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Denver non-profit seeks donations for kids, families for the holiday season

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 18:19:57 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) -- As the Christmas holiday approaches, nonprofits across the state are in need of support including.Organizers with Family Promise of Greater Denver say they are always looking for donations, especially during the holiday season. Denver violin-maker loses home in Christmas week fire “I tracked the number of families we helped in the past year," said Julie Garth, FPGD's Director of Corporate Social Responsibility. "Over 1,300 families we’ve been able to place in homes.”Garth has seen it all, with families facing different dilemmas. "The families really want the help. They want the job all they need is a chance and a little bit of a boost, it really pays off," she said.She knows that because two employees at the organization, Emily Miller and Jerri Apodaca, are both former participants of the program“I have to go back to 2017 when I entered the program," said Miller. "I was actually in the shelter program when I was pregnant with my now 6-year-old son."Jerri Apodaca, ...

Crews put out fire at Fort Lauderdale church after bystander sees smoke and calls 911

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 18:19:57 GMT

Firefighters battled a massive blaze that sparked inside a church in Fort Lauderdale days before Christmas, and officials said they were alerted by a watchful bystander who saw smoke billowing from the building and called 911.Fort Lauderdale Fire Rescue units responded to the scene of the fire at Mount Bethel Baptist Church in the area of Northwest Ninth Street and 12th Avenue, Saturday night.“Just after 7 o’clock, we were called to a report of a structure fire,” said FLFR Deputy Chief Garrett Pingol.Twenty-five units arrived at the scene to find flames filling the two-story house of worship.“We went to an aggressive attack mode,” said Pingol.Crews discovered the fire began in the sanctuary, the main auditorium of the church, but officials have not specified what caused the flames to start.“It was a fire isolated to the first floor of the church,” said Pingol.Even more frightening: there was no initial alarm that went off in the church.̶...

Search underway for armed subject in robbery of Cricket Wireless store in Miramar caught on video

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 18:19:57 GMT

Police seek the public’s help in their search for an armed subject who, they said, robbed a cellphone store in Miramar.According to Miramar Police, the robbery took place at the Cricket Wireless location on the 6300 block of Miramar Parkway, at around 11:35 a.m., Saturday.Surveillance video released by police captured the subject, wearing a light gray hoodie and a white face mask, as he entered the business.Detectives said the subject took off with numerous cellphones and an undisclosed sum of cash.If you have any information on this robbery or the subject’s whereabouts, call Broward County Crime Stoppers at 954-493-TIPS. Remember, you can always remain anonymous, and you may be eligible for a reward of up to $5,000.

5 people hospitalized in 3 separate crashes Saturday night

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 18:19:57 GMT

Three separate collisions across the city sent a total of five people to hospital on Saturday night. Three people were injured in a crash just before 8 p.m. involving a police cruiser in the area of Bayview and Sheppard Avenues. An adult male was sent to a trauma centre with serious but non-life threatening injuries. There was no word on the severity of injuries for the other two victims. Paramedics say the officers involved suffered minor injuries. It was uncertain if the province’s Special Investigations Unit would be called in to investigate. A woman is recovering in hospital after she was hit by a vehicle in Scarborough. Police were called to the area of Sheppard Avenue East and Gateforth Drive around 7 p.m. Saturday. The victim was taken to hospital with serious but non-life threatening injuries. The driver of the vehicle remained on the scene. One person was hospitalized following a two-vehicle crash involving a TTC bus near High Park. Police were called to Parkside Driv...

Saturday Forecast: Overcast, dense fog forming

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 18:19:57 GMT

Saturday Night: Overcast and areas of dense fog forming. Unseasonably mild. SSE 5-10 mph. Low: 44 Sunday: Overcast, drizzle and near record highs. Chance of late day rain. SSW 5-10 mph. High:57Chicago Weather | Tom Skilling and the WGN Weather Center's Forecast (wgntv.com)Extended outlook calls for some rain on Christmas but continued mild with highs in the mid 50s. We're in a soggy weather pattern for the beginning of the week-- each day we'll get a bit cooler with highs in the mid to low 40s. Rain/snow mix is possible by Thursday with high temps near 40. Mostly cloudy on Friday with highs back towards normal in the mid to upper 30s. 

