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Instead of rebuilding, Marshall Fire survivor chooses van life

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 20:13:33 GMT

BOULDER COUNTY, Colo. (KDVR) — One Marshall Fire victim is reflecting on the approaching second anniversary after a major lifestyle change. Cassidy Gebhardt narrowly escaped the Marshall Fire two years ago, and he was severely burned in the process."When the wind shifted it pushed the fire from the building up onto the driveway where we were, and that was when we sustained the majority of our burns," Gebhardt said. "We ran as best we could, and it was very hard to run because we couldn’t breathe."Many people in his neighborhood chose to rebuild, but he chose a different path: van life. Local governments sue Xcel Energy over Marshall Fire Cassidy said he was always interested in the lifestyle, but losing everything in the fire gave him the opportunity."The idea of not being fixed in an environment that is so potentially turbulent, especially during the initial recovery, was very inviting," Gebhardt said.Cassidy Gebhardt lost everything in the Marshall Fire. Now he lives in a van. H...

Denver weather: Mild, dry through New Year's holiday weekend

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 20:13:33 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) — The sunny skies across Denver weather on Thursday look to stick around along with even milder temperatures. According to Pinpoint Weather, Colorado’s Most Accurate Forecast, the weather pattern for the next several days will allow temperatures to warm 10-15 degrees above normal for this time of year in metro Denver.Metro Denver forecast highs on Friday from Pinpoint WeatherWeather tonight: Clear and cold againSkies will remain clear across most parts of Colorado tonight. There may be some fog or low clouds developing in northern valley locations. FOX31 Weather: View the latest Denver forecasts, maps and radar Temperatures will drop below freezing with some mountain towns again dipping below zero overnight.Overnight lows by Friday morning across ColoradoWeather tomorrow: Sunny skies and milderAn area of high pressure will keep the forecast quiet on Friday with mainly sunny skies. The wind will be light. You may notice some high clouds drifting across the ...

Denver traffic: Crash leads to major delays on northbound I-25 at Belleview

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 20:13:33 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) -- There were major delays Thursday morning on northbound Interstate 25 at Belleview. Only two lanes were open due to a box truck crash.Greenwood Village posted on X at 5:36 a.m. that I-25 NB at Belleview Avenue was reduced to two lanes due to a large accident. Wrong-way driver killed in E-470 crash in Thornton Crash at Northbound I-25 at Belleview on Dec. 28, 2023 (KDVR)Crash at Northbound I-25 at Belleview on Dec. 28, 2023 (KDVR)Crash at Northbound I-25 at Belleview on Dec. 28, 2023 (KDVR)Crash at Northbound I-25 at Belleview on Dec. 28, 2023 (KDVR)FOX31 traffic analyst Drew Englebart said it looks like a fuel spill as well.Greenwood Village police were on the scene. Police told FOX31 that this was a major crash and wouldn't be cleared up for some time. There were no updates on injuries.As of 7:30 a.m., only two lanes remained open. The box truck was still on the road causing a backup of traffic.Traffic was still backed up as of 8:30 a.m. As of 10:50 a.m., there w...

Take a hike – for free – on these days at Colorado's national parks

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 20:13:33 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) -- The National Park Service is giving the gift of free entrance to its locations on six fee-free days in 2024.With 13 national park sites within Colorado's borders, that means travelers seeking to cross some of Colorado's national parks off their bucket lists in 2024 have some options to save money on entrance fees. Red Rocks sets attendance record in 2023 season The entrance fee-free days in 2024 are:Jan. 15 - Martin Luther King, Jr. DayApril 20 - First day of National Park WeekJune 19 - JuneteenthAug. 4 - Great American Outdoors DaySept. 28 - National Public Lands DayNov. 11 - Veterans DayThe fee waiver applies only to entrance fees, which can range from $10-35. Other fees for things like camping, boat launches, transportation or special activities, will still be in effect. Colorado's four national parks are Black Canyon of the Gunnison in Montrose, the Great Sand Dunes in Mosca, Mesa Verde in Cortez and Mancos, and Rocky Mountain in Estes Park and Grand Lake. Oth...

Man indicted by federal jury in carjackings, robberies in Denver area

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 20:13:33 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) -- A 20-year-old was indicted by a federal grand jury on 11 charges, including carjacking and robbery, related to crimes in the Denver metro area.Keenan Shane Clodfelter, 20, was indicted on three counts of carjacking, three counts of robbery and five counts of brandishing a firearm while carjacking and conducting a robbery. He is being prosecuted by the U.S. Attorney's Office for the District of Colorado. Wrong-way driver killed in E-470 crash in Thornton According to the indictment, Clodfelter carjacked a 2013 Toyota Highlander on Oct. 4, and later that day attempted to carjack a Hyundai Genesis, allegedly shooting a victim in the arm during the attempt.On Nov. 20, Clodfelter carjacked a 2010 Toyota Scion TC. The indictment connects Clodfelter to two robberies also on Nov. 20. Those robberies allegedly took place at a 7-Eleven on East Quincy Avenue in Aurora and at Pour Boy Liqour on 20th Avenue in Lakewood.Clodfelter was also accused of a robbery on Nov. 21 at a C...

