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Two teens sledding tandem down half-pipe killed at Colorado’s Copper Mountain Ski Resort

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 08:59:23 GMT

Two teenagers on spring break from Illinois were killed at Colorado’s Copper Mountain Ski Resort Sunday evening after sledding down a half-pipe together and launching off a snowbank into the air.The teens, aged 17 and 18, “came down hard on the hard ice” below the half-pipe, according to a Summit County Sheriff’s Department statement, which said they experienced “blunt force trauma.”They received immediate medical attention but could not be revived and were pronounced dead at the scene, the statement said.Summit County authorities on Monday weren’t able to say whether the half-pipe was closed. Sheriff’s deputies responded around 8:36 p.m., agency officials said.The two teens “were sliding on some sort of article together,” Sgt. Wanda Wilkerson said.Copper Mountain representatives said they were unable to comment.Related ArticlesOutdoors | Colorado avalanche deaths rise to 9 after deadly weekend in high backcountry Outdoors | Dramatic nighttime evacua...

Former Denver police sergeant sentenced to probation for attempted child sex assault

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 08:59:23 GMT

A former Denver police sergeant won’t spend any time in jail after sexting with a person who he thought was a 14-year-old girl and trying to meet with her at a Lakewood park.First Judicial District Judge Lily Oeffler sentenced Timothy Hyatt, 45, to four years of probation for two charges he pleaded guilty to in January: attempt to commit sexual assault on a child, a felony, and attempt to commit unlawful sexual contact, a misdemeanor. Hyatt will also register as a sex offender.If Hyatt successfully completes probation, the felony conviction will not become part of his permanent criminal record.Hyatt in 2022 messaged a profile on a social media website that he initially believed belonged to a 17-year-old girl named Lynsi, according to his arrest affidavit. In reality, “Lynsi” was an undercover investigator with the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office.“Lynsi” told Hyatt that she was actually 14, which Hyatt said was OK. He then sent her a series of se...

Colorado Rapids team captain Jack Price suffers season-ending ruptured Achilles tendon

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 08:59:23 GMT

Colorado Rapids team captain Jack Price will miss the the remainder of the season with a ruptured Achilles tendon, the team announced Monday morning.After coming on as a second-half substitute in Saturday’s loss to Minnesota United in the 68th minute, Price chased after a pass played to his side of the field and went down without contact. He immediately signaled he had to be substituted and was eventually carried off by the team’s medical staff.This is horrible to see. Jack Price has to be carried off the pitch. #Rapids96 pic.twitter.com/HNAxepNbCk— Brendan Ploen (@BrendanPloen) March 19, 2023Following the game, Price was carted to the locker room where he was taken for further evaluations. A source with knowledge of the situation said that he had a formal scan Sunday which revealed the extent of his injury.A Rapids spokesperson declined further comment to The Post.Price has been the club captain since the 2020 season and has been a staple of the club since he firs...

Opinion: Denver’s most destitute deserve mental health treatment too

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 08:59:23 GMT

Colorado’s state and local elected officials must find new, innovative tools to address our mounting mental health crisis and move people into recovery.How prevalent are mental health issues for the homeless?  According to Colorado Coalition of the Homeless 2022 data, 3,274 out of 10,397 unhoused individuals in the state, or 31% percent, suffer from severe mental illness. That’s an increase of 62% over the previous five years. Research also showed that a whopping 71% of people experiencing homelessness suffer from either a mental illness or PTSD.The intersection of people suffering from mental illness, experiencing homelessness, and cycling into the criminal justice system represents a specialized set of challenges and a unique opportunity for Colorado to lead the nation in evidence-based practice.Credit Representatives Judy Amabile (D), Ryan Amragost (R) and Senators Bryon Pelton (R) and Robert Rodriguez (D), who are sponsoring  House Bill 1153, which would require the Department o...

Exploring Bitcoin's Future: with Harley Simpson from Foxify.

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 08:59:23 GMT

CoinReporter's Interview with Harley Simpson from Foxify on Regulations, CBDC Innovations, and Their Unique Platform"When it comes to long-term potential, we're already seeing some of it play out with major players like Fidelity and BlackRock getting involved in the space, even if not directly with Bitcoin. While we're currently experiencing a challenging regulatory environment in the US, I believe that once the regulations are in place, larger institutions will enter the market. This will lead to mass adoption and decreased volatility over time, ultimately highlighting Bitcoin's great potential.As for the impact of regulation on the blockchain industry, it's true that regulations could slow down the development of smaller projects, as the barrier to entry may become more difficult to navigate. However, in the long term, tighter regulations could lead to a decrease in scams and fraudulent activities, ultimately benefiting the industry.When considering the impact of Central Bank Digi...

