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Debate sparks on how to handle violent kids in school after seclusion room discovered

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:45:48 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) -- The investigation into the alleged use of a seclusion room for students at McAuliffe International School in Denver has sparked new questions about the appropriate way to handle violent students in schools.There are many perspectives on this controversial topic. Denver Public Schools does allow the use of a de-escalation room in some circumstances, but it does not allow the use of a seclusion room where a student is locked in a room by themselves until they can calm down."Under no circumstances is seclusion a permissible intervention," said DPS School Board member Scott Esserman. Proposed bill could ban seclusion rooms in Colorado schools That is the accusation at McAuliffe."What occurred with these students was not right and cannot be justified," Esserman said.Many in the community agree. "We at the Greater Metro Denver Ministerial Alliance stand against any kind of confinement for students anywhere," said Bishop Jerry Demmer.But others wonder how violent st...

5 new laws aim to expand medical accessibility

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:45:48 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) — On Monday, five new laws went into effect and will save Coloradans money on medical care and prescription drugs, Democrats said. These laws aim to expand access to medical care and prescription drugs. FOX31 breaks them down:1. Pharmacy dispensing machinesAccording to HB23-1195, pharmacies are now allowed to operate prescription-dispensing machines, which allow patients to pick up prescriptions outside of business hours. The machines would be monitored live and would be placed only in pharmacy-licensed locations. Monday you’ll have to move over for these cars “Coloradans who depend on prescription medications can’t always make it to a pharmacy to pick up their drugs during business hours,” said Sen. Joann Ginal, D-Fort Collins, in a press release.2. Psychologists can prescribe mental health medicationsHB23-1071 states that on Aug. 7, psychologists can begin the training process for a license to prescribe certain mental health medications. Previously, patients ...

Investigation into Pembroke Park town commissioner reveals pattern of improper behavior

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:45:48 GMT

An investigation in Pembroke Park revealed that a town commissioner was engaged in bad behavior.The 17 page independent investigation found that Commissioner Geoffrey Jacobs created what employees described as “a hostile, volatile, toxic workplace.”“I will not be silenced, I will not stop,” Jacobs said. “And there will be commissioners here that are going to end up in jail or prison. It’s going to happen.”The town hired a firm to investigate after a string of accusations were made against Jacobs, which included one complaint by Melissa Anderson, the former town attorney. In her case, the report found that “After unsuccessfully trying to terminate her, Commissioner Jacobs sent Anderson, who is openly gay, a Tiktok video which appeared to all who viewed it, including Anderson and the town manager, to be homophobic, misogynistic, and threatening…”Jacobs said it was an accident.“I also tried to immediately recall it as it was ...

Newton triple-murder suspect found not competent to stand trial

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:45:48 GMT

A Newton man accused of a horrific triple murder in the city in June has been found not competent to stand trial due to mental illness.Christopher Ferguson, 33, was found not competent to stand trial after a medical evaluation. He’s accused of killing Gilda D’Amore, 73, her husband, Bruno D’Amore, 74, and her 97-year-old mother, Lucia Arpino.He will remain at Bridgewater State Hospital and has another court appearance set for October.Ferguson will be re-evaluated every six months to see if he will be able to stand trial.

Investigation underway after human remains found in wooded area in Falmouth

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:45:48 GMT

A police investigation is underway after human remains were found in Falmouth. Officers found the remains while searching a wooded area off Gifford Street, according to the Falmouth Police Department.The Office of the Chief Medical Examiner will take jurisdiction of the recovery scene, police said.No additional information was immediately available.This is a developing news story; stay with 7NEWS on-air and online for the latest details.

Stormy, Muggy Tuesday Ahead

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:45:48 GMT

Editor’s Note: This blog was written by 7Weather intern Tyler Hughes.A dry start to August came to an end today, and just as today’s showers are clearing out, another round of storms is heading our way for tomorrow morning. A warm front lifting into our region will bring a warmer, more humid airmass with it, the fuel for tomorrow morning’s storm chances. It also means tomorrow will be significantly muggier than it has been this past weekend.The best chance for some strong-to-severe storms will be in the early morning through the morning commute. Here’s one model’s depiction of what this could look like at around 7.The biggest threat with these storms is gusty winds and heavy rain, bringing flooding potential with it. There’s also a fair amount of “spin” in the atmosphere tomorrow morning, so we can’t rule out a chance of a tornado or two. Overall, if you get a work-from-home day, tomorrow would be a good morning commute to avoid....

