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• A somber anniversary: Highland Park marks one year since July Fourth mass shooting

  04-07-2023 21:54 via krqe.com
  
  HIGHLAND PARK, Ill.  — Tuesday marks one year since the mass shooting at the Highland Park Fourth of July parade.The morning began with a ceremony that included a moment of silence as well as remarks from religious leaders and Highland Park Mayor Nancy Rotering.“This morning we remember those who were murdered, and those whose lives were altered,” she said. “Our hearts will always ache for families and friends left behind.  There is nothing we can say that will
  
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• July events with the National Museum of Nuclear Science and History

  04-07-2023 20:30 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The summer is packed with things to do at the National Museum of Nuclear Science and History in Albuquerque. The month of July features a couple of different activities offered by the Museum.
  Friday, July 14, starting at 6 p.m. the museum hosts its lecture series, "Science on Tap." Attendees can grab a beer and relax and listen to a presentation by award-winning documentary film producer Larry L. Sheffield. Tickets to the event are $5 per person and you
  
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• Live-action 'Barney' film in the works, but it won't be for kids

  04-07-2023 20:29 via krqe.com
  
  (KTLA) - Mattel is making efforts to turn another beloved brand into a blockbuster hit.
  The forthcoming "Barney" film from Mattel Films has been revealed, and it's not going to be for kids.
  The live-action film will star Oscar-winner Daniel Kaluuya.Vietnam bans ‘Barbie’ movie for its map depicting South China SeaAn executive from Mattel, which owns Barney, told the New Yorker the "Barney" movie will be surrealistic and adult-focused. It will be an “A24-type” project, exec
  
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• Fireworks safety tips with Albuquerque Fire Rescue

  04-07-2023 20:15 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – With 4th of July comes fireworks and fireworks mean increased danger for fires. Albuquerque Fire Rescue is reminding people of safety tips and cautions to make sure everyone has a fun and safe holiday.
  Story continues below:Local: List: Fourth of July events around New MexicoSports: Former NMSU Coach Greg Heiar lands new head coaching jobNew Mexico: New Mexico officials rescue woman in Mount Cristo Rey foothillsAlbuquerque: City of Albuquerque implement
  
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• Alligator found guarding woman's body near South Carolina lagoon: authorities

  04-07-2023 19:49 via krqe.com
  
  HILTON HEAD ISLAND, S.C. (WSAV/WCBD) — A woman is dead after apparently being attacked by an alligator on South Carolina's Hilton Head Island.According to the Beaufort County Sheriff's Office, officials responded to Spanish Wells for a reported alligator attack shortly before 9:30 a.m. Tuesday.There they found a 69-year-old woman, a resident of the community, unresponsive at the edge of the lagoon.
  While crews were working to rescue the woman, an alligator reportedly appeared and guarded t
  
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• Miki Sudo defends women's hot dog-eating title; men's contest delayed

  04-07-2023 19:24 via krqe.com
  
  NEW YORK (AP) — Defending champion Miki Sudo forced down 39 1/2 hot dogs and buns to claim a ninth women's title in Nathan’s Famous Fourth of July hot dog eating contest, before stormy weather moved in and delayed the men's competition.Sudo beat Mayoi Ebihara’s 33 1/2 hot dogs in 10 minutes Tuesday in a contest that appeared to be much closer until the final count was announced. The unofficial real-time counter showed the two women tied throughout much of the competition. A fin
  
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• Joey Chestnut, Miki Sudo defend hot dog-eating titles at famous July 4 contest

  04-07-2023 19:24 via krqe.com
  
  NEW YORK (AP) — Defending champions Miki Sudo and Joey Chestnut have continued their reign in Nathan's Famous Fourth of July hot dog eating contest.
  Sudo forced down 39 1/2 hot dogs and buns to claim a ninth women's title in Nathan’s Famous Fourth of July hot dog eating contest, before stormy weather moved in and delayed the men's competition.Sudo beat Mayoi Ebihara’s 33 1/2 hot dogs in 10 minutes Tuesday in a contest that appeared to be much closer until the final count was an
  
