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Man killed in I-70 crash in Wheat Ridge was trying to reattach towed car in center lane when tractor-trailer hit it

Published Wed, 05 Mar 2025 18:26:17 GMT

A man died overnight Sunday after a tractor-trailer truck hit the car he was trying to reattach to a tow strap in the center lane of Interstate 70 in Wheat Ridge.The crash happened about 9:30 p.m. Sunday in the eastbound lanes of Interstate 70 near Carr Street, the Wheat Ridge Police Department reported Tuesday on X.Wheat Ridge Police officers responded to a crash on I-70 eastbound near Carr St. just before 9:30 p.m. Sunday night. Our investigation indicates one vehicle was towing another with a tow strap, when the strap broke, stranding the disabled vehicle in the center lane of I-70. pic.twitter.com/yGvBJJ8ejh— Wheat Ridge Police (@WheatRidgePD) October 31, 2023A vehicle was towing another with a tow strap on the interstate when the strap broke, stranding the disabled vehicle in the center lanes of the interstate.Two men backed up the towing vehicle and attempted to reattach the disabled vehicle to the tow strap, but a fully loaded tractor-trailer driver who did not see the ...

Littleton fly fishing shop taking former Trouts space along 6th

Published Wed, 05 Mar 2025 18:26:17 GMT

Denver’s Country Club neighborhood has snagged a big catch.Littleton fly fishing shop Anglers All is moving into the retail space at 1303 E. 6th Ave., formerly home to Trouts Fly Fishing.Anglers All owner Chris Keeley, a Platt Park resident, said he wanted to expand to Denver for years but hadn’t found the right spot until now.“We’re one of, if not the oldest continuous fly shop in the state of Colorado,” Keeley said. “We’re proud of it. Something that goes along with that is we’re slow to expand. We have looked at Denver a number of times over the years.”He said he hopes to open the 1,400-square-foot store early next year.Keeley bought the 69-year-old fly fishing shop in 2009, leaving the commercial banking industry behind for outdoor adventure. He said Anglers All has operated in Littleton at 5211 S. Santa Fe Drive for decades. That location will remain open.“We’ve been in the same location since 1969 and have generations of customers. Fathers, sons, grandfathers, granddaughters &...

Kim Jong Un would be worst trick-or-treater for most Americans: YouGov poll

Published Wed, 05 Mar 2025 18:26:17 GMT

Imagine a nightmare Halloween scenario: you open your front door for what you think will be costumed children, but instead, you see a public figure you strongly detest. Who is that public figure? Americans offered a variety of answers when YouGov asked, and according to results reported in the Washington Post, North Korean dictator Kim Jong Un is the most widely hated person among Americans of all stripes.Who else would Americans hate to see? Popular answers include Russian President Vladimir Putin and China President Xi Jinping, as well as a bevy of American politicians of both parties.And who would Americans want to see? For most people, it's actress and SAG-AFTRA President Fran Drescher. Other popular answers include Stephen Colbert and Greg Gutfeld. You can probably guess political persuasion went with each.To see more results and find out where your generation landed, visit the Washington Post website.

Male Rider Killed in Motorcycle Accident on Carlsbad Boulevard [Carlsbad, CA]

Published Wed, 05 Mar 2025 18:26:17 GMT

25-Year-Old Man Pronounced Dead after Motorcycle Collision near Carlsbad AquariumCARLSBAD, CA (October 31, 2023) – Saturday evening, a motorcycle accident occurred on Carlsbad Boulevard, resulting in the loss of one male rider’s life. The incident took place at approximately 6:28 p.m. on October 28th, within the 4500 block of Carlsbad Boulevard.According to reports, the rider of a southbound Kawasaki motorcycle collided with the rear of a Chevrolet SUV. The impact was forceful enough to eject the rider from the motorcycle and onto the road. Upon arrival, emergency personnel rushed the 25-year-old male rider to a hospital where he succumbed to his injuries.In the midst of this event, the 28-year-old Oceanside man driving the SUV remained at the scene and cooperated fully with the investigation.Carlsbad Officials will provide the identity of the deceased motorcyclist once the next of kin has been notified. Those with further information regarding the collision are asked to...

Jason Andres Bentley Dies in DUI Motorcycle Accident on Prince Road [Tucson, AZ]

Published Wed, 05 Mar 2025 18:26:17 GMT

40-Year-Old Motorcyclist Fatally Struck in Box-Truck Collision near Campbell AvenueTUCSON, AZ (October 31, 2023) – Jason Andres Bentley died Tuesday night in a DUI motorcycle accident on Prince Road.The incident occurred around 10:00 p.m., near Campbell Avenue on October 17th.Per reports, the driver of a box-truck was traveling east and drove diagonally across all lanes for reasons unknown. As a result, the box-truck struck a motorcyclist, later identified as 40-year-old Bentley.Due to the extent of injuries sustained, medics later pronounced Bentley dead at the scene.Meanwhile, the 32-year-old box truck driver was evaluated by an Impaired Driving Enforcement Unit officer, and was determined to have alcohol in his system. However, no citations or charges have been filed against the driver.No words can mend the broken hearts and sorrow felt during this delicate moment. Deepest condolences and sympathies are with the family and friends of Jason Andres Bentley.Losing a loved one ...

