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Liberia’s president-elect cancels victory celebrations after vehicle rams into crowd, killing 3

Published Tue, 25 Feb 2025 16:59:05 GMT

MONROVIA, Liberia (AP) — Liberian President-elect Joseph Boakai ‘s party announced Tuesday it was cancelling all remaining victory celebrations, a day after authorities said a driver sped into a crowd killing at least three people and injuring 17 others.“Our thoughts and condolences go out to the families and friends affected by this devastating, wicked, and barbaric act of domestic terrorism, leading to loss of precious lives,” Boakai’s Unity Party said in a statement.“We urge the authorities to conduct a thorough and transparent investigation to determine the cause and hold those responsible accountable,” it added.Authorities say the driver of a jeep without license plates switched off the lights of the vehicle and willfully struck a gathering of Unity Party supporters who were celebrating the final results of the Nov. 14 runoff presidential election.According to the National Elections Commission, Boakai won with 50.64% of the second round balloting while incumbe...

Analysis: Winning another Super Bowl without Tyreek Hill won’t be easy for Patrick Mahomes, Chiefs

Published Tue, 25 Feb 2025 16:59:05 GMT

Coach Andy Reid figured out his franchise quarterback needed a true No. 1 wide receiver after five seasons as a head coach and three straight losses in the NFC championship game.Now, Patrick Mahomes knows what Donovan McNabb went through in Philadelphia.McNabb’s top wide receivers in his first five seasons were Torrance Small, Charles Johnson, James Thrash and Todd Pinkston. When the Eagles acquired Terrell Owens in 2004, McNabb had his best season and the team reached the Super Bowl.Reid, Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs have won two Super Bowls together, including one last year without Tyreek Hill. But it’ll be hard for them to win another one without a dependable receiver other than tight end Travis Kelce.Marquez Valdes-Scantling dropped what should’ve been a go-ahead 51-yard TD pass in the fourth quarter and Justin Watson couldn’t catch a fourth-and-25 pass that went through his hands to seal Kansas City’s 21-17 loss to Philadelphia on Monday night.After seeing Owens’ impact o...

Croatia seals final automatic qualifying spot for Euro 2024 and Wales enters playoffs

Published Tue, 25 Feb 2025 16:59:05 GMT

Croatia overcame some nerves and a stubborn Armenia team to win 1-0 and secure the last automatic qualifying spot for next year’s European Championship on Tuesday.The Croats needed a win to guarantee qualification along with Group D winner Turkey. But it was tense in Zagreb until midfielder Ante Budimir headed in Borna Sosa’s cross in the 43rd minute. The celebrations were tinged with relief for 38-year-old midfielder Luka Modric and a Croatia team that had 23 attempts on goal.A slipup would have given Wales hope if it beat Turkey in Cardiff, but coach Rob Page’s team drew 1-1. Neco Williams put the Wales ahead early before attacking midfielder Yusuf Yazici equalized with a penalty in the 70th.The top two finishers from each of the 10 groups advance, while host Germany was automatically qualified.Wales now hopes to be one of the three teams qualifying via the playoffs in March with 12 teams involved.Elsewhere, France’s perfect record in qualifying came to an ...

Denver weather: Snow returns Thanksgiving night with much colder temps

Published Tue, 25 Feb 2025 16:59:05 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) — We get to enjoy another mild and sunny day in Denver weather before a colder and snowy change arrives on Thanksgiving evening. The Pinpoint Weather Team, Colorado’s Most Accurate Forecast, has issued a Pinpoint Weather Alert Day for Friday due to cold, accumulating snow and possible slick roads.POSSIBLE snow totals from late Thursday through early Saturday from Pinpoint WeatherWeather tonight: Clear and cold nightSkies will be mostly clear across Colorado with just a few high clouds drifting north to south during the overnight hours. FOX31 Newsletters: Sign up for alerts from the Pinpoint Weather team It will be cold again with all of the state going below freezing. The coldest lows will be in the single digits and teens across mountain towns.Overnight lows by Wednesday morning across ColoradoWeather tomorrow: Sunny and mild againWe have another easy travel day on Wednesday with plenty of sunshine and dry conditions across Colorado. It will also be warme...

Man accused of killing 3 over property dispute in Colorado arrested

Published Tue, 25 Feb 2025 16:59:05 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) — A man who allegedly shot and killed three people and injured another in Custer County, south of Colorado Springs, was arrested Tuesday afternoon.According to the Custer County Sheriff's Office, 45-year-old Hanme K. Clark was taken in to custody by New Mexico State Police. He was driving a white truck police were searching for and investigators said there was a female in the vehicle with him.At around 2:30 p.m. Monday, a shelter-in-place was issued for the area of Rocky Ridge Road in Westcliffe while police investigated the shooting. The small rural community only has a population of 435 people.According to the Custer County Sheriff's Office, multiple people were shot over what they believe was a dispute between neighbors over easement lines. Denver police shoot, kill man armed with rifle at Commons Park The sheriff's office identified the suspect as Clark. He allegedly shot four people. The two male and female victims killed are identified as 63-year-old Rob Geers,...