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• Ribs for 4th of July with Chef Andrew Bustos

  04-07-2023 19:19 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) –  After a long day celebrating with friends and family. There's no better way to wrap up the evening and get ready for some fireworks than with some ribs. Chef Andrew Bustos with Precision Catering gives a recipe for some ribs.Slow braised beef ribs
  shallotmushroom ragoutrack of beef ribssecret spice rubcremini mushroomsbeef stockred wine
  Precision Catering can take classic ideas and customize them or add a new flavor to take it to the next level; like t
  
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• 4th of July "Power lunch" with Chef Andrew Bustos

  04-07-2023 19:08 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Before the fireworks and other evening 4th of July festivities begin, it's important to have a good lunch to get you through the rest of the day. Chef Andrew Bustos, from Precision Catering gives a recipe that all will enjoy.Stuffed Pita Pocket:
  pita breadSpring mix saladchickenred bell peppersbaby heirloom tomatoesred onionsfeta cheesedressing
  Precision Catering can customize a menu for any budget. This recipe and many others can be catered to events with P
  
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• Substance found at White House tests positive for cocaine

  04-07-2023 18:50 via krqe.com
  
  WASHINGTON (NewsNation) — The U.S. Secret Service is investigating "an unknown item" that was found at the White House on Sunday, officials confirmed to NewsNation.
  The White House was briefly evacuated after the item, a white powder, was found "inside a work area," White House spokesperson Anthony Guglielmi confirmed to NewsNation. A preliminary test indicated the powder was cocaine. New law keeping truck tractors in the right lane goes into effectMembers of the Uniformed Division of
  
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• Chef Andrew Bustos with a 4th of July breakfast

  04-07-2023 18:31 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – One of the best things about celebrating 4th of July is enjoying food with friends and family. Chef Andrew Bustos with Precision Catering gives an idea for a breakfast recipe.Summer Omlet:
  baby heirloom tomatoesspinachbuffalo mozzerellaCan be paired with other fresh vegetables or protein of your choice
  Precision Catering can cater a breakfast like this one, or other to your events.
  
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• Surprise Supreme Court decisions suggest justices have eye on reputation

  04-07-2023 17:31 via krqe.com
  
  The Supreme Court’s term came to an end last week with decisions nullifying President Biden’s student debt relief plan and the affirmative action in college admission programs, outcomes that reaffirmed the high court’s conservative bent.  The court issued several unexpected outcomes this term that suggested it may be more nuanced than meets the eye, but Supreme Court watchers say those outcomes are less indicative of a moderating court than one aware of its falling pu
  
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• Should you financially support adult kids?

  04-07-2023 17:02 via krqe.com
  
  (NerdWallet) - Some parents will tell you firsthand there’s no expiration date on this raising kids gig. For some, that means they extend financial help to their kids into adulthood. When I was 21 and got into a master’s program at a college of my dreams, my mom swooped in to help me pay for my degree. Many parents have been kind enough to do this and more.When I say “many,” I’m backed up by a 2023 survey from Savings.com that found 45% of parents with a child 18 or
  
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• The American flag wasn't always revered — at the beginning, it was an afterthought

  04-07-2023 17:01 via krqe.com
  
  PHILADELPHIA (AP) — In the bedroom of the Betsy Ross House, a reconstruction of where the upholsterer worked on her most famous commission, a long flag with a circle of 13 stars hangs over a Chippendale side chair and extends across the floor. Over the weeks in 1776 needed to complete the project, Ross would have likely knelt on the flag, stood on it and treated it more like an everyday banner — not with the kind of reverence we'd expect today.
  “She would not have worried about
  
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• 1 killed, 9 hospitalized after fireworks explosion in Michigan

  04-07-2023 16:43 via krqe.com
  
  PARK TOWNSHIP, Mich. (WOOD) — One person is dead and nine more were injured after an incident involving a firework explosion Monday night in Park Township.The Ottawa County Sheriff’s Office says the incident happened shortly after 11 p.m. Monday night at a home on Main Street near N. 160th Avenue. Nine other people were taken to nearby hospitals with “injuries ranging from minor to critical.”A 10th person, identified as a 43-year-old woman from Holland, was unresponsive w
  
