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Man wanted for indecent exposure near Dillon Reservoir

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 03:40:53 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) — Deputies in Summit County are working to locate a man who is wanted for indecent exposure in Silverthorne.The Summit County Sheriff's Office received three reports of a man committing lewd acts near the shoreline of Giberson Bay and the Heaton Bay Campground. The areas are in the town of Silverthorne near Dillon Reservoir.These incidents were reported between Aug. 21-23. Deputies said the incidents happened between 11 and 11:30 a.m. 4 ‘armed and dangerous’ young adults wanted in shoe store robbery The man police are working to contact is described as:Slender white manIn his early 20s5 feet, 9 inches to 6 feet tallEar to shoulder length dirty blond hairThe man was described as possibly wearing:Blue shortsT-shirt, possibly white with graphicsWhite baseball capDeputies did not know if the man was in a vehicle, on a bicycle or on foot.Anyone who knows this person or who has seen this person is asked to call the Summit County 911 Center at 970-668-8600.

Denver Broncos unveil $100M in stadium upgrades, new food

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 03:40:53 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) — Saturday marks the end of the 2023 preseason for the Denver Broncos when the Orange and Blue host the Los Angeles Rams at 7 p.m.Ahead of the final preseason game, the Broncos unveiled $100 million in upgrades to Empower Field at Mile High in an event.Officials said the renovations made during the offseason are among the largest in the stadium's 22-year history. Broncos WR Jerry Jeudy injured during joint practice with Los Angeles Rams These upgrades were completed in a single offseason, and some of those changes include:Videoboard enhancements Improvements to the elevatorsWi-Fi serviceChanges to the team store Upgrades in the premium hospitality areasThere are also some new changes to the food and beverages being offered at the stadium. According to the stadium, Empower Field features 12 local restaurants that are available throughout the concourses.

Two Broward County men arrested for allegedly scamming Uber out of $1 million through elaborate fraud scam

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 03:40:53 GMT

Two men from Broward County have been arrested for their alleged involvement in a million-dollar fraud scheme against Uber. According to the Broward Sheriff’s Office, 38-year-old Roy Blackwood and 21-year-old Trayon Morgan were arrested on charges of organized scheme to defraud and grand theft. The arrests came after an eight-month investigation by BSO’s Strategic Investigations Division.According to officials, in January 2022, Blackwood and Morgan allegedly orchestrated a sophisticated scam that exploited Uber’s system. The duo reportedly created fake accounts with phony and stolen identities, using the Uber Eats app. Morgan played the roles of both customer and courier, placing grocery orders under fake accounts, and then accepting the orders himself. Uber, unaware of the deception, would provide Morgan with a preloaded credit card for purchase.The investigation further unveiled that after receiving the preloaded card, Morgan would purchase items worth up to $700 in a single...

Kendall man arrested for stolen vehicle, false identity after traffic stop in Florida Keys

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 03:40:53 GMT

A 53-year-old man from Kendall was arrested on Friday after being pulled over for speeding on U.S. 1 in a stolen vehicle. According to the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office, Michael Scott Campbell faces charges including grand theft of a motor vehicle, providing false information to law enforcement, using a counterfeit driver’s license, driving with a suspended license and altering a vehicle’s identification number. He was also cited for various traffic violations.Campbell’s arrest occurred around 2 a.m. near Mile Marker 107 when the tag on the Toyota pickup truck he was driving didn’t match the vehicle. After providing a false driver’s license, it was discovered that the truck’s VIN numbers had been tampered with. Further investigation revealed the truck had been reported stolen in Massachusetts. Campbell later confessed to his real identity and the stolen status of the truck. He was taken into custody.

At least five killed in severe storms in Michigan

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 03:40:53 GMT

(CNN) — At least five people have died in Michigan during severe storms that struck late Thursday into the overnight hours, bringing heavy rains, strong winds and at least one confirmed tornado to the region.Just under 660,000 homes and businesses are also without power in parts of Michigan and Ohio early Friday.One woman and two children were killed in a car crash during storms on Thursday night, Kent County Sheriff’s Office Sgt. Eric Brunner told local news station WZZM.Two deaths were reported in Ingham County.An 84-year-old woman died after a tree fell on her home in Lansing, Lansing Police Assistant Chief Robert Backus told CNN.Another person died in a pileup accident involving more than 25 vehicles on Interstate 96 near Williamston on Thursday night, the Ingham County Sheriff’s Office said. Several others were injured.Storm conditions caused several vehicles on the interstate to overturn – reportedly pinning some drivers inside their vehicles, Michigan Stat...

