DENVER (KDVR) — Plenty of sunshine will stick around to finish off the workweek as highs climb into the upper 70s in the Denver weather forecast.
Weather today: Warm and sunny
Mostly sunny skies will be seen across a majority of Colorado on Friday before clouds push in from the southwest this evening.
Afternoon highs should be the warmest of the year, hitting the upper 70s.
Pinpoint Weather: Daily forecast on April 12
Weather tonight: Extra clouds
Clouds will linger overnight with light winds. Low temperatures by Friday night will only dip into the upper 40s.
Pinpoint Weather: Overnight forecast on April 12
Looking ahead: Warm before rain next week
The weekend looks nice with warm temperatures and mostly clear skies.
Saturday looks to be comfortable with highs making it to the upper 70s with a light breeze.
Skies look sunnier on Sunday with a stronger wind and possibly the first 80-degree day of the year.
Pinpoint Weather: Weekend forecast for April 13-14
Monday will still be mild with highs in the low 70s and increasing clouds. Later on Monday evening, rain can move in and linger into the first half of Tuesday.
Tuesday is still above average with highs in the upper 60s and cloudy skies.
Pinpoint Weather 7-day forecast for Denver on April 12
Wednesday is clear in the morning, but clouds build in through the day with highs in the middle 60s. Spotty showers are possible late Wednesday and into Thursday.
Thursday is partly cloudy with below-average highs in the lower 50s.
DENVER (KDVR) — Colorado Springs lawmaker Don Wilson left his firearm unattended at the state Capitol building on Tuesday, according to a statement.
Wilson, a Republican representing House District 20, claimed in his statement that he left his firearm “briefly unattended” after the building was closed to the public.
This statement was also posted on X on Thursday. In his statement, he refers to the incident as a “mistake” and that he is “very sorry.”
“I take firearm safety very seriously. This is a humbling experience and I will reaffirm my commitment to responsible handling procedures,” Wilson said in his statement.
Colorado State Patrol said in a release that a janitor found the gun, a loaded 9 mm Glock handgun, inside a restroom. The gun was left unattended for 23 minutes, according to CSP, and returned to Wilson that night.
Capitol security protocol
The incident comes as lawmakers consider the proposed Senate Bill 24-131: “Prohibiting Carrying Firearms in Sensitive Spaces.” This proposed bill would ban open and concealed firearms in government buildings, which includes legislators.
Right now, it is unlawful for someone to carry a gun in the building except for “individuals with Capitol credentials and access” who are following state laws, according to CSP. Concealed carry is also prohibited at the Capitol, according to Capitol security protocols.
An investigation determined no state laws were broken in the recent incident.
Democrats release statements
On Thursday, Colorado House Democrats released statements about Wilson leaving the firearm in the state Capitol.
The consequences of leaving a firearm unattended in a public space could be very serious, and the incident this week created a dangerous situation. This should not have happened and cannot happen again, and this is why our caucus is pursuing legislation to prohibit carrying firearms in the Capitol. I hope Rep. Wilson appreciates the severity of his mistake and the safety concern this has created for us in the Capitol.
House Speaker Julie McCluskie
As a responsible firearm owner, it’s frustrating and disappointing to continually see colleagues make mistakes with their guns. Everyone who carries a firearm must do so with the utmost care at all times, which is why it is so important to me that people receive proper training and observe it and that we strengthen the requirements for a concealed carry permit. I’ve expressed my deepest concerns to Rep. Wilson and Minority Leadership. It’s my expectation that he follows through with his commitment not to carry his firearm at the Capitol.
House Majority Leader Monica Duran
As of Thursday at 1:30 p.m., nothing had been released from the Colorado House Republicans.
FOX31 is looking into whether Wilson has a concealed carry permit.
ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (KDVR) — An Englewood spa owner hopes the community can help catch the person who broke in and stole hundreds of thousands of dollars worth of equipment right after the spa opened.
