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AL Manager of the Year Voting

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 17:08:33 GMT

As selected by the Baseball Writers’ Association of America:(Tabulated on a 5-3-1 basis)Manager, Team1st2nd3rdTotBrandon Hyde, Orioles273—144Bruce Bochy, Rangers3121061Kevin Cash, Rays—131352Rocco Baldelli, Twins—158Dusty Baker, Astros—114John Schneider, Blue Jays——11Source

2 Poudre schools temporarily put on secure status after report, no threat found

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 17:08:33 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) -- Two schools in the Poudre School District were put on secure status out of an abundance of caution Tuesday afternoon after a report of a suspicious person nearby.Cache La Poudre Elementary School and Cache La Poudre Middle School were secured while deputies with the Larimer County Sheriff's Office searched the area.LCSO had received a report that a citizen had seen a suspicious person outside near the school property. They had told a school staff member that the person was holding something that resembled a weapon. Aurora man sentenced after bringing loaded gun into hospital The staff member reported this to law enforcement.No one matching the description was found, and the secure status was lifted at 3:37 p.m. after it was determined that there was no threat to the schools.LCSO and other law enforcement agencies helped with school dismissal to ensure the safety of students, staff and families.

City buys 48th Avenue shelter run by Denver Rescue Mission

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 17:08:33 GMT

Editor's Note: The headline in this story was updated to reflect that Denver Rescue Mission operates the shelter.DENVER (KDVR) — Three years after finalizing a lease for an 82,000-square-foot shelter in Northeast Park Hill, the city has finalized a purchase agreement for the same property.The facility, originally acquired through a 10-year lease, was opened as a men's shelter in 2021 by the Denver Rescue Mission. The facility can serve up to 515 people and provides 24/7 shelter for individuals experiencing homelessness. Denver to sweep 3rd encampment for mayor’s House1000 initiative According to the city, the shelter at 4600 E. 48th Ave. was purchased for over $7.5 million using RISE Denver General Obligation Bond funds.“Our shelters continue to provide a critical service to unhoused neighbors who are trying to get to the first step of stability,” Denver Mayor Mike Johnston said in an announcement for the 48th Avenue shelter. “Thanks to funds that Denver voters approved in 2021, w...

Mayor moves to keep Denver police chief, safety director in cabinet

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 17:08:33 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) — Denver Mayor Mike Johnston is moving to keep two of the city's top public safety leaders in their roles under his administration.Ron Thomas, chief of the Denver Police Department, will stay in the role if Johnston's nomination gets council approval, the mayor's office announced Tuesday. Armando Saldate III, executive director of the Department of Safety, also was nominated to keep his role."Public safety is one of my top priorities as mayor," Johnston said in part in a statement. "We laid out a big vision for what’s possible in Denver, and we’re delighted that Armando and Chief Thomas share this vision. Together, these proven leaders can help deliver a safer city for Denverites."Armando Saldate III, executive director of the Denver Department of Safety (Credit: City and County of Denver)Denver Police Chief Ron Thomas (Credit: City and County of Denver)Saldate has led the city's safety department since his council confirmation in February 2022. According to the mayor'...

A woman towers over Lincoln Road, her name is R-Revolution

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 17:08:33 GMT

They say good things come in small packages. And while that can be true, tonight it’s all about something that’s a big deal.And I’m not just talking about Deco’s major superstar Alex Miranda…Whoever said everything’s bigger in Texas hasn’t been to Miami Beach lately. Because there’s a new massive work of art on display.And it’s sure to make you look up.The list goes on and on. And in the case of the new addition to Lincoln Road in Miami Beach. Massive is just one way to describe R-Revolution.Marco Cochrane: “R-Revolution is a 45-foot statue made out of steel and stainless steel.”World Traveler is another.Marco Cochrane: “R-Revolution has been to Burning Man, Treasure Island, Petaluma, Las Vegas.”But artist Marco Cochrane tells Deco…“This is the first time she’s been on the East Coast. And Miami, I’m really excited to be here.”The statue weighs 32,000 pounds.And it took crews about a...

