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Heavily armed man found dead at Colorado amusement park may have left message on wall, sheriff says

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 20:18:55 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) — Police say the heavily armed man who was found dead inside a Colorado theme park over the weekend had likely planned to use those weapons in an attack on the community.The man, identified as 20-year-old Diego Barajas Medina, was found dead inside the Glenwood Caverns Adventure Park prior to the park's opening on Saturday morning, according to the Garfield County Sheriff's Office.A coroner later confirmed Medina's cause of death to be a self-inflicted gunshot wound to the head. Former MLB player charged in the shooting of his in-laws pleads not guilty Medina was found dressed in black-colored tactical clothing, bearing patches and emblems that gave the appearance of someone with law enforcement. He was heavily armed with a semi-automatic rifle, semi-automatic handgun, multiple loaded magazines and explosive devices, authorities said. He was also wearing body armor and a ballistic helmet, according to the sheriff's office.“Given the preparation, given the amount of w...

Sunny and chilly, but near freezing again tonight

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 20:18:55 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) -- A chilly morning meant temperatures dropped to the low 40s in our warmest spots, but down to freezing in parts of the Hill Country.Reported lows Wednesday morningA Freeze Warning may be needed again tonight for parts of the area, especially west of I-35. Many of us get down into the 30s for one more night.Communities expecting a freeze, especially in colder suburbs and rural areas, should take steps to protect:PetsPipesPlantsPeopleThursday morning is the last morning we're forecasting the potential for freezing temperatures for a little while. Expected Thursday morning low temperaturesAs winds shift from the northeast to the southeast, we'll see temperatures warming during the night and day.We'll be in the low 60s this afternoon, mid 60s on Thursday with 70s and 80s returning beginning on Friday.Highs next few daysWith the extra warmth will come enough humidity to help generate clouds. Despite the extra cloud cover to end the week and especially this weekend, we're ...

LIVE: It’s the last month of hurricane season, but the tropics remain active

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 20:18:55 GMT

TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — As we near the end of an active hurricane season, a new system in the Caribbean Sea could become the next tropical depression.The National Hurricane Center said the system could form toward the end of the week as it moves westward over the central and southwestern Caribbean Sea. It has a 60 percent chance of development over the next seven days. Even if the system doesn't develop, the NHC said it has the potential to produce heavy rains over portions of Central America late this week and into the weekend.

First trauma recovery center in Texas opens in Austin

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 20:18:55 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN)— Setting out to provide a holistic approach to helping survivors of violence heal, the Harvest Trauma Recovery Center is officially open in Austin. It's the first center of its kind in Texas, according to the City of Austin and the African American Youth Harvest Foundation (AAYHF). This center was created in partnership between the two entities. "The Harvest Trauma Recovery Center will stand as a sanctuary for survivors of violence in Austin-Travis County, where they will not only receive top quality mental health care but a full array of wraparound support including basic needs, case management, substance abuse intervention, workforce assistance and a host of social and educational programs to elevate the whole family,” AAYHF’s CEO Michael Lofton said in a press release. PAST COVERAGE: Trauma recovery center to open in Austin According to AAYHF's press release, this is a solutions-oriented approach modeled after 50 other trauma recovery centers nationwide.AAYHF said...

Leftover Halloween candy? Where to donate it in and beyond Austin

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 20:18:55 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) — It's never a bad thing to have more tricks than treats during Halloween. But what happens when you leave with excess Halloween candy or flavors that aren't your favorite?Here's a look at some of the places in the Austin area that accept candy donations.Central Texas Food BankCentral Texas Food Bank shared in a blog post last year they do accept wrapped Halloween candies. However, they added they do prioritize healthier and more nutritious food options in their warehouse storage and reserves.Instead, they recommended prospective donors look into HCBB programs in their community to donate to troops deployed overseas.Halloween Candy Buy BackThe national Halloween Candy Buy Back (HCBB) program launched in the early 2000s with the goal of reducing how much candy and sugar kids have, especially around the holiday season. After collecting excess candy, HCBB would then send the candy to troops "to let them know we appreciate them and as a thank you for serving to keep us saf...