At Merlan Salon Boutique & Spa, those walking in or past the building are greeted by a sign saying “what a beautiful life we’ve built.”
Owner Sarah Simon bought, revamped and transformed the building on South Broadway into her dream salon, boutique and spa filled with stylish and sentimental touches.
“It’s been kind of like my refuge during hard times,” Simon said. “I lost my mom last year and I went through divorce, and that’s how it started. It’s just been a wild journey from zero to where we are right now.”
Simon and her team had their grand opening celebration on Saturday. On Monday, they walked into a shattering discovery with items knocked down and a glass window broken.
“That’s when I went back where the most expensive machine that we have is, and it was gone,” Simon said.
Over $200K in Englewood spa equipment stolen
Simon discovered a number of high-tech hair dryers and tools were stolen along with their Emsculpt machine.
“With everything, we’re looking probably about $200,000 to $250,000 worth of things being stolen,” Simon said. “We had to cancel all of our clients that are getting an Emsculpt. We had packages sold, all sorts of things. It’s just — it’s a violation.”
Simon feels especially violated by the timing of this theft: right after the opening celebration where they showed people their services, including the machine now taken from them.
“I don’t know if it’s somebody that we know, somebody who has been in here, and that’s more of a violation to me,” Simon said. “That’s the most disheartening part.”
Englewood Police Department asks anyone with information about a suspect or what happened to call their non-emergency line at 303-761-7410.
For those asking how to support Simon and Merlan Salon Boutique & Spa, she asks that you book and experience their services.
According to police, Aaliyah is described as a Hispanic female with brown hair and brown eyes. She is 5 feet tall and weighs about 120 pounds.
She has a scar on the right side of her abdomen and was last seen wearing black sweatpants and a pink shirt.
Police said she has been known to frequent the 2700 block of West Bates Avenue in Denver.
According to Lakewood PD, Aaliyah has a long history of running away, and there are major safety concerns due to her age. She does not have a cell phone with her.
She may also be planning to leave Colorado, police said.
Anyone who sees her or knows where she is has been asked to call 911 immediately and reference case number LK24-011023.
PARKER, Colo. (KDVR) — A Parker man remains in jail after authorities say he killed his wife with a hammer.
An arrest affidavit states that 73-year-old James Beeker committed the crime on April 4. His wife, 78-year-old Angel Beeker, was found inside the family home on Wheatgrass Circle with blunt force trauma to the head and soon was pronounced dead.
James Beeker was arrested and is facing charges of first-degree murder. He is being held at the Douglas County Detention Facility.
“I talked to the husband every now and again, in passing,” neighbor Matt Wade said. “And we were friendly, but didn’t go much beyond the surface.”
DENVER (KDVR) — Fear not, lovers of color, flowers and civic engagement: The Civic Center Conservancy has stepped up to ensure blooms fill Civic Center Park’s beds this year, despite city budget cuts.
Denver announced in early February that as part of cost-saving measures to continue supporting migrants and sheltering them, the city would not be planting its flower beds.
It’s not clear how much the city anticipates saving by not planting flowers. The city’s largest plantings are in Civic Center Park, Washington Park and City Park.
But the flower beds are one of the more visual measures that residents are starting to notice.
“If we weren’t stepping into this role this year, we would certainly not see — we would see dirt beds in Civic Center Park just like we are going to see throughout the city,” said Eric Lazzari, executive director of Civic Center Conservancy. “The flower beds here represent more than just plant life but an opportunity of welcome and accessibility. Parks are public health and so are flowers.”
The conservatory is seeking volunteers to help maintain the flower beds. The nonprofit also says that they are also raising $25,000 to help with future beautifying efforts. Details are available at civiccenterpark.org.
DENVER (KDVR) — One person was extricated and taken to the hospital after a crash on the frontage road near Holly Street and Interstate 70.
At around 6 a.m. on Tuesday, SkyFOX flew over a crash near the highway that involved a semi and an RV.
