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Denver weather: Severe t-storm warning through 4:30 p.m.

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 18:10:02 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) — Scattered showers linger over the higher elevations Thursday with afternoon and evening rain chances along the Front Range in the Denver weather forecast.Update 3:45 p.m.: A severe thunderstorm warning has been issued for western Arapahoe County, central Adams County and Denver County until 4:30 p.m.Weather today: Mild with afternoon showersExtra clouds stick around the state as rain showers move closer. Did you know you could get caught speeding by an aircraft? Highs will only reach the upper 60s Thursday as spotty showers slide in. It won't be a washout but Denver could see a flash of light or hear a rumble of thunder.Pinpoint Weather: Daily forecast on May 4.Weather tonight: Clearing skies, comfyShowers wrap up in the late evening with slow-clearing skies overnight Thursday. Overnight lows will dip into the lower 40s with a light wind.Pinpoint Weather: Overnight forecast on May 4.Looking ahead: Staying mild with scattered showersFriday has more sunshine as high...

The 4th is strong at these free Star Wars events around Denver

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 18:10:02 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) -- On the fourth day of May near the metropolis surrounding Denver... It was a period of celebration for Star Wars fans.The force would be strong at many bars, breweries and distilleries in the Denver metro area with events including art galleries, music performances, trivia games, costume contests and more. ‘May the 4th be with you’ gifts for the Star Wars super fan Here are some of May the fourth events happening Thursday around Denver.TriviaFiction Beer Company (Colfax) -- Star Wars trivia and costume contest, 7:30-10 p.m.Atomic Cowboy (Colfax) -- Star Wars Quiz Vol. 1 7 p.m.Lauch Pad Brewery (Aurora) -- Star Wars trivia and blue milkshake IPA release 6 to 8 p.m.Thanes Table (Arvada) -- Star Wars trivia, themed treats and drinks, and cosplay Thursday 5-10 p.m.SomePlace Else Brewery (Arvada) -- Star Wars trivia 7 p.m.Old Chicago (Lakewood) -- Star Wars themed trivia 7 p.m.The Golden Mill (Golden) -- Colorado Trivia League hosting Star Wars Trivia 6 to 8 p.m.Outer ...

Trial begins over patrol tactic known as 'Kansas two step'

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 18:10:02 GMT

KANSAS CITY, Kan. (AP) — The Kansas Highway Patrol uses a tactic dubbed the “Kansas two step” to search vehicles — often from other states — when there is often no legitimate cause for the search, according to a lawsuit being heard this week in federal court.Shawna Maloney of Colorado recalled her fear after troopers used the tactic to search her family's RV as they were on a cross-country vacation in March 2018. The predawn search on Interstate 70 turned up nothing illegal.“I don’t feel safe driving through Kansas anymore,” Maloney testified Monday in sometimes emotional testimony, the Kansas City Star reported. Caught on camera: ‘Road rage’ shooting in Denver The lawsuit naming patrol Superintendent Col. Herman Jones seeks an order to stop the “two step,” which allegedly works like this: Troopers find a reason to make a traffic stop. As the trooper heads back to the patrol car, the trooper takes a couple of steps and then returns to again interact with the driver.The procedure b...

1 hospitalized after 3rd Lauderdale Lakes shooting in 3 days

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 18:10:02 GMT

A man was taken to the hospital after he came under fire in broad daylight in Lauderdale Lakes, authorities said, the third shooting in the area in the last three days.Lauderhill Fire Rescue units transported the victim after he arrived at a fire station and claiming he had been shot, Thursday. According to the Broward Sheriff’s Office, the victim and a female arrived in a black Nissan sedan at Station 110, located at 3120 NW 12th Place in Lauderhill.Investigators said the shooting happened along Oakland Park Boulevard, right on the roadway.“A white Altima and a black Altima road rage, and they were shooting at each other,” said a first responder in radio transmissions.A bullet hole was seen in the passenger’s side rear door of the black Altima.Rescuers could be heard on the radio trying to calm one person down while treating the other.“Relax, relax, relax, relax, relax. Be advised we’re going to have one trauma alert. I got a male shot in the che...

