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Kingston Music Strategy open for public feedback

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 01:28:30 GMT

The city of Kingston, in consultation with the firm Nordicity, is trying to build a cohesive music strategy to build on the foundation that already exists in the city’s music scene. The process really ramped up in February with the city holding a public engagement session and introducing interested members of the music community to Nordicity, the firm that is now leading the charge in crafting what will essentially serve as Kingston’s framework to growth and sustainability of the music sector.Now, Nordicity has released a draft of the strategy to ensure that their consultation has set them in the right direction, and to see if anything has been missed. Members of city staff have already reviewed the document internally to ensure that things noted align with where the city is and its overall reach.In the process of consultation, Nordicity CEO Kristian Roberts said it became clear that Kingston’s music community is passionate and wants to be heard in the process.R...

Severe storm chances: Pinpoint Weather Alert Day

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 01:28:30 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) — After some morning sunshine, storms will pop up over the Interstate 25 corridor in the early afternoon Friday and will push out across the plains, becoming stronger in the Denver weather forecast. This is the most common activity in lightning deaths Friday is a Pinpoint Weather Alert Day as Denver and the Front Range have moved into the slight risk category for a severe storm.Pinpoint Weather: Severe storm outlook on May 26.Weather today: Severe storms, weather possibleSunny skies will be around Friday morning, and they will help highs climb to the upper 70s before storms build in the early afternoon. Storms will form and will push out across the plains into the early evening and increase in strength. Storms under the slight risk category can produce damaging winds, severe hail and a potential tornado. This risk can be experienced a few times per year.Pinpoint Weather: Daily forecast on May 26. Weather tonight: Clearing skiesStorms will wrap up and clear to the ea...

Colorado cities best in nation for cyclists

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 01:28:30 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) -- As Memorial Day signals the beginning of another Colorado summer, its cities, yet again, present some of the best in the country for summer cycling. CoworkingCafe, a shared space information site under the umbrella Yardi Systems, released an analysis of the top 20 cities for cyclists. Total scores were ranked by the rate of bike accidents, the number of bicycle commuters, lanes per square miles, weather, sharing options, and the number of spaces with bike amenities. More than sopapillas: What’s on Casa Bonita’s opening menu Denver has recently made a priority of cycling accommodations, including completing 137 miles of new bike lanes in the last five years. The city now has more than 433 total miles of bikeways, including on-street and off-street facilities (such as trails). More than 300 miles of bikeways are on-street.Boulder has the fourth-best score in the nation, between San Francisco and Oakland. Davis, California has the nation's highest score. Denver itse...

Do you recognize this man wanted in a Denver bar shooting?

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 01:28:30 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) — Police need help identifying a man who was allegedly involved in a shooting at a Denver bar in the Westwood neighborhood.According to the Denver Police Department, the shooting happened on May 21 just after 9:30 p.m. at the Boogie Down Bar and Grill in the 5100 block of Morrison Road.The suspect was caught on camera holding out a gun and possibly aiming it at other patrons who were outside on the patio. Man killed in shooting involving Boulder Police officers No injuries have been reported from this shooting.Denver Police need help identifying the man pictured. He is wanted in connection to an alleged shooting at a Denver bar. (Metro Denver Crime Stoppers)Denver Police need help identifying the man pictured. He is wanted in connection to an alleged shooting at a Denver bar. (Metro Denver Crime Stoppers)Now, police want to identify the man in the video. He is described as the following:White manIn his 30s6 feet, 1 inch tallBaldHas tattoos on head, face, neckLast see...

Vehicle goes into canal near Doral following 2-car crash; 1 hospitalized

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 01:28:30 GMT

NEAR DORAL, FLA. (WSVN) -A two car crash near Doral ended up with one vehicle in a canal, sending one person to the hospital, officials said. Doral Police and Miami-Dade Fire Rescue units have responded to the scene of the crash in the area of Northwest 92nd Avenue and 58th Street, Friday afternoon. 7Skyforce hovered over the scene as fire rescue crews surrounded the area. First responders removed a driver who was in the submerged vehicle. According to MDFR, one person has been transported to an area hospital.The roadway in the area of 95th Avenue and 58th Street has been closed as police continue to investigate. Miami-Dade Police are taking over this incident. Please check back on WSVN.com and 7News for more details on this developing story.

