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DUI enforcement 'in full effect' this July 4th holiday

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:40:00 GMT

LAKEWOOD, Colo. (KDVR) — Colorado State Patrol is warning drivers: If you are planning on getting drunk or high before hitting the road this holiday, you need to rethink that.This year's Fourth of July holiday comes on the heels of a spike in deadly car accidents in Colorado. How Tuesday’s storms could impact your July 4th plans "Troopers are going to be in full effect throughout this holiday week," said Trooper Gabriel Moltrer, a spokesperson with Colorado State Patrol.The Colorado Department of Transportation said it's expecting an increase in the number of drivers on the roads this week. The agency suspended work on all construction and maintenance projects until Wednesday, after the holiday ends.Troopers looking for DUI driversWith state agencies expecting more traffic and with some drivers planning to get behind the wheel after taking in an ice-cold, adult beverage to beat the heat, troopers with state patrol said they are cracking down on driving under the influence to keep ...

How a local dermatologist can detect melanoma with a sticker

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:40:00 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) — Melanoma of the skin is the fifth most common cancer diagnosed in the U.S. According to the National Cancer Institute, almost 98,000 new cases are expected to be diagnosed this year alone. Here in Colorado, we have the highest average elevation of any state and because of that — despite being landlocked — the state has high rates of melanoma cases.  How Tuesday’s storms could impact your July 4th plans So, if you plan to spend July Fourth outside, sun protection is key.   Is the sun stronger in Colorado? Because of altitude, an average of 300-plus sunny days, and the collective love of outdoor activities, experts said Coloradans are exposed to a higher UV incidence than the rest of the country.  For perspective, anecdotally, Dr. Nicole Neuschler with Core Dermatology in Denver said that after comparing her experience in New York and Colorado, she diagnoses as many skin cancers in a day here as she did in a month there. &...

Several trails in Douglas County under repair after heavy rainfall

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:40:00 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) -- Douglas County officials are asking people to plan ahead for hikes after heavy rainfall impacted trails across the county.Several popular hiking spots were closed, either fully or partially, for repairs after the historic rains.Trails in Douglas CountyHidden Mesa Open Space and Trail was closed indefinitely starting June 24 for repairs.North of the park, several intersections of Cherry Creek Trail that are maintained by the county are intermittently closed from the water damage. Colorado has enough inaccessible public land to cover the entire Denver metro Additionally, the county asks visitors to travel with caution on Bayou Gulch Open Space Trail from Highway 86 north to Scott Avenue due to standing water and erosion.If you encounter standing water while out on the trail, you should turn around.Trails in Castlewood Canyon State ParkThe heavy rainfall destroyed all bridge crossings over Cherry Creek in Castlewood Canyon State Park, Colorado Parks and Wildlife said...

Miami Swim Week: Over 40 designers are ready for showcasing their creations in Miami Beach

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:40:00 GMT

The Fontainebleau on Miami Beach is ready to see some skin on the catwalk.It’s the hub of Miami Swim Week this year and we have the low down on what to expect.So, get your model posture right, and let’s take a look. Dive into Miami Swim Week at the Fontainebleau.Erik Rosete: “It’s the longest and largest running fashion show but it’s all swimwear, resort wear and lifestyle.”Models strutting on the catwalk won’t be the only thing to experience during this epic week.Erik Rosete: “We’re going to be incorporating Playa Vogue so Playa Vogue is going to be a beach club built in front of the hotel, specifically for premium guests, and VIPs to come enjoy.”If watching runway shows all day and night is not enough, you can also unlock your party powers with this key.Erik Rosete: “It unlocks secrets throughout the whole city of Miami. You guys can go to Club Eleven with it, you guys can go to Club LIV with it, so each day they...

Stars on Mars: Natasha Leggero is back on planet Earth and shares her good memories from her intergalactic journey

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:40:00 GMT

Natasha Leggero is back on planet Earth. The comedian was one of two celebrity astronauts eliminated from “Stars on Mars”.She has nothing but good memories from her intergalactic journey. Although at first, it was kinda hard to say goodbye, roger that.AI: “Natasha and Tom you are not mission critical and must leave the hab immediately.”Natasha Leggero: “Hey, I wanna come back please”Natasha Leggero had a blast being part of the “Stars on Mars” crew.But as much as she would’ve liked to stay, she was ready to leave.Natasha Leggero: “It was a really fun experience, it was physically too challenging for me I’m not really into you know going past my physical boundaries.”Now don’t get her wrong.She says she was glad for the experience.Natasha Leggero: “Intellectually that’s kinda what initially got me excited about it I mean, I was just really in over my head.”Natasha Leggero: “Can somebo...