McConnell, Hawley spar over bill to limit corporate money

Published Wed, 05 Mar 2025 18:26:17 GMT

By Manu Raju | CNNSenate GOP Leader Mitch McConnell bluntly warned Republican senators in a private meeting not to sign on to a bill from Sen. Josh Hawley aimed at limiting corporate money bankrolling high-powered outside groups, telling them that many of them won their seats thanks to the powerful super PAC the Kentucky Republican has long controlled.According to multiple sources familiar with the Tuesday lunch meeting, McConnell warned GOP senators that they could face “incoming” from the “center-right” if they signed onto Hawley’s bill. He also read off a list of senators who won their races amid heavy financial support from the Senate Leadership Fund, an outside group tied to the GOP leader that spends big on TV ads in battleground Senate races. On that list of senators: Hawley himself, according to sources familiar with the matter.McConnell has long been a chief opponent of tighter campaign finance restrictions. But there’s also no love lost between McConnell and Hawley, who ha...

After split trial verdict, Oakland man gets 11 years, 8 months in 2019 fatal shooting

Published Wed, 05 Mar 2025 18:26:17 GMT

OAKLAND — An Oakland man who was acquitted of murder but convicted of manslaughter has been sentenced to 11 years and eight months behind bars for killing an El Cerrito man in 2019, court records show.Jevanni Knight, 26, argued in his July trial that he shot and killed 41-year-old Michael Sadberry as Sadberry attacked Knight’s childhood friend. He was transferred to North Kern State Prison on Sept. 15, and will be eligible for parole in April 2028, according to prison records.Jurors convicted Knight of voluntary manslaughter and illegal gun possession, but acquitted him of second degree murder, court records show. At Knight’s August sentencing, his attorney argued his should receive a three-year prison term, which would have led to his immediate release from jail.“At the time of the offense, Mr. Knight was a youthful offender and described to the jury his experience growing up in East Oakland, being exposed to gun violence and seeing loved ones getting killed...

Fire near Castro District in SF under control

Published Wed, 05 Mar 2025 18:26:17 GMT

SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) -- Firefighters responding to a one-alarm fire near the Castro District have brought the blaze under control, according to a tweet from the San Francisco Fire Department. The blaze was located in what looks like a residential structure located at 255 Hartford Street. Body found in suitcase floating in Lake Merritt Tuesday Video from the scene shows several firefighters at the scene and a ladder truck on the street. In a subsequent tweet, SFFD identified the blaze as an electrical fire and said it was under control. There was no damage to adjoining buildings and no one was injured or displaced as a result.This is a developing story. Check back for updates.

Boy, 11, reported missing in San Francisco

Published Wed, 05 Mar 2025 18:26:17 GMT

SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) -- The San Francisco Police Department is searching for an 11-year-old boy who has not been seen since Monday morning.Lemichael Humphrey was last seen at about 7:50 a.m. Monday at an unspecified location near his home, police said. Police are considering him "at-risk" due to preexisting medical conditions. Thieves who appear to rob elderly San Jose couple caught on camera He is 5-foot-4, 105 pounds with black hair and brown eyes. He was last seen wearing a black sweatshirt with a hood and a purple Adidas logo, a light blue t-shirt, blue sweatpants and blue Vans shoes. According to police, Lemichael frequently rides Muni and BART in Downtown San Francisco and goes to the Metreon at 4th Street and Mission Street.SFPD is asking anyone who sees Lemichael is asked to call 911 and report his location and physical description. Anyone with information about where he might be is asked to call the SFPD tip line at (415) 575-4444 or text a tip to TIP411 and begin the tex...

Flushing Financial: Q3 Earnings Snapshot

Published Wed, 05 Mar 2025 18:26:17 GMT

UNIONDALE, N.Y. (AP) — UNIONDALE, N.Y. (AP) — Flushing Financial Corp. (FFIC) on Tuesday reported third-quarter earnings of $9.4 million.The Uniondale, New York-based company said it had profit of 32 cents per share. Earnings, adjusted for non-recurring gains, came to 31 cents per share.The results surpassed Wall Street expectations. The average estimate of three analysts surveyed by Zacks Investment Research was for earnings of 25 cents per share.The holding company for Flushing Bank posted revenue of $107.5 million in the period. Its adjusted revenue was $47.9 million._____This story was generated by Automated Insights (http://automatedinsights.com/ap) using data from Zacks Investment Research. Access a Zacks stock report on FFIC at https://www.zacks.com/ap/FFICSource