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Ex-NHL defenseman Ken Klee takes over as pro women’s coach in Minnesota after Charlie Burggraf steps down

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 17:11:29 GMT

The newly established Professional Women’s Hockey League has its first coaching change before its first game, with former NHL defenseman Ken Klee taking over in Minnesota after Charlie Burggraf stepped down on Wednesday.Burggraf did not go into detail on his departure, saying only that he consulted with his family while reaching the decision to step away from coaching and wishing the team success. Minnesota, which features a lineup of numerous home-state players, opens its season on Jan. 3 at Boston, followed by its home-opener against Montreal three days later.The 52-year-old Klee, who spent nine of his 14 NHL seasons with the Washington Capitals, has plenty of coaching experience since finishing his pro career with Phoenix in 2009. He coached the U.S. women’s national team to world championship titles in 2015 and ’16, and also was an assistant coach with AHL Syracuse.“The hockey energy in Minnesota is just fantastic, and I’m delighted to be part of it,” said Klee, who is from Indi...

Joel Hofer makes 39 saves in Blues' 2-1 win over Stars

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 17:11:29 GMT

ST. LOUIS (AP) — Jake Neighbours and Marco Scandella each scored and goalie Joel Hofer recorded 39 saves to lead the St. Louis Blues to a 2-1 victory over the Dallas Stars on Wednesday night following a three-day break in the NHL calendar.The loss snapped a three-game winning streak for Dallas.Hofer registered 37 saves in his previous start, a 4-1 win over the Panthers last Thursday. He improved to 7-5-0 this season.Dallas goalie Scott Wedgewood took the loss after he had recorded a point in each of his previous 10 decisions (8-0-2). He made 28 saves.Jason Robertson scored for the Stars.It was the first of three games in the four days for the Blues.Neighbours put St. Louis up 1-0 at 18:08 of the first period. He scored his 12th goal with a one-timer on a pass from Scott Perunovich.The Blues took a 2-0 lead at 10:53 on a goal by Scandella. Kasperi Kapanen passed to Scandella, who snapped a wrist shot in by Wedgewood from the top of the right circle.A double minor and anothe...

Off-duty Adams County deputy killed in head-on crash on Christmas Eve

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 17:11:29 GMT

An off-duty Adams County sheriff’s deputy was killed in a head-on crash in Weld County on Christmas Eve.Joshua Maloy. (Adams County Sheriff’s Office)Deputy Joshua Maloy, 31, was killed when a driver drifted into oncoming traffic and struck his Toyota Tacoma on County Road 49 south of County Road 40 on Sunday, according to the Colorado State Patrol.Maloy was identified by the Adams County Sheriff’s Office in a news release Tuesday.“We are grieving as an organization and law enforcement family and are awaiting answers as CSP conducts a full investigation into what occurred,” the sheriff’s office said in a news release.The crash occurred about 16 miles south of Greeley at 5:20 p.m. when a 36-year-old woman driving a Toyota Tundra drifted into oncoming traffic and collided head-on with Maloy, said Colorado State Patrol Master Trooper Gary Cutler. Maloy died at the scene.The woman was taken by helicopter to a hospital with life-threatening injuries, Cutler said. Two passenger...

Fatal wrong-way crash shuts down E-470 at York Street in Thornton

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 17:11:29 GMT

A four-vehicle crash involving a wrong-way driver shut down both directions of E-470 on Wednesday in Thornton. One person died, and several were taken to hospitals.According to State Patrol Master Trooper Gary Cutler, dispatchers received a call at 4:33 p.m. Wednesday about a wrong-way driver causing a wreck with three other vehicles in the southbound lanes of E-470 near Colorado Boulevard.Related ArticlesCrime and Public Safety | Excited or frustrated, Denverites get used to 45 new traffic circles installed in their neighborhoods this year Crime and Public Safety | Person killed after hitting tree with vehicle in Denver Crime and Public Safety | Fatal Arvada horse crash sparks calls for change from Jefferson County equestrians Crime and Public Safety | Driver arrested in suspected DUI crash that killed mother, 16-year-old son in Broomfield Crime and Public Safety | Broomfield High junior, 2nd person killed i...

