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How 'sinful' are Colorado's most populous cities?

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 18:52:22 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) -- While Las Vegas has retained its title of "Sin City" for decades, other U.S. cities are known for their bad habits and illicit behaviors.Gambling, smoking, drinking -- we all have our vices, but we all have to pay for those flaws as well. According to WalletHub, gambling addictions account for over $100 billion in consumer losses every year and smoking tobacco causes another $600 billion to go up in smoke. Report: Infidelity abounds in these Colorado cities However, WalletHub looked at over 180 U.S. cities with 37 indicators of "vices and illicit behavior," including violent crimes per capita, excessive drinking rates and adult entertainment establishments by population.“Every city struggles with one flaw or another, from high bullying rates and frequent hate crimes to a prevalence of binge eating and excessive drinking among residents," said Cassandra Happe, a WalletHub analyst, in a release. "While it is a personal choice to indulge in one vice or another, thes...

Colorado's Travis Hunter named most versatile player in major college football

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 18:52:22 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) -- The University of Colorado football's sophomore cornerback and wide receiver Travis Hunter was named the 2023 Paul Hornung Award winner.Each year, the Louisville Sports Commission gives the award to the most versatile player in major college football, which a selection committee of 17 sports journalists and football experts picks. Ex-Colorado players were told they weren’t ready for Prime Time An online vote powered by Texas Roadhouse accounted for the 18th vote, according to a release from the Louisville Sports Commission. Hunter was the 14th winner of the award and the fifth from the Pac-12.“Paul Hornung accomplished great things that I also want to accomplish, and to be given the award in his name is truly amazing. I’d like to thank all my teammates for their support and Coach Prime for the opportunity to play both ways and do whatever I can to help the Colorado Buffaloes," Hunter said.He played five defensive positions and averaged 66 snaps per game, according...

William Schultz sworn in as Fort Lauderdale’s new police chief

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 18:52:22 GMT

The City of Fort Lauderdale welcomed a brand-new police chief.FLPD Chief William Schultz was sworn in Wednesday. The longtime veteran with the force took the oath of office, which was administered by the city’s mayor, state attorney and other public officials.The special ceremony included Schultz’s own mother and was followed by several other police promotions.Schultz has served in the Fort Lauderdale police department since 2001.

Investigation underway after 2 shot in Dania Beach

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 18:52:22 GMT

Authorities are investigating a shooting in Dania Beach that, they said, left two men injured. Broward Sheriff’s Office deputies arrived at the scene, located along the 4200 block of Southwest 49th Court, Wednesday afternoon.The incident occurred in a residential area just off Griffin Road and State Road 7.Two men suffered gunshot wounds to their legs.The circumstances surrounding the shooting remain unknown at this time, as detectives continue to investigate.Please check back on WSVN.com and 7News for more details on this developing story.

Investigation underway after man shot in Miramar; subject remains at large

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 18:52:22 GMT

An investigation is underway after a man was shot in Miramar. Miramar Police arrived at the scene of a shooting near the intersection of Southwest 62nd Avenue and Miramar Parkway, Wednesday afternoon.According to police, the victim was in a vehicle in front of a residence at 2648 SW 66th Terrace when the shooter drove up and shot him. The victim then crashed his vehicle in front of a nearby McDonald’s. He suffered a gunshot wound and was transported to the trauma center at Memorial Regional Hospital for treatment. Police said that the victim and the suspect knew each other.The suspect has since fled the area. Please check back on WSVN.com and 7News for more details on this developing story.

MEP’s assistant injured in Brussels shooting

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 18:52:22 GMT

BRUSSELS — A European Parliament assistant working for an MEP in the European People’s Party was shot and injured in Brussels on Wednesday night.An EPP spokesperson confirmed to POLITICO that a woman working for a Swedish member of the group was wounded and taken to hospital with injuries not considered to be life-threatening. The spokesperson did not name the assistant or the MEP.Belgian media reported that four people were injured in the shooting, which took place on Avenue de la Toison d’Or, a popular shopping street.It is not being considered a terror attack, local media reported.Swedish EPP lawmaker Tobias Tobe said on X: “One of our employees has been injured in a shooting in Brussels. Terrible. The person in question is receiving care at the moment, the situation is not considered to be critical.”Laura Hülsemann contributed reporting.

