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911 callers can now stream video to Boulder dispatchers

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:28:24 GMT

BOULDER, Colo. (KDVR) — The technology for emergency calls is expanding. Boulder announced its 911 dispatchers can now receive live video, bringing them among the first in the state to have the capability.People in Boulder can already text 911 in an emergency. Now, dispatchers will be able to text a link to the caller's phone to see and hear a live feed of what's happening. 80% of Denver-area renters can’t afford to buy a home It's through a program called Prepared 911."Prepared 911 takes out some of the guesswork in what’s happening," Brad Riggin, manager of the Police and Fire Communications Center, said in a statement. "Callers giving dispatchers the ability to actually see what they’re seeing in real time will help us better describe suspects, locations and what’s going on as police, fire and EMS (emergency medical services) are actively responding to the scene."Boulder said that Larimer County also has the technology.Prepared 911 said that as of Tuesday, the company had partn...

15 hikes to take on Easter weekend

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:28:24 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) -- If you are looking to get outside and take in some fresh air, the weather will be warming up with highs in the 60s.Some trails could be icy and snow-covered, so it would be a good idea to bring spikes in case they are necessary. You can check specific trail conditions and reports at All Trails. ‘It is unbearable’: This is the smelliest place in Denver, according to complaints Here are 15 hikes to check out this weekend:1. Rim Rock Trail to Creek Loop TrailThe Rim Rock Trail to Creek Trail Loop near Franktown is a 4.3-mile loop in Castlewood Canyon State Park, which is about 45 minutes from Denver.2. Forsythe Canyon to Waterfall and Gross ReservoirForsythe Canyon to Waterfall and Gross Reservoir is a 3.2-mile out-and-back trail near Nederland. It is located around an hour from Denver.3. Dawson Butte Ranch Open Space TrailThe Dawson Butte Ranch Open Space Trail is a 5.1-mile loop trail near Larkspur. It is located around 45 minutes from Denver.4. Mayf...

Don't eat the fish in these Colorado water bodies

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:28:24 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) -- Lake Pueblo's sandy flesh walleye aren't the only fish anglers should avoid eating in Colorado.A Colorado Parks and Wildlife report details a rare "sandy flesh" disease in the walleye in Lake Pueblo, urging fishermen not to consume any until further notice. The disease is not believed to be transmittable to humans, but CPW wants outdoorsmen to err on the side of caution and report any new fish with the disease. 26 free Easter egg hunts across the Denver metro area There are fish consumption advisories in place for two dozen Colorado lakes and reservoirs.The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment deems most fish in Colorado's hundreds of fishable bodies of water safe for the general public to eat in moderation. Where there are consumption advisories, most are specific to either children or pregnant women.Fish advisories in ColoradoTwo bodies of water, though, contain fish that the general public is advised not to eat at all. Anglers should not eat an...

2 juveniles pulled from lake after nearly drowning in Northwest Miami-Dade

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:28:24 GMT

Two juveniles have been taken to the hospital after nearly drowning in a lake.Miami-Dade Fire Rescue arrived at the scene at 1180 NW 99 St., Friday afternoon. 7Skyforce hovered over the scene where rescue crews surrounded the area to rescue the juveniles. According to MDFR, three divers were in the water searching for the children. Both were transported to area hospitals. Their conditions are unknown at this time. Please check back on WSVN.com and 7News for more details on this developing story.

A labor market cooldown: US economy added just 236,000 jobs in March

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:28:24 GMT

(CNN) — US employers added just 236,000 jobs in March, coming in below expectations and indicating that the labor market is cooling off amid the Federal Reserve’s yearlong rate-hiking campaign to chill inflation.The unemployment rate dropped to 3.5%, according to the March jobs report released Friday by the Bureau of Labor Statistics.Economists were expecting a net gain of 239,000 jobs for the month and a jobless rate of 3.6%, according to Refinitiv. This is the first jobs report in 12 months that came in below expectations.While the US labor market has kept trucking along despite other areas of the economy slowing under the weight of interest rate hikes, it is showing some signs of cooling.US employers added just 236,000 jobs in March. Credit: US Bureau of Labor Statistics/CNN“The labor market in March came in like a lion with a banking crisis and more layoffs, and is going out like a lamb with a solid jobs report,” said Daniel Zhao, Glas...

