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Man shot on I-225 by suspects wearing ski masks

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:26:36 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) -- A man was shot while driving in Aurora Saturday morning, and police said the suspects were wearing ski masks.According to Aurora Police Department, the incident happened around 8 a.m. 2 trooper vehicles hit by 2 different vehicles while investigating crash A man was driving north on Interstate 225 near Alameda Avenue when he was shot, APD said.It was unclear how many suspects there were, but APD said they were driving a black Kia sedan and wearing ski masks.Police were unsure if it was a result of road rage, and did not know the color of the ski masks, APD said.The man who was shot had only minor injuries and was released from the hospital shortly after.Police are looking over surveillance footage, but are asking for help from anyone who may have information on the shooting or may have seen it happen.If you have any information, APD said to contact Crime Stoppers at 720-913-7867.

Driver and child OK after SUV crashes into building in Miami

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:26:36 GMT

A dangerous drive with a toddler on board sent an SUV careening into a building in Miami.City of Miami Police units responded to the scene of the crash in the area of Northwest Seventh Avenue and 71st Street, at around 7:40 a.m., Saturday.Investigators said two people were inside the vehicle, the driver and a child.No one inside the building was injured.Bystander Aaron Combs described what he saw and how he jumped into action to help.“Well, technically all I know that this car just – the gas accelerated, he jumped the curb and went in, and I ran behind to make sure, and I see him holding the baby,” he said. “I had to go get the baby and him out. That was it.”Neither the driver nor the child appeared to have any injuries, but they were taken to the hospital as a precaution.The cause of the crash remains under investigation.

Good Samaritan helps employee being attacked at CVS in Miami; man arrested

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:26:36 GMT

A good Samaritan jumped into action to protect a store employee and stop a suspected shoplifter.Peter Walker said he saw the employee being attacked by the assailant, who was asked to leave the store on Biscayne Boulevard and 48th Street, Saturday afternoon.The customer said he took action in order to help the victim.“The guy was acting erratic in the store, he hit one of the ladies, so I ran out and tackled him,” said Walker. “He was trying to get away, so I held him down long enough for the cops to get here.”City of Miami Police units quickly responded and arrested the suspect.The CVS employee appeared to be OK.

Fun for all ages and back-to-school resources at 2023 Children’s Trust Family Expo in Miami

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:26:36 GMT

Family fun day has never felt this cool in the summer heat.The Children’s Trust kicked off their 15th annual Family Expo, the largest free family resource event in Miami, on Saturday at Booker T. Washington Senior High School.Attendees got to enjoy face painting, music and complimentary meals, all while accessing valuable resources for the upcoming school year.“We’re providing information on after-school programs, we’re providing free book bags, a lot of school supplies,” said Ximena Nunez, The Children’s Trust’s director of communications. “It’s a lot of resources for families now that they’re going back to school.”The Children’s Trust has even partnered with Uber to provide families with free transportation to the event.The Family Expo doesn’t end Saturday. There will be two more events on July 29 and Aug. 5. For more information, click here.

Brockton community mourns teen brothers killed in crash

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:26:36 GMT

Dozens of Brockton residents came together at Brockton High School on Saturday to mourn two teen brothers who lost their lives in a crash Tuesday night. Balloons were released for 15-year-old Boston Junior, who was just about to start 10th grade, and Makhi Boston, 18, who had just graduated.Police say Makhi was driving the car with three passengers when it veered off the road and hit a utility pole on North Main Street in Randolph.That scene has now turned into a growing memorial that features items from the Brockton Raiders, the youth football team they belonged to.Police are still investigating the cause of the crash.The other two people involved are expected to survive their injuries.

National Grid conducting inspections after dog shocked in Swampscott

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:26:36 GMT

National Grid is checking handholes in Swampscott after a woman says her dog suffered a serious shock after stepping on a utility panel. Christine Tierney said she was out for her usual walk on Lincoln Circle with her dog Oscar on Tuesday when she noticed he started acting strangely.Tierney said Oscar let out a scream, stumbled out into the street, and was acting dazed. “50 volts could be potentially fatal to a human being,” Tierney said, noting her dog suffered a 90-volt shock.And Tierney said National Grid told her it was not an uncommon situation.“When I asked was this a freak event, did we get really unlucky? The comment was, you’d be surprised at how often this happens.” Tierney is now warning other dog owners to be aware that this danger is out there.National Grid says they have replaced the handhole and is inspecting others.In a statement, the utility company said, “National Grid crews responded immediately and made the needed repairs. Safe...

