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Chicken chain, Bojangles, just opened its first Colorado location

I wouldn’t say there is a need for more fast food fried chicken joints in Colorado, but judging by the lines at Raising Canes and Chick-fil-A, if you build it, […]
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At age 83, a Beatle is headed to Denver for a show at Coors Field

The last time Paul McCartney performed in Denver was in 2010 at the Pepsi Center (now Ball Arena), but after 15 years the former Beatle is headed back to the […]
1 hour ago
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Reservations for all of 2025 at Denver’s Casa Bonita open next week

As the hype continues to die down at Casa Bonita in Lakewood, more and more opportunities for reservations continue to pop up. What started as an invite-only situation turned into […]
2 hours ago
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Study says Denver has some of the worst DMVs in the country

No one in history has ever RAVED about their experience at the DMV, other than maybe being thankful that it wasn’t AS BAD as they expected. But some DMVs are […]
2 hours ago
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Free Slurpees and tongue tattoos available at Colorado 7-Elevens July 11

Every year on July 11th, or “7-Eleven Day,” you can expect free Slurpees at 7-Eleven stores as they’ve done for years, but this year they’re also giving a way something […]
1 day ago
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LOOK – Bears join line of fans waiting to get into Red Rocks concert

Sure, Red Rocks Amphitheatre is in the mountains and it’s normal to see wildlife in those areas, but having lived in Colorado my entire life, I don’t ever remember seeing […]
1 day ago
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Name of Denver Zoo’s new baby tortoise to be announced July 11

Back in May, we told you about a baby African pancake tortoise being hatched at the Denver Zoo Conservation Alliance. Now, the critically endangered female tortoise needs a name! The […]
1 day ago
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New Denver bar will have 69 F1 race car simulators

I recently watched the new Brad Pitt movie, “F1.” It’s great, but after watching, I really wanted to try driving one of the F1 cars…soon you’ll be able to at […]
1 day ago
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Denver’s pro women’s soccer team to unveil name and more at July 26 event

The buzz around Denver’s incoming National Women’s Soccer League team is for real. Tens of thousands have already reserved season tickets, and we still don’t even know what the team […]
2 days ago
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Colorado rodeo bull escaped and avoided capture for five days

I’ve been to enough rodeos in my life to know that you do not want the bulls getting loose. If they happen to, it’s usually a pretty swift process to […]
2 days ago
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IKEA is not leaving Denver, part of their sign just blew away in high winds

If you drive down I-25 in the south part of town and notice that part of IKEA‘s sign is missing, it is NOT because they are closing the store! Crews […]
2 days ago
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What’s the giant circus tent in the Ball Arena parking lot?

If you’re on I-25 near Elitch Gardens or Ball Arena anytime soon you’ll notice a giant blue and white circus tent setup in the parking lot. So, what is it? […]
3 days ago
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How to help Texas flood victims from Colorado

The horrific events that have now taken the lives of over 100 people and affected thousands of others in the Texas Hill Country are breaking our hearts, and we know […]
3 days ago
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Despite being historically bad, the Colorado Rockies have a player headed to the All-Star Game

Good news stories about the Colorado Rockies are few and far between these days, so anytime something cool happens with the team I feel like I have to take advantage! […]
3 days ago
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Former car thief from Colorado is now using his skills to help police

Even if your skills are illegal, they can help for good, and here’s proof! A reformed car thief from Colorado who estimates he stole up to 200 vehicles between 2015 […]
3 days ago
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KYGO’s Birthday Bash with Koe Wetzel – Know before you go

98.5 KYGO’s 45th Birthday Bash is this Sunday (July 6) at Fiddler’s Green. Tickets are still available, so whether you already have yours or you plan on getting them soon, […]
8 days ago
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Popular Denver car museum to auction off many famous movie cars

It’s been a tough go for a really neat Colorado car museum the last few years. Rodz & Bodz Movie Cars & More Museum has gone through several locations in […]
8 days ago
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A Denver-area Hooters location is closing – Only three will be left in Colorado

The end of an era seems to be quickly approaching as another Hooters restaurant is about to close in Colorado. If you haven’t been to a Hooters in years, you’re […]
8 days ago
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Here’s where to see F-16 fighter jet flyovers in Colorado on the 4th of July

What better way to celebrate ‘Merica than with fighter jets buzzing over! The Colorado Air National Guard will perform fighter jet flyovers over a large part of Colorado Friday (July 4) to […]
8 days ago
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What are the Daiso stores popping up all over Colorado?

