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Andrew Wiggins expected to return to Warriors this week, per sources

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 04:23:45 GMT

DENVER — The Warriors are reportedly on the brink of returning a vital piece from last year’s title team, as they seek a jolt to kickstart a hopeful playoff run.Andrew Wiggins, who has been away from the team for nearly seven weeks, is expected to rejoin the Warriors early this week, league sources confirmed. ESPN initially reported Monday morning on Wiggins’ pending return.Wiggins has missed the last 22 games to tend to an undisclosed family matter. Wiggins had recently returned to the Bay Area after spending most of this time away. He has been conditioning on his own, coach Steve Kerr recently said, but the team will assess his game readiness once he returns to Chase Center, which could be as soon as Monday.It is unclear whether Wiggins would play in any of the Warriors’ three remaining regular-season games, given how many games and practices he has missed. They play at home Tuesday against the Thunder, then visit Sacramento on Friday night before closing the season Su...

These 2 Bay Area cities are the healthiest in America

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 04:23:45 GMT

Health is certainly on the minds of many Americans this time of year.With the start of each year comes the commitment from many of us to move more, eat less, and generally embrace a healthier lifestyle. But while it's one thing to adopt a healthy mindset, it's another to actually stick to it.Where you live plays an important role in reaching and maintaining your health goals. The route to healthy living involves many factors, including access to the outdoors, a sustainable work-life balance, mild weather conditions, and access to education. SF Bay Ferry schedule changes go into effect Monday Dozens of American cities offer the opportunity for health-conscious New Year's resolutions. Personal practice requires a lot of discipline, but staying motivated is not difficult when your friends, family, and neighbors are right there with you.Stacker determined the most health-conscious cities by analyzing Niche's 2022 Healthiest Places to Live rankings, which account for smoking, regular a...

3 arrested after high-speed chase in Fairfield

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 04:23:45 GMT

(KRON) -- Fairfield police officers used spike strips to stop three carjacking suspects who were leading police on a high-speed chase, Fairfield officials said. Speeds during the chase exceeded 115 miles per hour on I-80, police said, and a California Highway Patrol helicopter was deployed to help with the pursuit.Saturday around 9:24 p.m., an officer with the Fairfield Police Department saw a car speeding on I-80 near the I-680 interchange. The officer quickly realized the car in question had been stolen from a victim in Oakland held at gunpoint. Santa Clara County confirms 1st ‘tranq’ death A chase ensued with Fairfield police officers trailing the car and CHP helicopters following from above. Video shows the suspect car speeding down westbound I-80.CHP were eventually able to deploy spike strips on I-80 to stop the vehicle and arrested the 17-year-old driver and his two passengers.(Fairfield Police Department)Police said they also recovered a loaded handgun that had been thrown...

March Madness betting guide: UConn favored to beat Aztecs

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 04:23:45 GMT

LAS VEGAS (AP) — UConn has rolled through March Madness so far, the one constant in this year’s unpredictable NCAA Tournament. The Huskies have only San Diego State standing in their way in Monday night’s championship game. Keep in mind the numbers below can change.WHO’S FAVORED?UConn is favored by 7 1/2 points, according to FanDuel Sportsbook. If that line holds true, it would be the first time in this tournament the Huskies beat a team by single digits.WHAT’S THE OVER/UNDER?The total is 132 1/2 points, a nod to the Aztecs’ lock-down defense. San Diego State will need to make it a low-scoring game to have a chance.PROPSUConn’s Adama Sanogo is FanDuel’s favorite to be selected Most Outstanding Player. He’s the only player listed in minus-money at minus-160, meaning a $160 bet would pay $100. The next closest is the Huskies’ Jordan Hawkins at plus-360. San Diego State’s Matt Bradley is third at plus-550.LOOKING AHEADFor those wanting to...

Policía halla a adolescente baleado dentro de un auto en el condado Prince George’s

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 04:23:45 GMT

La policía del condado Prince George’s investiga la muerte de un adolescente hispano de 16 años que fue abatido a tiros y encontrado dentro de un vehículo el jueves en la cuadra 6400 de Landover Road en Cheverly.El joven, identificado por las autoridades como Eduardo Saucedo Olmos, fue declarado muerto en el lugar de los hechos. Para algunos vecinos de la zona, el incidente refleja lo insegura que se ha vuelto esta zona del condado.“Necesitamos más vigilancia por parte de la policía porque nos es justo que nos están matando a nosotros, a los hispanos. Aquí venimos a trabajar, luchar y no es justo que venga otro y nos está matando solo por hacernos el daño”, Asimismo, algunos padres aseguraron que no les gustaría estar en los zapatos de la familia de este joven y que por ello es necesario un mayor monitoreo policial en el área.“Yo tengo las dos niñas en las escuela y usted sabe cómo pasa todo eso, que pleitos y tantas cosas y uno pasa con ese pendiente en la cabeza solo clamand...