The Denver Fire Department confirmed to FOX31 that they responded to a “pretty significant” crash and had to extricate one patient.
The Denver Police Department said officers were investigating the crash on the westbound exit ramp. DPD said the crash involved two drivers, and one was taken to the hospital with serious injuries.
Police said the I-70 frontage road was closed and North Holly Street was closed in both directions. There is no estimate on when the roads will be reopened, but police expect delays to last in the area.
This is a developing story and will be updated as more information becomes available.
DENVER (KDVR) — On Monday, the Colorado Department of Transportation held an open house to hear resident feedback about the future of the bridges over Interstate 25 at Speer Boulevard and 23rd Avenue.
The goal is also to increase safety for cyclists, pedestrians and micro-mobility. One thing appears certain: Both bridges will be replaced.
“They are in need of replacement. They were built long ago. They are aging,” CDOT spokesperson Tamara Rollison said.
The Colorado Department of Transportation is seeking input on the future of the bridges over Interstate 25 at Speer Boulevard and 23rd Avenue.
The three-hour event was held at CDOT headquarters in Denver. Transportation officials were present to answer questions and listen to suggestions.
David Chen rode his bicycle to the meeting and said he hopes the state will shut down the ramps to enter and exit the highway at 23rd Avenue.
“Can you imagine having kids in strollers walking down to the Children’s Museum or the aquarium with their families?” Chen said.
DENVER (KDVR) — Pete Davidson couldn’t get enough of Colorado after announcing a tour date in Boulder earlier this year. Now, the comedian has added three more stops in the Centennial State.
On Monday, the TV star known for his unfiltered humor announced that he’s extending his “Prehab Tour” by adding multiple stops throughout the country.
The 29-year-old actor and stand-up comedian is best known for his time on “Saturday Night Live.” He joined the cast in 2014 and appeared in eight seasons. Since then, he’s premiered in Peacock’s comedy “Bupkis.”
You may also recognize him from his dating endeavors, which include seeing stars such as Madelyn Cline, Kim Kardashian, Ariana Grande, Margaret Qualley and others, according to People.
Originally, Davidson announced his performance at the Boulder Theater on May 18 and the Paramount Theater in Denver on May 19.
Davidson added Colorado shows starting May 16 and going through May 20 at Lincoln Center in Fort Collins, Avalon Theatre in Grand Junction and Pikes Peak Center in Colorado Springs.
While the presale tickets for Davidson’s appearance at Boulder Theater have already come and gone, there are still tickets available for the show starting at $55.
Presale tickets for the shows in Fort Collins, Grand Junction and Colorado Springs will be on sale starting Wednesday, April 10 at 10 a.m. Meanwhile, general tickets will be on sale starting Friday, April 12.
All Boulder County residents who lost power will be able to take spoiled food to Western Disposal’s transfer site, located at 2051 63rd Street, starting at 7 a.m.
“Bring spoiled food in non-glass containers for composting. If you have food in glass containers, please empty the food into plastic bags/containers and recycle the glass in your curbside bin,” the city’s website reads.
For refrigerators, food will stay safe for up to four hours. For freezers, food will stay safe for up to 48 hours if the freezer is full, and 24 hours if the freezer is half full.
If the power has been out for over four hours and you have access to a cooler, the CDC recommends that people put their perishable foods in there to keep them at a safe temperature.
Food has to stay under 40 degrees to be considered safe. If there is any doubt about whether a food item is safe, it is better to be safe and throw it out, the CDC said.
DENVER (KDVR) — A Southwest Airlines flight safely returned to Denver International Airport early Sunday after the engine cowling fell off and struck the wing flap during takeoff, according to the Federal Aviation Administration.
The Boeing 737-800 plane was headed for William P. Hobby Airport in Houston. It was towed to the gate after landing.
The incident occurred around 8:15 a.m. MDT.
The engine cowling is a removable metal covering on the engine.
