Stars take Central Division lead with 5-2 victory over Blues

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 07:17:05 GMT

Stars take Central Division lead with 5-2 victory over Blues ST. LOUIS (AP) — Wyatt Johnston scored twice, Tyler Seguin had a goal and an assist and the Dallas Stars beat the St. Louis Blues 5-2 on Wednesday night to take the Central Division lead.Dallas moved ahead of idle Colorado for the top spot in the Central with 106 points. Colorado has 105 points, but has two games left to one at home against St. Louis on Thursday night for the Stars.“We definitely know what’s at stake and know what the standings are like,” Johnston said. “We can only really control what we can control and that’s, you know, trying to win games.”Joe Pavelski and Roope Hintz also scored for Dallas and Scott Wedgewood made 16 saves. The Stars finished with 25 road victories to tie the franchise record set in 2005-06.“An important win,” Stars coach Pete DeBoer said. “We want to keep the pressure on Colorado and keep our hopes alive to win the division. And, you know, that was the goal coming onto the road trip to make sure we took care of our business and win two games an...

Rosario’s tie-breaking HR in 8th sends Braves past Reds, 5-4

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 07:17:05 GMT

Rosario’s tie-breaking HR in 8th sends Braves past Reds, 5-4 ATLANTA (AP) — Eddie Rosario took advantage of his past encounters with Buck Farmer in the American League when he faced the right-hander again in a crucial at-bat.Rosario led off the eighth inning with a tie-breaking home run off Farmer and the Atlanta Braves beat Cincinnati 5-4 on Wednesday night to sweep the three-game series and extend the Reds’ frustrations in close games.Rosario’s first homer of the season landed in the Braves’ bullpen behind the centerfield wall, breaking a 4-4 tie. Rosario said he hit a high fastball — just as he expected.“I’ve faced him a lot when he was with Detroit and I was with Minnesota, and I knew he liked to throw high fastballs,” Rosario said through a translator. “I was ready for it.”Farmer (0-3) gave up the homer as the Reds fell to 0-5 in one-run games, including each of the three losses in Atlanta. “We’re playing too good to not come out with wins,” said Reds manager David Bell.Farmer said Rosario hit a good pitch t...

Teen suffers brain injury after mountain bike accident on popular Colorado trail

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 07:17:05 GMT

Teen suffers brain injury after mountain bike accident on popular Colorado trail CLEAR CREEK COUNTY, Colo. (KDVR) — A 17-year-old is in the hospital with a traumatic brain injury after an accident on a popular mountain biking trail over the weekend.His father told FOX31 the trail was for downhill mountain bikers only, but hikers sent the teen flying off his bike, straight to the ICU at St. Anthony Hospital.On the Sluice trail at Floyd Hill Open Space in Clear Creek County, there have been many mountain biking memories for Colorado dad Brian Holmgren and his son Cayel.“It's one of his, one of his favorite trails, we’ve been there numerous times,” Holmgren said. “I would say this is probably every parent's nightmare.”Holmgren says Cayel is a junior national-level racer. On Saturday, they were on the Sluice at Floyd Hill Open Space to get Cayel ready for an upcoming race. The Sluice is marked as a downhill biking trail only.  Officers charged with killing Christian Glass to face trial “I was only about five, 10 seconds behind and I remember coming ...

Rockies mascot Dinger gets tackled by fan

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 07:17:05 GMT

Rockies mascot Dinger gets tackled by fan DENVER (KDVR) -- During a Colorado Rockies game against the St. Louis Cardinals at Coors Field, one fan decided to make a scene.A viewer, CorinnaD, provided FOX31 with the video in the player above of the Rockies mascot, Dinger, dancing on the dugout with its back to the crowd when someone in the stands jumps up and blindsides the dinosaur. Gorman tiebreaking HR 2nd day in row, Cards top Rockies 7-4 According to the viewer, Dinger was back out on the field during the game after the incident.

Sterling firefighters save dogs' lives

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 07:17:05 GMT

Sterling firefighters save dogs' lives STERLING, Colo. (KDVR) -- Firefighters in an Eastern Plains town, 175 miles northeast of Denver, are being credited with saving two dogs from a house fire.The Sterling Fire Department responded to a house fire last Thursday. The blaze fully engulfed the basement. The occupants were able to evacuate safely, but two of their dogs did not.Firefighters were able to pull both dogs out. The first, a pug, needed oxygen but recovered. The second, a black lab named “Lola,” was not breathing. Rare lynx caught on film in San Juan mountains Firefighters, led by engineer and paramedic Chris Monahan, revived Lola, using CPR training received from K9 First Aid & CPR out of Westminster.“We performed CPR on the dog,” Monahan said. “It came back, we gave it some oxygen and then we were able to give it back to the owner.”Lola, 4 to 5 years old, continues to recover. The family has a GoFundMe to help them after the fire. “It felt amazing, so thankful and appreciated,” Aurelia Santana, Lola’...