Egypt’s leader makes surprise visit to Saudi Arabia

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 04:23:45 GMT

CAIRO (AP) — The leaders of Egypt and Saudi Arabia met in the Gulf kingdom, officials said Monday, in the first face-to-face discussions between the two men in months as the North African country battles a domestic economic crisis.President Abdel Fattah el-Sissi and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, the de facto leader of Saudi Arabia, held talks late Sunday that focused on ties between the two Middle Eastern heavyweights, according to Egyptian presidential spokesman Ahmed Fahmy.Fahmy said in a statement that the two leaders “affirmed mutual concern for promoting common cooperation in all fields.” They also agreed to continue “coordination and consultation” on regional and international topics, he added.The statement did not give further details. The surprise visit came as el-Sissi’s government is struggling to overcome an economic crisis blamed on the war in Europe, but also on mismanagement of the economy. The two countries also seek to mend their frayed ties with other regi...

Flight problems causes Jill Biden to divert back to Denver

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 04:23:45 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) — First lady Jill Biden's flight to Michigan for the next stop of the national "Investing in America" tour was diverted back to Denver, according to Biden's press secretary.Vanessa Valdivia, press secretary to the first lady and special assistant to President Joe Biden, tweeted at 12:20 p.m. that due to an aircraft issue, the first lady was diverted back to Denver. First lady Jill Biden visits Colorado as part of national tour Her trip to Michigan will now be postponed to a later date. Valdivia confirmed that everyone on the flight is safe and that they landed back on the ground in Denver. Biden will be in Maine and Vermont on Wednesday.

Vote now for Colorado’s best burger: 2 remain in Round 6 of Big Burger Bracket

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 04:23:45 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) — More than 2,900 people have shared their votes in the Big Burger Bracket, with more than 20,700 votes tallied through four rounds. We’re now down to the final two restaurants and bars in the quest to find Colorado’s best burger.>> Vote now: Big Burger BracketFinal round of votingThe championship round features Bob’s Atomic Burgers in Golden vs. Bud’s Cafe & Bar in Sedalia.The final round of voting will last until 11:59 p.m. on Monday.How was the bracket order chosen?The initial 64 places were selected through Google reviews in early March. A search was done for the highest rated burgers in each Colorado county. Any location which had at least 4.5 stars and 900 total reviews was included in the bracket. Any restaurants with more than one location were included once on the bracket, using the highest-ranked location.It’s the votes from people across Colorado that make the decisions. Which burger will finish as the best burger in our state?

3 plead guilty in deadly Denver crime spree

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 04:23:45 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) — Three of the five men charged in a deadly crime spree along Colfax Avenue in late 2021 have pleaded guilty to a variety of charges, the Denver district attorney announced Monday.Twenty-one-year-old Noah Loepp-Hall, 22-year-old Seth LaRhode and 22-year-old Aden Sides all entered their guilty pleas this week. Isaiah Freeman and Samuel Fussell were also charged. Could gas prices start going back up? The guilty pleas, according to DA Beth McCann, are as follows:Loepp-HallSecond-degree murder First-degree kidnappingLaRhodeSecond-degree burglaryTheftSidesFirst-degree assault with a deadly weapon causing serious bodily injury Kidnapping These men were charged for their alleged involvement in a crime spree that began on Aug. 15, 2021, with a carjacking in Aurora and ended on Aug. 18 after a burglary and auto theft in Lakewood. The spree also included an alleged robbery and assault, another carjacking and the murder of 18-year-old Shmuel Silverberg at Yeshiva Toras Chaim in...

Does Colorado have more natural disasters than other states?

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 04:23:45 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) — Natural disasters have worsened in the last 20 years, including Colorado wildfires. Thankfully, insurance data says at least the state doesn't have to worry about coastal water problems in addition to the blazes. Denver Broncos player arrested in Florida Insurance broker Quotewizard's analysts crunched the data on the number of major natural disasters in each state since 1982 - those which caused more than $1 billion worth of damage. These kinds of events, especially storms, have increased in frequency over the last two decades. While Colorado has had its share of devastating fires, hailstorms and tornadoes, its absence of coastal storm systems and widespread flooding risks means it has an average amount of major natural disasters. Colorado has had 64 natural disasters creating more than $1 billion worth of damage between 1982 and 2022. Nationally, other states have had an average of 59 apiece in that time. Denver area homes still selling faster than nearly any ...