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Anniversary of Denver's largest snowstorm on record

Published Sun, 23 Feb 2025 16:00:50 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) — It's been a mild start to December this year. But in 1913, record amounts of snow fell in the metro. During Dec. 1-5, 1913, an upslope flow helped to bring in gulf moisture that led to heavy snowfall. Temperatures remained around 32 degrees, which added to the ingredients needed to create heavy, wet snow, which is not typical for December. View the latest Weather Alerts in Denver and across Colorado on FOX31 Snowfall totals from Dec. 1-5 amounted to several feet in parts of Colorado, including Denver. Denver recorded 45.7 inches of snowfall from the event, setting a new record for most snow from one snowfall event. Snowfall totals were higher in Georgetown and Estes Park, reporting 86 inches and 53 inches of snowfall, respectively. The Dec. 1-5, 1913 snowstorm still holds the record for most snowfall from a single event in Denver. The second largest snowfall event took place in Denver on March 17-19, 2003, when 31.8 inches of snowfall were recorded. Three of th...

Wheat Ridge porch pirate cited for theft

Published Sun, 23 Feb 2025 16:00:50 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) -- The holidays are prime time for porch pirates to find stealable packages in any neighborhood. A porch pirate was caught stealing packages off a porch in Wheat Ridge Tuesday night, causing police to issue a citation. Colorado law enforcement agencies on lookout for DUIs this holiday season According to the Wheat Ridge Police Department, the man was suspected of stealing packages off a porch near 37th Place and Fenton Street.With the help of a translator, WRPD said the officer got consent to search the suspect's car and found two packages inside, both of which belonged to the person who reported the theft. The stolen packages were worth nearly $500, police said.WRPD said their Crime Prevention Team is doing weekly operations to target porch pirates this holiday season. ‘Tis the season: Holiday shoppers warned of porch pirates "Bottom line: don't try to ruin someone's holiday this season. Unlike Santa, we give cuffs instead of coal to folks on the naughty list," W...

Westminster police K-9 retires after 6 years

Published Sun, 23 Feb 2025 16:00:50 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) -- A Westminster Police Department K-9 has retired after six years of service on the force. K-9 Bono started his career in November 2017.He completed a 12-week academy and was trained in patrol, tracking, narcotics and evidence recovery, according to a release from Westminster police. Bono worked with several different groups during his career, including patrol, SWAT and even the U.S. Postal Service. 3 Colorado towns ranked among the coziest in the US He was deployed over 300 times and had 43 apprehensions and 80 surrenders, including 11 homicide suspects. "It is easy to see that K-9 Bono has served both his fellow officers and the citizens of Westminster with great pride and dedication, all for his favorite toy," the release said.His handler, Mark Cressman, was also recently promoted to sergeant. Bono will retire with Mark at his house, according to the release.

2 people stabbed in Dedham

Published Sun, 23 Feb 2025 16:00:50 GMT

Two people were stabbed and a third person was also taken to a hospital in an incident in Dedham Wednesday, police said. Dedham police in a statement said officers first responded to the scene on Jackson Pond Road around 6 p.m. Once on scene, police said, officers found two female victims with stab wounds. In addition to the female victims, police said a “male party believed to be involved in this incident” was also taken to a local hospital. No further information was immediately available on the extent of the injuries. While an investigation was ongoing as of around 7:30 p.m., police said there was no threat to the public. “This incident is not random,” police said. “The scene is stable.”This is a developing story; stay with 7NEWS on-air and online for the latest updates.

Police: 3 dead, fourth wounded, shooter also dead in University of Nevada, Las Vegas attack

Published Sun, 23 Feb 2025 16:00:50 GMT

LAS VEGAS (AP) — Three people were shot to death and a fourth critically wounded Wednesday in an attack at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas that sent shock waves through a city still scarred by the deaths of 60 people in a 2017 shooting only a few miles away on the famous Strip. The suspected shooter also was found dead.The attack at about 11:45 a.m. sent police swarming onto the campus while students and professors barricaded themselves inside classrooms and dorm rooms.Authorities gave the all-clear about 40 minutes after the first report of an active shooter. Adam Garcia, a university police official, said officers found and “engaged” a suspect, who is now dead. It wasn’t immediately clear how the suspect died.Police also didn’t immediately release any details about the victims, the suspect or a possible motive.Professor Kevaney Martin took cover under a desk in her classroom, where another faculty member and three students took shelter with her.“It was terrifying, I can’t even...

