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Hundreds of pounds of unused medication dropped off in Jeffco, DougCo

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 12:40:10 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) -- People dropped off hundreds of pounds of unused medications in both Jefferson and Douglas Counties for "Drug Take-Back Day" on Saturday.In Jeffco, just over 270 pounds of medication was dropped off. In DougCo, the amount was nearly 660 pounds. Car crashes into house in West Wash Park Drug Take-Back Day is designed to help protect kids and the environment by providing a safe place to drop off unused or expired medications. For those who were unable to participate this year but who still have medications they want to get rid of safely, the Colorado Department of Public Health & Environment has a map of permanent drug take-back locations.The next nationwide Drug Take-Back Day is Oct. 28, 2023.

Turner, Stott, Clemens homers power Phillies past Rockies

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 12:40:10 GMT

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Bryson Stott knew better than to give Trea Turner a hard time over the shortstop missing his power over his first month in Philadelphia.Stott, not known as much as a home run hitter, had only one this season, just like Turner.“When you're one of the best shortstops in the game, if not the best, you know it's in there,” Stott said. “Nobody's worried about that.”They're both tied again — at two apiece — and it's now three straight wins for the Phillies.Turner and Kody Clemens hit solo homers, Stott and Brandon Marsh hit two-run shots and Zack Wheeler struck out 11 to lead the Philadelphia Phillies to a 9-3 win over the Colorado Rockies on Sunday. Sanders family on display at CU Spring Game The Phillies took the final three games of a four-game series and have won six of eight overall as they recover from a slow start and have started making strides in their rotation.Wheeler (2-1) survived a rough fourth inning — plunking Yonathan Daza on the hand and allowing thr...

Bruins top Panthers 6-2, take 3-1 lead in 1st-round series

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 12:40:10 GMT

SUNRISE, Fla. (AP) — Taylor Hall and Jake DeBrusk each scored twice, Linus Ullmark stopped 41 shots and the Boston Bruins beat the Florida Panthers 6-2 in an Eastern Conference first-round playoff game Sunday.Brad Marchand and Tyler Bertuzzi also had goals for the Bruins, who took a 3-1 lead in the series by getting a second consecutive win on Florida ice. Hall added two assists, and both of his goals came in the final 3:36 — the second one an empty-netter.Matthew Tkachuk and Sam Bennett had goals for Florida, while Sergei Bobrovsky stopped 25 shots for the Panthers, who’ll try to fend off elimination when they visit Boston for Game 5 on Wednesday.Tempers flared at the end, with all 11 players on the ice — Bobrovsky had been pulled — getting involved in a scrum with 3:11 remaining, highlighted by Ullmark wanting to fight Tkachuk and referees not letting that happen.Ullmark wound up getting a misconduct penalty, ending his day a bit early.Hall put it away with 3:36 left, getting behi...

Driver hospitalized after hitting concrete pole in Hallandale Beach; passenger killed

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 12:40:10 GMT

Rescue crews took a driver to the hospital after, police said, she slammed into a concrete pole in Hallandale Beach, a crash that claimed the life of a passenger.Hallandale Beach Police and Broward Sheriff Fire Rescue units responded to the scene of the hit-and-run, early Saturday morning.Surveillance video captured the moment of impact near West Hallandale Beach Boulevard and Southwest Eighth Avenue.The male passenger was pronounced dead at the scene.Paramedics transported the female driver to Aventura Hospital where, officials said, she is listed in stable condition.Hours later, cameras captured the mangled vehicle, left nearly unrecognizable.The cause of the crash remains under investigation.

Homeowner hospitalized after house in Sunrise catches fire

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 12:40:10 GMT

Rescue crews took one person to the hospital after their home in Sunrise caught fire, officials said.Sunrise Fire Rescue units responded to the scene of the two-alarm blaze in a house located in the area of Southwest 158th Terrace and West Wind Circle, early Saturday morning.Crews worked to put out the flames from all angles.Cameras captured the home’s scorched garage with water dripping from above.Paramedics transported the homeowner to an area hospital with serious burns.

