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A federal appeals court says Alabama can enforce a ban on puberty blockers and hormones for transgender children

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 07:53:47 GMT

MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — A federal appeals court says Alabama can enforce a ban on puberty blockers and hormones for transgender children.Source

Denver weather: New record-high temperature set

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 07:53:47 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) — Denver's weather added another 90-degree day to start the work week. At 2:17 p.m., the National Weather Service reported a record-breaking high temperature. The hottest Aug. 21 temperature on record was 97 degrees in 2007. Monday, 99 degrees was recorded at Denver International Airport, according to NWS.It will stay hot, dry and breezy for a few more days. That will be followed by a good chance for rain by the end of the week and into the weekend, according to Pinpoint Weather, Colorado's Most Accurate Forecast.Possible rain totals from Friday through Sunday across ColoradoWeather tonight: Warm and breezySkies will remain mostly clear across Colorado during the overnight hours. It will also stay breezy with southerly winds between 10-20 mph at times. Denver will have another warm night. The average overnight low in the city is in the upper 50s. The temperature will be about 10 degrees warmer, with forecast lows in the upper 60s.Overnight forecast lows by Tuesday...

Scorching first day in Denver, where 37 schools lack AC

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 07:53:47 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) — Denver Public Schools students had to deal with brutally hot temperatures on their first day of school Monday.It was especially tough for students at the 37 DPS schools without air conditioning. Traylor Academy, an elementary school in Bear Valley, is one of those schools. Third-grade teacher Madie Rinehart said the heat takes a toll. "I think it impacts everybody's focus, and when you're not focused, it's really hard to do any learning," she said. DPS cancels Taste of the South Festival due to lack of security The school has multiple portable coolers set up in hallways, and staff came in early to open windows. Teachers can turn off lights or close blinds, and many of them bought fans with their own money."I don't think that it's equitable," Rinehart said.86 degrees in the lunchroomIt's a tough situation, it was already 86 degrees in the lunchroom by 11 a.m."Sometimes it can get up to the mid-90s," said Rich Archuletta, executive director for facilit...

Dentist convicted of killing wife on safari gets life sentence, $15M penalty

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 07:53:47 GMT

DENVER (AP) — A judge has handed down a sentence of life in prison and over $15 million in penalties to a wealthy dentist who killed his wife at the end of an African safari.Larry Rudolph was sentenced Monday in a Denver federal court for murder in the 2016 death of Bianca Rudolph, as well as for mail fraud. He cashed in nearly $5 million in insurance policies for his wife, allege prosecutors who say he wanted to live a lavish retirement with his longtime girlfriend using the money. Colorado prison escapee caught living ‘flashy’ assumed identity in Florida “The murder was the culmination of a lifetime spent seeking domination and control over others through wealth and power,” prosecutors said in a court filing outlining their sentencing proposal.Rudolph has claimed throughout the case that his wife’s death in the southern African nation of Zambia was an accident. His lawyers plan to appeal the conviction.“We still believe strongly in Larry’s innocence. We are looking forward to vi...

Back to football: CU Buffaloes games, watch parties

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 07:53:47 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) -- Back-to-school season is exciting because not only are the kids occupied, but that means it's finally college football season.The University of Colorado Boulder recently announced its move to the Big 12 conference, but that won't be in effect until next year, making this football season their last in the Pac-12.With Deion Sanders as the new coach, the Associated Press reports that the Buffaloes have become an unlikely favorite for people betting this football season.Out of the 115 players on the roster, 87 are newcomers. This is part of Sanders' effort to revive the football program. Get the FOX31 App: Breaking news alerts & Pinpoint Weather Sanders, also known as Coach Prime, recently underwent surgery to save his foot from possible amputation. He has since been on the road to recovery and is expected to be good to go for his first game as head coach for the Buffs on Sept. 2 at Texas Christian University.His first home game will be on Sept. 9 against long-tim...