DPS looking for car involved in 'racing incident' that caused fatal October crash

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 20:18:55 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) -- The Department of Public Safety is asking for the public's help finding a car that was involved in a "racing incident" that resulted in a fatal crash in northwest Austin last month, according to a release. DPS is looking for a BMW passenger car, pictured below. According to DPS, the BMW and a Tesla were racing and driving recklessly, resulting in the Tesla crashing into another vehicle near the intersection of West Parmer Lane and McNeil Drive around 3:37 p.m. on Oct. 22. PREVIOUS: 1 dead after fatal crash in northwest Austin Sunday The driver of the other vehicle was pronounced dead at the scene. The Department of Public Safety is asking for the public's help finding a car that was involved in a "racing incident" that resulted in a fatal crash in northwest Austin Oct. 22, 2023. (DPS photo) The Department of Public Safety is asking for the public's help finding a car that was involved in a "racing incident" that resulted in a fatal crash in northwest Austin Oct....

The Loop Fantasy Football Report Week 9: Cousins hard to replace for Vikings, fantasy mavens

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 20:18:55 GMT

Replacing a productive quarterback with a torn Achilles’ tendon can be tough for a professional football team like, say, your Minnesota Vikings.But losing someone like Kirk Cousins at the midway point of the fantasy football season can be equally crushing.The Vikings are turning to rookie Jaren Hall and recently acquired journeyman Josh Dobbs in the hopes of salvaging their so-far 4-4 campaign. For fantasy mavens needing a sudden replacement for No. 8, the prospects aren’t much rosier.The QB quarterback shortage has never been more acute than this week, thanks to starters who are injured (Justin Fields, Matthew Stafford, Deshaun Watson) and standouts who are on bye (Trevor Lawrence, Jared Goff, Russell Wilson, Brock Purdy).Where can you turn? Here are five guys you might still be able to claim on waivers:Sam Howell (Commanders) – If you’re lucky, this under-the-radar guy is still available. But his 2,146 passing yards and 13 TD passes in the first eight games probably have landed hi...

Boys soccer state tournament: Wayzata hands Woodbury another ‘cruel’ loss

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 20:18:55 GMT

For the second straight year, Wayzata kept Woodbury from winning its first state boys soccer crown.It did so again in an unlikely way. And one round earlier.Tyler Baker scored on a penalty kick at the end of the first overtime. and the Trojans will have a chance to defend their state title following a 3-2 win over the Royals in a Wednesday morning Class 3A semifinal in U.S. Bank Stadium.“It can be a cruel game,” Woodbury coach John Engen said.In the 2022 championship game, Wayzata tied the score in the final two minutes of regulation, then won 3-2 on a ricochet off a Woodbury defender early in overtime.This year, Lassi Koivukangas was pulled down by a Royals’ defender in the penalty box. Scoreboards in the stadium hit triple zeroes, but it was ruled the infraction occurred with one second remaining in the extra session.“Lassi created that scoring chance. He would have had a shot on goal, and they denied him that. We thought it was a penalty kick for sure,” Wayzata coach Dominic Duen...

Gophers football: What are the popular bowl game destinations one month out?

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 20:18:55 GMT

The Gophers football team enter November with its bowl projections all over the map — from Tampa to Tennessee, and Detroit to Dallas.Minnesota (5-3, 3-2 Big Ten) has four more conference games to better determine where the Gophers might go in December, but three popular picks have emerged among 11 projections reviewed by the Pioneer Press on Wednesday.The most-popular pick is the Quick Lane Bowl in Detroit, which means prognosticators don’t think too highly of how the Gophers will finish the regular season. The U went to the Quick Lane Bowl after a 5-7 season in 2015 and a 6-6 mark in 2018.Three different outlets picked this one, including The Athletic, Athlon Sports and the Action Network. They each have the U playing a different Mid-American Conference team — Ohio, Eastern Michigan and Miami (Ohio).The second-most-popular pick is the Pinstripe Bowl (ESPN’s Kyle Bonagura and College Football Network), but the Gophers went there last season, so a repeat visit is highly unlikely for ...

Roseville High School gun charges: 16-year-old tried to hand off gun to another student

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 20:18:55 GMT

A 16-year-old accused of having a gun at Roseville Area High School last week tried to hand the weapon over to another student to hold it when he found out school officials were going to search him, according to charges.School officials told a Roseville police officer about 1 p.m. Oct. 24 they’d be searching two students they believed may have guns. They searched a 17-year-old, who is the brother of the younger teen, and found a bullet in his backpack, according to a juvenile petition filed Tuesday by the Ramsey County attorney’s office.The officer went to the area where the 16-year-old was and noted he “was agitated and walking around the room holding a long metal pipe,” said a separate juvenile petition filed by prosecutors last week. The officer took the pipe, called for backup and handcuffed the 16-year-old.In the 16-year-old’s backpack, the officer found a handgun loaded with a magazine containing 15 rounds, according to the petition. The teen had ...