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Crews work through extreme heat to pave Denver roads

Published Thu, 14 Nov 2024 11:48:08 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) — Many outdoor jobs are seeing the impact of Colorado’s extreme heat. FOX31 learned how Denver crews are pushing through the high temperatures to pave.On Dakota Avenue, with temperatures on Tuesday hitting 94 degrees, the pavement was being crushed and thrown into trucks.“This is our prime construction season,” Denver Department of Transportation and Infrastructure (DOTI) Director Nancy Kuhn said. “This is the time that we can get out, get a lot of work done really fast, and then we have the environment to contend with.”Crews are dealing with heat from above and below with a mission of improving hundreds of lane miles in the city. Could a cooler July mean a better season for the Rockies? “Working next to this pavement is very hot, so not only are they working with hot equipment, but hot pavement as well, hot asphalt,” Kuhn said. "So they really are exposed to a lot of heat and so they really need to be careful.”In June, DOTI began sharing information with employees a...

Sweltering temperatures have air condition technicians swamped

Published Thu, 14 Nov 2024 11:48:08 GMT

LITTLETON, Colo. (KDVR) -- Denver is in the middle of a string of hot days with more in the forecast that has people feeling the heat in their own homes.Many are finding out their cooling systems are not keeping their homes cool. That’s leading to hundreds of calls to companies that repair air conditioning units. Denver weather: Daily thunderstorms to provide some relief from the 90s Mike Neidig is an AC technician with Plumbline Services who has been working long hours to help fix problems like this. He's found that some units need minor repairs while others require major work.“It’s been 50/50. Some of them have been 'clean this thing up' or 'this thing is 40 years old, and I’ve got a refrigerant leak,'" Neidig told FOX31.To translate, this means some units can be fixed while others need to be replaced. FOX31 is told filters need to be changed often since the units can run year-round for both heating and cooling. Best spots in Denver to beat the mid-July heat “I see a lot...

Search still underway for 5th orphaned bobcat in Louisville

Published Thu, 14 Nov 2024 11:48:08 GMT

LONGMONT, Colo. (KDVR) -- Animal control officers are still trying to capture the last of five bobcat kittens that were orphaned in Louisville a week ago.The baby bobcats were spotted in a Louisville backyard after their mother was hit by a car and killed. From 2021: 5-year-old girl wins stare down with backyard bobcat Officers were able to set traps and capture several of them. One was rescued from a tree. They were brought to Greenwood Wildlife Rehabilitation Center in Longmont for care because they are too young to make it on their own. They usually stay with their mother for about 11 months."They might be able to catch some food here and there on their own, but they don't have the life skills to make it through winter unfortunately in the wild," said Amanda Manoa, the animal care supervisor. Could animal crossings help stop Colorado wildlife collisions? Sadly, one of the kittens died, but Manoa said the others seem to be doing well. "They are still pretty tiny. What is reall...

Cast David Tennant and Michael Sheen are back for new adventure in Season 2 of ‘Good Omens’

Published Thu, 14 Nov 2024 11:48:08 GMT

What happens when an angel and a demon cross paths? In the book world, probably romance.In movies, definitely a war but in Prime Video’s hit series called “Good Omens”It’s a hilarious unlikely friendship with a whole lot of chaos. Deco’s dishing with the cast ahead of Friday’s season two premiere!David Tennant (as Crowley): “I’m back.”Michael Sheen (as Aziraphale): “I can see that.”The devil may work hard but David Tennant and Michael Sheen work harder in season two of “Good Omens.”David Tennant (as Crowley): “Take a big cup, put six shots of expresso into it, nothing else.”Michael Sheen (as Aziraphale): “That sounds fun. Does it calm you down?”The angel and demon with an unlikely friendship are back for a new adventure and they’re super excited about it.David Tennant: “There’s nothing more delightful than a fresh script pinging up with these characters and thinkin...

Escape the Florida heat with skating, bumper cars and skiing at Boca Ice & Fine Arts Center

Published Thu, 14 Nov 2024 11:48:08 GMT

Sure, we’ve all ridden on those bumper cars at the country fair. But have you ever done it on ice? We hadn’t either, until Boca Ice in Boca Raton, opened up. It’s the only brand-new ice-skating arena in Palm Beach County.Deco’s Alex Miranda was there live and said it was really cool. 7News’ Weather Phil Ferro: “South Florida stuck in a wave of extreme heat.”Alex Miranda: “It’s really hot outside, isn’t it?”Jake Dinov: “It’s very hot.”Alex Miranda: “Yeah, it’s like the perfect time to go ice skating again.”Or, move to Alaska. But the new Boca Ice & Fine Arts Center in Boca Raton is closer.Jake Dinov: “74,210 square feet, with two NHL-size sheets, a mezzanine that holds 200.”If Elsa from Frozen lived in South Florida, she’d be a regular for the figure skating and hockey options. Plus…Jake Dinov: “We’re off of I-95, exit 50, right here. You know, there...