Need a new lunch spot? ‘Capriotti’s Sandwich Shop’ in Castle Rock has you covered

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 07:53:47 GMT

Sponsored Segment by Capriotti’s Sandwich ShopIf you love sandwiches, there’s one place you have to check out! ‘Capriotti’s Sandwich Shop’ is known for their flavorful recipes and fresh ingredients. In fact, they were actually voted the best sandwich in America.This local spot has a few locations in Colorado, and GDC’s Spencer Thomas visited their Castle Rock location to get a taste!Check out Capriotti’s in Castle Rock today! They’re offering a special deal just for our viewers.Mention Great Day Colorado and you’ll get a free sub with the purchase of 2 drinks and a sub!They also have locations in Greenwood Village, Parker and Highlands Ranch.To see their full menu or to place a catering order, click here.

Suspicious package found at Crandon Park near Key Biscayne

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 07:53:47 GMT

A suspicious package found a South Florida beach prompted a quick response by police.Miami-Dade Police arrived at the scene at Crandon Park near Key Biscayne, Monday afternoon. 7Skyforce hovered over the scene as officers assessed the situation. According to police, they received a call about a brick of cocaine that washed up on the shore. Officers are in the process of interviewing a kite-surfer who found the suspicious package.

FDA approves RSV vaccine for moms-to-be to guard their newborns

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 07:53:47 GMT

WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. regulators on Monday approved the first RSV vaccine for pregnant women so their babies will be born with protection against the scary respiratory infection.RSV is notorious for filling hospitals with wheezing babies every fall and winter. The Food and Drug Administration cleared Pfizer’s maternal vaccination to guard against a severe case of RSV when babies are most vulnerable — from birth through 6 months of age.The next step: The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention must issue recommendations for using the vaccine, named Abrysvo, during pregnancy. (Vaccinations for older adults, also at high risk, are getting underway this fall using the same Pfizer shot plus another from competitor GSK.)“Maternal vaccination is an incredible way to protect the infants,” said Dr. Elizabeth Schlaudecker of Cincinnati Children’s Hospital, a researcher in Pfizer’s international study of the vaccine. If shots begin soon, “I do think we could see an imp...

Police investigating possible drowning in Hillsborough, NH

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 07:53:47 GMT

New Hampshire State Police are investigating a possible drowning Monday morning in Franklin Pierce Lake in Hillsborough, officials said.Troopers responding to a report of a possible drowning found the victim, later identified as Alan Morrison, 76, of Hollis, New Hampshire, after neighbors found him in the water along the shoreline of his home and called 911, according to state police.Responding agencies included New Hampshire State Police Marine Patrol, New Hampshire State Police Troop B, Hillsborough police and fire departements, and the Hollis Police Department.The New Hampshire Medical Examiner’s Office also responded and have scheduled an autopsy for Tuesday. Anyone with information is asked to call New Hampshire State Police Sgt. Nicholas Haroutunian at 603-227-2112 or email [email protected]. This is a developing news story; stay with 7NEWS on-air and online for the latest details.

Biden sees devastation wrought by Hawaii wildfire during visit to Lahaina

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 07:53:47 GMT

By SEUNG MIN KIM (Associated Press)LAHAINA, Hawaii, (AP) — President Joe Biden and first lady Jill Biden on Monday viewed the devastation wrought by the flames that ripped through the western part of the Hawaiian island, seeing for themselves the hollowed homes, structures and singed trees left behind by the deadliest U.S. wildfire in more than a century. The Bidens lingered briefly on the tarmac after arriving at Kahului Airport to console Hawaii Governor Josh Green and his wife Jaime Green as well as members of Hawaii’s congressional delegation who came to the airport to greet them. The president and first lady embraced each of their greeters before boarding Marine One for an aerial tour of the devastation caused by the fires. Biden later got a close up look of the wreckage in Lahaina, a historic town of 13,000 people that was virtually destroyed by the flames. His motorcade wound through the community of block upon block of hollowed out homes and structures, palm tree...