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New signage, possibly barriers, coming to northern GW Parkway after traffic pattern change

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:15:16 GMT

This week marked the first week that morning and afternoon rush hour commuters were faced with a new temporary traffic pattern on the George Washington Parkway, and the new configuration has led to some confusion among drivers.That’s because those driving into Maryland must enter the right center lane, three miles before their exit, while motorists in the center lane are only routed on the Capital Beltway to go further into Virginia.WTOP Traffic Reporter Dave Dildine who has been watching the impact of the traffic pattern change said it has led to drivers learning the hard way that they got into the wrong lane.“What we were watching is a lot of erratic driving over the flex posts of the last minute and switching lanes abruptly,” Dildine said.Dildine said thankfully it hasn’t led to any big crashes, as drivers acclimate to the changes.The temporary three-lane configuration on the northbound side is in place, so construction crews can completely rehabilitate the southbound lanes, whic...

Report: 85% of tickets issued for passing stopped school buses in Montgomery Co. were issued to school bus drivers

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:15:16 GMT

In a report following an examination of the use of school-issued cards for purchases, Montgomery County’s Inspector General Megan Davey Limarzi found that 1,622 traffic citations were issued to school employees who were operating school vehicles.And of those issued citations, 1,062 were given to school transportation employees. According to the report, the 1,622 citations included fines totaling $155,174.Limarzi said it was logical that school transportation employees would have more citations than other employees. “Of course, the buses are on the road all day, every day,” she said.But in the report, Limarzi said what was alarming was that 85% of the citations issued for passing stopped school buses with their stop-arms extended were issued to other school bus drivers — 330 of the 386 stop-arm camera violations were by bus drivers.The data covers a period from July 1, 2015, to January of 2023.Limarzi noted in her report that the use of the purchase cards, or P-cards, to ...

Pareja vivió bajo identidades robadas de bebés muertos durante décadas, indican fiscales

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:15:16 GMT

Una mujer acusada con su esposo de vivir en Hawái con las identidades robadas de bebés muertos permanecerá tras las rejas en espera de su juicio, dictaminó el miércoles un juez federal. Según los fiscales, Walter Glenn Primrose y Gwynn Darle Morrison son los nombres reales de la pareja que ha estado viviendo de manera fraudulenta durante décadas bajo las identidades robadas de Bobby Edward Fort y Julie Lyn Montague. Los fiscales dicen que Primrose pasó más de 20 años en la Guardia Costera como Bobby Fort, donde obtuvo una autorización de seguridad de nivel secreto. Después de jubilarse en 2016, usó la autorización secreta para un trabajo como contratista de defensa de EEUU, dijeron los fiscales. No hay indicios en los documentos judiciales de por qué la pareja en 1987 asumió las identidades de los niños fallecidos, que habrían sido más de una década menores que ellos. Tribunal rechaza intento de Trump para impedir que Pence testifique en investigación del 6 de enero ...

Seattle’s Ray needs elbow surgery, will miss rest of season

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:15:16 GMT

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Seattle Mariners left-hander Robbie Ray will have surgery to repair the flexor tendon in his pitching elbow and will miss the rest of the season.Seattle manager Scott Servais made the announcement before the Mariners lost to Philadelphia 6-5 on Wednesday night.“Tough news,” Servais said. “Obviously, it’s really hard for Robbie. He’s a really good competitor and we miss not only what he does every fifth day when he takes the ball, but certainly being a really good teammate and having a guy around that we can lean on.”Ray, in the second season of a $115 million, five-year contract, was injured in his season debut against Cleveland on March 31 when he walked five. He threw 91 pitches over 3 1/3 innings and walked five, one shy of his career high.“In the second inning it felt a little tight, but it didn’t seem out of the ordinary,” Ray said. “It was a cold night, I just thought maybe it took me a while to get loose in that second inning. I didn’t really think that mu...

Phils overcome deficit, injury to Walker, beat Mariners 6-5

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:15:16 GMT

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Nick Castellanos had three hits and three RBIs, Alec Bohm hit a go-ahead single in the eighth inning and the Philadelphia Phillies overcame an injury to Taijuan Walker to beat the Seattle Mariners 6-5 on Wednesday night.J.T. Realmuto and Kyle Schwarber also drove in runs for the Phillies, who rebounded from a 5-2 second-inning deficit on a drizzly night. The defending National League champions, who lost their first four games, improved to 12-13 and with a win in Thursday’s series finale can reach .500 for the first time this season.“We really don’t like losing,” Castellanos said. “We’re really plugged in until the last out is made.”J.P. Crawford hit a grand slam, doubled and singled for Seattle, and Julio Rodríguez also went deep. “We didn’t get anything going against their bullpen,” Mariners manager Scott Servais said.Walker was removed after four innings and 68 pitches because of right forearm tightness. The 30-year-old right-hander, who spent his first four bi...

