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125 names etched in remembrance at renovated DC police memorial

Published Tue, 24 Dec 2024 14:08:11 GMT

Thirteen years ago, a D.C. couple walked by a dilapidated memorial for local police officers. On Monday, their passion project turned into a reality when the newly renovated D.C. Police Memorial was unveiled.D.C. officials laid a brightly colored wreath at the new wall and renovated fountain of the D.C. Police Memorial on Monday.Days after announcing his departure as chief of the D.C. police, Robert Contee remarked on the importance of having a place to pay respects to the 125 men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice while serving in D.C.’s police department.“This memorial is part of our grieving process,” Contee said. “It honors those we lost far too soon. It reminds everyone who sees it, how courageous each person on this wall is.”The couple who went on the walk was Don Graham and his wife, who, when seeing the state of the memorial, remarked to her husband, who had served as a D.C. officer, “You have to do something about that!”That ...

Stolen Colorado tiny house found at Kansas grain elevator

Published Tue, 24 Dec 2024 14:08:11 GMT

The Hamilton County Sheriff's Office says it found a stolen tiny house at Scoular Grain in Coolidge, Kansas. (Courtesy Hamilton County Sheriff's Office)HAMILTON COUNTY, Kan. (KSNW) — Someone stole a tiny house in Colorado and hauled it to Kansas. But thanks to some Kansas deputies, the homeowner is getting the house back.Hamilton County Sheriff Michael Wilson said the Colorado State Patrol notified his office Sunday evening to be on the lookout for a tiny house and that it was possibly headed toward Coolidge. It had been taken from a farm in Otero County, Colorado.The Hamilton County Sheriff's Office found the house at Scoular Grain in Coolidge. Wilson said, for some reason, three men were attempting to install lights on the tiny house. He said their final destination was going to be Reno County. Peyton Manning appears in this new Netflix show One of the alleged suspects is from Reno County. The other two are from Colorado.The sheriff said the men also allegedly had a stolen trail...

Denver's oldest restaurant has been around for 130 years

Published Tue, 24 Dec 2024 14:08:11 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) -- From an old mob hangout to a classic burger joint to world-class cuisine, the Mile High City has food that will satisfy every palate.Denver has several iconic restaurants, including its oldest, which has been open since 1893. 8 iconic restaurants only found in Colorado The Buckhorn Exchange is located at 1000 Osage St. in Denver.It features a unique menu, with offerings like rattlesnake, fried alligator tail and Rocky Mountain oysters. Not only will you find unique food options on the menu, you will also find a 500-piece collection of game on the walls, like deer, moose, buffalo, mountain sheep, and more. This is where you can get the best burger in Colorado Here’s a look at some of the history of the Buckhorn Exchange, according to its website:Denver’s most historic eating and drinking establishment was founded in 1893 by Henry H. ‘Shorty Scout’ Zietz, one of the most colorful figures of the Old West.In 1875, at age 10, wide-eyed Zietz met Col. W...

All-clear given following ‘dangerous situation’ at FIU’s MMC campus

Published Tue, 24 Dec 2024 14:08:11 GMT

Florida International University’s MMC campus was on high alert following a campus-wide alert described as a “dangerous situation”.FIU sent out the alert just before 9:30 a.m., Tuesday morning. https://twitter.com/FIU/status/1653390447501275137?s=20According to FIU Police, the incident began inside one of their Acamedic Health buildings. As a result, nearby streets were closed as police investigated. Nearly 30 minutes after the alert went out, FIU Police confirmed officers were on the scene searching the building but that the call appeared to be false. https://twitter.com/FIUPOLICE/status/1653398456784887808?s=20Please check back on WSVN.com and 7News for more details on this developing story.

Police arrive to Broward College after reports of alleged active shooter

Published Tue, 24 Dec 2024 14:08:11 GMT

Fort Lauderdale Police responded to Broward College after they received a suspicious call of an alleged active shooter in the city’s downtown area.Students and staff remained inside the school, located at 111 E. Las Olas Blvd., while authorities searched the premises.7Skyforce hovered over the scene as a heavy police presence was seen on the streets around the building. As police worked to confirm the validity of the call, they are working to ensure the safety of everyone in the area.https://twitter.com/ftlauderdalepd/status/1653404170702004231Please check back on WSVN.com and 7News for more details on this developing story.

