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DC students get lesson in saying ‘No’ as part of drug prevention education

Published Thu, 26 Dec 2024 17:39:12 GMT

District schools are taking a new tack when it comes to teaching kids how to avoid drugs. Along with stocking schools with naloxone, teachers are also working with students on what to do in real-life scenarios.In establishing the drug, alcohol and tobacco use unit, D.C. Public Schools Chancellor Lewis Ferebee said DCPS wants to ensure students possessed what he called critical skills when it comes to substance abuse.“The skills around refusal is the first step, right? You know, ‘I’m not interested,'” Ferebee said while visiting the Coolidge High School nurses’ suite Thursday morning.“We know this type of unit around awareness of the potential consequences of drug abuse, alcohol abuse, tobacco abuse, is important,” he continued.More Local NewsMore DC NewsThe suite, which is operated by Mary’s Center, has more than four beds for ill students as well as remote check-in for students. It also puts a supply of naloxone on the shelves for eve...

Police never investigated Denver Health for inmate's death, despite red flags

Published Thu, 26 Dec 2024 17:39:12 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) — Despite multiple witness statements about questionable medical care following the death of Denver inmate Leroy Taylor last year, a detective's own report makes clear he never investigated medical staff for possible negligence.Instead, the investigative report conducted by Denver Police Detective Louis Estrada stated at one point, "Detective Estrada advised Investigator Bolton that Detective Estrada was only investigating the incident pertaining to if the inmates had caused the death of Mr. Taylor." Wheelchair amputee left in the cold by hospital security guards The 16-page report obtained by the Problem Solvers makes it clear no inmate was ever thought to have contributed to Taylor's death. Instead, multiple inmates provided statements that they recognized Taylor was sick and needed more acute medical attention.The police report mentions a sheriff's deputy, who said, "Taylor seemed delirious, and the other inmates were helping Taylor when he needed to use the bathr...

Outdoor Colorado: Extreme winter camping

Published Thu, 26 Dec 2024 17:39:12 GMT

EAGLE COUNTY, Colo. (KDVR) - Colorado is a very popular destination for camping in the spring, summer and fall. But what about winter? Right in the middle of a frigid Colorado winter people will still camp out. It's called extreme winter camping, and the landscape can be cold and downright dangerous to your health. Colorado mountains once hosted the famous 10th Mountain Division But the Rocky Mountains in February are exactly where you will find Jeff Franta and Sabrina Roberts."I wouldn't consider this extreme though. I think because we've done it a lot. It's not extreme for us," Roberts said. "I think extreme would be camping in Antarctica, which is my dream destination.""I think extreme for us would be paddling in a birch bark canoe," Franta said.Camp Hale is Jeff and Sabrina's destination on this trip in a very frigid February.  But why?"Because I am secretly trying to murder him, just kidding," Roberts said with a laugh.Critically cold winter camping requires specialized ...

CU Boulder students call for new football player's expulsion over sexual assault allegations

Published Thu, 26 Dec 2024 17:39:12 GMT

WARNING: Some details in this article may be disturbing to some readers. Viewer discretion is also advised for the video player below.MONUMENT, Colo. (KXRM) — Students at the University of Colorado Boulder are calling for the expulsion of a recently committed football player, Anthony “Deuce” Roberson, following numerous sexual assault allegations from former high school classmates.When freshman Jenna Baker found out, she said: “My heart just dropped.” Baker, who attended the same high school as Roberson, started a petition calling for his expulsion. Since Jan. 25 when she started the petition, Baker said around 30 women have come forward to her, alleging they were sexually harassed and/or assaulted by Roberson while attending Palmer Ridge High School in Monument.Roberson, who attended the high school from 2016 to 2020, committed to CU Boulder, becoming one of the football team’s newest wide receivers.The El Paso County Sheriff’s Office (EPSO) is currently investigating Roberson for ...

Watkins store celebrates 44 years in business

Published Thu, 26 Dec 2024 17:39:12 GMT

WATKINS, Colo. (KDVR) -- O'Malley's Mercantile is a mom-and-pop retail store that just celebrated 44 years of being in business. The COVID lockdowns almost ended that, but it hung on and is now on the mend.It was 44 years ago, almost to the day, when Kathleen and Mike O'Malley opened the doors to their modest feed store, Watkins Feed and Supply.In 2001, they officially changed the name to O'Malley's.  "Watkins Feed and Supply was primarily horse, chicken, dog, that was about it," Mike O'Malley said.O'Malley, once a cowboy, used to wrangle for an outfit south of Denver now known as Highlands Ranch. He teamed up with Kathleen Marie Ziegler and got hitched in 1976.  Boar rescued from ‘hogging the roadway’ Together, they hatched up an idea to open a feed store in Watkins, but why there? "We were not very smart," O'Malley said laughing.Watkins was incorporated in 2004. About 18 months later it was unincorporated because, well, it is small.But it is big enough to be the c...

