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Colorado auto theft returns to prepandemic levels in early 2023

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 11:05:07 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) -- Colorado's auto theft problem might be improving, but it's still miles away from good. Auto thefts fell in the first months of 2023 compared to the same time period in 2022. Auto thefts in the first quarter of 2023 were down 22% from the same quarter last year, which are close to the number from the first quarter of 2020.CSP reminds Coloradans not to get complacent since auto theft is still elevated from prepandemic level. “The noticeable decline of auto theft is a testament to the resiliency of our citizens and the collaborative effort of many law enforcement and key partners across the State,” Matthew C. Packard, chief of the Colorado State Patrol, said in a release. “However, now is no time to rest and relax your vehicle securities. CATPA and the Colorado State Patrol ask you to continue to stay in this fight to reduce auto theft and overall crime in your communities.”The Denver metro area, which is the area with the most auto theft, has seen one of the biggest d...

Air quality health advisory to affect multiple counties Thursday

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 11:05:07 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) -- An air quality health advisory was issued Thursday morning as wildfire smoke affected northeast Colorado.Several counties were included in the advisory issued by the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment. The advisory was in effect as of 10 a.m. Thursday and will last until 8 p.m. Severe storm threat for Denver area Residents are advised to remain indoors and avoid outdoor activities if smoke is thick or becomes thick in their neighborhood, especially for people with heart disease, respiratory illness, the youth and the elderly.If smoke is present indoors and is making you feel ill, the department recommends relocating to an area near you with better air quality.Here are the counties that were included in the advisory.Logan CountySedgwick CountyPhillips Morgan CountyWashington CountyYuma Countyeastern Weld CountyAccording to the department, if visibility through smoke is less than five miles then air quality has reached unhealthy levels.Air quality ...

Rep. Boebert says husband didn't 'sick dogs on' divorce process server

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 11:05:07 GMT

DENVER (The Hill) - Rep. Lauren Boebert (R-Colo.) is defending her estranged husband, condemning what she calls “misrepresentations” cited in court documents about their impending divorce."I have always spoken highly of my marriage. I believe in marriage. I believe in the power our words hold," Boebert said in a statement posted on Twitter on Wednesday."Jayson, a man I spent half of my life with, did not sign up to be in the public limelight, and he certainly did not agree to be falsely accused of things he didn't do," the Colorado Republican added. PREVIOUS COVERAGE: Rep. Boebert files for divorce from husband In court documents obtained by The Hill, a process server claimed in a sworn affidavit that the congresswoman’s husband, Jayson Boebert, was “drinking a tall glass of beer” and “cleaning a gun that was sitting on a table,” when approached with the paperwork.Describing Jayson Boebert as “extremely angry,” the process server said, “He started yelling and using profa...

20-year-old Eury Perez gets first MLB win, Marlins top Nationals 5-3 for series sweep

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 11:05:07 GMT

MIAMI (AP) — Eury Perez pitched five solid innings for his first major league win, Bryan De La Cruz extended his hitting streak to a career-high 12 games, and the Miami Marlins swept the Washington Nationals with a 5-3 win Thursday afternoon.The victory stretched the Marlins’ winning streak to four games. With the New York Mets struggling, Miami (23-21) is second in the NL East behind Atlanta (27-16). Although it’s early, it’s a welcomed sign for a team that has had one winning season — the pandemic-shortened 2020 season — in 14 years.Perez made his MLB debut last Friday at 20 years and 27 days, becoming the youngest pitcher in team history. He allowed three hits, walked one and struck out six on Thursday. His fastball reached 98.3 mph.Perez is on an inning and pitch limit and was replaced by Matt Barnes in the sixth.Jeimer Candelario tagged Perez (1-0) in the fourth with a solo shot that went 443 feet to center for his fifth home run of the season.Trailing 4-1 in the ei...

North Miami Beach Police arrest city employee for theft of Publix gift cards

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 11:05:07 GMT

NORTH MIAMI BEACH (AP) — The North Miami Beach Police Department has arrested a City of North Miami Beach employee in connection with an investigation involving the theft of Publix gift cards. The gift cards, purchased by the city to distribute among North Miami Beach residents, were acquired using funding allocated through the American Rescue Plan. Authorities discovered that the stolen Publix gift cards were unlawfully utilized to purchase various food items and goods at different Publix locations across South Florida. In total, eight gift cards were used, amounting to a value of $1,137.82.During the course of the investigation, evidence pointed to Jennifer Hillmon, an employee of the City of North Miami Beach, as the individual responsible for the fraudulent use of the gift cards. Hillmon now faces charges of 1 count of Organized Scheme to Defraud and 1 count of Grand Theft in the third degree.Upon the discovery of Hillmon’s involvement, the City of North Miami Beach termin...

