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Denver City Council to consider almost $11 million in spending on immigration services
The Denver City Council on Monday will consider spending $10.7 million in contract approvals that will serve immigrants enrolled in the city’s asylum seeker program, helping them find housing and pay their utilities. Last month, Denver kicked off its work force training program which is designed to help immigrants...
Denver area events for July 21
If you have an event taking place in the Denver area, email information to carlotta.olson@gazette.com at least two weeks in advance. All events are listed in the calendar on space availability. Sunday. Orchard Farmers Market — 9 a.m.-2 p.m., Orchard Town Center, 14535 Delaware St., Westminster; tinyurl.com/5dwxj86n. Lavender Festival...
Severe storms bring rain, wind, hail to metro Denver
DENVER — Thunderstorms carrying heavy rain, strong winds and hail are moving through the Denver metro Saturday night. The National Weather Service in Boulder issued a severe thunderstorm warning for an area that includes Denver, Thornton, Broomfield, Brighton and Westminster that was in effect until 9 p.m. Another severe...
Denver Nuggets close Summer League with consecutive wins thanks to Trey Alexander's late takeover
It took some clutch offense from Trey Alexander for the Nuggets to avoid a collapse in their Summer League finale, a 91-82 win over the Pelicans on Saturday in Las Vegas. Denver saw an early 23-point lead dissolve in the final minutes. Then, Alexander scored or assisted 10 of Denver’s final 16 points. The rookie finished with 19 points, making 8 of his 10 shots from the field and all three of his 3-pointers. He added seven rebounds, three assists, one steal and a block in 29 minutes. The former Creighton standout averaged more than 17 points, five rebounds and two assists over five Summer League games.
Todd Helton's Rockies family and Hall of Fame brotherhood set to come together
COOPERSTOWN, NY — Todd Helton didn’t shy away from a moment on the field, but the next eyes laid on him may make him nervous. He’ll be inducted with Adrian Beltré, Joe Mauer, and Jim Leyland on Sunday with the 2024 National Baseball Hall of Fame class. Meeting previous classes and his idols may force him into a shell — the 17-year Colorado Rockies veteran doesn’t often get star struck, but seeing Mike Schmidt, Rod Carew, John Smoltz and Tom Glavine will be a test.
Jazz waive Westbrook as expected to clear his departure, likely for the Nuggets
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — The Utah Jazz waived point guard Russell Westbrook on Saturday, creating the opportunity for him to potentially join the Denver Nuggets. Utah acquired Westbrook from the Los Angeles Clippers on Thursday in a sign-and-trade deal for point guard Kris Dunn. The Jazz made the move with the anticipation they would buy out Westbrook’s contract so he could sign with the Nuggets.
The 10 Events if Colorado Had Its Own Olympics
From well-known events such as swimming and gymnastics to lesser-followed competitions like taekwondo and dressage, athletes from 32 different sports, with 329 events across those sports, will compete during the 2024 Summer Olympics at the end of July. What if Colorado hosted its own Olympic games? The events would appear...
NBA Podcaster gives Denver Nuggets' offseason grade of "straight F"
The NBA offseason is far from over as we won’t see teams back for training camp and preseason for months. But the bulk of the transactions and roster turnover appear to be in the rearview and most teams are coming together and we are starting to get a good idea of what they will look like next season.
Nonprofit aimed to help teen moms set to open early learning center in August
Hope House Colorado, a nonprofit that helps teen moms become self-sufficient and pursue their dreams of higher education, is taking on their newest venture opening up an early learning center.
Shaquil Barrett, a former Broncos and CSU edge rusher, announces retirement
Shaquil Barrett was one of the Denver Broncos’ undrafted success stories. Then he jumped to Tampa Bay in free agency and became one of the NFL’s best pass rushers, a two-time Pro Bowler who led the league in sacks in 2019 and helped dismantle the Kansas City Chiefs in Super Bowl LV.
Denver Tattoo Arts Festival brings out the Medusas, Buddhas and nuns
Calves, foreheads, shoulders, knuckles and toes (knuckles and toes) became skin canvas for ink artists at this weekend’s Denver’s tattoo festival. The popular 7th annual convention drew all ages, genders and skin types who strolled through 400 booths which offered everything from realism to mysticism, crystal jewelry to all colors of tattoo ink. Halls A and B in the downtown Colorado Convention Center presented a circus-like atmosphere as crowds gathered to watch sword swallowers, suspension artists and a contortionist who shot a bow and arrow...
North Sterling Reservoir closed for potentially deadly toxic algae bloom
DENVER (KDVR) — The North Sterling Reservoir in North Sterling State Park was closed as of Saturday for a toxic algae bloom that could be dangerous or deadly to people or pets. According to the Colorado Parks and Wildlife, swimming, water skiing and wading are not allowed. Boating, paddleboarding, kayaking and canoeing were allowed. Fishing […]
12 victims remembered on Denver theater shooting anniversary
DENVER (KDVR) — A U.S. Navy veteran. A recent graduate of Gateway High School. An Air Force Staff Sergeant. An aspiring sports reporter. These are just a few of the lives taken in a shooting on July 20, 2012, and on Saturday, a midnight vigil will give space for community members to remember and grieve the 12 people killed at an Aurora movie theater.
Broncos roster series: No. 60, OL Luke Wattenberg
Broncos Wire’s 90-man offseason roster series continues today with a look at third-year offensive lineman Luke Wattenberg, No. 60. Before the Broncos: Wattenberg (6-5, 300 pounds) played college football for the Washington Huskies, earning honorable mention All-Pac-12 recognition in 2020 and 2021. With a redshirt year and extra year of eligibility granted from COVID-19, Wattenberg spent six years at Washington. He played left tackle, left guard and center with the Huskies, starting 16 games at center in his final two seasons.
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