G7 to sanction Russian diamonds as of January 

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 18:52:22 GMT

G7 leaders on Wednesday agreed to impose a direct import ban on Russian diamonds as of January, while introducing a tracing system for diamonds during next year.Russian diamonds are one of the last resources not sanctioned by the G7, meaning the profits from selling them can go into the Kremlin’s war chest. On Wednesday, G7 leaders decided to “introduce import restrictions on non-industrial diamonds, mined, processed, or produced in Russia, by January 1, 2024, followed by further phased restrictions on the import of Russian diamonds processed in third countries targeting March 1, 2024,” they said in a statement. Countries that import rough diamonds within the G7 are set to establish “a robust traceability-based verification and certification mechanism for rough diamonds” by September 1, 2024, they decided. The G7 countries said they needed that time to overcome technical difficulties in tracing the origin of Russian diamonds. Washington sanctioned ...

Las Vegas sheriff says no further threat in shooting on university campus, victims taken to hospital

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 18:52:22 GMT

LAS VEGAS (AP) — The Las Vegas sheriff says there is no further threat in the shooting on the University of Nevada, Las Vegas campus, and that multiple victims have been taken to a hospital.It wasn’t immediate clear how many people were shot or their conditions.THIS IS A BREAKING NEWS UPDATE. AP’s earlier story follows below.LAS VEGAS (AP) —Police said a suspect was found dead Wednesday as officers responded to an active shooter and reports of multiple victims at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas.The university said on X, formerly Twitter, the shooter was at the Beam Hall, Frank and Estella Building, home of UNLV’s Lee Business School, and that police were responding to an additional report of shots fired at the nearby student union.Las Vegas police posted on X that a suspect “has been located and is deceased” about 40 minutes after the initial alert was posted.“This is not a test,” the university wrote. “RUN-HIDE-FIGHT.”Student Matthew Felsenfeld said he and about 12 classm...

Authorities seek public’s help as investigation into suspicious fire in Chelsea continues

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 18:52:22 GMT

Authorities asked for the public’s help Wednesday as they continue to investigate a suspicious fire in Chelsea last month. The fire happened in a vacant building on Blossom Street on Nov. 8. In a joint statement this week, officials with the Chelsea Fire Department and the state Police Fire & Explosion Investigation Unit said the fire grew quickly, starting on the second floor of the building before climbing through the roof. SKY7-HD captured part of the emergency response as crews contented with windy conditions and poured water on the fire. Despite conditions, no one was hurt and officials said firefighters were able to contain the fire to the building of origin. As authorities began investigating, officials said witnesses reported seeing or hearing a group of people running from the area shortly before this fire was reported. The individuals, officials said, were possibly juveniles. “Based on the evidence gathered since that time, the fire is being investigated as s...

Police announce arrests of 10 suspects connected to shooting at Denny’s in Nashua that left two victims wounded

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 18:52:22 GMT

Police in Nashua have released new details on multiple arrests made following a massive “disturbance” at a Denny’s that left two victims with gunshot wounds and ten people facing riot charges.The Nashua Police Department gave the update over a month after officers were first called to the restaurant at 34 Gusabel Ave. on Oct. 29.The department said it was 2:46 a.m. when police responded to find two gunshot victims and “multiple people attempting to run from the area.”Securing the scene, police were able to treat the two victims, who suffered non-life-threatening injuries, and also recovered three guns.Following an investigation, police detectives identified and obtained arrest warrants for eleven people who were involved in the incident.“With the assistance of the NPD SWAT Team and the South Burlington Vermont Police Department, ten of the eleven suspects have been arrested and taken into custody,” Nashua PD stated in a news release on Wedne...