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Experts join WTOP to discuss Trump’s arrest — and what to expect next

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:28:37 GMT

Former President Donald Trump pleaded not guilty on Tuesday to 34 felony counts of falsifying business records, according to several news reports. His short arraignment took place in a Manhattan courtroom as prosecutors unsealed a grand jury indictment to the public.What happened during the Manhattan arraignment and what happens next? WTOP spoke to multiple political reporters that broke down what this criminal case could entail.‘Remarkable scene’ toggle audio on and off change volume download audio The New York Times' Peter Baker on the 'remarkable scene' on Tuesday $(function () { $('.wtop-audio-container .fa-play').on('click', function(){ var au...

Wolf reintroduction could be delayed by proposed law

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:28:37 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) — A bipartisan group of lawmakers is looking to put limits on wolf reintroduction in Colorado. Wildlife advocates say it could delay the process by six years or more.State legislators introduced the bill last week. It would prohibit wolf reintroduction in Colorado until two conditions are met under federal law: certain wolf management rules are finalized and an environmental impact study is complete. Which Colorado cities have the longest and shortest summers? Gray wolves are listed under the federal Endangered Species Act, but Colorado is in charge of reintroduction in the state. Because of this, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is in the process of designating Colorado's wolves as a "nonessential experimental population," which the bill's authors say would give the state "greater flexibility to manage the wolves" once reintroduced.That rule-making process is expected to be complete by the end of the year. That's also around when wolf reintroduction is scheduled t...

Medina alert: White Chevy van wanted after hit and run

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:28:37 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) -- The Denver Police Department is asking you to keep your eyes peeled for a Chevy van involved in a crash Tuesday afternoon.According to DPD's twitter, the hit-and-run crash happened at Park Ave West and West Globeville Road around 1:20 p.m. ‘Meth-contaminated’ condo in Denver could be yours for $252,000 The crash resulted in serious bodily injury to the occupants of another vehicle.The 2017 white van has blue lettering on the sides that reads Rotech.It has Colorado license plates ROQ644.DPD said the van was last seen traveling southbound on Park Avenue.If you see the van or know where it may be you are asked to call 911 or 720-337-1029.

Miami’s Historic Preservation Office holds meeting after Tequesta artifacts found at Brickell construction site

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:28:37 GMT

Things might come to halt at a construction site for a luxury high-rise after a Tequesta burial ground with artifacts that could date back thousands of years was found at the location.The remains, found on a site for a major Brickell Avenue development, are not unlike that of the Miami Circle, found many years ago.The question now is how to move forward.The meeting inside city hall was so packed Tuesday, some attendees had to sit under a tent, but still in the Miami heat, it’s worth it to voice strong feelings on thousand-year-old artifacts found at a Brickell site of a planned for major development.“The history of this place should be preserved, the ancestors left in place,” said Lynn Parsons, who supports the preservation of the site.Sheridan Murphy was also there to support preservation of the site. “At what point does this society respect indigenous cemeteries?” he said.Archeological teams discovered what experts call prehistoric, indigenous artifacts, sa...

Grieving parents of hit-and-run victim return to crime scene, demand justice

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:28:37 GMT

Nearly three weeks after Luis Ortiz was hit by a car and killed in Hollywood, the 36-year-old’s parents are back where it happened sharing their grief and demanding justice. “Turn yourself in, we’re gonna find you. Hollywood police will find you. Turn yourself in. Let’s take care of this. Right what you did wrong. Just do it,” said Luis Ortiz, the father of the victim. It was early on the morning of March 14 when the Ortiz family believe their son, who was a mechanic, was walking home but never made it.The driver who struck him dragged him two blocks before fleeing the scene. “You could see the orange markings here; he was standing somewhere around here when he got struck,” said the father.A small memorial is now at the place where his body was left. Ortiz was a father, a friend and a son.“It’s inhumane, not even a dog. You hit a dog, you stop. You don’t drag a dog for two blocks, same way you don’t drag a person for two blocks,” said ...

