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Local company helps bring cell service to remote wildfire zones
AURORA, Colo. — The Alexander Mountain Fire broke out in a remote canyon in Larimer County this summer, where cell phone signals are nearly nonexistent. The firefighting command post, the hub for critical lifesaving information, was in a communications dead zone. “I think we got the call in the...
Colorado Zoo Exhibit Lets You Get Close with Australian Animals
Colorado is home to a wide variety of wildlife which includes bears, mountain lions, and now even wolves, just to name a few. Obviously, the aforementioned animals that call Colorado home are dangerous and should be avoided at all costs, and you'll find equally dangerous specimens on display at the Denver Zoo.
RTD fired high-paid police chief but refused to tell the public
DENVER — The Regional Transportation District fired its chief of police, according to state records, a fact the government agency had refused to share with the public. Colorado’s Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) Database, a function of the Colorado Attorney General’s Office, says RTD Police Chief Joel Fitzgerald was “terminated for cause.” The disclosure was first reported by CBS4.
Colorado police dogs celebrated at Heroes With Paws event
Colorado loves dogs, especially law enforcement agencies that call upon K-9s for assistance. Twenty Colorado agencies came together on Wednesday at the Wings Over the Rockies Air and Space Museum to both honor the work their furry friends do and help raise funds for new dog-related equipment — and possibly more dogs — at the annual Heroes With Paws event. Ticket buyers were able to pet pups and see demonstrations...
DPS discusses school closures and consolidations
DENVER — Denver Public Schools (DPS) said it hasn't been spared from the national trend of declining enrollment, and it's going to need to make some tough decisions in the future. To walk DPS families through the process of potentially closing and consolidating schools, the district is hosting six...
Construction of new diverging diamond interchange prompts closures near DIA
Roadwork is underway near Denver International Airport that will cause some detours to the Pikes Peak Shuttle Lot for the construction of a new diverging diamond interchange.The intersection design allows traffic to cross the opposite side of the road to improve safety and efficiency.The project is a part of the airport's Pena's Phase 1B Project and includes:Reconstruction of Peña Boulevard Outbound and widening of Peña Boulevard bridges over Jackson Gap Street to make travel for events on Peña Boulevard easier and reduce costs for pavement maintenance.Construction of new...
3 Great Colorado Restaurants Listed Among Top 50 ‘Best’
Let's be honest: You probably haven't been in these three restaurants in Colorado; but that only means you need to give them a shot, because they're among the nation's best. The New York Times released its list of the "Best Restaurants in America" in September of 2024, and three of them are from the Centennial State; two from Denver, and one from the southern part of Colorado.
Migrants excluded from metro Denver homeless count report
Data presented in the Point in Time count of people experiencing homelessness in Denver for 2024 did not include unhoused migrants, a representative of the Metro Denver Homeless Initiative told a City Council committee Wednesday.
Aurora connects with dozens of youth at risk of resorting to violence to keep them safe and alive
AURORA, Colo. — A program in Aurora is trying to keep young people alive by connecting them with resources in the community before they resort to violence. One year in, the strategy has already identified more than 100 youths who need help. Aurora SAVE (Standing Against Violence Every Day)...
‘Disappeared into thin air’: Colorado family offers $200 for return of beloved teddy bear
A mother and her son were enjoying the weekend at the Montbello Recreation Center in the Gateway-Green Valley Ranch neighborhood until they realized the boy lost his beloved teddy bear, Jelly Bear.
Century-old barn built in Bailey now part of property selling for millions
Horseshoe Creek Ranch's beginnings trace back to the 1800s when one man built a barn in Bailey, turning a piece of land into a pitstop between Denver to Fairplay. Now, that barn and surrounding area are worth millions.
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