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Two die in hit-and-run crash on U.S. Highway 287 north of Longmont

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 04:25:08 GMT

Two people died in a hit-and-run crash Friday on U.S. Highway 287 north of Longmont and investigators are asking for the public’s help in locating the driver who fled.The crash happened around 5 p.m. and road rage is suspected in the four-vehicle incident, according to the Colorado State Patrol.Witnesses told investigators that drivers of two vehicles, a dark red or maroon pickup truck and a Chevrolet Camaro, were possibly road-raging prior to the crash, the CSP said.The pickup truck collided with the left side of the Camaro, spinning the coupe into oncoming traffic where it was hit on the passenger side by a northbound Toyota Tundra. Two people in the Camaro died at the scene. The driver of the Tundra was seriously injured and taken to a hospital. The driver of the maroon pickup truck fled.Anyone with information on the crash, or on the suspect driver, is asked to call the state patrol at 303-239-4501. 

L.A. nonprofit hosts 5k to raise funds for clean water

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 04:25:08 GMT

Supporters gathered for the Run4Water 5k event Saturday morning in San Clemente to help raise money for families in Uganda to have clean water. Each day women and children in parts of Africa walk more than a kilometer, equivalent to about a half a mile, for clean water. Hosted by the Wells of Life non-profit organization, the Run4Water event, taking place at Vista Hermosa Sports Park, aims to raise funding and support to restore 40 wells for 40,000 people in Uganda. The event featured performances and celebrations, with 25 teams registered to participate. “We are so excited to have this opportunity for groups to get together and work collaboratively,” said Michelle Danly, co-emcee of Wells of Life’s Run4Water event. “We want them to be able to secure enough support so we could have 40,000 people served in the country of Uganda.” Wells of Life’s mission is to provide rural Ugandans access to safe, clean water through the installation or restoration of sustainable borehole w...

Sick New World: Vegas Embraces Inaugural Alternative and Nu-Metal Festival

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 04:25:08 GMT

Photo by Devon RaleighLas Vegas witnessed a storm of music and energy as the inaugural alternative and nu-metal festival, Sick New World, took over the city this past weekend. With an impressive lineup featuring iconic bands like System of a Down, KoRn, Deftones, Turnstile, and Incubus, the festival delivered an unforgettable experience to fans who braved scorching temperatures that reached triple digits. The Las Vegas Fairgrounds became a haven for music enthusiasts from all corners of the globe, making Sick New World an event to remember.A Day Filled with Intense Performances:In the blistering desert heat, fans flocked to the fairgrounds and filled every available space. By 3 PM, as Chevelle took the stage, tens of thousands of fans had already arrived, eager to immerse themselves in the festival’s atmosphere. The fairgrounds remained packed throughout the entire 12-hour event, with bands delivering electrifying performances one after another.Legends of the Genre Lead the Wa...

Bay to Breakers: Early BART trains, road closures planned for Sunday race

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 04:25:08 GMT

Before the 111th Bay to Breakers race returns to San Francisco Sunday, several Bay Area transit lines will run trains and ferries bright and early to help get participants — costumed and otherwise — to the starting line in time for the quirky fun run.Starting at 6:20 a.m. four BART trains will operate along select stations, each scheduled to arrive at the Embarcadero around 7 a.m.:16th Street Mission (6:54 a.m.)Bay Fair (6:37 a.m.)Daly City (6:44 a.m.)Dublin/Pleasanton (6:20 a.m.)El Cerrito del Notre (6:37 a.m.)MacArthur (6:45 a.m. and 6:51 a.m.)Millbrae (6:31 a.m.)Pleasant Hill/Contra Costa Centre (6:25 a.m.)West Oakland (6:53 a.m., 6:56 a.m. and 6:59 a.m.)Regular Sunday BART service will begin at 8 a.m.CalTrain is running two special lines — Northbound Trains  601 and 603 — at select stations, starting at 6:02 a.m. at San Jose Diridon and 6:24 a.m. in Palo Alto.The Golden Gate Ferry will also offer two extra trips, departing from the Larkspur Terminal at 6:30 a.m. and ...

Guards brutally beat prisoners and lied about it. They weren’t fired.

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 04:25:08 GMT

NEW YORK — Shattered teeth. Punctured lungs. Broken bones. Over a dozen years, New York state officials have documented the results of attacks by hundreds of prison guards on the people in their custody.But when the state corrections department has tried to use this evidence to fire guards, it has failed 90% of the time, an investigation by The Marshall Project has found.The review of prison disciplinary records dating to 2010 found more than 290 cases in which the New York State Department of Corrections and Community Supervision tried to fire officers or supervisors it said physically abused prisoners or covered up mistreatment that ranged from group beatings to withholding food. The agency considered these employees a threat to the safety and security of prisons.Yet officers were ousted in just 28 cases. The state tried to fire one guard for using excessive force in three separate incidents within three years — and failed each time. He remains on the state prisons payroll.An offi...

