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Industry groups sue to delay Colorado wolf reintroduction

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 06:50:55 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) -- On Monday, two industry associations sued in an attempt to stop the release of gray wolves in Colorado.The federal lawsuit was filed by the Colorado Cattlemen's Association and the Gunnison County Stockgrowers' Association. It names the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and Colorado Parks and Wildlife as defendants. Colorado Auditor: Lottery sales model produced ‘unusual winning patterns’ On Friday, the federal rule for non-essential experimental population designation became effective, allowing for wolves to be released into Colorado. The associations, which represent ranchers and farmers across Colorado, filed litigation "to address concerns about the potential impacts of wolf introduction on livestock and rural communities," according to a joint release about the lawsuit.Andy Spann, a fifth-generation rancher from Gunnison and president of the county stockgrowers' association, said wolf reintroduction impacts need proper review not to have negative impacts on the ...

Illuminate your weekend with the Seminole Hard Rock Winterfest Boat Parade

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 06:50:55 GMT

The Seminole Hard Rock Winterfest Boat Parade is just days away.This coming Saturday, the Fort Lauderdale waters will be lit with holiday cheer.Speaking of getting lit, this past Saturday, the Winterfest Black Tie Ball Fundraiser lit up Hollywood!I was honored to host the especially sexy, moulin-rouge-themed night.How do you say, “voulez-vous coucher avec moi ce soir?”Bonjour!Alex Miranda: “Do you know any French?”Susan Renneisen: “Voulez-vous coucher avec moi ce soir?”Alex Miranda: “What does that mean? Wait! Oh oh oh! Hold on! I know what that means.”And welcome to the Moulin Rouge.Alex Miranda: “Who feels sexy tonight at the Moulin Rouge!”AKA, Winterfest Black Tie Ball.Alex Miranda: “Is there room for two, or do you think it’ll break?”Performer: “Do you want to try?”At the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino Hollywood.Attendee: “I mean, there’s a lady in a champagne glass. There&...

Miami Marlins hand out presents to children at Loan Depot Park

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 06:50:55 GMT

The Miami Marlins teamed up with another organization and stepped up to the plate to help some families have a happier holiday.The baseball team gave back to the community they love and scored a grand slam with children.Christmas came early for some lucky children thanks to the Miami Marlins. Marlins all-star pitcher Sandy Alcan-Tara and Billy the Marlin helped passed out presents to the children.It was nothing but smiles Monday at the annual Holiday Wishes Party where children from undeserved families receive a present and a good time at Loan Depot Park.“A special moment for me and for them,” Alcan-Tara said. I’m happy to be here doing this for those kids.”The children were patient, but then, they had to open their gifts. Then it was time for them to make some memories and they built a gingerbread house.“I think it’s so important to give back to the community, especially, to be able to impact the youth at such a young age, and to develop those m...

Holiday Helping: Kim Khazei’s Peppermint Patties

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 06:50:55 GMT

7News Holiday Helping is back! In this edition, Kim Khazei is making her Peppermint Patties.Order new 2023 recipes from the 7News team to get all of their favorite holiday recipes! Your donation will help Project Bread feed hungry families right here in Massachusetts.Did you try this recipe out? Tell us what you think.Check out other Holiday Helping recipes from the 7News team.

Roughly $9,000 in tools stolen from Habitat for Humanity construction site in Worcester

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 06:50:55 GMT

A construction crime recently targeted a charitable cause when Habitat for Humanity’s MetroWest/Greater Worcester chapter said roughly $9,000 of tools were taken from one of its construction sites.  The Habitat for Humanity chapter in a statement on Monday said the theft happened at a construction site on Sunderland Road in Worcester on the night of Dec. 5. In this case, Habitat for Humanity said, the padlocks on two trailers were found cut and tossed on the ground. Among the items stolen were 10 cordless impact drivers, valued at $1,190; two nail guns, valued at $718; a hammer drill, valued at $399; and an impact wrench valued at $349. Habitat for Humanity said many of the tolls were essential and used every day at the affordable housing project underway at the Sunderland Road site. The tools, officials said, will need to be replaced for crews to continue building.“We hope everyone in the community will be on high alert to make sure these thieves don’t ste...

