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Tracking tornado damage in Highlands Ranch area

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 14:44:39 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) – A tornado touched down in Highlands Ranch on Thursday afternoon, causing damage in the area. FOX31 was live on the air with coverage, and shared updates in this live blog. See an archive of our coverage below.Latest Tornado Updates Tornado in Highlands Ranch damages buildings, downs trees Photos: Damage caused by tornado, severe storms Video: Here's the path of the tornado in Highlands Ranch Archived Live Updates

Red Rocks explains how it warns people of severe weather

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 14:44:39 GMT

MORRISON, Colo. (KDVR) - When a vicious hailstorm hit the Red Rocks Amphitheatre Wednesday night concert-goers were left trying to take shelter on short notice.Thousands of people were waiting for Louis Tomlinson to take the stage when dangerous hail began to pelt the crowd. Red Rocks hailstorm: Nearly 100 concertgoers hurt Seven people were hospitalized with injuries and dozens more had bruises and welts. In total nearly 100 people were injured. Delays, warnings and postponementThere had been several warnings for the crowd to take shelter during the evening, but many people were still there, thinking Tomlinson would eventually take the stage. It was around 9 p.m. when the weather began to deteriorate.Shortly after, the National Weather Service said the area was in the path of severe storms with potentially large hail. How can you stay safe at Red Rocks during severe weather? “The venue works with the promoter to decide whether or not it’s going on with the show. The v...

Orville Peck postpones all future shows, no longer on Dusty Boots lineup in Denver

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 14:44:39 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) — The headliner for the new country-focused music festival at Civic Center Park, Dusty Boots, has postponed all of his upcoming shows. Orville Peck announced on Wednesday that he will no longer be touring this year, effective immediately. The country artist cited mental and physical health as his reason for the postponement. First-ever Dusty Boots concert brings country artists to Civic Center Park “This was one of the hardest decisions I’ve ever had to make, but I’ve come to realize that my current mental and physical health won’t allow me to bring you my best. My fans mean the absolute world to me and I am so incredibly thankful to every single person who has bought a ticket to come and see us play, I do not take it for granted. Being on stage is my favourite thing in the world,” said Peck on his Instagram.Peck was scheduled to headline the first-ever Dusty Boots music festival with Colter Wall on July 1. However, his name has been removed from the artist lineup o...

Capital Tacos opens new Tamarac location to bring ‘innovative and flavorful’ Tex-Mex food to SoFlo foodies

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 14:44:39 GMT

Texas and Mexico have a long history together, especially when it comes to food. Their shared Tex-Mex cuisine has been pleasing folks for a long time. A new SoFlo spot has a unique take on the old formula, and we think it’s a capital idea.It’s raining tacos from out of the sky. The forecast for foodies is excellent, now that Capital Tacos is in town.Josh Luger: “Capital Tacos is our first store in the South Florida area. We’re a Tampa-based brand, and we have the most innovative and flavorful Tex-Mex known to mankind.”The move south was due to popular demand. It seems fans couldn’t do without their Capital Tacos fix.Josh Luger: “People have been asking us to come to South Florida for years, they’ve been coming up to Tampa asking, ‘When are you coming down?’ We finally made the plunge and came down here to a location in Tamarac that we’re super excited about.”Putting a new spin on Tex-Mex really gets their artist...

Winner of BreakinMIA’s ‘Undefeated’ dance battle will walk away with $1K cash

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 14:44:39 GMT

When you think of dance battles, The movies “Step Up” and “Bring It On” might come to mind. But this weekend, dancers from several styles will fight for their way to the top, And you’re invited to watch.Don’t worry, I can’t breakdance, either … but I did learn how we can all support our local breakers to make it to the 2024 Paris Games.Dance battles aren’t just for the movies.Sergio Garcia: “All right, Alex, we’re going to show you how to spin on your head today.”[Alex laughs.]BreakinMIA’s “Undefeated,” this Saturday in Dania Beach, is the real thing.Sergio Garcia: “There’s breakdancers. There’s house dancers. There’s lightfoot. There’s popping. There’s locking.”Sergio Garcia, aka Zeku, is a 2024 breakdancing Olympic hopeful.Sergio Garcia: “I’ve been dedicating my whole life to this. I know nothing else. I put every single ounce of effort th...

