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Prosecutors say 47 weapons, 26,000 rounds of ammunition seized from home of California judge charged in wife’s killing

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:55:48 GMT

SANTA ANA, Calif. (AP) — Prosecutors say 47 weapons, 26,000 rounds of ammunition seized from home of California judge charged in wife’s killing.Source

Hawaiian authorities are working to evacuate Maui and contain wildfires. Follow live updates

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:55:48 GMT

Follow live updates about wildfires that have devastated parts of Maui in Hawaii, destroying a historic town and forcing evacuations. The National Weather Service said Hurricane Dora, which passed south of the island chain, was partly to blame for strong winds that initially drove the flames, knocking out power and grounding firefighting helicopters.THOUSANDS LEAVE MAUI AS OFFICIALS EVACUATE VISITORS Authorities in Hawaii are working to evacuate people from Maui as firefighters work to contain wildfires and put out flare-ups.The County of Maui said early Friday that 14,900 visitors left Maui by air on Thursday. Airlines added additional flights to accommodate visitors leaving the island. The county asked visitors who want to leave to book a flight with an airline, advising that they can book flights to Honolulu and continue on another flight to their destination.Officials are strongly discouraging nonessential travel to Maui. The Hawaii Emergency Management Agency called on resident...

DC-area inflation rates are among the lowest in the US

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:55:48 GMT

As costs rise across the U.S., inflation in the D.C. metro area remains below the national average.Consumer prices in July rose 0.2%, which pushed the annual rate of consumer price inflation up to 3.2% from 3.0% in June — the first increase in the annual rate of consumer inflation in a year. But annual inflation rates vary across the country.The Bureau of Labor Statistics broke down inflation rates by Metropolitan Statistical Areas, and the annual rate of consumer inflation in the D.C. area during July was 1.8%, well below the national average.By metro area, that ranked second-lowest, only behind Anchorage, Alaska.The highest annual consumer price inflation by metro in July was Miami, at 6.9%, followed by Tampa-St. Petersburg at 5.9%.This chart shows inflation rates across 23 U.S. metro areas. (Courtesy WalletHub) Source

What is the plan for the former hilltop church on Colorado Boulevard?

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:55:48 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) — An old church on Colorado Boulevard was built in 1961, but today it stands with boarded-up windows and a chain link fence around the property.The boarded-up church building at 50 S. Colorado Blvd. stands out compared to the many homes and parks in the area.Despite its appearance, the building is not abandoned. So, what is the plan for it?According to site development plans in the City and County of Denver, the property is under review as a multi-family development.The old church at 50 S Colorado Blvd. as seen from SkyFOX on Aug. 10, 2023.The old church at 50 S Colorado Blvd. as seen from SkyFOX on Aug. 10, 2023.The old church at 50 S Colorado Blvd. as seen from SkyFOX on Aug. 10, 2023.The old church at 50 S Colorado Blvd. as seen from SkyFOX on Aug. 10, 2023.The old church at 50 S Colorado Blvd. as seen from SkyFOX on Aug. 10, 2023.The old church at 50 S Colorado Blvd. as seen from SkyFOX on Aug. 10, 2023.The old church at 50 S Colorado Blvd. as seen from SkyFOX on A...

Peyton Manning joins country artist Parker McCollum on stage at Red Rocks

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:55:48 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) — Imagine heading to the iconic Red Rocks venue to watch country star Parker McCollum perform, and all of a sudden "The Sheriff" himself, Peyton Manning, joins on stage. That is exactly what happened to fans who attended Thursday night's show. McCollum posted on Instagram that his show at Red Rocks was sold out, but that wasn't the best part of the night. Russell Wilson and wife Ciara announce baby on the way Andrew Long was at the concert and caught the moment Manning joined McCollum during his cover of the Brooks and Dunn song "Red Dirt Road." McCollum made it through the first verse before the former Denver Broncos quarterback came from backstage donning a white cowboy hat and a drink."Mr. Peyton Manning y'all," McCollum said before the crowd erupted in screams.via GIPHYIn Long's video posted to TikTok, the crowd sings along as Manning stands at the mic with McCollum. One person commented on the video and said, "The content I didn’t know I needed."Many others comm...

