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Kansas, UNLV will meet in Guaranteed Rate Bowl in first meeting between the schools since 2003

Published Thu, 26 Dec 2024 15:12:29 GMT

Kansas (8-4, 5-4 Big 12) vs. UNLV (9-4, 6-3 Mountain West), Dec. 26, 9 p.m. ETLOCATION: PhoenixTOP PLAYERSKansas: QB Jason Bean took over for injured Jalon Daniels and has led four wins, passing for 1,681 yards and 12 touchdowns. RB Devon Neal has rushed for 1,209 yards and 15 TDs, ranking fifth in the Big 12, while safety Kenny Logan Jr. recorded a team-high 86 tackles.UNLV: Kicker Jose Pizano set school records with six field goals in a game and 127 points along with 19 consecutive made attempts over one stretch. Freshman QB Jayden Maiava has passed for 2,794 yards and 14 TDs with eight interceptions, ranking fourth in the Mountain West.NOTABLEKansas clinched bowl eligibility with a 38-33 upset of then-No.6 Oklahoma and is appearing in consecutive postseasons for the first time since 2007-08. The Jayhawks ranked seventh in Big 12 offense at 434 yards per contest.UNLV led the Mountain West conference in scoring at 34.3 points per game. The Rebels are coming off a 44-20 loss to Bois...

Denver weather: More mountain snow and breezy winds

Published Thu, 26 Dec 2024 15:12:29 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) - Denver could see an early morning snow shower with brisk winds into the afternoon and mountain snow wrapping up later tonight.Weather today: Breezy with high country snowDenver will see partly cloudy skies after some early morning snow showers. Accumulation is not expected in the city, but a light dusting is possible along the Palmer Divide. Snow continues in the high country with Winter Storm Warnings and Winter Weather Advisories in effect through late tonight or early Monday. High winds are also expected with High Wind Warnings in the foothills through 11PM tonight. Winds can be at 30-50 mph with gusts up to 80 mph.Weather tonight: Partly cloudy, coolAs the snow tapers off in the northern mountains tonight, the winds over the Front Range will slow with partly cloudy skies. Overnight lows are above seasonal averages in the upper 20s.Looking ahead: Warming through mid-weekMonday begins the work week with more afternoon sunshine as highs climb into the upper 50s. Tue...

48 syringes, $6,300 worth of stolen bicycles found at Fort Collins homeless camp

Published Thu, 26 Dec 2024 15:12:29 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) -- The Fort Collins Police Department said Sunday that multiple hazards and stolen items were found at a homeless camp.FCPD's HOPE Team, the group that cleans up homeless camps, found the site where police said there were multiple environmental hazards and "an extensive amount of fire hazards." Neighbors push back as Denver plans third hotel shelter along Quebec Street Police said they found a total of 48 syringes, as well as two stolen bicycles valued at $6,300.FCPD said the HOPE Team works to get the people at camps into safe, sustainable and long-term housing solutions.FCPD added that homeless campsites are always tagged before a clean-up to give owners time to remove belongings.

Crews put out apartment fire in Fort Lauderdale; no injuries

Published Thu, 26 Dec 2024 15:12:29 GMT

Fire rescue crews in Fort Lauderdale battled a blaze inside an apartment building.According to Fort Lauderdale Fire Rescue, the fire broke out Saturday afternoon in a fourth-floor unit at the Ora Flagler Village complex along the 600 block of Northeast Third Avenue.Officials said no one was hurt.Investigators are attempting to figure out how the fire started.

Driver injured in police-involved shooting in NW Miami-Dade charged with attempted murder; passenger appears in court

Published Thu, 26 Dec 2024 15:12:29 GMT

Police have identified the driver who, they said, was taken to the hospital following an officer-involved shooting in Northwest Miami-Dade and have confirmed a second arrest, as more details of the incident that also left an officer injured come to light.According to Miami-Dade Police, what started with an attempted routine traffic stop ended with shots fired in the area of Northwest 22nd Avenue and 64th Street, Friday evening.Investigators said an officer attempted to pull over 38-year-old Virgil French, who was behind the wheel of a white Dodge Challenger, but the motorist refused to stop, eventually hitting an electric pole.Speaking with reporters Friday night, MDPD Detective Luis Sierra, said the suspect used the car to injure an officer.“Our officers quickly assessed and attempted to make contact. The subject accelerated toward one of our officers, striking him and pinning him against his own vehicle,” said Sierra. “Our officer discharged his firearm, striking the subject.”7New...

