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Denver traffic: Crash leads to major delays on northbound I-25 at Belleview

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 20:25:55 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) -- There were major delays Thursday morning on northbound Interstate 25 at Belleview. Only two lanes were open due to a box truck crash.Greenwood Village posted on X at 5:36 a.m. that I-25 NB at Belleview Avenue was reduced to two lanes due to a large accident. Wrong-way driver killed in E-470 crash in Thornton Crash at Northbound I-25 at Belleview on Dec. 28, 2023 (KDVR)Crash at Northbound I-25 at Belleview on Dec. 28, 2023 (KDVR)Crash at Northbound I-25 at Belleview on Dec. 28, 2023 (KDVR)Crash at Northbound I-25 at Belleview on Dec. 28, 2023 (KDVR)FOX31 traffic analyst Drew Englebart said it looks like a fuel spill as well.Greenwood Village police were on the scene. Police told FOX31 that this was a major crash and wouldn't be cleared up for some time. There were no updates on injuries.As of 7:30 a.m., only two lanes remained open. The box truck was still on the road causing a backup of traffic.Traffic was still backed up as of 8:30 a.m. As of 10:50 a.m., there w...

Take a hike – for free – on these days at Colorado's national parks

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 20:25:55 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) -- The National Park Service is giving the gift of free entrance to its locations on six fee-free days in 2024.With 13 national park sites within Colorado's borders, that means travelers seeking to cross some of Colorado's national parks off their bucket lists in 2024 have some options to save money on entrance fees. Red Rocks sets attendance record in 2023 season The entrance fee-free days in 2024 are:Jan. 15 - Martin Luther King, Jr. DayApril 20 - First day of National Park WeekJune 19 - JuneteenthAug. 4 - Great American Outdoors DaySept. 28 - National Public Lands DayNov. 11 - Veterans DayThe fee waiver applies only to entrance fees, which can range from $10-35. Other fees for things like camping, boat launches, transportation or special activities, will still be in effect. Colorado's four national parks are Black Canyon of the Gunnison in Montrose, the Great Sand Dunes in Mosca, Mesa Verde in Cortez and Mancos, and Rocky Mountain in Estes Park and Grand Lake. Oth...

Man indicted by federal jury in carjackings, robberies in Denver area

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 20:25:55 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) -- A 20-year-old was indicted by a federal grand jury on 11 charges, including carjacking and robbery, related to crimes in the Denver metro area.Keenan Shane Clodfelter, 20, was indicted on three counts of carjacking, three counts of robbery and five counts of brandishing a firearm while carjacking and conducting a robbery. He is being prosecuted by the U.S. Attorney's Office for the District of Colorado. Wrong-way driver killed in E-470 crash in Thornton According to the indictment, Clodfelter carjacked a 2013 Toyota Highlander on Oct. 4, and later that day attempted to carjack a Hyundai Genesis, allegedly shooting a victim in the arm during the attempt.On Nov. 20, Clodfelter carjacked a 2010 Toyota Scion TC. The indictment connects Clodfelter to two robberies also on Nov. 20. Those robberies allegedly took place at a 7-Eleven on East Quincy Avenue in Aurora and at Pour Boy Liqour on 20th Avenue in Lakewood.Clodfelter was also accused of a robbery on Nov. 21 at a C...

Powerball soars to $760 million for last drawing of 2023

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 20:25:55 GMT

You could be a millionaire when you ring in the new year, as the Powerball has climbed to $760 million for Saturday’s drawing. There were no tickets on Wednesday that had all 6 numbers, so players have another chance at the jackpot this weekend. “This Powerball jackpot is climbing the charts, and it’s anyone’s guess whether our next big winner will be made in 2023 or the New Year,” said Powerball spokesperson Drew Svitko in a statement.This is the fourth time a jackpot has climbed above a half-billion dollars this year, according to Powerball officials. 7News cameras on Thursday captured players standing in line to purchase their tickets in Miami. Among them was Orlando Magean.“If I win the lotto, wow, I don’t know, man, it’s big money. I don’t know,” he said. The last Powerball winner was a player in California who got all six numbers in the Oct .11 drawing. That jackpot was $1.765 billion. The current $760 million jackpot...

Miramar Police ID serial porch pirate, issue arrest warrant

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 20:25:55 GMT

Police have released a new clue in their search for a pair of package thieves who, they said, targeted several homes in Miramar.Miramar Police on Thursday released surveillance video of one of the serial porch pirates, who they identified as Derrick Robinson.The suspect and a woman can be seen taking packages from homes and loading them in their SUV.Police have issued a warrant for Robinson’s arrest, and they’re asking the public to provide any information on the subjects.The surveillance video shows Robinson coming out of the driver’s side of a black SUV wearing a dark hoodie.Investigators said he and the women pulled up to several home in a Miramar neighborhood and stole multiple from front porches packages over the past month. If you have any information on these thefts or the subjects’ whereabouts, call Broward County Crime Stoppers at 954-493-TIPS. Remember, you can always remain anonymous, and you may be eligible for a reward of up to $5,000.

