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Denver Zoo Lights returns for 33rd year

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:16:41 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) -- Bundle up and get your tickets: The Denver Zoo is opening its annual Zoo Lights event to the public from Dec. 2 to Jan. 7 this season.The event offers over 80 acres and more than three million lights, according to a press release, in addition to new animated light sculptures, nightly ice-carving exhibitions and festive, seasonal treats. Denver Zoo flamingos move into new habitat Members have early access to the event, although tickets are selling rapidly. The zoo said these tickets sell out annually. Any Denver Zoo member can purchase tickets as early as Nov. 24 for the lights show. Guests can also purchase add-on packages: Zoo it All passes, and Glow packages.Zoo it All passes allow visitors unlimited rides on the Denver Zoo railroad, conservation carousel and the Polar Express Showing at 4D Experience. Glow packages must be pre-purchased online and give the visitor custom 3D HoloSpex glasses and a souvenir mug filled with your choice of cocoa or cider.The event ...

House fire reported near Quincy Reservoir

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:16:41 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) -- The Aurora Fire Rescue is responding to a severe house fire in the 18000 block of East Layton Place as of 2 p.m. Saturday. The area borders the Quincy Reservoir and is in the Prides Crossing neighborhood.Rescue crews searched the house and did not find any victims or injuries. 1 killed in suspected road rage shooting near Coors Field However, due to structural concerns and accessibility issues, the fire attack team has moved from the interior to the exterior and has begun defensive measures against the blaze.This story is developing and will be updated as information becomes available.

Officials: Southern Broward residents can resume normal water usage following pipe burst at wastewater plant

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:16:41 GMT

Residents in southern Broward County who were affected by a 48-inch pipe burst at a water treatment plant in Hollywood may resume using water as they normally do, city officials said.In a release issued Saturday afternoon, officials with the city of Hollywood said crews have been able to clean and decontaminate several areas that were impacted by Friday’s pipe failure at the facility, located at 1621 N 14th Ave.In addition to Hollywood, other municipalities that were affected include Dania Beach, Hallandale Beach, Miramar and Pembroke Pines.The areas that that have been decontaminated are as follows:Harding Street between 14th Avenue and 15th CourtScott Street between 14th Avenue and 15th Court16th Avenue between Taft and Harding streets14th Avenue between Taft and Harding streetsLiberty Street between 14th Terrace and 14th Avenue14th Terrace between Liberty and Scott streetsCoolidge and Arthur streetsAn alleyway west of 16th Avenue between Taft and Harding streetsCleanup effo...

Police investigating apparent murder-suicide in Rehoboth

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:16:41 GMT

Authorities are investigating an apparent murder-suicide in Rehoboth on Saturday, officials said.Officers conducted a well-being check on Summer Street around 11 a.m. after getting a 911 call from a relative of Barbara Cruz, 77, of Tiverton, Rhode Island, when she heard shouting and then the phone disconnected, according to a statement issued by the Bristol District Attorney’s Office. When officers arrived they found two deceased gunshot victims and an uninjured 84-year-old woman. A preliminary investigation suggests Omar Bradley, 72, who had been living at the home with the 84-year-old woman, shot and killed the 84-year-old woman’s sister and then himself, according to the release. The deceased sister has been identified as Cruz. This is a developing news story; stay with 7NEWS on-air and online for the latest details.

Led by Lassiter, Costello, Deerfield Academy runs past Belmont Hill

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:16:41 GMT

BELMONT – Deerfield Academy’s running backs call themselves “Thunder and Lightning,” and they crashed through Belmont Hill’s defense all afternoon.Zell Lassiter rushed for three touchdowns and 115 yards, and Malachi Costello led with 155 rushing yards as the Big Green topped the Sextants, 27-14, in the NEPSAC Danny Smith Bowl at Belmont Hill. Deerfield Academy (7-3) has now won its last three NEPSAC bowl games, taking home trophies in 2019 and 2021.“These New England bowl games are great for New England football, great for prep league football,” said Deerfield Academy coach Brian Barbato. “Any time you get that opportunity, it’s great, and we embraced the opportunity. If you win six (games), you should get to play an extra game.”Lassiter capped DA’s first drive of the game with a 2-yard touchdown run midway through the first quarter, and Cole Greer added a 7-yard scoring strike to Triston Ward to make it 14-0 with 4:42 left in the second. That’d be more than enough for the Big Green...

