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1 of 2 structurally deficient I-70 bridges rebuilt at Vail Pass

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 08:34:58 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) — Vail Pass is a notoriously challenging stretch of Interstate 70.Not only does it have the highest crash rate for all of I-70 in Colorado, but it's also sent drivers on two bridges deemed "structurally deficient."The good news is those bridges are getting replaced — and one of the replacements is already open to traffic. It's part of an ongoing, $300 million project designed to improve safety on I-70 along the Vail Pass stretch, where construction just paused for the winter season.Progress so far includes the completion of a new westbound bridge over Polk Creek, replacing its structurally deficient predecessor, according to the Colorado Department of Transportation. These new Colorado laws go into effect in 2024 A third lane on the new bridge now gives more room for emergency response vehicles when traffic is blocked and, eventually, will accommodate a third lane along westbound Vail Pass, CDOT said.Aerial view of the I-70 bridges at Mile Point 185. The new westbou...

Over a dozen car windows smashed in Arvada neighborhood

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 08:34:58 GMT

ARVADA, Colo. (KDVR) — Police are investigating a spree of vehicle vandalism in the Leyden Rock neighborhood. Neighbors told FOX31 that more than a dozen vehicles had their windows smashed in the early morning hours of Dec. 6."You just can’t believe it’s happening in this neighborhood,” Kim Hornecker said.  These new Colorado laws go into effect in 2024 McKenna Caruso woke up to find the back window of her car completely shattered. "When I came out, I was completely shocked and was so confused, like why would this happen to me? Who would do it?” Caruso said. “You don’t expect it at all, so it’s just super upsetting and it’s not easy to fix. It’s super expensive, so that’s hard as well."Other neighbors told FOX31 they heard it but didn’t know what it was. "It did wake me, and it was like a pop, pop, pop,” Nancy Martinez said. “I thought that it was firecrackers."Arvada Police said they are currently investigating the spree of vehicle vandalism with at least 15 cases.15 cases o...

Denver International Airport cargo employees strike over safety concerns

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 08:34:58 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) -- Cargo workers at Denver International Airport announced they will be striking Monday morning. Swissport employees who load and handle essential packages and freight at DIA said they delivered the strike notice Sunday night. Striking workers say their main complaint is unsafe working conditions. Where and when Colorado roads will be most congested this holiday season According to Swissport’s website, the company has provided airport ground services and managed a modern air cargo warehouse at DIA since 2006. A Swissport Cargo Agent said anything that's coming into Denver for Amazon by air comes through Swissport and anything that's leaving Denver by air for Amazon comes through them as well. Workers say they are striking due to faulty and broken equipment, dangerous working temperatures at facilities, and inadequate safety training. They say the conditions are preventing them from making sure packages are delivered on time.Andrew Guttman hasn’t worked for Swiss...

Commissioners expected to vote on Miami Wilds Park project at Zoo Miami

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 08:34:58 GMT

Miami-Dade Commissioners set to vote on a controversial project on Tuesday after being delayed in September.They’ll decide if the parking area outside of Zoo Miami will be turned into a water park called Miami Wilds.The Miami Wilds proposal has sparked an outcry from conservationists who say the surrounding pine rockland area is environmentally rich in multiple rare species of animals and needs to be protected.Park developers have promised the project will bring hundreds of jobs to South Florida.

Her home is listed as a rental

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 08:34:58 GMT

A woman is facing fines from the city because her home is listed as a rental. But her home is actually not for rent. The rental company refuses to remove the listing. That’s when she asked Howard and Patrick for help.When Meline walked into the townhouse, it was for sale. But in her mind, it was about to be sold.Meline Wareham: “It looked beautiful. When I came to see it, I was in love immediately.”Loves the view of the lake, loves living here.Then, the City of Plantation sent her a letter telling her she was violating city codes.Meline Wareham: “Not having a license to run a business, which is no shock to me because I don’t run a business here.”Meline was accused of not having a license to operate a rental property because her home was listed on Vrbo, the site where you rent your house for days.Meline Wareham: “What I have is a case of a fraudulent listing. I’ve lived here every day since I made the purchase.”The pictures on Vrb...

