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Former DC 911 director files whistleblower suit for reporting ‘often fatal mistakes’

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:12:34 GMT

For more than a year, she ran D.C.’s 911 emergency dispatch center. Now in a suit against the mayor and the District, the former director claims she was fired for shining a light on problems plaguing the department.The claims that Cleo Subido makes in her 36-page whistleblower lawsuit filed earlier this month paint a much darker picture of the troubled Office of Unified Communications than has been previously known.The suit alleges that under Mayor Muriel Bowser’s leadership, the city “repeatedly sought to conceal errors and mismanagement by OUC and to downplay serious, life-threatening — and often fatal — mistakes.”When asked about the suit, Bowser told WTOP that she looks forward to the case, saying, “I believe the lawsuit is without merit.”More Local NewsMore DC NewsAs first reported by Statter 911, Subido’s claims include her documenting 10 instances in a day when dispatchers sent responders to the wrong address, noting “comparativ...

Proposed new gun laws advance in Colorado Senate committee

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:12:34 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) — At the state Capitol, Colorado senators were getting an earful Wednesday night about three major gun bills. Two of them are already on their way to the full Senate, and one more was still being debated Wednesday night in the State, Veterans and Military Affairs committee.The bills would broaden red flag laws, allow victims of gun violence to file lawsuits against firearm dealers and manufacturers and raise the age for firearm purchases to 21. These are bills that, if made law in the state, could face battles in court in the future.That did not stop a Senate committee from moving them along for consideration by the full chamber. ‘Assault weapons’ ban introduced in the Colorado legislature The committee passed a bill expanding red flag laws to allow more people to request a court order preventing someone from purchasing a firearm.Another bill that advanced would allow gun violence victims to sue dealers and manufacturers. Those opposed to the bill said they worried ...

Some Lafayette council members support banning pet shops, private breeders

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:12:34 GMT

LAFAYETTE, Colo. (KDVR) — During Tuesday night's Lafayette City Council meeting, some members showed support for a drafted ordinance looking to ban the retail sale of puppies and kittens through both brick-and-mortar stores and private breeders."Pet stores often get their puppies from puppy mills, which are just awful conditions," Tonya Briggs, a Lafayette City Council member, said. Wild crash, allegedly caused by I-70 pothole, caught on camera Briggs said her goal with the ordinance is to help with the overpopulation of animals, and she said there are so many pets being euthanized each year in shelters. The ordinance would apply throughout to for-profit sales through the city limits and include private sales.She said that during the meeting, four of the city council members were in support of the ordinance, two council members believed it shouldn't include private sales and one other city council member was indifferent. “I'm not trying to harm anyone. I'm not trying to put anyon...

The Eisenhower Tunnel turns 50 years old

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:12:34 GMT

CLEAR CREEK COUNTY, Colo. (KDVR) — The iconic Eisenhower Tunnel that connects the eastern side of the Rocky Mountains to the Western Slope turned 50 years old on Wednesday. On March 8, 1973, the Eisenhower Tunnel became the highest vehicular tunnel in the world sitting at an elevation of 11,112 feet. And while higher tunnels have been built since then, the Colorado Department of Transportation is celebrating 50 years of connecting Colorado. Winter I-70 traffic on the rebound To celebrate the big 5-0, here are five facts to tell your passengers the next time you travel through the tunnel:The tunnel was originally called the Straight Creek Tunnel before later being officially named the Eisenhower Memorial Bore. Straight Creek Tunnel was derived from the valley where the west portal is located. Imagine saying you're headed through the Straight Creek!The construction took five years to complete when work began on March 15, 1968, and was completed on March 8, 1973. At the height of the...

3 Los Angeles police officers shot; conditions unknown

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:12:34 GMT

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Three Los Angeles police officers were shot Wednesday evening and hospitalized in unknown condition while the suspect remained barricaded in a neighborhood east of Los Angeles, police said.Officers had gone to Lincoln Heights, an older neighborhood of single-family homes, at around 4:30 p.m. and the shootings were reported about two hours later, LAPD Officer Norma Eisenman said.The officers were hospitalized but there was no immediate word on their conditions. Two were patrol officers and the third was a K9 unit officer, police said.Details of the shootings also weren’t immediately released.The LAPD issued a citywide tactical alert and officers, including SWAT team members, flooded into the area and sealed it off.

