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Colorado is in for a temperature rollercoaster this weekend
Colorado is in for a temperature rollercoaster for the 4th of July holiday weekend. Comfortable temperatures Friday will be replaced by a day of heat on Saturday, and a day of cooler weather on Sunday. High temperatures will be in the upper 80's/low 90's Saturday along the Front Range including many neighborhoods in Jefferson County. The sun will be out in full force with dry conditions across I-25. A cold front arrives Sunday, bringing cooler temperatures and increased rain chances (50%). Highs will be in the mid-70s on Sunday, about 15 degrees below average.
Appeals court again reminds Colorado prosecutors to submit restitution requests on time
Colorado's second-highest court on Wednesday once again reminded prosecutors and trial judges to pay attention to the deadlines for crime victim restitution in state law, the latest in a series of decisions cracking down on deviations from the restitution process. In Colorado, when a convicted defendant is required to pay financial restitution, prosecutors typically must provide the requested amount by the time of sentencing or within 91 days of sentencing. Judges must also impose the restitution amount within 91 days of sentencing. If judges need...
Colorado group submits petition to ban hunting of bobcats, mountain lions, lynx
A volunteer group seeking to ban the hunting of Colorado wildcats has submitted signatures to election officials to get the measure on the November ballot. The group called "Cats Aren’t Trophies," which is behind Initiative 91, delivered 188,000 signatures to the Secretary of State on Wednesday. The state requires valid signatures from 124,238 registered voters to secure the measure's placement on the November ballot. Supporters described the hunting of mountain...
Thousands Expected to Move to This Surprising Colorado Town
Whether you love it or hate it, Colorado continues to attract numerous new residents. Transplants are unloading their moving trailers, while current residents are discovering cities and towns in the state that better suit their lifestyle preferences. Colorado has a lot to offer for every type of life you may...
Colorado Department of Revenue blames 'historic number of returns' for tax refund delays
HIGHLANDS RANCH, Colo. — When Arthur Scott Jr.’s wife passed away suddenly in late 2023, he wanted to be sure he managed taxes right. So he went to a tax professional, printed a paper tax return as required by state law and mailed the return to the state in late March.
Proposed trade has Broncos dumping star receiver to Cowboys
If the Denver Broncos believed their roster was as bad as some pundits out there seem to believe, we might actually see a Courtland Sutton trade before the start of the 2024 season. Unfortunately for all of the roster rankers out there, that doesn't appear to be happening. Until Sutton...
Every Opening and Closing This Week: Aussie Cafe Two Hands Debuts on Tennyson and More
Coming off a busy June for the local dining scene, July kicked off with a trio of new restaurants. Two Hands — not to be confused with the Korean corndog chain of the same name — debuted its first Colorado location. The Australian cafe got its start in New York City a decade ago and soon expanded to Tennessee and Texas. It serves breakfast, lunch and dinner "rooted in local sourcing to ensure a sustainable and delicious dining experience," according to the company. The menu includes such entrees as a salmon quinoa bowl, pesto cavatelli, pan-roasted chicken and steak au poivre.
Denver Broncos MVP for 2024 isn't exactly who you might expect
Coming into the 2024-2025 season, the Denver Broncos might finally be heading in the right direction for the first time since Super Bowl 50. They've found their coach in Sean Payton. They've made a lottery draft selection on a quarterback in Bo Nix. Ownership has shown complete faith in their hiring of Payton by letting him cut Russell Wilson and select Bo Nix a month later. That said, someone needs to step up and be the undisputed leader of this team. The one singular voice that everyone respects and listens to. The team's MVP. Who is that?
Crowds at Denver area metro parks put pressure on surrounding areas
On a perfect Fourth of July day, the crowds showed up early at Bear Creek Lake Park. "Super busy. Great place to be for the 4th of July though," said Diana Nicholas who joined friends to walk into the park after it had reached capacity by 8:40. The park run by the City of Lakewood reaches capacity at 1000 cars and about 3000 people. This July 4th however was a big one. "Everybody out here is loving it. Being all together as one," said Omar Belgado who was at the packed beach at Soda Lakes. "It's been crowded yeah. Ever...
Broncos HC believes formerly injured RB will finally be at 'full speed'
Last season, the Broncos finished in the bottom half of the league in rushing attempts, yards per carry and rushing touchdowns.Head coach Sean Payton knows that must change with two unproven quarterbacks in Zach Wilson and first-round rookie Bo Nix."Our tight red zone was awful," Payton said, via Jeff Legwold of ESPN. "Our opportunities, I think, were decent ... [but] inside the 10, first-and-goal-to-go, that wasn't good enough. ... That's unusual, that bothered me a lot. Those are four-point swings, really, if you kick a field goal instead of scoring a touchdown."A big factor in Denver's success or lack thereof...
18-year-old arrested after police find a teenage woman with a gunshot wound
LITTLETON, Colo. (KKTV) - 18-year-old Michael Kopecky was arrested on suspicion of first-degree assault after Douglas County police found a 17-year-old woman had been shot in the leg. The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office responded to a call of unknown trouble at Michael Kopecky’s home on Little Willow Court, south of...
This Week We Feature COMBO Members Ed Skibbe, Nevan Castaneda, and J.C. Allen
Photo: Ed Skibbe | Well known in the Denver area and beyond is Southwestern Country rock singer/songwriter Ed Skibbe, a former member of COMA’s board many years ago. Ed is also founder and Executive Director of Colorado CAMP4Kids; president of Breckenridge Education Arts and Music Seminars (BEAMS); a staff songwriter with Ash Street Music, Nashville; and Founder of Coyote Tongue Music publishing. He is also a singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist for Eddy Roswell!
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