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Live updates | Israel expands offensive as Hamas warns only permanent ceasefire will free hostages

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 16:30:02 GMT

A Hamas official said Thursday that a “partial or temporary cessation of aggression” wouldn’t be enough to free the more than 100 hostages who Israel says remain in captivity in Gaza. The Israeli-Hamas war has already driven around 85% of Gaza’s 2.3 million people from their homes, leveling the northern part of the territory and heightening fears about a similar fate for the south as Israel’s air and ground offensive widens.Dozens were killed Thursday during Israel’s bombardment of cities, towns and refugee camps across Gaza. More than 20,000 Palestinians, two-thirds of them women and children, have been killed since the start of the war, according to the Health Ministry in Hamas-run Gaza, which doesn’t differentiate between civilians and combatants among the dead. Hamas has put up steep resistance despite Israel’s vow to dismantle the militant group.About 1,200 people were killed after Hamas raided southern Israel on Oct. 7, with around 240 people taken host...

Montgomery Co. schools urges teachers to ‘align’ social media posts with ‘system’s values’

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 16:30:02 GMT

Teachers and staff at Montgomery County Public Schools in Maryland are strongly urged to watch what they say on social media and make sure it “aligns” with the “system’s values” after four teachers were put on administrative leave.According to a letter sent by the school system’s chief operating officer, Brian Hull, there has been a rise of “staff accounts being reported on,” which Montgomery County Public Schools had to follow up on.“Social media activities may attract public attention, and nothing online is truly private,” Hull wrote. “Even in your private lives and when on social media, it’s essential to align with our school system’s values, uphold professionalism, and preserve your ability to serve the Montgomery County community.”The letter said that all Montgomery County school employees should assume that nothing is truly private that they post online.“Avoid assuming anonymity online, as the line b...

2 children missing from Sterling found safe

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 16:30:02 GMT

Update: The missing children were located safely, according to the Colorado Bureau of Investigation. Details about where and how have not yet been released and CBI did not provide an update about the woman they were believed to be with.The story below has been updated to remove identifying information and photographs.DENVER (KDVR) -- The Colorado Bureau of Investigation is seeking help finding two children last seen Wednesday in Sterling.According to authorities, the two children were last seen at about 1:30 p.m. near the intersection of Platte Street and King Court in a 2007 white Nissan Murano with a California license plate, 9ERA912. The vehicle is also missing a rear bumper. FOX31 Newsletters: Sign up to get breaking news sent to your inbox According to authorities, the children were seen with Justina Lambert, 28, who is described as a white female with brown hair and brown eyes.The alert was issued as an endangered missing person alert.

Boulder police release photos of suspect in fraudulent ID use, attempted theft

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 16:30:02 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) -- Boulder police are seeking a suspect accused of using someone else's identification to withdraw thousands of dollars from their bank account.According to the Boulder Police Department, a woman between 28-35 years old went to a bank and used someone else's ID to try and withdraw $5,000 from their account. 3 wanted in Hilltop home burglaries, nabbing $20K ring and designer clothes She was unsuccessful, according to the department.However, using someone else's legal identification qualifies as identity fraud, and the attempted theft also raised some concerns.Boulder police are seeking this suspect for allegedly attempting to withdraw $5,000 from a bank account using someone else's identification. (Credit: Boulder Police Department)The suspect is described as a white female wearing a pink beanie with a pompom, a sweater and blue jeans, with straight brown or black hair and estimated to be between 28-35 years old, and weighing approximately 130 pounds.Anyone who recog...

Man killed in wrong-way, multi-vehicle crash on E-470

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 16:30:02 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) -- More details have emerged in a deadly wrong-way crash that shut down southbound E-470 near York Street in Thornton for several hours Wednesday.According to Colorado State Patrol, the 86-year-old driver of a Dodge Caravan was from Loveland, did not use a seatbelt and died at the scene. Three other people were taken to a hospital after the crash. A 73-year-old woman driving a Chevrolet Volt was seriously injured along with 72-year-old male passenger. Both were from Aurora. A 27-year-old woman from Loveland driving a Honda CR-V without a seatbelt was also seriously injured. Download the FOX31 App: Breaking news alerts & Pinpoint Weather Drugs, alcohol and excessive speed are not suspected as factors leading to the crash at this time.According to the patrol, the Caravan driver traveled the wrong way, leading to a Cadillac Escalade and the Volt swerving in the roadway and colliding with it. The CR-V then swerved and also hit the Caravan.

