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Moms of dead Eaglecrest seniors push for recognition at graduation

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 16:00:27 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) -- Dozens of students and several parents gathered outside of the Educational Service Center for Cherry Creek Schools on Monday, protesting for multiple deceased students to have seats and their names announced at graduation. "It's offensive. It's like every bit of work they put in doesn't exist anymore," Shandi Strumpf said Monday. Strumpf's son, Ryan Nowlan and his best friend Jayden Alvarado were killed in a car accident back on Oct. 30, 2022. “We just want them to say their names. Does it really take that much for them to say our sons names in graduation?” Mandee McLane-Alvarado, Jayden's mom said.   Cherry Creek School District: 2nd Eaglecrest High School teacher died over weekend The mom's attended the protest on Monday along with roughly 50 students. Many of them chanting "say their names" along with wearing t-shirts and signs with their friends names. Both Jayden and Ryan, according to their mom's were just six months shy of graduating.“My son was eligib...

These are predicted to be top baby names for Colorado in 2023

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 16:00:27 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) -- If you are having a baby and searching for a name, there are an endless number of options to choose from.Names.org used came up with a list of predictions for 2023 based on Social Security Administration data from the last five years. Top rated cinnamon rolls in Colorado Two of the fastest-rising names in the United States are Luca and Isla.Top baby girl namesHere is a look at what are predicted to be the top baby girl names for 2023:OliviaCharlotteEmmaAmeliaSophiaEvelynAvaCamilaEleanorMia These baby names are in danger of disappearing in 2023 Top baby boy namesHere is a look at what are predicted to be the top baby boy names for 2023:LiamOliverNoahTheodoreHenryWilliamJamesJackElijahBenjaminOlivia and Liam have been the most popular names for boys and girls for the past five years, according to Names.org.

Road preparation underway ahead of heavy snow expected this week

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 16:00:27 GMT

EVERGREEN, Colo. (KDVR) -- Residents along the Front Range are preparing for a significant shift in temperatures.“The roads are fine, but they’re going to look icy,” Julius said while filling up his gas tank.The Colorado Department of Transportation keeps 23,000 lane miles of highways cleared. When warm weather shifts to snow and freezing temperatures the pavement expands and contracts.Drivers should be prepared for sudden changes, especially in the high country where snow and ice may cover potholes. Pinpoint Weather Alert Day: Tuesday, Wednesday for heavy rain, snow “Stay in the slow lane, just go slow,” one commuter said.CDOT fights against freezing water on the road by sending out plows at the start of the storm. Liquid deicer is usually applied once the snow starts to fall.Snow plows work around the clock on the most traveled routes. CDOT reminds drivers to give them plenty of room, especially when the trucks are traveling in tandem.Governor Jared Polis signed a bill into la...

Heavy downpours cause flooding in Aventura, thunderstorm watch issued for all of Broward County

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 16:00:27 GMT

Heavy downpours were dumped in areas that have been already saturated by days of rain.As a precaution, the National Weather Service has issued a severe thunderstorm watch, Monday afternoon, for all of Broward County and northward into Central Florida. The thunderstorm watch is in effect until 8 p.m.Rains have affected South Florida all day, including Miami-Dade County.A 7News camera captured deep water at a gas station in Aventura, at about 186th Avenue, near Dixie Highway, Monday afternoon. Flooding in these areas caused street closures and traffic delays. And it wasn’t just Aventura. Heavy rain came down in Northwest Miami-Dade and Miami Shores was far from dry.The heavy downpours started at around 9 a.m., which led to street flood advisories for several areas in Miami-Dade County, which have since expired. Back in Aventura shoppers loaded groceries from the grass“It takes a long time for the puddles, for the puddles to go down,” a man said. “They don’t hav...

North Bay Village residents have less than 24 hours to move out after building deemed unsafe

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 16:00:27 GMT

Residents at the Majestic Isle Condominium in North Bay Village are on a time crunch, as they packed their last-minute belongings after their building was deemed unsafe. Fifty or so residents have to be out by Tuesday morning, and it remains unclear when they will be able to return home. “Surreal, absurd and infuriating,” said a man named Cesar, as he packed his belongings. The 60-year-old building was deemed unsafe after a pipe burst last week leading to a further inspection of the building, which revealed other problems, such as sagging floors and termite damage in several units. “My husband just had a surgury, you know, like a week ago. This moving, packing is really very stressful,” said a woman named Maria. 7News cameras captured residents packing their belongings into their vehicles and some even rented out U-Hauls.“It’s hard, very hard,” said Maria. Cellphone footage captured gallons of water rushing into a unit after the heavy rains ...

