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Attorney: Bodycam shows teen surrender before police shot him

Published Mon, 10 Mar 2025 10:33:55 GMT

AURORA, Colo. (KDVR) -- An attorney representing the family of a 14-year-old who was killed by police in Aurora is asking questions about the level of response used by officers.FOX31's Vicente Arenas spoke with attorney Siddhartha Rathod who said Jor’Dell Richardson's family will be at a news conference Friday after Aurora Police release the video of the shooting involving the 14-year-old. Body camera video shown to family of 14-year-old killed by police Richardson was shot and killed by police who were responding to an armed robbery at a vape shop last week.Rathod said that Richardson's parents did not see the video but he and some extended family members did view it along with a pastor and a NAACP representative on Tuesday.Rathod told FOX31, the teen was surrendering.“He was verbally surrendering immediately prior to being shot," he said. “The (police bodycam) video raises more questions than it answers."In addition to the body camera video, Rathod said the family is trying to s...

Bill to cap pet deposits, fees in Colorado signed into law

Published Mon, 10 Mar 2025 10:33:55 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) -- Renting for pet owners in Colorado might become cheaper starting next year after a bill capping pet deposits and fees was signed into law.Gov. Jared Polis signed House Bill 23-1068 into law Wednesday afternoon. The bill was passed by both chambers in April.The new law will go into effect on Jan. 1, 2024.What does the new law do?The bill, as passed and signed into law, limits pet security deposits to $300. These deposits must be refundable, as well.It also limits any pet fee to $35 or 1.5% of the rent, whichever is higher. This fee is not refundable and is added to the monthly rent. Polis vetoes deceptive event ticket sales bill Additionally, insurance companies will no longer be allowed to refuse to issue or renew a homeowner's insurance policy or raise premiums because of the breed of dog someone has.If a dog is known to be dangerous or has been declared dangerous, however, companies can still do those things.What does it not do?The bill that was originally intro...

Denver weather: Stormy pattern continues into the weekend

Published Mon, 10 Mar 2025 10:33:55 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) — Daily afternoon showers and thunderstorms look to continue in the Denver weather forecast. The storms will be scattered and may contain heavy rain and small hail each day.The biggest threat for heavy rain will be over the old burn scars in the foothills west of Denver.Possible rain totals across Colorado from Pinpoint WeatherWeather tonight: Storms depart and skies clearThe chance for showers and thunderstorms will diminish a few hours after sunset. Skies will then slowly clear across metro Denver and the Front Range. Ways to repel mosquitoes in Colorado The wind will be light and there could be some patchy fog mainly north of the city. Temperatures will be cool and comfortable with overnight lows in the 50s.Weather tomorrow: Warm temperatures with more stormsThe day will start off sunny followed by building clouds during the midday. Temperatures are forecast to return to similar levels as the last few days with readings mainly in the 70s and 80s. The chance for s...

Jogger attacked by cows in Boulder County

Published Mon, 10 Mar 2025 10:33:55 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) -- A jogger was attacked by more than a dozen cows while on a trail in Boulder County.The jogger was exercising on Meadowlark Trail when the attack happened. There were 15-20 cows involved, according to a spokesperson for Boulder County Parks and Open Space.A rancher leases the land for grazing, according to the spokesperson. Marshall Fire investigation has ended, announcement planned Thursday The jogger was taken to a hospital but the extent of their injuries and current condition hasn't been released. The herd has now been moved to a fenced-in field.Meadowlark Trail was temporarily closed but has since reopened.

M-DCPS superintendent discusses challenges, controversies as 2023 school year ends

Published Mon, 10 Mar 2025 10:33:55 GMT

As the school year comes to a close, Miami-Dade County Public Schools’ superintendent provided a report card when it comes to day-to-day operations in the district.It is graduation season in South Florida, as classes end for summer across the region.Speaking with reporters on Wednesday, M-DCPS Superintendent Dr. Jose L. Dotres listed students’ accomplishments throughout the school year that has just wrapped up.“The graduating class of 2023, in terms of scholarships, $606 million worth of scholarships,” he said.And while it has been a year of achievements, Dotres said, “the landscape has definitely changed.”It has also been one where Florida politics seemingly have played out in the classroom.“If new laws are put into place, we have to respond to them,” said Dotres.Some of the new laws limit what can be discussed and taught in schools, including gender, sexual orientation and topics that, some argue, could indoctrinate children.“We are responsible ...

