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Headed to the lake? Check for toxic algae blooms

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 19:00:59 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) — It's finally summertime in Colorado, and as temperatures rise close to the triple-digits, you might have some lake days planned. Before you go, it's important to check the toxic algae levels.Dangers of toxic algaeWith the record-high rain Colorado received during June, algae blooms are top of mind for many waterbody managers. Algae blooms can rapidly appear due to high temperatures and excessive moisture after storms, according to the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment. TikToker calls out Denver for lack of drinking water at city parks Toxic algae can affect the liver, skin, or neurological systems of people and pets. The common symptoms may include:Skin irritationGastrointestinal upsetRespiratory symptomsHeadachesMuscle and joint painLiver damageSo, it is important to check the conditions before you dive in.Interactive map monitors toxic algae bloomsCDPHE developed an interactive map that shows the toxic algae levels for multiple waterbodies acro...

If you had one week in Colorado, where would you go?

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 19:00:59 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) -- Colorado is home to countless places to explore and marvel at, and it could take a lifetime to fully explore even a portion of it.But, if you had one week to explore the best of what Colorado has to offer, where would you go?FOX31 asked viewers this question, and they didn't disappoint with the answers."A week is not enough," one viewer said, which was a sentiment shared by a few others.Most of the places chosen by viewers were parks or places known for their stunning nature views. However, there is at least one beloved Denver metro icon on the list that isn't.Sand DunesThe Great Sand Dunes is a national park located in the southern part of the state, southwest of Pueblo.It is open 24/7, 365 days a year, according to the National Park Service. Take a historical road trip around Colorado It includes the tallest dunes in North America but is also home to grasslands, wetlands, forests and tundra.Red RocksRed Rocks, near Morrison, is not only the location of the extre...

Grand Junction ties all-time record high of 107 degrees

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 19:00:59 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) — Summer heat is here in Colorado, and the Western Slope is reaching record highs.On Monday, the temperature reached 107 degrees at Grand Junction Regional Airport. That sets a new record high for the city, not only for the date of July 17 but also ties the record for all dates since they've been keeping track, according to the National Weather Service. How to know if you have heat exhaustion or heat stroke The previous record high for July 17 in Grand Junction was 104 degrees, set in 2010.More than 100 million people in the U.S. were under heat alerts on Monday, which was hot across the state and region. In the Denver area, a heat advisory was in effect along Interstate 25, with temperatures nearing 100 across the Front Range. A heat wave was breaking records across the southwest.High temperatures were expected again on Tuesday. The weather was expected to be 5-10 degrees above normal in Grand Junction, according to the NWS. Clouds were expected to increase the chan...

Police detain suspected shooter in Lauderhill; 1 hospitalized

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 19:00:59 GMT

An investigation is underway after police detained a suspect accused of shooting and wounding a person in Lauderhill. Lauderhill Police responded to calls of a shooting that happened at 4051 NW 19th St., Tuesday afternoon.According to officials, once at the scene, they found an adult male at a U-Save store, located at 4039 NW 19th St., with a gunshot wound to their back. The victim was transported to Broward Health Medical Center for treatment. His condition is unknown. No other injuries were reported. Please check back on WSVN.com and 7News for more details on this developing story.

19-year-old dog finds new life and mobility in Florida foster home after shelter surrender

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 19:00:59 GMT

SARASOTA, Fla. (WSVN) – Meet Dax, a remarkable 19-year-old Weimaraner who defied the odds and found a new lease on life after being surrendered to a rural shelter. Despite his advanced age, Dax’s story is a testament to resilience and the power of compassion.When Dax was left at the Walton County Animal Shelter, the staff recognized the need for urgent help and reached out to Big Dog Ranch Rescue, one of their rescue partners. The organization intervened, securing Dax’s release from the shelter. However, they faced a challenge in finding a suitable foster home that could provide the tranquility and endless love an old soul like Dax required.Ultimately, Dax was transported to Love4Paws in Sarasota, where he was welcomed into the home of one of the foster families associated with the organization, who also happens to be a board member. This loving environment provided the comfort and affection Dax needed during this stage of his life.Dax’s physical condition po...

