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Colorado man illegally lands helicopter in Grand Teton for a lakeside picnic

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:59:30 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) — A Colorado man landed his helicopter in Grand Teton National Park for a lakeside picnic, and now he's accused of federal crimes.Helicopter pilot Peter Smith, of Gunnison, faces two misdemeanors in the incident, according to the National Park Service."The unauthorized landing of helicopters is prohibited on the lands and waters within the boundaries of Grand Teton National Park in order to protect wildlife and other natural resources and to preserve the visitor experience," the NPS said in a release.Smith is accused of illegally landing his helicopter at Moran Bay, on the west shore of Jackson Lake, on the afternoon of Saturday, June 24. When park rangers responded, they found him with a companion having a picnic by the lake, the NPS said. Denver renter priced out of his 20-year home amid rising rent Smith is set to go before a federal judge next month in Jackson, Wyoming. He faces two federal counts: "operating or using aircraft on lands or waters other than at loc...

Extreme heat this week: Temperatures to rise above 90 degrees

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:59:30 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) — Denver is heating up this week, with temperatures expected to rise into the 90s for the next several days.Temperatures in Denver were below average for the month of June, according to National Weather Service data. The average high temperature for June is about 83 degrees. But last month's highs averaged around 76 degrees, bringing this year's first and only 90-degree day so far. See a dog locked in a hot car? Here’s what to do That's changing this week — temperatures are expected to surpass 90 degrees Monday-Thursday. The highest temperature is expected on Tuesday, with the Pinpoint Weather team forecasting a high of 94 degrees.Denver's normal high temperature for these dates in July is 90 degrees, with record highs reaching 100-102 degrees.Heat safety tips for people and petsPeople are encouraged to be mindful of the heat, as it can cause illness as the body's core temperature rises. The Denver Department of Public Health and Environment issued an extreme heat al...

Taylor Swift in Denver: 5 things you need to know before the Eras Tour

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:59:30 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) -- Taylor Swift is finally returning to Denver this week to perform her Eras Tour at Empower Field at Mile High on July 14 and 15. If you were lucky enough to snag a ticket to see the pop icon perform, you might be wondering if there's anything you need to know ahead of time. Colorado radio station to rebrand as Taylor FM, raffle Eras Tour tickets FOX31 has you covered with the 5 things you need to know before you head to Empower Field.1. Who is performing?Obviously, Taylor Swift will be performing at her own concert. However, she isn't alone.Before the main event comes on stage, Muna and Gracie Abrams will perform.Muna is an indie pop band based in Los Angeles that got its start in 2013. Gracie Abrams is a singer-songwriter, and her debut album was released earlier this year in February.If this stop follows the same format as all the other stops, there might also be a special guest or two that fans can look forward to.2. What you can/can't bring into the stadiumEmpo...

Disgraced sports doctor Larry Nassar stabbed by another inmate at federal prison

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:59:30 GMT

WASHINGTON (AP) — Disgraced sports doctor Larry Nassar, who was convicted of sexually abusing Olympic and college female gymnasts, was stabbed multiple times by another inmate at a federal prison in Florida that is experiencing staffing shortages.The attack happened Sunday at United States Penitentiary Coleman, and Nassar was in stable condition on Monday, two people familiar with the matter told The Associated Press. Colorado radio station to rebrand as Taylor FM, raffle Eras Tour tickets One of the people said Nassar had been stabbed in the back and in the chest. The two officers guarding the unit where Nassar was held were working mandated overtime shifts because of staffing shortages, one of the people said.The people were not authorized to publicly discuss details of the attack or the ongoing investigation and spoke to the AP on the condition of anonymity.Nassar is serving decades in prison for convictions in state and federal courts. He admitted sexually assau...

32-year-old arrested in Miami for attempted child abduction and abuse; 6-year-old victim speaks out

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:59:30 GMT

Leonardo Venegas, 32, of North Miami has been arrested and charged with kidnapping and child abuse following an attempted abduction reported on July 6. Detectives responded to the scene, located at 6530 N.E. 2nd Avenue, after receiving notification of the incident.The victim, a 6-year-old child, provided a harrowing account of the incident. The child stated that while playing with siblings in the apartment complex courtyard, they noticed a white, newer model SUV park near their residence. As the other children went inside to get a drink of water, the victim remained on the rear stairway of their apartment. According to the victim, a white male, later identified as the defendant Leonardo Venegas, suddenly grabbed her arm and pulled her towards the rear of the stairs. The child fought back and managed to break free from Venegas’s grip. However, Venegas then lifted the victim and attempted to carry her away. In a desperate act of self-defense, the child bit Venegas’s arm, c...

