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Owners of 88 Drive-In Theatre ask to rezone into warehouse

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:52:25 GMT

COMMERCE CITY, Colo. (KDVR) — The owners of 88 Drive-In Theatre have decided to step away from the business and "go in a different direction," according to Commerce City.Specifically, the owners requested to rezone the lot to allow a multi-tenant warehouse to replace the theater."The decision to close the theater was not made by the city, and Commerce City has not asked or encouraged the drive-in to close its operation," the city said in a social media post.There was a discussion on the proposed zoning change and whether it aligned with city code at a Commerce City Council meeting Monday. Only 5 days into June, and this much rain has fallen "The discussion is not to decide whether or not the drive-in theater should stay, as that is the decisions [sic] of the owners/operators," the city said before the meeting.During the meeting, a representative of the rezoning applicant -- First Industrial Realty Trust, Inc. -- said the property was put on the market around two years ago by the c...

Best sopaipillas in Denver, according to reviews

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:52:25 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) -- Coloradans are talking about sopaipillas, looking forward to the highly anticipated re-opening of Casa Bonita.If you can't stand the wait, there are plenty of restaurants in the Denver metro area with high ratings that serve sopaipillas. More than sopaipillas: What’s on Casa Bonita’s opening menu Sopaipillas are defined by the Merriam-Webster dictionary as "a usually puffy piece of deep-fried dough often sweetened with honey."Here's a list of options with at least 1,000 reviews on Google, and an overall rating of 4.5 or more stars.Best sopaipillas near DenverIllegal Pete's -- 4.5 stars with 2,561 reviewsPatzcuaro's Mexican Restaurant -- 4.5 stars with 1,009 reviewsD'Corazon Mexican Restaurant -- 4.6 stars with 1,870 reviewsChaka's Mexican Restaurant -- 4.5 stars with 1,558 reviewsSantiago's Mexican Restaurant -- 4.5 stars with 2,081 reviewsEl Camino Community Tavern -- 4.5 stars with 1,090 reviewsAdelitas Cocina Y Cantina -- 4.6 stars with 2,956 reviewsTamales by ...

TikTok comedian Matt Rife announces Denver shows

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:52:25 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) -- Comedian and actor Matt Rife announced the stops in his "ProbleMATTic World Tour," which includes two April 5, 2024 shows at Bellco Theatre in Denver.Rife has amassed millions of followers on a number of social media sites, with over 14 million followers on TikTok. He self-produced two comedy specials -- "Only Fans" in 2021 and "Matthew Steven Rife" in April -- that are available to watch online. Full list of concerts at Red Rocks in 2023 Originally, there was only one 6 p.m. show announced for Denver, but due to overwhelming demand, a second 10 p.m. show was added. Both shows are on April 5.A presale for both shows will start Thursday at 10 a.m. Fans can use the code MATTDEN to get tickets then, and the general sale will start Friday.

4.9 magnitude quake strikes southern Haiti; 4 dead, dozens injured

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:52:25 GMT

PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (AP) — An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 4.9 struck southern Haiti early Tuesday, killing at least four people and injuring 36 others, authorities said.The quake struck before dawn near the southwestern coastal city of Jeremie at a depth of six miles (10 kilometers), according to the U.S. Geological Survey.“I thought the whole house was going to fall on top of me,” Eric Mpitabakana, a World Food Program official in Jeremie, told The Associated Press by phone.Two homes collapsed in the quake, and a key route that connects Jeremie and Les Cayes was blocked, according to Haiti’s Civil Protection Agency.Three of the people who died were found under a collapsed house where rescuers were searching for more people, Frankel Maginaire, with Haiti’s Civil Protection Agency in Jeremie told the AP.He said that several children were hospitalized with injuries they received after they panicked and ran.A crowd of people gathered around one home that collapse...

Community gathers in Coconut Grove demanding Commissioner Joe Carollo to step down

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:52:25 GMT

Miami residents, leaders and business owners are demanding Miami City Commissioner Joe Carollo to step down from his position when he was found liable in a federal civil case and ordered to pay $63 million after he harassed business owners in Little Havana. The community gathered outside of Miami City Hall on Tuesday where community leaders and residents spoke out about the city’s corrupt commissioner.“He should be supporting, helping and representing these businesses,” said community activist, Marvin Tapia. “[Carollo] does the complete opposite of that.” Several business owners were among the crowd as well.“When one of us is victimized, all of us are victimized,” said Daniel Figuerdo. Another business owner expressed concerns for his family and living as he wants the community to “reject the tyranny and speak out for the greater good.”On Thursday, a Fort Lauderdale jury found Carollo guilty of abusing his power after he bullied ...

