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Potential threat under investigation at Smoky Hill High School

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 12:55:59 GMT

AURORA, Colo. (KDVR) -- The Aurora Police Department says a threat that does not appear to be credible, is under investigation at Smoky Hill High School.APD said that investigators are working to identify the person who made the threat, which circulated on social media and in the community. Crash kills driver, sends child to hospital in Aurora There will be an increased presence of police and school resource officers at Smoky Hill, APD said.The Cherry Creek School District shared the following message on Tuesday morning:"This is an important message for the Smoky Hill High School community. We are aware of a potential threat against Smoky Hill High School that is circulating on social media and in the community. Law enforcement and district security are investigating the threat. Out of an abundance of caution, district security and the Aurora Police Department will have an increased presence at the school today. As always the safety of our students and staff is our highest pr...

Red Rocks releases 2023 Film on the Rocks lineup

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 12:55:59 GMT

MORRISON, Colo. (KDVR) — Are you ready to watch some classical films under the warm Colorado air in one of the world's most beautiful outdoor amphitheaters? Film on the Rocks is back for its 24th season. Full list of concerts at Red Rocks in 2023 The summer film series will kick off on June 12 at Red Rocks Park and Amphitheatre and feature five blockbuster movies. Each film is preceded by live entertainment before you and your 9,000 closest friends set your eyes on the big screen.Film lineupThe following five movies are part of the 2023 Film on the Rocks summer series:Monday, June 12: Indiana Jones and the Raiders of the Lost ArkPre-show performance: Pathfinder and The MañanasMonday, June 19: Black Panther: Wakanda ForeverPre-show performance: AquileMonday, July 10: Top Gun: MaverickPre-show performance: Rocket SurgeonsMonday, July 24: Mamma Mia!Pre-show performance: Claire HeywoodMonday, Aug. 21: Star Wars: Return of the JediPre-show performance: TBDCostGeneral Admission tickets ...

BSO: Father facing charges after accidentally placing loaded gun in students bag

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 12:55:59 GMT

A father is facing charges after officials said he accidentally left his loaded gun inside his child’s bag, prompting a lockdown at the student’s school. Park Lakes Elementary had to be placed on lockdown following calls that the gun was on campus, but just before 11 a.m., the lockdown was lifted. On Tuesday, Broward Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to the scene around 9:15 a.m. after the call came in from the school, located at 3925 N. State Road 7 in Lauderdale Lakes. BSO released a statement after coming in with the student: “Deputies made contact with the student and the child’s father, who stated he accidentally placed the weapon in the wrong bag,” the statement read in part. After searching the campus, the loaded gun was safely located and has since been confiscated. According to school officials, no threats were made to the school or staff. According to BSO, the father of the student will face charges. No injuries have been reported. Please ch...

Judge drops perjury charge for former Broward superintendent Dr. Robert Runcie

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 12:55:59 GMT

The case is closed against a former Broward School’s superintendent. Dr. Robert Runcie was facing one criminal count of perjury after he was accused of lying to a grand jury. A judge Tuesday dismissed those charges against Runcie. Runcie was arrested in April of 2021 after a grand jury that was investigating operations of the school district at the time, claimed that he wasn’t truthful in preparing his testimony. Shortly after Runcie turned himself in and posted bond, he agreed to a separation agreement with the district. That agreement took effect in the summer of 2021. Runcie’s attorneys argued that the grand jury was out of scope with his indictment and said that that was not what they were there to do; they were not there to look into the superintendent. The judge agreed with his attorneys and wrote the following statement that reads, “…it is ordered and judged that the defendant’s second motion to dismiss indictment is granted. The state has ...

Sen. Scott bill would fund armed officers in all US schools

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 12:55:59 GMT

Money earmarked for thousands of new IRS employees would be transferred to a grant program allowing schools nationwide to hire armed law enforcement personnel under legislation outlined Tuesday by U.S. Sen. Rick Scott of Florida.The School Guardian Act would take about $80 billion that Congress previously approved to expand the tax agency and spend it instead on efforts to deter and respond to school shootings such as the 2018 massacre in Parkland, Florida in which 17 people were killed. Parents of those victims said they support Scott’s bill.“If we can’t prevent them, then we know having an armed response on campus is the fastest way to stop these attacks,” said Ryan Petty, a state Board of Education member whose 14-year-old daughter, Alaina, died in the Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School shooting. “This bill is incredibly important.”The measure is modeled after legislation then-governor Scott signed into law in Florida after the Parkland shooting ...

