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Snow, spook and Swifties flood into Empower Field for Broncos vs Chiefs

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:58:32 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) -- The Denver Broncos took on the Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday at Empower Field at Mile High. "We’re hoping they will break the streak so these Chiefs fans go back to where they came from," Bernadette Apodaca, a Broncos fan said Sunday. Colorado snow totals for Oct. 28-29 Apodaca, wearing multiple layers, counted about six to seven in total to stay warm. "I'm also doing a little bit of drinking," Apodaca said. Last weekend it was beautiful, I was wearing shorts, but we’re Colorado so you gotta come prepared." Hundreds of other fans showed up in layered costumes. One group of fans said they bought tickets last minute for cheap because of the weather. "We got cheap tickets and it's going to be good classic American football," one fan said. Some fans told FOX31 they were thankful the snow lightened up just in time for kickoff. Wilson, Simmons lead Denver Broncos to first win over Chiefs since 2015 "We were debating to see if we wanted to come to the game, weather de...

Man arrested, charged in armed burglary, sexual battery of woman in Parkland

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:58:32 GMT

A man has been charged after, authorities said, he caused horror at home for a woman in Parkland.Fifty-four-year-old Antonio Doll faces several charges, including sexual battery and armed burglary, after, investigators said, he forced his way into a woman’s home on Monday afternoon.After the victim came home from work, the arrest report states, “She was hit and thrown on the [family room] floor.”The arrest report further states, “The subject, using a sharp object, forced the victim to a bedroom where he sexually battered her. Moments later, the subject ransacked her bedroom, took some of her personal items and fled the area.”Detectives with the Broward Sheriff’s Office arrested Doll in Miami on Friday.He is currently being is held at the BSO Main Jail until his hearing.

DeSantis addresses rise in antisemitic incidents in South Florida during meeting with Jewish community

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:58:32 GMT

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis addressed antisemitism in the Sunshine State during a local stop, just hours after some members of the Jewish community were hit by hate.The governor spoke before hundreds of people Sunday morning at the Teach Florida Annual Legislative Breakfast in Davie.“These last few weeks have been a very difficult time — for the world, of course for Israel, but for many people in the United States and very, very many people here in the state of Florida,” he said.DeSantis discussed the rise of antisemitic incidents in South Florida during his speech.“We immediately acted to activate Florida Highway Patrol Quick Response Force,” he said. “We mobilized those resources to provide security to our Jewish institutions: our day schools, our synagogues.”Less than 24 hours before DeSantis’ appearance, a group of children yelled slurs outside Kol Tikvah synagogue in Parkland as they rode by on bicycles.Leaders of the synagogue addr...

Soggy Monday, chilly Halloween

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:58:32 GMT

Rain remains in the forecast for Monday, with most of the day looking to be a washout. The heaviest rainfall is expected Monday morning, with .25-1″ of rainfall possible. Rain gradually tapers off during the afternoon, with clearing overnight Monday into Tuesday. Halloween is looking chilly behind Monday’s rain, with highs only in the mid to upper 40s!

'Critical' fire conditions possible in San Diego as Santa Ana winds pick up

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:58:32 GMT

SAN DIEGO -- Strong Santa Ana winds are expected to continue across San Diego County early this week alongside dry conditions, creating what forecasters say is "critical" potential for wildfires. Gusty eastern winds are expected to pick up Sunday across all parts of the region and is expected to continue blowing at high speeds through Wednesday, according to the National Weather Service. It is the first notable Santa Ana event of the season in the region.The strongest winds are expected to set in San Diego County's valley and mountain areas on Monday, including the cities of Escondido, El Cajon, San Marcos, La Mesa, Santee, Poway, Julian and Pine Valley. When will it feel like winter in California? NOAA updates holiday season forecast A wind advisory issued ahead of the weekend for these areas will remain in effect from 2 a.m. Monday to 5 p.m. Wednesday.During this time, winds are anticipated to reach 20 to 25 miles per hour with individual gusts of 40 to 50 miles per hour, NWS sa...