Tatum scores 30 to help Celtics power past Blazers 115-93

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:12:34 GMT

BOSTON (AP) — Jayson Tatum scored 30 points and made six 3-pointers, and the Boston Celtics beat the Portland Trail Blazers 115-93 to snap a three-game losing streak Wednesday night.Tatum’s 36th game this season with 30 or more points helped the Celtics avoid their first four-game losing streak. Derrick White added 21 points and five assists. Al Horford finished with 17 points, six rebounds and five assists.The Celtics played without big man Robert Williams for the third straight game as he recovers from a strained left hamstring. But they got back Tatum and Horford, who sat out Monday’s overtime loss at Cleveland nursing a sore knee and back, respectively.Both were active during an 18-7 second quarter run that gave Boston a 53-35 cushion. The lead grew to 23 points (94-72) at the end of the third and as high as 27 the fourth.“Just getting out of that losing streak is good for our group,” Horford said. “I guess you could say it’s a breath of fresh air.”...

3 Los Angeles police officers shot and taken to hospitals

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:12:34 GMT

(CNN) — Three Los Angeles Police Department officers were shot Wednesday night, prompting a city-wide tactical alert, officials said.The officers were wounded in the Lincoln Heights neighborhood of Los Angeles and taken to area hospitals in unknown conditions, LAPD Officer Luis Garcia told CNN.LAPD did not provide details on what led up to the shooting or who opened fire.A city-wide tactical alert is in effect, which is meant to bring resources to the area of the shooting, Garcia said.This is a developing story and will be updated.

Oscar-nominated directors thank Emerson College professors

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:12:34 GMT

Two of this year’s Oscar-nominated directors have ties to Boston as graduates from Emerson College. As the Oscars approach, one of Daniel Kwan and Daniel Scheinert’s former professors said he remembers the pair well.Kwan and Scheinert, known as “the Daniels,” directed “Everything Everywhere All at Once.”The pair met while studying film at Emerson. They thanked Professor John Craig Freeman while on stage this weekend for an awards ceremony.“We would not be here without the advocates, the cheerleaders, the people who really believed us and snuck us into the back door, starting with our teachers,” Kwan said.Kwan said Freeman “taught us how to teach ourselves.” “Thank you,” Kwan said. 7NEWS spoke with Freeman, the duo’s visual and media arts professor, who said the recent shoutout was the ultimate compliment coming from students he remembers well. “They were self actualizing artists, and they very much knew what they wanted to do, and they tr...

MIAA statewide scores and highlights from Wednesday

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:12:34 GMT

BOYS BASKETBALLThe Boston English run continues.David Ballenilla scored 13 points, while Jayson Edwards added 12 as 22nd-seeded Boston English (13-8) advanced to the Div. 3 quarterfinals with a 61-54 win over No. 27 Lowell Catholic. Alijah Iraola had a game-high 17 for the Crusaders.Josh Jean Charles scored 22 points as No. 2 Burke (18-4) cruised to an 80-44 win over No. 15 Tyngsboro in a Div. 4 second-round contest. … Trystan Carter led the way with 18 points for No. 7 Randolph (18-4) in a 74-56 win over No. 10 West Bridgewater (16-5).GIRLS BASKETBALLIn the Div. 1 round of 16, Natalia Hall-Rosa collected 25 points and five boards for No. 7 Bridgewater-Raynham (19-3) in a 60-43 win over No. 10 Newton North. … Emily Collins scored 17 points as No. 11 Winchester (16-6) ousted sixth-seeded Framingham, 43-37.BOYS HOCKEYIn a Div. 3 quarterfinal matchup, Mauricio Sousa buried a breakaway goal with five seconds left as No. 5 Watertown/Wayland (14-6-3) defeated No. 4 Nauset, 3-2.Jake Vana h...

Central Catholic works overtime, edges BC High, 51-46

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:12:34 GMT

LAWRENCE — With its back up against the wall, Central Catholic‘s defense was as good as ever.Joey Hart came through with a clutch three-point play and the Raiders held BC High without a field goal over the final seven minutes as No. 14 Central Catholic knocked off the No. 13 Eagles, 51-46, in overtime on Wednesday night.Central Catholic advances to the Division 1 quarterfinals to play No. 5 Needham on Saturday.“We’re so battle tested with the schedule we play that our guys just don’t get rattled,” Central Catholic coach Mark Dunham said. “Our guys are confident and they are when they have to be.”BC High led 44-40 with just over two minutes left in regulation and the ball, but two turnovers and a pair of layups from Marcus Rivera tied the game at 44.Central Catholic had four chances to win the game at the end of regulation, but each three-pointer hit the rim, sending the game to overtime. The Eagles grabbed a one point edge, 46-45, midway through the extra session on two free throws ...