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Semitruck driver killed in I-25 coal train derailment, bridge collapse

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 18:23:27 GMT

DENVER (AP) — A semi-trailer truck driver was killed when a train derailed and a railroad bridge collapsed onto a major highway near Pueblo, Colorado, spilling coal and mangled rail cars onto the roadway and shutting it down indefinitely, authorities said Monday. The 60-year-old driver was initially said to be trapped in the Sunday afternoon crash on Interstate 25, but authorities said Monday that he had died. It was unknown whether any other vehicles were involved, Pueblo County Sheriff’s Office spokesperson Gayle Perez said.Photos and videos posted by authorities showed the partially collapsed bridge with the semi-truck caught beneath in the right lane. The images also show a pileup of train cars and wheels scattered across the scene and loads of coal covering a portion of the highway.A nine-mile stretch of I-25 — the main north-south road corridor in Colorado, used by 39,000 to 44,000 vehicles daily — was shut down in what the Colorado Department of Transportation said Monday wou...

Denver International Airport plans to move rental cars to new facility

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 18:23:27 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) — Travelers at Denver International Airport will have a new location to get rental cars in the future. The airport on Monday announced plans for a new facility that will be home to all on-site rental companies.The consolidated rental car facility (ConRAC) will be located along 78th Avenue, north of Peña Boulevard and east of Jackson Gap Road. What happens when you lose an item at Denver International Airport? It depends It will be situated in the area where Peña Boulevard turns from running south away from the terminals to westbound into the city. An employee lot currently sits in the area and will be moved, the airport said in the announcement.The project will not begin for at least another year. The airport expects to have a Request for Proposals, or similar process, ready by late 2024.An illustration showing the planned Consolidated Rental Car Facility at Denver International Airport, released by the airport in October 2023. (Image provided by DIA)Today, the airpo...

I-25 north of Pueblo still closed in both directions after train derailment

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 18:23:27 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) -- Following a train derailment that occurred on Sunday afternoon, Interstate 25 remained closed in both directions just north of Pueblo on Monday morning. The BNSF Railway train derailed on a bridge over I-25 near mile markers 106 and 107 around 3:25 p.m. on Sunday.Colorado State Patrol said both directions of I-25 would be closed for an extended period of time because of the 12-car train crash and coal on the road. Train derails on I-25 near Pueblo, interstate closed If you're heading southbound, FOX31's Drew Engelbart recommends taking Exit 110 onto a country road parallel to I-25. It's a dirt road which will add about 15-30 minutes to the commute.Northbound will take 30 minutes to an hour longer than your normal commute. You'll be rerouted to Exit 106 and take Highway 50 all the way out west to Highway 115, then back onto I-25.Engelbart expects a multi-day closure.

Biden postpones trip to Colorado to as Israel-Hamas conflict intensifies

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 18:23:27 GMT

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden postponed a trip to Colorado on Monday to stay in Washington and focus on the growing conflict in the Middle East, setting aside an opportunity to pitch his economic accomplishments as he runs for reelection.The White House said Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris met with Jake Sullivan, the national security adviser; Avril Haines, the national intelligence director; and Bill Burns, head of the Central Intelligence Agency. Chief of Staff Jeff Zients also attended. I-25 north of Pueblo still closed in both directions after train derailed Biden planned to visit Rep. Lauren Boebert's district, where he was to tour CS Wind, the world's largest facility for wind tower manufacturing. But the White House said just a few hours before Biden was set to take off for the trip that it would be rescheduled as Israel prepares a ground invasion of Gaza and humanitarian concerns worsen in the territory.The Democratic president is we...

Denver weather: Staying warm and sunny

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 18:23:27 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) -- If you enjoy sunshine and above-average temperatures, then this forecast is for you!Weather tonight: Clear and coolAfter a beautiful day in the metro area, the page is turning Monday night and temperatures will cool off into the middle 40s under mostly clear skies. Look for winds to be gusty at times, up to 20 mph overnight. Will Tuesday be the last 80-degree day of the year? Weather tomorrow: Even warmer with more sunTuesday temperatures will be well above average with even more sunshine on the way! Highs will max out in the lower 80s under mostly sunny skies. It will be breezy at times with gusts up to 20 mph, other than that there's a very mild day in store. Looking ahead: Staying dry and warmWhile Tuesday will be the warmest day of the week, temperatures are expected to stay mild and conditions will be dry. Highs on Wednesday will be in the lower 70s with gusty winds. Those winds will calm down by Thursday and Friday, as temperatures ramp back up into the uppe...