Over 5,000 tons of dangerous fumes escaped from consumer products, study finds

Published Tue, 24 Dec 2024 14:08:11 GMT

(CNN) — Volatile organic compounds, or VOCs, are liquids or solids used in consumer products that turn into gas when exposed to air and sunlight. Some VOCs have been linked to asthma, cancer and reproductive and developmental harm as well as damage to the liver, kidneys or central nervous system.Shampoo, body lotion, dishwashing soap, caulking compounds, room deodorizers, household cleaners, paint removers, flooring, carpet and pressed-wood products are just a few of the thousands of consumer items that may contain these chemicals.Exposure is often higher in the home, according to the US Environmental Protection Agency. In fact, “concentrations of many VOCs are consistently higher indoors (up to ten times higher) than outdoors,” the EPA notes.A study released Tuesday found that over 5,000 tons of 33 potentially harmful VOCs were emitted in 2020 in the state of California, which measures exposures to potential carcinogens and tracks volatile organic compounds in con...

Dry & Hot Days Ahead

Published Tue, 24 Dec 2024 14:08:11 GMT

Dry conditions are in place across South Florida courtesy of high pressure. Winds will be generally out of the West to Southwest through midweek with no rain in the forecast. High temperatures this afternoon will be in the upper 80s and low 90s. However, it will feel more bearable since the humidity is low. No major changes expected to this weather pattern through Thursday. By the weekend, humidity and moisture levels gradually climb to introduce a chance of showers. By the weekend, humidity and moisture levels gradually climb to introduce a chance of showers. Vivian GonzalezMeteorologist, AMS Certified WSVN Chanel 7 Vivian Gonzalez

Tufts Medical Center reaches 0 COVID-19 inpatients for 1st time since March 2020

Published Tue, 24 Dec 2024 14:08:11 GMT

The number of COVID-19 inpatients at Tufts Medical Center has officially reached zero, according to hospital officials.A spokesperson for TMC announced the milestone Tuesday morning, stating that the hospital reached the figure for the first time since March 21, 2020.The news comes as the seven-day average of hospitalizations for COVID-19 continues to decline across Massachusetts, reaching 219.7 in total as of April 25, according to the state Department of Public Health’s COVID-19 dashboard.At its height, the state’s weekly average was over 3,870 hospitalizations in April 2020.Per data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, at least 2,239,751 cases have been reported in Massachusetts throughout the pandemic and a total of 24,613 deaths.

Giants pick up LT Andrew Thomas’ 2024 fifth-year option with possible new deal on horizon

Published Tue, 24 Dec 2024 14:08:11 GMT

Giants left tackle Andrew Thomas is eligible for a contract extension, having completed three NFL seasons.He deserves one, after a second-team All-Pro award last season that was arguably a snub behind the 49ers’ Trent Williams.For now, the Giants are picking up Thomas’ fifth-year option, the team announced Tuesday morning.This was a formality that puts the former No. 4 overall pick under contract through the 2024 season at $10.2 million this year and $14.1 million the next.But later this offseason, don’t be surprised if the Giants and Thomas, 24, circle back to discuss a long-term extension.Not that it would change Thomas’ approach either way, as he told the Daily News on breakup day back in January.“I’m gonna focus on getting better, trying to be a better leader for the team,” Thomas said, when asked about the possibility of a new contract. “My agent and Joe [Schoen] and [Brian] Daboll, they control all that. So I’ll just focus ...

Officials impound 3 boats rented illegally through app in Mission Bay

Published Tue, 24 Dec 2024 14:08:11 GMT

SAN DIEGO — San Diego police and lifeguards impounded three boats and cited three boat owners during a joint operation Friday in an attempt to crack down on illegal boat rentals in Mission Bay.Lifeguards said they've seen an increase in people renting boats in Mission Bay through an app, something that is illegal, according to city code.Vince, one of the boat owners cited during the operation, had his boat impounded Friday. He had rented his boat through the Get My Boat App about 25 times before, and said didn't know this was illegal.Vince said he typically gets people booking through the Get My Boat app for celebrations and they pay him to drive his boat around Mission Bay.When he received a booking for Friday, he went to pick up his passengers at a public dock, but it was not who he thought it was going to be.“As I’m tying up, I look up and there’s just uniformed cops all armed, charging down," Vince said.Instead of the usual group of people celebrating something booking his boat,...