RNC announces 2028 convention to be held in Houston

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 03:40:53 GMT

(CNN) — Republican Party officials have selected Houston to host their party’s 2028 presidential convention, approving the location during a closed meeting on Friday.The announcement is well ahead of the usual schedule for either party in picking a convention city, and the 2024 convention won’t happen until July of next year.“I am excited to announce Houston as the host city for the 2028 Republican National Convention,” Republican National Committee chairwoman Ronna McDaniel said in a statement. “After a smart business decision made by the RNC last spring to allow us to select the next convention city earlier than ever, we are looking forward to seeing Houston in the spotlight come 2028.”The site’s location is also a bit of a departure from recent convention locations; Milwaukee will play host in 2024, while Cleveland was the location of the 2016 convention. Wisconsin and Ohio are traditional battleground states, though Ohio has shifted rightward since 2016. Texas, me...

Economy’s solid growth could require more Fed hikes to fight inflation, Powell says at Jackson Hole

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 03:40:53 GMT

By CHRISTOPHER RUGABER (AP Economics Writer)JACKSON HOLE, Wyoming (AP) — The continued strength of the U.S. economy could require further interest rate increases, Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell said Friday in a closely watched speech that also highlighted the uncertain nature of the economic outlook. Powell noted that the economy has been growing faster than expected and that consumers have kept spending briskly — trends that could keep inflation pressures high. He reiterated the Fed’s determination to keep its benchmark rate elevated until inflation is reduced to its 2% target. “We are attentive to signs that the economy may not be cooling as expected,” Powell said. “We are prepared to raise rates further if appropriate and intend to hold policy at a restrictive level until we are confident that inflation is moving sustainably down toward our objective.” “Although inflation has moved down from its peak — a welcome developme...

Weight-loss drug Wegovy reduces heart failure symptoms in obese patients

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 03:40:53 GMT

Madison Muller and Naomi Kresge | (TNS) Bloomberg NewsWegovy, the blockbuster weight-loss medication from Novo Nordisk A/S, alleviated heart failure symptoms in patients with obesity, according to a late-stage trial that adds to the drug’s potential benefits.A weekly dose reduced patients’ ills that can include shortness of breath, fatigue, swelling in the legs and irregular heartbeat, according to findings published Friday in the New England Journal of Medicine.Novo’s findings are “very important,” said Eugene Yang, a cardiologist at the University of Washington who’s chair of the American College of Cardiology’s prevention of cardiovascular disease council. “As cardiologists, we want to make people feel better. Patients who are able to walk longer distances is beneficial, people losing weight and optimizing other risk factors is beneficial.”People with obesity are typically at greater risk for developing a form of heart failure that occurs when its lower chamber pumps less blood t...

Mayo Clinic Minute: Why it’s essential to plan ahead for snack time

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 03:40:53 GMT

Alex Osiadacz | Mayo Clinic News Network (TNS)Whether in the classroom or on the playground, children need enough energy — and proper nutrition — to get them through the day.Dr. Tina Ardon, a Mayo Clinic family medicine physician, says planning for snack time can teach kids healthy habits while keeping them full.Food is fuel, and sensible snacks can bridge the gap between meals.“For most of our kids, we’re going to want to have some type of snack every couple of hours, depending on when they had breakfast, lunch and dinner,” says Dr. Ardon.Build snacks, including whole grains, fruits and vegetables, into your grocery list.As for portions, elementary-aged kids need about a cup-and-a-half of fruits and vegetables per day – growing to about two-and-a-half cups per day for older kids.“Cut up some raw vegetables and have some of that fruit prewashed so you can grab those quickly throughout the day,” says Dr. Ardon. “It’s much easier to grab...

Consumer Health: When does a heart murmur need treatment?

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 03:40:53 GMT

Laurel Kelly | Mayo Clinic News Network (TNS)Heart murmurs are sounds, such as whooshing or swishing, made by rapid, choppy blood flow through the heart. The sounds can be heard with a device called a stethoscope and are different from those of a normal heartbeat.Heart murmurs can be present at birth or develop later in life. Some heart murmurs, called innocent hurt murmurs, are harmless. An innocent heart murmur is not a sign of heart disease and doesn’t need treatment. Other heart murmurs may be a sign of a serious heart condition.SymptomsInnocent heart murmurs usually don’t cause any other symptoms.Symptoms of worrisome heart murmurs depend on the cause and can include:— Blue or gray fingernails or lips— Chest pain— Cough that doesn’t go away— Dizziness— Swollen liver— Swollen neck veins— Fainting— Heavy sweating with little or no activity— Shortness of breath— Swelling or sudden weight gain— In i...