Atalanta fights back to beat Verona and boost European hopes

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 04:25:08 GMT

MILAN (AP) — Atalanta kept alive faint hopes of qualifying for the Champions League by rallying to beat relegation-threatened Hellas Verona 3-1 in Serie A on Saturday.Atalanta moved level with fifth-placed AC Milan, which was playing already-relegated Sampdoria later. The duo were four points below the top four.Verona remained level on points with 17th-placed Spezia.Atalanta lost its past two league matches without scoring and it found itself behind again in the 11th minute when Darko Lazović ran onto a Filippo Terracciano throughball and fired an angled drive into the bottom left corner.But Davide Zappacosta levelled 11 minutes later with a powerful strike from outside the area.Verona gifted the lead early in the second half. Goalkeeper Lorenzo Montipò tried to dribble past Mario Pašalić inside his own penalty area and the Atalanta midfielder stole the ball off him and placed it into an empty net.Rasmus Højlund all but sealed the match in the 62nd minute with another ferocious stri...

Embarazada mata a tiros a su hijo y luego se quita la vida en Idaho, según autoridades

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 04:25:08 GMT

WALLACE, Idaho — Una mujer embarazada de 33 años y su hijo pequeño fueron encontrados muertos a tiros en una casa en el norte de Idaho, dijeron las autoridades.Los diputados respondieron alrededor de las 8:30 p.m. el miércoles a reportes de una persona muerta dentro de la casa, anunció en Facebook la alguacil del condado de Shoshone, Holly Lindsey. Allí encontraron los cuerpos de Elizabeth Lawley y de su hijo de 2 años. Ambos tenían heridas de bala, y una investigación preliminar indica que Lawley disparó, mató a su hijo y luego a ella misma, según el alguacil.Lawley estaba embarazada, según autoridades. Horrible tragedia: joven hispana muere acribillada a tiros por su novio tras abortar, según la policía Encerrados y baleados en la cabeza: así fue la matanza perpetrada por un delincuente sexual Lindsey dijo que en sus 19 años de servicio en el condado de Shoshone, nunca había visto la oficina del alguacil tan sombría y devastada...

2 killed in possible road rage hit-and-run in Boulder County

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 04:25:08 GMT

BOULDER COUNTY, Colo. (KDVR) -- Colorado State Patrol asked for the public's help identifying a pickup truck involved in a Friday evening crash that killed two people in northern Boulder County.The crash happened on Highway 287 just south of Larimer County around 5 p.m. A witness said two vehicles -- a dark red or maroon pickup truck and a Chevrolet Camaro -- were possibly road-raging before the crash.The pickup truck was seen on video colliding with the left side of the Camaro, which caused it to spin into oncoming traffic. Denver hit-and-runs on the rise The Camero was then hit by a Toyota Tundra.Both of the occupants in the Camaro were pronounced dead on the scene. The driver of the Tundra was transported to a local hospital with serious injuries. The pickup truck left the crash scene.Anyone with information that may help investigators locate the driver of the vehicle was asked to contact CSP at 303-239-4501.

Investigation underway after fatal shooting in Mansfield

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 04:25:08 GMT

Authorities are investigation a deadly shooting in Mansfield on Saturday, officials said.Homicide detectives and the state police Crime Scene Services Section have responded to the shooting in the area of 42 Church St., according to a state police spokesman.No additional information was immediately available.This is a developing news story; stay with 7NEWS on-air and online for the latest details.

Yankees cut ties with struggling outfielder Aaron Hicks after 8 seasons

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 04:25:08 GMT

The boobirds will have to find another target. After three-plus years of struggling, the Yankees have designated outfielder Aaron Hicks for assignment on Saturday afternoon.The 33-year-old had over two years and roughly $25 remaining on his seven-year, $70 million contract he signed after the 2018 season. However, the club has seen enough and has parted ways with the struggling outfielder.“This is family,” manager Aaron Boone told reporters before Saturday’s game against the Reds. “You go through everything with these guys. Obviously with Aaron, some ups and downs. He’s had some really good seasons. … Not an easy conversation to have but one we felt was necessary.”Hicks is slashing .188/.263/.261 with one homer in 28 games played this season.The former first-round draft pick entered the 2023 season with a chance to secure the job as their starting left fielder despite a brutal 2022 season in which he slashed .216/.330/.313 in 130 games ̵...