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House lawmakers in Delaware approve $5.6 billion budget for fiscal year starting July 1

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 16:57:25 GMT

DOVER, Del. (AP) — House lawmakers in Delaware voted Thursday to approve an operating budget of more than $5.6 billion for the fiscal year starting July 1, an increase of roughly 10% over this year’s operating budget. Lawmakers also approved a separate budget supplement totaling $194.5 million in one-time funds for next year.House members voted 32-8 for the operating budget and 33-7 for the supplemental bill. All dissenting votes were cast by Republicans, some of whom expressed concern about the increase in spending.“That 10 percent is now baked in,” said Republican Rep. Lyndon Yearick, referring to the Legislature’s practice of using one year’s budget as the starting point for the next year’s spending.“That level of an increase is not only going to make the next-year budget harder, but the following year and the following year,” Yearick warned.Republican Rep. Ruth Briggs King of Georgetown, a member of the budget-writing Joint Finance Committee, acknowledged that the spending plan ...

Las primeras fases de la contraofensiva de Ucrania “no cumplen las expectativas en ningún frente”, dicen funcionarios occidentales a CNN

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 16:57:25 GMT

(CNN) — En sus primeras fases, la contraofensiva de Ucrania está siendo menos exitosa y las fuerzas rusas están mostrando más competencia de lo que esperaban las evaluaciones occidentales, dijeron a CNN dos funcionarios occidentales y un alto cargo militar estadounidense.La contraofensiva “no está cumpliendo las expectativas en ningún frente”, dijo uno de los funcionarios.ANÁLISIS | La contraofensiva ucraniana ha sido brutal y lenta. Pero a Kyiv le quedan muchas cartas por jugarSegún las evaluaciones occidentales, las líneas de defensa rusas han demostrado estar bien fortificadas, lo que dificulta su ruptura por parte de las fuerzas ucranianas. Además, las fuerzas rusas han conseguido reducir el blindaje ucraniano con ataques de misiles y minas, y han desplegado su poder aéreo con mayor eficacia.Las fuerzas ucranianas se están mostrando “vulnerables” a los campos de minas y las fuerzas rusas son “competentes” en su defensa, dijo uno de los f...

Photos: Damage caused by Highlands Ranch tornado, severe storms in Denver area

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 16:57:25 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) -- Severe thunderstorms passed through the Denver metro Thursday afternoon bringing heavy rain, hail, thunder, damaging wind and a tornado. Photos show the extent of the damage, size of the hail and other conditions that rolled through mid to late afternoon. The heaviest of the storm hit south of Denver. Tornado track: Where and when the tornado hit Hail larger than a quarter in Littleton, Bowles and Pierce on June 22, 2023Hail in Littleton, Bowles and Pierce on June 22, 2023A storm cloud in Lone Tree, Colo. on June 22, 2023 around 3:45 p.m. (Photo: KDVR)Douglas County Sheriff's Office shared this photo of storm damage on June 22, 2023. (Photo: @dcsheriff)Douglas County Sheriff's Office tweeted photos of downed trees from the storms on June 22, 2023 (Photo credit: DougCo Sheriff's Office)This tree was uprooted by the storm in Douglas County (Photo credit; Douglas County Sheriff's Office) City of Littleton tweeted this photo of flooding and warned residents to use ca...

Polis declares storm disaster for 4 Colorado counties

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 16:57:25 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) — The governor declared a disaster emergency for several Colorado counties Thursday after severe storms.Gov. Jared Polis issued the verbal declaration for Lincoln, Elbert, El Paso and Washington counties. Severe thunderstorm and flash flood warnings were in effect into Thursday night as weather systems moved across the state. Woman found dead in car swept away in high water Thursday brought a second consecutive day of severe weather, adding to weeks of rain that have affected property all over the Front Range. Eastern Colorado was at risk for large hail, gusty winds and isolated tornadoes. At least one confirmed tornado touched down, causing damage in the Highlands Ranch area as storms moved east.The governor's declaration frees up funds for the recovery and allows for the use of state resources, according to the Colorado Office of Emergency Management. Also activated in response were the state's Emergency Operations Center and the field operations staff for the Divi...

'You don’t expect hail:' Red Rocks concertgoers flee severe weather

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 16:57:25 GMT

MORRISON, Colo. (KDVR) -- Concertgoers still felt traumatized the morning after a major hail storm unloaded during a concert at Red Rocks Amphitheatre. “Out of nowhere, here comes hail," Samantha Cochran, who was at the concert, said. Red Rocks explains how it warns people of severe weather Samantha was with her sister Mollie waiting for Louis Tomlinson. They told FOX31's Courtney Fromm about the wait for one weather delay before the concert was cleared to start. Mollie said just a few moments later there was another weather delay in place then within two minutes the hail started. “We were in the corner standing with cardboard over our heads," Mollie said. "We kind of just stood there and hoped for the best."Both girls left with just minor bruising and welts. They said they feel lucky compared to what others went through. "I don’t want to experience that again and I will be more aware," Mollie said. Over at St. Anthony Hospital in Lakewood, the ER received dozens of patients who ...

