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Ruling in Russian Olympic figure skater Kamila Valieva’s doping case could be delayed to February

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 04:14:15 GMT

LAUSANNE, Switzerland (AP) — There could be yet another delay in the doping case of Russian figure skater Kamila Valieva, with a ruling now potentially coming more than two years since her positive test rocked the Beijing Winter Olympics.The International Skating Union said in a statement Thursday that the Court of Arbitration for Sport “expects to publish its decision” by Feb. 12. After a five-day hearing ended earlier this month, CAS indicated it would publish the verdict in January. No reason was given for the apparent change.It would be a small delay compared to earlier holdups in the long-running case but could mean the verdict arrives around the two-year anniversary of the Beijing Games.Valieva, who was 15 at the time, tested positive for a banned heart medication in a sample she gave in December 2021, but the result from a lab in Sweden only came back after she had helped the Russian team win gold in the figure skating team event.The medal ceremony was delayed pending resolut...

Littleton man charged with sexually assaulting three women over 15 years ago

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 04:14:15 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) -- A Littleton man is facing six charges related to sexual assaults that occurred between 2004-2008, according to a release from the First Judicial District Attorney's Office of Colorado.Christopher Kenny Jackson, 63, was arrested in August this year, according to court documents, over a decade after he allegedly sexually assaulted four victims who appeared to be unconscious in images of the crimes. 2 men arrested in child sex-for-drugs case in Boulder County He is charged with three counts of sexual assault of a helpless victim, three counts of sexual assault on a victim incapable of appraising the nature of the conduct, and one charge of sexual exploitation of a child by possession of images.JSCO searched Jackson's devicesIn October 2022, Google reported seven image files uploaded to their Google Drive service to the Colorado Internet Crimes Against Children Taskforce. In November 2022, officers obtained a search warrant for the Google account.In December 2022, th...

Brother of slain Wheat Ridge man remember him as loving neighbor, good man

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 04:14:15 GMT

WHEAT RIDGE (KDVR) -- Family, friends and even strangers left flowers, cards and candles outside a shop on West 28th Avenue for Peter Arguello, the man whose family said he was killed Wednesday at his Jewelry store in Wheat Ridge. “My brother was a good man; he was an icon in this neighborhood," said Phillip Arguello, Peter’s youngest brother. Wheat Ridge business owner killed, suspect at large Phillip visited the memorial growing outside the jewelry shop on Thursday. “I'm kinda at a loss for words," Phillip said. He said since he learned his 64-year-old brother was killed he's also learned just how many people respected and loved his brother. “I was eating breakfast and the news came on and a guy said about how much his kids loved my brother," Phillip said. "To call someone like that icon in the neighborhood is pretty cool, I take some solace in that." Phillip said Peter had his shop on West 28th Avenue for 12-15 years. “Everyone spoke highly of him here," Phillip said. "I take ...

Esquire names Colorado eatery among best new U.S. restaurants in 2023

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 04:14:15 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) -- Colorado is home to countless award-winning restaurants and eateries, several holding high honors like Michelin awards and stars.Esquire magazine recently compiled a list of the top 50 best new restaurants in the U.S. in 2023, and one Denver eatery made the list. 9 Colorado restaurants win Michelin award Located at 2550 E. Colfax Ave., Sap Sua serves untraditional Vietnamese food. According to the website, sắp sửa means 'about to be' or 'almost,' reflecting the restaurant's philosophy that "you'll never be the best version of yourself."The restaurant said that it should inspire people not to be dissatisfied, but to instead strive to be better each day.Esquire reporters sampled some 200 new dining establishments of varying cuisine types across the country. The final list compiles the 50 restaurants that stood out from the rest, Esquire said.Owners Ni Nguyen and Anna Nguyen opened the restaurant to be a comfort for parents with nostalgic foods that carry humble...

Colorado received $9.3M for wildfire resilience work in FY23

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 04:14:15 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) -- Colorado received $9.3 million in the 2023 fiscal year for wildfire resilience work and fuel management projects, the U.S. Department of the Interior announced Thursday.The funds are part of a $468 million allocation for wildfire risk reduction, impact mitigation and burn area rehabilitation across the country. The influx of funding allowed the DOI to complete fuel management projects on over 2.5 million acres of land during the 2023 fiscal year — a 30% increase over the 2022 fiscal year. Police sniper cleared in killing of barricaded man in Northglenn The U.S. government's fiscal year ends on Sept. 30. The 2024 fiscal year began on Oct. 1.“As wildfire seasons become longer, more intense and more dangerous, investments from President Biden’s Investing in America agenda are helping provide for a more strategic approach to wildland fire management and mitigation, greater support of wildland firefighters, and much-needed equipment and preparedness methods,” said DOI ...

