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The Forgotten Town of Wild Horse Colorado is Barely Hanging On
WARNING: Under no circumstances should you enter this property. By doing so you risk bodily harm and/or prosecution for trespassing on private property. Because of Colorado's rich history, the state is full of abandoned ghost towns, many of which date back to the 1800s. Exploring The Mysteries Behind Colorado's Forgotten...
Metro Denver’s apartment construction boom is peaking
Over the last year, the metro Denver area saw a historic number of new apartments coming onto the market. The region had nearly 7,400 new units delivered within the second quarter of 2024 and 19,000 over 12 months, according to the Apartment Association of Metro Denver’s second quarter report released Thursday.
Denver officials consider new park by South Platte River, worry about cost overruns and impact
Denver officials are worried about potential cost overruns and environmental impact on the South Platte River, even as construction projects move ahead in Denver’s Sun Valley neighborhood and the city considers a neighborhood park. The proposed new park — which will incorporate a dog park — will be built...
Colorado athletes to watch Thursday at the Olympics
PARIS, France — The U.S. women’s soccer team takes the field Thursday for their first game of the Summer Olympics, and three players from Colorado are on the team. Athletes in handball, rugby and soccer are competing Wednesday and Thursday – ahead of the opening ceremony Friday. Archery also gets an early start with the first arrows shot on Friday.
Oklahoma, Missouri, Kansas, Colorado Brace for Intense Heat Wave
Tulsa, OK – The south-central Plains are set to experience dangerously high temperatures during the first week of August, according to the Climate Prediction Center. The forecast indicates a high risk of excessive heat, with maximum air temperatures ranging from 100 to 105 degrees Fahrenheit. Heat index values could surpass 110 degrees, posing significant health risks to residents in Oklahoma, Missouri, Kansas, and Colorado.
Grant helps Native American PPSC students with costs
(COLORADO SPRINGS) — A new program launching at Pikes Peak State College (PPSC) will cover direct costs and offer coaching to Native American students. According to PPSC, First Nations Promise is a last-dollar grant that will help members of federally recognized American Indian tribes residing in El Paso, Teller, or Elbert counties. The funding can […]
Nuggets NBA Finals shooting suspect pleads not guilty
Just over a year after shots were fired during a victory celebration following the Denver Nuggets' historic NBA Championship win, one of the suspects has entered a not-guilty plea for charges including first-degree attempted murder.
Plane crash near Larkspur happened during training flight, NTSB says
LARKSPUR, Colo — The pilots of a small plane that crashed near Larkspur last month had intentionally turned off one of the plane's engines as part of a training exercise, according to a preliminary report from the National Transportation Safety Board. The two people onboard – a flight instructor...
Victim in random shooting in Aurora remains in hospital, on ventilator, facing uncertain recovery
AURORA, Colo. — The victim most seriously injured in a random shooting last month remains hospitalized, on a ventilator, and facing the uncertainty of not knowing whether she’ll regain full use of her legs. Aryn Johnson, 49, was one of three people shot June 27 in what police...
Wild Animals Find Sanctuary In The Grasslands Of Colorado
On 1,214 acres of rural land in eastern Colorado, near Keenesburg, The Wild Animal Sanctuary is home to more than 500 large carnivores roaming the rolling grasslands with the picturesque Rocky Mountains in the distance. Established in 1980, TWAS is the oldest and largest nonprofit carnivore sanctuary in the world....
RTD installs live cameras on buses to enhance rider, driver safety
DENVER — The Regional Transportation District (RTD) has equipped its entire bus fleet with live look-in cameras in a move to enhance operator and rider safety. The new system allows RTD’s public safety dispatchers to view and hear real-time situations on buses, providing a crucial tool to address emergencies and other incidents swiftly.
Glow-in-the-dark monster trucks coming to Colorado
DENVER — A new glow-in-the-dark live tour will bring monster trucks back to Colorado this weekend. The Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live Glow Party is stopping at Ball Arena in Denver for the first time. Three performances are planned on Saturday and Sunday. The tour brings fan-favorite Hot Wheels...
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