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Oklahoma officials accused of talk of killing journalists

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 17:13:37 GMT

OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Oklahoma’s governor is seeking the resignation of four county officials after a newspaper’s audio recording apparently captured some of them complaining about two of the paper’s journalists and knowing hit men and where two holes are dug.A portion of the recording was released by the paper, and it also appears to capture one of the four making racist comments about Black people.Gov. Kevin Stitt said Sunday he was seeking the resignations of McCurtain County Sheriff Kevin Clardy and three other county officials: sheriff’s Capt. Alicia Manning, District 2 Commissioner Mark Jennings and Jail Administrator Larry Hendrix.“I am both appalled and disheartened to hear of the horrid comments made by officials in McCurtain County,” Stitt said in a statement. “There is simply no place for such hateful rhetoric in the state of Oklahoma, especially by those that serve to represent the community through their respective office.”The McCurtain Gazette-Ne...

Ben & Jerry’s workers announce plan to unionize in Vermont

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 17:13:37 GMT

BURLINGTON, Vt. (AP) — About 40 workers at the Ben & Jerry’s ice cream shop in the Vermont city where the company was founded announced Monday that they plan to form a union. “Collectively, we have come to embody Ben and Jerry’s slogan of ‘peace, love, and ice cream,’” they said they wrote to management.The so-called scoopers at the Burlington, Vt., shop said they have formed an organizing committee and petitioned the National Labor Relations Board for an election. They said they have the support of the upstate New York & Vermont chapter of Workers United, the union that started the Starbucks unionization campaign in Buffalo, New York. “I think of this union as a sign of respect for Ben & Jerry’s,” said Rebeka Mendelsohn, a shift manager and catering lead, in a statement. “We’re a company that stands for social justice rights and equity, and I want to ensure that this message is translated to all levels of employment.”Ben & Jerry’s, now owned by consumer ...

ServisFirst: Q1 Earnings Snapshot

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 17:13:37 GMT

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) — BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) — ServisFirst Bancshares Inc. (SFBS) on Monday reported first-quarter earnings of $58 million.The Birmingham, Alabama-based company said it had net income of $1.06 per share.The results beat Wall Street expectations. The average estimate of three analysts surveyed by Zacks Investment Research was for earnings of $1.05 per share.The holding company for ServisFirst Bank posted revenue of $187.6 million in the period. Its adjusted revenue was $114.6 million._____This story was generated by Automated Insights (http://automatedinsights.com/ap) using data from Zacks Investment Research. Access a Zacks stock report on SFBS at https://www.zacks.com/ap/SFBSSource

Photos: New Arapahoe County therapy puppies being sworn in

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 17:13:37 GMT

ARAPAHOE COUNTY, Colo. (KDVR) — Three Arapahoe County school districts will be getting two new additions to their staff this spring.According to Arapahoe County Sheriff's Office, therapy dogs help reduce stress and aid those experiencing anxiety and depression. The therapy dogs will also visit students with special needs. Otis, an eight-week-old black Lab, and Bear, an eight-week-old chocolate Lab will be taking roles as therapy dogs, partnered with two school resource officers.Otis will be partnered with SRO Deputy Drew Matthews, spending time between two K-12 schools in Byers and Deer Trail school districts. Deputy Mathews himself is a graduate of Byers Senior High School. Otis will be servicing Byers and Deer Trail school districts. Credit: Arapahoe County Sheriff's Office 4/17/2023.Bear will be servicing Cherry Creek schools and Centennial schools. Credit: Arapahoe County Sheriff's Office 4/17/2023.Otis, top, Bear, bottom. Credit: Arapahoe County Sheriff's Office 4/11/2023.Otis...

Denver weather: High fire danger Tuesday ahead of showers

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 17:13:37 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) — Denver's weather will stay sunny, warmer and breezy on Tuesday. This will increase fire concerns ahead of the next chance for rain and snow showers. Weather tonight: Mild temperatures and increasing breezeMore clouds will build in tonight and help to cap low temperatures in the 40s. The breeze will pick up out of the south with gusts reaching 20 mph by Tuesday morning. Weather tomorrow: Increased fire danger with dry, warmer and breezy conditions Red flag warnings and fire weather watches are set to go into effect Tuesday afternoon and evening. This is due to low relative humidity and strong wind gusts that could reach over 40 mph at times. High temperatures in the Denver metro will climb to the mid-70s alongside wind gusts reaching 30-35 mph out of the southwest. Looking ahead: Chance for rain and snow showers to end the weekThe strong breeze is ahead of the next system that will bring along the chance for showers starting Wednesday. Wednesday morning will...

