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New Jersey governor considers 5-year extension of internet gambling

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:31:14 GMT

TRENTON, N.J. (AP) — A bill to extend internet gambling in New Jersey for another five years is in the hands of Gov. Phil Murphy, following its approval Friday by the state Legislature.The measure was approved by the state Assembly and Senate with minimal opposition from lawmakers, and now goes to the Democratic governor for action.But the approval did little to dispel the mystery surrounding unexpected and unannounced changes made to the bill earlier this week that have rankled the Atlantic City casino industry.Internet gambling began in New Jersey 10 years ago. The original renewal bill would have extended it for another 10 years.But on Tuesday, an Assembly panel cut that to just two years without discussing or even announcing the change. Since then, lawmakers have repeatedly declined to say why the extension was shortened. The next day, the extension was set at five years — again, without explanation.The trade association for the Atlantic City casino industry has said a full 10-y...

Where to watch Colorado’s 4th of July fireworks in 2023

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:31:14 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) -- The Fourth of July is almost here. Celebrate Independence Day with a bang at free fireworks displays in communities across Colorado.We put together a full list of events happening across the state starting June 30 and lasting through July 4. Check the Pinpoint Weather Forecast Friday, June 30Denver – Coors Field: The Colorado Rockies will have fireworks games on Friday, June 30 and Saturday, July 1. Tickets to the series against the Detroit Tigers can be purchased here.Saturday, July 2Denver – Coors Field: The Colorado Rockies will have fireworks games on Friday, June 30 and Saturday, July 1. Tickets to the series against the Detroit Tigers can be purchased here. Fort Collins: Independence Day in Fort Collins will include a day full of festivities, including 5K, golf tournament, parade, food truck rally, and more. The day will conclude with fireworks at City Park at 9:35 p.m.Fort Lupton: The celebration will take place from noon to 4 p.m. ...

School resource officers included in new Denver Public Schools safety plan

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:31:14 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) – Some Denver students can expect to see school resource officers return to their high schools under a new plan released Friday.The announcement is part of a 57-page long-term safety plan from Denver Public Schools that was released on Friday. Read a PDF of the full Denver Public Schools long-term safety plan This new plan stems from a shooting at East High School in March that ended with two staff members in the hospital. Those staff members were searching a student who was required to be checked after being expelled from another district. During the search, they found a handgun and the teen shot them. The teen ran away from the school and was found later to have killed himself.This incident resulted in school resource officers immediately being returned to a variety of schools across the district, a reversal of a 2020 decision to remove them, and the decision to conduct a full review and create a new plan for district safety.“Safety is a layered approach that encom...

Spring Creek Fire burning nearly 3K acres

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:31:14 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) -- A wildfire burning southwest of Parachute is burning 2,910 acres, as of June 30, the Rocky Mountain Incident Management Team said in a release.The Spring Creek Fire is 21% contained and the cause remains under investigation. No evacuations have been issued but Spring Creek Road and High Mesa Road are open to local traffic only.Spring Creek Fire map (Courtesy: Rocky Mountain Incident Management Team) Photos: Funnel clouds spotted in Park County Firefighters continue to build lines around the fire and helicopters have been routinely dropping water on the blaze. A total of 441 personnel are working on the fire. The RMIMT said the fire is producing smoke that may affect air quality.

Missing children last seen with 67-year-old woman

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:31:14 GMT

(KDVR) — Police are looking for two children who were last seen in May.King Jones, 9, and Demi Jones, 8, were last seen in mid-May in the Delta County town of Hotchkiss, in southwest Colorado. They were with Jacqueline Ballard, a 67-year-old woman who's a noncustodial family member, according to the Colorado Bureau of Investigation.The children are described as a boy and a girl, each white with brown hair and brown eyes. They both stand about 3 feet 5 inches tall and weigh around 60 pounds.Ballard is described as a white woman with blonde hair and green eyes. She stands about 5 feet 5 inches tall and weighs about 145 pounds.King Jones, Demi Jones and Jacqueline Ballard (Courtesy of Colorado Bureau of Investigation)They may be in a 2017 Subaru Outback with Colorado plate AZB-B32. A stock image of the vehicle is below:2017 Subaru Outback, stock image (Released by Colorado Bureau of Investigation)The children and Ballard were last seen on May 14, around 4:50 p.m. in the 500 block of As...

