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Polis declares storm disaster for 4 Colorado counties

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 16:12:25 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) — The governor declared a disaster emergency for several Colorado counties Thursday after severe storms.Gov. Jared Polis issued the verbal declaration for Lincoln, Elbert, El Paso and Washington counties. Severe thunderstorm and flash flood warnings were in effect into Thursday night as weather systems moved across the state. Woman found dead in car swept away in high water Thursday brought a second consecutive day of severe weather, adding to weeks of rain that have affected property all over the Front Range. Eastern Colorado was at risk for large hail, gusty winds and isolated tornadoes. At least one confirmed tornado touched down, causing damage in the Highlands Ranch area as storms moved east.The governor's declaration frees up funds for the recovery and allows for the use of state resources, according to the Colorado Office of Emergency Management. Also activated in response were the state's Emergency Operations Center and the field operations staff for the Divi...

'You don’t expect hail:' Red Rocks concertgoers flee severe weather

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 16:12:25 GMT

MORRISON, Colo. (KDVR) -- Concertgoers still felt traumatized the morning after a major hail storm unloaded during a concert at Red Rocks Amphitheatre. “Out of nowhere, here comes hail," Samantha Cochran, who was at the concert, said. Red Rocks explains how it warns people of severe weather Samantha was with her sister Mollie waiting for Louis Tomlinson. They told FOX31's Courtney Fromm about the wait for one weather delay before the concert was cleared to start. Mollie said just a few moments later there was another weather delay in place then within two minutes the hail started. “We were in the corner standing with cardboard over our heads," Mollie said. "We kind of just stood there and hoped for the best."Both girls left with just minor bruising and welts. They said they feel lucky compared to what others went through. "I don’t want to experience that again and I will be more aware," Mollie said. Over at St. Anthony Hospital in Lakewood, the ER received dozens of patients who ...

Tracking tornado damage in Highlands Ranch area

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 16:12:25 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) – A tornado touched down in Highlands Ranch on Thursday afternoon, causing damage in the area. FOX31 was live on the air with coverage, and shared updates in this live blog. See an archive of our coverage below.Latest Tornado Updates Tornado in Highlands Ranch damages buildings, downs trees Photos: Damage caused by tornado, severe storms Video: Here's the path of the tornado in Highlands Ranch Archived Live Updates

Red Rocks explains how it warns people of severe weather

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 16:12:25 GMT

MORRISON, Colo. (KDVR) - When a vicious hailstorm hit the Red Rocks Amphitheatre Wednesday night concert-goers were left trying to take shelter on short notice.Thousands of people were waiting for Louis Tomlinson to take the stage when dangerous hail began to pelt the crowd. Red Rocks hailstorm: Nearly 100 concertgoers hurt Seven people were hospitalized with injuries and dozens more had bruises and welts. In total nearly 100 people were injured. Delays, warnings and postponementThere had been several warnings for the crowd to take shelter during the evening, but many people were still there, thinking Tomlinson would eventually take the stage. It was around 9 p.m. when the weather began to deteriorate.Shortly after, the National Weather Service said the area was in the path of severe storms with potentially large hail. How can you stay safe at Red Rocks during severe weather? “The venue works with the promoter to decide whether or not it’s going on with the show. The v...

Orville Peck postpones all future shows, no longer on Dusty Boots lineup in Denver

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 16:12:25 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) — The headliner for the new country-focused music festival at Civic Center Park, Dusty Boots, has postponed all of his upcoming shows. Orville Peck announced on Wednesday that he will no longer be touring this year, effective immediately. The country artist cited mental and physical health as his reason for the postponement. First-ever Dusty Boots concert brings country artists to Civic Center Park “This was one of the hardest decisions I’ve ever had to make, but I’ve come to realize that my current mental and physical health won’t allow me to bring you my best. My fans mean the absolute world to me and I am so incredibly thankful to every single person who has bought a ticket to come and see us play, I do not take it for granted. Being on stage is my favourite thing in the world,” said Peck on his Instagram.Peck was scheduled to headline the first-ever Dusty Boots music festival with Colter Wall on July 1. However, his name has been removed from the artist lineup o...

