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Paraglider in critical condition, rescued in Boulder

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 10:11:20 GMT

BOULDER, Colo. (KDVR) — A man is in critical condition after a paragliding incident in Boulder on Wednesday afternoon.Video from SkyFOX showed a rescue team carrying the person down from elevation on a board and loading him into an ambulance.He has injuries on his right side, according to Boulder Fire-Rescue. The agency is on scene along with Rocky Mountain Rescue.The rescue appeared to be in the area of Wonderland Hill Trail. It has designated paragliding launch sites, according to Boulder Open Space and Mountain Parks.Foothills Community Park is below that area and has landing locations for the launch sites, according to Boulder OSMP.The park is east of the launch sites and just north of 6th Street and Locust Avenue.Several paragliding companies operate in the area.No additional details on the incident have been released. This story will be updated when more information is available.

Colorado Supreme Court justices question whether the state can bar Trump from the 2024 ballot

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 10:11:20 GMT

DENVER (AP) — Colorado Supreme Court justices on Wednesday sharply questioned whether they could exclude former President Donald Trump from the 2024 ballot in a case that seeks to upend his bid for a second term by claiming the Constitution's insurrection clause bars him from another run for the White House.The justices also sparred with Trump's attorney over whether the former president is an insurrectionist.At issue is the wording of the Civil War-era clause itself, whether the courts have a right to intervene at this stage if Trump has otherwise met the basic requirements to appear on Colorado's 2024 primary ballot and whether Trump had indeed incited an insurrection when his supporters violently stormed the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021.The language of Section 3 of the 14th Amendment has come under scrutiny because of the way it defines who is barred from holding office if they have “engaged in insurrection or rebellion.” While it refers to the U.S. House and Senate, it does not ...

These scenic Colorado roads are still open for winter

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 10:11:20 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) -- Colorado is known for its natural beauty and bountiful winter activities.And while skiing and snowboarding tend to pull a lot of the focus, there's no reason you can't enjoy the snow-capped scenery from the warmth of your car. 5 things to do before a winter hike in Colorado While many of the best-known scenic byways and mountain passes are closed for the winter, many remain open year-round.Scenic byways Colorado has 26 scenic and historic byways, and many of them remain open during the winter unless there's an anticipated or recent snowstorm.Here are some of the scenic byways that remain open:Peak to PeakLariat LoopFlat Tops TrailFrontier PathwaysGold Belt TourOthers remain open as well. Mountain passesBecause these roads can often become dangerous in winter, due to harsh weather conditions, some mountain passes and other roads are closed during the winter.A few are explicitly closed for the winter season, including Independence Pass, Cottonwood Pass and Kebler Pa...

2 men charged in Boulder drug distribution case resulting in death

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 10:11:20 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) -- The 20th Judicial District Attorney's Office announced in a press release Wednesday that two men from Boulder have been arrested and charged in a drug distribution case that resulted in a death.An investigation by the Boulder County Drug Task Force, local agencies and the FBI led to the arrests of two people "who were dealing significant quantities of fentanyl and other illegal narcotics in Boulder County and throughout the metro area," according to the release. Beware: Police warn of undetectable card skimmers at ATMs, gas pumps Carlos Centeno-Izaguirre, 43, and Gerson Arteaga-Izaguirre, 20, are facing multiple felony drug charges including:Multiple counts of unlawful distribution of fentanyl (more than 50 grams)Special offender charge: Distribution of drugs within 1,000 feet of a schoolCounterfeit substances prohibitedIn addition, Carlos Centeno-Izaguirre is charged with the distribution of fentanyl resulting in death for selling narcotics causing a drug-related...

12 Publix employees receive company’s 2023 George W. Jenkins and President’s awards

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 10:11:20 GMT

Publix has announced the recipients of the 2023 George W. Jenkins Award and the 2023 President’s Award. The George W. Jenkins Award, named after the company’s founder, is given out in recognition of ”leadership, perpetuate the Publix culture and demonstrate commitment to his ideals,” according to a company statement. The recipients of this year’s award were: Atlanta Division: Store Manager Joy Daniell, #1409, Florence, Ala.Charlotte Division: Store Manager Josh Stubblefield, #1846, Louisville, Ky.Jacksonville Division: Store Manager Wes Oliver, #716, St. JohnsLakeland Division: Store Manager Denise Peterson, #426, Fort MyersMiami Division: Store Manager Carlos Fonseca, #127, MiamiSupport: Senior Director of Accounting Ken StangerThe 2023 President’s Award, given to employees who are committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace, were awarded to the following employees:Atlanta Division: District Manager Sean FranklinCharlotte Division: District M...