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• Cat named Lucky escapes Connecticut house explosion that hospitalized homeowner

  04-07-2023 16:37 via krqe.com
  
  OLD SAYBROOK, Conn. (WTNH) — For nearly a week, a Connecticut community has been searching for a couple's cat after an explosion destroyed their home. "Lucky" for them, the cat miraculously made escaped harm and was found.
  The explosion happened on June 28 in Old Saybrook, a coastal town roughly 30 miles east of New Haven. It shook the neighborhood and completely destroyed a portion of the home, lifting off of its foundation and dropping it into the basement, according to Old Saybrook Fire
  
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• What makes fireworks red, white and every color in between?

  04-07-2023 16:02 via krqe.com
  
  (NEXSTAR) -- With July 4, and summer in general, upon us, it’s likely that you’re taking in a fireworks show or two. But have you ever wondered what makes the fireworks glow red, blue and nearly every color in between?If you were paying attention during high school science class, you may already know. The fireworks we see in the sky are created by the explosion of multiple small pellets of black powder, known as stars, once the powder has been ignited. Those stars can be arrange
  
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• 4th of July events happening around Albuquerque

  04-07-2023 15:52 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Lara Brockway with Visit ABQ highlighted some events happening around Albuquerque during the 4th of July holiday week.
  Balloon Fiesta Park is hosting the Freedom Fourth celebration from 3 to 10 p.m. on July 4. The event is free to attend and open to all ages. Freedom Fourth will feature live music, food, beer and other activities. The celebration will be capped off with a fireworks display starting at 9:15 p.m.Rio Rancho is hosting its 4th of July of Ju
  
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• Santa Fe Fire Department case worker battling stage four cancer

  04-07-2023 15:23 via krqe.com
  
  SANTA FE, N.M. (KRQE) – Case workers are used to helping others. Now, a caseworker with the Santa Fe Fire Department is in need of help himself, battling stage 4 liver cancer.It was a diagnosis that Ray Espinosa never expected in November 2022, he found out he had stage 4 liver cancer. Then, in January of this year, doctors discovered a tumor in his pancreas and treatment began almost immediately.Flooding displaces animals at Santa Fe Animal ShelterEspinosa has been a case worker
  
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• 5 dead after gunman opens fire at random on Philadelphia streets: police

  04-07-2023 15:19 via krqe.com
  
  PHILADELPHIA (AP) — A heavily armed gunman in a bulletproof vest opened fire on the streets of Philadelphia on Monday night, seemingly at a random, killing five people and wounding two boys before surrendering, police said.The shootings took place over several city blocks in the southwestern neighborhood of Kingsessing. Responding officers chased the suspect as he continued to fire, and he was arrested in an alley after giving himself up, Police Commissioner Danielle Outlaw said at a news
  
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• Even hotter Fourth of July around New Mexico with isolated storms

  04-07-2023 15:16 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – High pressure will officially push through Arizona and arrive to New Mexico today. This will create even hotter temperatures across the western and southern parts of the state this afternoon. Farmington will most likely see the first 100° day of the year this afternoon. Albuquerque will hover right around 100° for the rest of the week.
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• Flooding displaces animals at Santa Fe Animal Shelter

  04-07-2023 15:04 via krqe.com
  
  SANTA FE, N.M. (KRQE) – Staff at Santa Fe Animal Shelter are scrambling to find places to put dozens of cats and dogs, after flooding forced them out of their kennels. According to the shelter due to plumbing issues, the admissions building, where most of their strays are housed, is uninhabitable.The shelter explained why it is important to get these animal’s housed now because this problem comes at one of the worst times. “The thing that's really stressful for us right now is
  
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• KRQE Newsfeed: Staying behind bars, Up-close look, Hot and stormy, Deadly confrontation, Independence Day