Here's when, where California's next atmospheric river will hit the hardest

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 08:59:23 GMT

The start of spring in California is looking a lot like it has all winter: rain, rain and more rain. The 12th atmospheric river of the year is poised to hit the state this week, bringing heavy precipitation and strong winds. Rain is forecast to start late Monday night and continue through Wednesday afternoon, but the heaviest rain is expected to fall Tuesday morning and afternoon, according to the National Weather Service's Bay Area office. A graphic (below) from the National Weather Service's Los Angeles office further breaks down storm timing in Southern California. The heaviest rain for San Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara, Ventura and Los Angeles is expected to start Tuesday morning and continue overnight into Wednesday. After so many atmospheric rivers, how full are California’s reservoirs? Most communities are expected to get between 1 and 3 inches of rain, but mountain and hill areas could see as much as 4 inches. Thunderstorms are possible Tuesday afternoon and evening.The whol...

Hyperspace Mountain returning to Disneyland in May

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 08:59:23 GMT

Disneyland guests will soon be able to jump into hyperspace as the fan-favorite Star Wars-themed overlay for Space Mountain, Hyperspace Mountain, returns to the theme park on May 1.The temporary retheming of Space Mountain will last until June 5, according to the Disneyland website.Hyperspace Mountain will return to Disneyland as part of Star Wars Month. The monthslong celebration will feature “epic encounters” and themed food and beverage items, Disneyland announced on its social media accounts. More details about the celebration will be released at a later date.The Star Wars-themed overlay was first introduced during the Season of the Force event in 2015.Scenes of X-Wings, Starfighters and the Millennium Falcon flash on the interior walls of Space Mountain to replicate the illusion of space travel as guests ride the indoor roller coaster, the Orange County Register reported.Star Wars Month will overlap with the previously announced Star Wars Nite, an after-dark event Disneyland ho...

Bicyclist Killed in Hit-and-Run Collision on Airway Drive [Reno, NV]

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 08:59:23 GMT

One Pronounced Dead after Bicycle Hit-and-Run Accident near Peckham LaneRENO, NV (March 20, 2023) – Early Thursday morning, one bicyclist was killed in a hit-and-run collision on Airway Drive.Authorities responded to the scene around 3:00 a.m., near Peckman Lane on February 23rd.First responders located an unconscious victim and a damaged bicycle on the road. Per reports, the driver of an eastbound vehicle struck the cyclist and immediately fled the scene.Despite life-saving efforts, paramedics pronounced the bicyclist dead at the scene.Emergency crews closed off the surrounding area for a brief time during cleanup and preliminary duties. Meanwhile, the suspect driver remains at large.Reno police urge anyone who has further information to call them at 775-334-2677. Witnesses can also contact secret witness at 775-322-4900, secretwitness.com or by texting the tip to 847411(TIP) keyword – SW.In this sorrowful time, the Sweet James team would like to extend their heartfelt condol...

3 Teens Killed in Rollover Crash on Guadalupe Road [Mesa, AZ]

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 08:59:23 GMT

Solo-Vehicle near Crismon Road Left Three Teen Girls DeadMESA, AZ (March 20, 2023) – Wednesday night, a rollover crash on Guadalupe Road killed left three teenage girls dead, and one girl injured.The incident happened on March 15th, at around 9:00 p.m. near the intersection of Guadalupe Road and Crismon Road.According to Mesa Police, a 16-year-old girl, in a blue Mustang, with three other occupants, attempted to switch lanes but lost control. The Mustang hit a curb, drove through the landscaping, hit a boulder, and then rolled over into a light pole. All four occupants of the vehicle became trapped inside.Emergency crews at the site of the collision extracted the children, ages 14-17. Following the crash, officials pronounced the driver and the front passenger dead at the scene. Meanwhile, medics transported two other girls to a local hospital for treatment.Later, one of the girls died at the hospital. The other passenger sustained minor injuries and was the lone survivor of t...

2 Killed, 1 Hurt in Wrong-Way Accident on Demaree Street [Visalia, CA]

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 08:59:23 GMT

Two Pronounced Dead after Two-Vehicle Collision on Whitendale AvenueVISALIA, CA (March 20, 2023) – Wednesday afternoon, two victims were killed and one was hurt in a wrong-way accident on Demaree Street.Police responded to the scene around 12:30 p.m., just south of West La Vida Avenue on March 15th.According to reports, the driver of a northbound black GMC pickup-truck veered into the southbound lanes. As a result, the pickup-truck collided with an oncoming black Cadillac sedan.Due to the impact of the collision, paramedics pronounced the driver and passenger inside the sedan dead at the scene. In addition, crews transported the truck driver to Kaweah Health Medical Center for further treatment.At this time, investigators are still trying to determine why the truck driver veered into the oncoming lane. No additional information was released and the wrong-way accident on Demaree Street is still under investigation.Any witnesses are encouraged to contact the Visalia Police Depar...