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CU Buffs, CSU Rams fans take over Boulder for Rocky Mountain Showdown

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 17:11:34 GMT

BOULDER, Colo. (KDVR) - Thousands of fans, some in black and gold and others in green and gold, flooded Boulder on Saturday for the big Colorado rivalry. "It’s a state thing. We've battled it out for years and we’re finally back on campuses," one Colorado State University fan said. If you walked around to tailgating locations on campus leading up to the big game, it was clear there were more University of Colorado fans. "I never thought one man could rejuvenate a program and bring back a community that was apathetic about football," one CU Buffs fan said. Are Colorado sports on a winning streak? There were also several split households our FOX31 crew interviewed. "I have my undergrad from CSU and I have CU as my grad school and my son is also a Ralphie handler," one split house fan said. A lot of fans on both sides said they were excited to have the game on a college campus instead of in downtown Denver at Empower Field at Mile High. "We go to Denver every year for this game. I’m...

Man killed in Aurora motorcycle crash with SUV

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 17:11:34 GMT

AURORA, Colo. (KDVR) -- A motorcyclist died after a crash with a SUV in Aurora Saturday morning, according to police.The man driving the motorcycle and heading westbound on East Iliff Avenue crashed with a Honda SUV driving southbound on South Quintero Street after 10 a.m. According to a release, the motorcyclist ran the red light when the crash occurred. Download the FOX31 App: Breaking news alerts & Pinpoint Weather The motorcyclist later died at a hospital. The Honda driver was not injured.The crash victim's name has not been released at this time.

Police searching for armed robber after woman pistol-whipped at Hialeah shopping plaza

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 17:11:34 GMT

Police are searching for a man who, they said, robbed and pistol-whipped a woman visiting a shopping plaza in Hialeah.Hialeah Police and Fire Rescue units responded to the scene of the robbery in the area of West 28th Avenue and 78th Street, Saturday afternoon.According to detectives, the victim was attacked in broad daylight, at around 2 p.m.“She kind of got ambushed and held at gunpoint,” said Phillip Coward, who works nearby.Paramedics transported the woman to an area hospital.Back at the scene, 7News cameras captured crime scene investigators as they surrounded the parking lot of the shopping plaza. They focused their attention on a red Chevrolet SUV with its back door wide open.Coward, who works a few doors down from where the incident occurred, said he saw people running through the parking lot.Some of those people, Coward said, ran into his business and told him what they witnessed.“They saw jewelry on her, and I think it was like a possible carjacking, some...

Family: 1 killed in Southwest Miami-Dade house fire

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 17:11:34 GMT

A house fire in Southwest Miami-Dade led to a family tragedy.Flames destroyed a home in the area of Southwest 195th Terrace and 123rd Court, early Saturday morning.According to Miami-Dade Fire Rescue, five people were inside at the time.Family members told 7News a loved one died.Hours later, 7News cameras captured a large hole in the roof of the residence, which was cordoned off by yellow tape.As of late Saturday night, the cause of the fire remains unknown.

North Korea’s Kim visits university in Vladivostok as state media reports on arms talks with Moscow

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 17:11:34 GMT

SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — A day after inspecting Russia’s nuclear-capable bombers and other advanced weapons, North Korean leader Kim Jong Un on Sunday continued a trip to Russia’s Far East with a visit to a university in Vladivostok, while his state media back home reported on his efforts to expand military cooperation with Moscow.Kim’s visit to the Far Eastern Federal University came a day after Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu and other senior military officials showed him some of Russia’s most advanced weapons systems deployed for its war on Ukraine, including strategic bombers and hypersonic missiles, and a key warship of its Pacific fleet.Kim also discussed with Shoigu strengthening “strategic and tactical coordination” between the countries’ militaries, the North’s Korean Central News Agency said, as concerns grow about an arms alliance that could possibly fuel Russian President Vladimir Putin’s war on Ukraine.While Kim’s predominant focus is on military coo...

