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Woman was denied entry to bar before shooting and injuring 5 in Denver, police say

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 21:08:58 GMT

The woman who shot five people outside a bar in the 1900 block of Market Street on Saturday night was denied entry into the establishment before she began shooting, according to the Denver Police Department.Police responded to reports of a shooting at 11:15 p.m. and found five adult victims, all of whom sustained injuries that were not life-threatening. They are all expected to survive.Related ArticlesCrime and Public Safety | 7 injured in 3 overnight shootings in Denver, including one with 5 victims Crime and Public Safety | Wrong-way driver on I-25 crashes, kills another driver overnight Crime and Public Safety | Justin Dodge, police sergeant injured during Nuggets parade, sets tone for Parker football rivalry as Legend rolls Ponderosa Crime and Public Safety | Denver to pay $825,000 to man jailed after presenting laundry-damaged ID at DIA Crime and Public Safety | Suspect arrested in 2 separate fatal shoot...

Colorado high school football rankings, Week 5: Palmer Ridge rising above the fray in Class 4A

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 21:08:58 GMT

A look at this week’s Post Preps Top 10 for Class 5A, 4A and 3A:Class 5ATeamRecordPvsLW1. Cherry Creek4-01W (42-0 at Arvada West)Comment: One look at QB Brady Vodicka’s stat line (41-of-59 passing, 578 yards, 6 TDs, 1 INT) should send shivers down other 5A contenders’ spines. This week: at No. 6 Regis Jesuit, 6:30 p.m. Friday.2. Pine Creek4-02W (23-0 vs. Denver East)Comment: Eagles have allowed a total of seven points over their last eight quarters played. This week: at Mullen, 7 p.m. Friday.3. Columbine4-03W (31-29 at No. 5 Arapahoe)Comment: Four road games to start the season for Columbine, and four wins. Friday’s come-from-behind victory at Arapahoe was easily the most impressive. This week: vs. Fort Collins, 6 p.m. Thursday.4. Ralston Valley3-14W (28-21 vs. Regis Jesuit)Comment: Brady Weldon (222 rush yards, 4 TDs last two weeks) is emerging as a serious threat for the Mustangs. This week: vs. Valor Christian, 7 p.m. Thursday.5. Arapahoe3-15L (31-29 vs. N...

WATCH: Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson returns to WWE at “SmackDown” in Denver

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 21:08:58 GMT

Finally, The Rock has come back to Denver.The most-electrifying man in sports entertainment made a surprise return to World Wrestling Entertainment on Friday at the “SmackDown” airing at Ball Arena on Friday. It was Dwayne Johnson’s first appearance on WWE television since October 2019.Related ArticlesTV Streaming | WWE Smackdown Denver preview: What to know Friday night at Ball Arena TV Streaming | Broncos, CMLL announce partnership bringing lucha libre to Empower Field at Mile High TV Streaming | Bray Wyatt dies: World Wrestling Entertainment star was 36 Johnson, 51, appeared in a segment with Pat McAfee (who was also making his return to the WWE) and Austin Theory. Theory, who lost to McAfee in their match at WrestleMania 38, antagonized the former Colts punter in the show’s opening segment. McAfee responded by saying, “This is the people’s show” before The Rock’s theme song hit to dea...

Kazakhstan's Vision: The Ministry of Water Resources and Regional Cooperation

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 21:08:58 GMT

Kazakhstan, the world's ninth-largest country by land area, has embarked on an ambitious journey to address its water-related challenges and foster regional cooperation. President Kassym-Jomart TokayevIn a significant move, President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev recently announced the establishment of the Ministry of Water Resources, a dedicated agency aimed at tackling water issues, both domestically and in collaboration with neighbouring countries. This development underscores Kazakhstan's commitment to sustainable water management, exploring alternative routes like the Trans-Caspian pipeline, and embracing green technologies with an eye on the European Union's investment potential.The Water Challenge in KazakhstanKazakhstan's geographical diversity spans from vast steppes to towering mountain ranges, offering a rich tapestry of landscapes and ecosystems. However, this diversity also presents complex water challenges. The country's water resources are unevenly distributed, with the north...

Suspect arrested in ambush-style slaying of L.A. County deputy

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 21:08:58 GMT

A Palmdale man has been arrested in the ambush-style shooting death of Los Angeles County Sheriff's Deputy Ryan Clinkunbroomer, officials announced Monday. Kevin Salazar, 29, was taken into custody around 5 a.m. after a standoff that lasted several hours."We are extremely confident we have the right person in custody," L.A. County Sheriff Robert Luna said at a news conference.Clinkunbroomer, 30, was found unconscious and suffering from gunshot wounds in his squad car near the Palmdale Sheriff’s Station at the intersection of Sierra Highway and Avenue Q around 6 p.m. Saturday.Kevin Salazar, accused of killing a Los Angeles County deputy, was taken into custody on Sept. 18, 2023. (Key News Network)He was pronounced dead after being taken to the Antelope Valley Medical Center. Investigators believe he was ambushed and killed for no apparent reason, and Luna described the attacker as a "coward."A key piece of evidence in the case was a video showing a car pulling up to Clinkunbroomer's ...

