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Ethiopia: Aid group says 2 workers killed amid violence

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 20:57:37 GMT

ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia (AP) — Two aid workers with Catholic Relief Services were killed in Ethiopia’s Amhara region, the aid group said Monday, amid a wave of civil unrest linked to a government decision to dissolve the security forces of the country’s 11 federal states and fold them into the federal forces. Chuol Tongyik, a security manager, and Amare Kindeya, a driver, were “shot and killed” while returning to the capital Adds Ababba on Sunday, CRS said in a statement. CRS said details of the killings are unknown. But three humanitarian officials, who requested anonymity because of the sensitivity of the matter, told the Associated Press that the killings occurred near the town of Kobo, the scene of fighting between the federal military and Amhara regional forces on Sunday.“The depth of our shock and sorrow is difficult to measure and we are angered over this senseless violence,” said Zemede Zewdie, CRS country representative in Ethiopia. “CRS is a humanitarian agency dedicat...

Denver police involved in Jeffco shooting

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 20:57:37 GMT

JEFFERSON COUNTY, Colo. (KDVR) -- At least one Denver Police Department officer was involved in a shooting on Monday, the department said. DPD tweeted about a shooting involving an officer at 11:55 a.m. and said there is a large police presence in the area of the 3800 block of W. Saratoga Avenue. The department said that is believed to be the area of the initial call. The Jefferson County Sheriff's Office tweeted shortly after that there was a "large police presence" in the area of West Bowles Avenue and South Pierce Street which is near Robert F. Clement Park. DPD tweeted shortly after that the shooting took place at Clement Park. The sheriff's office said it is a possible officer-involved shooting and that the suspect was being treated at the scene. Jeffco said no officers were injured.Jeffco Sheriff's Office also said the schools in the area are secure and were not involved in the incident. This is a breaking story. Check for updates.

Colorado still ranks one of the best states for remote workers

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 20:57:37 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) -- As remote work options decline, Colorado is still one of the best places in the nation to continue the pandemic-borne work-from-home arraignments. Yes, it is remote workers who spiked housing, rent costs Colorado ranks 10th in the nation's list of best places to work from home, according to a Wallet Hub analysis. The researchers looked at the share of the population working from home, the share of potential remote workers, internet access and security levels, electric and internet costs and the average space for remote workers.It isn't just picturesque mountain states where remote workers fare best. Delaware has the nation's top score for remote workers, followed by Utah, Maryland, Connecticut and New Jersey. Colorado does rank highly for its share of remote workers and for how much space they have. Colorado ranks first among U.S. states and the District of Columbia for the median square footage per number of persons in a remote work household - meaning Colorado'...

Tina Peters gets community service, home detention sentence

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 20:57:37 GMT

MESA COUNTY, Colo. (KDVR) -- Mesa County Clerk and Recorder Tina Peters was sentenced on Monday after she was found guilty of obstruction of government operations last month.A judge sentenced Peters to 120 hours of community service and four months of home detention with an ankle monitor. Peters was arrested in February last year during the execution of a search warrant in downtown Grand Junction.Peters was accused of using an iPad to record a hearing. A search warrant was issued for Peters’ iPad and she was detained while at a coffee shop in Grand Junction. Denver’s mayoral candidate Johnston suggests micro-communities to help homeless She was found not guilty of obstruction of a peace officer stemming from the incident. Peters, who has become a prominent national figure in the election conspiracy movement, had faced up to six months in jail. Peters' attorney, Harvey Steinberg, argued that she should not go to jail since it was her first conviction and because she was exercising ...