The FAA is investigating the incident.
FOX31 is working to learn additional information about the incident and will provide updates as they become available.
DENVER (KDVR) — The Denver Police Department confirmed to FOX31 late Saturday that there were reports of windows blowing out at the Four Seasons Hotel in Denver.
Police said DPD had a unit helping to block off roads.
The Denver Fire Department told FOX31 that crews were on the scene investigating, and were still trying to locate where the glass was coming from. As of 10:41 p.m. they hadn’t found anything.
After investigating, DFD said it believed that broken patio furniture caused the glass to fall to the streets below.
‘I’ve been through it all: death threats, “Kill yourself,” all the craziness that this game will dish out’
DENVER (KDVR) — The game of baseball can be a cruel sport. Just ask Colorado Rockies first baseman Kris Bryant.
He was booed, cheered and booed again in the Rockies’ 10-7 home opener win over the Tampa Bay Rays on Friday at Coors Field.
“I’ve been through it all: death threats, ‘Kill yourself,’ all the craziness that this game will dish out,” Bryant said after the victory. “I just keep on keeping on.”
Rockies first baseman Kris Bryant discusses the ugly side of baseball after Friday’s Home Opener:
“I’ve been through it all – death threats, kill yourself all the craziness that this game will dish out” pic.twitter.com/X7psTvb86o
When asked about when the death threats occurred, Bryant did not give any specifics, saying that he has deleted his social media accounts. The four-time All Star and 2015 Rookie of the Year for the Chicago Cubs is now in his third season with the Rockies.
“I’m sure there’s something on my Instagram somewhere. I don’t have social media during the year,” Bryant explained at this locker. “I can’t say when (the threats occurred), but I’ve had them before.”
‘You play me at Monopoly, I’m going to want to beat you’
The Rockies first baseman answered questions about the threats and his play on the field following the win. Bryant has 5 hits in 23 at bats to start the 2024 season. The face of the franchise is in the third year of a seven-year, $182 million contract with Colorado.
“I want to play good. That’s just who I am, in everything I do. You play me at Monopoly, I’m going to want to beat you,” Bryant said.
Bryant did find success at the plate Friday, hitting his first home run of the year. However, a dropped catch in the dirt at first base allowed the Rays to take the lead in the ninth inning. Third baseman Ryan McMahon hit a grand slam as the Rockies (2-6) sent a sellout crowd of 48,399 home happy.
“It takes courage to keep showing up. It’s gonna make you a better person at the end of your career, and it’s something that you know I’ll be able to teach my kids through adversity,” Bryant said.
DENVER (AP) — Ryan McMahon hit a walk-off grand slam after committing an error in the ninth inning that allowed the Tampa Bay Rays to score the go-ahead run, and the Colorado Rockies rallied for a 10-7 victory in their home opener Friday.
McMahon sent the first pitch he saw from reliever Jason Adam over the fence in right-center to set off a roar from the sellout crowd at Coors Field.
After leading 6-2 in the ninth, the Rockies let the Rays take a 7-6 lead as Ben Rortvedt scored the tiebreaking run when McMahon made a throw in the dirt from third base that converted first baseman Kris Bryant couldn’t scoop.
McMahon made up for that in a big way with his first homer of the season, propelling the Rockies to their second win in front of 48,399 fans on a sun-splashed afternoon. Colorado improved to 17-13 in home openers at Coors Field since the hitter-friendly park opened in 1995.
Colorado Rockies’ Ryan McMahon watches his grand slam off Tampa Bay Rays pitcher Jason Adam during the ninth inning of a baseball game Friday, April 5, 2024, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
Rays reliever Pete Fairbanks (0-1) walked the first three hitters to start the ninth before giving way to Adam, who promptly struck out Bryant. That set the stage for McMahon.
Jalen Beeks (1-0) earned the win by finishing off the top of the ninth.
