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The Denver Broncos fired head coach Nathaniel Hackett in the middle of his first season with the team due to poor performance, leading the team to a losing record despite major offseason acquisitions, including a massive trade for quarterback Russell Wilson.

If you live in Colorado and you love trying new restaurants from time to time, here is a list of four amazing burger spots in Colorado that are well-known for serving delicious food, made with fresh and high-quality ingredients only.

A representative of an organization that advocates for pregnant people in jail said legislation soon will be introduced in Colorado that would give prisoners more time with their babies.

(Aurora, Colo.) An Aurora City Councilmember will sponsor a resolution Monday that would encourage the state to lift its cap on juvenile delinquent beds. A second resolution would target car thieves.

(Parker, Colo.) Parker police want residents and business owners to remove snow. Heavy snow and freezing temperatures in December and January resulted in long-term snow and ice cover.

(Denver, Colo.) What better way to get in tune with your primal attractions this Valentine’s Day than by taking a trip to the Denver Zoo? They’re expecting you. From now through Feb. 14, the zoo will celebrate “Wild at Heart.” The promotion will include a limited number of half-off tickets ($11) for admission. You can sign up for tickets online.

(Colorado) You’re not imagining it: January 2023 was frigid. Last month ranks among the top 20 coldest and snowiest Januaries in Denver’s history, according to Pinpoint Weather Meteorologist Jessica Lebel.

A recent family staycation took us to Denver's Curtis Hotel to stay in the Ghostbuster suite. My 5 year old son, Everett, is a big fan of the movie and we couldn't wait to see his reaction to the themed room. Our first impression was the “Slimmer Green” flooring that started moving under our feet as well as a wall mural featuring all the characters. Another memorable moment was catching Vigo the Carpathian on the bathroom wall. Some extra highlights include the impressive 13th-floor city views and checking out the other themed floors. Grabbing breakfast at the Corner Office next door was the perfect way to finish off the weekend before heading home. The Curtis has numerous themed rooms -- everything from a comic book inspired room to a chick flick themed room -- so take a peek at the website to see rooms are available if Ghostbusters aren't your style.

(Denver, Colo.) Although fentanyl and meth grab the most headlines when it comes to vices in Denver, alcohol emerges as the most commonly abused substance. That’s according to members of a three-doctor panel who shared their expertise Wednesday with the Denver City Council’s Safety, Education, Housing and Homelessness Committee.

(Highlands Ranch, Colo.) They’re not regular teachers but cool teachers at the Backcountry Wild Roots Nature Preschool. The Nature Preschool is based on high-quality early childhood and environmental education practices. Teachers at the Nature Preschool lead a play-based curriculum focusing on child-led inquiry that fosters creativity, self-confidence, social skills, and emotional skills. While play in nature is at the heart of the curriculum, music, art, science, literacy, and math are addressed through experiences in the program.

Greg Wolf wants to put Aurora on the map for something wholesome – punkin’ chunkin. Wolf is part of the group that invented a sport that requires engineering expertise. Punkin chunkin is short for pumpkin chucking. Teams make devices using their best physics know-how to chuck the pumpkins as far as possible.

(Denver, Colo.) A Denver City Council committee will consider next week leasing the Comfort Inn at 4685 Quebec St. for homeless families. The Finance and Governance Committee will consider a contract Tuesday with Quebec Hospitality LLC doing business as Comfort Inn for $5.8 million for one year. The cost is based on a room rate of $110 per night. The hotel contains 138 rooms. The contract includes an option to buy the hotel.

Denver native Philip Bailey, early member of Earth, Wind & Fire, went on to win 7 Grammy Awards, and places in the Rock n' Roll Hall of Fame, Vocal Group Hall of Fame, and Songwriters Hall of Fame. His 1984 duet with Phil Collins, "Easy Lover," won an MTV Video Music Award and earned a Grammy nomination.

Taking a trip to Denver for a weekend? This Denver travel guide video will help you plan out what to do, where to go, and what to eat while you're visiting Denver, Colorado—the Mile High City. You'll find places to go and learn about some of the best food and restaurants in Denver, Colorado.

It's Tiki Thursday and today we head back to the tropics to check out Longmont's "Swaylo's Restaurant and Tiki Bar"! It doesn't matter that it's 15 degrees and snowing out, cause in here, it's always warm and tropical! This was our first time at Swaylo's and it didn't disappoint! It's big, warm and inviting, we sat in the Bar area (inside the ship), surrounded by a nautical atmosphere and so many tiki mugs! The drinks were fun and delicious and the appetizers, lunch dish and dessert were delicious as well! We do love our Tiki Bars and are happy to revisit Swaylo's again next time we're up North!

This offseason many teams have been looking to hire new coaches. However, out of all coaches, one stood above the rest. That coach is former Super Bowl-winning coach Sean Payton. After having it look like Sean Payton would sit out the 2023 season and remain in broadcasting for another year, we now know he will be returning to coaching.

(Denver, Colo.) Despite news that Urban Peak homeless shelter for youth lost a state grant due to performance issues, a representative of Denver’s Department of Housing Stability, or HOST, said the city does not have similar concerns.

(Parker, Colo.) A Parker Police Department K9 team will appear in a national calendar to raise money to protect law enforcement dogs. Officer Eric Graham and K9 Kato were chosen alongside 11 other teams to appear in the 2023 Vested Interest in K9s fundraising calendar. Each year, the calendar showcases 12 law enforcement K9 team vest recipients.

On Saturday, February 4th, from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., friendly, affectionate, and sweet golden retrievers will be the guests of honor in Golden, Colorado. The historic town is hosting its annual "Goldens in Golden," and all friendly, well-behaved, leashed golden retrievers are welcome!

Denver, CO. - Renters in the "Mile High" city are increasingly paying sky-high rents for an apartment. For example, the average cost to rent an apartment in Denver is nearly $2,000 a month. However, still it's possible to find much more affordable rental options, especially if you are willing to search across the entire metro area.