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U.S. Amateur Championship final: Nick Dunlap vs. Neal Shipley for 2023 title at Cherry Hills Country Club

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 08:29:37 GMT

The 123rd U.S. Amateur Championship culminates with Sunday’s 36-hole title match at Cherry Hills Country Club. Here’s a look at what happened in Saturday’s semifinals and the background of the two finalists, who tee off 8 a.m. Sunday.Semifinal ResultsNick Dunlap def. Parker Bell, 3 and 2 — Dunlap was down a hole early, but just as he did in his comeback win in the quarters, he owned the back nine, winning Nos. 9, 12 and 15 en route to the victory. Dunlap is now 29-2 in match play since 2021.Neal Shipley def. John Marshall Butler, 2 and 1 — Shipley dropped two of the first three holes, won Nos. 4 and 5 to pull even, then was three down entering the 11th. He won five of the last seven holes, including a tap-in birdie on No. 17 to seal it.The FinalistsNick DunlapNick Dunlap competes during the semifinal round of the 123rd U.S. Amateur golf championship on Saturday, Aug. 19, 2023 at Cherry Hills Country Club in Denver, Colorado. (Chet Strange, Special to th...

Small wildfire burning in Waterton Canyon in Jefferson County

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 08:29:37 GMT

Metro area firefighters are battling a wildfire in Waterton Canyon.West Metro Fire Rescue described the fire as “small” and no structures are threatened. South Metro Fire Rescue and other local fire agencies are also working on the fire, West Metro said in a 5:08 p.m. Saturday tweet. There are no evacuation notices.Waterton Canyon, in Jefferson County, is popular with hikers, bicyclist, runners and other outdoor recreationists. Running about 6 miles from the canyon mouth up to Strontia Springs Dam, the South Platte River runs through the canyon and variety of wildlife abounds, including big horn sheep, deer, black bear and mountain lions.The cause of the fire is under investigation.WMFR & @SouthMetroPIO, along with several other agencies on a small wildfire in Waterton Canyon. Fire is not threatening structures. There are no evacuations at this time. pic.twitter.com/UPPvRiyiHh— WestMetroFire (@WestMetroFire) August 19, 2023 

No surprises among eight Broncos not in uniform due to injury Saturday night vs. 49ers

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 08:29:37 GMT

SANTA CLARA, Calif. — A couple of former San Francisco 49ers weren’t able to play against their former team Saturday night for the Broncos.Right tackle Mike McGlinchey and nickel K’Waun Williams, both of whom played for the 49ers earlier in their careers, were among eight Denver players not in uniform for the team’s second preseason game.Denver’s list didn’t feature any surprises based on the week of practice.McGlinchey is working his way back from a sprained knee sustained earlier in camp, and Williams has been out for more than a week with an ankle injury.The rest of the players not suited up for the Broncos: Safeties P.J. Locke and Justin Simmons, cornerback Riley Moss, running back Tyler Badie, wide receiver Brandon Johnson and tight end Chris Manhertz.DL Jones back. While several missed the game, another former 49er, defensive lineman D.J. Jones, was back in uniform eight days after sustaining a concussion against Arizona in the preseason opener.Jones, who had a concussion in 2...

Rockies Journal: Todd Helton, at 50, is on Hall of Fame’s doorstep

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 08:29:37 GMT

Todd Helton played his final game Sept. 29, 2013, at Dodger Stadium. Nearly 10 years ago.He turns 50 on Sunday.It doesn’t seem possible.Helton returned to Coors Field on Saturday as part of the Rockies’ season-long 30th-anniversary celebration. Helton was, well, Helton.No. 17 hates talking about himself, and he’s never been comfortable in front of TV cameras, but he answered questions while sitting in the Rockies dugout surrounded by reporters, microphones and cameras. His dry, deadpan sense of humor broke through a couple of times. But mostly, Helton kept things low-key.Asked if he was tempted to “go take some hacks” with the current Rockies during batting practice, he replied, “Not at all. I haven’t thrown a ball or picked up a bat in 10 years.”I asked him the obligatory questions about his likely induction into the National Baseball Hall of Fame next year after coming up just 11 votes short this year.“I’d be lying to you...

