will push across the Front Range from 3-8 p.m. Tuesday. They will be slow-moving with heavy rain and could cause minor road flooding in low-lying areas. Stronger storms will bring lightning and the potential for small hail. They will be spotty, meaning not everyone will see a storm Tuesday night. Only 5 days into June, this much rain has fallen Storms will clear out after 8 p.m. with clearing skies and dry conditions returning overnight. Temperatures will fall into the low 50s early Wednesday morning. Weather tomorrow: Storms returnWednesday's temperatures will stay in the mid-70s. There will be a chance for scattered storms in the afternoon and evening.Similar to Monday and Tuesday, there is not a threat for storms to turn severe with large hail and strong wind gus...

Parent group calls for Denver school board to resign

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:31:16 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) — A group of parents is calling for the resignation of the entire Denver Public School board.The group “Resign DPS Board” said it’s frustrated with the district’s lack of ability to keep their kids safe, so parents want to start over with new leadership and a new vision.The founder of the group, Heather Lamm, said, “What we're really frustrated about is that this board has been completely ineffectual in actually coming up with a safety plan that addresses the problems. They've been ineffectual in every single thing they've done.”Lamm created this push for change after two deans were shot by a student at East High School. Members said it happened in the first place because of “relaxed and ignored safety procedures.” 4-year-old walks out of Woodland Park preschool unnoticed They also said since that incident in March, nothing has changed.The group has gathered 5,000 signatures calling for board members to step down.On the other side, DPS board members have been draftin...

Federal prosecutors using a second grand jury in Florida as part of Trump classified documents probe

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:31:16 GMT

(CNN) — A grand jury based in southern Florida has heard testimony from multiple witnesses in recent weeks as part of the federal investigation into former President Donald Trump’s handling of classified documents, sources told CNN.Another witness is expected to appear Wednesday at the federal courthouse in Miami as the investigation continues to develop, and the grand jury is expected to hear from at least one additional witness after that.It remains unclear why the special counsel is using a grand jury in southern Florida after months of relying on grand juries in Washington, DC, to help gather evidence and witness testimony in the classified documents case. Sources close to Trump told CNN they are unaware of the reasoning for the Florida grand jury.Special counsel Jack Smith’s investigation into potential mishandling of classified materials and possible obstruction appears to be nearing its final stages.Smith has authority to operate and bring charges in any federal court jurisdi...

BSO search for 3 women caught on video stealing bottles of liquor from shop in Hollywood

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:31:16 GMT

There was a hefty heist in Hollywood Monday night at a liquor store when three women gathered up all the booze that they could hold as they headed for the door. The trio were caught on camera stealing spirits, but they were not just any spirits, Sweeney’s Liquor store, on State Road 7, is a high-end liquor store. “Robbed as much as they could grab and they took off, and it was all expensive bottles, of course,” said Paul Moutsatsos owner of Sweeney’s Liquor Store.These women entered this liquor store and they knew right where they were heading for. “One of them had three bottles with her, three or four bottles with here, and the other one grabbed some more bottles, and then the third one as well grabbed some more bottles from the counter, and then they ran out,” said Moutsatsos. Moutsatsos said he lost about $1,500 in a matter of minutes.“We lose the money, we lose the profit, we lose everything and there is no getting that money back,̶...

Boston police release new photos in effort to identify suspects linked to machete attack

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:31:16 GMT

Boston police released new photos Tuesday as they continue efforts to identify a pair of suspects linked to a recent machete attack in the city. Police said the incident happened shortly before 9 a.m. on May 23 near the intersection of Tremont Street and Temple Place. An adult male victim, police said, was left with “serious but non-life-threatening injuries.” Police said one of the suspects is described as a black male with short hair, wearing a gray trench coat style jacket, dark pants and white shoes. The second suspect, according to police, is described as a black male, also with short hair, shirtless while wearing white pants and dark colored shoes. Police previously asked for the public’s help, sharing a separate batch of photos on June 1. Anyone with information is asked to contact Boston detectives at (617) 343-4571.

Police investigate reported explosion in Merrimack, NH

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:31:16 GMT

Emergency crews responded in Merrimack, New Hampshire Tuesday after a reported explosion, police said.Police said they received several reports of an explosion in the area of Pearson Road and Grapevine Road around 1:30 p.m.Once on scene, police said crews found “evidence of a possible explosion.”Police had a number of streets in the area blocked off later Tuesday afternoon, with officials adding that there are no known threats to the public. The incident remained under investigation as of Tuesday afternoon.This is a developing story; stay with 7NEWS on-air and online for the latest updates.

Car crashes into store in Salem

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:31:16 GMT

A car crashed into the front of a pet grooming and supply store in Salem Tuesday, scattering glass and debris in the area. SKY7-HD was over the scene off Boston Street around 5:15 p.m., where people had been seen carrying their dogs out of the impacted business. Police were also spotted at the site of the crash.No further information was immediately available.This is a developing story; stay with 7NEWS on-air and online for the latest updates.

Worcester County DA says he’s still confident Molly Bish case will be closed, 20 years after remains were found

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:31:16 GMT

Worcester County District Attorney Joseph Early Jr. said Tuesday that he’s still confident the case surrounding the death of Molly Bish will be solved now 20 years after her remains were discovered in Palmer. The teenager was last seen being dropped off at her lifeguarding job at a pond in Warren in 2000. Her disappearance then sparked a massive search and an ensuing investigation. While the circumstances of her death remain unsolved, Early said this week that the search for her killer is still active.“As years go by, time becomes your friend,” he said. “Relationships end, people die. When things like that happen, you tend to get more calls.”Early said his office has received thousands of tips about what happened to Molly 23 years ago. He continued, saying “I understand there were a lot of problems the day she was abducted and murdered.”  “The crime scene was destroyed because it was looked at as a drowning,” Early said. Over time, though, Early said investigator...