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DPD: Suspect shot, in critical condition

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 04:05:26 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) -- The Denver Police Department said a suspect was shot and taken to the hospital in critical condition Saturday night.At 8:58 p.m., DPD tweeted about the investigation into the officer-involved shooting.It happened in the 2300 block of West Cedar Avenue. DPD said officers responded to reports of domestic violence.The suspect was shot and hospitalized in critical condition. The domestic violence victim was also taken to the hospital for injuries.Events leading up to the shooting were not immediately available, but FOX31 has a reporter at the scene to find more details.This story will be updated with more information as it becomes available.

Tim Anderson and José Ramírez exchange punches, 6 ejected in wild White Sox-Guardians brawl

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 04:05:26 GMT

CLEVELAND (AP) — Tim Anderson of the Chicago White Sox and José Ramírez of the Cleveland Guardians exchanged punches at second base Saturday night, triggering a long, bench-clearing melee in the sixth inning that led to six ejections.Ramírez connected with a wild right hand to the face of Anderson, dazing the shortstop and knocking him to the dirt. Both benches and bullpens poured onto the field, leading to some chaotic moments in one of the nastiest fights in the majors in recent years.“It’s not funny, but boys will be boys,” said Guardians manager Terry Francona, who was ejected following the fracas.Francona wasn’t exactly sure what prompted the Anderson-Ramírez fight, but said that before the brawl, Anderson had been told by one of the umpires to stop jawing at Guardians rookie Gabriel Arias.Ramírez and Anderson likely face suspensions, and perhaps other participants as well. The teams play their series finale Sunday afternoon.Ramírez said he felt Anderson was being d...

California bear ‘Hank the Tank’ captured in Lake Tahoe and will be relocated

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 04:05:26 GMT

(CNN) — A bear believed to be responsible for breaking into more than 20 homes in California’s South Lake Tahoe area has been captured and will be relocated to Colorado, wildlife officials announced.The 500-pound female black bear, one of multiple bears identified by the public as “Hank the Tank,” was caught along with her three male cubs, the California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) said in a news release Friday. Hank has been blamed for dozens of home invasions, but DNA evidence showed more than one bear was responsible, CNN previously reported.State biologists plan to take the bear, officially called Bear 64F, to a wildlife sanctuary in Colorado, citing the danger of keeping her in the community. DNA evidence has tied her to 21 home invasions and she is suspected of causing property damage and breaking into several other homes.“Relocation is not typically an option for conflict animals over concern that relocating an animal will relocate the conflict behavior to a d...

Standoff involving barricaded suspect prompts massive police response in Charlestown

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 04:05:26 GMT

An hours-long standoff between police and a barricaded suspect continued in Charlestown Saturday night, with police on scene and the area blocked off as of around 11 p.m. Neighbors speaking with 7NEWS said they called police because they were concerned for another neighbor. Boston police then responded to the area around Caldwell Street where police said a man barricaded himself inside his home shortly before 6 p.m.With police responding, some neighbors said they came home to realize they could not park on their street. Some were still unable to get home around 11 p.m. Police asked people to avoid the area, if possible, while their response continued.No further information was immediately available.This is a developing story; stay with 7NEWS on-air and online for the latest updates.

106-year-old East County woman attributes longevity to these two things

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 04:05:26 GMT

EL CAJON, Calif -- An East County woman celebrated her 106th birthday Friday and she's giving insight into why she believes she's taken so many trips around the sun. Ann Strutz -- a Chula Vista resident -- is still very active and healthy, according tor her family. Though she lives alone, they say Ann still cooks for herself with the help of San Diego County's Meals on Wheels program. How to keep your dog well amid ‘unusual’ uptick in respiratory infections This meal delivery initiative is meant to empower seniors to remain independent, while also helping to ensure they have access to nourishing food to fuel their bodies, minds and spirits.According to a spokesperson for Meals on Wheels, Ann has been a client of this local program since December 2021, also telling FOX 5 she's one of only a few of the nonprofit's seniors that has reached a three digit age. On the morning of her birthday, Meals on Wheels volunteers made a special delivery to the Chula Vista woman. With balloons and...

