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Homeowners warned to brace for higher property taxes

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:21:56 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) — Colorado home values shot up across the state during the housing boom. Now, assessors are trying to brace homeowners for new valuations that could lead to higher property taxes.Nine county assessors broke down these numbers during a news conference on Wednesday. This comes as their offices are sending out notices to homeowners. Rent control bill fails in committee The state's property tax administrator has gone through this process nine times before and explained the massive swing."It's the first time every county is having growth of some kind or another," said JoAnn Groff, Colorado property tax administrator. "And what has added to that? We're a very attractive state. I think COVID added to it, where people are moving in because they have more flexibility in their jobs. I believe we have more people moving in. It's clear we’re under-housed right now."Home valuations rise in the Denver areaHere is a breakdown of the median value increase for residential homes in th...

Denver weather: Clearing out before more rain, snow

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:21:56 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) —  Denver's weather will stay dry Wednesday night ahead of another chance for rain and snow showers late Thursday into Friday.Weather tonight: Clearing, chillyOvernight, the weather will stay dry as clouds clear and low temperatures fall to the mid-30s, which is in line with normal for this time of year in the Denver metro area.Weather tomorrow: Breezy, more rainThursday will start off with some sunshine as high temperatures climb to the mid-60s. This will be followed by clouds increasing in the afternoon and the chance for showers that will move into the Denver metro area by Thursday evening.A cold front will bring rain showers into the Denver metro starting Thursday evening. As low temperatures fall to the 30s, there will be a mix of rain and snow showers Thursday night and a brief transition to light snow by Friday morning.Looking ahead: Windy, weekend warm-upShowers will clear through Friday morning. By Friday afternoon, clouds will start to clear out as well. Wind...

These are the best cities for summer vacation in the US

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:21:56 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) -- Whether you are looking to check out a beach or climb a mountain this summer, there are great vacation options across the United States.If you haven't started making plans, Trips to Discover recently put together a list of the best cities for summer vacation in every state. Photographer creates list of 100 things to do in Estes Park "The top summer destinations were chosen based on their quality of weather at this time of year, the number of activities available for the whole family, and easy access to outdoor adventures where you can enjoy views of stunning natural beauty," Trips to Discover shared.Best place for summer vacation in ColoradoAccording to the list, Estes Park was named the best place for summer vacation in Colorado. Estes Park is filled with many opportunities, especially for outdoor enthusiasts. You can take a hike through Rocky Mountain National Park, go fishing, see incredible mountain views, and even see an endless amount of wildlife."Estes Park...

DeSantis, Trantalis ask federal government for aid in wake of historic flooding in Broward

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:21:56 GMT

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and Fort Lauderdale Mayor Dean Trantalis have asked the federal government for aid in the wake of historic flooding in Broward County.DeSantis, who declared a state of emergency in Broward County due to the unprecedented flooding, on Tuesday sent a letter to President Joe Biden asking for federal funding.Wednesday evening, Trantalis was on a flight to Washington, D.C., where he will formally request assistance.“The most urgent request is to try to get funding from [the Federal Emergency Management Agency], because that’s going to give folks here money to be able to bring their lives back together,” said Trantalis. “A lot of the folks in our communities, they’ve lost everything.”The flooding affected almost 1,100 homes and caused more than $100 million in damage.DeSantis sent his letter 13 days after the storm. He asked the president to issue a major disaster declaration.Trantalis echoed the urgency in the governor’s...

Local Holocaust survivor marks Israel’s 75th by sharing story

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:21:56 GMT

JERUSALEM (WSVN) — As Israel celebrates its 75th anniversary, a South Florida man, who’s a Holocaust survivor, is also marking the occasion.David Schaecter is looking ahead by looking back at his painful past.“Coming back to Auschwitz is really painful, but I need to do it,” he said in video recorded by Friends of the IDF.It’s an emotional return back to a painful past for the 94-year-old, who traveled to the Auschwitz Concentration Camp in Poland more than 80 years after he was kept prisoner there.Block 8 is where Schaecter was tortured and starved for nearly three years as a child.He witnessed thousands of brutal murders, including those of his own family members, but he got out of it alive.“I tell them that I’m the witness,” he said. “I’ve lived it. The Holocaust was real.”Schaecter is the first Holocaust survivor and first member of the public to ever set foot in that block.But the memorable moment was wrapped wit...

