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Federal judge temporarily blocks much of Indiana’s ban on gender-affirming care for transgender minors

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 05:12:23 GMT

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Federal judge temporarily blocks much of Indiana’s ban on gender-affirming care for transgender minors.Source

Denver weather: Heavy rain, floods possible; Pinpoint Weather Alert Day

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 05:12:23 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) — Denver's weather will stay wet and cooler than normal Friday and Saturday. A Pinpoint Weather Alert Day is in effect for Friday because of flooding concerns.A flood watch remains in effect until 10 p.m. Friday. During this time, widely scattered rain showers will be accompanied by thunderstorms capable of producing rainfall rates up to 1-2 inches per hour. 10 free events in Denver metro area this weekend Remember: If you come across a flooded roadway, it's never safe to cross it. Remember the saying: "Turn around, don't drown."A severe thunderstorm watch is also in place for parts of East Central Colorado until 9 p.m. Friday. Thunderstorms could become strong to severe, producing hail up to 2 inches in diameter and wind gusts up to 70 mph.Weather tonight: Rain and stormsRain and thunderstorms will stick around into Friday night. After midnight, the showers will start to taper, leaving Denver with a mainly cloudy sky and low temperatures in the 50s.Weather tomorrow:...

Colorado labor back to pre-pandemic levels

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 05:12:23 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) — Colorado's once-booming economy took a nosedive in 2020, but recent figures say it's back to pre-pandemic robustness.Cost of living issues are among the issues weighing most heavily on Coloradans and their elected officials. Cost of living aside, however, both of the major measurements for labor are where they were before COVID struck.In a release, Gov. Jared Polis and the Colorado Department of Labor announced that Colorado’s unemployment rate held steady in May. At 2.8%, Colorado's unemployment rate is nearly a full point below the national average of 3.7%. Here’s how many people were at the Nuggets parade "Colorado’s strong economy continues to grow businesses, attract new companies, and create more good-paying jobs," the governor said in the release. "Our administration is committed to growing our state’s workforce and providing new resources and opportunities for businesses and Coloradans."Alongside its lower-than-average unemployment rate, Colorado's labor fo...

Stonewall Pride Parade to go on as planned in Wilton Manors — with some changes due to new state law

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 05:12:23 GMT

No outdoor drag shows? No problem.The Stonewall Pride Parade and Street Festival is going on as planned in Wilton Manors, but this year, there will be some rules to follow.South Florida’s biggest Pride Month event is set to kick off Saturday afternoon, with nearly 50,000 people expected to attend.The event will take place a month after Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a bill into law that makes it illegal for anyone under the age of 18 to go to adult live performances like drag shows.“We wanted to make sure that we adhere to the law, but still having fun and celebrating our victories,” said festival organizer Jameer Baptiste.The new law has forced organizers of the parade to make some changes.“So we brought everything that’s 18 and older inside into the club, and we’re so lucky to be on [Wilton] Drive, where there’s a multitude of gay and gay-friendly clubs,” said Baptiste.As for everything that attendees will see outside.“What y...

Former UM women’s basketball twins Hannah and Haley Cavinder are ‘calling fouls’ over article

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 05:12:23 GMT

Two former stars on the University of Miami’s women’s basketball team are “calling fouls” over an article about them.Hannah and Haley Cavinder thought the focus of the story was going to be on how they leveraged new rules from the NCAA into a money-making opportunity.It turned out to be far from that.Being part of the powerhouse basketball team, they went all the way to the program’s first Elite Eight this past season.“I would have never envisioned myself in this moment, so I’m just trying to take it all in, said Haley. The twins have had major success both on and off the court. They gained huge social media following their TikTok account, which sits at 4.5 million followers.They’ve also been cashing in on that fame ever since the NCAA changed the rules on how student-athletes can earn money from their name, image or likeness. Forbes reported last year that, between the dozens of endorsements, the twins have earned nearly $2 million in...

Search underway for gunman seen opening fire on car in West Park; 3 injured

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 05:12:23 GMT

Broward Sheriff’s Office detectives hope a clue on camera will lead them to a shooter.According to investigators, two vehicles pulled up near Southwest 20th Street in West Park, May 26.Surveillance video shows someone in a white sedan standing through the sunroof before opening fire on the other car.Three victims went to the hospital, one of them with serious injuries.If you have any information on this shooting or the subject’s whereabouts, call Broward County Crime Stoppers at 954-493-TIPS. Remember, you can always remain anonymous, and you may be eligible for a reward of up to $5,000.

Boston’s annual Donna Summer disco tribute returns to City Hall Plaza

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 05:12:23 GMT

City Hall Plaza added some funk Friday with the annual Donna Summer Disco Party.The event, running until 9 p.m., lets guests boogie the night away to music from disco legend and Dorchester native Donna Summer.O’Mega Red will be performing his song “Angel” featuring Donna Summer, and there will be a special tribute performance by Mary Gaines Bernard, Summer’s sister and backing vocalist.At no cost people can enjoy music, along with glow sticks, colorful lights and a roller rink.

Police identify man accused of following woman in Acton

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 05:12:23 GMT

Police in Acton said Friday that they have identified a man accused of following a woman at night earlier this week. The incident happened on Wednesday night when the woman said the man followed her as she was walking from the South Acton MBTA stop. A home surveillance camera was rolling when the woman walked to a nearby house for help. Police said the man then walked away after the homeowner said he was calling police.Acton police shared video of part of the incident on Thursday and asked for the public’s help identifying the man seen following the woman. A day later, police said they had identified the man and spoken to him. While no charges had been filed as of Friday afternoon, police said the incident remained under investigation.

Boston begins construction to double number of units in public housing community

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 05:12:23 GMT

Mayor Michelle Wu broke ground on a new redevelopment project in Charlestown at the Bunker Hill Housing Development Friday.The redevelopment will transform the public housing community into a mixed-income community more than double the current size, from 1,110 units to 2,699.This is the largest public housing redevelopment in Boston’s history, and Wu sees this redevelopment as a major step forward for the community. “We talk a lot everywhere about what collaboration can unlock for us, what it means to work together and bring people from all different backgrounds into the conversation, not just about one thing that we need but all the many things that fit together in our residents’ lives,” Wu said at the event. “Today, we are here to break ground on a historic project that shows just how much we can do when we prioritize investments at scale to address the housing crisis here in Boston.”The redevelopment is also expected to bring nearly 2,000 jobs to the city.

Crews battle large fire on boat in Onset

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 05:12:23 GMT

Emergency crews responded in Onset Friday to battle a large fire burning in a boat. Officials said an initial call came in around 5 p.m. reporting a fire at the Safe Harbor Onset Bay marina near Plymouth Street.Video from the scene later showed smoke billowing into the sky as crews doused flames with hoses. Photos from a different angle showed flames burning in one boat that appeared to be moored within the marina.https://twitter.com/RobWayTV/status/1669831819917938689The scene remained active shortly before 5:45 p.m. No further information was immediately available.This is a developing story; stay with 7NEWS on-air and online for the latest updates.