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Zheng double bagels Errani in first round of Palermo Open

Published Sun, 09 Mar 2025 13:20:46 GMT

PALERMO, Sicily (AP) — Second-seeded Zheng Qinwen eased past Sara Errani with a double bagel in the opening round of the Palermo Open on Monday.Zheng beat the Italian 6-0, 6-0.The Chinese player will next face France’s Diane Parry, who eliminated another Italian in qualifier Aurora Zantedesch 6-4, 6-3.Eighth-seeded Julia Grabher of Austria was upset by Clara Burel, with the French player triumphing 6-4, 7-5.Two Italians who did advance on the red clay courts of the Country Time Club were Camilla Rosatello for her first WTA victory and Nuria Brancaccio.___AP tennis: https://apnews.com/hub/tennis and https://twitter.com/AP_SportsSource

I-70 partially reopens after vehicle fire at Eisenhower-Johnson tunnels

Published Sun, 09 Mar 2025 13:20:46 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) — Interstate 70 was closed Monday afternoon after a vehicle fire at the Eisenhower-Johnson Memorial Tunnel.Colorado State Patrol alerted the public about the closure just before 1:15 p.m. They said the vehicle fire was on the westbound bore. The passengers involved were reported as "safe," but no further information was given.Westbound I-70 traffic was being diverted onto U.S. 6/Loveland Pass. The left lane was reopened after 4:30 p.m., according to the Colorado Department of Transportation. The right lane remained closed for maintenance. Eastbound traffic was being held at the tunnel, backing up about 3 miles, according to CSP. But eastbound travel had reopened by around 2:15 p.m.No estimate was given for a full reopening.

Just how long will the heat last in Denver?

Published Sun, 09 Mar 2025 13:20:46 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) -- Historically speaking, the next two weeks are the hottest in Denver, and temperatures will start cooling down in a month. Monday will be a hot one along the Front Range with highs nearing the triple digits and mostly sunny skies in the Denver weather forecast. A heat advisory is in effect along Interstate 25 from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. as temperatures climb. Time outside should be limited. Denver weather: Heat advisory Monday before midweek storms This follows an unusually wet spring during which Denver got record amounts of rainfall. According to National Weather Service records, July is Denver's hottest month before temperatures fall relatively quickly from summer peaks beginning in August. The normal daily high hits 90 degrees on July 13 and stays at 90 degrees until Aug. 2. In August, the normal high temperature is 90 degrees on Aug. 1 then drops to 84 degrees by Aug. 31. Temperatures cool down in August even going by the number of record-high temperatures. Betwee...

How serious was HGTV host Ty Pennington's medical scare?

Published Sun, 09 Mar 2025 13:20:46 GMT

LAKEWOOD, Colo. (KDVR) -- TV host Ty Pennington spent several days in the hospital near Denver after a medical issue while filming in Breckenridge.On Instagram, Pennington said he woke up Tuesday morning and could barely breathe. Watch: Mike Johnston sworn in as Denver mayor The post said in part, "Turns out, that sore throat I've had for the last month was actually an abscess which had grown so large it was closing off my airway. Next thing I know, I was intubated and flown to the ICU in Denver."Pennington said he had surgery at St. Anthony Hospital in Lakewood Wednesday."It's very serious," said Dr. Christopher Mawn, the chief of head and neck surgery at the hospital. While he can't talk about Pennington's case, Mawn said in general this kind of abscess can be caused by strep throat or other bacterial infections that create pus and move into the space behind the tonsils."It kind of can just set up shop and it becomes an abscess. So, what people need to know is, it's very dangero...

Double shooting in Lakewood, police searching for suspects

Published Sun, 09 Mar 2025 13:20:46 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) -- Lakewood police are searching for a suspect or suspects in connection to a double shooting Saturday night.Just before 8:30 p.m., the Lakewood Police Department said agents responded to a shooting at the Villa at Wadsworth Station apartment complex at 1330 Yukon St. 2 killed in rollover crash on I-225 in Aurora Lakewood PD said two victims were found with gunshot wounds and taken to the hospital. They are both listed in stable condition, the department said. Anyone with information on this incident is asked to call Metro Denver Crime Stoppers at 720-913-7867.

