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Broncos scouting report: How Denver matches up against Bears, and predictions

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:54:01 GMT

Broncos (0-3) at Bears (0-3)When: 11 a.m. SundayWhere: Soldier FieldRadio/TV: 850 AM, 94.1 FM/CBSBroncos-Bears series: The Broncos are 8-8 in 16 regular-season games dating back to 1971; the Broncos lost 16-14 in the last meeting, on Sept. 15, 2019, and have split the last four matchups.In the spotlightThe Broncos would be happy to stop talking about last week’s horrific loss to the Miami Dolphins. However, the past is the only way to dissect Denver’s poor tackling — a chronic issue this season.In the 70-20 loss, the Broncos struggled to bring anyone down. With 38 seconds left in the third quarter, running back Raheem Mostert caught a screen pass before running down the field. Rookie linebacker Drew Sanders dived to stop him, but he was unsuccessful. As Mostert approached the end zone, he snatched defensive back Essang Bassey’s ankle and then scored to take a 49-13 lead.Those were two of 24 missed tackles against Miami for the Broncos, who allowed 221 rushing yards after contact, ac...

Man found guilty in first-degree murder of postal carrier in Longmont, sentenced to life

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:54:01 GMT

Andrew Ritchie, the second defendant in the Longmont shooting of a postal carrier, has been found guilty by a jury and sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole.Ritchie, 36, was found guilty of first-degree murder after deliberation Wednesday for the death of Jason Schaefer, 33, who was fatally shot while on his postal route in Longmont on Oct. 13, 2021. In closing statements, Ritchie was described as the “eyes and ears” of Devan Schreiner, 28, who was found guilty in March of first-degree murder and sentenced to life in prison for fatally shooting Schaefer.A photo of United States Postal Service worker Jason Schaefer is seen on a mailbox before the start of a candlelight vigil in his honor in Longmont on Oct. 20, 2021. (Matthew Jonas/Staff Photographer)“With today’s guilty verdict, the two people responsible for this premeditated and cold-blooded murder will be held fully responsible for killing Jason Schaefer while he was delivering mail,” Boulder County Distri...

Powerball jackpot inches closer to $1 billion after no winners

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:54:01 GMT

The projected jackpot for Saturday night’s Powerball drawing inches closer to the billion-dollar mark after the prize money increased to $960 million, California Lottery officials announced Friday.The current jackpot prize is the game’s second-largest prize of the year and the fourth-largest jackpot in the game’s history, a news release said. Powerball ticket worth nearly $800K sold in California Should someone win the prize money Saturday night, they can choose between taking a lump cash sum or receiving annuity payments for 30 years. The estimated cash value stands at $441.4 million.The California Lottery is required by law to withhold federal taxes, which can vary based on the winner’s resident status. At the very least, the lottery office is required to withhold 24% of the prize money for federal taxes, according to the California Lottery Winner’s Handbook.No one has won the Powerball jackpot since July, when an unidentified California Lottery player won the $1.08 billion jack...

Wyatt Gordon Arrested after Fatal Speeding Crash on Highway 132 [Modesto, CA]

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:54:01 GMT

49-Year-Old Victim Dies in Speeding Car Accident near Gates RoadMODESTO, CA (September 29, 2023) – Thursday morning, Wyatt Gordon was in police custody after a deadly high-speed collision on Highway 132.At approximately 7:31 a.m., officers arrived at the location, just west of Gates Road.According to initial reports, Gordon was behind the wheel of a Lexus sedan, traveling at excessive speeds when he suddenly swerved left. The Lexus then crossed into the westbound lanes, colliding with a Hyundai sedan.Upon impact, the Lexus flipped over and came to rest in a field just north of Highway 132. Emergency medical personnel pronounced two individuals, aged 64 and 67, who were occupants of the Hyundai, deceased at the scene.Additionally, a third woman, who was trapped inside the Hyundai, was airlifted to a nearby hospital, where she later succumbed to her injuries.Following standard procedures, law enforcement officers determined that Gordon was operating the vehicle under the influen...

1 Killed in Hit-and-Run Pedestrian Accident on Interstate 20 [Odessa, TX]

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:54:01 GMT

One Pronounced Dead after Hit-and-Run Pedestrian Collision along Grant AvenueODESSA, TX (September 29, 2023) – Thursday afternoon, a pedestrian lost their life in a hit-and-run accident on Interstate 20.Emergency responders arrived at the scene at approximately 5:33 p.m., near Grant Avenue in the 300 block of the westbound lanes of I-20 on September 14th.The circumstances leading up remain unclear. Preliminary findings suggest that the pedestrian was crossing the westbound lanes when they were struck by two vehicles. The collision’s force was so severe that the pedestrian was declared deceased at the scene.To facilitate cleanup and initial investigative tasks, authorities temporarily shut down the westbound lanes of Interstate 20. As of now, a thorough investigation is in progress to uncover more details.Once additional information becomes available, it will be shared with the public.The team at Sweet James would like to take this opportunity to extend their sincere cond...

