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Weapons detection systems considered in Denver Public Schools safety plan

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 09:12:54 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) — There appears to be interest in the possibility of placing weapons detection systems on Denver Public Schools campuses.Parents who met with the Denver Public Schools superintendent in a teleconference town hall on Wednesday said it's a strategy they’d like to see the district focus on. The superintendent wanted to hear what parents are thinking about the district's long-term safety plan. Public pushes back on SROs in Denver schools It’s the third town hall Superintendent Dr. Alex Marrero has hosted. A district spokesperson said 1,200 people participated in the latest town hall. Another 7,000 participated in meetings last week, the district said.The final meeting is planned for Wednesday evening.East High School was referenced several times during the tele-town hall because of the shooting there in March. The shooting at East High left two deans wounded. The student shooter took his own life.Many parents and students have been saying more must be done to protect the...

Ax murder victim had cerebral palsy, autopsy shows

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 09:12:54 GMT

ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (KDVR) — There was a reason 35-year-old Ruth Maclaren couldn't escape when police say her father attacked her mother, and then her, with an ax.An autopsy report obtained by the Problem Solvers confirms Ruth Maclaren had cerebral palsy, a developmental disability that can weaken muscles and cause partial paralysis.Arapahoe County prosecutors have charged 81-year-old Reginald Maclaren with first-degree murder in the March 25 homicides of his 70-year-old wife, Bethany, and disabled daughter. 16 guns stolen from parked truck The autopsy report helps explain why the woman did not run out of her Englewood home the moment her father started swinging an ax at his wife before attacking his daughter. According to medical records, Ruth Maclaren had a history of cerebral palsy that included a "large left cerebral hemisphere porencephalic cyst, chronic weakness of her right upper extremity and epilepsy."Police find ax, body parts in trash cansAn arrest affidavit revealed Regin...

Littleton officer receives Medal of Valor from Biden for heroic action

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 09:12:54 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) – A Colorado police officer was awarded with the Medal of Valor by President Joe Biden Wednesday at the White House for his acts of bravery in the line of duty.Cpl. Jeffrey Farmer of the Littleton Police Department was honored for his action to save the life of another officer while being shot at and fighting his own serious injury. Original story: Man carjacked after Littleton officer shot: ‘He said he would kill me’ On Sept. 20, 2021, Farmer and Officer David Snook responded to a call of shots fired. Snook was running behind the suspect, Rigoberto Valles Dominguez, into a nearby apartment building. Snook was shot multiple times in the doorway, according to the Littleton Police Department.Farmer was also chasing the suspect and severely injured his knee in doing so, LPD said. Despite his injuries, he began dragging Snook out of the doorway and was again met with gunfire from Dominguez, who was on the second-floor stairwell. While under fire, Farmer stayed with ...

16 guns stolen from parked truck

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 09:12:54 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) -- The Denver Police Department said 16 guns were recently stolen out of a pickup truck parked in front of a hotel.According to DPD, the firearms were wrapped with graphics advertising “We Buy Guns” and have not been recovered. The thief only had to break a window to get into the truck and grab the guns. An investigation is still underway to locate a suspect and the stolen weapons. Police remind gun owners to safely lock them upDPD said 261 firearms have been reported stolen from cars during Jan. 1 through May 11, which is 16 more than the 245 reported in the same time frame last year. ‘Large amount’ of stolen mail found in stolen car out of Windsor The department is reminding gun owners to safely lock and store their weapons properly or not leave them in the car at all to avoid these kinds of thefts. A total of 768 firearms were stolen out of cars in 2022. "Stolen firearms provide criminals with a means to commit future violent crimes in our community," DPD said in...

Trauma survivors reunite with caregivers at Swedish Medical Center

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 09:12:54 GMT

ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (KDVR) — As a level one trauma center, Swedish Medical Center cares for some of the most critical injuries. Each year, the hospital hosts a Trauma Survivors Day. It gives survivors and their care teams a chance to reunite and reflect on progress. One of the survivors at Wednesday’s event was 20-year-old Gabriel Marceca, who was critically injured in a motorcycle crash in October."October 12th of last year I was coming home from hanging out with a friend and I was riding my motorcycle home and I got to an intersection,” Marceca said. “I smacked the rear end of their vehicle and flew 15 feet.” 16 guns stolen from parked truck The next thing Marceca said he remembers is waking up the next day in the intensive care unit of Swedish Medical Center. As a result of the crash, he experienced multiple broken bones, a punctured lung, a severed colon and liver and bleeding in the brain. He spent the next two and a half months in the hospital.“I was given a 5% chance of living...

