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Colorado cities best in nation for cyclists

Published Tue, 24 Dec 2024 12:20:55 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) -- As Memorial Day signals the beginning of another Colorado summer, its cities, yet again, present some of the best in the country for summer cycling. CoworkingCafe, a shared space information site under the umbrella Yardi Systems, released an analysis of the top 20 cities for cyclists. Total scores were ranked by the rate of bike accidents, the number of bicycle commuters, lanes per square miles, weather, sharing options, and the number of spaces with bike amenities. More than sopapillas: What’s on Casa Bonita’s opening menu Denver has recently made a priority of cycling accommodations, including completing 137 miles of new bike lanes in the last five years. The city now has more than 433 total miles of bikeways, including on-street and off-street facilities (such as trails). More than 300 miles of bikeways are on-street.Boulder has the fourth-best score in the nation, between San Francisco and Oakland. Davis, California has the nation's highest score. Denver itse...

Do you recognize this man wanted in a Denver bar shooting?

Published Tue, 24 Dec 2024 12:20:55 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) — Police need help identifying a man who was allegedly involved in a shooting at a Denver bar in the Westwood neighborhood.According to the Denver Police Department, the shooting happened on May 21 just after 9:30 p.m. at the Boogie Down Bar and Grill in the 5100 block of Morrison Road.The suspect was caught on camera holding out a gun and possibly aiming it at other patrons who were outside on the patio. Man killed in shooting involving Boulder Police officers No injuries have been reported from this shooting.Denver Police need help identifying the man pictured. He is wanted in connection to an alleged shooting at a Denver bar. (Metro Denver Crime Stoppers)Denver Police need help identifying the man pictured. He is wanted in connection to an alleged shooting at a Denver bar. (Metro Denver Crime Stoppers)Now, police want to identify the man in the video. He is described as the following:White manIn his 30s6 feet, 1 inch tallBaldHas tattoos on head, face, neckLast see...

Vehicle goes into canal near Doral following 2-car crash; 1 hospitalized

Published Tue, 24 Dec 2024 12:20:55 GMT

NEAR DORAL, FLA. (WSVN) -A two car crash near Doral ended up with one vehicle in a canal, sending one person to the hospital, officials said. Doral Police and Miami-Dade Fire Rescue units have responded to the scene of the crash in the area of Northwest 92nd Avenue and 58th Street, Friday afternoon. 7Skyforce hovered over the scene as fire rescue crews surrounded the area. First responders removed a driver who was in the submerged vehicle. According to MDFR, one person has been transported to an area hospital.The roadway in the area of 95th Avenue and 58th Street has been closed as police continue to investigate. Miami-Dade Police are taking over this incident. Please check back on WSVN.com and 7News for more details on this developing story.

MSD survivors Jaclyn Corin, David Hogg graduate from Harvard

Published Tue, 24 Dec 2024 12:20:55 GMT

Two Marjory Stoneman Douglas survivors are celebrating their success with a degree from an Ivy League school.Jaclyn Corin and David Hogg are now Harvard University graduates.Corin and Hogg attended Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland and survived the mass shooting on Feb. 14, 2018.Corin was the junior class president at the time of the massacre, and Hogg was a senior.Together, they also went on to co-found March For Our Lives. The movement was born from tragedy and is dedicated to eliminating gun violence.

Box truck catches fire outside downtown Fort Lauderdale restaurant; no reported injuries

Published Tue, 24 Dec 2024 12:20:55 GMT

Flames engulfed a box truck outside a restaurant in downtown Fort Lauderdale, prompting a quick response from firefighters. Fort Lauderdale Fire Rescue units responded to the scene of the blaze along the 500 block of East Las Olas Boulevard, Friday afternoon.Video shared by FLFR captured a thick cloud of smoke that caught the attention of pedestrians and drivers in the area.Officials said another driver flagged down the driver of the truck and informed him of the fire. Crews were able to contain the fire and prevented it from spreading to nearby buildings.No injuries were reported, but the resulting road closure has caused some congestion during rush hour. Drivers are advised to avoid the area and seek alternate routes.The cause of the fire is still unknown.

