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When winter starts in Colorado and what to expect this year

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 07:30:14 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) -- It's been over a month since the first measurable snowfall of the season in Denver and over seven weeks since the first freeze.While it's been cold enough in Colorado for ski areas and resorts to make snow since the beginning of October, winter is just now getting started Friday. How do ski areas make snow? Depending on who you ask, that is.Meteorological winterDec. 1 marks the first day of meteorological winter. FOX31 pinpoint weather meteorologist Travis Michels says meteorological winter mainly exists for record-keeping purposes, but more-or-less aligns with seasonal weather patterns.Michels said meteorologists break up seasons in 3-month intervals, so meteorological winter begins Dec. 1 and ends when meteorological spring begins on March 1."It is the easiest to keep records starting on the first of the month," Michels said. "It's just a better way for us to keep records more accurate." Denver weather: Chilly with mountain snow and a metro flurry Astronomica...

Suspect truck located in deadly shooting of Wheat Ridge business owner

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 07:30:14 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) -- A red truck that Wheat Ridge police have been seeking in connection with a deadly shooting Wednesday was located Friday, the department told FOX31.The truck is currently undergoing "meticulous forensic testing," but police would not say where the vehicle was found. The department also said no further information would be released to "protect the integrity of the investigation." Wheat Ridge community honors store owner killed in homicide Peter Damian Arguello, owner of Peter Damian Jewelry & Antiques, was killed Wednesday at his shop on West 38th Avenue, near Teller Street in Wheat Ridge. No suspect is in custody for the homicide, but police also said on Wednesday that they do not believe there is a danger to the public.On Wednesday afternoon, Wheat Ridge police released photos of the suspect vehicle believed to be involved with the homicide. The vehicle is a red 2003-2007 Chevrolet Silverado pickup truck.

A teenager missing for months was just found buried in her neighbor’s backyard. Nail polish helped identify her

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 07:30:14 GMT

(CNN) — Orange fingernail polish helped investigators identify a missing 17-year-old whose remains were found Tuesday in the backyard of her neighbor’s home in Indiana, authorities said.Valerie Tindall’s family reported her missing on June 8, more than five months earlier, the Rush County Sheriff’s Department said in a Facebook post.Patrick Scott, 59, who lives behind the Tindalls, was arrested and charged with murder after admitting to killing her on June 7, according to a criminal homicide report. Scott also was charged with obstruction of justice and giving false information to a law enforcement officer, according to charging documents.The court entered a not guilty plea on his behalf on Thursday, records show. CNN reached out to a public defender for Scott but he was unavailable for comment.Scott told Rush County Sheriff’s detectives he strangled Tindall with a belt in his home after an argument, according to the criminal homicide report. Scott owns a lawn m...

FHP troopers conduct PIT maneuver, ending pursuit of stolen Alfa Romeo on Turnpike in Miami Gardens; driver arrested

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 07:30:14 GMT

There was trouble on the Florida Turnpike as troopers were in pursuit of a stolen car.A 7News viewer captured the moment Florida Highway Patrol troopers surrounded the stolen Alfa Romeo and stepped out on the highway, with guns drawn, Friday afternoon.Troopers placed the driver of the vehicle under arrest after, investigators said, he took off from a traffic stop in the area of the Golden Glades Interchange.7SkyForce hovered above the highway showing the ending of the ordeal near Northwest 199th Street.FHP officials said a trooper conducted a PIT maneuver, bringing the pursuit to an end.The silver sedan sustained considerable damage due to the crash. Fortunately, no one was hurt.Remember, if you see news happening and can do so safely, take a picture or shoot video and send it to: [email protected].

Dolphins vs. Commanders will be Mike McDaniel’s return to Washington, a key stop in his career

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 07:30:14 GMT

MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — Mike McDaniel often refers to his time in Washington as one of the most formative periods of his coaching career.As an offensive assistant and later wide receivers coach under Mike Shanahan, McDaniel was able to build the competitive awareness and offensive ideology that he currently uses as the head coach of the AFC East-leading Miami Dolphins.Not only did McDaniel learn under one of the NFL’s most revered offensive minds in Shanahan, but he worked alongside other young wunderkinds who have gone on to have success as head coaches.On one coaching staff, there was offensive coordinator Kyle Shanahan, currently the head coach of the NFC-West leading San Francisco 49ers; tight ends coach Sean McVay, who led the Los Angeles Rams to a Super Bowl victory just two seasons ago; quarterbacks coach Matt LeFleur, now coaching the Green Bay Packers; and McDaniel.“It’s funny how life works out,” said McDaniel, whose time in Washington lasted from 2011-2013. “I wa...