Everywhere I turn right now, I keep seeing these Daiso stores, whether it be on the news or social media. So, what are the stores that are popping up around […]
9 days ago
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Tesla Cybertruck starts wildfire in Colorado

Tesla Cybertrucks look so much different than anything else on the road that they still turn heads, even though they’ve been showing up more and more lately. One in southern […]
9 days ago
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Colorado Rockies add sponsor to uniforms, creating likeness to Yankees

It’s 2025, and for the right amount of money, you can put your logo on pretty much anything…including the uniforms worn by professional baseball teams. The Colorado Rockies are getting […]
9 days ago
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Eric Church to livestream all three Red Rocks concerts

Great news for Eric Church fans, especially those who couldn’t get their hands on tickets before all three of his shows at Red Rocks Amphitheater sold out. His three-night run […]
9 days ago
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LOOK – New portrait of President Trump in Colorado State Capitol

Remember all the drama back in March with the portrait of President Donald Trump in the Colorado State Capitol building? Well, there’s a new chapter in that book. A new […]
10 days ago
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Popular boot brand opens first standalone store in Colorado

This is good news for my feet, but bad news for my wallet… Ariat did not pay me to say this, I am just speaking from the heart when I […]
10 days ago
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Elitch Gardens’ iconic roller coaster reopens after two years

Whether you’ve been to Elitch Gardens in their current location, or even at their old spot, you’ve likely seen the big green roller coaster they call the “Sidewinder.” Sadly, you […]
10 days ago
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WNBA announces expansion to three cities – is Denver one of them?

With all the hype around the new National Women’s Soccer League team that is coming to Denver, you’d think the WNBA would take notice and want a part of that […]
10 days ago
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AI ranks Colorado’s most overrated attractions

Reason number 524 why you can’t trust AI…someone recently asked it to name Colorado’s most overrated attractions, and it couldn’t have been more wrong! Out There Colorado asked ChatGPT the […]
13 days ago
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In honor of John Elway’s birthday, let us know what you think – is he the greatest pro athlete in Denver sports history?

June 28 John Elway celebrated his 65th birthday. In honor of that, we want to know if you think he is the greatest pro sports athlete in Denver history, and […]
13 days ago
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$1,100 on the line at Water World’s belly flop contest

Nothing says summer quite like a good ol’ belly flop contest, but over a grand on the line to the winner, and things may get kind of serious too! Water […]
13 days ago
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Shawn Patrick’s top 10 things to do at the Greeley Stampede

A short drive north from Denver will have you in Greeley, my hometown and the home of the Greeley Stampede, one of the biggest rodeo and western celebrations in America. […]
13 days ago
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Observation tower proposed for downtown Denver would become the fourth-tallest building in Colorado

The Denver skyline isn’t the most recognizable. Sure, we have the “Cash Register Building,” but that’s it really. Well, that could be changing in a big way! A spiraling 673-foot […]
14 days ago
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Popular Colorado campground bans tents after bear encounter

A popular campground in Colorado’s mountains has banned all tents and soft-sided shelters after a black bear scratched at a tent with two young children sleeping inside. The U.S. Forest […]
14 days ago
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WATCH – Colorado lawyer refers to judge as ‘honey’ during trial

I know very little about law, and I certainly would’ve flunked out of law school, but I do know that calling a judge “honey” is likely frowned upon. A lawyer […]
14 days ago
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Tim McGraw out, Cross Canadian Ragweed in for upcoming Colorado bull riding event

Tim McGraw has pulled out of the upcoming Professional Bull Riders “Last Cowboy Standing” event in Fort Collins, Colorado, but fans of Red Dirt country music are pumped because reunited […]
14 days ago
MacKenzie Carpenter...

