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Meet Duncan: Denver Zoo's newest Asian elephant bachelor

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 14:36:39 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) -- The Denver Zoo's newest bachelor just joined the Asian elephant herd. The 9-year-old, 7,700 lb. elephant is named is Duncan. He enjoys cantaloupe and alfalfa hay, and you might find him enjoying a swim, especially if its raining, according to his former keepers at the Houston Zoo. Duncan, the 9-year-old and 7,700 lb. Asian elephant has joined the bachelor herd at the Denver Zoo. (Denver Zoo)Duncan, the 9-year-old and 7,700 lb. Asian elephant has joined the bachelor herd at the Denver Zoo. (Denver Zoo)Duncan, the 9-year-old and 7,700 lb. Asian elephant has joined the bachelor herd at the Denver Zoo. (Denver Zoo)He came to the Denver Zoo at the recommendation of the Association of Zoos and Aquariums Asian Elephant Species Survival Plan, as the Denver Zoo can provide the facilities and expertise for male elephants to thrive, according to a press release from the Denver Zoo.The Denver Zoo said that male elephants experience an annual hormonal cycle marked by high levels...

Is Denver done with snow? It's possible

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 14:36:39 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) -- With sunny skies and warm temperatures in the 50s, 60s and 70s and trees starting to bloom, it feels like Denver could be done with accumulating snowfall. Especially after a below-average April where Denver International Airport only recorded 2.2 inches of total snowfall.Based on history, the average date of the last snowfall in Denver is April 28, according to the National Weather Service."While today may be the "average" last day for snow, if you've lived in Colorado for long you know that it can still snow on Memorial day or into June," chief meteorologist Dave Fraser said. 8 iconic restaurants only found in Colorado However, last year Denver actually received snowfall on May 21.Latest snowfalls for the last 10 yearsHere is a look at the dates of the last snowfalls for the past 10 years:2022: May 21, 20222021: April 21, 20212020: April 16, 20202019: May 21, 20192018: April 24, 20182017: April 29, 20172016: April 30, 20162...

Unsolved murder: Who killed this woman 17 years ago?

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 14:36:39 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) -- The Colorado Bureau of Investigation and Denver Police Department are working to solve a cold case murder from 17 years ago.The CBI said Regina Davis was found dead in a parking lot at 5140 Colorado Blvd. around 6:30 a.m. on April 10, 2006.Davis was last seen alive on April 7 during the early evening hours. Documents show rock-throwing suspect said they were ‘blood brothers’ after spree Investigators said Davis spent time in the area of Bruce Randolph Street between Downing and York. At the time of her murder, she was staying near 40th and Colorado Boulevard.To this day, here murder remains unsolved. No suspect information has been released.If you have information about this case, please contact Metro Denver Crime Stoppers at 720-913-7867 or submit a tip online.Investigating cold cases“Their voices may now be silent . . . those who may know the truth are not,” the Colorado Bureau of Investigation shared as a part of its mission as it works to assis...

Man arrested, charged in connection to Miami hit-and-run that left motorcyclist dead

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 14:36:39 GMT

Police have arrested a man in connection to a hit-and-run in Miami that left a motorcyclist dead.Elton Suarez Mesa appeared before Miami-Dade Circuit Judge Mindy S. Glazer, Friday afternoon.“You were arrested for leaving the scene of a crash causing a death and vehicular homicide,” said Glazer.Suarez Mesa was placed under arrest on Thursday night.Investigators said the crash took place along West Flagler Street, near 47th Avenue, at around 4:30 a.m., Thursday.While the call came in as a pedestrian hit, it was actually a car versus motorcycle.Surveillance video showed the motorcycle’s headlight heading west as the suspect’s red Toyota sedan entered the intersection.According to City of Miami Police, Suarez Mesa was driving the Toyota when he collided with Suarez, pinning him underneath his car.Surveillance cameras from a nail salon across the street captured the suspect seconds after impact as he hopped out of his car and walked around the vehicle. After grabbing several ...

BSO and Tyler Scott Goldberg Foundation join forces to help homeless

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 14:36:39 GMT

The Broward Sheriff’s Office is providing help for the homeless.About 500 items will be distributed Saturday by the homeless outreach team.The items include shoes, socks, toiletries and much more.The shoes and socks were donated on behalf of the Tyler Scott Goldberg Foundation, in memory of a 14-year-old who died after a watercraft accident in 2007.“We vowed never again to forget others who helped us, and this is a tremendous opportunity for us to do that,” said Jeff Rosen of the Tyler Scott Goldberg FoundationMany of the homeless lost the little that they owned in the historic flooding the county endured this month.The sheriff’s office is working hard to reach as many of them as possible.

