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New to Colorado? 20 facts you should know

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:17:02 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) -- From incredible mountain views to endless opportunities for outdoor enthusiasts, the Centennial State is a popular travel destination.Whether you are new to Colorado or interested in the history of our state, here are some facts that you might be able to use to win a game of trivia or impress your friends. What is the difference between altitude and elevation? 10 basic facts about ColoradoHere is a look at 10 basic facts about our state from the Colorado Department of Personnel and Administration:Colorado became a state in 1876The nickname of Colorado is The Centennial StateThe state bird of Colorado is the Lark BuntingThe flower of Colorado is the ColumbineThe state tree of Colorado is the Blue SpruceThe state fossil for Colorado is StegosaurusThe state animal is the Rocky Mountain Bighorn SheepThe state fish is the Greenback Cutthroat TroutThe state gemstone is the AquamarineThe state motto is Nil Sine Numine: Nothing Without Divine Will or Providence Sorry, yo...

What Colorado's new workforce, household finances look like

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:17:02 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) — The post-COVID Colorado household profile is one with recent arrivals of high-paying jobs and deep pockets, according to the most recent U.S. Census Bureau data. The 10 most expensive homes in Denver Colorado was one of the nation's most moved-to states through the 2010s, and as of 2021, it was one of the states with the highest share of recent non-local residents, according to the American Community Survey. Among U.S. states, it has the highest share of occupied housing units that were moved into in 2019 or later. It had the sixth-highest share of people who lived in a different state in the past year. Colorado's new household profile is more well-to-do than most states.The Centennial State now has some of the nation's highest income levels. It ranks seventh in the U.S. for the median family income, which was $102,073 in 2021. It is one of only nine states with a median family income of over $100,000, ranking just below Washington and above Hawaii. It ranks ninth...

FDA approves first over-the-counter drug for opioid overdose reversal

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:17:02 GMT

(The Hill) -- The first ever over-the-counter version of the opioid overdose reversal drug naloxone was approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on Wednesday, a move that could dramatically increase access to the lifesaving medication.The FDA approved Narcan, the brand name version of the drug manufactured by Emergent BioSolutions.Naloxone is a medicine that can help reduce opioid overdose deaths and when administered timely, usually within minutes of the first signs of an overdose, can counter the effects. American IQs rose 30 points in the last century. Now, they may be falling. According to the FDA, prescription Narcan is currently the most commonly sold emergency treatment for opioid overdose in U.S. pharmacies. It was first approved in 2015 to treat known or suspected opioid overdoses for people of all ages, including newborns. Until now, it was only available with a prescription, though all 50 states have found workarounds to make the drug available at ...

Shooting investigation underway in NW Miami-Dade neighborhood

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:17:02 GMT

Miami-Dade Police officers are investigating a neighborhood in Northwest Miami-Dade after a man was shot on Wednesday morning. Reports of shots fired were called in around 6 a.m. and now police officers are investigating a house on Northwest 44th Street near Northwest 22nd Avenue.Just after 6 a.m., Miami-Dade Fire Rescue transported a man to Jackson Memorial Hospital where he was listed in stable condition.Authorities blocked off the street while they searched a car that was parked near the home they investigated. Evidence markers were seen next to the vehicle, which normally indicates some kind of shooting.Neighbors expressed concern and said the car belongs to an older man who lives in the house under investigation. They do not know if he is connected to this incident. Police have not released information on a possible suspect.Please check back on WSVN.com and 7News for more details on this developing story.

Boy with terminal brain cancer embarks on journey of becoming honorary police officer at multiple agencies

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:17:02 GMT

AURORA, Co. (WSVN) – A boy battling terminal brain and spine cancer for half of his life accomplished another milestone Monday, when he was sworn in by Aurora Police Department.Officer Devarjaye Daniel, 11, repeated the oath word for word as he held his right hand up. His ultimate goal is to be sworn in by 758 agencies across the country and according to his family, he is close to reaching that goal.His father, Theodis Daniel, was present as his son promised to protect and serve others. The two have been on the road raising awareness about children battling cancer while meeting with law enforcement agencies.Daniel said the reason he choose the number 758 is in honor of his friend Abigail Arias, who lost her cancer battle in 2019. She was also a sworn in as honorary officer and that was her badge number.