Elote / Chimba, Miami

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 10:11:20 GMT

Tis the season for corn! Florida sweet corn is here, and we’ve got a spicy way to serve it up this season. That’s what’s cooking tonight as we grab a Bite with Belkys. The Chef: Kevin AcostaThe Restaurant: Chimba, MiamiThe Dish: EloteIngredients:2 cups Corn (frozen bag is okay)1.5 tbsp unsalted butter1/4 cup Cotija cheese2 tsp Tajín2 tbsp Jalapeño aioli (below)1tbsp. of oilJALAPEÑO AIOLI1 cup Mayonnaise2-3 red jalapeno or fresno peppers3-4 garlic clovesCilantroMethod of Preparation:Aioli:Slice the peppers and remove the seeds of some of them. Cut the tips off the garlic cloves. Preheat a pan with oil and slowly cook the peppers and garlic cloves until they are soft. Allow to cool a few minutes before moving to a small high-sided container and use an immersion blender to blend with mayo. You can also use a regular blender.Set aioli aside.Corn:Preheat a pan with oil and sautee corn on high. Add the butter and cook until the corn is lightly toasted. In a bowl add the ...

Florida panther captured in Southwest Florida neighborhood, returned to natural habitat

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 10:11:20 GMT

BONITA SPRINGS, Fla. (WSVN) – Residents of a Bonita Springs neighborhood had an unexpected visitor on Monday – a 61-pound Florida panther. DJ and Angie Ohl discovered the rare feline in their driveway, leading to a quick response from local authorities and wildlife experts.The Ohls, initially unaware of the panther’s presence, were alerted by neighbors and police, urging them to seek safety indoors.“My wife actually, I think she opened the gate and did not know it was sitting right there,” said DJ Ohl. “She was probably dangerously close to it and didn’t even know it.”A neighbor on a walk first spotted the panther and promptly called 911 and the Florida Wildlife Commission. Wildlife officials successfully tranquilized the panther, which was then safely transported to a nearby preserve.Florida panthers, with fewer than 200 estimated to be alive today, are considered endangered. The FWC notes that the last confirmed sighting in Bonita Springs ...

Las Vegas sheriff says at least 3 victims in university campus shootings, though conditions unknown

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 10:11:20 GMT

LAS VEGAS (AP) — A person opened fire Wednesday on the University of Nevada, Las Vegas campus, and at least three victims were taken to hospitals, according to police who reported the shooter was found dead.“Right now, we know there are 3 victims, but unknown extent of the injuries,” Sheriff Kevin McMahill said in a post on X, formerly Twitter. “That number could change.”McMahill did not say whether any victims had been killed.Police were called about an active shooter on campus at 11:45 a.m. Wednesday, said Adam Garcia, a university police official. He said officers found and “engaged” a suspect, who is now dead. It was not immediately clear how the suspect died.The university said on X, formerly Twitter, that the shooter was at the Beam Hall, Frank and Estella Building, home of UNLV’s Lee Business School, and that police were responding to an additional report of shots fired at the nearby student union.Las Vegas police posted on X that a suspect “has been located and is deceased” ...

Police investigate crash in Waltham

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 10:11:20 GMT

Emergency crews were on scene in Waltham Wednesday evening after a crash on Totten Pond Road. SKY7-HD over the area near 5 p.m. spotted a pickup truck with its front end smashed. An ambulance was on scene and the area was roped off, with cars not being allowed down what is usually a busy street. A few blocks from the crash site involving the pickup truck, police were seen checking out another car. No further information was immediately available.This is a developing story; stay with 7NEWS on-air and online for the latest updates.

At least 3 people hurt, suspect dead after shooting at University of Nevada, Las Vegas

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 10:11:20 GMT

LAS VEGAS (AP) — A person opened fire Wednesday on the University of Nevada, Las Vegas campus, and at least three victims were taken to hospitals, according to police who reported the shooter was found dead.“Right now, we know there are 3 victims, but unknown extent of the injuries,” Sheriff Kevin McMahill said in a post on X, formerly Twitter. “That number could change.”McMahill did not say whether any victims had been killed.Alerts went out across the campus after callers reported an active shooter to police at 11:45 a.m. Wednesday, said Adam Garcia, a university police official. He said officers found and “engaged” a suspect, who is now dead. It was not immediately clear how the suspect died.Students and professors on the campus of 30,000 barricaded themselves inside classrooms and dorm rooms.Student John Harris heard what he later realized was a gunshot as he was getting out of his car in the parking garage of an on-campus apartment complex. In the elevator, Harris he got an eme...