2023 NBA Draft: Spurs select Victor Wembanyama with 1st overall pick

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 14:44:39 GMT

With the first pick, the “Wemby Draft” went according to plan. We’ll see if Victor Wembanyama’s career follows suit. Wembanyama, the giant Frenchman, shook Adam Silver’s hand in a dark green suit and officially joined the San Antonio Spurs. The process was drawn out by the NBA to achieve maximum airtime for ESPN, with the Spurs requiring the full five minutes for the pick.Then the clock started on the real drama, with Michael Jordan making his final pick as Hornets owner at No. 2. Here were the top-4 picks from Thursday’s draft:1. SPURS: VICTOR WEMBANYAMAPrevious Team: Metropolitans 92 (France)Age: 19Height: 7-4Weight: 209 poundsThe Frenchman is considered a talent without rival because of his combination of height, athleticism and skill. His presence places the Spurs back on the national map after four years without a playoff appearance. It also probably extends the career of Hall of Fame coach Gregg Popovich. The talent and uniqueness is undenia...

Boston city councilor who oversaw police cuts should resign as budget chief, BPD union head says

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 14:44:39 GMT

The head of Boston’s largest police union is calling for the resignation of the City Council’s budget committee chair, following her “cowardly” attempt to blame the mayor for a controversial proposal that would cut millions from the police budget.Larry Calderone, president of the Boston Police Patrolmen’s Association, said officers were incensed by comments from City Councilor Tania Fernandes Anderson, who said the mayor’s failure to settle the police contract left the Council without a clear sense of how much money was needed to fund their department.“Councilor Fernandes (Anderson) has not once publicly supported the members of BPPA in our efforts to secure a collective bargaining agreement that is almost three years expired,” Calderone told the Herald on Thursday.“She has consistently tried to defund the BPD and continually bashes the hardworking police officers publicly. She’s not fooling anyone with her phony statements of blame yesterday. She only further embarrasses hers...

Boston Latin Academy staff push district officials to take action after no confidence in school leader vote

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 14:44:39 GMT

Boston Latin Academy teachers again pushed BPS leadership to take action to address major concerns with Head of School Gavin Smith in a letter Wednesday, following the superintendent’s refusal to oust the school leader after an overwhelming vote of no confidence weeks before.“Following the vote of no confidence, the BLA educators of the BLA Faculty Senate wanted to make sure you have a summary of key concerns that we feel should be addressed by the Central office,” the BLA Faculty Senate letter addressed to Superintendent Mary Skipper, School Committee members and Chair Jeri Robinson reads, adding many are “actively compromising the student learning and educator working experience.”BLA teachers announced that 85% of 109 faculty members voted no confidence in Head of School Gavin Smith on June 9, citing concerns about the working and learning environment with few specifics. Teachers at the exam school had reportedly met with the superintendent multiple t...

This rotating house in La Mesa is a spinning spectacle

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 14:44:39 GMT

SAN DIEGO -- Why wake up to the same view every morning when you can keep things interesting? That question may have swept the mind of the architect who imagined what's become known as San Diego County's famous rotating house. Views from the Coronado Bridge, downtown San Diego, the Pacific Ocean north to La Jolla, Mission Trails Park and even the Laguna Mountains -- that's what can be seen from inside this home that twirls atop of Mt. Helix in La Mesa. These San Diego areas are among most expensive metros for renters: study This luxurious cylinder home rotates in either direction and can make a full spin at varying speeds that range from a few hours to less than an hour, the realtor of the home, Melvina Selfani, explained. Everything is connected to standard utilities like any other home, which means the view can be enjoyed from any room in the house without having to sacrifice convenience. Even the Space Needle in Seattle and other famous rotating bars aren't considered as fully ...

Imperial Beach OKs ordinance to put opening gun stores on hold

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 14:44:39 GMT

IMPERIAL BEACH, Calif. -- There are currently no retail firearm stores in Imperial Beach, but the city recently got a business license application for a new gun store which prompted discussions on the matter.City council approved a 45-day moratorium Wednesday night on retailers who sell firearms or ammunition."The moratorium right now means nothing can happen as far as firearms stores or approval of anything within the city for 45 days," Imperial Beach Mayor Paloma Aguirre said.Aguirre says the moratorium will give the city time to study impacts of having a gun retailer in Imperial Beach when it comes to public health and public safety. How much income is required to afford rent in San Diego? "For example, something that was mentioned, can it be adjacent to a school or a park," Aguirre said.IB residents at Wednesday's meeting opposed the idea of waiting 45 days for a business license while other spoke in favor of the moratorium.Aguirre is now asking for patience as they move forwa...