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Children under 13 would not be prosecuted under proposed bill

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:28:22 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) — A proposed bipartisan bill that would no longer allow children 12 and under to be prosecuted for crimes has stirred a fiery controversy. House Bill 23-1249 upset some police chiefs so much, they showed up at the Colorado Capitol on Wednesday, pleading with lawmakers not to move forward with the measure. There were also parents pleading with lawmakers, saying the bill would be a huge mistake. The bill changes the minimum age a child can be prosecuted by a juvenile court. Currently, if a 10-year-old child commits a crime, they can be prosecuted in juvenile court. But if the bill passes, kids 10 to 12 would no longer be required to go before a judge in juvenile court. How does Colorado’s minimum juvenile prosecution age compare to other states? Police in Aurora and the city's mayor, along with other police chiefs, are staunchly against the bill. Some of them say it would encourage adults to have children do their dirty work. "The adults started figuring out that they ...

Colorado anti-domestic violence group urges victims to reach out for help

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:28:22 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) — A local anti-domestic violence group is urging victims to reach out to advocates. Violence Free Colorado is calling domestic violence a public health crisis.The group provided a recent snapshot that illustrates the volume of domestic violence incidents in the state. In a survey performed by the National Network to End Domestic Violence, a count of domestic services offered across Colorado in a single 24-hour period found domestic violence hotlines across the state reviewed more than 450 calls averaging, 19 per hour.That same survey found 1356 people engaged with a community-based anti-domestic violence program. Of those, there were 685 who were in emergency shelters to escape domestic violence.In an email to FOX31, the Executive Director for Violence Free Colorado said many of the community-based organizations in Colorado offer emergency shelter but that there is more need for support. Denver Police detective suspended after domestic violence victim killed That li...

Man hospitalized after 3rd Lauderdale Lakes shooting in 3 days

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:28:22 GMT

A man was taken to the hospital after he came under fire in broad daylight in Lauderdale Lakes, authorities said, the third shooting in the area in the last three days.Lauderhill Fire Rescue units transported the victim after he arrived at a fire station and claiming he had been shot, Thursday. According to the Broward Sheriff’s Office, the victim and a female arrived in a black Nissan sedan at Station 110, located at 3120 NW 12th Place in Lauderhill.Investigators said the shooting happened along Oakland Park Boulevard, right on the roadway.“A white Altima and a black Altima road rage, and they were shooting at each other,” said a first responder in radio transmissions.A bullet hole was seen in the passenger’s side rear door of the black Altima.Rescuers could be heard on the radio trying to calm one person down while treating the other.“Relax, relax, relax, relax, relax. Be advised we’re going to have one trauma alert. I got a male shot in the che...

Chela’s Coctelería in Miami Lakes is throwing ultimate Cinco de Mayo fiesta

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:28:22 GMT

Nobody does a party like SoFlo, especially when it comes to a holiday that involves lots of drinking. Cinco de Mayo is Friday, and Deco’s checking out a party that’s going to bring the ultimate fiesta to the 305.Forget a regular olé Cinco de Mayo celebration. Party at Cinco de Chela’s instead.Daniel Gonzalez: “This is our biggest party of the year. We go all out.”Mariachis (singing): “Ay, ay, ay, ay. Canta y no llores.”Chela’s Coctelería in Miami Lakes is pulling out all the stops this Friday … or, at the very least, they’re pulling out the majority of the stops.Daniel Gonzalez: “If you have never celebrated Cinco De Mayo at Chela’s, you’re missing out. We’re gonna have DJs. We’re gonna have performers. We’re gonna have dancers. We’re gonna have mariachis. We’re gonna have great food and margaritas.”Chow down on some chips and guac, or taco chance on this taco trio featuring s...

Another mass killing in Serbia after deadly school shooting

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:28:22 GMT

BELGRADE, Serbia (AP) — At least eight people were killed and 10 wounded late Thursday in a drive-by shooting in a town close to Belgrade, the second such mass killing in Serbia in two days, state television reported.The attacker used an automatic weapon to shoot randomly at people near the town of Mladenovac, some 50 kilometers (30 miles) south of the capital, the RTS report said early Friday. Police were looking for the 21-year-old suspect, who fled after the attack, the report said.No other details were immediately available, and police had not issued any statements.On Wednesday in Belgrade, a 13-year-old boy used his father’s guns in a school shooting rampage that killed eight of his schoolmates and a school guard. The bloodshed sent shockwaves through the Balkan nation unused to such mass murders.Dozens of Serbian students, many wearing black and carrying flowers, paid silent homage Thursday to peers killed a day earlier.The students filled the streets around the school i...

