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Joe Exotic running for president, says he's officially on the Colorado ballot

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:49:57 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) -- Joseph Maldonado-Passage, known widely as "Joe Exotic," has filed the paperwork to appear on the 2024 Democratic presidential primary ballot in Colorado, according to the former zookeeper.The 60-year-old was the subject of the popular Netflix documentary "Tiger King," which was released in 2020. Maldonado is currently serving a 21-year sentence in federal prison after being convicted in a murder-for-hire plot. Because he's not set to be released until years after the 2024 election ends, he will run his campaign from prison. ‘Tiger King’ announces 2024 presidential bid According to Maldonado, only two other people have done so before him.Nothing in the law prevents a person from running for president from prison or as a convicted felon. This is because, constitutionally, the only requirements for office are that someone is 35 years or older, is a natural-born citizen and has been a resident for 14 years.In 2024, Maldonado is running as a Democrat, according to fede...

Denver metro rent may have hit lowest level of the year

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:49:57 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) — Housing is getting relatively cheaper in the U.S., but not so much in the Denver metro. Rent.com released its June rent report, and the results have some refreshing news. Rent is dropping in the U.S. compared to where it was a year ago. "After nearly two years of constant rent growth, the national median rent price was less in May than it was a year ago," the report reads. "The negative 0.57% drop in yearly prices was the first time prices went negative since March 2020." Could Colorado home prices set a new record this summer? The drop in rent hasn't been evenly spread across the country, however. Some cities have seen their median rent drop substantially in the last year, while others have seen a spike. Denver metro rent is in the gray zone, having shrank a marginal 0.15% in the last year - around $4 cheaper than last summer. Denver is among the higher-priced rental markets in the nation with a median rent of $2,701 for all apartments.The report said rent decline...

Back-to-back earthquakes recorded in southern Colorado Monday

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:49:57 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) — Monday morning, the U.S. Geological Survey recorded earthquakes in two southern Colorado towns that sit just seven miles apart.According to the USGS, a 3.8 magnitude earthquake was recorded at 8:13 a.m. near the small town of El Moro. The town is in an unincorporated community in Las Animas County that is 20 miles away from the border of Colorado and New Mexico. Moose dies after jumping from 2nd-story deck Just five minutes later, another earthquake was recorded by the USGS. The 4.3 magnitude quake was recorded seven miles north of El Moro near the town of Hoehne. Those in the area of the quakes recorded feeling weak to light shaking. According to data from Michigan Tech University, earthquakes with magnitudes between 2.5 and 5.4 are often felt by those in the area but only cause minor damage. At this time, no damage has been reported. Man dies while inner-tubing on Arkansas River The area is 180 miles south of Denver and is home to many minor earthquakes, alon...

Why the health department wants you to mail them ticks

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:49:57 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) — Tick season has begun in Colorado and with all the wet weather, there could be an uptick.With a possible increase in the spider-like creatures this year, the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment has a strange request. They want you to mail them your ticks. CDPHE's Colorado Citizen Scientist Tick Surveillance Project is asking the community to send them ticks so that they can better understand what types of ticks live in the state and where they are often located. Once the tick is mailed, an entomologist will determine the species, but they will not be tested for diseases. Experts say wet spring could lead to uptick in ticks Those interested in sending a tick can fill out the submission form. The form asks questions about where the tick was found and whether it was on an animal or a human.Once the form is filled out, the tick can be sent double-bagged in a zip-lock and mailed to the entomology lab.CDPHE does say that it is not routine for the lab to...

BSO search for missing 62-year-old man in Tamarac

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:49:57 GMT

Detectives with the Broward Sheriff’s Office Missing Persons Unit are seeking the public’s help in finding a missing 62-year-old man. David Pratt was last seen at approximately 4:30 p.m. on Sunday, near the 8200 block of Northwest 83rd Terrace. He was last seen wearing a white shirt with blue sleeves and possibly blue pants.Pratt stands at 5 feet, 7 inches tall, weighs about 250 pounds, has black hair and brown eyes. According to his family, Pratt has dementia and other medical conditions that require medication.Anyone with information on Pratt’s whereabouts is urged to contact BSO Missing Persons Detective Chris Blankenship at 954-321-4268 or the BSO non-emergency number at 954-764-HELP (4357

1 hospitalized after shooting in Miami; investigation underway

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:49:57 GMT

One person has been hospitalized after being shot in Miami. Miami Police arrived at the scene of the shooting in the area of Northwest 11th Avenue and 51st Street, Monday afternoon. The victim who was shot drove themselves to Jackson Memorial Hospital. Police said the victim was alert when they spoke to them at the hospital. An investigation is now underway on what led up to the shooting. Please check back on WSVN.com and 7News for more details on this developing story.

