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New gun laws combat violence, limit who can acquire firearms
(COLORADO) — New gun violence prevention laws will take effect starting Wednesday, Aug. 7. The newest laws combat gun violence by improving concealed carry permit training, hosting the Colorado Bureau of Investigation’s (CBI) ability to address illegal firearms, and making it easier to recognize dangerous firearm purchasing patterns. “Concealed Carry Permits and Training,” also known […]
Here’s how wildfire smoke affects people
Wildfires may be hardest on the people forced to flee from them or those who have to fight them. But a fire’s effects are far-reaching, especially when it comes to the air we breathe. And as hotter, drier conditions lead to more fires, climate change will have an increasingly harmful effect on everyday health.
States Focus on Model Tax Rule for Airline Industry Receipts
Following the collapse of the Multistate Tax Commission’s project examining sourcing regulations for trucking industry receipts, the states will shift their attention to the airline industry, project officials said Thursday. Katie Frank, chair of the commission’s Model Receipts Sourcing Regulation Review Work Group, said the group would return to...
Man jumps to death at Denver courthouse, injuring two others
A man jumped to his death from an upper floor of a Denver courthouse Thursday morning, injuring two, according to the Denver Police Department. The incident occurred in the Lindsey-Flanigan Courthouse, 520 W. Colfax Ave., which closed Thursday immediately afterward. It was reported at 8:07 a.m. on Thursday and Denver police said they believe the man jumped, according to a spokesperson. ...
Staying A Step Ahead: Water Security Is Vital to City Building and Population Growth
As the main constituent of the Earth’s hydrosphere and the fundamental fluid of life, water is everything. Since the dawn of civilization, humans have worked hard to leverage the power of water; learning to channel it, protect it, direct it and harness it in many ways to continual benefit.
Voices from Loveland fire press conference
On today’s Morning Magazine, you’ll hear voices from a press conference yesterday focused on the fires currently blazing across Colorado. Then, this time on the Cannabis Report, longtime marijuana correspondent Leland Rucker brings us details from a new federal report showing, for the first time, daily cannabis use is outpacing alcohol consumption in the U.S. We’ll also hear about the potential political ramifications of this new era of substance use. After that, it’s Radio Nibbles – our weekly segment with John Lehndorff.
Restaurant Roll Call: Every Opening and Closing in July
During July, we reported ten closures — though some of those were swap-outs. The former Citizen Rail, for example, will reopen as Ajax Downtown on August 7, while Chez Roc and Cretans inside the Clayton Hotel in Cherry Creek are being transformed into Amorina and the Sterling Denver by the Culinary Creative Group.
Denver's general fund gets more money, but not as much as expected
(The Center Square) – The growth of the city of Denver's general fund revenues have dropped for three consecutive years after recovering from the pandemic. And in 2024, the projected growth fell short of initial projections, meaning the city will have to look at reducing costs. The city is getting more money, however. General Fund appropriations have increased from $1.30 billion in 2017 to $1.64 billion in 2024.
What's killing 1,000s of fish at popular Colorado lake? Multiple factors at play
Fish are getting killed en masse at the popular Denver-area Sloan's Lake, leaving locals scratching their heads with regard to why the die-off is taking place. Several different organizations have chimed in to provide some insight, and it looks like multiple factors are at play with Sloan's Lake Park Foundation reporting that around 2,000 fish are estimated to have died at the location over the past week. Denver Gazette's Anya...
Former Denver police recruit sues force after losing both legs in academy’s hazing ritual
Victor Moses, a former recruit for the Denver police department, is suing the department, stating that he lost both of his legs as a result of the “violent recruit hazing ritual” at the police academy. According to a statement cited by People, Moses lamented that his life had been “turned upside down” following the tragic incident.
Incantation Brewing Opening New Taproom & Coffee Shop
The taproom model of brewery expansion has proved to be a popular means for breweries to open new locations while keeping profit margins higher through on-site sales. However, as craft beer sales have slowed and the public is not drinking beer like it used to, breweries must adapt to the changing landscape by offering patrons options beyond beer.
Denver stadium prepares for final concert of the summer
DENVER — Foo Fighters are back in Colorado this weekend. The Dave Grohl-fronted rock band will perform at Empower Field at Mile High on Saturday. The "Everything or Nothing at All Tour" stop also features special guests Pretenders and Mammoth WVH. The concert is the final summer concert planned...
It’s always kids’ stuff with John Bailey
AURORA | On a warm early summer afternoon on a Denver community field, young athletes practice football drills and run plays myriad times, adjusting their footwork, re-running their routes and taking the advice of a man who they hold in high regard. John Bailey calls for a huddle, and boys...