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Cool, wet end of March possible in Colorado

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 21:10:23 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) -- It has been an unusual March in Denver with no measurable snowfall yet halfway through the month. Based on the current climate outlooks, that could change by the end of the month. March is historically Denver's snowiest month of the year with 11.5 inches on average. Denver has only had a trace of snow, below a measurable amount, so far this month. On Wednesday, Denver hit 71 degrees. The first 70 degree temperature since November of last year. By Thursday afternoon, temperatures will drop to the 30s with a chance of light snowfall. Denver weather: Snow on Thursday, Pinpoint Weather Alert Day Although Thursday's chance for snow accumulation will likely stay under an inch across Denver, there could be more chances the last week of the month. The Climate Prediction Center's eight to 14-day outlook for precipitation from March 23 to 29 shows a chance for wetter-than-average conditions in Colorado that week. Along with wetter conditions, the temperature outlook for th...

Crews demolish part of Grafton home after car crashes into it, causes major damage

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 21:10:23 GMT

A home in Grafton was a total loss Wednesday after an SUV crashed into the back of the structure. Half of the home had already been torn down as of Wednesday night around 9 p.m. as crews remained on scene to secure what was left behind. “It’s a sad day,” homeowner John McNamara said as his home of 15 years come down. “[A] lot of people remember certain days like your wedding or your kids or whatever,” McNamara said. “Well, I’m going to remember this day when I’m getting forced out of my house and I got to start all over again.” First responders were seen working earlier in the day at the home at the intersection of Millbury Street and Providence Road just after 4 p.m.McNamara said he had just arrived home from work to greet his wife when the car hit their house. He said he and his wife heard a loud bang “like a bomb went off.” McNamara said he then went to the side of the house and saw the car. Firefighters had to cut one woman out of the Lexus SUV. Ano...

Bus monitor describes moment of impact, aftermath in Fall River school bus crash

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 21:10:23 GMT

A bus monitor this week described harrowing moments aboard a school bus in Fall River that lost control and hit the front porch of a home on Monday morning. Surveillance video showed the bus taking out a utility pole before hitting the porch near the the intersection of Charles Street and King Street around 7 a.m. Speaking with 7NEWS, Aindrea Cummings said the bus had just picked up a student at the bottom of the street when the bus jumped the curb and crashed. “I just grabbed the top of the seat, I ducked down, braced for impact and, next thing I know, I’m actually on the floor in the aisle,” Cummings said. Cummings was one of six people on the bus when it crashed. She said she doesn’t know what caused the driver to lose control. “I just was like ‘Is everyone OK? Is everyone OK?” she said of the moments after the crash. She said some students told her they were, indeed, OK. One called for help. The student, a middle school student, had ...

Solve It 7: Resort Refund

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 21:10:23 GMT

A Shrewsbury couple had a luxurious trip planned to their favorite European travel destination. But they had to cancel and were promised a resort refund. When the money didn’t come they contacted Solve It 7. Brandon Gunnoe has the story. From the splendor of Sintra’s castles to the cityscapes of Lisbon, Kambiz and his wife Sharifeh couldn’t wait to vacation again in Portugal.  “Food is cheap. Drink is cheap. The country is beautiful. The ocean is so nice,” Kambiz said. They used a travel site to book a room at a resort.But then Sharifeh had some medical issues and couldn’t go.“We were so disappointed,” Kambiz said. Kambiz canceled the trip and asked for a refund on the room.“They needed documentation for this,” Kambiz said. He submitted this doctor’s note saying Sharifeh was not fit to fly and was told the booking site would refund their $1900. “The actual re...

Source: Patriots signing veteran RB James Robinson to 2-year deal

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 21:10:23 GMT

The Patriots and free-agent running back James Robinson have agreed to a 2-year deal worth up to $8 million, according to a source.Related ArticlesNew England Patriots | The Patriots’ risk and reward of replacing Jakobi Meyers with JuJu Smith-Schuster New England Patriots | Source: Patriots expected to sign Chiefs WR JuJu Smith-Schuster New England Patriots | Patriots move to retain restricted free agent OT Yodny Cajutse on 1-year deal New England Patriots | Patriots reportedly signing veteran OT Riley Reiff, expect him to start New England Patriots | How Devin McCourty helped the Patriots create cap space in retirement Robinson projects as a rotational back in New England, where Rhamondre Stevenson emerged as a capable No. 1 rusher last season. His arrival likely indicates the Patriots are parting ways with Damien Harris, an unrestricted free agent. In addition to Stevenson and Robinson, the Pats ...

