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Lawmakers put in long hours to hear debate on gun reform, overdose prevention

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:31:50 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) — Long hours of work over at the state Capitol are not over yet. Members of the Colorado House stayed up until past 7 a.m. Friday to go over two bills that have made headlines this session. Now, senators are at it debating gun measures into Friday night. Oregon closer to magic mushroom therapy, but has setback Democrats at the Capitol have the upper hand when it comes to votes needed to pass legislation, but Republicans still want Democrats and the public to hear their thoughts.Nearly 18 hours of debate at Colorado CapitolRepresentatives worked long hours overnight to pass two preliminary votes. After nearly 18 hours of debate on the floor, a bill that would establish a three-day waiting period for gun purchases in the state and a bill that would allow cities to operate an overdose prevention center cleared their second reading votes. Both measures still need a third vote to clear the House chamber."What a privilege to have a long, tough night, to be on the other sid...

Southern Colorado has 6 earthquakes in 24 hours, region's strongest in a decade

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:31:50 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) -- Southern Colorado had six earthquakes in less than 24 hours, clustered west of Trinidad on Thursday and Friday. The minor quakes were all above 2.5 magnitude, which is the minimum usually felt by people.Two of the earthquakes rank among the 20 strongest on record for the state. The U.S. Geological Survey recorded a 4.3 quake at 11:06 p.m. Thursday north of Segundo, and another 4.3 near the same area at 1:13 p.m. Friday. Why potholes are so prevalent on I-70 by Loveland Pass It's been more than a decade since Colorado had as many earthquakes of this magnitude in one area over 24 hours. From Aug. 22-24, 2011, there were 17 in the same region, west and southwest of Trinidad. It was the last time that area of the state saw as strong as this week's quakes. All of them registered at least 2.5 or higher.Those included a 5.3 earthquake on Aug. 22 near Valdez, which caused minor damage. It stands as the fourth strongest on record in Colorado and the strongest since 1967.Si...

Michigan State shooter's note mentions Colorado Springs

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:31:50 GMT

A man who fatally shot three students and wounded five others on the Michigan State University campus left a note describing himself as being “hated,” a “loner” and an “outcast."Anthony McRae, 43, also wrote “I’m tired of being rejected” in the note, which includes a mention of Colorado and was dated the day before the Feb. 13 shooting. Police released it on Friday.“They made me who I’m am today a killer,” the note read. “I’m a person,” and “They hate me why? why? why? why?”McRae, who lived in nearby Lansing, had no connection to the school. The rampage began shortly after 8 p.m. on Feb. 13 when shots were fired inside a classroom at Berkey Hall, which is easily accessible from Grand River Avenue, a major street in East Lansing. Who murdered 3 people in 1999 and where are their bodies? McRae then fired more shots nearby at the MSU Union, a landmark building where students can snack and study, and the public, too, can visit. Security video released Friday shows McRae checking his g...

Man charged with sexual assault on a child, police say more victims possible

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:31:50 GMT

BOULDER, Colo. (KDVR) -- The 20th Judicial District Attorney's Office charged a man with four counts of sexual assault on a child by a person in a position of trust and is asking other possible victims to come forward. Justin Whittaker was charged on Feb. 28 for alleged incidents that occurred between 2009 and 2017, the DA's office said. Whittaker is accused of having sexual contact with several children while they were in his home on Westin Drive in Erie. Boulder therapist accused of sexual assault on children The Erie Police Department and DA's Office believe there may be other victims and/or witnesses to these similar incidents. “We encourage victims to come forward. Our dedicated Sex Crimes Unit prosecutors and victim advocates are available to assist and support victims,” District Attorney Michael Dougherty said in a statement. Anyone with information related to this investigation, contact Detective Shannon Crow with the Erie Police Department at 303-926-2827 or scrow@erieco...

Gun reform debate heats up at the Colorado Capitol

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:31:50 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) — The battle over guns is once again heating up at the state Capitol. Several gun control bills introduced by Democrats advanced through the legislature this week, while Republicans vowed to do everything they can to stop them from passing.State senators from both parties discuss the future of those gun bills and how to prevent gun violence this weekend on "Colorado Point of View." Lawmakers advance gun bills in ColoradoThree bills addressing gun control advanced at the state Capitol during a round of Senate committee hearings on Wednesday. A fourth bill, which would create a three-day waiting period to get a gun, passed on Monday. Arguably the most controversial bill, a proposed assault weapons ban, has not been brought to a committee.Senate President Steve Fenberg, D-Boulder, is one of the main sponsors of a bill to expand Colorado’s red flag law to allow health care providers, educators and district attorneys to file an extreme risk protection order. He said Democra...