Philly resident wins $3 million on Denver scratcher ticket

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 20:57:37 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) -- A Pennsylvania man is a millionaire, all thanks to a lucky trip he made to Colorado.The Colorado Lottery said Ryan P. from Philadelphia won the top prize of $3 million on a $50 Platinum Riches scratch game."Ryan declined to share any photos or details on how he’ll spend his new fortune, but we’re sure he’s glad he took a chance on the Colorado Lottery!" the Colorado Lottery shared on its website. How this Colorado man plans to spend his $5.5M winning lotto ticket The ticket was purchased at Sav-O-Mart at 2098 S. Federal Blvd. Ryan won by matching the winning number 14 for the entire $3 million prize.What happens if you win big in Colorado?If you win $600 or more, you can call 1-800-999-2959 to make arrangements to process your claim. You will have to request an in person appointment at the Colorado Lottery Claim Center if you win over $100,000.There are four claim centers in Colorado and they are located in Pueblo, Fort Collins, Lakewood, and Grand Junction.As a p...

At least 4 killed, 9 injured in shooting at Louisville bank building

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 20:57:37 GMT

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — A shooter at a bank in downtown Louisville killed at least four people — including two friends of the governor — and wounded at least nine others Monday, authorities said. The suspect also was dead.The shooting, the 15th mass killing in the country this year, comes just two weeks after a former student killed three children and three adults at a Christian elementary school in Nashville, Tennessee, about 160 miles (260 kilometers) to the south. That state's governor and his wife also had friends killed in that shooting.Police in Louisville arrived as gunshots were still being fired inside Old National Bank and exchanged fire with the shooter, Louisville Metro Police Department Deputy Chief Paul Humphrey said at a news conference. He said it wasn't clear whether the shooter killed himself or was shot by officers. Does your state allow teachers to carry a gun? “We believe this is a lone gunman involved in this that did have a connection to t...

4 killed in shooting at downtown Louisville bank, police say

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 20:57:37 GMT

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — A shooter at a bank in downtown Louisville killed at least four people — including two friends of the governor — and wounded at least nine others Monday, authorities said. The suspect also was dead.The shooting, the 15th mass killing in the country this year, comes just two weeks after a former student killed three children and three adults at a Christian elementary school in Nashville, Tennessee, about 160 miles (260 kilometers) to the south. That state’s governor and his wife also had friends killed in that shooting.Police in Louisville arrived as gunshots were still being fired inside Old National Bank and exchanged fire with the shooter, Louisville Metro Police Department Deputy Chief Paul Humphrey said at a news conference. He said it wasn’t clear whether the shooter killed himself or was shot by officers.“We believe this is a lone gunman involved in this that did have a connection to the bank. We’re trying to establish what that connection wa...

Justice Department appeals Texas abortion pill order

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 20:57:37 GMT

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — The Justice Department on Monday appealed a Texas court ruling that would halt approval of the most commonly used method of abortion in the U.S., calling the decision “extraordinary and unprecedented.”The request to the 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals was filed just days after conflicting court rulings over the legality of the abortion medication mifepristone put in doubt access to the drug that has been widely available for more than 20 years.U.S. District Judge Matthew Kacsmaryk, an appointee of Donald Trump, issued his decision Friday but ruled it would not take effect for seven days. The Biden administration asked the New Orleans-based appellate court to extend the pause on the Texas order.“If allowed to take effect, the court’s order would thwart FDA’s scientific judgment and severely harm women, particularly those for whom mifepristone is a medical or practical necessity,” the Justice Department wrote.Kacsmaryk’s decision came at nearly the s...

1 hospitalized following shooting in NW Miami-Dade

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 20:57:37 GMT

The Miami-Dade Police Department responded to a ShotSpotter alert in the area of Northwest 51st Street and 30th Avenue, Monday morning. When emergency crews arrived at the scene, they found a man suffering from a visible gunshot wound. Miami-Dade Fire Rescue transported the man to Ryder Trauma Center in critical condition.Police have yet to identify a suspect in this incident.

Police establish perimeter after 1 person shot in Hallandale Beach

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 20:57:37 GMT

A perimeter has been established after shots were fired at a South Florida neighborhood. Hallandale Beach Police arrived to the scene in the area of 304 NW 5th Terrace, Monday afternoon. According to officials, one person was shot on their side and was transported to Aventura Medical Center by Broward Sheriff Fire Rescue. Police are searching the neighborhood for the suspected shooter. Please check back on WSVN.com and 7News for more details on this developing story.