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Back-to-back Broncos Super Bowl champ Harald Hasselbach dies at 56

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 17:57:24 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) -- A defensive lineman and member of the Broncos' back-to-back Super Bowl championship team, Harald Hasselbach, died from cancer, the Broncos shared on Thursday.Hasselbach was 56 years old and had been fighting cancer for six months.According to a news release from the team citing his family, Hasselbach passed away pain-free in the comfort of his own home.Hasselbach appeared in 131 games during his seven seasons with the Broncos from 1994-2000. The defensive lineman started 29 regular season games with the Broncos and also started in all three games during the Broncos charge for the Super XXXIII championship. FOX31 Newsletters: Sign up to get breaking news sent to your inbox Hasselbach recorded 154 tackles, 17.5 sacks and four forced fumbles during his career in Colorado. Before becoming an NFL player, Hasselbach was born in the Netherlands and attended high school in the Greater Vancouver area of British Columbia. He played collegiate football at the University of W...

Denver weather: Pinpoint Weather Alert Day for Black Friday snow

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 17:57:24 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) — A Pinpoint Weather Alert Day has been issued for Friday as snow and much colder temperatures move into Denver's weather forecast Thursday night into the weekend. Winter storm warnings and winter weather advisories are in effect from Thursday evening through Saturday. Accumulating snow will make travel difficult during this time. Weather tonight: Snow and coldSnow will start to pick up after sunset and continue Friday night. Temperatures will be cold and fall to lows in the teens alongside a stronger breeze gusting up to 30 mph at times.Weather tomorrow: Snow showers, coldFriday, snow showers will thin, but Denver will be left with chilly and cloudy conditions. Highs will only reach the mid-20s, which is much more typical for lows this time of year. Looking ahead: Snow ending, milder workweekMost of the snow will start to taper off on Friday, but the chance for a few more snow showers will continue into Saturday morning. From this snowfall event, the Denver metro is ...

Migrant encampment attacked by man with knife, 1 dead

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 17:57:24 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) — There were frantic moments in downtown Denver on Thanksgiving morning as a group of migrants was attacked by a knife-wielding man. One person died in the attack, but that person's identity has not been released. Thieves steal truck in Thornton, shoot at man trying to stop them FOX31 was covering an unrelated story at the street corner when this reporter witnessed the attack unfold. The Denver Police Department said it is investigating the stabbing.Cell phone video showed the scene unfolding as it continued to grow more violent. People can be seen fighting off a man they said had a knife and had been harassing them since late Wednesday night.“He came looking for problems,” one of the migrants said.A man with a knife attacked a group of migrants on Thursday in Denver. Venezuelan migrants fight back attackerThe migrants say they are from Venezuela and the attacker was telling them they were not welcome here and for them to return to their country.They told FOX31 they ...

1 killed in stabbing in Five Points

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 17:57:24 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) -- Two people were transported to local hospitals, according to Denver Police, after a stabbing occurred in the Five Points neighborhood.According to a tweet from DPD, two people were transported with unknown injuries. Police later said one person died at a hospital. Thieves steal truck in Thornton, shoot at victim trying to stop them The stabbing was reported at the intersection of Park Avenue and Lawrence Street. Officers were reportedly on scene at about 11:08 a.m.FOX31's Vicente Arenas was near the scene to report an unrelated story when the stabbing happened. He learned a man with a knife was attacking a group of migrants.Anyone with information is asked to contact Metro Denver Crime Stoppers at 720-913-7867 (STOP).

Record-breaking turnout for 50th Mile High United Way Turkey Trot

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 17:57:24 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) -- More than 11,000 runners, walkers and trotters participated in the 50th Annual Turkey Trot presented by Mile High United Way, according to the organization's preliminary reports.The event took place on Thanksgiving Day at Washington Park. Here’s what your dog can eat off your Thanksgiving plate The most comparable race participation levels were in 2019 when 8,300 runners registered for the Turkey Trot. The race is one of the biggest turkey trots and 4-mile races in the country.As a celebration of its 50th anniversary, this year's Turkey Trot celebrated the runners, volunteers and families who have made the Mile High United Way Thanksgiving race a tradition for their loved ones.“The work that this community does when they support the Turkey Trot lifts up families who need it most this holiday season and all year-round. Happy Thanksgiving and thank you for everything you do to make us a Community United,” said Chelsea Carver, Mile High United Way chief development o...

