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‘I’m personally invested in this work’: Meet Prince George’s Co.’s new Latino Affairs Liaison

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:09:25 GMT

Samantha Howard, the new Prince George's County Latino Affairs Liaison. (Courtesy Samantha Jones) Samantha Howard, the new Prince George's County Latino Affairs Liaison. (Courtesy Samantha Jones) In Prince George’s County, the newly hired Latino Affairs Liaison is bringing nearly 20 years of experience into the role.Enter Samantha Howard.Howard was born in San Juan, Puerto Rico, and said she remembers coming to Prince George’s County in 1990 when she was 7-years-old. She graduated from Largo High School, and then went on to attend Prince George’s Community College and earn a bachelor’s degree from the University of Maryland Global Campus.“I came into Prince George’s County when the county was transitio...

NASCAR Craftsman Truck UNOH 200 presented by Ohio Logistics Results

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:09:25 GMT

ThursdayAt Bristol Motor SpeedwayBristol, Tenn.Lap length: 0.53 miles(Start position in parentheses)1. (11) Corey Heim, Toyota, 200 laps, 50 points.2. (1) Christian Eckes, Chevrolet, 200, 55.3. (13) Grant Enfinger, Chevrolet, 200, 40.4. (2) Carson Hocevar, Chevrolet, 200, 46.5. (8) Taylor Gray, Toyota, 200, 41.6. (5) Rajah Caruth, Chevrolet, 200, 38.7. (18) Ben Rhodes, Ford, 200, 32.8. (3) Chase Purdy, Chevrolet, 200, 36.9. (35) Nicholas Sanchez, Chevrolet, 200, 36.10. (12) Matt DiBenedetto, Chevrolet, 200, 27.11. (30) Jake Garcia, Chevrolet, 200, 26.12. (27) Carson Kvapil, Chevrolet, 200, 0.13. (36) Bayley Currey, Chevrolet, 200, 24.14. (24) Stewart Friesen, Toyota, 200, 23.15. (20) Conner Jones, Ford, 200, 22.16. (21) Matt Crafton, Ford, 200, 21.17. (19) Hailie Deegan, Ford, 200, 20.18. (28) Parker Kligerman, Chevrolet, 200, 0.19. (4) Ty Majeski, Ford, 200, 26.20. (15) Jake Drew, Toyota, 200, 17.21. (16) Daniel Dye, Chevrolet, 199, 16.22. (23) Colby Howard, Chevrolet, 199, 15.23. ...

Captured Pennsylvania fugitive tells officials he planned to head to Canada or Puerto Rico

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:09:25 GMT

They caught him just in time.After eluding a police dragnet in southeastern Pennsylvania for two weeks, escaped murderer Danelo Cavalcante could sense authorities were closing in. He knew he had to make a break for it or face capture. So he formulated a plan: The 34-year-old fugitive would carjack someone within 24 hours and try to flee to Canada or Puerto Rico.But there would be no car, no ride to the border, no way out.Cavalcante — dirty and wet and hiding in thick underbrush — was captured by a U.S. Customs and Border Protection tactical team Wednesday morning. The team’s search dog, a 4-year-old Belgian Malinois named Yoda, bit him on the scalp and then latched onto his leg as Cavalcante, still armed with a rifle he’d stolen a few days earlier, made one last futile effort to crawl away.Hours later, inside a Pennsylvania State Police barracks, the Brazilian national, speaking in Portuguese through an interpreter, revealed to investigators his plan to forcibly take a car.“He said ...

Justin Thomas scuffles for 69, Lucas Herbert shoots 63 for 1st-round lead at Silverado

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:09:25 GMT

NAPA, Calif. (AP) — Justin Thomas scuffled through an uneven afternoon with a 3-under 69 in his return to the PGA Tour following a lengthy layoff, leaving him six shots off the lead Thursday in the first round of the Fortinet Championship.Thomas, the former No. 1 player in the world who was a captain’s pick for the Ryder Cup, had hoped to clean up his game in a final tune-up, but wasn’t nearly as sharp at Silverado Resort as he hoped.Playing for the first time since finishing 12th at the Wyndham Championship in Greensboro, North Carolina, on Aug. 6, Thomas made four birdies and worked around a bogey on the par-4 ninth. He was tied for 20th, chasing Lucas Herbert, the leader after a 6-under 63.“Sometimes after some time off it’s hard for me to get back into it but I didn’t feel very competitively rusty,” said Thomas, who hit three of 14 fairways. “I was very engaged and focused on what I was doing. I just wasn’t exactly doing it how I wanted to.“I was managing my game. It’s exactly w...

Safety remains top concern for RTD bus and train operators

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:09:25 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) — After an RTD passenger stabbed someone to death on a bus and later stabbed and killed another person near a bus stop, transit operators say safety continues to be a top concern. On Thursday, the Denver Police Department arrested the suspect in two deadly stabbings along Federal Boulevard, one on an RTD bus and another by a bus stop a couple of miles way near Regis University.'Really dangerous situations' on RTD busesRonald Short serves as the recording secretary for Amalgamated Transit Union Local 1001, representing bus drivers in the community and helping new hires."You have moments where there’s really dangerous situations out there on the bus that can pop up out of nowhere, so I really encourage our operators to not be confrontational with anyone on the bus,” Short said. Suspected drunk driver crashes into CU Boulder students on their walk home Short said he’s been an RTD bus driver for 24 years."When once you could drive the bus and just be worried about t...

