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Thousands turn out to honor veterans at Commerce City parade
City officials estimate that more than 8,000 people lined the streets of Commerce City this year for the state's largest Memorial Day parade, honoring military servicemembers who lost their lives in the line of duty. “It’s important that we take time to truly remember and honor our fallen service members...
Chatfield and Cherry Creek State Park are at capacity on Memorial Day, unless you’re on a horse
Those looking to spend the remainder of Memorial Day at two metro Denver state parks are out of luck, unless you arrive on a horse (among other means of transportation). Long lines of cars could be seen at Chatfield and Cherry Creek State Park on Monday afternoon. Colorado Parks and Wildlife said on social media that Chatfield State Park reached maximum capacity around 1 p.m. on Monday.
As veteran suicide rates climb, some Colorado hospitals provide gun safes to at-risk veterans
DENVER — A new initiative is helping some Denver-area hospitals get lifesaving equipment into the hands of veterans who are at risk for harming themselves. Veterans tend to own guns more than the general population. Chuck Frame, a licensed professional counselor with AdventHealth, said that can be concerning because data from the VA shows that of adults who die by suicide, firearms are used far more often by veterans than by non-veterans.
Denver's top burger spots: Where to find the best hamburger in the Mile High City
Summer is here, which means it’s prime season for an American pastime: the hamburger. The hamburger is an American cuisine favorite due to its convenience, ease of preparation and accessibility nationwide with the prevalence of fast-food chains. Whether you’re celebrating National Hamburger Day today, or just looking for an easy after work bite, Denver offers plenty of options to find a good hamburger. ...
The Black Keys speak out after canceling US tour
DENVER — The Black Keys have canceled a planned concert tour of North America. The rock duo abruptly canceled their 31-date "International Players" concert tour on Saturday. The tour was scheduled to begin in September in Oklahoma. Included in the cancellations is a planned Denver concert stop at Ball...
Belmar in Lakewood celebrates a big milestone
It has been 20 years since Lakewood officials aimed to change the struggling Villa Italia mall into something more. Two decades into the experiment, new residents and Lakewood lifers feel the impact of Belmar has been a net positive in more ways than one. "We've lived in this neighborhood about 20 years now and I love it," says Monique Macias, who has lived in this area since the 1980's. It's movie night for her and her granddaughter. A pleasant evening in what she's come to know as Belmar. "The shopping is so convenient and it's nice so we don't have so...
Denver mayor, schools superintendent announce youth summer programs meant to help curb gun violence
Denver mayor, schools superintendent announce youth summer programs meant to help curb gun violence. The city of Denver is aiming to connect 1,000 more teenagers with jobs this summer, help families find summer camps, and fund pop-up events like BBQs and basketball tournaments in some neighborhoods, Denver Mayor Mike Johnston announced last week.
TV crew mourns loss of Rockies technical manager Alex Milinkov
DENVER — It was the toughest of days for the Colorado Rockies’ television crew Monday. They learned their beloved technical manager Alex Milinkov died Sunday from an accident at his Castle Rock home, according to his employer Al Boileau, owner and president of Ultimate Productions. Milinkov, who was 29, had worked the Rockies-Phillies’ telecast Sunday afternoon and was scheduled to work the Rockies’ game Monday afternoon with the Cleveland Guardians.
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