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The Catch-Up: This week's highlights from KUNC's newscast
Each week KUNC collects and curates some of the more important stories of the week that have aired on our daily newscast. We know how busy life can be, and that it's not always possible to get your news on our airwaves (or from streaming us right here on our website). Fill in the gaps and catch up right here. No one enjoys the feeling of missing out!
Shannon Sharpe drops tough love truth bomb on Deion Sanders
Shannon Sharpe clearly didn't want to criticize Deion Sanders, but Coach Prime's recent lashing out at the local media during an August 9 press conference prompted the "Nightcap" host to somehow explain away why the Colorado football coach would feel the need to do such a thing. As Sharpe believes,...
Woman on scooter killed in crash in Thornton
THORNTON, Colo. — A woman is dead after being struck by a vehicle in Thornton Friday night. The Thornton Police Department said it happened around 9 p.m. Friday, when a woman on a scooter was crossing Washington Street near East 88th Avenue as a driver was making a right turn.
Jefferson County K-9 Attack in Castle Rock Leaves Child and Father Injured, Officer on Administrative Leave as Investigations Launch
An off-duty K-9 belonging to the Jefferson County Sheriff's Office attacked a child and their father after breaching its enclosure and jumping into the neighbors' yard, as reported by KDVR. The incident in Castle Rock, a neighborhood southeast of Denver, occurred on Sunday around 4 p.m. and resulted in hospitalization for both victims who are now recovering at home.
Watch The Revivalists Swing ‘Sledgehammer’ Cover At Red Rocks
The Revivalists closed out a two-night stand near Denver on Thursday (August 15) at the iconic Red Rocks Amphitheatre. The New Orleans-based rockers ended the night and run by debuting a potent cover of Peter Gabriel's 1986 hit “Sledgehammer.”. Last night’s show was The Revivalists’ ninth at the venue,...
What parents need to know about gifted and talented education
Leer en español.Sign up for Chalkbeat Colorado’s free daily newsletter to get the latest reporting from us, plus curated news from other Colorado outlets, delivered to your inbox.Some Colorado school districts are trying new approaches to identifying gifted children among students of color and other underrepresented groups. Children identified as gifted can get extra attention at school to further develop their skills.But across the state and the country, big gaps remain, with white students most likely to be identified as gifted.Here are some basics to help parents navigate what being gifted means.What does it mean if a child is labeled...
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...
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.
New Denver Fall Forecast Released: Here’s What to Expect
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Local Band Radio Fluke Plays Red Rocks for the First Time
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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...
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