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Mario Cristobal and Greg Schiano reuniting when Miami meets Rutgers in the Pinstripe Bowl

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 04:11:25 GMT

Mario Cristobal remembers the task like it was yesterday. He was a graduate assistant at Miami in the late 1990s, told one day to drive to the airport and pick up someone who was arriving to interview for the Hurricanes’ defensive coordinator job.That someone was Greg Schiano.They hit it off quickly, Cristobal marveling at Schiano’s work ethic, Schiano raving about Cristobal’s willingness to learn. They’ve been close ever since — and now, they’ll go head-to-head in Thursday afternoon’s Pinstripe Bowl at Yankee Stadium, with Miami (7-5) seeking its first bowl win since 2016 and Rutgers (6-6) seeking its first winning season since 2014.“He gave me my start, was the best mentor I’ve had in this business, always a great friend,” Cristobal said. “I know on game day we’ll be trying to knock each other out. Aside from that, certainly him and his family from the moment I got in the coaching industry, he was a reason why it was able to actually happe...

Unos 6,000 migrantes de una veintena de nacionalidades avanzan ante visita de EEUU a México

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 04:11:25 GMT

TAPACHULA, México – Una caravana de más de 6,000 migrantes de una veintena de nacionalidades avanza desde la frontera sur de México, ante la visita de una delegación estadounidense liderada por el secretario de Estado, Antony Blinken, para abordar el repunte migratorio con el Gobierno mexicano.Este grupo, que partió en Nochebuena con casi 10,000 personas como la más numerosa del año, salió del municipio de Huixtla el martes hasta llegar a la aduana del sur del estado de Chiapas, donde se arrodillaron para rezar.Los indocumentados pidieron a los funcionarios de Estados Unidos y al presidente de México, Andrés Manuel López Obrador, que permitan su avance. En víspera de Navidad, nueva caravana de más 10,000 migrantes parte del sur de México rumbo a EEUU En este contingente viaja Rosa, originaria de El Salvador, donde era trabajadora del hogar antes de abandonar el país por la falta de empleo, por lo que ahora pretende llegar a Estados Unidos para mejorar...

Is it legal to drive with snow on your car in Colorado?

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 04:11:25 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) -- If you're too lazy to clear snow off your car before driving, well, you might be in luck. No law in Colorado that specifically addresses snow on your vehicle -- but you still might get pulled over.According to Gary Cutler with Colorado State Patrol, no law talks about snow on your vehicle, but it could still be considered illegal if the driver's vision is obstructed. Is your vehicle legal to drive on I-70 this winter? Here’s what to check This is under Code 42-4-201, where a vehicle can only be operated if the driver's vision through any required glass equipment is normal and unobstructed."If the snow is blocking any of the driver's view we can make contact for that," said Cutler.So, if your windshield wipers can clear up the powder and leave you with an unobstructed view of the road, it's technically not illegal to drive off with snow on your car, but it's not safe either.Leaving snow on the roof of your car can still block the view."It is dangerous to have snow ...

Commerce City murder suspect sought by authorities

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 04:11:25 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) -- The Commerce City Police Department is seeking help locating a man alleged to be involved with a murder that occurred on Nov. 30.According to police, 22-year-old Finn Clark Hoover shot and killed 37-year-old Alfredo Oscar Nunez in the early morning hours, inside a residence on the 7300 block of Oneida Drive."For the safety of the public and in order to provide some closure and justice for the family of Alfredo Oscar Nunez, we are working to apprehend Hoover as quickly as possible," the department stated in its release.Police say several people witnessed the murder. Hoover then left Nunez's body and fled the scene. Employee killed in Topgolf parking lot, coworker arrested: Thornton police Nunez was later discovered by a maintenance worker, who reported the body to 911."Nunez is believed to be an innocent victim in what was a senseless murder," the Commerce City Police Department said in a release.Police say Hoover is known to frequent Commerce City but could be any...

Colorado AG: $4M to innovative abatement programs across the state

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 04:11:25 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) -- The Colorado Department of Law awarded $4 million for programs addressing the opioid crisis throughout the state, according to Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser.The Opioid Abatement Innovation Challenge grants were awarded to eight organizations for efforts in:Opioid use preventionEarly interventionAppropriate harm reductionTreatmentRecoveryContinuum of careBehavior health within the criminal justice or law enforcement settingThe application window opened in May and 66 applications were received by June 30, according to the Attorney General's Office, totaling $44 million in funding requests. New deadly drug detected in Boulder County Applications were evaluated by a committee that looked at demonstrated need, program innovation, community collaboration, evaluation methods, and sustainability. The committee emphasized evidence-based practices to combat the opioid crisis, according to the AG's office.According to the Colorado Department of Public Health and the...

