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Nuggets regular season schedule released
The Denver Nuggets released their regular season NBA schedule on Wednesday. They will appear on national television 16 times.
Blackhawks agree to 1-year deal with D Jack Johnson
The Chicago Blackhawks have agreed to a one-year contract with Jack Johnson after the veteran defenseman helped Colorado win the Stanley Cup last season.
Colorado students' test scores dip, state says catch up needed post pandemic
Significant catch-up work remains for Colorado students to perform at grade level after the pandemic.
STEM School shooting video: roadmap for lessons learned
For the first time, some of the body camera video from the tragic STEM School shooting that happened three years ago has been released.
8th, Elati Safe Outdoor Space in Denver moving to new unannounced location
A safe outdoor space on the Denver Health campus is moving.
"Time to review": Mandatory reporters of suspected child abuse
State leaders are reviewing the process to report suspected child abuse including sexting.
Help name the unofficial mascot at CSU's newest campus
Colorado State University's newest campus needs your help naming a kitten.
Edgewater police: man playing violin is faking it, don't give him $$
Police in Edgewater are warning against giving money to what appears to be a talented musician playing a violin in a parking lot.
DUI enforcement begins ramping up now through Labor Day weekend
The summer is winding down, but CDOT and Colorado State Patrol will ramp up DUI enforcement as part of a new campaign.
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Colorado students' test scores dip, state says catch up needed post pandemic
Significant catch-up work remains for Colorado students to perform at grade level after the pandemic.
STEM School shooting video: roadmap for lessons learned
For the first time, some of the body camera video from the tragic STEM School shooting that happened three years ago has been released.
8th, Elati Safe Outdoor Space in Denver moving to new unannounced location
A safe outdoor space on the Denver Health campus is moving.
"Time to review": Mandatory reporters of suspected child abuse
State leaders are reviewing the process to report suspected child abuse including sexting.
Help name the unofficial mascot at CSU's newest campus
Colorado State University's newest campus needs your help naming a kitten.
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Nuggets regular season schedule released
The Denver Nuggets released their regular season NBA schedule on Wednesday. They will appear on national television 16 times.
Blackhawks agree to 1-year deal with D Jack Johnson
The Chicago Blackhawks have agreed to a one-year contract with Jack Johnson after the veteran defenseman helped Colorado win the Stanley Cup last season.
NBA won't hold games on Election Day in effort to encourage fans to vote
As part of what the league is calling a "civic engagement night," all 30 teams will instead play the night before the election.
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.
DU hockey head coach David Carle signs multi-year extension
Coming off a national championship win, DU men's hockey head coach David Carle has signed a multi-year extension.
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STEM School shooting video: roadmap for lessons learned
For the first time, some of the body camera video from the tragic STEM School shooting that happened three years ago has been released.
"Time to review": Mandatory reporters of suspected child abuse
State leaders are reviewing the process to report suspected child abuse including sexting.
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.
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38 Colorado children recovered during human trafficking operation
Dozens of children in Colorado were recovered with the help of numerous Front Range law enforcement agencies and organizations during a nationwide sex trafficking operation.
Dealers rush to sell ghost guns before new rules take effect
Unserialized ghost guns will effectively be banned on Aug. 24, and retailers are scrambling to sell them.
Safe Outdoor Spaces resident moves into permanent housing
The apartment is a major upgrade, after experiencing homelessness for around 8 years.
Ex-cop Lane will report to Colorado prison in Floyd killing
Former Minneapolis police officer Thomas Lane, who was sentenced to 2 1/2 years for violating George Floyd's civil rights, will do his time at a low-security federal prison camp in Colorado.
Casa Bonita, Lakewood disagree on what is public record
Casa Bonita and the City of Lakewood don't seem to agree on what should be a matter of public record when it comes to details of the restaurant's renovations.
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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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Jeffco Public Schools invest over $1.6M in mental health
As Jefferson County Public Schools returns from summer break this week, the state's second largest school district is investing big in its students' mental health, although those changes may not be all that visible.
2 million infant swings, rockers recalled after 10-month-old dies
Some of Thorley Industries' 4moms products pose asphyxiation risk to babies big enough to crawl under their seats.
Some Capri Sun juice pouches recalled over possible cleaning solution contamination
"Diluted cleaning solution, which is used on food processing equipment, was inadvertently introduced into a production line at one of our factories," Kraft Heinz said.
Home Run recalls 13K pounds of pizza after metal complaints
USDA's Food Safety and Inspection Service concerned Chicago-style pies may still be in stores or in home freezers.
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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Back to toasty temperatures and unhealthy air after days of rain
After three consecutive days with rain, much drier and warmer weather returns Wednesday along with higher ozone.
Colorado River Basin restrictions likely just the start
The US Bureau of Reclamation Tuesday said water shortages in the Colorado River have passed a threshold leading to new water restrictions as seven states involved in the Colorado River Compact have failed to reach a new deal to replace the one signed 100 years ago.
Mudslide forces traffic delays outside of Telluride
Heavy rains cause mud to flow outside of Telluride.
US West hit with water cuts but rebuffs call for deeper ones
For the second year in a row, Arizona and Nevada will face cuts in the amount of water they can draw from the Colorado River as the West endures more drought, federal officials announced Tuesday.
Mud flows onto Highway outside of Telluride
Heavy rains cause mud to flow outside of Telluride.
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Blackhawks agree to 1-year deal with D Jack Johnson
The Chicago Blackhawks have agreed to a one-year contract with Jack Johnson after the veteran defenseman helped Colorado win the Stanley Cup last season.
Take a journey to the underworld with 'Hadestown'
The Tony Award-winning musical "Hadestown" is set to take the stage at the Denver Center for the Performing Arts. Makenzie O'Keefe sat down with cast member Morgan Siobhan Green to find out why audiences won't want to miss this show.
City of Denver showed off new pavers that are coming to 16th Street Mall
The pavers will be part of the redesign of the mall.
A woman needed to be rescued from a cliffside in Garfield County on Tuesday
The women and another person were hiking in Glenwood Springs.
Aspen man arrested after trespassing woman's residence nearly nude
An Aspen resident, 64-year-old Harvey Hoff, already with 13 active court cases, added one more to his collection when was arrested Thursday evening after he allegedly entered a woman's home wearing only chaps.