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Wrong-way driver dies, as does driver they hit, in crash on I-694 in Oakdale

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:12:50 GMT

Interstate 694 in Oakdale is open again after a wrong-way crash early Thursday killed two drivers and sent a juvenile to the hospital with life-threatening injuries.The driver of a Toyota Corolla was traveling south in the northbound left lane of I-694 and crashed head-on into the Pontiac Vibe traveling north at 2:24 a.m. near Stillwater Boulevard, according to the Minnesota State Patrol. The Pontiac Vibe spun out and hit a Mercedes-Benz Sprinter van in the northbound right lane.The Pontiac’s driver was ejected from his vehicle and died. The juvenile passenger was taken to Gillette Children’s Hospital with critical injuries.First responders extricated the Toyota’s driver and he was pronounced dead soon after, the State Patrol said.The driver of the Sprinter van was taken to Regions Hospital with minor injuries.I-694 west was closed at exit 57, which is 10th Street North in Oakdale.Related ArticlesCrime & Public Safety | Judge orders year in jail/prob...

5 things to know this Thursday, June 1

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:12:50 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Happy almost Friday! Per Meteorologist Jill Szwed, we're expecting a toasty start to June, with today kicking off the warmest three months of the year. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! Nauman Hussain was sentenced to five to 15 years in prison on Wednesday following victim impact statements at the Schoharie County Court. Meanwhile, two teenagers were taken into police custody after incidents at Madison Park in Albany. These stories, and more, are covered in your five things to know this Thursday morning. 1. Hussain sentenced in fatal limousine crash trialNauman Hussain was sentenced to five to 15 years in prison following victim impact statements at the Schoharie County Court on Wednesday morning. He was convicted on 20 counts of both manslaughter and criminally negligent homicide on Wednesday, May 17, in the fatal limousine crash that killed 20 people in 2018.2. Two teens arrested at Madison Park ...

Becky Rothman, 'Queen of Carpet' funeral today

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:12:50 GMT

ST. LOUIS - The funeral for the businesswoman known on TV as 'Becky, Queen of Carpet' is Thursday. Becky Rothman died last Sunday of kidney failure. Her commercials showed her flying on a carpet over the Gateway Arch in ads for her store, Becky's Carpet and Tile. Victim in fatal St. Louis Kitchen shooting identified Visitation is from 9:00 a.m. to 10:15 a.m. at Berger Memorial Chapel on Olive Boulevard. A private graveside service will follow. Becky Rothman was 67 years old.

Eastbound I-70, C-470 closed near Golden “through the morning” due to crash

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:12:50 GMT

The eastbound lanes of Interstate 70 coming into the Denver metro are closed due to a serious crash near Golden, and the eastbound lanes of C-470 are also closed due to safety concerns from the crash.I 70 to Hwy 470 interchange has multiple ramp closures due to a crash investigation. Expect closures to go through the morning. Find alternate routes to avoid area. EB I 70 closed at Morrison. WB I 70 closed at the ramp to eastbound 470. EB Hwy six close to eastbound 470. pic.twitter.com/K3Ky69IiR3— Colorado State Patrol (@CSP_News) June 1, 2023The Colorado State Patrol said the closures are expected to last “through the morning.”#I70 eastbound: Road closed due to a crash between Exit 259 – Morrison Road and Exit 260 – C-470. https://t.co/6yuuCI9VPh— Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) (@ColoradoDOT) June 1, 2023Interstate 70 eastbound is closed between the Morrison Road and C-470 exits, according to the Colorado Department of Transportatio...

What to do this weekend in Denver: City Park Jazz, ¡Viva! Streets, and a break-dancing battle

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:12:50 GMT

Popped, and locked inSaturday. Like just about every other trend from the 1980s, it seems, break dancing is back – and poised to have a big moment when the sport of “breaking” debuts at the summer 2024 Olympic Games in Paris. In the meantime, b-boys and b-girls around the world are honing their skills at competitions like the one scheduled for 1 p.m. today in Denver’s Globeville neighborhood.The Red Bull BC One City Cypher (yes, that’s a mouthful), a one-on-one breaking battle, takes place at BirdSeed Collective, 4496 Grant St. Breakers of all levels (and over the age of 16) can enter and compete for a chance to advance to a regional competition in August in New  York. The event is free to watch and attend. Reserve a spot on eventbrite.com.Related ArticlesThings To Do | 20,000 lbs. of BBQ, Vail is funny, a Memorial anniversary, and more things to do in Denver this week Things To Do | What to do this weekend in Denver: Firecracker Comedy and Sun Valle...

