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This weekend will be a little cooler with temperatures near normal on Saturday and a little cooler on Sunday. High temperatures Saturday across the Front Range will climb into the upper 70s, with 60s in the mountains and low 80s on the Eastern Plains. The big story for the weekend is wet weather. We are tracking thunderstorms for most of the state and even the chance of measurable snow above timberline. Rain and snow started falling early Saturday morning in the mountains and will continue throughout Saturday. Expect the thunderstorms to move across the metro area in the early afternoon. …
A judge this week ordered Betty Sue Snider, 35, to serve 3 years in a correctional facility for the treatment of her children, who were ages 10, 11, and 16 when she was arrested last year. The 3 children were allegedly left alone for days at a time and forced to stay outside in the yard in inhumane conditions. In July, Snider entered an Alford plea to 4 counts of wanton endangerment, 4 counts of endangering the welfare of a minor, and 3 counts of abandonment of a minor, WLKY reported. An Alford plea results in a conviction, but allows…
Video showed a shirtless and shackled inmate climbing out the back of a corrections van as it sped down an Oklahoma freeway, begging for help from drivers. Cell phone footage recorded on September 2 showed the unidentified inmate with his full torso sticking out of a broken-out window on the rear of the prison transport vehicle as it travels down Interstate 40 in Oklahoma City, NBC News reported. The man is seen alternately begging drivers for help and attempting to open the back door he is precariously dangling out of. “We thought it was a joke at first,” witness and…
President Trump said he believes the more than three-year war in Ukraine would end if all NATO countries stopped buying oil from Russia and placed tariffs on China for its purchases of Russian petroleum. Mr. Trump posted on Truth Social on Saturday a letter purportedly sent to NATO in which he said he is “ready to do major Sanctions on Russia” on the condition that all NATO countries stop buying Russian oil. The president said the military alliance’s commitment to winning the war in Ukraine “has been far less than 100%” and the purchase of Russian oil by some members…
A New Jersey actor and producer was arrested after he allegedly shot a woman in the face near Stockton University in Galloway Township, prompting a shelter-in-place order on Thursday, police said. Galloway Township police identified the suspect as 46-year-old Ernest Heinz, who is charged with criminal attempt homicide, aggravated assault with a firearm, aggravated assault and other weapons charges. Heinz, whose IMDb profile credits him with roles in movies including “J. Edgar,” “Resident Evil: The Darkside Chronicles,” and television series including “The Sopranos,” is accused of shooting Maritza Arias-Galva in the face following a road rage incident that escalated, according to…
You might’ve noticed two Phillies players were sporting some lime green gear during Friday night’s game against the Kansas City Royals. There’s a sweet story behind why. Left fielder Brandon Marsh and relief pitcher Matt Strahm met with 8-year-old Lincoln Hanson, a childhood cancer warrior from Glenolden, Pennsylvania, at batting practice Friday afternoon. The meet-and-greet at Citizens Bank Park was organized by Victus Sports and the HEADstrong Foundation, which supports families with a member battling cancer. Video from the Phillies shows Lincoln, wearing a Strahm jersey, meeting the lefty pitcher and signing a Lincoln trading card. Strahm — who hosts a…
Philly sports, block parties, live performances and an air show, oh my! As we continue to flow into fall, the Greater Philadelphia region is stacking up with events designed to get you, your friends and family out on the town and in the community. From the first-ever Phishtown Fest, the 20th anniversary block party for Philly AIDS Thrift to Ocean City’s Air Show weekend of festivities, there’s something in the Delaware Valley for everyone to choose from. Looking for events happening in the Philly region this weekend? Keep reading. Phillies vs. Royals at Citizens Bank Park The Phillies host the…
CHICAGO – The body of a baby girl was pulled from Lake Michigan on Chicago’s South Side on Saturday near the 59th Street Harbor. What we know: The baby was recovered in the 5700 block of S. Lake Shore Drive around 11:23 a.m., according to the Chicago Police Department. She was pronounced dead. It was unclear what the exact circumstances of the infant’s death were. The baby was not identified by police and it was unclear exactly how old she was. Area detectives are investigating. NewsChicago The post Baby pulled from Lake Michigan on Chicago’s South Side dies, police say…
Erika Kirk, the widow of Charlie Kirk, said in her first public remarks since her husband’s death that he will be “wearing the glorious crown of a martyr.” Charlie Kirk, a conservative activist and co-founder of Turning Point USA, died Wednesday after he was shot at an event at Utah Valley University. He was speaking to a large crowd at an outdoor “Prove Me Wrong” debate, where he invites students to challenge his political and cultural views. Law enforcement officials on Friday announced the arrest of 22-year-old Tyler Robinson for the shooting death of Charlie Kirk. Erika thanked Vice President…
The pursuit of happiness is a common quest among people. What makes people happy can be anything from love and friendship to food, flowers or art. But if you’ve ever wondered where the happiest places in Philly are, Drexel University’s Happiness Lab has already done the research for you. The Happiness Lab compiled the top 28 happiest places in Philadelphia, according to the 243 Drexel University psychology students who created the map. “Part of happiness is exploring, is to find happiness,” said Eric Zillmer, director of Drexel’s Happiness Lab, a place where he studies the meaning and science behind joy.…