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Louisiana, 9 other states ask federal judge to block changes in National Flood Insurance Program

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:32:48 GMT

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Increases in federal flood insurance premiums that are projected to surpass 700% over the coming years are already leading people to back out of home purchases and will likely lead to an exodus of residents and businesses from southern Louisiana, officials told a federal judge Thursday in New Orleans.The testimony came in a hearing in a lawsuit Louisiana and nine other states filed against the federal government to block sharp increases in national flood insurance rates. A phase-in of the new rates began in 2021. Annual increases are limited to 18%. The Federal Emergency Management Agency said the new method of computing rates has resulted in reductions or little or no increase for most policy holders. But FEMA figures also show huge impending increases in some Louisiana ZIP codes. State and local officials who testified Thursday said the increases are expected to result in some people in working-class southern Louisiana to abandon their mortgages, try to sell hom...

RTD stabbing suspect linked to 2nd killing near Regis University

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:32:48 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) — Police say the suspect in a deadly stabbing on an RTD bus Thursday is also connected to a second stabbing death later in the morning near Regis University.Vinchenzo Moscoso, 29, was arrested in the 5500 block of North Lowell Boulevard, the Denver Police Department said Thursday just after 3:45 p.m. He faces two counts of first-degree murder in the killings of a man on an RTD bus and a woman near the Regis University campus."Based on evidence recovered and surveillance video a detective reviewed late this morning from the homicide that occurred on the bus, investigators believe Moscoso to be responsible for both of these homicides," the department said in a release. Driver nearly hits 20 children while leaving Aurora park The first stabbing happened just after 5 a.m. on an RTD bus at 32nd Avenue and Federal Boulevard."The attack appears to have been unprovoked," police said, citing surveillance video.The second was around 9:50 a.m. near West 50th Avenue and North Fe...

Suspect in custody after deadly stabbing near Regis University

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:32:48 GMT

UPDATE: Denver police arrested a man suspected in deadly stabbings near Regis University and on a RTD bus. Earlier:DENVER (KDVR) — Regis University was placed under a lockdown while police took a homicide suspect into custody.Just before 10:30 a.m., Regis University tweeted that the campus was on lockdown and everyone needed to shelter in place and get to a secure location.Denver Police said they were conducting a homicide investigation at 50th and Federal following a report of a stabbing. FOX31 Newsletters: Sign up to get breaking news sent to your inbox Moments later, the university provided an update that the suspect had been arrested at W. 55th Avenue and Lowell Boulevard, which is less than half a mile away from the Regis campus.The lockdown was then lifted.Denver Police are investigating a possible connection between this stabbing to another deadly stabbing on an RTD bus at 32nd and Federal.

Denver weather: Good chance for rain before a warm and dry weekend

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:32:48 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) — Showers and thunderstorms are in the forecast for Denver's weather this evening. Some of the thunderstorms can produce heavy rain in spots. Possible rain totals look good and could be enough to get totals back to September levels for this time of the month. Colorado vs. Colorado State: TV channel, time, what to know Some showers could linger past midnight along the Front Range according to Pinpoint Weather, Colorado’s Most Accurate Forecast.Possible rain totals through FridayWeather tonight: Showers overnightShowers and thunderstorms will still be possible during the overnight hours especially from Denver to the south. Skies will remain mostly cloudy overnight and it will be breezy at times. Temperatures will be cool across metro Denver with lows in the 50s. It will be chilly again in the Colorado mountains with 40s and some colder 30s.Overnight low temperatures by Friday morningWeather tomorrow: Rain early and cooler dayShowers will be possible early on Friday in...

Mother bear, cub relocated from Louisville

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:32:48 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) -- A mother bear and her cub were hanging out in Louisville and were relocated early Thursday morning to their natural habitat, the Louisville Police Department said.The bears were only in the area for about a day, as far as officers knew, but a spokesperson for the department told FOX31 that the relocation was necessary because the bear and cub were near residential homes and neighborhood schools. Why bears in Colorado like trash Colorado Parks and Wildlife officers responded to handle the actual relocation of the bears, which LPD announced on Facebook early Thursday morning.Today, we have the privilege of being the BEARER of good news. We are BEARY happy to announce that moma bear and cub have hitched a ride back home and will no longer be in town to have their PAWTRAIT taken.Louisville Police DepartmentLouisville police said Colorado wildlife officers were able to get the young cub to follow its mother around 1 a.m., and they were "returned to their natural habita...

