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Denver Broncos throwback uniform will be on sale very soon
The day that all of Denver Broncos fans have been waiting for is almost here! The Broncos are going to celebrate “Throwback Day” on Saturday, Aug. 3 with the release of 1977 jerseys and merchandise. Before the NFL draft in late April, the Broncos announced the throwback jerseys...
Made in Colorado: Smeeny Made Wild Headware
Chereen Leong Schwarz turned her nickname, “Smeeny Beanie,” into her company’s flagship product in 2017. At first, making winter hats was her side hustle, but it’s been her full-time gig since 2020. The wool yarn is “ethically and sustainably sourced” from South America, and Leong Schwarz...
New Horsetooth Reservoir trail will connect two popular sites
A new Horsetooth Reservoir trail connecting two popular sites is underway with an expected opening in spring of 2025. The 1.8-mile multi-use Bay to Bay Trail will connect Inlet Bay to South Bay. The trail will be natural surface and will hug Horsetooth Reservoir's shoreline and offer an alternative to the only current option...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Ohio State transfer Dallan Hayden receives new uniform number with Buffs
Incoming Colorado football transfer Dallan Hayden will be rocking a new uniform number with the Buffs. After wearing No. 5 during his two seasons with the Ohio State Buckeyes, the sophomore running back revealed via his Instagram story on Saturday that he’s switching to No. 7. When he committed to Colorado in April, Hayden’s No. 5 was already taken by wide receiver Jimmy Horn Jr., but the former Buckeye will share No. 7 with a defensive player, safety Cam’Ron Silmon-Craig. As an Ohio State freshman in 2022, Hayden rushed for 553 yards and five touchdowns. His best performance came against Maryland when he recorded 146 yards and three touchdowns. TCU Horned Frogs transfer wide receiver Cordale Russell (No. 15) and former Auburn Tigers cornerback Colton Hood (No. 3) also revealed their jersey numbers ahead of their first seasons in Boulder. Dallan Hayden will rock Number 7 this season💪🏾🔥 #SkoBuffs pic.twitter.com/qNKAdFR47Z — GUCCE🦬🐦⬛ (@gucceCU) July 28, 2024 Contact/Follow us @BuffaloesWire on X (Twitter), and like our page on Facebook for ongoing coverage of Colorado news, notes and opinions.
#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...
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