Animal therapy center in Israel helps children traumatized by rocket strikes

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 16:00:27 GMT

JERUSALEM (WSVN) – Sadness and fear for many children in Israel is a way of life, as the persistent conflict with Palestine affects their mental health. Now instead of suffering in silence, children are finding a little hope with an animal therapy center.In Sderot, fewer than 10 miles from the border between Israel and the Gaza Strip, a vocal debate would most likely sound like birds chirping. This is the Animal-assisted Therapy Center where another sound you might hear the giggles of children.But the laughter can be rare for the children there, when so many times in their young lives, they have heard rockets and missiles.According to experts, these constant strikes traumatize children and leave them unable to sleep. They are frightened of noises like sirens and are scared of open spaces.The children of Sderot are surrounded by bomb shelters, and kids know, because of their proximity to the Gaza Strip, once a rocket goes off, they have 15 seconds to get to a shelter.The Animal-assis...

Markey, Pressley announce new push for fare-free public transit across country 

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 16:00:27 GMT

Local elected leaders have launched a new push for public transportation at no cost to riders across the country as they re-introduce the “Freedom to Move Act.” Senator Ed Markey and Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley recently discussed the legislation, which would bring in government funding to support free rides, at an event at Ruggles station in Boston on Monday. The move comes as Boston already has an experiment in place using federal funds to eliminate fares on three local bus routes. Officials say ridership on buses went up by 35% with the elimination of fares. The move has also put more money in the pockets of riders including Connie Forbes, who recently discussed her free public transit rides. “You just get on the bus and you put yourself into a seat, you’re done,” Forbes told 7NEWS. “Instead of having to figure out where to put the money in the meter or tap your card.““This is actually saving us a bit of money to go towards something essential like food,” For...

Winthrop police note increase in reported vehicle break-ins, thefts

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 16:00:27 GMT

Police in Winthrop recently shared a warning after an uptick in reports of stolen vehicles and vehicle break-ins. Winthrop police said on Friday of last week that they heard reports of multiple break-ins on March 19 as well as April 11, 12 and 19. They also said they took reports of four stolen vehicles in the same timespan.In each case, police said the vehicles were left unlocked. In cases where vehicles were stolen, police said there were keys or key fobs left inside. “We are investigating all of the incidents, have developed suspects in every case, and intend to file appropriate charges, but we also want to warn the community to please secure their vehicles,” said Police Chief Terence Delehanty. Delehanty said vehicle thefts and break-ins “are often crimes of opportunity,” saying suspects may target unlocked vehicles while passing locked ones. “Basic security precautions can make a world of difference and can help prevent crime,” Delehanty said. Police shared ...

Salem police note uptick in coyote sightings

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 16:00:27 GMT

Salem police recently noted an increase in the frequency of local coyote sightings both within Salem and in nearby communities. Police shared their message on Friday of last week, saying coyotes have been seen approaching people walking dogs in the South Salem/Pickman Park area. “In some cases, it has been reported that coyotes appear comfortable around people,” police said. Mass Wildlife has assembled tips to help avoid problems with coyotes. Among tips, Mass Wildlife said people should remove food and water sources and secure trash cans around their homes. Anyone who sees a coyote should not approach it. Instead, individuals should pick up any children or small pets and make loud noises to scare the animal away.See more information here. 

April Showers Continue

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 16:00:27 GMT

Sunday was less of April showers and more of an April soaking rain, but that’s ok we needed (and still need) some rain. The heaviest rain over the weekend fell in Western Massachusetts, then Central Massachusetts, with the lowest totals found in the eastern part of the state. Worcester really put a good dent in their April rain deficit, going from over 2″ below average, to less than a half of an inch below average for the month. Boston still has some catching up to do, sitting 1.67″ below normal for rain just for April alone.As far as any drought is concerned, that’s not a concern. At least not at the moment. The current drought monitor only has eastern Massachusetts as “abnormally dry”, not even to a drought category. Another thing to note is the drought monitor is issued on Thursdays, so this one is from last Thursday and doesn’t include Sunday’s rain. We’ll likely see some improvement with the new one that comes out this Thurs...