Worcester police investigating suspicious death at massage business

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 17:57:24 GMT

An investigation got underway in Worcester Thursday after what appeared to be a suspicious death at a massage business on Pleasant Street, police said. Officers could be seen blocking the entrance to Angies Bodywork Spa at 383 Pleasant Street early Thursday afternoon. In a later update, the Worcester Police Department said officers first responded around 11:30 a.m. after receiving a report of a female “experiencing a possible medical issue.”Police said a male individual soon flagged down arriving officers and brought them to an unconscious female. Officers rendered medical aid, according to police, until the unconscious female was pronounced dead.“The death appears to be suspicious,” police said.Anyone with information is asked to contact authorities.Police remained on scene around 6 p.m., with Angies Bodywork Spa still taped off. No further information was immediately available. This is a developing story; stay with 7NEWS on-air and online ...

Firefighters battle fire in Waltham

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 17:57:24 GMT

Firefighters were on scene in Waltham Thursday evening battling a fire on Moody Street. Crews in the area said they were first called around 5:30 p.m. While their response continued, crews said the fire appeared to have started in one apartment building before possibly spreading to other nearby buildings. The emergency response had grown to three alarms as of around 6 p.m., with at least 30 firefighters from Waltham, Newton and Cambridge spotted on scene. Firefighters were seen going in and out of multiple buildings in the area, using ladder trucks and climbing on roofs.No further information was immediately available. This is a developing story; stay with 7NEWS on-air and online for the latest updates.

Abington High School football coach retiring after 50 years spent leading program

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 17:57:24 GMT

As the old saying goes, all good things must come to an end. That is ringing true at Abington High School where coach Jim Kelliher is retiring after leading the school’s football program for the past half-century. Kelliher is the only coach in Massachusetts history to coach the same high school football team for 50 or more years. He recently spoke to 7NEWS about his career. “It has been an honor,” he said. “I feel like I am the luckiest guy in the world.” “It has been just a wonderful journey. To be at this point still is amazing to me,” he continued. Kelliher had a lifelong dream of coaching his alma mater program. Having fulfilled that dream, he will be remembered for bringing out the best in his players. In this 50th and final year on the sideline for Kelliher, his team dedicated their season to their coach.“We need to put in everything we have because he has put in everything he’s had for the past 50 years,” said Abington senior captain Connor Pease...

Two-time Super Bowl champion Harald Hasselbach dies at age 56 after fighting cancer

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 17:57:24 GMT

DENVER (AP) — Harald Hasselbach, a defensive lineman for the Denver Broncos during the team’s back-to-back Super Bowl championships in the late 1990s, has died at age 56.The Broncos announced Hasselbach’s death on Thursday, citing family. Hasselbach’s family said he died at home in the Denver area after a six-month fight with cancer. Hasselback began his career with the Calgary Stampeders of the Canadian Football League. He’s one of 10 players to win a Grey Cup and a Super Bowl.Hasselbach never missed a game during his seven seasons with the Broncos between 1994 and 2000, getting 154 tackles, 17 1/2 sacks and four forced fumbles.He started 29 regular-season games and three playoff games, including the Broncos’ win over the Atlanta Falcons in the Super Bowl following the 1998 season.His seven seasons in the NFL followed a four-year career with the Stampeders, where he was a CFL All-Star.A native of the Netherlands, Hasselbach played at the Universi...

Brazil forward Rodrygo denounces racist abuse on social media after match against Argentina

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 17:57:24 GMT

MADRID (AP) — Brazil forward Rodrygo has been the target of racist abuse on social media following the World Cup qualifying game against Argentina.“The racists are always out there,” Rodrygo, who is Black, said in a message posted Thursday. “My social networks have been invaded with insults and all kinds of absurdity. It’s all there for everyone to see.” The player said many of the racist messages included photos and emoticons of monkeys or bananas.“If we don’t do what they want, if we don’t behave like they think we should, if we wear something that bothers them, if we don’t lower our heads when we are attacked, if we occupy spaces that they think belong to them, the racists will come into action with their criminal behavior. Too bad for them. We will not stop,” Rodrygo said.Rodrygo attracted attention during Tuesday’s match after a spat with Argentina players Lionel Messi and Rodrigo De Paul during the delay caused by fights between fans, police and security guar...