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1 dead after shooting in downtown Denver

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 01:30:16 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) -- One person died after a shooting Sunday morning in downtown Denver, according to police.The shooting occurred in the area of 22nd Street and Lawrence Street, according to DPD.The victim was an adult male.DPD told FOX31 the man died on the scene.Investigators were working to develop suspect information as of just after 3 a.m.Anyone with information was asked to contact the Metro Denver Crime Stoppers at 720-913-7867.

Find out if San Diego County owes you money

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 01:30:16 GMT

SAN DIEGO -- Time is running out for San Diego County taxpayers as the window to claim money that's owed to them is edging to a close. Regional Treasurer-Tax Collector, Dan McAllister says $543,171 worth of unclaimed cash will be rolled into the County General Fund if it's not snagged by the Sept. 21 deadline. 38 affordable housing units open in East County Who's owed money? Each year, the Treasurer-Tax Collector and other county departments have thousands of dollars that are owed to taxpayers. McAllister explained that this usually results from warrants/checks that are undeliverable by the postal service. For example, refunds-owed could be a result of overpaid taxes. Instances in which individual and organizations are doing business with or receiving county services is another example.After several years of not being claimed received, McAllister says the the funds are handed over the the County General Fund. “My staff and I are working hard to return this money to the citizens of...

Hurricane Franklin not expected to adversely affect Atlantic Canada

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 01:30:16 GMT

Hurricane Franklin is not expected to adversely affect Atlantic Canada as much as previously anticipated, according to the latest update. The Canadian Hurricane Centre said Franklin was sitting about 2,200 km south-southwest of Halifax as of Sunday afternoon and was moving in a north-northwest direction. The Centre says the storm has continued to strengthen over the last 24 hours and is expected to become a major hurricane Sunday night or Monday. However, meteorologists say current modelling indicates Franklin will continue to turn northeast and “remain well south of not only the Maritimes but now Newfoundland and Labrador as well.” “Some ocean waves generated by the storm are likely to reach the Atlantic Coast of Nova Scotia on Wednesday and then Newfoundland and Labrador by Thursday,” the Centre said in an update on Sunday. “Given the current forecast track, any winds from Franklin will remain well offshore.”Forecasters add a separate system wil...

‘Gran Turismo’ and ‘Barbie’ are neck-and-neck at the box office

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 01:30:16 GMT

NEW YORK (AP) — “Gran Turismo: Based on a True Story” and “Barbie” are in a dead heat for the box office crown, with the video game adaptation just edging Greta Gerwig’s pop sensation, according to studio estimates Sunday.Sony Pictures reported that “Gran Turismo” opened with $17.3 million over the weekend, while Warner Bros. estimated that “Barbie,” in its sixth week of release, took in $17.1 million. Those totals could change when final ticket sales are counted Monday.The weekend was also an usual one in multiplexes. U.S. movie theaters held the second annual National Cinema Day on Sunday, with $4 tickets to all films and showtimes at nearly all of the country’s theaters. “Barbie” was expected to be the top draw during the discounted day, with a particular boost coming from repeat viewings. With a domestic total of $594.8 million in ticket sales, “Barbie” has passed “The Super Mario Bros. Movie” ($574 million) to become the year’s biggest domestic hit. With $1.34 billion worldwide...

Israel says its foreign minister met with his Libyan counterpart in sign of burgeoning ties

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 01:30:16 GMT

The Israeli and Libyan foreign ministers met secretly in Italy last week, Israel’s Foreign Ministry announced Sunday, in what it said was the first-ever meeting between the country’s top diplomats.The meeting between Israeli Foreign Minister Eli Cohen and Najla Mangoush, foreign minister of the Tripoli-based government, marked a small breakthrough for Israel’s government, whose hard-line policies toward the Palestinians have led to a cooling of its burgeoning ties with the Arab world.“I spoke with the foreign minister about the great potential for relations between the two countries,” Cohen said in a statement. He said the meeting was hosted by Italy’s foreign minister in Rome.Cohen said he discussed the importance of preserving the heritage of Libya’s former Jewish community, including renovating synagogues and cemeteries. The Israeli Foreign Ministry said talks also touched on possible Israeli assistance for humanitarian issues, agriculture and water management.There was no immedi...

