Denver, CO

Columbus, OH

The Associated Press

ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) — Denver Broncos coach Sean Payton doesn’t want anyone thinking his quarterback competition is over. So, when he named Jarrett Stidham his starter at Indianapolis this weekend he was quick to declare rookie Bo Nix will get the nod next week against the Green Bay Packers.

Stidham gets nod in Broncos’ preseason opener, but rookie QB Nix will start next week

The Mirror US

The Denver Broncos inch closer towards naming Jarret Stidham as their starting quarterback with Zach Wilson likely headed to the bottom of the depth chart for the 2024 season

Denver Broncos quarterback plan emerges with Zach Wilson missing out

Ohio State

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The Lantern

On Tuesday, licensed Ohio dispensaries began legally selling non-medical marijuana to consumers; however, the drug’s possession, growth and/or usage are still prohibited on Ohio State’s campus. Credit: Jefferee Woo/Tampa Bay Times/TNS [Original caption: Four citizen-led petitions with proposals to update Dallas’ charter hit the 20,000 valid signature threshold to make it on the Nov. 5 election ballot, including one that would ban police officers from arresting or citing people carrying less than four ounces of marijuana.] As of Tuesday, students 21 and older can now legally purchase marijuana in Ohio.

Dispensary sales of recreational marijuana began Tuesday; possession and usage still prohibited on Ohio State’s campus

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Herbie J Pilato

Actor Jim Nabors was so popular with his portrayal of Gomer Pyle on TV's classic country sitcom, The Andy Griffith Show (CBS, 1960-68), that he was spun off into his own series, Gomer Pyle U.S.M.C. (CBS, 1964-69). But when Nabors left the Griffith series, the void was filled by George Lindsay playing Goober Pyle, Gomer's cousin.

When Jim Nabors' Gomer was replaced by George Lindsay's Goober on TV's 'The Andy Griffith Show'

Tampa, FL

Jacksonville, FL

Jacksonville Today

Three men and a woman have been arrested on murder charges in connection with the fatal shooting of Charles Jones , a Jacksonville rapper known as Julio Foolio,” outside a hotel in Tampa.

4 arrested in slaying of Jacksonville rapper Julio Foolio

David Heitz

More dangerous substances are entering the Denver drug supply, Harm Reduction Action Center warned in a newsletter this week. “The Iron Law of Prohibition posits that as law enforcement becomes more intense, the potency of prohibited substances increases,” HRAC Executive Director Lisa Raville wrote in the newsletter. That is exactly what is happening, she said.

Dangerous substances entering Denver drug supply

Rookie wide receiver Devaughn Vele made headlines at Broncos training camp with an astonishing one-handed touchdown catch, highlighting his strong case for a 53-man roster spot. Quarterback Jarrett Stidham threw a perfect pass during a red zone drill, showcasing Vele's impressive skills. Broncos offensive coordinator Joe Lombardi praised Vele's performance, noting his maturity and smart play as a seventh-round draft pick. With the competition tight among receivers, Vele's standout performances might challenge the viability of established players like Tim Patrick. As the roster decisions loom closer, fans are eager to see how Vele's exceptional showing influences the final roster.

Devaughn Vele Impresses Broncos with Incredible One-Handed Catch

Yardbarker

While the Denver Broncos' first unofficial depth chart of the summer suggested that former New York Jets flop Zach Wilson could emerge as the winner of a summer competition for the team's starting quarterback job, he worked with the third-team offense in recent practices behind rookie Bo Nix and journeyman Jarrett Stidham.Wilson spoke with reporters on Wednesday about what appears to be a harsh reality regarding his situation heading into Denver's preseason opener at the Indianapolis Colts this coming Sunday afternoon."I think when you really sit down and think about it, I've got no control over that," Wilson explained, as...

Zach Wilson discusses harsh Broncos reality amid Bo Nix hype

When the Denver Broncos selected wide receiver Devaughn Vele in the seventh round of the 2024 NFL Draft, many analysts were surprised. It wasn’t that Vele’s play on the field showed that he didn’t belong in the league, but most observers thought the fact that he is already 26 years old would prevent the Utah wideout from being drafted.

New Denver Broncos 7th round rookie receiver having impressive camp

Kansas State

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CJ Coombs

National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC) helps to locate missing children. Since July 1, 2024, according to the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC), 174 children have been reported missing in the U.S. Since January 1, 2024, there was a total of 1,445 reported missing in the country.

Missing Missouri children as of July 17, 2024, according to the NCMEC

A man peacefully sitting with his son in his car in their church parking lot was assaulted by a Denver police officer in June 2019 and will receive a $75,000 settlement. The payoff appears on the Denver City Council agenda for Monday. The item is on the consent calendar. Items on the consent calendar are considered routine and generally pass in a block vote without discussion.

Man hit in face by Denver police officer to receive $75,000 settlement

Denny's was once a staple of the American diner landscape. In recent years, it has had its ups and downs, especially post-pandemic. The dining habits of people also change. Some customers have a more discerning taste.

Denny's: a legacy of serving customers for over 65 years including 27 locations in Missouri

In addition to collecting more than 8,000 used needles in the past year from Denver drug users, the Harm Reduction Action Center passed out 10,000 meth pipes and “snort kits,” according to a newsletter sent to its supporters Thursday. They also connected about 1,700 people to medical, mental health and substance abuse treatment.

Denver group hands out 10K meth pipes, ‘snort kits,’ connects 1,700 to treatment annually

The Denver Broncos haven’t said exactly how much Bo Nix will play in the team’s first preseason game against the Indianapolis Colts on Sunday but the coaching staff seems to be pretty happy with their first-round rookie quarterback. Nix, 24, is fighting with another 24-year-old former first-round pick...

Broncos offensive coordinator has high praise for rookie Bo Nix

The Denver City Council accepted Monday two grants totaling $24.5 million from the state of Colorado to pay for the homeless navigation campus it opened last year. One council member wants answers as to why wraparound services at the campus aren't up and running.

Denver homeless hotel wins $24.5 million grant, experiences wraparound services delay

FanSided

The 2025 NFL Draft is still a ways away, but we can still try and speculate what positions the Denver Broncos may need to target here. The 2025 NFL Draft could be a franchise-altering one for the Denver Broncos, who may not be as far away as we think from once again being contenders. If rookie QB Bo Nix looks the part in 2024, the Broncos are going to go all-in in 2025, much like the Houston Texans have done this offseason.

3 positions the Broncos might have to target in the 2025 NFL Draft

Athlon Sports

With the opening of the new season just a few days away, the competition for the starting quarterback job on the Denver Broncos continues to be a tight one between veteran Jarrett Stidham and rookie Bo Nix. According to a report from ESPN's Jeff Legwold, Broncos coach Sean Payton already released ...

These Broncos Duos Must Shine to Open Path Back to Playoffs

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