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New Colorado towing law gives more rights to citizens
A new Colorado towing law is now in effect that gives more rights to citizens.
Denver Mountain Parks drops Echo Lake Lodge concessionaire
"We don't want to leave. We love it here."
Police search for suspect after car stolen with baby inside
Police in Aurora searched for a suspect after a vehicle was stolen with a 15-month-old baby inside.
Wheat Ridge police boost security at Carnation Festival
Security organizers with the long-standing Carnation Festival in Wheat Ridge are making some changes following several violent crimes this summer across the nation.
Teen arrested in I-70 deadly shooting of Kevin Piaskowski
Police have arrested a 17-year-old suspect wanted in last month's deadly shooting on Interstate 70 that left Kevin Piaskowski dead.
Denver police host school supply caravan on Aug. 13
The Denver Police Department is hosting a back-to-school caravan with several stops on Saturday.
Judge revives Obama-era ban on coal sales from US lands
A federal judge on Friday reinstated a moratorium on coal leasing from federal lands that was imposed under former President Barack Obama and then scuttled under former President Donald Trump, in an order that marked a major setback to the already struggling coal industry.
Close those trash cans to keep bears, raccoons out
The Boulder Police Department urges residents to close those trash cans and dumpsters, not just for bears, but also raccoons.
Microplastics are showing up in snow samples across Colorado
In a survey of 14 different snow collection sites across the state, all 14 showed microplastics in the first set of samples.
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'South Park' enjoys a silver anniversary of satire
Reaching the age of 25 is usually a sign of hitting adulthood, a signal to put away all childish things. Not for "South Park" and stars Stan, Kyle, Kenny and Cartman.
Mar-a-Lago search warrant released, reveals FBI seized top-secret classified documents
The Justice Department is investigating the former president for potential Espionage Act violations.
Low water levels at Lake Mead reveal more than just human remains
Four sets of human remains have been found at Lake Mead National Recreation Area since May.
Salman Rushdie severely injured in stabbing at lecture in New York; suspect in custody
The 75-year-old author was stabbed in the neck and in the abdomen, officials said during a Friday evening press conference.
Johnson & Johnson will stop selling talc-based baby powder globally
The move comes after thousands of lawsuits from women claiming use of the product gave them ovarian cancer.
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Longtime minor leaguer Bernard helps Rockies beat Arizona
Longtime minor leaguer Wynton Bernard singled, stole a base and scored in his major league debut, helping the Colorado Rockies beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 5-3 on Friday night.
Rockies' Bernard makes MLB debut after decade in minors
Wynton Bernard is getting his chance to play in the major leagues a decade after he was drafted by the San Diego Padres.
Where's it now? Follow the Stanley Cup as it travels the world with Avs players
It's possibly the most famous traveling trophy in sports: the Stanley Cup. Each member of the NHL championship teams gets a chance to spend time with the Cup on their own.
Rodgers, McMahon go deep, Rockies top Goldschmidt, Cards 8-6
Brendan Rodgers and Ryan McMahon hit back-to-back home runs in a six-run seventh inning, and the Colorado Rockies held off the St. Louis Cardinals 8-6 on Thursday to secure their first series win since the All-Star break.
Cowboys-Broncos joint practice productive but chippy
Although both teams hailed it as a productive day, the Dallas Cowboys' joint practice with the Denver Broncos on Thursday at times resembled an undercard at the octagon instead of a prelude to Saturday night's preseason opener.
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Denver Mountain Parks dropping Echo Lake Lodge concessionaire
The company will no longer have the concession contract at Echo Lake Lodge it has held since 1965.
New Colorado towing law gives more rights to citizens
A new Colorado towing law is now in effect that gives more rights to citizens.
Plea hearing delayed until November for first responders charged in Elijah McClain's death
The arraignments where the pleas will be entered have been delayed until November.
Aurora police search for suspect after car stolen with 15-month-old inside
Police in Aurora searched for a suspect after a vehicle was stolen with a 15-month-old baby inside.
Jeffco Public Schools will soon consider closing schools due to low enrollment
In an upcoming meeting, Superintendent Tracy Dorland will recommend schools to be consolidated due to declining enrollment.
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Microplastics are showing up in snow samples across Colorado
In a survey of 14 different snow collection sites across the state, all 14 showed microplastics in the first set of samples.
'Jump in the pool': Make summer memories while there's time
Too often, women don't partake in summer fun or snacks because they are worried about what other people will think, or their weight.
August is Immunization Awareness Month
August is Immunization Awareness Month, a time to make sure we are all up to date on required vaccinations.