Grissom drives in go-ahead run as Braves rally past Marlins

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:15:16 GMT

ATLANTA (AP) — Vaughn Grissom didn’t have the chance to open the season in Atlanta as he hoped.Now that he’s back in the majors, the shortstop is proving he can fit in the Braves’ productive lineup.Grissom had two hits, including a single to drive in the go-ahead run in Atlanta’s four-run eighth inning, and the Braves rallied to overcome a strong start by Miami’s Sandy Alcantara and beat the Marlins 6-4 on Wednesday night.Dylan Floro (1-1) blew a 4-2 lead in the eighth, which began with Matt Olson’s seventh homer. Grissom’s single to right field drove in Eddie Rosario, who tripled, for a 5-4 lead. Marcell Ozuna’s grounder was fielded by Floro in front of the mound, but Floro’s wild throw past catcher Jacob Stallings for an error allowed Ozzie Albies to score.“You see it all forming in front of you and you see it all about to happen,” said Grissom of his key at-bat. “I just had to have a good plan and try to execute and put the barrel o...

Police seek witnesses in 2020 murder in Denver

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:15:16 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) —  The family of a Denver man killed in 2020 is begging for witnesses to come forward. According to the Denver Police Department, 29-year-old Mar-Shun Cox was leaving an apartment at 10425 E. 31st Ave. on Sept. 6, 2020, when he was shot and killed. “He was confronted by unknown people in the parking lot, and he was shot in that parking lot and as he ran from that parking lot,” Detective Mark Crider said.  Man charged with murder after Denver bartender found dead under tarp Crider said he believes Cox was targeted and that there may be two or more suspects. “We’ve run down our leads, our forensics evidence has been tested and we’re still looking for leads to find who’s responsible for killing Mar-Shun,” he said. Witnesses urged to speak upInvestigators believe multiple witnesses were outside in the parking lot and on balconies at the time of the shooting. However, Crider said no one with credible information has come forward. “Even if it’s a small detail, it’ll fit th...

Kartye scores in NHL debut, Kraken lead series 3-2 over Avs

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:15:16 GMT

DENVER (AP) — Tye Kartye scored in his NHL debut and the Seattle Kraken moved a win away from clinching their first playoff series after beating the reigning Stanley Cup champion Colorado Avalanche 3-2 on Wednesday night.The Kraken take a 3-2 lead in the first-round series back home to Seattle, where they can advance Friday night in front of their raucous home fans. Timberwolves’ Anthony Edwards cited for assault after loss against Nuggets Yanni Gourde and Morgan Geekie added goals for the Kraken, who've scored first in all five games. Philipp Grubauer stopped 26 shots against his former team.Nathan MacKinnon had a goal and Evan Rodrigues added another to make it 3-2 with 3:37 remaining, but the Avs couldn't tie it up.The Kraken were without forward Jared McCann, who was injured on a hit from Avalanche defenseman Cale Makar in Game 4. Makar could only watch as he drew a one-game suspension from the league. Makar was last year’s Conn Smythe Trophy winner as the playoff MVP.Alexanda...

Bandimere closing means an end to 'Take it to the Track' for young drivers

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:15:16 GMT

MORRISON, Colo. (KDVR) — Lost in the emotion of Bandimere Speedway's swan song is the final season of "Take it to the Track." Entering its 19th season, “Take it to the Track” is designed to give younger drivers the opportunity to “experience the thrill of speed.” The owner of Bandimere previously announced this will be the final season for "Thunder Mountain" at its Jefferson County location. Among those waiting in line for the starting line is driver Casey Babcock. “It’s gonna be greatly missed,” he said. Homeowners warned to brace for higher property taxes Babcock is waiting to race with his 13-year-old son, Cayden. Babcock said he will have to seek out other venues to allow his son to let loose in a controlled environment. “We still got Pueblo and Julesburg, so I'll probably just be traveling a little more to get some drag time in," Babcock said. “Take it to the Track" test nights take place every Wednesday through Oct. 11. Cost is $40 or $35 with the discount offered by Colora...

Life in prison for road rage shooter who killed 13-year-old

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:15:16 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) -- Jeremy Webster, a man accused of opening fire on a family and killing a 13-year-old boy in June 2018 was found guilty on all charges and sentenced to life without parole Wednesday.Vaughn Bigelow Jr., 13, was killed in the shooting as a result of a gunshot wound to his head.Webster, 27, was found guilty of 12 charges in all -- murder, multiple counts of attempted murder, multiple counts of assault and attempted assault. He was given the maximum sentence for all charges. Psychologist says man charged in road rage killing was sane Before handing out the sentence, the judge said this case was "unlike any other case" because of the level of tragedy and loss.District Attorney Brian Mason echoed this after the sentencing and called the loss to the Bigelow family unspeakable."I've seen a lot of bad cases in my career, and this is one of the worst we have ever, ever seen," he said. Before Webster was sentenced, Vaughn's mother, Meghan, asked the judge to give him the maxim...