Joe Kelly book reveals inside look at baseball

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 21:10:23 GMT

Most books about baseball aren’t written by baseball players.The ones that are almost always hit the shelves after they’ve played their last game.Rare is the baseball book written by an active ball player.For one thing, when would they find the time?Former Red Sox pitcher Joe Kelly made the time. Working with WEEI’s Rob Bradford, the 2018 World Series champion wrote “A Damn Near Perfect Game: Reclaiming America’s Pastime.”The book, released earlier in spring training, is a collection of Kelly’s memories, experiences, thoughts, and feelings about the game he plays. In some places, he’s ‘romantic about baseball,’ but he also doesn’t pull punches; Red Sox fans remember that from a certain incident with the Yankees in 2018.Baseball is the game Kelly loves and he wants to see it improve, grow, and flourish long after he leaves the mound. That requires the carrot and the stick.In a conversation with the Herald, one of Major...

Pats address free agency needs with JuJu Smith-Schuster, O-line help and running backs

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 21:10:23 GMT

Slowly but surely, the Patriots are addressing their roster holes in free agency.On Wednesday, that meant padding their offensive tackle depth, adding a running back and replacing Jakobi Meyers.According to a source, the Pats and Chiefs wideout JuJu Smith-Schuster agreed to terms on a free-agent deal. It’s a three-year, $33 million contract with $16 million guaranteed, per the NFL Network. The Patriots also struck a 2-year, $8 million deal with former Jets and Jaguars running back James Robinson late Wednesday night, according to a source.Smith-Schuster, 26, is coming off a rebound season in Kansas City, where he caught 78 passes for 933 yards and three touchdowns. His addition will help offset the loss of Meyers, who left to sign a similar three-year, $33 million deal with the Raiders on Tuesday. Smith-Schuster jumps to the top of the Pats’ receiver depth chart, joining DeVante Parker, Kendrick Bourne and Tyquan Thornton.Shortly after the deal was reported, Smith-Schust...

Caltrans work to repair sinkhole underneath SR-78 in Oceanside

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 21:10:23 GMT

OCEANSIDE, Calif. -- Flooding in Oceanside Wednesday forced all lanes on State Route 78 to close until Monday, traffic officials said. The flooding also led to a sinkhole underneath the westbound side of the freeway.California Department of Transportation says they are working with local partners to address the flooding issue on SR-78 from College Boulevard to El Camino Real. The agency is working to temporarily repair a gaping hole underneath two lanes on westbound SR-78 to make it safe for drivers. However, the agency said they are waiting for a permanent fix.On Wednesday, SR-78 westbound was initially reduced to one lane. Recent rainstorms caused undermining of the shoulder, according to Caltrans. The agency said a culvert underneath is collapsing, leading to a dip in the road of two lanes. The two lanes were closed for most of the day Wednesday. These San Diego County roads are closed due to inclement weather conditions “We did some work a couple of weeks ago to address that t...

What California's recent storms indicate about climate change

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 21:10:23 GMT

SAN DIEGO (KSWB) – A barrage of storms have hit California over the last few weeks and yet another is on the horizon, bringing record-setting precipitation to much of the region.  Between atmospheric rivers and colder low-pressure systems, almost all of the state is well above average precipitation levels, easing the drought from historic dry conditions seen just three months ago and bringing snow levels to highs not seen in decades.But that benefit has not come without a cost: thousands of residents across the state have been evacuated amidst the back-to-back storms that have prompted flooding, landslides, levee breaks and power outages. Photos: San Diego battered by rain & wind Emergency declarations have been implemented in 40 of California’s 58 counties and there’s no indication yet that conditions will get much drier anytime soon, despite the normal April 1 end of the wet season fast approaching.Californians might be asking themselves what’s behind this unusual ...

Kansas ‘school choice’ backers struggle to get past governor

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 21:10:23 GMT

TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — Conservative Republicans in Kansas hoping to earmark state education dollars for helping parents pay for private schooling are struggling to win over enough rural and moderate GOP colleagues to get a law enacted, in sharp contrast to debates in neighboring states.The Kansas House on Tuesday approved, 64-61, a bill creating a program that would give thousands of parents $5,150 for each child they want to move into home or private schools, starting in the 2024-25 school year. And last month, the Kansas Senate voted 22-16 to approve a bill that would expand an existing program providing income tax credits to donors who contribute to funds granting private school scholarships to students who are considered at risk of failing in public schools.Republicans hold two-thirds majorities in both chambers, which is what would be necessary to override an expected veto from Democratic Gov. Laura Kelly. But moderate Republicans and many rural GOP lawmakers oppose the measures, ...