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Colorado River ‘positive’ for invasive zebra mussels as wildlife officials hunt for source
Colorado Parks and Wildlife officials have launched an extensive monitoring and public outreach plan following the detection of invasive zebra mussel larvae in several locations along the Colorado River near Grand Junction last month. But their next steps will depend on what they learn about the extent and the source of the invasive population, which […]
Mile High Stakes: Will Denver Roll the Dice on Online Gambling?
Colorado’s Expanding Gambling Industry: A Look at the Present and Future. Colorado’s gambling industry is rapidly expanding, becoming a significant contributor to the state’s economy. With new games, higher betting limits, and additional investments, both locals and tourists are increasingly drawn to the Centennial State’s gambling offerings, driving economic growth. This article delves into the current state of gambling in Colorado, the factors fueling its growth, and the future prospects of this flourishing market.
No one in the legislature seems all that jazzed about Colorado’s special session
The Colorado Capitol was not built for summer. There’s not much air conditioning under the gold dome. The parking lot surrounding the building is typically crawling with construction workers when the legislature isn’t in session. A much-patronized taco truck down the block is in a different location. But...
Brownstein’s Sloane Whelan Joins the Board of a Local Nonprofit, Judge Appointments Made for 13th, 21st Judicial District Courts
Have an announcement for Law Week Colorado’s people section? Let us know. Sloane Whelan, a senior policy advisor in Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck’s Denver office, joined the board of directors of Focus Points Family Resource Center, according to an Aug. 20 announcement from the firm. The center is a nonprofit organization that provides families with resources and tools to build their future. As part of her three-year term, Whelan will support the organization’s mission through strategic planning, programmatic oversight and fiduciary responsibilities and as a goodwill ambassador.
Man shot says confrontation started after teens talked about stealing his hat
A 16-year-old will be charged as an adult for a shooting in downtown Denver that injured three people. One of the people who was shot, Aurora resident Alejandro Villafuerte, said it started when a group of juveniles tried to steal his hat. "I'm still trying to get used to what happened to me," Villafuerte said. "I just didn't think it would escalate that far to where someone was going to have to pull out a gun."On Aug. 13, the father of four was walking on the 16th Street Mall towards Union Station to take the train home from...
Denver Police investigating fatal shooting Friday night
Denver Police are investigating a deadly shooting Friday night. Police posted just after 9 p.m. that officers were investigating the shooting near the intersection of West 8th Avenue and Kalamath Street. That's a few blocks east of Interstate 25. The victim was taken to the hospital, where they were pronounced...
Denver’s public housing authority just took its first big step away from natural gas
After living in her West Denver home for nine years, April Armijo and her five kids have enjoyed the luxury of central cooling for the first time over the last two weeks. “Especially when we cooked dinner, it was really hot in the kitchen,” Armijo said from her front porch. “Now it’s nice. Nice and cool.”
Four Colorado Teens Create Innovative ‘Project Deer’ Device
Over the past 10 years, approximately 3,300 wildlife collisions have been reported to the Colorado Department of Transportation each year, with another 2,000 to 4,000 collisions that go undocumented. Most wildlife vs. vehicle accidents on Colorado's roadways involve deer and elk. These types of collisions are not uncommon elsewhere in...
Lottery tickets provide big money to parks and recreation in Colorado – here's how much
The Pikes Peak Outdoor Recreation Alliance State of the Outdoors 2024 event took place over the past week, featuring local brands and plenty of talk about the recent happenings in the parks and recreation spaces around Colorado Springs. One person to take the stage was Jackie Miller, Executive Director of...
Xcel Energy "taking action" as metro neighborhoods experience outages
When the power goes out in Louisville, Marci Kalish says her mind starts running."Is it transformer fuses blowing? That could cause a spark, that could cause a fire. That's not safe. Is our power supply safe? You know why these power outages are happening so often?" she said.Miles away, in almost all corners of the metro area, residents in the Happy Canyon neighborhood in Denver, Applewood in Golden, or south in Sterling Ranch have the same question."I've lived here for five years. By far, this is the worst area that I've lived in my whole life. I've been an Xcel...
Hunt for hidden cash is on as man goes viral for hiding money around Colorado
A mysterious social media account has popped up over the last month, putting cash in the hands of Coloradans with a treasure hunting twist. The social media account, Miracle Man Cash, doesn't put a face to the brand, instead featuring only a hand seen placing cash in various places around the Denver metro area. Once the cash is securely placed, it's up to those online to track it down and claim it as a prize.
FIRST ALERT: Rain Risk Elevates
GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. (KKCO) - The mostly cloudy conditions with scattered showers and thunderstorms are expected to continue today. Rainfall will impact Western Colorado throughout the weekend as well. Wind also becomes an issue for many locations today and tomorrow. The jetstream continues to funnel fast, flowing wind through our...
Word: Journalism passion gets Sentinel Story Sprint to the finish line
AURORA | The heat of the late June day was cooled by the icy drinks in our hands as I began my impromptu toast to 15 people. What could have been an anxiety-inducing bit of public speaking felt effortless on this occasion — the end of our group of 11 journalist students’ month-long stint working with the Sentinel newspaper in Aurora.
Deion Sanders, Colorado facing backlash for imposing controversial ban
Colorado football and its head coach Deion Sanders have drawn the ire of several fans for the school’s recent decision to freeze out one specific reporter. Sanders is refusing to field any questions from the Denver Post’s Sean Keeler. Colorado’s athletics department notified the publication of the decision on Friday. The Denver Post was informed... The post Deion Sanders, Colorado facing backlash for imposing controversial ban appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
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