Tattered Cover bookstore files for bankruptcy, to close 3 stores

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 18:23:27 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) -- The local bookstore chain Tattered Cover has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy and plans to close three stores. A press release states the move aims to help the company access small business financing "to recover from changing market conditions exacerbated by the COVID pandemic." The company plans to use the funding for holiday shopping inventory, technology and operations and to pay staff. The company operates six Denver-area bookstores and one in Colorado Springs, as well as shops at the Denver airport. The website states Tattered Cover was established in 1971. The Colorado Springs, Westminster and McGregor Square locations are expected to close between late October and early November, affecting at least 27 workers, according to a press release.According to forms filed in the case, the bookstore has unsecured claims to multiple publishers, property management and even the state of Colorado. The claims range from thousands to hundreds of thousands of dollars. Anothe...

Disney celebrates 100 years of characters with animation special ‘Once Upon a Studio’

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 18:23:27 GMT

Disney is celebrating 100 years of dreams coming true. One hundred years of Mickey and friends, can you imagine?The giant animation showed its powers through a short film with familiar voices.Disney Plus premiered “Once Upon a Studio” Monday.It reunited 85 iconic characters, from tiny Tinkerbell to Aladdin’s genie and the late Robin Williams, who voiced genie was honored through magic.Even though Robin passed in 2014, his voice lives on through his blue Disney character.Studio execs opened up the vault and were able to get outtakes from the 1992 film.They showed Robin’s children how they wanted to honor their father and they eventually gave the green light.

A 6-year-old Palestinian-American was stabbed 26 times for being Muslim, police say. His mom couldn’t go to his funeral because she was stabbed, too

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 18:23:27 GMT

Joliet, Illinois (CNN) — Loved ones and strangers united in grief Monday at the funeral of a 6-year-old Chicago-area boy who was killed because he was Muslim, officials say.Wadea Al Fayoume was stabbed 26 times Saturday by his family’s landlord in Plainfield Township, Illinois, the Will County Sheriff’s Office said.Courtesy Will County Sheriff’s OfficeHis 32-year-old mother, Hanaan Shahin, also suffered more than a dozen stab wounds, the sheriff’s office said.Shahin’s serious injuries prevented her from attending her son’s funeral Monday, said Ahmed Rehab, executive director for the Council on American-Islamic Relations’ Chicago office. In accordance with tradition, deceased Muslims are buried as soon as possible after death.The mother “will be feeling Wadea’s loss more than anyone, but she is forced to mourn alone rather in the warm embrace of family and community at this time,” Rehab said, adding she “is fighting serious bodily injuries at the hospital, not to mention t...

Brightline introduces new travel passes for frequent riders

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 18:23:27 GMT

Brightline has unveiled two innovative travel options aimed at enhancing the journey experience for travelers between Orlando and Miami.The centerpiece of Monday’s announcement is the All-Station Shared Pass, designed to meet the evolving needs of passengers who frequently travel between Orlando and Brightline’s five South Florida stations. The pass eliminates peak fares throughout the week, delivering cost-effective and hassle-free travel. “The All-Station Shared Pass is designed for guests who plan to travel frequently between South Florida and Orlando, and want ultimate flexibility to book trips on demand with consistent fare rates and no unexpected fees or blackout dates,” said SVP of Marketing & Commercial Strategy Barbara Drahl. “The pass can be shared to book rides for friends, family, and colleagues, putting guests in control to embark on adventures, business meetings, and cherished family getaways with ease.”Starting at $1,199 for SMART Service, the Al...

2 shot dead in Brussels ‘terrorist attack’ with suspect on the run

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 18:23:27 GMT

BRUSSELS — A shooter killed two people near the center of Brussels on Monday evening, in what senior Belgian officials have condemned as a “terrorist attack.”Belgian Prime Minister Alexander De Croo said that he had passed on condolences to his Swedish counterpart “following tonight’s harrowing attack on Swedish citizens.” Police said a suspect fired gunshots near Place Sainctelette and Boulevard du Neuvième de Ligne shortly after 7 p.m. and patrols were immediately dispatched to the scene. A third person was also injured by gunfire. The shooter remains at large. Two people were confirmed dead, said Brussels police spokesperson Ilse Van de Keere. “The investigation is ongoing,” she added.Sweden was playing Belgium in a football match at the national stadium in northern Brussels, with hundreds of supporters following their team. The game has now been abandoned. Sweden has been on the front line of blowback from hard-line Islamists, due to repeated Quran burnin...