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Colorado weather: Fog impacts morning commute, thunderstorm season kicks off overnight

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Foggy conditions are impacting morning commuters Thursday morning before afternoon thunderstorms will kick off a rainy weekend for the metro area, according to National Weather Service forecasters.

Parents demand independent investigation into response to attempted kidnapping at Aurora school

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A group of parents penned a letter to the Cherry Creek School District superintendent and board members calling for an immediate review of the incident that they wrote, "raised serious concerns about the safety of our children while under…

Secret menu items and a who’s-who of local chefs bolster Mile High Asian Food Week

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The world of Asian cuisine in metro Denver has become deeper, larger and more complex over the past few years.

More density, better housing plans? Land-use bills advance as lawmakers try to avert last year’s doom.

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Attempts by lawmakers and Gov. Jared Polis to reform zoning are meeting with more success after last year's debacle. But they face challenges as the end of the session nears.

What to do in Denver: Foodie fun at The Big Stir and Mile High Asian Food Week

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More than 100 participating kitchens -- from roving trucks and street-food vendors to upscale names -- will take part in the event.

New Colorado law reins in metro districts on home foreclosures, but some HOA reform bills face roadblocks

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Colorado lawmakers have passed new legislation in a years-long effort to curb foreclosures by homeowners associations and metropolitan districts that are based on unpaid fines and fees.

6 eye-popping public art pieces debuting in Denver this year

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"This year is looking above average with some large, signature pieces set to be completed."

Colorado expanding curbside recycling through new program funded by companies that create trash

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Recycling will expand across Colorado over the next six years through new curbside programs funded by corporations that create the garbage the state wants to see diverted from landfills.

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Opinion: The “illegal immigrant” speech police have come for Colorado Republicans

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Should the term "illegal immigrant" be allowed on the floor of the Colorado House? Yes, and Democrats should know they can't police speech.

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Ask Amy: Daughter pays for mother’s abusive behavior

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Dear Amy: Have I been gaslighted?; My mother was a difficult person. She was often not nice to my sister-in-law.

The Latest | Trump is dismissive of prosecutors’ push for contempt order

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Former President Donald Trump is being dismissive when asked about prosecutors’ push for the judge in his hush money case to hold him in contempt of violating a gag order because of his social media posts. Trump spoke Thursday morning…

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Daily horoscope for April 25, 2024

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Get your daily horoscope for April 25, 2024 from astrologer Georgia Nicols.

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Rockies can’t solve Padres knuckleballer Matt Waldron, lose 5-2

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Every game presents a challenge for the Rockies' floundering offense. Wednesday night's 5-2 loss to the Padres presented a unique puzzle the Rockies couldn't solve.

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Colorado breweries snag 21 medals, mostly gold, at World Beer Cup 2024

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The competition is considered to be one of the most prestigious.

Castle Rock woman sentenced to prison in DUI crash that killed mother, son

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Amber Villarreal and her 18-year-old son, Elijah, were changing a tire on the shoulder of I-25 with a Colorado State Patrol trooper when Michelle Denise Branch crashed into them. Both died at the scene.

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With control of series in the balance, Avalanche goalie Alexandar Georgiev crafted his redemption story

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The Colorado Avalanche desperately needed a save, and Alexandar Georgiev delivered the biggest one of his season to date.

Missing 11-year-old Denver boy found safe

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An 11-year-old boy reported missing in Denver on Wednesday was found safe, according to the Denver Police Department.

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While Michael Malone brainstorms nickname for Jamal Murray buzzer-beater, Nuggets expect “confident” Lakers in Game 3

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The Nuggets have attempted to maintain a healthy appreciation for the history of Jamal Murray's moment while also turning their attention to Game 3 at the Lakers.

Rockies’ Michael Toglia, in deep slump, demoted to Triple-A

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The Rockies still hope Michael Toglia, their 2019 first-round draft choice, will eventually turn the corner. It hasn't happened yet. Indeed, Toglia has gone in the wrong direction this season.

San Luis Valley man sentenced to 12 years in prison for threatening judges, extortion

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Nelson filed multiple fraudulent documents against a variety of public officials and victims associated with criminal and domestic cases in which he was a defendant and claimed they owed him millions of dollars in monetary damages.

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Renck: Broncos’ Sean Payton cannot leave first round without a quarterback

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Sean Payton is Rice Krispies. He snaps, crackles and pops. And that’s just at postgame press conferences. But when he sees the right quarterback, the record scratches and he stops.

Broncos draft preview: Team needs, potential targets, staff predictions

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Whether the Broncos move up, down or stay at No. 12, they are confident in their ability to land an impact player in the first round of the NFL draft on Thursday.

Meet the Denver Zoo’s new baby sloth

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The Denver Zoo’s sloth parents Charlotte and Elliot gained a new family member Friday with the birth of their fourth baby sloth.

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New Colorado law prohibits use of sex assault victims’ clothing or hairstyle as proof of consent

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Defendants in Colorado sexual assault cases soon will be prohibited from using what a victim was wearing or a victim's hairstyle as evidence of consent.

In afterglow of CHSSA vote to add girls flag football, Broncos committed to helping “this season and beyond”

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The Denver Broncos will continue to provide funding for girls flag football in Colorado, and will provide education on grant opportunities through Nike, USA Football and other resources available to schools.

Trial pits tiny home CEO against customer whose deposit was taken

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A judge in Centennial is weighing whether the sole owner of a tiny home construction company can be held personally liable for the alleged theft of a customer’s deposit.

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Woulda-coulda-shoulda: Five times in the past eight years the Broncos had other options at quarterback

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The Broncos have had more lows than highs since Super Bowl 50. Here are several times it could have been different at quarterback and maybe on the field, too.

2024 NFL Mock Draft: Five quarterbacks taken in first round

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Just like most NFL drafts, Thursday night will be unpredictable. But it doesn’t hurt to predict how things will play out.

Quandary Peak backcountry skier says group that triggered avalanche on his friend left without apologizing

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Skiers say an encounter in the Colorado backcountry grew ugly this past weekend when one party triggered an avalanche that swept the member of another group through a couloir at Quandary Peak.

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Here’s where Colorado’s wolves roamed in April

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Colorado’s gray wolves expanded their range in northern Colorado in April, traveling further into watersheds in Moffat, Routt and Larimer counties, state wildlife officials reported Wednesday.