Russian and Chinese warship maneuvers near Alaska prompted U.S. Navy response

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:45:48 GMT

Nearly a dozen Chinese and Russian military vessels moved close enough to Alaska sometime last week that the Biden Administration was forced to send four U.S. warships into the region in response, according to the state’s two U.S. Senators.In a joint statement issued by U.S. Senators Lisa Murkowski and Dan Sullivan, the Republicans say they received “detailed classified briefings” on the matter from U.S. military personnel.“We have been in close contact with leadership from Alaska Command for several days now,” Murkowski said Saturday.The foreign ships, apparently involved in joint military maneuvers, were spotted near U.S. territorial waters around the Aleutian Islands, hundreds of miles off the state’s south-west mainland coast.The U.S. Navy dispatched four destroyer class ships to the island chain in response, according to Sullivan.“The incursion by 11 Chinese and Russian warships operating together – off the coast of Alaska – is yet another reminder that we have entered a ...

Patriots extra points: Matthew Judon’s contract details; good news for offense

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:45:48 GMT

FOXBORO — The Patriots moved money around to give outside linebacker Matthew Judon a pay raise in 2023, according to ESPN’s Field Yates.Judon received a $7 million signing bonus as part of his amended contract, per ESPN. That $7 million was made up of $4 million of his 2023 base salary and $3 million of his 2024 base salary. His 2023 base salary was reduced from $11 million to $7 million, and his 2024 base salary was reduced from $9.5 million to $6.5 million.Related ArticlesNew England Patriots | Patriots rookie Malik Cunningham impresses QBs in return to old position New England Patriots | Mac Jones backs offensive line amid growing depth, injury concerns New England Patriots | Patriots extra points: N’Keal Harry gets a new team, Devin McCourty co-hosting preseason broadcast New England Patriots | Patriots training camp Day 12: Matt Judon returns with 3 sacks, Bill Belichick’s defense strikes back ...

Red Sox notebook: Story to return Tuesday, Sale could start Friday

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:45:48 GMT

“It’s time to go,” Trevor Story said on Monday afternoon.After a long recovery from UCL surgery, the veteran infielder will be activated on Tuesday, and finally begin his journey as Boston’s everyday shortstop.Story, who signed a 6-year, $140 million contract with the Red Sox in March 2022, has been rehabbing from internal brace surgery back in early in January. The procedure’s recovery timetable is about half that of Tommy John, but still cost the 30-year-old infielder more than two-thirds of the season.While Story originally targeted last Friday as his return date, Alex Cora announced last week that the infielder wanted to use more of his allotted rehab assignment, which doesn’t expire until Wednesday. Given his long recovery and the fact that he spent most of 2022 at second base, it’s no wonder Story wanted to utilize that time to get comfortable at his natural position before rejoining the team.“Just kind of a mini spring training,...

Massachusetts could see more severe storms: ‘Brief tornado or waterspout’ possible

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:45:48 GMT

The summer of heavy rain, tropical humidity and severe storms is expected to continue on Tuesday, as local meteorologists warn that a “brief tornado or waterspout” will be possible.The National Weather Service has issued an alert that there will be a risk for thunderstorms Tuesday morning, which could turn severe with torrential downpours — and spark street flooding during the morning commute.After a break in the action, another round of storms will be possible in the afternoon.“Heavy rainfall, isolated damaging winds, and we cannot rule out a brief tornado or waterspout,” the National Weather Service’s Boston office tweeted ahead of Tuesday.“Isolated damaging wind gusts are the most likely hazard with storms that become severe,” NWS Boston added in a message.A few tornadoes have hit the region throughout this chaotic summer. The tornado and waterspout risk on Tuesday will be in the morning round of storms.“It’s going to be...