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How many dogs can you have in Denver?

Published Mon, 03 Mar 2025 21:21:59 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) -- Denver is a city full of dog and cat lovers and some may think the more furry friends there are in the Mile High City, the better.There is a limit, however, to how many dogs and cats you can have in your house at a time. Did you know: Denver requires licenses for all dogs and cats You can have up to three dogs and up to five cats in Denver, but there's a catch.Essentially, it works like an elementary school math problem: You can have up to five dogs and cats combined, but no more than three of the five can be dogs.So, if you have four cats, you can have one dog. If you have three dogs, you can have two cats. But you cannot have four dogs and one cat, or five cats and two dogs. Can landlords ban certain dog breeds in Colorado? These limits come from the Denver Zoning Code, and they apply to all zone districts in the city. You can get a permit for more, but other than that, the limits apply.There are limits to how many of other pets from various species you can ha...

1 dead, 2 injured after shots fired in Lauderhill

Published Mon, 03 Mar 2025 21:21:59 GMT

A shooting that left one woman dead and two other victims injured in Lauderhill prompted a swift response by officers. Lauderhill Police and fire rescue arrived at the scene of the shooting at 5600 NW 28th St., Tuesday afternoon. 7Skyforce hovered over the scene where the woman’s body lay on the sidewalk. The two victims that were injured in the shooting were transported to the hospital for treatment. Police are investigating the shooting and are searching for a vehicle that fled the area.Please check back on WSVN.com and 7News for more details on this developing story.

Wisconsin police investigate after inch-long nail found in Halloween candy

Published Mon, 03 Mar 2025 21:21:59 GMT

MAYVILLE, Wisc. (WSVN) – Authorities in Wisconsin have launched an investigation after an inch-long nail was discovered concealed within the wrappers of a piece of Halloween candy on Sunday. The incident has prompted officials to issue a stark reminder to the public, emphasizing the need for vigilance during and after the Halloween trick-or-treating festivities.“Anything that looks like it’s tampered with, just throw away. The kids are going to have so much candy that you don’t have to worry about that one piece. But, anything that’s been opened, obviously, throw away right away. Anything that looks like it’s tampered or damaged, err on the side of caution and just get rid of it,” said Jedd Bradley of the De Pere Police Department. Fortunately, the nail was discovered before anyone was harmed, and it was not ingested by anyone. The incident serves as a reminder for parents and children to exercise caution when collecting and consuming Hallow...

FIU’s ‘Walk on Water’ race challenges students to make a splash in annual competition

Published Mon, 03 Mar 2025 21:21:59 GMT

South Florida students displayed creativity, innovation and plenty of splashes as they took part in Florida International University’s 34th annual “Walk on Water” race, hosted by the School of Architecture. The event challenged students to craft shoes that would allow them to traverse a lake, with some achieving success while others found themselves swimming rather than walking.Participants faced a unique challenge of designing and building shoes capable of supporting them as they crossed the water. The competition not only tested the durability and functionality of their creations but also pitted their skills against fellow students.“I had a lot of good racers next to me, so, I had to get at it as quickly as possible,” said a student participating in the event. “As you saw, I had another team right next to me. But I’ve been practicing since I got the shoes done, so I have that stamina and just made it through.”The event drew talented ...

Disney World visitors safely evacuated after monorail mishap

Published Mon, 03 Mar 2025 21:21:59 GMT

A trip to the “Most Magical Place on Earth” turned into an unexpected adventure for passengers on an iconic Disney monorail, which came to an abrupt stop, causing some to smell burning rubber and sparking concerns among those aboard. Kris Lenk, one of the passengers aboard the stalled monorail, shared his experience.“We heard a bang and saw a white flash, all of a sudden we smelled burning rubber,” Lenk said, adding that he was traveling to EPCOT with his girlfriend when the train unexpectedly stalled.Lenk said that many passengers aboard the monorail were initially worried about the situation. “We didn’t hear anything for about 20 minutes… they were going to evacuate us,” Lenk said.According to Lenk, things remained calm onboard initially, but the air conditioning stopped working, making the situation less comfortable. Passengers were instructed to open the windows while waiting for rescue crews to arrive.After approximately an hour, ...

