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Heroic Dog Missing After Alerting Family to House Fire in Morrison, Community Rallies in Search
In the pre-dawn silence of Jefferson County, a family's escape from a life-threatening house fire is attributed to the vigilance of their dog, who is now missing. The West Metro firefighters responded to the emergency in the 4700 block of South Ward Way in Morrison at approximately 1:30 a.m. yesterday, as KDVR reports. The fire that awakened the household began on the back porch, swiftly consuming parts of the home and resulting in significant damage to both floors.
Denver weather: Highs rebound into the 90s return Friday
A return to above-average temperatures on Friday will dry out metro Denver and the Front Range for a couple of days before a short-lived monsoonal flow starts back up again for a couple of days next week. Denver residents can expect sunny skies Friday, with a high near 94, according...
‘Views from the Street’ urges audiences to see life, humanity, and diversity in Denver — and around the world
A new street photography exhibition is opening at the Colorado Photographic Arts Center tonight. “Views From the Street” is a curated show featuring 18 photographers – nine artists from Denver and nine international artists from the Women Street Photographers group. The exhibition includes depictions ranging from Georgia’s rural...
Has a Purina pet food plant been in Denver for nearly 100 years?
Yes. — Purina opened a livestock feed plant in Denver in 1930. In 1972, the plant switched to producing pet food. Located just south of Interstate 70 in eastern Denver, the towering 500,000-square-foot plant has long been a local landmark by sight — if not by smell. The plant employs more than 350 people and produces more than 260,000 tons of Dog Chow, Cat Chow and other Purina products annually.
2024 Denver schools bond: $975 million measure will be on the November ballot
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.Denver voters will decide in November whether to approve a record-setting $975 million bond measure to benefit Denver Public Schools. The Denver school board voted unanimously Thursday to put the bond question on the November ballot.The bond measure — the largest DPS has ever asked voters to approve — would not require a tax increase for Denver property owners because of how the district has structured previous debt to come off its books, district officials...
Denver mayor defends strategy, insists 'success' mirrors Houston
Despite the increase in homelessness in the city, Denver Mayor Mike Johnston's administration defended its strategy and insisted that its "success" mirrors cities like Houston, Texas. A mayor's spokesperson insisted that Denver saw one of the largest reductions in "unsheltered" homelessness nationwide, and its gains are on par with Houston...
Kayla Marque on Community Connection
Colorado artist, Denver native, and East High School graduate Kayla Marque joins Tree King on Community Connection on Friday, August 16 during the 10 o’clock hour. Coming from a musical family, she has enlightened us with her music for the past 20 years. Kayla is involved with many musical organizations like the Underground Music Showcase, and the Sonic Guild of Colorado to name a few.
Homegrown Balloon Technology Used to Combat Colorado Wildfires
Unfortunately, the state of Colorado is no stranger to wildfires and the summer of 2024 has seen some serious devastation. Colorado has sought help in fighting these fires from firefighters across the state, mushroom growing operations, and even K-9 Units. Colorado Has Three Dogs Aiding in Fighting Wildfires |. As...
Ford Amphitheater is the middle shell in new concert-booking game
The Ford Amphitheater has only been open for a week, but the new Colorado Springs concert venue is already affecting how promoters are scheduling bands throughout Colorado. It’s not yet clear whether promoters are now specifically choosing to schedule their bands at the 8,000-seat Ford Amphitheater in northern Colorado Springs instead of playing in Denver at either the 9,545-seat Red Rocks Amphitheatre 63 miles away in Morrison, or at the 18,000-seat Fiddler’s Green just 45 miles to the north in Greenwood Village. ...
Housing first, housing plus: How counties in metro Denver tackle homelessness
The increase in Denver's homeless population wiped out any gains made by other counties in the metropolis. All told, the population rose by nearly a thousand people in the metro region compared to the year before, according to the annual point in time count. But the sheer size of Denver's...
Denver school bus driver saves 14 kids when bus catches fire
A school bus driver in Aurora, Colorado, saved 14 children when their school bus caught fire earlier this week. As the driver was making a turn, he noticed smoke coming from the dashboard and quickly pulled over to evacuate the children. His prompt and calm response ensured that all the children were safely off the bus before the fire spread.
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