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Radio host first in Colorado to get newly approved back surgery

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:10:43 GMT

LAKEWOOD, Colo. (KDVR) — A first-of-its-kind back surgery that just got federal approval is now available to patients in Colorado, and radio host Tom Martino was the first in the state to get the procedure. The consumer advocate is now back to work and feeling much better."It is such a relief," Martino said. Failing to obey Colorado’s new roundabout law could cost you $70 The Troubleshooter, as he's called, said he had arthritis and lower back pain for years, and sometimes it was excruciating."It got to a point where I was on crutches every now and then, or my legs would give out. I was scared," he said.But instead of a spinal fusion, which limits mobility, Martino opted for something new, which just won approval from the Food and Drug Administration. He got his facet joint replaced by a new device called TOPS.A first-of-its-kind back surgery that just got federal approval is now available to patients in Colorado, and radio host Tom Martino was the first in the state to get t...

Red Rocks announces 'Sessanta' tour dates, Riley Green concert in 2024

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:10:43 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) -- Get your wallet ready: A few new shows have been announced at Red Rocks Amphitheatre next year.The "Sessanta" tour features a lineup of Primus, Puscifer and A Perfect Circle on stage together. The bands will perform Thursday, April 25, and Friday, April 26, at 8 p.m. Good for you: Olivia Rodrigo is coming to Denver Riley Green's "Ain't My Last Rodeo" tour is set for Tuesday, May 21, at 7 p.m. Special guests include Tracy Lawrence and Ella Langley. Ticket sales begin Sept. 15. Fans can buy tickets, including premium options, VIP packages and a shuttle through AXS.Traditionally, the Red Rocks season begins in April and runs through Halloween. This year, the first show of the year was scheduled to take place on March 31, but that performance by Dabin had to be postponed because of a wildfire burning nearby.In the past snow has impacted shows in the early and latest parts of the concert season. In 2022, the Global Dub Festival that was scheduled for May 21 was cancel...

Broward Sheriff helicopters take to the skies weeks after fatal crash

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:10:43 GMT

Broward Sheriff helicopters are taking flight again, weeks after a tragic crash.7Skyforce spotted one of them above Fort Lauderdale on Wednesday.The department grounded the fleet for reinspection after the deadly Aug. 28 crash involving Broward Sheriff Fire Rescue Battalion Capt. Tennyson Jackson.The helicopter was on the way to an emergency when it fell from the sky into a apartment complex in Pompano Beach apartment complex.Jackson and a resident in the apartment building where the BSFR chopper crashed were killed.

Solve It 7: Tow Troubles

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:10:43 GMT

A Norwell woman says her new car was damaged by a tow truck driver.  When she couldn’t get her claim paid, she shifted gears and contacted Solve It 7.  Brandon Gunnoe has the story.This sporty, shiny Tesla was Natasha’s birthday gift from her husband.“I love the car so much,” Natasha said. Natasha charges the electric car in their garage.“We plug it in every night, and it charges it fully,” Natasha said. But earlier this year, Natasha drove it to New Jersey.“It was my first time overnight somewhere, and I wasn’t used to not plugging it in in my garage. It ran out of power,” Natasha said. So she called a roadside assistance company for a tow to a charging station.“A flatbed company showed up, and the guy who arrived, the first thing he said was, ‘Oh, my god, I’ve never towed a Tesla before.̵...

Holliston schools warn families of ‘One Chip Challenge’ after group of middle schoolers gets sick

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:10:43 GMT

School officials said a group of students participated in the same viral challenge a Worcester teen reportedly tried hours before his death earlier this month.The superintendent of Holliston Public Schools alerted families that a group of middle school students at Robert Adams Middle School got sick after the “One Chip Challenge.” “This was of serious concern, particularly given the recent death of a Worcester student who had taken this challenge last week,” Superintendent Susan E. Kustka wrote in a statement to families. “Thankfully, none of our students became seriously ill, but this could have been much more serious.”“One Chip Challenge” involves eating a single tortilla chip with two of the hottest peppers, Carolina Reaper peppers and Naga Viper peppers, which together amount to millions of Scoville Units.14-year-old Harris Wolobah of Worcester participated in the challenge and got sick, his family said. He stopped breathing hours later at his home. The cause of death...