Ezequiel Tovar hit a go-ahead, two-run homer in the sixth inning and Bryant added some insurance by lining his first homer of the season in the eighth.
But the four-run cushion didn’t hold up as the Rays rallied with four straight hits off reliever Justin Lawrence. Rortvedt tied the game with a two-run single, then raced home on McMahon’s errant throw.
Zack Littell was solid for Tampa Bay in a no-decision, allowing one run over five innings. He struck out five.
Colorado starter Austin Gomber threw 41 pitches in the first inning and was taken out after the fourth. He struck out seven and gave up two runs.
The temperature was 75 degrees at first pitch, making it the warmest April home opener in Rockies history.
TRAINER’S ROOM
Rays: INF Brandon Lowe left Wednesday’s game due to tightness in his left side and wasn’t in the starting lineup Friday following a day off. He entered as a pinch hitter in the sixth, grounding out, and stayed in the game at second base.
UP NEXT
The Rockies will send right-hander Ryan Feltner (0-1, 5.40 ERA) to the mound Saturday. Tampa Bay is slated to go with lefty Tyler Alexander (0-0, 9.00).
WHEAT RIDGE, Colo. (KDVR) — Did your bike go missing in the last few years?
Police in Wheat Ridge have recovered a couple dozen of them, and time is running out to claim them. After that, there’s a plan to put them to good use.
As part of a city of Wheat Ridge ordinance, if you believe one of the 27 bikes is yours, you have until April 16 to claim it. Claims for custody of goods must be made on or before 4 p.m. on the final release date.
All you need is an accurate description, including the model and the serial number, which you can typically find on the bottom of the pedal housing.
At first glance, the evidence shed may resemble any old shed, but the inside is filled with dozens of seized or abandoned bikes that are now ready to be claimed.
“Through the course of our investigations, we accumulate a lot of evidence, and sometimes that’s bicycles that can come from anything from a hit-and-run, or maybe a suspect is trying to get away from us,” said Alex Rose, Wheat Ridge Police Department public information officer. “We’ve been doing this for more than a dozen years, and unfortunately, we’ve only had one person come and step up and get their bike back. Obviously, we want to see more people come up and be unified with their bikes.”
27 bikes in Wheat Ridge police custody
Here is a list of the 27 bikes that are currently being stored in the evidence:
Green Diamondback Wildwood
Black Mongoose Bicycle
Red Specialized Allez Bike
Green/Black Trek 3500 Bicycle
Black Hyper Havoc Bike
Black & Orange Mongoose Mode bicycle
Black Mongoose Hotshot 700C
White Roadmaster Granite Peak bike
Light Blue Huffy Nel Lusso Bicycle
Light Blue Schwinn GTX2 Bike
Red Gary Fisher Genesis Bike
Silver & GREEN Trek 3700 Bike
Maroon & Silver Next PowerX bike
Teal GT Talera bike
Teal Schwinn bicycle
Black & Green Haro Flightline bicycle
Teal Schwinn Al Comp bike
Purple Roadmaster Mt Climber Bike
Navy CO-OP REV 20 Bike
Red Peugot Course BikeTeal Raven bike
Blue & Silver Huffy Highlander Bike
Light Blue Diamondback Clarity Bicycle
Black & White Kent Ambush FS20 bike
Black & Gray Giant Cypress bicycle
Black/gray Schwinn Ranger bicycle
Silver Genesis GX7 bicycle
Last year, 62 bikes were stored in the evidence shed.
“We do everything we can to make sure people’s property are back in their possession, but when we keep on striking out on that effort, this is what happens. And again, we just try to put them to the best use,” Rose said.
Unclaimed bikes refurbished, donated
So to put them to use, officers partner with local bike shops like Yawp Cyclery, where the bicycles are refurbished, returned and donated to local communities. Yamp has tuned up about 15 bikes so far.
