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What are the chances Denver will have a white Christmas this year?

Published Mon, 16 Dec 2024 13:41:41 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) — While it may only be Dec. 1, Christmas will be here before we know it. Bing Crosby was "dreaming of a white Christmas," and many Coloradans are too. The Pinpoint Weather team is looking at the chances of Denver having a white Christmas this year. It's still too early to tell if a snowstorm will move into Colorado just in time for Dec. 25, but history can tell the likelihood of a white Christmas. How Denver’s autumn snowfall measures up to last year But before you look at the probability, it's important to define what a white Christmas is.How do you define a white Christmas?It's an age-old debate, and every person's opinion is different.For some, a white Christmas means one inch or more of snow must be on the ground on Christmas Day. Meanwhile, others say there must be measurable snow falling on Christmas Day. View the latest Weather Alerts in Denver and across Colorado on FOX31 Pinpoint Weather Meteorologist Travis Michels said one answer isn't more correct than ...

Police investigating 'likely homicide' in Commerce City

Published Mon, 16 Dec 2024 13:41:41 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) — Commerce City police are investigating what they called a "likely homicide" after a person was found dead inside a home. On Thursday around 2:30 p.m., the Commerce City Police Department tweeted that detectives were investigating a suspicious death in the 7300 block of Oneida Drive. The area is next to the Rocky Mountain Arsenal National Wildlife Refuge. At the time, that is all the information police provided.Hours later just before 6 p.m., Commerce City police said the preliminary investigation suggested this case was a likely homicide. FOX31 Newsletters: Sign up to get breaking news sent to your inbox Investigators found a person deceased inside the home at around 1:30 p.m.Police did not provide any information about the manner of death, the victim or a suspect.However, they are asking for more information on the case. If you have any information or witnessed the crime, you are asked to call the Commerce City Police Department's tip line at 303-289-3626.Tipster...

Make way: Ice Castles are growing in Cripple Creek

Published Mon, 16 Dec 2024 13:41:41 GMT

CRIPPLE CREEK, Colo. (KXRM) — Looking into the city of Cripple Creek, the glistening and sparkle of ice might catch your eye. No need to be confused, this is a frozen fortress in the making, destined to be the newest winter wonderland in Southern Colorado."Ice Castles is truly a magical experience," said Ice Castles Event Manager Kail Hanrahan. "There's no other way to describe it when you see it for the first time or the 50th time. It's incredible as you enter, you'll enter through ice archways as you continue to weave your way through the castle and through the walls. We have ice slides, kids slides, crawl tunnels, caverns."The icicles are man-made, and each placed one by one to build the polar playground.A crew of around 20 ice artisans is well underway working sometimes with and sometimes against Mother Nature to build a life-sized castle in the hopes of it potentially being finished around Christmas time. "It takes about four to six weeks of good temperature from the moment we ...

Sergei Bobrovsky makes 21 saves, Panthers close trip with 5-1 victory over Canadiens

Published Mon, 16 Dec 2024 13:41:41 GMT

MONTREAL (AP) — Sergei Bobrovsky made 21 saves for his 11th victory of the season and the Florida Panthers beat the Montreal Canadiens 5-1 on Thursday night.Aleksander Barkov, Evan Rodrigues and Carter Verhaeghe each had a goal and an assist and Sam Bennett and Oliver Ekman-Larsson also scored. The Panthers improved to 14-7-2, earning five out of six points in a three-game Canadian swing.“We played a smart game through two periods,” Panthers coach Paul Maurice said. “And then we started shooting the puck. That was probably the difference.”Johnathan Kovacevic scored for Montreal, coming off a 4-2 victory in Columbus on Wednesday night. The Canadiens have lost four straight at home.Cayden Primeau stopped 24 shots in his fifth appearance this season. He was beaten to the glove side on all five goals.“I think I did a good job all year of not second-guessing myself, but they got two in the same spot and it played in my head a little bit,” Primeau said. “When you start second-guessing you...

Butler scores 36, Heat get hot late to top Pacers 142-132 and snap a 3-game slide

Published Mon, 16 Dec 2024 13:41:41 GMT

MIAMI (AP) — The last time Miami scored 45 points in a fourth quarter was 1989, long before Pat Riley arrived in South Florida, long before Erik Spoelstra arrived, long before most of the current Heat players were born.It happened again Thursday to fuel a comeback win.The Heat made 15 of their final 17 shots and Jimmy Butler’s 36 points led the way as Miami topped Indiana 142-132 — despite the Pacers getting a career-high 44 points from Tyrese Haliburton.The 45 fourth-quarter points were second-most in team history, topped by only a 48-point fourth against New York on March 2, 1989. And it was the third-most total points in Heat history, more than 31 above their season average.“That’s definitely not our style of basketball,” Butler said. “But a win is a win.”Rookie Jaime Jaquez Jr. scored 14 of his 24 in the fourth quarter for the Heat, who trailed by 13 early and didn’t take the lead for the first time until about 10 minutes remained. Butler added 10 rebounds, Josh Rich...