Miami-Dade police officer arrested after allegedly throwing cheeseburger at wife

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:55:48 GMT

A Miami-Dade police officer was arrested by Miramar Police after he allegedly threw a McDonald’s cheeseburger at his wife and punched her behind the ear. On Friday, 34-year-old Andres Perez faced a judge in bond court after an argument with his wife led to domestic abuse. According to a police report, Perez and his wife of three years were arguing about their finances and marital issues. He reportedly stormed into the kitchen at their home and threw a burger at his wife and punched her behind the ear. The Miami-Dade Police Department’s Interim Director Stephanie V. Daniels said in a statement, “It is disheartening to learn that one of my officers was arrested for a domestic violence incident, that occurred while he was off duty. Police Officers are held to a higher standard; this type of behavior will not be tolerated. Any actions that may hinder the public’s confidence in law enforcement is unacceptable.”He faces one count of a domestic battery charge....

BSO search for missing 58-year-old man in Pompano Beach

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:55:48 GMT

The Broward Sheriff’s Office Missing Persons Unit is seeking the public’s help in finding a missing 58-year-old man.Noris Deleon was last seen on March 23, at around 4 p.m., in the 1500 block of Northwest Fourth Avenue in Pompano Beach. He was last seen wearing a blue shirt, green pants and blue sandals. Deleon stands at about 6 feet tall, weighs around 220 pounds, has brown/gray hair, brown eyes and a scar on his forehead.According to his family, Deleon experiences mental illness.Anyone with information on Deleon’s whereabouts is urged to contact BSO Detective Leonard Charla at 954-321-4274 or the BSO non-emergency number 954-764- HELP (4357).

Florida teen sprinter Issam Asinga who beat Noah Lyles and set U20 world record suspended in doping case

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:55:48 GMT

MONACO (AP) — The Florida teenager who beat Noah Lyles in a 100 meter race in April has been suspended for a positive doping test, track and field investigators said Friday.The Athletics Integrity Unit said it issued 18-year-old Issam Asinga with a “notice of allegation” about a positive test for GW1516, a banned substance with a notorious reputation.Asinga is provisionally suspended from competing while the AIU prosecutes the case.Just two weeks ago, Asinga set an Under-20 world record of 9.89 seconds running for Suriname at the South American championships in Brazil. It was also a South American senior record.Asinga made his reputation beating Lyles in April in a wind-assisted 9.83. Lyles is the world champion over 200 and a likely favorite also for the 100 title this month at the worlds in Budapest, Hungary.The teenager also ran a sub-20 time in the 200 in April, clocking 19.97 at Lubbock, Texas. He reportedly has committed to attending college ...

M-DCPS superintendent outlines vision for upcoming school year

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:55:48 GMT

Miami-Dade County Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Jose Dotres laid out his vision for the upcoming school year as teachers and students get ready to return. Dotres gave his opening school address at Miami Senior High School, located at 2450 SW 1st St., Friday morning. The theme for Dotres’ speech was “We equal one,” which meant working together with different schools across the district will serve the betterment of their students.During his speech, Dotres shared that the graduation rate since the pandemic went up from 89% to 92%. He still sees room for more growth. “We must evolve as a successful and prominent public education entity,” Dotres said. “We will embrace every opportunity for reinvention and growth.” Dotres also addressed the media after his speech and said they’ve hired 600 teachers as the school year begins. Schools start on Aug.17

Prosecutor overseeing Hunter Biden probe is named special counsel

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:55:48 GMT

Attorney General Merrick Garland granted “special counsel” status to David Weiss, the federal prosecutor who has been investigating Hunter Biden for years.The move, announced Friday, gives Weiss broader leeway to investigate and bring charges, and it means Weiss will produce a report on his high-profile investigation into the president’s son.As Garland made the announcement, Weiss filed court papers saying tax charges against Hunter Biden would be moved out of Delaware. The court papers indicated a plea deal had reached an “impasse” and the case is headed toward trial.