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Marlins-Guardians postponed, doubleheader set for Saturday

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 01:04:05 GMT

CLEVELAND (AP) — The series opener between the Miami Marlins and Cleveland Guardians scheduled for Friday night was postponed by wet weather.The game was rescheduled for Saturday as part of a doubleheader beginning at 3:10 p.m. EDT. The postponement may have put a matchup of Cy Young Award winners in jeopardy that was set for Saturday night. Cleveland will start right-hander Shane Bieber (1-0, 3.38 ERA) in the first game. Right-hander Sandy Alcantara (1-2, 5.47 ERA) was scheduled to face Bieber, but the Marlins didn’t announce a starter for the opener. Alcantara was the unanimous NL winner last season while Bieber won the AL award in 2020. Miami left-hander Braxton Garrett (0-0, 3.38 ERA) and Cleveland right-hander Zach Plesac (1-0, 6.92 ERA) are scheduled to start the second game after their appearances Friday night were washed out.The tarp was placed on the field around 5 p.m., bringing an early end to Cleveland’s batting practice. The threat of rain throughout the nig...

LeBron not trading trash talk with Brooks before Game 3

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 01:04:05 GMT

EL SEGUNDO, Calif. (AP) — LeBron James has seemed wise beyond his years since the start of his basketball journey, and he wasn’t about to drop down to Dillon Brooks’ level of discourse heading into a pivotal game for the Los Angeles Lakers.James declined to respond to the Memphis Grizzlies’ top agitator Friday after Brooks said the top scorer in NBA history was “old” following Game 2 of the teams’ first-round playoff series, which resumes Saturday night in Los Angeles.The 38-year-old James patiently parried several questions about Brooks’ comments and about the importance of trash talk in general before abruptly cutting short his media session at the Lakers’ training complex. James never said Brooks’ name, but he clearly knew who’s behind the narrative trying to push its way into a competitive series after two eventful games in Memphis.“I’m ready to play,” James said. “That’s it.”The seventh-seeded Lakers’ visit from the Gr...

Investigators get more tips of rocks through windshields 

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 01:04:05 GMT

JEFFERSON COUNTY, Colo. (KDVR) — Investigators in Jefferson County are still searching for suspects following a bizarre crime spree Wednesday.One person was killed and two others were injured after police say someone threw landscaping rocks through moving cars on roads in Jefferson and Boulder counties. Up to $17,000 reward offered in deadly rock attack Since those initial reports, investigators say "multiple" additional reports have come in describing similar incidents in the area over the past two months. "We're digging through all of those," said Jacki Kelley, spokesperson for the Jefferson County Sheriff's Office. "We're investigating every single one of them, and we'll see what develops today." Michael Marasco told FOX31 that he was driving on 80th Avenue between Simms and Kipling streets in late February when a rock came flying through his windshield. He believes it was thrown from oncoming traffic.The Arvada Police Department confirmed investigators are now revisi...

Denver weather: A snowy start to the weekend with chilly temperatures

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 01:04:05 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) — A storm system moving across Colorado Friday into Saturday will return snow showers to the mountains and add to Denver weather. Because the snow will fall overnight, there will be mainly grassy accumulation across lower elevations. Some mountain passes may turn slick and some slush on metro roads is possible. Here's a look at possible totals from Pinpoint Weather, Colorado’s Most Accurate Forecast.Forecast snow totals through SaturdayFront Range snow totals from Pinpoint WeatherWeather tonight: Snow showers and coldSnow showers will continue overnight moving from north to south along the Front Range. There could be a few narrow bands of snow that may produce slightly higher totals of a few inches. It'll be breezy with a brisk north/northeast wind. Overnight lows will dip below freezing across most of Colorado. Roads slick in Rocky Mountain National Park Friday evening Weather tomorrow: Snow early with limited sunshineThere will be some snow showers still falling ea...

Up to $17,000 reward offered in deadly rock attack

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 01:04:05 GMT

JEFFERSON COUNTY, Colo. (KDVR) — A reward for information in the rock attack that killed a 20-year-old driver has increased to up to $17,000.Metro Denver Crime Stoppers released information on the award increase on Friday. Tipsters can remain anonymous by calling the tip line at 720-913-7867 (STOP)."No piece of information is insignificant," Metro Denver Crime Stoppers stressed in the announcement. Own a Tesla in Jeffco? How you could help the deadly rock investigation Alexa Bartell, of Arvada, was driving near the 10600 block of Indiana Street on Wednesday night when someone threw a large rock at her vehicle, killing her.Investigators say the attack was one in a series of at least five that night across Jefferson and Boulder counties and that involved a light-colored pickup truck or SUV (see the list of incident addresses below). They believe there could be more victims."If you were in any of these areas and witnessed anything related to the suspect vehicle or the suspects who ma...