Drier but colder week ahead

Published Thu, 26 Dec 2024 15:12:29 GMT

After yet another soggy Sunday, drier weather is back in the forecast this week, but not without chilly December air. Temperatures starts seasonably mild on Monday, with a stiff breeze for the afternoon and a slim chance for a spot shower.Conditions look pretty good for holiday decorating outdoors midweek with less wind in the forecast, but you’ll probably need the jacket, hats, and gloves.

Hockey teams thrilled to get things rolling at the Garrett Reagan Summit

Published Thu, 26 Dec 2024 15:12:29 GMT

MARLBORO – Between the dates of when teams can first start practicing, and when regular season games begin, there’s a feeling in large parts of the state’s hockey community that each new season really starts at the MSHCA Garrett Reagan Summit.Its 15th annual edition came on Sunday, with 70 boys and girls hockey teams lacing up in 35 total scrimmages across seven rinks at New England Sports Center, a major tune-up for a wide range of teams getting set for regular season action as early as Thursday.Hockey is back.“For us, definitely, that’s the way we look at it,” said Hingham boys head coach Tony Messina. “It’s named after Garrett Reagan, our former coach, so it’s something we always will do as long as we have it. We love coming here. It’s great, it’s a good dress rehearsal. … And then, there’s a little excitement here with all teams and all the coaches.”“It’s exciting, it’s a great tribute to Garrett,” added Xaverian head coach Dave Spinale. “It makes (the new season) feel real beca...

Bullets scatter after wild chase in Rhode Island

Published Thu, 26 Dec 2024 15:12:29 GMT

EAST PROVIDENCE, R.I. — Law enforcement officials brought more than 100 counts against a Florida motorist accused of firing shots at a residence before leading officers on a wild pursuit in which two cruisers crashed into a house and several other vehicles were damaged, officials said.The motorist remained in jail on Sunday, two days after the chase ended with his SUV crashing and spilling bullets and cartridges on a roadway in East Providence, police said.“This was an extremely volatile situation involving a dangerous and unpredictable suspect who put so many of our residents and police officers in harms way,” Police Chief Christopher Francesconi said.The episode unfolded Friday with reports of shots fired from a vehicle with Florida license plates. Police gave chase before the suspect crashed and abandoned his vehicle, fled on foot and was arrested. More than 1,000 rounds of ammunition were recovered from the vehicle, and several guns were found in a backpack discarded...

Osprey crash: Search for missing military personnel continues, family of identified Pittsfield-native Staff Sergeant asks for ‘privacy and prayers’

Published Thu, 26 Dec 2024 15:12:29 GMT

Japanese and U.S. authorities are still on the search for the remaining seven missing servicemembers days after a fatal U.S. Air Force Osprey off the coast of southwestern Japan on Wednesday, as thoughts and prayers continue to pour in for the one identified crew member, Pittsfield-native Staff Sgt. Jacob Galliher.“Jacob was an incredible son, brother, husband, father and friend to so many,” Galliher’s family said in a statement. “His short life touched and made better the lives of hundreds, if not thousands in Pittsfield, in this region and everywhere he served. Jacob lived to serve his family, his country and the people he loved.”The V-22 Osprey crashed into the ocean off of the Japanese town of Yakushima while on a training mission to Okinawa on Wednesday.Of the eight person crew, only one body has been recovered and identified as of Sunday evening. The Air Force Special Operations Command formally identified the victim as Galliher on Saturday.The V-...

Jim Leyland elected to Baseball Hall of Fame by Contemporary Era Committee

Published Thu, 26 Dec 2024 15:12:29 GMT

NASHVILLE — After a distinguished 22-year managerial career in which he led four different teams, captured three pennants and won a World Series title, Jim Leyland has now earned a place in Cooperstown.Leyland was the sole candidate elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame by the Contemporary Era Committee, which convened at the Winter Meetings in Nashville on Sunday and considered eight former managers, executives and umpires. Leyland easily cleared the 75% threshold to earn induction, appearing on 15 of the 16 ballots cast.A three-time Manager of the Year selection, Leyland went 1,769-1,728 in his career with the Pittsburgh Pirates, Florida Marlins, Colorado Rockies and Detroit Tigers. His most memorable moments came with the Marlins, who he led to the 1997 World Series title after a dramatic seven-game series against the Cleveland Indians, and later he led the Detroit Tigers to a pair of American League pennants.Leyland also led Team USA to the World Baseball Classic title in 2017, c...