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New trends emerge in backyard landscaping across Denver metro area
GREENWOOD VILLAGE, Colo. — Backyard landscaping can be more than shrubs, flowers and trees. Phil Steinhauer with the Associated Landscape Contractors of Colorado shared there are new trends emerging in residential backyard landscaping this year. It was fire pits and outdoor kitchens about four to five years ago, and...
Three DUI checkpoints in metro Denver area Friday night
Denver law enforcement agencies will place DUI checkpoints in Denver, Lakewood, and Arvada tonight that officials say will remove impaired drivers from the road before they cause a crash. The Metropolitan DUI Task force will set up one checkpoint in each city from 5 p.m. tonight to 3 a.m. the...
Russell Westbrook finally lands somewhere he can thrive
Russell Westbrook is finally free from the media spotlight after three difficult years in Los Angeles, splitting his time between the Lakers and Clippers. The future Hall of Famer was traded by the Clippers in a deal that saw Kris Dunn head to Ty Lue's team. Westbrook was subsequently waived by the Utah Jazz.However, on Friday, The Athletic's Shams Charania reported that Westbrook had agreed to a two-year, $6.8M deal with the Denver Nuggets. Former NBA MVP Russell Westbrook is signing a two-year, $6.8 million contract with the Denver Nuggets, sources tell @TheAthletic @Stadium. Deal has a player option for 2025-26 season....
Ed Greene retires: Meteorologist leaves 9NEWS after 47-year career on TV and radio
DENVER — Ed Greene has decided to retire from Denver media, for good. On Friday, July 25, Greene announced his retirement during his final appearance on 9NEWS Mornings. "It's time to retire for me," Greene said on the 9NEWS Mornings broadcast Friday. "You know, 47 years doing the weather, nobody has done sports or news or weather longer than that. So, I feel like I've accomplished something. Pretty proud of that."
Broncos Could Trade for Former First-Round Pick From NFC North
The Denver Broncos have one of the NFL’s great players in cornerback Patrick Surtain II — what they’ve failed to do is put someone at the other cornerback spot who might be able to take some pressure off the two-time Pro Bowler. That could all change with...
Strike 3: Sean Payton won’t be the coach for the Broncos’ next Super Bowl
Strike 3: When training camp starts at Dove Valley, Sean Payton will begin his second season as the head coach of the Denver Broncos, trying to (someday) become the first NFL coach to win the Super Bowl with two different teams. History says it’s not going to happen that way....
Yet another off-court legal situation involving relative of a Nuggets star
The Denver Nuggets have had their fair share of drama involving relatives of teammates ramp up in recent months. The most notable example was Michael Porter Jr. and his three separate brothers who faced legal troubles all within a short span. The most notable case was his brother Jontay who was found betting on games and was banned for life from the NBA.
Here are all the Fort Collins athletes competing in the 2024 Paris Olympics
Northern Colorado is well represented in the Paris Olympics. The 2024 Olympic Games are underway and a handful of local ties will be competing. There are two athletes raised in the Fort Collins area who will compete, plus another three who starred in college at Colorado State. For CSU, it means the Rams have...
Longtime Fort Collins barbecue restaurant could shutter this fall, owner says
After nearly two decades dishing up southern smoked barbecue in east Fort Collins, Chris Robinson may be packing up his smoker. Robinson, who purchased Hog Wild BBQ 19 years ago, put the wood-fired barbecue restaurant at 223 S. Link Lane on the market last year. If he doesn't sell it by October, he will close the business and take the concept back to his home state of North Carolina, where he's planning to move to be closer...
Fort Collins residents will decide 4 items on the ballot this November
On this November's election ballot, residents of Fort Collins will have some issues of city relevance to vote on, in addition to who they want to be president and represent them at the state and local level. Four items have been referred to the ballot by City Council: a sales tax extension to...
Things to do in Denver this weekend, July 26-28
Enjoy live music at the Underground Music Showcase, monster trucks or celebrate Christmas in July events this weekend. It’s shaping up to be a jam-packed weekend, Denver. From the 11th Annual Cheesman Park Art Fest and Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live to Christmas in July events and VegFest, there’s so much to do this weekend.
Report: Ex-NFL’er Loses Lawsuit — And His Radio Gig.
Chad Brown, a former NFL player with a 15-season career, has been ordered to pay $200,000 to a former business partner to resolve one lawsuit and has reportedly lost his job at a Denver radio station due to a second lawsuit, according to BusinessDen, which reports on the Denver business community.
21-year-old arrested following deadly shooting in Westminster
WESTMINSTER, Colo. — A 21-year-old man was arrested following a deadly shooting in Westminster Thursday afternoon. According to the Westminster Police Department, officers were called out to the 3200 block of West 81st Avenue around 4:30 p.m. for reports of a shooting. When officers arrived, they entered the residence and found a man suffering from a gunshot wound.
Family mourns Thornton man killed in alleged intentional hit-and-run
THORNTON, Colo. — A family is grieving after police said their loved one was intentionally hit and killed by a driver in Thornton. The incident happened around 1:40 a.m. on Tuesday on West 84th Avenue near the Interstate 25 southbound on-ramp. Family members identified the victim as 48-year-old Ruben...
Grant helps Native American PPSC students with costs
(COLORADO SPRINGS) — A new program launching at Pikes Peak State College (PPSC) will cover direct costs and offer coaching to Native American students. According to PPSC, First Nations Promise is a last-dollar grant that will help members of federally recognized American Indian tribes residing in El Paso, Teller, or Elbert counties. The funding can […]
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