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Comedy Superstar John Bishop coming to Colorado this weekend!
(COLORADO) – British comedy superstar John Bishop is currently out on his first-ever tour in the U.S., which kicked off in early July. Fellow Brit and Living Local Host Nova caught up with the comedian ahead of his Denver Colorado show on Sunday, July 28 at the Comedy Works. John Bishop has had an incredible […]
Home Ownership Takes a Massive Hit in Colorado
As we have come to learn here in Colorado, it’s getting exceedingly difficult to find affordable housing prices. The average rent, for example, is extremely high, sitting at $1,594. That’s the fifth highest average in the entire country. Not to mention, we’re also the 9th worst state in...
Colorado hospitals cited for contaminated equipment, including 3 instances of ‘immediate jeopardy’
A handful of Colorado hospitals over the past three years have been cited by the state health department for contaminated equipment, The Denver Gazette has learned. Contaminated equipment was what led officials at the Rocky Mountain VA Medical Center in Aurora to reschedule hundreds of dental and surgical procedures earlier this year. VA officials told The Denver Gazette on Wednesday that the source of the contamination has been identified as flecks of plastic. ...
Westminster residents concerned about woodpiles on Sheridan Boulevard lot
In Westminster, massive woodpiles have sat idle on a vacant lot off Sheridan Boulevard for over a year. Residents like Carol Alberts are worried that it constitutes a fire risk. She has been pressing the city for months about removing them."They sprouted up all at once," she said. "It wasn't one at a time. My initial response is 'This is another Marshall Fire waiting to happen'." "That is the one exit to the west," she continued. "There is one exit on the north. If that was blocked and you had all those people trying to get out and it spread...
Thornton’s weekend to feature climbing temperatures, some chances for storms
The heat begins to stage a return this weekend. As it does, we do at least see a couple of days with decent chances for thunderstorms. For Friday, partly sunny skies will be above and highs will reach the low 90s. The afternoon will see scattered thunderstorm activity. Tonight, most storm activity will be done by about 9:00pm and we will see partly clear skies with lows in the low 60s.
Family mourns Thornton man killed in alleged intentional hit-and-run
THORNTON, Colo. — A family is grieving after police said their loved one was intentionally hit and killed by a driver in Thornton. The incident happened around 1:40 a.m. on Tuesday on West 84th Avenue near the Interstate 25 southbound on-ramp. Family members identified the victim as 48-year-old Ruben...
Longtime Fort Collins barbecue restaurant could shutter this fall, owner says
After nearly two decades dishing up southern smoked barbecue in east Fort Collins, Chris Robinson may be packing up his smoker. Robinson, who purchased Hog Wild BBQ 19 years ago, put the wood-fired barbecue restaurant at 223 S. Link Lane on the market last year. If he doesn't sell it by October, he will close the business and take the concept back to his home state of North Carolina, where he's planning to move to be closer...
Fort Collins residents will decide 4 items on the ballot this November
On this November's election ballot, residents of Fort Collins will have some issues of city relevance to vote on, in addition to who they want to be president and represent them at the state and local level. Four items have been referred to the ballot by City Council: a sales tax extension to...
Treacherous mountain pass in Colorado closed 'until further notice' due to rollover crash
UPDATE: The San Miguel County Sheriff's Office has reopened the road, as of Thursday afternoon. Experienced four-wheel-drive enthusiasts headed to Telluride may have to be patient when it comes to checking the notorious Black Bear Pass route off their bucket list. According to the San Miguel County Sheriff's Office, the rough and narrow pass known for its technical nature and big exposure has been closed until further notice as of...
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.
Man convicted of kidnapping and killing a Montana woman that happened in 2021
DOUGLAS COUNTY, Colo. — A jury convicted Casey Childers. 41, of kidnapping and killing Rachel Holeman, 29, Thursday afternoon. Childers kidnapped Holeman in 2021 with the help of Shantel Edlund, 46, and Leo VanBuskirk, 23. Holeman is from Montana and the others are from Wyoming. The Fort Collins Police...
Why is Washington Park’s grass so dry?
Washington Park's dry grass looks dead. And Denverite readers have been raising concerns that Denver Parks and Recreation is failing to water. This worry is particularly unsettling to neighbors gearing up to celebrate Wash Park's 125th anniversary. "Please find out why Denver Parks has not fixed its water pump and...
Global software company makes unexpected play for REcolorado
The proposed sale of REcolorado continues to surprise, this time with the emergence of another potential buyer — one with global reach. MRI Software has submitted an "Indication of Interest" in purchasing REcolorado, saying in an email that "although the contents of the IOI are confidential, we feel that it will be very competitive."
Broncos rework star WR's contract, stabilizing his future with the club
The Denver Broncos ended their contract stalemate with star wide receiver Courtland Sutton on Thursday.Per NFL Media's Tom Pelissero, the Broncos signed 28-year-old Sutton to a restructured contract that could pay him up to $15.2M this upcoming season, including $1.5M in new incentives. The #Broncos signed WR Courtland Sutton to a restructured contract that can pay him up to $15.2 million this season, including $1.5M in new incentives.Sutton reported to training camp on time and Denver sweetened the deal for one of its team leaders. pic.twitter.com/pg89d257bc— Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) July 25, 2024 Two years remain on Sutton's four-year deal, but he only...
Kentavious Caldwell-Pope says the Clippers wanted out of the “Orlando Bubble” despite having a 3-1 series lead over the Nuggets
Kentavious Caldwell-Pope sheds light on the LA Clippers' desire to exit the “Orlando Bubble” despite being ahead in the NBA Playoffs.
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