Oakland mayor rejects all police chief finalists, setting back city’s search

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 17:11:29 GMT

Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao has rejected all finalists for the city’s police chief job, leaving the vacant position in limbo again, nearly a year after Thao placed the last permanent chief on leave and then fired him.In a statement, Thao’s office said she wanted the Oakland Police Commission to supply her with a new list of candidates to lead the department, which has been without a permanent leader since February.“The Oakland Police Chief leads a critical component of the mayor’s comprehensive community safety strategy,” Thao’s statement said. “Mayor Thao thanks the Oakland Police Commission for their continued service and looks forward to working with the commissioners to select the best possible candidate for Oakland.”The move marks the latest twist in a saga that began in January, when Thao placed the OPD’s former chief, LeRonne Armstrong, on leave after a report that found “systemic deficiencies” in how his department investigated mi...

Shots fired during robbery at Pinole gas station

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 17:11:29 GMT

(KRON) -- Shots were fired during a robbery at a gas station in Pinole on Wednesday, the Pinole Police Department said. The incident happened at the Chevron located at 2695 Pinole Valley Road. Police first posted about it on Facebook at 12:48 p.m. A suspect was arrested in connection to the robbery and shooting. By 4:30 p.m., a suspect had been arrested, and police left the scene. Pinole police plan to put out a press release with more information. This story will be updated when that is available.

Wrong-way driver killed in E-470 crash in Thornton

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 17:11:29 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) — E-470 was closed on Wednesday afternoon after a deadly multi-vehicle crash in the Thornton area.One person died on the scene, where four vehicles were involved in the crash, according to Colorado State Patrol. Multiple others were transported to the hospital. FOX31 Newsletters: Sign up to get breaking news sent to your inbox CSP originally said two people had died but updated the number just before 5:30 p.m. CSP said the person who died was a wrong-way driver.SkyFOX flew over the scene just before 5 p.m. There was a significant police response blocking the highway, and debris was strewn across the road.The eastbound lanes were closed near York Street until around 9 p.m. Westbound E-470 also had a large police response that stopped traffic, but those lanes reopened just before 6:15 p.m.Multiple vehicles involved in a crash on E-470 near York Street on Dec. 27, 2023. A driver named Ricky said he was driving home from Boulder to Brighton when he veered to avoid a wron...

Denver floats housing migrants in neighboring cities

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 17:11:29 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) — As buses of migrants continue to arrive in Denver, the city is running out of places to house them, according to Mayor Mike Johnston.Johnston, who appeared in a Wednesday news conference with the mayors of New York City and Chicago, said Denver has had more migrant arrivals per capita than any other city in the country."We have just about maxed out all the hotel capacity in the city and county right now," Johnston said.FOX31 confirmed Wednesday that Denver reached out to Wheat Ridge to discuss a potential migrant shelter at a Super 8 motel near Interstate 70 and Kipling Street. Those discussions ended last week after Denver officials decided the motel did not meet all of their criteria.A Super 8 motel in Wheat Ridge, Colorado, that was discussed as a potential migrant shelter. (KDVR)A Wheat Ridge spokesperson said if Denver decides to move forward with the proposal, there would be nothing stopping them from doing so."Anyone can rent a motel room, absolutely," ci...

Express lane violations down 60%, but one driver fined 53 times

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 17:11:29 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) — Express lane violations have always been the rule, but the fines went into effect a few months ago — and some drivers aren't following. According to the Colorado Department of Transportation, express lane violations have dropped 60% overall, but some continue to break the rules. One driver violated the rule 53 times. Is it legal to drive with snow on your car in Colorado? As for the 53-time violator, not all were “noticed” violations, according to CDOT. Some were warnings during the grace period, but it's still something CDOT is taking note of."We have people who like to jump in and out of the lanes whenever they please. The problem with that is there’s a huge speed differential between the two lanes, so typically the express lane moves considerably faster," CDOT spokesperson Tim Hoover said. Crossing those double white lines results in a $75 fine or $150 if it's not paid within 20 days. The 53-time rulebreaker's fines total $5,175.Interstate 70 in Idaho Springs wh...

Changes coming for EV credits in 2024

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 17:11:29 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) — There is a push for more Americans to go green with the cars they buy.Here in Colorado and at the national level, tax incentives and rebates are in place to help more drivers make the switch, but some of the incentives will look different in the new year.The state and federal governments are trying to make it more affordable for people to get an electric vehicle. Qualifications for some of the incentives will become stricter starting in 2024."There's a lot of exciting developments in the EV industry happening," said Kevin Favro, founder and co-CEO of EV Life, an EV finance platform. "There are new charging networks opening up that are going to make it easier for people to public charge. There are a lot of new body types coming out on models. There are sub-$30,000 vehicles coming to market, really helping to drive down the affordability barrier."Changes are coming to programs meant to drive down the cost of electric vehicles. The biggest changes are coming at the fede...