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Denver Union Station construction is wrapping up. Here’s what we know about the reopening
If you've been to Denver Union Station since winter, you've been greeted by construction noises, giant walls and very little breathing room. Union Station is one more iconic Denver landmark, along with the 16th Street Mall and Denver International Airport, where swaths of sort-of public space have been shuttered for extensive redevelopment.
Broncos roster series: No. 8, QB Jarrett Stidham
Broncos Wire’s 90-man offseason roster series continues today with a look at sixth-year quarterback Jarrett Stidham, No. 8 (he switched from No. 4 this offseason). Before the Broncos: Stidham (6-3, 215 pounds) was picked by the New England Patriots in the fourth round of the 2019 NFL draft out of Auburn. He appeared in five games through his first two seasons, completing 50% of his passes for 270 yards with two touchdowns against four interceptions. After serving as a third-string backup in 2021, Stidham was traded to the Las Vegas Raiders in 2022 in exchange for a late-round draft pick. He started...
Thornton firefighters rescue man trapped in storm drain
THORNTON, Colo — Thornton Fire Department crews don't know how a man found his way into the city's storm drainage system, but they knew they had to make quick work to get him out. "We saw one of the grates, that were open, that we were trying to maintain...
Denver real estate leaders fire entire board over MLS sale controversy
As the real estate industry grapples with the landmark settlement case changing the rules on agent commissions, tensions between Denver’s real estate leaders boiled over the future of the database where most homes for sale in Colorado are listed. The Denver Metro Association of Realtors (DMAR) and South Metro Denver Realtor Association (SMDRA) announced Friday it fired the entire board of REcolorado — the multiple listing service accounting for more than 75% of residential sales in the state — as punishment for speaking out against...
Here’s what you can catch at Sie FilmCenter’s Queer film festival in August
Next month brings the return of CinemaQ, Denver's Queer film festival at Sie FilmCenter on Colfax Avenue. Sie FilmCenter announced the lineup Monday, with a range of short films, documentaries, true crime flicks as well as a coming of age story featuring both Aubrey Plaza and a mushroom trip. The...
Arielle Orsuto leaving 9NEWS sports department
A familiar face is leaving the 9NEWS sports department and heading to Seattle. Arielle Orsuto this week announced her departure from the Denver-based Tegna station. "This will be my last week in Denver and at 9NEWS," Orsuto wrote in a social media post on X. "While this city and this team have been my absolute dream home for the last five years, I’m following my heart and my passion to a new adventure."
Faculty and Staff Grants From May 2024
CAREER: The Genes and Gene Networks Underlying Fertilization Barriers in a Hybrid Zone. Erica Larson, College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics. Abstract: Some of the most intricate intergenomic interactions occur after mating. Post-mating coevolutionary dynamics can play out differently in isolated populations, leading to post-mating prezygotic (PMPZ) barriers. The rapid divergence of post-mating traits and genes suggests that PMPZ barriers may play a central role in speciation. This project will investigate the evolution of PMPZ barriers and will evaluate the effects of selection on recombinant gene regulatory networks using natural variation in a hybrid zone.
“Crazy Jesus People” — Boebert Joins Sean Feucht for Kingdom to the Capitol Stop in Denver
Controversial Christian conservative musician and activist Sean Feucht brought his “Kingdom to the Capitol” tour to Denver this weekend, performing on the steps of the Colorado Capitol with guest appearances from U.S. Rep. Lauren Boebert (R-CO) and Colorado Rep. Scott Bottoms (R-Colorado Springs). Feucht, a former worship leader...
Denver closes last immigrant shelter but will adjust in case of another surge
Denver has closed the last of its immigrant shelters as the number of people who traveled to Denver after illegally crossing the border has dwindled. Over the past 18 months, some 42,000 immigrants from central and south America traveled to Denver, forcing the city to cut services and freeze hiring in some areas in order to come up with the funds to pay for their care. Early in the crisis,...
Iconic Denver cafe dishes on new location and reopening plans
DENVER — A drywall shipment and building materials litter the floor at Welton Street Cafe’s new location on 29th and Welton Street. Nestled between a taco spot and an empty commercial space, the team is working to open the eatery’s doors. Welton Street Cafe has been serving...
'Soft launch' for Trackchairs on Colorado Springs trails
Colorado Springs' parks department has launched a program aimed at getting people with disabilities on trails previously out of reach. They can now roam on a Trackchair, perched atop tank-like conveyor wheels alongside friends, family and knowledgeable staff or volunteers. The city last fall announced acquiring two vehicles with funding through Colorado Parks and Wildlife's Outdoor Equality Grant program and the Colorado Springs Office of Accessibility.
Nuggets Make Laughable Mistake in Letting Key Free Agent Walk
The Los Angeles Lakers bowed out of the playoffs at the hands of the Denver Nuggets in each of the past two seasons. Nikola Jokic & Co. had the Lakers' number over the past couple of seasons due to their combination of size, versatility, and offensive firepower. Fortunately for the...
Broncos Urged to Call Franchise Legend, Trade for $14 Million ‘Lamborghini’
The Denver Broncos remade their roster via the draft, free agency, and the trade market this offseason. However, their youth movement has left a few veteran holdovers, including wide receiver Courtland Sutton. The 28-year-old receiver is coming off scoring a career-high 10 touchdowns last season. But he left the door open to a training camp holdout over his current contract.
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