MSD survivors Jaclyn Corin, David Hogg graduate from Harvard

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 01:28:30 GMT

Two Marjory Stoneman Douglas survivors are celebrating their success with a degree from an Ivy League school.Jaclyn Corin and David Hogg are now Harvard University graduates.Corin and Hogg attended Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland and survived the mass shooting on Feb. 14, 2018.Corin was the junior class president at the time of the massacre, and Hogg was a senior.Together, they also went on to co-found March For Our Lives. The movement was born from tragedy and is dedicated to eliminating gun violence.

Box truck catches fire outside downtown Fort Lauderdale restaurant; no reported injuries

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 01:28:30 GMT

Flames engulfed a box truck outside a restaurant in downtown Fort Lauderdale, prompting a quick response from firefighters. Fort Lauderdale Fire Rescue units responded to the scene of the blaze along the 500 block of East Las Olas Boulevard, Friday afternoon.Video shared by FLFR captured a thick cloud of smoke that caught the attention of pedestrians and drivers in the area.Officials said another driver flagged down the driver of the truck and informed him of the fire. Crews were able to contain the fire and prevented it from spreading to nearby buildings.No injuries were reported, but the resulting road closure has caused some congestion during rush hour. Drivers are advised to avoid the area and seek alternate routes.The cause of the fire is still unknown.

Miami City Commission smoking ban to go into effect June 5

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 01:28:30 GMT

The Miami City Commission voted to ban smoking at all city parks and beaches.The new ordinance, passed by commissioners on Friday, prohibits the use of tobacco, cannabis and e-cigarettes.The ban is set to take effect on June 5.The city will post notices at parks and beaches to inform the public.People who do not comply with the ban could face a fine.

Bridgewater man accused of killing his neighbor appears in court

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 01:28:30 GMT

A Bridgewater man faced a judge Friday, hours after officials said he allegedly killed his neighbor in an incident early Friday morning.Dinis Moreira, 69, was arraigned in Brockton District Court where he pleaded not guilty to a murder charge against him. In a statement, the Plymouth County District Attorney’s office said police initially responded around 12:30 a.m. Friday after receiving a call from one of Moreira’s family members.Arriving at the scene on Spring Street in Bridgewater, the DA’s office said officers found a woman “with severe trauma to her head and face.” The DA said the woman, later identified as  58 year-old Valerie Oakhem, was taken to a nearby hospital where she died. Prosecutors provided additional information in court Friday afternoon, describing a bloody scene inside Moreira’s home. In interviews, prosecutors said Moreira changed his story many times before telling police that he had been spending time with Oakhem in his home on Thursday ni...

Advocates support state bill to increase support for date rape drug survivors with taskforce, testing

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 01:28:30 GMT

State lawmakers are considering a new bill to help people who believe they’ve been drugged. Healthcare providers only test for drugs if a victim was sexually assaulted, but advocates say there shouldn’t be a requirement. One woman shared her story where she was drugged at a venue but couldn’t get tested. Testing is just one component on how state lawmakers want to tackle this issue. The State Senate also set aside $300,000 to go toward prevention and testing, including test kits to give to bars.Last fall, Ilana Katz went to a concert to watch her friend perform when the night took a terrifying turn. “I took two, maybe three tiny sips of the drink. I felt extremely drunk, and then I collapsed on the floor like a ragdoll like that,” she said.She believes someone spiked her drink, and while friends and even strangers quickly came to her aid, the venue, she said, did not. The bar eventually was sanctioned for failing to rending aid to her that night, which resulted in a one-da...