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Denver weather: Cool with a chance of thunderstorms Sunday

Published Mon, 24 Feb 2025 18:33:45 GMT

Denver will see cool temperatures and potential afternoon thunderstorms Sunday, according to the National Weather Service at Boulder.The city’s temperatures will top out at about 76 degrees Sunday amid partly cloudy skies with some sun, according to the weather agency.The city will see an about 30% chance of afternoon thunderstorms, with the highest likelihood of storms coming after 3 p.m.Warmer weather will come with the work week, with high temperatures creeping into the mid-80s on Monday and slowly rising to reach the low 90s on Friday.

Denver police officer shoots, kills domestic violence suspect

Published Mon, 24 Feb 2025 18:33:45 GMT

A Denver police officer shot and killed a man suspected of domestic violence in south Denver Saturday evening, police said.The shooting happened in the 2300 block of W. Cedar Avenue just before 8 p.m. Saturday. Neighbors called 911 after seeing the man assaulting a woman and child in that area, police Chief Ron Thomas said. The woman was pushed out of her wheelchair, Thomas said, but was uninjured.When two officers responded, they arrived to find the woman on the ground outside and an upset man nearby, police alleged. Thomas said during a Saturday night news conference the man began “approaching the officers in a very aggressive manner,” and did not follow their orders to stop. One officer used a Taser on the man, but it did not stop the man’s advance.Related ArticlesCrime and Public Safety | Northglenn officer shoots armed man, police shooting investigation underway Crime and Public Safety | Armed woman dies in Westminster police shootin...

Angels vs. Dodgers: Same sport in same city with very different prices

Published Mon, 24 Feb 2025 18:33:45 GMT

Taking your family to the ballgame and buying them some hot dogs and sodas is a beloved summer pastime. Unfortunately, depending on the stadium, the price you pay may be a shame. MoneyGeek analyzed budget ticket options for the rest of the 2023 season, along with parking and concessions, to calculate how much it costs on average for a family of four to attend a game with all 30 MLB teams. Overall, the personal finance website found that an average trip to an MLB game for a family of four costs $140.  These are the best MLB ballparks, according to Yelp A family visiting the most expensive team on the list, the Los Angeles Dodgers would spend about $219, MoneyGeek found. If you’re looking to save a buck — or way more — you’ll need to go across the country to Miami, where a Marlins game will cost an average of $83. A combination of more affordable ticket, parking, and concession prices (four hot dogs, two beers, and two sodas) helped keep a game in Miami below $10...

Bay Area author's best-selling book comes to life in new movie

Published Mon, 24 Feb 2025 18:33:45 GMT

(KRON) -- A new film is capturing the attention of the Bay Area’s Asian American community. “Love in Taipei” is based on a New York Times best-selling novel that tells the story of a young American woman who finds love during an unexpected trip overseas to Taiwan.Author Abigail Hing Wen joins KRON4’s Stephanie Lin to share what it’s like to have her book turned into a film. The movie premieres exclusively on Paramount Plus on Thursday. Watch the full interview in the video player above.

Vallejo police say they won't respond to certain house calls

Published Mon, 24 Feb 2025 18:33:45 GMT

(KRON) -- Vallejo police say they won't be able to respond to certain house alarm calls due to the department's limited staffing. In addition, they say about 98 percent of house calls end up not being a real emergency. Police will continue to respond to manually-activated panic alarms and silent robbery alarms along with video alarms that show a crime occurring in real time, officials said. Richmond day spa under investigation for bacterial illness, Contra Costa Health says The department is also looking at response tactics to verified alarms which are when an eyewitness or an alarm company can verify the burglary. The idea will be brought up in a town hall meeting on Tuesday from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Vallejo Room located on Santa Clara Street.

Penguins acquire 3-time Norris Trophy-winning defenseman Erik Karlsson in a trade with the Sharks

Published Mon, 24 Feb 2025 18:33:45 GMT

PITTSBURGH (AP) — The Pittsburgh Penguins have acquired Erik Karlsson in a blockbuster trade with the San Jose Sharks that also includes the Montreal Canadiens.Pittsburgh traded a 2024 first-round pick, forward Mikael Granlund and defenseman Jan Rutta to San Jose and goaltender Casey DeSmith, defenseman Jeff Petry, a 2025 second-round pick and prospect Nathan Legare to Montreal as part of the deal for the three-time Norris Trophy winner. Karlsson is the first defenseman to be traded fresh off winning the Norris as the NHL’s top defenseman since Doug Harvey in 1961. The 33-year-old Swede became the first player at the position to record 100 points in a season since Brian Leetch in 1991-92.“While it is always difficult to trade a player of the caliber of Erik Karlsson, this trade accomplishes several goals for our franchise,” Sharks general manager Mike Grier said. “It adds two forwards to our roster who have proven ability to produce offensively at the NHL level and solidifies ...

