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Deadly crash in Aurora closes intersection, forces detours

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 19:35:29 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) -- Police in Aurora are investigating a crash that killed one person Sunday morning in the area of South Havana Street and East Iliff Avenue.The crash closed both streets in all directions. Police said the roads would remain closed for hours for the investigation.Drivers were advised to use East Jewell Avenue or East Yale Avenue as east-west route alternatives and South Peoria Street as a north-south route alternative.FOX31 will provide updates as they become available.

Denver weather: Chilly Sunday with more sunshine

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 19:35:29 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) —  Denver's weather will clear up on Sunday. Expect plenty of sunshine, with chilly temperatures to wrap up the weekend. Weather today: Sunny but coolSunshine moves right back into the forecast for today, but it's still going to be chilly. Temperatures in the morning start out in the upper teens and lower twenties before slowly climbing into the upper 30s and lower 40s by the afternoon. If you are going to the Broncos game bring a warm jacket and some sunglasses!Weather tonight: Cool but sunnySkies remain clear tonight as temperatures drop down into the middle teens. Keep those heaters running! Winds will be out of the southeast anywhere from 5-10 mph.Looking ahead: Slowly warming upDenver will still experience below-average temperatures, highs will be in the middle to lower 40s with more sunshine on the way. We will slowly but surely increase into the upper 40s and lower 50s by Tuesday and Wednesday, which is very close to normal for this time of the year. We cool off...

Holiday travelers warned to prepare for long lines, historic crowds

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 19:35:29 GMT

Travelers taking to the skies on Sunday are expected to be part of a historic travel day across the United States.At Logan Airport in Boston, lines were moving smoothly Sunday morning with no major delays to report.TSA predicted it would be the busiest day of the holiday season, with some 2.9 million people expected to fly. Extra security agents will be on hand today in anticipation of the extra volume.Travelers are being warned to expect longer lines at security checkpoints and to leave plenty of time to make your flight.This is a developing news story; stay with 7NEWS on-air and online for the latest details.

Israel summons Irish ambassador over tweet it alleges doesn’t adequately condemn Hamas

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 19:35:29 GMT

JERUSALEM (AP) — Israel’s Foreign Ministry said Sunday that it would summon the Irish ambassador over a tweet celebrating the release of a 9-year-old girl from Hamas captivity, alleging the post didn’t adequately condemn the militant group.Earlier Sunday, the Irish prime minister lauded the release of Emily Hand, an Israeli-Irish girl whose story has captivated both nations.“An innocent child who was lost has now been found and returned, and we breathe a massive sigh of relief. Our prayers have been answered,” Irish Prime Minister Leo Varadkar posted on the X platform, formerly known as Twitter. The girl was initially believed to have been killed in the Oct. 7 assault on southern Israel by Hamas and other militants. A month ago, her father learned that she was actually alive and among about 240 people held hostage by Hamas in Gaza.The Hamas attack, which killed about 1,200 people in Israel, triggered a blistering Israeli air and ground assault on Gaza in which at least 1...

Former UK leader Boris Johnson joins a march against antisemitism in London

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 19:35:29 GMT

LONDON (AP) — Thousands of people including former British Prime Minister Boris Johnson gathered in London on Sunday for a march against antisemitism, a day after large crowds turned out for a pro-Palestinian rally. Johnson was joined by the U.K.’s Chief Rabbi Ephraim Mirvis and other senior government officials at the march to express solidarity with the Jewish community. Organizers billed it as the largest gathering against antisemitism in London for decades. Marchers waved Israeli and the U.K.’s Union flags and held placards reading “Never Again Is Now” and “Zero Tolerance for Antisemites.”Stephen Yaxley-Lennon, the former leader of the far-right English Defence League, was detained by police at the march. Yaxley-Lennon, more widely known by his alias Tommy Robinson, was among crowds of counter-protesters who clashed with police during an Armistice Day march in London. Police said he refused to leave after he was warned about concerns that his presence would cau...