A search and rescue operation is underway for a submarine touring the wreckage of the Titanic

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:49:57 GMT

(CNN) — The US Coast Guard launched a search and rescue operation Monday for a submarine that went missing during an expedition to the wreckage of the Titanic, CNN partner CTV News reported.The group conducting the trip, Oceangate Expeditions, said it is “exploring and mobilizing all options to bring the crew back safely.”“Our entire focus is on the crewmembers in the submersible and their families. We are deeply thankful for the extensive assistance we have received from several government agencies and deep sea companies in our efforts to reestablish contact with the submersible,” the group said. “We are working toward the safe return of the crewmembers.”The submersible holds up to five people, the company says on its website. It wasn’t immediately clear how many people were on board.CNN has reached out to the Boston-based Coast Guard and authorities in Newfoundland, Canada.The Titanic infamously hit an iceberg on its maiden voyage and sank in the North Atlantic Ocean in ...

A search is underway for missing submarine that takes people to see Titanic

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:49:57 GMT

The Associated PressA rescue operation was underway deep in the waters of the Atlantic Ocean on Monday in search of a submarine that carries people to view the wreckage of the Titanic.The Joint Rescue Coordination Centre in Halifax, Nova Scotia said the vessel was reported overdue around 9:13 p.m. Sunday, about 435 miles (700 kilometres) south of St. John’s, Newfoundland. Lt. Cmdr. Len Hickey said a Canadian Coast Guard vessel and military aircraft were assisting the search effort, which was being led by the U.S. Coast Guard in Boston.OceanGate Expeditions confirmed the search for its five-person submersible and said its focus was on those aboard the vessel and their families.“We are deeply thankful for the extensive assistance we have received from several government agencies and deep sea companies in our efforts to reestablish contact with the submersible,” the company said in a statement. “We are working toward the safe return of the crewmembers.”Chr...

Dick Hall, an Orioles Hall of Fame reliever who helped Baltimore win two World Series, dies at 92

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:49:57 GMT

Dick Hall, a former star relief pitcher for the Orioles whose unconventional yet effective delivery helped Baltimore win two World Series, died Sunday. The Timonium resident was 92.Hall, a 6-foot-6 right-hander, was known for his jerky, near-sidearm delivery and pinpoint control. The unusual style earned him the nickname “Turkey.” Hall played nine seasons with Baltimore, during which he won 65 games, saved 58 more and had an ERA of 2.89.Hall helped the Orioles win World Series titles in 1966 — though he did not appear in any games that Series — and 1970 and American League pennants in 1969 and 1971. He also won the first League Championship Series game ever played, a 4-3 Orioles victory over the Minnesota Twins in 1969. He was inducted into the Orioles Hall of Fame in 1989.Hall, who played 16 seasons in the major leagues and unintentionally walked just 80 batters, once retired 28 consecutive batters over five appearances. He’d throw strike after strike,...

Eversource power surge in Waltham leads to fires, outages, traffic signals impacted

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:49:57 GMT

An Eversource power surge sparked fires and outages across Waltham on Monday, causing issues on the road with traffic signals being impacted.It was the second power surge in the city within a year, following October’s similar incident when there were dozens of emergency calls.On Monday, the city reported that Eversource had experienced a power surge that was affecting various areas of Waltham. Officials told residents to use caution while traveling throughout the city.“This morning, Waltham Firefighters responded to reports of multiple fires in Waltham due to a power surge,” the city wrote in an alert. “Street lights and Traffic signals have been effected and may be out for some time.“If you have experienced a power outage, it is recommended that you do not reuse power strips/surge protectors,” the city added. “It will take an undetermined amount of time to restore proper function of those utilities.”Related ArticlesLocal News | ...