Home

NTSB releases preliminary report on I-25 train derailment

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 15:41:39 GMT

PUEBLO, Colo. (KXRM) -- The National Transportation Safety Board has released its preliminary report on the train derailment over Interstate 25 that happened on Sunday, Oct. 15, and caused an extended closure of the interstate.According to the NTSB, a BNSF near 30 cars of the coal train derailed near mile maker 107, about four miles north of Pueblo, just before 3:30 p.m. and the derailment happened near a track switch east of the railroad bridge that crosses over I-25.Courtesy: FOX21 Reporter Austin SackCourtesy: FOX21 Photojournalist Dez RoweCourtesy: FOX21 Photojournalist Dez RoweCourtesy: FOX21 Photojournalist Dez RowePart of the bridge collapsed over the northbound lanes, six train cars dropped to the interstate below and one or more hit a semi-truck, according to the NTSB. The truck driver was killed and later identified as 60-year-old Lafollette Henderson of Compton, California by the Pueblo County Coroner. The NTSB said no members of the train crew were injured. PREVIOUS CO...

Photos: Denver Nuggets drop new city edition uniform

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 15:41:39 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) -- Along with the new season comes new uniforms for the Denver Nuggets. The team left a special spot for the Mile High City this year.The Nuggets tweeted the new uniforms on Thursday morning. The uniform stays mostly navy, but the front of the jersey features "5280" across the chest. Photos: 40 years of Nuggets jerseys 2023-2024 Nuggets' uniforms (Courtesy of the Denver Nuggets)2023-2024 Nuggets' uniforms (Courtesy of the Denver Nuggets)2023-2024 Nuggets' uniforms (Courtesy of the Denver Nuggets)The "5280" is positioned where the numbers used to be. This year, the biggest number on the front is dedicated to Denver, with the individual player's number on the top right in a small format.Wrapping around the entire uniform is a silhouette of the mountains.The National Basketball Association attributed this uniform to the team, players and city being intertwined."5280 is more than a measurement – it is a number woven into the culture and fabric of Denver," wrote the NBA.I...

New lounge in Denver airport to open Friday

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 15:41:39 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) -- A new place for travelers at Denver International Airport to take a break will be opening this week after two years of fanfare.The Plaza Premium Lounge was announced in partnership with Capital One in 2021 and scheduled for opening the following year, but it's finally opening just in time for the 2023 holiday season. The best and worst cheap tourist attractions in Colorado The lounge will offer a space for travelers to relax, sit down, and grab a healthy bite to eat and drink. It will be located in Concourse A near gate A34.The menu showcases local favorites and culinary offerings using locally sourced ingredients and sustainable packages for grab-and-go selections, according to a report from Travel and Leisure. Plus, there will be a variety of options catered to individual dietary needs.While at the 11,200-square-foot lounge, travelers can enjoy craft cocktails on tap, local beers, coffee and espresso. Other luxury amenities that will be offered at the lounge inc...

Jefferson County Schools targeted with cybersecurity attack

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 15:41:39 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) -- Jefferson County Public Schools announced that there were "alarming" emails received Tuesday by staff members.According to the district's statement, the Information Technology team is working with cybersecurity experts and law enforcement to investigate the credibility and scope of an attack. The district said there is no concern related to physical safety.Jeffco Public Schools Chief Information Officer Jill Ibeck shared precautionary measures the district employees were required to take, including updating all passwords and educating students about digital citizenship and the importance of strong passwords that are regularly changed. It’s cheaper to rent in Denver than in these metro suburbs Ibeck said when the district updates families will be controlled by law enforcement to keep the investigation's integrity.Anyone who receives concerning communications is asked to notify the district immediately by calling JeffcoHelp at 303-982-2200 or by using the community ...

Experience Rwanda's endangered mountain gorillas at the Denver Zoo

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 15:41:39 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) -- Step aside, 4D exhibits, there is now a virtual reality experience at the Denver Zoo.Using 360-degree virtual reality headsets and motion-platform seats with built-in surround sound, visitors can experience what it's like to be surrounded by a troop of mountain gorillas in Rwanda's remote Volcanoes National Park. Green Day announces 2024 tour, Coors Field show The exhibit is located in the Primate Panorama at the west end of the zoo, just down the path from the Great Apes' habitat. The zoo currently houses two endangered western lowland gorillas, Kal and Gunther, which are native to the Congo Basin and its moist, lowland forest.Scientists estimate there are only 1,000 mountain gorillas in the world, and they are only native to East and Central Africa. The species are largely threatened by forest clearing, which degrades the available habitat.The Gorilla Trek allows visitors to step into a guided tour with primatologist Dr. Tara Stoinski, president and chief scien...