Fly Wings / Soulfly, Miami

Published Mon, 10 Mar 2025 10:33:55 GMT

The Chef: Troy TinglingThe Restaurant: Soulfly, MiamiThe Dish: Fly WingsIngredients:2 lbs. chicken wings3 quarts peanut oil for frying; or any other oil with a high smoking point1 egg1 Tbsp water1/4 cup hot sauceChicken wing seasoning:1 tsp kosher salt1 tsp garlic powder1 tsp onion powder1/4 tsp black peppera pinch of cayenne pepperFor dredging:1 cup gluten-free flour1 tsp baking powder1 tsp garlic powder1/2 tsp kosher salt1/4 tsp black pepperMethod of Preparation:Combine the chicken wing seasoning ingredients in a small bowl. Season the wings all over, ensuring even coverage. Pat down to make the seasonings stick. Set aside.In a large bowl, combine the egg with the hot sauce and water. Whisk lightly and set aside.In a separate large bowl, combine the flour with the baking powder, salt and pepper. Mix the ingredients together and set aside.Heat 3 quarts of peanut oil in a large cast iron pot (the oil should be no higher than the middle of the pot) over a gas burner to 375F.Drop the ...

Florida player Brandon Montour streaks home for birth of child between Stanley Cup Final games

Published Mon, 10 Mar 2025 10:33:55 GMT

SUNRISE, Fla. (AP) — Brandon Montour took a baby break between the first two games of the Stanley Cup Final.With wife Ryian going into labor earlier than expected, the Panthers defenseman left Las Vegas not long after the series opener and flew back to Florida on a private jet. Montour made it in time to be there for the birth of the couple’s first child, a son they named Kai.Montour returned for Game 2 and played 26:13, the most of anyone on either team.“I tried to get there as quick as I could,” Montour said Wednesday recalling his whirlwind journey. “Luckily I was there for it all and got to experience it with her.”The baby’s due date was June 18, and the plan was to induce labor on June 14. Ryian instead went into labor just before Game 1 started, but Montour didn’t learn that until General manager Bill Zito and coach Paul Maurice told him just after the final horn, and the journey began.Montour said he left Las Vegas as the only passenger on the plane ar...

UK to host major AI summit of ‘like-minded’ countries

Published Mon, 10 Mar 2025 10:33:55 GMT

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Britain will host key players for a summit on artificial intelligence in the fall as Rishi Sunak seeks to position the U.K. as a power broker on the subject.Confirming plans for a conference first reported by POLITICO this week, British officials argued the U.K. would be “well-placed” to convene discussions on the future of AI.They cited Britain’s departure from the EU as allowing the U.K. to act quickly in response to a rapidly changing market. Ministers want to carve a path between strict EU regulations and the lighter touch U.S. approach.Sunak, who is expected to discuss the topic when he meets President Joe Biden Thursday, hailed AI as having “an incredible potential to transform our lives” but stressed “the need to make sure it is developed and used in a way that is safe and secure.”Downing Street did not say which countries or companies would attend the talks but the prime minister’s spokesman said Sunak was seeking to bring together “like-minded” natio...

Sorry, Trump — Rishi Sunak’s too busy to see you

Published Mon, 10 Mar 2025 10:33:55 GMT

WASHINGTON, D.C. —Rishi Sunak has confirmed he will not meet presidential hopeful Donald Trump during his visit to the U.S. this week.Asked ahead of his arrival if he would be seeing Trump, the British PM indicated he would not, adding: “I’ve got a pretty busy schedule.” “I’m meeting key Congressional leaders from both sides and obviously the president,” he went on. “Those are the key engagements that I have.”While predecessor Boris Johnson enjoyed a close relationship with Trump, Sunak appears more focused on engagement with the Biden administration, as the U.K. and U.S. face a host of looming challenges.Asked about the prospect of a Trump return to the White House in 18 months, Sunak said the leaders he would be speaking to shared “universal values of freedom and democracy and the rule of law.”The British PM held talks Wednesday with figures including House Speaker Kevin McCarthy, Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries and Republican Senator Lindsey Graham.H...

11-year-old boys in stable condition after being struck by vehicle in Brockton

Published Mon, 10 Mar 2025 10:33:55 GMT

Two young boys were in stable condition as of Wednesday afternoon after they were both struck by a vehicle in a crash near a Brockton school on Tuesday, police said. The incident happened shortly after 5 p.m. at the intersection of Market Street and Warren Avenue while police said a 60-year-old driver was driving along Warren Avenue.Police said the boys were both taken to a hospital in Brockton before being transported to a second hospital in Boston. The accident remained under investigation on Wednesday. No charges had been filed against the driver to date.