Maryland man who received second pig heart transplant dies, hospital says

Published Mon, 03 Mar 2025 21:21:59 GMT

WASHINGTON (AP) — The second person to receive a transplanted heart from a pig has died, nearly six weeks after the highly experimental surgery, his Maryland doctors announced Tuesday.Lawrence Faucette, 58, was dying from heart failure and ineligible for a traditional heart transplant when he received the genetically modified pig heart on Sept. 20.According to the University of Maryland School of Medicine, the heart had seemed healthy for the first month but began showing signs of rejection in recent days. Faucette died Monday.In a statement released by the hospital, Faucette’s wife, Ann, said her husband “knew his time with us was short and this was his last chance to do for others. He never imagined he would survive as long as he did.”The Maryland team last year performed the world’s first transplant of a heart from a genetically altered pig into another dying man. David Bennett survived two months before that heart failed, for reasons that aren’t completely clear although s...

Biden will meet Xi Jinping in coming weeks, White House says

Published Mon, 03 Mar 2025 21:21:59 GMT

President Joe Biden will meet with President Xi Jinping of China next month during an economic summit in San Francisco, the White House said on Tuesday afternoon, marking a significant diplomatic moment between two great world powers whose relationship has grown increasingly hostile.The meeting of the two countries’ leaders comes after a flurry of diplomatic visits in recent months aimed at breaking the ice in the U.S.-China relationship. The trip also comes on the heels of a promising week in U.S.-China relations, after Gov. Gavin Newsom of California was well received in China during a visit centered on climate cooperation and as Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi made the diplomatic rounds in Washington.White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre confirmed the Biden-Xi meeting during a press briefing on Tuesday, although she seemed to accidentally reveal the announcement. Previously, a White House readout from Friday said the two countries were working toward such a meeting.“Thi...

Postal worker assaulted, robbed in Medford

Published Mon, 03 Mar 2025 21:21:59 GMT

Home security video shows a postal worker delivering mail on Arden Street in Medford before the mail carrier was assaulted and robbed on Tuesday.Police said the attackers were a group of men who took off after the assault. Investigators were also seen at several nearby streets.The mail truck, believed to belong to the victim, sat parked nearby for hours while the postal worker was taken to the hospital. He suffered serious facial injuries and is in stable condition.“Three individuals assaulted the letter carrier, and we believe that they took the master key to the mailbox he was on his letter route for,” said Medford police officer Jessica Walsh.Police said the attackers took off in a getaway car that was later located in Lowell. The people inside were identified, but no one is under arrest.Sarah Carroll, who was in her home at the time of the attack, said she saw a neighbor helping the mail carrier.“I heard some kind of scream or yell,” Carroll said. “She was comforting a gen...

Trial underway for man accused of shooting bride, bishop in a Pelham church in 2019

Published Mon, 03 Mar 2025 21:21:59 GMT

Opening statements began Tuesday in the trial of Dale Holloway, a man accused of shooting the bride and the bishop at a wedding in a Pelham, New Hampshire church.“As the bishop moved toward the defendant, realizing what was about to happen, the defendant fired a gun,” the prosecutor said, slamming his hand on the table.The suspect, who is representing himself, along with the prosecutors and the jury, visited the New England Pentecostal Church where the 2019 attack happened. Holloway’s charges include attempted murder, convicted felon in possession of a firearm, second-degree assault and simple assault.41-year-old Holloway is accused of shooting the bishop and the bride at a wedding at the church, as well as hitting the groom in the head. Both victims of the shooting survived.“This case is simple,” the prosecutor said, “It’s not complicated. With just a few shots, the defendant turned marriage into mayhem.”Prosecutors said Holloway targeted the wedding because days earlier, the...

Medway man trapped in Gaza with his family describes conditions as war continues

Published Mon, 03 Mar 2025 21:21:59 GMT

A Medway man who remains trapped in Gaza with his family recently described conditions as the war between Israel and Hamas continues.Abood Okal is with his wife and son in southern Gaza. Okal said the family has been staying in a single-family house with 40 other people including 10 Americans. Recently, Okal said he stood in line for two hours waiting for one gallon of water for the whole house. Okal separately said he waited six hours for bread at a bakery. Okal said there has been an increase in Israeli attacks in Gaza and said he is afraid of what will happen once a potential full ground invasion begins. “There’s been an increase in artillery shelling,” Okal said. “That’s been the most noticeable update.” Okal said the family has run out of water. The family had been relying on a nearby desalination station. But Okal said the station has since run out of fuel to run its generators. “Our frustration continues and builds up every day that we are still stran...