Colorado dog owner grieving after young doodle dies from unidentified respiratory illness

Published Tue, 25 Feb 2025 16:59:05 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) -- Dog owners across Colorado are being warned by local veterinarians who are seeing an increase in a deadly repository disease sweeping across the state. "We've had cases that require oxygen, some require surgery and there have been fatalities with this throughout the region unfortunately," Dr. David Israel, medical director of the Veterinarian Emergency Group on Colfax, said. Denver dog becomes ill, tests positive for meth after walk in RiNo Israel said that right now his clinic and other emergency clinics around Colorado are seeing multiple cases of this infection daily. "We are seeing one or two or three or even more of these cases coming up," Israel told FOX31. Over the past several months, Israel said the clinic has seen dogs with a respiratory disease similar to kennel cough but this year the regular treatments aren't working. "It's progressing to pneumonia, which is infection in the lungs, and getting much sicker than we’ve seen in the past," Israel said. Sa...

Englewood man charged with murder in alleged Denver road rage shooting

Published Tue, 25 Feb 2025 16:59:05 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) -- An Englewood man has been charged with murder after an alleged road rage shooting last week in Denver.The shooting happened on Friday around 5 p.m. near the intersection of Park Avenue West and Blake Street. FOX31 Newsletters: Sign up to get breaking news sent to your inbox “I am deeply concerned by the number of vehicle-related disputes that have taken place recently in Denver. This case once again illustrates the tragedy that often results when people try to resolve those disputes with firearms,” Denver District Attorney Beth McCann said in an emailed release.According to a police report, 31-year-old Nicholas Moodley called police dispatch saying that he was with a person who had been shot. Moodley allegedly said the victim was following him and flashed a gun at him, then tried to get into his vehicle.The dispatcher then asked if Moodley was the one who shot the victim, to which he allegedly answered, “Yes.”The victim, 45-year-old Shane Warn, had been shot ...

Denver to open overnight shelters for weekend snowstorm

Published Tue, 25 Feb 2025 16:59:05 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) — Denver will open overnight shelters this weekend as a snowstorm moves into the city.After what's expected to be a mild Thanksgiving, a change in the weather arrives on Friday. Snow is expected to fall before sunrise and continue into early Saturday morning. FOX31 Newsletters: Sign up for alerts from the Pinpoint Weather team It will get colder, with highs in the 20s on Friday and even colder temperatures at night."Cold weather poses a serious danger to people who are unsheltered, and the city encourages people to come inside," the Department of Housing Stability said in a release.Cold weather shelter in DenverAnyone who needs shelter should visit one of the city's so-called "front door" shelter access points. These facilities are centrally located and give access to the entire shelter system."These locations have longer hours for intake and have transportation available to other facilities. They can also help people navigate which shelter facility is the best optio...

Bodycam footage shows officer and K-9 unit apprehend suspect in Port St. Lucie

Published Tue, 25 Feb 2025 16:59:05 GMT

PORT ST. LUCIE, FLA. (WSVN) A K-9 captured a suspect who led Florida police officers on a high-speed pursuit. The suspect crashed and made a mad dash to a pasture.Once he was discovered, any thoughts he might have had about running again ended when he saw who was making the arrest.A wild chase came to a wild end in Port St. Lucie after a police K-9 tracked down the suspect in a pasture near Interstate 95.That K-9 is Landi and he’s been Officer Mitch Miller’s partner for about two years.Together, they pulled up to the scene just after the suspect crashed his vehicle and joined the chase into the pasture.“There’s thick in some areas and in some areas it’s knee high, so it’s not like you can do a full out sprint,” Miller said.Miller and Landi wound up leading that pursuit for about 30 minutes, and with help from a Martin County Sheriff’s Office helicopter, they were eventually able to track down their man.“At one point, he bended do...

Police arrest man accused of shooting at driver during road rage incident in Miami Beach

Published Tue, 25 Feb 2025 16:59:05 GMT

After a year-long investigation, police got a break in the case of a road rage incident.Jeff Archelus was arrested and faced a judge,” Tuesday. He’s accused of shooting at a vehicle from his own car in Miami Beach last November.A driver tried to merge lanes on Sheridan Avenue near 26th Street when a traffic light turned red. Archelus, police said, was in the car behind the victim, fired two shots. That driver and a passenger weren’t hurt. Archelus faces multiple charges, including attempted second-degree murder.