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Why some students in Illinois could lose their school scholarships

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 18:59:36 GMT

Students, parents and school administrators showed up in Springfield, calling on state lawmakers to save a scholarship program.The Invest In Kids Scholarship Tax Credit Program helps provide scholarships for students whose families meet the income requirements to attend qualified, non-public schools and technical academies in Illinois, and it is scheduled to expire by the end of the year. Illinois Capitol Bureau correspondent Theodora Koulouvaris has their story.

Nuggets to host Charles Barkley, Shaquille O’Neal, Kenny Smith, “Inside The NBA” team on Banner Night at Ball Arena

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 18:59:36 GMT

The Nuggets are about to get a taste of what Deion Sanders and CU football have brought to Boulder game days this fall. Namely, big names, big music and one big party — this one in honor of the defending NBA champs.Warner Bros. Discovery Sports is debuting its “NBA On TNT American Express Roadshow” at the Tivoli Quad on Nuggets opening night, Oct. 24, adjacent to Ball Arena.Related ArticlesDenver Nuggets | What banner night will mean to Nikola Jokic, Michael Malone and other Nuggets Denver Nuggets | Keeler: Denver hoops icon Chauncey Billups says only one team can keep Nuggets from repeating as NBA champs. And that’s the Nuggets Denver Nuggets | Josh Kroenke on plans for Nuggets, Avalanche broadcasts amid ongoing Altitude/Comcast dispute: “We’re looking at everything” Denver Nuggets | Jamal Murray hasn’t talked contract extension with Nuggets yet, but another NBA championship i...

Colo. 93 in Arvada reopened after “serious injury” crash

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 18:59:36 GMT

Colo. 93 in Arvada has reopened in both directions after a crash shut down the highway for over an hour.The crash happened near the intersection with Colo. 72, Arvada police reported about 8:45 a.m. on X. The highway reopened about 10:20 a.m., police reported.Hwy 93 has reopened for northbound and southbound traffic.— Arvada Police (@ArvadaPolice) October 4, 2023Police said there were serious injuries at the crash.Related ArticlesCrime and Public Safety | Woman hit, killed in early Tuesday crash near Aurora middle school Crime and Public Safety | 44th, Harlan in Wheat Ridge reopened after crash Crime and Public Safety | I-25 reopened in Walsenburg after crash Crime and Public Safety | Several downtown RTD rail lines to be interrupted by mainentance starting next week Crime and Public Safety | I-25 reopens in Pueblo after tractor-trailer truck rolls over

Broncos releasing veteran OLB Randy Gregory, sources say, bailing on five-year contract after just 10 games

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 18:59:36 GMT

Sean Payton and the Broncos delivered a Week 5 surprise Wednesday by releasing veteran pass rusher Randy Gregory, multiple sources confirmed to The Post.Gregory inked a five-year deal worth up to $70 million in the spring of 2022 but played in just 10 games for the franchise. He had about $28 million guaranteed on his deal.The former second-round draft pick from Dallas missed 10 weeks with a knee injury last year and had struggled to generate production early on in 2023. On Sunday against Chicago, second-year man Nik Bonitto took his starting spot.Gregory had a guaranteed $14 million base salary for 2023 and a cap hit of $16.1 million. According to OverTheCap data, the Broncos have $6.3 million in prorated bonus charges left to account for on Gregory’s deal. The prorated portion of his base salary for the rest of this season is $10.71 million. So Denver is likely on the hook for more than $17 million in dead money regarding Gregory’s deal.The Broncos tried to trade Grego...

Person fatally stabbed in Boyle Heights

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 18:59:36 GMT

A person was fatally stabbed in Boyle Heights Wednesday morning.The attack was reported a few minutes after 6 a.m., and when officers responded to Michigan Avenue and North Soto Street, they found a person who had been stabbed, according to the Los Angeles Police Department.The victim, whose name, gender and age have not been released, was taken to a local hospital, where they later died.Police are investigating the death as a homicide, and the suspected attacker is only described as a Hispanic man. Nancy Fontan contributed to this report.

Fall colors are starting to peak in California

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 18:59:36 GMT

While California’s fall colors might not compare favorably to New England or other parts of North America where leaf-peeping is an annual tradition, there are still plenty of great places to see them.This updated forecast map from SmokyMountains.com shows fall foliage should be starting to pop across the Golden State, including in the San Francisco Bay Area, parts of the Sierra Nevada Mountains and even sections of Southern California.A map showing forecasted fall colors across the U.S. for the week of Oct. 2, 2023. (smokymountains.com)Cuyamaca Rancho State Park northeast of San Diego recently shared photos and video on social media of its changing oak leaves, albeit with a warning.“Poison oak looks beautiful at this time of year. Leaves of three (and red) let them be,” park rangers posted. “Staying on the trails is the best way to avoid the itchy beauty.”A close-up photo of poison oak at Cuyamaca Rancho State Park in California. (Cuyamaca Rancho State Park)Mount San Jacinto State P...