RTD bus stabbing suspect linked to 2nd killing near Regis University

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:09:25 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) — Police say the suspect in a deadly stabbing on an RTD bus Thursday is also connected to a second stabbing death later in the morning at a bus stop near Regis University.Vinchenzo Moscoso, 29, was arrested in the 5500 block of North Lowell Boulevard, the Denver Police Department said Thursday just after 3:45 p.m. Driver nearly hits 20 children while leaving Aurora park He faces two counts of first-degree murder in the killings of a 51-year-old man on an RTD bus and an older woman near the Regis University campus. Police say both victims were stabbed in the neck."Based on evidence recovered and surveillance video a detective reviewed late this morning from the homicide that occurred on the bus, investigators believe Moscoso to be responsible for both of these homicides," the department said in a release.Vinchenzo Moscoso is pictured in a booking photo from Feb. 17, 2022, which the Denver Police Department released after he was arrested in two deadly stabbings on Sept...

Globeville meeting on homeless housing leaves neighbors with questions

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:09:25 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) — Residents of Denver’s historic Globeville neighborhood left with more questions than answers at a town hall meeting regarding the mayor's homeless plan.The meeting was held on Thursday afternoon inside the Globeville Recreation Center.After making some introductory remarks, Mayor Mike Johnston left, with staff and members of the city council fielding questions from the community.Provisions under the Globeville plan would include the allowance of more “supportive housing." After stabbings, RTD operators union says safety remains top concern The former Clarion Hotel at West 48th Avenue and Bannock Street is a potential site to house some members of the homeless population. The building currently lists 216 units.Some residents at the town hall also voiced concerns about safety under the new plan. Denver Police Chief Ron Thomas was in attendance to answer those concerns.The next town hall, for District 2 and District 7, is slated for Sept. 26.

Mudslide covers Highway 125 in Grand County

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:09:25 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) — Colorado Highway 125 was closed on Thursday after a mudslide covered the road.The Grand County Sheriff's Office posted about the mudslide at 4:19 p.m. Highway 125 was closed in both directions near milepost 13. The closure was posted between Forest Service Road 124 and U.S. 40.A photo showed water and mud covering the highway, with debris like tree branches strewn about.Colorado Highway 125 was closed on Thursday after a mudslide covered the road. (Credit: Grand County Sheriff's Office)Colorado Highway 125 was closed on Thursday after a mudslide covered the road. (Credit: Grand County Sheriff's Office)No one was reported injured in the slide, the sheriff's office told FOX31. The highway had reopened by later Thursday night. Download the FOX31 App: Breaking news alerts & Pinpoint Weather Rain was hitting the high country on Thursday afternoon as a cold front moved across the state, causing flash flood warnings in Larimer, Yuma and Sedgwick counties. More showers...

10 years ago, Lyons family delivered baby during historic Colorado floods

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:09:25 GMT

LYONS, Colo. (KDVR) — It's been 10 years since devastating floods tore through northern Colorado, but the memory is fresh for those who were there. The memories are especially powerful for Ginger and Roy Palmeri, who dealt with some of the biggest highs and lows of their life in the span of just a few days. Enduring images of 2013 Colorado flood tell story of hope at new exhibit At nine months pregnant, Ginger had to be evacuated by the National Guard, her water breaking just hours after reaching safety. Their son Rocco, was born the next day.FOX31 spoke with the couple later that week, on Sept. 20, 2013, and caught up with them again on Thursday."It was just outrageous," Ginger said. "It was almost like a dream."The Palmeri Family sits in Lyons, Colorado, on Sept. 14, 2023. (KDVR)Passing the memory to a new generationA decade later, the family still lives in Lyons. Rocco is now a fourth grader at Lyons Elementary.After watching the FOX31 story from 2013, Rocco came away with...

Catholic Memorial makes a rare trip south

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:09:25 GMT

Catholic Memorial coach John DiBiaso reached out to an old friend in order to help find a new opponent.With the prospects of not having a game in back-to-back weeks, DiBiaso had a conversation with his former assistant Tony Gulla, who suggested looking in Florida (where he is currently an assistant coach and guidance counselor). One thing led to another and the Knights were able to land a game against Cardinal Newman Friday night in West Palm Beach.“We looked in Pennsylvania, Ohio, Virginia and couldn’t find a game.” DiBiaso said. “Tony said there is a site in Florida where they listed teams looking for a game and we found Cardinal Newman.”Cardinal Newman (2-0) opened its season with one-sided wins over Monsignor Pace (42-17) and Belen Jesuit (41-0). Luke Warnock has completed 28-of-36 passes for 481 yards and seven touchdowns, while Jaylin Brown (20 carries for 133 yards) and Xanai Scott (nine carries for 53 yards) are the top rushers. The receiving group is deep and talented...