20-acre brush fire burns near Lower Otay Lake

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:58:32 GMT

SAN DIEGO -- Cal Fire crews are battling a multi-acre brush fire that broke out near the Lower Otay Lake Sunday afternoon.According to officials, the fire was stopped at 20 acres. It had a moderate rate of spread with the potential to reach 75 acres, the department said in a post on X, formerly known as Twitter.As of 5:30 p.m., crews were working to extinguish hotspots and continue building the containment line.No structures or homes were threatened with the fire, officials said.The fire comes as the Santa Ana winds have begun strengthening in the first notable event of the season, giving way to elevated ignition risk across the county.Farther north, parts of Los Angeles and San Bernardino Counties were placed under a red flag warning through Monday due to the risk of fire ignition with the strong Santa Anas. Several small brush fires were sparked Sunday afternoon in these areas amid the conditions.As of 5 p.m., no fire watches or red flag warnings were put in effect for San Diego C...

Federal judge reimposes limited gag order in Donald Trump’s 2020 election interference case

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:58:32 GMT

WASHINGTON (AP) — The federal judge overseeing Donald Trump’s 2020 election interference case in Washington on Sunday reimposed a narrow gag order barring him from making public comments targeting prosecutors, court staff and potential witnesses.The reinstatement of the gag order was revealed in a brief notation on the online case docket Sunday night, but the order itself was not immediately available, making it impossible to see the judge’s rationale or the precise contours of the restrictions.U.S. District Judge Tanya Chutkan, who is presiding over the federal case charging Trump with plotting to overturn the results of the 2020 election, had temporarily lifted the gag order as she considered the former president’s request to keep it on hold while he challenges the restrictions on his speech in higher courts. But Chutkan agreed to reinstate the order after prosecutors cited Trump’s recent social media comments about his former chief of staff they said represented...

15 shot at Halloween party in North Lawndale

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:58:32 GMT

CHICAGO — Over a dozen people are recovering after a shooting at a Halloween party in North Lawndale on Saturday night. According to police, 15 people were injured in the gunfire that erupted just after 1 a.m. in the 1200 block of South Pulaski RoadOfficers say a 48-year-old man and a 26-year-old woman were both critically injured in the shooting. The other 13 victims, whose ages range from 26 to 53, were reportedly in good condition when they were taken to the hospital.  2 airlifted to hospital, woman charged with DUI after multi-vehicle crash on I-80 in NW Indiana Police say around 100 people were gathered inside Studio 1258 when someone was thrown out of the party. According to police, the partygoer then allegedly returned to the scene with a gun and opened fire. In a statement issued on Sunday afternoon, Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson said in part: "Early this morning, there was an alleged act of retaliation at a Halloween party in ...

Snow showers are likely during trick-or-treat hours Tuesday

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:58:32 GMT

7 DAY OUTLOOK: A brief blast of cold Canadian air moves in for the next few days. Colder tomorrow with our first widespread frost/freeze of the season. Freeze Warning 12 midnight to 9 AM on Monday. Highs will struggle to get into the low 40s. Our first 20s of the season arrive on Tuesday morning and will struggle to get to 40 in the afternoon.A weak weather system drops over us on Tuesday as well. Delivering some snow showers for about 20% of Chicagoland. None is expected to really stick around as thee ground is still pretty warm this time of year. Our first snowfall does usually happen on average by October 31st-- but fact that still is of little comfort trick or treaters who have to bundle up. We're back to seasonal temps by the end of the week—warming about 5-7 degrees each day.WGN Weekly Climate Report: Some weather whiplash underway for Chicagoland. We tied a record high temp at O'Hare of 83 degrees on Tuesday. The old record was set in 1963. But now our first widespread frost/...

Matthew Perry's cause of death still under investigation by medical examiner

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:58:32 GMT

LOS ANGELES (KTLA) -- The cause of death for actor Matthew Perry, who was discovered unresponsive in his hot tub Saturday, has been deferred, the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner's Office announced on Sunday. According to the county medical examiner’s website, a deferred cause of death means that additional investigation of the case has been requested.   Family, friends, co-stars react to Matthew Perry’s sudden death Best known for his role on the sitcom “Friends,” the 54-year-old had returned home after a two-hour round of pickleball in the morning before sending his assistant on an errand, TMZ reported. When his assistant returned home, he discovered Perry unconscious.  LAPD received an emergency call around 4:10 p.m., and first responders made their way to Perry's home in the Pacific Palisades neighborhood.  Actor Matthew Perry arrives at CBS, CW And Showtime 2015 Summer TCA Party at Pacific Design Center on August 10, 2015 in West Hollywood, California. (Photo by Axelle/Ba...