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Broncos' Tim Patrick out for season

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 21:42:10 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) -- For the second year in a row, Denver Broncos wide receiver Tim Patrick will miss the entire season after he tore his left Achilles tendon, sources told FOX31.“It’s always difficult, especially a guy like that’s a leader who’s coming off an entire year of rehabilitation,” head coach Sean Payton said after Patrick was carted off the field during training camp. Patrick hit the ground in pain just as he came out of his cut on a short route during a seven-on-seven passing drill. He threw his helmet as teammates, including Courtland Sutton and Russell Wilson, rushed to his side. He was carted off the field and used crutches to get into the training camp facility to be evaluated. KJ Hamler waived by Broncos, diagnosed with heart issue Patrick tore his right ACL at training camp last year and missed all of last season. The 29-year-old University of Utah alum was undrafted in 2017 and joined the Broncos after being part of the Baltimore Ravens’ and San Francisco 49ers’ pr...

Denver launches trash service for homeless encampments

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 21:42:10 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) -- Denver has launched a new trash service for homeless camps throughout the city. Outreach teams provided trash bags to people living in several encampments last week.Using a designated truck, trash pick up will happen Monday and Thursday mornings.On these days, the Department of Transportation and Infrastructure will collect the full trash bags and leave behind fresh, empty ones."This is just one of those really easy basic steps to provide some dignity and some safety and some cleanliness to our unhoused neighbors," said Cathy Alderman with Colorado Coalition for the Homeless. How homelessness in Denver compares to other cities In a statement from Denver's Joint Information Center, they said this program is "in alignment with Mayor Johnston’s vision to improve the health and safety for those living on the streets as well as nearby neighborhoods and businesses."According to the city, HOST outreach teams continue to provide outreach at encampments to meet people wher...

Family friend of teen cyclist killed in crash fed up with dangerous roads

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 21:42:10 GMT

BOULDER COUNTY, Colo. (KDVR) -- A family friend of 17-year-old Magnus White shared just how much of an impact he had on the Boulder cycling community. “He has traveled throughout the world to race his bike. I have watched him develop over the years and it's amazing and now it's done and it's no fair," Desiree Simon, a friend of the family, said. "This shouldn't have happened." Simon said she is a friend of White's mom and was crushed when she heard the news it was he who was struck and killed on Highway 119. 17-year-old national cycling team athlete killed in Boulder crash “It keeps repeating here in Boulder and I'm tired of it,” Simon said. Simon shared that White was going into his senior year at Boulder High School and was out training on his bike when he was killed. “We’ve lost an amazing young man. A son. A brother. A mentor," Simon said. "Just a good upstanding kid of the Boulder community." According to a GoFundMe set up in his honor, White’s greatest joy in life was cycli...

CDC lab in Fort Collins says more mosquitoes becoming resistant to pesticide sprays

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 21:42:10 GMT

FORT COLLINS, Colo. (KDVR) -- Entomologists at a Centers for Disease Control and Prevention lab in Fort Collins are studying mosquitoes that can carry the West Nile virus, and they are finding a growing number are resistant to the pesticide sprays used to kill them."Using the same product or the same active ingredient over and over can lead to resistance. We have been seeing some increased accounts of insecticide resistance in the West Nile vectors across the country," Chief Entomologist at the Fort Collins lab Roxanne Connelly said.So far, resistance has been detected in places like Florida, Illinois and California, but not in Colorado, and Connelly wants to keep it that way.  How pets, livestock are affected by West Nile virus "It's bad news in that we don't want it to progress any further. If you have a combination of increasing insecticide resistance and then a year like this where we are seeing infected mosquitoes earlier in the year and in high abundance, that can lead ...

Prince William serves veggie burgers to stunned customers

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 21:42:10 GMT

(CNN) — Prince William has shocked unsuspecting members of the public at a food truck in London when he appeared as the server handing out veggie burgers.The heir to the British throne teamed up with Youtube channel Sorted Food to create the meat-free burger, which was made using the environmental innovations of the 2022 winners of The Earthshot Prize.In a video uploaded to the channel on Sunday, the Sorted Food team were shown preparing the burgers using Earthshot items handed to them by Prince William, before heading out to serve them to diners from a food truck.When a member of the team asked the “chef” for four Earthshot burgers, Prince William turned around, revealing himself to gasping customers.“Of all the things I was expecting, it was not that,” said one woman in the video, later asking others, “What just happened?”“My brain took like three seconds to buffer,” added one man. “Am I dreaming? Have I had enough sleep?”“I was lost for words,” another diner said.W...

