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Most Colorado counties lack access to aid-in-dying, abortion or gender-affirming care at hospitals

Most Colorado counties lack access to aid-in-dying, abortion or gender-affirming care at hospitals

October 6, 2024October 6, 2024 · Denver, Colorado Local News

For the first time, Coloradans have a clear picture of where they can go for sometimes-controversial health services such as abortion, gender-affirming care or medical aid-in-dying. In much…

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Colorado Gov. Jared Polis’ chief of staff to leave for job at UCHealth

Colorado Gov. Jared Polis’ chief of staff to leave for job at UCHealth

September 3, 2024September 3, 2024 · Denver, Colorado Local News

Colorado Gov. Jared Polis’ chief of staff will leave the administration next week to take a job as a lobbyist at UCHealth. Then-Speaker Alec Garnett of the Colorado…

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Rockies place Kris Bryant on injured list for third time this season

Rockies place Kris Bryant on injured list for third time this season

August 12, 2024August 12, 2024 · Denver, Colorado Local News

The Rockies’ return on investment on Kris Bryant continues to dwindle. Colorado placed the often-hurt Bryant on the 10-day injured list on Monday for the third time this…

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Flaming carcass of electrocuted bird caused July brush fire in Arapahoe County, officials said

Flaming carcass of electrocuted bird caused July brush fire in Arapahoe County, officials said

August 9, 2024August 9, 2024 · Denver, Colorado Local News

The flaming carcass of an electrocuted bird was determined to be the cause of a July brush fire in Arapahoe County that burned more than 1,100 acres and…

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Jefferson County wildfire closes U.S. 285, residents evacuated

Jefferson County wildfire closes U.S. 285, residents evacuated

July 28, 2024July 28, 2024 · Denver, Colorado Local News

Jefferson County sheriff’s deputies are going door to door to evacuate residents along South Turkey Creek Road for a growing wildfire that closed U.S. 285 in both directions.…

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Previewing UFC’s return to Denver: Four local fighters highlight card in promotion’s first Colorado event since 2018

Previewing UFC’s return to Denver: Four local fighters highlight card in promotion’s first Colorado event since 2018

July 11, 2024July 11, 2024 · Denver, Colorado Local News

When Cody Brundage steps into the Octagon on Saturday, he’ll carry his daughter’s fight with him. Brundage, one of four locals on the UFC Fight Night card in…

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Westminster man secures posthumous Purple Heart in tribute to WWII veteran father

Westminster man secures posthumous Purple Heart in tribute to WWII veteran father

July 4, 2024July 4, 2024 · Denver, Colorado Local News

World War II Air Force veteran Major Richard Olson never discussed his military service with his son, Dick Olson. “I didn’t have all that much time to be…

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Major retailers are offering summer deals to entice inflation-weary shoppers

Major retailers are offering summer deals to entice inflation-weary shoppers

May 27, 2024May 27, 2024 · Denver, Colorado Local News

NEW YORK — Americans who spend Memorial Day scouting sales online and in stores may find more reasons to celebrate the return of warmer weather. Major retailers are…

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Skyrocketing home insurance rates, loss of coverage roil Colorado’s strained housing market

Skyrocketing home insurance rates, loss of coverage roil Colorado’s strained housing market

May 11, 2024May 11, 2024 · Denver, Colorado Local News

Coloradans looking to buy homes or simply hold onto their property face a barrage of challenges: a white-hot real estate market, high interest rates and soaring property taxes.…

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Where are Denver’s worst parking lots? Here are the city’s biggest offenders — and a few in the suburbs, too.

Where are Denver’s worst parking lots? Here are the city’s biggest offenders — and a few in the suburbs, too.

May 9, 2024May 9, 2024 · Denver, Colorado Local News

Too few parking spaces, lengthy queues for open spots, cramped designs that can’t handle crowds — Denver-area drivers brace themselves for headaches when they try to navigate the…

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

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

April 24, 2024April 24, 2024 · Denver, Colorado Local News

Saylor Swanson says it so casually you can almost miss it. “I’ve always pictured myself playing quarterback,” Swanson, an Arvada West High junior, said Wednesday morning at the…

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Gun-free zones, more money for higher education and renter protections this week in the Colorado legislature

Gun-free zones, more money for higher education and renter protections this week in the Colorado legislature

March 30, 2024March 30, 2024 · Denver, Colorado Local News

Transgender and nonbinary people would be better protected from harassment in Colorado under new bill Transgender and nonbinary people would receive more explicit protections in Colorado’s anti-bias and…

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31-year-old arrested in fatal domestic violence shooting in southwest Denver

31-year-old arrested in fatal domestic violence shooting in southwest Denver

March 11, 2024March 11, 2024 · Denver, Colorado Local News

Denver police arrested a 31-year-old man in a fatal domestic violence shooting in the 2700 block of West Iliff Avenue. James Lee Sanchez was arrested Thursday on suspicion of…

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Nuggets, Celtics to play 2024 preseason games in Abu Dhabi, NBA announces

Nuggets, Celtics to play 2024 preseason games in Abu Dhabi, NBA announces

March 6, 2024March 6, 2024 · Denver, Colorado Local News

The Denver Nuggets and Boston Celtics will play a pair of 2024-25 preseason games in Abu Dhabi, capital of the United Arab Emirates, the NBA announced Wednesday morning.…

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Florida lawmakers pass ban on social media for kids under 16 despite constitutional concerns

Florida lawmakers pass ban on social media for kids under 16 despite constitutional concerns

February 22, 2024February 22, 2024 · Denver, Colorado Local News

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — A bill to create one of the nation’s most restrictive bans on minors’ use of social media is heading to Republican Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis,…

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Russell Wilson accepting offers for Cherry Hills Village mansion as Broncos mull his future

Russell Wilson accepting offers for Cherry Hills Village mansion as Broncos mull his future

February 16, 2024February 16, 2024 · Denver, Colorado Local News

The most expensive home ever sold in the Denver area is quietly being shopped around. Denver Broncos quarterback Russell Wilson and singer-songwriter wife Ciara are accepting offers, and…

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ACLU sues Children’s Hospital Colorado for halting adult gender-affirming surgeries

ACLU sues Children’s Hospital Colorado for halting adult gender-affirming surgeries

February 14, 2024February 14, 2024 · Denver, Colorado Local News

The American Civil Liberties Union of Colorado alleges Children’s Hospital Colorado is discriminating against transgender patients by refusing to perform surgeries it offers to cisgender patients with other…

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