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1 killed in New Year's Day crash on North Chambers Road

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 11:15:52 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) — Denver police are investigating a crash that killed one person on New Year's Day.The Denver Police Department tweeted about the crash at 5:38 a.m. Monday. A Dodge Caravan and an Acura collided in the area of East 53rd Avenue and North Chambers Road near the Parkfield Lake Park in between the Montebello and Gateway-Green Valley Ranch neighborhoods. 20-year-old woman dies after possible stabbing in Federal Heights DPD confirmed to FOX31 that the person in the Acura died. The identity of the deceased will be released at a later time.The driver of the Dodge fled on foot and has not been located.Police have not said what factors may have led to the crash.Drivers should expect delays in the area while police continue to investigate.Due to the holiday, law enforcement agencies across the state were beefing up their presence to keep everyone safe. Last year, Colorado State Patrol recorded a total of 80 DUIs in the state from Dec. 25 to Jan. 1. According to the data, the mo...

Hundreds protest at Colorado Springs gun store against Trump's removal from state ballot

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 11:15:52 GMT

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KXRM) — Hundreds of individuals gathered outside a gun store in Colorado Springs to voice their opposition to the recent decision by the Colorado Supreme Court, which resulted in the removal of Donald Trump from the ballot. The protest, which gained momentum after Colorado became the first state to take such action, attracted attendees from across the country.Organized by Trent Leisy, a candidate for Colorado's 4th Congressional District, the rally aimed to challenge what many perceive as an unconstitutional move by the court. Leisy asserted that allowing judges to dictate who can and cannot be on the ballot infringes upon the people's right to choose their candidates, emphasizing, "The people decide who's on the ballot."Trent Leisy speaking to protestors outside DCF GunsMyPillow CEO, Mike Lindell, speaking to protestors outside DCF Guns Colorado Springs, Courtesy: FOX21 News Reporter Rhea JhaThe peaceful protest drew a significant crowd, including individua...

Father identifies children allegedly killed by mother in Colorado Springs

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 11:15:52 GMT

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KXRM) — Kimberlee Singler, formerly Kimberlee Wentz, the mother accused of murdering her two children was arrested in the United Kingdom on Saturday. The child victims have now been identified as 7-year-old Aden Wentz and 9-year-old Elianna "Ellie" Wentz.Elianna "Ellie" Wentz (9) and Aden Wentz (7), Courtesy: Father, Kevin WentzThe incident occurred on Dec. 18 when CSPD found the two children dead inside their home in the Stetson Hills area, as well as serious injuries to the third 11-year-old daughter and Singler. 1 killed in New Year’s Day crash on North Chambers Road The children's pictures and identities were confirmed in a press release from the father of the victims, Kevin Wentz, where he recounted events leading up to their deaths on Dec. 18. According to the release, the incident is rooted in a contentious divorce and custody dispute between Singler and Wentz, dating back to September 2018 in Larimer County. Throughout the custody battle, Wentz sai...

Photos: Denver Health welcomes 1st baby born in 2024

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 11:15:52 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) — Denver Health is celebrating the first baby to be born in the new year.Shortly after midnight at 12:40 a.m. on Jan. 1, 2024, Juan Carlos Felix Nuñez was brought into the world. The newborn was the first baby to be born at Denver Health in 2024.Juan Carlos was born healthy, weighing 7 pounds, 1 ounce and measuring in at 20 inches long. He will be heading home with his parents Juan Carlos Felix and Eileen Nuñez Lopez. These new Colorado laws go into effect in 2024 Because Juan Carlos was the first baby of 2024, his parents are going home with a special gift. Thanks to Denver Health Foundation's Newborns in Need program, the family received 2,024 diapers.“We’re so grateful for the care we received at Denver Health, and the diapers are a wonderful extra surprise,” Nuñez Lopez said. “I can’t think of a better way to start the new year.”Parents Juan Carlos Felix and Eileen Nuñez Lopez welcomed their baby boy into the world at 12:40 a.m. on Jan. 1, 2024. He is the first b...

New Hampton, NH crash leaves 3 people with life-threatening injuries

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 11:15:52 GMT

New Hampshire state police are investigating a violent rollover crash on Interstate 93 south in New Hampton on Sunday that resulted in five people being rushed to area hospitals, three of whom were suffering from life-threatening injuries, officials said.Troopers responding to a reported crash around 4:45 p.m. determined a single vehicle was involved in the crash and that three of the five occupants had been ejected, according to state police.All of the occupants were taken to hospitals. Three were being treated for life-threatening injuries.The cause of the crash remains under investigation and impairment is not believed to be a factor.Anyone with information is asked to contact Trooper Griffin at [email protected] or (603) 451-9313.This is a developing news story; stay with 7NEWS on-air and online for the latest details.