One person dead, 63 confirmed cases in salmonella outbreak linked to cantaloupe: PHAC

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 19:35:29 GMT

OTTAWA — The Public Health Agency of Canada says one person has died after a salmonella outbreak linked to Malichita and Rudy brand cantaloupes.An update from the agency posted on Friday offered no details on the person who died, but says there have been 63 confirmed salmonella cases linked to the outbreak and seventeen people hospitalized.The agency issued food recall warnings three times in November for Malichita cantaloupes sold between October 11 and November 14.On November 24, it updated its warning to include Rudy brand cantaloupes sold between October 10 and November 24. The cantaloupes were distributed across the country, and the agency says confirmed salmonella cases have been identified in five provinces so far: Quebec, Ontario, British Columbia, Newfoundland and Labrador and Prince Edward Island. .  It says it’s investigating other potential cases and notes the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention are also probing a salmonella outbreak linked to cantaloup...

87-year-old man arrested in sexual assault investigation near Christie Pits area

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 19:35:29 GMT

Toronto police have made an arrest made in a sexual assault investigation, charging an 87-year-old man with sexual interference.On Nov. 5, at approximately 4:46 p.m., police responded to a call for a sexual assault in the Christie Street and Dupont Street area.It is alleged that between the years 2003 and 2016, the accused sexually assaulted three different child victims.Albert Devonish, 87, of Toronto, was arrested on Nov. 25 and charged with three counts of sexual interference.He is scheduled to appear in court at the Toronto Regional Bail Centre on Nov. 26.Police believe there may be other victims. Anyone with information is asked to contact police.

Officer shot during struggle during attempted carjacking incident in Bedford Park: police

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 19:35:29 GMT

CHICAGO -- A police officer was shot during a struggle with an individual during an attempted carjacking incident after a vehicle was found crashed on the side of the road in Bedford Park Sunday morning, police said. Bedford Park police said that around 3:40 a.m., officers responded to a report of a car crash in the 6700 block of South Avenue. Officers responded to the area and located an unoccupied car with heavy damage off the roadway.Police said the car was reported stolen in an aggravated carjacking. Video surveillance showed two individuals fleeing on foot after the crash. A short time later, two individuals were witnessed getting into a vehicle at a gas station near the 6800 block of South Archer Road.Officers attempted to conduct an investigatory stop and one of the subjects was not complying with the officer. A strugle ensued and the inddivudal fired shots at the Bedford Park officer. The officer was struck several times and transported to Loyola University Medical Center wh...

The top cheeseburger joint in Illinois, according to Yelp

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 19:35:29 GMT

(NEXSTAR) – It’s been estimated that the average American eats approximately 60 burgers per year. And if that sounds high, it’s likely because most of those burgers weren’t so memorable.To rectify this issue, Yelp’s analysts recently set out to determine the “top” cheeseburger restaurant in every state using data obtained from Yelp’s community of online reviewers. The final list features something for folks in all corners of the country, from the meaty shores of Myrtle Beach to the cheesy plains of Wichita and beyond. The top-rated steakhouse in every state, according to Yelp The “top” places for a cheeseburger in every state, as determined by Yelp, can be found below:Alaska – Alaskan Burger & Brew, in AnchorageAlabama – Our Place Diner, in Ozark Arkansas – Table on 6th, in BentonvilleArizona – Happy’s Hamburgers, in ScottsdaleCalifornia – For The Win, in Los AngelesColorado – Burgers & Gyros, in Estes ParkConnecticut – Shady Glen Dairy Stores, in Manchester...

Uptown Chamber of Commerce hosts 9th annual Winter Walk on Wilson

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 19:35:29 GMT

Uptown Chamber of Commerce gearing up for their ninth annual Winter Walk on Wilson. Director of the commerce Sarah Wilson joined WGN Weekend Morning News to share more -- as well as a special number from their SLAM Brass Ensemble from the People's Music School.Love the WGN Morning News? We love you, too. And you can have all the hijinks delivered to your inbox every weekday morning. Sign up and subscribe to our WGN Morning News newsletter.