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DIA in ‘final phase’ of construction, but finished look will take years
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DIA in ‘final phase’ of construction, but finished look will take years

By Maddie Rhodes | Fox 31 News The Denver International Airport is undergoing some renovations, including one major project that has left the airport under construction since 2018. While the project is in its final stages, there are still a few more years to go. DIA has been working on one major project for over three years: The Great Hall Project — a plan that aims to accommodate the airport’s growing size. While it might feel like there has been construction inside the airport for a long time, many visible parts of the project should wrap up within the next year, according to DIA spokesperson Michael Konopasek. READ THE FULL STORY AT FOX 31 NEWS
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Coloradans upset as slowdowns and speed restrictions continue on RTD light rail lines
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Coloradans upset as slowdowns and speed restrictions continue on RTD light rail lines

By Ashley Portillo | CBS Colorado It has been a long, frustrating summer for riders on RTD's light rail system, with multiple disruptive repair projects underway. The mass transportation system is undergoing a construction blitz, trying to make up for years of delayed maintenance in one summer. There is still no timeline for when the repairs will be finished. Currently, there are four different areas where the track is in such rough shape that trains have to slow down to just 10 miles per hour. These include slow zones on the D, E, H, and R lines. The delays have had a cascading effect on the light rail system all summer. Those who regularly travel to and from the southern part of the metro area have been heavily impacted. Most of the D line, which provides service to Littleton, i...
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Fremont County Commissioners against initiative that would prohibit hunting of mountain lions
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Fremont County Commissioners against initiative that would prohibit hunting of mountain lions

By Carie Canterbury | Canon City Daily Record During Tuesday’s meeting, the Fremont County Board of Commissioners approved a resolution opposing Colorado Ballot Initiative 91, which would prohibit the hunting of mountain lions. The resolution states that “respectful and responsible hunting is a time-honored tradition in Colorado and it is the policy of the state of Colorado that the state’s wildlife and their environment are to be protected, preserved, enhanced, and managed for the use, benefit, and enjoyment of the people of this state and its visitors.” It goes on to read that “an unmanaged population of large predators will inevitably lead to increased human conflict, on both agricultural and residential lands” and “sapient citizens need look no further than the bloody and fin...
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In Lakewood, residents want closed Jefferson Co. school to be park or open space, but it’s for sale
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In Lakewood, residents want closed Jefferson Co. school to be park or open space, but it’s for sale

By Karen Morfitt | CBS Colorado One of Jefferson County's closed schools is on the open market and those living nearby are fighting to keep the property as open space or even a park. Residents around the now-shuttered Vivian Elementary School worry with more development comes more traffic and more safety risks and say the donated property should remain as a community hub. It comes roughly one year after parents lost an effort to keep the doors open for students at the school. "This is a gem you don't just bulldoze you can't pave paradise and put up a parking lot this is perfect just leave it be," Toby Crisp said. READ THE FULL STORY AT CBS COLORADO
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‘Rally in the Rotunda’ kicks off Pueblo high school football rivalry week
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‘Rally in the Rotunda’ kicks off Pueblo high school football rivalry week

By Dara Korn | Fox 21 Colorado Springs The legendary high school rivalry between Pueblo County High Schools is about to kick into high gear with the beginning of football season. For 17 years, the Rally in the Rotunda has allowed cheerleaders from rival teams to perform for the community before the Bell Game, Cannon Game, and the Pigskin Classic. The Rotunda in the historic Pueblo County Courthouse is decorated with school colors for the Pigskin Classic, which takes place on Friday, Aug. 30, between Pueblo County High School and Pueblo West High School. The cheerleaders and dance teams from both schools will perform at 10 a.m. READ THE FULL STORY AT FOX 21 NEWS
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Todd Chamberlain selected by Aurora City Council as new police chief over some community concerns
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Todd Chamberlain selected by Aurora City Council as new police chief over some community concerns

By Tori Mason | CBS Colorado Members of the Aurora City Council voted Monday to confirm Todd Chamberlain as the new police chief. Several citizens voiced strong opposition, criticizing the lack of community involvement in the decision-making process. Aurora City Manager Jason Batchelor described Chamberlain as a "seasoned professional who has a deep understanding of fair, ethical, consistent and constitutional policing." Councilmembers in favor of Chamberlain asked the community to give him a chance. "We've had revolving door of interim police chiefs, and we need stability in this department. You guys want accountability. You want us to have better training. This is what he's about," said Councilmember Françoise Bergan. READ THE FULL STORY AT CBS COLORADO
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Flying out of DIA? In many cases, your walk to gate could be well over a mile
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Flying out of DIA? In many cases, your walk to gate could be well over a mile

By Spencer McKee | Out There Colorado If you think you're walking a bit far to reach your gate at Denver International Airport, you might not be wrong – but then again, it is one of the busiest airports in the country. A recent piece from Reader's Digest took at look at how long some people have to walk to reach their gate at various airports around the country, and while DIA didn't snag the first place spot for 'longest walk,' it did end up ranking 4th. The longest 'airport walk' nationwide is found at Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport, coming in at a distance of 2.16 miles. Denver International Airport's longest walk, however, isn't much shorter, at 1.45 miles. READ THE FULL STORY AT OUT THERE COLORADO
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‘Handouts don’t help’: How a Colorado county reduced homelessness by 86% in 2 years
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‘Handouts don’t help’: How a Colorado county reduced homelessness by 86% in 2 years

By Noah Festenstein | Denver Gazette Amid a homeless crisis plaguing Colorado’s most populated city, a county just south of Denver claims to have found an effective solution to curbing homelessness in its communities. In a campaign to mitigate homelessness, Douglas County officials emphasized one simple message: “Handouts don’t help.” They urged residents, for example, against giving money to homeless people on roadways or sidewalks. From 2022 to 2024, Douglas County witnessed a steep drop in homeless people living on the streets, from 43 to six, according to a recent point-in-time count report conducted by several local third party nonprofits. READ THE FULL STORY AT THE DENVER GAZETTE
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Bringing back the speakeasy, ‘Lincolns’ opens in Denver with super-secret location
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Bringing back the speakeasy, ‘Lincolns’ opens in Denver with super-secret location

By Maddie Rhodes | Fox 31 News A new bar just opened in downtown Denver as a basement lounge with drinks costing only $5, and that’s including tax. The only catch is the bar is hidden, so you’ll have to find it yourself. The bar, known as Lincolns, has no extra hidden fees for the $5 drinks. It keeps it honest, just like Abraham Lincoln, hence the name, owner Mark Ohlson told FOX31. “Lincolns is where the lawyer, hipster, electrician and college student all meet in agreement around what the value of a dollar is,” Ohlson said. READ THE FULL STORY AT FOX 31 NEWS
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Colorado fire crews respond to warehouse fire in Adams County
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Colorado fire crews respond to warehouse fire in Adams County

By CBS Colorado South Adams Fire posted a message on X that crews responded to a large warehouse fire that happened near 60th Avenue on Saturday. Initially, Commerce City police posted a message on X that there was a large warehouse fire happening in the 4300 block of 60th Avenue, which led to road closures.  South Adams Fire responded to the fire along with Adams County Fire, North Metro Fire, Platte Valley Ambulance, and Commerce City PD. READ THE FULL STORY AT CBS COLORADO
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