Video shows thieves swiping 2 packages from home near Las Olas Boulevard

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 18:10:02 GMT

Police are searching for two people who were captured on surveillance video stealing packages from a home in Fort Lauderdale.The Ring security footage shows the subjects walking up to a house along the 500 block of San Marco Drive, near East Las Olas Boulevard, March 31.The thieves took off with two packages from the victim’s doorstep.If you have any information on this theft or the subjects’ whereabouts, call Fort Lauderdale Police at 954-828-5700 or Broward County Crime Stoppers at 954-493-TIPS. Remember, you can always remain anonymous, and you may be eligible for a reward of up to $5,000.

Demolition underway at site for thousand foot tower in Brickell

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 18:10:02 GMT

Work on what will eventually become Florida’s tallest commercial building has begun.Demolition is now underway at the site of the future One Brickell City Centre in the city’s Brickell section.Plans call for a thousand foot tower, about 90 stories, which features 1.4 million square feet of office space.Swire Properties is teaming up with Miami Dolphins owner Stephen Ross for the project. Ross expects it will have a big impact.“For corporations wanting to come to Miami, and looking at the kind of space, that really will attract first class corporations to be here,” Ross said. “He’s not just building incredible buildings, he also creates incredible experiences for people, so thankfully, we have people like him in our city that continue to invest and make our city phenomenal,” Miami Mayor Francis Suarez said.Construction of the tower is in its second phase of development at Brickell City Centre, which was completed in 2016.

1 found dead after fire sparks at Davie townhouse; crews put out flames

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 18:10:02 GMT

Police are investigating after crews who responded to a townhouse fire in Davie found one person dead inside, officials said. Davie Fire Rescue units responded to the complex, located along the 200 Aspen Way, just after 4:30 p.m., Thursday. According to fire rescue, crews found a body when they arrived to take care of the fire.Firefighters were able knock down the flames. Police and the state fire marshal have been called to the scene. An investigation is underway.Please check back on WSVN.com and 7News for more details on this breaking story.

‘Thank God you were there’: Nurse hailed a hero for acting fast during Winchester house fire

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 18:10:02 GMT

A family from Winchester is safe after a fire tore through their home Thursday morning, and is now thanking a nurse who happened to be walking by at the time and jumped into action.Flames scorched several floors of the multistory home on Harvard Street around 7:30 a.m., with the fire breaking out while children at the address were getting ready for school.Unaware of the danger as the flames grew in the back of the structure, the residents were alerted when a registered nurse from Winchester Hospital acted quickly.“We heard somebody yell ‘fire’ so my mom went up and we all had to get out because of the fire that was on the side of the house,” said Abbie Leonardo, a fifth grade student and one of seven people who called the building home.Tina LaTorella was walking her daughter to school when she saw the fire and immediately snapped into action, trying to get the attention of those inside.“I just ran to the house and was just screaming ‘Fire! Call 91...

PacWest Bank says considering ‘all options’ after its shares plunge more than 50%

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 18:10:02 GMT

(CNN) — Another US regional lender caught up in the worst banking crisis since 2008 is looking for help.PacWest Bank, based in California, confirmed Thursday that it is exploring “all strategic options” after its share price was cut in half in after-hours trading following a Bloomberg report that it was considering a sale.“Exploring strategic options” is Wall Street lingo for “please help.” The last bank to announce it was exploring strategic options was First Republic Bank. That regional bank failed Monday, and JPMorgan purchased most of its assets.“In accordance with normal practices the company and its board of directors continuously review strategic options,” PacWest said in a statement. “Recently, the company has been approached by several potential partners and investors — discussions are ongoing. The company will continue to evaluate all options to maximize shareholder value.”Bloomberg, citing anonymo...

50s Friday, Warmer Weekend

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 18:10:02 GMT

7Weather- It’s been another damp day for the start of the May. Cool too! Most of us have stayed in the upper 40s. Tomorrow, we’ll get a slight improvement in temperatures before more sun and warmth returns just in time for the weekend.The upper level low that’s been around New England this week is spinning to our southeast. We’ve been on the backside of it today, with northeast flow dragging in the drizzle and cloud cover. With that in place, temperatures stayed well below average. Our highs are typically in the lows 60s. Boston just hit 48°. That temperature is closer to our average morning low for today’s date. There will still be a lot of clouds overnight, preventing temperatures from dropping too much. We’ll start off tomorrow morning in the low/mid 40s. It’ll start overcast with patchy drizzle. A northeast wind will keep it cooler along the coast near 50°. Southeast Mass will stay in the low 50s, while temperatures inland will reach the...