Cast of ‘The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes’ hit the red carpet

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 17:08:33 GMT

Another movie making it’s debut this weekend is the prequel to the Hunger Games franchise and it was a star studded affair.But before hitting the silver screen, the cast of “The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes” lined the Hollywood Boulevard last night for their close-up, and it was a tribute to see.Everyone hungers for something at the red carpet premiere of “The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes.”The cast and curious celebs like Mario Lopez and Tiffani Amber Thiessen came out to the historic Chinese Theatre in Hollywood to check out the prequel movie.Up front and center was Tom Blyth who plays young President Snow.Tom Blyth: “It feels like a long time in the making. I mean obviously we finished filming a year ago this month in Berlin and when you finish any project you almost can’t believe it’s ever going to be out there. But this especially was such a labor of love for everyone involved.”Very much involved in th...

Director Taika Waititi brings out the laughs and heart with sports comedy ‘Next Goal Wins’

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 17:08:33 GMT

Soccer or should we say, fútbol, is global. And some teams take winning to a spiritual level.It’s serious for some countries. Unlike one team who just wants to score, once.“Next Goal Wins” is a flick about the worst team in the game.Deco asked the guys how they planned on turning their losing streak into a win.“Next Goal Wins” is a hilarious take of a true underdog story, and American Samoa was that scoreless team.Maybe intimidating the other team will help?Taika Waititi/ director and co-writer: “Generically, call it a war dance, which is kind of accurate, but it’s used in very many different situations. You’ll often have it in funerals, in weddings, to honor people.”For actor-director, Taika Waititi, who is a Pacific Islander himself, getting revved up before a game was important to capture.Taika Waititi: “It’s a very strong part of that culture, in Pacific Island cultures, and yeah, it’s a very beautiful thin...

Concord, NH police investigating after credit card skimmers found in local stores

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 17:08:33 GMT

Police in Concord, New Hampshire are investigating after they said they found skimmers on credit card machines at checkout lanes in two separate stores last month. Concord police shared details about the case on Monday night. Weeks earlier, on Oct. 19, police said workers at the Walmart location on Loudon Road in town told authorities that a loss prevention associate had found a credit card skimmer attached to a self-checkout register. Police said a loss prevention associate at the Market Basket location on Storrs Street later reached out on Oct. 27, saying they had also found a skimmer on an express lane checkout.Concord police on Monday said investigators determined both skimmers were installed by the same two people on Oct. 17.  Asked how someone would get a skimmer onto a machine in a store with other people around, Concord Police Lt. Marc McGonagle responded.“I’m assuming they are practiced,” he told 7NEWS. “They work in a group and they pay attention a...

Bishop Feehan nips Hopkinton, 1-0, in Div. 1 girls soccer battle

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 17:08:33 GMT

Two of the state’s premier schools were on a collision-course for a showdown all season long. At the end of the day, one was able to continue a recent dynasty.Senior captain Madison Eddy sniped the game-winning goal off a corner kick late in the second half, as second-seeded Bishop Feehan clinched a trip to its latest Div. 1 girls soccer final with an epic 1-0 semifinal win over No. 3 Hopkinton at BC High.“It’s always special to get to this game,” said Bishop Feehan coach Phil Silva. “Special to win it, and special to play for a state championship again. I’m really proud of this group.”It is the first trip to a championship for Bishop Feehan (20-1-1) since 2019, when the Shamrocks last captured a state crown. However, earning the win was anything but simple as bitter wind chills encapsulated Morrissey Boulevard.The game itself played out as expected – a rock fight between two undefeated programs, and neither school was able to find twine until the late stages.As the second hal...

As the Chicago Bulls try to find their shot, continuing to convert turnovers can help jump-start the offense

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 17:08:33 GMT

Few NBA teams are better than the Chicago Bulls at capitalizing on opponents’ mistakes.Despite trailing their opponents in nearly every category on offense and defense, the Bulls (4-7) are second in the league in points off turnovers, generating 21.8 per game. They’re fourth in opponent turnovers (17.2 per game) and third in steals (9.5).For one of the lowest-scoring teams in the league — averaging 109.8 points to rank 23rd through Monday — this production is essential. Points off turnovers make up 19.9% of the Bulls’ total offense.It’s a rare bright spot in a season so far riddled with bleak statistics and results — including a 110.3 offensive rating, which ranks 20th in the league.“It’s hard to have a really good offensive rating when we shot the ball the way we did,” coach Billy Donovan said after Monday’s 118-109 loss to the Milwaukee Bucks. “But the last five games, our offense has been 11th-best.“So ...