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Tormentas dañinas y posibles tornados amenazan Texas, incluida la zona de Houston

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 17:55:51 GMT

(CNN) — Una nueva amenaza de tornados apunta al sur de Estados Unidos este jueves, menos de dos semanas después de que más de 10 tornados azotaran Louisiana y Mississippi.Esta vez, el riesgo se centra en Texas, a medida que un sistema de tormentas comienza a formarse en el sur de las Llanuras.Se espera que las tormentas eléctricas severas comiencen este jueves al final de la mañana en Texas y Oklahoma y se dirijan hacia el este, afectando partes de Louisiana y Arkansas.El mayor riesgo de tornados está principalmente en el sureste de Texas ––incluyendo zonas del área metropolitana de Houston–– desde las últimas horas de la mañana del jueves hasta la tarde. Según el Centro de Predicción de Tormentas, existe un riesgo elevado, o nivel 3 de 5, de tormentas fuertes para la zona este jueves.Las tormentas en partes del suroeste de Louisiana también podrían producir un tornado o dos el jueves por la tarde.Además de los tornados, cualquier tormenta severa el jueves podría producir gran...

Man United draws 3-3 at Galatasaray after Onana errors to hurt Champions League qualification hopes

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 17:55:51 GMT

ISTANBUL, Turkey (AP) — Hurt by goalkeeper Andre Onana’s mistakes, Manchester United twice wasted two-goal leads to draw 3-3 at Galatasaray in a febrile atmosphere Wednesday in the Champions League to leave its hopes of reaching the round of 16 hanging in the balance.United was 2-0 ahead after 18 minutes after strikes by Alejandro Garnacho and Bruno Fernandes and then 3-1 up following a goal by Scott McTominay in the 55th.At fault for Galatasaray’s first goal by Hakim Ziyech at a free kick, Onana fumbled another set-piece attempt by the winger into his own net to bring the hosts back into it at 3-2 in what proved to be an end-to-end Champions League classic.Muhammed Kerem Akturkoglu then controlled a fine through-ball from Ziyech and powered a rising shot past Onana in the 71st to earn Galatasaray a point that kept the Turkish team a point ahead of United, which remained in last place.United must now beat already qualified Bayern Munich in the final round of Group A games in t...

Denver weather: A chilly few days ahead with flurries possible

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 17:55:51 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) — It was another mild day of Denver weather on Wednesday, but a cold front is on the way to put the chill back in the air. A storm system traveling south of Colorado will push moisture over the mountains on Thursday and Friday. According to Pinpoint Weather, Colorado’s Most Accurate Forecast, several inches of accumulation will fall, especially on Friday.Possible snow totals from Thursday through Friday night across ColoradoWeather tonight: Turning cloudy and coldClouds will be increasing across the state from west to east during the overnight hours.It will be cold again, with below-freezing temperatures statewide. The coldest lows will be the single digits in some mountain towns and even a few below-zero temperatures possible. FOX31 Newsletters: Sign up for alerts from the Pinpoint Weather team Temperatures will be cold in the teens and 20s at lower elevations and across metro Denver.Overnight lows by Thursday morning across ColoradoWeather tomorrow: Mostly cloudy a...

Police officer shot and killed in Cortez

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 17:55:51 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) -- A Cortez Police Department officer was killed Wednesday morning after suspects shot at him following a traffic stop, according to police. One of the suspects was also killed at a second location.Around 11:25 a.m., the officer initiated the traffic stop on South Broadway, according to the Cortez Police Department. Shots were fired, and the officer was injured. He was taken to a local hospital where he later succumbed to his injuries. FOX31 Newsletters: Sign up to get breaking news sent to your inbox The suspects drove away but were quickly located in the 7500 block of U.S. Highway 160 and U.S. Highway 491.Additional shots were exchanged between the suspects and officers, police said. One of the suspects was arrested, while the other one was shot and killed.According to Cortez police, flags in the area were lowered to half-staff in support of the department.Gov. Jared Polis released a statement on the officer's passing, and declared that flags across the state will ...

Denver Police addresses officers killing man with AK-47; in-custody death

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 17:55:51 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) — The Denver Police Department is addressing two separate "critical incidents" from November in a media briefing on Wednesday.The department released body-worn footage of the two incidents. 13-year-old boy kills teen girl in accidental shooting in Aurora Two separate officers' footage was shared of police responding to Commons Park on Nov. 20 for a report of a man chasing and yelling at people while carrying a rifle, and one officer's footage was shared of a medical event suffered by a man in police custody on Nov. 15.According to DPD, the footage is being shared to increase transparency. Denver Police Chief Ron Thomas and DPD Major Crimes Division Commander Matt Clark are expected to speak during the press conference.Officers shoot, kill man in Commons ParkBody-worn camera footage was released of two officers who responded to Commons Park and shot and killed a man on Nov. 20 after he was reportedly chasing and yelling at people while carrying a rifle.According to T...