Missing 6-year-old girl last seen in Denver with sister, police say

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 01:04:05 GMT

Editor's note: An earlier version of this story included incorrect photos of Alexis Martinez. The Colorado Bureau of Investigation said they were given photos of the incorrect person, which were then distributed to the media.DENVER (KDVR) — Investigators now say a missing 6-year-old girl was last seen with her noncustodial older sister in Denver. The girl, Jazelle Martinez, is described as white with brown hair and brown eyes, according to the Colorado Bureau of Investigation. She stands about 3 feet 6 inches tall and weighs about 50 pounds. She was last seen wearing a white T-shirt with a rainbow and blue jeans and has a purple birthmark on her lower left back.Jazelle Martinez (Colorado Bureau of Investigation)CBI said Friday she was last seen with her noncustodial sister, 20-year-old Alexis Martinez, in the 700 block of Wolf Street in Denver. Alexis Martinez is described as Hispanic, 5 feet 1 inch tall and around 155 pounds with brown hair and brown eyes.A missing 6-year-old girl ...

Roads slick in Rocky Mountain National Park Friday evening

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 01:04:05 GMT

ROCKY MOUNTAIN NATIONAL PARK, Colo. (KDVR) — Colorado's high country is seeing flurries today as snow continues to fall in the mountains. Rocky Mountain National Park announced traction laws are in effect. The snow, according to the Pinpoint Weather Team, is coming from a north-easterly direction into the state.Snow falling at Glacier Basin 4/21/2023. Credit: Rocky Mountain National ParkSnow falling at Kawuneeche Valley, 4/21/2023. Credit: Rocky Mountain National ParkThe National Weather Service has issued a winter weather advisory for the mountains from the Eisenhower Tunnel through Vail Pass and continuing into Glenwood Canyon through Saturday. Make sure to proceed with caution through Rabbit Ears Pass as well. The Pinpoint Weather Team also warns slick roads will worsen Friday after sunset and before sunrise on Saturday.

Former DougCo school bus driver facing 30 child abuse charges for hard brake

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 01:04:05 GMT

CASTLE ROCK, Colo. (KDVR) -- A former bus driver for Douglas County School District is facing 30 misdemeanor child abuse charges for an incident caught on camera in early March.Brian Fitzgerald, 61, was driving students from Castle Rock Elementary School on March 1, when he addressed the children on the bus. What Purina says it’s doing to eliminate odor at Denver plant "You guys need to be in your seats," Fitzgerald said on the intercom. "You want to see how dangerous that is?"Moments later, Fitzgerald allegedly hits the brakes of the bus, causing some children to bump into the seats in front of them. A speedometer on the video recording shows the speed drop from 9 mph to zero.Castle Rock Police investigated the incident and filed the case with the District Attorney's office. The citation includes 30 misdemeanor charges for knowing and reckless child abuse. One of the 30 charges noted an injury. The case is now in the hands of the 18th Judicial District."The video is incredibly di...

House Republicans, Manhattan DA end fight over Trump inquiry

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 01:04:05 GMT

NEW YORK (AP) — House Republicans and the Manhattan district attorney’s office reached an agreement Friday to end a legal dispute over a House Judiciary Committee inquiry into former President Donald Trump’s historic indictment.Under the agreement, committee members will be able to question former prosecutor Mark Pomerantz under oath next month in Washington, resolving a lawsuit in which District Attorney Alvin Bragg had sought to block Pomerantz from testifying.Among the committee’s concessions, Pomerantz will be accompanied by a lawyer from Bragg’s office, which is not typically allowed in Congressional depositions.Bragg’s office and the Judiciary Committee reached the agreement after the 2nd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals issued a stay Thursday that temporarily halted enforcement of a House subpoena which had called for Pomerantz to testify.The appeals court had been scheduled to hear oral arguments in the dispute on Tuesday.Bragg’s office said the ag...

ShanJ Candles makes some ‘appetizing’ looking candles

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 01:04:05 GMT

The wick-end is here, so let’s get lit! Well, not drunk lit, more along the lines of lighting some candles “lit.”One SoFlo candle maker is putting your nose and eyes to the test.Her creations not only smell appetizing — they look delicious.Candles are all about creating a mood, whether it’s for romance or feeling zen. Well, ShanJ Candles does both.Camille Prendergast, ShanJ Candles creator: “They’re calming, they’re relaxing, they’re meditative.”And they look good enough to heat and eat!Camille Prendergast: “They’re pretty much food candles … I make cupcake candles, coffee candles, drink candles, meaning like margarita candles, martini, beer and frappe.”We’ve got a burning question: How do you make them look so real?Camille Prendergast: “Everything is made from mold and wax, so even the whipping on top of the candle I actually have to whip it and put it like I’m icing a cake. I use ...