Stabbing at west end Toronto apartment sends man to hospital

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 17:11:34 GMT

A man has been rushed to hospital after a stabbing at an apartment building in Toronto’s west end.Officers were called to a building near South Kingsway and Ormskirk Avenue, north of The Queensway, around 10:30 p.m. Saturday.Police say a man was found with stab wounds and was taken to hospital by paramedics. The severity of his injuries are not known.A suspect was taken into custody at the scene.This is a developing story. More to come.STABBING:South Kingsway + Ormskirk Av10:34 p.m.– Occurred at an apt building– Police are at the scene– One man located who has been stabbed. He has been transported to hospital by Medics– The suspect was located and arrested#GO2170902^lb— Toronto Police Operations (@TPSOperations) September 17, 2023

Twins manager Rocco Baldelli goes on leave to be with his wife for the birth of twins

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 17:11:34 GMT

CHICAGO (AP) — Minnesota manager Rocco Baldelli spends most of his life around a bunch of Twins.His future is going to be a little different.Baldelli went on paternity leave after Saturday’s 7-6 loss to the Chicago White Sox. His wife, Allie, is expecting twin boys in the coming days.“We’re excited. It’s twins, and we didn’t know what to expect and we didn’t know or even anticipate making it this far,” Rocco Baldelli said. “So we’ve made it basically to the end of kind of the term that they laid out for us, so that’s exciting and I think good for the babies. Allie’s still feeling pretty good, so I mean we’re lucky.”Rocco and Allie got married during the All-Star break in 2021. They welcomed a daughter, Louisa, on Sept. 6, 2021.After Sunday’s series finale against the White Sox, the AL Central-leading Twins visit Cincinnati for a three-game series and then begin a six-game homestand on Friday night against the Los Angeles An...

Arson attacks at schools in Belgium are believed to be connected to a controversial sex ed program

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 17:11:34 GMT

BRUSSELS (AP) — Belgian Prime Minister Alexander De Croo said on Friday that he will seek the help of government experts on extremism in the wake of a series of school arsons. Officials believe the attacks are connected to a controversial sexual education school program.De Croo spoke just hours after a sixth school in the French-speaking Wallonia region was torched this week. Signs protesting the so-called Evras program were discovered in some of the schools, according to authorities.The program is a required four hours of training for students aged 11 to 12 and 15 to 16, intended to help them develop their relational and sexual lives. The program had been around and available for all age groups for years, but was not compulsory until now.“In a democracy like ours, we will never allow our schools to be a target,” De Croo said. “We live in a country of tolerance, and tolerance means we can have a debate, different points of view, but it can never lead to violence, especially in place...

CPD: 6 carjackings, armed robberies happen in less than 45 minutes across West, NW Side

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 17:11:34 GMT

CHICAGO — The Chicago Police Department sent out a community alert Friday evening warning the public about a half-dozen carjackings and armed robberies that happened in less than 45 minutes across the City's West-to-Northwest Side.Police said across the six incidents, a group of people jumped out of a dark colored or black Infiniti SUV and approached victims with guns drawn before demanding their belongings. In multiple incidents, the victims were hit in the face or head by the offenders.Incident Locations and Times· 2100 block of North Kedzie Avenue on Sept. 15, 2023 at 3:48 a.m.· 1800 block of South Ruble Avenue on Sept. 15, 2023 at 3:52 a.m. · 3600 block of West Cortland Street on Sept. 15, 2023 at 3:53 a.m.· 3600 block of West LeMoyne Avenue on Sept. 15, 2023 at 4:05 a.m. · 1500 block of North Mason Avenue on Sept. 15, 2023 at 4:27 a.m. · 1700 block of North Austin Avenue on Sept. 15, 2023 at 4:30 a.m. Homicide investigation underway after mother of former-NFL player found dea...

No. 4 Texas explodes for 21 4th-quarter points, runs away from Wyoming 31-10

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 17:11:34 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) — It wasn't a work of art, but the No. 4 Texas Longhorns blew up in the fourth quarter for 21 points to beat Wyoming 31-10 Saturday at DKR-Texas Memorial Stadium.Sophomore running back Jonathon Brooks ripped off a 61-yard run to set up a Quinn Ewers rushing touchdown and Jerrin Thompson returned an interception for a touchdown in the fourth quarter. Brooks finished the game with 158 rushing yards on 20 carries to lead the way on the ground. Texas defensive lineman Byron Murphy II, left, who was an eligible receiver, scores a touchdown against Wyoming defender Connor Shay during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 16, 2023, in Austin, Texas. (AP Photo/Michael Thomas)Texas defensive lineman Byron Murphy II, left, who was an eligible receiver, celebrates his touchdown catch with DJ Campbell, right, during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Wyoming, Saturday, Sept. 16, 2023, in Austin, Texas. (AP Photo/Michael Thomas)Wyomin...