“We know the 30 or so bikes we gave to the Optimist Club, they partnered those off and gave them to a nonprofit called Bicycles for Humanity. Those are actually on a shipping container on their way to Africa. I just think it’s fantastic we have a chance to partner and give these bikes a better home, whether it’s in Wheat Ridge or overseas, and countries and communities who can really use them,” Rose said.
Another thing that officers will do when a bike is reported stolen is check it into a state database. It means whether it’s stolen out of Fort Collins, Colorado Springs or Denver, they should be able to cross-reference that serial number.
“If, say, you don’t have the serial number but you bought it from a local bike shop, you can always go back to that bike shop and ask, hey, remember me, I bought a bike like three years ago,” Rose said. “You can ask, do you still have me on file? And maybe you can still find the serial number that way.”
If you believe one of the unclaimed bikes is yours, reach out to the Wheat Ridge Police Evidence Department at (303) 235-2928.
DENVER (KDVR) — Colorado Sen. Faith Winter announced Thursday she will step down from her role as a committee chair and seek substance abuse treatment after apologizing for her behavior at a town hall meeting Wednesday night.
The state Senate’s assistant majority leader was a panel member at a packed Northglenn town hall meeting to discuss a mental health transitional living facility, where sex offenders could be living close to an elementary school.
Winter arrived late for the meeting and stumbled in her speech at points. Winter told The Colorado Sun she is seeking alcoholism treatment.
“I deeply regret my behavior last night,” Winter said in a statement on Thursday. “I made a mistake and I’m truly sorry for any inconvenience or discomfort I caused. I take full responsibility for my actions and I am committed to making things right.”
Winter represents District 25. That includes Northglenn and Broomfield, along with parts of Adams and Weld counties.
“I especially apologize to the City of Northglenn and the citizens that came out – I deeply care about your thoughts and community. I am now under the care of medical professionals and receiving treatment for my substance abuse disorder,” she said.
The senator added that she will be stepping down as chair of the Transportation and Energy committee to “focus on my health.”
“I apologize to anyone who was affected by my actions and I appreciate your understanding. Thank you for respecting me and my family’s privacy at this time.”
Winter was a bill sponsor of a measure in the 2022 legislature to increase the number of residential behavioral health beds in the state, which was of discussion as it supported the establishment of the facility in Northglenn.
Winter arrived 10 minutes after the livestream for the meeting started and seemed unaware that she was a member of the panel. At one point, an audience member asked her why she was scrolling her phone.
“I’m looking up some statistics,” she said with a slight verbal stumble.
Winter said toward the end of the meeting that the bill was intended to increase the state’s capacity for mental health beds. She said that she would fill a late bill request on the matter.
GRAND COUNTY, Colo. (KDVR) — The first report of wolf depredation by reintroduced wolves has been confirmed by Colorado Parks and Wildlife after an extensive investigation.
Now, the calf’s owner is due for compensation from the state, but some say that payment is not enough.
On Tuesday morning, a landowner called to report a dead calf.
“The results of this investigation indicated wounds consistent with wolf depredation,” CPW Area Wildlife Manager Jeromy Huntington said. “The field investigation found multiple tooth rake marks on the calf’s hindquarters and neck, and hemorrhaging under the hide, consistent with wolf depredation. Wolf tracks were also found nearby.”
In an email to FOX31, CPW also said: “The wolf or wolves involved were part of the 10 wolves that were reintroduced to Colorado in December 2023.”
Colorado Parks and Wildlife releases a gray wolf on Dec. 18, 2023, as part of the voter mandate to reintroduce the animals to the state (Colorado Parks and Wildlife)
For ranchers, wolf worries are about more than their livelihoods
For some ranchers, the fact it happened now came as a surprise.
“It’s crazy to think for most of us up here that it took this long to actually happen,” said Tim Ritschard, president of Middle Park Stockgrower;s Association.
Erin Karney, executive vice president of Colorado Cattlemen’s Association, said it is also unexpected, given it is now the thick of calving season. But to Karney, it also means with one incident already reported, there could soon be more.
