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Denver’s mayor slams Texas governor over migrant buses after city sees new peak in shelters

Published Mon, 16 Dec 2024 13:29:10 GMT

Denver Mayor Mike Johnston joined the leaders of New York City and Chicago Wednesday in lambasting Texas Gov. Greg Abbott for continuing to send busloads of migrants from the southern border to their cities.The mayors said the chartered busing strategy was inhumane, reckless and inefficient, and in a joint media call they detailed new time- and location-based restrictions they will place on the buses’ arrivals in their cities.Johnston, New York City Mayor Eric Adams and Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson also called on the federal government to declare a state of emergency. That could allow the government to grant financial support and enact a national resettlement strategy for asylum seekers, many of whom are fleeing violence and desperation in Venezuela.“We, at this point now, have had more migrant arrivals to our city than any city in America per capita,” Johnston said. “And that is not because there is a thoughtful or coordinated strategy to entry. It is becau...

Broncos QB Jarrett Stidham embraces opportunity to be potential spark on offense

Published Mon, 16 Dec 2024 13:29:10 GMT

The Broncos’ potential spark on offense was dressed in a team Lululemon hoodie, hat and pair of Nike Dunks.Jarrett Stidham addressed reporters as Denver’s starting quarterback on Wednesday after head coach Sean Payton brought the fourth-year signal caller into his office in the morning. There, he informed Stidham that he would replace nine-time Pro Bowler Russell Wilson in a move to find some offensive rhythm in the final two games of the season.Whether or not Stidham is the solution Payton is looking for won’t be answered until Sunday’s matchup against the Los Angeles Chargers. For now, Stidham is excited for the opportunity to prove himself.“Your goal is to get out on the field and play. That’s what my goal has always been and how I’ve prepared myself,” Stidham said. “(I’m going) to keep preparing like I have been my whole career and get ready to go.”This isn’t Stidham’s first rodeo. As a backup for the Las Vegas Raiders last season, he replaced quarterback Derek Carr as the start...

Broncos’ Justin Simmons talks “bittersweet” loss of Kareem Jackson, who was claimed by Houston

Published Mon, 16 Dec 2024 13:29:10 GMT

Justin Simmons arrived to work Wednesday for the first time in a long time without Kareem Jackson as a teammate.Jackson was waived by the Broncos on Monday and the next day found out he had been claimed by Houston.By Wednesday, Jackson was practicing with the Texans and Simmons adjusting to the reality of playing without one of his closest friends.“That one’s bittersweet for me,” Simmons told reporters. “Selfishly I want him here and I think he helps our team in so many ways, but selflessly I’m happy for him because he gets to go back to the team that drafted him. That’s where his home is and he’s going to go in and play. Obviously the Texans are a little bit ahead of us in terms of the playoff picture, so he’s going to be playing some big-time ball for them.“He can still do it.”Jackson had played the past four seasons with the Broncos but had not appeared in a game for Denver since Nov. 19, before he was suspended four games by the NFL for a series of unnecessary roughn...

Fatal crash involving wrong-way driver shuts down E-470 at York Street in Thornton

Published Mon, 16 Dec 2024 13:29:10 GMT

A four-vehicle crash involving a wrong-way driver has shut down both directions of E-470 in Thornton. One person died and several more were taken to hospitals.According to Colorado State Patrol Master Trooper Gary Cutler, dispatchers received a call at 4:33 p.m. Wednesday about a wrong-way driver causing a wreck with three other vehicles in the southbound lanes of E-470 near Colorado Boulevard.Related ArticlesCrime and Public Safety | Excited or frustrated, Denverites get used to 45 new traffic circles installed in their neighborhoods this year Crime and Public Safety | Person killed after hitting tree with vehicle in Denver Crime and Public Safety | Fatal Arvada horse crash sparks calls for change from Jefferson County equestrians Crime and Public Safety | Driver arrested in suspected DUI crash that killed mother, 16-year-old son in Broomfield Crime and Public Safety | Broomfield High junior, 2nd person kill...

Broncos players express support for QB Jarrett Stidham, sympathize with Russell Wilson after benching: “It sucks. It’s a weird day.”

Published Mon, 16 Dec 2024 13:29:10 GMT

On a seismic day for the Broncos, the Centura Health Training Center locker room emptied out quickly.As news rattled around the NFL that Denver coach Sean Payton benched Russell Wilson for backup Jarrett Stidham heading into the final two weeks of the season, many players avoided the media scrum.Those who did speak complimented the work Stidham’s done and also expressed support for Wilson, a team captain and the face of the franchise since he was acquired for a haul of picks and players in March 2022.“Russ is a very mentally strong guy,” wide receiver Jerry Jeudy told The Denver Post. “I know that as a competitor, of course it’s going to affect you losing your job. But knowing Russ, he’s going to keep doing his thing. Keep practicing the way he’s practicing, keep his routine going. That’s just the type of guy he is.”Jeudy, the fourth-year wide receiver, has a locker situated directly across from Stidham and said they have a strong relationship.“Jarrett’s my dog, man,” he said. “We a...