  04-07-2023 14:41 via krqe.com
  
  Tuesday's Top Stories
  Shooting leaves one dead in southeast AlbuquerqueHot, dry conditions prompt fire restrictions in New MexicoMan arrested for setting off bait car, shooting at APD drone, trying to set house fireAlbuquerque man left with hateful message after replacement Pride flag stolenHow Albuquerque’s Gateway Center homeless shelter is shaping upChemotherapy drug shortage impacts UNM Cancer CenterTips to keep your pet safe this July 4thGunman opens fire at random on Philadelphia str
  
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• How Albuquerque's Gateway Center homeless shelter is shaping up

  04-07-2023 14:00 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Summer 2023 was anticipated to mark a significant milestone in the City of Albuquerque's Gateway Center project. The multimillion-dollar facility is still under construction, but there are some services up and running in the city's multipurpose homeless shelter, that includes wraparound services.Where is the project now? Who is it serving currently, and what can people expect in the coming months?This week on the New Mexico News Podcast, Chris and Gabby are
  
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• Shooting leaves one dead in southeast Albuquerque

  04-07-2023 13:57 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The Albuquerque Police Department is investigating a shooting in southeast Albuquerque. Police say just after midnight, in the early morning of July 4, officers were called to the area of Kathryn Ave. and Columbia.Man arrested for setting off bait car, shooting at APD drone, trying to set house fireAPD says they initially received reports of a car crash, but when officers arrived they found one person who was dead on scene from gunshot wounds. APD's homicide
  
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• Terry Tyler returns to the game of basketball after more than 20 years away

  04-07-2023 06:37 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) - Terry Tyler keeps his eyes on the game of basketball even though he's been away for awhile when it comes to playing or coaching.
  Tyler will return to coaching later this month after being named an assistant on Jesus Aragon's staff at Northern New Mexico College.
  Tyler's resume includes two years as head coach of the men's basketball program at Eastern New Mexico University and three years as an assistant at Notre Dame. He played professional basketball for 14 seasons,
  
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• Hotter weather on the way for the Fourth of July

  04-07-2023 06:29 via krqe.com
  
  Temperatures keep climbing into the Fourth of July. Parts of New Mexico will see chances for showers and storms Tuesday afternoon and evening.The showers and thunderstorms we saw earlier Monday across parts of New Mexico have all ended tonight. High temperatures will climb even higher for the Fourth of July. Storm chances will return Tuesday afternoon the same areas as today. However, storms will drift to the southeast instead. This could bring a spotty rain shower into the metro tomorrow evenin
  
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• Hot, dry conditions prompt fire restrictions in New Mexico

  04-07-2023 06:21 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – The Forest Service is hoping to keep fire danger to a minimum this week.The Santa Fe National Forest announced Monday they are issuing Stage One fire restrictions starting Friday morning due to the hot and dry conditions. New Mexico students recognized for creating sustainable bioplastic using state stapleUnder Stage One restrictions, open flames are not allowed except in designated areas.Violations include a fine between $5,000 and $10,000 or up to six months in jail.
  
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• Officials: Albuquerque police shoot and kill suspected stabber

  04-07-2023 06:02 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Authorities released the identity of a man they believed stabbed someone in Albuquerque on Thursday.
  According to Albuquerque Police Department (APD), a person picked up a man identified as Jeramiah Salyards, 25, of Roswell, and drove to McDonald's at Lomas and San Pedro Drive. Salyards allegedly stabbed the person who picked him up, and he was taken to the hospital with a critical wound.Chemotherapy drug shortage impacts UNM Cancer CenterAPD stated Salyards
  
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• Albuquerque man accused of hitting someone with baseball bat

  04-07-2023 05:50 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – An Albuquerque man is finding himself back in jail after allegedly hitting another man with a baseball bat.According to the criminal complaint, 39-year-old Erroll Hernandez struck a man's wheelchair and his leg after the man gave Hernandez a drink. It happened on Indian School Road in northwest Albuquerque. VIDEO: Thieves fill backpacks with liquor in northeast Albuquerque WalgreensHernandez has a criminal history dating back more than 10 years and was awaiting t
  
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• 19-year-old to stay behind bars awaiting trial for Albuquerque movie theater killing

