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‘The Girl on the Milk Carton’: Murderer’s Ex-Wife & Detective Address Shocking Missing Child Case
Jonelle Matthews went missing from her family home in Greeley, Colorado five days before Christmas in 1984. The 12-year-old’s disappearance sent shockwaves through the small town with the heartwrenching story reaching all the way to the White House. President Ronald Reagan brought Jonelle’s search into the national spotlight as she became among the first in a newly-launched missing children milk carton campaign.
Space agency awards $424M contracts to Denver-connected companies
The Space Development Agency has awarded prototype agreements to two Denver-connected companies, and the value of these contracts totals approximately $424 million. The money will fund building and operating 20 military satellites, according to a release by the agency, an innovation and procurement arm of the U.S. Space Force. Denver-based...
Annette Loses $8,000 Worth of Fine Wines and Steaks After Midnight Break-in
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Dog survives mountain lion attack in Parshall, owner hopes to warn other pet owners
On Monday, Aug. 19, a dog was attacked by a mountain lion in the early morning in Parshall after the dog’s owners let her out to use the bathroom. Fortunately for the dog, she is expected to make a full recovery. Brooks is a four-year-old heeler and collie mix...
Count Down To High Class Cherry Creek Waldorf Astoria
Construction On Cherry Creek North’s Delay-Plagued, But Plush Condo Project At 2nd & Steele Set For January Start. Waldorf Astoria — the name that evokes history and elegance — first announced plans for a Cherry Creek North condo building in December 2021. Three years later, build-out of the much-anticipated project site at 185 N. Steele St. is at last imminent. The proposed start date is January 1, 2025, with completion expected in 2026.
See the Denver Broncos Full 2024-25 Season Schedule
Denver Broncos fans have several rules they live by but one rule is most important. "Always believe in the Broncos." No matter what happens we keep the faith and root for the orange and blue. The last time the Broncos made the playoffs they won Superbowl 50 and Peyton Manning...
Mics Caught Scottie Scheffler Unusually Irate Amid BMW Championship Struggles
The calm golfer snapped after an awkward shot Friday. Throughout his still-young career, American golfer Scottie Scheffler has developed a reputation as a cool customer. It's a demeanor that has catapulted him to significant success, including two Masters titles and an Olympic gold medal. However, even the best player in...
Yankees' Will Warren: Starting Saturday
Warren will start Saturday's game against the Rockies, Chris Kirschner of The Athletic reports. Warren was called up to take Luis Gil's (back) spot on the active roster Wednesday, and he'll slot into Gil's spot in the rotation for Friday's start. In three big-league starts this season, Warren has an 8.59 ERA with a 17:5 K:BB, though those numbers are skewed heavily by an eight-run start against the Angels on Aug. 7. The matchup will take place at Yankee Stadium. Colorado has a .643 team OPS on the road compared to a .768 OPS at home.
Denver Housing Authority Unveils First All-Electric Multifamily Residence in Sustainability Push
In a notable stride toward sustainability, the Denver Housing Authority (DHA) has pioneered its first fully electric multifamily residence, a coming-together of civic bodies and energy specialists that speaks directly to future-facing housing. The project, which covered 17 units at DHA's Dispersed West Public Housing, axed gas furnaces and heaters in favor of energy-efficient, electric heating and cooling systems, according to the City of Denver.
Denver Broncos roster cuts tracker: Live updates before cut day
Denver Broncos head coach Sean Payton has made it clear over the course of the offseason that the primary goal of training camp is to arrive at the correct 53 players for the active roster. A lot of factors go into that, but for a young team like the Denver Broncos, picking the 53-man roster will involve a combination of considering the best way to beat Seattle in Week 1 and which players could end up being part of the team's foundation down the road.
Students who endured racist hate while talking to City Council now have their yurt
A few months ago, a group of elementary school students from Monarch Montessori in Montbello came to the Denver City Council to ask for expanded classroom space and improved pedestrian safety. Instead, the students, two of whom are Black, faced racist language and insults from an unidentified person disrupting the...
Denver’s Strategy For ‘Pay-As-You-Throw’ Trash Still Needs Work
The city’s plans for residential trash, recycling, and compost services still lack strategy and responsiveness to residents, according to the recent follow-up report from Denver Auditor Timothy O’Brien. “We’ve continued to hear from a lot of residents in the past 18 months who have concerns about their trash...
Colorado football can be CSU's meal ticket to the Power 4
If CSU ever became a Power 4 program, the Rams would have Deion Sanders' Colorado football program to thank. The best thing to ever happen to Colorado State University was taking the Buffs to double overtime in 2023. That showing made CSU a more national brand -- not all for the right reasons, but I digress -- and the September 14, 2024 matchup in Fort Collins only figures to further that progress.
Longmont’s Used Book Emporium eyes final chapter, as Oct. 15 closing looms
For nearly three decades, Used Book Emporium in downtown Longmont has welcomed customers from all walks of life in search of their next great read. A handwritten note on the local business’s entryway at 346 Main St. reads “Door Sticks — Push Hard.” However, it’s another sign on Used Book Emporium’s front door that really catches people’s attention; the one that says “Store Closing Oct. 15 — last day of business.”
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