Zoo Miami’s Sumatran tiger, ‘Berani,’ in serious condition

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 15:41:39 GMT

Zoo Miami’s adult male Sumatran tiger, “Berani,” is currently in serious condition, with concerns raised by the Animal Science and Animal Health teams due to his recent loss of appetite and lethargy.According to officials with Zoo Miami, Berani was transported to the zoo’s Animal Hospital after being immobilized Wednesday for a series of exams to determine the cause of his abnormal behavior. The tests included radiographs, ultrasounds, blood and urine collection, and an endoscopy.Courtesy: Ron MagillCourtesy: Ron MagillCourtesy: Ron MagillCourtesy: Ron MagillCourtesy: Ron MagillPreliminary findings revealed that Berani is severely anemic and dehydrated. The exams also identified an enlarged spleen and kidney irregularities, possibly indicating renal failure, a common issue in older cats. At over 15 years of age, Berani is considered an elderly tiger, surpassing the typical lifespan of 10-15 years for tigers in the wild.Berani is currently receiving extensive ...

Plantation parents arrested for allegedly abusing daughter over nail expenses

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 15:41:39 GMT

A pair of Plantation parents are in custody after their 13-year-old daughter reported severe physical abuse stemming from a misunderstanding over nail expenses. The incident unfolded on Tuesday, and Plantation Police officers responded to Imagine Charter School at 8200 Peters Rd the next day, where the victim shared the troubling events with a school administrator. According to the police report, the trouble began when the daughter, whose identity is protected, mistakenly overspent on nail services, leading to an angry exchange of text messages with her mother, Fania Pereira. In those messages, Fania threatened the child with “5 beltings.”Things took a dark turn when Fania picked up her daughter from a nail salon. The young girl was reluctant to enter the vehicle, fearing her mother’s reaction. In the car, Fania reportedly assaulted her daughter by grabbing her hair and physically attacking her in the front passenger seat.Upon arriving home in Plantation, the situa...

West Boylston PD asks parents to check their kids’ candy after chocolate containing liquor was handed out on Halloween

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 15:41:39 GMT

Police in West Boylston are asking parents to go through their children’s candy after the department received reports of chocolate containing alcohol being given out on Halloween.The West Boylston Police Department asked that households whose children went trick-or-treating in the town’s Horseshoe Drive neighborhood be on the lookout for Jose Cuervo-brand chocolates in particular.Officials said the police department received at least two reports of the candies surfacing.As police continue to investigate, they ask that anyone with information about the incident or which house the chocolates may have come from contact authorities at 774-450-3510.

WATCH: Truck barrels into Brockton store, sending debris flying as workers get out of the way

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 15:41:39 GMT

A pickup truck involved in a three-car crash in Brockton ended up embedded in a local business, sending debris flying in the process.Surveillance video captured the moment the vehicle barreled into a Boost Mobile shop at the corner of Warren and Forest Avenues Thursday morning.The footage showed two workers going about their day when the crash caught their attention, moments before they darted away as debris from the crash came flying into the store.“I ran back here – it wasn’t gonna do much, but the first thing you think is ‘Run!'” said store owner Claudio Miranda. “You see a dog chasing you? You just run! You don’t know where you’re running to, but you just run!”Both workers were unharmed, including a staff member who was getting ready to clean the store’s class exterior, which ended up partly shattered.“The cashier said ‘Jump! Watch out, you’re gonna die!'” I was like, ‘No! No...

UMass chasing its third win on Homecoming weekend

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 15:41:39 GMT

Progress is measured in small increments by the UMass football program.The Minutemen won two road games in a season for the first time since 2015 when they outlasted Army 21-15 last Saturday at Michie Stadium. UMass beat New Mexico State 41-30 in the season opener on Aug. 26.UMass (2-7) has a chance to win three games in a season for the first time since going 4-4 in 2018 when it hosts Merrimack (4-4) on Saturday (3:30 p.m.) at McGuirk Stadium. Merrimack is an FCS program from the Northeast Conference that is located in North Andover.UMass can also win consecutive games for the first time since beating UConn and Liberty in 2018. If the Minutemen need further motivation, they have an opportunity to notch their first win at McGuirk on Homecoming Weekend.“We have an opportunity to take care of business two weeks in a row so let’s go,” said UMass head coach Don Brown. “Now we have to put that foot on the gas pedal and get the second win (in a row) and I think that is a big deal to get t...