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Behind the scenes of the (legal) DC-area fireworks stand: A tradition old as freedom

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:55:57 GMT

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3 kids, 2 adults hurt in Aurora rollover crash

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:55:57 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) -- Five people were taken to the hospital after a rollover crash Sunday afternoon, the Aurora Police Department said. At approximately 12:31 p.m. Aurora Fire Rescue responded to a rollover crash around Picadilly Street and Hampden Avenue. 1 killed, 1 seriously injured after car crashes into tree Five people were involved, three were children, Aurora PD said. The children's ages are unknown. AFR said four patients had life-threatening injuries and one had non-life-threatening injuries. Police said all westbound traffic on Hampden was closed from Gun Club Road. This is a developing story and updates will be provided as they are received.

1 killed, 1 seriously hurt after car crashes into tree

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:55:57 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) -- A driver was killed and a passenger injured after the car they were traveling in crashed into a tree, the Thornton Police Department said.The incident happened around 2 a.m. Sunday in the area of East 123rd Avenue and Steele Street, police said. Officials on high alert for holiday weekend travel heading into the busy summer season The driver died at the scene and the passenger was taken to the hospital with serious injuries, TPD said. The crash is under investigation and it is not known whether speed or alcohol/drugs were involved.

Cherry Creek Reservoir boat ramp closed ahead of July 4 weekend

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:55:57 GMT

AURORA, Colo. (KDVR) -- Independence Day weekend typically has the most amount of visitors for Cherry Creek State Park. Colorado Parks and Wildlife expects the park to reach capacity limits from Sunday until Tuesday. Just days before the busy holiday weekend Cherry Creek State Park officials decided to close the east boat ramp. Park crews said portions of the east ramp are submerged due to recent heavy rains, and higher reservoir levels have not receded to safe operating depth for boats to launch.The east boat ramp will remain closed until water levels recede. The west boat ramp is open as the only option for boaters through the Fourth of July. Officials on high alert for holiday weekend travel heading into the busy summer season The parking lot next to the east boat ramp will be open and hand-launched vessels like paddleboards and kayaks are allowed from the shoreline. Once the lot reaches capacity the park will not allow any more cars in unless visitors have an active campgr...

Man charged in murders of daughter, sister-in-law after officials found 6 people dead in house fire

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:55:57 GMT

GREEN POND, S.C. (AP) — A man has been charged in the murders of his sister-in-law and daughter after South Carolina authorities found six people dead while responding to reports of a house fire and stabbings, officials said at a press conference Monday.14th Circuit Solicitor Duffie Stone identified a 50-year-old woman and an 11-year-old girl as two of the six people killed Sunday at a home engulfed in flames. No motive has been identified, and officials expect more charges to come. The other deceased victims’ identities have not been released as Colleton County Sheriff Buddy Hill said officials await autopsy results.Ryan Lenard Manigo, 33, was held Sunday at the Colleton Detention Center as part of the ongoing investigation. Bond was not set at a Monday afternoon hearing, Stone said. Manigo has also been charged with attempted murder of the lone survivor on top of the two murder counts.Authorities found the deceased victims and one person in critical condition at a home in Gr...

Hialeah man caught with out-of-season, over-limit lobster

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:55:57 GMT

A 26-year-old man from Hialeah received a mandatory notice to appear in court citation following the discovery of out-of-season and over-the-limit lobster in his possession.A Monroe County Sheriff’s Office deputy was conducting patrol duties near the Toms Harbor Channel Bridge Monday when he spotted Enrique Pablo Brito Ramos engaging in diving activities without displaying a required dive flag. Subsequently, upon inspection, Ramos was found to be carrying seven out-of-season lobsters and one exceeding the legal limit.In addition to the offenses, Ramos was also cited for lacking a measuring device, fishing without a license, and failing to display a dive flag.Ramos will be obligated to appear in court at a later date to address the charges brought against him. Authorities did not disclose the potential penalties that Ramos might face for his actions.Authorities are urging all individuals engaging in fishing and diving activities to familiarize themselves with the necessary perm...