How to know if you have heat exhaustion or heat stroke

Published Sun, 09 Mar 2025 13:20:46 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) -- The workweek is coming in hot with a heat advisory in effect along Interstate 25 Monday and temperatures nearing triple digits along the Front Range and the plains.Denver is expected to reach 98 degrees Monday during a dangerous heat wave that is breaking records in the southwestern states. According to the National Weather Service, over 100 million people in the U.S. are under heat alerts. Denver weather: Heat advisory Monday before midweek storms The city and county of Denver is providing cooling stations at recreation centers and libraries that are open to the public during the extreme heat. Pinpoint Weather meteorologist Travis Michels said outside time should be limited as the extreme heat can be dangerous to your health.According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, hot temperatures can make your body unable to properly cool itself, which can lead to serious health problems. It recommends knowing how to avoid, spot, and treat heat-related illne...

Patients from Nicklaus Children’s Hospital take part in summer camp

Published Sun, 09 Mar 2025 13:20:46 GMT

Patients from Nicklaus Children’s Hospital Cancer and Blood Disorders Institute participated in a weeklong, fun-packed getaway with friends who are experiencing similar health journeys.On Monday, children were at the A.D Barnes Park in Southwest Miami-Dade, for the scavenger hunt as one of the activities as a part of the summer camp. Children enjoyed a stress-free week of fun in a medically safe environment under the supervision of Nicklaus Children’s Hospital doctors, nurses, staff and volunteers, Monday. Several volunteer staff were former patients so they could easily relate to how campers felt.“You go through a situation like, you’re sick and it’s really scary when you’re a kid, and knowing that you have all these other kids, it creates this community that makes you feel really safe,” said Jennifer Perez, Camp Counselor. “So it feels really good to be able to help make this new generation of patients, and campers feel connected, an...

Surfboard biting otter avoids capture

Published Sun, 09 Mar 2025 13:20:46 GMT

The surfboard-biting sea otter in Santa Cruz has once again – evaded capture attempts by wildlife officials.“I came over here and everyone’s talking about it and I said, well, I was videotaping a cute little otter and everybody said, hey, that’s a 841,” said Patrick PhilipsThe surfboard-biting sea otter in santa cruz has once again evaded, attempts of captures made by wildlife officials.Colleen Young is one of the divers on the capture team from the California Department of Fish and Wildlife. They’ve been working with the Monterey Bay Aquarium staff since July 2. “I’m extremely frustrated and exhausted,” said Young.These are photos taken Wednesday officials are responding because this five-year-old female otter is showing concerning and unusual behavior by approaching people.“We don’t have this issue that frequently. So you know exactly how to capture an animal, with this set of behaviors. So, you know, we’re ju...

Investigation underway after worker killed in industrial accident at Swampscott Quarry

Published Sun, 09 Mar 2025 13:20:46 GMT

A worker was killed in Swampscott on Monday in what authorities are calling an industrial accident at a local quarry.State and local investigators were called to the Swampscott Quarry in the early afternoon after what started as a report of a crane collapse turned into an effort to recover the body of an employee.What exactly happened remained under investigation as of 4 p.m., as efforts to recover the victim continued, with a technical rescue team and the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner called in to assist.“We got [the call] as a crane collapse – that’s not the case,” said Swampscott Fire Chief Graham Archer. “Honestly, we haven’t pieced together exactly what happened yet.”“It’s a really tragic call – it’s just a worker that got up and went out to work today and he expected to get back home at the end of the day and it didn’t happen,” Archer added.Throughout the afternoon, authorities could be seen e...

Newton man arraigned on murder charges after fatal beating left wife dead, son calling for help

Published Sun, 09 Mar 2025 13:20:46 GMT

A man from Newton accused of fatally assaulting his wife, leading to his children calling 911 for help, faced a judge on Monday.Richard Hanson, 64, appeared in court after his arrest on Saturday, July 15, when police responded to a Brookline Street home to find Nancy Hanson, 54, suffering from blunt force trauma. Officials said the victim later died after being taken to a nearby hospital. Meanwhile, police said Richard Hanson was found covered in blood in the home’s driveway at the time of their arrival. The suspect was ordered held without bail following Monday’s proceedings, after the prosecution detailed how Hanson allegedly beat his wife with a baseball bat and a barbell while their three sons were in the home.The Middlesex District Attorney’s Office said days before her death, Nancy Hanson had filed for a restraining order against her husband on Thursday, July 13, but police had not yet been able to serve the order before the attack.In court on Monday, the prosecuti...