School bus catches on fire in Hyde Park

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:10:43 GMT

A school bus caught on fire in Hyde Park Wednesday, cell phone video showed, and officials said no one was hurt.Boston Public School officials said no students were on the bus at the time of the fire.The video shows smoke billowing out of the bus’s engine.

Auto Workers’ targeted strike plan will limit walkouts while grinding auto production to a halt

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:10:43 GMT

Detroit (CNN) — United Auto Workers President Shawn Fain announced a targeted strike plan Wednesday if the union decides to walk out at General Motors, Ford and Stellantis after a contract expiration late Thursday.Details of the plan, including which plants will be struck, will not be announced until just before the 11:59 pm contract expiration on Thursday night, Fain said. He said that this move would give the union the maximum leverage at the bargaining table.A targeted strike could shut operations for each company, depending on which plants and facilities are struck. The companies operate a complex network of plants that are dependent on getting parts from different facilities.Slowing or stopping the production of a few engine or transmission plants at each company could be as effective at stopping operations as a full strike at all plants, according to industry experts.One engine or transmission location per company might be enough to shut down nearly three-quarters of the ...

3 takeaways from the Chicago Cubs’ sloppy series loss to the Colorado Rockies, setting up a big weekend in Arizona

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:10:43 GMT

At long last the Chicago Cubs get to enjoy another off day, and the timing couldn’t be much better.A dismal outcome against the worst team in the National League again lessens the margin for error with 15 games remaining.With their 7-3 loss Wednesday, the Cubs dropped their second consecutive series and have lost five of seven games. The Cubs (78-69) finished their stretch of 27 games in 27 days going 16-11.“These guys are at the back end and grinding with everything they have, giving us everything they’ve got,” manager David Ross said. “Some things didn’t show up that we’re normally better at this series. But we’re at the back end of the season. … Keep the big picture at hand. We’ve got a nice off day tomorrow and got Arizona ahead of us, so (we’re) looking forward to that series. Should be a good one.”1. Bad time for one of their worst series of the season.Pick an area of the game and the Cubs gave the Rockies...

Orioles’ offense quiet again in 1-0 loss to Cardinals, leaving AL East lead at 2 entering Rays series

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:10:43 GMT

Orioles manager Brandon Hyde has often praised his players for their focus on the game in front of them. He took the same approach himself during Wednesday’s pregame media session.Peppered with questions about his team’s massive upcoming series with the Tampa Bay Rays, Hyde’s answer began with a reminder the Orioles first had to play one more game against the St. Louis Cardinals.“First and foremost is tonight, honestly,” Hyde said. “We need to take care of tonight. We need to play our best baseball and score some runs.”They did neither, losing 1-0 to the St. Louis Cardinals as their lead on the Rays atop the American League East fell to two games before the foes face off four times this weekend.One of three top 20 prospects Baltimore sent to St. Louis last month to acquire starter Jack Flaherty, Cardinals left-hander Drew Rom did not allow a hit until Jorge Mateo’s two-out infield single in the fifth and finished with 5 1/3 scoreless i...

Red Sox/Yankees postpone again, will play another doubleheader Thursday

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:10:43 GMT

For the second time this series (and third time this season), a Red Sox/Yankees game has been postponed due to heavy rain.Wednesday night’s contest will now be the first game of a doubleheader, at 1:35 p.m. on Thursday. Monday tickets will be honored for that game only.Thursday’s originally scheduled game will be played at its original time, 7:15 p.m.Tanner Houck will start Game 1, Game 2’s starter is TBD. Michael King and Clarke Schmidt will take the mound for the Yankees.The Red Sox are 8-3 against the Yankees this season, and have dropped the first two games of this four-game set.