Mets trading outfielder Mark Canha to Milwaukee Brewers: reports

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 21:42:10 GMT

The Mets are trading outfielder Mark Canha to the Milwaukee Brewers, according to reports. In return, the Brewers are sending minor league pitcher Justin Jarvis to New York.Jarvis is a 23-year-old right-hander who last pitched with the Brewers Double-A affiliate. He also spent time in Triple-A.Jarvis owns a 4.33 ERA with a 6-6 record in 17 minor league appearances this year.This is a developing story. Check back for more details. ()

Yankees Notebook: Domingo Germán scratched with armpit discomfort; Jhony Brito gets start as Ron Marinaccio is sent down

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 21:42:10 GMT

The Yankees’ rotation faced its latest injury challenge Monday, when Domingo Germán was scratched from his scheduled start against the Rays after experiencing right armpit discomfort a day earlier.Jhony Brito was called up to start in place of Germán, with reliever Ron Marinaccio sent down to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre to make room on the roster.Germán didn’t experience discomfort during his previous outing — when he surrendered six runs in a loss to the Mets last Tuesday — or in his subsequent bullpen session, manager Aaron Boone said Monday. The right-hander wasn’t able to play catch Sunday due to the issue, however.The 30-year-old Germán was scheduled to see team physician Dr. Chris Ahmad before Monday’s game to “rule anything out,” Boone said. The Yankees don’t expect Germán to go to the injured list.“He felt better by the end of [Sunday],” Boone said. “He feels good today, but w...

‘A shining star in the BPS universe:’ Wu, Skipper pitch benefits of O’Bryant move to West Roxbury

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 21:42:10 GMT

Nearly two months into a tide of opposition to their proposal to move the O’Bryant School of Math and Science, Mayor Michelle Wu and Superintendent Mary Skipper maintained that the West Roxbury Education Complex is the best site for the new campus during a tour of the facility Monday morning.“It needs significant work,” Wu said in the entrance of the building. “But as we go through, you’ll see that it really has the space and all the bones here for what would make for a remarkable campus. And the chance to build this out to really put another shining star in the BPS universe.”The proposal announced in June would separate the O’Bryant School and Madison Park Technical Vocational High School, which currently share the Roxbury campus, allowing both school to expand their enrollment and offerings.Walking through an indoor pool room, science lab, media room and outdoor athletic facilities in the massive complex Monday, leaders emphasized the oppo...

12-year-old paddleboarder killed in Mission Bay crash

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 21:42:10 GMT

SAN DIEGO -- A 12-year-old girl on a paddle board was killed in a collision with a personal watercraft Saturday in Mission Bay, authorities said.The collision occurred shortly before 2 p.m. in the De Anza Cove area, Lt. Adam Sharki with the San Diego Police Department told FOX 5 Monday.An 18-year-old man, of Bellflower, California, was using a personal watercraft when he collided with the girl who was paddle boarding, according to law enforcement. 16-year-old skateboarder killed in crash The victim was brought to shore where first responders took over to perform CPR. She was then taken to a hospital, but later died of her injuries, Sharki confirmed.Alcohol is not suspected to be a factor in the crash, per police.SDPD's Harbor Unit is investigating the incident.

Police start enforcing homeless encampment ban

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 21:42:10 GMT

SAN DIEGO -- The anti-street camping ordinance targeting homeless encampments has now gone into effect in the city of San Diego. Five officers spent Monday morning contacting homeless campers in Balboa Park warning them they are breaking the rules, offering assistance and then ultimately removing their camps. Several people were detained because of prior warrants; others were simply warned.  “It’s not acceptable to be out here living on the streets. It’s not safe, it’s not safe for the individual and it’s not safe for the community,” said Capt. Shawn Takeuchi with San Diego Police Department.   12-year-old paddleboarder killed in Mission Bay crash The ordinance prioritizes ending encampments in parks and near schools first. Homeless advocates say the new action is the talk of the homeless community, who is wondering where to go next. “The ordinance is from downtown all the way over to Old Town and now people are heading to the beaches,” said Mama Heather, a homeless advocate....