Someone could start the new year a millionaire as Powerball jackpot surges to $810 million

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 11:15:52 GMT

(CNN) — The Powerball jackpot has jumped into the New Year, swelling to an estimated $810 million after the final drawing of 2023 yielded no grand prize winners Saturday night.The big prize will be up for grabs Monday night, and if won, the lucky player will have the option to start the new year with a lump-sum payment of an estimated $408.9 million, according to Powerball.The winning numbers in Saturday’s drawing were white balls 10, 11, 26, 27, 34 and red Powerball 7. The Power Play multiplier was 4X.While no one nabbed the jackpot, several tickets matched the first five numbers to win big prizes.Tickets in Colorado, New York, Ohio, South Carolina and Tennessee won $1 million each. Another two tickets, sold in Texas and West Virginia, won $2 million prizes because their player included the Power Play feature, according to Powerball’s website.The last time the jackpot was won was on October 11, when a ticket from California scored a staggering $1.76 billion...

Boston hospitals welcome New Year’s babies

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 11:15:52 GMT

Boston hospitals are sharing images of some of the babies that were born at midnight on New Year’s Day. Brigham and Women’s Hospital and Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center shared photos of three babies they say were born at the stroke of midnight on New Years Day. Their names are Selena, Margaret, and Ophelia.

What does the future hold for Justin Fields, Matt Eberflus and the No. 1 pick? Brad Biggs’ 10 thoughts on the Chicago Bears.

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 11:15:52 GMT

The pleasant aroma of cigar smoke still hung in the air a little bit in the locker room at Soldier Field after the Chicago Bears polished off a 37-17 victory over the Atlanta Falcons on Sunday.10 thoughts after the Bears won their fifth consecutive home game, something they last accomplished in 2018.1. It’s a little unusual to see cigars passed around a locker room for a 7-9 team, but considering it was New Year’s Eve, why not?Also factor in where this team has come from after a moribund 2022 season and a disastrous 0-4 start to this year.The team’s playoff hopes had been all but extinguished and they were left to root for a tie in the Green Bay-Minnesota nightcap. There hasn’t been a tie in the league this season and only five since the beginning of 2019.That’s the vibe I got, anyway. The Bears are a young team that is coming together and beginning to feel itself in a league where confidence is a prerequisite for any chance for success. This group has ...

New year, same you: Best storage cabinet organizers because you’re a mess

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 11:15:52 GMT

BestReviews is reader-supported and may earn an affiliate commission. Details.Get organized for the new yearWe all have one or know someone who does. The drawer. You know, the drawer that is the universal answer to “Where is that brown cable?” or “Have you seen the extra batteries?” It’s fine if you have such a drawer, and there is no shame in it. But don’t you think you should start the new year a bit more organized? There are plenty of tools and gadgets that can help get your clutter in order. You don’t have to “Marie Kondo” everything, but at least start by separating objects into different storage containers. For extra points, slap a label on it so that you know what’s inside. For more serious jobs, you’ll want to get a storage cabinet organizer, and we have some excellent suggestions for you.New year, same you: Smart home upgrades because it’s time Getting a handle on storageA wing, a prayer and a good idea aren’t goi...

Man killed at St. Paul New Year’s gathering, marking the city’s first homicide of 2024

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 11:15:52 GMT

Police say a man was shot and killed at a New Year’s gathering in the Hamline-Midway neighborhood of St. Paul early Monday.Shortly after 1:30 a.m. a 911 caller said they “wanted a group of people removed” from a gathering at a home in the 1600 block of Van Buren Avenue, according to a press release from the police department. While officers were on their way, more 911 calls came in saying that shots were fired at the gathering. One caller said they were with someone who had been injured and were taking them to the hospital. That caller then hung up.Officers who arrived at the home didn’t find any victims, but they then were told a man with gunshot wounds was at United Hospital. That man died at the hospital shortly after.Homicide detectives secured the home and began looking for witnesses to determine what led to the shooting and who the shooter was. The police department’s forensic services unit is processing the scene for evidence. Authorities ask any...