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Denver weather: Pinpoint Weather Alert Day Friday for freeze watch

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 23:28:29 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) — Snow is falling in the high country on Thursday, and on Friday in the Denver weather forecast, the metro and eastern Colorado are on a freeze watch. Friday will be a Pinpoint Weather Alert Day with temperatures to drop below freezing at night.Prepare to protect your plants and pipes.Weather today: Cloudy, cooler, breezy, and mountain snowDenver and the Front Range will see cloudy skies and below-average highs in the upper 50s for most of Thursday. Colorado weather: Where will it snow this week? Light showers are possible after sunset and there might even be a few flakes in the city closer to midnight.Pinpoint Weather: Daily forecast on Oct. 12 Snow will continue to fall in the high country with brisk winds. A winter weather advisory is in effect through 6 a.m. Friday. Some 4 to 14 inches of snow accumulation and wind gusts up to 60 mph are possible.Pinpoint Weather: Advisories on Oct. 12 Weather tonight: Breezy as precipitation exitsAfter an early shower, rain and...

Denver Zoo euthanizes leader of African lion pride

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 23:28:29 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) -- The Denver Zoo announced Thursday that the leader of its African lion pride was euthanized Wednesday after battling health complications.The 7-year-old lion, Tobias, had several medical conditions including an inflammatory bowel disease and a chronic kidney disease. Local filmmakers debut paranormal documentary on Friday the 13th Tobias, or Toby, came to the Denver Zoo from the Buffalo Zoo when he was 3 years old as part of a plan to support African lion conservation efforts. It didn't take long for Toby to do his part in the conservation effort and the zoo welcomed three of his cubs: first was Tatu in July of 2019, then came Oskar and Araali in April of 2020."When he met our female lions, he had a lot of manners to learn, but he was persistent and quickly helped grow our pride of lions," said Kelsey, one of the caretakers at the zoo.The Denver Zoo said the cubs "stole the hearts of everyone who laid eyes on them." Toby was the best lion dad they could have asked ...

‘I thought I was going to die:’ Delivery driver shares account of traumatic dog attack in Cooper City caught on dashcam

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 23:28:29 GMT

A South Florida delivery driver’s dash camera captured a harrowing dog attack that left her screaming for help and in need of over 30 stitches. Speaking with 7News on Thursday, Diana Riveros vividly recounted the terrifying incident that unfolded in a Cooper City neighborhood on Oct. 6.“All I could say is, ‘Help me, help me.’ I thought I was going to die,” Riveros said.Riveros, who had just completed a grocery delivery to a residence along the 8200 block of Northwest 30th Street, said she noticed a billing error.“So I went back to her house,” she said.As she stood outside the home, the victim said, the door opened, and a dog pushed past its owner.“I see the video, and I’m like, ‘I don’t understand how I escaped,'” she said.The canine knocked Riveros to the ground and viciously bit into her body.“I just looked up to the sky and I said, ‘God, please help me,’ and when I think that, the dog stoppe...

Two cars collide in Ipswich

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 23:28:29 GMT

Two cars collided in Ipswich, resulting severe damage on both vehicles.Sky7HD captured the crash over High Street. The conditions of any occupants of the vehicles are unknown.The white SUV is on its side, and the red vehicle’s hood is destroyed.Rescue crews closed part of the road while they worked on the scene.No further information was immediately available.This is a developing story; stay with 7NEWS on-air and online for the latest updates.

Man arraigned on murder charge after deadly Chelsea shooting

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 23:28:29 GMT

The suspect accused of murdering a 23-year-old in Chelsea appeared in court Thursday.Edgar Nerys, 28, was arrested in South Boston on Wednesday after obtaining an arrest warrant charging him with murder, Massachusetts State Police said. Nerys is also facing firearm charges.Nerys’ court appearance came after the killing of Santos David Canizales, 23, on Sunday.The Suffolk County District Attorney’s office on Wednesday said Canizales was shot multiple times at the corner of Congress Avenue and Shurtleff Street and later pronounced dead at Massachusetts General Hospital. Nerys did not show his face in Chelsea District Court during his arraignment.

