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Bicyclist killed after vehicle rolls over into center median of I-76
The Colorado State Patrol is investigating a deadly rollover crash that left a bicyclist dead early Tuesday morning. The crash happened on I-76 near Sheridan Boulevard northwest of Denver. State troopers rushed to a report of a single-vehicle rollover and car fire in the center median of I-76 about 4:30 a.m. Tuesday. When troopers arrived, they found the bicyclist had died at the scene of the crash. The driver was the only occupant of the vehicle and was rushed to the hospital with serious injuries. The Colorado State Patrol said that the crash remained under investigation on Tuesday afternoon. No charges had been filed at that time. The identity of the bicyclist who was killed will be released by the Adams County Coroner's Office.
New luxury apartment, retail project starts in Douglas County town
PARKER, Colo. — Construction is underway for a $107 million luxury apartment community equipped with retail space in downtown Parker. The Juniper on Mainstreet project will include 264 apartments and 13,900 square feet of pedestrian-friendly retail and restaurant space, developers said in a news release. Rockefeller Group, a leading...
Denverites are watering too much at one particular time each week
DENVER — June finished as the second-hottest June ever recorded in Denver, but the city's water utility said customers continued to do a solid job managing their irrigation needs. Denver Water said that despite a string of days with 90-degree temperatures, overall water use — while high — was...
Nuggets Make Laughable Mistake in Letting Key Free Agent Walk
The Los Angeles Lakers bowed out of the playoffs at the hands of the Denver Nuggets in each of the past two seasons. Nikola Jokic & Co. had the Lakers' number over the past couple of seasons due to their combination of size, versatility, and offensive firepower. Fortunately for the...
Biggest needs for the Denver Nuggets on day 3 of NBA free agency
We’re now almost 72 hours into NBA free agency and the only player the Nuggets have added this offseason is still their first-round draft pick, DaRon Holmes II. Conversely, the team has lost a starter in Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, their backup point guard in Reggie Jackson, and backup, while Vlatko Cancar and Justin Holiday remain free agents.
CU-Denver’s College in Prison Program Expanding Its Course Offerings
Incarcerated learners in the Colorado correctional system will soon be eligible for additional higher education courses, including Colorado University – Denver, Adams State and Red Rocks Community College. This past year, CU-Denver’s Communications Department offered special help in how some students in prison could become better, more effective communicators.
Fort Collins woman leaves science career to become professional cornhole player
Cornhole has grown from a casual backyard game to a competitive professional sport. Colorado is home to two American Cornhole League pros, including one of the few women professionals in the sport.
Broncos Urged to Call Franchise Legend, Trade for $14 Million ‘Lamborghini’
The Denver Broncos remade their roster via the draft, free agency, and the trade market this offseason. However, their youth movement has left a few veteran holdovers, including wide receiver Courtland Sutton. The 28-year-old receiver is coming off scoring a career-high 10 touchdowns last season. But he left the door open to a training camp holdout over his current contract.
‘People are really going to be stuck in traffic’: Fourth of July travel expected to be busiest ever, gas prices cheaper than last year
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KKTV) - If you’re heading out of town for the Fourth of July, you’re going to be joined by a lot of other travelers. 11 News checked in with AAA Colorado ahead of the Fourth of July travel week, which is predicting nearly 71 million travelers will head 50 miles or more from home, with about 61 million of those traveling by car. The busiest travel times in Colorado are expected Wednesday afternoon going into the mountains and along I-25 between Fort Collins and Denver, followed by Sunday afternoon into Monday.
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...
Details of Xcel's wildfire mitigation plan are hard to grasp
DENVER — Xcel Energy has submitted its plan to prevent its equipment from starting wildfires to the Colorado Public Utilities Commission. The 104 documents uploaded to the PUC's filings search last week detailed the aspects of the three-year, $1.9 billion plan. Part of the plan includes replacing tens of...
Walgreens is Shutting Down These 3 Colorado Locations
There will still be plenty of Walgreens locations in Colorado after these three close down, but for how long?. As of July 2024, there were upwards of 10,000 Walgreens across America, with Colorado having just over 50. However, the number of Colorado locations will drop by three when the company closes "underperforming" stores.
Colorado’s Peach Season Comes Early This Year
While Colorado may not be the state known for its produce, we sure do have some amazing things that come from here. Rocky Ford melons, Olathe sweet corn, and who could forget about Palisade peaches? When it comes to peaches, I could easily pass on any other variety like Georgia peaches. To me, they are just bland.
State agencies kick off enhanced DUI enforcement ahead of July 4th holiday weekend
Ahead of the July 4th holiday weekend, the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) and Colorado State Patrol have kicked off an enhanced DUI enforcement period. The organizations ask residents to never drive while under the influence of alcohol or drugs. From July 3 to 8, CDOT will support the state...
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