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Planned Senate bill would counteract Mining Law ruling

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:50:05 GMT

A Nevada Democratic U.S. senator is looking to Congress to ensure mining companies can use established mineral claims to dump waste on neighboring federal lands as they always had before a federal appeals court adopted a stricter interpretation of a 150-year-old law.Environmentalists widely praised the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals’ more restrictive ruling, which blocked the Rosemont copper mine in southern Arizona last year because the company hadn’t proven it had mineral rights on the adjacent land where the waste rock was to be buried.The ramifications of the ruling are worrisome, however, for President Joe Biden’s clean energy agenda and for key projects to mine lithium, cobalt and other materials needed to manufacture batteries for electric vehicles.In response, Nevada U.S. Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto drafted a bill she intends to introduce Tuesday with Republican Sen. James Risch of Idaho, her office told The Associated Press on Monday. The bill would ame...

Want an affordable European vacation this summer? You may have to get creative

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:50:05 GMT

Want to get away for a lovely European vacation? It seems like everyone in America does, and it’s driving up prices. If you still want to head out on that big adventure, you’ll probably have to pay out the nose — or get creative.When you peruse the web for summer flights to Paris or Rome, good luck with finding a flight for less than $1,000.“Delta just released their earnings, and one of the starkest data points that they mentioned in there is that 75% of their international seats for this summer have already been sold,” said Scott Keyes, founder of Going.com.Not good news for folks who have yet to book their summer plans.Budget airlines like Play and North Atlantic Airways are giving a lot of good nonstop flights to Europe at really remarkably cheap prices. That may help, but the demand is still high.“Travel between the U.S. and Europe is up 15% compared to the same time in 2019. There are a lot of Americans heading over to Europe right now,” said Keyes.He said if you want to go on...

Medpace: Q1 Earnings Snapshot

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:50:05 GMT

CINCINNATI (AP) — CINCINNATI (AP) — Medpace Holdings Inc. (MEDP) on Monday reported earnings of $72.9 million in its first quarter.The Cincinnati-based company said it had profit of $2.27 per share.The provider of outsourced clinical development services posted revenue of $434.1 million in the period.Medpace expects full-year earnings to be $7.81 to $8.40 per share._____This story was generated by Automated Insights (http://automatedinsights.com/ap) using data from Zacks Investment Research. Access a Zacks stock report on MEDP at https://www.zacks.com/ap/MEDPSource

WesBanco: Q1 Earnings Snapshot

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:50:05 GMT

WHEELING, W.Va. (AP) — WHEELING, W.Va. (AP) — WesBanco Inc. (WSBC) on Monday reported first-quarter profit of $42.3 million.The Wheeling, West Virginia-based bank said it had earnings of 67 cents per share. Earnings, adjusted for restructuring costs, came to 71 cents per share.The results missed Wall Street expectations. The average estimate of four analysts surveyed by Zacks Investment Research was for earnings of 79 cents per share.The holding company for WesBanco Bank posted revenue of $188.2 million in the period. Its revenue net of interest expense was $153.3 million, which also did not meet Street forecasts._____This story was generated by Automated Insights (http://automatedinsights.com/ap) using data from Zacks Investment Research. Access a Zacks stock report on WSBC at https://www.zacks.com/ap/WSBCSource

Citizens: Q1 Earnings Snapshot

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:50:05 GMT

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Citizens Holding Co. (CIZN) on Monday reported net income of $1.1 million in its first quarter.The bank, based in Philadelphia, said it had earnings of 20 cents per share.The bank posted revenue of $13.4 million in the period. Its revenue net of interest expense was $10 million, beating Street forecasts._____This story was generated by Automated Insights (http://automatedinsights.com/ap) using data from Zacks Investment Research. Access a Zacks stock report on CIZN at https://www.zacks.com/ap/CIZNSource

