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800,000 Colorado schoolchildren will get free meals this year

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:58:23 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) — Free meals will be offered in all of Colorado's eligible public schools thanks to a voter-approved program funded by high earners.Every eligible school district in Colorado opted into the program, the Colorado Department of Education said in a Friday release. That means more than 800,000 public school students will have free breakfast and lunch. 7 new Colorado laws go into effect in October In November 2022, Colorado voters approved the so-called "Healthy School Meals for All" program. It reduces tax deductions for households earning at least $300,000 a year, raising an estimated $100 million annually to feed the state's public schoolchildren.Districts had until Sept. 15 to decide whether to participate, and all eligible districts decided to do so, according to the state.It's not just Colorado: California, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, New Mexico and Vermont also have made school meals free to all students regardless of income, according to The Associa...

Colorado Elks Association honored for supporting those with disabilities

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:58:23 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) – They’ve donated nearly $5 million and dedicated 75 years to serving Coloradans with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Now, the Colorado Elks Association is being honored for its decades of service to Denver’s disabled population.The Association of Fundraising Professionals Colorado Chapter has named the Colorado Elks Association “Outstanding Service Organization of the Year.”“They've been with us almost every step of the way," said Douglas McNeill, CEO of Laradon, a Denver-based agency that offers education, a youth center, adult day programs, employment programs and community living for Coloradans of all ages who are living with intellectual and developmental disabilities."The Elks have been essential. From helping purchase (our) building for $10,000 with our founders, and opening (our) doors, until now, where they've been monumental in the various improvements that we've had along,” said Jennifer Hendrick, president of the Laradon Fou...

Man, pregnant woman in custody after chase on SR 836 linked to Florida City shooting ends in crash in Miami

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:58:23 GMT

Police have taken two people into custody, including a pregnant woman, after a pursuit eastbound on the Dolphin Expressway came to a crashing end in Miami.7News cameras captured Miami Fire Rescue crews putting the handcuffed woman in the back of an ambulance near Northwest 17th Avenue, late Friday afternoon.According to Miami-Dade Police, the pursuit stemmed from a shooting in Florida City that sent a teenager to the hospital.Investigators said a white Volkswagen matched from a witness near the location of the shooting.Officers had their eye on the sedan when they saw someone inside the vehicle throwing guns out the window down the Florida Turnpike near Kendall Drive, as they made their way to the Dolphin Expressway.Nestor Ivan said he wasn’t on the road when his wife’s Honda was rear-ended during the high-speed chase.“The police was chasing the white car with a guy inside with a gun and everything. Could you imagine?” he said. “She was very nervous wit...

Sources: Police investigating after 2 people shot in Lexington

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:58:23 GMT

An investigation is underway after two people were shot in Lexington on Friday evening, 7NEWS sources said.Officers responded to a report of two people shot on Keeler Farm Way and put up crime scene tape around a home.Police could be seen going in and out of the home. No other details were immediately available. This is a developing story; stay with 7NEWS on-air and online for the latest updates.

Pivetta throws 7 innings as Red Sox blank AL East champion Orioles 3-0

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:58:23 GMT

BALTIMORE (AP) — Nick Pivetta allowed two hits in seven impressive innings and Trevor Story hit a two-run homer in the fifth to lift the Boston Red Sox to a 3-0 victory over the Baltimore Orioles on Friday night.A day after winning the AL East title, the Orioles did little offensively but had to be encouraged by their own starter’s effort. John Means (1-2) pitched into the seventh inning and looked like a solid option for Baltimore when it sets up its postseason rotation.Means was Baltimore’s opening day starter last year but needed Tommy John surgery and didn’t pitch again for the Orioles until this month. This was his fourth start.The left-hander retired his first 13 batters before Rob Refsnyder doubled and Story followed with a drive over the big wall in left field at Camden Yards. The Red Sox also scored a run in the ninth.Means allowed three hits in 6 1/3 innings with four strikeouts and no walks.Pivetta (10-9) struck out 10 with a walk. He finished his season...

