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What parents need to know about gifted and talented education
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Colorado and Denver golf rounds continue to grow in 2024
Colorado golf rounds through June are up nearly 11 percent. The number of golf rounds in Colorado played this year through June rose nearly 11 percent over 2023, another sign that when the weather cooperates the region’s golf boom here is still loud. Spring in Colorado was golf-perfect weatherwise,...
A Patient Died at Colorado VA Hospital After Staffer Turned Off Their Notification Device
A patient at the Rocky Mountain Regional VA Medical Center in Aurora died last year after a hospital staff member turned off their notification device alerting them to the veteran’s rapidly declining condition. An investigation by the VA’s Office of Inspector General found, in spring 2023, a telemetry medical...
Next list of school closures in Denver could be unveiled before end of the year
Denver parents could learn as early as November whether their child’s school is on a closure list. A new policy created in June by the Denver Public Schools Board of Education required the superintendent to present the closure list in October. But Superintendent Alex Marrero complained on Thursday that the new policy creates a short runway for staff. October is when enrollment numbers across the state are finalized in what’s...
Back in the game: Holy Family’s Joe Lucas overcoming injury to compete as golf team’s No. 1
“Put your back into it” has become such a common phrase in the American lexicon that it’s almost second nature. Such a sentiment has come to define Joe Lucas’ golf career with Holy Family over the past four years. His freshman year could hardly have been more...
Daniel ‘The Lion’ Day celebrates 10 years of ‘recharging’ souls, fostering community at fun family event
For one decade, Daniel “The Lion” Day has ushered in family fun, community and connection to Broomfield. The day of service returns this weekend from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday at Midway Park, located at Midway Boulevard and Kohl Street. The event includes face painting, bouncy castles, food and drinks and a dedication to fostering community.
Denver Whiskey Riot 2024 pours out tasting list for October event
Whiskey drinkers now have a long list to peruse over for Denver's Whiskey Riot 2024, slated for Oct. 5, at The Brighton in north Denver. The event is the region's largest whiskey tasting event and now whiskey drinkers have the list of the over 200 whiskeys, bourbons and cocktails to sample.
Broncos RB on roster bubble has another obvious new home for 2024
The Denver Broncos may have to make at least one difficult decision with their running back room, but a recent injury could make this decision much easier. Current Broncos running back Samaje Perine has been someone who may of us have pegged as a roster bubble player all offseason. This is primarily due to Denver taking RB Audric Estime in the 2024 NFL Draft, and also having two other young RBs in Javonte Williams and Jaleel McLaughlin.
New Denver Fall Forecast Released: Here’s What to Expect
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[RV] Denver Closes Preseason Saturday; Hosts Colorado Mines
DENVER – The University of Denver men's soccer program will wrap-up its 2024 preseason on Saturday when the Pioneers welcome the Colorado School of Mines to the University of Denver Soccer Stadium. Opening kickoff is set for 5 p.m. MT. Admission is free for all fans at both of...
Things to do in Denver this weekend, Aug. 16-18
This weekend, enjoy the Civic Center Night Market, the Cherry Creek Fresh Market, a Dunk for a Cure event to fight cancer and a Denver Broncos game. Kick off the weekend by dancing through the decades in Northglenn or shopping at the Civic Center Night Market. Saturday events range from art galleries to Dunk for a Cure event to fight cancer. And Sunday, the Denver Broncos are in town.
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