West Nile Virus virus detected in some Denver metro area counties
The Tri-County Health Department has confirmed the first case of West Nile Virus detected this season in Arapahoe County.
Colorado communities team up to help stop spread of HIV
A Colorado collaboration to protect people from sexually transmitted diseases and infections is now opening another location for people to get tested.
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Colorado to stop sales tax on diapers and menstrual products
The state estimates the legislation will save Coloradans a combined $9.1 million annually.
Proposed natural gas rule change could mean savings for your pocketbook
The Colorado Public Utilities Commission is considering a rule change that some environmentalists say is fairer to utility customers.
Aurora students going back to school with free school supplies
Aurora students got to meet their teachers and get free school supplies at a back to school kickoff event.
Aurora food bank sees increase in people needing help
The impact of inflation might be felt most of all at the grocery store. That in turn has increased the requests for help at Colorado's food banks.
Boulder Valley School District free meal program ends
The free meal program started during the pandemic will not be extended into the 2022-2023 school year for the Boulder Valley School District.
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Regional Air Quality Council approves plan to reduce ozone pollution
The Regional Air Quality Council has approved a plan to reduce ozone air pollution across nine counties in the Denver metro area. The council passed it with a 20 to one vote Friday afternoon following lengthy public comment.
761 wild horses removed from Colorado's Piceance East Douglas herd area, here's how and why it was done
At the heart of the debate over the roundup lies one major question: Should taxpayers foot the bill for these roundups so ranchers can graze their livestock on the same land for a cheaper price?
Plan advances to reduce Denver metro area ozone pollution, but advocates have concerns
As the EPA is preparing to reclassify nine counties from "serious" to "severe" violators of federal ozone standards, the Regional Air Quality Council is preparing to adopt a plan to reduce ozone pollution.
Gun violence hot spots make up small area of Denver
Nearly half of all shootings in Denver and a quarter of the city's murders in 2020-2021 took place in just five geographical areas: "hotspots" that only make up 1.56% of Denver's land mass.
Ma Kaing's murder highlights Denver 911 problems; 911 callers on hold for more than three minutes
When community leader Ma Kaing was struck and killed by a stray bullet the night of July 15, at least seven calls were made directly and indirectly to Denver's 911 center in the immediate aftermath of the shooting.
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New Colorado towing law gives more rights to citizens
A new Colorado towing law is now in effect that gives more rights to citizens.
Denver Mountain Parks drops Echo Lake Lodge concessionaire
"We don't want to leave. We love it here."
Police search for suspect after car stolen with baby inside
Police in Aurora searched for a suspect after a vehicle was stolen with a 15-month-old baby inside.
Wheat Ridge police boost security at Carnation Festival
Security organizers with the long-standing Carnation Festival in Wheat Ridge are making some changes following several violent crimes this summer across the nation.
Teen arrested in I-70 deadly shooting of Kevin Piaskowski
Police have arrested a 17-year-old suspect wanted in last month's deadly shooting on Interstate 70 that left Kevin Piaskowski dead.
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Longtime minor leaguer Bernard helps Rockies beat Arizona
Longtime minor leaguer Wynton Bernard singled, stole a base and scored in his major league debut, helping the Colorado Rockies beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 5-3 on Friday night.
Rockies' Bernard makes MLB debut after decade in minors
Wynton Bernard is getting his chance to play in the major leagues a decade after he was drafted by the San Diego Padres.
Where's it now? Follow the Stanley Cup as it travels the world with Avs players
It's possibly the most famous traveling trophy in sports: the Stanley Cup. Each member of the NHL championship teams gets a chance to spend time with the Cup on their own.
Rodgers, McMahon go deep, Rockies top Goldschmidt, Cards 8-6
Brendan Rodgers and Ryan McMahon hit back-to-back home runs in a six-run seventh inning, and the Colorado Rockies held off the St. Louis Cardinals 8-6 on Thursday to secure their first series win since the All-Star break.
Cowboys-Broncos joint practice productive but chippy
Although both teams hailed it as a productive day, the Dallas Cowboys' joint practice with the Denver Broncos on Thursday at times resembled an undercard at the octagon instead of a prelude to Saturday night's preseason opener.
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Regional Air Quality Council approves plan to reduce ozone pollution
The Regional Air Quality Council has approved a plan to reduce ozone air pollution across nine counties in the Denver metro area. The council passed it with a 20 to one vote Friday afternoon following lengthy public comment.
761 wild horses removed from Colorado's Piceance East Douglas herd area, here's how and why it was done
At the heart of the debate over the roundup lies one major question: Should taxpayers foot the bill for these roundups so ranchers can graze their livestock on the same land for a cheaper price?
