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Up to $17,000 reward offered in deadly rock attack

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:16:42 GMT

JEFFERSON COUNTY, Colo. (KDVR) — A reward for information in the rock attack that killed a 20-year-old driver has increased to up to $17,000.Metro Denver Crime Stoppers released information on the award increase on Friday. Tipsters can remain anonymous by calling the tip line at 720-913-7867 (STOP)."No piece of information is insignificant," Metro Denver Crime Stoppers stressed in the announcement. Own a Tesla in Jeffco? How you could help the deadly rock investigation Alexa Bartell, of Arvada, was driving near the 10600 block of Indiana Street on Wednesday night when someone threw a large rock at her vehicle, killing her.Investigators say the attack was one in a series of at least five that night across Jefferson and Boulder counties and that involved a light-colored pickup truck or SUV (see the list of incident addresses below). They believe there could be more victims."If you were in any of these areas and witnessed anything related to the suspect vehicle or the suspects who ma...

Missing 6-year-old girl last seen in Denver with sister, police say

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:16:42 GMT

Editor's note: An earlier version of this story included incorrect photos of Alexis Martinez. The Colorado Bureau of Investigation said they were given photos of the incorrect person, which were then distributed to the media.DENVER (KDVR) — Investigators now say a missing 6-year-old girl was last seen with her noncustodial older sister in Denver. The girl, Jazelle Martinez, is described as white with brown hair and brown eyes, according to the Colorado Bureau of Investigation. She stands about 3 feet 6 inches tall and weighs about 50 pounds. She was last seen wearing a white T-shirt with a rainbow and blue jeans and has a purple birthmark on her lower left back.Jazelle Martinez (Colorado Bureau of Investigation)CBI said Friday she was last seen with her noncustodial sister, 20-year-old Alexis Martinez, in the 700 block of Wolf Street in Denver. Alexis Martinez is described as Hispanic, 5 feet 1 inch tall and around 155 pounds with brown hair and brown eyes.A missing 6-year-old girl ...

Roads slick in Rocky Mountain National Park Friday evening

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:16:42 GMT

ROCKY MOUNTAIN NATIONAL PARK, Colo. (KDVR) — Colorado's high country is seeing flurries today as snow continues to fall in the mountains. Rocky Mountain National Park announced traction laws are in effect. The snow, according to the Pinpoint Weather Team, is coming from a north-easterly direction into the state.Snow falling at Glacier Basin 4/21/2023. Credit: Rocky Mountain National ParkSnow falling at Kawuneeche Valley, 4/21/2023. Credit: Rocky Mountain National ParkThe National Weather Service has issued a winter weather advisory for the mountains from the Eisenhower Tunnel through Vail Pass and continuing into Glenwood Canyon through Saturday. Make sure to proceed with caution through Rabbit Ears Pass as well. The Pinpoint Weather Team also warns slick roads will worsen Friday after sunset and before sunrise on Saturday.

Former DougCo school bus driver facing 30 child abuse charges for hard brake

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:16:42 GMT

CASTLE ROCK, Colo. (KDVR) -- A former bus driver for Douglas County School District is facing 30 misdemeanor child abuse charges for an incident caught on camera in early March.Brian Fitzgerald, 61, was driving students from Castle Rock Elementary School on March 1, when he addressed the children on the bus. What Purina says it’s doing to eliminate odor at Denver plant "You guys need to be in your seats," Fitzgerald said on the intercom. "You want to see how dangerous that is?"Moments later, Fitzgerald allegedly hits the brakes of the bus, causing some children to bump into the seats in front of them. A speedometer on the video recording shows the speed drop from 9 mph to zero.Castle Rock Police investigated the incident and filed the case with the District Attorney's office. The citation includes 30 misdemeanor charges for knowing and reckless child abuse. One of the 30 charges noted an injury. The case is now in the hands of the 18th Judicial District."The video is incredibly di...

House Republicans, Manhattan DA end fight over Trump inquiry

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:16:42 GMT

NEW YORK (AP) — House Republicans and the Manhattan district attorney’s office reached an agreement Friday to end a legal dispute over a House Judiciary Committee inquiry into former President Donald Trump’s historic indictment.Under the agreement, committee members will be able to question former prosecutor Mark Pomerantz under oath next month in Washington, resolving a lawsuit in which District Attorney Alvin Bragg had sought to block Pomerantz from testifying.Among the committee’s concessions, Pomerantz will be accompanied by a lawyer from Bragg’s office, which is not typically allowed in Congressional depositions.Bragg’s office and the Judiciary Committee reached the agreement after the 2nd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals issued a stay Thursday that temporarily halted enforcement of a House subpoena which had called for Pomerantz to testify.The appeals court had been scheduled to hear oral arguments in the dispute on Tuesday.Bragg’s office said the ag...