Investigation underway after multi-vehicle wreck in Pembroke Pines; 7 hospitalized

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 08:34:58 GMT

A Miami-Dade Fire Rescue truck was caught in a wild wreck in Pembroke Pines. The truck was transporting a patient to a Broward hospital when it was hit head-on by a driver on Pembroke and Flamingo Road, Monday night.According to police, a stabbing victim that was being driven to the hospital in another car was also involved in the massive wreck.In total, five vehicles collided and seven people had to be taken to the hospital, including three firefighters.Several agencies are investigating the crash.

Miami Marlins hand out presents to children at loanDepot Park

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 08:34:58 GMT

The Miami Marlins teamed up with another organization and stepped up to the plate to help some families have a happier holiday.The baseball team gave back to the community they love and scored a grand slam with children.Christmas came early for some lucky children thanks to the Miami Marlins. Marlins all-star pitcher Sandy Alcan-Tara and Billy the Marlin helped passed out presents to the children.It was nothing but smiles Monday at the annual Holiday Wishes Party where children from undeserved families receive a present and a good time at loanDepot Park.“A special moment for me and for them,” Alcan-Tara said. I’m happy to be here doing this for those kids.”The children were patient, but then, they had to open their gifts. Then it was time for them to make some memories and they built a gingerbread house.“I think it’s so important to give back to the community, especially, to be able to impact the youth at such a young age, and to develop those me...

Police search for man accused of robbing pricey item from shopper at Fort Lauderdale Target; new evidence found

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 08:34:58 GMT

An item was swiped in seconds from someone’s shopping cart at a Target in Fort Lauderdale— and what was ripped away wasn’t cheap. A $1,500 one-wheel was robbed from a shopper outside of the store more than a week ago in Coral Ridge Mall along Oakland Park and U.S. 1.The victim said he believed that because of his white hair, the suspect would think he was an easy target. “When I got there, I’ve got me a shopping cart and I put the one-wheel on top,” said the 68-year-old victim Vincent Odeh. Surveillance footage caught the robber following behind Odeh with his cart just after 5 p.m. right before he struck. “I’m pushing it and I’m almost inside and all of a sudden this guy comes up from behind me and grabs it and I thought it was a friend playing you know, doing a joke on me or something,” said Odeh. “I looked at him and said ‘Oh I don’t know this guy.”The robber grabs the item and runs to his getaway car, a...

Rishi Sunak’s nightmare before Christmas

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 08:34:58 GMT

LONDON — It’s every Conservative leader’s nightmare. Rishi Sunak is trapped in a Brexit-style battle with his mutinous party — and is running out of options fast.With less than a year to go until an expected general election, the British prime minister is locked in a death spiral with his own backbenchers over the totemic issue of immigration. At best, the struggle looks set to tie up Sunak’s ailing government for months to come. At worst, it could bring down his premiership.“Rishi wouldn’t be here if there was a viable alternative,” said a former party aide with links to the Tory right. (The aide, like others in this story, was granted anonymity to speak candidly about internal party matters.)Ominously for Sunak, the bitter row which has erupted between prime minister and backbenchers has strong echoes of the Brexit struggles of 2018 and 2019 which consumed — and ultimately destroyed — Theresa May.While May’s impossible task was to find a way to leave the E...

Relaunch the Polish-Ukrainian relationship

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 08:34:58 GMT

Marcin Zaborowski is the policy directory of the Future Security Programme at GLOBSEC.Recent strains in Ukraine’s relations with its biggest Western neighbor, Poland, are hurting both nations — and benefiting Russia. In order to avoid further disagreements, however, a major relaunch of the relationship will be needed. And here, the election of a new Polish government could be an opportunity for a fresh start.Following Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine, Poland became a sanctuary for millions of refugees. The country was the first port of call for over 10 million Ukrainians in the first months of the war, with 1.5 million of them deciding to stay — adding to the more than 1.5 million Ukrainians who already lived there.At the time, most Poles were engaged in helping war refugees, who were immediately granted status akin to citizenship, with full access to healthcare and education. Poland also provided Ukraine with essential weapons — including howitzers, tanks and even aircraft —...