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Fall ‘Four’cast: Storylines to watch out for in the local soccer scene
When one of the greatest high school soccer coaches in Colorado history stepped down, uncertainty abounded over what the future of Broomfield boys soccer would hold. Two seasons later, Jim Davidson’s successor put all of that doubt to rest. The Eagles’ Class 5A state championship run, capped off with...
Delivering Clean Air with Propane Autogas
Conducting new research to quantify emissions reductions is crucial in the fight for clean air, particularly in the trucking industry, a significant contributor to greenhouse gas emissions. Hi Pro Inc., a nationwide mail logistics contractor, recently took on that initiative by conducting a research study titled “Delivering Clean Air in Denver.”
Alumni raise concerns after school's display found to be out of compliance
In Jefferson County, Colorado history is colliding with compliance.While Arvada High School changed its mascot long before a 2021 Colorado law banned the use of American Indian mascots, a state commission says the historical display inside the school now violates that law.The school and school district have until October to remove dozens of prohibited items, prompting concern from some alumni like Terri Binder about their own history with the school.Binder graduated from Arvada High School in 1964."Really a good class of kids. We still get together. We've had reunions every five years," she said.Steve Urban is an Arvada native and...
Colorado First State to Push Toward Statewide Use of Data Dashboards to Improve Fairness and Effectiveness of Criminal Justice System with help of CU Denver
Eighteen Colorado District Attorneys’ Offices increase accountability and transparency. Today, four additional Colorado District Attorneys’ (DA) offices unveiled “data dashboards,” publicly available resources designed to promote more effective, just, and transparent decision-making in prosecution. The dashboards are an expansion of the Colorado Prosecutorial Dashboards project to the 9th, 11th, 19th, and 22nd Judicial Districts.
Man reportedly stabbed 'in broad daylight' on bike path in Colorado
A male was walking down a bike path near Boulder's Scott Carpenter Park on July 15 when someone rode up on a bike and stabbed him in broad daylight at about 11 a.m. After the report of the act of violence was received, law enforcement swarmed the area, but was unable to locate a suspect. A July 17 update from the City of Boulder reports that a person of interest in the case was arrested later that night on unrelated charges, matching the description of...
Denver Leading the Country in New Home Inventory This Year
According to a report from Construction Coverage, Denver’s 36.8 percent increase in housing inventory during the first quarter of 2024 is the highest among all large cities in the United States. Local data tells a similar story, showing major increases in the last month alone. The Denver Metro Association...
Wisconsin high school football standout inks major contract extension with Broncos
Former Wisconsin high school football standout Quinn Meinerz signed a four-year, $80 million contract extension with the Denver Broncos on Tuesday, according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter. Despite not playing for the Badgers during his collegiate tenure, Meinerz made the jump to the collegiate scene after an impressive athletic career at Hartford Union High School in Hartford, Wisconsin. Outside the gridiron, Meinerz was a talented athlete in track and field and wrestling. In football, the 6-foot-3, 320-pounder earned an honorable mention all-state nod as both an offensive and defensive lineman during his senior season. Meinerz played college football at Wisconsin-Whitewater from 2017-2019. After playing...
Colorado’s Number One Issue According to Survey—Do You Agree?
Living in Colorado comes with its frustrations. No matter where you call home, there will always be issues to solve and fix. To be frank, we live in an imperfect world, and there will always be things to improve to make Colorado the best state possible. I could go on...
States strike out on their own on AI, privacy regulation
As congressional sessions have passed without any new federal artificial intelligence laws, state legislators are striking out on their own to regulate the technologies in the meantime. Colorado just signed into effect one of the most sweeping regulatory laws in the country, which sets guardrails for companies that develop and use AI. Its focus is mitigating consumer […] The post States strike out on their own on AI, privacy regulation appeared first on Washington State Standard.
E-bike program at Chatfield State Park aims to get more Coloradans outside
More than a dozen e-bikes are available to rent at Chatfield State Park. Gov. Jared Polis said the e-bike program is designed to help more people get outside. A total of 20 e-bikes are available at three pickup and dropoff sites throughout Chatfield State Park. Polis explained how the e-bikes are a great way to see everything the park has to offer. "They're a great way to reduce traffic, improve our air quality and save people money on gas and vehicle charges," said Polis. Since launching in May, riders have taken 387 trips totaling 543 miles using Chat E-Bikes. Visitors can unlock the e-bike for $1 and it's just 25 cents per minute to use to explore the state park or cycle the entire reservoir, about 11 miles. Colorado Parks and Wildlife and the Colorado Department of Transportation teamed up for the program. Depending on the popularity of the e-bike program at Chatfield, it may be expanded to include other state parks.
Authorities arrest man after he allegedly sparked devastating forest fire with illegal fireworks: 'Be mindful of the heightened fire danger'
As Bruce Springsteen once sang, "you can't start a fire without a spark." In Boulder, Colorado, one man discovered that the hard way — though fortunately without causing any injuries or major damage — after lighting fireworks at Gregory Canyon. What happened?. As The Denver Gazette reported, a...
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