DJ LeMahieu and Giancarlo Stanton’s late home runs, Gerrit Cole’s dominance lead Yankees to 5-2 win over Royals

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:26:36 GMT

Gerrit Cole overpowered the Royals early and DJ LeMahieu and Giancarlo Stanton provided late power at the plate as three of the Yankees’ biggest stars led the way in a 5-2 victory Saturday afternoon.LeMahieu lifted a go-ahead home run in the seventh inning that proved to be the difference, breaking a 2-2 tie in the Bronx and continuing a second-half surge for the two-time batting champion.LeMahieu’s .232 average this season is .61 points below his career mark, but he has 10 hits in 29 at-bats since the All-Star break, which he attributes to an adjustment involving “a little bit of everything” in his approach.“Some stuff I was working on right before the break, I kind of took it into the break and just was really excited to get back after the break and get after it,” LeMahieu said after Saturday’s game. “Now I feel like I’m on the right track.”Stanton added a two-run blast in the eighth inning to complete the Yankees’ ...

Teen girl dies in Cape Cod boat crash off beach in Dennis

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:26:36 GMT

A late-night search-and-rescue operation off the beach in Cape Cod ended with tragedy when a 17-year-old girl’s body was recovered.“We regret to report that the person missing from the boat that crashed in Sesuit Harbor, a 17-year-old girl, was recovered, deceased, from the water,” Massachusetts State Police spokesman Dave Procopio wrote shortly before 1 a.m. Saturday. He added that a regional dive team with assistance from Dennis Fire-Rescue Guard recovered her body at roughly 11:30 p.m. the night before.A boat carrying six people crashed at roughly 9 p.m. into the jetty off Cold Storage Beach, Sesuit Harbor, in Dennis, prompting a response from a slew of local and state authorities, according to MSP updates. An 11 p.m. update from the MSP said that some people on the boat had been injured with another missing — the girl found dead 30 minutes later.One other boat passenger, a teenage boy, was transported to Cape Cod Hospital with a head laceration, according to MSP. The crash remai...

Crack Taco Shop opening new location in Seaport Village

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:26:36 GMT

SAN DIEGO -- Seaport Village will be the new home of Crack Taco Shop in San Diego.The local taqueria, which has another location in the Grantville neighborhood, is set to debut in early August, according to Seaport Village officials.Known for its signature "Cardiff Crack" burgundy pepper tri-tip steak, the Mexican eatery offers a plethora of tacos with homemade corn tortillas and burritos, as well as specialty Micheladas, beer, wine and sangria. Jurassic Park experience opens in East Village The new Seaport Village location will feature 560 square feet of alfresco dining space, along with additional communal seating surrounding the storefront and throughout the Lighthouse District, officials said.Also on the menu are breakfast burritos, bowls and fresh housemade churros. Petco Park's beloved Ballpark Nachos will be available at the Seaport Village location daily, including outside of baseball season and gamedays.The restaurant's daily hours are from 11 a.m. – 7 p.m.

Memorial for fallen B.C. wildfire fighter held in Revelstoke

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:26:36 GMT

REVELSTOKE, B.C. — Family, friends and fellow firefighters paid tribute today to the 19-year-old woman killed while battling wildfires in British Columbia earlier this month.Devyn Gale died on July 13 after being struck by a falling tree while fighting a wildfire near Revelstoke, B.C.Gale’s brother and sister, Nolan and Kayln, who are also firefighters, gave emotional speeches about their sister at a public memorial in Revelstoke, calling her compassionate, wise and nurturing.Casey Robinson of the B.C. Wildfire Service, who interviewed and trained Gale, said he was impressed by her “smarts, her energy and her ability to work hard.”He says Gale was an “excellent firefighter” and encouraged all those in the same field to continue her legacy of “being welcoming, conscientious and open hearted to anyone who joins” their crews.The service followed a memorial procession that included Gale’s BC Wildfire Service colleagues, a Colour Party, Honour Gu...