May 6, 2025 One day after the Denver City Council voted against extending a contract with Flock Group Inc., Douglas County's sheriff defended the automated license plate recognition cameras.
Douglas County sheriff defends Flock cameras after Denver's contract rejection
MAY 4, 2025 According to the Department of Education, 42 million people owe more than $1.6 trillion in student debt, with only 38 percent of borrowers in repayment and current on their student loans.
Defaulted student loan collections resume this week: What you need to know
May 5, 2025 Colorado truckers are weighing in after President Donald Trump signed an executive order requiring all commercial truck drivers to be proficient in English.
Colorado truckers react to Trump's executive order mandating English proficiency
APRIL 30, 2025 Electronic gates installed to curb overnight illegal activity on Lookout Mountain were damaged three months after nightly closures began.
Gates on Lookout Mountain Road damaged three months after start of nightly closures
APRIL 29, 2025 The Town of Windsor has deemed areas of the Future Legends Sports Complex unsafe, forcing the closure of some facilities.
Town of Windsor deems areas of Future Legends unsafe, closes some facilities
APRIL 27, 2025 This month, Denver City Council approved a $15 million contract to help fund a sidewalk master plan, which will help identify priority areas that the program can quickly move to help.
Denver moves another step closer to getting safer and more accessible sidewalks
APRIL 23, 2025 Colorado Avalanche fans brought even more energy to the team's first playoff game at Ball Arena Wednesday night, as they celebrated the return of team captain Gabriel Landeskog.
Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t_3JM0VBEFE
'We never forgot about him': Avs fans pack Ball Arena for Gabe Landeskog's long-awaited return
APRIL 22, 2025 Xcel Energy is proposing a statewide plan that aims to protect Colorado customers from "the increasing threat of wildfire" by building upon programs already working to minimize risks from electric equipment.
Xcel Energy's $2B proposal aims to protect Coloradans from wildfire threat
APRIL 21, 2025 On Monday evening, a number of South Broadway businesses addressed Denver City Council, urging members to invest in the new stadium proposal for Denver's National Women's Soccer League (NWSL) team.
South Broadway businesses advocate for new NWSL stadium as Denver City Council considers investing
APRIL 17, 2025 On Tuesday, the Board of Boulder County Commissioners approved amendments to the land use code to allow for mobile farm stands.
Boulder Co. approves mobile farm stands, allowing farmers to sell their goods more easily and often
APRIL 16, 2025 As Colorado families struggle to afford or even find childcare, a preliminary version of President Donald Trump's budget proposal could make that even tougher.
Alleged funding cuts to Head Start spark concern among Colorado childcare centers
APRIL 13, 2025 Nearly a month after Jody Chavez lost her life, her family and friends gathered at Prospect Park on Sunday night to honor her legacy through a candlelight vigil.
Vigil held Sunday for CO mother killed in I-70 suspected DUI crash
ABRIL 10, 2025 DU fans were ready to celebrate another Frozen Four semifinal win, but a late comeback flamed out in a sudden double overtime loss.
DU fans pack bars for double OT Frozen Four semifinal thriller
APRIL 9, 2025 The future of Denver's ban on flavored tobacco has been placed in the hands of voters after a ballot petition filed by opponents was deemed sufficient.
Denver voters to decide whether to keep or overturn the city's ban on flavored tobacco
APRIL 8, 2025 With just three games left in the 2024-25 season, the Denver Nuggets have fired their head coach and general manager, the team announced Tuesday.
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'Winning can mask a lot of things': Nuggets fire head coach Michael Malone in NBA shocker
APRIL 7, 2025 The 23rd Judicial District Attorney's Office has cleared a Douglas County deputy of any criminal charges in the shooting death of a 23-year-old armed man outside the Main Event entertainment center in Highlands Ranch in February.
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Douglas County deputy cleared in deadly shooting outside Main Event
ABRIL 3, 2025 RTD and leaders from the union representing more than 2,000 of the agency’s workers reached a tentative three-year deal on a pay raise, which would be retroactive to Jan. 1, 2025.
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RTD, union reach tentative pay raise deal as agency plans to lift light rail 'slow zones'
APRIL 2, 2025 The City of Denver on Wednesday held its third and final public meeting to share its vision for a safer corridor from North Sheridan Boulevard to North Fox Street.
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Denver's West 38th Avenue could see fewer lanes, wider sidewalks in its future
APRIL 1, 2025 After a postponed vote weeks ago, Denver City Council on Tuesday voted 9-2 to approve a five-year, $15 million contract for a study to consider options to reduce traffic on Peña Boulevard.
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Denver City Council approves $15M study to review traffic reduction options for Peña Boulevard
MARCH 31, 2025 Clarissa and Rod Stratton’s 10-year-old son, Ollie, was hit and killed by a texting driver in 2023. The Larimer County family wants their tragedy to be a warning.