Denver weather: Heavy snow, rain starts Tuesday, Pinpoint Weather Alert Day

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:50:05 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) — Denver's weather will turn soggy on Tuesday and Wednesday as an incoming storm system brings heavy rain and snow to most of Colorado. Weather tonight: Rain beginsThere is a chance for rain showers moving through overnight into early Tuesday morning. Clouds will continue to build over the Front Range. Overnight lows in Denver will drop to the upper 30s. What to expect from the Tuesday-Wednesday snowstorm Weather tomorrow: Rain to snowThe Front Range and plains will see rain showers Tuesday morning that will become heavier into the afternoon. The mountains will see scattered snow showers throughout Tuesday. By Tuesday evening, rain showers will start to change to snow, especially in the higher elevations above 6,000 feet. A winter storm warning has been issued for areas south and west of metro Denver Tuesday into Wednesday. Denver's temperatures will fall to the 40s on Tuesday. Looking ahead: Dry conditions return late Wednesday Rain and snow showers will linge...

Double homicide investigated in northwest Denver

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:50:05 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) -- Police were investigating a double homicide in northwest Denver Monday afternoon.Police were called to the 4100 block of West 38th Avenue. Investigators were working to develop suspect information.The Denver Office of the Medical Examiner will provide the names of the victims, as well as the cause of death for both.Anyone with information was asked to call Metro Denver Crime Stoppers at 720-913-7867.

What to expect from the Tuesday-Wednesday snowstorm

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:50:05 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) — If you have been wondering where all the wet weather has been since April is Denver's second snowiest month, prepare for a very active week. A spring storm is going to bring heavy rain and snow to Colorado. A Pinpoint Weather Day was issued on Tuesday and Wednesday as temperatures drop nearly 20 degrees with lots of precipitation covering the state.Pinpoint Weather: What to expect during April spring storm. Here is everything you need to know to prepare for this April storm:TimingThe next big storm system pushes into Colorado Tuesday morning. According to Pinpoint Meteorologist Carly Cassady, the storm will start in the mountains with snow and light scattered rain showers around the Front Range. In the metro, the storm will start out as light rain showers and become more heavy and widespread by the evening. As temperatures drop overnight, snow can be mixed in through Wednesday morning.  Winter storm watch issued for high-elevation Front Range, Palmer Divide Th...

Moms of dead Eaglecrest seniors push for recognition at graduation

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:50:05 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) -- Dozens of students and several parents gathered outside of the Educational Service Center for Cherry Creek Schools on Monday, protesting for multiple deceased students to have seats and their names announced at graduation. "It's offensive. It's like every bit of work they put in doesn't exist anymore," Shandi Strumpf said Monday. Strumpf's son, Ryan Nowlan and his best friend Jayden Alvarado were killed in a car accident back on Oct. 30, 2022. “We just want them to say their names. Does it really take that much for them to say our sons names in graduation?” Mandee McLane-Alvarado, Jayden's mom said.   Cherry Creek School District: 2nd Eaglecrest High School teacher died over weekend The mom's attended the protest on Monday along with roughly 50 students. Many of them chanting "say their names" along with wearing t-shirts and signs with their friends names. Both Jayden and Ryan, according to their mom's were just six months shy of graduating.“My son was eligib...

These are predicted to be top baby names for Colorado in 2023

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:50:05 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) -- If you are having a baby and searching for a name, there are an endless number of options to choose from.Names.org used came up with a list of predictions for 2023 based on Social Security Administration data from the last five years. Top rated cinnamon rolls in Colorado Two of the fastest-rising names in the United States are Luca and Isla.Top baby girl namesHere is a look at what are predicted to be the top baby girl names for 2023:OliviaCharlotteEmmaAmeliaSophiaEvelynAvaCamilaEleanorMia These baby names are in danger of disappearing in 2023 Top baby boy namesHere is a look at what are predicted to be the top baby boy names for 2023:LiamOliverNoahTheodoreHenryWilliamJamesJackElijahBenjaminOlivia and Liam have been the most popular names for boys and girls for the past five years, according to Names.org.