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Denver has 90 days to buy Xcel’s old Zuni Street steam plant
It's suddenly crunch time for a group of westside residents who've been pushing the city to save Xcel Energy's defunct Zuni Generating Station. For years, they've tried to convince Xcel to scrap their plans to demolish the hulking structure. They've meanwhile appealed to the city, under both Mayors Hancock and Johnston, asking they leverage public resources to save the historic building and turn it into something that might benefit the people who live nearby. Those conversations went dormant, thanks to the pandemic and our recent mayoral transition, leaving the power plant's future in limbo.
Buffalo Bill Days in Golden attracts visitors, controversy
GOLDEN — American frontiersman William “Buffalo Bill” Cody may have died more than 100 years ago, but each year the city of Golden — where the Army scout, bison hunter and showman was buried — celebrates the legendary figure. More than 30,000 people were expected...
West End project in Edwards faces its second hearing with county commissioners on Aug. 1
The Eagle County Board of Commissioners is set for at least one more hearing for the West End proposal in Edwards. That hearing is scheduled for Aug. 1 at 4 p.m. If approved, the project, proposed by East West Partners, would add 275 studio, one- and two-bedroom apartments on a currently vacant site of just less than 5 acres just west of The Gashouse restaurant.
Giants beat Rockies to complete 4-game sweep
SAN FRANCISCO -- Matt Chapman and Jorge Soler each had three hits, and the San Francisco Giants finished off a four-game sweep of the Colorado Rockies with a 5-4 victory Sunday.It was San Francisco's first four-game sweep since 2022. The Giants have beaten Colorado 12 straight times at home, tying a Rockies record for most consecutive losses at any opposing ballpark.Trailing 5-3 heading into the ninth inning, the Rockies scored once and had the potential tying run at second base with one out against closer Camilo Doval. But then Sam Hilliard struck out and Ezequiel Tovar — who had three...
Randy Gradishar 'blessed' with 50-year friendship with former Broncos teammate Tom Jackson, his Hall of Fame presenter
After Randy Gradishar was taken with the No. 14 pick in the 1974 NFL draft out of Ohio State, fellow Broncos linebacker Tom Jackson wondered what sort of spiffy car he might be driving when he arrived in Denver. A Mercedes? A Porsche? “Most of those guys want to get sports cars when they got their initial contract,’’ Jackson said. “When I was drafted (in 1973 out of Louisville), I...
Top 5 most-read stories last week: Hazy skies, Breckenridge parking and Sheriff’s Office report
Stories in this list received the most page views on SummitDaily.com from July 21-27. 1. What’s the cause of the haziness in Colorado and how long will it last?. A wildfire haze filled Colorado skies Monday, July 22, from fires that continue to burn across the West. The wildfire...
Mark Kiszla: Grumpy Nikola Jokic getting tired trying to haul the deadweight of Nuggets and Serbia on his back
LILLE, France — Upon further review, maybe Nikola Jokic was dead serious about getting himself cloned. Because Jokic looked sick and tired after Team USA beat him down with a 110-84 thrashing at the Summer Olympics. "No interviews, guys," Jokic said Sunday, blowing off both Serbian journalists from his...
Jeffco commissioners face scrutiny over $300,000 contract to explore eliminating TABOR refunds
Jefferson County's elected officials are facing scrutiny over their decision to hire a political consulting firm and spend $300,000 in public dollars to explore whether voters would support eliminating taxpayer refunds, when their constituents already rejected that question twice. The political consulting firm's work was the basis for Commissioners Tracy...
#WhatsHappening: 2024 Wings n’ Wheels Fly-in, Airshow & Car Show set for August 24
(Lander, WY) – The Wings n’ Wheels Fly-in, Airshow & Car Show returns to Lander on Saturday, August 24, where folks will once again have the opportunity to see some aerial acrobatics, cool cars and much more. The show will take place from 8am to 2pm at Hunt...
Family of missing Weld County mom targeted by scammers, police say
Kaysey Yoder hasn't been seen since she left her Colorado home in January.The Weld County Sheriff's Office says it doesn't suspect foul play right now, but loved ones of the 34-year-old mother of four say she would never leave her children voluntarily.While the Sheriff's Office says social media was incredibly helpful in getting the word out about Kaysey's disappearance, it looks like someone used that information to take advantage of her family."She kept saying 'you give me the money, I'll be back tomorrow.' He kept saying 'grams, she's coming back tomorrow,'" recalled Tami Ruth, Yoder's mom.Those were the words Ruth...
Denver City Council to consider $20M contract for new indoor pool at Swansea Recreation Center
Denver Parks and Recreation officials might soon be able to break ground on a new indoor pool at the Swansea Recreation Center if the Denver City Council signs off on a $20 million contract. The parks department also stands to gain tens of millions of dollars in other contracts, in...
KENNY CHESNEY’S DOUBLE RAIN DELAY WEEKEND HOWEVER THE SUN GOES DOWN 2024 TOUR STORMED DENVER WITH A NEW CHESNEY RECORD OF 60,529 AT EMPOWER FIELD AT MILE HIGH STADIUM
DENVER, Colo. — Having delayed his Phoenix, Arizona show for a day due to lightning strikes – and turning it into a two hour evening-with show – that saw his truck drivers merging teams to cover the 920 miles to get to load-in at Denver’s Empower Field at Mile High Stadium done, Kenny Chesney’s Sun Goes Down 2024 Tour stop had to hold doors, then delay following Megan Moroney’s set last night. But nothing could put a damper on Chesney’s sixth appearance at the storied home of the Broncos.
Denver Broncos Stadium Uncertain Future: New Owners Spark Speculation
The Denver Broncos' future stadium plans are uncertain, with talks to revamp the south side of Empower Field currently on hold. The plan to transform the south side of Empower Field into a mixed-use neighborhood and entertainment district is on indefinite hold. The Broncos have not discussed the plan with...
Denver Gymnastics’ Lynnzee Brown Makes History at Olympics
PARIS – Former University of Denver gymnast and alumna Lynnzee Brown went four-for-four at the 2024 Paris Olympics after competing in women's artistic gymnastics qualification on Sunday. Brown officially became the first gymnast to represent Haiti at an Olympic Games with her appearance in Subdivision 4 at Bercy Arena.
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