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Denver weather: Dry and hot along with areas of smoke through midweek
After a few early evening scattered showers and thunderstorms overnight, skies are expected to clear. There will be a light southerly breeze overnight, according to FOX31 Pinpoint Weather Meteorologist Dave Fraser.
The #ProPios Sheriff is Back; Law Scores Twice in Outlaws Return
DENVER – The University of Denver men's lacrosse program's #ProPios returned to action after the All-Star break last weekend with 10 former Pioneers making appearances in Fairfield, Connecticut. After missing the opening five weeks of the season on the Atlas roster due to injury, Eric Law was picked up...
Bird Flu Cases Surge in Colorado: Human Infections Spark Concerns Amid Dairy and Poultry Outbreaks
Colorado has reported its seventh human case of bird flu this month, with the latest presumptive positive detected in a poultry worker. This uptick in human infections coincides with an ongoing outbreak among dairy cows, highlighting a potential new phase in the spread of the H5N1 virus.
Doctor shares chemo advancements in treating sarcoma cancers
"Most physicians don't see sarcoma regularly," which is why Sarcoma Awareness Month is so important. As one Colorado doctor says, seek out a specialist if you notice a growth or something painful. It's important to be aware of the signs and symptoms because there is no screening protocol for sarcomas.Dr. Daniel Lerman, an orthopedic oncologist from Presbyterian/St. Luke's Medical CenterPresbyterian/St. Luke's, doesn't want to scare people, but "I see many patients who have something that they've been watching for a long time. And like any cancer, the sooner it's identified, the sooner we start treatment, the better everybody's outcome." Sarcomas are...
MONDAY BRIEFING | July 22, 2024
The skies have dropped a bit over a half-inch of rain so far in July, keeping the high desert mountain valley refreshed and on a three-month streak of measurable precipitation going back to May. The summer rains aren’t a substitute for winter snowpack, but they sure help with recharging the...
The Most Beautiful Day of the Year Will Be Next Week in Colorado
Summer months in Colorado can be interesting. Summer in Colorado can be beautiful, but Colorado can be extremely unpredictable. Recently, I was installing a hose holder mount on the back of my house in Fort Collins. It was a beautiful and clear afternoon. Out of nowhere, the sky turned grey...
Ashley Kozłowski takes home CGA Women's Stroke Play Championship title | Colorado Sunshine
Littleton resident Ashley Kozłowski booked her ticket to the U.S. Women's Amateur this week. The recent Purdue graduate rolled to an eight stoke victory in the CGA Women's Stroke Play Championship on Friday at the Olde Course at Loveland. The win, her first CGA victory, gives her an auto berth into U.S. Women's Amateur.
Colorado nonprofit celebrates 15 years of helping veterans
DENVER (KDVR) — A local nonprofit has been helping veterans meet their perfect match — one that comes in the form of a shelter animal. Clarissa Black, founder of Pets for Vets, said it all began when she went to her local VA with her therapy dog, Bear. Since many of her family members served in the military, she has always had a passion for serving the nation’s veterans.
Has Colorado ever been picked to host the Olympics?
Yes. — The International Olympic Committee awarded Denver the 1976 Winter Olympics in 1970, but the state turned down the opportunity two years later after voters made it illegal to use state tax revenue to fund the event. Voters passed a constitutional amendment forbidding the use of state funds...
Jorge Soler hits MLB season-best 478-foot HR, Birdsong strikes out 12 as Giants beat Rockies 3-2
DENVER (AP) — Jorge Soler opened the game with the longest homer in the majors this season, rookie Hayden Birdsong struck out a career-high 12 and the San Francisco Giants beat the Colorado Rockies 3-2 on Sunday. Soler hit the fourth pitch of the game 478 feet to dead...
The Cost of Colorado Option Insurance is About to Increase
Back in 2022, Colorado and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services came together to create “Colorado Option”. The idea has been to reduce racial and ethnic health disparities by giving Coloradans new coverage options. However, it would seem prices are about to go up for all...
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