Investigation underway after furniture warehouse evacuated due to hazardous material leak

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 12:55:59 GMT

An investigation is underway after an unknown chemical leak at a furniture warehouse caused an evacuation. The Broward Sheriff’s Office and Pompano Beach Fire Rescue arrived at the scene of the Baer’s Furniture outlet, at 1589 NW 12th Ave., Tuesday morning. 7Skyforce hovered over the scene as people were rushed out of the warehouse by fire rescue. People are now being kept blocks away from the area.According to officials, there were reports of people feeling sick. A HAZMAT team arrived at the scene to find the source of the leak. Please check back on WSVN.com and 7News for more details on this developing story.

14-year-old Wareham boy dies from injuries after being struck by vehicle

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 12:55:59 GMT

A Wareham teen who was struck by a vehicle while riding his bicycle last week has died from his injuries, according to Plymouth County DA Tim Cruz. Tobey Alford, 14, suffered a serious head injury after being hit by a car on April 18. He was flown to a children’s hospital for treatment and was pronounced dead on Monday. Alford was hit by a Chevrolet Blazer around 8:15 p.m. at the intersection of Sandwich Road and Narrows Road, according to the DA’s Office. The woman who was driving the vehicle cooperated with police on scene. The driver’s identity has not been released and it is unclear if she will face any charges. The crash remains under investigation and no additional information has been released.

3 injured after explosion at Springfield scrap metal recycling facility

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 12:55:59 GMT

An explosion at a scrap metal recycling center in Springfield, Mass., left three people injured, according to officials.The Springfield Fire Department said its Arson and Bomb Squad was called in as authorities confirmed an explosion happened at the Joseph Freedman Co.’s property on Tuesday.On Twitter, the department said three people were hospitalized for non-life-threatening injuries and that all employees at the Albany Street business were accounted for.In its social media post, the department provided several photos from the scene, including images of what appeared to be a heavily damaged garage door and a large window blown out of place.No further details were released.https://twitter.com/SFD_HQ/status/1650848546491334656

Man accused of killing Cash App founder Bob Lee faces arraignment

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 12:55:59 GMT

(CNN) — Nima Momeni, the man accused of killing Cash App founder Bob Lee in San Francisco shortly after an encounter, will be arraigned Tuesday on a murder charge.Lee, who cofounded the mobile payment service provider Cash App, was stabbed to death in the Rincon Hill neighborhood early on April 4.Authorities have said Momeni, 38, of Emeryville, California, and Lee knew each other and they were in a vehicle shortly before the stabbing.California Secretary of State records indicate that Momeni has been the owner of an IT business. He has been held without bail since his arrest nearly two weeks ago.The district attorney’s office has indicated that the alleged homicide may have been premeditated.“This is a person who was in his vehicle with a kitchen knife,” San Francisco District Attorney Brooke Jenkins said earlier this month. “That’s not something most of us carry around at all times with us.”Momeni’s attorney P...

Boat washes ashore in Duxbury, prompting search

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 12:55:59 GMT

Authorities conducted a search Tuesday morning after a boat washed ashore in Duxbury, according to police. SKY7 footage shows that the 24-foot Pearson flipped over as it washed up on the beach.Police located the boat around 8 a.m., but the person on board was nowhere to be found.The Coast Guard initiated a search from the air and on the water along with other officials in the area, later announcing that the person who was thought to be missing is safe. The man was located when he returned to the boat on the beach, officials say. The Coast Guard told 7NEWS he left from last night from Scituate on the boat, which he just purchased on Friday. The man told authorities he fell asleep Monday night on board while he was on his way to Cape Cod and woke up when the boat ended up grounded on the beach. He says he left the area of the boat because his cell phone wasn’t working and tried to find someone who could help him. The police have identified and spoken with the man and the Coast ...