Danielle Abidor Killed in Two-Vehicle Crash on San Francisquito Canyon Road [Leona Valley, CA]

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 18:59:36 GMT

Motorcycle Versus Car Collision near Runner Road Kills 23-Year-Old RiderLEONA VALLEY, CA (October 4, 2023) – Late Sunday night, Danielle Abidor was fatally injured in a motorcycle crash on San Francisquito Canyon Road.The deadly collision happened around 11:23 p.m. along San Francisquito Canyon Road, just north of Power Plant 1 near Runner Road.Based on the CHP report, a 2023 Kawasaki motorcycle attempted to pass a vehicle and crossed the double yellow lines.As a result, the rider collided head-on with a northbound 2015 Honda, ejecting the rider in the process.The first responders declared the motorcyclist, 23-year-old Danielle Abidor of Leona Valley, dead at the scene.Meanwhile, paramedics transported the 32-year-old female driver of the Honda to Antelope Valley Hospital for moderate injuries.Moreover, both directions of the roadway were temporarily shut down to allow for cleanup and preliminary duties.Those with further information regarding the San Francisquito Canyon Road ...

Tiffany Amber Stevens Pronounced Dead after Pedestrian Crash on Roberts Lane [Oildale, CA]

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 18:59:36 GMT

30-Year-Old Bakersfield Woman Dies in Pedestrian-Auto Collision near MacArthur DriveOILDALE, CA (October 4, 2023) – Police identified 30-year-old Tiffany Amber Stevens as the victim of a fatal pedestrian accident on Roberts Lane.The deadly crash happened around 9:29 p.m. in the area of Roberts Lane, just west of MacArthur Drive.Investigators said that Stevens was walking in a northerly direction outside the crosswalk and stopped directly into the path of a westbound 2007 Toyota.As a result, the front left of the Toyota hit Stevens and sent her to the no. 2 traffic lane of Roberts Lane. Subsequently, she was struck by a 2009 BMW traveling in the same direction behind the Toyota.Both drivers remained at the site of the crash and cooperated with the authorities.The Kern County Sheriff’s Office declared Tiffany Amber Stevens of Bakersfield dead at the scene.At this time, the Kern County Sheriff’s Office is conducting an autopsy of Stevens to confirm the manner of death.Those with ...

A three-day fall sizzle is expected to warm the Bay Area

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 18:59:36 GMT

The Bay Area will receive a reminder beginning Thursday that winter is still quite a bit off and summer is not as far in the rearview mirror as it may seem.“People will gradually start to realize Wednesday that it’s a bit hotter,” National Weather Service meteorologist Sarah McCorkle said. “They’ll really feel it Thursday and Friday.”That said, the burn will be a relatively mild one compared with a summer sizzle. Temperatures in the hottest spots of the region are expected to get no higher than 96 degrees. Those spots are expected to include San Jose, Livermore and Concord, forecasters said. None of the temperatures were expected to break a heat record.Related ArticlesWeather | ‘Miracle’ water year in California: Rain, snow put state’s reservoirs at 128% of historical average Weather | Nationwide emergency alert test set for this morning. Here’s when you’ll get it on your phone Weather | Yes, ...

Trump in court as accountant takes stand in NY fraud trial

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 18:59:36 GMT

By Michael R. Sisak, Bobby Caina Calvan and Jennifer Peltz | Associated PressNEW YORK — On notice to mind his out-of-court commentary, former President Donald Trump returned to his New York civil fraud trial Wednesday as his lawyers questioned an accountant who prepared financial statements at the heart of the case.New York Attorney General Letitia James’ lawsuit accuses Trump and his business of exaggerating his wealth in those statements, which went to banks, insurers and others.With accountant Donald Bender on the witness stand, state lawyers has sought to show that Trump and others at his company had full control over the preparation of the financial statements. Bender testified Tuesday that the Trump Organization didn’t always supply all the information needed to produce the documents.Trump denies any wrongdoing, and his defense continued Wednesday to fault Bender for any shortcomings in the statements. Attorney Jesus M. Suarez pointed out that the accounting firm t...