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New Chick-fil-A Next To Colorado’s Blue Arena Opening Soon
When it comes to tasty fast-food fried chicken in Colorado, it's hard to beat Chick-fil-A, and that is why we're so excited for their newest location to finally be opening this month. New Chick-fil-A Location In Colorado Opening Soon. Not to date myself here, but I remember growing up and...
Colorado awarded $12.6 million federal grant to plug methane-emitting oil and gas wells
The U.S. Department of Energy and the Environmental Protection Agency are giving a $12.6 million boost to Colorado’s efforts to reduce methane emissions by plugging older, low-producing oil and gas wells. EPA Region 8 Administrator KC Becker joined state officials in Commerce City on Friday to announce the grant from the Methane Emissions Reduction Program, […]
Colorado wildlife officials confirm planned location for next wolf release
Colorado Parks and Wildlife is planning to double down on where it releases its next wolves. Reid DeWalt, Colorado Parks and Wildlife assistant director, told Colorado Parks and Wildlife commissioners at their Friday meeting in Colorado Springs that the next release will take place in the northern zone. ...
Four Mile District Breaks Ground On 10-Acre Entertainment District
The much-anticipated groundbreaking ceremony for the Four Mile District was held on July 25, 2024, for a 10-acre entertainment district in Glendale. With a few stops and starts and obstacles over the last decade, forward progress is happening, and the $150 million project is underway. In 2020, it appeared that...
CU Buffs' Shyra James becomes program's career goal-scoring leader | Colorado Sunshine
Shyra James scored three goals Thursday in a 5-1 win over Wyoming at Prentup Field to become Colorado's all-time leading goal scorer. James came in as a sub in the second half and put in three goals in a span of 10 minutes, 24 seconds, to surpass Nikki Marshall's previous record of 42 career goals. James' hat trick was the seventh all-time by a Buff and the first for Colorado since Tatum Barton scored three goals against Missouri in 2018.
Keegan Bradley takes a 1-shot lead over Adam Scott at BMW Championship
CASTLE ROCK, Colo. (AP) — Keegan Bradley finished with an 8-foot birdie putt, his eighth birdie of a round that only gave him a 2-under 70 on Saturday on a day where Castle Pines took more than it gave and created plenty of possibilities in the BMW Championship. Adam...
PHOTOS: Crean Lutheran captures season opening win in Denver over Mullen Catholic
Caleb Bey of Crean Lutheran gets past defenders for a TD Friday night. (Photos courtesy Crean Lutheran Shutterbugs / Ted Rigoni). Crean Lutheran High School’s football team traveled to Denver in its first out of state trip for the football program and captured a 35-12 victory Friday night over Mullen Catholic.
Metallica nonprofit donates $50,000 to Front Range Community College
Metallica Scholars is donating $50,000 to Front Range Community College in Colorado. It's the second year in a row that the legendary rock band's nonprofit has chosen the college to participate. The money comes from Metallica's nonprofit philanthropic foundation All Within My Hands which invests in workforce programs at community colleges in the U.S. FRCC will use the money to enhance the student experience and career readiness in several of its career technical education programs, according to the college's blog. The college will use the money to award $40,000 in scholarships to 20 students in programs like automation and engineering technology, electronics...
Unique opportunity means nighttime ride on iconic Colorado train
Photographers, take note! The iconic Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad is set to host its annual 'fall photography' event from September 14 to 16 and this year, it comes with a special twist. New this season will be night photography shoots directly on the line opposed to depot nighttime...
Farm legacy lives on at Yesteryear Show south of Longmont
When Harvey Nelson started the Yesteryear Farm Show in 1986, it was him, his daughter and three tractors, said daughter Valerie Nelson. This year, the three-day event at The Dougherty Museum, 8306 N. 107th St., south of Longmont, has exhibits and activities for all ages, including tractors. The annual event started Friday and wraps up Sunday.
Solich brothers named to caddie hall of fame
George and Duffy Solich began as caddies at The Broadmoor. Colorado philanthropists George and Geoff “Duffy” Solich were inducted into the Caddie Hall of Fame during the BMW Championship week at their home course of Castle Pines Golf Club. They were granted the honor in recognition of their...
Central City Opera to Present ‘Amahl and the Night Visitors’ in December
(Credit: Courtesy of Central City Opera) The Central City Opera has announced that it will “Amahl and the Night Visitors” for the holiday season. The work will be shown three times on Dec. 20, 21, and 22 at the Central Presbyterian Church in downtown Denver. “Amahl and the...
Nikola Jokic had lavish gifts for Serbia teammates after Olympic bronze win
Nikola Jokic is definitely in a giving mood this summer. EuroHoops reports this week that the Denver Nuggets star Jokic spent up on some lavish gifts for his Serbia teammates following their bronze medal victory at the Paris Olympics. He reportedly bought Rolex watches costing $32,500 each for all 11 of his teammates. That comes... The post Nikola Jokic had lavish gifts for Serbia teammates after Olympic bronze win appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
Josh Reynolds has “wear and tear” in Achilles
Broncos receiver Josh Reynolds did not practice Friday, instead working on a side field. Coach Sean Payton said Reynolds is dealing with “wear and tear” in one of his Achilles tendons but expects the free agent signee to be fine. “Today he felt a lot better,” Payton said...
Students who endured racist hate while talking to City Council now have their yurt
A few months ago, a group of elementary school students from Monarch Montessori in Montbello came to the Denver City Council to ask for expanded classroom space and improved pedestrian safety. Instead, the students, two of whom are Black, faced racist language and insults from an unidentified person disrupting the...
Colorado Parks and Wildlife unveils website redesign
Colorado Parks and Wildlife launched a website redesign Wednesday in hopes of revamping the agency’s information flows and offering a more visually appealing site. “Reimagining a website as robust as ours is no easy task, and while we know changes are always a challenge, we think you’ll find this website more dynamic, functional, and easier for you, our customers and partners, to use,” said CPW Branding and Communications Section Manager Rebecca Ferrell, in a news release.
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