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High Wind Warning: Potentially damaging winds expected in DC area Saturday

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 18:08:59 GMT

A powerful storm system is heading to the D.C. area, bringing strong winds Saturday with the possibility of some gusts over 60 mph.The National Weather Service has issued a High Wind Warning for most of the D.C. area starting at noon and lasting until midnight.Listen to WTOP online and on the radio at 103.5 FM or 107.7 FM.Current traffic conditionsWeather forecastSign up for WTOP alertsThe heaviest winds are expected Saturday afternoon and evening, according to WTOP meteorologist Mike Stinneford.A High Wind Warning is issued when gusts of 60 mph and over are expected. The weather service said Saturday’s winds could blow down trees and power lines and that widespread power outages are expected.Motorists are urged to be cautious, especially truck drivers and other drivers of high-profile vehicles.For D.C.’s southern suburbs, the weather service has issued a Wind Advisory, warning of gusts up to 50 mph.Stinneford said the weather Saturday morning will start out with showers...

Asano scores, Bochum stretches Frankfurt’s winless run

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 18:08:59 GMT

FRANKFURT, Germany (AP) — Japan forward Takuma Asano scored for Bochum to hold Eintracht Frankfurt to 1-1 in the Bundesliga and stretch the home team’s winless streak to seven games across all competitions on Friday.Only Randal Kolo Muani’s first-half penalty prevented worse for Frankfurt, which hasn’t won since mid-February.The point in Frankfurt lifted Thomas Letsch’s Bochum five points above the relegation zone ahead of the rest of the 26th round.Asano was quickest to the rebound after Kevin Trapp saved Anthony Losilla’s effort, and put the visitors ahead in the 14th minute. It all came from a poorly defended throw in after Frankfurt made the better start.But Kolo Muani equalized with a penalty in the 22nd after he was bundled to the ground by Ivan Ordets, who was booked for the foul.Frankfurt went on to dominate the game in terms of possession and chances, but Bochum could have snatched the win when Losilla headed just over in the 81st.Frankfurt might have had a penalty late on ...

Loveland High principal placed on admin leave

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 18:08:59 GMT

LOVELAND, Colo. (KDVR) -- Loveland High School principal Michael James has been placed on administrative leave until further notice, according to the Thompson School District.Ferguson High School/Thompson Career Campus principal Dr. Jason Germain will be serving as interim principal at LHS effective immediately, the district said.The district confirmed that more than a dozen teachers left campus during a shooting threat at Loveland High School on Wednesday.A district spokesperson said 14 teachers “departed the Loveland High School campus” while school was still in session, following a Safe2Tell tip about a planned shooting at the school. Policy under review after 14 teachers left campus during school shooting threat  Students didn't know what to doAubrey Livermore, a sophomore at LHS, said some students were told to go to the cafeteria, while others mingled in the hallway.“There was no direction on what to do,” she told FOX31's Evan Kruegel. “We were all kind of just con...

Colorado cities rank highest for DUI arrests per capita

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 18:08:59 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) -- Colorado's beer-loving reputation has a downside. U.S. News & World Report commissioned a study of the 50 largest U.S. cities' fatal auto accidents, DUI arrests and auto thefts from the late 2010s and early 2020s to see which is the riskiest for drivers. The data came from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, the Road Information System, the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the National Insurance Crime Bureau. Policy under review after 14 teachers left campus during school shooting threat Denver ranked 21st in the nation for overall risk. While it does not have relatively high traffic fatality rates compared to the other cities, it does have some of the nation's worst rates for auto thefts and DUIs.Colorado cities ranked especially poorly regarding their DUI arrest rates. Colorado Springs has the highest DUI arrest rates in the U.S., while Denver has the second highest. Denver's auto theft rates make it risky, as well. Only Bakersfield, Cali...

Vote now for Colorado's best burger: Round 3 of Big Burger Bracket

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 18:08:59 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) -- More than 1,000 people have shared their votes in the Big Burger Bracket, with more than 15,000 votes tallied through two rounds. We're now down to 16 restaurants and bars in the quest to find Colorado's best burger.>> Vote now: Big Burger BracketThird-round voting runs through Saturday at noon, with daily rounds continuing until it's time to vote for a winner on Monday.Through the first two rounds, some of the highest individual vote totals have gone to Crown Burgers, Hamburger Mary's, and My Brother's Bar, all in Denver. Other top vote tallies have gone to Bob's Atomic Burgers in Golden, Bud's Cafe & Bar in Sedalia and The Cherry Cricket.The initial 64 places were selected through Google reviews in early March. A search was done for the highest rated burgers in each Colorado county. Any location which had at least 4.5 stars and 900 total reviews was included in the bracket. Any restaurants with more than one location were included once on the bracket, us...