  04-07-2023 05:03 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – A 19-year-old is accused of shooting and killing a man inside Albuquerque's Century Rio movie theater. It's been decided that he will remain behind bars until trial.Despite the defense arguing Enrique Padilla has really no criminal history, the State argued that Padilla was careless with the lives of everyone inside that crowded theater when he fired his gun. VIDEO: Thieves fill backpacks with liquor in northeast Albuquerque Walgreens"Mr. Padilla has placed
  
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• City seeks to address concerns in East Gateway neighborhood

  04-07-2023 04:49 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – It's an "eastern gateway" in and out of Albuquerque, and now, the city has its eyes set on the rundown area. They're trying to pinpoint concerns and priorities in how to fix it up.
  Its vacant lots have neighbors that want change, and recently, the city has started a process with hopes of coming up with a plan to address it.  Albuquerque man left with hateful message after replacement Pride flag stolen"I think it's really good that they're coming ou
  
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• Sports Desk: Local flag football team ready for NFL tournament

  04-07-2023 03:25 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) -- If you ask them, they will say they sort of came out of nowhere.
  "I thought we had a chance, but I didn't think we were going to win the whole thing," said Kieran Ramnath. The "whole thing" is the NFL Flag Denver Broncos Regional. The New Mexico Raiders, a 10U team out of Albuquerque, won the flag football regional championship in Denver last month.
  "It was just amazing. It was super special, like I have never gone to any type of tournament like that, and it was just
  
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• Chemotherapy drug shortage impacts UNM Cancer Center

  04-07-2023 02:30 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – New Mexico's largest cancer treatment hub at UNM is feeling the effects of a global drug shortage. The UNM Cancer Center said this isn't the first time they've dealt with drug shortages, but a doctor claimed this is the most extreme the problem has ever been.
  "I would say, probably, about February of this year where we really got into some critical problems with some of our backbones treatments, and these are older drugs that are tried and true, and we give
  
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• Albuquerque man left with hateful message after replacement Pride flag stolen

  04-07-2023 02:16 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) –  Vandals reportedly left a racist note at an Albuquerque man's doorstep after someone stole his Pride flags. The malicious act has neighbors near Carlisle and Gibson coming together. VIDEO: Thieves fill backpacks with liquor in northeast Albuquerque WalgreensAfter Anthony Gonzales put up a replacement Pride flag at his home, vandals struck again after already stealing one in early June.
  “It's my property, and I don't know what triggers people, why
  
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• VIDEO: Thieves fill backpacks with liquor in northeast Albuquerque Walgreens

  04-07-2023 02:03 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) — News 13 is getting a firsthand look at a major shoplifting event at a Walgreens in the Northeast Heights of Albuquerque. A viewer sent in video he took of the theft and expressed shock at how brazen these crooks were.
  Rob MacIvor, who took the video, stated he's previously witnessed three separate incidents of people shoplifting from the Walgreens on Wyoming Boulevard and San Antonio Drive. He said it's frustrating to see it go unchecked.Some cities trade firewor
  
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• Tips to keep your pet safe this July 4th

  04-07-2023 01:58 via krqe.com
  
  EAST PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) — Experts are advising pet owners to leave their four-legged loved ones at home this Fourth of July."I think that most people want to have their pets with them all the time and they assume if they're celebrating, they want their pets to celebrate as well," Dr. Anna Portnoy with Riverside Animal Hospital said."Unfortunately, being in large crowds, places, where it could be really hot, where there are very loud noises, can be very frightening to animals," she add
  
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• New Mexico eyes stricter rules for clean cars and trucks

  04-07-2023 01:22 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – In an effort to reduce statewide greenhouse gas emissions, New Mexico's governor has announced proposed "clean car rules" to push automakers to deliver zero-emissions vehicles to the state.The new rules do not prohibit New Mexicans from buying or selling traditional gasoline-powered vehicles, according to the governor's office. Car dealers can also continue selling gas vehicles. Report: New Mexico border region lags in economic growth“These rules will sp
  
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• 6 dead in South Carolina murder, fire; family member charged