3 things we heard from the Chicago Bears, including late hits on Justin Fields and ‘ball of energy’ Jaquan Brisker’s impact

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 06:50:55 GMT

Chicago Bears coach Matt Eberflus met with reporters Monday at Halas Hall to review the 28-13 victory over the Detroit Lions at Soldier Field.Here are three things we learned as the Bears get ready to turn the page to Sunday’s game against the Cleveland Browns.1. Matt Eberflus said he is ‘very active’ about making sure officials keep an eye on possible dangerous hits against quarterback Justin Fields.Eberflus said he saw hits on Fields in the Nov. 19 game against the Lions that crossed the line. In Sunday’s game, he said he wasn’t happy about linebacker Jack Campbell’s late hit on Fields when the quarterback slid following a 1-yard run on the first play of the game. Campbell slid his body over Fields’ head after Fields went down.“I’m always in their ear about that because protecting the quarterbacks in this league is big,” Eberflus said. “Those guys are the league, so it’s important that we do that and we contin...

Man hit, killed by car in East County

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 06:50:55 GMT

RAMONA, Calif. -- A 59-year-old man crossing the street against a "Don't Walk" sign Sunday was killed when he was struck by a vehicle in Ramona, authorities said.The crash occurred around 6:15 a.m. on state Route 67 (Main St.) near the intersection of 14th Street, Officer Jared Grieshaber with the California Highway Patrol said in a news release Monday.A 23-year-old woman driving a 2023 Nissan Altima in the No. 2 lane on SR-67 crashed into the pedestrian, according to authorities. The man, who has yet to be identified, was pronounced dead at the scene. Pedestrian killed after hit by multiple cars on I-805 The Nissan, which overturned while trying to avoid the pedestrian, came to a stop against the Bank of America building southwest of the intersection, per CHP. The driver of the Nissan remained at the scene, but it does not appear that driving under the influence was a factor in the crash.

San Diego police continue to search for suspects after string of armed robberies

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 06:50:55 GMT

KEARNY MESA, Calif. -- San Diego police are investigating four armed robberies that all occurred Saturday night within an hour of each other and only a few miles apart.  Another similarity, the businesses are all located right off of a freeway entrance and the suspects all appeared to be teenagers wearing black masks. San Diego Police investigating string of armed robberies The first robbery happened just before 11 p.m. at the Golden Hill Liquor Store at 27th and B streets.  According to police, four young black men, between the ages of 14 and 17 years old, walked into the store, two of the men were carrying handguns and pointed them at the cashier, demanding money from the register. They took off with the cash, and according to police, with a bottle of Hennessey before getting into a dark car and driving off.  Just 30 minutes later in Serra Mesa, right off I-15 at Mission Village Drive off Friars Road right above Snapdragon Stadium, the same description, but only t...

Leafs’ John Tavares records 1,000 career point in OT loss to Islanders

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 06:50:55 GMT

Toronto Maple Leafs captain John Tavares had a goal and an assist, recording his 1,000 career point in a 4-3 overtime loss to his former team, the New York Islanders.Tavares is the 98th player in NHL history to record 1,000 points. He’s the 11th active player with 1,000 points or more. The 32-year-old scored his eighth goal of the season to trim New York’s lead to 3-2 in the second period. He then assisted on Morgan Rielly’s game-tying goal with seven seconds to go in the third period.1000 FOR JOHNNY TORONTO! pic.twitter.com/Epm5EieZUU— Toronto Maple Leafs (@MapleLeafs) December 12, 2023Islanders centre Bo Horvat would score the game-winning goal to give his team the overtime victory. Auston Matthews had the other goal for Toronto, while Brock Nelson, Casey Cizikas and Kyle Palmieri scored for the Islanders.Maple Leafs goalie Ilya Samsonov stopped 27 of 31 shots. Ilya Sorokin stopped 36 of 39 shots for the Islanders.Meanwhile, the Islanders faithful once agai...

Heart of Hawaii’s historic Lahaina, burned in wildfire, reopens to residents and business owners

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 06:50:55 GMT

LAHAINA, Hawaii (AP) — The heart of Lahaina, the historic town on the Hawaiian island of Maui that burned in a deadly wildfire that killed at least 100 people, reopened Monday to residents and business owners holding day passes. The renewed access marks an important emotional milestone for victims of the Aug. 8 fire, but much work remains to be done to safely clear properties of burned debris and rebuild.The reopened areas include Banyan Tree Park, home to a 150-year-old tree that burned in the fire but that is now sprouting new leaves, Lahaina’s public library, an elementary school and popular restaurants. An oceanfront section of Front Street, where the fire ripped through a traffic jam of cars trying to escape town, reopened Friday. Authorities are continuing to recommend that people entering scorched lots wear protective gear to shield them from hazards.On Sunday, the state Department of Health released test results confirming the ash and dust left by the fire is toxic and...