Kyrou scores twice to help Blues erase three-goal third-period deficit and beat Chicago 7-5

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 18:19:57 GMT

ST. LOUIS (AP) — Jordan Kyrou scored twice, and Justin Faulk, Jake Neighbours and Brandon Saad also scored in the third period to help the St. Louis Blues erase a three-goal deficit and beat the Chicago Blackhawks 7-5 on Saturday night.Robert Thomas and Colton Parayko also scored, and Jordan Binnington stopped 16 of 21 shots for St. Louis which improved to 4-1 under interim coach Drew Bannister.Rookie sensation Connor Bedard scored a lacrosse-style goal in the first period, Nick Foglino scored twice and Arvid Soderblom made 35 saves for Chicago, which lost for the sixth time in seven games. Read more: Latest Chicago news headlines Anthony Beauvillier and Jason Dickinson also scored for Chicago.Faulk scored his second goal of the season with 2:07 remaining in the third period to give St. Louis a 6-5 lead, and Kyrou scored his second goal of the game and ninth of the season into an empty net with 1:01 remaining in regulation to seal the win.Neighbours scored his 11th goal of the sea...

Allie B's donates toys at future grocery store

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 18:19:57 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -Allie B. Williams has been behind toy giveaways for the last five years. With Christmas almost here, contributions from her business, The Cultural Center, and Alex’s Way haven't slowed down.From the soon-to-be-open Allie B's Fresh Fruits and Vegetables, Allie B. opened her doors to the community with hundreds of toys to gift for free. "Today, we done gave out over 300 toys in this building. It was kind of emotional because I felt like we didn’t have enough. As I can see, we do have enough because we have love," described Allie B.A few days beforehand, her generosity reached outside Albany County thanks to volunteer delivery drivers. In her first year, she was able to assist five families. The need has grown exponentially and she works to match it with donations."I literally just passed by it and one of the neighbors stopped and let me know that they were giving away Christmas gifts, which comes in handy this time of year. We are trying to make ends meet," said...

12/23/2023: Wintry Mix into Christmas Eve Morning

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 18:19:57 GMT

The latest Storm Tracker Forecast from meteorologist Kevin Appleby:A weak storm system continues to impact the viewing area. Cold air is wedged at the surface, and warmer air is rushing in aloft; This is why the freezing rain threat has increased in parts of the region.A Winter Weather Advisory has been issued for areas north and west of Albany for the threat of a glaze of ice. That's not much, but it's enough, especially on bridges and overpasses, to create slick spots. The Winter Weather Advisory includes the Thruway west of Albany, I-88, and parts of the Northway. Temperatures will be close to freezing tomorrow morning, but will rise by lunchtime above freezing to end any ice concerns here.If you are traveling for the holiday, anytime in the afternoon looks much better than the morning. Temperatures will be too warm to support any slick spots, and you'll run into minimal shower activity outside our viewing area.High pressure will build back in by Christmas Eve night, yielding to ...

One person shot, killed near gas station in University City

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 18:19:57 GMT

UNIVERSITY CITY, Mo. - An investigation is underway after one person was fatally shot Saturday afternoon in University City near a gas station. The University City Police Department says the shooting happened just after 2 p.m. in the 7400 block of Olive Boulevard near Hanley Road. Witnesses say they heard several gunshots and saw a white Buick sedan traveling westbound along Olive Boulevard soon afterwards. Police say the victim was inside the sedan just before the gunfire. City officials saw bodycam footage after police SUV crashed into bar – Source The victim was rushed to a hospital and was later pronounced deceased. Police have not yet disclosed the victim's name, age or gender. No arrests have been made at this time and no suspect information is available. This is a developing story. FOX 2 will update as more information becomes available.

Blues spark epic comeback over Blackhawks, win 7-5 behind five third-period goals

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 18:19:57 GMT

ST. LOUIS (AP) — Jordan Kyrou scored twice, and Justin Faulk, Jake Neighbours and Brandon Saad also scored in the third period to help the St. Louis Blues erase a three-goal deficit and beat the Chicago Blackhawks 7-5 on Saturday night.Robert Thomas and Colton Parayko also scored, and Jordan Binnington stopped 16 of 21 shots for St. Louis which improved to 4-1 under interim coach Drew Bannister.Rookie sensation Connor Bedard scored a lacrosse-style goal in the first period, Nick Foglino scored twice and Arvid Soderblom made 35 saves for Chicago, which lost for the sixth time in seven games.Anthony Beauvillier and Jason Dickinson also scored for Chicago.Faulk scored his second goal of the season with 2:07 remaining in the third period to give St. Louis a 6-5 lead, and Kyrou scored his second goal of the game and ninth of the season into an empty net with 1:01 remaining in regulation to seal the win.Neighbours scored his 11th goal of the season on a power play and Kyrou scor...