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US 287 closed due to major crash in Boulder County

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 07:47:13 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) -- U.S. Highway 287 was closed in both directions Friday due to a major crash in Boulder County, according to Mountain View Fire Rescue.The crash happened just north of Yellowstone Road near mile marker 322, between Longmont and Berthoud.MVFR said crews would be on the scene for an extended period and asked the public to avoid the area. Download the FOX31 App: Breaking news alerts & Pinpoint Weather No information regarding whether anyone was injured in the crash was immediately available.

1-year-old child in critical condition after near drowning in Miami

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 07:47:13 GMT

A 1-year-old child is in critical condition after nearly drowning at a home, Miami Fire Rescue said. Miami Fire Rescue and Miami Police arrived at the scene at 62nd Street and North Miami Avenue, Friday afternoon. 7Skyforce hovered over the scene, where police cruisers surrounded the area. Yellow tape was also placed at the scene by officers as they continue to investigate. It is unclear if the child was transported to the hospital. No other injuries were reported. Please check back on WSVN.com and 7News for more details on this developing story.

Surveillance video shows 2 suspects swiping elderly woman’s purse at restaurant in South Miami

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 07:47:13 GMT

Police are on the search for two suspects accused of stealing an elderly woman’s purse while at a South Florida restaurant, and the act was captured on surveillance video. The incident happened days before Christmas at Casa Cuba Restaurant, located at 5859 SW 73rd St. The restaurant’s surveillance video showed the two men walking into the restaurant and then sitting at the bar as they looked for a potential victim, police said. “The individuals sat at the bar first, they started looking around for victims,” South Miami Police Sgt. Fernando Bosh said.Moments later, they found their mark. The elderly woman was seen walking into the eatery with her friends or family. Once she sat down at the table, she put her purse on the arm of the chair. “They then got up from the bar and sat behind the victim,” Bosh said.Surveillance footage showed one of the suspects placing a jacket over her purse, taking her purse and leaving the restaurant. “Shortly after they too...

Florida man arrested for allegedly driving across several states to pick up minor he met online

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 07:47:13 GMT

MARION COUNTY, Fla. (WSVN) — A 31-year-old Florida man allegedly drove across several states to pick up a 16-year-old girl in Lima, Ohio who he met online through video game “World of Warcraft.” Luckily, police stepped in before it was too late.According to an arrest report, Thomas Ebersole drove roughly 14 hours and nearly 1,000 miles to pick up the 16-year-old in Central Ohio. Investigators say Ebersole met the girl online while playing “World of Warcraft.” From there they developed a relationship.“Then through the course of their online relationship, decided that it was a good idea for him to come up and meet her in Ohio. And he ultimately decided to bring her home to his own back here in Florida,” said Public Information Officer of the Marion County Sheriff’s Office, Zach Moore.The girl’s disappearance forced law enforcement to put out a missing child poster.Investigators were able to track the teen to Ebersole’s home b...

Key West High School marching band returns home after performing in London’s New Year’s Day Parade

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 07:47:13 GMT

It was a big, warm welcome for a South Florida high school marching band after putting on a stellar performance in London’s New Year’s Day Parade. The Key West High School marching band has returned home from the once-in-a-lifetime trip.“It was really great experience it was the last parade that as a senior I’ll ever get to be a part of it was very emotional, I started crying near the end of it just it was a great experience, I was happy to have it,” said band member, Parker Curry.The “Marching Conchs” displaying their musical talents by playing hits like The Beatles’ “Eleanor Rigby,” Elton John’s “Your Song,” and Blondie’s “One Way or Another” along a two-mile route. Hundreds of thousands gathered to watch the event, which compares to the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day parade, with millions more watching on TV.