3 dead, 1 in stable condition after shooting on UNLV campus, suspect dead

Published Sun, 23 Feb 2025 16:00:50 GMT

LAS VEGAS (KLAS) -- The Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department said three victims are dead and one is in stable condition at a local hospital following a shooting on UNLV's campus Wednesday.The suspect is an older, white man in his 60s, two sources told the 8 News Now Investigators. Those sources said the shooter recently applied for a job at the university and was denied. He may have also had a connection to a person who works on campus.Police know the identity of the suspect, but will not release his name until his next-of-kin has been notified, Sheriff Kevin McMahill said during a 5 p.m. news conference. “What happened today was a heinous, unforgivable crime,” McMahill said. “It’s a crime that we train for each and every day.” Metropolitan and University police responded to reports of an active shooter at the UNLV campus at around 11:45 a.m. Within minutes, both on and off-duty responders went to the campus. Director of University Police Services Southern Command Adam Garcia sa...

Republican Debate: Coverage from the spin room

Published Sun, 23 Feb 2025 16:00:50 GMT

Editor's note: The livestream of the debate itself can be found here once it begins at 8 p.m. ET. For post-debate coverage, highlights and key takeaways, there will be a livestream hosted in this story, starting at 10 p.m.(NEXSTAR) - Tighter qualifications, a narrowing field of candidates and one significant "no" from the RSVP list mean only four Republican presidential challengers will take the stage in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, on Wednesday as NewsNation hosts the fourth GOP debate. Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, conservative entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy, former United Nations Ambassador Nikki Haley and former New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie are expected to share the spotlight at Moody Music Hall on the University of Alabama campus beginning at 8 p.m. Eastern Time. Where was Donald Trump during Republican debate? After the debate ends at 10 p.m. ET, you can watch analysis coverage in the player above, hosted by anchors Alicia Barnes and Chip Brewster from inside the venue. The duo will o...

GOP rivals take on Haley in effort to blunt her rise, and other takeaways from the Republican debate

Published Sun, 23 Feb 2025 16:00:50 GMT

With the Iowa caucuses rapidly approaching, a shrinking field of Republican White House hopefuls gathered Wednesday in Alabama for the fourth presidential debate. As usual, former President Donald Trump, who is dominating the GOP primary, didn’t appear. Instead, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, former South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley, businessman Vivek Ramaswamy and former New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie continued their effort to gain a sliver of the spotlight in the race.Here are some takeaways from the final primary debate of 2023.Haley under attackNikki Haley was under attack from the opening seconds of the debate. And it didn’t let up for almost 20 minutes, a clear reminder that the former United Nations ambassador’s opponents see her as a growing threat in the race.DeSantis took the opening shot as he answered the debate’s opening question, which was about his struggling campaign.“You have other candidates up here, like Nikki Haley, she caves every time the left comes after her,” DeSan...

1 dead after single-vehicle crash on Highway 427

Published Sun, 23 Feb 2025 16:00:50 GMT

A 42-year-old is dead following a single-vehicle crash on Highway 427 in Vaughan.Provincial police say the northbound lanes of the highway were closed between Highway 407 and Highway 7 around 6 p.m. Wednesday following the crash.Aerial footage of the scene shows the car pointed in the opposite direction of the traffic flow, suggesting that the vehicle may have been traveling in the wrong direction when it hit the concrete abutment at the base of a light pole. Police say one person was transported to hospital via an emergency run but was later pronounced dead.

Winter is coming but is the city prepared for what lies ahead?

Published Sun, 23 Feb 2025 16:00:50 GMT

With snow in the forecast, there are questions about the City’s preparedness for the winter ahead with problems plaguing operations the last couple of years. So what can we expect when the white stuff starts to hit our roads and sidewalks?“We have a comprehensive plan for removal of snow and we are ready to go,” said Deputy Mayor and Councillor Jennifer McKelvie, who says all 1,400 pieces of equipment across the city are ready to be activated as soon as the snow arrives.“City staff have been planning year-round for snow operations, and they monitor the weather closely and as soon as the forecast is projected that will hit the thresholds, they get ready and they activate the command centres.”The city usually adds a liquid brine to the roads before the snow falls and then begins to salt when it begins to snow. Plows are not activated until there are at least 2.5 centimetres of snow on expressways, five centimetres on major roads and transit routes and eig...