Cool and unsettled work week ahead

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 12:40:10 GMT

After a dry and mild first half of April, cool and unsettled weather is expected for the rest of the month. Today was no exception, with rain nearly the entire day. Although it was soggy, much-needed rainfall of over 1/4-2.5″ fell across the area, bringing rain totals for the month closer to average. Behind Sunday’s front, cooler weather moves in the next few days with high temperatures staying in the 50s. More showers will also develop as a slow-moving upper-level low hangs out over the area. Expect scattered showers both Monday and Tuesday along with mostly cloudy skies.

Black-owned business offering cannabis delivery in Boston

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 12:40:10 GMT

Zyp Run, a Black-owned business in Dorchester, is the first to offer cannabis delivery in Boston.The business has a cannabis warehouse in Boston and can make cannabis deliveries in just minutes.It’s a product of a state social equity program aimed at providing business opportunities to those most impacted by the war on drugs.“We started with an idea, and what the idea became was beyond our imagination,” said Ellis Omoroghomwa.“We found out the cannabis industry had an opportunity through a social equity program that gave advantages to people like us,” said Gabriel Viera.Their business plan wasn’t just about capitalizing on a booming marijuana industry it was their chance to change the narrative around marijuana.Omoroghomwa said, “At Boston Latin School, I had a teacher tell me that, because of the grades I was getting, that by 25 I would be in jail or dead. That could crush a kids spirit. I had friends and colleagues of mine who sold weed to...

Anything is paw-sible: Pulling 4 Paws Truck Pull is back

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 12:40:10 GMT

A pawsitively fun event all for a good cause returned on Sunday, as NEADS World Class Service Dogs hosted its Pulling 4 Paws Truck Pull to support its array of Service Dog programs.The Pulling 4 Paws Truck Pull at Worcester’s Polar Park was back after a three-year hiatus.Teams of 15 members put their strength to the test to see who could pull an 18-wheeler truck the fastest.Related ArticlesLocal News | Coyotes seen approaching Salem residents who are walking their dogs: Police Local News | Boston police officer shoots, kills dog after a cop was attacked and bitten: Police Local News | Abandoned puppy has police seeking public’s help Local News | Golden galore at Boston Common: Hundreds of golden retrievers gather in honor of Spencer, the Boston Marathon dog The NEMLEC SWAT team gives it their all during the NEADS World Class Service Dogs, Pulling 4 Paws Truck Pull held at Polar Park in Worcester. (Chris Chri...

Justin Verlander nearing return to Mets’ rotation

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 12:40:10 GMT

SAN FRANCISCO — Justin Verlander took an important step in his rehab from a teres major strain Sunday in Port St. Lucie, throwing live batting practice.The Mets’ right-hander and the reigning AL Cy Young Award winner tossed 43 pitches over three innings and the reports the Mets have received have been positive.“All good,” manager Buck Showalter said Sunday afternoon at Oracle Park before the final game of a four-game series against the San Francisco Giants. “We’ll see how he recovers tomorrow. He got after it with a couple pitches toward the end.”The next step in Verlander’s return is a rehab start scheduled for Friday. The Mets are unsure where the veteran ace will pitch but it will most likely be in Port St. Lucie. Verlander resides in nearby Jupiter, Fla. in the offseason and it would make sense for him to continue his rehab where it started. As of Sunday, the Mets don’t foresee Verlander needing more than one rehab start beca...

After hearing boos in home city, Celtics’ Malcolm Brogdon expresses love for Atlanta

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 12:40:10 GMT

ATLANTA — Malcolm Brogdon is from Atlanta. He loves Atlanta. Even in his seventh NBA season and with his third different team, it’s still home. He gives back to the community whenever he can, like in 2020 when he and fellow native Jaylen Brown led a protest against racial injustice. Brogdon wears pride for his city like no other.So, Brogdon could have never expected what happened when he entered Game 3 on Friday night at State Farm Arena, his first career playoff game in Atlanta. The veteran guard usually feels the love whenever he returns home. But this time, the reception was quite the opposite.Brogdon heard boos. Whenever he touched the ball, they were loud. His city was against him, but not because he was simply an opponent.It wasn’t hard to figure out why. Earlier on Friday morning, Brogdon made a comment during Celtics shootaround that was perceived as a slight against the Hawks’ fanbase when he asked if he had ties to the franchise growing up.“I’m tied to the city. I lo...