Netanyahu visits California, meets with Musk

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 21:08:58 GMT

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu kicked off a U.S. trip in California to talk to billionaire businessman Elon Musk about antisemitism on his social media platform X — while Musk asked him to address his judicial overhaul in Israel. The two also discussed artificial intelligence in a sparsely attended livestream event Monday.Netanyahu's high-profile visit to the San Francisco Bay Area comes at a time when Musk is facing accusations of tolerating antisemitic messages on his social media platform, while Netanyahu is confronting political opposition at home and abroad. Protesters gathered early Monday outside the Fremont, California, factory where Tesla makes its cars.The official agenda was to consider artificial intelligence, with Netanyahu and the Tesla CEO mostly in agreement on the need to weigh the technology's benefits against its societal risks. Netanyahu said controlling more advanced AI must start by getting like-minded states to agree to a code of ethics and conduct ...

Powerball jackpot, worth over $600 million, is third largest of 2023

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 21:08:58 GMT

Once again, the Powerball jackpot is inching toward the $1 billion mark after no one hit all six numbers during Saturday night’s drawing.The current jackpot stands at $638 million, with an estimated cash value of $304.2 million before taxes. The current jackpot is the third largest prize of the year and the 10th largest in the game's history, according to a news release. Three California Lottery players become instant millionaires from scratcher games The last Powerball jackpot reached 1.08 billion in July, with the winning ticket being sold at the Las Palmitas Mini Market in downtown Los Angeles near the Skid Row neighborhood.The lucky winner was confirmed to be the sole ticket holder across the U.S. to match all six winning numbers to win the jackpot. No one has come forward to claim the jackpot yet, but they have one full year from the drawing date to do so, according to state lottery rules.California was also home to another massive Powerball win in November when Edwin Castro...

2 models found dead in downtown Los Angeles: What we know 

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 21:08:58 GMT

Police are searching for any clues that could help them find the perpetrator or perpetrators involved in the killings of two models in downtown Los Angeles in the span of one week. The first woman whose death was announced was identified as 31-year-old model and real estate agent Maleesa Mooney. She was found dead in her luxury apartment in Bunker Hill on Tuesday by officers conducting a welfare check after she abruptly stopped answering calls or texts from her family.  Authorities looking into whether car seen on surveillance video has connection to LASD deputy’s death “When a week went by, we just knew something was off,” said Bailey Babb, Maleesa Mooney’s cousin. “Her messages weren’t delivering and we knew something was up because we all have a special relationship with Maleesa.” Maleesa Mooney as seen in an undated photo. (Courtesy: Jourdin Pauline)Police did not release any details about any possible injuries or a possible cause of death for Mooney, howe...

Letters: Levi’s attendees | Congress and climate | Baby steps | Romney’s principles | Keys to patriotism | GOP playbook

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 21:08:58 GMT

Submit your letter to the editor via this form. Read more Letters to the Editor.Santa Clara must reinin Levi’s attendeesWhile Santa Clara makes a killing off the concerts at Levi’s Stadium, the concertgoers are a nuisance to the surrounding communities.They come and park in our communities for free parking, are loud and raucous while the city turns a blind eye. The city needs to enforce no parking zones and allow designated-parking-only for concerts and events at Levi’s.Enough of this nonsense.Kedar VaidyaSanta ClaraCongress must do morefor the climate fightRe: “State sues oil giants over shifts in climate” (Page A1, Sept. 17).It’s about time the oil companies got sued for all the damage that they have done.And it’s not surprising that oil company executives and their cohorts are countering with major backlash to this lawsuit.Ryan Meyers, senior vice president and general counsel for the American Petroleum Institute, stated, “Climate policy is for Congress to debat...

4 more Iowa athletes plead guilty to underage gambling. Cases go on for six athletes with ISU ties

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 21:08:58 GMT

Four former University of Iowa athletes who faced criminal charges in connection with a state investigation into illegal sports wagering have pleaded guilty to underage gambling in agreements reach with prosecutors in Iowa City.Football players Arland Bruce IV, Reggie Bracy and Jack Johnson and basketball player Ahron Ulis originally were charged with tampering with records for allegedly falsifying information used to register accounts on mobile sports wagering apps.Bruce, Bracy, Johnson and Ulis finalized plea deals last week. Bruce, Bracy and Ulis were fined $645. Johnson has agreed to pay a fine of the same amount, but a sentencing document for him did not appear in electronic court records Monday.The same plea deals and fines were announced Sept. 6 for Iowa football player Aaron Blom, Iowa baseball player Gehrig Christensen and Iowa State football players Dodge Sauser, Hunter Dekkers and Jake Remsburg.Blom, Christensen and Sauser are no longer members of their teams. Dekkers and...