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Darren “DMac” McKee joins Altitude Sports Radio 92.5 FM

Published Sun, 23 Feb 2025 19:14:01 GMT

Darren McKee, known at DMac, joins the new midday “P.H.D.” show on Altitude Sports Radio 92.5 FM starting  Wednesday.The show, which airs from noon-3 p.m. weekdays, is co-hosted by Scott Hastings and Tyler Polumbus.McKee has spent the past 24 years on the air in Colorado. He was let go from Denver Sports 104.3 The Fan in mid-September as part of a lineup shuffle.“I’m so excited to be joining a station that has a long history of covering all the region’s sports teams,” said McKee said in a press release. “With Altitude Radio being the Official Home of the Denver Nuggets, Colorado Avalanche, Colorado Rapids, and Colorado Mammoth I’ll have an opportunity to cover championship teams at the top of their games. Just like all Denver fans, I couldn’t be more excited by the prospects of this season.”McKee fills the vacancy created when Josh Dover left Altitude Sports Radio for 104.3 The Fan to partner with Brandon Stockley from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. weekdays.“We are excited to add Darren to our new...

Colfax Avenue eastbound reopened west of I-25 after crash

Published Sun, 23 Feb 2025 19:14:01 GMT

The eastbound lanes of Colfax Avenue are closed just west of Interstate 25 due to a multi-vehicle crash, the Denver Police Department reported about 9:15 a.m.ROAD CLOSED: EB Colfax is closed just west of I-25, while officers manage a multi-vehicle crash. No injuries reported at this time. Traffic is being diverted westbound. Alternate routes are advised. #Denver pic.twitter.com/HHBr6IgV5R— Denver Police Dept. (@DenverPolice) November 1, 2023Related ArticlesCrime and Public Safety | Child Health Clinic in Aurora provides care for 13,000 low-income kids Crime and Public Safety | 43-year-old Ethiopian restaurant on East Colfax seized for unpaid taxes Crime and Public Safety | 11 of the best pizza joints in and around Denver Crime and Public Safety | Aurora man dies days after five-vehicle crash Crime and Public Safety | East Colfax motel owner gives up license amid police investigations No injuries we...

UCLA student shot with BB gun in apparent hate crime attack

Published Sun, 23 Feb 2025 19:14:01 GMT

Campus police at the University of California, Los Angeles are looking for two suspects involved in a potential hate crime shooting involving a BB gun.The incident happened at about 1:30 a.m. Sunday when, according to police, two people in a car approached a male UCLA student who was walking on De Neve Drive near Rieber Hall.“A rear passenger yelled a homophobic slur, then brandished a white BB gun and shot at the victim, striking him below the eye,” UCLA police said in a bulletin.The victim suffered a minor cut below his eye.Information about the suspects is extremely limited.Police say they were driving a white four-door sedan with an unknown make and model, and the driver was wearing a black ski mask.Anyone with information is urged to call UCLA police at 310-825-1491.

Las Vegas Raiders fire head coach, general manager on same day

Published Sun, 23 Feb 2025 19:14:01 GMT

When the Las Vegas Raiders hired Josh McDaniels in January 2022, he said he had learned from his first stint as an NFL head coach.But McDaniels' record actually was worse the second time around than it was with the Denver Broncos in 2009 and 2010, and late Tuesday night, the Raiders announced that owner Mark Davis fired McDaniels and general manager Dave Ziegler.McDaniels became the first non-interim coach in the Super Bowl era to be fired by two franchises before the end of his second season.“After much thought about what the Raiders need to move forward, I have decided to part ways with Josh and Dave," Davis said in a statement. "I want to thank them both for their hard work and wish them and their families nothing but the best.” Former MLB player pleads not guilty in California shooting The Raiders announced linebackers coach Antonio Pierce will take over as the interim coach. His first game will be Sunday at home against the Giants. He played for New York from 2005-09.Las Vega...

Another pedestrian hit, killed on 101 Freeway; thousands of drivers impacted

Published Sun, 23 Feb 2025 19:14:01 GMT

Southbound lanes of the 101 Freeway through Hollywood were closed through the morning commute Wednesday after a pedestrian was hit and killed by at least one vehicle. The collision occurred around 4:30 a.m. near the Vermont Avenue exit.California Highway Patrol officers immediately blocked lanes, causing traffic backups that extended through the Cahuenga Pass into the San Fernando Valley. Surface streets were also backed up as thousands of commuters scrambled to find alternate routes.SB 101 was backed up through Hollywood after a pedestrian was struck and killed. Nov. 1, 2023. It was unclear why the pedestrian was on the freeway and no information about their identity was released.Traffic remained jammed through the early morning commute, but as of 9 a.m. Wednesday, the freeway began to open up.The incident comes just two days after another person was fatally struck on the 101 Freeway near the Santa Monica Boulevard exit in Hollywood in an early morning collision. 