Miami City Commission smoking ban to go into effect June 5

Published Tue, 24 Dec 2024 12:20:55 GMT

The Miami City Commission voted to ban smoking at all city parks and beaches.The new ordinance, passed by commissioners on Friday, prohibits the use of tobacco, cannabis and e-cigarettes.The ban is set to take effect on June 5.The city will post notices at parks and beaches to inform the public.People who do not comply with the ban could face a fine.

Bridgewater man accused of killing his neighbor appears in court

Published Tue, 24 Dec 2024 12:20:55 GMT

A Bridgewater man faced a judge Friday, hours after officials said he allegedly killed his neighbor in an incident early Friday morning.Dinis Moreira, 69, was arraigned in Brockton District Court where he pleaded not guilty to a murder charge against him. In a statement, the Plymouth County District Attorney’s office said police initially responded around 12:30 a.m. Friday after receiving a call from one of Moreira’s family members.Arriving at the scene on Spring Street in Bridgewater, the DA’s office said officers found a woman “with severe trauma to her head and face.” The DA said the woman, later identified as  58 year-old Valerie Oakhem, was taken to a nearby hospital where she died. Prosecutors provided additional information in court Friday afternoon, describing a bloody scene inside Moreira’s home. In interviews, prosecutors said Moreira changed his story many times before telling police that he had been spending time with Oakhem in his home on Thursday ni...

Advocates support state bill to increase support for date rape drug survivors with taskforce, testing

Published Tue, 24 Dec 2024 12:20:55 GMT

State lawmakers are considering a new bill to help people who believe they’ve been drugged. Healthcare providers only test for drugs if a victim was sexually assaulted, but advocates say there shouldn’t be a requirement. One woman shared her story where she was drugged at a venue but couldn’t get tested. Testing is just one component on how state lawmakers want to tackle this issue. The State Senate also set aside $300,000 to go toward prevention and testing, including test kits to give to bars.Last fall, Ilana Katz went to a concert to watch her friend perform when the night took a terrifying turn. “I took two, maybe three tiny sips of the drink. I felt extremely drunk, and then I collapsed on the floor like a ragdoll like that,” she said.She believes someone spiked her drink, and while friends and even strangers quickly came to her aid, the venue, she said, did not. The bar eventually was sanctioned for failing to rending aid to her that night, which resulted in a one-da...

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton asks supporters to peacefully rally to protest vote to impeach

Published Tue, 24 Dec 2024 12:20:55 GMT

By ACACIA CORONADO, JIM VERTUNO and JAKE BLEIBERG (Associated Press)AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton on Friday urged his supporters to protest at the state Capitol when Republicans in the House of Representatives take up historic impeachment proceedings that threaten to oust him.The House has set a Saturday vote to consider impeaching Paxton and suspending him from office over allegations of bribery, unfitness for office and abuse of public trust — accusations that have trailed him for most of his three terms. Paxton, 60, decried the impeachment proceedings as “political theater” that will “inflict lasting damage on the Texas House,” adding to his earlier claims that it’s an effort to disenfranchise the voters who returned him to office in November.“I want to invite my fellow citizens and friends to peacefully come let their voices be heard at the Capitol tomorrow,” he said at a news conference, without taki...

Chicago Bears get OK to begin teardowns inside Arlington racetrack structures in preparation for stadium

Published Tue, 24 Dec 2024 12:20:55 GMT

The Chicago Bears took another step toward a stadium at the Arlington International Racecourse site when the village of Arlington Heights on Friday issued a permit for interior demolition of the grandstand, office and jockey building at the racetrack.Arlington Heights spokesperson Avis Meade confirmed that the village had approved plans for the first phase of demolition at the racetrack, marking another move toward a $5 billion NFL stadium and accompanying mixed-use residential, commercial and entertainment district the team has proposed to build on the 326-acre racetrack.“Increased truck traffic due to the interior demolition is possible in the area and the property will continue to be monitored by security 24 hours a day, 7 days a week,” Meade wrote in an email to Pioneer Press.A Bears representative confirmed the team had been permitted to begin work and said they expected to start the process Tuesday. The team will not use explosives or implosion to execute the job, ...