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After Almost a Year, Exploded House on Lincoln Street Is Being Demolished
Demolition has started at the remains of a fourplex on Lincoln Street that exploded last August, but the owner won't be facing any fines. Cranes and workers wearing construction equipment are at 457-461 South Lincoln Street today, July 2, cleaning up rubble left behind after an explosion destroyed half the building and left its remains leaning toward a house next door. Since the explosion on August 10, 2023, the four units have been unoccupied, and the damaged building next door has been empty, too, with the exception of squatters seen there by Westword several times.
$41M federal grant triggers $87M in state funding for Colorado tech hub
(The Center Square) – A federal taxpayer-funded grant of $41 million will trigger $77 million from Colorado and $10 million from New Mexico for a tech hub based in Denver. The U.S. Department of Commerce’s Economic Development Administration announced on Tuesday the Elevate Quantum Tech Hub was one of 12 organizations receiving federal grants totaling $504 million. The funding is part of a $10 billion, five-year program authorized by the...
Film shines light on one school’s struggle to accommodate flood of new immigrants
McMeen Elementary knows first-hand what it's like to absorb some of the thousands of Venezuelan and other new immigrants who arrived in Denver this schol year. The school is a magnet for immigrants – boasting students from 25 countries. A new film, “McMeen in the Middle, Denver’s Migrant Crisis,” profiles the real-life challenges for these new students and their families and the burden felt by teachers, DPS administrators and the community in meeting the needs of the newcomers.
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...
Avalanche to sign young, high-upside defenseman
The Avalanche have come to terms on a one-year, $900K deal with UFA defenseman Erik Brännström, Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman reports. Canucks freelance reporter Irfaan Gafaar said earlier Tuesday that there was traction between the Avs and Brännström on a deal. Brännström, 24, became a UFA...
One of three responsible for deadly Denver house fire sentenced to 60 years in prison
The last of three people responsible for the deadly fire in Denver's Green Valley Ranch neighborhood in 2020 received his jail sentence on Tuesday. A judge handed down 60 years in prison, the maximum possible sentence, to Kevin Bui on Tuesday. Five Senegalese immigrants died in the fire on Truckee Street. Two of them were young children. Bui agreed to a plea deal in May. He pleaded guilty to two counts of second-degree murder then and in court on Tuesday he said he takes full responsibility for his actions. Bui planned and calculated the horrific crime, according to...
Travelers left behind $18,502 worth of loose change at DIA security checkpoints last year
DENVER — Travelers don’t need 9NEWS to tell them the airport is busy this holiday week. They might need a reminder not to inadvertently donate to the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) as they go through security. As people race to their destinations, they leave a lot behind. People...
Broncos wrongfully accused of making "mistake" taking Bo Nix in 1st round
There is no question that the Denver Broncos' decision to select Bo Nix in the 1st round of the 2024 NFL Draft has been a controversial topic all offseason. The Broncos jumped into the QB pool in the 2024 draft which featured six quarterbacks coming off the board in the first 12 selections.
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.
Broncos analyst has a questionable idea to put even more on Bo Nix's plate right away
Even if this projects to be another challenging year for the Denver Broncos, there are still reasons to be optimistic about the future of the franchise. Head coach Sean Payton still has a decent reputation as an offensive guru, although he may be living on borrowed time in that regard. Bo Nix was a proven college passer, but it remains to be seen if he has what it takes to elevate his teammates in the NFL.
Watchdog urges Colorado AG to investigate corporate landlords for potential price fixing
The president of a nonpartisan corporate watchdog urged Colorado authorities Monday to investigate whether five companies colluded to artificially inflate rent prices. The companies manage thousands of properties across the Front Range. Caroline Ciccone, president of Accountable.US, said in a letter to Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser that his office should look into the companies […] The post Watchdog urges Colorado AG to investigate corporate landlords for potential price fixing appeared first on Colorado Newsline.
Growing scam costs victims hundreds of dollars
AURORA, Colo. — A Denver man received a phone call from what he thought was his bank. The call was meant to verify purchases in his account because of possible fraud detected coming from Texas. Alex Wegienka said he would normally never pick up unknown calls, but this time...
Denver real estate leaders fire entire board over MLS sale controversy
As the real estate industry grapples with the landmark settlement case changing the rules on agent commissions, tensions between Denver’s real estate leaders boiled over the future of the database where most homes for sale in Colorado are listed. The Denver Metro Association of Realtors (DMAR) and South Metro Denver Realtor Association (SMDRA) announced Friday it fired the entire board of REcolorado — the multiple listing service accounting for more than 75% of residential sales in the state — as punishment for speaking out against...
Arielle Orsuto leaving 9NEWS sports department
A familiar face is leaving the 9NEWS sports department and heading to Seattle. Arielle Orsuto this week announced her departure from the Denver-based Tegna station. "This will be my last week in Denver and at 9NEWS," Orsuto wrote in a social media post on X. "While this city and this team have been my absolute dream home for the last five years, I’m following my heart and my passion to a new adventure."
The Colorado Avalanche schedule for the 2024-25 season is out
The NHL released the 2024-2025 schedule for the Colorado Avalanche on Tuesday morning. The team will begin the season on Oct. 9 in Las Vegas against the Golden Knights, and conclude it on April 13 at the Anaheim Ducks. The first home game will be on Oct. 12 against the Columbus Blue Jackets.
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