Libyan governing body’s vote to replace its head adds uncertainty to the country’s split politics

Published Mon, 24 Feb 2025 18:33:45 GMT

CAIRO (AP) — One of Libya’s top governing bodies elected a new head on Sunday, in a development that could further fracture the country already split between two rival administrations. Members of the Supreme Council of State, which is separate from both of the governments and is based in the capital of Tripoli, voted for Mohamed Takala to be the body’s new leader. Takala would take over from former head Khaled el-Meshri, a powerful figure who had been key in negotiations over the country’s election laws. Both the voting and count were live-streamed on local Libyan news channels. The final count was announced in favor of Takala, 67-62. The council did not immediately issue any statements on the outcome of the election. The introduction of a new leader at the helm of a key political institution could add more uncertainly to the country’s already deeply divided politics.The international community and the United Nations have repeatedly said that nationwide elect...

Anderson not playing, Ramírez in lineup as MLB sorts out discipline following wild brawl

Published Mon, 24 Feb 2025 18:33:45 GMT

CLEVELAND (AP) — Tim Anderson is not in Chicago’s starting lineup Sunday and Cleveland’s José Ramírez is playing as Major League Baseball weighs likely discipline following a fight and wild brawl in Saturday night’s game.Anderson and Ramírez threw punches at second base, and the Guardians’ All-Star third baseman knocked down the White Sox shortstop with an overhand right to the chin. Anderson was dazed by the blow.Both players were ejected, along with Cleveland manager Terry Francona, third base coach Mike Sarbaugh, closer Emmanuel Clase and Chicago manager Pedro Grifol.Before Sunday’s series finale, Grifol said Anderson isn’t injured and this was a planned off day for the 30-year-old. Chicago also is resting Andrew Benintendi and Andrew Vaughn.“He’s OK,” Grifol said of Anderson. “He was going to get a day off today just like Bennie and Vaughn. It might not look that way, but it is what it is.”Grifol did not want to discuss specifics of the ...

Megan Rapinoe leaves her final Women’s World Cup with pride after a long career

Published Mon, 24 Feb 2025 18:33:45 GMT

MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Megan Rapinoe wanted a different finish for her final Women’s World Cup. Even with the disappointing conclusion, she was grateful for her wildly successful run with the U.S. national team.Rapinoe’s World Cup career ended on Sunday in the Round of 16, when the United States lost to Sweden on penalties after a scoreless draw. The outspoken 38-year-old announced last month that this would be her last international tournament.“I wish we were moving on and I could guarantee a championship and all that,” she said. “But it doesn’t take anything from this experience, or my career in general. I feel so lucky and so grateful to play as long as I have, and to be on the successful teams that I have.”Known for her bright hair colors, Rapinoe teared up as she spoke to reporters after the match. She missed her penalty kick, as did teammates Kelley O’Hara and Sophia Smith.“I’m ready in a lot of ways to be done,” she said. “I feel...

Kane scores 4 goals in potential Tottenham farewell amid interest from Bayern Munich

Published Mon, 24 Feb 2025 18:33:45 GMT

LONDON (AP) — Harry Kane scored four goals in a preseason game for Tottenham on Sunday as speculation continues to swirl about his future amid interest in the striker from Bayern Munich.The England captain, who has one year left on his contract at Tottenham, is reportedly the subject of a take-it-or-leave-it offer from Bayern of more than 100 million euros ($110 million).Kane started the friendly game at home against Shakhtar Donetsk and scored the first four of his team’s goals in a 5-1 win that highlighted his importance to Tottenham.The 30-year-old Kane was given a standing ovation by Tottenham fans after being substituted late in the game, and he applauded back. He then returned to the field to applaud fans after the final whistle.He could leave for free next year if he stays for this season and doesn’t sign a new contract at Tottenham, where he has played as a professional since 2010.Tottenham and Bayern have held talks about Kane, and Bayern honorary president Uli ...