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Link to full article can be found: https://www.denver7.com/traffic/after-texting-driver-kills-10-year-old-larimer-county-parents-want-to-drive-legal-cultural-change
After texting driver kills 10-year-old, Larimer County parents want to drive legal, cultural change
MARCH 30, 2025 Tariffs on imported cars and auto parts are expected to take effect this week, which economic analysts say will impact more than just new car prices.
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Link to full article can be found: https://www.denver7.com/money/consumer/trumps-car-tariffs-are-expected-this-week-what-to-know-if-you-are-thinking-about-buying-a-car
Trump's car tariffs are expected this week: What to know if you are thinking about buying a car
MARCH 18, 2025 The Denver National Women's Soccer League announced new details Tuesday morning about its plans to build the team's stadium and recreational district at Santa Fe Yards.
Link to full article here: https://www.denver7.com/sports/denver-national-womens-soccer-league-to-build-14-500-seat-stadium-at-santa-fe-yards
Denver's NWSL team unveils plans for 14,500-seat stadium at Santa Fe Yards
New state funding to keep program for babies, children with developmental needs afloat
MARCH 17, 2025 State lawmakers have found the funding needed to temporarily circumvent looming cuts to a program that serves Colorado children between birth and three years old with developmental delays or disabilities.
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Link to full article can be found: https://www.denver7.com/news/state-news/new-state-funding-to-keep-program-for-babies-children-with-developmental-needs-afloat-through-june
CBI asks JBC to reconsider recommendations suggesting local labs as backlog fix
MARCH 16, 2025 The deadline is looming for the Colorado lawmakers responsible for presenting a balanced budget to the full state legislature.
Link to full article can be found: https://www.denver7.com/news/state-news/new-state-funding-to-keep-program-for-babies-children-with-developmental-needs-afloat-through-june
MARCH 9, 2025 Several Summit County stakeholders are working to analyze the best ways to implement emergency evacuations, specifically when it comes to wildfires.
Link to full article:https://www.denver7.com/news/mountains/summit-county-invites-public-to-participate-in-project-examining-emergency-evacuations
Public participation encouraged in Summit County emergency evacuation project
MARCH 2, 2025 As people scramble for solutions amid the egg shortage, Denver7 spoke with one family seeing firsthand, the success of raising their own flock. Another family is pushing for chicken change.
Link to full article here: https://www.denver7.com/decodedc/economics/what-you-need-to-know-about-regulations-in-place-to-raise-your-own-backyard-chicken-flock-amid-egg-shortage
Regulations for raising backyard chicken flock, amid egg shortage
FEBRUARY 26, 2025 Two Denver strip clubs must pay $14 million as a result of the findings from a Denver Auditor's Office investigation into wage theft.
Link to full article: https://www.denver7.com/news/front-range/denver/two-denver-strip-clubs-must-pay-14-million-as-a-result-of-denver-auditors-office-wage-theft-investigation
Denver strip clubs owe $14 million after Denver Auditor's Office investigation
FEBRUARY 24, 2025 Assault and sexual assault survivors aim to put faces with the Colorado Bureau of Investigation's testing backlog through an upcoming town hall.
Link to full article here: https://www.denver7.com/news/local-news/i-cannot-do-this-alone-sexual-assault-survivors-invited-to-town-hall-about-cbis-backlog-of-dna-rape-kits
Survivors hoping to personalize CBI's testing backlog through town hall
FEBRUARY 22, 2025 Cerebral Brewing had to convert more than half of its patio space to parking to comply with zoning rules. Meanwhile, the Denver City Council is considering eliminating parking minimums for new development.
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Beloved brewery patio cut in half for parking as Denver eyes bigger changes
FEBRUARY 20, 2025 A controversial gun bill officially passed through the Colorado Senate on Tuesday, even as two Democratic lawmakers who initially sponsored the bill flipped and voted "no."
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Controversial gun bill passes Colorado Senate, even as two initial sponsors flip
FEBRUARY 19, 2025 In 2020, the City of Boulder shut down a section of West Pearl Street, allowing restaurants to use that space for outdoor dining. A group petitioning to bring that closure back.
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Boulder group petitioning to bring back pandemic-era closure of West Pearl Street
FEBRUARY 13, 2025 Immigrant rights advocates in Colorado are sounding the alarm after reports of immigration enforcement operations near a downtown Denver courthouse Wednesday.
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Reports of ICE detainment outside Denver courthouse raise legal questions
FEBRUARY 12, 2025 The Denver Broncos and Riddell hosted a “caravan” Wednesday night at Empower Field at Mile High to showcase the high-tech helmets that will be donated to Colorado high schools.
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https://www.denver7.com/sports/broncos/denver-broncos-showcase-high-tech-helmet-ahead-of-high-school-donation-campaign
Denver Broncos showcase high-tech helmet ahead of high school donation campaign
FEBRUARY 11, 2025 The search for several suspects is ongoing Tuesday night following a shooting and assault at the Dayton RTD Station in Greenwood Village.
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https://www.denver7.com/news/front-range/greenwood-village/shooting-near-dayton-rtd-station-in-greenwood-village-forces-nearby-schools-to-delay-dismissal