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East Colfax neighbors work to shed Denver neighborhood's image
When you think of East Colfax in Denver, chances are you think of drug dealers, transients, and prostitutes.But the neighborhood is increasingly home to young families and professionals, and they are working to shed the area's reputation as the "rough" part of town."There's a lot of first-time homebuyers here. The market has gotten very expensive," says Noeli Rodriguez, who is one of those first-time homebuyers. She moved here from out of state for a nursing job only to realize her neighbors were sex workers and drug dealers.She says the carport-turned-crack house behind her served more than 900 customers in 21...
Deion Sanders announces details for Friday's open CU Buffs practice at Denver's All-City Stadium
For the only time in 2024, Colorado fans can get a look at Deion Sanders' second Buffaloes team for free. Sanders announced the details for Friday's open practice Wednesday night. “When you practice in front of company, no one’s going to embarrass themselves," Sanders said at last week's fall sports...
Justin Simmons’ Instagram post sparks speculation he will re-sign with Broncos
Story update: Justin Simmons agreed to a one-year, $8 million deal with the Atlanta Falcons on Thursday. See our original post below. Free agent safety Justin Simmons took to Instagram on Wednesday to post a video showing highlights from his time with the Denver Broncos. This was Simmons’ caption for the video: “More glory…You get all the praise. Thank you Lord🙏🏽” Understandably so, that made many Broncos fans think he was re-signing with Denver. “Please tell me you’re back!!?” one fan commented. Another fan posted the “What do you mean by that” meme. NFL fans on Twitter/X also speculated that Simmons is about to sign with...
Denver teacher hit by suspected drunk driver
DENVER — A Denver teacher will start the school year on the mend after a suspected drunk driver hit her and her fiancé last Friday night. The crash happened near E 104th Avenue and McKay Road in Thornton. Friends of ninth grade English teacher Thanh Nguyen tell 9NEWS...
Grading the trade proposal: Nuggets save money, replace Michael Porter Jr.
Most of the scuttlebutt from the NBA offseason is now behind us. The dust has settled from free agency and the transaction cycle, summer league has come and gone, and the Olympics have come to an end. If there is any such thing as an NBA dead season, we’re now in it.
Aims Community College Recovery Coach Program Launches to Combat Rising Addiction Rates
The Recovery Professional program provides learners with the skills and knowledge needed to help others on their recovery journey. A recovery coach removes barriers and guides individuals pursuing or already on the path to overcoming addiction to alcohol and drugs. This training prepares students to be skilled professionals dedicated to...
Man arrested after strangling teen inside In-N-Out restaurant in Loveland
A man was taken into custody by officers from the Loveland Police Department after being accused of strangling a teen inside an In-N-Out restaurant in Loveland.According to Loveland PD, on Aug. 4 around 1 a.m., officers were called to the restaurant at 1450 Fall River Drive. When officers arrived to the scene, they encountered a 15-year-old male who told officers that he and two friends were inside the restaurant engaging in horseplay by splashing water on each other, which led to a woman being splashed. The teen told officers that when he went to the table to apologize to the woman, a...
Colorado’s Bear Hotspots: 15 Counties Reporting the Most Activity
Of the 48 continuous states in North America, Colorado is ranked 10th in 2024 by the World Population Review for the number of black bears living within our borders. Each year, Colorado Parks and Wildlife releases a report that lists bear activity and sightings by county. Keep reading to take...
Longmont’s Freewheel Limited hosts skating fundraiser for Recovery Café
Freewheel Limited will celebrate the joy of skating while raising money for drug addiction recovery at this weekend’s Megan’s Moon Skate. The Longmont roller skating startup, which has been hosting pop-up skating events for over a year, will host the fundraiser at the Boulder County Fairgrounds, 9595 Nelson Road, on Friday and Saturday.
Northwest Colorado News for Thursday, Aug. 15, 2024
Race organizers for the SBT GRVL ride have set up a Community Command Center for anyone who has questions, issues, or concerns. It’s also for someone who may have witnessed a SBT GRVL rider being disrespectful or unsafe. Here’s Amy Charity with SBT GRVL. “So if you see...
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