Plan advances to reduce Denver metro area ozone pollution, but advocates have concerns
As the EPA is preparing to reclassify nine counties from "serious" to "severe" violators of federal ozone standards, the Regional Air Quality Council is preparing to adopt a plan to reduce ozone pollution.
Gun violence hot spots make up small area of Denver
Nearly half of all shootings in Denver and a quarter of the city's murders in 2020-2021 took place in just five geographical areas: "hotspots" that only make up 1.56% of Denver's land mass.
Ma Kaing's murder highlights Denver 911 problems; 911 callers on hold for more than three minutes
When community leader Ma Kaing was struck and killed by a stray bullet the night of July 15, at least seven calls were made directly and indirectly to Denver's 911 center in the immediate aftermath of the shooting.
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'South Park' enjoys a silver anniversary of satire
Reaching the age of 25 is usually a sign of hitting adulthood, a signal to put away all childish things. Not for "South Park" and stars Stan, Kyle, Kenny and Cartman.
Mar-a-Lago search warrant released, reveals FBI seized top-secret classified documents
The Justice Department is investigating the former president for potential Espionage Act violations.
Low water levels at Lake Mead reveal more than just human remains
Four sets of human remains have been found at Lake Mead National Recreation Area since May.
Salman Rushdie severely injured in stabbing at lecture in New York; suspect in custody
The 75-year-old author was stabbed in the neck and in the abdomen, officials said during a Friday evening press conference.
Johnson & Johnson will stop selling talc-based baby powder globally
The move comes after thousands of lawsuits from women claiming use of the product gave them ovarian cancer.
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Colorado to stop sales tax on diapers and menstrual products
The state estimates the legislation will save Coloradans a combined $9.1 million annually.
Proposed natural gas rule change could mean savings for your pocketbook
The Colorado Public Utilities Commission is considering a rule change that some environmentalists say is fairer to utility customers.
Aurora students going back to school with free school supplies
Aurora students got to meet their teachers and get free school supplies at a back to school kickoff event.
Aurora food bank sees increase in people needing help
The impact of inflation might be felt most of all at the grocery store. That in turn has increased the requests for help at Colorado's food banks.
Boulder Valley School District free meal program ends
The free meal program started during the pandemic will not be extended into the 2022-2023 school year for the Boulder Valley School District.
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Microplastics are showing up in snow samples across Colorado
In a survey of 14 different snow collection sites across the state, all 14 showed microplastics in the first set of samples.
'Jump in the pool': Make summer memories while there's time
Too often, women don't partake in summer fun or snacks because they are worried about what other people will think, or their weight.
August is Immunization Awareness Month
August is Immunization Awareness Month, a time to make sure we are all up to date on required vaccinations.
West Nile Virus virus detected in some Denver metro area counties
The Tri-County Health Department has confirmed the first case of West Nile Virus detected this season in Arapahoe County.
Colorado communities team up to help stop spread of HIV
A Colorado collaboration to protect people from sexually transmitted diseases and infections is now opening another location for people to get tested.
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Ready for a break from the heat? Big pattern change coming next week
The August heat wave continues through the weekend before temperatures go down and rain chances go up next week
First Alert Weather Tracker visits Olde Town Arvada for some Scrumptious Ice Cream
The First Alert Weather Tracker visited Olde Town Arvada on Thursday for some Scrumptious Ice Cream.
First Alert Weather Trackers cools down in Olde Town Arvada on a hot day
First Alert Weather Trackers cools down in Olde Town Arvada on a hot day.
First Alert Weather Tracker makes a stop in Olde Town Arvada
The First Alert Weather Tracker makes a stop in Olde Town Arvada.
Colorado firefighter from Craig hotshot crew killed while battling Oregon wildfire
A Colorado firefighter died while battling a wildland fire out of state. It happened this week in western Oregon.
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Denver Mountain Parks dropping Echo Lake Lodge concessionaire
The company will no longer have the concession contract at Echo Lake Lodge it has held since 1965.
New Colorado towing law gives more rights to citizens
A new Colorado towing law is now in effect that gives more rights to citizens.
Plea hearing delayed until November for first responders charged in Elijah McClain's death
The arraignments where the pleas will be entered have been delayed until November.
Aurora police search for suspect after car stolen with 15-month-old inside
Police in Aurora searched for a suspect after a vehicle was stolen with a 15-month-old baby inside.
Jeffco Public Schools will soon consider closing schools due to low enrollment
In an upcoming meeting, Superintendent Tracy Dorland will recommend schools to be consolidated due to declining enrollment.