Norwell defense makes key stop in 27-7 win over Abington

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:58:23 GMT

NORWELL – In a one-score game to start the third, Norwell’s defense came up with a timely stop and from there drove it down the field 97 yards to seal the eventual 27-7 victory over South Shore Sullivan rival Abington at home.“It was huge,” said Clippers coach John Willis about coming up with the stop against Abington in coach Jim Kelliher’s 50th and final season. “We played well on both sides of the ball. It was a big play of the game to get that stop and then go 97 yards, but you are never out of it with (Abington). We knew it would be a dog fight. The score is not indicative of the type of game that it really was. We played well tonight. We played our best game of the year.”Abington (3-1) started the second half at the 50 and, after a couple of negative plays, a 51-yard strike to senior Ryan Simonetti set up the Green Wave at the three-yard line. Two plays later junior Andrew Lazcano came up with a fumble recovery at the Norwell (4-0) three-yard line.The Clippers then ate 10:14 o...

Nick Pivetta finishes season strong, Red Sox beat Orioles 3-0

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:58:23 GMT

Nick Pivetta’s career with the Red Sox was at a crossroads. Pulled from the starting rotation after a poor spring, the right-hander was left with a choice: embrace his move to the bullpen or pout his way out of town.Pivetta didn’t pretend to be happy about it, but he attacked his new assignment with renewed determination and ultimately turned his season around. Friday night he finished what wound up being a productive season on a high note, earning the win in Boston’s 3-0 victory over the Baltimore Orioles.From the opening pitch Pivetta was masterful, allowing only three baserunners over his seven shutout innings. The only threat he faced came in the bottom of the fifth when Jordan Westberg doubled and reached third on a wild pitch, but Pivetta struck out the next two batters to keep the Orioles off the board.Pivetta finished with 10 strikeouts, marking the fourth time this season he’s reached that mark, and allowed only two hits and a walk over his brilliant...

‘You can’t ever end the push’: Director of player personnel Gene Watson brings a championship pedigree to the Chicago White Sox

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:58:23 GMT

Gene Watson had a hand in the Kansas City Royals acquiring Chris Getz and Brian Bannister during their playing days.“I traded for Chris Getz in November 2009 to the Royals when I worked for Dayton Moore,” Watson recalled Friday. “In ‘06 I traded for Brian Bannister. It’s guys who love to play the game, that have a heart for their teammates.“Both were guys that while they were playing, you saw guys who took a lot of pride in their work and prepared. Now that they are in front offices (Getz as general manager and Bannister as senior adviser to pitching), they are applying the same attributes to their job.”Watson has joined them in looking to turn things around for the Chicago White Sox as the team’s director of player personnel.“All three, with (assistant general manager) Josh (Barfield), are tremendously bright, rising stars in Major League Baseball,” Watson said. “It’s going to be fun to come alongsi...

Are we being gaslit? Maryland and Orioles announce a deal to keep the team here that’s not binding | STAFF COMMENTARY

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:58:23 GMT

It seemed like the perfect moment at the perfect time. Just after the third inning Thursday night at Camden Yards, the Orioles were up 1-0 against the Boston Red Sox and widely expected to clinch the American League East title before a jubilant crowd, when Gov. Wes Moore and Orioles Chairman/CEO John Angelos — side by side and applauding — suddenly appeared on the stadium’s video board. Beneath the two men was a statement that seemed to bring even more good baseball news.In all caps, it said the team, the governor, the state and the Maryland Stadium authority had that very day, after three years of frustrating negotiation, “AGREED TO A DEAL THAT WILL KEEP THE ORIOLES IN BALTIMORE AND AT CAMDEN YARDS FOR AT LEAST THE NEXT 30 YEARS!!”Neither side would discuss it that night but promised details the next morning. Unfortunately, the scoreboard claim didn’t stand up to the light of day.At a news briefing Friday morning, where journalists were tol...

Padres out of playoff contention after Marlins beat Pirates

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:58:23 GMT

SAN DIEGO -- The Padres were officially eliminated from playoff contention Friday after the Miami Marlins defeated the Pittsburgh Pirates, 4-3.The Friars needed multiple things to happen in order to clinch a spot in the National League Wild Card, including having to win out the last three games of the season, the Chicago Cubs and Miami Marlins losing out and the Cincinnati Reds losing two of three games. Local youth football parents say assistant coach stole thousands from team Prior to Friday, the Padres went on a tear, winning 11 of their last 13 games and posting the best record in September (17-7).The Padres are currently playing their final series of the season Friday evening against the Chicago White Sox at Guaranteed Rate Field despite having their playoff hopes dashed.