Fall River man pleads guilty in 14-year-old son’s 2020 death

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:31:50 GMT

A Fall River man was sentenced to life in prison this week for the death of his 14-year-old son after he pleaded guilty to second degree murder charges.John Almond’s son, David, who had autism, was found dead inside his Fall River home in 2020. It was later determined that he died from starvation, neglect and abuse.Prosecutors said the conditions in David’s home were deplorable, with thousands of fentanyl bags found inside. The DA’s office said David was happy at school before his father regained custody of his siblings. In addition to David, one of his siblings was also found malnourished with fentanyl in his system as investigators began looking into this case. John Almond’s life sentence comes with eligibility for parole in 20 years. Almond was arraigned alongside his girlfriend, Jaclyn Marie Coleman, on charges linked to his son’s death back in 2020.  The Bristol County District Attorney’s office at the time said officers responded to a 911 call reporting an unresponsi...

2 dead, nearly 10,000 under evacuation orders as California floods intensify

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:31:50 GMT

 (CNN) — At least two people have died as the result of the ongoing storms inundating California, and nearly 10,000 residents are under evacuation orders, officials said, as intense flooding threatens several coastal counties.The powerful storms have delivered heavy rainfall across the central and northern parts of the state, prompting the Weather Prediction Center to issue a Level 4 of 4 warning of excessive rainfall in the area.Meanwhile, the state of emergency declaration requested by Gov. Gavin Newsom Thursday night has been approved by President Joe Biden, clearing the way for financial help in responding to the storm’s onslaught and recovery, said Nancy Ward, director of the state’s Office of Emergency Services.Some 25 million people are under flood alerts issued by the National Weather Service, and more than 25,000 are without electricity, according to PowerOutage.us.Some isolated areas of the state have received more than a foo...

US officially rescinds recent Covid testing rules for travelers from China

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:31:50 GMT

(CNN) — People who want to fly from China to the U.S. will have an easier time of it starting Friday.Special Covid testing rules for people traveling from China and its administrative areas, which were put in place on January 5 during a big outbreak of cases in China, were officially rescinded at 3 p.m. ET Friday, according to a news release from the US Centers of Disease Control and Prevention.A source had told CNN earlier this week that the CDC order was expected to be dropped as soon as Friday.What this means is travelers departing from China, Hong Kong, Macau and a few designated airports located elsewhere will no longer have to submit to a pre-flight test to get a negative result or show documentation of recent recovery from Covid-19 to board a flight to the U.S.The CDC said in its Friday news release that the order was put in place because of “concerns that Covid-19 cases were surging in the [People’s Republic of China].“At that time, mit...

MIAA Statewide tournament scoreboard and highlights from Friday

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:31:50 GMT

FRIDAY’S HIGHLIGHTSBOYS BASKETBALLSophomore Matt Gaffney paced things offensively with a 17-point outburst, while Ben Howard (10 points, 12 rebounds) and Ethan Tracy (10 points, 10 rebounds) each finished with a double-double to guide top-ranked Malden Catholic (21-2) past No. 25 Leominster, 55-38, in the Div. 2 quarterfinals. … Eddie McCoy (22 points) and J.T. Veiking (21 points, six boards, six assists) shouldered the load offensively, helping second-seeded Mansfield (23-2) pull away for a 77-50 win over No. 10 Marblehead.Lorenzo Jackson erupted for 29 points, while Josh Campbell added 24 points himself as top-seeded Archbishop Williams (22-1) staved off a challenge from No. 8 Oakmont by rallying for an 88-83 victory in a Div. 3 quarterfinal.Freshmen Andy Batista (21 points, two rebounds, three assists) and Giovanni Jean (14 points, 12 rebounds) set the tone for Lynn Tech (18-4) in a 58-48 win over Worcester Tech in the Vocational Large Championship.GIRLS BASKETBALLKailey Sullivan...

Newton North escapes Lawrence with thrilling 55-54 victory

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:31:50 GMT

LAWRENCE — Newton North once again finds itself on the doorstep of the state title game.Adam Landry scored 14 points and Jose Padilla added 13 as No. 7 Newton North held off a furious rally from No. 2 Lawrence and knocked off the Lancers, 55-54, in front of a jam-packed crowd on Friday night at Lawrence High School.Newton North (20-5) will play Worcester North in the Division 1 state semifinals. The Tigers are in search of their second consecutive state final appearance.Newton North’s Victor Caira (20) attempts to block a shot from Lawrence’s Igor Gonzalez before a huge crowd Friday night in Lawrence. Newton North advanced with a thrilling 55-54 win. (Photo by Amanda Sabga/MediaNews Group/Boston Herald)“Lawrence is such a great defensive team they pressure on the ball so well and we were fortunate to get them in foul trouble,” Newton North coach Paul Connolly said. “Our guys did a tremendous job in that environment to just control the game.”On the heels of baskets from Landry and Pa...