Siblings missing out of Longmont

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 07:17:05 GMT

Siblings missing out of Longmont LONGMONT, Colo. (KDVR) -- A brother and sister have been missing for hours from northwest Longmont on Wednesday night, police said. Sarah,15, and 9-year-old Chase were last seen in the 2500 block of Sunset Drive around 7 p.m.Longmont Police Department said Sarah was wearing a gray otter shirt volunteer on the back, and unknown colored pants. Chase was wearing a white shirt with black lettering. LPD asks anyone who sees them or knows their whereabouts to call 303-651-8501 #23-3335.

Woman charged thousands for repairs covered by warranty

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 07:17:05 GMT

Woman charged thousands for repairs covered by warranty DENVER (KDVR) -- Deck season is fast approaching and there are things to consider before having one added to your home.A warranty is important to protect against added expense after years of exposure to weather or defects in materials, but not reading the fine print can leave you surprised to learn extra fees are associated with replacement services in most cases.Julie Brownell couldn't wait to enjoy her new deck after it was installed in 2017, but a year later she noticed damage on the flooring. Denver no longer nation’s top city for weed “They had some splitting with them and it grew worse and worse over time,” she said.Brownell wasn’t concerned at first because the materials were under warranty.“Just in case something fails or breaks or goes wrong,” she said.Brownell’s warranty company quickly agreed to make the needed repairs so she obtained several bids from contractors. She was shocked to learn that she would be responsible for paying more than $3,000 in fees.“It was for rem...

Evacuations downgraded to pre-evacs for Park County wildfire

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 07:17:05 GMT

Evacuations downgraded to pre-evacs for Park County wildfire PARK COUNTY, Colo. (KDVR) -- A wildfire burning in Park County prompted evacuations for the surrounding areas until 8 p.m., and have now been downgraded to pre-evacuations.Badger Creek Ranch and the 5-mile radius were issued evacuation notices due to a wildfire near Latigo Loop and CR 53/McMurray Road in Hartsel, Park County tweeted Wednesday afternoon. The fire, now named the Badger Creek Fire, is burning approximately 41 acres, the county said. The fire is moving slowly west and northwest and the evacuation order moved to pre-evacuation status at 8 p.m. in the 5-mile radius for residents living in the Badger Creek Ranch area.An emergency shelter has been opened at the Fairplay Community Center, located at 880 Bogue Street in Fairplay, and large animals or livestock can be moved to the Fairplay Fairgrounds, the county said. This is a developing story. Check back for updates.

Refresh your home decor with bright spring touches

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 07:17:05 GMT

Refresh your home decor with bright spring touches Without a doubt, the outdoors is coming alive. Now to bring all that freshness inside.Here are a few ideas for easy, budget-friendly touches around your home that will make it feel like spring has truly sprung.A pretty spring wreath. Now’s the time to put up a welcoming and flower-festooned wreath to let guests and neighbors know that, yes, you do indeed know what time of year it is. In the interest of reducing waste and saving money every spring, I recommend buying a high-quality faux (but realistic-looking) fabric version that you should plan on using again and again for the next five years or so. For that functionality, I like designs such as Monique Lhuillier’s Faux Lemon Wreath & Garland ($126 on potterybarn.com), which looks completely real and  brightens up any entryway.Bring the outside in. While I absolutely love having fresh blooms around my house, it can get expensive and a little annoying to have to constantly replace flowers after they die. Here’s something that las...

Lucas: The wrong Kennedy is running for president

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 07:17:05 GMT

Lucas: The wrong Kennedy is running for president It should have been the younger Joe Kennedy III, 42, the former Congressman from Newton, challenging President Joe Biden and not the controversial Robert F. Kennedy Jr., 69, of New York.He would have been a natural given the slim bench of Democrats willing to take on tottering Biden, who nobody wants to run again, in a Democratic primary.But Joe Kennedy lost his way when, in a huge political mistake, the four term Congressman ran against fellow Democrat Sen. Eddie Markey in the 2020 Democrat primary. He was defeated, becoming the first Kennedy to lose an election in Massachusetts.He has since been appointed by Biden as Special Envoy to Northern Ireland for Economic AffairsHad he remained in the House and easily been reelected in 2020 and 2022, Democrats concerned with Biden’s age and bumbling leadership would have been begging Kennedy to challenge him.Joe Kennedy running for president would have been about the same age Massachusetts Sen. John F.  Kennedy, his great uncle, was when h...