BSO seeks help from public in locating 28-year-old woman reported missing from Pompano Beach

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 07:30:14 GMT

The Broward Sheriff’s Office Missing Persons Unit is seeking the public’s help in finding Janay Ruby Campbell, a 28-year-old woman missing from Pompano Beach.Campbell was last seen around 10 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 30, in the vicinity of the 200 block of Northeast 24th Avenue in Pompano Beach. She was wearing a blue hoodie and blue pants at the time, according to detectives. Described as 5 feet 5 inches tall, weighing approximately 260 pounds, Campbell has black hair and brown eyes.Family members have indicated that Campbell suffers from a medical condition that requires medication.Authorities are urging anyone with information about Campbell’s whereabouts to contact BSO Detective Leonard Charla at 954-321-4274 or reach out to the BSO non-emergency number at 954-764-HELP (4357).

No decision reached as to whether 13-year-old accused in mother’s murder will remain in adult jail

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 07:30:14 GMT

A judge has not yet reached a decision as to whether Derek Rosa, a 13-year-old boy accused of murdering his mother, will remain at an adult jail facility or will be transferred to a juvenile detention center pending his trial. Rosa currently remains at Metro West Detention, an adult facility that opened a juvenile wing in October. He is one of 34 young inmates at the facility and is the youngest. The other 33 inmates are between 16 and 17 years old.During the hearing on Friday, Rosa’s attorneys made their case to have the teenager moved to a juvenile-only facility. His attorneys spend most of the afternoon asking questions about every aspect of his life while he was behind bars at the Metro West. On Tuesday, one of his attorney’s talked about their request to have Rosa moved out of the jail.“We don’t believe that Metro West has the capabilities to house Derek right now,” said Dayliset Rielo, a defense attorney. “Metro West is housing juveniles as...

Coral Springs man arrested in connection to slashing of pro-Israel sign in Miami Beach, sources say

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 07:30:14 GMT

The person responsible for slashing an Israeli flag sign outside Bagel Time Cafe in Miami Beach has been arrested, according to 7News sources. Twenty-four-year-old Nour Abaido from Coral Springs is now in custody and faces charges of criminal mischief with prejudice, among other offenses.https://twitter.com/fox_sheldon/status/1730683069345018148?s=20The incident occurred around 1:30 a.m. on Oct. 28 and was captured by surveillance cameras outside the cafe at 41st and Alton Road. The targeted sign read “Bagel Time Proudly Stands with Israel.” The surveillance video showed Abaido allegedly arrive in front of the cafe in a yellow Mustang and head straight for the sign. He is then seen allegedly slashing the sign before fleeing the scene. Bagel Time Cafe owner, Josh Nodel, spoke with 7News shortly after the incident. “It’s pretty bad for us, our community; we have a Miami Beach community over here. Everybody here knows each other, so peopl...

Florida City couple arrested for allegedly beating children with extension cord

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 07:30:14 GMT

A Florida City couple was arrested on charges of aggravated child abuse after an investigation revealed disturbing incidents of violence against their young children.Ashanti Sereeta Young, 43, and Janice Young, 46, were taken into custody Thursday. The incident came to light when a school counselor at the children’s elementary school reported concerns about the welfare of the children, authorities said.According to the arrest report, during interviews conducted with the victims, one of the children, a seven-year-old boy, stated that Janice Young, identified as his mother, had beaten him with a white extension cord for coloring in one of his books. His eight-year-old sister reportedly corroborated the account, mentioning that she was beaten with a white electrical cable for misbehaving by coloring and drawing during Thanksgiving break.According to police, both children displayed visible injuries, including “linear scars and scabbed welts on their bodies,” consistent...

Passengers on Portugal-bound flight recount moment cracked windshield prompted return to MIA

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 07:30:14 GMT

A TAP Air Portugal flight from Miami to Europe faced a mid-air scare, compelling it to return to Miami International Airport after a cracked windshield was discovered. Kathleen Leach, one of the passengers, shared her experience, emphasizing the calm demeanor of the flight crew during the incident.Leach recalled the moment when, in midair near Bermuda, an announcement informed passengers of the decision to turn around due to the cracked windshield. “I kept an eye on the flight attendants. They were not stressed or anything. They were very calm and kept everyone calm, so that made me feel good,” she said.Videos from 7SkyForce showed the cracked windshield in the cockpit. While the turnaround caused inconvenience for passengers, many expressed relief that the incident was not any worse.“I’m glad they actually turned around, but I would have liked to not be up there for two hours and turned around another two hours back,” Lily Yard said.Travelers had to de...