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How Aurora Public Schools is keeping students safe over summer break

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:37:49 GMT

AURORA, Colo. (KDVR) -- The last day for students in Aurora Public Schools, according to the district's website is Thursday, May 25, and then students will be out to enjoy summer break. “We will provide information for some safe programs students and families can participate in over the summer to stay healthy,” Jordan Clark, the founder of Iron Sharp Community Foundation said Sunday. Clark said Iron Sharp Community Foundation is a nonprofit 501c3 "that strives to build a more enriched, compassionate, and sharpened community, locally and globally through service, heart-reach, and love. By establishing long-lasting relationships with all sectors of the community, the Iron Sharp Community Foundation collaborates with faith-based organizations, non-profits, municipal governments, and private sector organizations to service communities in need and forge a better sense of community, value, and honor." ‘Easier than getting Taylor Swift tickets’: Mother watches daughter run Colf...

1 seriously injured in Denver crash involving motorcycle

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:37:49 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) -- Police in Denver investigated a crash Sunday afternoon that sent one person to the hospital with serious injuries. Police: Juvenile seriously injured in crash The crash was in the area of East Colfax Avenue and Gaylord Street.It was between a motorcycle and a motorist, DPD said at 1:54 p.m.

'Easier than getting Taylor Swift tickets': Mother watches daughter run Colfax Marathon for 16th time

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:37:49 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) -- This year was the 17th anniversary of the Denver Colfax Marathon, where thousands descended on the downtown area.For some, this is their first race; for others it's routine. A mother and daughter duo has made the marathon an annual tradition.The 2023 race set records with a total of 21,000 participants for the entire weekend.“Honestly it's so crazy to see, watching it grow bigger every year,” runner Brittany Ashworth said. In the sea of shoes on the starting line, Sharon Rousey is looking out for one runner in particular, her daughter.“We're always here every day when she's running,” said Rousey.It’s Brittany’s 16th year running it, and this year she ran with a friend. Kidney donors racing to bring awareness to living donations Rousey's clever signs helped her daughter get through the race, especially the one that said: “This is easier than getting Taylor Swift tickets."“My daughter needed to get Taylor Swift tickets. So she's calling everyone and anyone and sayi...

Auliʻi Cravalho won’t reprise titular role of Moana in live-action film, but she will help find new star as executive producer

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:37:49 GMT

(CNN) — Auliʻi Cravalho “cannot wait to help” make the recently announced live-action version of Disney’s animated 2016 film “Moana” a reality, but it won’t be as the titular character.In an Instagram video post shared on her verified account Friday, Cravalho explained when she was cast as Moana at 14 years old, “it wonderfully changed my life and started my career.”“In this live-action retelling, I will not be reprising the role,” the actor, now 22, continued. “I believe it is absolutely vital the casting accurately represents the characters and stories we want to tell.”Cravalho added that “as an executive producer on the film, I cannot wait to help find the next actress to portray Moana’s courageous spirit, undeniable wit and emotional strength.”“I’m truly honored to pass this baton to the next young woman of Pacific Island descent to honor our incredible peoples, cultures and communities that help inspire her story,” she concluded.In April, Dwayne Johnson – who voiced t...

Miami Mayor Francis Suarez considering possible 2024 presidential run

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:37:49 GMT

City of Miami Mayor Francis Suarez said he will soon decide on a potential run for the White House.The Republican mayor discussed the matter during an interview with Face the Nation’s Margaret Brennan, Sunday morning.“In order to make the debate stage, there’s a couple of criteria that you have to follow. One of them is, you have to be 1% in the polls ,which isn’t a problem. Secondly, you have to have 40,000 unique individual contributions, and that takes a little bit of time,” said Suarez, “so the clock is ticking. It’s a soul searching decision. We are getting much much closer to making a final decision.”Suarez added that he understands he isn’t well-known, and that is something he is keeping in mind as he considers a bid.