Powerball soars to $760 million for last drawing of 2023

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 20:13:33 GMT

You could be a millionaire when you ring in the new year, as the Powerball has climbed to $760 million for Saturday’s drawing. There were no tickets on Wednesday that had all 6 numbers, so players have another chance at the jackpot this weekend. “This Powerball jackpot is climbing the charts, and it’s anyone’s guess whether our next big winner will be made in 2023 or the New Year,” said Powerball spokesperson Drew Svitko in a statement.This is the fourth time a jackpot has climbed above a half-billion dollars this year, according to Powerball officials. 7News cameras on Thursday captured players standing in line to purchase their tickets in Miami. Among them was Orlando Magean.“If I win the lotto, wow, I don’t know, man, it’s big money. I don’t know,” he said. The last Powerball winner was a player in California who got all six numbers in the Oct .11 drawing. That jackpot was $1.765 billion. The current $760 million jackpot...

Miramar Police ID serial porch pirate, issue arrest warrant

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 20:13:33 GMT

Police have released a new clue in their search for a pair of package thieves who, they said, targeted several homes in Miramar.Miramar Police on Thursday released surveillance video of one of the serial porch pirates, who they identified as Derrick Robinson.The suspect and a woman can be seen taking packages from homes and loading them in their SUV.Police have issued a warrant for Robinson’s arrest, and they’re asking the public to provide any information on the subjects.The surveillance video shows Robinson coming out of the driver’s side of a black SUV wearing a dark hoodie.Investigators said he and the women pulled up to several home in a Miramar neighborhood and stole multiple from front porches packages over the past month. If you have any information on these thefts or the subjects’ whereabouts, call 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.

New Hampshire casino to shut down for 6 months, could re-open if sold by owner accused of fraud

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 20:13:33 GMT

CONCORD, N.H. (AP) — A New Hampshire casino owned by a former state senator accused of buying luxury cars with a fraudulently obtained COVID-19 relief loan will be shut down Jan. 1 but allowed to reopen in six months if sold to a new owner, the state lottery commission said in a decision made public ThursdayThe commission tried in August to permanently revoke Andy Sanborn’s gaming operator’s license, but he appealed the decision and requested a hearing before an independent examiner. That hearing was held earlier this month, and a decision was issued Wednesday.Sanborn, a Republican from Bedford, owns the Concord Casino within The Draft Sports Bar and Grill in Concord and was seeking to open a much larger charitable gaming venue a few miles away. But the commission argued that his license should be revoked because he improperly obtained federal funds, misrepresented how he spent the money, paid himself large sums as rent and failed to keep accurate records overall.According...

Mass General Brigham bringing back mask mandate, as Boston-area COVID wastewater surges and infections rise

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 20:13:33 GMT

Yet another health care giant will have a mask mandate as the local COVID wastewater continues to surge and infections rise across the region.Mass General Brigham will be bringing back its staff mask mandate in the new year with local hospitals seeing higher respiratory infection levels amid the winter when cases typically go up.When more than 2.85% of patients at emergency departments or outpatient clinics have respiratory illness symptoms, Mass General Brigham’s employee mask mandate is triggered.“With the percentage of patients presenting at emergency rooms and outpatient facilities with respiratory illnesses exceeding 2.85 percent in the region, Mass General Brigham will begin requiring masking for healthcare staff interacting directly with patients on Jan. 2,” Mass General Brigham said in a statement.“Patients and visitors will be strongly encouraged to wear a facility-issued mask,” Mass General Brigham added.Health care personnel will need to use ...

Lawrence nightclub Energy Lounge ordered closed after fatal Christmas Eve shooting

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 20:13:33 GMT

The Lawrence Police Department has suspended a city nightclub’s license to operate days after a deadly shooting early Christmas Eve morning.Acting Chief William Castro on Wednesday suspended Energy Lounge’s license as the shooting that killed 29-year-old Edward Javier-Perez remains under investigation, with the suspects still at large.“The Acting Chief has determined that in the interest of public safety, the City must close the establishment and suspend the establishment’s license to operate until such time that the investigation is complete,” Det. Thomas M. Cuddy stated in a release Thursday.“This immediate action is being taken on an expedited basis due to the overriding public safety concern,” Cuddy added.Authorities on Tuesday identified Javier-Perez as the victim shot and killed at Energy Lounge early Sunday morning.Police responded to the nightclub at 459 Broadway around 12:20 a.m., finding Javier-Perez suffering from an apparent gunshot wound, according to the Essex District...