Tracking tornado damage in Highlands Ranch area

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 16:57:25 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) – A tornado touched down in Highlands Ranch on Thursday afternoon, causing damage in the area. FOX31 was live on the air with coverage, and shared updates in this live blog. See an archive of our coverage below.Latest Tornado Updates Tornado in Highlands Ranch damages buildings, downs trees Photos: Damage caused by tornado, severe storms Video: Here's the path of the tornado in Highlands Ranch Archived Live Updates

Red Rocks explains how it warns people of severe weather

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 16:57:25 GMT

MORRISON, Colo. (KDVR) - When a vicious hailstorm hit the Red Rocks Amphitheatre Wednesday night concert-goers were left trying to take shelter on short notice.Thousands of people were waiting for Louis Tomlinson to take the stage when dangerous hail began to pelt the crowd. Red Rocks hailstorm: Nearly 100 concertgoers hurt Seven people were hospitalized with injuries and dozens more had bruises and welts. In total nearly 100 people were injured. Delays, warnings and postponementThere had been several warnings for the crowd to take shelter during the evening, but many people were still there, thinking Tomlinson would eventually take the stage. It was around 9 p.m. when the weather began to deteriorate.Shortly after, the National Weather Service said the area was in the path of severe storms with potentially large hail. How can you stay safe at Red Rocks during severe weather? “The venue works with the promoter to decide whether or not it’s going on with the show. The v...

Orville Peck postpones all future shows, no longer on Dusty Boots lineup in Denver

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 16:57:25 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) — The headliner for the new country-focused music festival at Civic Center Park, Dusty Boots, has postponed all of his upcoming shows. Orville Peck announced on Wednesday that he will no longer be touring this year, effective immediately. The country artist cited mental and physical health as his reason for the postponement. First-ever Dusty Boots concert brings country artists to Civic Center Park “This was one of the hardest decisions I’ve ever had to make, but I’ve come to realize that my current mental and physical health won’t allow me to bring you my best. My fans mean the absolute world to me and I am so incredibly thankful to every single person who has bought a ticket to come and see us play, I do not take it for granted. Being on stage is my favourite thing in the world,” said Peck on his Instagram.Peck was scheduled to headline the first-ever Dusty Boots music festival with Colter Wall on July 1. However, his name has been removed from the artist lineup o...

Capital Tacos opens new Tamarac location to bring ‘innovative and flavorful’ Tex-Mex food to SoFlo foodies

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 16:57:25 GMT

Texas and Mexico have a long history together, especially when it comes to food. Their shared Tex-Mex cuisine has been pleasing folks for a long time. A new SoFlo spot has a unique take on the old formula, and we think it’s a capital idea.It’s raining tacos from out of the sky. The forecast for foodies is excellent, now that Capital Tacos is in town.Josh Luger: “Capital Tacos is our first store in the South Florida area. We’re a Tampa-based brand, and we have the most innovative and flavorful Tex-Mex known to mankind.”The move south was due to popular demand. It seems fans couldn’t do without their Capital Tacos fix.Josh Luger: “People have been asking us to come to South Florida for years, they’ve been coming up to Tampa asking, ‘When are you coming down?’ We finally made the plunge and came down here to a location in Tamarac that we’re super excited about.”Putting a new spin on Tex-Mex really gets their artist...

Winner of BreakinMIA’s ‘Undefeated’ dance battle will walk away with $1K cash

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 16:57:25 GMT

When you think of dance battles, The movies “Step Up” and “Bring It On” might come to mind. But this weekend, dancers from several styles will fight for their way to the top, And you’re invited to watch.Don’t worry, I can’t breakdance, either … but I did learn how we can all support our local breakers to make it to the 2024 Paris Games.Dance battles aren’t just for the movies.Sergio Garcia: “All right, Alex, we’re going to show you how to spin on your head today.”[Alex laughs.]BreakinMIA’s “Undefeated,” this Saturday in Dania Beach, is the real thing.Sergio Garcia: “There’s breakdancers. There’s house dancers. There’s lightfoot. There’s popping. There’s locking.”Sergio Garcia, aka Zeku, is a 2024 breakdancing Olympic hopeful.Sergio Garcia: “I’ve been dedicating my whole life to this. I know nothing else. I put every single ounce of effort th...