Fans flocking to Gillette for 3rd night of Taylor Swift

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:37:49 GMT

Thousands of Swifties decked out in their best made their way to Gillette Stadium on Sunday for the third and final night of Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour in Foxboro. In total, the shows are expected to bring some 200,000 people to the venue through Sunday night.Police officials have reminded motorists that only those with tickets will be able to get near the stadium during the shows and people should prepare for traffic and seek alternate routes around the area during the concert if possible.The final Swift concert, featuring Phoebe Bridgers and Gracie Abrams is set to kick off at 6:30 p.m. 

SpaceX to launch former astronaut, three paying customers to orbit

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:37:49 GMT

(CNN) — SpaceX is set to launch four passengers — including three paying customers — toward a weeklong stay aboard the International Space Station. Their journey, put together by the Houston-based company Axiom, will be the second all-private mission to the orbiting outpost.The mission, called AX-2, will also make history as stem cell researcher Rayyanah Barnawi is set to become the first woman from Saudi Arabia to travel to space.A live stream of the launch began on YouTube Sunday afternoon. And coverage will begin on NASA TV at 4:30 p.m. ET Sunday, with liftoff expected at 5:37 p.m. ET from NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida.Officials will be keeping a close eye on the weather. Brian Cizek, a weather official with the US Space Force, noted that Florida is entering the summer wet season when daily thunderstorms tend to roll through the area. Though, he added, Sunday’s weather is looking “pretty decent.”“Really the only thing we’re going to hav...

Man believed to be making fireworks seriously injured in explosion in Kingston

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:37:49 GMT

A man who fire officials believe was making fireworks was rushed to the hospital on Sunday after suffering serious injuries in an explosion, officials said.Members of the Kingston police and fire departments, along with representatives of the state Fire Marshal’s Office and the State Police Bomb Squad responded to a home on Nobadeer Circle, according to the Kingston Fire Department.Residents are being urged to avoid the area while the investigation is conducted.No additional information was immediately available.This is a developing news story; stay with 7NEWS on-air and online for the latest details.

Chicago White Sox have won 5 of 6 after completing their 1st sweep of the season vs. the Kansas City Royals

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:37:49 GMT

Sunday’s game was only the second this month that Romy Gonzalez has had an at-bat.The Chicago White Sox infielder made the most of the opportunity with three hits — including a go-ahead, two-run triple — in a 5-2 victory against the Kansas City Royals.“It’s tough when you’re not playing every day,” Gonzalez said. “But you’ve got to stay as ready as possible. I’ve done a lot of work in the cages with (assistant hitting coach Chris Johnson) and I prepare like I’m playing every day.“Baseball is definitely a long season. We play 162. You can’t dwell on what’s happened in the past. You just keep your head up and keep working. It’s all you can do. Keep grinding. It was definitely a good day and huge to get that sweep.”Lance Lynn continued a string of strong starting pitching as the Sox completed their first three-game sweep of the season in front of 23,556 at Guaranteed Rate Field.Gonzalez went...

NYC mayor says migrant crisis could cost Dems 

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:37:49 GMT

NEW YORK — Amid reports the White House is angry about New York Mayor Eric Adams’ public criticism of President Biden, Adams warned Sunday that the migrant crisis could cost fellow Democrats at the polls.Speaking on MSNBC’s “The Sunday Show With Jonathan Capehart,” Adams compared the migrant crisis to public safety, the central talking point of his 2021 campaign.“When I talked about public safety and the over-proliferation of guns in our country last year, many people were not listening to the concern of voters. And I am saying that again,” the mayor said.The president’s reelection campaign recently left Adams off a high-profile squad of surrogates, a move widely seen as resulting from of the mayor’s harsh criticism of Biden’s handling of waves of migrants reaching New York City.Adams’ accusations that the “national government has turned its back” on the city have enraged top Biden aides, according to the New York Times. They reportedly view Adams as grandstanding and trying to win ...