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4-year-old girl needs bone marrow transplant after rare blood disease diagnosis

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 07:05:36 GMT

AURORA, Colo. (KDVR) -- A Northglenn family is asking folks to register for the national bone marrow donor list after their 4-year-old daughter was diagnosed with a rare blood disorder.Nova Solis was diagnosed with aplastic anemia about a month ago. It’s so rare that only two out of every 1 million people in the U.S. have the same diagnosis. The FDA is screening US cinnamon imports after more kids are sickened by lead-tainted applesauce Her mother, Miranda Skinner, said the family discovered her condition after seeing significant bruising on the preschooler's body and seeing her nose bleed for over 30 minutes. So they took her to the doctor, where they eventually got that diagnosis. "I've broke down quite a few times since finding out, it's hard," said Skinner.The diagnosis has changed their entire routine. Nova can no longer go to preschool, go shopping with her mom or play with her cousins outside."Just the severity of it," said Yngrid Ramirez, Nova's grandmother. "When we found...

Mystery soldier makes $100K donation in honor of Colorado Vietnam veteran 

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 07:05:36 GMT

WINDSOR, Colo. (KDVR) — Inside his Windsor home, Col. Edward Fisher said the memories of his time in Vietnam remain fresh.It was the late 1960s, and Fisher was suddenly placed in charge of a reeling 1st Cavalry Division, which had recently suffered significant casualties.“This company had lost its company commander, two platoon leaders, a bunch of sergeants, so significant losses," he said. "So I take over this company, and these guys, they’re not happy at all.”But Fisher said he persevered, bringing the company together as a cohesive unit before eventually being selected as the aide to the commanding general.Decades later, a surprise phone callAfter returning home, Fisher said he lost touch with many of the men and women he served with — that is until a few weeks ago, when the phone rang from an out-of-state number.“It was funny, I was up getting ready to take a shower and the phone rang, and the guy said, ‘I’m looking for an Edward Fisher,'" he said. "I said you're talking to him,...

Denver weather: Mild start to weekend before rain, snow chances

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 07:05:36 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) — Denver's weather will stay mild on Saturday ahead of the next chance for rain and snow that moves in late Sunday into Monday.Weather tonight: Clear and coolFriday night, Denver will stay clear and cool. Low temperatures will fall near freezing, which is about 5 degrees above normal.Weather tomorrow: Mild start to the weekend Saturday will be another mild day. There will be a mixture of sunshine and clouds by the afternoon as temperatures climb to the lower 60s.Looking ahead: Showers Sunday, Monday Sunday will start dry in the Denver metro, while higher elevations see a few snow showers. Clouds will increase in the metro Sunday afternoon ahead of evening rain showers. Layer up and grab a rain jacket if you are heading to the Broncos game, because showers will become more widespread through the evening and overnight. Rain will mix with snow early Monday morning as lows fall near freezing. The chance for showers will taper off on Monday, but temperatures will be ...

Coats for Colorado campaign needs donor surge

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 07:05:36 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) — It may be warm today but it will be cold tomorrow, figuratively speaking.The annual FOX31 and Dependable Cleaners Coats for Colorado campaign is underway. That’s the good news. The bad news is donations are seriously low this year. How did Colorado get its name? Maybe it’s because we are experiencing warm weather right now or maybe it’s because it doesn’t really feel like the holidays yet. Either way, the fact is the numbers speak for themselves, and donations are low.“Right now, we are only at about 5,400 coats that we have given out. Last year on this day, we were at 12,000 coats. So, less than half. That’s not good.“ said Kasina Swartz, store manager with Dependable Cleaners.Where to donate winter coats around DenverSo far, this is a very low year for the Coats for Colorado campaign. Swartz said now is the time to act.Lightly used and good condition winter coats are what’s needed — not leather jackets, windbreakers, hoodies, vests and other coats that you would ...

Victim and suspect dead after shooting at state hospital in Concord, NH

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 07:05:36 GMT

A victim and a suspect are dead after a shooting at a psychiatric hospital in Concord, New Hampshire Friday, officials said. The shooting happened at New Hampshire Hospital and drew a massive emergency response that continued into the night. In an update near 6:30 p.m., New Hampshire State Police Colonel Mark Hall said dispatchers received an initial call at 3:38 p.m. reporting an active shooter at the hospital. “Upon entering the lobby, the suspect shot one individual,” Hall said.Hall said a state police trooper already at the hospital proceeded to shoot and kill the suspect. The entire incident was contained in the hospital lobby, according to Hall. While the shooting victim was given CPR and taken to nearby Concord Hospital, Hall said they were later pronounced dead. As crews swarmed the scene earlier Friday afternoon, New Hampshire Homeland Security and Emergency Management provided a series of updates. Around 5:30 p.m., the agency said all patients...

