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It’s Inevitable for the Rockies to Move on from the Former NL MVP
Three seasons into his seven year, $182 million deal with the Colorado Rockies, there’s no doubt that Kris Bryant’s deal back in March of 2022 is the worst contract formed in baseball history. His 2024 campaign has been horrific. Just a few days ago, he hit the injury list for the third time this season. Out of 122 games, Bryant has appeared in 37 thus far. In his three seasons with Colorado, the former National League MVP has played in 159 games. It’s inevitable for Colorado to move on from Bryant and understandably so. By now, he is just wasting a roster spot and cap space. Many hoped for Bryant to have a bounce-back season. However, it’s been the complete opposite. Before the start of next season, Bryant should be in an entirely different uniform.
Denver teacher, fiancé seriously injured in deadly crash with drunk driver
A Denver teacher and her fiancé were seriously injured in a deadly crash with a drunk driver. Now, the English department at Abraham Lincoln High School is raising money to help with her medical bills.
Broncos Could Jump Start Offense by Trading for $75 Million All-Pro
The Denver Broncos have a problem when it comes to running back, where there’s too many good players and not enough roster spots. If the Broncos want to jump start their offense and ignite their rebuilding efforts, one move would be to leverage that glut of talent and get good value for at least one of those running backs via trade.
Migrant who skipped out on Chicago gun case fled to Denver, robbed jewelry store with Venezuelan street gang: report
CHICAGO — A Venezuelan migrant featured in a CWBChicago story about the performance of our city’s ShotSpotter system was part of an armed Venezuelan street gang that violently robbed a Denver jewelry store, the New York Post reports. As we told you in our May 21 story, Jan...
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.
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.
Longmont Racqueteers tennis team shoot for gold at state competition
The Longmont Racqueteers, a local Special Olympics tennis team, hopes to serve up some gold medals this weekend at the state championship. Special Olympics is a sports organization for adults and children with intellectual disabilities. On Saturday, the Longmont Racqueteers will face off against teams from across Colorado at the State Summer Classic in Colorado Springs.
Colorado Wildlife Attacks on the Rise: A Simple Explanation?
Growing up in a mountainous region of Colorado, it was commonplace to see deer and elk all over town and no one batted an eye. There was never any talk about these magnificent beasts attacking humans, or even getting within close proximity. Wolf Attack: First to Be Reported Since Colorado’s...
Colorado Weather: Hot Weekend Ahead with Rain and Cooler Weather by Monday
Pueblo, CO — Colorado is set to experience a weekend of extreme temperatures, with the plains expecting highs between 92°F and 102°F, while the mountain valleys will see temperatures ranging from 85°F to 87°F. The mountain regions will experience slightly milder conditions, with temperatures peaking between 65°F and 85°F on Saturday.
Coloradans Can Check Out Live Horse Racing With Big Cash on the Line
Coloradans can get in the car and take a fun road trip to see (and bet on) professional horse racing. While the Kentucky Derby does get all the attention in the world of horse racing, Wyoming's races are something to see, as well. Your trip will take you through some of the prettiest parts of Wyoming to see some very majestic horses.
Colorado's jobless rate continues to edge up
Colorado’s unemployment rate continued to edge up in July, increasing a tenth of a percentage point from the month before to 3.9%, the Colorado Department of Labor and Employment reported Friday. The state’s jobless rate remains below the national rate, which rose two-tenths of a percentage point to 4.3% in July. Still, Colorado’s unemployment rate has slowly increased throughout the year, after reaching 3.4% in January. There have been signs...
CDPHE says additional dogs need quarantine following rabies exposure
The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment says its investigation has revealed additional dogs will need a modified quarantine after potential rabies exposure at a July adoption event. Eleven puppies were euthanized last week after their littermate tested positive for rabies. The Colorado State University Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory has conducted tests on 12 puppies, resulting in two positive and three inconclusive results. The first positive was the known, infected puppy and was confirmed positive by the CDC.CSU Veterinary Diagnostic Lab sent the three inconclusive specimens and positive specimens to the CDC for further analysis. The CDC determined those specimens to...
This Is The Most Dangerous College Campus In Colorado
This week, universities and colleges all across Colorado are welcoming in new students for the new semester. While Colorado has many different great options when it comes to higher education, Colorado School of Mines stands out as the best, being the only one ranked in U.S. News’ Top 100.
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