Broward County School Board swears in Superintendent Dr. Peter Licata

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 19:00:59 GMT

The Broward County School Board (BCSB), the sixth-largest district in the country, swore in Dr. Peter Licata as their new superintendent, Tuesday morning.Dr. Licata took over as head of the district after Dr. Vicki Cartwright’s resignation earlier in the year.Licata, the third superintendent in three years, said one of his biggest goals is to make sure the district becomes an “A” district again. Throughout the years, the BCSB has seen its share of controversy and instability. “Everyone on that board wants the best for children,” said Licata. “My success over the years has been focused on children — make sure there. When you run into a problem, put them in between that and say what’s best for them and answer that way. When you can do that, it’s hard for people to poke holes in that.”Now Licata has to juggle a politically diverse board as he focuses on students, teacher recruitment and convincing families to stay with the dis...

Tony Blair’s Labour rehabilitation continues as he shares stage with Keir Starmer

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 19:00:59 GMT

LONDON — Look away, Labour left: Tony Blair is in fashion again.The former prime minister’s rehabilitation back into a party that once struggled to speak his name seemed complete on Tuesday as he shared a stage with current Labour leader Keir Starmer.In a cosy chat at the Park Plaza Westminster Bridge Hotel just across the river from the Houses of Parliament, Blair and Starmer ended the day by congratulating each other on what a good job each had done. A major row between Starmer and some parts of his party over social security got only a cursory mention — although Starmer did use the opportunity to hit back at his internal critics.“We keep saying, collectively, as a party, we’ve got to make tough decisions,” Starmer told Blair, who was interviewing him to cap a day’s conference for his Institute for Global Change think tank. “And in the abstract everyone says, ‘That’s right Keir.’ But then we make tough decisions — and we’v...

US soldier crossed into North Korea ‘willfully and without authorization,’ officials say

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 19:00:59 GMT

A junior enlisted U.S. soldier willfully crossed the border from South Korea to North Korea without authorization Tuesday, four U.S. officials and one person with knowledge of the incident confirmed to POLITICO.The soldier was on a civilian tour of the Demilitarized Zone, according to Col. Isaac Taylor of United States Forces Korea Public Affairs, and not on duty at the time. The soldier “willfully and without authorization” separated from the group and crossed the demarcation line, he said.“We believe he is currently in DPRK custody and are working with our KPA counterparts to resolve this incident,” Taylor said.The soldier was observed running toward North Korea and being taken in to custody,said a person familiar with the incident who, like others quoted for this story, was granted anonymity to speak openly.The U.S. has already spoken with South Korea about the incident and plans to coordinate with Sweden, the U.S.’s interlocutors with North Korea, the same person said.The ...

Grilled by lawmakers, Vestager defends chief economist appointment

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 19:00:59 GMT

BRUSSELS — European antitrust chief Margrethe Vestager faced lawmakers on Tuesday, fielding criticism and questions in Parliament over the controversial appointment of American Fiona Scott Morton to be the EU’s new chief competition economist.The Commission executive vice president was unequivocal in defending the appointment: “I would never ever ask the [College of Commissioners] to appoint a person I do not trust 100 percent,” she said.“I understand there are two aspects in the view of some that put [the choice] in question: She is an American citizen and possible [conflicts of interest],” Vestager said before the ECON Committee, summing up much of the opposition to the appointment, which has from come from some Commission officials and French President Emmanuel Macron, among others. Vestager said there were “not that many people in the world who fit this very specific role” and who were willing and able to take a temporary post in Brussels. As...

Parliament shouts, pounds table over ‘opaque’ Tunisia migrant deal

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 19:00:59 GMT

BRUSSELS — Are we not part of “Team Europe”?That’s essentially what European Parliament members fumed Tuesday as they shouted, banged their fists and grilled a top European Commission official over a recent deal with Tunisia to stem migrants coming to Europe.For an hour, they pestered EU Home Affairs Commissioner Ylva Johansson over the deal, which offers Tunisia millions to prop up its government, border agency and various industries in exchange for the country’s help in preventing migrants from making the journey to Europe.At the core of their anger was the fact that a trio of EU figures — European Commission chief Ursula von der Leyen, Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni and Dutch leader Mark Rutte — had sealed the deal.The EU billed the squad as “Team Europe,” a Brussels Bubble term for team-ups between the EU executive and national governments. But MEPs said the branding had just exposed three leaders freelancing on everyone’s be...