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Domestic Violence March highlights hope 

Published Thu, 06 Mar 2025 11:20:29 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) — A march from the Rose Andom Center to the Colorado Capitol was held Thursday to raise awareness about the resources and help available to victims of domestic violence. The event was put on in recognition of Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Mental health resources available in Colorado The Rose Andom Center hosted the event. The center is available to those who need information and help in finding resources, safety and hope for themselves and their children.This is the second year for the event, and the hope is every year they move closer to a future without victims of domestic violence.If you or someone you know is experiencing domestic abuse, there are resources available:Violence Free ColoradoNational Domestic Violence HotlineThe Crisis Center 24-hour Crisis Line: 303-688-8484  Rose Andom CenterAfter-hours resources and sheltersIf you or someone you know is experiencing domestic abuse, call the Porchlight Family Justice Center at 330-271-6100 or visit their web...

Bad Bunny tour coming to Denver next year

Published Thu, 06 Mar 2025 11:20:29 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) — Fans of trap artist Bad Bunny are being asked to pre-register for ticket sales this month if they want to see his Mile High City performance in March.On Oct. 19, Bad Bunny, a Puerto Rican rapper and singer, announced his 2024 North American tour, the "Most Wanted Tour." He will be stopping at 31 cities across the U.S. and Canada. ‘All I Want for Christmas is You’: Mariah Carey announces Denver holiday performance He is scheduled to perform on Wednesday, March 20, at Ball Arena in Denver. Bad Bunny previously performed at the same venue in February 2022 for his "El Ultimo Tour Del Mundo."To help block bots and scalpers, reduce reselling and get more tickets directly into the hands of real people, fans are encouraged to register online through Sunday, Oct. 22, on Ticketmaster. Fans will be randomly selected to receive a code that grants them access to the sale on Wednesday, Oct. 25.According to Ticketmaster, these registrations reduce ticket resales from 20-30% to on...

2 men taken into custody in NW Miami-Dade after shooting leads to police pursuit

Published Thu, 06 Mar 2025 11:20:29 GMT

Two men were taken into custody after a police pursuit ended in Northwest Miami-Dade. According to Miami-Dade Police, the takedown was preceded by a shooting near a Burger King on Northwest 79th Street and 27th Avenue, Thursday afternoon.The gunshots left witnesses in shock and fear. “We see like the bullet shells on the ground and stuff like that, and I’m like, it’s crazy, like, always something going on in Northside. It’s always something going on,” said witness Jervona Barbie.7Skyforce hovered above a black Dodge Charger as the reckless driver attempted to flee the scene.The Charger was seen speeding down certain roadways and going against traffic before hopping on a grassy median, with officers from Miami-Dade Police and Miami-Dade Schools Police on the driver’s tail.During the chase, the Charger was hit by a vehicle at the intersection near Northwest 121st Street and 17th Avenue, causing the Charger to spin out before continuing to flee. The ...

Couple who overcame serious illnesses receives dream wedding gift at Ritz-Carlton Key Biscayne

Published Thu, 06 Mar 2025 11:20:29 GMT

A couple who survived serious health scares celebrated the ultimate wedding gift.The Ritz-Carlton in Key Biscayne, in collaboration with Baptist Health Miami Cancer Institute, orchestrated a dream wedding for Morgan Hartman and Phillip Deamezola, a couple who had put their wedding plans on hold due to serious illnesses.The pair faced daunting challenges, with Hartman’s cancer diagnosis and Deamezola’s recent health scare delaying their wedding. Their luck changed when a friend nominated them for the “Gift of a Lifetime” from The Ritz-Carlton, which included an all-inclusive wedding for up to 50 guests, a complimentary bridal dress, groom’s tux, wedding planner and a lavish reception.Both bride and groom are now healthy.

Lyft driver says passenger attacked her, stole her car in North Miami

Published Thu, 06 Mar 2025 11:20:29 GMT

A Lyft ride took a frightening turn in North Miami after a driver said her passenger beat her up and stole the car she was driving.The 33-year-old victim, who spoke with 7News through a translator on the condition of anonymity, said she was targeted on Thursday afternoon.“He punched me here, in the arm and in the stomach,” she said.The driver said she pulled up to an area near the Griffing Community Center, along Griffing Boulevard, at around 5 p.m. to drop off her passenger.In radio transmissions, a first responder described what the victim said happened once she brought her white Toyota Corolla to a complete stop.“The subject hit the complainant in the face, got in the vehicle and took off. Black male driver,” said the first responder.The victim said she was hit repeatedly before her assailant sped away in her Corolla.“I was finishing a ride with a man that I picked up on Northwest Seventh and 95th,” she said. “The ride ended here. When we...