Former 2-term Republican Tennessee Gov. Don Sundquist dies at 87

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 01:30:16 GMT

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Don Sundquist, a Republican who was twice elected governor of Tennessee and also served 12 years in Congress, died Sunday. He was 87.Sundquist died at Baptist East Hospital in Memphis on Sunday morning, according to a family spokeswoman. He died peacefully, surrounded by family members, following surgery and a short illness, according to a statement Sunday morning from Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee’s office. “He took great pride in bringing people together, regardless of differences, to work together for the common good,” Lee said in the statement. Sundquist never lost an election in eight tries in Tennessee — six for Congress and two for governor — but he emerged as a divisive figure during his final years in office as the state feuded over whether to create an income tax.Sundquist was elected to Congress in 1982, representing parts of West and Middle Tennessee.He kept the seat until running for governor in 1994 when he became Tennessee’s 47th chief executiv...

Sun drunk: What it is and how to avoid it

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 01:30:16 GMT

Shreveport, La (KTAL/KMSS) — Many across the U.S. have experienced a hot summer and for some, that will likely continue through the Labor Day weekend. And while the unofficial end of summer is often marked with celebrations featuring alcoholic beverages, it's important to avoid becoming 'sun drunk.' It's hardly a secret that drinking while in the hot summer sun can have consequences. Among those is an increased risk of sunburn and skin cancer. Research has shown that, after drinking alcohol, the UV light necessary to burn your skin is significantly less than when you haven't had alcohol. Hungover? Avoid your cravings — try these foods, drinks instead However, sun drunkenness is more than applying sunscreen and 'slip, slop, slap, sleek, slide'.What is sun drunk? According to LSU Health Shreveport Clinical Assistant Professor Kabiul Haque, "sun drunk" combines intoxication, dehydration, heat drying the skin, fatigue, lightheadedness/dizziness, and weakness."Drinking under the sun c...

Gophers football at the Fair comes with a side of Hawkeyes

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 01:30:16 GMT

Gophers football players and head coach P.J. Fleck had some of their State Fair food menus set for their visit on Thursday. It included sweet and savory items.They also had to digest something sour.During “The P.J. Fleck Show” on FOX 9, one Gophers fan sat down next to a group of players watching the TV recording and shared his message.“Just so you guys beat Iowa,” the fan said. “Gotta beat Iowa. You haven’t beat Iowa forever.”“Yeah,” one player responded.“You gotta beat ‘em,” the fan repeated.Then as if on cue, Fleck was asked on the show a few minutes later if there was a theme when interacting with fans at the Fair.“Beat Iowa,” Fleck replied. “… It’s usually like, ‘Beat Iowa and why haven’t you?’ As I’m walking by, too. Just because.”Everyone in maroon and gold knows it’s been a long time since Minnesota beat the Hawkeyes. The U has lost to its southern rivals eight straight times since 2014, going 0-6 under Fleck. And Minnesota hasn’t won in Iowa City since 1999; the U goes on t...

Business People: Jake Loesch to head Citizens League

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 01:30:16 GMT

OF NOTEJake LoeschThe Citizens League, a St. Paul-based nonpartisan, nonprofit public policy organization, announced Jake Loesch as executive director, effective Sept. 18. Loesch most recently led communications and public engagement at the Minnesota Department of Transportation. He succeeds Kate Cimino.BUSINESS DEVELOPMENTAmplio Economic Development Corp., an Arden Hills-based statewide nonprotfit focused on small-business financing opportunities, announced the following officers for its board of directors: Chair: James E. Terrell, Fortis Capital; Vice Chair: Kari Collins, Ramsey County, and Secretary/Treasurer: Kim Storey, Highland Bank; new board members are: Steve Erchul, Smith Schafer CPAs; Michael Gay, Frandsen Financial; Julie Kimble, KimbleCo; Jimmy Loyd, City of Saint Paul, and Mary Stoick, Sunrise Banks.EDUCATIONThe Minnesota Department of Education announced that Patty Hand has been named chief operating officer. Hand previously served multiple roles in urban, suburban an...

Fatal motorcycle crash in Kingsbury under investigation

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 01:30:16 GMT

KINGSBURY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- The Washington County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a single motorcycle crash that occurred on August 26 in Kingsbury. The operator, Kenneth Fish, 49, of Fort Edward, was pronounced deceased at the scene. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! On Saturday at 10:17 a.m., officers responded to the area of State Route 4 just north of Green Barn Road, where upon arrival, police located a single motorcycle off the road in a ditch. The preliminary investigation determined that Fish was traveling south on State Route 4 when he went off the roadway and struck a speed limit sign before coming to a rest in the ditch. A portion of the roadway was closed for a time while the scene was assessed. The crash remains under investigation.