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Colorado GOP leaders meet under a bridge to hide from other members
BAYFIELD, Colo. — Money. Power. Drama. Those are key elements of a soap opera. Political spending. Trying to oust the top boss. Drama. Those are also key elements of a soap opera and the current state of the Colorado GOP. There is ongoing internal fighting within the party. Late...
Candidate wins Republican primary for Colorado’s House District 58 by 3 votes
On Tuesday, the Colorado Secretary of State's Office announced that the mandatory recount of the Colorado Republican's primary race for House District 58 returned the same result as the unofficial vote tally.
DOLA’s rental applications open July 29
(COLORADO) — The Department of Local Affairs (DOLA) announced on Tuesday, July 23 that another round of rental assistance will open on Monday, July 29. Pre-applications will launch on July 29 at 11 a.m. and remain open until 5 p.m. on Wednesday, July 31. DOLA’s top priority is to serve as many Coloradans as possible […]
Rare orchid found in Colorado
LITTLETON, Colo. — A rare striped coralroot orchid has been found at Denver Botanic Gardens' Chatfield Farms. The discovery was made in late April when My-Lan Le, a graduate botany research assistant, and Rebecca Hufft, associate director of applied conservation, noticed it growing next to a log. Striped coralroot...
Adams County Fair Celebrates 120th Anniversary with Family Fun!
The Adams County Fair returns to Riverdale Regional Park in Brighton from July 31st to August 4th, 2024, for its 120th anniversary celebration! This historic event promises a week filled with exciting grandstand events, live music, delicious food, and classic fair fun for all ages. Grandstand Events Take Center Stage.
Run for the Ring 5K Run/Walk returns August 3
AURORA, Colo. — The Ring 5K Run/Walk and Kids Fun Run returns for a 10th year on Saturday, Aug. 3, in Aurora. Proceeds from the event support The Guild of the Children’s Diabetes Foundation (CDF), which works to help the patients living with type 1 diabetes at the Barbara Davis Center for Diabetes (BDC).
Voting live for Aurora's Global Flavors, public to select best globally inspired food and drink
Voting is now live for the first-ever Global Flavors competition, and the public is invited to help select Aurora's best globally inspired food or drink.Two businesswomen are collaborating to enter delicious breakfast food from Nepal.Jeri is sweet, crunchy and often eaten hot, along with soft Nepali bread known as Puri."That one is very common Nepali breakfast food, in Himalaya people and then city people can eat those, very very popular," said chef and entrepreneur Shanti Shrestha. Shrestha currently operates Shanti ko Bhanchha Ghar, a catering service. She previously owned Denver's Mount Everest restaurant, which is now closed.Shrestha derives joy from...
Girls Lacrosse: Regis Jesuit’s Madisyn Jokerst earns place in USA Lacrosse combine
Among a group of nearly 180 elite high school girls lacrosse players from across the country who have been invited to participate in the USA Lacrosse National Team Development Program Combine is Regis Jesuit senior-to-be Madisyn Jokerst. Prep players from 18 states and the District of Columbine worked their way...
Aurora man sentenced 8 years probation for assisting in auto insurance fraud
An Aurora man was sentenced to eight years of probation for allegedly helping steal about $268,000 in auto insurance claims, Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser announced. In addition, an Arapahoe County District Court judge ordered Shawn Brassfield, 55, to pay $23,300 and serve 80 hours of community service, according to a Tuesday news release.
Thief Caught Red-Handed After Trying to Outrun Wyoming Troopers
A woman is facing a felony theft charge after Wyoming Highway Patrol troopers reportedly caught her holding the keys to a stolen vehicle. According to a booking sheet, it all started at 1:34 p.m. on July 14, 2024, after a trooper was dispatched to a hazardous vehicle at milepost 4 on northbound Interstate 25, about three miles south of Cheyenne, and arrived to find an unoccupied vehicle parked along the west shoulder.
On3’s J.D. Pickell shares game-by-game predictions for Colorado
With fall camps across the country set to begin shortly, On3 college football analyst J.D. Pickell shared his game-by-game predictions for the Colorado Buffaloes’ second season under head coach Deion Sanders. Pickell believes the Buffs will begin about as strong as they did last year, winning four of their first six games. Colorado will beat the North Dakota State Bison, Colorado State Rams, Baylor Bears and UCF Knights while falling to the Nebraska Cornhuskers in Lincoln and a physical Kansas State Wildcats squad in Boulder. After that, Pickell sees the Buffaloes securing a bowl bid courtesy of back-to-back Big 12 Conference wins...
New trail in Boulder a break in 'country's longest-standing bike ban'
Cyclists in Boulder are celebrating a trail eight years in the making — a trail symbolizing a much longer wait. The city recently announced opening North Sky Trail. The singletrack roams 3 1/2 miles off U.S. 36 north of town, flowing through rolling terrain eyed in the late 1800s for a railroad connecting up to Left Hand Canyon and mining camps.
Denver Rated Most Polluted City In U.S. For Consecutive Days
What’s been top of mind for most Coloradans recently has been the air quality as of late. Smoke from Canadian wildfires has been filling up the Colorado skyline for the past few days and has seriously affected the quality of our air. However, it’s already been an issue for...
Colorado Heatwave: Denver Sees Record Highs and Isolated Thunderstorms
Denver, CO – Residents are bracing for a week of intense heat and dynamic weather patterns. Today, temperatures are expected to reach 98°F, significantly above normal highs. Smoke from recent wildfires is forecasted to gradually decrease throughout the day. However, isolated showers and thunderstorms are likely to affect the high country this afternoon and early evening.
Denver nonprofit helping bridge Colorado labor shortage gap by teaching trade skills
DENVER — The smell of wood shavings and the buzz of a saw greet everyone who walks into The Master's Apprentice woodworking shop. Inside, 34 students are busy learning carpentry for the next chapter in their lives. Carpentry is one of many skills taught at the Denver nonprofit. Students...
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