‘We want people to thrive’: Radiation oncologist uses movement, music to lift spirits of those impacted by cancer 

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 14:36:39 GMT

A South Florida oncologist is mixing medicine and movement to create dance classes for those impacted by cancer. Karen Hensel shows us his unique approach in today’s 7 Spotlight.Maxine Poupko’s breast cancer diagnosis came during an already isolating time.Maxine Poupko: “I got diagnosed during the pandemic. I had treatment with surgery, and chemotherapy and radiation.”Maxine survived, but says she still struggles with fatigue.Maxine Poupko: “I knew that movement was the way out, because when I did move, when I did go out, I did feel better. But it was always difficult motivating myself.”Enter Dr. Niraj Mehta.Dr. Niraj Mehta, GenesisCare: “My whole life, I’ve always been very much into movement.”The radiation oncologist practices in Southwest Miami-Dade.Dr. Niraj Mehta: “You got to look at radiation oncology, right? That’s kind of the bread and butter of what I do, what you train for. A friend of mine was like, ‘...

Palmetto Expressway shut down in Miami Gardens due to debris from crash

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 14:36:39 GMT

Authorities have shut down the Palmetto Expressway in Miami Gardens due to debris from a crash.Florida Highway Patrol troopers responded to the scene of the crash along the eastbound lanes between Northwest 27th and 37th avenues, at around 3:30 p.m., Friday.The debris prompted troopers to close the highway in both eastbound and westbound directions, and troopers are pushing traffic off to the shoulders. Officials advise drivers to avoid the area and seek alternate routes.Please check back on WSVN.com and 7News for more details on this developing story.

South Korean president visits Boston during US trip

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 14:36:39 GMT

The president of South Korea was in Boston Friday as he wraps up his trip to the US this week. President Yoon Suk Yeol and members of the Republic of Korea’s visiting delegation attended a luncheon at the Massachusetts State House hosted by Gov. Maura Healey early Friday afternoon. The event drew security as Healey waited for the president to arrive. Yoon spoke later in the day at Harvard University.Yoon’s visit to Boston follows other stops in the US earlier this week, including a state dinner hosted by President Joe Biden. Yoon also spoke to a joint session of Congress on Thursday.

Brett Baty reflects on first MLB stint: ‘I didn’t really know what I was running out to play in front of’

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 14:36:39 GMT

As comfortable as Brett Baty felt at the plate last August, nothing could have prepared him for running out of the visitor’s tunnel at Truist Park and seeing more than 40,000 fans in the stands as he made his MLB debut.The minor leagues and spring training might prepare players for the next level of baseball in many ways, but you can’t truly understand what it’s like to play in a big league game until you’re actually playing in one.Now that Baty has played in 20 of them, he’s much more used to the routines, the travel and especially the crowds.“In Atlanta last year, I didn’t really know what I was running out to play in front of,” Baty told the Daily News on Friday before the Mets began a four-game series against the Braves at Citi Field. “Now I’m kind of comfortable with it and I know what to expect.”This is what Baty predicted last week when the Mets brought him up from Syracuse to Los Angeles for two road series ag...

Red Sox notebook: Garrett Whitlock placed on 15-day IL with right elbow ulnar neuritis

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 14:36:39 GMT

The Red Sox pitching staff has suffered another blow.Garrett Whitlock has been placed on the 15-day injured list with right elbow ulnar neuritis, the club announced Friday afternoon. Second-year righty Brayan Bello has been recalled from Worcester and will take Whitlock’s spot in the rotation, putting him in line to pitch Saturday against Cleveland.Ulnar neuritis is irritation and inflammation of the ulnar nerve, which runs along the inside portion of the elbow and can lead to pain, numbness, tingling and weakness of the involved hand. Whitlock said the sensation he’s been feeling is “hard to describe” but that despite his prior history with Tommy John surgery there is no concern he might need the procedure again.“We’re not concerned with it being anything like Tommy John so I’m not really worried about the ligament at this point,” Whitlock said.Whitlock said he began feeling discomfort prior to his last start on Saturday and that he f...