NATO chief says Turkey agrees to send Sweden’s NATO accession protocol to Parliament swiftly

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:59:30 GMT

VILNIUS, Lithuania (AP) — URGENT: NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg says Turkey’s President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has agreed to send Sweden’s NATO accession protocol to the Turkish Parliament “as soon as possible.”Stoltenberg made the announcement after talks with Erdogan and Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson on the eve of a NATO summit in Lithuania.Sweden’s NATO accession has been held up by objections from Turkey since last year.—-Earlier, President Erdogan on Monday introduced a new condition for approving Sweden’s membership in NATO, calling on European countries to “open the way” for Turkey to join the European Union.The surprise announcement by Erdogan before departing for a NATO summit in Lithuania’s capital added new uncertainty to Sweden’s bid to become the alliance’s 32nd member, which Turkey initially blocked by saying Sweden was too soft on Kurdish militants and other groups that Ankara considers security threats.It was the first time that Erdogan l...

Suspect arrested for voyeurism and burglary in Weston, public tips lead to capture

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:59:30 GMT

Detectives in Weston have apprehended a suspect accused of voyeurism and burglary, thanks to tips from the public.Authorities have identified the suspect as Marcos Patricio Bravo, 40, who was captured on surveillance camera engaging in inappropriate behavior inside the patio enclosure of a Key West Court area residence last month. On Monday, Bravo was arrested by deputies and now faces charges of burglary of an occupied dwelling and voyeurism.The arrest follows an incident that occurred on Monday, June 26. According to authorities, Bravo allegedly entered the enclosed patio area of the home while dressed in business attire and proceeded to engage in lewd behavior, even though there were individuals inside the residence at the time.BSO released surveillance images to the public on July 3, prompting several tips to be shared with Broward Crime Stoppers, all pointing to Bravo as the individual depicted in the video. A subsequent investigation conducted by BSO detectives ultimately led ...

Turkey agrees to back Sweden’s NATO membership bid

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:59:30 GMT

VILNIUS — Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan on Monday agreed to drop his resistance to Sweden joining the NATO alliance and submit the ratification to the Turkish parliament “as soon as possible,” the alliance’s Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg told reporters.“Sweden will become a full member of the alliance,” Stoltenberg said ahead of a summit of NATO leaders starting Tuesday.He said Erdoğan had given a “clear commitment” to move on Sweden’s accession.

Mark Rutte era comes to an end as Dutch elections loom

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:59:30 GMT

After 13 years, the Netherlands’ longest-serving prime minister is switching his office in The Hague for a classroom. Mark Rutte surprised his colleagues on Monday by announcing his retirement from politics, following his government’s collapse on Friday.Rutte had initially said late Friday he still had the “energy and ideas” to continue, but this weekend he decided to put an end to his 17 years as leader of the People’s Party for Freedom and Democracy (VVD). “I do this with mixed feelings, with emotions. I love the team dearly. But it feels right.” The outgoing prime minister is currently teaching social studies once a week at a local school in The Hague. “Maybe I will do that for a few days,” he added. Rutte will stay on as a caretaker prime minister until the general election in November for the 150-seat lower house of parliament. His 13-year tenure in power won him the nickname “Teflon Mark,” for his ability to power through a series of political crise...

Upon Return, Healey Makes Sumner Center First Stop

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:59:30 GMT

Gov. Maura Healey pledged Monday to ride the Blue Line and other transit modes this summer during the two-month shutdown of the Sumner Tunnel, and transportation officials predicted the heaviest travel impacts from the tunnel closure may hit on Thursday.The closure began last Wednesday, coinciding with lighter traffic volumes surrounding July 4 vacations. TV news reports on Monday morning captured some of impacts, using words like “crawling” and “slow” with videos of vehicles inching along roadways, including a livestream posted by Boston 25 News. Other reports warned of “lengthy” traffic delays around the city.“This whole week will be a test,” Healey told reporters after a brief visit to MassDOT offices in downtown Boston. She was joined by Lt. Gov. Kim Driscoll, Transportation Secretary Gina Fiandaca, MBTA General Manager Phillip Eng and Highway Administrator Jonathan Gulliver, among other officials.For now, the project is proce...