One Hospitalized after Pedestrian Collision on Copia Street [El Paso, Texas]

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:54:01 GMT

Pedestrian Collision on Copia Street near Rivera Avenue Leaves One InjuredEL PASO, TX (September 29, 2023) – Friday, a collision on Copia Street left a pedestrian with major injuries.The incident happened on September 15th, on Copia Street and Rivera Avenue.According to officials, a pedestrian was walking in the area when they were struck by an oncoming vehicle. Emergency crews responded to the injury crash and paramedics transported the injured pedestrian to a local hospital for treatment.At this time, the circumstances that led to the crash, the identities of the people involved, and the description of the vehicles were not yet available.Thinking, reasoning and muscle coordination are essential in operating a vehicle safely. However, alcohol and certain medications or illegal drugs impair these functions when they are in the body. Never drive while impaired as the consequences can be devastating for you and others. When buzzed or drunk, it is best to request an Uber, Lyft, o...

Woman Hurt after Train vs. Car Collision at Raymond Avenue [Pasadena, CA]

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:54:01 GMT

Metro Train Crash near California Boulevard Pushses Car onto Building, One HospitalizedPASADENA, CA (September 29, 2023) – Thursday morning, a train vs. car collision at Raymond Avenue in Pasadena sent a woman to a hospital.The crash happened around 9:20 a.m. at Raymond Avenue and California Boulevard along the Metro A Line tracks.According to the news report, a train collided with a Toyota Corolla driven by a woman in her 40s. The impact of the collision caused damage to the infrastructure of the rain crossing.Responding firefighters managed to extricate the female driver and transported her to a nearby hospital for serious injuries.The train passengers, believed to be more than 50, did not sustain injuries from the incident. However, the train conductor was sent to a hospital for further medical evaluation.The surrounding area was temporarily shut down to allow for cleanup and preliminary duties.At this time, the police are interviewing the witnesses to identify the cause of...

Judge: Michigan school shooter eligible for life, no parole

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:54:01 GMT

By Ed White | Associated PressDETROIT — A teenager who killed four fellow students at Michigan’s Oxford High School is eligible for life in prison with no chance for parole, a judge ruled Friday, finding only a “slim” chance for rehabilitation after the 2021 attack.Judge Kwamé Rowe announced the decision over video conference, weeks after hearing from experts who clashed over Ethan Crumbley’s mental health and witnesses who described the terror of the day in sharp detail.He will be sentenced in Oakland County court on Dec. 8, a day when survivors and families can tell the judge about how the shooting affected their lives.First-degree murder carries an automatic life sentence for adults in Michigan. But the shooter was 15 at the time, which now gives the judge options: life in prison or a shorter term — somewhere from 25 years to 40 years at a minimum — and an eventual opportunity for freedom.At Friday’s hearing, the burden was on prosecutors to show tha...

Feinstein’s death forces tough Senate appointment on Gov. Newsom that could upend race for her seat

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:54:01 GMT

Gavin Newsom publicly dreaded the decision he has to make.With the death Thursday night of Dianne Feinstein, Newsom’s friend and California’s longest-serving senator, the moment has come, forcing a decision the Democratic governor has made much harder for himself by his public promises to appoint a Black woman who isn’t already running for the seat.“It’s a choice that should have been easy — who among the state’s deep Democratic bench would he like to elevate?” said Thad Kousser, a political science professor at the University of California-San Diego. “But the governor’s commitments and comments have made it more complex for him.”Asked on Meet the Press earlier this month about the possibility of having to fill the seat of California’s ailing, 90-year-old senator,  Newsom said, “I don’t want to make another appointment, and I don’t think the people of California want me to make another appointm...

Navy to start testing SEALs, other troops for steroids

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:54:01 GMT

By Lolita C. Baldor | Associated PressWASHINGTON — The Navy will begin randomly testing its special operations forces for steroids and other performance-enhancing drugs beginning in November, taking a groundbreaking step that military leaders have long resisted.Rear Adm. Keith Davids, commander of Naval Special Warfare Command, announced the new program Friday in a message to his force, calling it necessary to protect their health and military readiness. The Navy will be the first to begin random testing, but Army Special Operations Command said it will soon follow suit, although no start date has been set.The Army and Navy have the largest and most well known special operations forces, including the Navy SEALs and Army’s Delta Force, Green Berets and Ranger Regiment. They are often called on to do the military’s most sensitive and dangerous missions. The physical and mental challenges of getting through their selection and training programs and the pressures of the risk...