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Revolving door at police chief's office in APD concerns community leaders
Interim Aurora Police Chief Heather Morris recently said she will not apply for the permanent role of leading the Aurora Police Department. Morris is the department's third interim police chief since 2022. The revolving door of leadership has sparked questions and concerns within the community.When she was sworn in this year, Morris said the opportunity to have the permanent chief position would be an honor. She told CBS Colorado her priorities were reducing crime, building community relationships and strengthening the department. In a letter to APD employees, she wrote: "It has been a privilege to serve the men and women...
Buckley Space Force Base on the front lines of butterfly conservation
BUCKLEY SPACE FORCE BASE, Colo. (KKTV) - Monarch butterflies are on the move, and they’re getting an assist from a surprising friend!. “Military” and “monarchs” may not be words you would think go together, but Buckley Space Force Base in Aurora actually plays a crucial role in the monarch butterflies’ annual migration!
Zac Brown Band Member Discusses ALS Battle Ahead of Denver Concert
John Driskell Hopkins, or "Hop" as he's known for short, confesses that he's having a tough morning. Afflicted with ALS (amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, also known as Lou Gehrig's Disease), the 53-year-old multi-instrumentalist, songwriter and family man, confronts an insidious reality on a daily basis. The slow-but-steady loss of his motor functions presents arduous challenges to a musician who has spent the last couple decades as an active member of the Zac Brown Band.
Big Discounts for these 7 DCPA Shows including Christmas Carol, Hamlet
The Denver Center for the Performing Arts (DCPA) announces today that Christmas is coming early with seven productions on sale Thursday, July 25, with special deals on each through the end of July. Productions will include the seasonal tradition A Christmas Carol, the energizing national tours of Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer: The Musicaland Mannheim Steamroller Christmas by Chip Davis, the legendary musical, Funny Girl, Shakespeare’s revenge thriller Hamlet, the Theatre for Young Audiences production of Elephant & Piggie’s “We are in a Play!”, plus a new limited time offer for MONOPOLY LIFESIZED: Travel Edition, an interactive version of the world’s favorite board game. Additionally, a special holiday event rental package is available for the Directors Room in the Helen Bonfils Theatre Complex and select DCPA Education classes are available.
A peek at Denver Mayor Mike Johnston's signature style
Cowboy couture. Western chic. Working-man inspired.State of fashion: Whatever you call it, there's no denying Denver Mayor Mike Johnston has quickly coined a trademark style.It comes in the form of cowboy boots, Denver-themed belt buckles and a wool-lined corduroy Wrangler jacket, which he even wore when meeting the president.Why it matters: From Taylor Swift's red lipstick to Gov. Jared Polis' blue sneakers, sticking to a signature look is key to building a brand and making a lasting impression. And for Johnston, it's also a way to reflect regional pride.Zoom in: Here's a peek at Johnston's go-to fashion statements. Johnston greets President Biden at Denver International Airport last November in his signature Wrangler jacket. Photo: Andrew Caballero-Reynolds/AFP via Getty Images One of Johnston's most flashy fashion accessories is this belt buckle featuring the City of Denver logo. Screenshot via Johnston's X account Johnston's cowboy boots, which he paired with American flag socks this year on July Fourth. Photo: Courtesy of Johnston's Instagram account😅 My thought bubble: My personal favorite was when he dressed up last Halloween as his dad in the '70s. That red suit is something.
Red Sox lose to Rockies, still winless since All-Star break
By JACK MAGRUDER Associated Press DENVER - Ezequiel Tovar singled home the winning run with the bases loaded and two outs in the 12th inning Monday night to give the Colorado Rockies a 9-8 victory over Boston, handing the Red Sox their fourth straight defeat since the All-Star break. "A little Michael Jordan flu game for Tovey tonight," said teammate Sam Hilliard, whose two-run homer with one out in the 10th tied it at 7. "Stud. He wasn't in the lineup last night because he was sick. He was good enough to play tonight. To get the game-winning knock right...
Thousands of unclaimed bags fill Delta Airlines baggage claim at DIA
Thousands of people are without their luggage after Delta Airlines experienced significant flight operation disruptions over the weekend. The airline had to cancel thousands of flights on Saturday, Sunday and Monday after the worldwide CrowdStrike outage.While nearly every airline in the United States was impacted by the outage, Delta Airlines appeared to be the only airline still navigating major issues connected to the outage at Denver International Airport by Monday. On the fifth level baggage claim area, only Delta had thousands of luggage bags scattered around their claim."I was a little nervous when I walked up and saw the sea of luggage,"...
A hidden reason why the Broncos offensive line is now a strength
For the Broncos, it starts in practice. There was a time during training-camp sessions where the loudest voices came from the offensive-line area of the field, with position coaches whose verbal eviscerations could collaborate with the heat to melt the sport’s 300-pound leviathans into puddles, where every practice repetition could come with life-or-death gravitas.
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