Watch full replay: Biden talks economy, clean energy at Pueblo wind tower manufacturer

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 17:55:51 GMT

PUEBLO, Colo. (KDVR) — President Joe Biden visited southern Colorado on Wednesday to tout his economic policies and investments in clean energy, and to answer Republican criticism.The president was at CS Wind, a facility that is the world's largest wind tower manufacturer. The South Korea-based company is expanding in Pueblo and expects to add 850 new jobs by 2026, growth that has been tied to tax incentives through the Inflation Reduction Act.The facility is in Colorado’s 3rd Congressional District and is represented by Republican U.S. Rep. Lauren Boebert, who has called for the repeal of the Inflation Reduction Act and said it's "a massive failure." Recap: Biden visits Boebert’s district to reject Republican criticism of green policies In his remarks after touring the plant, Biden responded to Boebert's criticism, saying his agenda has helped the area and the country.On Tuesday night, Biden was in Denver for a fundraiser. The two-day visit was his fifth to the state.The presiden...

Man accused of selling Boulder County teens drugs in exchange for money, sexual acts

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 17:55:51 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) — A man has been arrested for providing drugs and vapes to middle and high school-aged students in Boulder County in exchange for money and sexual acts, according to the 20th Judicial District Attorney's Office. According to the DA, Angel Gomez Rubio was arrested in Texas after returning from a trip to Mexico on 19 charges. Denver Mayor Mike Johnston’s car stolen Those charges include:Five counts of human trafficking of a minor for sexual servitudeDistribution of a controlled substance to a minorSpecial offender - pattern and special offender - displays firearmEnticement of a childTwo counts of internet luring of a childTwo counts of sexual assault on a childSexual assaultSexual assault - forceKidnappingMoney launderingSexual exploitation of a childDistribution of marijuanaDue to the charges, Gomez Rubio faces a sentence ranging from numerous years in prison to possibly a life sentence. According to the DA, investigators used records and evidence obtained from search...

Denver activates severe weather shelter for Thursday night cold

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 17:55:51 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) -- The City and County of Denver is activating its severe weather shelter plan for overnight Thursday, Nov. 30, into Friday, Dec. 1.The shelters will be open from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. The Department of Housing Stability is opening the ballroom of New Directions (the former Best Western hotel) at 4595 Quebec St. and the former Doubletree Hotel at 4040 Quebec St. for the plan. View the latest Weather Alerts in Denver and across Colorado on FOX31 Buses will transfer people from St. Francis Center, 2323 Curtis St., between 6:30-9 p.m. Thursday night to New Directions and the Doubletree. After 9 p.m., individuals should be referred directly to the Doubletree."Cold weather poses a serious danger to people who are unsheltered, and the city encourages people to come inside," the city stated in its announcement.According to the FOX31 Pinpoint Weather team, low temperatures are expected to dip to 20 degrees overnight Thursday into Friday. No advisories or wind is expected.Individu...

Struggling with your mental health during the holidays? 988 is an option

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 17:55:51 GMT

Denver (KDVR) -- The holidays can be the most difficult time of the year for some people.A 2021 survey by the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) showed that 3 in 5 Americans feel their mental health is negatively impacted by the holidays. Mental health resources available in Colorado Mandy Doria, an assistant professor of Psychiatry at the Anschutz Medical Campus, says there are many possible stressors.  "There might be an expectation to feel a certain way, and when those expectations aren't met, it can lead to more stress and disappointment," Doria said. People could feel overwhelmed by grief. Some are lonely, some are stressed about paying for gifts, and some are anxious about relationships at family gatherings, she said."We definitely see people who have struggled with depression, have an acute depressive episode triggered around this time of year because of isolation or increased stress or changes in routines," Doria added.She and other advocates want pe...

'Coach Prime' trailer out: When does season 2 release on streaming?

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 17:55:51 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) -- The trailer for the second season of "Coach Prime" was released Wednesday, giving people a look into what the Deion Sanders-centered show will focus on.The season, which will fittingly stream on Prime Video starting Dec. 7, follows Sanders in his first season at the University of Colorado. The Buffaloes went 4-8 overall in the season, a three-win improvement over the previous season when the team went 1-11.In the trailer, Sanders said he "felt the spirit of losing," when he first came to the school."No commitment, no desire, no fight. We had to flush that immediately," he said.Boulder was the center of college football coverage at the start of the season, with Fox Sports' Big Noon Kickoff airing from the CU campus three times and ESPN's College GameDay airing from the campus once.The team started off the season 3-0 in non-conference play, picking up a big first win against Texas Christian University. However, they ended the season with a six-game losing streak and d...