Flooding reported on several floors of JW Marriott Marquis Miami

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 18:08:59 GMT

Flooding has been reported on several floors of a hotel in downtown Miami.7Skyforce captured water flowing out of the side of the JW Marriott Marquis Miami, located at 255 Biscayne Boulevard Way, at around 5:40 p.m. on Friday.The water was spotted on the lower floors of the hotel, most likely between the second and fourth floors.Cellphone video sent in by a 7News viewer in a nearby building captured the flooding from across the street.City of Miami Fire Rescue crews responded to the hotel after a water flow alarm went off. When crews arrived, there was water flowing from the fire system, and there were leaks that were forcing the water outside the building.Crews were able to find the stem pipes from where the water was coming and shut most of them off.Stay tuned to WSVN 7 News and wsvn.com for updates on this developing story.

Miami-Dade Homeless Trust, on mission to help elderly, becomes new owner of Mia Casa senior community

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 18:08:59 GMT

A Miami-Dade organization aimed at tackling homelessness in the county is now able to do more to help as many people as possible.7News cameras captured attendees at a ceremony held Friday at Mia Casa in North Miami, as the Miami-Dade Homeless Trust celebrated being the new owners of the seniors-only community.Ron Book, chairman of the Miami-Dade Homeless Trust, said this is a major step toward ensuring everyone has a roof over their head.“If we’re going to end homelessness, it is about the Homeless Trust acquiring buildings like this,” he said.Mia Casa has already helped hundreds of older Miami-Dade residents through some tough times.“Housing is an issue, affordable housing is an issue, so I can’t even tell you about homelessness,” said North Miami Vice Mayor Mary Estimé-Irvin.For years, the Homeless Trust rented the property. Now they’ll be able to expand upon their mission: to combat the growing number of senior citizens finding themselves on the streets, what so...

Quick-thinking neighbors, Lauderhill Police help reunite blind man with his lost guide dog

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 18:08:59 GMT

When one South Florida man’s guide dog went missing, he lost more than a pet; he lost his lifeline, but with some digital detective work, this doggone case was cracked. Karen Hensel has the happy reunion in today’s 7 Spotlight.Ansel Davis: “He’s like a part of my family. He’s my son. I call him my son because I don’t have kids.”Everett is not a coffee drinker, but the 7-year-old black lab still sits by his dad each morning at this Dunkin Donuts in Plantation.Ansel Davis: “I’ve known the manager here for a long time. She’s very good to me. The staff is very good to me.”Davis was born with retinitis pigmentosa, a group of rare eye diseases that causes vision loss.Ansel Davis: “I see like maybe shadows, lights. I see shapes, I see colors. I don’t let my blindness take nothing away from me. I go like everybody each day. As long as I have my service dog.”Everett is Davis’ eyes, guide and companion. ...

Tornado slams Little Rock, shreds rooftops, flips vehicles

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 18:08:59 GMT

By ANDREW DeMILLO (Associated Press)LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — A tornado raced through Little Rock and surrounding areas Friday, splintering homes, overturning vehicles and tossing trees and debris on roadways as people raced for shelter. The city’s main trauma center said it was expecting at least 15 to 20 patients.The twister tore first through neighborhoods in west Little Rock, and shredded a small shopping center that included a Kroger grocery store. It then crossed the Arkansas River into North Little Rock and surrounding cities, where widespread damage was reported to homes, businesses and vehicles.The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences Medical Center in Little Rock was operating at a mass casualty level, spokesperson Leslie Taylor said. Several people had already been transported to the medical center, but an exact count was not immediately available.Mark Hulsey, a special projects manager for Pulaski County, which includes Little Rock, said at least one pe...

Pete Davidson confused about the interest in his high-profile dating life

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 18:08:59 GMT

By Karu F. Daniels, New York Daily NewsPete Davidson, the former “Saturday Night Live” breakout star also known for his growing list of famous exes, hasn’t come to terms with all of the hoopla surrounding his romantic life.The 29-year-old Staten Island native, who’s been linked to Emily Ratajkowski, Kim Kardashian and Ariana Grande, opened up in a new interview about the increased interest in who he’s dating.“I’m in my 20s and I’ve dated people. And for some reason, that’s very crazy and interesting to people. I don’t think it’s interesting,” he shared on the “Real Ones With Jon Bernthal” podcast, which dropped Thursday.“I’ve been in show business for, like, half my life almost ― for 14 or 15 years and on a national TV show. In 12 years I’ve dated 10 people. I don’t think that’s that crazy, but to some people, that’s very interesting. That became all anyone would talk about.”Davidson is reportedly dating actress Chase Sui Wonders and previously was romantically linked to author Cazz...