Urías goes 4 for 4 to carry surging Orioles past Red Sox 6-2

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:21:56 GMT

BALTIMORE (AP) — On a day in which their starting pitcher relied heavily on guile and the offense produced only one extra-base hit, the Baltimore Orioles still found a way to beat the Boston Red Sox.Using three run-scoring flies, a pair of sacrifice bunts and 10 well-timed singles, the Orioles rolled to a 6-2 victory Wednesday to secure their fifth straight series win.Baltimore took a 4-1 lead with a three-run fourth that featured, in order, three singles, a bunt, an infield hit and a sacrifice fly by Adley Rutschman.“The fourth inning was just really good hitting, executing, running the bases well,” manager Brandon Hyde said.Baltimore’s lone extra-base hit was an eighth-inning double by Ryan McKenna. And yet, without benefit of a home run, the Orioles pounced on previously unbeaten Tanner Houck and Boston’s relief corps.“We’re doing the little things really well. We need to,” Hyde said. “We’re not going to be first in offense and we’re not go...

Ex-Fugees rapper Pras Michel found guilty in scheme to help China influence US government

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:21:56 GMT

(CNN) — The rapper Pras Michel was found guilty in federal court in Washington on Wednesday of 10 criminal counts related to an international conspiracy reaching the highest levels of the US government.The Grammy-winning artist and former member of the Fugees faced multiple counts over the failed conspiracy to help Malaysian businessman Jho Low and the Chinese government gain access to US officials, including former presidents Barack Obama and Donald Trump.Michel was found guilty of conspiracy to defraud the US, witness tampering and acting as an unregistered agent of a foreign government. He faces up to 20 years in prison. No sentencing date was set.Michel sat stoically as each count came down on Wednesday and did not comment to reporters outside the courthouse.His attorney, David Kenner, expressed disappointment about the verdicts, but said he was confident that his mistrial motions will work out in their favor.“We are extremely disappointed in that result but are very...

Driver dies after Commuter Rail train collides with car in Abington

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:21:56 GMT

A driver died Wednesday after his car was hit by an Commuter Rail train in Abington, MBTA Transit Police Superintendent Richard Sullivan said.Sullivan said crews were called to the area of Railroad Street and Birch Street around 4:50 p.m. following a report of the crash. SKY7-HD was over the scene later on Wednesday, where the car could be seen with serious damage. Citing a preliminary investigation, Sullivan said a vehicle was stopped at a roadway crossing gate near the train tracks when another vehicle drove around both the first vehicle and the gate. Sullivan said the car was then hit by an inbound train. There were no other reported injuries among the passengers on the train, according to Sullivan. There were also no other passengers in the car that was hit. “On behalf of the MBTA organization we express our most sincere condolences to the decedent’s family, friends and loved ones,” Sullivan said in a statement.The MBTA announced multiple service changes...

NBA star Anthony Edwards cited for assault following post-game outburst

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:21:56 GMT

Minnesota Timberwolves star Anthony Edwards was cited for assault after allegedly striking two women with a folding chair after his team was eliminated from the playoffs Tuesday.The 21-year-old guard, whose stellar series went to waste against the Denver Nuggets, is accused of misdemeanor third-degree assault, according to TMZ. That charge carries an 18-month maximum sentence and $1,000 fine.“We are aware of the alleged incident regarding Anthony Edwards following Game 5 in Denver and are in the process of gathering more information,” the Timberwolves said in a statement. “We have no further comment at this moment.”Edwards is an explosive 6′4 scorer drafted with the first pick in the 2020 NBA draft. He was previously a star baller at the amateur level in Atlanta.“Ant-Man,” as he’s known by basketball fans, scored 158 points in his team’s five game series against Denver, where he was cited. ()

Massachusetts misconduct, faulty breathalyzer equipment puts 27,000 OUI convictions at risk

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:21:56 GMT

Tens of thousands of Massachusetts residents convicted of driving under the influence will get a second chance following a ruling from the state’s highest court citing “egregious government misconduct” and poorly calibrated breathalyzer equipment.The roughly 27,000 defendants who pleaded guilty or were convicted in operating under the influence cases that included breath test results from the Alcotest 9510 device from June 1, 2011, through April 18, 2019, “are entitled to a conclusive presumption of egregious government misconduct,” Justice Frank M. Gaziano wrote in the Supreme Judicial Court opinion in Commonwealth v. Hallinan issued Wednesday.The history behind this ruling can be traced at least as far back as 2015, with consolidated litigation challenging the reliability of breath test machines.That litigation led to an investigation by the state Executive Office of Public Safety and Security, which released a report in October 2017 that found the state Office of Alcohol Testing ...