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Days only get shorter from here. How early the sun sets from now until Dec. 21
While warm temperatures remain, days are shrinking as we get further away from the summer solstice. On June 21, Colorado had exactly 15 hours of daylight, and come Dec. 21, it will see 9 hours and 21 minutes. The farther from the equator, the more dramatic this change is. But...
Free Vet Clinic at Risk of Closing Without New Location
Free Vet Clinic at Risk of Closing Without New Location. A Denver nonprofit, Peace Love and Paws, which provides free veterinary services for low-income individuals and those experiencing homelessness, is facing potential closure if a new location isn’t found soon. For the past five years, the nonprofit has operated out of St. Barnabas Episcopal Church, but the church’s new programs will no longer allow animals inside.
Denver judge dismisses school districts' suit against state Universal Preschool
A Denver judge has dismissed a lawsuit brought by six school districts and the Colorado Association of School Executives (CASE) against the state's new Universal Preschool Program.The ruling stated that the plaintiffs failed to allege an injury to a legally protected group.The plaintiffs had argued the preschool rollout violated the rights of students with disabilities and was not sufficiently transparent about state funding.Deputy Executive Director for CASE, Melissa Gibson, issued a statement saying, "We are disappointed by the court's decision, but we will continue our focus on doing everything possible to advocate for a resolution to the issues impacting students...
Things to do in Denver this weekend, July 5-7
While you recover from 4th of July celebrations, here are some ways to unwind and stay entertained this weekend. Happenings across Denver include a Gluten Free Farmer’s Market, Cherry Creek Arts Festival and Fan Expo Denver. The Colorado Rockies are also in town playing the Kansas City Royals. Notes:...
July 5, 2024: Hannie Schaft killed Nazis. It put her on Hitler’s most-wanted list
Hannie Schaft, a member of the Dutch resistance, bombed Nazi assets and assassinated high-level collaborators. She is the inspiration for "To Die Beautiful," a painstakingly-researched work of historical fiction. Boulder author Buzzy Jackson spoke with Ryan Warner at The Tattered Cover Book Store in Denver for the novel's release in June, 2023. The book won "Best Historical Fiction" at the recent Colorado Book Awards.
18-year-old arrested after police find a teenage woman with a gunshot wound
LITTLETON, Colo. (KKTV) - 18-year-old Michael Kopecky was arrested on suspicion of first-degree assault after Douglas County police found a 17-year-old woman had been shot in the leg. The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office responded to a call of unknown trouble at Michael Kopecky’s home on Little Willow Court, south of...
Firehouse Theater Company Presents “Othello 2024” June 28 – July 27
Firehouse Theater Company in Lowry has premiered their latest show, Othello 2024, a modern retelling of the Shakesperian classic. The show runs June 28 – July 27th. Othello 2024 is a dynamic exploration of misinformation, PTSD, race and love, and is as relevant as ever. KGNU’s Veronica Straight-Lingo spoke to Director Andrew Uhlenhopp, along with Assistant Director Anna Maria High and Star TJ Jackson about Othello.
Rate Hikes and Power Outages Proposed By Colorado Utility Company
If you feel like you just can't catch a break when it comes to your bills, you aren't alone and it doesn't appear there will be any relief in sight. Especially regarding your utility bill in Colorado if you are an Xcel Energy customer. According to KDVR, Xcel Energy has...
Fan Expo Denver brings together comics, costumes and celebrities
Three women stood outside of the exhibit hall at the Colorado Convention Center on Friday, all dressed in handmade outfits designed after characters from the hit anime and manga, Demon Slayer. The trio, who have been attending Fan Expo Denver since 2017, were eager to get inside and show off...
Broncos HC believes formerly injured RB will finally be at 'full speed'
Last season, the Broncos finished in the bottom half of the league in rushing attempts, yards per carry and rushing touchdowns.Head coach Sean Payton knows that must change with two unproven quarterbacks in Zach Wilson and first-round rookie Bo Nix."Our tight red zone was awful," Payton said, via Jeff Legwold of ESPN. "Our opportunities, I think, were decent ... [but] inside the 10, first-and-goal-to-go, that wasn't good enough. ... That's unusual, that bothered me a lot. Those are four-point swings, really, if you kick a field goal instead of scoring a touchdown."A big factor in Denver's success or lack thereof...
Denver Broncos MVP for 2024 isn't exactly who you might expect
Coming into the 2024-2025 season, the Denver Broncos might finally be heading in the right direction for the first time since Super Bowl 50. They've found their coach in Sean Payton. They've made a lottery draft selection on a quarterback in Bo Nix. Ownership has shown complete faith in their hiring of Payton by letting him cut Russell Wilson and select Bo Nix a month later. That said, someone needs to step up and be the undisputed leader of this team. The one singular voice that everyone respects and listens to. The team's MVP. Who is that?
Metro Denver homeless providers react to Supreme Court upholding legality of camping bans
In a flurry of decisions released Friday morning, the United States Supreme Court ruled that a camping ban in Oregon does not constitute “cruel and unusual punishment” and, as such, the policy does not violate the Eighth Amendment. The ruling may have significant ramifications for cities in the...
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