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I-70 reopened after closure due to woman with gun in median

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 19:19:20 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) -- Both lanes of traffic on Interstate 70 near Tower Road were closed Saturday afternoon due to a person with a gun.The Aurora Police Department had initially told the public that the person was a man, but later told FOX31 that it was a woman.The Aurora Police Department responded just after 3:15 p.m. and said a man was standing in the median with a gun. When does daylight saving time end in Colorado? Callers reported that the person was holding the gun in the air, police said.Officers were working to detour traffic from I-70 as they worked toward a peaceful resolution.As of 4:01 p.m., the person was in custody, according to APD.Police told FOX31 that after arresting the person, officers discovered that she was actually a woman. "She was arrested for disorderly conduct and also has underlying mental health concerns," police said.

Denver weather: Warm end to the weekend

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 19:19:20 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) — Denver weather will stay warmer than normal through the end of the weekend and into the start of next week. The next big change moves in Tuesday night into Wednesday with a front that will bring the chance for showers and much cooler temperatures. Homelessness in Denver up 58% since 2016 Weather tonight: Partly cloudy, mildSaturday night, Denver will stay under a partly cloudy sky. Thanks to a few more clouds and a southerly shift in wind, temperatures will only fall to around 40 degrees, which is 10 degrees warmer than normal for this time of year. Weather tomorrow: Warm end to the weekend Sunday will be partly sunny and a little breezy with winds gusting up to around 20 mph. Temperatures will be on the warm side and climb to the low to mid-70s. This is about 15 degrees above normal for this time of year, and closer to the record of 77 degrees set in 2009 then tied in 2020. How close is Denver to setting a November heat record? Looking ahead: Mild start to the...

Firefighters cycle across Florida to remember state’s fallen first responders

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 19:19:20 GMT

A group of firefighters ride to remember Florida’s fallen first responders.The group took part in the Brotherhood Ride, and on Friday, they stopped by a firehouse in Coral Springs.They took off from Naples on Oct. 27 and were expected to cycle 600 miles across the state, riding 70 to 90 miles a day.“Every year, we do an annual bike ride. We have riders coming from across America to do this. They’ll come to Naples, we’ll start in Naples,” said Jeff Morse, Brotherhood Ride’s president and founder, “and we always honor Florida’s fallen. Any public service safety officer that died in the state, we’ll honor.”The ride ended in Miami on Saturday.

Celtics’ Derrick White misses game at Nets due to personal reasons

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 19:19:20 GMT

NEW YORK — For the first time this season, the Celtics’ starting lineup was interrupted as guard Derrick White missed Saturday’s game against the Nets due to personal reasons. It’s believed to be because of the birth of his second child.Celtics coach Joe Mazzulla said he didn’t know yet if White would be available for Boston’s next game on Monday night at Minnesota. Al Horford took White’s place in the starting lineup against the Nets.Almost unbelievably, Saturday marked just the second time White has missed a game since he was traded to the Celtics in February 2022, and both times have been because of the birth of his children. The last time White missed a game was Game 2 of the 2022 Eastern Conference Finals against the Heat because of the birth of his first child. He played all 82 regular season and 20 playoff games for the Celtics last season.Mazzulla doesn’t take White’s availability for granted.“Like most of our guys, we can just count on him,” Mazzulla said. “They’re al...

Brampton man charged with drunk driving after hit-and-run results in critical injuries

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 19:19:20 GMT

A 22-year-old man is facing several drunk driving charges after an early morning hit-and-run in Brampton that left a person with critical injuries.Peel police say around 2:17 a.m., a person was crossing at the intersection of Castle Oaks Crossing and Bellchase Trail when they were struck by a westbound vehicle before fleeing the scene. The victim was taken to hospital with life-threatening injuries and remains in critical condition.A short time later, a police car was struck as officers attempted to stop the vehicle.Gurveer Bains of Brampton has been charged with driving impaired causing bodily harm, drunk driving, failing to stop after an accident, dangerous operation causing bodily harm, dangerous operation of a motor vehicle and fleeing police.Police say they believe the same vehicle was involved in another crash around 2:10 a.m. in the same area. No one was physically injured in that incident.