Man shot and killed in parking lot of Miami Gardens strip mall; 2 at large

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:32:48 GMT

An investigation is underway after, police said, a young man was shot and killed in the parking lot of a strip mall in Miami Gardens.Miami Gardens Police and Miami-Dade Fire Rescue units responded to the scene at 18367 NW 27th Ave., Thursday afternoon. 7Skyforce hovered above the scene where the victim was inside a car that crashed. According to Miami Gardens Police, they received a call at around 2:07 p.m, regarding shots that were fired. Once they arrived at the scene, they found the victim inside a dark SUV suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. Police said the victim appeared to be leaving a parking spot when two subjects fired multiple shots at him. The victim was mortally wounded and crashed their vehicle into a parked car.“Two suspects approached him and began shooting,” said Miami Gardens Police Officer Diana Gourgue. “The suspects then fled in a white sedan in an unknown direction.” 7News cameras captured the victim’s car riddled with bullet...

Tempers flare during Pembroke Park Commission meeting as member accused of creating hostile environment lashes out

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:32:48 GMT

Emotions ran high during a commission meeting in Pembroke Park, and it wasn’t the first time commissioners have gotten into a heated debate.During Wednesday’s meeting, Pembroke Park Commissioner Geoffrey Jacobs was involved in a heated debate with another member. “You have attacked every last commissioner on this dais,” said the other commissioner.“I’m tired of the false and malicious [expletive] allegations by behalf of this [expletive] commission,” said Jacobs.A few months ago, Jacobs accused a town employee of misusing a town vehicle. In June, after an investigation, the employee was cleared.“We have determined that there was no wrongdoing by Ms. Cardona,” a commissioner said. Then, a fellow commissioner reminded Jacobs that he’d been accused of something similar.“Didn’t you drive around in a police car pretending to be a police officer?” said Pembroke Park Vice Mayor Erik Morrissette. “Not at all, no,” Jacob...

Driver cited for negligent motor vehicle homicide over death of student at UMass Dartmouth

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:32:48 GMT

A driver has been cited in connection with the death of a student on the campus of UMass Dartmouth earlier this year.The Bristol County District Attorney’s office in previous statements said UMass Dartmouth campus police first responded to the scene on Ring Road on April 6 around 5:30 p.m. after receiving a report of a pedestrian struck by a motor vehicle. Once scene, officials said, police found 19-year-old Frank Petillo Jr. lying in the roadway with serious injuries. Petillo was taken to St. Luke’s Hospital, where he was later pronounced dead. Officials said the driver of the car that struck Petillo stayed at the scene after the crash. Writing on Thursday, a spokesperson for the DA’s office said the driver has now been cited for negligent motor vehicle homicide.“The individual now has a right to a clerk magistrates hearing before an official criminal charge can be issued,” the spokesperson said. While the crash remained under investigation, friends and com...

Crews to build temporary road for residents stranded after Leominster flooding as repairs around city continue

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:32:48 GMT

Cleanup efforts continue in Leominster after heavy flooding left multiple homes and roadways with serious damage this week, all while Hurricane Lee may bring further rain to the area.75 tons of sand were being bagged and prepped ahead of the weekend as homeowners and businesses prepare for whatever Lee might churn toward central Mass.“We don’t need this next storm – it’s the least thing we need right now, but we can’t change that, so we’ll deal with it” Leominster Mayor Dean Mazzarella said during a news conference on Thursday as he detailed the latest work being done following Monday night’s severe flooding.Flash floods swept away entire sections of road and more, creating sinkholes that swallowed up pavement and vehicles while dealing significant damage to buildings in the downtown area and beyond.While some properties are still drying out, other spots, like a string of houses stranded off of Exchange Street, require far more extensi...

Angry and frustrated, McCarthy challenges right-flank colleagues to try to oust him from his post

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:32:48 GMT

By LISA MASCARO and FARNOUSH AMIRI (Associated Press)WASHINGTON (AP) — Angry, frustrated and unable to lead a fractured and unruly Republican majority, House Speaker Kevin McCarthy on Thursday told the colleagues threatening to oust him: Do it.The embattled Republican leader essentially dared his hard-right flank to quit holding the risk of a vote to remove him from the job. If you’re going to do it, go ahead and try, McCarthy told the Republicans behind closed doors.“File the f—- motion,” McCarthy said, using a profanity for emphasis, according to those in the private meeting.With a government shutdown looming, McCarthy is confronting the same stubborn problem that has driven Republicans before him from the speaker’s job — trying to lead a ruptured GOP majority that’s split between what’s left of the traditional party and a harder-right element largely allied with former President Donald Trump.Even his decision to launch an impe...