ShanJ Candles makes some ‘appetizing’ looking candles

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:16:42 GMT

The wick-end is here, so let’s get lit! Well, not drunk lit, more along the lines of lighting some candles “lit.”One SoFlo candle maker is putting your nose and eyes to the test.Her creations not only smell appetizing — they look delicious.Candles are all about creating a mood, whether it’s for romance or feeling zen. Well, ShanJ Candles does both.Camille Prendergast, ShanJ Candles creator: “They’re calming, they’re relaxing, they’re meditative.”And they look good enough to heat and eat!Camille Prendergast: “They’re pretty much food candles … I make cupcake candles, coffee candles, drink candles, meaning like margarita candles, martini, beer and frappe.”We’ve got a burning question: How do you make them look so real?Camille Prendergast: “Everything is made from mold and wax, so even the whipping on top of the candle I actually have to whip it and put it like I’m icing a cake. I use ...

Garth Brooks visits Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital’s new play/therapy space

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:16:42 GMT

Garth Brooks stopped by Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital to celebrate the opening of its new state-of-the-art play space.It’s called the Child Life Zone, and it’s got several rooms where kids and families can come together to do crafts, makevideos, watch movies and have book readings.Brooks said this is one of the coolest things he’s ever gotten to do.

‘Unbelievable’: Chicago White Sox clubhouse is ecstatic about Liam Hendriks’ cancer-free news and eventual return

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:16:42 GMT

Andrew Vaughn sent Liam Hendriks a text as soon as he heard the Chicago White Sox closer was cancer-free.“(I) said, ‘When does the rehab assignment start?’ ” the Sox first baseman said Friday before the Sox opened a three-game series against the Rays at Tropicana Field. “He replied, ‘As soon as I get my first live BP and it’s on.’ That’s pretty cool.”Hendriks’ announcement Thursday on Instagram brought smiles throughout the Sox clubhouse.“Unbelievable,” pitching coach Ethan Katz said. “A really exciting time just to hear that he’s in a really good spot health-wise and, obviously, from a team perspective, we’re able to know that he’s going to be back. So it’s very exciting.”Hendriks began treatment in January for non-Hodgkin lymphoma.“Baseball really wasn’t on my mind, but you always hope that he’s going to be OK and can be back because that’s what...

Orlando area high school football coach changes include father-son, youth movement

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:16:42 GMT

Garrett Kruczek had only one name in mind when considering an offensive coordinator to join him at The Master’s Academy in Oviedo, where he was named head football coach in late March.Kruczek, 27, leads the Eagles into the start of spring practices Monday alongside former NFL quarterback and long-time coach Mike Kruczek.“It’s always been a dream of mine to coach with my dad,” Garrett said by phone Thursday afternoon. “When the opportunity arose for this job, there was no question who I wanted to run the offense.”Mike Kruczek, 70, spent the past 10 seasons as head coach at Trinity Prep. His pro and college coaching career dates to the early 1980s and includes 19 years in all at UCF after playing five seasons with the Pittsburgh Steelers and Washington Redskins.Trinity Prep was expected to interview candidates for its opening this week.“He’s a great mentor and senior advisor. We speak the same language when it comes to the offense,”...

Photos: About 110 people displaced by 4-alarm fire in Winthrop

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:16:42 GMT

Residents of an apartment building in Winthrop survived a fire that struck four alarms, sending mutual aid from surrounding communities to battle the blaze.Winthrop Police and Fire received the first reports of fire at the apartment building at 91 Veterans Road at 12:18 p.m. Friday. At the scene, the building was surrounded with heavy smoke and flames were visible.“Crews worked aggressively to extinguish the fire and struck a fourth alarm calling additional mutual aid to the scene. Multiple residents were entrapped and have since been safely rescued from the building,” the agencies wrote in a joint statement later that day.Some residents were transported to local hospitals, though authorities none were thought to suffer life-threatening injuries.In all, about 110 people were displaced and were receiving assistance from the Red Cross.Other survivors include at least one dog seen at the scene named Petey.Emergency crews shut down Shirley Street, which runs parallel to Veterans Road, a...