Well before tipoff, Denver economy gets assist from Nuggets’ NBA Finals run

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:12:50 GMT

Before the Denver Nuggets take the court Thursday against the Miami Heat in Game 1 of the NBA Finals, they will have racked up a bunch of assists, all for the local economy.Bookings were up at Denver hotels heading into the Nuggets’ first-ever appearance in the NBA championship. Bars and restaurants were gearing up for the crowds of fans expected to teem through Lower Downtown on their way to Ball Arena or watch parties.“I’m anticipating it’s going to be pretty rock ‘n’ roll in here” on Thursday, said Ryan Swick, manager of Jackson’s LODO at 1520 20th St.Tiffany Owen, general manager for The Maven and The Rally hotels in LoDo, said reservations and tickets for watch parties at The Rally Hotel in McGregor Square are going fast. “A lot of people are doing ‘staycations,’ celebrating and going out for the evening.”A few blocks away, business at SportsFan memorabilia stores on the 16th Street Mall was “wonderfu...

A 132-year-old hotel just became the coolest place to stay this summer

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:12:50 GMT

The mountains are looking a little more stylish heading into summer, as new boutique hotels and independent restaurants open from ski towns to the Sand Dunes.The Western exterior. (Photo courtesy of Stephan Werk)Perhaps most surprising among the new destinations — in terms of design, food and hospitality — is a renovated 132-year-old hotel in Ouray, once a miners settlement, now known for hot springs and dramatic mountain backdrops (and nicknamed accordingly as the Switzerland of America).In Ouray’s historic center, The Western Hotel & Spa is an original, three-story wood structure, built as a boarding house during the town’s mining era. Over the last two years, Denver-based Zeppelin Hospitality carefully restored the hotel to preserve much of its 19th-century character while bringing it firmly into the present. And, as of May, The Western has officially reopened.Guests and visitors will find a new saloon and wood-fired restaurant on the main floor, 16 guest rooms up...

PHOTOS: Denver Nuggets through the years

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:12:50 GMT

For the first time in their NBA history, the Denver Nuggets are in the NBA Finals.Take a look back at the team throughout the years in pictures from The Denver Post archives.Related ArticlesDenver Nuggets | Well before tipoff, Denver economy gets assist from Nuggets’ NBA Finals run Denver Nuggets | Keeler: Fire Nuggets coach Michael Malone? Ha! Best move Stan Kroenke, Josh Kroenke never made. “There aren’t very many Michael Malones.” Denver Nuggets | How Nuggets’ Nikola Jokic found his voice and conquered final frontier of his basketball maturation Denver Nuggets | Nuggets Journal: In reaching NBA Finals, Canada’s Jamal Murray a “pioneer” in more ways than one Denver Nuggets | How journaling helped Nuggets’ Michael Porter Jr. handle anxiety surrounding injury, contract And click here to read about the 12 moments that have defined the Nuggets’ magical ...

Based on Colorado history, Buntport’s “Best Town” is a zany work

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:12:50 GMT

It doesn’t seem fair or smart or particularly nimble to write that the folks at Buntport are at it again. And yet: The folks at Buntport are at it again with their latest original play, “Best Town.” By “it” I mean digging into a big bag of ideas, jokes, images, pop culture knick-knacks and historical archives to craft a witty, intellectually omnivorous bit of business that dares to be silly, too.It’s hard not to detect an echo of Thornton Wilder’s “Our Town” in the title of this larky, post-pandemic dive into the subjects of loneliness and connection — and, oh yeah, libraries, Olivia Newton-John and Thomas Pynchon. Only the burg here, Kitsault, is an abandoned mining town in Canada, about 17 hours northeast via the Cariboo Highway from Vancouver, B.C.  And its denizens are a goofy little trio of caretakers: groundskeeper Dodge (Brian Colonnacq), interior-buildings steward Stanley (Erik Edborg), and emergency go-to Hilary (Erin Rollman), who has decided to be the town’s v...

Gunfire erupts near graduation ceremony in Banning

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:12:50 GMT

A graduation ceremony in Banning had just ended Wednesday evening when gunfire erupted nearby. The shooting was reported near the intersection of West Westward Avenue and South San Gorgonio Avenue.Witnesses said a suspect in a car drove by another car and opened fire around 5:30 p.m. The Coombs Alternative Education Class of 2023 had just finished its graduation ceremony at the Banning High School Performing Arts Center when the gunfire was heard, the Banning School District posted on its Facebook page Wednesday night.The post stated that the shooting took place following the ceremony and occurred in an adjacent area, not on district property. The Banning Police Department responded to the incident and were conducting an investigation. It was unclear if anyone was struck in the shooting or if any arrests had been made. The motive for the shooting was under investigation.