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Here's the Fiddler's Green concert lineup this summer
GREENWOOD VILLAGE, Colo. — Fiddler's Green Amphitheatre is one of the best places to catch live music in Colorado each summer. With a capacity of 18,000, the venue is the largest outdoor amphitheater in the Denver metro area. Located near Interstate 25 and Orchard Road in the Denver Tech Center, Fiddler's Green Amphitheatre offers chairback and lawn seating.
Arapahoe County man shot and killed by police identified
The Arapahoe County Coroner's Office identified the man who was shot and killed by sheriff's deputies on Wednesday afternoon. Everett Shockley, 42, was shot and killed by the Arapahoe County Sheriff's Office after allegedly holding a developmentally disabled woman at gunpoint in her home outside of Aurora. The identity of the victim was released by the coroner's office Friday following the autopsy and notification of next-of-kin.
Iconic Oscar Mayer Wienermobile arrives in Denver
The ironic Oscar Mayer Weinermobile has made its arrival in Denver Friday morning.Families, especially the kids, can tour this fun ride. It includes a hot dog pillow, ketchup, and mustard-colored seats and the vehicle itself is a 27-foot-long hotdog. CBS News Colorado Traffic Reporter Brian Sherrod caught up with the driver of the Weinermobile, Aioli Anna and her co-pilot, BBQ Brady. They told CBS News Colorado anyone can get a weenie whistle and take a picture when they arrive.The Weinermobile will be at the Children's Museum in Denver from 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Friday and at the Quicktrip Block Party on C-470 from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. on Saturday.
Colorado firefighters save cat after fire damages vehicles, townhouse units
Firefighters found and rescued a cat that went missing during a blaze that damaged several cars and townhouse units in a Denver suburb.The fire was first reported around 5:20 a.m. Saturday in the 1100 block of South Reed Street in Lakewood. West Metro Fire Rescue said it took crews less than five minutes to arrive at the scene and about 20 minutes to extinguish the fire.Investigators say it started as a car fire in a carport and then spread to other vehicles and two townhouse units. One experienced significant damage and the other suffered moderate damage. Four vehicles in total were damaged by fire or smoke.A cat went missing from one of those units during the fire, but firefighters were able to find it and treated it for smoke inhalation, West Metro Fire said in a tweet. The cat was reunited with its family, who brought it to their veterinarian to get checked out.
Heading eastbound on I-70 to Denver soon? Expect traffic during these times as lane closures will be in place starting Sunday.
Between Sunday, May 19, to Friday, May 24, lane closures will be in place on eastbound Interstate 70 at milepost 256 near Lookout Mountain. According to an announcement from the Colorado Department of Transportation, single-lane and double-lane closures will be in place this week to allow construction crews to work on the Mount Vernon escape ramp.
Here's what's happening this weekend in Denver
This weekend, experience the biggest race weekend in Denver, laugh with Gabriel Iglesias or Pete Davidson or check out the latest in spring fashion.1. 👟 Denver Colfax MarathonSupport over 21,000 runners from around the world during the Denver Colfax Marathon.The big picture: This is the Mile High City's largest running weekend with seven races and a two-day health and fitness expo.By the numbers: The races include a 26.2-mile marathon, a 13.1-mile half-marathon, a 10-mile race and a 5K.What to expect: Runners who finish get a medal. Enjoy lunch, live music and adult beverages at the afterparty in City Park.When: Friday–Sunday;...
Aer Lingus touches down in Denver from Dublin with Mike Johnston on board
Aer Lingus touched down at Denver International Airport for the first time from Dublin, Ireland with Denver Mayor Mike Johnston on board. The flight also carried business, tourism and civic leaders who were led by Johnston and DIA CEO Phil Washington. Johnston also declared May 17, 2024, as Aer Lingus Inaugural Flight Celebration Day in Denver. "Over this past week, our delegation had the opportunity to strengthen commercial and cultural ties between Denver and Dublin," said Denver Mayor Mike Johnston. "Our conversations with leaders across a variety of industry sectors in Ireland will directly support tourism and businesses in both cities, and...
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