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DC SNAP recipients are expecting a boost in benefits. They might not get it

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 04:58:08 GMT

D.C. residents receiving government assistance to help buy groceries are supposed to see their benefits boosted heading into 2024 — but now, according to officials, it is unclear if that will happen.For over 145,000 SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) recipients in D.C., the “Give SNAP a Raise” bill passed by the D.C. Council in March was meant to boost benefits by 10% between January and September.The nearly $40 million of funding for that increase comes from the city’s excess revenue, but now, Mayor Muriel Bowser is second-guessing where she wants that money to go.“Should we advance a nine month benefit that goes away? Or should we work on something that’s more sustainable for more people? That’s the question I put to the Council,” Bowser told NBC4.Bowser’s administration cited budgetary and staffing constraints in their push back.Ward 4 Councilmember Janeese Lewis George, who introduced the bill, released a statement en...

Antonio Reeves leads No. 8 Kentucky to 96-70 win over Illinois State, his former team

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 04:58:08 GMT

LEXINGTON, Ky. (AP) — Antonio Reeves scored 27 points to lead No. 8 Kentucky to a 96-70 win over Illinois State on Friday night.Playing its first game since a 95-76 win over rival Louisville on Dec. 21, Kentucky (10-2) made 11 3-pointers — four by Reeves — and got 36 points from its bench.Reeves began his career at Illinois State where he scored 1,195 points from 2019-22. He scored 12 points in the first half and his 3-pointer at the 5:35 mark of the first half gave the Wildcats their first double-digit lead, one that held for the remainder of the contest.Rob Dillingham followed Reeves with 16 points, D.J. Wagner scored 14 and Reed Sheppard finished with 11.The Wildcats were without sophomore Adou Thiero who sat out because of “general soreness” in his back and is listed as day-to-day. Freshman center Zvonomir Ivisic, awaiting clearance from the NCAA on his eligibility, returned to Croatia during the Christmas break and was granted extra time to spend with his family.Myles Foster le...

Teenager shot in Aurora

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 04:58:08 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) — Police say a teenager was hurt in a shooting on Friday night in Aurora.It happened in the 1000 block of North Emporia Street, according to an 8:38 p.m. post from the Aurora Police Department. FOX31 Newsletters: Sign up to get breaking news sent to your inbox Police said the teenage male was transported to the hospital with life-threatening injuries. They did not release an age.No suspect information was available.Police asked anyone with information in the shooting to call Metro Denver Crime Stoppers at 720-913-7867 (STOP).

Police investigate deadly crash on I-225 in Denver

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 04:58:08 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) — Police say a single vehicle was involved in a deadly crash on Interstate 225 on Friday night.It happened in the northbound lanes at Yosemite Street, according to the Denver Police Department, which posted about the crash at 8:35 p.m. FOX31 Newsletters: Sign up to get breaking news sent to your inbox Police described it as a "fatal crash involving a motorist." No further information was immediately available.Travelers were warned of expected delays in the area.

Father of slain Thornton Topgolf worker speaks out: ‘It's a shocker'

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 04:58:08 GMT

THORNTON Colo. (KDVR) — A Thornton Topgolf employee is now being charged with murder and attempted murder after police say he clocked out of work early, waited in the parking lot and shot at two of his coworkers, killing one of them.The family of the victim, 22-year-old Bryce Holden, is speaking out for the first time since the situation unfolded two days before Christmas. “Our son was rarely ever serious. Always joking around," Rod Holden said. "He was always a joy to be around."Rod Holden clings to the memories of his son, Bryce Holden.“I think the biggest shocking point is how he died," Rod said.Thornton Police say 26-year-old Victor Salazar work left work early Saturday, Dec. 23, and waited more than an hour in the parking lot for Bryce to leave.Officials say Salazar confronted Holden and another coworker in the parking lot and opened fire, shooting a dozen times. Bryce was killed. The other man was able to run away without being hit.“He died a horrific death," Rod said of his s...