Tampa dentist goes for record pulling car with teeth

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:28:24 GMT

TAMPA, Florida (WFTS) — Tampa dentist Mike Foley pulls a lot more than just teeth, including his 2,000-pound car.Foley loves showing off the power of his jaws, and you could say it all started with his favorite movie.“The easiest thing to find in Florida is shark teeth,” said Foley. “So we’d go to the beach, we’d find 15, 20 shark teeth every time, and that’s pretty much what hooked me on teeth.”After collecting thousands of shark teeth as a kid, Foley decided to move on to human teeth as an adult—not collecting, but cleaning, at Friendly Smiles Dental Care in Tampa.“It was an easy transition, you know, it’s funny, I end up talking to my patients about my shark tooth passion quite often,” said Foley.He even made some shark dentures, which ended up in Ripley’s Believe It or Not.“I was always inspired by their weird oddities, so a lot of my collection revolves around what they have,” said Foley.However, his latest hobby is the craziest yet: pulling his car with his teeth. ...

76-year-old walks U.S. for the 9th time in hopes to spread love and prevent suicide

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:28:24 GMT

THOMASVILLE, Georgia (WTXL) — Steve Fugate, age 76, is making it his mission to spread love and compassion despite any challenges you may be facing.Fugate, from Vero Beach, Florida, has walked across the U.S. for what will soon be nine times.When asked why, Fugate points to his sign, Love Life. A sign Fugate started sharing across the country after his oldest son, Steven, committed suicide and years later losing his daughter Michelle from Multiple Sclerosis.“For reasons I’ll never fully understand my son ended his life,” said Fugate.Now, Fugate is making his way from Florida to Oregon once again while sharing his message along the way.One he hopes will make its way to a person who needs it.“I’m making my babies proud and that’s the gist of it,” said Fugate.Fugate said it takes him approximately 6 to 8 months to walk across the U.S. averaging anywhere between 7 to 14 miles a day and resting for about two days at a time. Fugate’s f...

Canada’s home prices could complicate private mortgage renewals: broker

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:28:24 GMT

Some homeowners in Canada are finding themselves in a tough position as they approach the time to renew their mortgage.The renewal period can be a stressful situation at the best of times. But now, in some cases, private mortgage lenders are choosing not to stick with existing borrowers. This comes down to dropping home prices, explains Reza Sabour, a senior mortgage advisor with TMG The Mortgage Group.“The private lenders typically don’t like to renew private mortgages maybe more than once. So, once they see a client is falling in that renewal loop, they’ll actually usually try their best to convince that client to qualify at a bank,” he told CityNews.“And those clients, if they’re still unable to qualify, they would have a difficult time moving it elsewhere.”Related articles: Expert calls on StatCan to overhaul inflation formula to better reflect housing costsWhat can $1 million get you in Canada’s real estate market?Calls grow for c...

Detroit apartment building fire injures 11, displaces 20

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:28:24 GMT

DETROIT (AP) — About a dozen people were hurt in an apartment building fire early Friday morning on Detroit’s west side.Twenty people were displaced and 11 people suffered injuries including smoke inhalation, bumps and bruises, Fire Chief James Harris told reporters.The blaze was reported around 3:30 a.m. It left the five-story building heavily damaged.At least some sections of the building’s roof appeared to have collapsed. Harris described the building as a “total loss,” meaning it’s uninhabitable.Most of the building’s residents were taken to a nearby recreational center where the Red Cross was providing help.Betty Smith told the Detroit Free Press that smoke alarms woke her up. She escaped her first-floor apartment with nothing but her dog and the clothes she was wearing.“There’s no coming back from this. Just have to tough it out,” Smith said while sitting on a bench outside the recreation center.The cause of the fire was under investigation Friday morning.The...

Judge cancels Montana gas plant permit over climate impacts

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:28:24 GMT

BILLINGS, Mont. (AP) — A judge canceled the air quality permit for a natural gas power plant that’s under construction along the Yellowstone River in Montana citing worries over climate change.State District Judge Michael Moses ruled Thursday that Montana officials failed to adequately consider the 23 million tons of planet-warming greenhouse gases that the project would emit over several decades. Many utilities across the U.S. have replaced coal power with less polluting natural gas plants in recent years. But the industry remains under pressure to abandon fossil fuels altogether as climate change worsens.The $250 million plant is being built by Sioux Falls, South Dakota-based NorthWestern Energy and would operate for at least 30 years. The company will appeal the order, a spokesperson said in a statement Friday, saying that the ruling could jeopardize reliable power service.Montana officials had argued they had no authority to regulate greenhouse gas emissions. They also said that...