La Fuga at Kimpton Shorebreak invites you to escape into quality Italian dining

Published Thu, 26 Dec 2024 17:39:12 GMT

La Fuga. In Italian, it means “the escape.” It’s also the name of one of Broward’s newest Italian restaurants, and if you’re looking for a great meal in a really laid-back atmosphere, your search is over.At the Kimpton Shorebreak Fort Laudersale Beach Resort, La Fuga is a place to get away from it all.Chief Michael Mayer: “A nice hidden gem here in Fort Lauderdale Beach, a place to escape and enjoy some quality Italian food, good friends and your neighbors.”The kitchen concentrates on dishes from a specific area of Italy.Chief Michael Mayer: “We like to call it coastal Italian cuisine, using a lot of ingredients of fresh seafood.”What you’ll get is an inviting combination of old and new approaches to the art of preparing familiar food.Chief Michael Mayer: “I wanted to take Grandma’s cooking and elevate it with my flavors and my style.”FOR MORE INFO:La FugaKimpton Shorebreak Fort Lauderdale Beach Resort2900...

Jane Fonda and Lily Tomlin, frequent co-stars and longtime friends, headline dark comedy ‘Moving On’

Published Thu, 26 Dec 2024 17:39:12 GMT

They’ve done two movies and a long-running series together. Now, Jane Fonda and Lily Tomlin are back together on the big screen starring in the dark comedy “Moving On.”Jane Fonda’s got a killer role in the new movie “Moving On.” Let’s just say she’s got revenge on her mind when she goes to her friend’s funeral and sees her friend’s husband.Jane Fonda (as Claire): “Do you have any poison?”Lily Tomlin (as Evelyn): “I have a cyanide pill in case I’m captured by the enemy. You can have it.”So, why is she so mad at him? Well, you’ve got to watch the movie to find out.Anyway, she asks Lily Tomlin to help her.Lily Tomlin (as Evelyn): “I’m in.”Jane Fonda (as Claire): “You’re in what?”Lily Tomlin (as Evelyn): “My other murder canceled this week, so I’ve got time.”Jane and Lily have teamed up — for “9 to 5,” “80 for Brady” and “Grace and Frankie.” So…Paul W...

The Fair returns with 4 new rides

Published Thu, 26 Dec 2024 17:39:12 GMT

Now funner isn’t an actual real word, but it does apply to us because SoFlo is about to get funner than fun.That’s because the Fair is back in town, and there are four new rides, including a rollercoaster, this year.When they say “Be there, the Fair,” what they really mean is upside down!At the Miami-Dade Fair and Exposition, which is now open through April 9…Eddie Cora: “We made it the best place on earth this year with the World of Fun theme.”FOR MORE INFO:TheFair.me

Jalen Ramsey brings aura of confidence to Dolphins, explains why he wanted to get traded to Miami

Published Thu, 26 Dec 2024 17:39:12 GMT

Jalen Ramsey didn’t make any grand statements wrapped around Super Bowl guarantees or even that the cornerback combination of he and Xavien Howard are the best in the NFL, but his introductory press conference in Miami on Thursday still put his brash confidence on display.The six-time Pro Bowl, three-time All-Pro cornerback, outfitted in Gucci from head to toe, embraced championship aspirations in his new home with the Dolphins. He mentioned hopes of securing first-ballot Hall of Fame status over the second half of his career. And for those that think he’s past his prime at 28, he had some pointed words.“Alright,” he replied simply to a question about criticism for his 2022 season with the Los Angeles Rams. “Did you see me play last year? Cut on the film. You got to really watch it. You don’t become this successful without actually doing good things on the field and having the respect of your peers, media. … We gon’ see.”And when...

Oregon halts electric vehicle rebates due to demand, money

Published Thu, 26 Dec 2024 17:39:12 GMT

SALEM, Ore. (AP) — Oregon will temporarily suspend rebates for buying or leasing an electric vehicle for a year starting in May because too many people are applying and the program is running out of money, The Oregonian/OregonLive reported Thursday.A growing number of Oregonians are buying or leasing electric vehicles, with over 60,600 registered in the state.The Oregon Department of Environmental Quality announced Wednesday the suspension of the Clean Vehicle Rebate Program that has disbursed more than $71 million over five years to help people buy or lease roughly 25,000 of those vehicles. A fifth of the rebates went to low- and moderate-income households, state data shows.“Even though we’re announcing a temporary suspension, it really shows the program is a victim of our own success,” Rachel Sakata, senior air quality planner with the department. “We’re one of the top states in the nation in terms of the percentage of EV sales.”Oregon’s Department of Transportation estimates that...