MacKenzie Carpenter set to headline KYGO’s free Birthday Bash pre-party

KYGO’s 45th Birthday Bash is July 6 at Fiddler’s Green with Koe Wetzel, Kip Moore and many others, but what’s a party without a little pregaming? Enter our Birthday Bash […]
20 days ago
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World’s largest steam train to make two stops in Colorado this summer

Train enthusiast or not, one locomotive that’s planning a couple of stops in Colorado is worth making some time to see. The Union Pacific Railroad steam locomotive called “Big Boy […]
22 days ago
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8-year-old Colorado girl saves life of dad battling cancer

Most of us have accomplished very little at eight, but a little girl in Colorado is being a praised as a hero at that young age, and rightly so! The […]
22 days ago
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Former CU quarterback Shedeur Sanders cited for driving over 100 mph

The NFL Draft did not go the way former University of Colorado star quarterback Shedeur Sanders wanted, and now his time in the NFL isn’t starting the right way either. […]
22 days ago
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Speed cameras to send citations from Colorado highways in July

If you have a lead foot, you’re always risking getting a speeding ticket from an actual cop, but soon, you’ll be more likely to get one in Colorado thanks to […]
22 days ago
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Savannah Bananas Coors Field games sell out in two hours

Never in a million years did I think a comedy baseball team/show would be way more popular in Denver than a Major League Baseball team, but welcome to 2025 in […]
23 days ago
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All Colorado National Parks free to enter June 19

If you didn’t already know, there’s a good chance you have Thursday off for Juneteenth, which is now a federal holiday. If you need some plans, how about a National […]
23 days ago
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Colorado named one of the most patriotic states in U.S.

The 4th of July is coming up, when Americans across the country will show their patriotism by blowing stuff up, and hopefully not losing a finger. But, I guess you […]
23 days ago
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Denver Chick-fil-A looks for next cow mascot

I have no idea why, when I was scrolling social media earlier, a job listing for a Chick-fil-A cow costume wearer popped up, but it did, so now I am […]
23 days ago
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New diving pool meant just for dogs opens in Colorado

I’m not sure how you know if your dog was meant to be a diver, but I guess you can’t know unless you let them try it out, right? And […]
24 days ago
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Casa Bonita looks for ‘Director of Procurement,’ pay range goes up to $130,000

I don’t know why I look at the career section of the Casa Bonita website often, but I do. And today while I was scrolling, I found a job that […]
24 days ago
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Indoor theme park comes to the Denver area

Sure, Denver has Elitch Garden’s and Lakeside, but what about when you get a hankering to go to a theme park in the dead of winter? Enter Malibu Jack’s! A […]
24 days ago
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Denver predicted to set record for one of the earliest 100-degree days

If you’ve thought it seems really early to be this hot in Denver, you aren’t far off. This week could be among record dates for heat in the Mile High […]
24 days ago
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Your chance to become a permanent character on Colorado’s own ‘South Park’

Ask anyone what TV show comes to mind when they think of Colorado, and you’ll likely hear a bunch of them say “South Park.” So, how cool would it be […]
28 days ago
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Brantley Gilbert is bringing country-rock to Colorado for two shows this fall

The last time we saw Brantley Gilbert in Colorado he was headlining our St. Jude Jam at the Grizzly Rose helping us to raise thousands for the kids at St. […]
28 days ago
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Colorado dam is accidentally being built on, and out of, uranium rocks

In case you don’t know, uranium is what’s used in nuclear reactors… Now that we understand that, I think we can all agree that’s not something we want in our […]
28 days ago
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Driver in Denver flees scene of crash with officer inside their vehicle

Everyday is an adventure for our brave men and women in blue working to keep our communities safe, but even in their wildest dreams they probably wouldn’t think of a […]
28 days ago
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Denver Broncos bought land with potential use for future stadium

It’s no secret that the Denver Broncos ownership group is looking at options to build a new stadium for the team. There have been a number of rumored sites for […]
29 days ago
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LOOK – Critically endangered tortoise hatches at Denver Zoo

I always say that all baby animals are cute, but I may have found a new favorite… Tuesday, the Denver Zoo Conservation Alliance announced that a female African pancake tortoise […]
29 days ago
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Jelly Roll once called this Northern Colorado town home

