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Colorado Has Two of the Smartest Cities in the Country
Coloradans may have a reason to feel a bit smarter than the rest of the country. Compared to the rest of the country, Colorado ranks as the fifth best state in terms of education according to U.S. News. They ranked us at 12th for Pre-K-12 education, and then 4th in...
Glow In The Dark Monster Truck Shows In Colorado This Week
It's a monster truck show like you've never seen before in Colorado. Get ready for the Hot Wheels Live Glow Party happening this weekend in Denver. Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live Glow Party In Colorado. You've seen the Hot Wheels Monster Truck Toys in the stores, but until now, you...
Colorado City Named ‘Foodie Capital’ of The Nation, Here Is Why
When you hear the word foodie what do you think of? Foodie is a term used to describe a person who is passionate about food. This person might use foodie as a way to describe themselves. The pursuit of finding a good restaurant and dish. I am passionate about finding...
Denver mayor to tout homeless response in Monday's city address
Mayor Mike Johnston on Monday will paint a picture of a city on the upswing after years of battling a homelessness crisis and reversing a decade of violence, with a downtown that's poised for revival. He will argue that, within a year of assuming office, the strategies he put in place have already begun to transform his city and Denver will overcome the challenges many major cities across the nation grapple with. ...
RANKED: These 10 Colorado Cities Have the Best Quality of Life
Are you proud of the city or town that you call home? Many of us in Colorado are proud of the place that we have decided to call home. Some of us are not happy with where we live. Well if you are not happy, we have some good news for you.
Intermountain unveils $680M Colorado hospital
Murray, Utah-based Intermountain Health has unveiled its $680 million Lutheran Hospital in Wheat Ridge, Colo., which will replace the existing Lutheran Medical Center, according to a July 22 news release shared with Becker's. The 620,000-square-foot new hospital comprises 226 licensed beds. In addition to maintaining a Level 2 trauma designation,...
Denver residents offer mixed reactions to Biden dropping re-election bid
President Joe Biden dropping out of the 2024 presidential race drew mixed reactions around Denver on Sunday. Biden endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris to be the Democrats' nominee and face Republican candidate Donald Trump in November. The Democratic nomination is likely to be decided during the Aug. 19-22 Democratic National Convention in Chicago. After the...
Denver’s support of Biden's cannabis rescheduling draws criticism, support
Denver's decision to support the Biden administration's move to reschedule marijuana drew mixed reactions, with backers saying it's necessary to help boost declining marijuana sales and provide stability to the industry, while critics said it's normalizing a drug that is addictive and ultimately harmful to young people. “The city of...
North Sterling Reservoir closed for potentially deadly toxic algae bloom
DENVER (KDVR) — The North Sterling Reservoir in North Sterling State Park was closed as of Saturday for a toxic algae bloom that could be dangerous or deadly to people or pets. According to the Colorado Parks and Wildlife, swimming, water skiing and wading are not allowed. Boating, paddleboarding, kayaking and canoeing were allowed. Fishing […]
Colorado's 'Tiny Town' features 100 miniature buildings and four trains
Tucked into Denver metro's foothills in the area of Morrison is a miniature town that's home to over 100 1/6-scale buildings and a 15-inch gauge miniature railway. Tiny Town & Railroad began in 1915 when George Turner built "Turnerville" for his daughter, which served as Tiny Town's precursor. By 1924, Tiny Town had 125 buildings including a grocery store, barber shop, pool room, hotel, school, church, and two lakes. After...
Severe storms bring rain, wind, hail to metro Denver
DENVER — Thunderstorms carrying heavy rain, strong winds and hail are moving through the Denver metro Saturday night. The National Weather Service in Boulder issued a severe thunderstorm warning for an area that includes Denver, Thornton, Broomfield, Brighton and Westminster that was in effect until 9 p.m. Another severe...
Volunteer and his 10-year-old Newfoundland keep travelers at ease at Denver airport
DENVER — Every week, Ron Horn finds himself standing and greeting travelers at Denver International Airport's Jeppesen Terminal — with his furry friend by his side. "I'm just a dope on the rope. She does all the work!" he joked. He's talking about his 10-year-old Newfoundland Matilda. The...
Judge backs Castle Rock church that sued town over homeless shelter
A Colorado church that sued the Town of Castle Rock over its ability to shelter homeless people on church grounds saw a win in court on Friday after a federal judge granted the church a preliminary injunction against the town.The Rock Church has sheltered homeless people in RVs on its property since 2019, calling it their religious duty to help those in need. But on at least three separate occasions, in 2021, 2022 and again in 2023, town officials blocked their efforts, saying they violated zoning laws. The church, in response, said this violated its 1st Amendment rights to religious...
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