Wednesday TV schedule: DIRECTV Holiday Bowl on FOX31 moves 'Wheel,' 'Jeopardy!'

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 04:11:25 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) — College football's bowl season has arrived, and that means changes to the TV schedule as FOX31 airs live games from Fox Sports.On Wednesday, Dec. 27, FOX31 will broadcast the DIRECTV Holiday Bowl with coverage starting at 5:30 p.m. and continuing to 9:30 p.m., followed by FOX31 News.The game features the Louisville Cardinals taking on the USC Trojans at Petco Park in San Diego, California. Thirty minutes of pregame coverage will lead into kickoff, which takes place at 6 p.m. MT.“Jeopardy!” at 6 p.m. and “Wheel of Fortune” at 6:30 p.m. will move to Channel 2 on Wednesday as a result.The programs will air in full as they normally would. The only change is they will move to KWGN for the episodes.

US delegation is meeting with Mexico’s government for talks on the surge of migrants at the border

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 04:11:25 GMT

MEXICO CITY (AP) — A top U.S. delegation is meeting with Mexico’s president Wednesday in what many see as an attempt to have Mexico do more to limit a surge of migrants reaching the U.S. southwestern border.Mexican President Andrés Manuel López Obrador has said he’s willing to help, but he wants to see progress in U.S. relations with Cuba and Venezuela, two of the top sources of migrants, along with more development aid for the region.“We have always talked about addressing the causes (of migration). The ideal thing is to help poor countries,” López Obrador said before the meeting.Both sides in the talks face pressure to reach an agreement after past steps like limiting direct travel into Mexico or deporting some migrants failed to stop the influx. This month, as many as 10,000 migrants were arrested daily at the southwest U.S. border.The U.S. has struggled to process thousands of migrants at the border, and house them once they reach northern cities. Mexican indus...

2 rescued after helicopter crashes in Southwest Miami-Dade canal

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 04:11:25 GMT

Two people have been rescued after the helicopter they were in crashed in a canal in Southwest Miami-Dade, Wednesday afternoon. The helicopter crashed near SW 187 Avenue and SW 122 Street, just after 1 p.m. Divers with Miami-Dade Fire Rescue went into the canal and were able to rescue two people. Both have been transported by ground to a local-area hospital. According to authorities, the helicopter took off from Fort Myers en route to Miami Executive Airport. Please check back on WSVN.com and 7News for more details on this developing story.

Bayfront Park gearing up for New Year’s Eve celebrations

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 04:11:25 GMT

With just four days until the new year, Bayfront Park is being prepped for the vibrant New Year’s Eve festivities. At Bayside Marketplace, City of Miami Commissioner Joe Carollo shared details of the exciting lineup, featuring 28 singers and groups starting at 6 p.m.“This year we’re having 28 singers and groups,” said Carollo. “This is why other cities wait until late at night to bring in their talent. We have to start at 6 p.m.” Live footage revealed crews setting up stages, signaling the city’s readiness to welcome residents and visitors to a lively celebration. General admission to the Bayside event is free, allowing attendees to bring blankets while offering items for purchase on-site.A police officer emphasized the presence of federal, state, and local authorities for added security during the event on Sunday. Notably, the return of the Big Orange, absent during the COVID-19 pandemic, adds an extra layer of excitement to the festivities...

20 highly anticipated books coming in 2024 we want to read

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 04:11:25 GMT

Book lovers, rejoice: it’s winter, which means the best possible excuse to stay inside with a blanket and read the night away. We’re also approaching the New Year, so if you’re planning on making a resolution to read more books in 2024, you’ll be glad to hear that publishers have you covered.The first few months of 2024 will bring readers much to choose from, whether you’re a fan of imaginative historical fiction, memoirs about cats and the people they tolerate, essays that touch on music and sports, or short stories that will transport you to places you’ve maybe never been.See also: Sign up for our free Book Pages newsletter about bestsellers, authors and moreMake sure your fireplace is in working order, and take a look at this list of 20 forthcoming books to keep you company over the next few chilly months. “You Dreamed of Empires”Author: Álvaro Enrigue, translated by Natasha WimmerWhat It’s About: Enrigue is a bona fide literary star in his native Mexico. His latest novel to be t...