Instead of rebuilding, Marshall Fire survivor chooses van life

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 16:30:02 GMT

BOULDER COUNTY, Colo. (KDVR) — One Marshall Fire victim is reflecting on the approaching second anniversary after a major lifestyle change. Cassidy Gebhardt narrowly escaped the Marshall Fire two years ago, and he was severely burned in the process."When the wind shifted it pushed the fire from the building up onto the driveway where we were, and that was when we sustained the majority of our burns," Gebhardt said. "We ran as best we could, and it was very hard to run because we couldn’t breathe."Many people in his neighborhood chose to rebuild, but he chose a different path: van life. Local governments sue Xcel Energy over Marshall Fire Cassidy said he was always interested in the lifestyle, but losing everything in the fire gave him the opportunity."The idea of not being fixed in an environment that is so potentially turbulent, especially during the initial recovery, was very inviting," Gebhardt said.Cassidy Gebhardt lost everything in the Marshall Fire. Now he lives in a van. H...

Denver weather: Mild, dry through New Year's holiday weekend

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 16:30:02 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) — The sunny skies across Denver weather on Thursday look to stick around along with even milder temperatures. According to Pinpoint Weather, Colorado’s Most Accurate Forecast, the weather pattern for the next several days will allow temperatures to warm 10-15 degrees above normal for this time of year in metro Denver.Metro Denver forecast highs on Friday from Pinpoint WeatherWeather tonight: Clear and cold againSkies will remain clear across most parts of Colorado tonight. There may be some fog or low clouds developing in northern valley locations. FOX31 Weather: View the latest Denver forecasts, maps and radar Temperatures will drop below freezing with some mountain towns again dipping below zero overnight.Overnight lows by Friday morning across ColoradoWeather tomorrow: Sunny skies and milderAn area of high pressure will keep the forecast quiet on Friday with mainly sunny skies. The wind will be light. You may notice some high clouds drifting across the ...

Denver traffic: Crash leads to major delays on northbound I-25 at Belleview

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 16:30:02 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) -- There were major delays Thursday morning on northbound Interstate 25 at Belleview. Only two lanes were open due to a box truck crash.Greenwood Village posted on X at 5:36 a.m. that I-25 NB at Belleview Avenue was reduced to two lanes due to a large accident. Wrong-way driver killed in E-470 crash in Thornton Crash at Northbound I-25 at Belleview on Dec. 28, 2023 (KDVR)Crash at Northbound I-25 at Belleview on Dec. 28, 2023 (KDVR)Crash at Northbound I-25 at Belleview on Dec. 28, 2023 (KDVR)Crash at Northbound I-25 at Belleview on Dec. 28, 2023 (KDVR)FOX31 traffic analyst Drew Englebart said it looks like a fuel spill as well.Greenwood Village police were on the scene. Police told FOX31 that this was a major crash and wouldn't be cleared up for some time. There were no updates on injuries.As of 7:30 a.m., only two lanes remained open. The box truck was still on the road causing a backup of traffic.Traffic was still backed up as of 8:30 a.m. As of 10:50 a.m., there w...

Take a hike – for free – on these days at Colorado's national parks

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 16:30:02 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) -- The National Park Service is giving the gift of free entrance to its locations on six fee-free days in 2024.With 13 national park sites within Colorado's borders, that means travelers seeking to cross some of Colorado's national parks off their bucket lists in 2024 have some options to save money on entrance fees. Red Rocks sets attendance record in 2023 season The entrance fee-free days in 2024 are:Jan. 15 - Martin Luther King, Jr. DayApril 20 - First day of National Park WeekJune 19 - JuneteenthAug. 4 - Great American Outdoors DaySept. 28 - National Public Lands DayNov. 11 - Veterans DayThe fee waiver applies only to entrance fees, which can range from $10-35. Other fees for things like camping, boat launches, transportation or special activities, will still be in effect. Colorado's four national parks are Black Canyon of the Gunnison in Montrose, the Great Sand Dunes in Mosca, Mesa Verde in Cortez and Mancos, and Rocky Mountain in Estes Park and Grand Lake. Oth...

Man indicted by federal jury in carjackings, robberies in Denver area

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 16:30:02 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) -- A 20-year-old was indicted by a federal grand jury on 11 charges, including carjacking and robbery, related to crimes in the Denver metro area.Keenan Shane Clodfelter, 20, was indicted on three counts of carjacking, three counts of robbery and five counts of brandishing a firearm while carjacking and conducting a robbery. He is being prosecuted by the U.S. Attorney's Office for the District of Colorado. Wrong-way driver killed in E-470 crash in Thornton According to the indictment, Clodfelter carjacked a 2013 Toyota Highlander on Oct. 4, and later that day attempted to carjack a Hyundai Genesis, allegedly shooting a victim in the arm during the attempt.On Nov. 20, Clodfelter carjacked a 2010 Toyota Scion TC. The indictment connects Clodfelter to two robberies also on Nov. 20. Those robberies allegedly took place at a 7-Eleven on East Quincy Avenue in Aurora and at Pour Boy Liqour on 20th Avenue in Lakewood.Clodfelter was also accused of a robbery on Nov. 21 at a C...