Disney scraps plans for new Florida campus as fight with Gov. Ron DeSantis continues

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 11:05:07 GMT

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) — The Walt Disney Co. announced Thursday that it was scrapping plans to build a new campus in central Florida and relocate 2,000 employees from Southern California to work in digital technology, finance and product development.The decision follows a year of attacks from Gov. Ron DeSantis and the Legislature, with Disney filing a First Amendment lawsuit against him and other officials last month.Disney had planned to build the campus about 20 miles (30 kilometers) from the giant Walt Disney World theme park resort, but Josh D’Amaro, chairman of the parks, experiences and products division, said in a memo to employees that “new leadership and changing business conditions” prompted the company to abandon those plans.“I remain optimistic about the direction of our Walt Disney World business,” D’Amaro said. “We have plans to invest $17 billion and create 13,000 jobs over the next ten years. I hope we’re able to do so.”The governor’s office didn’t i...

Police to conduct multi-agency DUI checkpoint in Miami

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 11:05:07 GMT

The Miami Police Department announced plans to conduct a multi-agency DUI checkpoint and DUI saturation patrol to identify and apprehend impaired drivers in Miami’s Upper Eastside Neighborhood. The checkpoint will be located Friday evening at the Pelican Harbor Boat Ramp, located at 1265 NE 79 Street.Running from 7 p.m. to midnight, the operation aims to prevent accidents and injuries caused by impaired driving. As part of their zero-tolerance approach towards traffic law violations, officials said Miami Police officers will be vigilant in apprehending motorists driving under the influence and issuing tickets to those not wearing seat belts.Officials said the DUI checkpoint initiative aligns with several ongoing campaigns, including “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over,” “Let’s Eliminate Aggressive Driving,” and “Buckle Up Florida: Click It or Ticket.” Law enforcement officials are urging all motorists to prioritize their safety and the saf...

Townsend police request public’s help in locating man not seen since May 2

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 11:05:07 GMT

Police in Townsend are requesting the public’s help in finding a 42-year-old man who has not been seen in over two weeks.The Townsend Police Department says Joseph Paul Knisell has not been seen or heard from since May 2.“Knisell was reported missing by a family member on May 13,” the police department said in a news release. “A subsequent investigation determined that Knisell’s cell phone has not been active since May 7, when it was pinged in the area of Manchester, N.H.”The department said it has been working with authorities throughout the area, including Manchester, to try and locate the 42 year old, who may be in need of medication, according to officials.Knisell is said to drive a white 2014 Jeep Patriot with a Massachusetts license plate that reads “2RAY93,” which has also been reported missing.“Our main goal is to locate Mr. Knisell to check his welfare, because he may be in need of medications that he requires,” To...

T Towns Fear Service Levels Will Not Rebound

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 11:05:07 GMT

Cities and towns that help fund the MBTA are concerned it will be “impossible” to restore pre-pandemic service levels and that the agency might need to hike fares given the growing shadow of a budget shortfall that officials so far have failed to address.The MBTA Advisory Board, a group that represents municipalities that contribute financially to the transit agency and are served by it, highlighted several red flags in its review of the T’s latest budget proposals, including a sluggish hiring pace.MBTA officials are weighing a $2.72 billion preliminary budget for fiscal year 2024 that would increase spending by nearly 7 percent and use $261 million in one-time funds to close a gap.Even after MBTA budget-writers revised their fare projections downward in the draft budget proposal, the advisory board pondered whether the latest projection is “too optimistic” given that ridership has plateaued on the subways in particular.“Overal...

Supreme Court rules against Andy Warhol’s foundation in a case about a portrait he made of Prince

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 11:05:07 GMT

By JESSICA GRESKO (Associated Press)WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court ruled Thursday that the 2016 publication of an Andy Warhol image of the singer Prince violated a photographer’s copyright, a decision a dissenting justice said would stifle the creation of art.The high court ruled 7-2 for photographer Lynn Goldsmith. “Lynn Goldsmith’s original works, like those of other photographers, are entitled to copyright protection, even against famous artists,” Justice Sonia Sotomayor wrote in the opinion for the court.In a dissent, Justice Elena Kagan warned that the decision would “stifle creativity of every sort” and suggested the majority needed to “go back to school” for an Art History 101 refresher course. The case involved images Warhol created of Prince as part of a 1984 commission for Vanity Fair. Warhol used one of Goldsmith’s photos as a starting point, a so-called artist reference, and Vanity Fair paid Goldsmith to li...