Dozens of families gather around Mass. for National Adoption Day events

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 07:05:36 GMT

Friday marked a day many families have been waiting for as loved ones gathered in courts around the Boston area to celebrate adoptions on National Adoption Day. In Boston itself, one family in the adoption process spoke to 7NEWS about what the day meant to them. “She’s one of the most courageous, resilient young people that we know, so we are very proud of her for that,” said Katie Lee of her adoptive daughter, Mimi.Through smiles and tears, 14-year-old Mimi banged a gavel to mark her milestone. She is now officially adopted. One of dozens celebrating National Adoption Day at Boston Municipal Court, Mimi has been part of the Lee family for half her life. Now with her several siblings in tow, the only party left to recognize Mimi’s place in the family was the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. The Chief Justice of the Massachusetts Juvenile Court was on hand Friday alongside Wally the Green Monster making it all official. While the journey to adoption can b...

Red Sox, Mariners make depth trade at non-tender deadline

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 07:05:36 GMT

The Red Sox and Mariners exchanged depth pieces in the minutes before Major League Baseball’s non-tender deadline on Friday evening.Just before the 8 p.m. cutoff, Boston sent Luis Urías to Seattle for right-handed reliever Isaiah Campbell. Alex Speier of the Boston Globe broke the news.The Red Sox acquired Urías at the 2023 trade deadline, having spent three and a half seasons with the Milwaukee Brewers. He only played 32 games for the Red Sox, his first American League team, but hit significantly better upon his arrival, raising his batting average from .145 to .225 and his OPS .535 to .698.Boston primarily deployed Urías at second base (28 games), but he also offers the Mariners depth at third and shortstop, a position he didn’t play in Boston, and two years of club control. He’s arbitration-eligible this year and next, currently on track to reach free agency in 2026.Campbell, meanwhile, can bolster a Boston bullpen that was dominant for much of 2023 but became exhausted dow...

Colorado judge finds Trump engaged in insurrection, but rejects constitutional ballot challenge

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 07:05:36 GMT

By NICHOLAS RICCARDI (Associated Press)DENVER (AP) — A Colorado judge on Friday found that former President Donald Trump engaged in insurrection during the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol but rejected an effort to keep him off the state’s primary ballot because it’s unclear whether a Civil War-era Constitutional amendment barring insurrectionists from public office applies to the presidency.The lawsuit, brought by a left-leaning group on behalf of a group of Republican and independent Colorado voters, contended that Trump’s actions related to the attack ran afoul of a clause in the 14th Amendment that prevents anyone from holding office who “engaged in insurrection or rebellion” against the Constitution.The decision by District Judge Sarah B. Wallace is the third ruling in a little over a week against lawsuits seeking to knock Trump off the ballot by citing Section 3 of the amendment. The Minnesota Supreme Court last week said Trump could...

Snoop Dogg is giving up ‘smoke.’ It caught some of his fans off guard.

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 07:05:36 GMT

Asking for privacy, hip-hop legend and longtime marijuana enthusiast Snoop Dogg says he’s going to stop smoking — though he didn’t specify exactly what that might mean.“After much consideration and conversation with my family, I’ve decided to give up smoke,” Snoop wrote in a message shared on Instagram and X, the platform formerly known as Twitter, on Thursday. “Please respect my privacy at this time.”The rapper and entrepreneur, who has become known for his own weed-related ventures over the years, provided no additional details in his brief announcement, which came the week after a new marijuana-adjacent product was introduced bearing his name. Representatives for the 52-year-old Snoop, born Calvin Cordozar Broadus Jr., did not immediately respond to The Associated Press’ requests for comment Friday.That didn’t stop ample speculation from fans, many of whom filled the comments of Snoop̵...

Blue Jays non-tender Adam Cimber, reliever becomes free agent

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 07:05:36 GMT

The Toronto Blue Jays announced that they non-tendered reliever Adam Cimber before Friday’s 8 p.m. ET deadline, making him a free agent.All other players were given contracts.Major league teams have the option to non-tender arbitration-eligible players instead of agreeing on a salary for the new season. Cimber was projected to earn around $3.2 million for 2024.With the move now official, the 33-year-old will be a free agent for the first time in his career. Cimber was acquired from the Miami Marlins in June 2021, along with outfielder Corey Dickerson, in exchange for a prospect and infielder, Joe Panik. He settled in as one of the Blue Jays’ most consistent relievers, pitching to a 1.69 ERA across 39 games.He followed up the success in 2022, appearing in a major-league-high 77 games out of the bullpen for Toronto and finishing with a 2.80 ERA and 58 strikeouts across 70 2/3 innings.Injuries greatly impacted Cimber this past season. He was limited to 22 games and struggle...