Scott Lake Elementary empowers young girls in ‘Girls Growing into Greatness’ pinning ceremony

Published Mon, 16 Dec 2024 13:41:41 GMT

Several young girls at Scott Lake Elementary in South Florida are on a transformative journey, celebrated in the “Girls Growing into Greatness” pinning ceremony held in Miami Gardens, Thursday night. This on-campus mentoring program, founded by the school’s Instructional Reading Coach, Miss Latoya Porter, is dedicated to engaging these girls through scholastics, etiquette, and service.The pinning ceremony at Scott Lake Elementary served as a meaningful occasion to recognize and celebrate the growth and achievements of the participants in the program. The program aims to instill essential values and skills, nurturing these young girls into confident and empowered young women.Miss Porter founded the program in honor of her sister, who passed away in 2019. Carrying on her sister’s legacy, Porter is sowing seeds of empowerment and cultivating the potential of these young ladies, destined for greatness in their future endeavors.

Investigation underway after warehouse fire erupts in NW Miami-Dade

Published Mon, 16 Dec 2024 13:41:41 GMT

Firefighters rushed to tackle a warehouse blaze in Northwest Miami-Dade, Friday morning. Emergency responders were on the scene at the 3400 block of Northwest 110th Street just before 8 a.m. Fortunately, no injuries have been reported, and officials are actively investigating the cause of the fire. Please check back on WSVN.com and 7News for more details on this developing story.

Andre 3000 breaks Billboard record with flute song

Published Mon, 16 Dec 2024 13:41:41 GMT

(CNN) — Some fans may not be happy with Andre 3000 for releasing a record that isn’t a rap song, but give the man some credit.The artist, who has been beloved as both a solo act and part of the hip-hop duo Outkast, has broken a Billboard record for the longest song to ever crack the Billboard Hot 100.Fittingly, Andre 3000’s flute hit also has a long title: “I Swear, I Really Wanted to Make a ‘Rap’ Album But This Is Literally the Way the Wind Blew Me This Time.”With a run time of 12 minutes and 20 seconds, the song entered at No. 90 and “becomes the longest-running song ever to have hit the chart, surpassing Tool’s ‘Fear Inoculum,’ at 10:21 in length,” according to Billboard.Andre 3000, now 48, has suggested that he may have aged out of the hip-hop game. Much of his audience has pushed back on that, while embracing the new music. His all-instrumental “New Blue Sun,” has hit No. 1 on the New Age Albums chart.

Miami’s annual Tree Lighting and Holiday Festival spark festive beginnings for December

Published Mon, 16 Dec 2024 13:41:41 GMT

With November bidding farewell, the Magic City ushered in the holiday season with its much-anticipated Annual Tree Lighting and Holiday Festival outside City Hall in the 305. Families gathered for an enchanting evening filled with music performances, delectable food, and a spirited parade.The festive atmosphere was heightened as Santa Claus himself made a special appearance, adding his magical touch to the celebration. The event marked the official commencement of December, setting the stage for a month filled with joy and holiday cheer in Miami.Residents and visitors alike reveled in the festivities, creating lasting memories as the city illuminated its holiday spirit.

Smorgasburg Miami’s inaugural Filipino Street Food & Ube Festival: A flavorful feast in Wynwood

Published Mon, 16 Dec 2024 13:41:41 GMT

Smorgasburg Miami in Wynwood wants to “thrill ya with manila.” This weekend, they are smashing street food and purple yams together for the first Filipino Street Food & Ube Festival. With over 50 food vendors enticing your taste buds, we think “ube” happy.Gaston Becherano (CEO of Smorgasburg Miami): “I love Filipino food. I particularly love the different street skewer foods like the different organ meats.”Organ meats?Gaston Becherano: “Like hearts, and the [intestines] and the chicken meatballs and the eggs. Love that stuff.”Smorgasburg Miami is all about adventurous eating. And this outdoor-food market will be hosting the very first Filipino Street Food & Ube Festival this weekend.Gaston Becherano: “I think there’s a lot of people in Miami who have some connection to the Philippines. There’s not that much exposure of that type of food and cuisine in Miami itself. So, I thought it was a good idea to bring the...