Major US Muslim group cancels Virginia banquet over bomb and death threats

Published Thu, 06 Mar 2025 11:20:29 GMT

ARLINGTON, Va. (AP) — A national Muslim civil rights group is moving its annual banquet out of a Virginia hotel that received bomb and death threats the group said Wednesday may be linked to its concern for Palestinians caught in the Israel-Hamas war.The Council on American-Islamic Relations canceled plans to hold its 29th annual banquet on Saturday at the Marriott Crystal Gateway in Arlington, where it has held events for the past decade, and will instead move it to an as-yet undisclosed location with heightened security, a CAIR statement said. “In recent days, according to the Marriott, anonymous callers have threatened to plant bombs in the hotel’s parking garage, kill specific hotel staff in their homes, and storm the hotel in a repeat of the Jan. 6th attack on the U.S. Capitol if the events moved forward,” the statement said.Arlington police and the FBI are investigating, CAIR said.Arlington police said in an email that the department was investigating a Thursday morning report...

Abreu, Alvarez and Altuve help Astros pull even in ALCS with 10-3 win over Rangers in Game 4

Published Thu, 06 Mar 2025 11:20:29 GMT

ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — José Abreu hit a three-run homer right after Yordan Alvarez’s tiebreaking sacrifice fly, and the Houston Astros pulled even in the AL Championship Series with a 10-3 victory over the Texas Rangers in Game 4 on Thursday night. Houston, which led 3-0 only four batters into the game, responded immediately after Texas got even on Corey Seager’s opposite-field homer in the third inning. Adolis García also homered for the wild-card Rangers, who have dropped two games in a row at home after starting this postseason with seven consecutive wins — six on the road. That included sweeps of the AL’s two winningest teams, Baltimore and Tampa Bay. Game 5 is Friday afternoon at Globe Life Field, where the defending World Series champion Astros are 8-1 this season. The home team has yet to lead in this ALCS, which switches back to Houston for Game 6 on Sunday night.“We’re playing a good team. Nobody thought it was going to be easy,” Rangers manager Bruce Boc...

Edmonton police cancel Amber Alert after woman found safe

Published Thu, 06 Mar 2025 11:20:29 GMT

EDMONTON — Police in Edmonton have cancelled an Amber Alert for a 40-year-old woman who is blind and non-verbal after she was found safe.Edmonton police had said the woman was abducted in a stolen vehicle in the evening.Police say the woman was found safe and unharmed just outside city limits.The suspect has not been located yet.There is also no description of the suspect currently available.Police say it is believed the suspect fled from the vehicle on foot.This report by The Canadian Press was first published Oct. 19, 2023.The Canadian Press

Opportunistic Leander erases 26-point deficit to beat Hendrickson 41-40

Published Thu, 06 Mar 2025 11:20:29 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) — Leander took advantage of shoddy special teams by Hendrickson to pull off a 26-point come-from-behind victory 41-40 on Thursday at Bible Memorial Stadium.The Lions recovered two muffed kick returns by the Hawks and cashed them in for touchdowns, the latter of the two was the go-ahead score with 5:23 left in the game. Lions quarterback Logan Mitchell, who accounted for six touchdowns on the night, zipped a pass to Joseph Marro for a 7-yard score and the ensuing PAT gave the Lions the lead and they hung on for the win.REPORT YOUR SCORE: We'd love to post your team's score on our website, but we need your help to do it. Email the score of your game to [email protected] and we'll get it on our websiteMitchell ran for four touchdowns and threw for two. Both of the passing touchdowns came in the fourth quarter with the first on a wide receiver screen that Zane Wooldridge turned into a 79-yard score with 7:23 left. Leander then hit a high-arcing kick toward the sideline that ...

Texas high school football scores for Thursday, Oct. 19

Published Thu, 06 Mar 2025 11:20:29 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) — Leander pulled off a huge come-from-behind win 41-40 over Hendrickson at Bible Stadium on Thursday.Anderson took care of Del Valle 49-17 while Crockett and McCallum both blanked their opponents. Crockett shut out Eastside 47-0 and McCallum blanked Navarro 38-0.REPORT YOUR SCORE: We'd love to post your team's score on our website, but we need your help to do it. Email the score of your game to [email protected] and we'll get it on our websiteIn other notable scores from around Texas, Mansfield Timberview beat Dallas Sunset 90-0. Timberview is ranked No. 3 in the Dave Campbell's Texas Football/Associated Press Class 5A-Division I poll. Check out the rest of the scores from around the area and Texas.Scores from around the KXAN viewing areaAnderson 49, Del Valle 17Crockett 47, Eastside 0Leander 41, Hendrickson 40McCallum 38, Navarro 0Scores from around Texas compiled by the Associated PressCLASS 6AAlief Elsik 21, Alvin 15Byron Nelson 56, Keller Central 10Cibolo Steele 52, ...