Suspect in fatal November shooting in Commerce City turns himself in

Published Mon, 16 Dec 2024 13:29:10 GMT

A 22-year-old man wanted in connection with a fatal shooting at a home in the 7300 block of Oneida Drive in November turned himself in to Commerce City police on Wednesday.Finn Clark Hoover is suspected of murder in the shooting death of 37-year-old Alfredo Oscar Nunez on Nov. 30, the department announced on social media Wednesday.Related ArticlesCrime and Public Safety | Man arrested in Adams County for allegedly attempting to burn his mother alive with gasoline and a lighter, police say Crime and Public Safety | Motorcyclist dies after hitting semitruck; 96th Avenue closes in Commerce City Crime and Public Safety | Commerce City man sentenced to 50 years in neighbor’s shooting death Crime and Public Safety | Suspect charged with assault in Commerce City DUI crash that injured firefighters, police Crime and Public Safety | Commerce City police officers, Adams County firefighters struck by suspected DUI...

L.A. County libraries will be closed on New Year's Day

Published Mon, 16 Dec 2024 13:29:10 GMT

All Los Angeles County Libraries will be closed on New Year's Day, the L.A. County Library system announced Wednesday on X, formally known as Twitter.While the physical locations will be closed, library patrons are encouraged to visit the L.A. County Library website to download eBooks, audiobooks, movies, music and more. Wood burning temporarily banned in these Southern California counties Other businesses like banks, trash pickup and USPS postal services will also be closed on the first day of the New Year. Financial markets will also be closed. UPS, FedEx and Amazon delivery services will also be suspended on New Year’s Day. UPS Express Critical and FedEx Custom Critical will still be open.

Cinthya Guerrero Dies in Big-Rig Collision on County Road 17 [Parmer County, TX]

Published Mon, 16 Dec 2024 13:29:10 GMT

30-Year-Old Woman Pronounced Dead after Auto Accident near US 60PARMER COUNTY, TX (December 27, 2023) – Cinthya Guerrero died Monday morning in a big-rig crash on County Road 17.At approximately 6:50 a.m., an incident transpired about a mile southwest of Friona near US 60. According to reports, 26-year-old Jose Ortega from Clovis was operating a 1999 Peterbilt truck with a trailer, traveling north and coming to a stop at the US 60 intersection.Subsequently, Ortega made a left turn from County Road 17 onto US 60, neglecting to yield the right-of-way to an approaching car. This led to a collision between the big-rig and a Chevrolet Cruze.Due to the severity of injuries sustained, emergency medical personnel declared the driver of the Cruze deceased at the scene. The deceased victim was later identified by authorities as 30-year-old Guerrero from Friona.In this sorrowful time, the Sweet James team would like to extend their heartfelt condolences to the family of Cinthya Guerrero....

After prison sentence in notorious 1996 campus slaying, Antioch man charged in connection with two shootings

Published Mon, 16 Dec 2024 13:29:10 GMT

ANTIOCH — A 50-year-old man who was implicated in a notorious 1996 slaying on Contra Costa College’s campus has now been charged in connection with two shootings that occurred two months apart, court records show.Samuel Paul Cox Jr., of Antioch, was charged with negligent discharge of a firearm and illegal gun possession in connection with a Nov. 4 shooting, and with being a felon in possession of a firearm in connection with a Sept. 20 shootout. He has pleaded not guilty and was held to answer on the three charges at a Dec. 14 preliminary hearing, court records show.Both shootings occurred in Antioch and did not result in any fatalities or injuries, authorities said.  In the Sept. 20 shootout, police say Cox was identified as one of three suspects who fired, but that Cox allegedly shot back at a man who opened fire at him and another man.In 1996, Cox and two others were arrested and charged with murdering Contra Costa College student Christopher Robinson, in what police...

Herb Kohl dies at 88; ex-owner of Milwaukee Bucks once served as U.S. senator from Wisconsin

Published Mon, 16 Dec 2024 13:29:10 GMT

By Todd Richmond and Frederic J. Frommer | Associated PressHerb Kohl, a former Democratic U.S. senator from Wisconsin and former owner of the Milwaukee Bucks basketball team, has died. He was 88.His death Wednesday was announced by Herb Kohl Philanthropies, which did not give a cause but said he died after a brief illness.“More than anything, Herb loved Milwaukee and Wisconsin, and that is where he chose to live out his days,” Kohl’s foundation said in a statement. “He touched an incalculable number of lives, and those who love him would remark that he is among the most decent people to ever walk the earth.”Kohl was a popular figure in Wisconsin, purchasing the Bucks to keep them from leaving town, and spending generously from his fortune on civic and educational causes throughout the state. He also used his money to fund his Senate races, allowing to him to portray himself as “nobody’s senator but yours.”In the Senate, a body renowned for egos, Kohl was an unusual figure. He was qu...