New Hampshire casino to shut down for 6 months, could re-open if sold by owner accused of fraud

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 20:25:55 GMT

CONCORD, N.H. (AP) — A New Hampshire casino owned by a former state senator accused of buying luxury cars with a fraudulently obtained COVID-19 relief loan will be shut down Jan. 1 but allowed to reopen in six months if sold to a new owner, the state lottery commission said in a decision made public ThursdayThe commission tried in August to permanently revoke Andy Sanborn’s gaming operator’s license, but he appealed the decision and requested a hearing before an independent examiner. That hearing was held earlier this month, and a decision was issued Wednesday.Sanborn, a Republican from Bedford, owns the Concord Casino within The Draft Sports Bar and Grill in Concord and was seeking to open a much larger charitable gaming venue a few miles away. But the commission argued that his license should be revoked because he improperly obtained federal funds, misrepresented how he spent the money, paid himself large sums as rent and failed to keep accurate records overall.According...

Mass General Brigham bringing back mask mandate, as Boston-area COVID wastewater surges and infections rise

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 20:25:55 GMT

Yet another health care giant will have a mask mandate as the local COVID wastewater continues to surge and infections rise across the region.Mass General Brigham will be bringing back its staff mask mandate in the new year with local hospitals seeing higher respiratory infection levels amid the winter when cases typically go up.When more than 2.85% of patients at emergency departments or outpatient clinics have respiratory illness symptoms, Mass General Brigham’s employee mask mandate is triggered.“With the percentage of patients presenting at emergency rooms and outpatient facilities with respiratory illnesses exceeding 2.85 percent in the region, Mass General Brigham will begin requiring masking for healthcare staff interacting directly with patients on Jan. 2,” Mass General Brigham said in a statement.“Patients and visitors will be strongly encouraged to wear a facility-issued mask,” Mass General Brigham added.Health care personnel will need to use ...

Lawrence nightclub Energy Lounge ordered closed after fatal Christmas Eve shooting

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 20:25:55 GMT

The Lawrence Police Department has suspended a city nightclub’s license to operate days after a deadly shooting early Christmas Eve morning.Acting Chief William Castro on Wednesday suspended Energy Lounge’s license as the shooting that killed 29-year-old Edward Javier-Perez remains under investigation, with the suspects still at large.“The Acting Chief has determined that in the interest of public safety, the City must close the establishment and suspend the establishment’s license to operate until such time that the investigation is complete,” Det. Thomas M. Cuddy stated in a release Thursday.“This immediate action is being taken on an expedited basis due to the overriding public safety concern,” Cuddy added.Authorities on Tuesday identified Javier-Perez as the victim shot and killed at Energy Lounge early Sunday morning.Police responded to the nightclub at 459 Broadway around 12:20 a.m., finding Javier-Perez suffering from an apparent gunshot wound, according to the Essex District...

MSTCA Distance Classic: Meet records threatened

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 20:25:55 GMT

Acton-Boxboro’s Kyle Verner knew a time close to his personal best would pretty much translate to a victory and possibly a meet record in the mile at Thursday’s MSTCA Distance Classic.Verner’s calculations held up nicely on the Reggie Lewis Center track in a meet where the Colonials dominated the competition.The distance ace Verner pulled away from teammate Anthony Cronin and clinched the win with a time of 4 minutes, 31.57 seconds. That time was just under the 4:32.30 record set by Shane Grant of Walpole in 2018. Acton-Boxboro snagged the top-two places as Cronin also dipped under the old mark with his 4:32.06.“I knew the meet record was probably in reach, but I was going for a time close to my personal best,” said Verner, who has a best time of 4:29.55. “We were just trying to go out at 2:15 (for the first 800) and see what happens.”Acton-Boxboro garnered another victory in an extremely entertaining 2-mile that featured a duel up front bet...

Marco Wilson excited about Patriots’ history developing cornerbacks

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 20:25:55 GMT

FOXBORO — Bill Belichick’s reputation working with Patriots cornerbacks precedes him.Recently claimed cornerback Marco Wilson was excited to join the Patriots this week because of the team’s history at the position. The Patriots have earned players like Malcolm Butler, J.C. Jackson and Logan Ryan a lot of money in free agency by building them up through their defensive system.Related ArticlesNew England Patriots | Patriots Christian Barmore reluctantly acknowledges he just had his best game New England Patriots | Patriots OC Bill O’Brien once advised Alabama QB Jalen Milroe to change positions New England Patriots | Patriots-Bills injury report: Ezekiel Elliott out with new ailment Thursday New England Patriots | Patriots offense gets mixed news at Thursday practice New England Patriots | Callahan: The overlooked, underrated Patriot tying Bill Belichick’s secondary together ...