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Police officer shot and killed in Cortez

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 16:57:51 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 16:57:51 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 16:57:51 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 16:57:51 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 16:57:51 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 16:57:51 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 16:57:51 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...

Locally-harvested Christmas tree on display at Colorado State Capitol

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 16:57:51 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) -- The Christmas spirit is alive at the Colorado State Capitol where a locally harvested tree has been decorated with state pride.Gov. Jared Polis shared photos of the tree covered with ornaments and miniature Colorado state flags. These are the top songs in Denver in 2023, according to Spotify Wrapped Polis said the tree was provided by the Colorado State Forest Service Fort Collins District, and it was harvested at 8,500 feet in Larimer County on State Trust Land.The Christmas tree at the capitol was harvested as part of the forest services efforts to keep the forest healthy. The forest service said foresters selectively cut trees on the property to improve forest health, mitigate wildfire risk, and mitigate risks from insects and disease.

Gnocchi Mac & Cheese / Silverlake Bistro, Miami Beach

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 16:57:51 GMT

The Chef: Benoit RablatThe Restaurant: Silverlake Bistro, Miami BeachThe Dish: Gnocchi Mac and CheeseIngredients:0.5 oz duck fathalf pound gnocchi2 oz heavy cream4 oz of shredded cheese (cheddar and swiss or your favorite combination)1 oz lardon (thick cut bacon)1 pinch of toasted pankoolive oilMethod of Preparation:In a large pot, bring salted water to a boil.Cook half a pound of gnocchis. Gnocchis are cooked when they float. Depending on the brand, if they’re fresh, frozen, or dry… it will take between 4 and 7 minutes.Strain the gnocchis with a colander. Transfer the gnocchis to a large bowl and toss them in a little bit of olive oil to avoid them being sticky. Reserve.Cheese sauce: Combine heavy cream and cheese in a saucepan on low/medium heat until smooth and creamy. Reserve.Lardons: Dice in half-inch cube 2 ounces of bacon slab (it can be replaced by a thick-cut bacon. Then cut 1 inch).In a pan, cook the bacon till crispy brown but not hard. Scoop out the bacon of the fa...

Authorities investigating apparent murder-suicide in Marlboro

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 16:57:51 GMT

An investigation into what police are calling an apparent murder-suicide was underway in Marlborough after authorities say a man and a woman were found dead at a home Wednesday morning.In a joint-statement, the Middlesex District Attorney’s office and Marlborough Police Chief said the investigation was launched after police discovered the bodies of a 28-year-old female and a 29-year-old male at a home on Rice Street.Authorities said police were first called to the residence just after 10 a.m., where officers encountered two women and a child who said their female roommate had been shot.Entering the home, police then found both the resident and a 29-year-old man, both dead from apparent gunshot wounds.“The preliminary investigation suggests that the two decedents had been in a dating relationship,” the DA’s office stated. “Last night the male had allegedly threatened the female at his home. The female party returned to her Rice Street home this morning. ...