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Burning Man is ending, but the cleanup from heavy flooding is far from over

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:30:55 GMT

RENO, Nev. (AP) — The rain has passed, and the temple has burned. Now, as Burning Man slowly empties, it’s time to clean up.Burning Man organizers have three weeks to clean up the sprawling stretch of public land in the Black Rock Desert of northwestern Nevada, but a summer storm that left tens of thousands stranded in ankle-deep mud could alter that timeframe. The annual gathering, which launched on a San Francisco beach in 1986, attracts nearly 80,000 artists, musicians and activists for a week-long mix of wilderness camping and avant-garde performances. One of the principles of Burning Man is to leave no trace — an expectation that all attendees will pack out everything they brought to Black Rock City and clean out their camps before leaving. But in the aftermath of torrential rains that closed roads, jamming traffic, and forcing many to walk miles barefoot through the muck, the area is dotted with abandoned vehicles, rugs, furniture, tents and trash. The ground itself has deep i...

Manhunt underway after inmate walks out of Jefferson County prison camp

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:30:55 GMT

Editor's note: The location of this prison camp has been updated. While it has a Littleton mailing address, it is in an unincorporated part of Jefferson County.DENVER (KDVR) -- Authorities are searching for a man who allegedly walked away from a minimum security prison camp attached to a federal prison in Jefferson County Tuesday morning.Edward Verdugo, 49, was discovered missing around 10:30 a.m. from the camp, according to the Federal Bureau of Prisons. The camp is adjacent to the Federal Correctional Institution Englewood, according to the U.S. Marshals Service. Cherry Creek HS teacher on leave after alleged obscenity incident Verdugo was described as a 5-foot, 6-inch tall Hispanic male with black hair and brown eyes. He weighs approximately 210 pounds.He was sentenced in the District of New Mexico to 109 months in federal prison for several charges, including conspiracy to distribute heroin, possession with intent to distribute heroin, possessing a firearm in furtherance of a ...

Tropical Storm Lee strengthens into a hurricane as it churns across Atlantic toward Caribbean

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:30:55 GMT

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — Tropical Storm Lee strengthened into a hurricane on Wednesday as it churned through the open waters of the Atlantic on a path that would take it near the northeast Caribbean.The hurricane was located about 1,130 miles (1,815 kilometers) east of the northern Leeward Islands. It had maximum sustained winds of 75 mph (120 kph) and was moving west-northwest at 14 mph (22 kph), according to the National Hurricane Center.Current projections show it not making landfall but passing just northeast of the British Virgin Islands, which is still recovering from hurricanes Maria and Irma in September 2017.Lee is the 12th named storm of the Atlantic hurricane season, which runs from June 1 to Nov. 30.THIS IS A BREAKING NEWS UPDATE. AP’s earlier story follows below.SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — Tropical Storm Lee churned through the open waters of the Atlantic on Wednesday and was expected to develop into a hurricane as it approached the Caribbean.The storm was located ...

Prosecutors seeking new indictment for Hunter Biden by end of September

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:30:55 GMT

WASHINGTON (AP) — Federal prosecutors are seeking to bring a new indictment against President Joe Biden’s son Hunter by the end of September, according to court documents filed Wednesday.The exact charges the president’s son would face were not immediately clear, but he has been under investigation in Delaware on gun and tax charges.U.S. Attorney for Delaware David Weiss, newly named a special counsel in the case, referred to the new indictment in a status report required by Judge Maryellen Noreika.Defense attorneys have argued that an agreement sparing Hunter Biden from prosecution on a felony gun charge remains in place. It was part of a plea deal on misdemeanor tax offenses that fell apart during a court appearance in July.

Miami-Dade commissioners defer vote for lease extension for ‘Miami Wilds’ theme park on Zoo Miami property

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:30:55 GMT

Miami-Dade County commissioners on Wednesday decided to defer a vote to renew a lease extension for a proposed “Miami Wilds” theme park on Zoo Miami property.Commissioners will meet again on Sept. 19 to discuss the lease renewal. During the the first 20 minutes of the meeting, tensions ran high as one man was escorted out of the building. “Yelling, sending mean emails, being rude and commenting social media, it will not get my vote,” said Commissioner Oliver G. Gilbert III.Several speakers weighed in on the proposed water park.“You’re throwing away Miami’s history for the fleeting joy of a water slide and we will remember,” said a speaker. “And this is the largest population, absolute largest population of Florida bonneted bats about anywhere else that need this space,” said a speakerOpinions on the proposed theme park have been mixed with environmental groups concerned that the development will threaten endangered wildlife, while dev...