TUR Kitchen in Coral Gables invites you to take a journey into Mediterranean cuisine with tasting menu

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 09:12:54 GMT

If you need a great reason to break your intermittent fasting, a five-course food and drink pairing might be right for you. TUR Kitchen in Coral Gables has an interactive experience that’ll give you an arm workout … from all the toasting and eating you’ll be doing.Luca Delogu, TUR owner: “Come to TUR and let the adventure begin. It’s all about the journey.”And this journey starts with TUR Kitchen as your tour guide.Their new tasting special will have you speaking Greek.Luca Delogu: “It’s a cocktail pairing experience, and it’s called Yamas, which in Greek means ‘cheers,’ in good health. It’s a five-course tasting menu. Each guest will actually enjoy the five courses in a tasting portion with a cocktail.”And these flavorful courses are only available at their newly renovated bar.Luca Delogu: “We want them to have fun, enjoy great food in a wonderful ambiance, in a beautiful bar, and experience new flavors. ...

Jack Harlow and Sinqua Walls team up for ‘White Men Can’t Jump’ remake

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 09:12:54 GMT

The art of the hustle is back on the big screen.Sinqua Walls and Jack Harlow take it to the basketball court in White Men Can’t Jump, the re-make of the 1992 comedy opens this weekend.But before you go see it, check out what the cast thinks about the film.Sinqua Walls and Jack Harlow team up to make some much-needed cash in White Men Can’t Jump.Sinqua plays Kamal, a father and husband trying to support his family. He’s tough on the outside, sweet on the inside.Sinqua Walls: “I would say he’s got a lot of potential still left in him as far as basketball, but also as a human being, and you see that over the course of the movie, but when we first interact with him, you see that he’s a really rough unpolished gem.”Jack Harlow is Jeremy, a slacker who’s own b-ball career was cut short by injuries. He knew he was the right guy for the role, but said he had to work on his game a lot.Jack Harlow: “Well I knew they needed someone white, s...

DJ Khaled honored for philanthropy and contributions to Miami-Dade communities

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 09:12:54 GMT

Music producer and South Florida native DJ Khaled was honored as a hometown hero.He was recognized Wednesday morning during the Miami-Dade School board meeting and was given an award honoring his philanthropy and community engagement.“Miami’s part of my legacy and my life, and it’s all about the kids,” said the producer. “I was once a kid in Miami, I grew up in Miami. I’d do anything for the kids in Miami and in the world.” Khaled’s efforts included building a foundation, supporting people during the COVID-19 pandemic and being a national spokesperson for the non-profit organization Get Schooled. He also received a certificate for the We The Best Foundation.

Accused Pentagon leaker was warned repeatedly about his mishandling of classified documents, prosecutors say

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 09:12:54 GMT

(CNN) — The Air National Guardsman who is accused of posting a trove of classified documents to social media was repeatedly warned by his superiors in the Air Force over his mishandling of classified documents, prosecutors say.In court documents arguing for Jack Teixeira’s continued detention, prosecutors said that the 21-year-old’s “willful disregard” of his obligation to protect classified information has become more apparent in the weeks since he last appeared in court.“In particular, the Defendant’s disclosures (and associated boasting) continued even after being admonished by his superiors on two separate occasions — once in September 2022 and once in October 2022 — amid concerning actions that the Defendant took related to classified information,” prosecutors wrote.The new revelations come days before a federal magistrate judge in Massachusetts is slated to decide whether Teixeira will remain behind bars while he awaits trial. Teixeira’s defense lawyers have asked for the...

Red Sox notebook: Middle infield under microscope as visit to Xander Bogaerts looms

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 09:12:54 GMT

After Wednesday night’s series finale against the Seattle Mariners, the Red Sox head out on a lengthy road trip that will keep them out west until after Memorial Day weekend.First up? A visit to an old friend.Over the weekend, the Red Sox will have to contend with the shortstop who played more games for them than any other in franchise history.After 10 seasons in the majors, 1,264 regular-season games, two championships, and a slew of personal achievements, Xander Bogaerts opted out of his contract last fall, became a free agent, and signed an 11-year, $280 million deal with the San Diego Padres.Over 42 games with the first non-Red Sox team of his professional career, Bogaerts has collected 42 hits, including seven doubles, six home runs, 25 runs and 15 RBI. He’s also stolen four bases, drawn 22 walks and only struck out 29 times.Meanwhile, Boston’s middle infield is a hodgepodge, cobbled together, and decidedly less durable than it was during the Bogaerts era. Exc...