Highland Fire a week from full containment, Cal Fire says

Published Sun, 23 Feb 2025 19:14:01 GMT

The Highland Fire, which ignited Monday in Riverside County, is now 15% contained, fire officials said on Wednesday.The blaze, which has reached nearly 2,500 acres in size, is expected to be fully contained by Nov. 8, Cal Fire said in an update. Despite some progress Tuesday night on the blaze near Aguanga, "extremely steep and rugged terrain remains a challenge," as do the Santa Ana winds and low humidity, the release said. Wildfire torches structures in Riverside County; thousands evacuated "The fire behavior overnight was minimal, with some minor creeping and smoldering observed," Cal Fire said. "Easterly winds are forecast to continue in the area through Thursday evening, which have the potential to push the fire in a west/southwest direction. Firefighters will continue constructing handline around the perimeter."Multiple evacuation orders and warnings remain in place. To see where, visit this interactive map.The cause of the fire remains under investigation.

Former MLB player pleads not guilty in California shooting

Published Sun, 23 Feb 2025 19:14:01 GMT

Daniel Serafini, the former Major League Baseball player arrested in connection with the shooting of a Lake Tahoe-area couple in 2021, appeared in court for the first time Tuesday to face the charges against him, KTLA sister station KTXL reports.Serafini stepped into the courtroom in Placer County, California, wearing an orange jumpsuit and shackles. He pleaded not guilty in the shooting death of Robert Spohr and the attempted murder of Spohr’s wife, Wendy Wood. Spohr and Wood were the parents of Serafini's wife. Wood survived the shooting but died several months later. Man confronts loud kids with AR-style rifle on Halloween “The defendant is charged with murder, as well as using a firearm during the commission of the murder, as well as a (charge of) first-degree residential burglary...and then a charge of child endangerment, as well as the attempted murder of Wendy Wood,” said Morgan Gire, Placer County District Attorney, outside of the courthouse.Placer County officials believ...

Juan Manuel Pedroza Dies in Head-On Crash on Southcross Boulevard [San Antonio, TX]

Published Sun, 23 Feb 2025 19:14:01 GMT

20-Year-Old Man Pronounced Dead after Wrong-Way Collision near WW White RoadSAN ANTONIO, TX (November 1, 2023) – Saturday afternoon, Juan Manuel Pedroza died Saturday in a wrong-way head-on collision on Southcross Boulevard and South WW White Road.The incident occurred around 12:15 p.m., on October 28th.Officers say the driver of a Cadillac was heading west traveling at high speeds and crossed over the double yellow lines. As a result, the Cadillac eventually collided head-on with an eastbound gray Chevrolet Silverado.Medical personnel later pronounced the Cadillac driver, 20-year-old Pedroza deceased. In addition, paramedics transported the truck driver, a man in his mid-60s, to a local hospital for further treatment.At this time, an active investigation to determine further information is still currently underway.The team at Sweet James offers their warm and sincerest sympathies to the friends and family of Juan Manuel Pedroza. May you find comfort and strength during this d...

Giovanni Hermosillo Falcon Killed in Dump-Truck Crash on 35th Avenue [Phoenix, AZ]

Published Sun, 23 Feb 2025 19:14:01 GMT

24-Year-Old Man Pronounced Dead after Two-Vehicle Accident near Lower Buckeye RoadPHOENIX, AZ (November 1, 2023) – Giovanni Hermosillo Falcon died early Saturday in a dump-truck collision on 35th Avenue and Lower Buckeye Road. The incident occurred around 4:30 a.m., on October 28th.Per reports, an SUV driver and the driver of a 10-wheeler dump-truck collided for reasons unknown. Dispatchers arrived and found both involved vehicles with damage.Due to the impact of the crash, the driver of the SUV suffered life-threatening injuries. Paramedics later pronounced Falcon, 24, deceased.In addition, the driver of the dump-truck remained uninjured and cooperated with authorities.Police officers currently believe that speed played a factor. Personnel eventually shut down 35th Avenue between Lower Buckeye Road and Durango Street. At this time, an active investigation is still currently underway.The team at Sweet James offers their warm and sincerest sympathies to the friends and family o...

‘General Hospital’ star Tyler Christopher dies at 50; played Nikolas Cassadine on beloved soap opera

Published Sun, 23 Feb 2025 19:14:01 GMT

By Alli Rosenbloom | CNNTyler Christopher, an actor known for his roles on “General Hospital” and “Days of Our Lives,” has died. He was 50.Christopher’s representative Chi Muoi Lo told CNN in a statement that the actor died Tuesday morning.“This news was incredibly shocking, and I am devastated by his loss. He was a very gifted actor, and more importantly, an amazing friend. My heart goes out to his friends and family who loved him so much,” the statement read.Related ArticlesObituaries | MLB star Frank Howard dies at 87; slugger hit 382 home runs in storied career Obituaries | Former Santa Clara Mayor Patricia Mahan dies at age 71 Obituaries | American hockey player Adam Johnson dies after getting cut in the neck by a skate Obituaries | LA County medical examiner indicates additional investigation required in death of actor Matthew Perry Obituaries | ‘Friends’ actor Matthew Perry dies at home of apparent dro...