As we get ready to welcome Jelly Roll back to Denver for the first time in a couple of years this weekend at Empower Field at Mile High, it’s worth […]
29 days ago
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World’s best bowlers – including Pete Weber – are in Colorado this week

You don’t have to know a thing about the world of professional bowling to recognize Pete Weber, possibly the most famous bowler of all time. And, that guy – along […]
29 days ago
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Backyard pools can now be rented by the hour in Denver, Airbnb-style

I keep telling my wife we should buy one of those giant inflatable pools from Walmart, but this sounds way better! There’s an app called Swimply that lets you rent private […]
1 month ago
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Colorado’s Chipotle debuts new dip for first time in five years

Chipotle Mexican Grill comes from humble Colorado beginnings in 1993. Now, it’s one of the biggest fast casual restaurants in the U.S. with nearly 4,000 locations, and they’ve got people […]
1 month ago
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Zach Bryan at Red Rocks – There’s only one way to get tickets, don’t get scammed

After selling about 120,000 tickets during his two-night run at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver last summer, Zach Bryan is coming back this summer but only selling about […]
1 month ago
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Taylor Swift gets restraining order against Colorado man

Not sure what it is about Taylor Swift and Colorado, but there definitely is some history! Swift has been granted a temporary restraining order against a man she claims has […]
1 month ago
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Elephants officially banned from Colorado’s Renaissance Festival

If you’ve ever been to Colorado’s Renaissance Festival in Larkspur, you’ve likely seen the elephants, maybe even paid to ride one. This summer at the festival will look different as […]
1 month ago
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Caesars Sportsbook & Casino shares potential payout for bet that Rockies will win World Series

The chances that the Colorado Rockies win the World Series in 2025 are about as good as getting bit by a shark in Colorado or me winning an Olympic medal. […]
1 month ago
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One Colorado ski area extends their season to mid-June

Typically you don’t think about skiing in mid-June, but 2025 is blessing those who want to get a few more runs in this season with the chance to do just […]
1 month ago
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Denver doubles Seattle’s precipitation since May 1

I made the joke the other day that it feels like we’ve moved to Seattle with all the rain we’ve had in Denver lately…turns out it wasn’t really a joke, […]
1 month ago
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Lawsuit accusing Denver’s dog food plant of being too stinky dismissed

Part of living in Denver is knowing that one portion of I-70 smells terrible thanks to the Nestle Purina pet food plant that’s been there since 1972. Yet, last year, […]
1 month ago
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Colorado Rockies sweep series for first time in over a year

The Colorado Rockies are the laughing stock of baseball right now, but maybe their fortunes are changing after three days in Miami. The Rockies beat the Miami Marlins 3-2 Wednesday […]
1 month ago
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National Donut Day is June 6 – where to get deals around Colorado

Donuts are so good that they get two national days a year. There’s one in November each year, but the first National Donut Day falls on the first Friday of […]
1 month ago
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Colorado Music Hall of Fame moves from Red Rocks

The most iconic music venue in Colorado, Red Rocks, was a great place to celebrate the best in Colorado music, but the Colorado Music Hall of Fame has found a […]
1 month ago
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Peyton Manning now the owner of pro women’s soccer team coming to Denver

This certainly means that Peyton Manning is in Denver for life, right? Denver’s National Women’s Soccer League announced Tuesday morning that Manning has joined the club’s ownership group led by controlling […]
1 month ago
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No license required for Colorado’s free fishing weekend on June 7 and 8

Normally, to go fishing in the state of Colorado, you have to have a license. Said license will cost you a little cash, but for a couple of days this […]
1 month ago
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Jefferson County deputy tried to coax Bobcat in Colorado house out with laser pointer

In the case you have a wild bobcat show up in your house, we now know trying to lure it out with a laser pointer is probably not going to […]
1 month ago
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City officials roll out designated outdoor drinking zones in downtown Denver

Until this weekend, if you took an adult beverage out of an establishment in downtown Denver and continued drinking it while you walked somewhere else, you could’ve been in trouble […]
1 month ago
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Conveyor belt sushi restaurant comes to Boulder

I honestly thought conveyor-belt sushi restaurants were only in the movies, but it turns out they’re a real life thing too. They’re just rare in Colorado. The last of the […]
1 month ago
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‘USA Today’ doesn’t include Red Rocks in its top five amphitheaters in the U.S.