Taylor Swift fans hold rally as they take Ticketmaster to court in DTLA over monopoly accusations

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:17:02 GMT

LOS ANGELES (KABC) — Taylor Swift fans took Ticketmaster to court in downtown Los Angeles on Monday, accusing the company of intentionally misleading them when the star released tickets for her “Eras” tour in November.About 300 “Swifties” allege that the company engaged in fraud, price-fixing and antitrust violations. The lawsuit claims Ticketmaster intentionally charged sky-high fees and sold their tickets to scalpers.The singer is also frustrated by the fiasco, in which many of her fans experienced delays or were prevented from getting tickets to her “Eras” tour during the presale on Ticketmaster, promising she’s trying to figure out how the situation can be improved in the future.Those suing Ticketmaster claim the company is a monopoly – owning 70% of the market – and that they feel the company takes advantage of fans who want to go see their favorite singers in concert.“I would love to hit them where it hurts, but...

Police: Bicyclist killed in Lynn hit-and-run crash

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:17:02 GMT

A bicyclist is dead following a hit-and-run crash in Lynn Wednesday morning, according to police.The incident happened on Route 107 northbound between Ida and Cooper Streets. That area of the road remains closed as of 8:30 a.m., with traffic being rerouted down Ida Street.State police say they have sent their Crash Reconstruction Unit and Crime Scene Unit investigating. The incident remains under investigation and no additional information has been released.This is a developing story; stay with 7NEWS on-air and online for the latest updates.

One dead, one missing following fire at New Bedford rooming house

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:17:02 GMT

One person is still missing Wednesday morning in connection with a fire at a rooming house in New Bedford that killed one person, hurt several others, and displaced more than two dozen people, according to local officials. Firefighters were called to the scene around 3 p.m. and remained on scene overnight, pouring water on the four-story structure on the corner of Tallman Street and Acushnet Avenue. Officials announced earlier Tuesday afternoon that at least one person had died. Five other people were taken to the hospital, with three in serious condition. Officials later said the person who died was an adult male. New Bedford Fire Chief Scott Kruger said the building’s roof caved in during the response, posing a challenge as crews had to pull back.“Once you lose the roof, it makes all of the walls more unstable, especially the top floor,” Kruger said. SKY7 was over the area earlier Tuesday afternoon, when video showed flames shooting from the windows of the buil...

New Hampshire court dismisses latest Pamela Smart petition

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:17:02 GMT

CONCORD, N.H. (AP) — New Hampshire’s highest court on Wednesday turned away the latest attempt to get a sentence reduction for Pamela Smart, who is serving life in prison for plotting with her teenage lover to have her husband killed in 1990.Smart, 55, was 22 and working as a high school media coordinator when she began an affair with a 15-year-old student who later shot and killed her husband, Gregory Smart. Though she denied knowledge of the plot, she was convicted of conspiracy to commit murder and other crimes and sentenced to life without parole.Having exhausted her judicial appeal options, Smart asked a state council for a sentence reduction hearing last year. The five-member Executive Council, which approves state contracts and appointees to the courts and state agencies, rejected her request in less than three minutes, prompting the appeal to state Supreme Court.But the court dismissed the petition for lack of jurisdiction on Wednesday, saying that ordering the council to re...

Federal regulators on Capitol Hill to answer questions about the banking crisis

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:17:02 GMT

Federal regulators are on Capitol Hill Wednesday morning to answer questions about the banking crisis. Members of the House Finance Committee, including Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley, will ask about the feds’ response to the Silicon Valley Bank collapse. SVB has branches in Massachusetts and was just bought out by First Citizens Bank. Wednesday’s hearing is expected to be the first of several.