  04-07-2023 01:13 via krqe.com
  
  COLLETON COUNTY, S.C. (WCBD) – Bond was denied Monday for a man accused in a Colleton County, South Carolina murder and fire investigation.Agencies responded to a house fire on Folly Creek Lane in the Green Pond community around 11:00 a.m. Sunday after a neighbor reported seeing the home on fire, according to Colleton County Fire Rescue.Fire Rescue officials said the roof had already collapsed on one end and fire was visible from the remaining roof and several windows when crews arrived.A
  
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• Hot on the Fourth of July with a chance for spotty showers and storms

  04-07-2023 00:58 via krqe.com
  
  Temperatures keep climbing into the Fourth of July. Parts of New Mexico will see chances for showers and storms Tuesday afternoon and evening.
  Another crop of showers and thunderstorms have developed Monday afternoon. These storms are generally drifting southward. All of these will taper off by late tonight as clouds clear out overnight. High temperatures will climb even higher for the Fourth of July. Storm chances will return Tuesday afternoon the same areas as today. However, storms will drift
  
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• STUDY: New Mexico tops list of pedestrian traffic deaths in 2022

  04-07-2023 00:41 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – A new study from the Governors Highway Safety Association (GHSA) is reporting that pedestrian deaths from traffic accidents in 2022 could be the highest they've been since 1980. The study identified New Mexico as the worst offender, with a rate of 4.4 fatalities per 100,000 people.With numbers based on final and preliminary data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS), GHSA is projecting that 7,5
  
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• Man arrested for setting off bait car, shooting at APD drone, trying to set house fire

  04-07-2023 00:29 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – On Monday, July 3, SWAT officers from the Albuquerque Police Department (APD) arrested a man after being alerted to a bait car activation. The suspect set off a bait car, fired a gun at an APD drone, and attempted to set a fire inside a house.Officers responded to the bait car activation around Central Avenue and Bridge Boulevard on Monday morning. They then followed the suspect to a residence on Volcano Road in northwest Albuquerque. Pedestrian critically i
  
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• Man arrested after setting off bait car, shooting at APD drone, trying to set house fire

  04-07-2023 00:29 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – On Monday, July 3, SWAT officers from the Albuquerque Police Department (APD) arrested a man after being alerted to a bait car activation. The suspect set off a bait car, fired a gun at an APD drone, and attempted to set a fire inside a house.Officers responded to the bait car activation around Central Avenue and Bridge Boulevard on Monday morning. They then followed the suspect to a residence on Volcano Road in northwest Albuquerque. Pedestrian critically i
  
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• Man enters plea for Albuquerque drug deal-turned-murder

  04-07-2023 00:06 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Jorge Luevano was arraigned on Monday. He pleaded not guilty to murder charges.Luevano is accused of shooting and killing Adrian Porras near Hanover and 80th back on June 1. Former Santa Fe priest makes plea in sexual abuse caseDetectives were able to place him at the scene using his Snapchat account.That's where they learned that Luevano and Porras were meeting for a drug deal. Luevano is being held until trial.
  
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• Some cities trade fireworks for drone shows, but Albuquerque isn't

  04-07-2023 00:03 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Around the nation, some cities are switching from traditional fireworks to high-tech drone light shows. That's something Albuquerque has considered, but there are a few key reasons why the 505 is sticking with old-school pyrotechnics."People really like tradition," said Bree Ortiz, the city's events and operations manager. "Albuquerque really likes the fireworks." Albuquerque’s 2023 Freedom Fourth bash: What you need to knowThis year, Ortiz and an
  
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• Human exposure to wildfires has more than doubled in two decades – read this if you’re planning fireworks on July 4

  04-07-2023 00:02 via krqe.com
  
  (The Conversation) - Over the past two decades, a staggering 21.8 million Americans found themselves living within 3 miles (5 kilometers) of a large wildfire. Most of those residents would have had to evacuate, and many would have been exposed to smoke and emotional trauma from the fire.Nearly 600,000 of them were directly exposed to the fire, with their homes inside the wildfire perimeter. US forest managers urge revelers to swap fireworks for Silly String, but some say not so fastTho
  
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