Boston Mayor Wu offers discounted bike passes ahead of MBTA Red Line shutdown

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 23:28:29 GMT

Boston Mayor Michelle Wu pushed Bluebikes as an alternative travel option for residents during this month’s Red Line shutdown, when rolling out a new initiative that cuts the cost of those annual bike-share memberships by more than 50%.Under the new program, the majority of residents who sign up for a Boston Bike Pass will be charged $60 for an annual Bluebikes membership, a 53% reduction over the regular $129 rate.The discount is only available to residents who have not had an annual Bluebikes membership for the past three years. That requirement doesn’t extend, however, to income-eligible residents, who will see their annual membership drop from $50 to $5 if they sign up for the city’s new bike pass, Wu’s office said.“We are incredibly excited to make this more accessible for all of our residents,” Wu said at a Thursday press conference outside City Hall. “We know there’s tremendous hunger and appetite to get out there and find faster, more convenient ways to get around.”Related A...

Rudolph Isley, founding member of Isley Brothers and Rock and Roll Hall of Fame member, dies at 84

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 23:28:29 GMT

By The Associated PressRudolph Isley, a founding member of the Isley Brothers who helped perform such raw rhythm and blues classics as “Shout” and “Twist and Shout” and the funky hits “That Lady” and “It’s Your Thing,” has died at age 84.“There are no words to express my feelings and the love I have for my brother. Our family will miss him. But I know he’s in a better place,” Ronald Isley said in a statement released Thursday by an Isley Brothers publicist. Further details were not immediately available.A Cincinnati native, Rudolph Isley began singing in church with brothers Ronald and O’Kelly (another sibling, Vernon, died at age 13) and was still in his teens when they broke through in the late 1950s with “Shout,” a secularized gospel rave that was later immortalized during the toga party scene in “Animal House.” The Isleys scored again in the early 1960s with the equally spirited “Twist and Shout,” which the Beatles liked so much they used it as the closing song on their debut al...

US is moving quickly to boost Israel’s military

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 23:28:29 GMT

Within hours of the horrific attack by Hamas, the U.S. began moving warships and aircraft to the region to be ready to provide Israel with whatever it needed to respond.A second U.S. carrier strike group departs from Norfolk, Virginia, on Friday. Scores of aircraft are heading to U.S. military bases around the Middle East. Special operations forces are now assisting Israel’s military in planning and intelligence. The first shipment of additional munitions has already arrived.More is expected, soon. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin will arrive in Israel Friday to meet with Israeli leaders to discuss what else the U.S. can provide.For now, the buildup reflects U.S. concern that the deadly fighting between Hamas and Israel could escalate into a more dangerous regional conflict. So the primary mission for those ships and warplanes is to establish a force presence that deters Hezbollah, Iran or others from taking advantage of the situation.Meanwhile, nearly a week after Hamas militan...

Department of Justice awards Massachusetts $118M+ in public safety grants

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 23:28:29 GMT

Massachusetts has been awarded a nearly $120 million slice of a U.S. Department of Justice’s $4.4 billion public safety grant program that aims to, among other initiatives, reduce crimes and expand public access to justice system service.“Protecting the people of Massachusetts is my highest priority, and the best way to accomplish that goal is to forge close working relationships with our state and local partners. Federal resources like this are invaluable in the support they provide for comprehensive public safety solutions and resources specific to the unique needs of Massachusetts communities,” said Acting U.S. Attorney for Massachusetts Joshua Levy. “By investing in state and local programs, we aim to empower victims, enhance officer safety, strengthen public trust in law enforcement, and ultimately create safer communities across Massachusetts.”Courtesy / DOJActing U.S. Attorney Joshua Levy. (Courtesy / DOJ)There were a total of 3,700 grants distributed by the DOJ’s Office of J...

Patriots-Raiders injury report: S Kyle Dugger added to list of 16 injured players Thursday

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 23:28:29 GMT

The Patriots added safety Kyle Dugger to their injury report Thursday with a new foot injury.Dugger was listed as limited after Thursday’s non-padded practice. He did not appear for a previously scheduled press conference after practice. The veteran safety became the 16th player listed on the Patriots’ injury report, a season high.Wide receivers JuJu Smith-Schuster and Demario Douglas were among those 16, as they continue to sit out with concussions.In Las Vegas, the Raiders upgraded wide receivers Davante Adams (shoulder) and Jakobi Meyers (wrist) after their practice. Both teams’ complete injury reports are below.Related ArticlesNew England Patriots | Patriots downplay Jalen Mills’ tweet about reduced playing time New England Patriots | Two Patriots wide receivers trending toward missing Sunday’s game at Las Vegas New England Patriots | Inside Mac Jones’ Patriots downfall from promising rookie to lost Q...