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US floats options to reduce water pulled from Colorado River

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:58:36 GMT

BOULDER CITY, Nev. (AP) — The Biden administration released an environmental analysis Tuesday that outlined two ways that seven Western states and tribes reliant on the overtapped Colorado River could cut their use, but declined to publicly take a side on the best option.One option would be more beneficial to California and some tribes along the river that have high-priority rights to the river's water. The second option is likely to be more favorable to Nevada and Arizona, which share the river's Lower Basin with California and say it's time for an approach that more fairly spreads the pain of cuts. That approach would force cuts on a proportional basis, when water levels at key reservoirs along the river dip below a certain point. Court inclined toward government view in Colorado River water rights case The Interior Department defended its authority to make sure basic needs such as drinking water and hydropower generated from the river are met — even if it means setting aside th...

April heatwave: Denver breaks temperature record from 41 years ago

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:58:36 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) -- It might be spring, but it feels like summer in Colorado with record-breaking temperatures in the forecast this week.Denver reached 85 degrees on Tuesday, breaking the previous record for April 11 by 5 degrees. The city reached 80 degrees in 1982, as well as 1972, according to the National Weather Service. 🌡️ Wednesday's forecast: Another record high could be broken More record-breaking heat is possible on Wednesday. The record is 79 degrees set in 2018. The Pinpoint Weather team is forecasting a high of 83 degrees for Wednesday. Fire weather watchThe NWS has issued a fire weather watch for the southern Front Range foothills and the Palmer Divide due to conditions favorable for rapid fire spread.The fire weather watch is in effect from 12 p.m. to 7 p.m. Wind gusts up to 35 mph are possible. When could Denver see its final snow of the season? The NWS said if you live in these areas, you should avoid outdoor burning and any activities that may produce a spark.What...

Berthoud Pass reopens after avalanche

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:58:36 GMT

GRAND COUNTY, Colo. (KDVR) — An avalanche on Berthoud Pass covered part of U.S. 40 in snow Tuesday afternoon, closing all lanes for several hours.The highway was back open around 5 p.m., the Colorado Department of Transportation said. The snow slide occurred near Winter Park, at mile marker 238.Crews used heavy equipment to clear snow from the roadway as as drivers waited in stopped traffic. April heat wave: Denver breaks temperature record from 41 years ago An avalanche on Berthoud Pass covered part of U.S. 40 in snow on April 11, 2023. (Photo: KDVR)An avalanche on Berthoud Pass covered part of U.S. 40 in snow on April 11, 2023. (Photo: KDVR)An avalanche on Berthoud Pass covered part of U.S. 40 in snow on April 11, 2023. (Photo: KDVR)An avalanche on Berthoud Pass covered part of U.S. 40 in snow on April 11, 2023. (Photo: KDVR)An avalanche on Berthoud Pass covered part of U.S. 40 in snow on April 11, 2023. (Photo: KDVR)The Colorado Avalanche Information Center's forecast had the a...

Hollywood police search for 40-year-old missing man

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:58:36 GMT

Hollywood Police need your help finding a missing man.Savas Kaya is a 40-year-old white male who was last seen at 2231 N. 47th Ave. at approximately 12 p.m. Tuesday.He was last seen wearing khaki shorts and a grey shirt. Kaya could possibly be driving a Tesla. If you see him call police.

Russell Crowe talks about his ‘affection’ for ‘The Pope’s Exorcist’

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:58:36 GMT

The classic movie “The Exorcist” and its famous split pea soup are iconic, but in “The Pope’s Exorcist,” starring Russell Crowe, a demonic child isn’t even the only surprise, and don’t you also wake up some mornings feeling like Satan has possessed you?We all know Russell Crowe can put on a show, but no one can truly possess a character quite like… Satan.And in “The Pope’s Exorcist,” Father Gabriele Amorth investigates a young boy’s terrifying possession but ends up uncovering a centuries-old conspiracy the Vatican has desperately tried to keep hidden.Alex Miranda: “Watching this film, I mean, it is so twisted. I was curious, when you first saw the film back, all special effects in…”Russell Crowe: “When you do a film like this, where you’re screaming prayers at non-existent demos, it’s a revelation, haha, when you get to see the film.”It may be the Oscar-winning actor’s most b...