“A lot of the cows are calving and this is, you know, kind of the time, and they’re kind of easy prey for apex predators like wolves,” she said.
Now, many ranchers are making more frequent checks, knowing there are more predators to worry about.
“I guarantee you that every livestock producer is doing all they possibly can to protect their livestock, because that’s ultimately their livelihood, but it’s more than that,” Karney said.
CPW has previously stated they will compensate ranchers and farmers for any livestock lost to a wolf, but ranchers say it is not about the monetary value of their animals.
“I actually have a couple pet cows,” Ritschard said. “Looking at my cows, some of these cows — I have like a 10-year-old cow. I mean, they’re part of the family.”
Looking to the future, ranchers said they hope they can keep their communication strong with CPW about where wolves are and what steps they can take to ensure they are keeping their livestock safe.
Wolf tracks spotted in Moffat County in February 2024 (Jorgiea Raftopoulos)
Some ranchers said they hope it will be enough.
“I think we all can sit in Denver or other metropolitan areas and say someone else can deal with that, it’s really cool that these animals are in the state. But it’s not only their livelihood, it’s not only livestock, but you know, it’s that fear that an apex predator is in their backyards,” Karney said.
CPW said they will continue to have staff follow up with producers in the area where the incident occurred and make sure they have the appropriate, non-lethal deterrents available.
Her campaign announced that she was admitted to UCHealth Medical Center of the Rockies in Loveland after experiencing some severe swelling in her upper left leg. The clot was surgically removed and a stent was inserted after Boebert was diagnosed with May-Thurner syndrome.
Dr. E. Brooke Spencer is an interventional radiologist in Highlands Ranch who treats patients with this syndrome but has no connection to Boebert.
“May-Thurner syndrome is a compression of that iliac vein by the artery,” Spencer said.
She said 30% of the population has the syndrome but only a small percentage develop blood clots.
“People usually show up with signs of pain and swelling, or blue discoloration in their leg, aching in the leg, sometimes in the groin. I see a lot of people who think they have a hernia at first,” Spencer said.
The cause of the syndrome is not fully understood, but doctors say women between 20 and 40 who have given birth are more likely to be affected.
“If it’s treated correctly and appropriately most people can get back to a level where they may have some swelling intermittently throughout their life or have to wear a compression sock, but they usually get back to normal function pretty quickly,” Spencer said.
“Hoping to see you all back on the campaign trail soon,” she said.
Her experience has raised awareness. Spencer said to minimize the risk of a blood clot, people should wear compression stockings, get up and walk around on long flights and take breaks during long drives.
DENVER (AP) — Two-time MVP Nikola Jokic scored 42 points and outdueled Rookie of the Year favorite Victor Wembanyama in Denver’s 110-105 win over the San Antonio Spurs on Tuesday night to retake sole possession of first place in the West.
Jokic also grabbed 16 rebounds and had six assists. Wembanyama had 23 points, 15 rebounds, eight assists and nine blocks. Three of Jokic’s baskets came on rare dunks, something he said he had to do facing the sensational rookie.
“He had like 600 blocks tonight, but we got the win,” Jokic said after Denver leap-frogged Oklahoma City atop the Western Conference playoff race.
The Nuggets (53-23) took a half-game lead over Oklahoma City, which lost 109-105 at Philadelphia earlier Tuesday night. The Minnesota Timberwolves (52-23) kept pace with Oklahoma City when they beat Houston 113-106.
Jokic’s hook shot broke a 103-103 tie but Wembanyama’s layup at the other end knotted it up again with a minute remaining.
Michael Porter Jr., who had 15 points and a career-best 16 rebounds, made a 3 with 28 seconds left to put Denver up 108-105 and Wembanyama missed a 3-pointer with 18 seconds left but the Spurs burned 10 seconds before Wembanyama fouled Jokic, who sank both free throws with 8 seconds remaining.
