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Nuggets players of past take part in celebrating 1st NBA title in team history

Published Mon, 03 Mar 2025 22:26:15 GMT

DENVER (AP) — Jamal Murray cradled the NBA championship trophy, occasionally rubbing the shiny gold piece of hardware to make sure it was real. The Denver point guard wouldn't let it out of his sight for long.This title, the first in the Nuggets’ long ABA/NBA history, of course, meant so much to Murray, NBA Finals MVP Nikola Jokic and the rest of the cast. But they brought along a lot of people for the ride.Nuggets greats like David Thompson, Dan Issel and Bobby Jones, who helped lead the team to its last finals appearance, in 1976, as members of the ABA.Former coaches like Larry Brown, Doug Moe and George Karl. Other stars like Alex English, Dikembe Mutombo and Carmelo Anthony, along with any Nuggets player who ever wore a rainbow uniform or saw their season end at the hands of the Lakers.This, the Nuggets' 47th NBA season, finally ended with confetti, a trophy and an upcoming parade through the streets of downtown. Nuggets championship par...

2 arrested in deadly Aurora road rage shooting

Published Mon, 03 Mar 2025 22:26:15 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) — Two people have been arrested in connection to a road rage shooting that killed a 48-year-old man in the Dayton Triangle neighborhood in Aurora. Road rage incidents on the rise, concerning for law enforcement According to the Aurora Police Department, Juan Carlos Rivas-Luna, 18, of Aurora, was arrested on a charge of first-degree murder, and Aracely Enriquez, 18, also of Aurora, was arrested on one charge of accessory to first-degree murder.Juan Carlos Rivas-Luna was arrested on charges of first-degree murder in connection to a road-rage shooting that killed a 48-year-old man. (Aurora Police Department)Aracely Enriquez, 18, was arrested on a charge of accessory to first-degree murder in connection to a road-rage shooting that killed a 48-year-old man. (Aurora Police Department)Rivas-Luna and Enriquez were taken into custody in the 1000 block of Hanover Street by the Aurora Police SWAT Team without incident. The arrests followed a week-long investigation, according...

Germany to buy Iron Dome air defense system from Israel

Published Mon, 03 Mar 2025 22:26:15 GMT

BERLIN — Germany has the green light to get its own Iron Dome.The Bundestag’s budget committee released a first tranche of €560 million for the purchase of the Israel-made Arrow-3 air defense system on Wednesday as the German government looks to modernize its military under a €100 billion fund approved by Chancellor Olaf Scholz and the German parliament last year.Eventually, Germany’s expenditure on Arrow-3, which is designed to intercept ballistic missiles, is expected to reach €4 billion. The committee also approved around €950 million for the purchase of six German-made IRIS-T-SLM air defense systems on Wednesday.“With the purchase of the German IRIS-T SLM and the acquisition of the Israeli Arrow, we are pushing ahead with two major projects from the Bundeswehr’s special assets that will help build up a protective umbrella in Germany,” Karsten Klein, a lawmaker for the Free Democrats in the committee, told POLITICO. The Arrow-3 system is developed and manufactur...

READ: Full indictment of Harvard Medical School morgue manager, several others for alleged sales of stolen body parts

Published Mon, 03 Mar 2025 22:26:15 GMT

Four individuals, including a man identified by federal officials as the morgue manager at Harvard Medical School, are being charged for allegedly selling body parts stolen from donated cadavers.The full, 17-page indictment can be found here.CR. NO. 4.23-CR-159 US V. CEDRIC LODGE, KATRINA MACLEAN, JOSHUA TAYLOR AND DENISE LODGEDownload

Massachusetts could see some severe thunderstorms: ‘Keep an eye to the sky’

Published Mon, 03 Mar 2025 22:26:15 GMT

Local meteorologists are warning of the chance for some strong to severe thunderstorms on Wednesday, as they urge people with outdoor plans to “keep an eye to the sky.”The isolated severe storms could impact parts of Massachusetts from 2 to 9 p.m., according to the National Weather Service.The best potential for a few severe storms is in western and central Massachusetts.“Any stronger storms will bring the risk of damaging wind gusts, hail and frequent lightning,” the National Weather Service wrote in an alert.“Those with outdoor plans this afternoon and evening should keep an eye to the sky and be prepared to seek indoor shelter if threatening weather approaches,” the National Weather Service added in the alert.Related ArticlesWeather | Massachusetts shouldn’t have wildfire smoke impacts this week, it will ‘feel like summer’ with warm temps and thunderstorms Weather | After a ‘damper’ of a ...

Alleged Matthew Nilo rape victim speaks out: ‘Is this a nightmare?’