Boston police provide update as investigation into deadly Hyde Park hit-and-run continues

Published Thu, 14 Nov 2024 11:48:08 GMT

Boston police provided an update Tuesday as investigators continue to search for the driver of a car involved in a deadly hit-and-run crash in Hyde Park last week. The crash happened on Tuesday of last week around 9:30 p.m. in the area of Wood Avenue.On scene, police said officers found a 4-year-old boy with life-threatening injuries after being struck in the crash. Police said the boy was taken to a hospital, where he died. Family members identified the boy who was killed as Ivan Pierre. Police later released surveillance video of a car possibly connected to the crash. In their update this week, Boston police described a “suspect vehicle” in the case as a gray Chevrolet Spark with a model year between 2016 and 2022. Police said the car was last seen traveling on Harvard Street in the direction of Walk Hill Street. Police have asked anyone with information to contact detectives at at (617) 343-4470.Those wishing to reach out anonymously can do so by cal...

Hot, Muggy Weather In Store

Published Thu, 14 Nov 2024 11:48:08 GMT

Editor’s Note: Tonight’s blog was written by 7Weather intern Tyler Hughes.The Summer ’23 weather pattern just won’t give up – we had even more scattered showers and storms move through the area this afternoon. As the sun goes down this evening, those storms will lose steam and we’ll start to clear out later tonight. Luckily, tomorrow will buck the trend – for a day, at least – continuing to warm up with sunny skies throughout the day. A great day to hit the beaches if you have some free time – temperatures will run in the low 80s along the coastline with a nice breeze.Inland, expect temperatures to climb into the upper 80s to around 90. There may be a spot shower tomorrow afternoon as a result of the sunshine, but I think this is relatively unlikely. Another great spot to be tomorrow – Fenway! The Sox take on the Braves tomorrow night, and temperatures around first pitch will be in the mid 80s.We’ll continue to turn u...

Boston man appears in court after arrest in connection with carjacking in Stoughton

Published Thu, 14 Nov 2024 11:48:08 GMT

A Boston man appeared in court Tuesday to face firearms charges after he was accused of stealing an SUV at gunpoint and later crashing the car into a Boston police cruiser Monday evening. The carjacking happened in Stoughton. In a statement, the Suffolk County District Attorney’s office said officers were later notified of a “be on the lookout” message related to the incident. Around 7 p.m., the DA’s office said officers spotted the stolen white Jeep Grand Cherokee traveling down Horadan Way in Roxbury.The DA’s office said officers drew their guns and ordered the car’s driver to get out of the vehicle. Instead, officials said the driver put the car into reverse and rammed a parked police cruiser.The DA’s office said authorities removed Junior Joseph, 34, from the Grand Cherokee and later found a gun in the driver’s seat. Joseph is being held without bail. 

Orioles sign Jackson Baumeister, highest-drafted pitcher in Mike Elias era, for $1.6 million to complete 2023 class

Published Thu, 14 Nov 2024 11:48:08 GMT

Before the 2023 draft, the last time the Orioles selected a pitcher before the third round was in 2018 when they took a right-hander named Grayson Rodriguez No. 11 overall.The organization has displayed a clear preference for position players early in drafts since executive vice president and general manager Mike Elias took over in November 2018, with the Orioles using all 13 of their first- and second-round selections from 2019 to 2022 on hitters.That changed earlier this month when the Orioles selected Florida State right-handed pitcher Jackson Baumeister No. 63 overall in Competitive Balance Round B following the second round. Shortly before Tuesday’s 5 p.m. deadline for MLB teams to sign their draft picks, the Orioles announced they agreed to terms with Baumeister, who will be joining the No. 1-ranked farm system in the sport, according to Baseball America.Baumeister signed for just north of $1.6 million, according to a source with direct knowledge of the agreement. The bo...

Mets likely forgoing IL stint for Tommy Pham due to outfielder’s trade value ahead of deadline

Published Thu, 14 Nov 2024 11:48:08 GMT

Over the last two weeks, the Mets have continually lauded Tommy Pham for his honest assessments of his own health while dealing with groin soreness. The Mets trust that what he says is accurate and they appreciate the work he is putting into getting back on the field.“Tommy had another good day. He’s better today than he was Sunday,” manager Buck Showalter said Tuesday at Yankee Stadium ahead of the Subway Series. “I talked to him after he got through. We’re hoping that being able to turn him loose completely is imminent. He’s more available than he was yesterday to do some things. He’s a really good judge of where he is physically and he’s pretty frank about it. We trust him.”The trust is all well and good, but at this point, he’s been dealing with groin soreness and tightness since July 9. The Mets could’ve put him on the injured list but that would complicate his trade value.Pham and relievers Brooks Raley and Davi...