The Nuggets had a tough time shaking off the scrappy Spurs, taking a one-point lead into both halftime and the fourth quarter before Denver’s reserves used an 11-2 run to start the fourth quarter while Jokic was grabbing his usual breather on the bench.
San Antonio Spurs center Victor Wembanyama, center, jokes with teammates before their NBA basketball game against the Denver Nuggets on Tuesday, April 2, 2024, in Denver.
Denver Nuggets forward Michael Porter Jr., right, shoots over San Antonio Spurs center Victor Wembanyama during the first half of an NBA basketball game Tuesday, April 2, 2024, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic looks for a shot as San Antonio Spurs center Victor Wembanyama defends during the first half of an NBA basketball game Tuesday, April 2, 2024, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic dunks against the San Antonio Spurs during the first half of an NBA basketball game Tuesday, April 2, 2024, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
San Antonio Spurs center Victor Wembanyama, center, pulls in a rebound between Denver Nuggets forward Michael Porter Jr., left, and center Nikola Jokic during the first half of an NBA basketball game Tuesday, April 2, 2024, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
San Antonio Spurs center Victor Wembanyama argues for a call during the first half of the team’s NBA basketball game against the Denver Nuggets on Tuesday, April 2, 2024, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
Jokic returned with Denver ahead 99-92 but back-to-back 3s by Tre Jones, who had his third career triple-double (10 points, 12 rebounds, 11 assists), and Sandro Mamukelashvili tightened it up again, setting up a thrilling finish with Jokic and Wembanyama going at it until the very end.
Even with the Spurs missing Devin Vassell, Jeremy Sochan and Keldon Johnson, all suffering from foot injuries, San Antonio was no pushover for the Nuggets, who were without point guard Jamal Murray (knee) for a sixth straight game.
Malaki Branham added 24 points for San Antonio, which got double-digit scoring from seven players.
Murray, who’s dealing with right knee soreness and has also been nursing a sprained left ankle and suffering from shin splints, sat out his sixth consecutive game.
UP NEXT
Spurs: At New Orleans Pelicans on Friday night.
Nuggets: At Los Angeles Clippers on Thursday night.
DENVER (KDVR) — A University of Colorado Boulder student is accused of sexually assaulting another student and causing serious injury.
According to the suspect’s arrest affidavit, the victim said she met a man named Henry, later identified as 22-year-old Henry Torres Terhaar, on the dating app Tinder in December. The pair exchanged a few messages before meeting each other on Dec. 9, where they had a consensual intimate relationship.
On Dec. 12, the victim said they went on another date, where Terhaar was acting differently and cold. The victim then said they went back to her dorm room on campus to watch a movie, which is where the alleged assault occurred.
After the alleged assault, the two went to the bathroom separately and when the victim got back to her room, Terhaar and his belongings were gone. The victim said she did not realize what had happened at first and texted Terhaar to ask where he went.
She said he texted her that he did not like her attitude, which is when the victim said she realized “he did this out of anger,” per the affidavit. “This” is unclear whether it is referring to leaving the dorm or the alleged sexual assault.
The victim then blocked Terhaar and removed all contact with him.
The victim went to a hospital the next day and a doctor noted that she had sustained serious injuries to her neck and other injuries on her body, according to the affidavit. A doctor reportedly told investigators the victim sustained serious bodily injury, substantial risk of death, permanent disfiguration and protracted loss or impairment of the function of a part or organ of the body.
In February, the detective assigned to the case reached out to Terhaar, who confirmed the pair had sexual intercourse on Dec. 12, but he said it was all consensual and he did not do anything he considered abnormal. According to the affidavit, Terhaar said he believed that the victim was accusing him because she was angry that he left after he did not like the way she was treating him.
An arrest warrant for Terhaar was issued for the following crimes: sexual assault and first-degree assault, both of which are felonies. FOX31 reached out to Terhaar’s attorney for comment on Tuesday and will update this story with any response.