Police arrest man accused of stealing 69 birds worth more than $10k in Lake Worth Beach

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:55:57 GMT

LAKE WORTH BEACH, Fla. (WSVN) — A brazen thief targeted a home in Lake Worth Beach on June 28, making off with 69 birds valued at over $10,000. The entire incident was captured on the homeowner’s security camera.The suspect, initially caught on camera at 8:35 am, was described as wearing a hat, a blue sweatshirt, jeans, and a large fixed blade knife on his right hip. Despite his disguise, the footage provided crucial evidence that led to his identification.According to police, the suspect returned to the scene around 9:35 am, this time donning a camo jacket. It remains unclear whether he had any intention of stealing more birds or if he had other motives for revisiting the premises.Investigators said the suspect dumped evidence in trash cans, which led them right to Damian Ramallo, who is now being charged with grand theft and was held on a $3,000 bond.Courtesy Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office

Orioles infielder Gunnar Henderson, closer Félix Bautista named American League Rookie, Reliever of the Month

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:55:57 GMT

The accolades keep pouring in for the Orioles.A day after four Orioles were named American League All-Stars and just hours after Adley Rutschman announced he will be participating in the Home Run Derby, two Baltimore players received monthly awards by Major League Baseball.Infielder Gunnar Henderson and closer Félix Bautista were both recognized by the league for their impressive performances in June. Henderson was named the AL Rookie of the Month, while Bautista was picked as the AL Reliever of the Month.Henderson was Baltimore’s best hitter in June, stepping up after leadoff hitter Cedric Mullins, the Orioles’ top offensive performer through the first two months, landed on the injured list. The 21-year-old slashed .320/.354/.640 — good for a .994 OPS — with four doubles, six home runs, 16 RBIs and three stolen bases.He is the first Oriole to win the award since Ryan Mountcastle in June 2021.Henderson opened the season as the consensus No. 1 prospect in...

Lottery fever sets in as jackpots climb

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:55:57 GMT

Lottery fever has set in around Massachusetts as the two multi-state jackpot games hit the half-billion dollar range.Last night’s Powerball drawing boasted an estimated jackpot of $522 million, with a $270 million cash option. Tuesday’s Mega Millions jackpot is estimated at $400 million with a $205 million cash option.At Ted’s Stateline Mobil in Methuen, up against the New Hampshire border, owner Tony Amico said it’s about time the store sold a 2023 winner.“We’re due for one,” Amico said.The store sold a trio of $1 million winning tickets last year. Amico said the store begins seeing more foot traffic when the prizes reach eye-opening amounts.Once those numbers climb, Amico said, reinforcements are called in to help handle the foot traffic and ensure all five of Ted’s lottery machines are in order.“I normally have two or three employees here on average,” Amico said. “Today, I’ll have four to five,” he told the Herald Monday.Amico said it would be tough to even estimate how man...

A Texas man who went missing as a teen in 2015 has been found alive, his family and police say

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:55:57 GMT

By JUAN A. LOZANO (Associated Press)HOUSTON (AP) — A Texas man who went missing as a teenager in 2015 after last being seen walking his dogs in Houston has been found alive, his family and police said Monday.Police and firefighters found Rudolph “Rudy” Farias IV around 10 p.m. Thursday after getting a call of a person being down in front of a church in southeast Houston, police spokesman John Cannon said.It was not immediately known where Farias had been the last eight years, Cannon said. Police investigators had not yet spoken with Farias, 25, who remained hospitalized.“What we do know is at the time of his recovery, a good Samaritan located him unresponsive and immediately called police and 911. My son Rudy is receiving the care he needs to overcome his trauma, but at this time, he is nonverbal and not able to communicate with us,” Janie Santana, Farias’ mother, said in a statement.In a tweet Monday afternoon, Houston police said it planned on s...