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Fake delivery drivers attack Colorado children in new alarming armed robbery trend
In what could be a worrying new trend, three armed robbers masquerading as deliverymen broke into the house of a Colorado family and assaulted two children, according to authorities and experts. The children's distraught parents saw the phony delivery men enter their home on a Ring doorbell while they were...
Rate Hikes and Power Outages Proposed By Colorado Utility Company
If you feel like you just can't catch a break when it comes to your bills, you aren't alone and it doesn't appear there will be any relief in sight. Especially regarding your utility bill in Colorado if you are an Xcel Energy customer. According to KDVR, Xcel Energy has...
Record Fourth of July Food Costs as Shoppers Feel the Pinch of Inflation
With the July Fourth weekend here, Denver’s grocery stores are preparing for their busiest week of the summer. Shoppers have been invading stores for their barbeque and beverage needs for the holiday, filling their carts to the brim with burger buns and beer. There’s just one problem: Grocery prices are on the rise.
'Giant' bear found under family's deck in southern Colorado
PAGOSA SPRINGS, Colo. — A Pagosa Springs family that went outside to enjoy their deck last month hear strange huffing and moaning noises underneath and found what state wildlife officials called a "giant" bear. The male bear was more than 10 years old and weighed about 400 pounds. The...
Colorado’s Vietnam veterans receive long overdue recognition in ceremony
Colorado Vietnam veterans were recognized in a ceremony at Red Rocks Community College by U.S. Rep. Brittany Pettersen ahead of Independence Day. The ceremony is part of a larger program that was launched in 2012 under former President Barack Obama to provide Vietnam veterans with long-overdue recognition. The program encourages members of Congress to hold ceremonies for Vietnam war vets in their respective states.
Jared Polis' political stock is rising amid talk of replacing Biden on 2024 ticket
Gov. Jared Polis is one of a handful of top Democrats under consideration as a possible replacement for President Biden on the 2024 ticket.Why it matters: The popular two-term governor's political stock is rising as calls for Biden to withdraw from the race — including from top Colorado Democrats — mount.State of play: Polis' name is frequently mentioned as a White House contender, alongside the governors of California, Michigan and Pennsylvania — all states with much greater political importance.In recent months, he has voiced opinions on major national issues and didn't shy away from criticizing Biden's debate performance as "not...
Colorado Democrats reject resolution calling for a cease-fire in Gaza
DENVER — Colorado Democrats on Monday rejected a resolution calling for a cease-fire in Gaza and condemning the "disproportionate military response by Israel" to the Oct. 7 Hamas attack that killed 1,200 people — all familiar talking points raised in other avenues by activists seeking an immediate end to hostilities.
Lawyer's failure to cite facts prompts 10th Circuit to toss excessive force case
The federal appeals court based in Colorado agreed last week that police officers from Littleton, Englewood and Denver cannot be held liable for killing one person and partially paralyzing another because the plaintiffs' lawyer failed to cite any facts of the case while appealing a trial judge's decision. During a...
Voters in six states—CO, FL, MD, NY, NV, and SD—will be deciding on abortion in 2024, with measures proposed in five other states
Voters in six states—Colorado, Florida, Maryland, New York, Nevada, and South Dakota—will decide on abortion-related ballot measures in Nov. 2024. Initiatives are also proposed in five additional states. On June 28, a ballot initiative to provide a state constitutional right to an abortion was certified for the ballot...
HOTWORX came on for Workout Wednesday
GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. (KKCO) - The weather is hot and so is the local sauna studio. Wednesday we had a special guest on for Work Out Wednesday. Ella came in from HOTWORX. The general manager told us about the eight different saunas and 12 different workouts within them. She described it as “a totally revolutionary approach to fitness.”
Even Nolan Arenado’s struggles don’t change Cardinals big win in Rockies trade
Even with the St. Louis Cardinals climbing back into playoff contention after a slow start, the most remarkable part of that is that they've been able to do so with their two biggest offensive starts, corner infielders Nolan Arenado and Paul Goldschmidt, not looking anything remotely like themselves. Arenado hasn't...
Colorado writer declares 'Legally Blonde' criminally relevant
A young woman born in 2001, the same year Elle Woods first burst onto pink-splashed movie screens with her empowering message for women around the world, is now old enough to be entering law school herself. Oh my God, you guys. It’s true: It’s been 23 years since the iconic film “Legally Blonde” was released, and 17 since it was turned into a Tony Award-winning stage musical. ...
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