Coyote sighting raises concerns in Pembroke Pines neighborhood

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 04:14:15 GMT

Police have issued a warning to residents after a coyote was spotted in a South Florida neighborhood.Pembroke Pines Police said the coyote was spotted near Taft Street and Northwest 196th Avenue, Thursday morning.https://twitter.com/PPinesPD/status/1730254195058426198?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5EtweetPolice took to social media, sharing an image of the coyote captured by a resident who spotted the animal in the neighborhood.While experts say that coyotes typically have a natural fear of humans and will avoid direct contact, there is a potential risk to smaller animals.Pet owners are urged to keep their smaller animals indoors as a precaution until authorities can safely capture and release the coyote back into the wild.

Weekend Warm Up

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 04:14:15 GMT

Today was warmer than yesterday by 10-plus degrees in some towns, but it wasn’t just the air temperature that was better, the wind chills that were in the teens and 20s yesterday made it to near 40° today. And our warm up doesn’t stop there. We were in the 30s yesterday, 40s today, and we’ll do the 50s tomorrow! Clouds will increase through the day and you’ll notice a southwest breeze at times. That’s all ahead of showers that will arrive tomorrow evening, after sunset.The rain will move out for Saturday and we have a pretty nice weekend in store. It’s not perfect, but it’s decent. We’ll deal with a lot of clouds this weekend and each day features a chance for rain, but it’s not a total washout and you’ll be able to pick and choose some dry hours each day.Saturday’s rain chance is very low. The general trend is the farther north your travel, the higher likelihood you’ll encounter a passing shower. Even there, th...

Arrest warrant issued for Buffalo Bills linebacker Von Miller

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 04:14:15 GMT

(CNN) — An arrest warrant has been issued for Buffalo Bills linebacker Von Miller, who has been accused of assaulting a pregnant woman, the Dallas Police Department said in a statement to CNN on Thursday.A police spokesperson told CNN the arrest warrant is active, meaning Miller is not currently in custody.The police department said that Dallas police responded to what it said was “a major disturbance call” on Wednesday around 11 a.m. local time. Police said a preliminary investigation determined Miller and the woman had a verbal argument and that Miller allegedly assaulted her.According to police, Miller left the scene before officers arrived and that the woman was treated for minor injuries and not hospitalized.“This morning, we were made aware of an incident involving Von Miller,” the Bills said in a statement. “We are in the process of gathering more information and will have no further comment at this point.”CNN has reached out to Miller for comment but had ...

Patriots vs. Chiefs game flexed out of Monday Night Football

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 04:14:15 GMT

The New England Patriots won’t face Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs on Monday Night Football after all.The NFL announced Thursday that the Week 15 matchup between the Patriots and Chiefs has been flexed out of Monday night and will instead be played on Sunday, Dec. 17 at 1 p.m. and broadcast on Fox. In place of the Patriots and Chiefs, the Philadelphia Eagles and Seattle Seahawks will move into the primetime slot on ESPN.The decision marks the first time in history a game has been flexed out of Monday Night Football and served as a blunt acknowledgement of how far the Patriots have fallen.Currently 2-9 on the season, the Patriots are one of the worst teams in the NFL and rank second-to-last in the league with 13.5 points per game. They are expected to be heavy underdogs against the defending Super Bowl champions, who enter the weekend 8-3 and as one of the AFC’s top teams.Recognizing the potential for a blowout, league executives opted to take advantage of the...

Philly is the best US city to visit in 2024, according to this travel guide

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 04:14:15 GMT

By Henry Savage, The Philadelphia InquirerPHILADELPHIA — For better or worse, the City of Brotherly Love was just named one of the top 10 must-visit cities worldwide.Lonely Planet, an industry-leading travel guidebook publisher, listed Philadelphia in fifth place for the best global cities to travel to next year, making it the top-ranked U.S. city on the travel guide’s list. The Best in Travel guide is an annual look at countries, regions, and cities across the globe that are must-visit places based on relevancy, uniqueness and the “wow” factor that makes them unmissable, said Lonely Planet’s executive editor, Nitya Chambers.“Philadelphia is the perfect blend of old school and modern metropolis, a city marked by rich history but with an ever-evolving cultural core,” Chambers said. “We were excited by the balance of old and new — museums, history, food, and iconic cultural references — that make it the kind of place that feels instantly familiar but embedded with unique and personal ...