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Russell Westbrook finally lands somewhere he can thrive
Russell Westbrook is finally free from the media spotlight after three difficult years in Los Angeles, splitting his time between the Lakers and Clippers. The future Hall of Famer was traded by the Clippers in a deal that saw Kris Dunn head to Ty Lue's team. Westbrook was subsequently waived by the Utah Jazz.However, on Friday, The Athletic's Shams Charania reported that Westbrook had agreed to a two-year, $6.8M deal with the Denver Nuggets. Former NBA MVP Russell Westbrook is signing a two-year, $6.8 million contract with the Denver Nuggets, sources tell @TheAthletic @Stadium. Deal has a player option for 2025-26 season....
Record number of apartments hit metro Denver market
DENVER — A record number of apartments entered the Metro Denver market in the last 12 months, while vacancy levels and average rent costs have remained relatively stable. A new report released by the Apartment Association of Metro Denver stated 7,399 new units were added in the second quarter of 2024, with a total of 18,831 new units coming online during the previous 12 months.
‘You Have Earned Being Here’: CU School of Medicine Welcomes Class of 2028 at Matriculation Ceremony
With proud family and friends seated behind them, with those who will teach and guide them over the next four years in front of them, and with their dean inviting them to “celebrate your accomplishments,” 183 new students at the University of Colorado School of Medicine gathered on July 26 for their Class of 2028 Matriculation Ceremony.
Vandals spray-paint military memorial in Golden with message about war in Gaza
The timing is not great. The memorial’s 47th-anniversary celebration and concert are set for late next month, and they’re in the middle of a fundraiser to remodel and reimagine the crumbling memorial.
Denver area events for July 26
If you have an event taking place in the Denver area, email information to carlotta.olson@gazette.com at least two weeks in advance. All events are listed in the calendar on space availability. Friday. Underground Music Showcase — Featuring Colorado and national headliner acts, South Broadway, Denver, go online for prices, schedule...
Local Colorado Business Closed For Good After Over 100 Years
After over a century in Colorado, we're being forced to say goodbye to another longstanding local family-owned and-run Colorado business that has closed its doors for good. After Over 100 Years This Local Colorado Business Is Closed For Good. The goodbye list for small and local Colorado businesses that are...
Here are the top 10 spots drivers are getting toll lane weaving tickets on Colorado interstates
DENVER — The board that oversees Colorado's toll lane infrastructure heard from state engineers this month about potential changes to entrances and exits to toll lanes to make them less confusing for drivers. The engineers told the board they are working with transportation officials to build an entrance to...
Coloradans Told to Look Out for ‘Lost Pet’ Scam
Criminals in Colorado will seemingly go after anyone if it means a "quick buck." Here comes a scam being pulled on folks who have a lost dog or other pet. All these people are trying to do is reach out to their local community to see if anyone has seen their pet; criminals are taking that innocent search and using it against those people.
Pet owners warned as Wheat Ridge sees uptick in overnight prey activity
Wheat Ridge police are warning pet owners as they experience an uptick in overnight prey animal activity in the area. FOX31's Nicole Fierro spoke with a resident whose cat was killed by wildlife and has a message for other pet owners.
What to know about Colorado's new law allowing motorcyclists to pass cars between lanes
A new Colorado law that allows motorcyclists to pass cars between lanes under certain conditions will go into effect on a three-year trial basis starting Aug. 7. The law, SB24-079, allows motorcyclists to overtake or pass another motor vehicle between two lanes of vehicles under the following conditions: The other motor vehicle...
Watch as Denver Broncos rookie QB Bo Nix tosses deep ball to Tim Patrick
The Denver Broncos are inching closer toward the start of the 2024 NFL Season, and at some point, a starting quarterback will need to be named. Could it be Bo Nix? Take a gander at one of the many throws Bo Nix made during Thursday's training camp practice with the Denver Broncos. It is a beautiful deep ball to Tim Patrick:
Lauren Boebert rips Colorado GOP's 'infighting,' calls on Dave Williams to support Republicans or face removal
U.S. Rep. Lauren Boebert on Friday called on Colorado Republican Party Chairman Dave Williams to publicly demonstrate that the state GOP is supporting candidates up and down the ballot or potentially face removal from office. Calling recent infighting within the state GOP "embarrassing to watch," Boebert said in a post on social media that Colorado Republicans risk missing a "golden opportunity" to flip seats in November because rival party factions have been obsessed with duking it out with each other. ...
Cleo Parker Robinson annex demolition makes way for the new
Cleo Parker Robinson Dance had to “very carefully” go out with the old on Thursday to make way for the new. Using boom lifts and hand tools, crews gingerly separated a 17-year-old tower annex from its landmark-protected primary dance theater in the historically essential, 98-year-old former Shorter AME Church – then let T-rex bulldozers claw it to the ground. The demolition paves the way for the coming addition of a...
Dreaming of the Olympics in Colorado? Here’s What It Would Take
The Olympic Games are kicking off very soon and many of us in Colorado will be glued to our smart devices, rooting for our country. Since the beginning of the games, Coloradans have taken home ten gold medals and 15 Colorado natives will be competing in Paris. Wouldn't it be...
Zach Allen embraces fan arrival for Broncos training camp: ‘It definitely brings a lot of energy’
ENGLEWOOD — The atmosphere at Broncos Park is about to receive a major lift. Fans comping to watch training camp will flood the grassy hill above the west-end of the practice field starting on Friday. Players embrace the community excitement from the beginning of a new season. “It definitely...
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