Simone Biles dazzles in her return from a 2-year layoff to dominate the US Classic

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 04:05:26 GMT

HOFFMAN ESTATES, Ill. (AP) — Simone Biles spent two years trying to distance herself from those strange days in Tokyo and all the outside noise that came along with it.She dove into theory and slowly — very slowly — returned to training even though she wavered on whether she was really up for a third Olympics and all of the pressure and expectations that come with it when you’re considered the greatest of all time.It wasn’t until mid-spring that she committed to training seriously after talking about it over margaritas with her coaches. It wasn’t until late June that she committed to Saturday night’s U.S. Classic. And it wasn’t until she stepped onto the podium and heard the shrieks of support and the sea of handmade signs that the noise she’d been grappling with for 732 days finally fell silent.She was back in her safe space. Back in front of a crowd. Back in control. Back to being the Simone Biles — albeit a more mature, married, 26-year-old ver...

Canada suspending direct aid to Niger’s government after military coup

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 04:05:26 GMT

Ottawa has announced it will stop providing financial assistance to Niger’s government in the wake of a military coup in the West African country.Leaders of the military junta are facing a Sunday deadline from the Economic Community of West African States, known as ECOWAS, to reinstate democratically elected President Mohamed Bazoum or face possible foreign intervention.Global Affairs Canada says in a statement that the coup is a serious threat to democracy and stability in the region.It says the Canadian government is suspending all direct funding to Niger’s government, but other assistance to vulnerable populations will continue.Foreign Affairs Minister Mélanie Joly says in the statement that Canada supports ECOWAS mediation efforts, and the democratically elected government must immediately be reinstated.The Global Affairs Department says a bilateral development deal signed with Niger in 2020 had been expected to reach an annual budget of $10 million per year by 2026....

Man shot by Chicago officers after shooting at them during foot chase

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 04:05:26 GMT

CHICAGO — A man is in critical but stable condition after Chicago police officers shot him after he shot at them during a foot chase.The incident happened around 6:45 p.m. Saturday in the 2400 block of East 72nd Street.Officers were conducting a narcotics investigation when the man ran from officers, Interim Superintendent Fred Waller said. During the foot chase, the man fired shots at officers and officers returned fire.Read more: Latest Chicago news headlinesThe man was shot and taken to a hospital where he is currently in critical but stable condition after surgery, Waller said.The man's weapon was recoved, Waller said.Chicago police said no officers were injured, but one officer was taken to the hospital for shortness of breath and is ok, Waller said.According to preliminary information, Chicago police said an officer responding to the scene on East 72nd Street was involved in a crash near 71st and Cornell. The officer is expected to be ok.The incident was captured on body camer...

Showers and t-storms expected to move in late Sunday and linger into Monday

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 04:05:26 GMT

A mostly cloudy and muggy Sunday with a spot shower in the morning. Better chance of showers and storms by the late afternoon and evening. Severe storms are possible, mainly south of I-80 corridor. Cloudy conditions are expected for Monday with showers on and off throughout the day. Storms possible. Staying humid.More than a million people in have been relocated, and more than 100,000 government employees were mobilized for relief work according to government reports. CONTINUE READINGTorrential rains on Friday caused rivers to swell swiftly and burst into houses, fields and towns. Experts say extreme weather conditions are partly fueled by climate change. CONTINUE READINGWeekend Gardener Episode

Churches in San Marcos, Wimberley open doors for Oak Grove Fire evacuees

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 04:05:26 GMT

HAYS COUNTY, Texas (KXAN) — Those who evacuated their homes Saturday due to the Oak Grove Fire burning near San Marcos can seek shelter at two churches in the area.Promised Land Church, located at 1650 Lime Kiln Road in San Marcos, and First Baptist Church of Wimberley at 15951 Winters Mill Parkway have opened their doors for evacuees to stay until they are allowed back in their homes. One home destroyed, multiple evacuations from Oak Grove wildfire, estimated at 300 acres and 10% contained KXAN reporter Grace Reader spoke with Erica, a representative from Promised Land Church."We have a team of people here ready to help," Erica said. "We've been fortunate to have the Red Cross here with us to help coordinate things and help us have the resources to help the community."Officials responded to a large outside fire, known as the Oak Grove Fire, in Hays County Saturday, Aug. 5. | Jake Sykes/KXAN NewsOfficials responded to a large outside fire, known as the Oak Grove Fire, in Hays Coun...