Lake Arrowhead store owner allegedly gunned down over hanging Pride flag

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 08:29:37 GMT

Authorities are investigating after a store owner was allegedly shot and killed for hanging a Pride flag outside her shop near Lake Arrowhead on Friday night.San Bernardino County deputies responded to a shooting at the Mag Pi clothing store located at 28938 Hook Creek Road in Cedar Glen around 5 p.m.Arriving deputies found the victim, Laura Ann Carleton, 66, suffering from a gunshot wound. She was pronounced dead at the scene.The suspect, who was not identified, fled the area on foot towards Torrey Road, just east of Highway 173, authorities said.During an area search, deputies eventually spotted the suspect armed with a handgun near Torrey Road and Rause Rancho Road.While confronting the suspect, a “lethal force encounter occurred” and the suspect was killed, officials said. No further details were released about the encounter.Authorities are investigating after a store owner was allegedly shot and killed for hanging a Pride flag outside her shop in Cedar Glen on August 18, 2023. ...

O.C. wildlife center urging truck owners to help evacuate animals ahead of Hurricane Hilary 

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 08:29:37 GMT

A wildlife center is in desperate need of flatbed trucks to evacuate 1,000 animals to shelters ahead of Hurricane Hilary. The Wetlands and Wildlife Care Center in Huntington Beach is located near the shore and workers are concerned that the impending storm and potential storm surge will flood the facility.  Live updates: Hurricane Hilary to bring heavy rain, strong winds to Southern California The wildlife center is located at 21900 Pacific Coast Highway in Huntington Beach. Employees hope to have all of the animals out by 5 p.m. Saturday evening. The Santa Ana Zoo and the California Wildlife Center in Malibu are sending teams to help assist with the animal evacuation process.To help, call 714-374-5587 and ask for Debbie or Janet. For more information, visit the Wetlands and Wildlife Care Center Instagram page or their website.

San Mateo: Man, 43, arrested for sexually assaulting a minor

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 08:29:37 GMT

San Mateo Police announced Saturday the arrest of a 43-year-old man accused of sexually assaulting a minor.The alleged assault, which was reported by the victim’s father, reportedly took place at the suspect’s residence on Holland Street Thursday night.According to San Mateo Police, officers responded to the residence at 11:12 p.m. Thursday soon after receiving the report.When officers arrived, the suspect had already left the scene, police said. After ensuring the safety of the victim, officers began a search for the suspect that lasted into the following morning.The suspect was ultimately discovered in the backyard of a house less than a quarter mile away at 7:40 a.m. on Friday, when he was arrested and booked into the San Mateo County Jail. He is being charged with statutory rape and contacting a minor to commit a felony.According to the father, the suspect knew the family and the young woman.Police are encouraging anyone who requires support to call the Rape Trauma Services Cris...

Inside Trump’s decision to skip the GOP debate

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 08:29:37 GMT

On a cool August night on the crowded patio of his private club in New Jersey, former President Donald Trump held up his phone to his dinner companions.The Republican front-runner was having dinner with a Fox News contributor and columnist, Charlie Hurt, when a call came in from another member of the Fox team. The man on the other end of the line, Trump was delighted to show his guests, was Bret Baier, one of the two moderators of the first Republican debate Wednesday, according to two people with knowledge of the call.It was Trump’s second Fox dinner that week. The night before, he had hosted the Fox News president, Jay Wallace, and the network’s CEO, Suzanne Scott, who had gone to Bedminster, New Jersey, hoping to persuade Trump to attend the debate. Baier was calling to get a feel for the former president’s latest thinking.For months, Fox had been working Trump privately and publicly. He was keeping them guessing, in his patented petulant way. But even as he behaved as if he was ...

Hawaii gov. says travel outside of Maui is encouraged, but should you travel to the islands?

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 08:29:37 GMT

(KRON) -- It has now been nearly two weeks since wildfires devastated parts of Maui.Hawaii is a popular tourist destination for Bay Area travelers. While some may be reconsidering their planned trips, Hawaii's governor shared this message about vacationing on the islands (watch in video player above). Maui wildfire disaster: How can I donate to help? Again, while the governor is encouraging travel to the islands, he is emphasizing people should not plan a trip to West Maui as recovery efforts continue there.KRON4 spoke with travel enthusiast Dana Rebmann. Watch KRON4's interview with Rebmann in the video player above.

Nurse practioner charged with sexually assaulting patient at Prince William Co. spa

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 08:29:37 GMT

This article was written by WTOP’s news partner InsideNoVa.com and republished with permission. Sign up for InsideNoVa.com’s free email subscription today.A nurse practicioner at a Dumfries weight loss spa has been charged with sexually assaulting a patient.On Aug. 10, the victim, a 47-year-old woman, reported the assault by her nurse practioner at Serenite Medical & Spa on Fettler Park Drive. The victim left the business afterward and contacted police.On Thursday, police charged Mohammed Saidu Nabie, 61, of Jackson Fields Court in Centreville, with aggravated sexual battery, Prince William County police Master Officer Renee Carr said.He was held without bond at the Prince William-Manassas regional jail.Source