Shooting, crash on Southwest Side leaves man dead

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 19:19:20 GMT

CHICAGO — A man is dead after a shooting and crash on the city's Southwest Side on Saturday afternoon. According to police, it all unfolded just before 4:40 p.m. in the 4900 block of South Honore Street in New City.  3 men found shot dead in Brighton Park overnight: CPD Officers said a man was riding a motorcycle in the area when he was approached by a vehicle. Police say a person inside the vehicle then opened fire on the motorcyclist. According to police, the man suffered several gunshot wounds before crashing into a parked car. The man was taken to the hospital where he later succumbed to his injuries. Currently, it is unclear what led to the shooting and officers say no arrests have been made.  CPD: Group commits 10 robberies in less than an hour An investigation into the shooting is underway. Anyone with information that could help police in their investigation can file a tip at CPDTip.com. Tips can be left anonymously.

Tyson Foods recalling chicken patties due to metal pieces

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 19:19:20 GMT

(KNWA/KFTA) — Nearly 30,000 pounds of chicken patties produced by Tyson Foods are being recalled after consumers reported small metal pieces found in the product, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced on Saturday. There has been on reported oral injury as a result, the FDA's Food Safety and Inspection Service says.The specific product being recalled is Tyson Fully Cooked Fun Nuggets Breaded Shaped Chicken Patties, which were produced Sept. 5. 5 dog breeds this veterinarian says he’d never own — and why The recalled item features:Best If Used By date of SEP 04, 2024 Lot codes 2483BRV0207, 2483BRV0208, 2483BRV0209 and 2483BRV0210Establishment number P-7211 (located on back of package)(Courtesy: FDA)(Courtesy: FDA)(Courtesy: FDA)The product was shipped to distributors in Alabama, California, Illinois, Kentucky, Michigan, Ohio, Tennessee, Virginia, and Wisconsin. Rewatching ‘Gilmore Girls’ for fall? Here’s why it’s the perfect autumn show No additional injuries or illness...

Smoke alarm checks a key to safe home as daylight saving time ends

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 19:19:20 GMT

MARYLAND HEIGHTS, Mo. - It's almost time to set back the clocks. Daylight saving time comes to an end at 2 a.m. Sunday.Firefighters and other first responders want people to remember that this time of year is not just about resetting your clocks. It's also an opportunity to make sure your home is safe.Capt. Robert Daus with the Maryland Heights Fire Protection District says statistically, three out of every five fire deaths happen in homes that do not have smoke detectors at all. And 16 percent happen in homes with smoke detectors that are not working."It is really important not only to have a detector installed in your house, but to check it monthly," Daus said. “Then twice a year we recommend changing out the battery, so when you change that clock, change your battery.” Remembering Donn Johnson – FOX 2 mourns loss of longtime journalist As the MHFPD went to check out homes Saturday morning, The Red Cross Greater St. Louis Chapter teamed up with the St. Louis City Fire Department...

Mizzou to receive millions to combat rural physician shortage

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 19:19:20 GMT

COLUMBIA, Mo. - Millions of dollars are coming to Missouri to help combat the physician shortage in rural areas. Over the past decade, 18 Missouri hospitals have closed, and all but one of the state's counties is in a health professional shortage. Now, a program at the University of Missouri is trying to combat the problem by placing medical students in rural areas. "Overall, we have about 65% of our rural scholars that end up in rural areas, in comparison to 9 to 10% nationwide, so the problem is definitely making an impact on rural access and rural health outcomes," said Kathleen Quinn, head of the Rural Scholars Program at the University of Missouri School of Medicine. Remembering Donn Johnson – FOX 2 mourns loss of longtime journalist The program is in place to encourage young Missourians from rural backgrounds to pursue medical school. The $16 million grant will be used to fund scholarships for students. "Many of our physicians in Missouri are 55 years of age or older a...

Colorado Mines football clinches share of RMAC title with rout of New Mexico Highlands

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 19:19:20 GMT

The top-ranked Colorado School of Mines football juggernaut kept on rolling Saturday afternoon at Marv Kay Stadium.John Matocha broke the RMAC and Mines career passing yards records, throwing for 289 yards and four touchdowns in a 77-3 throttling of New Mexico Highlands, and the Orediggers clinched at least a share of the RMAC title.The senior quarterback completed his first 15 passes of the game en route to a 17-of-19 day through the air and ran for another 21 yards and a score. Five other Orediggers (10-0, 8-0 RMAC) ran in touchdowns as well. By the time Matocha called it a day in the second half, he sat at 13,627 career passing yards.Related ArticlesCollege Sports | Keeler: Deion Sanders, CU Buffs hosting Jordan Seaton, America’s No. 1 OL recruit. He’s perfect. The only catch? Coach Prime needs three of him College Sports | CSU Rams coach Jay Norvell doubles down on QB Brayden Fowler-Nicolosi despite rough night at Wyoming: “He’s...