Prince William pours a pint, meets public before King Charles III’s coronation

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:28:22 GMT

LONDON (AP) — Prince William has poured a pint of ale and taken a ride on the subway with his wife Kate as part of a royal ramble in central London before King Charles III’s coronation.With just two days to go until Saturday’s coronation ceremony at Westminster Abbey, William and Kate took time to chat with royal fans, tourists and Londoners on Thursday in the U.K. capital’s bustling Soho entertainment district.The pair took their first trip on the Elizabeth line, named after Queen Elizabeth II and the latest line on London’s busy train network. They then stopped at the historic Dog and Duck pub, where William went behind the bar and poured a pint of Kingmaker, a pale ale brewed to celebrate the coronation.William joked that he would have to watch how much he drank and “get back into work mode.”Hundreds of royal fans — some hailing from China, Canada and the United States — lined the streets of Soho, hoping for a glimpse of the ...

7 Investigates: Concerning Cargo

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:28:22 GMT

When you head to Logan Airport, you see passengers, luggage and security.But what you don’t see is the hidden items that could pose big health and safety risks.   Federal agents showed 7 Investigates what they have confiscated and it’s not what you would expect. At Logan Airport, U.S. Customs and Border Protection agents meticulously scan bag after bag, relying on special training to find illegally smuggled goods.  “Anything and everything that gets put in a bag, we’ll find it,” US Customs and Border Protection agent Daniel Joyce said.If something doesn’t seem right, they waste no time conducting a thorough search. “As you can see these items here we recently seized off passengers coming into Boston Logan Airport,” Joyce said.Agents have found dangerous drugs, undeclared cash and some unusual discoveries.   “To carry anything illegal, or unapproved across borders, absolutely puts public health at ...

Column: The Chicago White Sox can’t ruin your summer, no matter how hard they try

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:28:22 GMT

On a beautiful day for baseball on the South Side, the Chicago White Sox lost to the Minnesota Twins 7-3 in 12 innings Thursday to end their season-high three-game winning streak.Lucas Giolito pitched seven strong innings. Eloy Jimenez homered and had three hits. But the Sox went 1-for-16 with runners in scoring position, and an error by Tim Anderson opened the door to a five-run 12th inning.A small but attentive crowd of 14,650 showed up to enjoy the sunshine, food and game, and a couple of thousand or so stuck around for the ending as the Sox fell to 10-22.Some of my friends who refer to themselves as White Sox fans call this season paradise. These are Sox fans who don’t like big crowds, prefer to park near the ballpark and need only a few minutes to get inside for the first pitch.They are not considered die-hards, though they watch every game. They don’t look at the standings on a daily basis and don’t need me or anyone of my ilk to tell them this team is disast...

Lance Blanks, ex-NBA player and executive, dead at 56

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:28:22 GMT

Former professional basketball player and executive Lance Blanks has died, the NBA said Thursday.Blanks died in Dallas on May 3, the league said in a news release. He was 56 years old.Blanks played college basketball at Virginia and Texas before he was drafted by the Detroit Pistons in 1990. He competed in the NBA for three seasons for the Pistons and Minnesota Timberwolves before playing overseas for another seven years.He returned to the States and had a number of front-office jobs, including as a scout for the San Antonio Spurs, assistant general manager for the Cleveland Cavaliers, general manager for the Phoenix Suns — a job he kept for five seasons — and, most recently, as a scout for the Los Angeles Clippers. He also worked as an analyst for ESPN and a commentator for the Longhorn Network.He was on a scouting trip when he died, according to the Austin American-Statesman.“It’s been a privilege to have called him one of my closest friends,” former ...

Mexico, Cameroon match to be played at Snapdragon Stadium

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:28:22 GMT

SAN DIEGO -- Soccer fans have the opportunity to watch Mexico vs. Cameroon this year at Snapdragon Stadium.The match, which is part of the 20th annual MexTour, is set for Saturday, June 10, stadium officials said in a press release Thursday.A total of two games have been played between Mexico and Cameroon in their history, with El Tri leading the series 2-0. 3 artists added to San Diego County Fair Concert Series lineup Mexico last played in San Diego at the now-demolished Qualcomm Stadium on March 22, 2019. El Tri defeated Chile 3-1 in front of nearly 50,000 fans.Tickets for the Mexico vs. Cameroon matchup become available to the general public starting Monday, May 8, at 10 a.m. PT. Snapdragon Stadium is no stranger to soccer matches as it is home to the professional women's team San Diego Wave FC and will also be hosting a 2023 CONCACAF Gold Cup semifinal match in July.Fans should get ready for an action-packed summer of soccer in San Diego.