Published Mon, 03 Mar 2025 22:26:15 GMT

A woman who said that Manhattan corporate attorney and accused serial rapist Matthew Nilo raped her in Charlestown 15 years ago has spoken out about the traumatizing experience.“I kept thinking, ‘Is this a nightmare? I’m going to wake up,’” Lori Pinkham, who was working as a promoter for nightclubs in the Boston area at the time of the 2007 incident, told ABC’s “Good Morning America” this morning.“I had been out at one of the clubs I was doing promotions for and I was walking to my car. He pulled up in his car next to me and kind of cut me off and started yelling something to me like, ‘Hey, oh hey I saw you, do you need a ride?’ I was like, ‘No, I’m ok,’ and that’s when I saw he had a gun in his hand. And he just said, ‘Get in the car,’” she said. “I just got really scared and I got in the car.”“I started getting scared and he kept driving. As soon as we got to Charlestown and he stopped the car, I tried to run as fast as I could and he caught up to me and that’s w...

Sailor on life support after Coronado car-jacking incident

Published Mon, 03 Mar 2025 22:26:15 GMT

CORONADO, Calif. -- It's now confirmed that a man who was critically injured during a car-jacking incident in Coronado over the weekend is, in fact, a sailor for the U.S. Navy.In a statement released to FOX 5 on Wednesday, Public Affairs Officer Teri Heisler says officials at Fleet Readiness Center Southwest (FRCSW) were informed by the City of Coronado Police Department that a sailor was a victim in the Sunday incident. Alaska Airlines now offering nonstop flights from San Diego to these cities The servicemember, whose identity has not been released due to privacy laws, suffered life-threatening injuries during the car-jacking, officials confirmed. According to the public affairs officer, the sailor is currently on life support at UCSD Health.The incident occurred in the early morning hours when calls came in to authorities reporting a man on the hood of a moving vehicle. According to the police department, two teenagers allegedly stole the vehicle from the man and he jumped on ...

Alaska Airlines now offering nonstop flights from San Diego to these cities

Published Mon, 03 Mar 2025 22:26:15 GMT

SAN DIEGO -- Alaska Airlines is expanding service from San Diego International Airport with new nonstop routes to three U.S. cities.Starting Thursday, June 15 travelers will be able to hop a direct plane from America's Finest City to Eugene, Oregon, and to Washington, D.C., the airline announced in a press release. Alaska Airlines says the inaugural flights will be celebrated with a special send-off for guests just before boarding. New I-5 carpool lanes to cut North County commute in half: Caltrans “Our guests in San Diego told us they wanted more nonstops; we’re excited to add service on both the West and East Coasts, including the nation’s capital, Florida’s vibrant Gulf Coast as well as to beautiful Eugene, Oregon” said Neil Thwaites, regional vice-president of California for Alaska Airlines. “We know it’s important that we keep California connected and our guests will now have three more non-stop destinations to choose from as they plan out their travel.”Later, in October 2023...

City council passes homeless encampment ban: What's next?

Published Mon, 03 Mar 2025 22:26:15 GMT

SAN DIEGO — The City of San Diego will soon have a new law that bans homeless encampments in public places.The San Diego City Council voted 5-4 late Tuesday night to pass the Unsafe Camping Ordinance, which would prohibit people from sleeping on sidewalks if shelter beds are available.San Diego Mayor Todd Gloria plans to sign the new ordinance into law once it goes before city council for a second reading.The measure also bans encampments at all times, regardless of shelter availability, in sensitive areas like parks, canyons and near schools.The city council heard from nearly 300 speakers, who were both in favor and against the polarizing plan. Billionaire Stan Kroenke joins sports arena development group as majority investor In the end, the majority of the councilmembers chose to use the ordinance as another tool to help people get off of the streets and help unsheltered individuals get connected to services. FOX 5 spoke to the Mayor Gloria Wednesday morning about what comes nex...

Dump day: How to dispose unwanted items for free this weekend

Published Mon, 03 Mar 2025 22:26:15 GMT

SAN DIEGO -- There's no better time to finish up your spring cleaning than now. Another free dump day event is being held in Santee this weekend. On Saturday, San Diegans looking to dispose of non-hazardous, unwanted items free of charge can head on over to the Caltrans Santee Maintenance Yard, which is located at 8502 Railroad Ave. San Diego City Council votes to approve homeless encampment ban Caltrans says staff will be on-site to accept approved waste and debris from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m., or until capacity is reached at the site.San Diegans are asked not to bring hazardous waste like batteries, paint, oils or flammables. Other undesired items include e-waste like televisions, computers, microwaves, stereo equipment and electronics, or construction debris like concrete, dirt, asphalt and asbestos.According to Caltrans, four mattresses and four tires separated from the rims will be accepted per household. More information on rules and prohibited items for this dump day event can be...