We are so spoiled to have Red Rocks Amphitheater in Colorado that when it’s not at the top of any “best of” lists, we throw a fit. So, here is […]
1 month ago
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Highest continuous paved road in North America is in Colorado and open for first time since October

The highest continuous paved road in North America officially opened May 30. The iconic Trail Ridge Road in Colorado has officially opened for the season after snowy, icy, and windy […]
1 month ago
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What’s the waterpark on I-25, south of Castle Rock?

If you’ve driven from Denver to Colorado Springs, you’ve likely seen what looks like a big waterpark right off of I-25 to the west in the little town of Larkspur, […]
1 month ago
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‘Yellowstone’ star to perform in Colorado for three shows next week

Before there was a wildly popular show called “Yellowstone,” there was a country artist from New Mexico – and later Texas – riding bulls at the rodeo and then selling […]
1 month ago
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Colorado gets new area code in addition to 303 and 720

Gone are the days when people in Colorado had either 303, 720, 970 or 719 as area codes. Another new area code will be coming to Colorado next year in […]
1 month ago
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Orangutans at Denver Zoo briefly escape from enclosure

There’s a reason the animals at the zoo are locked in their habitats, but it doesn’t stop me from daydreaming about getting to play with a super nice orangutan. A […]
1 month ago
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People named Ryan in Colorado, you’re needed to help set a world record

If your name is Ryan, you live in Colorado, you’re able-bodied and your schedule is open, you have got to come help set a world record! The nonprofit organization Ryan […]
1 month ago
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Could the moving walkways at DIA be on their way out?

You know those moving walkways at Denver International Airport? They seem unnecessary…until you try one. And then they’re either a great way to walk twice as fast, or to park […]
1 month ago
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22,000 pound rhino sculpture goes up in RiNo, you can help name it

The RiNo neighborhood in Denver actually has nothing to do with the animal rhino. It’s short for “River North,” but that won’t stop them from leaning into the name. A […]
1 month ago
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Colorado Rockies have lost the most consecutive series in MLB history

At this point, the amount of history taking place around the Colorado Rockies and how bad they are is laughable. Here’s the latest spot in the embarrassing part of the […]
1 month ago
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Denver installs free Naloxone vending machines for overdoses, but people still must pay hundreds for EpiPen’s

Let me start by saying that I value all human life. Any chance we have to save someone, no matter how broken they may seem, is a gift and should […]
1 month ago
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Colorado man pleads guilty to starting wildfire while cremating dog

I thought the electrocuted birds starting wildfires was the weirdest way one had started, but not so fast… A western Colorado man is pleading guilty to starting a wildfire while cremating his dog. […]
1 month ago
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National Burger Day deals around Denver

It’s National Hamburger Day Wednesday, so if you haven’t planned dinner yet, heck, even if you have, there are some spots around Denver that you can get a burger on the […]
1 month ago
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WATCH – Brad Paisley has Broncos’ Bo Nix sing the Nationwide jingle at Red Rocks

Every few country concerts in Denver you’ll get a Peyton Manning appearance, and when it’s Brad Paisley’s first time at Red Rocks, Peyton’s good buddy, it seemed like almost a […]
1 month ago
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Denver QDOBA forgets little girl’s guacamole, makes it up to her in big way

There’s nothing worse than craving something, ordering it, driving to pick it up and driving it home only to realize the restaurant forgot the most important part of your order. […]
1 month ago
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Southwest Airlines reveals how much it will cost to check bags at DIA

Tuesday was the last day to book a flight out of Denver International Airport or any other airport and get two free checked bags from Southwest Airlines. After seeing the prices […]
1 month ago
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Late Denver Broncos receiver Demaryius Thomas inducted into team’s Ring of Fame

Talk to anyone who spent any time around Demaryius Thomas, and you will hear nothing but praise for who he was as a player and a man. Now he will […]
1 month ago