Will Denver house 1,000 people by 2024? FOX31 asks Mayor Mike Johnston

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 04:58:08 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) — Denver is just two days from meeting its goal to get 1,000 people off the streets by the end of 2023. FOX31 checked in with Mayor Mike Johnston for an update.As of Friday, 932 people had been moved indoors as part of the initiative, and 911 of them were still indoors. More than half have been sheltered for less than 30 days, while a little over a quarter have gotten permanent housing.Johnston told FOX31 that the city will meet its goal by Sunday night. But the work doesn't end, because with a new year comes new and even loftier goals.Denver's housing plan for 2024The mayor's goal for next year: Get another 1,000 people off the streets and into transitional housing. The city already has two micro-communities set to open by the end of March and will continue to look for and buy or lease more properties. FOX31 Newsletters: Sign up to get breaking news sent to your inbox Kicked into gear as soon as Johnston took office in July, the so-called House1000 plan went slower ...

Golden man embarks on journey to see the world and help clean it up

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 04:58:08 GMT

GOLDEN, Colo. (KDVR) — He stuffed everything he needs into a couple of backpacks. A whiteboard in his bedroom has been counting down the days until his life-changing journey. And the day has finally arrived.“Gonna just go out and find myself, explore the world and hopefully do that and give back to the community by doing some volunteer work,” said Brooks Wood, 22. Here’s where Colorado’s population is growing and shrinking: report Wood departed early Friday on a journey that could take him a year and could take him anywhere around the world. The Golden traveler was born with wanderlust, caught the travel bug early on and has been saving every dime and dollar for his adventure.“I’ve been doing dog sitting, I used to work at a coffee shop for a while. I was raking leaves and doing a ton of different side hustles and just saving up as much money as I could just all by myself,” Wood told FOX31.Brooks Wood, 22, of Golden, packs for his overseas trip. He hopes to spend the next six mont...

Shots fired into window of occupied home in NE Miami-Dade, sources say; no injuries reported

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 04:58:08 GMT

Gunfire tore through an occupied home in a Northeast Miami-Dade neighborhood, sources said.According to law enforcement sources, someone fired gunshots through the window of an occupied home in the area of Northeast 139th Street and Second Court, Friday night.Sources said there was a family inside when the bullets pierced through the window of that home. No injuries were reported. Miami-Dade Police are looking for the subject and subjects behind the gunfire. Sources said they are looking for a white Lexus SUV that fled southbound on Northeast Second Court. Please check back on WSVN.com and 7News for more details on this breaking story.

‘Ripped away from us’: Pembroke Pines family says thieves took $100K in jewelry from home

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 04:58:08 GMT

A South Florida family is heartbroken after they returned home last weekend to find their jewelry box broken into and their expensive jewelry missing.Eve and her mother asked not to show their faces on camera when they spoke with 7News about the Dec. 23 theft at their Pembroke Pines home.“It’s like a piece of our family ripped away from us,” said Eve. Eve and her mother said that someone came into their gated community, broke into their home through a part that has no cameras and stole the jewelry.The victims said the perpetrators took off with a diamond necklace, a rose gold ring, a wedding set, two gold necklaces and a bracelet, among other items. In all, they’re worth about $100,000.“My mother’s grandmother raised her when she was younger, and she passed away a few years ago, but she gave my mother all of her jewelry — a beautiful gold earring, necklaces and bracelets,” said Eve.A lot of these pieces of expensive jewelry were passed...

Shooting in Fairhaven leaves officer injured, former New Bedford Deputy Fire Chief dead

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 04:58:08 GMT

Authorities are investigating an officer-involved shooting in Fairhaven on Friday night that left an officer injured and a former New Bedford Deputy Fire Chief dead, officials announced.Officers responding to a report of an intoxicated male at 125 Sconticut Neck Road around 5 p.m. when shots were exchanged between Paul Coderre and officers, according to the Fairhaven Police Department.Coderre was killed.A responding officer was wounded in the leg and taken to an area hospital to be treated for their injuries. They have since been released.In a statement, New Bedford Mayor Job Mitchell said, “This evening’s fatal shooting in Fairhaven was tragic in every sense. I am relieved that the officer who was injured will make a full recovery, and that no one else was seriously hurt.”The Bristol District Attorney’s Office investigating the incident.https://twitter.com/scooperon7/status/1740929076217463240https://twitter.com/JonMitchellNB/status/1740902737959944455No...