Investigation underway after man found shot to death in Miami

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:52:25 GMT

The City of Miami Police Department responded to a Shot Spotter alert around 11 a.m., Tuesday, following reports of a shooting.When officers arrived at the scene, located at 7455 NW 7th Avenue, they discovered an adult male suffering from gunshot wounds. City of Miami Fire personnel arrived to provide medical assistance but pronounced the victim deceased on site.As authorities begin their investigation into the incident, the police currently have no information regarding the motive behind the shooting or any potential suspects. In their efforts to gather crucial evidence, law enforcement is actively checking for surveillance footage in the surrounding area.The identity of the deceased male has not been released. Anyone with information related to the shooting is urged to come forward and assist the investigation. The community’s cooperation plays a crucial role in helping law enforcement solve cases and bring justice to those affected by such acts of violence.Please check bac...

Belarusian tennis ace Sabalenka: ‘I don’t support Lukashenko right now’

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:52:25 GMT

PARIS — Star Belarusian tennis player Aryna Sabalenka publicly broke from the country’s authoritarian leader Alexander Lukashenko on Tuesday.Asked by POLITICO if she still supports Lukashenko, who has been aiding Russian President Vladimir Putin’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine, Sabalenka said: “It’s a tough question. I don’t support war, meaning I don’t support Lukashenko right now.”Aryna Sabalenka was asked if she supports Lukashenko:“Like it’s a tough question, I don’t support war, meaning I don’t support Lukashenko right now.” pic.twitter.com/1dgG3O9fIv— The Tennis Letter (@TheTennisLetter) June 6, 2023Sabalenka, currently the women’s world No. 2, had come under fire after refusing to condemn Lukashenko during a heated press conference at Roland-Garros last week. After that, she stopped taking post-match questions, saying the incident had made her feel unsafe.While the final “right now” of Sabalenka’s answer allows her room f...

Defiant Ukraine says dam carnage won’t stop counteroffensive

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:52:25 GMT

KYIV — Ukrainian officials insist the destruction of the Nova Kakhovka dam, which unleashed massive flooding in the Kherson region, won’t stand in the way of Kyiv’s counteroffensive.“Ukraine is equipped with all the necessary watercraft and pontoon bridge crossings for crossing water obstacles,” the Strategic Communications Center of the Armed Forces of Ukraine (Stratcom) said in a statement on Tuesday. “Ukraine is ready to restore and rebuild the territories liberated from Russian aggression.”Western leaders, including NATO chief Jens Stoltenberg, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz and EU High Representative Josep Borrell, among others, have blamed Moscow for blowing up the dam, which is located in an area of Ukraine occupied by Russian forces. Kyiv argues that the Kremlin was seeking to flood the areas around it to make them less accessible to Ukrainian tanks and personnel in a counteroffensive.Ukraine has been warning that Russia would seek to destr...

Rape trial of former state prosecutor begins in Boston

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:52:25 GMT

Opening statements in the trial of a former Boston attorney accused of rape got underway on Tuesday in Boston.Gary Zerola, 51, once worked as a prosecutor for the state and was once named one of “People” magazine’s top 50 bachelors.Now, he’s facing two counts of rape in connection with an incident in 2016 where prosecutors said he allegedly attacked the friend of a woman he had been dating. In opening statements, a prosecutor told jurors the victim was 23 and had been out drinking with Zerola and other friends before falling asleep in Zerola’s friend’s apartment. When she woke up, the prosecutor said, she found Zerola allegedly assaulting her. Zerola’s attorney, meanwhile, has said the victim was affectionate toward Zerola and called the allegations “false” and “frivolous.” As he heads back into a courtroom, this is not the first time Zerola has been on trial for sexual assault. Zerola first faced rape allegations in 2008. He was acquitted at the time and blamed ...

Person hit by tractor-trailer on Mass. Pike

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:52:25 GMT

A person was struck by a tractor-trailer on the eastbound side of Mass Pike in Framingham Tuesday, according to state police. Police said units were on scene as of around 11:30 a.m., warning motorists to expect delays. The Massachusetts Department of Transportation separately said the left two lanes on the eastbound side of the highway were closed as of 11:30 a.m.SKY7-HD showed police still on scene at 12 p.m. as traffic inched by in the area.This is a developing story; stay with 7NEWS on-air and online for the latest updates.