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Big Dreams Holding Things Together For Big Colorado Sports Complex
Future Legends Sports Complex in Windsor, Colorado, could become a premiere youth sports destination. "Could" seems to be the operative word, however, these days. As of the summer of 2024, the complex is being used by teams and has a few great facilities; the "big complex," though, seems very far away.
Mega ’80s Throwback Concert Coming to Surprising New Northern Colorado Stage
Windsor’s Hoedown Hill has added another title —concert venue. Don’t expect a traditional hoedown, though, for its first foray this fall. Instead, the Colorado Plains ski hill will throw it back '80s style with two tribute bands and two familiar classics to christen the first Hoedown Hill Music Festival on Sept. 27 and 28.
Feast on This Northern Colorado Festival Tradition
Loveland's hundred-year tradition returns Friday and Saturday, Aug. 23-24. It's Corn Roast Festival time. The day-and-a-half event centers on Colorado corn and community with competitions, food, beer, family fun, music and vendors at Fairgrounds Park, 700 S. Railroad Ave., Loveland, Colorado. 5 Fun Loveland Corn Roast Festival Traditions. 5. A...
Tad Boyle’s induction into Northern Colorado Hall of Fame is ‘testament’ to colleagues and players
For the second time in less than two years, Tad Boyle will become a member of a hall of fame in his hometown. Boyle, a Greeley native, will be inducted into the University of Northern Colorado Athletics Hall of Fame next month. He coached the Bears men’s basketball team from 2006-10, leading the program to a striking turnaround in its early years in Division I.
Boulder County Coroner's Office Grapples with Identifying Remains Found After Devastating Stone Canyon Fire Near Lyons
Officials at the Boulder County Coroner's Office are currently engaged in a complex identification process after remains were found during the aftermath of the Stone Canyon Fire last month. The fire, which began on July 30, near Lyons, Colorado, has left behind a forensic challenge due to the condition of the skeletal remains. These remains suffered dehydration, fragmentation, color alteration, and loss of organic material, making it tough to extract DNA, according to Boulder County.
Colorado jobs data paints a pretty grim picture for Denver employment
Colorado is still adding jobs, but the growth is uneven. The state gained 4,800 jobs in July when compared to last year, according to preliminary information collected by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Meanwhile, the unemployment rate, while up from post-pandemic lows, is still relatively low at 3.9 percent.
Child narrowly escapes truck-pedestrian accident in Greeley.
A truck failed to yield at a crosswalk in Greeley, Colorado, this week, where a child was almost hit while running across the street. The child narrowly avoided being struck by the front of the truck but was hit on the side. Fortunately, the child only suffered minor injuries and was taken to a local hospital where they are expected to be okay.
Colorado's Shine Music Festival adding color accessibility
Karl Denson's Tiny Universe is headlining this year's Shine Music Festival. Denson is an American funk and jazz saxophonist who's played with the Rolling Stones and Lenny Kravitz's band. Dopapod drummer Neal "Fro" Evans will be bringing his Neal Evans Fro Down to the festival as well. While the music will be first class, Shine Music Festival is known for being one of the most accessible experiences in the nation. "Our mission is really about removing barriers that prevent any individual from being apart of the collective community. So, we hope that we prove by doing what we do with...
Denver sees first case of West Nile virus
The first case of West Nile virus has been found in a Denver resident, Denver Public Health and Environment confirmed. So far, the 2024 West Nile season is on track to be way less dangerous than last year’s unusually high count, which followed a wet spring and early summer.
PHOTOS: Kay Adams Caused A Major Stir Showing Backside View of Her Outfit At Denver Broncos Training Camp
Kay Adams from the Up & Adams Show had quite the day during the Denver Broncos training camp. On Wednesday, the former NFL Network host hosted the “Up & Adams Show with Kay Adams” at training camp. Adams would take to her Instagram and post some spicy pictures...
Denver Police investigating death of woman as homicide
DENVER — Denver Police are investigating the death of a woman found on Wednesday as a homicide. Officers found 20-year-old Monet Frace Mckittrick, who was also known as "Josie," dead near the intersection of East 16th Avenue and North High Street. Police initially said Wednesday that officers were conducting...
Former 9NEWS employee gives birth along Colorado highway
PARKER, Colo. — A former 9NEWS employee is used to helping in the newsroom, but now she and her new son are making the news. Caitlin Kingsbury worked behind the scenes at 9NEWS for about seven years. On Wednesday, she and her husband Cole Kingsbury welcomed their third son on the side of E-470.
National analyst predicts Deion Sanders pulling a 2020 Jim Harbaugh after Nebraska game
Mike Farrell Sports' Rock Westfall predicts Deion Sanders pulling a 2020 Jim Harbaugh -- taking his ball and going home for the rest of the season like Harbaugh did before Michigan would've played Ohio State during the COVID season -- after the September 7 Nebraska game. "It wouldn't surprise anyone...
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...
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