Police investigating shooting near Miami Gardens gas station; 1 airlifted

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 17:13:37 GMT

Police are investigating a shooting in Miami Gardens that left a man seriously injured.The shooting happened just before 4 p.m., Monday, and Miami Gardens Police and Miami-Dade Fire Rescue units were dispatched to the scene in the area of Northwest 32nd Avenue and 183rd Street, near a Chevron gas station.The victim was airlifted with traumatic injuries.According to a person who answered the phone at the Chevron, the incident happened on the corner and involved a fight between two men.The person at the gas station said it is still open and they have gas. Please check back on WSVN.com and 7News for more details on this developing story.

Nova Middle School’s mock trial team prepares for competition in Washington DC

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 17:13:37 GMT

It might seem like you’re looking at a panel of young attorneys when in fact they are 14-year-old middle school students on the law team. They are practicing for a big national competition.Nova Middle School’s mock trial team held their last practice before going to Washington D.C. on Tuesday for the Student Trial Competition.In front of an audience of parents, teachers coached them through the process.They are grilled on the Constitution, the federal budget and the people’s rights. They must present solid facts and opinions.These students already won the State Championship, raising over $20,000 to go to the national championship.They are challenged on opinions, then comes the feedback.Students on the law team are hoping for a national win.“I wanna win. That’s what I’m looking most forward to,” said Gregory Anderson, a student. “In high school, I’m going to continue law, and I’m going to be a lawyer one day,” Cymara H...

EU ambassador assaulted in Sudan amid internal violence

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 17:13:37 GMT

The European Union’s ambassador to Sudan was assaulted “in his own residency” Monday, according to the bloc’s top diplomat Josep Borrell, amid a violent power struggle between rival military factions.“This constitues a gross violation of the Vienna Convention [sic]. Security of diplomatic premises and staff is a primary responsibility of Sudanese authorities and an obligation under international law,” Borrell said on Twitter. Borrell did not name the ambassador, but a spokesperson for the European External Action Service confirmed it is Aidan O’Hara, from Ireland.The spokesperson said the ambassador “is OK” and “we are in touch with him,” adding that “he is continuing his duties.”“Civilians in #Sudan urgently need a ceasefire in order to be safe and allow space for mediation. The EU is working to persuade each side to consider humanitarian pause and to encourage dialogue,” Borrell said in Twitt...

‘It’s terrifying’: Victim describes home invasion in Quincy that left multiple people injured

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 17:13:37 GMT

A suspect will face charges after three people were injured in a home invasion in Quincy Sunday night, according to police.7NEWS later spoke with a victim who asked that his name and face not be shown and who described the moment he said a gunman barged into the house. “We don’t know who he was,” the man said. “This was completely random. It’s terrifying.”Officers responded to 400 Block of Granite Street just after 8:30 p.m. after receiving reports that gunshots were fired and multiple people were stabbed.Upon arrival, police said officers located four people, three of whom were suffering from non-life-threatening stab wounds. The three victims were taken to the hospital for treatment and were later released.The victim said he and his roommates had been getting ready for dinner when they heard a knock at their door. What they thought was their food delivery, the man said, soon took a terrifying turn.“He asked for someone’s name that didn’t live here and we said ‘No, no, yo...

Firefighters help Boston-based college baseball team after bus catches fire

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 17:13:37 GMT

WHITE MARSH, Maryland (WBAL) — A college baseball team from Boston took a detour in Baltimore County Sunday after their bus caught fire.The team from Fisher College was on their way home from a tournament when the bus they were traveling on caught fire. Everyone was able to get out safely, but it clearly made them change plans for the day.After putting the fire out, the White Marsh Volunteer Fire Company invited the team to go back to the station with them and wait for a new bus.“We’re lucky the driver did a great job, got us to a safe place to stop and (finding) a safe place to get off the bus. The firefighters did a great job (and) White Marsh is taking care of us right now,” Scott Dulin, baseball coach for Fisher College, said.“Instead of making them stay on the side of the road for the next four hours, we wanted to make sure they were safe because of how dangerous (I-95) is. So, we brought them over to our station to hang out,” Xavier Owens, c...