Stoughton woman missing for a week found alive, stuck in mud in Easton

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:40:00 GMT

A missing woman from Stoughton was found alive in Easton Monday after being stuck in thick mud for several days, police announced. Stoughton police previously said Emma Tetewsky, 31, was last seen by her family on June 25. She was reported missing the next day.Police said hikers found Tetwesky in Borderland State Park but were unable to reach her without help. Easton police then used ATVs to reach Tetewsky and get her to safety, Stoughton police said.Police said Tetewsky “was conscious and alert” and was taken to a local hospital for observation.Stoughton police asked for the public’s help last week as their search for Tetewsky continued, involving multiple agencies, a state police helicopter, drones, K9s and boats.“The public never game up hope that she would be located safely,” police said in their update on Monday. “She could not have been located without the public’s help.”This is a developing story; stay with 7NEWS on-air and online for ...

Woman killed in medical transport van crash in Boston

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:40:00 GMT

A woman died Monday and another person was injured after a medical transport van went off the road and hit a tree in Boston, police said. State police said they responded to the crash on the Riverway at Longwood Avenue around 3:45 p.m. By the time troopers arrived, police said EMS and fire crews were already on scene and attempting medical aid for a 71-year-old patient who had been riding in the van when it crashed. The woman, police said, was taken to a hospital, where she was pronounced dead.The driver was also taken to a hospital with serious injuries, according to police. The cause of the crash remained under investigation as of Monday evening.

Immigrants in Mass. now able to apply for driver’s licenses regardless of immigration status as new law goes into effect

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:40:00 GMT

Monday marked the first day immigrants living in Massachusetts could apply for driver’s licenses and learner’s permits regardless of their immigration status.The Work and Family Mobility Act, which became law last year, went into effect on Saturday, July 1, and throughout Monday, volunteers and extra staff were on hand at RMV locations to help applicants.“It’s a ‘dream come true’ thing today,” one man told 7NEWS, describing how having a license would allow many to drive at ease compared to driving without a license. “We always have [been] watching over our shoulders, always watch our back, what we are doing — mostly, trying to avoid even driving.”Another woman said that now when immigrants such as her leave work, there is far less worry about possibly being stopped by police.The change is made possible by the Work and Family Mobility Act, a bill that was drafted back in 2019, vetoed by former Governor Charlie Baker in 2022,...

NATO readies military plans to defend against Russia

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:40:00 GMT

BRUSSELS — Russia’s armed forces are bruised but by no means beaten in the war in Ukraine, a top NATO military officer said Monday, as he laid out the biggest revamp to the organization’s military plans since the Cold War should Moscow dare to widen the conflict.“They might not be 11 feet tall, but they are certainly not 2 feet tall,” the Chair of the NATO Military Committee, Admiral Rob Bauer, told reporters. “So, we should never underestimate the Russians and their ability to bounce back.”U.S. President Joe Biden and his NATO counterparts are set to endorse a major shakeup of the alliance’s planning system at a summit in the Lithuanian capital Vilnius next week.NATO, as an organization, does not provide weapons or ammunition to Ukraine. It’s sought to avoid being dragged into a wider war with nuclear-armed Russia. At the same time, it is massively reinforcing the security of member countries near Russia, Ukraine and Belarus.Around 40...

Activists file civil rights complaint challenging Harvard’s legacy admissions following affirmative action ruling

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:40:00 GMT

If affirmative action is a civil rights violation than surely admissions preferences for the majority white donor-related and legacy applicants must be too, advocates proposed in a federal civil rights complaint challenging Harvard’s legacy admissions filed Monday.“There’s no birthright to Harvard,” said Lawyers for Civil Rights (LCR) Executive Director Ivan Espinoza-Madrigal. “As the Supreme Court recently noted, ‘eliminating racial discrimination means eliminating all of it.’ … Your family’s last name and the size of your bank account are not a measure of merit, and should have no bearing on the college admissions process.”The complaint, filed with the U.S. Department of Education, alleges the legacy and donor admissions practices at Harvard have created “widespread violations of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964” by disadvantaging Black, Latinx and Asian American applicants. The filing urged the department t...