Capital Tacos opens new Tamarac location to bring ‘innovative and flavorful’ Tex-Mex food to SoFlo foodies

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 16:12:25 GMT

Texas and Mexico have a long history together, especially when it comes to food. Their shared Tex-Mex cuisine has been pleasing folks for a long time. A new SoFlo spot has a unique take on the old formula, and we think it’s a capital idea.It’s raining tacos from out of the sky. The forecast for foodies is excellent, now that Capital Tacos is in town.Josh Luger: “Capital Tacos is our first store in the South Florida area. We’re a Tampa-based brand, and we have the most innovative and flavorful Tex-Mex known to mankind.”The move south was due to popular demand. It seems fans couldn’t do without their Capital Tacos fix.Josh Luger: “People have been asking us to come to South Florida for years, they’ve been coming up to Tampa asking, ‘When are you coming down?’ We finally made the plunge and came down here to a location in Tamarac that we’re super excited about.”Putting a new spin on Tex-Mex really gets their artist...

Winner of BreakinMIA’s ‘Undefeated’ dance battle will walk away with $1K cash

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 16:12:25 GMT

When you think of dance battles, The movies “Step Up” and “Bring It On” might come to mind. But this weekend, dancers from several styles will fight for their way to the top, And you’re invited to watch.Don’t worry, I can’t breakdance, either … but I did learn how we can all support our local breakers to make it to the 2024 Paris Games.Dance battles aren’t just for the movies.Sergio Garcia: “All right, Alex, we’re going to show you how to spin on your head today.”[Alex laughs.]BreakinMIA’s “Undefeated,” this Saturday in Dania Beach, is the real thing.Sergio Garcia: “There’s breakdancers. There’s house dancers. There’s lightfoot. There’s popping. There’s locking.”Sergio Garcia, aka Zeku, is a 2024 breakdancing Olympic hopeful.Sergio Garcia: “I’ve been dedicating my whole life to this. I know nothing else. I put every single ounce of effort th...

2023 NBA Draft: Spurs select Victor Wembanyama with 1st overall pick

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 16:12:25 GMT

With the first pick, the “Wemby Draft” went according to plan. We’ll see if Victor Wembanyama’s career follows suit. Wembanyama, the giant Frenchman, shook Adam Silver’s hand in a dark green suit and officially joined the San Antonio Spurs. The process was drawn out by the NBA to achieve maximum airtime for ESPN, with the Spurs requiring the full five minutes for the pick.Then the clock started on the real drama, with Michael Jordan making his final pick as Hornets owner at No. 2. Here were the top-4 picks from Thursday’s draft:1. SPURS: VICTOR WEMBANYAMAPrevious Team: Metropolitans 92 (France)Age: 19Height: 7-4Weight: 209 poundsThe Frenchman is considered a talent without rival because of his combination of height, athleticism and skill. His presence places the Spurs back on the national map after four years without a playoff appearance. It also probably extends the career of Hall of Fame coach Gregg Popovich. The talent and uniqueness is undenia...

Boston city councilor who oversaw police cuts should resign as budget chief, BPD union head says

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 16:12:25 GMT

The head of Boston’s largest police union is calling for the resignation of the City Council’s budget committee chair, following her “cowardly” attempt to blame the mayor for a controversial proposal that would cut millions from the police budget.Larry Calderone, president of the Boston Police Patrolmen’s Association, said officers were incensed by comments from City Councilor Tania Fernandes Anderson, who said the mayor’s failure to settle the police contract left the Council without a clear sense of how much money was needed to fund their department.“Councilor Fernandes (Anderson) has not once publicly supported the members of BPPA in our efforts to secure a collective bargaining agreement that is almost three years expired,” Calderone told the Herald on Thursday.“She has consistently tried to defund the BPD and continually bashes the hardworking police officers publicly. She’s not fooling anyone with her phony statements of blame yesterday. She only further embarrasses hers...

Boston Latin Academy staff push district officials to take action after no confidence in school leader vote

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 16:12:25 GMT

Boston Latin Academy teachers again pushed BPS leadership to take action to address major concerns with Head of School Gavin Smith in a letter Wednesday, following the superintendent’s refusal to oust the school leader after an overwhelming vote of no confidence weeks before.“Following the vote of no confidence, the BLA educators of the BLA Faculty Senate wanted to make sure you have a summary of key concerns that we feel should be addressed by the Central office,” the BLA Faculty Senate letter addressed to Superintendent Mary Skipper, School Committee members and Chair Jeri Robinson reads, adding many are “actively compromising the student learning and educator working experience.”BLA teachers announced that 85% of 109 faculty members voted no confidence in Head of School Gavin Smith on June 9, citing concerns about the working and learning environment with few specifics. Teachers at the exam school had reportedly met with the superintendent multiple t...