School districts announce closures, early dismissals due to heat

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:30:55 GMT

Several public school districts across Massachusetts will dismiss students early and the Lowell Public Schools will be closed on Thursday and Friday as high heat is forecast to linger across the region. Temperatures are expected to surpass 90 degrees in many spots. Eying the forecast, many officials said they are trying to keep children safe in the early days of the 2023-2024 school year. “The temperatures in many classrooms are expected to be too hot for teachers to teach effectively,” the Lowell Public Schools said in a statement announcing its closure. “This decision was made out [of] concern for the health and safety of Lowell Public School staff and students.”In Worcester, where most public schools do not have air conditioning, schools are set to dismiss students three hours early on Thursday and Friday. There will be no half-day preschool.All Worcester Public Schools athletics games will be canceled on Wednesday and Thursday and team practice schedules may change. Of...

Stolen MBTA vehicle crashes in Boston after pursuit

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:30:55 GMT

One person was taken into custody Wednesday after an incident involving an MBTA vehicle in Boston, officials said. SKY7-HD was over one scene near Faneuil Hall and the exit off I-93 around 4:30 p.m. where an MBTA Ride van was seen with visible damage. Witnesses in the area said they heard a loud noise, looked up and saw the van crash into another car. Witnesses said a man inside then took off through a parking garage toward the Bostonian hotel.At the hotel, another witness told 7NEWS they saw someone run inside with police chasing close behind. Transit police confirmed one person was in custody as of around 4:20 p.m. but did not confirm whether the person was the same person seen running into the Bostonian. No further information was immediately available.This is a developing story; stay with 7NEWS on-air and online for the latest updates.

Police investigation underway in Lynn after reported armed robbery

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:30:55 GMT

Police responded to a reported armed robbery with a minor injury in Lynn Tuesday afternoon, and Lynn police said they detained more than one suspect.At the scene around 3 p.m. on Collins Street, there were multiple police cruisers as well as officers searching for evidence and interviewing witnesses.A teenager said he was the victim of the crime. He said he was walking home from school when a group of people approached him, shoved and stabbed him with a machete. A neighbor pulled over to help.“There’s a whole bunch of kids having a commotion. I pull over, I said hey you guy okay. He’s holding his back,” neighbor John Tom said. “He was like, ‘No, I was just jumped and stabbed with a machete and they stole my bag.’”No further details were immediately available.This is a developing story; stay with 7NEWS on-air and online for the latest updates.

Veterinarian discusses seasonal pet allergies, ways to keep pets safe

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:30:55 GMT

At Bond Vet on Newbury Street in Boston, Medical Director Dr. Camille Alander-Rivera wants owners to be aware of allergies. Alander-Rivera recently spoke to 7NEWS, saying cats and dogs can react to tree, grass or plant pollen just like humans.The time between the months of August and October, Alander-Rivera said, is when doctors see the majority of cases.“Your pet might have red or runny eyes,” Alander-Rivera said. “They might have itchy skin. They might be licking at their paws.”Alander-Rivera said doctors at Bond Vet see about three to five dogs per day for allergies. The most common allergy is flea allergies. “When they scratch, that can lead to a secondary infection of the skin and that makes them even more itchy,” Alander-Rivera said. “So, if we can stop it at that first itch, that’s really going to control the issue.” With symptoms in mind, Alander-Rivera said preventative measures are key. “Definitely visit your veterinarian,” she said. “They’ll have a bit...

Man arrested in connection to two home burglaries in Pelham, NH

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:30:55 GMT

A 36-year-old man was arrested Tuesday after allegedly burglarizing two homes in Pelham, New Hampshire.Justin Spencer of Manchester, New Hampshire, was taken into custody after coming face-to-face with a 21-year-old in his family home on May Lane. John Ourofino said he heard someone rummaging through the house before his bedroom door opened. Ourofino said he then ran into the bathroom and called 911 around 4:45 p.m Tuesday afternoon.“I didn’t know if he was still there in front of my door so I just went there after I stopped hearing noises,” Ourofino said.Police escorted Ourofino out of his home, but the intruder had fled the home before officers arrived.“Scary and in shock,” Ourofino said. “After when the cops got me out of the house, I was nervous, shaking.”Another neighbor then notified police about a man matching the description of the burglar around 6:40 p.m. behind a residence on Simpson Road and was then apprehended in the wooded area. Police then said he had burglarized...