Chicago Cubs President Jed Hoyer likes MLB’s balanced schedule — plus updates on Seiya Suzuki and Kyle Hendricks

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:58:36 GMT

A balanced schedule for Major League Baseball inherently creates some scheduling quirks.For the Chicago Cubs, that means playing more games against the American League West (12) in the first seven weeks than against their division rivals (nine). After the April 5 rainout in Cincinnati, the Cubs will go more than a month until they play another National League Central opponent — when Willson Contreras and the St. Louis Cardinals come to Wrigley Field for a three-game series beginning May 8.President of baseball operations Jed Hoyer likes the reduction of division games, even if it means a lean stretch right now of NL Central matchups. He’s enjoying getting to watch the Cubs face standouts such as the Texas Rangers’ Corey Seager and the Seattle Mariners’ Julio Rodríguez.“That’s great for us and great for the fans,” Hoyer said before Tuesday’s game against the Mariners. “Six series against the Pirates or Cardinals or Reds I don...

Franchy Cordero, Gerrit Cole lead the way as Yanks blow Guardians out

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:58:36 GMT

CLEVELAND — Aaron Boone isn’t sure why things never worked out for Franchy Cordero at his previous stops in San Diego, Kansas City, Boston and, this past spring, Baltimore.“I don’t know,” the Yankees manager said when asked Monday. “Game’s hard. It’s different for everyone. Some guys, it clicks early, and they have a Hall of Fame career. Some people, it takes a while longer.”One thing Boone has maintained, however, is that the corner outfielder can hit the heck out of the ball.“He’s got big time pop,” the manager said. “He’s got easy pop. The ball jumps off his bat.”Cordero showed that power again Tuesday when he launched his third home run in his sixth game with the Yankees after signing with the team just in time for Opening Day. The three-run, third inning bomb off overmatched Cleveland starter Hunter Gaddis provided an exclamation mark in the Yankees’ 11-2 series-tying win over the Gu...

Jacque Vaughn learned how to deal with NBA superstars watching Doc Rivers

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:58:36 GMT

Jacque Vaughn played for Doc Rivers as a point guard on the 2002-03 Orlando Magic. On Saturday, Vaughn and Rivers will compete against each other as head coaches as the Nets and 76ers kick off their first-round playoff series in Philadelphia.Vaughn called it a “luxury” to play and learn under Rivers and said he’s known the Sixers’ coach for a long time.“Tremendous amount of respect and how many games he’s coached and the way he’s done it; won at a high level and been able to do it with different groups,” the Nets’ coach said after Tuesday’s practice. “Shows you how good he is. I think overall, he has a command of his team.”Vaughn said he learned from Rivers how to coach superstars, which came in hand when he assumed the head coaching post after Steve Nash’s dismissal seven games into the season. He was thrust into a role that required leading two NBA superstars in Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving. The experim...

‘Love is the question and the answer:’ Community calls Boston to remember Mel King’s legacy at historic funeral

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:58:36 GMT

Mel King’s familiar messages of love and action rang clear through the words of his family, friends, peers, students and others at a historic funeral Tuesday afternoon — calling on the city to carry the late Boston icon’s legacy forward.The sold-out, packed-in funeral and celebration took place in King’s South End home neighborhood at the Union United Methodist Church, starting at noon and lasting through nearly four hours of commendations, memories and music.Speakers included King’s children and granddaughter, Gov. Maura Healey, Mayor Michelle Wu, Rep. Ayanna Pressley, King’s former students, and community and religious leaders, with the eulogy delivered by former State Rep. Byron Rushing.The hosts remembered their own time being inspired by King and his incredible work — from protesting and pushing the historic Tent City to ensure affordable housing in the South End; to advocating for educational opportunities through his work at MIT, esta...

At least we can realistically talk about Magic luring Luka Doncic | Commentary

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:58:36 GMT

This is not to say the Orlando Magic are about to go out and make a huge splash during the offseason and perhaps be a landing spot for potentially unhappy Dallas Mavericks superstar Luka Doncic, but here’s the beautiful thing:At least we can have that conversation now.At least the Magic — with their own young stars Paolo Banchero and Franz Wagner, tons of draft capital and a respected coach in Jamahl Mosley whom Doncic absolutely loves — are a player in a potential blockbuster trade or a possible destination spot for bigtime free agents.“We’ve all talked about the the internal improvement that we can make, but obviously some of your improvements can come externally and that’s through the free agent market or through trades,” Magic President of Basketball Operations Jeff Weltman told me Tuesday. “But it takes two to tango so all we can do is prepare and find out what’s out there. I was speaking with an agent the other day and he s...