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Feds to pay Colorado $5 million in latest settlement from 2015 Gold King Mine spill

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:56:12 GMT

The federal government will pay Colorado $5 million to clean contamination left behind by mines in southwest Colorado, particularly from the 2015 Gold King Mine spill, which released a yellow plume of heavy metals into the Animas River, the Colorado Attorney General’s Office announced.The Colorado Natural Resources Damages Trustees approved the settlement — the latest in a series of payouts following the spill – Thursday morning.Federal liability in the contamination comes from the fact that U.S. Environmental Protection Agency officials triggered the 3-million-gallon Gold King Mine spill. In addition, the U.S. Forest Service and Bureau of Land Management manage other areas with mines that have also been the source of contamination in the area.The $5 million will go toward restoring areas damaged by the spill and other contamination left behind in the swathe of southwest Colorado’s San Juan County, Colorado Attorney General spokesman Lawrence Pacheco said in a release.The area...

Tornado warning issued for Laird near Kansas border, flooding closes I-70 Hanging Lake rest area

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:56:12 GMT

12:52 p.m.: The Hanging Lake rest area along Interstate 70 at Exit 125 in Glenwood Canyon is closed by flooding and the Colorado Department of Transportation urges drivers to be aware of flooding in the area.12:48 p.m.: A tornado warning in effect until 1 p.m. has been issued for Laird. In addition to a tornado, pea-sized hail is possible for an area east of Wray to the Kansas border.Tornado Warning including Laird CO until 1:00 PM MDT pic.twitter.com/ZAVLMnQWjf— NWS Goodland (@NWSGoodland) May 11, 202312:03 p.m.: A tornado warning in effect until 12:30 p.m. has been issued for Hale. In addition to a tornado, quarter-sized hail also is possible.Tornado Warning continues for Hale CO until 12:30 PM MDT pic.twitter.com/cyVpWJA9Dt— NWS Goodland (@NWSGoodland) May 11, 2023The National Weather Service has issued a tornado watch for eastern Colorado.The watch issued at 11:20 a.m. covers Cheyenne, Kiowa, Kit Carson and Yuma counties, effective through 6 p.m., along with parts of...

Boulder County teens make national whitewater racing team

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:56:12 GMT

After a couple of top-three finishes at a competition last month, local nonprofit Team Colorado Whitewater Racing has sent two of its members to the U.S. Junior National Whitewater Slalom Team.Based in Lyons, the club has membership from across Boulder County, including Longmont, Boulder and Lafayette. Around a dozen teenagers spend their Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays practicing in town on St. Vrain Creek, plunging their boats into the rapids and maneuvering between the gates that hang above the water’s surface.“We’re really blessed to have this set up in Lyons,” said TCWR head coach Liam Malakoff of the training area. “This is one of maybe four to six places in the country where you can reliably train in this discipline.”In April, five members of TCWR competed in national team trials in Oklahoma City. Boulder resident Luca Bohn, 16, secured a first-place win in the canoe slalom class, and Lyons resident Andrew Delker, 16, snagged a third-place finish in the extreme slalom categ...

South Korean soccer star finds second career as in-demand tattoo artist in West Hollywood

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:56:12 GMT

Dongho Kim may have had to give up his soccer dreams in South Korea, but he's found a new route to success as a tattoo artist in West Hollywood.Kim, who goes by @dino_oriental on Instagram, was one of the country's top soccer players, even serving as a backup for the Olympic team before a serious ankle injury derailed his sports career.“Unfortunately, I couldn’t play soccer anymore, so I was very sad," he said.But where one door closes, another opens, and Kim found a new passion through YouTube: tattoo artistry, which is illegal in South Korea without a medical degree.“Even my family and friends didn’t support me in my dream," he said.But after a move to Los Angeles in 2021, Kim has become an award-winning tattoo artist known for his depictions of dragons, snakes, flowers and Asian forms featuring bold colors, especially red and black. He operates out of the 10KF Hollywood studio in West Hollywood.Tattoo model Ashley Dinh, herself an artist, trusted Kim and another artist to collabo...

GOP bill seeks to remove no-fly zone designations for U.S. Disney Parks

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:56:12 GMT

A group of congressional Republicans wants the no-fly zone designations for Disneyland and Walt Disney World removed, saying in part that no theme park should receive “special treatment just because they are well-connected.”The bill, formally known as the Airlines Independent of Restrictions Act or AIR Act, was reintroduced by U.S. Rep. Troy E. Nehls, a Republican from Texas, who first introduced the bill in 2022.The bill would direct the U.S. Secretary of Transportation, Pete Buttigieg, to rescind the no-fly zone designations over the domestic Disney theme parks, which were given to the parks after the 9/11 terrorist attacks.“Theme parks like Disney should not receive special treatment just because they are well-connected. Our national security should not be compromised to fit the needs of one corporation,” Nehls said in a statement.KTLA reached out to the Disneyland Resort and Walt Disney World about the proposed bill but has not heard back.In 2022, Nehls accused Buttigieg and for...

