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The top-seeded Oklahoma Sooners stumbled in the semifinal meet, allowing the fifth-ranked Red Rocks to win and advance to the final night of nationals with a 197.9375 team score. Oklahoma finished third, while No. 4 Florida also advanced. Utah led wire to wire in the second semifinal meet of nationals, with standout performances on beam and floor.
The Utah gymnastics team secured their 48th consecutive qualification for the NCAA Nationals, scoring a 197.575 to claim the second spot in the Gainesville Regional. Overcoming a shaky start, the team showcased their fighting spirit and impressive performances, ultimately tying with Missouri for the second qualifying spot. With this achievement, the Red Rocks continue their streak as the only team to have appeared at every national championship, setting the stage for their upcoming competition in the NCAA Semifinal against top contenders.
Sphere announces a new virtual reality concert series, starting with the Evening at Red Rocks VR Concert Experience, utilizing state-of-the-art technology to simulate the Red Rocks Amphitheatre experience without the inconveniences of nature. Ticket-holders are promised perfect conditions, including weather simulation and scent misters, and the ability to chat with an A.I.-powered greeter. The concept has sparked mixed reactions, with some questioning the need for a virtual experience when the real venue exists. However, it turns out to be an April Fools' joke.
Red Rocks Amphitheater will improve evacuation plans and messaging after a hailstorm injured at least seven people and caused chaos during a Louis Tomlinson concert. The venue will post more signage with stronger messaging about leaving during severe storms and help educate fans better on how to move quickly. The venue contracts with a private, on-site meteorologist to issue weather alerts during concerts, but staff are hesitant to postpone shows altogether due to adverse weather forecasts. More severe weather is in the forecast for Thursday night.
A Louis Tomlinson concert at the Red Rocks open-air amphitheater in Colorado was postponed after a hail storm with "apple-sized" hailstones injured up to 90 people and hospitalized seven. Attendees were advised to seek shelter before the show was officially canceled. Those taken to the hospital had non-life-threatening injuries, including cuts and broken bones. Tomlinson expressed his disappointment on Twitter but thanked fans for their support.
The Hogback fire near Morrison in Jefferson County has grown to 10 acres and has prompted pre-evacuation notices for some residents in Morrison, as well as the Solterra Subdivision and Red Rocks Ranch neighborhood of Lakewood. The Dabin show at Red Rocks Amphitheatre has been postponed due to high winds. Power outages have affected thousands of customers in the area. The state is currently under three weather warnings, two watches, two advisories, and an alert due to heavy snow, high winds, and bad air.