Officials say deadly Westborough fire appears to be accidental

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:28:37 GMT

WESTBOROUGH, Mass. (WHDH) – Authorities investigating a fire in Westborough that killed an elderly woman on Monday said on Tuesday that the fire appeared to be accidental, and that no working smoke alarms could be found at the scene.In a separate announcement, the Worcester County District Attorney’s office also identified the woman who was killed as Evelyn M. McGlory, 86. In an update provided by the State Fire Marshal’s office, officials said there was no evidence that the fire at 55 Belknap St. was intentionally set and that they could not rule out unsafe disposal of smoking materials or “an electrical event” as the exact cause.During an investigation of the scene that involved Westborough police and fire officials, as well as Massachusetts State Police, inspectors found that smoke alarms at the home were “not operational” and that firefighters who responded to the home on Monday, April 3, did not hear alarms when arriving at the address.“On behalf of...

Stoughton students get to see MassDOT snowplow they helped name through state contest

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:28:37 GMT

A local kindergarten class recently got to see a state Department of Transportation snowplow they helped name a matter of months after they were among the winners of a naming contest for new MassDOT plows. Mrs. Jacqueline Faria’s kindergarten class at Wilkins Elementary School in Stoughton was selected out of more than 900 submissions as one of twelve winning classes that suggested a name. On Tuesday, they got to see their name, “Snow Drop,” on the truck.“They’re very excited,” Wilkins Elementary School Teacher Jacqueline Faria said. “They think that they’ll see Snow Drop in Stoughton, but we’ll definitely be keeping a look out on the news for Snow Drop.”The newly named snow plow is set to hit the streets whenever the state needs its help. In addition to seeing their name on the plow, Faria’s class will also receive a $100 gift card from MassDOT for school supplies. That, Faria said, will give the school a boost. “We always want to provide our students with...

Memorial Drive in Cambridge shifts back to pre-pandemic Sunday closures as COVID-19 emergency ends

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:28:37 GMT

The state Department of Conservation and Recreation won’t be closing a portion of Memorial Drive in Cambridge for pedestrians and cyclists on Saturdays this year, to the disappointment of many city officials and residents.Instead, residents and those visiting the city will be allowed to stroll along the extended Riverbend Park, next to the Charles River, on just Sundays, as had been the norm before the weekend closures emerged during the pandemic.The DCR on Monday rolled out the updated traffic advisory, which will close the 1.5-mile segment of Memorial Drive to vehicular traffic on Sundays beginning April 30 and continuing through Nov. 12.State Rep. Michael Connolly, D-Cambridge, called the decision “really discouraging” after he said he advocated for the Healey administration to maintain the weekend closures.“There are issues that we as a state have to deal with, like the MBTA, that are extremely difficult and are going to take a long time to make right whereas here is...

Mets Notebook: Reliever Tommy Hunter hits IL with back spasms

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:28:37 GMT

MILWAUKEE — The injuries are starting to pile up for the Mets only five games into the 2023 season. Right-handed reliever Tommy Hunter was placed on the 15-day injured list Tuesday with back spasms and third base prospect Brett Baty was removed from a Triple-A Syracuse game with right thumb soreness and will undergo imaging Wednesday.Baty underwent ulnar collateral ligament surgery on his right thumb last August. It’s not yet known if the past injury contributed to this one.Baty had a monster weekend at the plate, going 5-for-14 with two home runs, five RBI and four runs scored in three games while the Mets got very little production at third base from Eduardo Escobar. However, there isn’t a high level of concern within the Major League clubhouse right now, especially since the Mets are content to let Baty mature and get reps at third base in Triple-A this season.“I’m more concerned about our team right now,” manager Buck Showalter said Tuesday at...

Aggressive turkeys reportedly ‘following’ and ‘intimidating’ Dedham residents

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:28:37 GMT

Aggressive turkeys have reportedly been “following” and “intimidating” Dedham residents, according to police who posted safety tips as turkey breeding season ramps up this spring.Breeding season is from March to May, leading to a jump in turkey activity around the region and incidents involving humans.“Animal Control has received a few reports of turkeys, ‘following’ and ‘intimidating’ residents — as well as a USPS letter carrier,” Dedham Police wrote on Facebook on Tuesday.“The increase in activity is due to male turkeys establishing dominance amongst their (male) peers; the increase in intimidation and aggression towards humans is due to turkeys having become habituated around humans — because humans are feeding them — whether intentionally or unintentionally,” police added.The police department’s top tip for curbing their aggressive behavior is for people to stop feeding the turkeys. T...