Mayim Bialik won't host final week of 'Jeopardy' in honor of writers' strike: Report

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:56:12 GMT

Mayim Bialik is standing in solidarity with striking writers. The "Jeopardy" host has decided to opt out of filming the final week of Season 39 to honor the writers' strike, according to Deadline. The publication reports that Ken Jennings has been tapped to take over. The season's final shows are set to be taped on May 16 and 19 at the Sony Pictures lot in Culver City. "Jeopardy" is produced by Sony Pictures Television and features WGA writers, but the questions were reportedly written in advance before the season and the strike. Both Bialik and Jennings have shared hosting duties this season. The "Blossom" actress' decision to stand with the writers comes as "Jeopardy" writers Michele Loud, Jim Rhine and Billie Wisse have joined demonstrators on the picket lines.

Sergio Garcia Killed in Two-Vehicle Crash on I-5 [Los Angeles, CA]

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:56:12 GMT

Two-Vehicle Collision on Colorado Boulevard Left Sergio Garcia DeadLOS ANGELES, CA (May 11, 2023) – Saturday evening, Sergio Garcia was involved in a deadly two-vehicle collision on Colorado Boulevard.Officers responded to the incident shortly after 8:30 p.m. along the northbound lanes of the I-5 Freeway in Griffith Park near Colorado Boulevard. The collision caused hours of traffic delays.One victim, a male thought to be in his 40s, was found dead at the scene, according to the police.The CHP announced that a large portion of the roadway were temporarily shut down to allow for cleanup and preliminary duties, but has since been reopened.Investigations are still being conducted to determine what caused the collision. Authorities will post additional information as it becomes available to the public.Sweet James sends out their warm and sincerest sympathies to the friends and family of the victim. May the loving memories of your loved one and the love of your family give you strength i...

Tony Ferguson Arrested after DUI Crash on Wilcox Avenue [Hollywood, CA]

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:56:12 GMT

39-Year-Old UFC Fighter Arrested after Crashing Into Parked VehiclesHOLLYWOOD, CA (May 11, 2023) – Early Sunday morning, UFC Fighter Tony Ferguson was arrested following a DUI incident.The crash happened on May 7th, just before 2:00 a.m., near the 1400 block of Wilcox Avenue.According to reports, Ferguson was driving a pickup truck near the intersection of Wilcox Avenue and Sunset Boulevard when he struck at least four parked vehicles.Police arrived to the site of the collision shortly after and attempted to administer a field sobriety test. However, Ferguson was uncooperative.Officials arrested him and charged him with a misdemeanor. He was later released and scheduled to appear in court on June 1.Alcohol impairs thinking, reasoning, and muscle coordination which are all essential in operating a vehicle safely. So, when you drink and drive, you put your and everyone’s safety on the road at risk. Be responsible and never drive while under the influence. If you have been ...

Los Angeles’ Jamal Cristopher talks lifestyle, sports fandom, new podcast, and more with LA Weekly

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:56:12 GMT

“It’s a marathon, word to nip hussle” Jamal Cristopher says, referring to a motto made famous by Los Angeles rapper Nipsey Hussle, who tragically lost his life in 2019. “I live by that” he says. “You learn so much about yourself, your journey if you just keep going”Over the years Jamal Cristopher has gained a bit of a following on social media and he attributes most of that to merely being his self. “I used to do music and that was a big part of it. It never took off but I had a few fans that really supported me from all over. They’re still there listening to my music all the time. But I learned that music might not be my path. I learned that, sharing the little things about your life that makes your life special, if you do it right people will care. So whether that’s sharing me at dinner, what I’m wearing, if I’m at a clipper (LA Clippers) game, sharing my thoughts on the clippers, whatever it is that’s what I try to do.”Cristopher states he always had big ambitions. But it took a ...

Meet Samira Vivette

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:56:12 GMT

This edgy Australian writer has made a name for herself in the online space with her fearless approach to poetry. Sparking dialogue around divisive emotions and ideas, her poetic style involves a mix of gentle affirmations and harsh motivational quotes—and everything in between.With five books under her belt and a combined social media following of 400,000+ readers and supporters, Vivette has proven time and time again that she is unafraid to push the boundaries of conventional wisdom and challenge readers to think outside the box. Her social media posts range from original love quotes, heartbreak prose, pieces about life experience, and words of inspiration to more in-depth writings about finding one’s power after abuse and abandonment, inner child wounds, acceptance, and harnessing different types of emotions as motivation for self-improvement—all with a little bit of flare, and then some. She doesn’t hold back, leaving her pages as open platforms for discussion and support within...