State police resume search for Gardner murder suspect

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 07:47:13 GMT

Massachusetts State Police say a specialized unit is once again searching a forest in Worcester County as authorities continue to look for a murder suspect who hasn’t been seen since October 2023.An MSP spokesperson confirmed to 7NEWS that members of a Special Emergency Response Team (SERT) have been searching the woods in Ashburnham and Gardner as police resume efforts to find Aaron Pennington, who is wanted on a charge of murder for the death of his wife, Breanne Pennington.Authorities launched an intense search for the suspect back in late October after Breanne was found fatally shot at the couple’s Gardner home on Sunday, Oct. 22. Police located Breanne following a 911 call from a neighbor, who called after the Pennington’s four children went to the neighbor’s house for help.Police later located Aaron Pennington’s vehicle thanks to a hunter who spotted it 1,500 feet down a wooded trail in the Camp Collier area of Gardner, near the Ashburnham/Gardner...

Sumner Tunnel reopens to traffic after ‘over height’ tractor-trailer truck closes roadway

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 07:47:13 GMT

Officials say the Sumner Tunnel is back open to traffic after an “over height” tractor-trailer truck appeared to get wedged on Route 1A, closing the road for a time.The MassDOT first announced the closure just after 11:40 a.m. on Friday, asking drivers to expect delays as crews respond to the southbound side of the roadway.An image shared by an account on X, formerly known as Twitter, showed a tractor-trailer stopped under a section of tunnel ceiling with no immediate damage visible.Nearly 30 minutes after their initial announcement, the MassDOT said the tunnel was back open. No additional details were released.

Complaint alleges Dean Phillips’ presidential campaign illegally coordinated with super PAC

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 07:47:13 GMT

By Ryan Faircloth, Star TribuneDemocratic U.S. Rep. Dean Phillips has been hit with a federal campaign finance complaint that accuses his presidential campaign of illegally coordinating with a super PAC.The Campaign for Accountability, a progressive watchdog, filed a complaint Tuesday alleging that Phillips’ campaign illegally coordinated with a supporting super PAC called Pass the Torch, which was launched by former Phillips campaign adviser Steve Schmidt.Phillips, a third-term Minnesota congressman, launched his intraparty challenge against President Joe Biden in late October.“Steve Schmidt and Dean Phillips engaged in multiple substantial discussions about the plans, projects, activities and needs of (the campaign) in the two weeks leading up to its launch,” the complaint says. “Less than two weeks later, Schmidt decamped to create Pass the Torch USA Inc., a Super PAC supporting the Phillips campaign.Related ArticlesPolitics | Trump meets with T...

Knock down these 5 roadblocks to improving credit

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 07:47:13 GMT

By Erin El Issa | NerdWalletIf you’re working on your credit score, it may feel like an uphill battle. Nearly 4 in 5 Americans (79%) say they’re trying to improve their credit right now, according to a new NerdWallet report. But half of Americans (50%) say there are roadblocks to doing so. Here are five of the obstacles Americans say they’re facing to build their credit score and how you can knock them down.Having a low credit limitOne of the biggest factors in your credit scores is credit utilization, or the percentage of available credit you’re using at any given time. It’s recommended that you keep your credit utilization — both overall and per account — below 30%. This can be tricky to do when you have a low credit limit, a roadblock to improving credit for 15% of Americans, according to the survey.Per the 30% rule, for example, if a card’s limit is $1,000, the goal would be to keep the balance below $300, which may be less than you typically charge in a month.There are a few op...

Patriots down 1 offensive starter at final practice before season finale

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 07:47:13 GMT

FOXBORO — Patriots left tackle Trent Brown was missing for a third straight practice Friday, indicating he will not play in this weekend’s season finale against the Jets.Related ArticlesNew England Patriots | Callahan: If Bill Belichick’s time is over, say thank you before goodbye New England Patriots | Nor’easter set to blast Massachusetts with up to 12 inches of snow, Patriots could have a snow game New England Patriots | Patriots-Jets injury report: TE Hunter Henry among 11 limited Thursday New England Patriots | Jabrill Peppers expects to play in Patriots’ season finale vs. Jets New England Patriots | Bailey Zappe believes he’s come ‘a long way’ since being cut by Patriots Brown and practice-squad receiver TJ Luther were the only players absent. Brown has been dealing with flu-like symptoms, according to coach Bill Belichick. Brown missed last weekend&#...