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Firefighters escort twin towers piece to new Fort Collins memorial
A piece of American history has been permanently installed in Fort Collins, as Poudre Fire Station #3 cemented a piece of the twin towers into the park behind their fire station. The piece of the twin towers was officially unveiled at a ceremony in Fort Collins on Monday afternoon. The piece of steel, which stands several feet tall, serves as a reminder to the Northern Colorado community of what the U.S. has been through, and the sacrifices many paid for freedom. "We just don't want people to forget," said Jim Durkin, a former firefighter who responded to ground zero. Durkin,...
Shannon Sharpe Reveals Terrifying Reason He Avoids Sleepovers at Women’s Homes
Shannon Sharpe had an impressive NFL career with the Denver Broncos, which included three Super Bowl titles and eight trips to the Pro Bowl. However, Sharpe shared a frightening story about the reason he refuses to sleep over at women's houses anymore. During an episode of Funky Friday, ...
Denver Broncos could make Quinn Meinerz the NFL's highest-paid guard
The Denver Broncos have one of the three best guards in the NFL in Quinn Meinerz, and on a potential contract extension, he could end up being the highest-paid at his position. The highest-paid guard in the NFL is Landon Dickerson of the Philadelphia Eagles, who signed his contract this offseason and is earning $21 million per year on his huge deal.
Broncos making one more free agent signing could push team into playoff status
The Denver Broncos have a solid roster, no matter how many major outlets say otherwise, and they could be one free agent signing away from being a playoff team. It's hard to not see the upgrades that this team made in the 2024 NFL Offseason, and this incudes the QB positon. It's also not out of the question for Bo Nix to not only win the starting job, but manage the offense well enough in year one to keep Denver in the playoff hunt.
Nuggets bench piece joins one of Denver’s biggest rivals
Another member of the Denver Nuggets championship roster is moving on, backup guard Collin Gillespie has signed a new two-way contract with the Phoenix Suns, according to ESPN. Going undrafted the Nuggets made it a priority to pick up Gillespie, a former NCAA champion with Villanova who was twice an...
At Least 4 Teams Pursuing Veteran 3-and-D Wing
With teams having splurged on big-name free agents and their players, teams with thoughts of contending for an NBA title are now looking to fill out their roster with veteran role players. Reggie Bullock is one such player who is still on the open market and garnering a lot of attention.
Tortoise found in Douglas County
DOUGLAS COUNTY, Colo. — As traffic slowed for the Colorado Renaissance Festival over the weekend, a hard-shelled animal was traveling even slower. The Douglas County Sheriff's Office said its deputies found a good Samaritan helping a large tortoise off a road near the Colorado Renaissance Festival. The good Samaritan...
Nikola Jokic Pushing Nuggets to Add Former MVP: Report
Nikola Jokic wants the Denver Nuggets to add some more reinforcements. In this case, he wants the Nuggets to acquire former NBA MVP Russell Westbrook from the Los Angeles Clippers. DNVR Sports’ Harrison Wind confirmed via his X account that Jokic has pushed Denver’s front office to add Westbrook to...
NCIS investigating Former Commanding General found dead on Marine Base
The NCIS is investigating the death of a military officer found on the Twentynine Palms Marine Base over the weekend. According to information provided by the San Bernardino County Coroner’s Office, Major General William Mullen, 59, of Arvada, CO, was found dead near Building 1651 at the Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center on Saturday, June 29.
I-76 back open after fatal crash involving vehicle and bicycle
ARVADA, Colo. — Eastbound lanes of Interstate 76 were closed Tuesday morning following a fatal crash near Sheridan Boulevard. CSP Trooper Gabriel Moltrer said the crash was reported at 4:46 a.m. between a vehicle and a bicycle. One person was killed in the collision, Moltrer said. The crash led...
Colorado traffic forecast for July 4th. Avoid these roadways
Anyone planning on driving through Colorado’s mountains this week should prepare for heavy traffic and potential delays. The Fourth of July typically represents the beginning of the peak travel season along Interstate 70 from Denver through the Eisenhower Tunnel to Glenwood Springs, Colorado Department of Transportation spokesperson Bob Wilson said Monday. ...
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