Man accused of threatening to shoot Gov. Jared Polis

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:31:14 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) – An Aurora man has been charged with allegedly threatening Colorado Gov. Jared Polis' life.According to a release from the 17th Judicial District Attorney’s Office, 41-year-old Jeromie Rose left two threatening voicemails on June 20. Problem Solvers: Fired prosecutor blackmailed over naked photo "I voted for you and you took away the emergency food stamps," Rose allegedly said in the voicemail. "You're lucky I don't put a bullet in your f------ head, 'cause if I had the chance, I would."The voicemails did not contain a name, but Colorado State Patrol worked with the Colorado Department of Human Services, the organization that handles food stamps, to identify Rose.During the investigation, a CSP trooper learned police had been in contact with Rose in the past for similar calls. FOX31 obtained the arrest affidavit to learn more about the alleged threat. It includes the above quote with four other expletive-laden quotes from two voicemails.Rose is facing one count of r...

What leaked Trump tape could mean for the classified documents case

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:31:14 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) -- An audio recording of former President Donald Trump from two years ago at his New Jersey club revealed more about the federal charges over his handling of classified documents. In the two-minute clip, the former president could be heard saying, “This is secret information. Look, look at this.” Later, the recording picked up another comment where he allegedly could be heard saying, "See as president I could've declassified it, now I can't. You know, but this is still a secret."Trump previously said it wasn’t classified documents he was showing, but newspaper and magazine articles. Former U.S. Attorney for the District of Colorado, Jason Dunn, said it’s now the prosecutor’s job to authenticate the audio recording. Trump stops at popular Cuban restaurant after pleading not guilty: ‘Food for everyone’ “It's pretty clear from the indictment that people in the room including I think the reporter who made that recording and apparently had told the president that he ...

Video shows man swiping hemp product from SW Miami-Dade smoke shop

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:31:14 GMT

It was a speedy steal at a South Florida smoke shop after a man swiped a hemp product and took off running. Surveillance video shows the crook as an employee attempting to reach into a case at the front counter of the business, located along Miller Drive in Southwest Miami-Dade, Thursday night.Eventually, an employee gives the merchandise to the man thinking he’s a paying customer, but as soon as the employee turned around, the subject is seen fleeing the business.The theft has left the owner smoking man, particularly because, he said, this isn’t the first one the store has been targeted by thieves.“We wanna make sure that they don’t do this to any other shops out there,” said the owner. Surveillance video showed a man and a woman entering the shop back in November. The woman is seen standing behind a man as she put several products in her bag. The owner said that the merchandise stolen in November was worth hundreds of dollars. “I don’t ma...

First responders share boating safety tips, caution Biscayne Bay will be slow speed zone on July 4th

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:31:14 GMT

Boating safety is a top priority this holiday weekend, and with so many activities going on in the water, ensuring boaters follow safety measures is a top priority for first responders.It was the calm before the holiday on Friday, as the U.S. Coast Guard, Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, and several fire departments and police agencies have teamed up in an effort to keep everyone on the water safe this Fourth of July.The initiative is called Operation Dry Water. Officials said all of Biscayne Bay will become a slow speed zone from 7 p.m. on Tuesday until 2 a.m. on Wednesday.“All vessels within the regulated area are required to transit at no more than 15 knots,” said Eddie Oropeza with U.S. Coast Guard Station Miami Beach. With the influx of people, FWC is putting even more resources out on the water to prevent tragedy.“It’s one of the busiest holidays in the nation, including here in Florida,” said FWC spokesperson George Reynaud. Thi...

Maine woman punches bear that chased her dog and ends up with stitches

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:31:14 GMT

PORTER, Maine (AP) — A Maine woman was bitten by a bear in her backyard while defending her pet dog, necessitating a trip to the hospital for stitches, officials said Friday.Lynn Kelly, 64, was tending her garden in Porter when her dog took off into the woods barking at something on Friday. In short order, the dog was racing back to the yard with a black bear in hot pursuit, said Mark Latti, spokesperson for the Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife.Kelly stood and made herself appear large, which is recommended in a black bear encounter. But instead of slowly retreating, she proceeded to confront the bear, which is not recommended, Latti said.The bear briefly latched onto Kelly’s wrist after she punched the animal on the nose, and she received stitches for the wound at Memorial Hospital in North Conway, New Hampshire, he said.It’s rare for someone to be bitten by a bear in Maine even though the state has one of the largest black bear populations on the easte...