Westborough defends Div. 2 state volleyball championship

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:16:41 GMT

WORCESTER — In the Div. 2 volleyball state finals, No. 1 Westborough (21-1) looked to defend its title against No. 3 Canton (24-1) at Worcester State University. The top-seeded Rangers put together a clinic, rolling to a 3-0 victory to repeat as champions.“I’m extremely proud of our girls. They earned it,” said Westborough coach Roger Anderson, “(The seniors) set a level of play at Westborough High School that was just off the charts.”Westborough were led by star senior Quinn Anderson with 19 kills and 10 digs. Georgia Tyrell added nine kills and Samantha Norman had 39 assists.“Everybody wants to do this and I’m really happy that I got to be able to do it. It’s just dreams come true and I’m just grateful I got to do it with everyone else,” said Quinn Anderson.In the first set, Westborough rushed out to a 14-6 lead. Anderson and Tyrell combined to propel the Rangers offense. Canton tried to turn the tide late with back to back kills from Sarah Hoban. Anderson closed the door, however...

Meet of Champions: Cambridge’s Aoife Shovlin repeats as Div. 1 champion

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:16:41 GMT

DEVENS — Halfway through the cross country season it looked as though Cambridge’s Aoife Shovlin may not regain her strength for strong showings in the championship race.Shovlin proved any naysayers wrong with a big smile across the finish line in the Div. 1 race at Saturday’s Meet of Champions.Racing in chilly conditions on the challenging course, Shovlin assumed the lead early and turned it into a runaway. Shovlin was never challenged as she danced across the finish line in 18 minutes, 6.29 seconds to easily defend her title. Oliver Ames’ Katie Sobieraj was a distant second to Shovlin in 18:29.21 and Westfield’s Megan Moran grabbed the bronze in 18:29.69.Shovlin was far more aggressive this go around than last year.“I wanted to run from the front and see just how fast I could go,” she said. “This definitely boosted my confidence. A year ago I tried to stay at the front and wanted to outkick people.”There was probably no happier winner...

Natick takes home another Div. 1 girls soccer title

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:16:41 GMT

WALPOLE – For the second time in three seasons, Natick is taking home the Div. 1 girls soccer state title.It took a few timely saves as well as a pair of first-half tallies and that was more than enough as top-seeded Natick shut out No. 2 Bishop Feehan 2-0 at Walpole High on Saturday.“It’s been great,” said Redhawks coach Dave Wainwright about the second state title in three seasons. “Of course, we accomplished it in 2021 and some of these kids were on that team. Once they got a taste of it, success bred success for these guys and they were hungry to go back and get another one. It’s been a compilation of these kids throughout their careers.”After 20 minutes of neutral play, Natick (21-1-1) got on the board first as junior Megan Mela crossed a pass right inside of the box. Junior Kira Henderson put it into the net as the Redhawks led 1-0 in the 21st minute.“We’ve been waiting for (Henderson) to get a goal,” said senior captain Kaiylyn LeBrun about the tally. “We’ve been talking abou...

MBTA says Commuter Rail ridership hit pre-pandemic peak of 90%

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:16:41 GMT

The MBTA said Commuter Rail ridership reached a pre-pandemic peak of more than 90% in October, a boost largely driven by Halloween travel to Salem and a diversion on the Red Line that led many riders to seek alternative transportation.Figures released Friday by the T show that ridership hit 90% on Oct. 2 and steadily increased each week, reaching 94.8% by Oct. 23.The Oct. 23 number represents a roughly 10% boost from about the same time in September, and a 12% increase from the beginning of that month, T officials said.“Seeing ridership on Commuter Rail return and grow consistently to reach this milestone demonstrates that safe, reliable and more frequent service can bring riders back to mass transportation,” MBTA General Manager Phillip Eng said in a statement.“We look forward to continuing to build upon this success to identify new ways to improve service, get more people out of cars, and protect our environment by reducing our carbon footprint.”Three factors drove the increase in...

Holy Cross trounces Georgetown for fifth straight Patriot League championship

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:16:41 GMT

WORCESTER – Holy Cross earned a share of an unprecedented fifth straight Patriot League championship with a 31-10 FCS Rivalry Weekend victory over Georgetown on Saturday at Fitton Field.The Crusaders finished at 7-4 overall and 5-1 in the league to capture their 11th title in program history, but the win over Georgetown more importantly secured an automatic berth to the FCS playoffs.Lafayette finished 8-2 and 5-1 with a win over Lehigh to clinch their share of the crown. The Leopards beat Holy Cross 38-35 during the regular season and were awarded the PL’s guaranteed berth through the first tiebreaker.“To win our final game at Fitton Field was a huge accomplishment for this program,” said fifth-year linebacker Jacob Dobbs. “Five in a row is extremely hard and nobody has ever done it in Patriot League history so we are a part of history.“It is not the way we wanted it. But at the end of the day, we are going to be grateful for these kinds of moments in life.”Holy Cross entered the ga...